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OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH
HELOTES, TEXAS
Show favor, O Lord, to your servants
and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace,
that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity,
they may be ever watchful
in keeping your commands.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
DISCOVER THE CHURCH AS INSTITUTION
You are Peter,
and upon this rock I will build my church,
and the jaws of death shall not prevail
against it.
(Matthew 16:18)
From the Pastor’s Desk
I'm off this weekend for a few days of rest.
This weekend we want to promote the Archbishop's Appeal. We have lined up several speakers from
various charitable agencies that the Archbishop Appeal helps subsidize. If you have do not made a donation or pledge, we will provide the envelopes in the
pews. Thank you to the parishioners who have already donated and pledge.
God bless you,
Fr. Carlos
2015
Parish Goal: $155,830
ARCBHSHOP’S
Pledged So Far: $97,056
APPEAL
Paid So Far: $79,420
We would like to thank all of our parishioners who
made their gift to the 2015 Archbishop’s Appeal.
If you have not already contributed, please prayerfully
consider making your donation. Every gift is very
important. For more info on the impact of your
support for the appeal, visit www.archsaappeal.org.
Thanks for your generosity.
MASS ATTENDANCE
JULY 11 & 12, 2015 = 3,854
GOAL = 4,700
UPCOMING COLLECTIONS
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Aug 1/2—Parish Capital Campaign
Aug 8/9—Missionary Cooperative Plan
Aug 29/30—Central Catholic High School Raffle
210-695-8791
JULY 19, 2015
Welcome Fr. Anthony
to Our Lady of Guadalupe!
(Thank you for providing us
with a brief biography)
Fr. Anthony Male son of Thomas and Arogyamma
(Late) was born on 7th May 1981 at Sowtupalli,
Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, Southern part
of India. All my Elementary and High School studies
were in St. Anthony's High School at Adoni. After
High School I joined the Seminary. After twelve years
of my formation by the grace of God and the powerful
intercessions of Blessed Mother I was Ordained as a
Priest on 28th May 2008 by Most Rev. Anthony Poola
Bishop of Kurnool for the Diocese of Kurnool.
My first year of Priesthood I served as Assistant
Director in St. Anthony's Orphanage, Adoni, where I
studied. Second year of my Priesthood I was
appointed as parochial vicar in Our Lady of Good
health Shrine, at Guntakal. From the Shrine I was
asked to go to Mission station called, St. Paul's
Catholic Church at Gadivemula. Here I worked as a
Pastor for two and half years.
On 24th of October I landed in the United States
of America. For one month I was in the Assumption
Seminary. Then I was appointed as parochial vicar at
the Church of Holy Spirit. After serving two years
and seven months at the Church of the Holy Spirit,
I came here. Now with fraternal guidance of our
Pastor Rev. Fr. Carlos Davalos and Blessings of Our
Lady of Guadalupe I will be with you and for you. I
Love you (people of God) because you were given by
God to me. He will need you back one day. With your
cooperation I will go forward.
Praying for you all.
Fr. Anthony Male.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CORNER
“Building Community”
Thank you to all who supported The Big Give by
sharing your time, talent, and treasure with our
parish family. All proceeds benefit our Building
Community Capital Campaign.
Donations received
$31,316
Expenses
$1,927
Net Donations
$29,389
POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS
JULY 2015
UNIVERSAL: POLITICS.
That political responsibility may be lived at all levels
as a high form of charity.
EVANGELIZATION:
THE POOR IN LATIN AMERICA. That, amid social
inequalities, Latin American Christians may bear
witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more
fraternal society.
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
REQUIREMENTS
The Archdiocese of San Antonio is committed
to the protection of children, youth and vulnerable
adults.
All adults (18+) who minister to these
persons are required to do the following:
1. Complete a Criminal Background Check Form
every 3 years. Forms are available in the parish
office or on our parish web site.
2. Obtain and read the Manual on the topic of
Sexual Misconduct. Booklets may be picked up at
the parish office by appointment only or at a Safe
Environment Training session.
3. Complete Safe Environment Training every
3 years. Our next training date is Tue, Aug 18,
7:30pm, Hall (English and Spanish). You must
arrive ON TIME to receive credit. The training is
also available through the Archdiocese.
It is the goal of our parish to offer this valuable
training to all adult parish volunteers. If you are
unsure of what you are required to do for your
particular ministry, contact your Ministry Leader.
Ministry Leaders, if you need guidance, contact
Maryanne
Burns,
210-695-8791,
ext
29,
[email protected].
DISCOVER THE CHURCH AS HERALD
Go into all the world and preach the
gospel to the whole creation.
(Mark 16:15)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HOMEWORK
[from the 2014-2015 school year,
age 3 - gr 12]
will be accepted as follows:
Mon, May 4, through July 30, 2015
by appointment only.
