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Holy Trinity Catholic Church
December 13, 2015
20523 Huebner Road San Antonio, Texas 78258
Website: www.holytrinitysat.org
The Third Sunday of Advent
John answered them all, saying,
"I am baptizing you with water,
but one mightier than I is coming.
I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals.
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."
Lk 3:16
People who believe and belong — The Kingdom of God is where you are
Parish Office - 210-497-4200
FAX: 210-497 - 4285
Monday-Thursday: 8:30AM – 8:00PM
Friday 8:30 AM—5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Pastoral Staff
Pastor - Msgr. Michael H. Yarbrough
Parochial Vicar - Fr. Oscar Tello-Curiel
Deacon Michael Cleary, 857-0930
Deacon Chris Laskowski, 497-4486
Deacon Guy LoTurco, 497-2363
Deacon Jerry Micek, 497-4410
Deacon David Seguin, 365-4902
Deacon Dickie Yzaguirre, 545-2604
Parish Staff
Parish Administrator: Oscar Perez
Finance Coordinator: Cecilia Greene
Bookkeeper: Lizzette Kranz
Director of Music & Liturgy: Lucy Tavira
Sacristan: Doug Stolo
Coordinator of RCIA & Adult Ed: Desma Delgado
Parish Secretary: Gloria Barretto
Receptionist: Ana Rosa Lane
Facilities Manager: Terri Collins (210-497-0700)
Facilities Manager Asst. : George Weynand
Maintenance Coordinator: Joaquin Martinez
Faith Formation Office - 497-4145
Monday—Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
(Limited Hours in July)
Faith Formation Staff
Coordinator of Religious Ed: Kristin Casas
Asst. Coord. of Religious Ed: Eric Mejia
Admin. Asst. Rosa Becnel
Admin. Asst. Martha Sandoval
LIFETEEN - High School Ministry
Youth Minister: Debra Gray
Confirmation:
Assistant Youth Minister: Renee Kuntz
The EDGE - Middle School Ministry
Assistant Youth Minister: Caitlyn DeWitt
WELCOME
We extend a warm welcome to anyone new to our parish family & all
visitors who celebrate with us throughout the year. If you would like
to join this parish, please pick up a registration form which can be
found near both bulletin boards in the foyer. Complete & return the
registration form at your convenience.
Eucharistic Celebrations
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:15AM,
1:00 PM (Spanish) & 5:30 PM
Weekday - refer to page 2 for changes:
Mon., Wed., Fri., Mass is at 8:30 AM & 12:05PM
Tue. & Thu., Mass is at 6:30 AM
Adoration Hours:
9:00AM - Noon ~ Mondays and Wednesdays
9:00AM - Midnight ~ Fridays
9:00AM First Fridays to 9:00AM First Saturdays (24 hour adoration)
SACRAMENTS
Penance:
Saturday, 3:00-4:30 PM
in church building or call the office for
an appointment.
Baptism:
Pre-baptism instruction is required.
Classes for 2015:
Last Monday of the month Jan. - Nov.,
unless it’s a Holiday.
Call the parish office to sign up.
Marriage:
There is a 6 month preparation period
for Sacramental marriages. Please call
the parish office for details.
Inquiry into the Catholic Faith:
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA).
Call Desma Delgado 497-4200
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS,
ARTICLES AND REQUESTS
DEADLINE:
10 days prior to date published
via email please:
[email protected]
PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENTS
by 10:00 AM by Wednesday
Prior to weekend needed:
[email protected]
PARISH REPORTER
Sylvia Theall - [email protected].
Help us
keep our records current.
Please notify the Parish Office
if you are moving or if your
personal status has changed.
Sympathy
Monday December 14
Celebrant – Fr. Oscar
8:30AM - Richard Barrett, †, Lupe Sosa, † & Therese Anderson, Sp. Int.,
Celebrant – Msgr. Douglas Fater
12:05PM - Samuel Zamora, Sp. Int., Greg Heitmeier, Sp. Int.
& Anna & Leonard Sonk & Family, Sp. Int.
Tuesday December 15
Celebrant - Fr. Bill Zapalac
6:30AM - Msgr. David C. Meurer, †, Katherine Bergmier, †
& Andrea Bravo, †
Wednesday December 16
Celebrant – Fr. Oscar
8:30AM - Tom Wallenius, Sp. Int., Kurt & Lisa Bromschwig, Sp. Int,
& Paul Milton Carraway, †
Celebrant – Msgr. Douglas Fater
12:05PM - Chris Correa, Sp. Int., Cori Duffy, Sp. Int.,
& Guillermo Coca, Sp. Int.
Thursday December 17
Celebrant - Fr. Oscar
6:30AM - Ben Paoletta,†, Janeth Arthur, † & Rosario Quinones, †
Friday December 18
Celebrant – Fr. Oscar
8:30AM - Ben Paoletta,†, Cary Collins, †, Mrs. Milton Florine Svetlik, †
Celebrant – Fr. Bill Zapalac
12:05PM - Bobby Medina, Sp. Int. & Diego Rivera. Sp. Int
Saturday December 19
Celebrating – Fr. Jonathon Felux
5:00PM – Margie Loebig, †, Connie Delgado , †,
& Jeremy & Julie Olson, Sp. Int.
Sunday December 20
Celebrant - Fr. Oscar
8:00AM - Sandra Cherucheril, Sp. Int. & Philip Cherucheril, Sp. Int.
Celebrant – Fr. Oscar
9:30AM - Michael DeStefano, † & Alan Salter, †
Celebrant - Fr. Oscar
11:15AM George Bergmier, † & Catherine Mc Cullough, †
Celebrant - Fr. Oscar
1:00PM Andrea Bravo, † & Hector Garcia Cantu, †
Celebrant - Msgr. Mike O’Gorman
5:30PM Rosie & Greg Cruz, Sp. Int. & Emma Gonzalez, †
**Celebrant subject to change
DECEMBER 19TH & 20TH
Saturday 5:00 PM
Lectors: Bruce Soderburg & Jamie Briseno
Altar Servers: Aidan La Guardia, Anna Harrington & James Harrington
Sunday 8:00 AM
Lectors: Emily Baril & Mike Keller
Altar Servers: Brian Robinson & Nathan Robinson
Sunday 9:30 AM
Lectors: Dave Terrinoni & Launi Castillo
Altar Servers: Logan McCrossen, Jacob Lackey & Samuel Lackey
Sunday 11:15 AM
Lectors: John Shea & Joe Franklin
Altar Servers: Zachary Sutherland, Paulina Montalvo & Emily Kiolbassa
Sunday 1:00 PM
Lectors: Jimena Borrero & Rafa Caballero
Altar Servers: Nicole Acevedo, Angel Ramirez, & Cecilia Gomez
Sunday 5:30 PM - Lifeteen Mass
Lectors: Nico Robalin & Katherine Douglas
Altar Servers: Diego Cruz, Omar Cruz & Darian Singh
**Names not available at publishing time
We offer condolences and sympathy to our
parishioners who have experienced
a death in their family.
Kaylee Carew,
daughter of Lance & Aimee Carew
John McPherson, founding member
PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God
rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the
evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen
Parish Prayer List:
For Inclusion on the Ill and Homebound prayer list in the Bulletin
contact: Gloria Barretto - 497-4200 ext. 307
[email protected]
For the Parish Email Prayer Chain contact:
ZZ Mylar at [email protected]
Ranita Adams
Patricia Beghetti
Mike Bordovsky
Douglas Boubel
Bernice Burrage
Peggy Camp
Diana Carlee
Dora Cavazos
Ramiro Cavazos
Heather Cheshier
Betty Jane Choffel
Merle Choffel
Meredith Clarke
Jose Cortes
Benny DeLeon
Mike De Leon
John E. Clifford
Alfredo Galindo
Patricia C. Galindo
Judy Garcia
Sharon M. Garcia
Carmel Gatt
Mary Giniewski
Cathy Goin
Jacob Goldsmith
Amanda Gonzales
John Gonzales
Lupita Gonzalez
Richard Gould
Carlos Guevara, Sr.
