The vision of Notre Dame Catholic Church is to glorify God by being a

faithful, inclusive community who, in the name of Jesus Christ, enables all

to grow in their rela�onship with God and with one

another through witness, worship and service.

NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC CHURCH

(Corner of Water and Washington Street)

Kerrville, TX. 78028

Pastoral Center: 909 Main St. Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

(Closed between 12N-1:00pm)

Phone: (830)257-5961 Fax: (830)895-9771

Website: www.notredamechurch.cc Social Center: (830)257-1929

Faith Forma(on: (830)896-4233

School: (830)257-6707

MASS AND SERVICE SCHEDULE

SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 pm

SUNDAY: 7:45 am, 9:15 am (Spanish), 11:00 am, 5:00 pm

WEEKDAYS: Please refer to the inside of the bulle�n for the Mass �mes

RITE OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday – 3:30 - 4:45 pm

MARRIAGES: Please consult the pastor 6 months in advance.

QUINCEAÑERAS: Please call the Pastoral Center 6 months in advance.

BAPTISMS: Call the YFM office to make an appointment at 896-4233.

PASTORAL TEAM CLERGY Reverend David R. Wagner Pastor Deacon Alfredo (Jimmy) Bill, Jr. Hispanic Ministry Deacon Charles Domingues Deacon Raul Gu(errez Deacon Harold (Sonny) Kau:old Deacon Juan Mar(nez PASTORAL CENTER Dwayne Mosser Business Manager Eva Bill Parish Secretary Tracy Gourley Financial Associate LITURGY AND MUSIC Dorothy Cass Director of Liturgy/Music Ministries Marta Mata Liturgy Secretary OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION Alma Cruz-Gonzales Coord. Families & Children/Hispanic Ministry Denise Jenschke Coord. Cathechesis of the Good Shepherd & First Eucharist Prep.

Wya? Wentrcek Coord. of Youth Ministry Nelda Bill Secretary/Bap(sm Coordinator CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE Marlin Marcum Principal Irene Alcorta Secretary Michelle Coldwell Registrar Debbie Mossman Bookkeeper MAINTENANCE Mark Ince Superintendent

July 31, 2016

Eighteenth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

July 31, 2016

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jer 28:1-17; Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102; Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 14:22- 36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:12-15, 18- 19; Mt 16:13-23 Friday: Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5- 6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36 Sunday: Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33:1, 12, 18-22; Hb 11:1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12]; Lk 12:32-48 [35-40]

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Do not spend your life toiling for material gain (Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23).

Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 90).

Second Reading — Christ has raised you to new life, so seek now what is above (Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11).

Gospel — Be on guard against all greed, for your life does not consist of earthly possessions, but of the riches of the reign of God (Luke 12:13-21).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: St. Alphonsus Liguori

Tuesday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli; St. Peter Julian Eymard

Thursday: St. John Vianney

Friday: Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major; First Friday

Saturday: The Transfiguration of the Lord; First Saturday

Are We Rich In God?

Jesus asked, “What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, but loses his own soul?” To another man, a rich man who asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life, Jesus said to him that he should give away all that he had and then follow Him. Jesus also said that we cannot serve both God and mammon.

So it seems that there is something about the pursuit of money that Jesus warns us about. It’s not necessarily that having money is wrong. We ought to be rightly compensated for the work we have done. Or, we may inherit money.

What Jesus means is that if we pursue material wealth as if we expect to find ultimate satisfaction or even some kind of salvation in it, we are greatly mistaken. I don’t know from experience, but I’m told and have heard that even the wealthiest of people, people who own multinational conglomerate corporations, who live in the largest and finest of mansions, who own their own private jets and travel to the finest vacation spots, who know the greatest privileges and luxuries – even such people are left wanting more.

What Jesus said to the rich man was meant just for him. We cannot all give away all we have. For one thing, if literally everyone tried to give away all that they had, who would they be giving it to? Secondly, if everyone gave away all they had, we would all still need someone who kept their things, because we would have to go to that person and ask for charity.

The Lord is saying to us that we need to orient our entire lives and our very being toward Heaven. We must invest in the life of the world to come. We have our needs and desires in this world, and we work to earn our way. We also know that our time here is limited, that all things must pass, and that our material wealth here in this life is temporary.

The Lord knows that what He has in store for us far surpasses what having all the money in the world could provide. Those who are rich toward God and His Kingdom look forward to another kind of wealth, a wealth that does satisfy and will never turn to dust. It is the wise man who forfeits what he cannot keep, in order to gain what he cannot lose.

If we put all our hope and trust in the Lord, if we store up treasure for ourselves in Heaven, we will know true fulfillment and everlasting joy.

Blessings!Blessings!Blessings!Blessings! In Jesus,In Jesus,In Jesus,In Jesus, Fr. DavidFr. DavidFr. DavidFr. David

Decimoctavo Domingo

del Tiempo Ordinario

31 de julio de 2016

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Jer 28:1-17; Sal 119 (118):29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102; Mt 14:13- 21 Martes: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Sal 102 (101):16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 o Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Miércoles: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11- 12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28 Jueves: Jer 31:31-34; Sal 51 (50):12- 15, 18-19; Mt 16:13-23 Viernes: Nah 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Dt 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41; Mt 16:24-28

Sábado: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pe 1:16-19; Lc 9:28b-36

Domingo: Sab 18:6-9; Sal 33 (32):1, 12, 18-22; Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12]; Lc

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — No pases la vida luchando por las ventajas materiales (Eclesiastés 1:2; 2:21-23).

