Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary time October 8, 2017

Prayer Corner

Today’s Gospel MT 21:33-43

The Parable of the Tenants

Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic Church 5655 Rigsby Avenue, San Antonio TX, 78222 (210)648-1705 (210)648- 5365 santo.nino.sa@gmail.com www.stonino.org

THE FRUITS OF HEAVEN IN OUR LIVES TODAY

"The kingdom of God is given to those who produce its fruit." That's the moral of the story that Jesus gives us in this Sunday's Gospel reading. And what is this kingdom of God, given to us while we're still on earth? What are its fruits, which we produce during our earthly lives?

Anything we do in imitation of Christ is a fruit that has grown while we're following Christ on our journey toward Heaven. If we love as he loves, forgive as he forgives, minister to others, teach the truth, and heal the hurting, we are living in the kingdom of God now.

When I ask Catholics if they believe they're going to Heaven, most feel very uncertain, either because they're afraid they might lose their salvation through some future grave sin, or because they're afraid it's not humble enough to answer with a firm "yes."

Granted, we do not imitate Christ perfectly. Most of us will need to spend time in Purgatory being purged of whatever is unheavenly

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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

Dear Father in heaven, we thank you that your voice reaches our hearts and that we can say with joy, "We

belong to you. We too are yours." We want to lead

lives that show we belong to you, never allowing

ourselves to be sidetracked, never again giving way to pettiness, always drawing

strength from the power of Jesus Christ. Protect our household. Watch over

each of us. Protect us all on our way. O mighty God, be

with us in the many dangers that surround us,

and grant that we may always be joyful because

our names are recorded in heaven. Amen

J esus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: "Hear another parable. There was a landowner

who planted a vineyard, put a hedge around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a tower. Then he leased it to tenants and went on a journey. When vintage time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to obtain his produce. But the tenants seized the servants and one they beat, another they killed, and a third they stoned. Again he sent other servants, more numerous than the first ones, but they treated them in the same way. Finally, he sent his son to them, thinking, 'They will respect my son.' But when the tenants saw the son, they said to one another, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and acquire his inheritance.' They seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What will the owner of the vineyard do to those tenants when he comes?" They answered him, "He will put those wretched men to a wretched death and lease his vineyard to other tenants who will give him the produce at the proper times."

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Today’s Reflection

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about us, but when the purging is finished, we'll be fully alive in the wonderfulness of God.

If we make it to Purgatory, of course we'll reach the glories of Heaven. And if our desire to be Christ-like is genuine, Jesus will help make sure that our sins will never be so "grave" that we turn completely away from Heaven. We'll gladly embrace him when he comes for us at the moment of our death.

Whatever you do because of Christ and out of love for Christ, this is evidence that you are living in and will eternally live in God's kingdom.

Questions for Personal Reflection: What good fruits are you producing in your life now? List them; get out a pen and start writing them down. During the week, as you think of more good fruits, add those to the list.

Questions for Community Faith Sharing: Look at the list you produced for the above question. How do these fruits give evidence of God's goodness within you? How do they provide the kingdom of God for the benefit of others? How do they assure you that you are truly a Heaven-bound follower of Christ?

© 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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Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary time October 8, 2017

The Santo Niño Pastoral

Council together with our

Pastor Fr. Arnold Ibarra, visit

families to proclaim the good

news and blessed their

families and homes.

Do you like your home and

your family be blessed and

share the good news with joy

and zeal for a renewed spirit?

If Yes! contact Ms.

Josephine Nasis at (210) 740

-9410, or the office at (210)

648-1705 for schedules.

Come Join Us, It’s Free!!

Oct. 7 Topic: Pentateuch and

Mosaic authorship (Boadt, 69-74).