Carly Guidotti
Jane Kiernan
Margie Kiolbassa
Bonita Langley
Janet Langley
Mark Langley
Joseph Latronico
Kevin Lewis
Deacon Guy LoTurco
Patricia Matteson
Elizabeth Martinez
Francisco Martinez
Fernando Monroy
Steven Montelongo
Josie Moreno
Larry Nolte
Jim O’Farrell
Mary Palma
Sebastian Pena
Adela Perez
Barbara Perez
David Perez
Felix Perez
Fred Perez
Tuyet Pham
Hattie Mary Rachal
Macey Rakowitz
Mary Rangel
Olivia Michelle Ramirez
Antonio Quinones, Jr.
Tony Resendez
David Ross
Melinda Saenz
Ivanna Salas
Jose Antonio Salas
F. R. (Bob) Smith
John Edward Smith
Krista Soria
Peter Suess
Martha Sweeney
Helen Swete
Lucy Tavira
Sylvia Theall
Nancy Torries
Janet Treemarcki
Michael Trevino
Priscilla Towne
Daniela Villanueva
Tomas Andres Villegas
Kelly Waite
Darnell Waun
Mary Elizabeth Williams
Dustin Wintrow
Msgr. Mike Yarbrough
Carrie Zyskowsky
Joe Zyskowsky
If you would like your loved ones name on the prayer list please contact
our Parish Secretary: Gloria Barretto at the parish office 497-4200
or email [email protected]
Our parishioners serving overseas:
Pray for their safe return.
Frank Czerniakowski, Kevin Semrlrath, Eric Hohman
William McCary & Brant Walz
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS at HOLY TRINITY
Knights of Columbus TACO Sunday
Sunday
9:30AM-11:00AM High School Confirmation/FFC
Dec. 13
11:00AM
Spanish Choir Practice/FFC
2:00PM
Girl Scout Troop #1097
After 5:30PM Mass LIFETEEN
Monday
9:00AM-12:00PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament/Chapel
Dec. 14
9:15AM
Divine Mercy Cenacle/BH
4:30PM & 6:00PM Elementary Faith Formation/FFC
7:00PM-8:30PM EDGE/BH
HT Choir Practice/Angel Room
7:00PM
Tuesday
Dec. 15
7:00PM
AA Meeting/BH
10:00AM
Bridges Beyond Grief/BH
4:30PM
Elementary Faith Formation/FFC
6:00PM-8:30PM
Girl Scout Troop 566/FFC
6:00PM-8:30PM
Boy Scout Troop 501/FFC
6:30PM
Lifeteen Core Mtg./FFC
6:30PM
ACTS Cord Mtg/FFC
6:30PM
Spanish Men’s ACTS Team Mtg./Angel Room
Knights of Columbus Assembly Mtg./BH
7:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM-12:00PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament/Chapel
Dec. 16
10:00AM-12:00PM Curso de Teologia y Espiritualidad/BH-Room B
S.A. Catholic Business Professionals
11:30PM
4:30PM
Elementary Faith Formation/FFC
6:30PM
Spanish Women’s ACTS team/BH
7:00PM-8:30PM
High School Confirmation/FFC
7:00PM
Cenáculo de la Divina Misericordia /BH
7:00PM
RCIA - Adults/Angel Room in the Church
Thursday
9:00AM
Spanish Women’s Regnum Christi/BH
Dec. 17
9:30AM
Timeline Dancers/BH
11:00AM
Our Lady Rosary Ministry/BH
6:00PM-8:30PM
HTCC Theatre group practice/BH
7:00PM
7:00PM
Men’s Regnum Christi/FFC
Spanish Youth Bible Study/FFC
Friday
9:00AM-12:00PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament/Chapel
Dec. 18
9:00AM
Cenáculo de la Divina Misericordia /BH
9:00AM
Mothering with Grace/FFC
6:00PM-8:30PM
HTCC Theatre group practice/BH
Saturday
Dec.19
7:00PM
Comunidad de Matrimonios/FFC
6:15AM-8:00AM
That Man Is You/FFC
2:00PM
Children's Christmas Pageant Practice/Church
3:00PM
Spanish Youth Music Practice/FFC
3:00PM
Confessions
5:00PM
Vigil Mass
Readings for the Week of December 13, 2015
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-6/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18
Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Ps 25:4-9/Mt 21:23-27
Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23/
Mt 21:28-32
Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25/Ps 85:9-14/Lk 7:18b-23
Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-4, 7-8, 17/Mt 1:1-17
Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19/Mt 1:18-25
Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-6, 16-17/Lk 1:5-25
Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19/Heb 10:5-10/
Lk 1:39-45
Week of December 13th
In Celebration
of the
48th Wedding Anniversary
of
Cesar & Melba Termulo
In Memory
of
Roger Joseph Seguin,
Father of Deacon David Seguin
In Memory of Andrea Bravo
Contact: Desma Delgado to reserve your date
497-4200 or [email protected]
Thank You to our florist ~ The Last Straw ~ Joe & Maria Ramirez, Parishioners
If you would like the Flower or Mass intentions published
in the bulletin please make your request
at least two weeks prior.
There is no guarantee on last minute requests.
2015 MASS INTENTIONS
Consider having a Mass said for a birthday,
graduation, anniversary, special event,
or a memorial for someone special.
Please come by the church office during regular business hours
to reserved your date and time for a Mass intention.
Eucharistic Adoration Invitation
Is the Holy Spirit calling you to a deeper relationship
with the Lord through Eucharistic Adoration?
Currently, we were in need of adorers to cover a few
particular hours. Our hours of greatest need are:
Fridays from 6 - 7 PM., 7 - 8 PM., 8-9 p.m., 9 - 10
PM and 10 - 11 PM and 11p.m.-midnight
If you are interested in either becoming a
committed weekly adorer for any of the above times
Please call for more information :
Robert & Belinda Galvan: 210-849-1430.
[email protected]
We have many different ministries here at Holy Trinity.
We would like to feature a different Ministry each month.
We will pray for the efforts and support of these ministries in the
chapel during adoration hours.
For the month of December we pray for those involved with
Lifeteen, Edge, Elementary Faith formation, Confirmation
Spanish Youth Group and Los Niño's de Valor
Blessed Advent!
3rd Sunday of Advent
Luke 3:10-18
Remember last week where we read
about this crazy man John "crying out
in the desert"? Well, this week we
read about what the people of his time
wondered about him. They all asked
him "What should we do?"
The crowds were asking, the tax collectors were asking, the soldiers were asking. And he answers each of
them according to the temptation of their particular
state in life. To the crowds he says, share of your
abundance. To the tax collectors he says, stop taking
more money for yourselves. Only collect from the
people what is proscribed. To the soldiers he says,
stop extorting money.
And so, what must we do to prepare? I ask myself if I
am sharing from even the little that I think I have. Do
I charge more than a fair price for my work? If I lend
money to anyone, do I expect too much more in return?
I challenge myself this week, and I challenge you, to
take some time and think about how we are preparing
for the coming birth of Christ, in history, in today's
world, and in the future when he will come to bring all
of creation back to the Father.
Msgr. Mike
Msgr. Mike has been recuperating at
home. He will not be active in the parish
just yet, but hopes to return by the
beginning of January
Please continue to Pray for Msgr. Mike
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
God of Love, You show your favor for us and grace us
through baptism. Bless us with the courage to carry out the
mission of Jesus. Grant us open and generous hearts to see
the needs of others and to respond with compassion. May the
Church be blest with women and men who are dedicated to
You through marriage, the single life, the diaconate,
priesthood, and the consecrated life. It is in Christ and
through Christ that we offer ourselves to You now and
forever.
Amen.
ORACION POR LAS VOCACIONES
Dios de Amor, muestras tu favor hacia nosotros
y nos das tu gracia en el Bautismo. Bendicenos con valor
para llevar a cabo la mision de Jesus. Concedenos corazones
abiertos y generosos para que viendo las necesidades de los
demas respondamos con compassion. Que la Iglesia sea
bendecida con mujeres y hombres que se dedican a Ti en el
matrimonio, la vida celibe, el diaconado, el sacerdocio y la
vida consagrada. Es en Cristo y por Cristo que nos
ofrecemos a Ti ahora y siempre.
Amen
Prayer of Pope Francis for the
Jubilee Year of Mercy
Oración de Papa Francisco para
Jubileo de la Misericordia
Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the
heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees
Him. Show us your face and we will be saved.
Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved
by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking
happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his
betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief.
Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that
you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of
God!”
You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who
manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let
the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and
glorified.
You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in
weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in
ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel
sought after, loved, and forgiven by God.
Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing,
so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from
the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may
bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and
the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.
We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of
Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father
and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.
Señor Jesucristo, tú nos has enseñado a ser misericordiosos
como el Padre del cielo, y nos has dicho que quien te ve, lo ve
también a Él. Muéstranos tu rostro y obtendremos la salvación.
Tu mirada llena de amor liberó a Zaqueo y a Mateo de la
esclavitud del dinero; a la adúltera y a la Magdalena del buscar
la felicidad solamente en una creatura; hizo llorar a Pedro luego
de la traición, y aseguró el Paraíso al ladrón arrepentido.
Haz que cada uno de nosotros escuche como propia la palabra
que dijiste a la samaritana: ¡Si conocieras el don de Dios!
Tú eres el rostro visible del Padre invisible, del Dios que manifiesta
su omnipotencia sobre todo con el perdón y la misericordia:
haz que, en el mundo, la Iglesia sea el rostro visible de Ti,
su Señor, resucitado y glorioso.
Tú has querido que también tus ministros fueran revestidos
de debilidad para que sientan sincera compasión por los que
se encuentran en la ignorancia o en el error: haz que quien se
acerque a uno de ellos se sienta esperado, amado y perdonado
por Dios.
Manda tu Espíritu y conságranos a todos con su unción para
que el Jubileo de la Misericordia sea un año de gracia del Señor
y tu Iglesia pueda, con renovado entusiasmo, llevar la Buena
Nueva a los pobres proclamar la libertad a los prisioneros y
oprimidos y restituir la vista a los ciegos.
Te lo pedimos por intercesión de María, Madre de la Misericordia,
a ti que vives y reinas con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo por
los siglos de los siglos.
Amen.
Amén.
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The Angel Tree Project
Our Annual Holy Trinity
Angel Tree Project
ENDS THIS WEEKEND
Help us make this year
special for those in need.
All gifts are due no later than the
11:15 am Mass on December 13th,
and brought to Parish Banquet Hall
Gifts may also be brought to
the Parish Office during the week
The Organizations that we are sponsoring this year are
CAM
Seton Home
Mentor Families
Children’s Shelter
Hill Country Youth
St. Timothy’s Church
Guadalupe Home
St. P.J’s
Daughters of Charity Services of San Antonio
Thanks for your years of generosity
in making this project a success.
For questions or more information please contact:
Patrick and Kathy Fetzer ~ (210) 494-9886
Attention High School Students
in need service hours:
We are in need of gift wrappers
for our Angel Tree Project
For information about helping contact
Jan Owen (210) 497-6740
3rd Sunday of Advent
Holiday magazines are well known for providing quick, practical ideas for trimming the house, welcoming guests, and preparing enticing food. The suggestions that are offered are designed to help the host and hostess show off a stunning atmosphere without spending days and weeks preparing for a party
or dinner that may only last an hour or two. Often everyday
items are transformed with a swatch of fabric, a candle, or
some evergreens. Ingenious cutting makes plain vegetables or
ordinary hors d'oeuvres into holiday delights. The operative
concepts in getting people to buy these idea books and read
them are: quick, easy, and practical.
In the Gospel today, John the Baptist offers quick, easy, and
practical ideas for those who would prepare for the coming of
the Christ. As St. Luke tells us, people in his day were filled
with expectation. John was pretty straightforward in what he
thought they should do: If you have two coats, give one away
to somebody who doesn't have one; be equitable in your dealings with others; don't push people around; don't lie about people. In modern parlance, we might say that John the Baptist
was asking people to act justly in the world.
Unfortunately, today we don't often think of justice as quick,
easy, or practical. Our understanding of justice is more often
colored by the contemporary legal system than by the divine
laws of the covenant that binds God and his people. There was
a reciprocity and equanimity in the covenantal relationship.
There were duties to be fulfilled on each side. John was asking
that those who were filled with expectation for the coming of
the Messiah would set themselves aright with one another so
that God's covenant would find full expression in the relationships that bind people to God and to one another. Justice is
really about leveling things out. And when you think about it,
that is pretty easy. If you have more, then you share.
YEAR OF MERCY BEGINS
Sunday, December 13 at 12:00 NOON
We are combining 11:15AM or 1:00PM Masses
for the a special Bilingual Mass in celebration of Year of Mercy
Advent Penance Services
for our Neighboring Parishes
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
December 24th - Christmas Eve
Church of the Holy Spirit
Tuesday, December 15
10:00am and 7:00pm
4:00 PM Children’s Mass
7:00 PM
12:00AM Midnight Mass
December 25th - Christmas Day
St. Mark
Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00pm
and
Saturday, December 19 at 9:00am
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Monday, December 14 at 7:00pm
and
Wednesday, December 16 at 9:30am
St. Joseph Honey Creek
Thursday, December 17 at 7:00pm
9:30 AM
11:15 AM
1 PM Spanish
NEW YEAR MASS SCHEDULE
December 31 - 6:00 PM Vigil Mass
January 1 - 10:00AM
1:00PM Spanish
ALL PARISH OFFICES
WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY AND FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 24TH & 25TH AND JANUARY 1ST
HOLY TRINITY MINISTRIES & GROUPS
LITURGICAL MINISTRY
Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Greeters & Altar Servers - Lucy Tavira, 244-3743
ACTS - Jennifer Bishop, 481-6760
Adult Faith Formation
Desma Delgado, 497-4200 ext.315
Alcohol & Drug Dependence
John Welsh, 687-9019
Altar Guild, Susan Kent, 748-0200
Alzheimer's Ministry
Pat Waisley, 497-7254
Carol Short, 497-4639
Bridges Beyond Grief
Emily Baril, 497-8166
Bunco, Ruth Jones, 724-3457
Christ Centered Marriage Ministry
Cindy & Michael Gonzalez at (210) 497-0917
Christian Assistance Ministry
Rita Farmer, 378-5426
Parish Prayer Chain
E-mail: [email protected]
Pastoral Council
Will Person, 317-5288
Prayer Shawls
Carol Short, 497-4639
Safe Environment
John Kiernan, 836-8966
Scouts, Kevin Pfahning, 287-0699
Social Concerns Committee
Rolland Cole, 316-8039
Spiritual Direction
Mary Wilder, 213-9920
St. Timothy - Sister Parish
Bob Lorenz, 316-5090 or work: 494-1375
Cancer Support Group
James Ermis, 616-1129
Stephen Ministry
Pam Hughes, 394-5723
Jerry Krimbill, 392-0602
Catholic Daughters of The Americas
Lina Ramirez, 643-2805
Teams of Our Lady
Ronnie & Mary Montemayor, 497-5789
Covenant of Love
Tony & Lucy Miller, 842-8896
That Man Is You
Joe Kuntz, 781-1637
Divine Mercy Cenacle
English - Kerry Johnston, 287-8939
Ed Kowalsky, 452-3837
Spanish-listed under Spanish Ministries
Young Adult Community
Eric Mejia, 497-4145
Divorced and Separated
David - 473-1841
Mary, 473-9608
Dan, 497-1704
ENDOW
Christina Orsborn, 422-2530
Emily Schuelke, 551-8836
Eucharistic Adoration
Robert & Belinda Galvan, 849-1430
Forever Young Seniors
Lina Ramirez, 481-3294
Habitat for Humanity
Jack Wilder, 275-2587
Hospital Ministry
Goldie LoTurco, 497-2363
Patricia Matteson, 408-6387
Knights of Columbus
John Ly, 878-9172
4th Degree Knights, Tom Trbovich, 497-3482
Meals on Wheels - Christian Senior Service
Mike Clary, 497-7929
Mothering with Grace
Emily Schuelke and Bridie Chaudoir
[email protected]
Nursing Home & Homebound Ministry
David Porter, 494-5410 or 452-2350
Carol Rickhoff, 497-4400 or 884-2400
Our Lady’s Rosary Ministry
Ana Flores, [email protected]
Spanish Ministries / Ministerios en Espanol
Coordinador
Luis F. Jimenez, 296-6815
Ministros de Eucarastia
Martha Rodriguez, 912-7344
Lectores
Alejandra Perales, 415-2284
Musica
Rafael Moras, 431-2017
Holy Trinity Mission Statement
The mission statement is: We at Holy
Trinity Catholic Church seek to live
out the message and mission of Jesus
Christ as a community of worship,
shared faith, and service, where we
believe and belong and share the gifts
and talents received from God through
the Holy Spirit.
