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

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 Patricia Vásquez - Business Manager Michelle Marín - Parish Secretary Lisa Martinez - Weekend Secretary Sandra Burks - Housekeeper/Cook Martin Piña - Maintenance Mary Salas - D.R.E.

ST. ANTHONY CLARET COMMUNITY Rev. Gabriel Ruiz, C.M.F. Rev. Stephen Sherwood, C.M.F. Rev. Len Brown, C.M.F. Rev. Thomas Thennady, C.M.F. Rev. Malachy I. Osunwa, 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

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

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

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.

January 1, 2017

Liturgy Committee Nancy Sierra Men’s Club Fred Rodríguez Pastoral Council Terry Olguin Religious Education Mary Salas Senior Program Olga Gonzales Señor de los Milagros Roberta Bracero Ushers Julio Sierra Wedding Coordinator Lisa Martinez Women’s Club Estella Rodriguez Youth Ministry Julio Sierra

Parish Organizations Directory

Holy Mary, Mother of God

Santa Maria,

Madre de Dios

Mary, the Holy Mother of God January 1, 2017

Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.

— Luke 2:19

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! (Numbers 6:22-27). Psalm — May God bless us in his mercy (Psalm 67). Second Reading — God sent the Spirit of the Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but an heir, through God (Galatians 4:4-7). Gospel — The shepherds glorified and praised God for all they had heard and seen (Luke 2:16-21).

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 admin@ihmsatx.org Register in the Parish office M–F 9am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm.

PRIV@TE B@PTISMS

Please remember that baptisms are a community event as we are welcoming the Child into the Catholic Community. Private bap-tisms should only be requested for medical emergencies and mili-tary deployment urgencies.

BAPTISM CLASSES January 13, 2017 (Spanish)

GROUP BAPTISM Saturday, Jan. 14th (Spanish)

BAPTISM CLASSES February 17, 2017 (English)

GROUP BAPTISM Saturday, Feb. 18th (English)

BIBLE STUDY/ ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA English--Every Thursday at 6:30pm in the Par-ish office Conference room. Contact Deacon Alfonso Cervantes at 210-355-9105. Español-Domingos a las 10:15am. Estudio de Biblia que será los Miércoles empieza otra vez en Enero. Para mas información: Francisco Salazar 260-5880.

NOCHE DE COMUNIDAD Every 3rd Monday we have community night for prayer, praise and community fellowship. Everyone is invited. Come and see! ***Cada tercer Lunes tenemos la noche de la comunidad que es para alabanza, oración, y compañerismo. Invitamos a to-dos.

FORMATION & SPIRITUALITY

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Señor te bendiga y te proteja. Que el Señor te mire con benevolencia y te conceda la paz (Números 6:22-27). Salmo — El Señor tenga piedad y nos bendiga (Salmo 67 [66]). Segunda lectura — Dios envió a sus corazones el Espíritu de su Hijo, que clama “¡Abbá!” (Gálatas 4:4-7) Evangelio — Los pastores se volvieron a sus campos, alabando y glorificando a Dios por todo cuanto habían visto y oído (Lucas 2:16-21).

Santa María, Madre de Dios 1 de enero de 2017

María, por su parte, guardaba todas estas cosas y las meditaba en su corazón.

— Lucas 2:19

2017 BIBLE DI@RY We are selling the Bible Diary 2017 for $15.00 each. They are available in the office. The Diary contains Daily Prayers, a Liturgical and Sanctoral Catholic Calendar, Family prayers, Daily Myster-ies of the Rosary, the Daily readings and an area to take notes each day.

2017 BIBLIA DIARIO

Estamos vendiendo el diario bíblico 2017 por $15.00. Están disponibles en la oficina. El diario contiene oraciones diarias, calendario litúrgico católico, Santoral, oraciones de la familia, diaria-mente los misterios del Rosario, las lecturas dia-rias y un espacio para tomar notas cada día.

UPCOMING 2017 RETRE@TS 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. • January 27-29--Healing Retreat • February 23-26--Retiro de ACTS para Mujeres en Español • March 30-April 2--Retiro de ACTS para Hombres-Español • June 1-4--Men’s ACTS Retreat in English

EL MINISTRO DE MUSIC@ Coro de 10:30 am busca participación de cantan-tes, guitarristas, acordeón, bajo sexto, etc… Se te gustaría cantar oh tocarle a Dios, llame a Isidro 210-459-3541.

