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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: TBD 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

1. Se están aceptando registraciones para adultos en el programa

de RCIA. El tiempo de registración termina en septiembre de

este año. Las clases son los sábados de 3 a 5 pm. Las

aplicaciones están a la entrada de la parroquia. Llame a la

oficina para más información.

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. 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.

4. 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.

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. La fiesta de San Lorenzo el 24 y 25 de septiembre. El domingo

25 de septiembre empezaremos con una procecion a las 11:15

seguido de la misa de las 12.

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANUNCIOS

1. RCIA registration for adults is going on now . This will end on Sept. 2016. Call office for more information. Class is on Saturdays from 3 to 5 pm. Registration forms are in the foyer.

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. 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

4. No Bible study this Monday for Labor Day. It will resume next week. .

5. The Adult Choir is requesting men to sing especially. for the Christmas Cantata. Call the office or contact any choir member. Come and sing praises to God.

6. San Lorenzo Fiesta is on Sept. 24 and 25.The SLR music concert will be on Sept 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25 will start with a

procession at 11:15 am followed by Holy Mass at 12 noon. Lunch will be served. Come and enjoy

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Priorities

W hat in your life is a higher priority than your

relationship with God? That's what Jesus wants us to look at in this Sunday's Gospel reading. Which people? What work? What trial? What possessions? What friendships? What goals? What activities?

What crosses do you want to get rid of that, if you do escape from them, would require you to abandon Jesus on his cross? (Hint: What sacrifices of love are you unwilling to make?)

Jesus says that unless we are first and foremost committed to discipleship -- learning from him and making every effort to become more like him -- we are ill prepared for all the other tasks of life.

In other words, we can start building toward good goals, but if our relationship with Christ is not our highest priority, we'll miss his guidance and his surprises and his blessings. We'll get distracted by worldly interferences and sin. We'll become victims

Today’s Reflection

Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic Church 5655 Rigsby Avenue, San Antonio TX, 78222 (210)648-1705 (210)648- 5365 stoninotx@usa.com

Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary time -Year C September 04, 2016

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 14:25-33

G reat crowds were traveling with Jesus, and he turned and addressed them, “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children,

brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.

Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Otherwise, after laying the foundation and finding himself unable to finish the work the onlookers should laugh at him and say, ‘This one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.’

Or what king marching into battle would not first sit down and decide whether with ten thousand troops he can successfully oppose another king advancing upon him with twenty thousand troops? But if not, while he is still far away, he will send a delegation to ask for peace terms. In the same way, anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.”

Our church needs choir

volunteers.

If you are interested in

please call our office at

(210) 648-1705

Leaving all to follow Christ

San Lorenzo Fiesta

music Concert

September 24, Saturday

Tickets available: Adult $15.00, Children (10 y/o and below) is $5.00

For sponsorships: Archangel sponsors at $1000 have 8 free tickets, Angel sponsors at $500 have 4 free tickets and Saint sponsors at $300 have 2

free tickets.

Proceeds will go to the Capital Campaign project. Please support this fundraising activity for the future development of our church building.

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STEWARDSHIP (Collection) REPORT AND ATTENDANCE

Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary time -Year C September 04, 2016

Collection as of August 28, 2016:

First Collection…………………..…………… $ 2,538.76

2nd Collection: Marianist Province ………. $ 1, 803.16

Attendance: …………………………………………… 374

“Thank you for your goodwill and generosity.”

instead of victors in the battles we face. Anything good that we achieve will be less than the best, because there is much more in the kingdom of God than what we can imagine.

A disciple is a student. We learn from Jesus how to love others, even when this this becomes a cross to carry. He teaches us how to live a life of joyful love but also of unconditional, forgiving love. And we learn from him how to put up healthy, holy boundaries against those who interfere with our spiritual growth, and this too can be a cross.

The strength to follow Christ and become more and more like him every day requires a conscious effort to grow stronger in our ability to carry our crosses while uniting ourselves to his cross and to his strength. When we lack this intimate bond with Christ, we stumble and fall, crushed by the weight of our crosses. But if we are willing to make sacrifices out of love for others, like Jesus did, we embrace him more fully and we receive his love more deeply. And this is the most satisfying way to live!

