Celebration of the Mass Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. English

Sunday 9:00 a.m. English 11:00 a.m. English

1:00 p.m. Spanish

6:00 p.m. English

WEEKDAYS

Monday - Friday 12 noon

Saturdays 9:00 a.m.

Devotion to venerate the Virgin Mary

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Parish Ministries and Organizations

ACTS Retreat Altar Society Bible Study Liturgy Committee Columbiettes Marriage Preparation Team Covenant of Love Men’s Huddle Group CYO Sports Pastoral Council Finance Council Prayer Blanket Group Guadalupana Society Prayer Chain Warriors Knights of Columbus Squires Young Adults Familias Unidas En Cristo St. Vincent de Paul Society High School & Middle School Youth Group

Sacrament of Baptism: Parents of the child must live within the parish boundaries or have been registered and active in the parish for 6 months. Register in the Parish Office Monday through Friday, Please bring with you a copy of the state birth certificate and godparent’s proof of Confirmation and, if applicable, marriage in the Catholic Church

Sacrament of Matrimony: Please meet with the pastor 6 months in advance

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Fridays 11-11:45 a.m. and Saturdays 4-4:45 p.m.

Quinceaneras: Debutante must be a registered member of the parish in good standing who is attending Catholic School or Religious Education classes for at least 2 years prior to the celebration and attend sessions focused on the meaning of the Quinceanera. One year notice is required.

St. Rose of

Lima

Church

9883 Marbach Road

San Antonio, TX 78245

Phone: 210-675-1920

Fax: 210-675-6067

Website: www.srlsa.com

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Zec 2:14-17; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Lk 7:24-30 Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

Here is Your God: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Third Sunday of Advent John questions Jesus from prison in today's Gospel—for his disciples' sake and for ours. He knows that Jesus is doing "the works of the Messiah," foretold in today's First Reading and Psalm. But John wants his disciples—and us—to know that the Judge is at the gate, that in Jesus our God has come to save us. The Liturgy of Advent takes us out into the desert to see and hear the marvelous works and words of God—the lame leaping like a stag, the dead raised, the good news preached to the poor . The Liturgy does this to give us courage, to strengthen our feeble hands and make firm our weak knees. Our hearts can easily become frightened and weighed down by the hardships we face. We can lose patience in our sufferings as we await the coming of the Lord. As James advises in today's Epistle, we should take as our example the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Jesus also points us to a prophet—holding up John as a model. John knew that life was more than food, the body more than clothing. He sought the kingdom of God first, confident that God would provide. John did not complain. He did not lose faith. Even in chains in his prison cell, he was still sending his disciples—and us—to our Savior. We come to Him again now in the Eucharist. Already He has caused the desert to bloom, the burning sands to become springs of living water. He has opened our ears to hear the words of the sacred book, freed our tongue to fill the air with songs of thanksgiving . Once bowed down, captives to sin and death, we have been ransomed and returned to His Kingdom, crowned with everlasting joy. Raised up we now stand before His altar to meet the One who is to come: "Here is your God."

Aquí está tu Dios: Scott Hahn refleja sobre el 3a semana de Adviento Juan cuestiona a Jesús desde la prisión, por el bien de sus discípulos y el nuestro.

Él sabe que Jesús está haciendo "las obras del Mesías" predichas en la primera lectura y el salmo de hoy. Pero quiere que sus discípulos -y nosotros- sepamos que el Juez está a la puerta; que en Jesús, nuestro Dios ha venido a salvarnos.

La liturgia del Adviento nos lleva al desierto para ver y oír las palabras y obras maravillosas de Dios: el cojo que salta como un ciervo, los muertos resucitados, las buenas nuevas predicadas a los pobres.

La liturgia pretende con ello darnos valor, fortalecer nuestras manos débiles y dar firmeza a nuestras rodillas vacilantes. Es fácil que nuestros corazones se vuelvan temerosos y se vengan abajo durante los apuros que enfrentamos. Podemos perder la paciencia en nuestros sufrimientos, mientras esperamos la venida del Señor.

Como advierte Santiago en la epístola de hoy, debemos tomar como ejemplo a los profetas, quienes hablaron en el nombre de Dios.

También Jesús nos señala un profeta, presentando a Juan como modelo. Éste sabía que la vida era más que el alimento y el cuerpo más que el vestido. Buscó primero el Reino de Dios, confiando en que Dios proveería. Juan no se quejó, no perdió la fe. Aún encadenado en su celda, enviaba a sus discípulos -y a nosotros- al Salvador.

Nuevamente venimos a Jesús en la Eucaristía. Él ya ha hecho florecer el desierto y ha transformado las arenas ardientes en fuentes de agua viva. Ha abierto nuestros oídos para escuchar las palabras del libro sagrado, ha liberado nuestra lengua para llenar el aire con cantos de gratitud.