Nosotros, en la Iglesia Católica Holy
Trinity buscamos vivir el mensaje y la
misión de Jesucristo como una comunidad de adoración, fe compartida y
servicio, donde creemos y pertenecemos
y compartimos los dones y talentos recibidos de Dios a través del Espíritu Santo.
Please provide any feedback you may
have to the PPC chair,
Will Person at [email protected]
Are you looking to become
involved in the Parish?
Serve Our Lord
Serve Your Parish
Are you looking for a way to become
involved? Do you feel a calling? Do you
have a special talent you would like to
share with the Parish? Have you been
involved in a ministry at a previous parish? We are seeking interested individuals who would like to share their time
and talent with the various ministries and
groups we have here at Holy Trinity.
Please contact anyone of our Ministry or
group leaders for more information.
Los Niños de Valor
Alejandro Cantu Huerta, 347 6600
Ujieres
Gerardo Barona, 262-2227
Cenaculo Divina Misericordia
Ivonne G. Martínez , 606-0649 (AM)
Marichuy Garcíamoreno , 803-2608 (AM)
Ernesto Brux, 843-730-3134 (PM)
Adrian Guerrero, 702-8655 (PM)
Estudio de Biblia En Espanol
Estelita Stevens, 286-1481
Comunidad de Matrimonios
Roberto & Elizabeth Chinea, 274-5290
Apostolado de La Cruz
Estela Andonie, 838-8768
Regnum Christi Men
Hector Islas, 909-8083
Regnum Christi Women
Cata Villarreal, 501-2873
Grupo de Jovenes
Martha Rodriguez, 912-7344
Professional Counseling Services
Available here at Holy Trinity
For individuals, couples
and families
Please contact: Antonio Ramirez, PhD
or Berenice Diaz
at 210-497-4200 ext. 313
Servicios Profesionales de Terapia
Disponible aquí en Holy Trinity
Para personas, parejas
y familias
Por favor póngase en contacto con:
Antonio Ramirez, PhD o Berenice Diaz
210-497-4200 ext. 313
THE DIVINE MERCY Weekly Message
During one of the adorations, Jesus promised me that:
With souls that have recourse to My mercy and with
those that glorify and proclaim My great mercy to
others, I will deal according to My infinite mercy at
the hour of their death.
My Heart is sorrowful, Jesus said, because even chosen souls do not understand the greatness of My mercy. Their relationship [with Me] is, in certain ways,
imbued with mistrust. Oh, how much that wounds My
Heart! Remember My Passion, and if you do not believe My words, at least believe My wounds.
Mensaje semanal De La DIVINA MISERICORDIA
Durante una adoración Jesús me prometió: Con las almas
que recurran a Mi misericordia y con las almas que
glorifiquen y proclamen Mi gran misericordia a los
demás, en la hora de la muerte Me comportaré según Mi
infinita misericordia.
Mi Corazón sufre, continuaba Jesús, a causa de que ni las
almas elegidas entienden lo grande que es Mi misericordia; en su relación [conmigo] en cierto modo hay desconfianza. Oh, cuanto esto hiere mi Corazón. Recuerden Mi
Pasión, y si no creéis en Mis palabras, creed al menos en
Mis llagas.
Source: The Diary of St. Faustina, Divine Mercy in My Soul, paragraph 379
For further information call Frank Salinas (210-415-9061) or Ed Kowalsky (210-452-3837)
Divine Mercy Cenacles available in English on Monday - 9:15AM and Tuesday - 7:00PM and
en Español - Wednesday - 7:00PM and Friday - 9:30AM
Sometimes It’s Hard to Ask for Help
We’re brought up to be strong, selfsufficient, independent people. We
tend to think that if we ask for help, it
is a sign of weakness. So we try to
keep our struggles hidden, stuffed
deep inside. However, that’s not
God’s plan. Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear
one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
God wants us to care for others—and allow others to care
for us in our time of need.
If you’re sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer alone. Ask
for help. We’ve got a team of Stephen Ministers who are
ready to listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you
through a tough time.
Find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking with
one of our Stephen Leaders:
Jerry Krimbill, 392-0602 or Pam Hughes, 394-5723
or email Pam at [email protected].
Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
Holy Trinity Our Lady's Rosary Ministry
Holy Trinity has a Rosary devoted to Our Lady, and all are welcome to join: We speak and
pray a universal language of love for Our
Blessed Mother! Training is provided and
rosary making supplies are provided for you to
take home and make rosaries on your own time
at your own pace.
Workshops are held the
First Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Family Room in the Banquet Hall
3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Angel Room inside the Church
Come and join us, we pray and make a very powerful
and beautiful tool...A Rosary
If you would like more information please call
Ana Flores 210-307-6083 or [email protected]
NURSING HOME
& HOME BOUND MINISTRY
Eucharistic Ministers needed to assist a few hours per week in
this vital ministry, taking Holy Communion to those who cannot come to Mass. Training and written instructions will be
provided by someone currently in this Ministry. If you are a
homebound Parishioner, or have moved to a Nursing Home,
and would like Holy Communion bought to you on Tuesday
mornings, we can add you to the schedule.
Please contact:
David Porter (H) 210-494-5410 (C) 210-452-2350
or [email protected]
Carol Rickhoff (H) 210-497-4400 (C) 210-884-2400
or [email protected]
ALZHEIMER MINISTRY
The Alzheimer Ministry at The Haven, 511 Knights Cross, San
Antonio, We meet at The Havens at 10:00 every Thursday to
socialize and do activities with the residence of the Alzheimer
Care facility there.
Carol will usually bring one of her service dogs for the residents
to enjoy. Besides visiting with the residents, volunteers join in
on the singing, exercise and other activities. The current Ministry Volunteers are seeking more volunteers.
Please consider joining this Ministry by contacting:
Pat Waisley 497-7254; [email protected] or
Carol Short 497-4639; [email protected]
Holy Trinity Prayer Shawl Ministry
We will meet January 5th at 1:00 in the
Family Room of the Banquet Hall.
We welcome anyone who would like to renew
their knitting or crocheting skills with our
support and encouragement. Those who have
thought they might like to learn are also welcome. This is a wonderful way to show God’s love and healing powers and meet some other wonderful people in this
ministry.
If you would like more information please call
Carol Short at 210-497-4639.
Cancer Support Group
Next meeting is Thursday evening, January 28, 2016,
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Faith Formation Building, 2nd floor conference room.
All married and engaged couples are invited
We meet the first Friday of the month (except holiday's)
at 7pm- 9 pm
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Room: Gathering Area in Faith Formation Building
Refreshments will be served.
Childcare available
contact Barbara at [email protected]
Covenant of Love “Date Nights” is a ministry
provided to the couples of our parish to help enrich
and support Catholic marriages.
Attendees will discover God’s plan for marriage,
as well as gain practical tools to build
a stronger and more joy-filled marriage.
Please come, we're here to listen.
Your first time? You will not be alone.
People who believe and belong
The Kingdom of God is where you are.
Having trouble saying the word cancer?
We have all been there. Looking for support? This is it.
What can go wrong? Nothing. Prayers?
Endless - just for you.
Patient? Caregiver? Family or friend?
Meet caring supporters - here to help.
Witness courage, faith, understanding
Experience what support really means
And, be glad that you came
No reservation needed - just come FREE PARKING
The Holy Trinity Cancer Support Group is listed on the
American Cancer Society's website (acs.com. See Connections page). The parish webmaster transfers our Impressions
articles to the parish webpage for your review. See bulletins
for the following month's meeting time.
For questions, info, contact Jim or Jan Ermis, email [email protected], or phone, Home: 497-8613,
5 Marriage Tips To Start
The Year of MERCY
FORGIVE – No one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. If
you make forgiveness a habit – for everything from major mistakes to little annoyances you will keep resentment from growing.
