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BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF
THE LITTLE FLOWER
† Most Rev. Patricio Flores
Archbishop Emeritus of San Antonio
Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Saint Therese Parish
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
7:30am, 9:00am (Español), 11:00am, 1:00pm,
6:30pm (Español).
(Discalced Carmelite Nuns at 7am)
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday ~ Friday:12:00pm & 5:30pm
(Discalced Carmelite Nuns at 7:00am)
Saturday: 8:00am & 5:30pm (Vigil)
(Discalced Carmelite Nuns at 7:00am)
SPECIAL MASSES
Tuesday: 5:30pm Carmelite Community Mass
Thursday:8:30am Little Flower School Mass
1st Friday:5:30pm Mass for the Sick
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Thursday: 6:00pm~7:00pm Holy Hour
Monday ~ Sunday Our St. Elias Chapel is
open for Adoration from 8:00am to 6:00pm
CONFESSIONS~CONFESIONES
Tuesday: 6:00- 7:00pm
Saturday: 4:00- 5:00pm & 7:00- 8:00pm
By appointment, call the parish office.
Spiritual Direction, call the parish office.
BAPTISMS ~ BAUTISMOS
English: Second Sunday of the month
Spanish: Third Sunday of the month
For more information: ww.littleflowerbasilica.org
WEDDINGS~ BODAS
At least six months prior to wedding date.
View requirements on website:
www.littleflowerbasilica.org
VISITING THE SICK
Call the parish office (210) 735-9126.
BASILICA (210) 735-9126 * Fax: (210) 735-1389
Rector: Fr. Gregory Ross, O.C.D.
Pastor: Fr. Luis Gerardo Belmonte-Luna, O.C.D.
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Marion Bui, O.C.D.
Fr. Luis Joaquin Castaneda, O.C.D.
Fr. Raul Reyes, O.C.D.
Fr. Henry Bordeaux, O.C.D.
Fr. Emmanuel J. Nnadozie, O.C.D.
Senior Secretary: Sylvia DeHoyos ext. 116
Business Manager: Susana Cantu ext. 114
Book Keeper: Consuelo Salazar ext. 104
Human Resources: Laura Cole ext. 105
CCD Director: Rita Beltran ext. 110
LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL
Principal: Mrs. Nora Mozingo
905 Kentucky Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78201
Tel. (210) 732-9207 * Fax (210) 732-3214
From the Pastor’s Desk,
Dear Little Flower Parishioners,
With deep sadness we have received
the notice of the death of our Emeritus
Archbishop, Patricio Flores who was the
first Mexican-American to be consecrated as a bishop in the United States. We
have been very blessed for the gift of his life and ministry as a
lovely and humble shepherd. The Carmelites appreciated his enthusiasm and intervention before the Holy See when our Parish
Church received the title of Minor Basilica and his fraternal love
for us and devotion to our Little Saint Therese. May the Lord give
him eternal peace!
At the same time our Province of Saint Therese lost one of our
Carmelite brothers, Fr. John Michael, who was a former superior
at Marylake and here in San Antonio in the 90’s. Father John Michael Payne, OCD, was also former Provincial Delegate to the
OCDS Community for approximately 30 years, and current Historian for the province.
With profound respect and gratitude for his life in the order and
ministry offered to the province and the people of God , the Carmelite Community of San Antonio will celebrate a Memorial Mass
in remembrance of our brother on Saturday, January 21st, at
Noon here at the Basilica. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Thank you for your condolences and your prayers for his eternal
repose.
Fraternally,
Fr. Luis Gerardo Belmonte-Luna, OCD
Pastor
Parish Giving
For most Catholics, opportunities for giving begin in their parish
and diocese. Diocesan and parish stewardship programs should
help individuals, families and communities better understand why,
in the context of a total commitment to stewardship that is
planned, proportionate, and sacrificial, it is important to set goals
for giving.
All Christian stewards must consider prayerfully the gifts they
have received from God, and they should make a decision (in advance from the "first fruits" instead of what is left over after obligations have been met) about what will be given. Many parishes
now offer electronic funds transfer options for the weekly offertory in addition to the traditional envelope system.
Please check our website: littleflowerbasilica.org
R.I.P.
Fr. John Michael Payne, OCD
August 11, 1941 - January 8, 2017
Fr. John Michael Payne, OCD, a friar of our Province, died in the afternoon of the feast of the
Epiphany, January 8, 2017. He was at Marylake, the house he most loved, where he was serving as
superior. It was a sudden heart attack that took him. None of us expected it. Thus, it descends on us
like a bird of prey.