Appointments may be scheduled:
~10am—4pm on Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday
~10am—12noon on Fridays
No at-home work will be accepted after Monday, July 30, 2015 at Noon. We cannot
accept work dropped off at the parish office
at any other time.
~Return Review & Apply pages for each
chapter
~Return Unit Review pages
~Place child’s name on the work for proper
credit
~Receive a receipt when work is accepted
An Encyclical Letter on Ecology
By: Fr. Tony (Fr. Jose Antonio Caballero)
Before moving on to the subject of God as Trinity, or God revealed in Christ,
it seems appropriate to insert at this time a note about the encyclical letter
that Pope Francis has just published (June 18, 2015) about the care of
creation --the environment.
It is nothing new for the Church to speak out on this issue. The first chapters
of Genesis, in fact, tell us that God made "heaven and earth", that he created everything with his word. The creation from nothing, as a specific topic,
is presented in chapter 7:28 in the Second book of Maccabees.
“I beg you, child, to look at the heavens and the earth and see all that
is in them; then you will know that God did not make them out of
existing things.* In the same way humankind came into existence.”
Genesis portrays man as God's representative, as the administrator – not
owner – of creation. This is the significance of having man as the object of
various attributes: he is the image and likeness of God, he is ordered to care
for and subdue the earth, he names the animals that fly and the wild beasts
on earth and in water. Christ himself delighted in creation ... We know this
from His attentive observation of the natural realities that He freely used in
the many parables as images i.e. the field birds, the flowers, or even a
storm. The evangelists frequently remind us that He withdrew to the mountain in prayer. Moreover, He uses the natural realities to institute the Eucharist (wheat and fruit of the vine). He spoke of water, heat, the shepherd and
sheep, and did so with the familiarity of one who knows that everything has
come from the Father in heaven.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church includes this doctrine, which has
been taught throughout twenty centuries of its history (CCC. 279-324).
Going back to the encyclical letter, Pope Francis cites his predecessors who
have spoken about this and similar issues, to include John XXIII, Paul VI,
John Paul II and Benedict XVI. On the other hand, Pope Francis’ intention is
to place his encyclical letter within the social doctrine of the Church; namely,
to be framed within the reflections of the Church regarding the dignity of the
human being who at the same time is called to participate in the social order,
to respect the common good, to solidarity and responsibility in man’s coexistence with others.
The name of the encyclical letter is not Latin, but old Italian (medieval) "LAUDATO SIʹ " – “Be praised” and is taken from St. Francis of Assisi’s
Canticle of the Sun. The canticle is actually a hymn to creation-- God's work.
It is a sublime poem, full of gratitude; it is praise to God the Creator of all that
exists, written at a time of much pain and suffering of his vision, towards the
end of Saint Francis’ life.
Inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, the Pope reminds us that the Catholic
stance before creation is one of respect, admiration and praise to God. Such
a position is balanced and avoids the two extremes: that of "deifying creation," a pitfall in which certain pantheistic doctrines land, as well as to believe
that, as administrators, we can destroy or alter creation at will.
We should remember the general lines that serve as the structure for this
second encyclical letter of Pope Francis. The Pope starts with a brief analysis of the present ecological crisis, followed by the principles of the JudeoChristian tradition about the environment; thirdly, the Pope examines the
roots of the present situation to move on to certain proposals for dialogue
and action that concern all of us as individuals, and which affect the international community. Our Holy Father’s reflections culminate in guidelines that
can support human development, originating in the treasure of Christian
spiritual experience.
The reading of the encyclical letter "LAUDATO SIʹ " will certainly provide
great spiritual benefit and will remind us of our dependence on God, creator
of all that exists, as well as our duty to take care of our environment as persons and as children of God. Therefore, we are all called to benefit from it
and likewise offer our collaboration.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH
HELOTES, TEXAS
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
The better we know Mary,
the better we will know her Son.
Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed
Mother is an extraordinary pilgrimage
that reveals Mary's unique role in God's
Kingdom and in our lives. Filmed on location in the
Holy Land, Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed
Mother will place you in the midst of the powerful
drama of her earthly life, taking you through her
joys...and her sorrows. You will learn how she works
in our lives today, drawing us ever closer to her Divine Son. Seeing Mary in this way will change you
forever. Mary will become a part of your daily life, and
in your daily life, you will become more like Christ.