Nosotros, que alguna vez estuvimos doblegados, cautivos del pecado y de la muerte, hemos sido rescatados y regresados a su Reino, coronados con una interminable alegría. Levantados, estamos ahora frente a su altar para encontrarnos con Aquel que ha de venir: "Aquí está tu Dios". St Rose of Lima

Advent Reconciliation Dates:

Tuesday, December 13

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 14

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 15

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Reconciliation to be held During Advent Mission

Resurrection of the Lord Parish Advent Reconciliation

Thursday, Dec 15th 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

St Vincent de Paul Parish Advent Reconciliation

Monday, December 19th 7 p.m.

Religious Themed Christmas Cards: We are pleased to offer you Religious themed Christmas cards for purchase in the Parish Office. They are available in boxes of 20 assorted cards for $5 per box. All proceeds from the sales benefit the church

1st Collection 2nd Collection Mailed in

Saturday 5 p.m. $ 6205.00 $ 319.00 $ 714.00

Sunday 9 a.m. 4119.00

11 a.m. 4139.00 786.00

1 p.m. 2027.00 696.00

6 p.m. 2574.00 480.00

Regular Collection Total: $ 24,168.50

Second Collection For the Poor: $2,281.00

Parish Cruise: Have you

been thinking about joining your fellow parishioners on the Parish Cruise to the Caribbean coming up in May? If so, you might want to make your deposit before the rooms are all sold out! Prices start at $841 per person (double occupancy) which includes the cruise, meals, port taxes and gratuities. We will be visiting the ports of Falmouth, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. We will not have a priest accompanying us, but we will provide information for those wishing to get together and do reflections on the daily readings, rosaries with a scenic backdrop, all self-led and mandatory attendance is not required. To make your reservation, or for more information, contact Alan Martin at Rennert Travel, 210-349-6446.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration: Tomorrow, December 12, we will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, The festivities will begin at 5 a.m. with the Mañanitas, Mass and play; after the Mass. After the play, we invite you to join us in the Parish Hall for fellowship and goodies for everyone!

Celebracion de la Virgen de Guadalupe: Mañana, 12 de Diciembre iremos celebrar El Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe. El festejo comenzará a las 5 a.m. con las mañanitas a la Virgen, seguido por la Misa y obra de teatro. Despues de la obra de teatro se les invita pasar al Salon Parroquial para un desayuno con sus compañeros feligreses.

Parish Posada: The Parish Posada will be held today, Sunday, December 11th at 7 p.m. on the parish grounds. Everyone is invited to attend this Christmas tradition in our Parish.

Posada Parroquial: La Posada Parroquial en español sera el Jueves, 15 de Diciembre a las 6:30 p.m., aqui en el estacionamiento de nuestra parroquia. Para mas informacion, favor de comunicarse con la oficina de catecismo.

Staff Luncheon: The parish offices will be closing early on Friday, December 16th at 12:00 noon as we will be having our Christmas Staff Luncheon. Please schedule your office visits accordingly.

Almuerzo del personal: Nuestra oficina cerrará temprano, 12 medio dia, el 16 de diciembre ya que tendremos nuestro almuerzo de personal Navideño. Por Favor programe sus visitas de oficina en consecuencia.

Bulletin Deadline: Please submit any articles that you would like printed in the January 1, 2017 bulletin before Wednesday, December 21st in order to meet our transmission schedule. Thank you.

Fecha limite del boletin: Favor de someter cualquier articulos que desean publicar en el boletin del primero de Enero 2017 antes del 21 de Diciembre para nosotros poder cumplir con la fecha limite de envio de boletines. Gracias.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive Weekend: Next weekend is the St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive Weekend and the items they are looking for you to bring to church with you this month are as follows:

Dry Cereal, Peanut Butter, Rice, Pinto Beans, Size 1-5 Diapers

As a reminder, any cash donations must be made directly to the Society. Thank you!

This Week’s Mass Intentions

Dec 12 12 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe; Santiago Barrera Jr

Dec 13 12 p.m. Alyssa Martinez ; Deacon Chester Ostaszewski ; Louis Rodriguez

Dec 14 12 p.m. Carolina Gonzales ; Deacon Chester Ostaszewski

Dec 15 12 p.m. Maureen A. Blaha ; Noah Ramsey

Dec 16 12 p.m. Staskavage Family Special Intention; Tanya Robohm & Family Special Intention

Dec 17 5 p.m. Hermelinda Zapata ; Delorise Brown

Dec 18 9 a.m. August Britto ; Susie Toscano

11 a.m. Ricardo Sandoval ; Carlos Oliver

1 p.m. Gloria Rodriguez ; Petra Iturbide

6 p.m. Fr. Pasquale Lanese ; Lucio Pantoja Sr.

This Week at St. Rose of Lima SUNDAY Kitchen - Knights Of Columbus Young Adult Group - 4 p.m. Parish Posada 7 p.m. MONDAY OLG Celebration Mass 5:45 a.m. Columbiette’s Officer’s Meeting 6 p.m. Advent Mission with Dan Duet 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. TUESDAY Adoration - 6:30 p.m. Advent Mission with Dan Duet 7:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY San Antonio Sponsoring Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. K of C Officer’s meeting 6 p.m. Ladies Society meeting 6 p.m. RCIA - 7 p.m. High School Youth - 7 - 8:30 p.m. Advent Mission with Dan Duet 7:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. THURSDAY Squires Meeting 6 p.m. Spanish Posada 6:30 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group 6:30 p.m. Baptismal Prep 7 p.m. Adult Choir Practice 7 p.m. Middle School Youth Group 7 p.m. Bingo - 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Parish Office Closed- 12 noon - 5.pm. CCD Play Practice - 6 p.m. Familias Unidas en Cristo - 6:30 p.m. SATURDAY Men’s Prayer Group - 7 a.m. Baptisms 10 a.m.

