Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo A Franciscan Mission Founded February 20, 1720 * Established as a Parish September 23, 1932.

Ps.139:1B-3,13-14,14AB,14C-15

JUNE 24, 2018

Fr. Rogelio Martinez Ruteaga, O. F. M., Pastor Deacon F. J. “Chip” Perry Deacon George Wunderlich

Deacon Santiago Rodriguez (Retired)

701 East Pyron Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78214 Office (210) 922-0543 Fax: (210) 932-2271

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ missionsanjosechurch/

Office Hours: Mondays - Fridays 8 am - 5 pm (Closed from 12:00 -1:00pm). Visit missionsanjosechurch. Org for more information or to make your online donations

The Nativity of Saint John The Baptist

I praise you, for I am wonderfully made.

Mission San Jose Catholic Church was founded and established to proclaim the gospel mission of Jesus for our time and place by becoming a faith community of God’s people. Through a commitment to prayer, study, fellowship and ministry, we strive to become a community of hope to all around us and a living mission to

the many who choose to come to Mission San Jose.

Saturday, June 23

5:00 pm In thanksgiving for Jean Pacheco on her birthday.

Sunday, June 24 7:30 am Albert Carrillo—healing 9:00 am † Richard Lawson, † April Van Hecke, † Marie Krajca, Robert Martinez—healing 10:30 am † Teresa Reyes 12:00 pm

Monday, June 25 8:00 am † Bennie Narendorf

Tuesday, June 26

8:00 am For the families who are being separated cause of immigration

Wednesday, June 27 8:00 am Bro. Jerome—healing

Thursday, June 28 8:00 am Bro. Jerome—healing

Friday, June 29 8:00 am For all the victims of human trafficking

Saturday, June 30

Our Mass, Reconcilia on and Eucharis c Adora on Schedule

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. (English), in the Saint Juan Diego Chapel Saturday (Main Church) : 5:00 pm (English)

Sundays (Main Church) 7:30 am (Spanish); 9:00 am (English); 10:30 am (English) 12:00 pm -Mariachi Choir (English)

Eucharis c Adora on - Every 1st Friday of the Month in the St. Juan Diego Chapel 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Reconcilia on -Saturday - 4:00 pm in the St. Juan Diego Chapel

Contact the office or visit website: Missionsanjosechcurch.org for information on Bap sms, Weddings, other sacraments and Quinceañeras.

Sunday, June 24

8:00 am Youth Ministry Taco Sale (MC) 2:00 pm—5:00 pm Teen ACTS (PC)

Monday, June 25 7:00 pm—9:00 pm Grupo de Oracion (Chapel)

Tuesday, June 26 6:30 pm Bible Study w/ Deacon Chip (CR) 6:30 pm Mariachi Choir (PC)

Wednesday, June 27 10:30 pm MSJ 1720 (CR) 5:00 pm Finance Council (CR) 6:30 pm—9:00 pm Men’s Prayer Group (MC)

Thursday, June 28

7:00 pm Spanish Choir (MC) 6:00 pm Parish & Finance Council (PC) 6:00 pm—9:00 pm Bible journaling (MC)

Friday, June 29 No scheduled activities

Saturday, June 30 12:30 pm—3:30 pm Altar Society Luncheon (PC) 1:00 pm—3:00 pm Spanish Choir (MC)

Sunday, July 1 12:00 pm—1:00 pm Youth Ministry Meeting (PC)

Prayers for the sick:

Dorothy Narendorf, Susise Huizar, Grace McDaniel, Thomas Arellano, Cynthia Yanta, Jesusa Ruiz, Ralph Lopez, Sandra Tellez, Norma Meyer, Erika Garza, Benjamin De Los Santos, Mark Castro, Leticia Arellano, Noelia Rodriguez, Steve Buford, Christine Hoog, Frances Jordan, Dahlia Martinez, Rebecca M. Tejeda, Pat Gonzalez, Bro. Jerome, Maria Tosca-no, Newton Meyer, Susan Ford, Adela Davila, Frances Bustos, Joann Bronder, Annette Mata, Maureen Gress, Clari-sa Pena, Homer Joseph Cadena, Jesse & Rosie Quintero, Johnny Kingsley Scarcliff, Noemi Rios, Thomas E. Gomez, Amando Galindo, Emma Ortiz, Margie Mungia, Dolores Neabauber, Dezi James, Alberto Carrillo, Mary Navaira, Raul Navaira **Pray for all men and women in the armed forces.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!

