Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower

Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Blessing of the Cornerstone 1929-2019

Pentecost Sunday June 9, 2019

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel & St. Thérèse Parish • Discalced Carmelite Fathers of San Antonio 1715 N. Zarzamora St., San Antonio, TX 78201

Province of St. Thérèse

Basilica Administration Office 824 Kentucky Ave, 78201

Tel. (210) 735-9126 - Fax (210) 735-1389 Gift Shop: (210) 736-3889, 920 Kentucky Ave.

Discalced Carmelite Friars Pastor & Rector: Fr. Luis Gerardo Belmonte-Luna, OCD.

Community: Fr. Marion Bui, OCD, Fr. Henry Bordeaux, OCD, Fr. Bonaventure Sauer, OCD,

and Fr. Emmanuel Nnadozie, OCD.

Staff Executive Director: Susana Cantu ext. 114 Business Manager: Laura Cole ext. 105 Secretary: Cheyenne Cisneros ext. 100 Bookkeeper: Consuelo Salazar ext. 104

Records: Sylvia DeHoyos ext. 102 Development Director: Anna Migeon ext. 103 Faith Formation: Cameron Galvan ext. 110

Facility Coordinator: Colleen Ortegon ext. 108 Maintenance: Tony Dominguez

Upcoming Events

For more events, visit our website: littleflowerbasilica.org

Lectio Divina (in Spanish) Mondays at 7 p.m. Reflection with Fr. Luis Gerardo-Belmonte, OCD, at Casa del Carmen (828 Kentucky Ave.).

Reflection on Sunday Readings Fridays after 6 p.m. Mass Reflection with Fr. Marion Bui, OCD, in the college study room (behind Gift Shop).

Learning to Pray Lectio Divina Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., in the Basilica This talk is presented by members of the local Discalced Carmelite Secular Order San Antonio chap-ter. Lectio Divina ("divine reading") is a way of reading and praying the Scriptures. It is a movement towards silence that progresses from reading, to reflection, to personal response, and finally to rest in the Lord. The session will provide instruction and practice in “lectio.”

Father’s Day Mariachi Mass Sunday, June 16, 10 a.m. Join us as we celebrate fatherhood with a Mariachi Mass at the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass!

Novena to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Sunday, July 7– Monday, July, 15 Join us in Novena prayers and masses to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel leading up to the Solemn Mass for her Feast Day, July 16. The prayers will be said daily af-ter Masses (Saturday 5:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. Sunday and weekdays).

“Get to Know Your Basilica” Tour Saturday, July 13, 3-4 p.m. OCDS members will be stationed around the Basilica 3-4 p.m. to provide information to visitors, who can move from station to station at their own pace. The tours will focus on the stained glass windows and the other treasures of art and master craftsmanship in the church.

Solemnity to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Tuesday, July 16, 6 p.m. Join us for a Solemn Mass to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel with a procession with the statue of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Reception follows the mass.

Welcome to the Basilica of the Little Flower

Parish Donations

Total raised this week: $ 8,204.87 Total needed per week: $11,166.00

Second Collection: Church Maintenance Fund The Church Maintenance Fund provides for the regular maintenance and house keeping of the Basilica. It includes repairs and maintenance of equipment, furniture, sound system, music equipment, lighting, and grounds keeping.

Online Giving A Secure & Convenient Way to Contribute to the Basilica: Monthly scheduled giving or one-time donations in any amount is the perfect way to help sustain the Basilica and its ministries! Visit our online giving website or visit the Basilica administration office to set up your recurring gift today!

littleflowerbasilica.org/online-giving/

$ 2,961.13

$ 6,917.87

$ 1,287.00

Help to support the needs and operation of the Basilica through the

first Sunday collection, church maintenance fund or online giving!

Little Flower Catholic School

Now enrolling for the 2019- 2020 school year!! Call (210) 732-9207

to schedule a tour!

Little Flower Catholic School Mission: Our mission is to provide all children an excellent holistic educational program rooted in the Catholic faith and in the spirituality of St. Thérèse: "Doing the ordinary things, extraordinarily well."

Registration/ Enrollment is open to all currently-enrolled Little Flower School students, as well as new

accepted students.

littleflowercatholicschool.org

For more fundraisers and ways to support the Basilica through

donations, time, and talents, please visit the Basilica website at:

littleflowerbasilica.org

Or call/visit the Basilica administration office (210) 735-9126

ext. 100 - 824 Kentucky Ave., 78201

Faith

Celebrating 90 years since the Blessing

of the Cornerstone

This year at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower in San Antonio, we are celebrating 90 years since the blessing of the cornerstone, on October 15, 1929, the Feast Day of St. Teresa of Avila, the founder, with St. John of the Cross, of the Discalced Carmelite Order. The Shrine’s notable size, beauty, architectural character, and spiritual significance led to its placement on the National Register of Historic Places and elevation to the status of Minor Basilica in the Catholic Church, both in 1998. When it was designated a basilica, it was the only basilica outside of Lisieux, France, dedicated to St. Thérèse. The Basilica is a San Antonio landmark of great historic and spiritual significance.

2019 Events

− Get to Know Your Basilica Tour 3-4 p.m. on the following Saturdays: July 13, Sept. 21, and Dec. 14

− Carmelite Informational Session Sunday, July 14, 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

− Faith Formation Registration Sunday, July 14, registrations for elemen-tary, middle and high school students, and adult classes for Sacraments (RCIA/RICA) officially open! Register at the Basilica administration office.