Prayer List

Frank Charles, Mary Estes, Baldemar Jose Barrera, Joseph Anthony Ybarra, Joey Ybarra. Armando Serrano, Martin Molina, Dennis Hoover, Yessenia Nevarez Polanco, Arthur Munsell, Zita Shaw, Leonor Zamarron, Joseph Casillas

Yvonne DeLeon

St. Vincent de Paul Angel Tree: This is the last weekend to return Angel Tree Gifts. If you have not returned them, please do so by this Friday, December 16th. We request that all gifts be returned by that date in order to sort them by families and get them distributed (gift bags ok) Please remember, NO CLOTHES as we do not know the sizes of the children. If batteries are required, please provide them and secure them to the gift. Please state the amount of the gift card on the card or envelope. Gift cards left through the week should be dropped off at the office or if after hours put in drop box located at the Parish Office. Thank you.

Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve Masses

5 p.m. - Mass & Children’s Pageant

7 p.m. - Mass

11:30 p.m. - Cantata & Midnight

Mass

Christmas Day Masses 9 a.m., 11 a.m.,

1 p.m. (Spanish), & 6 p.m.

New Year’s Mass Schedule

New Year’s Eve Masses 5 p.m.

New Year’s Day Masses 9 & 11 a.m.

1 pm (Spanish)

6 p.m.

Advent Parish Mission - December 12-14

St. Rose of Lima Parish will host an Advent Parish Mission titled, “The Songs of Luke”, based on the three canticles in Luke’s Gospel: The Magnificat (the Song of Mary), the Benedictus (the Song of Zechariah), and the Nunc Dimittis (the Song of Simeon). The 90-minute presentations will be Monday-Wednesday, December 12-14, 7:30pm. Presenter Dan Dúet of Two-Twelve Ministries here in San Antonio will be the facilitator and, although not fluent in Spanish, will still offer the main points of each presentation in both English and Spanish. Mr. Dúet has gained a reputation as being a lively and engaging speaker in the Church as he travels throughout the country giving both spoken and music events. Each of the canticles will highlight lessons for all Catholics to consider as we strive to deepen our spiritual lives. These lessons include acceptance, service, and obedience. As a Lay Person, Mr. Dúet offers the presentations in a very down-to-earth, practical format.

Highlight on Presentation 1: “The Magnificat” To prepare for this presentation please read and reflect upon Luke 1:26-56. We all know about Mary’s “YES” but this presentation will delve even deeper. Ask the Holy Spirit to have words or entire verses stand out to you as you read and reflect. What is Mary’s first concern after she says ‘Yes’? What was it about Mary’s arrival to Elizabeth’s home that stirred the Holy Spirit in both Elizabeth and the baby in her own womb? What prophecy is contained within the Magnificat itself? How are these verses from Luke’s Gospel a challenge to us today? What are we called and challenged to?

Highlight on Presentation 2: “The Benedictus” To prepare for this presentation please read and reflect upon Luke 1:5-25 and 57-80. Did you notice? When Mary questioned the Angel, she was reassured. When Zechariah questioned the angel, he was reprimanded and punished. Why? What did Zechariah learn during the time of his being mute? Why was he eventually allowed to speak out loud and what was the very first thing he did when God restored his speech to return?

Highlight on Presentation 3: “The Nunc Dimmitis” To prepare for this presentation please read and reflect upon Luke 2:22-38. Just who is this man named Simeon? The Scriptures tell us very little about him and yet in these few verses we learn so much! How God blesses those who are obedient to Him! And what about the prophetess Anna? We see only a glimpse of her and yet her actions, bringing the Mission to a close, provide a clear insight to all of us about what the “New Evangelization” calls and challenges us to.

Volunteer Needed: The Parish is looking for someone who has experience in maintaining a website to take over

and manage our church website. This is a volunteer position and would entail approximately 10 hours of your time

each week. If this is something you can help out with, please call the Parish Office and leave your name and number

so we can get in touch with you, or send an email to sue@srlsa.com.

Parish Registration If you attend services here at St.

Rose of Lima on a regular basis but are not registered, you might want to consider the following. Becoming a registered member shows you are committed to helping build a strong parish and becoming an active participant. Additionally, you have the opportunity to sign into to our Parish Database and have the ability to make changes in your records such as address, telephone and email changes, additions to your family and when available a copy of your contribution records, including your yearly tax statement. If we need to contact you, it makes it much easier if we have your information on hand. We welcome everyone coming to services at church, and we look forward to you becoming a member of our St. Rose of Lima parish family.

A los Feligreses No Registrados con la Parroquia: Si Ud. y su familia han escogido asistir

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