A.C.T.S. Core Juan Ramirez Altar Servers Richard Salas Breakfast Ministry Graciela Rivera Cristo Rey Society Clara Nieto Eucharistic Ministry Lilia Sepulveda Environment Graciela Rivera Finance Committee Mario Riojas Guadalupanas Society Elena Salinas IHM Young Adults Maria Ramos Knights of Columbus Silvester Mireles

I H M CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Gabriel Ruiz, C.M.F. Associate Pastor: Rev. Malachy I. Osunwa, C.M.F. DEACONS Mr. Jorge Bonilla-Valentín Mr. Alfonso Cervantes OFFICE STAFF Michelle Marín - Business Manager Lisa Martinez - Parish Secretary Sandra Burks - Sacristan/Housekeeper Martin Piña - Maintenance Francisco Garcia - Custodial Mary Salas - D.R.E. ST. ANTHONY CLARET COMM. Rev. Gabriel Ruiz, C.M.F. Rev. Stephen Sherwood, C.M.F. Rev. Len Brown, C.M.F. Rev. Thomas Thennadiyil, C.M.F. Rev. Malachy I. Osunwa, C.M.F. Rev Mark Clarke, C.M.F. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday of the Month 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY / SÁBADO 8:00 A.M. (Marian Mass) Español 5:30 P.M. (Vigil) English (Ingles) SUNDAY / DOMINGO 9:00 A.M. English (Ingles) 10:30 A.M. Español (Spanish) 12:00 P.M. Español (Spanish) 5:00 P.M. Español (Spanish) MONDAY—FRIDAY / 12:00 P.M. Español (Spanish) CONFESSIONS / CONFESIONES Saturday (Sábado) 4:30 P.M. – 5:15 P.M. or by appointment CCD OFFICE Saturday-Sunday from 10 A.M.-2 P.M. (210) 251-4826

Mission Statement

Immaculate Heart of Mary is a home for all! We strive to bring people to God through the celebrations of the sacraments and the Word of God while addressing the special and spiritual needs of the parish: the poor, the youth, the elderly, the physically chal-lenged, the family and maintaining a multi-cultural heritage. Inmaculado Corazón de María es un hogar para todos! Nos esforzamos para llevar a la gente a Dios a través de la celebración de los sacramentos y la palabra de Dios, respon-diendo a las necesidades especiales y espirituales de la parroquia: los pobres, los jóvenes, los ancianos, los discapacitados, la familia y manteniendo un patrimonio multi-cultural.

OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 617 South Santa Rosa Ave. San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-8268 Fax (210) 226-2412

Claretian Missionaries/Misioneros Claretianos OVER 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

Website: www.ihmsatx.org E-mail: admin@ihmsatx.org

Seventh Sunday of Easter May 13, 2018

Lectors Enrique Estevez Liturgy Committee Nancy Sierra Men’s Club Fred Rodríguez Pastoral Council Terry Olguin Religious Education Mary Salas Senior Program Olga Gonzales Ushers Julio Sierra Wedding Coordinator Lisa Martinez Women’s Club Estella Rodriguez Youth Ministry Julio Sierra

Parish Organizations Directory

Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

blessed art thou amongst women,

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

1ST FRIDAY ROSARY The Guadalupanas Society would like to invite you to join them every 1st Friday at 11:30am to pray the rosary in the Church. Hope to see you all there. God Bless you! The next 1st Friday will be on May 4th.

The Ascension of the Lord May 13, 2018

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved. — Mark 16:16

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Matthias was added to the eleven apos-tles (Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26). Psalm — The Lord has set his throne in heaven (Psalm 103). Second Reading — If God so loved us, we also must love one another (1 John 4:11-16). Gospel — Holy Father, keep them in your name, so that they may be one just as we are one (John 17:11b-19).

Classes &Dates PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

For Registration requirements you can call the office, visit our website at www.ihmsatx.org or email us at ad-min@ihmsatx.org Registration closes the Friday, one week before the Baptism date. Register in the Parish office Monday–Friday 9am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm.

PRIVATE BAPTISMS Please remember that baptisms are a community event as we are welcoming the Child into the Catholic Com-munity. Private baptisms should only be requested for medical emergencies and military deployment urgen-cies.

FORMATION & SPIRITUALITY

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Los Apóstoles eligen a Matías para remplazar a Judas y seguir con doce miembros (Hechos 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26). Salmo — El Señor puso en el cielo tu trono (Salmo 103 [102]). Segunda lectura — La persona que vive en amor vive en Dios y Dios vive en ella (1 Juan 4:11-16). Evangelio — “Padre, cuida en tu nombre a los que me has dado para que sean uno” (Juan 17:11b-19).

