Holy Trinity Catholic Church April 19, 2020

20523 Huebner Road San Antonio, Texas 78258

Website: www.holytrinitysat.org

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.

People who believe and belong ~ The Kingdom of God is where you are

Parish Office - 210-497-4200 FAX: 210-497 - 4285

Monday-Friday: 8:30!" – 5:00PM Until further notice

Pastoral Staff

Pastor - Msgr. Michael H. Yarbrough Parochial Vicar - Rev. Daniel Villarreal Parochial Vicar - Rev. Michael English

Deacon David Seguin, 210-365-4902 Deacon Michael Cleary, 210-857-0930

Deacon John Eichelberger, 210-490-1784 Deacon Dickie Yzaguirre, 210-545-2604

Deacon Brad Wakely, 210-717-3005 Deacon Jerry Micek, 210-415-8107 (retired)

Deacon Chris Laskowski, 210-497-4486 (retired)

Parish Staff

Parish Administrator: Deacon Oscar Perez Parish Secretary & Notary Public: Gloria Barretto

Finance Coordinator: Cecilia Greene Accounting Clerk: Vicky Karleskint

Director of Music & Liturgy: Lucy Tavira Coordinator of RCIA & Adult Ed and

Sacraments: Desma Delgado Receptionist:

Michael Kranz (Monday –Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM) Sacristans: Doug Stolo & Gaby Diaz

Facilities Manager: Deacon Ray Gonzales, Jr. (210-497-0700)

Maintenance Coordinator: Joaquin Martinez Maintenance: Santiago Zavala and Lupita Lobo

Faith Formation Office - 497-4145

Monday—Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Admin Asst. 8:30AM -12:30PM Susan Scott

Admin Asst. 1:00PM - 5:30PM Lori Ivey

Elementary Faith Formation Staff Coordinator of Religious Ed: Kristin Casas

LIFETEEN - High School Ministry Youth Minister of Lifeteen: Maddie Kempf

Confirmation: Youth Minister of Confirmation: Renee Kuntz

The EDGE - Middle School Ministry Youth Minister of Edge: Cristina Hodde

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS, ARTICLES AND REQUESTS

BULLETIN DEADLINE: 10 days prior to date published

and via email please: gloria@holytrinitysat.org

SACRAMENTS

Penance: For confessions please call the

parish office for an appointment.

Baptism: Pre-baptism instruction is required.

Classes for 2020 are suspended until further notice

Call the parish office for information.

Marriage: There is a 6 month preparation

period for Sacramental marriages. Please call the parish office

for details.

Eucharistic Celebrations

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Sunday: 11:15AM English 1:00 PM (Spanish)

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Inquiry into the Catholic Faith:

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Call Desma Delgado 497-4200

Young Adult Ministry Young Adult Ministry Coordinator :

Eric Mejia 210-497-4145

Happy 40th Anniversary of

Ordination Msgr. Michael H. Yarbrough

April 19, 1980 ~ April 19, 2020

Our parishioners serving overseas:

Pray for their safe return of Eric Hohman, Kevin Semrlrath, Brithney Boucher, Shane Mears, & Matthew Wolf

Parish Prayer List: For Inclusion on the Ill and Homebound prayer list in the Bulletin

contact: Gloria Barretto - 497-4200 ext. 307 gloria@holytrinitysat.org

For the Parish Email Prayer Chain contact: ZZ Mylar at htccprayers@yahoo.com

Sympathy

We offer condolences and sympathy to our parishioners who have experienced a death in their family.

Marilyn Lepeska,

mother of Michael (Kelly) Lepeska

Janice Wilford, sister of Brother Richard Rabel

& Aunt of Grand Knight Adam Rabel

Msgr. Terrance Nolan, retired Archdiocese Priest

Alison Klauck Adams Will Allen

Charmon Ashby Sara Austin

Maria Badiola Emily Baril Roy Barron

Graciela Bernal Teresa Bernal

Alicia Betz Jennifer Bishop Dylan Blanford Skyler Blanford

Al Boll Nhancie Rodrigues Botello

Deacon Rod Bordelon Beverly Boyd Andy Brysch

Joshua Butcher Doug Cade

Cathie Campion Rochelle Cannon Mary Beth Carroll

Carolyn Cates Estela Cervantes Heather Cheshier Theresa Chism Tony Cisneros Robert Clark

