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Our Devotions
Adoration, Rosary &
Novena: 5:00-6:00 PM M-F
Holy Spirit: Mondays
Divine Mercy/Holy Hour for
Vocation: Tuesday
Perpetual Help Novena:
Wednesdays
St. Jude Novena:
Thursdays
Santo Niño Novena: Fridays
Sacred Heart: 1st Fridays
First Saturday of the
month:
2000 Hail Mary Devotion,
from 9:00 AM
Divine Mercy Devotion:
Sunday 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Parish Office/Business Hours:
Monday thru Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
12 noon – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
Schedule of Masses and other Services
Sundays: 8:00 and 10:00
AM, and 12 noon Bilingual Mass (English & hymns in
Filipino)
Saturdays: 6:00 PM (Spanish Mass) Daily Holy Eucharist:
M-F 6:00 PM
Confession: Mon-Sat 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Baptism: By appointment & Seminars is necessary
Confirmation:
11th to 12th grade Marriage: Please meet
with the Pastor six months in advance.
Counseling: By Appointment
Funeral: Please contact the Parish office before making
arrangements outside
OUR SERVANTS
ADMINISTRATION
Pastor – Rev. Fr. Arnold Ibarra, PhD Deacon - Arsenio Reyes
Office Volunteers: Martha Ponce, Francis Paiz, Annie Spencer,
Dora Mendez, Alicia Anaya Business Coordinator – Rose Nolasco
Sacramental Records – Dr. Connie Nepomuceno
Safe Environment - Monette Reyes Photographer – Henry Mendez
Webmaster – Ed Candelaria Property Manager – Robert Mendez
PASTORAL COUNCIL (2015-2018)
Chairperson: Regina Pino Vice Chair: Rene Jaceldo
Secretaries: Josie McCallister & Vicky Ortiz
Members:, Rene Jaceldo, Robert Mendez,
Irene Roberson, Nena Connor, Alvaro Suarez,
Raine Virginio, Armi Wallace, Bill Wolff & Patrick Wyrwich
FINANCE COUNCIL
Chairperson: Michael Roberson
(2015-2020) Members – Belma dela Cruz, Dr. Concepcion Nepomuceno
STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
Chairperson: Jim Irwin Members: Regina Pino, Michael Roberson,
Belma dela Cruz, Suzette Saunders Dr Concepcion Nepomuceno
MINISTRIES
WORSHIP
Acolytes: Vicky Ortiz
Dévotion: Dr. Connie Nepomuceno Hospitality: TBD Lectors: Jill Lewis
Adult Choir: Helen Ona Youth Choir: Noel Casino Sacristan: Rita Cordova
Director of Altar Servers: Russel Cantu Wedding/Quincenera Coordinator:
Alicia Anaya & Annie Spencer
EVANGELIZATION
Religious Education Coordinator: Jet Licon
RCIA : Deacon Jun Reyes, Doris Garza, & Dr.
Connie
Family Life Apostolate: TBD
Guadalupana: TBD
ACTS and Vocation/Director of Liturgy: Deacon
Jun Reyes
Youth: Russell & Bernadette Cantu
SERVICE Filipino Traditions: Pura Frierson
Nutrition: Alma de Paz Knights of Columbus : Grand Knight
Sean Flatley Social Concerns : Joanne Jaceldo
Stephen Ministry: Jill Lewis Bill Lenhart Ministry: Charles Jordan
Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic
Church
Address: 5655 Rigsby Avenue,
San Antonio, Texas 78222 Phone: (210) 648-1705 Fax: (210) 648-5365
E-mail: [email protected]
1. Enero 14—15, 2017. Fiesta del Santo Nino.
2. Copias de su boletín semanal puede ser bajado
de la página de internet www.stonino.org/
bulletins.
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANUNCIOS
1. January 14-15, 2017—Feast of the Santo Nino.
2. Copies of your weekly bulletin can be
downloaded in internet at www.stonino.org/bulletins.
3. Please claim your 2016 Parish Directory at the Parish office.
A lioness and a vixen were talking together about
their young, as mothers will, and saying how
healthy and well-grown they were, and what beautiful
coats they had, and how they were the image of their
parents. “My litter of cubs is a joy to see.” said the
fox; and then she added, rather maliciously, “But I
notice you never have more than one.” “No” said the
lioness grimly, “but that one’s a lion.”
The Lioness and the Vixen
Quality , not quantity
AESOP’S FABLES
Today’s Reflection
The Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2017
Today’s Gospel MT 2:1-12
The Visit of the Magi
Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic Church 5655 Rigsby Avenue, San Antonio TX, 78222 (210)648-1705 (210)648- 5365 [email protected] www.stonino.org
W hen Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the
days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east
arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn
king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have
come to do him homage." When King Herod heard this,
he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the
people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be
born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus
it has been written through the prophet: And you,
Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among
the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler,
who is to shepherd my people Israel." Then Herod
called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the
time of the star's appearance. He sent them to
Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the
child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I
too may go and do him homage." After their audience
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WHERE DID THE FAITH OF THE MAGI COME
FROM?
The Season of Christmas includes the celebration of the arrival of the magi from the East. Let's consider the humble adoration of the magi for the Christ child. The magi were Gentiles, and the Greek word "magi" meant oriental scientists. Despite sometimes being translated as "astrologers", their visit to the manger does not validate astrology.
Because they were not Jews, their determination to meet the Jewish savior says much about what the word "epiphany" means. The magi are good examples of believing in the importance of Jesus even without understanding what it would mean to them personally or to the rest of the world.