Salmo — Señor, ten compasión de nosotros (Salmo 90 [89]).

Segunda lectura — Cristo te ha resucitado a una nueva vida (Colosenses 3:1-5, 9-11).

Evangelio — Esté alerta en contra de toda ambición, porque tu vida no consiste en las posesiones materiales, sino en las riquezas del Reino de Dios (Lucas 12:13-21).

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Decimoctavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Lunes: San Alfonso María de Ligorio

Martes: San Eusebio de Vercelli; San Pedro Juliano Eymard

Jueves: San Juan María Vianney

Viernes: Dedicación de la Basílica de Santa María la Mayor en Roma; Primer viernes

Sábado: La Transfiguración del Señor; Primer sábado

¿Somos ricos en Dios? Jesús preguntó: "¿De qué le sirve al hombre ganar el mundo entero, si al final pierde su alma?" A otro hombre, un hombre rico que le preguntó a Jesús qué debía hacer para heredar la vida eterna, Jesús le dijo que debía regalar todo lo que tenía y luego seguirlo. Jesús también dijo que no podemos servir a Dios y a las riquezas. Así que parece que hay algo en la búsqueda de dinero de lo que Jesús nos advierte. No es necesariamente que tener dinero sea malo. Nos debe ser compensado justamente por el trabajo que hemos realizado. O bien, podemos heredarlo. Lo que Jesús quiere decir es que si seguimos la riqueza material esperando encontrar la mayor satisfacción o incluso algún tipo de salvación, estamos muy equivocados. No sé por experiencia, pero me han dicho y he oído que incluso los más ricos, las personas que son dueñas de las corporaciones multinacionales de conglomerado, que viven en las más grandes y mejores de las mansiones, que son dueños de sus propios aviones privados y viajan a los mejores lugares de vacaciones, que conocen los mayores privilegios y lujos - incluso estas personas se quedan con ganas de más. Lo que Jesús dijo al hombre rico estaba destinado sólo para él. No todos podemos dar todo lo que tenemos. Por un lado, si literalmente, todos trataran de dar todo lo que tienen, ¿a quién se lo darían? En segundo lugar, si todo el mundo regalara todo lo que tiene, necesitaríamos a alguien que tuviera sus cosas, porque tendríamos que ir a esa persona y pedir caridad. El Señor nos está diciendo que tenemos que orientar toda nuestra vida y nuestro ser hacia el Cielo. Tenemos que invertir en la vida del mundo futuro. Tenemos nuestras necesidades y deseos en este mundo, y trabajamos para ganar nuestro camino. También sabemos que nuestro tiempo aquí es limitado, que todas las cosas deben pasar, y que nuestra riqueza material aquí en esta vida es temporal. El Señor sabe que lo que Él tiene para nosotros, supera con creces lo que todo el dinero del mundo podría proporcionarnos. Los que son ricos para con Dios y su Reino buscan otro tipo de riqueza, una riqueza que satisface y que nunca se convertirá en polvo. Es el hombre prudente que pierde lo que no puede guardar, con el fin de ganar lo que no puede perder. Si ponemos toda nuestra esperanza y confianza en el Señor, si acumulamos tesoros en el cielo para nosotros mismos, vamos a conocer la verdadera plenitud y la alegría eterna.

ĐBendiciones!ĐBendiciones!ĐBendiciones!ĐBendiciones! En Jesús,En Jesús,En Jesús,En Jesús, Padre DavidPadre DavidPadre DavidPadre David

Sunday, July 31, 2016 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Eccl 1:2, 2:21-23, Col 3:1-5, 9-11, Lk 12:13-21(114) 7:45 am People of the Parish 9:15 am †Antonia Olivares By Lucio Romero 11:00 am †Ernest Mireles By Helen Mireles 5:00 pm Special Intention for Phyllis Allen & Brianna Stofas By Dianne Albrecht Monday, August 1, 2016 Jer 28:1-17/Mt 14:13-21(407) 7:00 am All Souls in Purgatory Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22, Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14(408) 12:00 pm †Ed Kennedy By Jane Kennedy Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Jer 31:1-7, Mt 15:21-28(409) 12:00 pm †Leroy Lee Simek By Ora Mae Simek Thursday, August 4, 2016 Saint John Vianney, Priest Jer 31:31-34, Mt 16:13-23(410) 12:00 pm †Michael Etchison By Mary Etchison Friday, August 5, 2016—First Friday The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7, Mt 16:24-28(411) 7:00 am All Souls in Purgatory Saturday, August 6, 2016—First Saturday The Transfiguration of the Lord Wis 18:6-9, Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12, Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40(117) 8:00 am Special Intention for Fr. David Wagner By The Castillo Family 5:00 pm †Lynn Andrews By Buddy Andrews Sunday, August 7, 2016 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 18:6-9, Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12, Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40(117) 7:45 am †Noe Silva Jr. By Mr. & Mrs. Elias Moreno Sr. 9:15 am †Mercedes Ramos By Guadalupe de Luna 11:00 am †Louis Manahan By Shawn & Dianne Manahan 5:00 pm People of the Parish

Liturgy of the Hours: Week II; Saturday—Transfiguration of the Lord

Monday, August 1, 2016 A New Song-5:30pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Guadalupanas-6:00pm-Library Cursillos-7:00pm-Social Center Boy Scouts-7:00pm-Gymnasium