Laura Cleveland Marylin A Costello Yolanda Crittenden William Crutchfield

Michelle Davern Joe De los Santos Bernie DeNisio Sheryl DeNisio Don Englehardt

Jim Ermis Gabriella Flannery

Violet Georgine Flores Susan Fox

Alfredo & Velma Galindo Patricia C. Galindo

Irma Garcia

Judy Garcia Renee Crittenden Garcia

Garcia Family Agapito Flores

Sharon M. Garcia Carmel Gatt

Herbert Gogue Cathy Goin

Andrew Gomes Christine Gomez

Juan Gomez Melissa Deal Goytia Amanda Grohman Donna Grohman

Dario Guerra Michael Gostkowski

Lillian Hamilton David Hidalgo

Jody Hinkle Pat Holzmann

Philip Holzmann Mary Holzmann Snell

Charles Hudson Fr. Mike Huron

Ruby Ileto-Nolasco Gerry Impelman

David Kaliski Marilyn Kiernan Floyd Jenschke Tanis Jenschke Colleen Kraus

Ellie & Earl Langdon Noelle Lanneau

Alan Long Ofelia Lopez

Fr. George Mancha Jennifer Marchese

Willy Martinez Patricia Matteson

Pat May T.R. McCale

Patti Miketinac Fran Miller Rich Moken

Judy Mouraview

James Murawski Jim O’Farrell Rose Ogilvie

Christopher M. Pastrano Tuyet Pham

Heather Pictrowski Lois Plooster

Maria Elena Ponce Michael Prado Family Megan Cole Preston

Dan Quinn JD Ramirez

Richard Ramirez Rylee Reinecke

Patricia Riha Irma Rodriguez

Minnie Rodriguez Yvette Ruiz-Shepherd

Tomas Saenz Grayson Salas

Harold & Marie Salgado Dolores Sanchez

Tom Stiers Luciano Soto Cesar Soza

Tiffany Spagnoli Shirley Skarbek

Fr. Ryan Stawaisz Harold Stevens

Sr. Marcelle Stos Ann Terrinoni

Mary Lou Toms David Trevino Craig Tumolo

Patirck Tumulty Eleanor Ward

Janet Valus-Waskow Blake Wilkinson Marcie Wilkinson

Dawne Wright Chuck Wheeler Rhonda Woda Linda Ziegler

Monday April 20 Celebrant - Fr. Mike 8:30AM - Arthur Whitcher , † & Marilyn Lepeska, † Tuesday April 21 Celebrant - Msgr. Mike 8:30AM - Wida Olsson, Sp. Int. & Jack Goodwin, Sp. Int. Wednesday April 22 Celebrant - Fr. Daniel 8:30AM - Debra Yon, † & Alfred & Abby Montoya, Sp. Int. Thursday April 23 Celebrant - Fr. Mike 8:30AM - Edward Morgan, † & Rebeca Gonzalez, † Friday April 24 Celebrant - Fr. Daniel 8:30AM - Margaret Bauer Konexke, † & Janice Wilford, †

Sunday April 29 - Third Sunday of Easter Celebrant - Msgr. Mike Concelebrating with Fr. Mike 11:15AM Dennis Ullr ich,†, Lucille M. Schott, †, Linda Mannino, †, Sulema Mejia, †, Joseph Coutinho, †, Alama Pantosa, †, Natividad Interino, † & Andrew Gomes, Sp. Int. Celebrant - Fr. Daniel 1:00PM Delia Tijer ina, † ALL SERVICES WILL BE LIVE STREAMED

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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

Consider having a Mass intention said for a birthday, graduation, anniversary, special event, or a memorial for someone special.

During this time of “Stay Home Work Safe “ Please call the parish office

to reserved your date and time for a Mass intention. Monday—Friday 8:00am—5:00pm

Mass Intention donation can be mailed or brought to the Parish Office

April 2, 2020

April 19, 1980 ~ April 19, 2020

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Happy Anniversary

You didn't choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you,

that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain;

that whatever you will ask of the Father in my name,

He may give it to you. ~John 15:16~

This comes with warmest thanks for your loving service to the Church.

May the Lord bless you

and keep you, fill your life with His joy

and sustain you by His grace.

Congratulations on your 40th Anniversary

of Ordination

Pastor’s Message

This is a my homily I gave here at Holy Trinity last year on this Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday. Enjoy!! Eastertime. The Easter Season. Today is the second of eight successive Sundays the Church calls the Easter Season. This is our annual festival of celebrating Jesus' victory