CALL – DO NOT TEXT BUT CALL your spouse two times
randomly today and let them know how you care for them, love
them and appreciate them. It is easy to get busy with life and
forget to let our true love know how much we really love them.
Love them as if today is your last day!
GRATITUDE – Make a gratitude journal for your spouse by
writing what he or she does that you are grateful for. During
times of wanting to fight and argue, bite your tongue and read
that journal before you criticize in a moment of frustration.
ADORATION – Take a few minutes during the week to stop at
a church and sit before the Tabernacle, simply be with Christ,
the merciful. Thank God for your spouse and list the ways in
which you are thankful. If you can, go to adoration together as a
couple.
PRAY – Praying together helps a couple stay together! Pray a
Rosary every night before bed with your spouse. Allow God
back into your marriage!
Child Advocates San Antonio
Be the voice for an abused or neglected child.
Learn how you can become a CASA Volunteer.
CASA representatives will be on site after
each Sunday mass on January 3, 2016
For more information you can visit our website
www.casa-satx.org
or contact Leticia Hernandez @ 210-225-7070
Ser la voz de un niño abusado o descuidado.
Aprenda cómo usted puede convertirse en un
voluntario de CASA.
Representantes de CASA estará en la iglesia después de
cada misa el 03 de enero 2016.
Para obtener más información, puede visitar nuestro sitio web:
www.casa-satx.org
o comuníquese con Leticia Hernández @ 210-225-7070
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DATES ANNOUNCED
Holy Trinity and Habitat for Humanity will once again partner in the construction of a new home
this coming Spring. Construction on our EIGHTH house will commence on Friday Feb 5th and
will continue throughout February and March. Volunteers will be needed to help with the actual
construction as well as in providing drinks and snacks for the laborers. Sign-ups will commence in
early January with on-line registration being used for the first time. Watch future bulletins for additional information. If
you have any questions or would like to be part of the organizing committee, please contact Jack Wilder at 210-275-2587.
BENEDICTION SERVICES SUSPENDED
DUE TO THE UPCOMING
HOLIDAYS
THERE WILL BE
NO BENDECION SERVICES
FOR THE MONTHS OF
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
Calendar of Events
BAPTISM CLASS AT HOLY TRINITY
Parents and Parents-to-be: If you are not registered,
please do so prior to the class. The Baptism Class is
offered to registered members of Holy Trinity.
THERE WILL BE NO BAPTISM CLASS
IN DECEMBER
Please call the parish office at 497-4200 to sign up.
SAVE THE DATE: April 17, 2016
Holy Trinity Golf Tournament
Divorced and Separated Group
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Our next session of The Catholics Divorce Survival Guide Program for Divorced & Separated will begin on Thursday, January
7, 2016. Additional information regarding this program will be
in the bulletin starting on Sunday, December 20.
Spring Bible Study
This is a peer group ministry program presented by ministers
who have personally experienced Divorce & Separation. Our
goal is to help you find Hope and Healing.
For questions or additional information regarding this program,
please contact David - 473-1841 - [email protected]
Mary - 473-9608 - [email protected]
Dan -497-1704 - [email protected].
Reflection ~ Sure Bet
One time, as I was walking through a casino in Las Vegas, I
heard a lot of cheering and commotion coming from a roulette
table. Curiosity got the best of me, and I wandered over to see
what was going on. I got there just in time to see the roulette
operator slide three large stacks of chips toward a rather inebriated woman. She was enjoy herself immensely, all the while readily admitting that she had no idea what she was doing. The crowd
gathered to watch the spectacle because she had won six times in
a row, each time betting all her winnings again on red. With another loud cackle she yelled, "Put 'em all on red!" and she slid all
her chips onto the red marker. Unfortunately, the woman was
oblivious to the odds that dictated sooner or later she would lose.
Sure enough, on the next spin, she lost--everything. Dumbfounded, she staggered from the table, her exuberance turned to disbelief.
Unfortunately, most of us approach life much like that woman
approached gambling. We try all different strategies to solve our
problems and to get ahead, usually in vain. Some of us are fortunate enough to finally stumble on the one strategy that will always win: Christ. Nothing else truly works. Nothing else can
help. Nothing else can save. Nothing. Only Christ. We are supposed to put it all on Christ. He is the only sure bet. Put everything on Christ--your worries, your fears, your dreams and your
hopes, everything. When you do, you will win every time.
Whatever gains I had, these I have come to consider a loss because of Christ. More than that, I even consider everything as a
loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my
Lord. For his sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I
consider them so much rubbish, that I may gain Christ.
- Philippians 3:7-8
Copyright 2014, (c) Vince Frese
For more resources visit DivorcedCatholic.org and vincefrese.com.
Galatians Bible Study begins in mid-January.
8 weeks
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m.
Registration begins in late December.
“To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances; to
seek him, the greatest adventure.” —St. Augustine
THE YEAR OF MERCY
"Misericordiae Vultus"
Papal Bull for the Convocation for
the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy
Come explore the most recent of Pope Francis letters which focuses on the upcoming year of mercy. "Jesus is the face of
the Mercy of the Father", says our Pope. Come and reflect on the
implications and meaning of mercy as understood in the Catholic
Church.
Thursday December 10th
7:00- 8:30 pm
Banquet Hall - Family Room
Presentation lead by Dr. Antonio Ramirez. No rsvp needed.
The Young Adult Community
Who are we?
Y.A.C. is a ministry made up of Catholic Young
Adults in their 20s and 30s
from Holy Trinity, St. Mark, & St. Padre Pio.
The Young Adult Community seeks to deepen our
relationship with Christ and His Church
by providing opportunities for fellowship, spiritual
development, and service.
Ministry Contact Information
Coordinator: Eric Mejia
Phone: 210-497-4145 ext. 334
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.holytrinitysat.org/yac
or Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/yacsa
Holy Trinity Altar Guild Needs More Handmaids of the Lord
The Altar Guild needs more parishioners to ensure that the Holy Trinity masses and the Blessed Sacrament Chapel are
“pleasing in His eyes”. Help is needed and the Altar Guild may be your ministry. The Altar Guild cleans and washes
over 90 communion linens every week. We ensure the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the main Altar, the offertory table,
and the credence table is dressed with clean linens. Help washing the communion vessels and ensuring the Sanctuary candle is full during adoration times are other duties. We have also added the duties of decorating the Church and Altar for liturgical seasons and special
Masses. “Do not be afraid”
Our Altar Guild coordinator will instruct and answer any questions you may have .
Contact Susan Kent at 210-748-0200 or email her at [email protected].
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
Los invitamos
a la tradicional pastorela,
Sabado 19 de Diciembre
a las 6:00 P.M.
Holy Trinity Banquet Hall
Habra tamales,
chocolate caliente
y pan dulce al final.
Conservemos Vivas
nuestras tradiciones .
Los esperamos
!No falten!
Entrada Libre.
El Apostolado de la Cruz nos ofrece un camino de vida que nos lleva a una transformación
constante como personas y católicos en el mundo de hoy. Vivir en el espíritu de esta obra, santificándola cada día, enaltecerá el reinado del Espíritu Santo a través del hombre para que florezca la santidad y el amor en el mundo.
El Apostolado de la Cruz invita a todos los Señores,
a una sesión informativa para conocer más de este ministerio, que se llevara a cabo:
El Jueves 14 de Enero del 2016 a las 19:00 hrs. en el salón del Banquet Hall de la Parroquia.
Para mayor información favor de comunicarse a los siguientes teléfonos:
▪Dr. Antonio Ramírez (210) 416-8004 ▪Estela Andonie (210) 838-8768
▪Alejandra Padilla (210) 360-9823 ▪Laura García (210)842-1809
[email protected]
Retiro de ACTS para Hombres
4 – 7 de Febrero, 2016
“…No Temas. Desde ahora
seras pescador de hombres.”
Lucas 5:10
Te invitamos a vivir un encuentro con Jesus
en el proximo retiro de ACTS para hombres
del 4 – 7 de Febrero, 2016,
en el Centro de Retiros de Cordi Marian.
Inscripciones: lunes, 11 de enero, 2016 de 6:00 a 8:00 PM
Frente las puertas del salon de banquetes de la iglesia.
