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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary time October 29, 2017
Prayer Corner
Today’s Gospel MT 22: 34—40
The Greatest Commandment
Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic Church 5655 Rigsby Avenue, San Antonio TX, 78222 (210)648-1705 (210)648- 5365 [email protected] www.stonino.org
Whole-hearted love
This Sunday's Gospel reading reminds us that we cannot love God without loving ourselves and others, but God must always come first.
When we have difficulty loving God with all our heart, mind and soul all the time, every day, every moment, no matter what's going on, it's usually because we're spending too much time focused on other people and/or on our own plans and wishes.
Yes, we must focus on others in order to love them. And yes we must focus on our own needs so that we can love others as much as we love ourselves. Our own needs are important and we are responsible for seeing that our needs get met; otherwise we don't have enough to share with others -- enough energy, enough enthusiasm, enough kindness, enough patience, etc. Likewise, we shouldn't focus so much on ourselves that we neglect the needs of others.
So the question then becomes: What are the priorities? In other words: How much time should we spend alone with God? How
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Our Mission:
The Santo Niño Catholic Church is a faith community where all are welcome to celebrate Catholic beliefs embellished by the best Philippine traditions. It is a dynamic parish responding to the spiritual needs of the community to fulfill its evangelical mission and to realize Christ’s call of making disciples of all nations. (Parish Pastoral Council, 21 April 2001)
Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt
Lord God, we come before you and ask you to turn our hearts and minds to you alone, to you who
have power over the whole world and who can do
everything in our hearts according to your will. Let there be light in our time. Hear and answer the many prayers that have already come to you, rising for centuries before your
throne, prayers for your kingdom and for your will
on earth. This earth has become the prey of evil. We are poor and needy,
and you alone can help us. Help us, O Lord, our God
and Father. After this misery let your day come, your great day over all the world and over all peoples.
Amen.
W hen the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a scholar of the law tested him by
asking, "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him,
"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the
greatest and the first commandment.
The second is like it:
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments."
Today’s Reflection
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much time should we spend nurturing ourselves? How much of our time and needs and wants should be sacrificed for the sake of others?
Interestingly, we find the right balance only after we put God first and make our relationship with him our highest priority. This divine friendship is what heals us in our unmet needs. It's what empowers us to love others even when they are difficult to love. And we don't have to be alone with God all day to have intimacy with him.
We love him first and foremost simply by relying on him for success in loving others and ourselves. As long as we keep turning to him for guidance, healing and strength, we are loving him with all our heart, mind and soul all the time, every day, every moment, no matter what's going on.
Questions for Personal Reflection: How good are you at setting priorities and keeping God at the top? What puts your priorities out of order? What can you do to increase God's role in your everyday life?
Questions for Community Faith Sharing: Describe some of the techniques you've used to increase God's priority in your everyday life. How has focusing on your relationship with God helped you to be more loving to yourself and kinder toward others?
© 2017 Terry Modica, Catholic Digital Resources, www.catholicdr.com. Printed by permission. To view or subscribe to daily Good News Reflections, visit www.gnm.org.
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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary time October 29, 2017
November 1— Wednesday
All Saints Day
12 noon mass
November 2—Thursday
All Souls Day
6 pm mass.
December 8—Immaculate
Conception Day
6 pm anticipated
mass..
December 12– Guadalupana
Fiesta
December 15—23 Simbang
Gabi mass @
7:30 pm.
December 23—Anticipated
mass @ 6:00 pm.
December 24—Sunday Regular
Sunday mass @
8 am, 10 am, 12
noon.
December 24—Sunday
Christmas
Cantata @ 10
pm.
December 25—Sunday, mass
@10 am (English
mass ) and 12
noon (Tagalog
mass)
December 30—Saturday
Spanish mass @
6 pm.
December 31—Holy Family
Sunday mass @
8am, 10 am,
12noon.
January 1—Monday
mass will be @
12 noon.
Come Join Us, It’s Free!!
Remaining Class Schedule:
November 4, 2017
November 18, 2017 and December 2, 2017, last day.