over sin and death. It is a celebration that lasts for 50 days, culminating on our final Sunday at Pentecost! And each of these Sundays of Easter accents two books from the New Testament. The Acts of the Apostles is our first reading; and the First Letter of Peter is the second. Acts is a short account of how they carried on Jesus’ work, ministry, principles, be-liefs. Jesus presents Himself to the disciples in today’s gos-pel. He comes in peace. Not only once, but twice, He in-vokes peace upon the disciples. When Jesus comes to us, do we experience His peace as well? Or are we apprehensive and scared? Jesus wants abundant life for us – both on earth and in eternity. Do we know this? Do we believe this? Is the belief not just in our minds, but in the very depths of our entire being? Is it in our heart? Is it in our feelings? Is it in our spir-it? Is it in our very guts, that this is true? We are called to witness to the resurrection in our lives. Recall eleven days ago. It was Holy Thursday. Jesus shares a meal, service by the washing of feet and prays in earnest in the Garden. It was ten days ago with Good Friday. Jesus is tried and convicted, carries the instrument of His death on His own shoulders. He is crucified on Calvary before the eyes of all. Jesus witnesses to all what He taught and what He believed. He offered com-passion to the thief who hung on his right. He sought for-giveness for those who murdered him. Jesus continually wit-nessed to the Father. How did you witness this past week? Did we do as Jesus did? Recall past or even present trage-dies. Did you react with anger and violence for those who perpetrated this crime? Did you curse those who caused such a tragedy? Or did you ask for forgiveness for those who caused this tragedy? Did you cry for vengeance and re-venge? Or did you cry out for forgiveness and compassion? Did we pray for the sinner? Like the disciples, we are called to witness to what we know about Jesus. Witnessing pro-claims by our very life, every fiber of our being, what we see and believe. We are called to image what Jesus did! The disciples were called to model their behavior, attitude and life after that of Jesus! We, too, are called to image what Jesus did. We, too, are called to model our behavior, our attitude, our life, after that of Jesus! We are to make these seven weeks of Easter a witnessing to what we claim to believe. We are called to witness by the very lives we live each day. We testify that there is hope, there is life, that there is resurrec-tion! We attest that the powers of death, confusion, distress, chaos and evil WILL NOT PREVAIL! How will these powers be beaten? By forgiveness. By compassion. By witness. Do something different this Easter season. Begin writing a jour-nal or a diary. Keep a record of the witnessing that you expe-rience of the power of the resurrection. Whether that witness-ing is your own or what you see from others, write it down. Keep it as a written record to which you can refer. Re-read what you wrote when times of chaos and evil come into our world. See it as a means of peace when our lives become disruptive. After all, Jesus did many other signs in the pres-ence of His disciples. Not all were written down. But our jour-nal can be a means through which we have renewed life in Jesus’ name. Our diary can be another way of experiencing the ongoing resurrection of each day. Today, the written word of resurrection is to be our lives!

Msgr. Mike

Contact: Desma Delgado to reserve your date 497-4200 or desma@holytrinitysat.org

In Thanksgiving & Celebration of

The 4oth Anniversary of

Ordination of

Msgr. Michael H. Yarbrough

Parish Prayer List for Healthcare workers:

If you have a loved one in the healthcare field and in the front lines during this pandemic please submit their names for inclusion on prayer list in the Bulletin contact:

Gloria Barretto - 497-4200 ext. 307 or email gloria@holytrinitysat.org

Kristen Knott Alexandra (Alex), and Ricky Garcia

(Alex and Ricky are married) Left to New Jersey on Saturday, April 11, 2020

They are all nurses and will be working in the ICU unit in the hospital for 8 weeks.

Dr. Carmelo Otero (parishioner)

Dr. Eduardo José Lázaro (working at the ICU with Covid patients in Florida)

Dr. Sameena Khan , Eduardo's gir lfr iend (working at the ICU with Covid patients in Florida)

Irsel Cortés (working at the Covid unit of the VA hospital here in SA)

Gaby Bunting

a nurse in at a big hospital in Houston

The Spirit of 40 Cans For Lent Will Continue

40 Cans for Lent is an annual campaign to feed the hungry during Lent. This year, this service opportunity looks different. Catholic Charities' response to COVID-19 is to care for many of our neighbors, families, and seniors that are hungry. They have lost their jobs, they have spent their savings, and they are silently suffering during this pandemic. During this Easter season let us all reflect on how we can serve others accompanying them through this crisis beginning with filling the food pantries.

St. Stephen's CARE Center continues to feed the community through a drive-thru food pantry. On average, Catholic Charities is providing thousands of pounds of food to hundreds of families daily. What was previously food distribution for a week is now food distribution for a day.

Help us! Please continue supporting our food drive by donating: · Canned vegetables and fruits · Cereal · Spaghetti and sauce · Peanut butter and jelly · Rice · all other non-perishable food items.

Donations can be delivered to the Holy Trinity and dropped off in containers outside the Parish Office.

or St. Stephen's CARE Center,

2127 S. Zarzamora St., Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.

Thanks for serving with us!

