SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 19, 2017

Please Note that

beginning this Longing for the
week, the Masses
will be held at the
Holy Reunion
Family Center THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
( Parish Hall) due Come join us for a night
to the renovations of fellowship and prayer.
to the church. Thank You for your On Mardi Gras Tuesday, Monday, February 20, 2017
understanding. 9:00 AM
February 28, 2017 at NEISD ESL Classes-Religious Ed. Bldg.
6:30pm in the Family 6:00 PM
Center. Please bring a Womens ACTS Team Meeting-Religious Ed.
covered dish to share. If Bldg.
Monday, February 20, 2017 you have ever been part ZumbaPopes Room
11:30 A.M. Tuesday, February 21, 2017
James January of a Longing for the Holy
Group, still are or would 7:00 PM
Happy Birthday Noon Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 like to belong to a small
Movimiento Familiar Meeting-Parma Room
11:30 A.M. faith community this 7:30 PM
Funeral Mass for Doris Couling event is for you! Bible Study (Prophets)-Scott Room
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 All are WELCOME! Wednesday, February 22, 2017
11:30 A.M. 9:00 AM
Juana Munoz Reunion De NEISD ESL Classes-Religious Ed. Bldg.
Thursday, February 23, 2017 Sedientos de 5:00 PM
11:30 A.M. Sacrament of Reconciliation-In the Church
Linda Tucker Dios 6:00 PM
Happy Birthday Childrens Choir rehearsal
Ven a acompaarnos
Friday, February 24, 2017 Edge-Popes Room
a una noche de 6:15 PM
11:30 A.M. convivencia y oracin.
Scott Hennis Religious Education ( K Through 5th & RCIA
El martes 28 de febrero a Elementary)-Religious Ed. Bldg.
Saturday, February 25, 2017 las 6:30 pm en el saln RCIA Middle/High School-Library
6:00 P.M. familiar. Favor de traer un RCIA Adults-Scott/Jupe Room
Merle Evelyn James platillo para compartir. Si Divorced & Separated MeetingVizzone
Sunday, February 26, 2017 alguna vez fuiste parte de Conference Room
7:30 A.M. un grupo de Sedientos de 10:30 Choir Rehearsal
Our Parish Family Dios, aun eres, o te 6:30 PM
9:00 A.M. gustara unirte a una Belize Meeting In Parish Hall
Rafael Calderon pequea comunidad de fe, Thursday, February 23, 2017
10:30 A.M. este evento es para ti! 9:00 AM
Edward Pose Todos son bienvenidos! SVDP Training Meeting-Parma Room
12:00 P.M. 11:30 AM
James Skinner Anointing of the Sick MassParish Hall
Happy Birthday 6:30 PM
Anniversary Meeting-Scott Room
If you have an upcoming surgery with total Friday, February 24, 2017
anesthesia or have serious health issues such 9:30AM
as cancer, a heart or lung condition, or you are Divine Mercy Meeting-Parma Room
older than 80 years old who have not received the sacrament of 7:00 PM
the Anointing of the Sick within the last year. You are invited to 9:00 Choir Rehearsal
a Mass with the Anointing of the Sick on Thursday, February Saturday, February 25, 2017
23rd at 11:30am in the Parish Hall. We will have ushers to 9:00 AM
help accommodate those who come to be anointed, especially the Zumba-Religious Ed. Bldg.
5:00 PM
physical disabled. Everyone can find spiritual healing and some Sacrament of Reconciliation-In the Church
will find bodily healing as well. This is exactly what the Sunday, February 26, 2017
sacrament of the Anointing does; it brings out the forgiveness of 12:00 PM
sins, peace, surrender and in some cases, the bodily ailment Life Teen-after Mass, in the Popes Room
disappears. I hope this Mass will help connect us and all the sick 6:30 PM
of the world more deeply, making us feel truly part of the Pro Life Rosary-Fatima Garden/Chapel
Communion of Saints.
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 19, 2017

