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

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)

Reflections

The Epiphany of the Lord January 6, 2019

Celebrating the epiphany of discovery

The Season of Christmas includes the celebration of the arrival of the magi from the East.

The Greek word "magi" meant oriental scientists. Despite sometimes being translated as "astrologers", their appearance at the manger does not validate astrology. Matthew included the magi in his Gospel account to show that Jesus was born to bring salvation to all: Gentiles as well as Jews.

The Church celebrates Epiphany to tell the world that no one who humbles himself before Jesus, paying homage to his divine-and-human presence, is excluded from the kingdom of God. Christ is the way, the truth and the life. No one can have eternal life without him, but all are welcome.

Contrary to popular legends, the magi were not kings, even though post-biblical writings

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Today’s Gospel MT 2:1-12

W hen Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east

arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and

have come to do him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel." Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star's appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage." After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place

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The Visit of the Magi

The Epiphany of the Lord January 6, 2019

often referred to them as kings because of the royal gifts they brought. It's not their kingship that the gifts represent; it's the Messianic kingship of Jesus. The magi prophetically testified with these gifts that Jesus was a divine king who would die.

Gold honored Jesus as king, incense honored his divinity, and myrrh, which was used in preparing the dead for burial, honored his death. Eventually, the gifts also came to symbolize our Christian response: gold represents our righteousness, incense our prayers, and myrrh our sufferings for Christ.

The word "epiphany" means a moment of discovery, a revelation that changes our lives. Did the magi recognize the baby Jesus as the world's savior? It was a common belief at the time that all kings were divine -- they were gods living among us until they died. Did the magi have an epiphany about the permanent kingship of Jesus?

Surely after this pilgrimage they never forgot about him

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where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.

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and they kept their ears open for news from Jerusalem about him. Surely they learned about the King of the Jews who was crucified. We know this, because at some point, they became very saintly Christians; their relics still exist and have been venerated since very early times.

Without a doubt, the magi worshiped Jesus, even if they didn't fully understand why until later.

Questions for Personal Reflection: In what ways do you pay homage to Jesus? Reflect on how this assures you of your salvation.

Questions for Faith Sharing: Describe an epiphany you had during a time of suffering. How did it increase your righteousness? How did it affect your prayer life? These are your royal gifts for Jesus!

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Feast of Santo Niño January 19—20, 2019

Senyor Santo Nino Catholic Church

5655 Rigsby Avenue, San Antonio TX, 78222

Your word is a lamp to my feet

and a light to my path.

Psalm 119:105

DAILY READINGS

(January 7— January 13, 2019)

Mass Intentions

WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS

Sat.—6:00 pm—1. Souls of Frances Paiz, Lupita Perez, Rosario Huemer, Johnny Hinojosa, and Delia Olney; 2. Recovery of Alicia Anaya.

Sun.—8:00 am— 1. Intentions of Robert / Nel Mendez, 2 . Health/Recovery of Lolita Pepper, Carmen Steele, Helen Daley.

Sun.—10:00am—1. Souls of †Dina Sorio, Delia Olney and Lupita Perez; 2. Intentions of the 2000 Hail Mary devotion; 3. Recovery of Adelina Soriano, Elvie de Jesus.

Sun.—12 noon—. 1.Souls of Allen Spencer 2.. Health and recovery of Dr. Tony de la and Cruz, Belma dela Cruz; 3. BD : Laura and Nellie Atamosa, Alan Nepomuceno and Mely Luevano.

Lord Hear our Prayers.

Today’s Second Collection :

On the Way Andale Capital Campaign

“Thank you for your goodwill and generosity.”