Readings for the week of April 19, 2020 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/ 1 Pt 1:3-9/Jn 20:19-31 Monday: Acts 4:23-31/Ps 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9 [cf. 11d]/ Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [7a]/ Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20 [7a]/ Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [cf. 4abc]/Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17 [2]/ Mk 16:15-20 Next Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [11a]/ 1 Pt 1:17-21/Lk 24:13-35

FINANCE COUNCIL The following are highlights from the Finance Council

meeting held April 1, 2020. · Present: Msgr. Michael Yarbrough; Fr. Daniel Villar-

real, Fr. Mike English, Deacon Oscar Perez, Eric Zeit-ler, Gonzalo Bauvi, Bill Hodde, David Kiolbassa, Tracey Walsh, Mellie Post, Katy Cantu, Michael Bunting, Cecil-ia Greene

· Absent: Susan Cleary, Xavier Ortenzio

Meeting was conducted via Zoom

· Minutes: Opened the meeting at 10:00 AM via Zoom; minutes from last meeting were approved.

· New Member Introduction: New members Mellie Post, Katy Cantu and Michael Bunting introduced them-selves to the rest of the FC.

· COVID-19. The Parish has been operating by provid-ing online video streaming only for Mass, daily at 8:30 am and Sundays at 11:15 AM in English and 1:00 PM in Spanish to comply with social distancing mandates. Because of this, Mass collections are down and the potential to reduce staff hours or furlough exists. There was much conversation regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law March 27th. A part of the CARES Act, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) allows small busi-nesses, expanded to include 501(c) 3 non-profits, which Holy Trinity is, to apply for loans forgivable by the US government if spent on payroll, mortgage interest or rent, and utilities. Approved lenders were expected to start receiving applications on Friday, April 3rd, and de-mand for these loans was expected to be heavy. We discussed the opportunity for the Parish to apply for these loans as a way for the parish to keep its staff. Msgr. summarized our discussion and proposed the motion that we would not change anything for April regarding staff hours and salaries and that we apply for a PPP. The vote on the motion was unanimous; the motion passed. It was also agreed that the Parish situation would be re-assessed in three weeks, with a special session of the Finance Council to be held April 22nd. For the April 22nd meeting, Eric Zeitler requested that Deacon Oscar work on a list of essential employ-ees that would be needed by the parish should San Antonio’s shelter in place order be prolonged.

· Budgeting Cycle for 2020 – 2021: Understanding that the Budgeting Cycle for the ensuing fiscal year was upon us, it was discussed if there was going to be an altered schedule proposed by the Archdioceses due to any delays in the cycle created by the COVID-19 situa-tion. It was agreed that while not knowing if the COVID-19 situation was going to create a delay or altered schedule proposed by the Archdioceses that we should assume the budget cycle will remain on schedule with parish budgets entered into the system by June 30th. With that understanding, the Finance Council agreed that it would require all ministry budgets by May 6th, with specific ministry review meetings as necessary, and a final budget review and approval meeting on May 20th.

· Next Meeting: Scheduled ton April 22, 2020 at 10Am as the first choice or 12:30 as the second.

· Closing Prayer: Cecilia Greene

GOSPEL MEDITATION

A person was going through a very dark time, questioning the mean-ing of life, not feeling very purposeful or worthwhile, and feeling disconnected and unappreciated. Suddenly, they gazed up at the night sky, found themselves in awe of all the stars and constella-tions, and exclaimed, “I am here on purpose and I am loved!” Hav-ing been brought by God to this moment of intense connection and awareness, his life changed from that moment on.

If we are always preoccupied with the challenges, obligations, and stuff of daily life, we can easily miss the wonderful opportunities when the resurrected Christ is knocking at our door. If we open our-selves to the fullness of experience, we will find ourselves listening and embracing all that is around us, being caught up in the magnifi-cence of creation’s grandeur and knowing in our heart and soul that God is and I am.

While that sounds like a simple, tell-me-something-I don’t-know kind of revelation, it is life changing when it takes root in the depth of a person’s soul. Stumbling upon this awesome truth and internal-izing it doesn’t require an assent of the mind. It beckons for a claim on our soul. We find ourselves knowing something profound that cannot be explained or reasoned, but purely is. When we are caught up in an experience and encounter the truth, it doesn’t matter how all of the pieces got put together. Truth is simply truth. The “my Lord and my God” responses we utter are not evoked because all of the pieces of faith and life make reasonable sense. The “my Lord and my God” affirmations come when we are lifted up out of our preoc-cupations and silliness and are in the presence of mystery and mer-cy.

God is mystery, one who is beyond our grasp but at the same time within our reach, knowable yet unknowable. And when in the pres-ence of mystery, there comes an intense experience of mercy. We know deep within the essence of ourselves — and in the very life of creation — this beating, unconditionally accepting, life-sustaining, profound, mysterious yet familiar presence of love. We have found our peace. “Peace be with you.” Breathe in and breathe out. Peace. ©LPi