Yes, his death will register as a shock throughout the province. We will all take it hard. Fr. John Michael, needless to say, was a prominent member of the province. Everyone liked him. And, given his
idiosyncrasies, he was a bit of a "presence" among us. It will be like having a hole among us whenever we gather for this or that provincial event.
Fr. John Michael Payne of the Child Jesus was born on August 11, 1941. His parents named him
Patrick. Thus, before entering Carmel he went by the moniker Patrick Payne, a name he once told
me he was happy to part with when he entered religious life and took the name John Michael. He
made profession on July 20, 1964, the feast of St. Elijah. I know he did his theology here and there
around the country, in California for a while and then in Washington, DC, among other places. He
was ordained a priest on June 13, 1970.
I know that Fr. John Michael was a devotee of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. May she have been there
waiting to receive him with a happy tune as he joins her in that corner of God's kingdom where Carmelites congregate.
— Fr. Bonaventure Sauer, OCD
Rosary - Sunday, January 15, at 6:00 PM
Holy Mass - Monday, January 16, at 10:00 AM
Both the Rosary and the Holy Mass will be at Marylake Monastery,
5151 Marylake Dr., Little Rock, AR 72206
The Discalced Carmelite Fathers
Of the San Antonio Community
Invite you to join us for a
MEMORIAL MASS
In remembrance of our brother
Fr. John Michael Payne, OCD,
Little Flower Basilica
Saturday, January 21, at 12:00 pm
Schedule of Funeral Services for Archbishop Emeritus Patricio Flores
Monday, January 16
11:30am - Reception of body of Archbishop Flores at San Fernando Cathedral
12:05pm - Mass (not the funeral liturgy, but a Mass for the Dead). Presider
will be Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, with homily given by Father
Victor Valdez, cathedral rector.
1:00pm -6:30pm - Visitation; rosaries prayed every half hour by different
groups
7:00pm – Vigil Service – Presider will be Msgr. Lawrence Stuebben, former
archdiocesan vicar general, with homily given by Father David Garcia, former
cathedral rector and currently director of the Old Spanish Missions
8:00pm -10:00pm -- Rosaries and visitations continue through 10 p.m.
10:00pm – Cathedral closes
Tuesday, January 17
8:00am - 11:00am -- Visitation of Archbishop Flores
11:00am - Cathedral closes for preparation for the Funeral Mass. At that time no persons will be allowed in
the sanctuary; the space will be cleared of all inside, except family.
1:00pm – Funeral Mass – Presider and homilist will be Archbishop Gustavo. Father Lawrence Christian, vicar
general, will provide remarks of gratitude on behalf of the archdiocese prior to the conclusion of the liturgy.
3:00pm -- Vehicle procession to San Fernando Cemetery II and interment. The route to the cemetery will be at
a pace to allow people to pay their respects to Archbishop Flores as the procession passes. Archbishop Gustavo will preside at the rite of committal, and Msgr. Stuebben will provide the reflection.
All are welcome to attend these services, however, space is very limited inside San Fernando Cathedral. A
tent with seating and video screens will be available in Main Plaza for up to 1,000 attendees. Archbishop
Gustavo appreciates the patience of all who will come to pay their respects throughout all the services.
Programa de oficios fúnebres para el Arzobispo Emérito Patricio Flores
Lunes, 16 de enero
11:30am – Recepción del cuerpo del Arzobispo Flores en la Catedral de San Fernando.
12:05pm – Misa (no la liturgia de exequias, sino una misa por el difunto). Preside el Arzobispo Gustavo García Siller, MSpS, con homilía del P. Víctor Valdez, rector de la catedral.
1:00pm a 6:30pm – Velatorio; diferentes grupos rezarán el rosario cada media hora
7:00pm – Oficio de Vigilia. Presidirá Mons. Lawrence Stuebben, anterior Vicario General de la Arquidiócesis, con homilía del Padre David García, anterior rector de la catedral y actualmente director de las antiguas
misiones españolas.
8:00pm a 10:00pm – Los rosarios y el velatorio continuarán hasta las 10 p.m.
10:00pm – Se cierra la catedral.
Martes 17 de enero
8:00am a 11:00am – Velatorio del Arzobispo Flores.
11:00am – Se cierra la catedral para la preparación de la misa de exequias. A partir de ese momento no se
permitirá a nadie la entrada en el santuario; el espacio será desalojado, exceptuando a la familia.
1:00pm – Misa de Exequias. Presidirá y predicará el Arzobispo Gustavo. El Padre Lawrence Christian, Vicario General, dirigirá un breve discurso de agradecimiento en nombre de la arquidiócesis, antes de la conclusión de la liturgia.