Instructor: Dr. John Chitakure
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Email:
Phone: (210) 396-6150
UNDERSTING
FAITH
SEEKING
Santo Niño Catholic Church
Healing Ministry
Service
October 28, 2017,
6:00 pm Saturday
at
Santo Nino Catholic Church
A.C.T.S.
Cordially invites you to a
November 4, 2017
Saturday 7—10 p.m
at
Santo Nino Church Hall
ANNOUNCEMENT
Santo Nino Church
Office
is
closed during
Monday
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path. Psalm
119:105
DAILY READINGS (October 30—November 5, 2017)
DAY READING/S GOSPEL
MON 1st—ROM 8:12-17 LK 13:10-17
TUE 1st—ROM 8:18-25 LK 13:18-21
WED 1st—RV 7:2-4, 9-14 2nd—1 JN 3:1-3
MT 5:1-12A
THU 1st—WIS 3:1-9 2nd—ROM 5:5-11
JN 6:37-40
FRI 1st—ROM 9:1-5 LK 14:1-6
SAT 1st—ROM 11:1-2A, 11-12, 25-29
LK 14:1, 7-11
SUNDAY 11/5/2017
1st—MAL 1:14B-2:2B, 8-10 2ND—1 THES 2:7B-9, 13
MT 23:1-12
Mass Intentions
WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS
Sat.— 6:00 PM—Sun. 8 am—12 noon Mass.
A. Health and Recovery of the following: Adelina Soriano, Albert Ramirez, Carmen Jaceldo, Carmen Steel, Dancie Grace Vieyra, Dr. Tony dela Cruz, Frances Paiz, Gracie Eggert, Helen Daley, Jacob Ponce, Juanita Garcia, Lolita Pepper, Lupita Perez, Manny Portillo, Maria/Luis Davila, Rosario Medina, Sr. Carmen, Sr. Ester, Sr. Lolita, and Zenaida and Narciso Sorio, Sr.
B. Thanksgiving and Special intentions of the following: 2000 Hail Mary’s Devotion, Robert/Nel Mendez, and Rosa dela Garza and family.
C. Soul prayers for :†Bob Lewis, †Charlie/Margie Graf, †Delia Olney, †Dina Sorio, †Hector Pinero †Jojo Gutierrez, †Jose Antonio Blanco and †Marcial and Rosario Atamosa
D. Thanksgiving birthday of Narciso Sorio, Sr
Lord Hear our Prayers.
STEWARDSHIP (Collection) REPORT AND ATTENDANCE
Collection Last Sunday
October 21—22, 2017:
1st Collection ……………………….………………… $ 2695.36
2nd Coll :World Mission Sunday ……..…...…… $ 568.56
Attendance ……………………………...……………………..422
October 28—29, 2017
Today’s Second Collection is for
Capital Project : Religious Education Classroom
“Thank you for your goodwill and generosity.”
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary time October 29, 2017
Total Collected for R.E.
classroom project
$ 32,468.16
$ 127,531.84 The road to take.
Religious
Education
Projected Cost
$ 160,000.00
Note: The project cost is subject to change depending on the
Construction cost and material cost of the project.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSROOM BUILDING PROJECT
COLLECTION AND FUNDRAISINGREPORT
AS OF OCT. 15, 2017
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Our Devotions
Adoration, Rosary &
Novena: 5:00-6:00 PM M-F
Holy Spirit: Mondays
Divine Mercy/Holy Hour for
Vocation: Tuesday
Perpetual Help Novena:
Wednesdays
St. Jude Novena:
Thursdays
Santo Niño Novena: Fridays
Sacred Heart: 1st Fridays
First Saturday of the
month:
2000 Hail Mary Devotion,
from 9:00 AM
Divine Mercy Devotion:
Sunday 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Parish Office/Business Hours:
Tuesday thru Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
12 noon – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
Schedule of Masses and other Services
Sundays: 8:00 and 10:00
AM, and 12 noon Bilingual Mass (English & hymns in
Filipino)
Saturdays: 6:00 PM (Spanish Mass) Daily Holy Eucharist:
M-F 6:00 PM
Confession: Mon-Sat 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Baptism: By appointment & Seminars is necessary
Confirmation:
11th to 12th grade Marriage: Please meet
with the Pastor one year in advance.