1st collection $4,151.86 2nd collection: $676.34 Chapel Renovation This Sunday: MSJ Youth Taco Sale 2nd Collection: Chapel Renovation

Next Sunday: No scheduled breakfast 2nd Collection: Peter’s Pence

Is It A Sin To Miss Mass? Canon Law which is the law of the church, tells us that on Sundays and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass; they are also to abstain from those labors and business concerns which impede the worship to be rendered to God, the joy which is proper to the Lord's Day, or the proper relaxation of mind and body. Since a "grave cause" is needed to excuse one from this obligation it would be a serious sin to willfully skip Mass on Sunday or a Holy Day of Obligation, as the Church has always taught. Reasons such as the necessity to work to support one's family, child care, personal

sickness or the care of the sick, necessary travel etc. would excuse a person on a particular occasion. Those who have continuing reason to be excused should consult their pastor. If we miss Sunday Mass, without a serious excuse, we cannot receive Communion without first con-fessing it in the Sacrament of Confession. Attending Mass each Sunday and every holy day of obliga-tion is a minimal obligation in maintaining one's relationship with God through Christ and His Church, therefore, missing Mass without a serious reasonable excuse, would be the matter of mortal sin. What’s important to understand is that for a sin to be mortal, and therefore exclude us from receiving Holy Com-munion, we must be fully guilty of the action. God knows the full picture and will judge accordingly. Be honest with yourself and with God and admit your guilt when it is there. Do not be afraid to refrain from Communion if you are aware of serious sin and have not chosen to confess it yet. Refraining, in this case, is far better for your soul than going to Communion.

Es Pecado Faltar A Misa? El Derecho canónico, que es la ley de la iglesia, nos dice que en los domingos y demás días de precepto los fieles están obligados a participar en la Misa; también deben abstenerse de aquellos trabajos y preocupa-ciones de negocio que impidan el culto para darle a Dios la alegría que es apropiada para el día del Señor, o la correcta relajación de mente y cuerpo. Puesto que una "causa grave" es necesaria para excusarnos de esta obligación sería grave pecado intencio-nalmente omitir la Misa el domingo o un día santo de obligación, como la Iglesia ha enseñado siempre. Razones como la necesidad de trabajar para mantener a la familia, cuidado de niños, enfermedad personal o el cuidado del enfermo, un necesario viaje etc. excusarían a una persona en una ocasión particular. Los que tienen razón continua para excusarse deben consultar a su pastor. Si faltamos a Misa los domingos, sin una excusa seria, no podemos recibir la comunión sin previa confesión en el Sacramento de la confesión. Asistiendo a Misa cada domingo y cada día de precepto es una obligación mínima para mantener una relación con Dios por medio de Cristo y su Iglesia, por lo tanto, faltar a la Misa sin una excusa razonable y seria, sería motivo de pecado mortal. Es importante entender que para que un pecado sea mortal, y por lo tanto nos excluya de recibir la Santa Comu-nión, debemos ser plenamente culpables de la acción. Dios sabe muy bien nuestra situa-ción y nos juzgará de acuerdo a ella. Hay que ser honesto consigo mismo y con Dios y admitir su culpabilidad cuando está allí. No tenga miedo de abstenerse de la comunión si usted es consciente de pecado grave y no se ha confesado. Abstenerse, en este caso, es mucho mejor para su alma que ir a la comunión.

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BUS TRIP To Coushatta

Casino In Louisiana

Sponsored by: La Familia Guadalupana of MSJ Church

Overnight stay Monday, July 16 – Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Cost: $60.00 per person round trip Meeting Location: Mission San Jose Church Parking Lot Arrival 6:30 am – bus leaves at 7:00 am Seating is on a “First Come” basis Returning to Mission San Jose between 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Reservation and payment due by Friday, June 29, 2018 (No refunds after this date) Bus will stop at a Convenience Store both ways for snacks and a restroom break. If interested call: Mary Lou Sandoval - 279-8086 Gracie Casanova - 531-6430 Viola Talamantez – 922-0274

Blessing of Marriages The first class for couples who would like to have their civil

marriages blessed by the Catholic Church will be held on Monday, July 9 at 7pm in the Mini-Center. This is the first of 4 classes in preparation for the wedding celebration on Saturday, February 9, 2019. There are no fees to participate. Please contact Deacon George (240-707-0724) to register.