3:00pm - Procesión del vehículo hacia el Cementerio de San Fernando II e inhumación. La ruta hacia el cementerio será a un ritmo que permita a la gente rendir homenaje al Arzobispo Flores a medida que pase la
procesión. El Arzobispo Gustavo presidirá el rito de entierro, y Mons. Stuebben dirigirá la reflexión.
Todos son bienvenidos a asistir a estos oficios, sin embargo, el espacio es muy limitado dentro de la Catedral
de San Fernando. Una carpa con asientos y pantallas de video estarán dispuestas en la Plaza Principal para
hasta 1,000 asistentes. El Arzobispo Gustavo aprecia la paciencia de todos los que vienen a presentar su respetos a través de todos los oficios.
Archbishop Gustavo would like to invite all Middle School and High School students, Parish Youth Groups,
Youth Ministry Apostolates and Confirmation classes to the upcoming Youth Spectacular 2017:“Sent by the
Spirit” to be held on February 4, 2017 at St. Mary’s University. The Spectacular will feature dynamic keynote
speaker Joel Stepanek, inspiring talks in English and Spanish and a concert by Ike Ndolo. The Spectacular will
close with Mass presided by Archbishop Gustavo. The $20 admission includes an official t-shirt and lunch. Register your group today at www.archsa.org. For more information, email [email protected] or call 210
-734-1911.
El Arzobispo Gustavo desea extender una cordial invitación a todos los estudiantes de escuela Media y Superior, grupos de jóvenes, apostolados de ministerios juveniles y clases de confirmación a la edición 2017 de
Espectacular de la Juventud: “Enviados por el Espíritu” a realizarse el 4 de febrero de 2017 en el campus de
la Universidad St. Mary’s. Espectacular de la Juventud presentará al dinámico conferencista Armando Cervantes, además de sesiones en inglés y español, y un concierto con Ike Ndolo. Espectacular de la Juventud cerrará
con una Misa presidida por Arzobispo Gustavo. El costo de la inscripción es $20 e incluye la camiseta oficial y
el almuerzo. Líder Juvenil, por favor registra a tu grupo hoy visitando www.archsa.org o contáctenos a (210)
734-1911 o [email protected]
LITURGICAL RESOURCES FOR A PRESIDENTIAL
INAUGURATION
The inauguration of a public official is normally a civic
function, at which representatives of various religious
traditions may be invited to offer public prayers.
St. Paul writes, "I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for
kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity" (1 Timothy 2:1–2). It is, therefore, appropriate to offer
prayers in liturgical settings for our civic leaders, as
the prayers of the needs of the faithful and the world
are lifted up and offered to the Lord. The inauguration of the President of the United States is a particularly significant moment which draws the attention of
all citizens of our land. It is fitting that the prayer of
the Church, particularly gathered at the Eucharist, be
attuned to the occasion.
Prayer on the Occasion of the Inauguration
For the President:
Assist with your spirit of counsel and fortitude
the President of these United States,
that his/her administration may be conducted in righteousness,
and be eminently useful to your people over whom
he/she presides.
May he/she encourage due respect for virtue and
religion.
May he/she execute the laws with justice and mercy.
May he/she seek to restrain crime, vice, and immorality.
Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
15 de enero de 2017
Wedding Group Celebration
Little Flower School Open House
Fr. Luis invites all couples that are not
married by the Church, (just by the county court) to participate in a group wedding celebration on Saturday, February
11, 2017 at the Basilica. The preparation is in English and Spanish.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2017
9:00am - 2:00pm
Requirements are:
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Updated Baptismal certificate for both
Copy of your civil marriage license
~STEM Based Curriculum
Copy of your civil divorce or church annulment (if it ~Enrolling PK3 to 8th Grade
is the case).
~1:1 Chromebooks
Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment
with the pastor at (210) 735-9126.
Señor Sudz Express Car Wash Fundraiser
Freaky Clean is now Señor Sudz Express Car Wash, & we're
pleased to announce the opening of our new location at 3114
La Cofradía del Escapulario Café
Fredericksburg Road (corner of Fredericksburg & Fresno)! We
La Cofradía del Escapulario Café tendrá su próxima junta are also pleased to continue our Little Flower Fundraiser at both
el 15 de enero 2017 seguido de la celebración de la misa locations! Simply choose the Little Flower Sudziest $15 car wash
de las 9 am. La reunión se llevará acabo en el centro pas- package, & we will donate 20% to the Little Flower Parish. That's $3 donated to the Church each & every time! Be sure
toral ubicado en el 824 Kentucky Ave.
to choose the Little Flower Sudziest car wash package on your
Además se les hace una cordial invitación a mujeres y hom- next visit to benefit your car & our Parish! Same owner, same
bres que quieran pertenecer a la cofradía para conocer el GREAT Freaky Clean SERVICE.
significado e importancia del escapulario y la devoción a
la Virgen del Carmen. Para mayor información llamar a
Elia Cintron miembra de la ofradía al (210) 291-5926
Muchas gracias por su amable atención; Dios los bendiga.