Join us on this Biblical Walk, Wed, Sept 16,
2015 through Wed, Nov 18, 2015. We meet 9:30amNoon in the Parish Hall. The fee is $40 per person
until Sept 7, 2015; then $50 per person after that
date. For more information, contact Patty Williams at
210-681-4586 or [email protected]
James: Pearls for Wise Living
James is one of the most practical books
of the Bible. Like the book of Proverbs, it
is a book of wisdom, a collection of teachings on issues faced by ordinary Christians in everyday life. These teachings
speak loudly to all those who feel torn between the
competing demands of this world and their faith. This
study offers "pearls for wise living" by applying the
wisdom of James to the present day. For anyone who
has struggled to live a truly Christian life, James
offers a wealth of practical solutions for handling and
even sanctifying everyday circumstances.
Join us on this adventure of Wise Living Thur,
Sept 10, 2015 through Thur, Nov 19, 2015. We meet
7-9pm in the Parish Hall. The fee is $40 per person
until Aug 28; then $50 after this date. For more information, contact Danna P Sullivan at 210-695-8791
ext 13 or [email protected]
Registration forms for BOTH of these studies can
be found in the parish office, church foyer or on
our website.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
“Come to Me”
Fri, Aug 28-Sat, Aug 29, 2015
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
200 E. Market St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Interested in a group rate?
contact Cristina Contreras, (210) 827-2593
[email protected] by August 7, 2015
or visit: www.CWCSanAntonio.com
210-695-8791
JULY 19, 2015
DISCOVER THE CHURCH AS SACRAMENT
He is the image of the invisible God,
the first-born of all creation.
(Colossians 1:15)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church will
be hosting a special mass in Spanish
which will be celebrated by Father Olivier Bagnoud from Switzerland who at
the age of 22 experienced a conversion of heart and
mind and turned his life to God. Please join us for
this celebration on Friday, July 24 at 7:30pm. After
mass there will be a special prayer for the sick and
a special Blessing for all families.
TRAINING for New Ministers in Church
Altar Servers
Wed, July 22, 1pm
Tue, July,28, 6:30pm
Interested Youth gr 4 through Adult
may attend this training.
RSVP to Danna P. Sullivan, ext 13,
[email protected].
NEW MASS INTENTION POLICY
“Due to a high demand for Mass Intentions, we will
accommodate your request as best as possible; but please
be mindful of the other parishioners requesting Mass
Intentions as well.”
Beginning with the 2016 calendar year, the Mass
Intention book will be made available:
~on July 12, 2015 for the months of January 2016 to March
2016
~on Sept. 12, 2015 for the months of April 2016 to May
2016
~on Nov. 12, 2015 for the months of June 2016 to July
2016
~on Jan. 12, 2016 for the months of Aug. 2016 to Sept.
2016 and so on.
We highly recommend that our parishioners with
several deceased family members consider consolidating
their intentions. For example: “For All of the Deceased
Members of the Smith Family.” Mass stipends will continue
to be $5 per intention and payment must accompany each
request as keeping track of non-payment places an
additional burden on the office.
Parishioners who are unable to visit the parish office
during office hours may email their Mass Intention requests
to either Laura Donaldson ([email protected]) or
Cheryl Chladek ([email protected]).
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Father Carlos
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults (RCIA), Youth (RCIY)
and Children (RCIC) is a
formation program developed by
the Catholic Church for
prospective converts to Catholicism who are
above infant baptism age (0-6). Candidates are gradually introduced to aspects of Catholic teaching and
practices.
This formation program is for baptized and
non-baptized
adults,
non-baptized
youth,
non-baptized children [7+ and up] and Adult
Confirmation candidates (18+).
For more information, join us for ONE of our
Inquiry Sessions. This session gives an overview of
the formation program and provides the opportunity
for you to ask questions.
Formation classes begin September 2015. No RSVP
is needed. The deadline for applicants is Friday,
August 28, 2015 by 4pm.
Inquiry Sessions: 10-11am,
Parish Hall, rooms 5-6
~Sunday, July 26
~Sunday, August 2 ~Sunday, August 16
CONFIRMATION
PREPARATION
FOR
YOUTH IN HIGH SCHOOL "But you will
receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon
you, and you
will
be my
witnesses in
Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the
ends of the earth." Acts 1:8
Youth must:
~Be a sophomore, junior or senior in High School
~Complete 2 consecutive years of Confirmation
formation; sophomore to junior year or junior to
senior year.
Parent and Youth: Must attend the following
Orientation/Registration session if you have not
already attended one of our earlier sessions this year:
~Sun, August 23, 2pm, Hall
Contact Jon
Lamers,
695-8791, ext 26,
[email protected] or Pat Pickett, 695-8791, ext
13, [email protected].
Religious Education (CCD) &
First Holy Communion
Registration Age 3—Grade 8
(2015-2016 Academic Year)
Mon, May 4, 2015—Tue, Sep 1, 2015
by appointment only.
~10am—4pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday;
~10am—12noon on Fridays.