Counseling: By Appointment
Funeral: Please contact the Parish office before making
arrangements outside
OUR SERVANTS
ADMINISTRATION
Pastor – Rev. Fr. Arnold Ibarra, PhD Deacon - Arsenio Reyes
Office Volunteers: Martha Ponce, Francis Paiz, Annie Spencer,
Dora Mendez, Alicia Anaya
Business Coordinator – Anna Rose Nolasco Sacramental Records – Dr. Connie
Nepomuceno Safe Environment - Monette Reyes
Photographer – Henry Mendez Webmaster – Ed Candelaria
Property Manager – Robert Mendez
PASTORAL COUNCIL (2015-2018)
Chairperson: Regina Pino Vice Chair: Rene Jaceldo
Secretaries: Josie McCallister & Vicky Ortiz
Members:, Rene Jaceldo, Robert Mendez,
Irene Roberson, Nena Connor,
Alvaro Suarez, Raine Virginio, Armi Wallace, Bill Wolff & Patrick Wyrwich
FINANCE COUNCIL
Chairperson: Michael Roberson
(2015-2020) Members – Belma dela Cruz, Dr. Concepcion Nepomuceno
STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
Chairperson: Jim Irwin Members: Regina Pino, Michael Roberson,
Belma dela Cruz, Suzette Saunders Dr Concepcion Nepomuceno
MINISTRIES
WORSHIP
Acolytes: Vicky Ortiz
Dévotion: Dr. Connie Nepomuceno Hospitality: TBD Lectors: Jill Lewis
Adult Choir: Helen Ona Youth Choir: Noel Casino Sacristan: Rita Cordova
Director of Altar Servers: Russel Cantu Wedding/Quincenera Coordinator:
Alicia Anaya & Annie Spencer
EVANGELIZATION
Religious Education Coordinator: Jet Licon
RCIA : Deacon Jun Reyes, Doris Garza, & Dr.
Connie
Family Life Apostolate: TBD
Guadalupana: Rosa dela Garza
ACTS and Vocation/Director of Liturgy: Deacon
Jun Reyes
Youth: Russell & Bernadette Cantu
SERVICE
Filipino Traditions: Pura Frierson Nutrition: Alma de Paz
Knights of Columbus : Grand Knight Christopher Anders
Social Concern : Joanne Jaceldo Stephen Ministry: Jill Lewis
Bill Lenhart Ministry: Charles Jordan
Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic
Church
Address: 5655 Rigsby Avenue,
San Antonio, Texas 78222 Phone: (210) 648-1705 Fax: (210) 648-5365
E-mail: [email protected]
ANNOUNCEMENT
1. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult (RCIA) is for adults or young children seeking to receive the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist. To those who wish to join the Catholic faith is welcome to attend the RCIA. Registration is on going. Please contact the office at (210) 648-1705 for more information.
2. Religious Education had started last Sept. 10, 2017 and registration will end on October 31, 2017 . Please call Jet Licon at 915-309-3498 or the office at 648-1705 for more inquiries.
3. “Faith Seeking Understanding” bi-weekly class had started from September 9, 2017 and every other Saturday from 9:30 am—12 pm thereafter until December 2, 2017. The lecture is about the Old and New Testament. Please attend to enhance your understanding of Sacred Scriptures.
4. Holy hour for vocation is every Tuesday from 5 pm and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is every Monday to Thursday at 5 pm followed by Holy Mass at 6 pm.
5. Holy Land Pilgrimage is on June 11—20, 2018. Flyers and registration are in the foyer.
6. For “house blessings and/or bringing the Santo Nino” schedule you can contact Ms. Josie at (210) 740-9410 or the office at (210)648-1705.
7. If you want or need an Spiritual Director service, call the office at (210)648-1705. The service is free.
9. Copies of your weekly bulletin can be downloaded on the internet at www.stonino.org/bulletins.
10. The Santo. Nino Church would like to thank the online donors. Please visit the www.stonino.org to those would like to donate online. Your donations are very much appreciated.