NEW Name & NEW Location!
1431 Culebra Road
3114 Fredericksburg Road
www.SenorSudzCarWash.com
Valentine’s Annual Dance
ATTENTION
We are in need of Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion. If you are interested, please call
the Little Flower Church Office at 735-9126 during
regular business hours.
Training dates will be announced at a future date.
Please consider serving God and the Little Flower
community through these ministries.
Save the Date!
Saturday, February 11th
Little Flower
Little Flower Altar Society News:
The Altar Society had their Annual Christmas Breakfast on
December 11, 2017. It was a blessed experience! We
are grateful for those who were able to attend.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 22,
2017 at 9:00 A.M. at the Parish Pastoral Center, 824 Kentucky Ave. Please remember to bring your dues. Thank
you! New members always welcome!
As a visible sign of our commitment and service to our Parish, all members are invited to attend Holy Mass together
on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 5:30 P.M.
Little Flower Gift Shop
(210) 736-3889
Store Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-4pm
& Saturday 10am to 3pm, Sunday 9am-3pm
Battle of Flowers & Flambeau Parade Tickets
This year, parade tickets will be sold by Little Flower
School. Date of sale to be announced soon. Please
call 732-9207 for more information.
All proceeds benefit Little Flower School.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Saint Therese Parish
Catholic Seniors Conference
Hallmarks of Aging and Wisdom. Whatever your state
in life, the Pilgrim Center of Hope warmly invites you to
the 4th annual Catholic Seniors Conference. Celebrate
mass with Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, and enjoy
a day of prayer, learning and laughter while listening
to inspiring guest speakers. Reconciliation will also be
available and lunch is provided. Fee is $25. Conference will be held at St. Matthew’s Catholic ChurchMcDonald Family Center, 10703 Wurzbach Rd, from
7:30 am to 2pm, Saturday February 4, 2017. To register online go to www.pilgrimcenterofhope.org or register by phone call (210) 521-3377.
Catholic Men’s Conference
PRAYER AFTER AN ELECTION
God of all nations,
Father of the human family,
we give you thanks for the
freedom we exercise
and the many blessings of democracy we enjoy
in these United States of
America.
We ask for your protection and guidance
for all who devote themselves to the common good,
working for justice and peace at home and around the
world. We lift up all our duly elected leaders and
public servants, those who will serve us as president,
as legislators and judges, those in the military and law
enforcement.
Heal us from our differences and unite us, O Lord,
with a common purpose, dedication, and commitment to
achieve liberty and justice in the years ahead for all
people, and especially those who are most vulnerable
in our midst.
Discover your strength in Christ & receive spiritual tools
to live your faith! Register now for the 12th Annual Pilgrim Center of Hope’s Catholic Men’s Conference Saturday, March 18th. Share the day with Archbishop
Gustavo, Supreme Knight, Carl A. Anderson and other
speakers! Included: Healing Service, speakers, resources, confession, lunch and more! Register at
Providence High School - Open House
www.CMCSanAntonio.com or call (210) 521-3377 for
1215 North St. Mary’s Street
registration information or questions. Group rates
(210) 224-6651
available!
www.providencehs.net
Open House on Thursday, January 19, 2017
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collection for the Church in Latin America Inspires
We are Learners, Leaders, and Women of Faith and
All to "Share Your Faith"
The annual national Collection for the Church in Lat- Justice.
in America (CLA) will be the weekend of January 21
-22. The 2017 campaign highlights the faith of Latin
Raphael’s Way
America and the many opportunities we have to share
A day’s journey into healing for men and women who
faith with them. We also recognize the tremendous
benefit of having our Latin American brothers and sis- suffer the aftermath of abortion.
ters in the Church and the revitalization their fervor
brings to the faith. In addition to offering our help and The Ministry House, 135 Barilla Place
Alamo Heights, TX 78209
support to the Catholics of Latin America, we have
Saturday, February 11, 2017
much to learn from them.
8:30am –5:30pm
Church in Latin America
For more information, please contact Project Rachel at
(210) 342-4673
Come, lay down your burden, and know the joy of God’s
love.