WE GIVE THANKS…

Francisco Suniga has been our religious education director for many years. We are so grateful for all he has done to bring Faith to our young parishioners. Francisco will be leaving us to focus on the Diaconate Program. Francisco God Bless and Keep You in His Care!

San Jose Proud! Hopefully at some point you were able to see the news covering the King and Queen of Spain's visit to our

San Jose Church. Their visit was not only a momentous occasion, but it was also historical! We all should be proud that our little Church of San Jose was given such prominence.

La Historia de Mission San Jose In 1720, Fr. Antonio Margil de Jesus, a Fran-ciscan missionary, petitioned the governor of Coahuila and Texas to found a new Mission in San Antonio. The governor, the Marquis de San Miguel de Aguayo, granted permission. The new Mission was named in honor of San Jose and after the Marquis de San Miguel de Aguayo.

MISSION SAN JOSE

Date: August 16-19, 2018

Location: Cordi-Marian Retreat Center, 11624 Culebra Rd., San Antonio, Texas A $80.00 deposit is due with registration. The remaining balance of $80.00 will be accepted until August 16 (Check-in). Financial difficulties should not prevent anyone from attending. Registration forms available at the Parish Office. For further information, please contact Ms. Karina Salinas 210-325-0985 (Teen director) or Javier Montanez 210-317-3971 (Adult coordinator)

“Watch carefully then how you live… because the days are evil… therefore, do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord.” Ephesians 5:15-17 (NASB)

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Archbishop Appeal 2018 Our goal is

$12,779.73

we have collected $10,207.00

Catholic Charities - Guadalupe Home Anna grew up in the Ukraine. She was one of five children growing up in a single parent household. Her mother taught the children to pick the pockets of the men to whom she would sell herself. She was eventually arrested for murder charges. Anna, who was 4, never saw her mother again. She was sent with her siblings to their grandmother’s house but ended up in a Ukrainian orphanage because the grandmother couldn’t afford to care for them. During their stay, Anna lost three of her siblings to illness. She remained in the orphanage until she turned 14, when she met her adoptive family, who promised that she would be taken care of and treated well in the US. Unfortunately, once the adoption process was completed, the family treated her as though she did not belong. She was sent to a boarding high school where she met her boyfriend. Soon after, Anna became pregnant. Her adoptive family shamed her, convincing her to give her child up for adoption. Isolating her in a hotel, away from their home and her friends, she was scared, but she was able to survive being scared, because she had “survived” her entire life. Completely alone, she had a life growing in her belly and no way of knowing how to take care of him, because she had never been taught. She reached out for help but found only roadblocks and judgement. Until the day Anna received a call from the Director of the Guadalupe Home offering her shelter and supportive services. Anna was dropped off at Guadalupe Home with her belongings and nowhere to go. The Director explained there would be rules and a curfew, but she would never be put out on the street again. Then, Anna was given her own room full of everything that she would need, including furnishings and linens for her baby. She was met by a caring staff and residents, who had faced many of the same obstacles. Anna stayed almost 18 months and left Guadalupe Home a strong and happy young woman, who worked diligently to be the mother that she never thought she’d become. Today, she lives in Austin, TX. Working as a fulltime housekeeper, she’s saved enough for her own apartment and car, and looks forward to coming home to take care of her beautiful baby boy. Thanks to the caring donors of the Archbishop’s Appeal, lives are changing in an incredible way at the Guadalupe Home. Women like Anna have been able to find safe shelter and get back on their feet to provide for themselves and their babies. They learn and experience what family feels like and how to parent during their stay at the Guadalupe Home.

We Honor and Salute You! Saturday, July 7 following the 5 p.m. Mass we will gather in front of our flag to honor our Veterans and Active service men and women. If you are a Veteran or in Active Service member please plan to attend. (Feel free to wear your uniform!) A reception will follow.

I praise you, for I am wonderfully made.

"We do not need to know the beginning of a child's story to change the ending"

-Fi Newood

We all must unite not only in prayer but also in action to aid the im-migrants especially the children who have been separated from their parents and families.

This isn't a political issue and the response must be made with compas-sion and care for those suffering from separation of their loved ones. We can make a positive impact and change the ending to the children's story from des-pair to a life of hope. San Antonio Dio-cese Catholic Charities is seeking vol-unteers, monetary and clothing dona-tions to aid our brothers and sisters. We will be sending out notices via email and our web page on how you can help.