Sunday, August 23, Guadalupe room, 8:30am-2pm
Tuesday, Sept 1, Parish Hall, 5:30-8pm
SACRAMENTS of 1st EUCHARIST &
1st RECONCILIATION Grades 3-12
for the 2015-2016 school year
In preparation for your child's First Eucharist and
First Reconciliation, parents and candidates are
asked to meet the following requirements:
Prior to registering for this sacramental
preparation program,
Child must: ~have registered for 2014-2015 RE year,
~completed the assignments
~turned in the homework (May 4-July 30, 2015)
Parents need to:
~Complete 1st Eucharist/1st Reconciliation
Application Form. The grades 3-5 or grades 6-12
application can be located in back of church, in
parish office or on our website, www.olghelotes.org
~Pay registration fee $70.
~Submit copy of child’s baptismal certificate.
Incomplete registration packets will not be accepted
Must call to schedule an appointment to register
for the 1st Eucharist classes.
Staff Contacts:
Grades 3-5 Anna Alvarado, 210-695-8791 ext. 23
[email protected]; Nancy Baize, 210-6958791, ext 28, [email protected].
Grades 6-12 Lisa Peña, 210-695-8791 ext. 27
[email protected]
DISCOVER THE CHURCH AS COMMUNITY
Where two or more are gathered
in my name there I am in their midst.
(Matthew 18:20)
Our Lady of Guadalupe
6th Annual Golf Tournament
sponsored by ACTS Ministries
Friday, July 31
@ La Cantera Resort Course
San Antonio, TX
Registration begins at 11 am, with shotgun at 1 pm.
Cost: $175 per player or $500 per Team of 4 players
80 Golfers - 20 Teams
18 holes of golf (including cart), dinner, drinks, door
prizes for each player and an exciting awards
banquet…
~Straightest Drive
~Longest drive contests
~Closest to the pin challenge
For more Information contact:
~Juan Carlos Silva: 210-391-6231
~Jarrod Garza: 210-365-5358
~Danny Delgado: 210-364-7155
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH
HELOTES, TEXAS
VACATION
BIBLE
210-695-8791
JULY 19, 2015
SCHOOL
Our Lady of Guadalupe's 5th Annual
5th Annual Parish Festival
Saturday, October 17, 2015
11am—11pm
held at the Annex on FM 1560
A Message for our Volunteers
We are so grateful for all the many teens
and adults who have volunteered for VBS!
ALL TEEN & ADULT VBS VOLUNTEERS
need to stop by the Guadalupe Room on Sat, July 18,
1pm or Sun, July 19, 1pm. to pick up your
instruction folders. Leaders will need to pick up their
roster, name tags, baskets & banners, as well. If you
are unable to come on either of these days, please call
Nancy to set up a time to pick up your materials
during the week of July 14. 210. 695. 8791 ext 28.
SET UP DAYS
Sat, July 18 and Sun, July 19, 1pm. All youth and
adult volunteers meet in the Guadalupe room.
SPECIAL REMINDERS FOR PARENTS
1. Bring an oversized, plain, white T-shirt to
decorate. Your child will wear the T-shirt everyday
for the week.
2. Children must wear socks and tennis shoes. No
sandals.
3. Please apply sunscreen and insect repellent on
your children before they arrive each day.
4. Children must be picked up in the hall no later
than 12noon.
5. Special closing ceremony on Fri, Jul 24 at
11:30am in Church, for parents and families.
The Annex Facilities
are now available for rentals
Beginning Wednesday, July 15, 2015,
you may call the rental number
210-695-6897 ext. 35, to request a
reservation for The Annex: House, Chapel and/or
Pavilion. All requests will be processed via phone
ONLY in the order which the calls
are
received. Email and in-person inquiries will not be
accepted, at this time.
Due to liability issues, and for the protection of
Our Lady of Guadalupe-Helotes as well as the
Archdiocese, we have spent the last six months
formalizing this new process for the rental of these
facilities. The documents and procedures now in
place will put us in line with other parish rental
policies within the Archdiocese. The next six months
will serve as a trial period so that any procedural
changes specific for our parish and our facilities can
be made.
Thank you for your patience as we work through
this process and address any risk management
concerns.
Come one, come all for a great day of Christian
fellowship and fun!
We are in need of sponsors and donations for
various activities and booths. Anyone interested in
helping with sponsorships and/or donations, should
contact Sandra Archey at [email protected] ,
210-602-7233. Thanks for your past support!)
The Parish Festival is our largest Annual
Fundraiser to benefit our Building Community
Capital Campaign. It takes many helping hands
to be successful. Please consider sharing your
time and talents with us this year.