La Ascensión del Señor 13 de Mayo de 2018

El que crea y se bautice, se salvará. — Marcos 16:16

NOCHE DE COMUNIDAD Every 3rd Monday at 6:30 pm we have community night for pray-er, praise and community fellowship. Everyone is invited! ***Cada tercer Lunes tenemos la noche de la comunidad que es para alabanza, oración, y compañerismo. Invitamos a todos.

MONTHLY HOLY HOUR/HORA SANTA June 1st is First Friday-We have Holy Hour and Eucharistic Adoration at 6:30pm. Come and spend time with Our Lord in the Blessed Eucharist! ***1 de Junio es el primer Viernes-Tenemos la hora Santa y Adoración del Santísimo a las 6:30pm. Vengan a compartir unos momentos en la presencia de Jesús Sacramentado.

ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA Gracias a Dios, tenemos dos grupos de estudio biblia en Espa-ñol. Uno se reúne los Domingos a las 10:15am y el otro los días Miércoles a las 7pm.

UPCOMING 2017 RETREATS We have a few dates for upcoming retreat. Take some time to nourish your soul and spirit. Don’t wait until it is too late! ***Tenemos unas fechas para retiros en 2017. Favor de crear un tiempecito para retro-alimentar su alma. Es uno de los se-cretos de paz y felicidad. No esperes hasta que sea demasiado tarde. • July 12-15--Teen’s A.C.T.S. Retreat in English

BAPTISM CLASSES June 15, 2018 (English) 7-9pm

GROUP BAPTISM Saturday, June 16th (English) 10am

REGISTRATION BY: Friday, June 8, 2018

CLASES DE BAUTISMO 18 de Julio 2018 (Español) 7-9pm

BAUTISMO EN GRUPO Sábado, 19 de Julio (Español)10am

REGISTRARSE PARA EL: Viernes, 11 de Mayo 2018

MEN’S ENGLISH ACTS RETREAT The Men’s ACTS Retreat in English will be held here at Immac-ulate Heart of Mary on May 31st - June 3rd. For Information please contact Claudio Rivera (210) 427-0017 or Adam De Felice (210) 707-5725. Applications are in the Par-ish Office.

Simón Gonzales Tony Uribe Susie Uribe Rose Ramos Tommy Contreras

Antonio D. Pesina Jesse Paiz Miguel Serna Jr. Richard Cardona Josie Weaver

Dolores Lopez Nicholas Rodriguez Robert Vallejo Gilbert Campos Cipriano Guzman,V

If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list please call the parish office at 210-226-8268 or email admin@ihmsatx.org

SATURDAY, MAY 12 5:30 p.m. B/D-Minnie Rodríguez; -Robert B. Guerra, Jr, -Blanche Treviño; Sp. Int.-Holy Souls in Purgatory SUNDAY, MAY 13—MOTHER’S DAY 9:00 a.m. ALL MOTHERS LIVING AND DECEASED 10:30 a.m. ALL MOTHERS LIVING AND DECEASED 12:00 p.m. ALL MOTHERS LIVING AND DECEASED 5:00 p.m. ALL MOTHERS LIVING AND DECEASED MONDAY, MAY 14 12:00 p.m. B/D-Victoria Guzmán; Ann.-John C Leos Health-Letty & Mario Pérez, Sergio Quintero TUESDAY, MAY 15 12:00 p.m. Refugio F. López; Thanksgiving-Jesus WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 12:00 p.m. Thanksgiving-Jesus THURSDAY, MAY 17 12:00 p.m. Sp. Int. Martha Dean FRIDAY, MAY 18 12:00 a.m. -Antonia Vallejo; Health-Robert Vallejo SATURDAY, MAY 19 8:00 a.m. Sp. Int.-Lorna Cisneros, Adriana Obregón Sp. Int.-Holy Souls in Purgatory; -Elvira Abrego

Deadline for Mass intention requests must be submitted by Tuesday for the following week or any dates after and only upon availability. El ultimo día para solicitar intenciones de Misa debe ser enviada antes del Martes para la semana siguiente o cualquier fecha poste-rior y solo cuando este disponible.

WEEKLY COLLECTION TOTALS APRIL 29, 2018 Regular Collection: $3199.90 Catholic Home Mission: 902.11 Children’s Collection: $54.00 Second Collection will be gathered for Catholic Charities.

BREAKFAST Will NOT be served so that all Mothers can cele-brate with their families.