PRAYER REQUESTS Our first-ever Mission

Please pray for those who are sick and in to Mexico will be June
need of healing graces. 11-17, 2017 serving
Balderas, Aida Gonzalez, Presilla Rodriguez, Diana the children residing
Balderas, Ricky Hernandez, Yara Rodriguez, Jaime at Aldea Infantil
Behrend, Mary Hughes, Geneva Rosas, Leo & Olga Mission in Saltillo,
Belanger, Pam Imbody, Sophie Seibert, Allene Coahuila. Tasks to be
Block, Rose Jester, Kay Skinner, Eileen performed include
Brandes, Nellie Kaman, Clayton Skinner, Alane carpentry, plumbing, painting, sewing and general help.
Cantu, Valoria Lee, Sherry Skinner, Rick No special skills nor ability to speak Spanish required
Cape, Aida Lopez, Carmen Skinner, James only the desire to help and a US Passport.
Chandler, Berry Lopez, Teresa Smith, John
Coad, Bill Miller, Jennifer Stolle, Janice The cost of the trip is $295 per person and includes
Couling, Jesse Muoz, Julian Noah Trevino, Carmen transportation by van, gas, lodging and meals while at
Dailey, Ernestine Nava, Imelda Valdez, Sonia the mission. Additional costs include meals while
DePaolo, Ryan Nieberding, Shirley Walther, Rob traveling, personal purchases, and Mexican Tourist Visa
Dunk, Robert Ogershok, Richard West, Marie M. (approx. $25).
Garza, Guadalupe Pena, Michael Wilby, Scott In order to reserve a spot on this years tripa $100 non
Gonzalez, Josepha Pena, Veronica -refundable deposit is required NO LATER THAN March
15, 2017. Please contact Salvador Ordorica at (210) 845-
JANUARY 2017 REVENUE, COLLECTIONS, AND 6695 or [email protected] or Rafael Gallegos at
EXPENSE REPORT (210) 410-0948.
COLLECTIONS $ 56,503.37 The trip is sponsored by
*BLDG. FUND $ 18,365.00
CCD FEES $ 745.00 The Sanctuary Light on the Main
OTHER INCOME $ 9,290.62 Altar the week of Saturday, February
(Candles, Hall/Room Rentals, Flowers, 18th through Friday, February 24th
Bereavement/Family Life, Evangelization, etc.) is lit for
* This accounts also for chapel Renovations
TOTAL INCOME $ 84,903.99 Bill Coad & Family
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 52,805.52 Requested by The Apostles of Divine Mercy
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS (NON-SJN OPERATIONAL INCOME)
Church in Latin America $ 1,280.06 The Sanctuary Light in the Chapel
St. Vincent De Paul Collection $ 4,183.14 the week of Saturday, February 18th
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS OF TIME, TALENT & TREASURE through Friday, February 24th is lit
for special intentions for
Come join SJN Knights of Columbus in the
courtyard on Sunday, February 26, 2017 after
Patsy Alvarado & Frances Botello
all Masses for their monthly BBQ in the Requested by The Apostles of Divine Mercy
church courtyard. If you would like to preorder
your BBQ plates send an email to The Sanctuary Light on our Lady of
[email protected] or call Lou Hand at (210) Guadalupe Altar the week of
661-0722. Saturday, February 18th through
Friday, February 24th is lit for
Do You Have A Passion to Serve the Lord? Maria Amparo Sosa
Come join us at St. Vincent De Paul. Our prayer is finding Requested by The Apostles of Divine Mercy
people filled with open hearts, humility and love so that we at
St. Vincent De Paul can continue to reveal His Presence, Love
Name:
and Mercy to the poor in our midst. Call Bill Coad at 210-657-
6971 or Blanche Garcia at 210-656-2718 if interested in
volunteering. We are looking for people to work Monday or ___________________
Friday 2 to 4 hours per week. Our Mission is Serving the February 19, 2017 (I attended Mass)
Poor in the spirit of Jesus and St. Vincent. Ask the Holy Spirit
to Guide you. Only in His power, guided by His Spirit can our
lives be fruitful. May your will be done Matthew 26:42 Our
work continues to be enriched by your Service and Generous SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
Contributions. May the Lord Bless each of you in a very
Special Way! In Loving Memory of Louis Parma
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 19, 2017

