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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

Healing Mass: Last Friday,

6:00 PM mass;

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

Emergency Number for Anointing of the sick:

210-648-1705

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 six months in

advance.

Counseling: By Appointment

Funeral: Please contact the Parish office before making

arrangements outside

OUR SERVANTS

ADMINISTRATION

Pastor – Rev. Fr. Arnold Ibarra, PhD Deacons - Daniel Kearns & Jun Reyes

Office Volunteers: Martha Ponce, Francis Paiz, Annie Spencer, Dora Mendez, Alicia Anaya

Business Coordinator – 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: TBD

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: TBD ACTS: JR Limon

Vocation/Director of Liturgy: Deacon Jun Reyes

Youth: Russell & Bernadette Cantu

SERVICE Filipino Traditions: Pura Frierson

Nutrition: Belma dela Cruz Knights of Columbus : Grand Knight

Pete McNamee Social Concerns : 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: stoninotx@usa.com

Mañana, 15 de agosto, es la celebración de la fiesta de la

asunción de la Virgen María. Es un día sagrado de obligación. La

misa será a las 6 PM.

1. Para todos los adultos que desean ser bautizados,

confirmados o desean ser católicos, para los no bautizados

de 7 años o más, o para aquellos bautizados de 18 años o

más que no han recibido ningún otro sacramento, se están

aceptando inscripciones al programa de RCIA para 2016-

2017. Las clases son los sábados de 3:00 pm a 5 pm. Por

favor regístrese hoy. Las formas están a la entrada de la

parroquia. Para más información por favor llame a la

oficina.

2. Estamos recibiendo inscripciones para educación religiosa,

las formas están a la entrada de la parroquia. El primer día

de clase para educación religiosa, es el domingo 11 de

septiembre. Se están necesitan catequistas. Por favor llame

al 648-1705 para mayor información.

3. El estudio de Biblia es cada lunes de 7 a 9 pm. Se presentara

una película los últimos lunes de cada mes. Se darán aperitivos,

venga y aprenda más de nuestra fe.

4. para los jóvenes de 15 años o más y que han sido

confirmados, Por favor conviértase en voluntario como

asistente a catequista en el ministerio de educación

religiosa. Llame a Jet Licon para más información.

5. El coro de adultos está en busca de hombres que deseen

participar en el coro especialmente para los Cantos de

Navidad. Llame a la oficina 648-1705 o póngase en

contacto con cualquier miembro del coro. Ven y canta tus

alabanzas al Señor.

6. Las clases dictadas por el padre Arnold de “fe buscando

entendimiento” empezaran de nuevo el miércoles agosto 24

a las 7pm. Venga y aprenda mas acerca de nuestra fe

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANUNCIOS

Tomorrow, August 15, is Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a holy day of obligation. Mass will be at 6 pm with Benediction after the mass. Office is closed.

1. For adults wishing to be baptized, confirmed or wanting to be a Catholic; for non-baptized 7 years old and older, or for those baptized18 years old or older with no other sacraments received, the RCIA registration is going on now. Class is on Saturdays from 3 to 5 pm. Please register now. Registration forms are in the foyer. Classes started already. Please call 648 – 1705 for more information

2. Religious Education Registration is also going on now. Application forms are in the foyer. Please call 648 1705 for more information. Catechists are needed. Pls call if you desire to volunteer. RE first day of class is on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016

3. Bible Study is every Monday from 7 to 9 pm. A movie is shown every last Monday. Snack is provided for. Come and learn more about our faith.

4. For those who are 15 years and older already confirmed, please volunteer as Catechist assistants in the Religious Education Ministry. Call Jet Licon if interested. Community service hours will be provided if needed. Thank you

5. The adult choir is looking for men to participate in the choir especially for the Christmas Cantata. Pls call the office at 648 1705 or contact any choir member. Come and sing your praises to the Lord.

6. Fr. Arnold’s class, “Faith Seeking Understanding” will start again on

Wednesday Aug. 24, 2016 at 7 pm. Come and learn more about our

faith.