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 PTC Board Mtg.-11:30am-Library Lector Practice (Spanish)-5:30pm-Church Lector Practice (English)-6:00pm-Church Spanish Choir Practice-7:00pm-Fireplace RM

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Ingles Tambíen-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Fireplace RM

Thursday, August 4, 2016 Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Fireplace RM

Friday, August 5, 2016 Rosary Making Ministry-10:00am-Fireplace RM Hour of Mercy-3:00pm-Church Date Night-6:00pm-Social Center El Sembrador-7:00pm-Library La Danza –7:00pm-Gym Parking Lot

Saturday, August 6, 2016 Repose the Blessed Sacrament-11:30am-Church

Sunday, August 7, 2016 First Sunday Fellowship-8:45am-Social Center First Sunday Fellowship-10:15am-Social Center First Sunday Fellowship-12:00N-Social Center

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week In memory

of Willie Bill, Sr.

By Eva Bill

The Second Collection on

August 6 & 7, 2016 will be for

Path of Hope

Thank you for your generosity!

Altar ServersAltar ServersAltar ServersAltar Servers

Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 - 5:00pm Crucifer– Michelle Cruz Candle Bearer-Reece Farrow Candle Bearer– Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016—7:45am Crucifer– Aaron Lehde Candle Bearer– Taylor Kubacak Candle Bearer- Sunday, Aug. 7 , 2016—9:15am Crucifer–Brianna Alcorta Candle Bearer—Elizabeth Villarreal Candle Bearer– Vanessa Garcia Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016—11:00am

Crucifer-Lisa Tinley Candle Bearer-Ruben Nombrano Candle Bearer-Patrick Tinley Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016—5:00pm Crucifer—Andres Castillo Candle Bearer–Jake Pankratz Candle Bearer–

LectorsLectorsLectorsLectors

Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016—5:00pm Ginny Saip Gail Stauder Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016—7:45am Dianne Albrecht Steve Black Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016—9:15am Coralia Vigil Carmen Alvarado Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016—11:00am Cristina Delgado Julio Garza Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016—5:00pm William Skeels Bailey Dulas

GreetersGreetersGreetersGreeters

Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016—5:00pm

Team N/A Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016—7:45am

Team N/A Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016—9:15am

Team N/A Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016—11:00am

Team N/A

Extraordinary MinistersExtraordinary MinistersExtraordinary MinistersExtraordinary Ministers

Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016-5:00pm

Team A

DM: Monica Schneider

Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016-7:45am

Team A

DM: Terry Pavlica

Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016-9:15am

Team G

DM: Florencia Martinez

Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016-11:00am

Team B

DM: Dora Bill

Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016-5:00pm

Team LC DM: DM-Designated Minister

Bread BakersBread BakersBread BakersBread Bakers

BREAD BAKERS WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER

Harry Winslow, Benita Garcia, Irene Peters, Maria Murphy, Irwin Schilhab, Edward Guzman, Guadalupe Gonzales, Crystal Tompkins, Simo-na Garza, Carolyn Huerta, Juan Jimenez, Faye Ortiz, Reid Welles, Maria Hurtado, Damien Flores, Irene Vera, Manuel Bermudez, Kathryn

Franco, William Murray, Donna Stewart, Richard Ball, Rose-mary Marker, Debra Maas, John Ragsdale, Katie McCarty, Manuel Sanchez, Javier Lopez Uriegas, Emilio Roman, Carol Stapleton, Lila Neuman, Gary Fourney, Marcelino Vega, Syl-via Saldana, Yvonne Guidry, Mario Reyes, Mauricio Reyes, Florence Hall, Mike Hozman, Manuel Castro, Margie Trem-per, Ricardo Villagomez, Andrew Hart, Diego Gonzales, Jose Luis Sanchez, Maria Garza, Valerie Manns, Raymond Nunez, Joan Perez, Marisa Benavides, Jimmy Fealey, Monica Garcia, Dan Grant, Dolores Garza, Justin Salcedo, Rosario Villarreal, Maria de Jesus Garcia, Herminia Villanueva, Annie Stone, David Klose, Maria Garza, Antonio Pruneda, Carol Barker, Benita Segura, Stephen Pflum, Bernice Gross, William Etchison, Fay Stafford, Maria Splaine, Mary Ann Sanchez, Aldemira Rendon, Eloida Garcia, Butch Connally, Pete F. Vargas, Hector Garza, Minnie Waddell, Carol Ann Rubright, Linda Nunez, Olan Mahlmann, Anna Borkowski, Rudy Garcia, Janet Jillson, Rosie Garcia, Anthony Garcia, Ofelia Canales, Jose Mario Guzman, Martin Garcia, Gilbert Gauna Sr., Larry Fagarason, Larry Shaw, Clint Boulette, Ruben & Herminia Osorio, Maria Real, Michael J. LaFleur, Carmela Chefalo, Sean Kennison, Ciro Ayala, Maria Galvan, Mary Ellen Wheeler, Henrietta Fadai, Sylvia Leyva, Charlie & Judi Kunz, Michael Boudreaux, Linda Vollmar, Virgil Woods, Bill Williams, Tony Perez, Edwina Walker, Bill Cafferty, Aidan Michael Griego, Andy Miciotto, Janet Quinn, Bill Warner & Clark Klein.

"BUSCANDO UN BALANCE”"BUSCANDO UN BALANCE”"BUSCANDO UN BALANCE”"BUSCANDO UN BALANCE” Pregunta de la Semana...