STEWARDSHIP (Collection) REPORT AND ATTENDANCE

The Epiphany of the Lord January 6, 2019

DAY READING/S GOSPEL

MON 1st—1 JN 3:22–4:6 MT 4:12-17, 23-25

TUE 1st—1 JN 4:7-10 MK 6:34-44

WED 1st—1 JN 4:11-18 MK 6:45-52

THU 1st—1 JN 4:19–5:4 LK 4:14-22

FRI 1st—1 JN 5:5-13 LK 5:12-16

SAT 1st—1 JN 5:14-21 JN 3:22-30

SUNDAY 1/13/2019

1st—IS 42:1-4, 6-7 2ND—ACTS 10:34-38

LK 3:15-16, 21-22

Mass Time Attendance Offertory/

Collection

6:00PM—Spanish : 12/29/2018 51

8:00AM—English : 12/30/2018 48

10:00Am—English: 12/30/2018 95

12:00AM—English: 12/30/2018 140

New Years Eve and Day Mass:

6:00 PM—Spanish : 12/31/2018

9:00 PM—English : 12/31/2018

11:00 AM—English: 01/01/2019

72

104

58

Total Offertory mass 12/29-30/2018:

Total New Year Eve and Day Mass

12/31/2018—1/1/2019-

New Years Eve Party Gross Income

On the Way Andale collection

$1,860.60

$1,377.24

$1,950.00

$26.00

Santo Nino Pastoral

Council

2019 Feast of Santo Niño

Raffle ticket sale

$5.00

Drawing date:

Jan. 20, 2019

Time: 3 PM

Parish Hall

Attendance and Offertory December 29—30, 2018 and Jan 1, 2019:

4

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: Annie Spencer,

Nena Connor, Alice Maldonado

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 (2018—2021)

Chairperson

Betty Childress

Vice-Chairperson

Raine Virgino

Secretary

Josie McAllister

Members:

Hermosilia Atamosa

Russel Cantu

Alma de Paz

Pura Frierson

David Graves

Alicia Hernandez

Robert Mendez

Vicky Ortiz

Regina Pino

FINANCE COUNCIL

Chairperson: Michael Roberson (2015-2020)

Members – Jim Irwin, Armi Wallace,

Mel Garcia, Nelrose Mendez, and

Nena Connor

MINISTRIES

WORSHIP

Acolytes: Randal Garcia

Dévotion: Dr. Connie Nepomuceno Lectors: Socorro Candelaria Spanish Choir: Juan Anaya

Adult Choir: Helen Ona Youth Choir: Noel Casino Sacristan: Rita Cordova

Wedding/Quincenera Coordinator: Alicia Anaya & Annie Spencer

EVANGELIZATION

Religious Education Coordinator: Joanne

Jaceldo/Mary Ester Rodriguez

RCIA : Deacon Jun Reyes & Dr. Connie

Guadalupana: Rosa dela Garza

ACTS and Vocation/Director of Liturgy: Deacon

Jun Reyes

Youth Minitry: Russell &

Bernadette Cantu

SERVICE Nutrition: Alma de Paz

Knights of Columbus : Grand Knight

Christopher Anders

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

We would like to express our thanks to those

who give online. We would love to see the

number increase with this program, please

consider our online donation.

If you want to give your tithes and donation

online go to our parish website at www.stonino.org and click

online giving logo.

All credit cards are accepted in our online donation.

Online Giving

1. January 19—20, 2019, Saturday & Sunday—Feast of Santo Niño. Raffle tickets for $5.00 dollars each are available for sale in the foyer. .

2. We are inviting our parishioner to join us in the Santo Nino 9 days novena. It will start on January 11 at 5:30 PM daily and will end on January 19, 2019.

3. On the Way Andale, Capital Campaign pledge cards are available in the foyer. Everyone is requested to participate and pledge. We need a 100% parishioners participation on this project. Your donation will benefit not only the Archdiocesan’s capital project but also our own parish Faith Formation Building Project.

4. Copies of your weekly bulletin can be downloaded on the internet at www.stonino.org/bulletins.

STEWARDSHIP PRAYER

Dear Lord, we thank you for being the Creator and Giver of

all good gifts and ask you one to help us become good

stewards of your gifts by teaching us how to return them to

you with increase . Amen.