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The fire that changes the world

I n this Sunday's Gospel reading, Jesus says that he

did not come to bring peace to earth. He came to light a fire. The fire that he longed for with great anguish was the presence of the Holy Spirit alive and active within each of his followers. This is what changes the world. This is what brings lasting peace, first within us and then flowing out from us.

The Holy Spirit is a fire that purifies us from impurities -- the unloving behaviors and attitudes -- that cause disharmony, disunity, conflicts and war. This purification makes us capable of feeling peaceful even in the midst of trials and attacks from others. This is what makes us channels of God's peace in a world that desperately needs it. If you do not yet feel the fire of the Holy Spirit impassioning you to

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Today’s Reflection

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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)

Today’s Gospel LK 12:49-53

Today’s 2nd collection

August 14, 2016 is for

Capital Campaign

Thank you for your support and generosity.

J esus said to his disciples: “I have come to set

the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. From now on a household of five will be divided, three against two and two against three; a father will be divided against his son and a son against his father, a mother against her daughter and a daughter against her mother, a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.”

Prayer Corner

Our church needs

volunteers.

If you are interested in

helping please call our

office at (210) 648-1705

The necessity of struggle

Lord our God, we thank you for the trust you have put into our hearts. We thank you for all the signs of your goodness that comfort us when we are in great need and when many deaths take place around us and touch each of us. We thank you for comforting us, for always giving us fresh courage wherever we may be, and for giving us hope for other people, who also struggle hard to find what is good. O Lord God, bless our world with power from on high, with your gifts that bring good to many people. Bless our world. Save it from sin, from ruin, from every kind of despair. Give your blessing, O Lord our God! As you bless us, so bless all the world, to the glory of your name. Amen.

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STEWARDSHIP (Collection) REPORT AND ATTENDANCE

Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary time -Year C August 14, 2016

Collection as of July 7, 2016:

First Collection…………………..…………… $ 3,458.26

Attendance: …………………………………………… 353

“Thank you for your goodwill and generosity.”

spread the peace of Christ, Jesus is in anguish over you.

Think of the evil around you that you've been wishing would stop. What does Jesus want you to do about it? What impurities in your own spirit needs to be burn off by the fire of the Holy Spirit so you can overshadow the evil with divine goodness? Look at what Jesus had to do. What baptism was he talking about? Not the water baptism he'd already received. It was the baptism of painful self-sacrifice, which he willingly accepted in order to rescue us from evil.

To stop evil, we have to become like Jesus. Our willingness to make sacrifices for others is a sign of Christian maturity. We should be burning with so much love that we are not happy unless we're pouring our hearts and souls into works and prayers that to make a difference in someone else's ability to receive eternal peace.

Jesus noted that this fire divides households. It divides us from anyone who remains self-centered and unwilling to make sacrifices that

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will lead to peace. Nevertheless, we must continue to give them love. This heats up the fire within us, which purifies us further. And gradually, the world changes.

Questions for Personal Reflection: Who has "burnt" you? What pain has been inflicted on you by others? See this as happening to Jesus, too. Instead of retaliating to try to stop the pain, choose a sacrifice that you're willing to make for them. Jesus appreciates the sacrifices you make for others. How does his appreciation make you feel?

Questions for Family & Community Faith Sharing: How is it possible to experience peace after making a sacrifice for someone who is unloving toward you? Give an example of an everyday sacrifice you've made. How does the Holy Spirit bring God's kingdom to earth through this?

© 2016 Terry Modica, Catholic Digital Resources, www.catholicdr.com. Printed by permission. To view or subscribe to daily Good News Reflections, visit www.gnm.org.

LET’S DO IT !……...

CALLING TO ALL PARISHIONERS,

You are invited to participate in our Parish Goal activity such

as:

1. The pastoral visits for every household for house

blessing; and

2. The travelling of the Santo Nino in every Parishioner’s

household.