They worshiped Jesus as a King-Messiah before they knew how he would become king or how his kingship would save the world from evil. As scientific scholars, they
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Today’s second collection
January 8, 2017 is for the
Capital Project: Religious Education Classroom Building
Thank you!
Our Mission:
The Santo Niño Catholic Church is a faith community where all are welcome to celebrate Catholic beliefs embellished by the best Philippine traditions. It is a dynamic parish responding to the spiritual needs of the community to fulfill its evangelical mission and to realize Christ’s call of making disciples of all nations. (Parish Pastoral Council, 21 April 2001)
Prayer Corner Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you.Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Isaiah 60:1–3, NIV
Dear Father in heaven, accept us as your children, whose lives are under your protection and who
turn to you for strength. In the midst of all the struggles and
temptations in this world keep us certain
of your love and goodness. Grant that we may help your name to
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The Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2017
had studied religious writings from beyond the scope of their own culture. Then, they acted on faith in response to the Spirit of God who activated them, and it changed their lives.
Only the Spirit of God can move someone to have faith, because faith is a gift of the Holy Spirit (see 1 Corinthians 12). The word "epiphany" means discovery, a revelation that changes our lives. Epiphanies are gifts from God as he collaborates with our desire for new
( Today’s Reflection continued from
page 1)
STEWARDSHIP (Collection) REPORT AND ATTENDANCE
Collection Last Sunday, January 1, 2017:
First Collection…………………..…………………………...$ 2,044.56
2nd Coll : Capital: RE classroom proj. ……………...$ 469.22
Attendance:…………………………...…………………………….375
“Thank you for your goodwill and generosity.”
with the king they set out.
And behold, the star that
they had seen at its rising
preceded them, until it
came and stopped over
the place where the child
was. They were overjoyed
at seeing the star, and on
entering the house they
saw the child with Mary
his mother. They
prostrated themselves and
did him homage. Then
they opened their
treasures and offered him
gifts of gold, frankincense,
and myrrh. And having
been warned in a dream
not to return to Herod,
they departed for their
country by another way.
(Today’s Gospel
Continued from page 1)
growth.
We can imagine how the magi felt when they experienced an epiphany in the presence of the Christ child. Although they did not understand how this baby from a poor family could become king, they remembered him for the rest of their lives and listened for news from the land of Israel about Jesus. We know that they heard about his crucifixion and learned what his followers were teaching about it, for they became Christians -- their relics have been venerated since very early times.
Questions for Personal Reflection: What sign from God, like the star that the magi followed, are you waiting to see? What signs is God already showing you? These are evidence that he is working in your life. What epiphany -- new understanding -- is Jesus giving you about what God is doing in your life?
Questions for Community Faith Sharing: God has given you faith to believe in Jesus as the Messiah. How do you act on this faith? And how do these actions evangelize non-believers?
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be honored on earth and your salvation to spread over all the world. May we help that the hope you
have given us brings light and strength for our own lives and for all whom you love in Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt /Plough.com
(Prayer Corner Continued from page 1)
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path. Psalm
119:105
DAILY READINGS (Jan. 9—Jan 15, 2017)
DAY READING/S GOSPEL
MON 1st—IS 42:1-4, 6-7 MT 3:13-17
TUE 1st—HEB 2:5-12 MK 1:21-28
WED 1st—HEB 2:14-18 MK 1:29-39
THU 1st—HEB 3:7-14 MK 1:40-45
FRI 1st—HEB 4:1-5, 11 MK 2:1-12
SAT 1st—HEB 4:12-16 MK 2:13-17
SUNDAY 1/15/2017
1st—IS 49:3, 5-6 2ND—1 COR 1:1-3
JN 1:29-34
Mass Intentions
Sat.—6:30 PM: 1. for the souls of †Charlie and †Margie Graf; 2. for the recovery of Lupita Perez, Frances Paiz, Sr. Lolita , Sr. Carmen, Maria and Luiz Davila, and Manny Portillo.
Sun.—8:00 AM: 1. for the recovery of Dancie Grace Vieyra; 2. for the special intentions of Robert/Nel Mendez; 3. for thanksgiving birthday of Robert Mendez.
Sun.— 10:00 AM: 1. For the soul of †Dina Sorio and all the intentions of the 2000 Hail Mary’s Devotion; 2. for the health of Rosario Mediana and Adelina Soriano; 3. for the soul of †Felisa Torralba and †Delia Olney; 4. for the intention of the Keller’s Family.
Sun. 12:00 Noon: 1. for the souls of †Bill/ June Lenhart, †Bob Lewis, †Edward/David Custer, and †Allen Spencer; 2. for the recovery of Victor Sanchez; 3. for thanksgiving birthday of Laura/Nellie Atamosa, Alan Nepomuceno, and Mely Luevano.
DAILY MASS INTENTIONS:
For the Week From January 9 to January 13, 2017
1. In thanksgiving for all the blessings in our lives, especially our families, friends, and community, we pray to the Lord:
2. For those who have died and for all our needs and intentions, we pray to the Lord:
3. For those who are sick and recovering from illness specially for Lupita Perez and Frances Paiz, that they would experience the healing power of Christ’s love, we pray to the Lord:
4. For the increase of vocation to Holy Priesthood and other vocations, we pray to the Lord:
5. For the end of abortions and peace in the world, we pray to the Lord:
6. For the personal intentions of the Santo Nino Parish Ministers and volunteers, we pray to the Lord:
Lord Hear our prayers.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COLLECTION AND FUNDRAISING
REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 28, 2016
Total Collected for R.E.
classroom project
$ 20,251.52
$ 68,713.48 The road to take.
Religious
Education
classroom
project
proposal
$ 88,965.00
The Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2017