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 15, 2017
Lectors /Commentators
Second Collection:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
Church Maintenance Fund
5:30pm Rosemary Saucedo, Rosie Rodriguez / Yvonne Gunderman
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
7:30am Alois Iltis, Lilly Berry / Lupe Blanco
9:00am (S) Martha Martinez, Maria Medina / Maribel Martinez
11:00am Nick Christilles, Maria Gonzalez / Francis Muzquiz
1:00pm Children’s Mass / Albert Zepeda
6:30pm Mirna Martinez, Estela Perez / Lucy Torres
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
5:30pm Brenda Villarreal, Sylvia Montoya
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
7:30am Santos Ipina, Jaime Macias
9:00am (S) Gloria Acosta, Alma Rosa Reyes, German Valle
11:00am Yolanda Luna, Annie Cadena, Tony Valek
1:00pm Imelda Muro, John Cantu, Gloria Ibarra
6:30pm Anita Parral
Mass Intentions
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 SECOND SUNDAY ON ORDINARY TIME
7:30am
9:00am
11:00am
1:00pm
6:30pm
For Our Parishioners
+Maria Guadalupe Padilla
Little Flower Mass Association
Richard Ortegon
+Antonio Jaramillo
MONDAY, JANUARY 16 WEEKDAY [2]
12:00pm +George & +Thelma Menne & Family
5:30pm +Marcelo Maldonado
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 SAINT ANTHONY, ABBOT
12:00pm +Joe Guajardo
5:30pm Benefactors
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 WEEKDAY [2]
12:00pm +George & +Thelma Menne & Family
5:30pm Rosalinda & Bobby Rodriguez
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 WEEKDAY [2]
12:00pm +George & +Thelma Menne & Family
5:30pm +Roger Regalado & +Grandparents
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 WEEKDAY [2]
12:00pm +Joan Hammes
5:30pm +Gloria Louise Quinland
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 SAINT AGNES/ THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIME (VIGIL)
8:00am Miguel Silva Castillo
5:30pm JoAnn E. Dickinson
January 22 - For the Church in Latin America
in support of priests, sisters, and catechists
Weekly Collection
January 8, 2017
First Collection:
Church Maintenance Fund :
Online Giving:
Candles
Other:
$
$
$
$
$
7,030.55
1,392.75
395.00
256.00
570.00
Total $ 9,644.30
Registered Online Supporters: 46
www.littleflowerbasilica.org
Lord, hear our prayers…..
The following friends and members of the
Parish need your prayers. Please add
these names to your prayer list. Contact
the Parish Office 735-9126 to have names
added to the prayer list.
Clara Ondarza, Arturo Rodriguez, Mary Curiel, Pat
Ybarbo, Rodolfo Ruiz, Alice Forehand, Carroll & Alicia Hendrix, Fernando Martinez Sr., Yolanda A. Leos,
Ernestina Silva, Kay Shaw, Gloria Shaw, Julie Shaw
Akins, Manuela Hernandez, Kenneth Narendorf,
Michael Narendorf, Homer & Maria Idalia Gaytan,
Zachary Casarez, Soledad Contreras, James E. Gillette, Gim & Elizabeth Ng, Gloria Galindo, Carlos
Garcia, Hermelinda & Raymond Guadiano, Leticia
Guadiano, Sue Ruiz, Evangelina Gamboa, George
Zentella Sr., George Zentella, Jr., Lucy Phalen, Chad
Hammes, Christina Polanco & Baby, Kim Nester-Atiee,
Sr. Anne Marie, OCD, Sr. Teresa, OCD, Mary Bustos,
Richard Joseph Corbett, Cielo Salinas Sanchez, Deborah Vara, Maria Gamez, Rosamaria Garcia, Baldo
Ollerbidez, Ana Cano Hernandez, B.Ortiz, Henry
Garcia, Rosa Maria Alfaro, Elisa Valdez & Family,
Michelle Guillen, Pat Gallaher, Patrick Goldbach, Renato dePiccoli, Austin Atiee, Gina Gonzalez, Miguel
Silva Castillo, Michael Daratt, Virginia Casas, Jesse
Villegas, Patricio Reis, Guadalupe Olguin, Roberto
Flores, Imelda Tamez, Nick Stromboe, Serenity Bogert
& Family, Parvaneh Daneshmand, Angelita Barrera,
David Lope, Jesse Barrera, Nancy, Felix, Rose, Rosie,
Mary, Jeffrey, Mary Solis, Hector, Ronnie, Isaac Perez, Meladee, Miranda, Nikki Sierra, & Clemente
Gonzales, Jr.