Don’t miss this great opportunity. If you are interested

please contact our Parish for your schedule at (210)648-1705.

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Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary time -Year C August 14, 2016

WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS:

Sat.—6:30 PM: 1. Soul of †Charlie Graf; and †Victor Parilla Jr.; 2. Health of Margie Graft, Delia Olney, Frances Paiz, Maria and Luis Davila and Lupita Perez, Sr. Carmen and Sr. Ester.

Sun.—8:00 AM: 1.Recovery of Dancie Grave Vieyra; 2. Intentions of Robert/Nel Mendez; 3. Recovery of Lolita Pepper, Sr. Lolita, Adelina Soriano and Helen Daley 4. Soul of John Gomes.

Sun.— 10:00 AM : .1. Soul of †Dina Sorio and intentions of the 2000 Hail Mary’s Devotion; 2.Recovery of Bill & Family, Dan, Jerry, Alan, David and Barbara Keller; 3. Health of Onen Wakefield and Adelina Soriano. 4. Souls of †Felipa Martinez, †Eloisa Veloquio and †John Gomes 5. Thanksgiving birthday of Frank Licon.

Sun.—12:00nn: 1 .Souls of †Bill/June Lenhart, †Dr. Siegfred and †Freda Nadela, †Gustav Posch, †Sergio Segun, †Valdemar Guerrero and †Susan Fiala and John Gomes; 2. Health of Delia Olney; 3. Thanksgiving birthday of Annie Spencer and Rolando Viloria

DAILY MASS INTENTIONS:

Mon.—Aug. 15 : .1. Souls of †Max Crisostomo, †Bill/Jun Lenhart, †Siegfred/Freda Nadela, Gustav Posch, Sergio Segun, Valdemar Guerrero and Susan Fiala. 2. Intentions of Megan Flower.

Tues.— Aug. 16: 1. Increase of Vocation to the Holy Priesthood and other Religious Vocation; 2. , Gustav Posch Sergio Segun, Valdemar Guerrero, Susan Fiala, Bill/June Lenhart, Siegfred and Freda Nadela. 3. End of abortion;

Wed.— Aug. 17: 1. For all the sick and recovering in our community. Souls of †Bill/Jun Lenhart and †Siegred, †Freda Nadela, †Gustav Posch, †Sergio Segun, †Valdemar Guerrero, †Susan Fiela and †John Gomez.

Thurs.—Aug. 18: 1. For the end of abortion; 2, Peace in the world and Souls of †Bill/Jun Lenhart and †Siegred, Freda Nadela, Gustav Posch, Sergio Segun, Valdemar Guerrero and Susan Fiala. Intentions of Megan Flowers

Friday— Aug. 12: 1. Souls of †Bill/Jun Lenhart and †Siegred and Freda Nadela, Gustav Posch, Sergio Segun, Valdemar Guerrero and Susan Fiala.

Your word is a lamp to my feet

and a light to my path. Psalm

119:105

DAILY READINGS (Aug 15—Aug 21, 2016)

DAY READING/S GOSPEL

MON 1st— REV 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB 2nd—1 COR 15:20-27

LK 1:39-56

TUE 1st— EZ 28:1-10 MT 19:23-30

WED 1st— EZ 34:1-11 MT 20:1-16

THU 1st— EZ 36:23-28 MT 22:1-14

FRI 1st—EZ 37:1-14 MT 22:34-40

SAT 1st— EZ 43:1-7AB MT 23:1-12

SUNDAY 8/21/2016

1st—IS 66:18-21 2ND—HEB 12:5-7, 11-13

LK 13:22-30

Mass Intentions

Extra ……..Extra ….. Attention to: 1. Pastoral group 2. Finance group 3. Worship ministry group 4. Stewardship council group 5. Adult Choir group 6. Evangelization group 7. Nutrition group 8. Service group

Please have your group pictures taken and forward it to the office. These pictures will be printed in our Church Directory by Lifetouch.

It is needed ASAP to finalized the Directory.