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

Have you ever experienced awe? Awe is commonly defined as a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. A moment of awe has the ability to lift us up out of ourselves and immerse us into something that causes us to wonder about ourselves, the mean-ing of life, and truth. Awe is an experience of connection that links us to something that is beyond the normal happenings of life. For us who believe that the resurrected Christ is present in all of life and the totality of the universe, being touched by awe can lead us to ex-claim, “My Lord and my God!” Pondering the vastness of God’s presence also brings us to a profound sense of God’s mercy, which is the showering of His unconditional love on each of His daughters and sons. When weinternalize this mystery, we may find ourselves standing in awe once again and feeling an intense sense of peace. ©LPi

MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO

“Tomás exclamo: ‘Tú eres mi Señor y mi Dios.’ Jesús repli-có: ‘Crees porque me has visto. ¡Felices los que no han visto, pero creen!’” (Juan 20:28-29). La aparición de Jesús y la incredulidad de Tomás tiene una referencia fuerte de fe. Su incredulidad se convierte en una profunda confesión y convicción de fe. Esta escena del Evangelio se repite día a día en la Eucaristía cuando convencidos del amor de Jesús hacia nosotros le decimos desde el fondo de nues-tro corazón, Señor mío y Dios mío. También hoy la Iglesia celebra el Domingo de la Misericordia, a ocho días de la Resurrección del Señor. Es como si fuera un solo día de celebración. Pero ¿de dónde viene el celebrar el Domingo de la Miseri-cordia? San Juan Pablo II dio a la Iglesia el decreto Miseri-cors et miserator el 5 de mayo del año 2000. Así fue como quedo establecido el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia en la Liturgia de todo el mundo. Ese domingo fue canonizada Santa Faustina por el Papa San Juan Pablo II. Nos dice la historia que el Papa Juan Pablo II beatificó (1993) y can-onizó (2000) a Santa Faustina justamente en el segundo domingo de Pascua de ambos años. “Y tú, Faustina, don de Dios a nuestro tiempo, don de la tierra de Polonia a toda la Iglesia, concédenos percibir la profundidad de la misericordia divina, ayúdanos a experimentarla en nuestra vida y a testimoniarla a nuestros hermanos.” dijo el Papa en la canonización de su compatriota polaca. Jesús resu-citado se manifiesta a nosotros en la Eucaristía de cada domingo. ¿Crees esto? ©LPi

VIVIR LA LITURGIA ¿Alguna vez has experimentado asombro? El asombro se define comúnmente como un sentimiento de respeto rev-erente mezclado con miedo o admiración. Un momento de asombro tiene la capacidad de sacarnos de nosotros mis-mos y sumergirnos en algo que nos hace preguntarnos acerca de nosotros mismos, el significado de la vida y la verdad. El asombro es una experiencia de conexión que nos une a algo que está más allá de los acontecimientos normales de la vida. Para quienes creemos que Cristo resucitado está presente en toda la vida y en la totalidad del universo, ser tocado por el asombro puede llevarnos a exclamar: "¡Mi Señor y mi Dios!" Reflexionar sobre la in-mensidad de la presencia de Dios también nos lleva a un profundo sentido de la misericordia de Dios, que es la llu-via de su amor incondicional sobre cada una de sus hijas e hijos. Cuando internalizamos este misterio, podemos encontrarnos nuevamente asombrados y sintiendo una intensa sensación de paz.

©LPi

WE INVITE YOU TO REFLECT AND RESPOND TO SCRIPTURE First Reading According to Luke, the original community of believers in Jerusalem met daily to pray, break bread, and commit themselves to the teaching of the Apostles. When have you experienced a similar level of communal harmony? Second Reading The First Letter of Peter opens with a prayer of thanksgiving for the blessings received from the resurrection of Jesus. In what ways do you show gratitude for Jesus’ resurrection from the dead? Gospel Reading John is the only evangelist to record the episode of Thomas’ initial doubt in Jesus’ resurrection. What role does doubt have in your spiritual journey?

PREGUNTAS DE LA SEMANA - INVITAR A PARROQUIANOS A REFLEXIONAR Y RESPONDER Primera Lectura Según Lucas, la comunidad original de creyentes en Jerusalén se reunía diariamente para orar, partir el pan y comprometerse con la enseñanza de los Apóstoles. ¿Cuándo has experimentado un nivel similar de armonía comunitaria? Segunda Lectura La primera carta de Pedro comienza con una oración de acción de gracias por las bendiciones recibidas de la resurrección de Jesús. ¿De qué manera muestras gratitud por la resurrección de Jesús de entre los muertos? Lectura del Evangelio Juan es el único evangelista que registra el episodio de la duda inicial de Tomás en la resurrección de Jesús. ¿Qué papel tiene la duda en tu viaje espiritual?

Everyday Stewardship

RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS

Give Yourself Completely

The early days of the first Christian community were not easy by any measurement. Jesus had been executed, and his disciples had to be discreet so as not to meet a similar fate. Jesus was now risen, but the truth of his resurrection was not accepted by all. However, the depiction of that early community in Acts 2:42-47 would lead someone to believe it was the opposite situation. We are told of community life where people lean on each other and share great joy. They ate and prayed together, and many wonders and signs were occurring to lift the community and bear witness to the power of Jesus Christ. They were disciples living out their faith, and it was their strong sense of stewardship that made all this possible in the face of threatening Roman and Jewish pow-ers.