WEEKLY COLLECTION TOTALS

DECEMBER 24th & 25th Regular Collection: $2967.95 Assumption/Claretian Seminary: $569.97 Children’s Collection: $47.60

Felicita Gutiérrez Rosalinda A. Vohs Mazaheri Family Rolando Rocha Prudencia Canales

Gracie Wilkins Mary W. Treviño Frank Rodríguez Michael Rodríguez Mario Rodríguez

Christopher Campbell Madalynn Campbell Odilia Campbell Martin Aguilar Odiia Aguilar

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31—NEW YEAR’S EVE 5:30 p.m. Ruth Sosa Amalia Holguin 10:00 p.m. VIGIL MASS (BILINGUAL) SUNDAY, JANUARY 1ST—NEW YEAR’S DAY 9:00 a.m. Lazaro Venzor B/D Ramon Delgado Ann. Larry Campbell Health Mary W. Trevino Health 10:30 a.m. Pete & Felipa G. Sanchez Christopher Campbell Health Madalynn Campbell Health 12:00 p.m. Kyle Campbell Health Odilia Campbell Health Sarah Campbell Health 5:00 p.m. ALL PARISHIONERS MONDAY, JANUARY 2 12:00 p.m. Virgen de San Juan de los Lagos Sp. Int. TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 12:00 p.m. Virgen de Guadalupe Sp. Int. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 12:00 p.m. San Judas Sp. Int. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 12:00 p.m. Señor de los Milagros Sp. Int. FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 12:00 p.m. Larry Hong Sp. Int. SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 8:00 a.m. Walker Anderson Sp. Int.

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

SANCTUARY LIGHT Please contact the office to place your special

intentions for the Sanctuary Light.

ALTAR FLOWERS Donations for the altar flowers may be made

to the Parish in memory of a loved one, a birthday, anniversary or special occasion.

H@PPY NEW YE@R / PROSEPERO @ÑO NUEVO The Claretian Missionaries and staff of Immaculate Heart of Mary are grateful for all you have done throughout this past year. We pray that 2017 will bring you much happiness and God’s blessings. Thank you for being a part of our community. Happy New Year! ***Los Misioneros Claretianos y el personal del Inmaculado Corazón de María agradecen todo lo que han hecho durante el 2016. Oramos para que en el 2017 encuentren paz y felicidad. Gracias por ser parte de nuestra comunidad y por todos los esfuerzos para fortalecer nuestra comunidad parroquial. ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

2017 TITHING ENVELOPES The 2017 Tithing Envelopes are now available for pickup in the Parish office. We do have extra boxes for anyone who does have an envelope number, but would like one. ***Los sobres para la ofrenda de 2017 están ahora disponi-bles en la oficina. Favor de recogerlos. Tenemos cajas de sobres extras para las personas que no tienen un numero de sobre asignado.

COMMUNION SERVICE *For your Information* January 2nd-6th, 2017 there will only be Communion Services. There will be no weekday Masses this week. The Claretian priests will be on retreat. ***Para su información* 2-6 de enero 2017 solamente hay Servicio de Comunión. No habrá Misa durante este semana. Los Claretianos estarán en retiro.

MONTHLY HOLY HOUR/HOR@ S@NT@ Holy Hour will be Cancelled for the month of Janu-ary. Will resume in February. ***La Hora Santa será Cancelada por el mes de Enero. Se reanudara en Febrero.

P@RISH OFFICE CLOSED FOR NEW YE@R’S Parish Office closed January 2nd. ***Oficina Parroquial estará cerrada el 2 Enero.

Deadline for Mass intention requests must be submitted by Tues-day for the following week or any dates after and only upon avail-ability. El ultimo día para solicitar intenciones de Misa debe ser enviada antes del Martes para la semana siguiente o cualquier fecha posterior y sólo cuando esté disponible.

C@LENDER OF @CTIVITIES FOR 2017 All ministries, groups and societies please turn in the program of activities/events that you have scheduled for 2017 to make sure your dates are saved. ***Ministerios, grupos y sociedades por favor envíen a la oficina parroquial el programa de actividades/eventos que tienen programada para el ano 2017.

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.

2017 FIEST@ MED@LS This year we are looking for a sponsor(s) for our 2017 IHM Fiesta Medals. This year’s medals are being designed and made by the Award winning Monarch Trophy. If you are interested in sponsoring please call the Parish office. Sales from our Fiesta Medals are going towards Statue Restorations.

GIFT SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are looking for Parishioners who would like to volun-teer to help in the Parish Gift Shop on Sunday’s only. If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering please call the Parish Office at 226-8268. Must be bilin-gual.

2016 CONFIRM@TION CEREMONY PICTURES We are asking for the following persons to please come to the Parish Office to collect your Confirmation photos no later than Dec 31st. Pictures will be discarded at the end of the year: Vickey Amesquita, Katherine Olivarez, Maria Vallejo, Lisa Sanchez, Diana Torres, Juana Hernandez-Puente, Yadira Duran.

GUM / CHICLE Gum has been found under the benches and on our carpet in the Church. Please throw gum in the trash before entering the church. **Hemos encontrado chicles debajo de los bancos y en la carpe-ta de la iglesia. Pedimos que por favor los tiren en los basureros antes de entrar a la iglesia. Gracias

DRINKS/ BEBID@S Per Fr. Gabriel: Food and drinks are NOT allowed in the Church during Masses, meetings, practices or rehearsals. Many stains have been found on the carpet after different events even after deep car-pet cleanings have been done. De parte de P. Gabriel: No se permiten comida ni bebidas en la Iglesia durante las Misas, reuniones, practicas o ensayos. Man-chas se han encontrado en la alfombra después de eventos, inclu-so después de limpiar la alfombra profundamente.