Adultos: ¿Cuándo las posesiones se

convir�eron demasiado importantes en tu

vida?

Jóvenes: Pregúntese de cuales posesiones

dependes tanto que no podrías vivir sin ellas.

Una vez que decidas, regala lo que no

necesitas a alguien que lo necesita.

AÑO DEL JUBILEO DE LA MISERICORDIA –

Del 8 de diciembre 2015- al 20 de noviembre 2016 ~~~ El Rostro de la Misericordia

(Misericordiae Vultus) ~~~ Francisco, Obispo de Roma

(Artículos 18 y 19) durante la Cuaresma de este año, el Santo Padre envió Misioneros de la Misericordia, los sacerdotes confesores tuvieron la facultad de perdonar pecados, incluso aquellos que normalmente son reservados a la Santa Sede. Él escribe: "Queremos invitar de nuevo a todos los que quieren vivir en el amor de Dios. Que este mensaje de misericordia llegue a todos, y que nadie sea indiferente a ello... 'Este es tu momento de gracia.' Regresa al Padre; Él te espera para abrazarte y perdonarte. Por favor, acepten esta invitación a la conversión”.

"Misericordes sicut Pater! (Sed, pues, misericordiosos, como también vuestro Padre es

misericordioso – San Lucas 6:36)"

“SEEKING BALANCE”“SEEKING BALANCE”“SEEKING BALANCE”“SEEKING BALANCE” Ques(on of the Week…

Adult: When did possessions become too

important in your life?

Youth: Ask yourself what possessions you

can live without. Once you decide, give away

what you don’t need to someone who does

need them.