Today, we find the Church in a new turmoil. Increasing secu-larism, abuse scandals, and a lack of true fidelity place us once again in a time that is not easy. A friend of mine likes to say that any challenge of sin we encounter in the Church has its origin in a lack or misunderstanding of the steward-ship way of life. We create our burdens by not using our gifts wisely and by turning inward selfishly.

Could we use the story in Acts of the early Church to help us today? If we begin with the decision to give of ourselves completely to God and His people, will we become agents of change? There is only one way to find out.

— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS, ©LPi

LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD DIARIA - RECONOCE A DIOS EN TUS MOMENTOS ORDINARIOS

Regálate Completamente

Los primeros días de la primera comunidad cristiana no fueron fáciles en ninguna medida. Jesús había sido ejecutado, y sus discípulos tenían que ser discretos para no encontrarse con un destino similar. Jesús había resucitado, pero la verdad de su resurrección no era aceptada por todos. Sin embargo, la repre-sentación de esa comunidad primitiva en Hechos 2: 42-47 lleva-ría a alguien a creer que era la situación opuesta. Se nos habla de la vida comunitaria donde las personas se apoyan mutua-mente y comparten un gran gozo. Comieron y oraron juntos, y muchas maravillas y señales estaban ocurriendo para levantar a la comunidad y dar testimonio del poder de Jesucristo. Eran discípulos que vivían su fe, y fue su fuerte sentido de corre-sponsabilidad lo que hizo posible todo esto ante la amenaza de los poderes romanos y judíos. El día de hoy, encontramos a la Iglesia en un nuevo tumulto. El creciente secularismo, los escándalos de abuso y la falta de verdadera fidelidad nos ubican nuevamente en un momento que no es fácil. Un amigo mío le gusta decir que cualquier desafío de pecado que encontremos en la Iglesia tiene su origen en la falta o la incomprensión de la forma de vida de corresponsabilidad. Creamos nuestras cargas al no usar nuestros dones sabiamente y al volvernos egoístamente hacia adentro. ¿Podríamos usar la historia de la Iglesia primitiva en Hechos para ayudarnos hoy? Si comenzamos con la decisión de en-tregarnos por completo a Dios y a su pueblo, ¿nos conver-tiremos en agentes de cambio? Solo hay una manera de descu-brirlo. — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS, ©LPi

THE DIVINE MERCY De La DIVINA MISERICORDIA Weekly Message Mensaje semanal

Source: The Diary of St. Faustina, Divine Mercy in My Soul, paragraph #742

Divine Mercy Cenacle available in English - Ed Kowalsky,210-452-3837

Cenaculo de la Divina Misericordia en Español - Francisco Guizar, 210-237-3507 & Carmen Serdan~ 210-843-0637

General Information please contact: Ernesto Brux, 843-730-3134

Te doy tres formas de ejercer misericordia al projimo: la pri-mera – la acción la segunda – la palabra, la tercera – la oracion. En estas tres formas está contenida la plenitud de la misericordia y es el testimonio irrefutable del amor hacia Mi. De este modo el alma alaba y adora Mi misericordia. Sí, el primer domingo después de Pascua es la Fiesta de la Misericordia, pero tambien debe estar presente la accion y pido se rinda culto a Mi miseri-cordia con la solemne celebración de esta Fiesta y con el culto a la imagen que ha sido pintada. A traves de esta imagen con-cederé muchas gracias a las almas; ella ha de recordar a los hombres las exigencias de Mi misericordia, porque la fe sin obras, por fuerte que sea, es inútil. Oh Jesús mío ayudame en todo, porque ves lo pequena que soy, por eso cuento unica-mente con Tu bondad, oh Dios. (#742)

I am giving you three ways of exercising mercy toward your neighbor: the first- by deed, the second – by word, the third – by prayer. In these three degrees is contained the fullness of mercy, and it is an unquestionable proof of love for Me. By this means a soul glorifies and pays reverence to My mercy. Yes, the first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy, but there must also be acts of mercy, and I demand the worship of My mercy through the solemn celebration of the Feast and through the veneration of the image which is painted. By means of this image I shall grant many graces to souls. It is to be a reminder of the demands of My mercy, because even the strongest faith is of no avail without works. O my Jesus, You Yourself must help me in everything, because You see how very little I am, and so I depend solely on Your goodness, O God. (#742)

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?

OR JUST LEARNING MORE ABOUT YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH?

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) and Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Children is an evangelization ministry that welcomes and prepares adults and children to receive the sacraments of initiation

(Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation) at the Easter Vigil.