Questions for Personal Reflection: Consider your daily activities: What are your top priorities? What do you value more than the time you spend with Jesus

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Dear Father in heaven, you are always near to us on earth, and we thank you for all the

love you put into our lives so that we can be joyful,

even in all kinds of temptations and struggles. How much you have given us and how often you have rescued us from distress! Again and again you have

let the light of life shine out. You give us light not only for the moment but

also for the future, enabling us to draw

strength and assurance from the present, the past, and the future, to the glory

of your name. Amen.

Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt

(Plough.com)

Today’s News Event... Priority 1: The New Evangelization is on

going.

Goal 1: Pastoral Home Visits is on going.

Every parishioner is invited for the house

blessings and pastoral home visits. Don’t miss

this great opportunity.

If you are interested in having Fr. Arnold

Ibarra bless your home and your family please

sign up or call the office at (210)648-1705.

Faith Seeking Understanding Class

Classes every Wednesday

Please join and learn our faith!

It’s FREE!

“Faith formation is more than a subject to be taught - it is

an invitation to a way of life.” Joe Paprocki

Prayer Corner

in prayer, scripture, and other faith-building activities?

Questions for Family & Community Faith Sharing: What are some common ways that we move God down in priority? By making him our highest priority, what are ways that we can lovingly show concern for others even while putting God ahead of them in our daily activities?

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Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary time -Year C September 04, 2016

WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS:

Sat.—6:30 PM: 1. Soul of †Charlie Graf; † Roberto Vicenteno and †Kimberly Connor; 2. Health of Margie Graft, Delia Olney, Frances Paiz, Maria and Luis Davila and Lupita Perez, Sr. Carmen and Sr. Ester, 3 Recovery of Manny Portillo.

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. Intentions of Stacy, Daniel and Elias Lopes; 5. Souls of Kimberly Connor and K’lanie Reyes.

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 Adelina Soriano; 4. Soul of K’lanie Reyes and Yolanda Cabria.

Sun.—12:00nn: 1 ..Health of Delia Olney; 2. Souls of Esperanza Tan, Religiosa Sande, Kimberly Connor, and K’lanie Reyes.

DAILY MASS INTENTIONS:

Mon.—Sept. 5: 1. Souls of Religiosa Sande, Esperanza Tan and Kimberly Connor; 2. Intentions of Megan Flowers and Mila Sanchez, 3. Soul of K’lanie Reyes .

Tues.— Sept. 6: 1. Increase of Vocation to the Holy

Priesthood and other Religious Vocation; 2. Souls †Religiosa Sande, †Esperanza Tan and †Kimberly Connor 3. Intentions of Victor/Mila Sanchez and 4. End of abortion;

Wed.— Sept. 7: 1. Souls †Religiosa Sande, †Esperanza Tan and †Kimberly Connor. 2. Intentions of Victor/Mila Sanchez.

Thurs.—Sept. 8: 1. For the end of abortion; 2, Peace in the

world and souls †Religiosa Sande, †Esperanza Tan and Kimberly Connor . 2. Intentions of Megan Flowers, Mila/Victor Sanchez.

Friday— Sept. 2: 1. Souls †Religiosa Sande, †Esperanza Tan and †Kimberly Connor .2. Intentions of Victor/Mila Sanchez.

Your word is a lamp to my feet

and a light to my path. Psalm

119:105

DAILY READINGS (Sept. 5—Sept 11, 2016)

DAY READING/S GOSPEL

MON 1st— 1 COR 5:1-8 LK 6:6-11

TUE 1st— 1 COR 6:1-11 LK 6:12-19

WED 1st— 1 COR 7:25-31 LK 6:20-26

THU 1st— 1 MIC 5:1-4A OR ROM 8:28-30

MT 1:1-16, 18-23

FRI 1st—1 COR 9:16-19, 22B-27

LK 6:39-42

SAT 1st— 1 COR 10:14-22 LK 6:43-49

SUNDAY 9/11/2016

1st—EX 32:7-11, 13-14 2ND—1 TM 1:12-17

LK 15:1-32

Mass Intentions

Extra ……..Extra ….. Attention to: 1. Finance group 2. Worship ministry group 3. Stewardship council group 4. Adult Choir group 5. Evangelization group 6. Nutrition group 7. Religious Education 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. Deadline of submission is on Sept.12, 2016.