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY – December 8, 2015- November 20, 2016

~~~The Face of Mercy (Misericordiae Vultus)~~ from Francis, Bishop of Rome

(Articles 18 & 19) During Lent of this year, the Holy Father sent out Missionaries of Mercy , priest confessors empowered to pardon even those sins normally reserved to the Holy See. He writes: “We want to invite back all those who desire to live in God’s love. May this message of mercy reach everyone, and may no one be indifferent to it[. ‘This is your moment of grace.’ Return to the Father; he waits to embrace and forgive you. Please accept this invitation to conversion.”

Misericordes sicut Pater! (Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful – Luke 6:36)

MISSION AWARENESS Every year, the Mission Awareness Ministry of

the Archdiocese invites every parish to participate in the ongoing Mission Cooperative Plan, providing financial support for missions worldwide, and demonstrating that we are all universally connected through our faith and love for Christ.

On the weekend of August 6/7, Notre Dame Church will host Dr. Amine Kidane who will speak to us about the needs in the Catholic Eparchy of Keren (in Ethiopia). As Pope Francis has said: “Wherever there are people, the Church is called to reach out to them and to bring the joy of the Gospel.” May we be generous in listening to the needs of our brothers and

ARCHDIOCESAN FEASIBILITY STUDY

Archbishop Gustavo is working to address several opportunities and needs facing our archdiocese. He is asking every parishioner to fill out a feasibility study survey, which will gather YOUR feedback regarding the proposed Archdiocesan-wide needs. Please go online to www.archsa.org/campaignstudy to learn more and provide comments; the password is archsurvey. You might also consider attending the Town Hall meeting this Thursday, August 4 at St. Mary Church in Fredericksburg; it begins at 6:00 p.m.

8th Annual Pro-Life Diaper Drive Please join Notre Dame Pro-Life and Knights of Columbus Council 6409 in helping our community’s young families by supporting the 8th Annual Pro-Life Diaper Drive! We will have collection tables at the 3 main entrances to Notre Dame Catholic Church following each Mass on July 30-31, August 6-7, and August 13-14. You can drop off packages of diapers and baby wipes or a cash donation. The cash collected will be used to purchase additional diapers and baby wipes which the St. Vincent de Paul Society will distribute to their clients with small children. Thank you so much and God bless you!

8ª Campaña Anual de Pañales Pro-Vida Por favor únanse a Notre Dame Pro-Life y Caballeros de Colón capitvio 6409 para ayudar a las familias jóvenes y apoyar la 8ª Campaña Anual de Pañales Pro Life. Tendremos mesas para la colecta a las 3 entradas principales de la Iglesia Católica de Notre Dame después de todas las Misas el 30-31 de julio, el 6 y 7 de agosto, y el 13-14 de agosto. Pueden entregar sus pañales y trapitos limpiadores o una donación en efectivo. El dinero reunido será usado por la sociedad de San Vicente de Paul para comprar más pañales y limpiadores y lo entregará a sus clientes que tengan niños pequeños. Muchas gracias y Dios los bendiga!

CONCIENCIA MISIONERA Cada año, el Ministerio de la conciencia Misionera de la Arquidiócesis, invita a todas las parroquias a participar en el Plan de Misión Cooperativa en curso, proporcionando apoyo financiero para las misiones en todo el mundo, y la demostrando que todos estamos conectados universalmente a través de nuestra fe y amor a Cristo. El fin de semana del mes de agosto 6/7, la Parroquia de Notre Dame acogerá al Dr. Amina Kidane que hablará con nosotros acerca de las necesidades de la Eparquía Católica de Keren (en Etiopía). Como el Papa Francisco ha dicho: "Donde hay personas, la Iglesia está llamada a llegar a ellos para llevar la alegría del Evangelio." Que podamos ser generosos en la escucha de las necesidades de nuestros hermanos y hermanas allí y en otras partes del mundo.

ESTUDIO DE VIABILIDAD ARQUIDIOCESANO

El Arzobispo Gustavo está trabajando para abordar varias oportunidades y necesidades que enfrenta nuestra Arquidiócesis. Le está pidiendo a cada feligrés que llene una encuesta de estudio de viabilidad, la cual reunirá a sus comentarios acerca de las necesidades de la Arquidiócesis. Por favor visiten la pagina web www.archsa.org/campaignstudy. Para obtener más información y formular observaciones; la contraseña es archsurvey. También consideren asistir a la reunión del ayuntamiento este jueves, 4 de agosto en St. Mary Church Fredericksburg; comenzará a las 6:00 p.m.

St. Therese of Lisieux is the patroness of missionaries although she never left her convent. She died at the age of 24, yet accomplished great things through the power of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The Church made her the patroness of missionaries to emphasize this most important truth: One soul coming before the Blessed Sacrament can change the world!

An adorer is needed for:

Tuesday 1:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m. Friday 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

If you are able to help with this time, please call Veronica Fabro at (830)377-9117.

Santa Teresita de Lisieux es la Patrona de los Misioneros, aunquenunca abandon su convent. Ella murió a la edad de 24 años, sin embargo, logró grandes cosas a través del poder de la oración ante Jesús Sacramentado. La iglesia la nombró Patrona de los Misioneros, para enfatizar esta importantisima verdad: ¡Un alma que viene ante el Santisimo Sacramento puede cambiar el mundo!

Tambíen es necesario un adorador los:

martes 1:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m. viernes 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

Si usted puede acompañar a Jesús este momento, por favor llame a Veronica Fabro al (830)377-9117.

RCIA RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION This is a program of prayer and study

for those who are feeling God’s call

to become a Catholic.

This program is for:

Unbaptized people drawn to the Catholic faith

Christians baptized in another tradition and

considering coming to the Catholic faith

A baptized Catholic who has not received

First Communion and Confirmation

If YOU or SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY fits one of

these descriptions, and is curious about the

Catholic faith, is thinking of becoming Catholic, OR

would like to complete Catholic formation…

RCIA IS THE PLACE TO:

Find answers

Meet others who have questions Form friendships with a faith