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WANTED
Scouts, Youth Groups or other Community
Groups to assist with Set-up and Clean-up before,
during and after festival
Ministry Team, Family Team or Group of
Friends to run a food booth including food planning & preparation
Volunteer Assistant Coordinator to assist with
volunteer assignments
Prize Coordinator to manage prize area for
Game booths
If you are interested in helping with any of the above
roles or as a lead volunteer, please attend the next
Parish Festival Planning Meeting on Wed, August 18,
7pm at The Annex Pavilion. For more information,
contact
Mark
Loiselle
at
210-788-0340
or
[email protected].
COUNSELING SERVICES
Yvonne Rheinschmidt MA LPC-I is providing
Individual, Family, and Marital Counseling
services at our parish. Contact Ph: 210-247-8472
or Email: [email protected] to set up an
appointment.
DISCOVER THE CHURCH AS SERVANT
Whatsoever you do to the least of my
brothers and sisters that you do unto me.
(Matthew 25:40)
M I S S A L E T T E
S W A P
O U T
Mark your calendars for our next swap out
Tue, July 28, 4pm, Church. Contact Laura,
ext 24, [email protected], if you can help.
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Míranos, Señor, con amor
y multiplica en nosotros los dones de tu gracia
para que, llenos de fe, esperanza y caridad,
permanezcamos siempre fieles
en el cumplimiento de tus mandatos.
Por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo,
que vive y reina contigo
en la unidad del Espíritu Santo
y eres Dios por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.
DESCUBRE LA IGLESIA COMO INSTITUCION
Tu eres Pedro, y sobre esta piedra edificaré
mi iglesia; los poderes de la muerte jamás
la podrán vencer.
(Mateo 16:18)
Desde el Escritorio del Parroco
Estare fuera este fin de semana para unos dias de
vacacioness.
Este fin de semana estamos promoviendo la
campana del Arzobispo. Hemos invitado a varias
personas de agencias caritativas las cuales la
campana del Arzobispo subsidia. Si Ud. no ha dado
un donativo o compromiso, tendremos sobres en las
bancas de la iglesia. Gracias a las personas que ya
dieron su donativo o conpromiso.
Dios los bendiga. Padre Carlos
2015
COLECTA
DEL ARZOBISPO
Meta de la Parroquia:
$155,830
Comprometido hasta ahora:
$97,056
Nos gustaría agradecer a
todos nuestros feligreses
que hicieron su donativo a la Colecta Arzobispo 2015.
Si aún no lo ha contribuido, por favor considere
en oración hacer su donación. Cada regalo es muy
importante. Para obtener más información sobre el
impacto de su apoyo a la apelación, visite
www.archsaappeal.org. Gracias por su generosidad.
ASISTENCIA DE LAS MISAS
11 & 12 JULIO, 2015 = 3,854
META = 4,700
INTENCIONES DEL SANTO PADRE
JULIO 2015
UNIVERSAL: LA POLITICA.
Para que la
responsabilidad política sea vivida a todos los niveles
como una alta forma de caridad. EVANGELIZACIÓN:
LOS POBRES EN AMERICA LATINA.
Para que
ante las desigualdades sociales, los cristianos de
América Latina den testimonio de amor a los pobres y
contribuyan a una sociedad más fraterna.
LA ESQUINA DE LA CAMPANA CAPITAL
“Formando una Comunidad”
Muchas gracias a todos los que han apoyado a
The Big Give compartiendo su tiempo, talento y
devocion
personal
a
nuestra
familia
parroquial.
Todos los donativos benefician a la
construccion de la Campana Capital.
Donaciones recibidas $31,316
Gastos
$1,927
Donaciones Netas
$29,389
PROXIMAS COLECCIONES
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1 y 2 de agosto—Campaña Capital de la Parroquia
8 y 9 de agosto—Plan Cooperativo de Misioneros
29 y 30 de agosto—Rifa de Central Catholic High
REQUISITOS
DE AMBIENTE SEGURO
(SAFE ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS)
La Arquidiócesis de San Antonio esta comprometida a
la protección de los niños, jóvenes adolescentes y de
los adultos vulnerables. Todos los adultos (18 años+)
asignados a ministeriales de los grupos de personas
mencionadas requieren lo siguiente:
1. Someter un Formulario de Verificación de
Antecedentes
Criminales
cada
3
años.
Los formularios están disponibles en la oficina
parroquial o en nuestra pagina de internet.
2. Obtenga y lea el Manual de Instrucción en el
tema de Mala Conducta Sexual. Los folletos se
pueden recoger en la oficina parroquial con cita o
en un entrenamiento de Ambiente Seguro. Sesión
de formación para el Medio Ambiente .
3. Completar el Entrenamiento de Ambiente Seguro
cada 3 años. Nuestra próxima fecha para el
entrenamiento será martes el 18 de agosto,
7:30pm, Salón Parroquial (Ingles y Español).