Costo del retiro: $175 Se require un deposito inicial
no reembolsable de $25.
Mayores informes:
Julio Cervantes – (210)383-3614
Ernesto Brux – (843)730-3134
El taller de oración y vida nos
enseña a orar por medio de
múltiples y variadas formas
empezando desde las más simples
hasta llegar a la contemplación.
"APRENDER A ORAR PARA APRENDER A VIVIR"
El taller es una verdadera escuela de vida y por medio de la
palabra de Dios y su meditación nos vamos librando de miedos
angustias tristezas y como resultado aumentamos nuestra fe.
11 de enero de 2016 de 18:45 a 20:45
Holy Trinity Banquet Hall
Entrada libre
Informes: Oscar Centeno ~ 210 389 8587
LA COMUNIDAD DE MATRIMONIOS DE HOLY TRINITY
Los esperamos el viernes 18 de deciembre
a las 7pm
En el Faith Formation Building,
2do piso en el “Gathering Room
Habrá cuidado de niños ($2 por niño).
Si tienen preguntas por favor llame al (210) 274-5290.
HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL
Every Monday
7- 8:30pm
in the Banquet Hall!!
All Middle School Students
are welcome!!!
Lifeteen
For High School Students
(Incoming 9th to outgoing 12th)
Sunday nights after the 5:30pm Lifeteen mass.
Please join us in the Faith Formation Bldg., upstairs for
dinner and a Lifenight.
This is a gather, proclaim, break and send format.
We gather as a group spend time
Together and learn about the Catholic Faith.
We will meet over the summer,
Except Labor Day Weekend.
1 year of Lifeteen (with excellent attendance)
is needed before entering Confirmation
For information on any of our Middle school events
Or If you are interested in helping with Middle School
Youth Ministry please contact 210-497-4145
Caitlyn at [email protected]
Renee at [email protected]
HELP NEEDED VOLUNTEER!
CALLED TO SERVE THE YOUTH OF OUR CHURCH
It takes a special heart to serve middle school in
Faith Formation throughout the school year.
For more information and to see pictures of our events
Check out our Youth Website:
http://www.holytrinitysatyouth.org
Now registering for Lifeteen Summer Camp
Join us for a faith filled week paired with fun in the beautiful mountains of Georgia.
This week is life changing and an awesome way to grow closer to Christ.
Camp is $525 plus airfare. Deposit of $125 due to reserve spot.
Limited spots available, so don’t delay in registering.
High School: June 20-25 or July 18-23 (Incoming 9th to outgoing 12th)
Middle School: July 3-8 (Incoming 6th to outgoing 9th)
Please come by the Faith Formation Building to sign-up or emailRenee at [email protected]
COMUNIDAD HISPANA ~
Estudiantes de Secundaria para Confirmación
De Holy Trinity
Les damos la bienvenida a todos los Estudiantes de Secundaria
para prepararse a recibir el Sacramento de Confirmación. Consiste este año con la buena participación en el grupo de Lifeteen los Domingos de 6:30 – 8:30pm (incluyendo la cena y
compañerismo) entre los meses de Agosto y Mayo.
Necesitamos que todos los jóvenes que participan estén registrados. Lo puede hacer en nuestra página de internet
www.holytrinitysatyouth.org y completar el proceso. Por favor
pasen a la oficina de la Preparación de la Fe a firmar sus papeles y a pagar la tarifa. El segundo año de Confirmación está
abierto para aquellos que hayan completado los requerimientos del primer año. Para preguntas o ayuda por favor contacten
a Renee Kunz (210) 467-4145 [email protected]
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
Atención Padres de familia.
Si su hijo o hija participa en el Grupo de Jóvenes en
español los jueves por la noche, por favor venga a la
oficina de la Formación de la fe de la parroquia, a la
brevedad posible. Necesitan completar y entregar la
hoja de registro necesaria para que el/ella participe en
este programa.
La hoja de registro también puede ser bajada de la
página web del Ministerio de Jóvenes de la parroquia
http://www.holytrinitysatyouth.org/
Gracias por apoyar a sus hijos en su camino de fe.
Upcoming Events...
December Dates-At-A-Glance
Dec. 14, 15, 16
Dec. 24
Dec. 21, 22, 23
Dec. 28, 29, 30
Last Fall Class
Children’s Christmas Eve Mass
No Class: Christmas Break
No Class: Christmas Break
Dec. 24th - Children’s Christmas Mass
The Children’s Christmas Eve Mass & Pageant will be
celebrated on December 24th at 4:00pm.
Jan. 4, 5, & 6 – Spring Classes Begin
Elementary classes will resume on Monday, January 4th,
Tuesday January 5th, & Wednesday, January 6th. Remember that a parent/guardian must sign their child in and out
of their class. Please do not drop off your child without
signing him or her in.
Jan. 25, 26, & 27 – First Communion Workshop
The First Communion Parent/Child Sacrament Workshop will be
held on January 25th, 26th & 27th during regular class times in
the upstairs Gathering Area. This workshop is for those preparing
for their First Communion this Spring.
Level 1 Online Courses Now Available
Dec. 21-23 & 28-30 – No Class
Merry Christmas! There will be no
classes beginning
Monday, December 21st thru Wednesday, December 30th
to honor & celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ.
All boys and
nd girls ages 9 to 14 are
invited to participate in the 2016
Knights of Columbus Free Throw
Championship. The local
competition will be held on
Friday, January 9th 2016 from 10am
to 1pm at the Rolling Hills Catholic
School / Antonian Middle School at
Rolling Hills
Address: 21240 Gathering Oak,, San
Antonio, TX 78260.
The Archdiocese of San Antonio is now offering Level 1
Catechist Formation courses online. If you are interested in
registering for these classes please contact Kristin or Eric
in the Faith Formation Office: (210) 497-4145.
There is no cost to compete and there is
a winner in every age group. Please see
a Knight of Columbus member after all
masses on the 27th of December
2015 a
and the 3rd of January 2016 for
early registration and additional
ear
information.
Pl
Please
Contact Vincent Lewis
K of
o C Youth Activities Director
210-995-5127
~ TIME ~ TALENT ~ TREASURE ~ HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ TIME ~ TALENT ~ TREASURE ~
Everyday Stewardship
Pope Francis has begun this Jubilee Year of Mercy because, as he has stated, mercy is "the beating heart of the Gospel." He states that
the purpose of the year is to "reach everyone, both believers and those far away, as a sign that the Kingdom of God is already present in
our midst!" This is a profound statement because he is saying that mercy is for all humanity, not just those who are Christ's disciples,
and we are not a people waiting for a coming kingdom, for the kingdom of God is already in our midst.
When John the Baptist was speaking to his followers he spoke about showing mercy to others by giving away your second coat and not
collecting more from others than what they owe you. But how much greater that mercy needs to be now that we live in a world redeemed by the power of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection! Certainly, the principles of stewardship can assist us in truly being fruitful in this jubilee year.
As good everyday stewards, we should not only see the second coat as something we should give away, but indeed the first coat is not
truly ours either. For it would not exist except for the generosity of our God. Since we are only stewards of all we have instead of owners, our ability to be generous greatly increases. We then begin to see that we have many tools at our disposal to offer mercy to those in
need. This year we have the chance to really put into practice that which we claim to be true. As mature disciples we are to answer
God's call regardless of the cost. During this jubilee year may we now more than ever offer ourselves freely to do his will.
Aging religious need your help. In the United States today, there
are more than 33,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. These religious worked tirelessly in Catholic
schools, hospitals, and agencies, usually for little to no pay. As a
result, many religious communities lack adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Your gift to today's collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide medications, nursing
care, and more. Please be generous.
Join Holy Trinity's moms group
Mothering with Grace
Friday, Dec. 18
for a roundtable discussion
"A Missionary's Journey through
Marriage and Motherhood."
Our speaker will be Meredith Hanna, a wife and mother of four
who also served as a missionary for nine years in Eastern Europe
and the Balkans.
Come from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
in the St. Simon Room of the Faith Formation Building.
Childcare will be provided for children over the age of 1,
but you must RSVP by Monday, Dec. 14, to guarantee a spot.