oriented group of people

Learn what it means to live

like a Catholic

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS

PROGRAM BY CALLING:

The Parish Office—Eva 257-5961 Dianne—830.285.2555

Gail—830.377.8716

INQUIRY FELLOWSHIP BEGINS ON TUESDAY

EVENING AUGUST 16TH AT 6:00 P.M. IN

THE PARISH SOCIAL CENTER

Covenant of Love Marriage Ministry Don’t Miss Our Next DATE NIGHT!

August 5, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m.

‘WELCOME HOME”

Notre Dame Social Center Registration cards and brochures are in the narthex

or sign up at the notredamechurch.cc website.

Questions? Contact Red and Mark Anderson @

830-895-3295.

Deadline for reservations - August 1, 2016

ADDITIONAL RECONCILIATION TIME: In addition to the Saturday afternoon reconciliation time, Fr. David will be available to hear confessions on Wednesdays from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. before the 12 noon Mass. Please keep in mind that he will need time to prepare before Mass; confession time cannot be extended past 11:45[please plan accordingly.

HORARIO ADICIONAL PARA RECIBIR EL SACRAMENTO DE LA RECONCILIACIÓN: Además del horario de confesiones de los sábados por la tarde, el Padre David estará disponible para escuchar confesiones los miércoles a partir de las 11:00-11:45 a.m. Antes de la Santa Misa de las 12 del mediodía. Por favor, tengan en cuenta que el Padre necesita tiempo para prepararse antes de la Santa Misa; el horario de confesión no puede extenderse más de las 11:45... Por lo tanto planeen con tiempo.

VINNIE’S ON BROADWAY NOTES FROM THE HEART

The volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul on Broadway would like to share with you our work that your donations and thrift shop support make possible while keeping confidential the identities of our brothers and sisters in need that we assist. The Dog Days of Summer

Do you know that we are the meanest, nastiest, people on Earth? In June a young couple brought puppy into the playroom at the Food Pantry waiting area. This prompted us to place signs on all doors stating service dogs only. (and a quick prayer that we would have no surprise food pantry inspections!) July saw the return of the happy couple who immediately entered and released puppy to play. Reception pointed out the sign. The reply was, "He's a service dog." Reception requested service papers because the puppy was not wearing the service vest. And aren't service dogs two-years-old and up? The couple split up one taking the dog out and the other getting food and making the comments. The Thrift Store has a facebook page: svdp kerr will have happenings and sales. Vinny's on Broadway will be officially 15 years-old on August 15. Since this is Assumption Day, we can all go to the earliest mass, then join The Chamber of Commerce at 9:45 for a ribbon cutting in honor of the event. When the doors open at 10, a special sale will commence on all clothing on display. Thank you for 15 years of not hoarding stuff you don't need but donating it to us. Hunters for Hunger and 40 Cans for Lent really noticeably help. Our SA Food Bank bill this spring and early summer was $1400-1700. August invoice was $3400. The second collection tends to cover stocking our Food Pantry and we have built a little reserve to cover this month. After expenses, the store sales help our financial aid office. Everything has juggled nicely so far this year.

BooksToBorrow from the Notre Dame Parish Library are available in the narthex of the church, near the bell tower door. Richard Cort tells us about The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas à Kempis.

A few weeks ago, I attended a lecture in San Antonio by Father Ron Rolheiser, who included remarks about the life and death of Dag Hammarskjold, Secretary General of the United Nations, who died in an airplane crash in what was then the Congo in 1961. He had a truly blessed inner spiritual life (as witnessed by his personal journals), and used this spirituality as part of his duties as an international diplomat. Fr. Rolheiser remarked that one of the handful of books that was found in Dag Hammarskjold’s possession at the time of the plane crash, and which he had apparently carried everywhere with him on his travels, was a copy of “The Imitation of Christ” by Thomas à Kempis. This talk got me to pull out my own copy of the book and to start going through it again. And I once again recognized what a gem this book is. Not only is it a magnificent complement to the Bible, reflecting the true spirit of what the Bible and the words of Jesus should mean to us as Catholics, but it is also one of those books that you can open to virtually any page, and immediately receive a short nugget of information and inspiration that is worthy of reflection for several days. For instance, “If, however, you seek Jesus in all things, you will surely find Him.”

“The Imitation of Christ” was written in approximately the year 1441, and has since reputedly become one of the most popular Christian books of all time. If you are looking for a book that you can just open to any page, and find words of comfort and inspiration, this is a perfect book to turn to. And if this book could inspire an international diplomat such as Dag Hammarskjold to try to bring peace and harmony to the world community, it is also a book that can inspire us to bring peace and harmony to our own lives, to our family life, and to the people around us.

A generous donor has just given us a large print edition of “The Imitation of Christ”, which is extremely easy to read. There is also an older copy with standard print, which fits conveniently in a pocket. Both are available now in the narthex. If they have both disappeared before you can get to them, leave a note for the librarian, who will notify you when a copy is again available.

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July 23-24, 2016

CHURCH Envelopes/Checks $ 10,432.00 Currency/Coin 3,213.27 Capital Improvement 200.00 TOTAL $ 13,845.27 SCHOOL School Support (Envelopes) $ 420.00 TOTAL $ 420.00

It’s That Time[.School Activities:

Events: Monday, August 1st: 2-A-Days start for Football and Volleyball

Parent of an Athlete meeting: 6pm in the gym

Thursday, August 4th: New Parent Orientation; 5:30pm in the Library

You are invited to OLH Back to School Bash Wednesday, August 10th

6pm Pavilion by athletic fields

This picnic kicks off the year welcoming new families to OLH and “Meet the fall sports Hawks”.