On behalf of Archbishop Gustavo Please Donate

and Father, we invite you and your
family to serve our brothers and L.G.S.M. Foundation, Inc.,
sisters through the Archbishops a non-profit organization,
Appeal. Your prayers and monetary is named for Lillian
gift to the 2017 Archbishops Appeal
Gertrude Sims McRitchie who gave
music instruction to a disabled child for
are essential in serving homeless
eleven years at no charge. In honor of
children and mothers, bringing
the spirit and selfless dedication of Mrs.
spiritual support to the hospitalized, McRitchie, the L.G.S.M. Foundation
forming young men for the priesthood and deaconate vocation, and preparing provides assistance to children with
our families in the sacraments. If you have already responded to the disabilities who have a genuine desire
Archbishops letter sent to your home, thank you! If you have not had an to study music. Medical expenses can
opportunity, we invite you to pray and consider how you and your family can be such an overwhelming burden for
make a gift to this years Appeal. Pledge cards, envelopes, and pencils are the parents of a disabled child that often
available in the pews of the Church. Once completed, place your Appeal they cannot afford private music study.
pledge card in the offertory during Mass. Gifts can also be made online at The L.G.S.M. Foundation, Inc. is
www.archsa.org/archbishops-appeal or over the phone with the Appeal Office committed to the goal of enriching the
at 210-734-1604. Thank you for your generosity. lives of these children by assisting with:
Private music lessons, Musical
En nombre del Arzobispo Gustavo y del Padre, los invitamos usted y a su familia Instruments and Music Material
a servir a nuestros hermanos a travs de la Campaa del Arzobispo. Sus (Books/sheet music). The study of
oraciones y su donativo monetario a la Campaa del Arzobispo 2017 son music offers personal fulfillment to
fundamentales para el servicio que se presta a los nios y las madres sin hogar, these children and an opportunity With
para llevar apoyo espiritual a las personas hospitalizadas, para dar formacin a Their Song, to Celebrate the World. If
los jvenes que se preparan para el sacerdocio y la vocacin diaconal, y para dar you know a disabled child who would
preparacin para los sacramentos a nuestras familias. Si usted ya ha respondido like to study music, please request an
a la carta del Arzobispo enviada a su casa, gracias! Si usted no ha tenido la
application by writing to us at the
address below. Please send your tax
oportunidad, le invitamos a orar y reflexionar cmo pueden, usted y su familia,
deductible contribution to:
hacer un donativo de este ao. Hay tarjetas compromiso, sobres y lpices
L.G.S.M. Foundation, Inc.
disponibles en las bancas de la parroquia. Una vez completada, coloque su P.O. Box 33008
tarjeta compromiso del al Campaa en el ofertorio durante la misa. Los San Antonio, TX 78265-3008
donativos tambin pueden hacerse en lnea en www.archsa.org/archbishops-
appeal o por telfono en la Oficina de la Campaa en el 210-734-1604. Gracias
The Zumba instructor is
por su generosidad.
trained to explain little with
words, she uses her body and
Volunteers needed! hand motions to indicate which
Please help us by becoming a member steps will follow, to keep class
plans flowing and easy-to-
The Altar Guild needs volunteers. We are in great follow. Come burn calories and
need of women and men in our parish. The purpose improve your cardio conditioning. Call
of the Altar Guild is to provide members an the church office to sign up or simply
opportunity to serve their faith community by caring show up. Note: Depending on facility
for the Sanctuary and the Eucharistic Chapel. You availability, we will either use the
will be maintaining vestments; altar linens, making Religious education Building or the
baptismal stoles, maintaining fresh plants in the Popes room located in the Family
church, assisting in decorating the church and altar Center so, please check the bulletin on
for holy days and other occasions. Also, monitoring the supply of host and This week in our Parish for the
altar wine. However, you will not be alone, groups are formed in order to location posted that day. Cost: $5.00
accomplish We meet every first Tuesday of the month, at 1:00PM in the per session.Thank you and come
Scott Room. If you are working, you can perform your Altar Duty in the and join us! Days & Times:
evening. For more information, please call Jo Ann Gude (210) 655-8465. Mondays evenings at 6pm-7:00pm
Saturdays mornings at 9am-10:00am
Now you can donate to our Religious Education program
as well as the Wreaths Across America Campaign, to
Let us continue to pray
for rain wherever it is
honor those who have served our country. For more needed. Also, lets give
information visit our website at ww.sjnsa.org or call the thanks to God for the
church office. Thank you for your generous support! much needed rain!