We are a group of moms working towards a closer relationship with God. Moms who strive to ignite a passion for God
in our children and families. Moms who know we can't do
it alone, support each other and need each other. Moms
who band together for spiritual growth, social activities,
and service projects in an effort to make a difference in this
world, one tiny face at a time.
We meet first and third Fridays of the month.
(except holidays)
9:30AM-11:30AM,
Please contact Emily Schuelke or Bridie Chaudoir
at [email protected]
if you are interested or would like more information.
Los religiosos y religiosas ancianos necesitan de la ayuda de ustedes. En
los Estados Unidos hay hoy día más de 33,000 religiosas, religiosos y
sacerdotes de órdenes religiosas ya ancianos. Ellos trabajaron sin descanso en escuelas, hospitales y agencias de servicio social católicos, muchas
veces con poco o ningún salario. Como resultado, muchas comunidades
religiosas ahora carecen de fondos para su jubilación y cuidado geriátrico.
Su donativo hoy al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos ayuda con las
recetas médicas, cuidados de enfermería y más. Sean generosos.
Celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy
with a great new app from Our Sunday Visitor!
365 Days to Mercy is designed to accompany you on your
spiritual journey during the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
The app includes daily reflections on mercy, everyday
Scripture reflections, Pope Francis’ tweets,
the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena, and lots more.
Go to your app store and search “365 Days to Mercy”
and install it today! Go to OSV.com/YOM to learn more.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Christmas Eve Pageant
December 24th 2015 at 4:00pm Mass
As in tradition, Holy Trinity Catholic Church will have their Christmas Pageant this year. If you are
ages 7 and up and would like to be
in the pageant then we would love
to have you join us. We will be
singing and bringing life to the
story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
The first meeting will be on Saturday November 21st at
2pm in the Knights Room in the Banquet Hall. Practice
times are all Saturday’s at 2pm, and on December 23rd
5pm. At least one parent must accompany their child/
children at practice. Please fill out the attached form
and drop it off to the Faith Formation Office.
For more info please contact Jennifer Ly
at [email protected] or call 210-563-6415.
~ TIME ~ TALENT ~ TREASURE ~ HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ TIME ~ TALENT ~ TREASURE ~
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
The Khaki & Plaid Gala, which raises funds to help
more children receive the gift of a Catholic school
education, will be held Saturday, January 23, 2016
at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Additionally, the Homecoming Court Nominees are
working hard to win the crown and build up HOPE
tuition assistance funding.
HOPE IS COMING !
Holy Trinity parishioner, Bryan Grundhoefer, is running for Homecoming King
to support Hope for the Future with scholarships for students.
The Khaki & Plaid Gala is on Saturday, January 23rd.
$1 = 1 vote for Bryan.
Any tables purchased, sponsorships or donations made in his name
will be a vote for his Kingship and a win for Holy Trinity Church!
Please support this valiant cause at:
www.hopeforfuture.org
SONTERRA ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
DR. BRYAN ROACH D.D.S.
“Wisdom Teeth, Implants and Cosmetic Facial Procedures”
210-494-2005
1202 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 801 • San Antonio
New Patients Welcome!
Parishioner
REAL ESTATE is my PASSION, SERVICE is my OBSESSION.
VICTOR YONG, Realtor®, GRI
(210) 273-5075 [email protected]
How may I help you...? To Buy or Sell YOUR HOUSE?
Permiteme Ayudarte a Comprar o Vender TU CASA
Free Market Analysis - Asesoria gratuita
16719 HUEBNER RD., B4, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78248
PARISHIONER
Senior L
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Residential
Commercial
Rentals
Lots
ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE
COMMUNICATE ATTITUDE
RELIABILITY RESPECT EXCELLENCE
21802 ENCINO COMMONS
210-483-9999
STONE OAK
• O
OPEN DAILY
ILY WITH CONTIN
CONTINUOUS
TINUOUS SERVICE
• PRIVATE ROOMS FOR ALL CELEBRATIONS!
• ROOM EQUIPPED WITH SCREEN/PROJECTOR
• GLUTEN FREE MENU • DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS
• HAPPY HOUR / PATIO
www.franklinpark.org
20079 STONE OAK PKWY
(210) 494-0561
DOMINION
22211 INTERSTATE 10 FRONTAGE RD.
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(210) 698-9700
WWW.ALDACOSRESTAURANTS.COM
TORRES REMODELING
381-7647
Room Additions • Crown Molding
Tile • Sheet Rock Repairs
Painting • Decks
Betsy Dippo Agent
19190 Stone Oak Parkway #112
San Antonio, TX 78258
Off: (210) 496-FARM
Fax: (210) 491-0371
Toll Free: (888) 316-3276
State Farm Insurance Companies
Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois
INSURANCE AGENT
Cell: 469-471-5172
Service: 281-812-9775
“I shop your rate so you don’t have to”
“Te cotizo entre las mejores aseguradoras y te ofrezco la mejor opcion”
HOME • AUTO • FLOOD • COMMERCIAL • LIFE
www.SernaInsurance.com
13457 Blanco Rd. • San Antonio, TX 78216
Cowboy Cleaners
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DR. PATRICIA GOMEZ DINGER - Parishioner
Board Certified Adult and
Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
For Fine Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Pick-Up & Delivery Service
Parishioner
5959 Northwest Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78249
ROD
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The 3 Pillars of Lifelong Health
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• Flexible, Full time and Part time schedules
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DONALD W. BUCKNER, D.D.S., P.A.
ERIC D. KUHL, D.D.S., P.A.
FAMILY DENTISTRY
Office Hours By Appointment
15321 San Pedro, #104
496-1711
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HJ Horticulture
COMMERCIAL, HOA’S & RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS
210-499-ITCH (4824)
Planting a Seed for a Greener Tomorrow
www.mysaallergist.com
Lane Bishop, Parishioner
LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION
2 Locations: 540 Madison Oak Dr. Ste 210
210-264-4130
[email protected]
5000 Schertz Pkwy Bld. 400 Ste 400
MCCI Medical Group Legacy Place
Senior Focused
Primary Care
On Site Lab
EKG’s
Minor Procedures
Bi-Lingual Staff
Free Activity Center
Seniors 55+
Yoga, Zumba
Lunch & Learns
Educational Series
Birthday Parties
New Medicare Patients Welcome!
Legacy Place 18414 U.S. Hwy. 281 N, Ste. 104
San Antonio, TX 78259
(210) 495-0222
For ad info. call Michael Casas at 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com
Holy Trinity, San Antonio, TX.
D 4C 05-0443
ZAVALA LANDSCAPE
& GARDEN DESIGN
[email protected]
210.568.0459
210.844.0459
Tree and Lawn Maintenance
Landscape Designs
Retainer Walls and Walkways
Flower Beds , Sprinkler Repair & Installation , Mulch & Soil
~ SE HABLA ESPAÑOL ~
PERFECTION ROOFING CO.
All Types of Roofing & Repair
Residential • Commercial
Ad Good for $25 Disc.
Free Estimates
210-822-3434
Don Winters
695-1497
Colon &
Rectal Surgery
and Colonoscopy
Senior Living with Style
INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING
COMMUNICATE ATTITUDE
RELIABILITY RESPECT EXCELLENCE
210-404-1444
www.franklinpark.org
MARCOS MEDICAL CARE
San Antonio Recovery Center
YOLANDA MARCOS, MD, FACP
Exceptional Treatment for Substance Abuse
Board Certified • Internal Medicine
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDE
DENTIAL TR
TREATMENT
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PROGRAMS • INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT CARE
510 Med. Court Ste. 210
210-494-4290 • www.marcosmedical.com
5806 Culebra • San Antonio, TX 78228 • 210-432-3700 • www.rusober.com
Raul Ruelas, Owner/Parishioner • Karen G. Ruelas LPC, Parishioner
Saturday Hours Available • Parishioner
GETTING IRS NOTICES?
Need help with income tax problems?
Call for a Free Tax Resolution Consult
Childcare Your Way
• Mon-Fri 6:30am-9:30pm
• Saturday 8am-6pm
• Drop In 2:30-9:30pm
210-670-9700
“Inspiring Minds for a World of Possibilities”
Una Escuela Bilinue Para un Nino Moderno
Infants - 11 years
Full-Time, Part-Time, MDO
Licensed Tax Practitioners
Stone Oak: 210-481-9172
Hollywood Park: 210-701-8461
In Business Since 1990
TCT Tax Service | [email protected]
9107 Marbach Road Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78245
Serrano OB/Gyn
CENTER FOR
MINIMALLY INVASIVE
CARDIAC SURGERY
CARMELO OTERO, M.D.