Debe llegar A TIEMPO con el fin de recibir
crédito.
El entrenamiento también esta
disponible por el arquidiócesis.
El objetivo de nuestra parroquia es ofrecer este
valioso entrenamiento a todos los voluntarios
adultos.
Si no estas seguro de los requisitos
necesarios para algún ministerio en particular;
contacta a tu Líder Ministerial.
Si eres un
Líder Ministerial y necesitas orientación, contacta a
Laura
Garcia
Brill,
210-695-8791,
ext
24,
[email protected].
DESCUBRA LA IGLESIA COMO HERALDO
Vayan por todo el mundo y anuncien
la Bena Nueva a toda la creación.
(Marcos 16:15)
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH
HELOTES, TEXAS
210-695-8791
JULY 19, 2015
Una encíclica sobre la ecología
Por el padre José Antonio Caballero (Fr. Tony)
Antes de pasar a hablar de Dios como Trinidad, o de Dios revelado en Cristo, me ha parecido oportuno incluir esta vez una nota acerca de la encíclica
que el Papa Francisco acaba de publicar (18 de junio del 2015) sobre el
cuidado de la creación, del medio ambiente.
El que la Iglesia hable de este tema no es una novedad. Los primeros capítulos del Génesis, de hecho, nos refieren que Dios hizo “el cielo y la tierra”,
que todo lo creó con su palabra; de la creación de la nada como tema específico, nos hablará el capítulo 7,28 del segundo libro de los Macabeos.
El Génesis nos muestra al hombre como representante de Dios, como el
administrador –no dueño- de la creación. Es lo que se quiere significar con
diversos atributos de que el hombre es objeto: es imagen y semejanza de
Dios, tiene la orden de cuidar la tierra y someterla, de dar nombre a los
animales que vuelan y a las fieras del campo y de las aguas. Cristo mismo
gozaba de la creación… Lo deducimos de su fina
observación de las realidades naturales que empleaba libremente en sus
diversos discursos, como los pajarillos del campo, las flores, la tormenta.
Con frecuencia nos recuerda el evangelista que se retiraba al
monte en oración; más aún, las realidades naturales le sirven para instituir la
Eucaristía (el trigo y el fruto de la vid). Hablaba del agua, del calor, del pastor y las ovejas, y lo hacía con la familiaridad de quien sabe que todo lo ha
recibido del Padre que está en los cielos.
También el Nuevo Catecismo recoge esta doctrina de la Iglesia, que ha sido
enseñada a lo largo de los veinte siglos de su historia (cf. Nos. 279-324).
Volviendo a la carta encíclica, el Papa Francisco cita a sus predecesores
que han hablado de este y otros análogos temas, como Juan XXIII, Pablo
VI, Juan Pablo II y Benedicto XVI. Por otro lado, la intención del Papa Francisco es colocar su carta encíclica dentro de la doctrina social de la Iglesia;
es decir se ha de enmarcar dentro de las reflexiones de la Iglesia de cara a
la dignidad del ser humano que está llamado a participar en el orden social,
a respetar el bien común, a la solidaridad y responsabilidad en su convivencia con las demás personas.
El nombre de la encíclica no es latino, sino italiano antiguo (medieval) “LAUDATO SIʹ ”-, y está tomado del cántico de las criaturas de San Francisco de Asís. Dicho cántico es un himno a la creación, obra de Dios. Una
poesía sublime y llena de gratitud, una alabanza a Dios creador de todo
cuanto existe, escrita en un momento de mucho dolor en la vida de san
Francisco y hacia el final de la misma.
Inspirado por san Francisco de Asís, el Papa nos recuerda que la postura
del católico ante la creación es de respeto, admiración y alabanza a Dios.
Tal postura es equilibrada, y evita dos extremos: la de “divinizar la creación”,
escollo en el que caen ciertas doctrinas panteístas, así como la de creer
que, por ser administradores, podemos destruirla, alterarla a placer.
Conviene recordar las líneas generales que vertebran esta segunda encíclica del Papa Francisco. El papa parte de un breve análisis de la presente
crisis ecológica, al que siguen los principios de la tradición judeocristiana
acerca del medio ambiente; como tercer tema, el Papa examina las raíces
de la presente situación para pasar a determinadas propuestas para el diálogo y la acción que nos conciernen a todos en cuanto individuos, y que afectan a la comunidad internacional. Las reflexiones del Santo Padre tienen
como colofón algunas directrices que pueden favorecen el desarrollo humano, y que están extraídas del tesoro de la experiencia espiritual cristiana.
La lectura de la encíclica “LAUDATO SIʹ ” nos será sin duda de mucho provecho espiritual y nos recordará nuestra dependencia de Dios, creador de
todo cuanto existe, así como nuestro deber de cuidar nuestro medio ambiente como personas y como hijos de Dios. Así pues, todos estamos llamados a
beneficiarnos de ella y a prestar nuestra colaboración.