These participants are in a year-long faith enrichment process and will receive the sacraments of initiation next year at the Easter Vigil, April 11, 2020. Due to Covid –19 this process has been revised.

RCIA ADULT MEMBERS

We have presently eleven (11) 2020 Candidates (those who have been baptized in another

recognized Christian denomination).

Their names and sponsors are: 2020 Candidates Sponsor

Brandon Bontrager Josh Rockhold John Bridges Cynthia Zent Mark Eberhart Jimena Borrero

Alexandra Gass Kathy Urbansky Emmanuel Gomez Michelle Mar

Jane Knapik Scott Knapik Jacklyn Moore Stephanie Recio Diego Reyes Edwin Rocabado Flor Ruptier Christina McKee

Leland Sharrock Don Watson Jacques Zhang Amy vu

RCIA CHILDREN MEMBERS

We have presently two (2) 2020 Candidates (those who have been baptized in another

recognized Christian denomination).

Their names and sponsors are:

Cesar Garcia and his sponsor is Minerva P. Galindo

Charles (Chas) Knapik

and his sponsor is Charles Knapik

NEW MEMBERS This past Easter Vigil we welcomed four (4) new members into our community of faith. Each of them were Baptized, Confirmed and then received Eucharist for the first time. Having received the three Initiation Sacraments during that celebration, they are now fully members of our Catholic faith. We welcome them: Bianca Castillo, Geoffrey Herb, Niko Maxwell and Emma Sepulveda. Msgr. Mike hand-ed them each their “working papers”, their certificates for these sacraments. Welcome to all of you!!

The other members of our RCIA group will be received fully into the Church with a Profession of Faith as well as Confir-mation and Eucharist at future Sunday liturgies.

Catholic Counseling & Professional Therapy Services For individuals, couples and families

Antonio Ramirez PhD., D. Min, LPC-S

16607 Blanco Rd. Suite, #1001, San Antonio, Texas 78232

Business Administrator: Patricia Vincent For Appointments: 210-884-8310

Servicios Profesionales de Consejeria Catolica y Terapia Para individuos, parejas y familias

Antonio Ramirez PhD., D. Min, LPC-S

16607 Blanco Road, Suite 1001, San Antonio, Texas 78232

Por favor póngase en contacto con: Business Administrator: Patricia Vincent

Para citas: 210-884-8310

“FORMED” Free Catholic Videos, Audios, and Ebooks!

FORMED, an online service for accessing thousands of Catholic videos, audios and ebooks On Demand anytime, anywhere. As a Parishioner, you will have access to entertaining movies, inspiring audio talks, informative bible studies, and much more.

We are providing this resource free of charge

We want to help our Parishioners learn and grow in their faith. Once you have signed up, you can download the free iOS or Android app to put FORMED at your fingertips. Please enjoy this gift from Holy Trinity in recognition of your generosity and service throughout the years. We hope you will use this service and spread the word to others. Every person in the family can have an account!

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THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

Available for Skype or FaceTime sessions

Christ Caring for People through People On this Divine Mercy Sunday let us remember how merciful our Lord truly is. He knows sometimes our journey is difficult. He knows how sometimes we might feel lost and alone, frightened and afraid. He knows our sorrows and our worries. But he has told us to trust in him. He has given us one another to care for each other just as he cares for us.

Are you experiencing the pain of loss from the death of a loved one, from a marriage that is in crisis, from a prom-ise that has been broken, or from a job that is no longer there, from a child that is in distress, from a diagnosis of cancer of other life-changing illness? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed by caring for an aging parent or some-one else who needs your constant care. Are you struggling to see God in all of your pain? Then consider that hav-ing a Stephen Minister to walk with you may be just what you need.

What do Stephen Ministers do? They listen, care, support, encourage, and pray with and for a person who is hurting. They maintain con-fidentiality, they attend to the caregiving process and they trust that God will provide the cure with His healing love. We are called to be Christ caring for one another.

So, to anyone who is going through a difficult time, please don’t suffer alone! Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and help you through your difficult time. To find out more, talk with one of our Stephen Leaders:

John Tracy, 210 215-0411, Norma Garza, 210 379-7874 (Spanish), or Pam Hughes, 210 394-5723 or email Pam at pjsmemories@gmail.com.

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you! Jesus we trust in you!