BREAKFAST MINISTRY SCHEDULE May 20th—Ushers ( Date Corrected) May 27th—Knights of Columbus June 3rd—Spanish Bible Study June 10th—Altar Servers June 17th—Kitchen Closed—Father’s Day June 24th—Lectors

SANCTUARY LIGHT In loving memory of all deceased Mothers who have gone before us. May the Perpetual light

shine upon them.

ALTAR FLOWERS In Honor of all Mothers

living an deceased. Happy Mother’s Day

PENTECOST SUNDAY Archbishop Gustavo invites you to the Archdiocese Pentecost Vigil, on Saturday May 19th at 6 p.m. At Holy Spirit Catholic Church 8134 Blanco Rd. ***Arzobispo Gustavo invita a renovar nuestra consagración al Espí-ritu Santo como una Arquidiócesis asistiendo a esta Misa el Sábado Mayo 19 a las 6 p.m. en la Iglesia del Espíritu Santo 8134 Blanco Rd 78216

ALTAR SOCIETY We will be starting an Altar Society here at IHM. If you are inter-ested in joining please contact the parish office (210) 226-8268. The Altar Society cares for the altar, sacristy and sanctuary. Their purpose is to help maintain the liturgical needs of our daily worship, to beautify our worship area, and to grow in the com-munity and common service. ***Empezaremos el ministerio de Sociedad del Altar aquí en IHM. Si usted está interesado (a) en participar póngase en con-tacto con la oficina parroquial (210) 226-8268 la sociedad del Altar cuida el altar, la sacristía y el Santuario. Su propósito es ayudar a mantener las necesidades litúrgicas de nuestra adora-ción diaria, para embellecer nuestro espacio de adoración y crecer en la comunidad y servicio común.

IHM CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE Sunday, May 20th from 9am-4pm we will be having a Rummage Sale in the back parking lot of the Parish. Spaces are available for $15 each to sell any items (except food and/or drinks). Sign up in the Parish office. ***Domingo, 20 de Mayo, de 9a.m.-4p.m. Vamos a tener una venta de garaje afuera de la Iglesia. Espacios están disponibles por $15 si quieres vender sus cosas (menos la comida y/o bebi-das). Regístrese en la oficina Parroquial.

MOTHERS DAY Dear Lord, we are blessed with loving mothers. As you were blessed with a loving mother. Help us to remember to honor and care for them as they have cared for us since the beginning of life. We cherish our mothers as you have cherished our blessed Mary. Please keep us close in your loving embrace, and protect us al-ways. Amen. The Claretian Missionaries and staff of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church want to wish all Mother’s a blessed day!

WEDDINGS / QUINCEAÑERAS If you are planning a Wedding you need to contact the Parish office for requirements at least six months prior to the desired date. If you are planning a Quinceañera you need to contact the Parish office for requirements at least two months prior to the desired date.

IHM RETREAT CENTER and PARISH HALL

The Retreat Center and Parish Hall are available for rental. Please contact the Parish office for more details.

KITCHEN RENOVATIONS Starting May 13th, the Parish Hall kitchen will be temporarily closed for renovations. The ministries will be cooking in the 3rd

floor kitchen so as to not miss any oppor-tunities to come together as a community. Thank you for your understanding and patience. ***Apartir de Mayo 13, la cocina parro-quial estará cerrada por motiers de reno-vación temporalmente se estará cocinan-do en el 3er piso, para no perder la opor-tunidad de convivir como comunidad.

2018 ARCHBISHOPS APPEAL We would like to Thank all of those who have donated to the Archbishops Appeal. Our Parish Goal is $9,560.38 we have raised $5,746.00.Your gift to the Appeal will support pro-grams to serve those in need, and to provide evangelization for youth, young adults, and families. Your gift to the Appeal is essential to serving the spiritual and physical needs of Christ's people in our community. You can make your gift by filling out the Appeal pledge envelope, or give online at www.archsa.org. Thank you for your generosity!

***Nos gustaría agradecer a todos aquellos que han donado a la apelación anual del Arzobispo. Nuestra meta parroquial son $9,560.00, de lo cual hemos llegado a la cantidad de $5746.00. Con nuestra colaboración apoyaremos programas a favor de los necesitados, proveer evangelización para jóvenes, adultos y familias. Su ayuda a esta campaña es esencial para continuar sirviendo a las necesidades materiales y espirituales de nuestra comunidad. Puede hacer su donación completando el sobre de la promesa de apelación, o dar en línea en www.archsa.org. ¡Gracias por su generosidad!

TRIP TO KICKAPOO June 7th the Women’s Club will be having a trip to Kickapoo Casino. Trip is $25 per per-son with a $20 perk from the casino. Contact Estella Rodriguez at 210-862-7458 or Lupe Corona at 210-222-2391. Thank you for your support.