If you would like to attend call the school office at 830-895-0501 by Monday, August 8th to RSVP number attending. This event and meal made possible by the OLH Parent Volunteer Committee and OLH Booster Club.

You can view all school events on the website: www.ourladyof thehills.org.

Please consider joining us for the 15th Annual Catholic Women’s Conference on Friday, September 9—Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. This year’s theme is “Come to me”. We will receive Jesus’ rich and loving mercy in beautiful encounters with Him through outstanding speakers, Holy Mass, Reconciliation and a Eucharistic healing service and so much more! Some of the speakers are Ms. Sarah Swofford, author of “Emotional Virtue: A Guide to Drama-Free Relationships, Ms. Susan Tassone, a passionate champion for the holy souls in purgatory and author of St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, Ms. Vicki Thorn, founder of Project Rachel. Mass will be celebrated with Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, our beloved Shepherd of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Group registration (10 or more) is $55 for the conference which includes a boxed lunch on Saturday. A block of rooms at the Holiday Inn downtown have been reserved at $115 a night; 2 per room or up to 4 per room. We plan to travel courtesy of the Notre Dame Bus leaving on Friday around noon and returning on Saturday afternoon (conference ends by 4:00pm). For reservations or any questions, please contact Angela Hons at (830)370-4102. You may also reach Deb Dombeck at (830)377-1783.

Please pray for those who have died, and have gone to their eternal rest with the Lord, especially for Mary Yago. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

The 104th Anniversary

Notre Dame Catholic School Annual Festival

It’s that time again! We have been busy planning and praying for this year’s School Festival. Mark your calendars – SEPTEMBER 17th & 18st we will be celebrating our parish school’s 104th Anniversary Festival Celebration. Starting this week, if you are registered with the Parish, you will find your festival packet in the Narthex with your name on it. Please pick up your packet and read the enclosed letter. The early bird drawing this year will be on September 7th with the prize this year will be $200 of lottery scratch off tickets, Donated by DW Electric Co. & Terry and Jan Pavlica. You should return your check or money for the raffle tickets and meal tickets in the envelope provided in your packet. PLEASE stick an address label or write your address on EACH of your raffle tickets AND on the return envelope – this will ensure that you are credited for your tickets. If everyone picks up their envelope, we will not have to use precious resources in mailing them out! Remind your friends and neighbors to pick up their envelope! We are anxious to see who will be the big scratch off winner, so return your envelope QUICKLY. If you need additional raffle tickets and/or meal tickets, please go by the Parish or School Office to make further purchases.

We are so excited about this year’s festival!! Here is a preview of our exciting raffle ticket items:

104th Anniversary BBQ and Festival

1. $5,000 Prepaid Visa Card – (Knights of Columbus / H&R Block / Reno Realty Group) 2. $1,000 Prepaid Visa Card – (Air by John Martinez / Contreras Masonry) 3. 55" LG 1080p LED HD TV – ($799 Value) – (ND Guadalupanas / Audio Video Solutions) 4. Hind Quarter of Beef – ($750 Value) – (Mark & Carolyn Lampson) 5. Apple iPad Pro 9.7” 32 GB WiFi – ($599 Value) – (Notre Dame ACTS Community) 6. $500 Prepaid Visa Card – (Bryon & Grant Mein Families) 7. $500 Prepaid Visa Card – (Grimes Funeral Chapels / Hill Country Audiology Service)

We’d like to thank the sponsors of our raffle tickets: Knights of Columbus #6409, Mr. Bryon Mein with Edward Jones, Mr. Grant Mein with Edward Jones, Mark & Carolyn Lampson with Bernhard's Meat Processing, Mr. Johnny Grimes at Grimes Funeral Chapels, Mr. Joe Reeh with H&R Block, Mr. David Wahrmund of DW Electric, Mr. & Mrs. Terry Pavlica, Notre Dame ACTS Community, Notre Dame Guadalupanas, Mr. John Martinez of Air By John Martinez, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Reno of Reno Realty Group, Mr. Jesus Contreras of Contreras Masonry, Dr. Jeffrey Sirianni of Hill Country Audiology Service and Mr. Kevin Grona at Audio Video Solutions.

We have already received several Auction donations – Thank you! It is not too early to start baking and freezing cakes and cookies! We will keep you informed weekly as to the progress and where we can use your help. Thank you very much for your support and generosity. If you have any suggestions or want to volunteer or if you have any questions at all – call or text Lezlie @ 830-739-1624 or Jeff @ 830-739-6617.

REMEMBER – SEPTEMBER 17th & 18th ! ! ! SEE YOU THERE ! ! !

El 104º Aniversario Festival Anual de la Escuela Católica de Notre Dame

¡Ha llegado el tiempo otra vez! Hemos estado muy ocupados en la planificación y orando por el Festival Escolar de este año. Reserven la fecha en sus calendarios - 17 y 18 de septiembre estaremos celebrando el 104º aniversario de la celebración del Festival de nuestra Escuela Parroquial. A partir de esta semana, si están registrados en la parroquia, encontrarán su paquete del Festival en el Nártex con su nombre en él. Por favor recójanlo y lean la carta adjunta. El sorteo anticipado de este año será el 7 de septiembre, el premio será de $ 200 en billetes de lotería rasca y gana, donados por DW Electric Co. Junto con Terry y Jan Pavlica. Asegúrense de regresar los talones de boletos de la rifa junto con su dinero, en el sobre cerrado con su nombre, en la parte de la dirección del remitente del sobre. POR FAVOR peguen una etiqueta con su dirección o escríbanla en cada uno de sus boletos de la rifa Y en el sobre de retorno - esto asegurará que se le acrediten sus boletos. ¡Si todos recogen su sobre, no vamos a tener que utilizar recursos valiosos para enviarlos por correo! ¡Recuérdenles a sus amigos y vecinos para recojan el suyo! Estamos ansiosos por ver quién será el gran ganador de los boletos de rascar, por lo tanto devuelvan su donación RÁPIDO. Si necesitan boletos adicionales para la rifa y / o para la comida, por favor pasen a la oficina de la Parroquia o de la escuela para adquirir más.

Estamos muy emocionados por el festival de este año! Aquí está una lista previa de nuestros premios:

104º Aniversario del Festival y Barbacoa

1. $ 5,000 en una tarjeta Visa pre-pagada - (Knights of Columbus / H & R Block / Reno Realty Group)