DESCUBRE LA IGLESIA COMO SACRAMENTO
El es la imagen del Dios
que no se puede ver,
y para toda criatura es el Primogénito.
Colosenses 1:15)
MISA ESPECIAL con el Padre Olivier
Bagnoud de Suiza que a sus 22 anos
experimento una profunda conversion
de corazon y mente y le entrego su vida
a Jesucristo. No se pierdan esta Fiesta del Señor aqui
en La Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe el
Viernes 24 de Julio a las 7:30pm. Despues de misa
habra oracion a Los enfermos y una bendicion
especial a todas las Familias.
NUEVA POLÍTICA DE INTENCIÓN DE MISA
"Debido a una demanda alta de Intencion de Misa,
acomodaremos su petición tan mejor como sea
posible; pero por favor ser consciente de los otros
feligreses que solicitan Intenciones de misa también.”
Comenzando con el calendario 2016, el libro de
Intención de misa será puesto a disposición el: 12 de julio
2015 para los meses de enero 2016 a marzo 2016; 12 de
spetiembre 2015 para los meses de abril 2016 a mayo
2016; 12 de noviembere 2015 para los meses de junio
2016 a julio 2016; 12 enero 2016 para los meses de Agosto
2016 a septiembre 2016; etcetera.
Muy recomendamos que nuestros feligreses con varios
miembros de familia difuntos piensen consolidar sus
intenciones. Por ejemplo: “Para Todos los Miembros
Difuntos de la Familia Smith.” Estipendios de misas
seguirán siendo $5 por intención y el pago debe
acompañar a cada peticion como hacer el seguimiento de
las peticiones sin pago es una carga adicional para la
oficina.
Los feligreses que no pueden
parroquial durante las horas de oficina
peticiones por correo electrónico a
([email protected])
o
a
([email protected]).
visitar la oficina
pueden enviar sus
Laura Donaldson
Cheryl
Chladek
Gracias por su comprensión en este asunto.
Padre Carlos
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SACRAMENTOS
RITO
DE
INICIACIÓN
CR I S T I A N A
para convertirte en católico/a o completar
los
sacramentos
de iniciación,
adultos:
Elena Munis, 210-325-7320.
BAUTISMO edades 7+: Elena Munis, 210-3257320; niños <7: Adela Vigueras, 210-760-2558.
PRIMERA
C O M U N IÓ N
Y
PRIMERA
CONFESIÓN para Niños: Susie y Martin
Palacios, 210-315-9302; Alejandra Palacios,
[email protected].
CONFIRMACIÓN para jóvenes: Jon Lamers,
210-695-8791, ext 26, [email protected].
MATRIMONIO Preparación matrimonial tiene
una duración mínima de 6 meses. Padre Carlos,
210-695-8791,
ext
20,
[email protected].
UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS Padre Carlos,
210-695-8791, ext 20, [email protected].
ORDENES
Padre Carlos, 210-695-8791,
ext 20, [email protected].
AMIGOS EN CRISTO
GRUPO CARISMATICO DE ORACIÓN
todos los martes, 7-9pm, Salón
HORA SANTA DE ADORAION
Cada primer martes, 7pm, en la Capilla
Contacto Martha Vásquez, 210-682-6440,
[email protected].
ADORACION DEL SANTISIMO todos los
Jueves de 8:30am-9pm en la Capilla.
Se les invita para que vengan y oren a la hora
que mejor les convenga. También avísanos
si puedes ayudarnos con venir
a orar a una hora específica.
Vengan conmigo a un lugar solitario,
para que descansen un poco.
(Marcos 6:31)
Contacto Danna Peaks-Sullivan,
210-695-8791, ext 18, [email protected].
MINISTERIO
VIRGEN
PEREGRINA
Que
nada
te
aflija
o
te
asuste,
ni temas enfermedad, ¿no estoy yo aquí,
que soy
tu madre? Quien desee recibir
la visita en su hogar de la imagen de Nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe, comuníquese con
Jaime y Yolanda Mora, 210-371-3252.
LA SOCIEDAD ADORACION NOCTURNA cordialmente
invita
a
todos
hombres,
mujeres y sus familias que se consagran a
una
devoción
especial
a
Jesucristo
Sacramentado, por medio de la adoración reparadora
en la noche.
Nuestra próxima adoración nocturna
empieza Sáb 1 de agosto, con la Misa de 7pm,
y se termine el Dom 2 de agosto, 5am. ¡Todos son
invitados!
Contactos:
Ruben
Martinez,
210-777-2414.
APOSTOLADO EUCARÍSTICO
DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
Hijo mío, no tengas miedo de los
sufrimientos puesto que yo estoy contigo.