Cardiac - Peripheral
Vascular and
Thoracic Surgery
210-615-6626
225 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 201
Parishioner
GOURMET HOME STYLE COOKING
FOR ANY OCCASION
TINA ZIMMERMAN
Chef & Parishioner
210-789-0298
Christopher Serrano,
M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
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210-545-7700
Monitor Your System Today!
Installations and Service of
• Burglar System • CCTV Systems
• Access Control Systems
• Voice, Data, and Internet
$16.95
Q Security Systems
Per Month
1-877-835-7115
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Roger Pastrano, Parishioner
• Machine Rentals
• Non-Alcoholic Slushes
• Assorted Flavors
(210) 269-8893 (210) 497-3962
Sally Romo-Parishioner
REALTOR®
Se Habla Español
www.serrano-obgyn.com
20726 Stone Oak Pkwy.
Ste. 101
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Sisters Care at the Village Non-Medical In-Home services Ministry
Looking for: Strong, Dependable, Individuals to be a part of a Premier team.
Caregivers, Male Caregivers, PRN Caregivers, Housekeepers.
Assisting Older Adults with: Light Housekeeping • Transportation • Bathing • Meal Preparations
Contact us or Visit for Immediate Application and Consideration
David R. Seguin,
Must: Clear background check / 1 yr. Exp. In field / Reliable transportation / Proof of auto insurance
D.D.S., M.A.G.D.
4707 Broadway • San Antonio, TX 78209 • Ph: 210-733-9800 Lic.# 011872
Cosmetic & General Dentistry
Master, Academy of General Dentistry
www.sallyromo.com
(210) 861-6838
[email protected]
Your Stone Oak Specialist
For ad info. call Michael Casas at 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com
Daisy Ramirez-Estrada, MD
Board Certified Family Medicine
(210) 497-2338 • Med1st.com
Accepting New Patients * Parishioner
Se Habla Español
26112 Overlook Pkwy, Suite 1100 • San Antonio, TX 78260
Holy Trinity, San Antonio, TX.
C 4C 05-0443
TX LARGEST INDEPENDENT AGENCY
10 Minutes for 20 Quotes – Home & Auto
Great
Service
since 1934
18503 Sigma Rd, Ste 109, San Antonio, TX 78258
More Options • Better Coverage • Better Price
PHIL DELGADO / 210.899.3800 / [email protected]
www.gpacsa.com
• Commercial & Residential
• Plumbing Repairs
• Sewer Camera & Video
We Provide 24/7 Emergency Service
Lowering Mortgage Payments for Homeowners & Brokers • Parishioner
Lic # M-18234
210-699-0818
Liliana Meeker, DDS
Root Canal Specialist
Hank Bussey, PT, DPT, MS, OCS
Gabriel Molina, PT, MPT, MBA, CMT
Stephanie Bussey, PT, MPT
210-494-8022
Parishioner - Se Habla Español
335 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78258
www.meekerendo.com
Stephen W. Dinger, DO
(Parishioner)
Tel: 210.495.7246 (PAIN)
Fax: 210.495.7245
ELISA’S PET SITTING
www.backpainsa.com
~ Parishioner ~
Locations: Schertz • Stone Oak • Dominion
Call us today to make and appointment!
“Serving all of your pain management needs”
(210) 481-2207
Long D ai ly Wa lk s
When you’re away
your pets will play
FREDERICK R. ZLOTUCHA
Roger Schmidt
Attorney at Law
(210) 788-1532
[email protected]
(210) 227-9877
Protecting Catholic families since 1882
222 Main Plaza East • San Antonio, TX 78205
Trial, Probate, Family Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate,
Bus Lit., Med. Mal., Contract, Oil & Gas - General Practice
Life Insurance • Long-Term Care
Annuities • Disability
Admitted To Texas State Bar 1978
Free Initial Consultation
G
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One Hour!
GILLETTE Air Conditioning & Heating
Family Owned & Serving South Texas for Over 50 Years
Commercial • Residential • Industrial • Boilers
We Service All Central Systems
TACLA #762C
735-9235
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Parishioner owned & operated
Environmentally Safe • Free Estimates
Mention this ad and save 10%!
(210) 659-8986
www.heavensbest.com
SUNSET NORTH FUNERAL HOME
Mark Garza, Manager
495-7770
910 NORTH LOOP 1604 EAST
Between Stone Oak Parkway and Highway 281
Jimmy Tirres, CLU, LUTCF, FIC
LIFE INSURANCE • ANNUITIES
[email protected]
Office: 210-829-0029 • Mobile: 210-313-7679
For ad info. call Michael Casas at 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com
Holy Trinity, San Antonio, TX.
B 4C 05-0443
MONIQUE BORDELON PROUSE
“AV” RATED, HIGHEST POSSIBLE PEER RATING
WILLS, BUSINESS DISPUTES, PERSONAL INJURY
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
www.TeamBordelon.com
[email protected]
(210) 483-5000
1846 N. Loop 1604 W. Suite 205
San Antonio, TX 78248
www.sacatholicprofessionals.com
Honesty, Professionalism and Experience!!
Your Goals Are My Job Description,
Please call me for a Free Consultation!
Happy to be here, Proud to Serve.
We offer Biblically
Responsible Portfolios
19230 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 315 • San Antonio, TX 78258
Rosario Crutchfield: 210-535-1151
Eric Zeitler AIF®, CRPS®, CMFC®
CONTRIBUTING PARISHIONER
Se Habla Español
www.RosarioC.com • [email protected]
Private
Privat Wealth Manager - Parishioner
• Complete
Co
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Personalized Risk Based Investment Management
• Pe
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• 401K
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advisory services offered through Sigma Planning Corporation. Client Centric
Wealth Management is independent of Sigma Financial Corporation and SPC.
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STONE OAK OFFICE (210) 627-9000
VISIT: www.ronsalazarlaw.com
Preferred, REALTORS
Let’s Visit
210-807-7599
San Antonio Catholic
Business Professionals
Ron Salazar - Parishioner
Parishioner*Realtor
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www.ccwmgmt.com
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for over 20 years
16400 Blanco Rd
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210-408-1212
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(5 miles north of 1604)
Dee Garcia
210-861-3124
[email protected] | Active Parishioner since 1997
Let’s work together to Buy, Sell or Invest for your
“Dream Home In Texas”
1102 E. Sonterra Blvd. • San Antonio, TX 78258
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Kelly Zeitler SGS, CHRS
Parishioner
Heat Check for $54.95
19230 Stone Oak Parkway
Suite 315
San Antonio, TX 78258
Winter Safety Reminder:
Carbon Monoxide is colorless, odorless, and tasteless.
Let us check your home today to make sure you are safe.
We are now providing free estimates for attic installation.
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!
210-888- 4 559
Group and Individual
Health, Dental, Life
and Supplemental
Insurance
(210) 495-3555
11725 Warfield, San Antonio, TX
Max Gardiner
Owner
Parishioner 25 years
www.AirCare-SA.com
Guy Kukla
Members of the San Antonio Catholic Professionals
Lic# TACLB017367E & TACLB64480E
Parishioner 17 years
Music Minister
President
Health Care Reform Certified
[email protected]
Auto Repair and Collision
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The dentist you choose does make a difference.
Plumbing, Heating &
Air Conditioning, Inc.
Call us, or go online to find out more
about the services we provide!
Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Institutional
Mech Lic #M-17583: TACL#A19546C
CLARENCE R. FELLER JR., DDS, MAGD
15440 Tradesman • 210-493-7057
Serving San Antonio Since 1956
Parishioner since
1989
• most insurance accepted & filed
• early morning & lunch hours
• financing with carecredit®
17201 SAN PEDRO, SUITE 130, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232 | 496-1919 • WWW.FELLERSMILES.COM
For ad info. call Michael Casas at 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com
Holy Trinity, San Antonio, TX.
A 4C 05-0443