2. $ 1000 en una tarjeta Visa pre-pagada - (Air por Juan Martínez / Contreras Masonry) 3. Una 1080p LG TV LED de alta definición de 55" (Valor $ 799) - (Guadalupanas /Audio Video Solutions) 4. Un cuarto de trozo de carne de vaca - (Valor $ 750) - (Mark y Carolyn Lampson) 5. Un iPad de Apple Pro 9.7" 32 GB Wi-Fi - (Valor $ 599) - (Comunidad ACTS de Notre Dame)

6. $ 500 en una tarjeta Visa pre-pagada - (Familias Bryon y Grant Mein) 7. $ 500 en una tarjeta Visa pre-pagada - (Capillas y Funerarias Grimes / Servicio de audiología Hill Country)

Nos gustaría dar las gracias a los patrocinadores de los boletos de la rifa: Caballeros de Colón # 6409, Sr. Bryon Mein con Edward Jones, Sr. Grant Mein con Edward Jones, Mark & Carolyn Lampson con el procesamiento de carnes Bernhard, Sr. Johnny Grimes de las capillas y funerarias Grimes, Sr. Joe Reeh con H & R Block, Sr. David Wahrmund de DW Electric, Sr. y Sra Terry Pavlica, Comunidad ACTS de Notre Dame, Guadalupanas de Notre Dame, Sr. Juan Martínez de Air Por Juan Martínez, Sr. y la Sra. . Jimmy Reno de Reno Realty Group, Sr. Jesús Contreras Contreras Masonry, Dr. Jeffrey Sirianni de Servicio de audiología Hill Country y al Sr. Kevin Grona de Audio Video Solutions. Ya hemos recibido varias donaciones para la subasta - ¡Gracias! ¡Estamos a buen tiempo para empezar a hornear y congelar pasteles y galletas! Los mantendremos informados semanalmente para darles a conocer los avances y avisarles en qué área podemos necesitar de su ayuda.

Muchas gracias por su apoyo y generosidad. Si tienen alguna sugerencia o quieren ser voluntarios o si tienen alguna pregunta en absoluto – llamen o manden un texto a Lezlie @ 830-739-1624 o Jeff @ 830-739-6617.

¡¡RECUERDEN - 17 y 18 DE SEPTIEMBRE!! ! ¡¡LOS ESPERAMOS!! !

YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS

MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA

July 31, 2016

The YFM office will be closed from August 1st - August 5th. We apologize for the

inconvenience. Please call us at 896-4233 and leave us a message or call the Pastoral

Office at 257-5961 if you need immediate assistance.

Disculpe la inconveniencia: La oficina de juventud y familia estará cerrada del 1º

al 5 de agosto. Favor de llamar al 896-4233 y deje mensaje o llame al centro pasto-

ral al 257-5961 si necesita asistencia inmediatamente.

Avoid the August rush

REGISTER NOW for the

2016-2017 Catechetical year. Help us to be properly prepared for your children. This is to ensure we have adequate catechists, space,

books and supplies. Fees are as follows:

1 child $25.00 2 children $40.00

3 or more children $60.00

830 896-4233 Nelda Bill x246

Alma Cruz Gonzales x232 Denise Jenschke x294 Wyatt Wentrcek x233

Evite las prisas de agosto

Matricule a su hijo/a ya para el próximo año Catequético,

2016-2017 Ayúdenos a estar bien preparados

para sus hijos. Esto nos ayuda pa-ra tener suficientes catequistas, li-

bros, y suministros. La Cuota es: $25.00 por niño $40.00 por 2 niños $60.00 por 3 o mas niños

830 896-4233 Nelda Bill x246

Alma Cruz Gonzales 232 Denise Jenschke x294 Wyatt Wentrcek x233

ATTENTION PARENTS: All children/teens who are candidates to celebrate the Sacraments of Reconcilia(on & First Eu-charist must first have an interview with Alma or Denise. This includes Good Shepherd & ND

School. Please call 896.4233 to set up your appointment.

ATENCION PADRES: Todo niño/a que es candidato/a para celebrar los sacramentos de reconciliación y primera euca-

risJa primero debe de entrevistarse con Alma o Denise. Este requisito incluye a niños de Buen Pastor y la escuela de Notre Dame. Favor de llamar al 896.4233 para apartar su cita.

YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS

MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA

July 31, 2016

Se Necesitan Catequistas

"El objeto de la catequesis es la comunión con Jesucristo. La catequésis conduce a la gente a penetrar el misterio de Cristo, para encontrarlo, y a descubrirse a sí mis-mos y el significado de sus vidas en El" (Directorio Nacional de catequésis/NDC). El papel del catequista es ayudar a condu-cir a niños y jóvenes a Cristo. Según el NDC, el llamado al ministerio de cate-quista es una vocación, una llamada inte-rior, la voz del Espíritu Santo. Tome tiem-po para orar y reflexionar para ver si Dios te está llamando para ayudar en este mi-nisterio tan gratificante. Todas las áreas de formación de la fé necesitan, de PK a se-cundaria/joven adulto. Los niños de Notre Dame necesitan su tiempo y dedicación. Llame para arreglar una oportunidad de platicar con nosotros y ver cómo puede ayudarnos a enseñar a nuestros ninos que sus vidas y formación en la fé nos intere-san.

830 896-4233 Alma x232 PK-6th, RCIA para niños

& Formación de Familia Wyatt x233 7th-12th & Confirmación

Denise x294 Buen Pastor

Catechist NeededCatechist NeededCatechist NeededCatechist Needed

“The object of catechesis is communion with Jesus Christ. Catechesis leads people to enter the mystery of Christ, to encounter him, and to discover themselves and the meaning of their lives in him” (National Directory for Catechesis/NDC).

The role of the Catechist is to help lead children and youth to Christ. According to the NDC, the call to the ministry of catechist is a vocation, an interior call, the voice of the Holy Spirit. Take time to pray and reflect to see if God is calling you to help in the very rewarding ministry. All areas of faith formation are in need of help from PK to high school/young adult. The children of Notre Dame Parish need your time and dedication.

Call for an opportunity to sit and chat with us and see how you can help us show our children that their lives and faith formation matter to us

830 896-4233 Alma x232 PK-6th, Children’s RCIA

& Family Formation Wyatt x233 7th-12th & Confirmation

Denise x294 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Join us for Life Teen Inspiration Tour Life Teen Inspiration Tour Life Teen Inspiration Tour Life Teen Inspiration Tour at Fiesta Texas! Hundreds of youth from across the Archdiocese of San Antonio will gather for a full day of roller coasters, inspirational speakers, and to celebrate Mass and Eucharistic Adoration!

Saturday, August 6Saturday, August 6Saturday, August 6Saturday, August 6 8:30am8:30am8:30am8:30am----9:00pm9:00pm9:00pm9:00pm Cost: $50 Cost: $50 Cost: $50 Cost: $50 ($20 if you have

season pass)

SPACE IS LIMITED! Open to All incoming 9th graders to graduating seniors!

Adult Chaperones needed!!! Come by the YFM Office to complete a liability form and submit payment by Wednesday, July 27th!

Contact Person: Wyatt Wentrcek - wyatt.wentrcek@notredamechurch.cc

or 896-4233 ext. 233