Deseo que conozcas más profundamente el amor
que arde en mi corazón por todas las almas.
Apela a mi misericordia. Para los pobres deseo
su salvación. La familia que desea recibir la visita
de la imagen
de la
Divina
Misericordia,
comunicarse
con
Simón
o
Juanita
Ramírez, 210-680-3527, 210-410-9451.
DESCUBRE LA IGLESIA COMO COMUNIDAD
Pues donde están dos o tres reunidos en mi
nombre, allí estoy yo, en medio de ellos.
(Mateo 18:20)
SERVICIOS DE CONSEJERIA
Yvonne Rheinschmidt MA LPC-I está disponible
para
proporcionar
servicios
de
consejería
individual, familia o matrimonial para nuestra
parroquial. Comunicarse con ella, 210-247—8472
o [email protected]
DESCUBRA LA IGLESIA COMO SERVIDOR
Cuando lo hicieron con alguno de los más
pequeños de estos mis hermanos,
me lo hicieron a mí.
(Mateo 25:40)
CAMBIO
DE
LOS
MISALES
Necesitamos su ayuda para actualizar
nuestros
nuevos
misales
en
la
Iglesia.
¡Adultos, jóvenes y niños, los necesitamos! Únase con
nosotros el martes 28 de julio, 4pm, en la Iglesia.
Póngase en
contacto con Laura, ext
24,
[email protected]
MINISTERIO DE CORRESPONDENCIA PARA
LOS ENCARCELADOS Si está interesado en
escribir y enviar cartas de esperanza y aliento
a las personas que están recluidas en las prisiones
llame a Minnie Vigil, 210-680-2556.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH
HELOTES, TEXAS
MASS INTENTIONS / INTENCIONES PARA LAS MISAS
Saturday, July 18 / sábado 18 de julio
8am
+Clyde Lane, +Sonny Bauml
5pm
+Ryan Jonas, +Joe Herrera
7pm
+Sophie Solar Rosario, +AnnaMaria Galan
Sunday, July 19 / domingo 19 de julio Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:15am +Raymond Muscatell, Oscar Parras
9am
+Dr. Alice De Rosa, +Martin (Sonny) Bauml
10:45am +Madeline Fleming, +Rudy Lerma De La Rosa
12:30pm +Sandy Pagan, +John Machechney
4:30pm +Gladys Key, +Rogelio & +Elva Cisneros
6:30pm +Bruno & +Jean Vera, +Arturo & +Carmen Ortega
Monday, July 20 / lunes 20 de julio
8am
+Vicente Garza Jr., +Leanne Locascio
Tuesday, July 21 / martes 21 de julio
8am
+Carlos Garcia
7pm
+Sonny Bauml, +Tules Moreno
Wednesday, July 22 / miércoles 22 de julio
8am
+Billy Dougherty Jr., +Alejandro Yglesias
Thursday, July 23 / jueves 23 de julio
8am
+Celso Falcotelo, For the intentions of the faithful departed
Friday, July 24 / viernes 24 de julio
8am
+Sidney & +Rita Brouillette, +Maria Dulcelina Betancourt
Saturday, July 25 / sábado 25 de julio
8am
+Jimmy Canales, Evangelina Lopez
5pm
+Patsy Koch, Living & Deceased members of the Houston &
Karpovage families
7pm
+Raul Coss, Javier Ortiz
210-695-8791
JULY 19, 2015
Sunday, July 26 / domingo 26 de julio Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:15am +Esperanza (Hope) Castillo, +Jimmy Canales
9am
+Hortencia Trevino, Living & Deceased members of the Altar Society
10:45am +Rudy Lerma De La Rosa, +Sonny Bauml
12:30pm +Lillie Zepeda. +Rosendo Gonzales
4:30pm +Yolanda Lopez, +Carmen Manchalar
6:30pm +Narciso Rosendo Ortiz, +Lastenia Corpas
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Sunday, Jul 19 / domingo 19 de julio
Jer 23:1-6; Eph/Efe 2:13-18; Mk/Mc 6:30-34
Monday, Jul 20 / lunes 20 de julio
Ex 14:5-18; Mt 12:38-42
Tuesday, Jul 21 / martes 21 de julio
Ex 14:21-15:1; Mt 12:46-50
Wed, Jul 22 /miércoles 22 de julio
Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
Thur, Jul 23 / jueves 23 de julio
Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Mt 13:10-17
Friday, Jul 24 / viernes 24 de julio
Ex 20:1-17; Mt 13:18-23
Saturday, Jul 25 / sábado 25 de julio
2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28
Sunday, Jul 26 / domingo 26 de julio
2 Kgs/Rys 4:42-44; Eph/Efe 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15