Divorced & Separated Ministry

Reflection ~ In The Moment

SPLASH! The cold water now drenching my running shoes yanked me back into reality. I was outside with my four-year-old son watching him play with water balloons. He was get-ting a big kick out of filling them up and throwing them at the brick wall of the house and the bed of my pick-up. Him turn-ing his aim on me came as quite a surprise. Why was it such a shock? After all, I was standing within five feet of him. Because, while I was physically present, my mind was a million miles away consumed with the many future commitments rolling around in my head. Instead of sharing in my son's joy, I was mired down in the pressures of events yet-to-come. I was missing out big time. What a shame. Peace and joy are experienced in the here and now. You can't schedule them like you would a hair cut. They are what happen when you free your mind of past pain and future plans. So often when experiencing a divorce, the intense pain and pressures of that experience rob you of peace and joy. The only true reality is the one you are living in the pre-sent moment. If you want more peace and joy in your life, start right now by focusing on how God is blessing you to-day, right here, right now. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take of itself.

- Matthew 6:34 For more resources visit vincefrese.com and DivorcedCatholic.org

For questions or more Information, please contact: Mary - 210-473-9608 - marydchavez10@yahoo.com

or Dan - 210-497-1704 - danwojtx@aol.com.

Additional information regarding the Surviving Divorce Program can be found at the web site

www.catholicsdivorce.com

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ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL 2020 As of Apri$ 7, %ou h*ve he$ped +he 2020 Appe*$ r*ise $2,<33,83< in p$edges. Of +his *moun+, we h*ve received $12,0=<,53<in c*sh from 10,8=2 donors. This is gre*+! The go*$ for 2020 is $4,52<,<=1 from 1=1 p*rishes. For our parish of Holy Trinity, the assessment is listed at $214,209. See the table below as to where Holy Trinity is, along with the other members of the North Central Deanery.

CHURCH GOAL PLEDGED CASH FAMILIES DONORS-% Church of Holy Spirit $133,013 $95,087 $63,539 4,624 152 – 3.29% Holy Trinity $214,209 $77,789 $55,858 3,450 167 – 4.84% OLP –Selma $173,499 $76,229 $47,475 4,600 352 – 7.65% St. Helena $ 75,508 $25,871 $20,115 3,726 166 – 4.46% St. Joseph (HCreek) $ 96,616 $54,352 $39,713 1,753 135– 7.70% St. Mark $193,912 $129,661 $83,402 4,000 353 – 8.83% St. Padre Pio $ 68,553 $28,102 $20,310 1,241 57 – 4.59% Vietnamese Martyrs $ 6,071 $ 2,213 $ 2,213 275 8 – 2.91%

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FREDERICK R. ZLOTUCHA Attorney at Law (210) 227-9877

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Bus Lit., Med. Mal., Contract, Oil & Gas - General PracticeAdmitted To Texas State Bar 1978 • Free Initial Consultation

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ANNETTE SKALOMENOS - ParishionerREALTOR

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and Exceptional Results”

- Serving Home Buyers & Sellers - Corporate & Military Relocations - Bilingual (English and Filipino) - $250 to HT Capital Campaign at Closing

Service Is Our Business | All Makes & ModelsFamily owned and operated since 1940

A/C, Heating & Air QualityService Repair & Replacement

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We keep Holy Trinity warm & cool!

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PK3 - 8th grade • Superior Academic AchievementExcellent IOWA Test Results

Curriculum immersed in Catholic IdentityMedia Resource Center & Science Labs

iPad integration • Middle School Honors ProgramTechnology & Fine Arts Electives • Registered Nurse

Spanish • Music & Art Programs

FAMILY LAWESTATE PLANNING, WILLS & TRUSTS

Law Offices of 210-494-6633 Jon@JDisrudlaw.comParishionerJON R. DISRUD

INTEGRITY | DEDICATION | KNOWLEDGECompassionate, personalized representation for over 27 years.

ROMANA GARCIA DISRUD J.D. - REALTOR®4372 N. Loop 1604 West, Ste. 102 San Antonio, TX 78249 | Parishioner

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Romana will effortlessly guide you through the process of buyingand selling your home or ranch including effective negotiation skills

and knowledge of the current market.

Robert Lemke, DDS, MD, PA Implants | Extractions | All on 4 | and More

1202 W. Bitters Rd. # 6 - San Antonio, TX 78216 210.491.0015 Parishioner

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FAMILY DENTISTRYOffice Hours By Appointment

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RVR Taxes CorporationAudit Representation • Tax Prep & Resolution

Ricardo V Rivas, EA-Parishioner

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Medical Center10007 Huebner Road, Suite 107

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Physical Therapy... Built for You!Derk Harrington, PT, DPT, CMT, OCS

ParishionerHank Bussey, PT, DPT, MS, OCS

Gabriel Molina, PT, DPT, MBA, CMTStephanie Bussey, PT, MPT

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“Se Habla Español”

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When God Says Movecall

Monique Bordelon Prouse210-393-6571

Realtor® - Parishioner

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Honesty, Professionalism and Experience!! Your Goals Are My Job Description, Please call me for a Free Consultation!

Happy to be here, Proud to Serve.

Rosario Crutchfield: 210-535-1151At closing 10% of my commission

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