Pentateuch and source criticism (Boadt, 74-85)

Instructor: Dr. John Chitakure

Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Email:

JChitakure@maccsa.org

Phone: (210) 396-6150

UNDERSTING

FAITH

SEEKING

Santo Niño Catholic Church PASTORAL EVANGELIZATION

ACTIVITY:

“HOUSE BLESSING AND

BRINGING THE SANTO NIÑO TO

YOUR HOMES”

Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz

Celebration

The Santo Nino Church

would like to thank our donors

and parishioners for their

generosity and participation,

that we were able to raise

USD 5,372.00 gross funds last

Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz

festival.

Saturday & Sunday

September 23-24, 2017

Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes? Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce

its fruit." †

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On October 15,

2017 Sunday , there

will be a Pilgrimage

Video Presentation

for the Holy Land

Pilgrimage. The

presentation will be

presented after the

10 am mass and 12

noon mass by

Nativity pilgrimage.

His Excellency Archbishop

Gustavo Garcia—Siller,

would like to express his

gratitude and thank our

parishioners for the

overwhelming generosity

in response to the recent

emergency collection for

Hurricane Harvey. The

Archdiocese of San

Antonio collected more

than a half-million dollars

and forwarded to the

United States Conference

of Catholic Bishops

(USCCB) to assist the

relief efforts undertaken by

Catholic Charities USA

Again, thank you for all

your support and

generosity.

Your word is a lamp to my feet

and a light to my path. Psalm

119:105

DAILY READINGS (October 9—October 15, 2017)

DAY READING/S GOSPEL

MON 1st—JON 1:1–2:1-2, 11 LK 10:25-37

TUE 1st—JON 3:1-10 LK 10:38-42

WED 1st—JON 4:1-11 LK 11:1-4

THU 1st—MAL 3:13-20B LK 11:5-13

FRI 1st—JL 1:13-15; 2:1-2 LK 11:15-26

SAT 1st—JL 4:12-21 LK 11:27-28

SUNDAY 10/15/2017

1st—IS 25:6-10A 2ND—PHIL 4:12-14, 19-20

MT 22:1-14

Mass Intentions

WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS

For the Weekend From October 7—October 8, 2017

Sat.— 6:00 PM—Sun. 8 am—12 noon Mass.

A. Health and Recovery of the following: Adelina Soriano, Carmen Steel, Carmen Jaceldo, Dancie GraceVieyra, Dr. Tony dela Cruz, Faye Baylan, Fred Fisher, Helen Daley, Jacob Ponce, Lolita Pepper, Sr. Lolita, Tom Pokki, Victor and Mila Sanchez.

B. Thanksgiving and Special intentions of the following: 2000 Hail Mary’s Devotion, Barbara and the Keller family, Robert/Nel Mendez, and Rosa dela Garza and family.

C. Soul prayers for :Alejandro Nasis, Bob Lewis, Dina Sorio, Eugene Garza, John Saunders, Jojo Gutierrez, Keith Connor, Marcial/Rosario Atamosa, Nicolas Jaceldo, and Norman Nepomuceno.

D. Birthday of Geraldo Viloria

Lord Hear our Prayers.

STEWARDSHIP (Collection) REPORT AND ATTENDANCE

Collection Last Sunday

Sept. 30—Oct. 1, 2017:

1st Collection ……………………….………………… $ 2,849.93

San Lorenzo Festival (Add’l Dep.)………………. $ 215.00

Attendance ……………………………...……………………..448

October 7—8, 2017

Today’s Second Collection is for

Hope for the Future (Catholic Schools)

“Thank you for your goodwill and generosity.”

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary time October 8, 2017

Total Collected for R.E.

classroom project

$ 31,833.22

$ 128,166.78 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 SEPT. 24, 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:

Monday 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: santo.nino.sa@gmail.com

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. October 28, 2017, 6:00 pm Saturday a healing service by Mr. Alan Ames will be held here at Santo Nino Church.

5. 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.

6. Holy Land Pilgrimage is on June 11—20, 2018. Flyers and registration are in the foyer.

7. 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.

8. 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.