− St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and Eucharistic Adoration Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

− Spiritual Talk: Teresian Prayer Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

For more events, registrations and workshops with the OCDS and Faith Formation program, visit the Basilica’s website: littleflowerbasilica.org/special-events/

The Basilica is a center of spiritual and apostolic activity, where we invite you to renew your

commitment to God and begin a new journey in faith.

Lord, hear our prayers… The following family, friends and members of Little Flower Parish need your prayers. Contact the parish office to have names added to the prayer list.

Sandra Hage Kay Shaw Hector Vallejo

Susan Richter Homer & Annie Cadena Juan Pablo Valle Mateo & Annie Casillas Dorothy Vasquez Deacon James Garza Imelda Dorado Homer & Maria Gaytan Elizabeth Ng George Zentella, Jr. Alice & Carrol Hendrix Mary Bustos Richard Corbett Michelle Guillen

Nadia Guillen Austin Atiee Lucy Phalen

Antonio Zepeda Jose Angel Alfaro Jr. Michael Garcia Mary Casas Joab Casas Noe Casas Marina Jimenez Eva Martinez Roger Acosta Michael Villarreal, Jr. Kenneth Narendorf Diana Valague Henrietta Vara Joyce Zurovec

Alexander Salazar Yvonne Marie Dora Villarreal

Julie Ray Hernandez Josephine Searcy Helen Murphy Maxine Cadena Cielo Sanchez Alois Ilitis Mario & Rosa Alfaro Amalia Moreno Ricardo Luna Margarita Villarreal Ed Zoller Andy Nicolau Jonathan Diaz & Xavier Ann Garza

Community News Father’s Day Día de los Padres

Sunday, June 17

Domingo, 17 de Junio

Mariachi Mass

Misa con Mariachi

10 a.m.

Apostolate Magazine

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW! YouGodsMusic.org

Saturday, July 20 at 7 p.m., Greehey Arena at St. Mary’s University

For every ticket purchased online by parishioners, they will be asked: how did you hear about the concert and by replying with “Basilica of the Little Flower,”

the Basilica will receive 17% of the value of the ticket!

Are you interested in learning more about Carmelite spirituali-ty? The Apostolate of the Little Flower is a nonprofit publication and ministry of the Discalced Carmelite Friars of San Antonio. Its purpose is to spread devotion to St. Thérèse of Lisieux, “The Little Flower.” Published quarterly and sent out to over 2,000 subscrib-ers, this publication includes articles from our friars on the spiritu-ality of St. Thérèse and the Discalced Carmelites. It also shares news from the Basilica and the Province of St. Thérèse. Subscription is free; donations are greatly appreciated to help with publication costs. Established as part of our first apostolate, The Little Flower Mag-azine, reached over 100,000 subscribers in 1923. Recognizing the great devotion of subscribers from all over the country, the friars took as their mission to spread devotion to Thérèse, to pre-pare for her canonization in 1925, and to build a national shrine in her honor. View our Spring 2019 Issue and previous Issues on the Basilica’s website, where you may also subscribe to receive the Summer 2019 Issue once it is released!

Visit: littleflowerbasilica.org/apostolate-magazine

Mass Schedule

Sunday: 8a.m., 10a.m. (Spanish), 12p.m., 2p.m., and 6p.m. (Spanish) Monday-Friday: 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Daily: 7 a.m. at the Carmelite Nuns Convent, 6301 Culebra.

SPECIAL MASSES Tuesday: Carmelite Community Mass at 6 p.m.

1st Friday of the Month: Mass for the Sick at 6 p.m.

RELIC VENERATION Tuesday: after the 6 p.m. Mass First-class relics of the Little Flower available to the public to touch and venerate.

Confessions

Tuesday: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday: 4-5p.m. and 7-8 p.m. For appointments call the administration office.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION For appointments to meet with a Carmelite priest call the administration office.

EVENING PRAYER (VESPERS)

Saturday: 5 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursday: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Holy Hour) Daily: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. St. Elias Chapel

Mass Intentions Would you like a Mass to be said for yourself or a loved one? The 2020 Calendar for Masses is now open! Suggest-ed donation is $10, one intention per Mass. Call or visit the office to schedule your Mass!

Sunday, June 9: Pentecost Sunday 8 a.m. For Our Parishioners 10 a.m. + Antonio Garza

12 p.m. Monica Adell, Happy Birthday! 2 p.m. + Gloria C. Tovar 6 p.m. Little Flower Mass Association Monday, June 10: The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church 12 p.m. + Myong & + Jeannie Williams 6 p.m. + Rebecca Cuellar Valdez

Tuesday, June 11: St. Barnabas, Apostle 12 p.m. + Francisco Adell 6 p.m. Special Intentions Wednesday, June 12: Blessed Alphonsus Mary Mazurek, priest 12 p.m. + George & + Thelma Menne & Family 6 p.m. + George & + Thelma Menne & Family Thursday, June 13: St. Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church 12 p.m. For Communal First Saturdays 6 p.m. James Morris Friday, June 14: Easter Weekday [10] 12 p.m. O’Connell Family 6 p.m. + Susan McTigue Saturday, June 15: Blessed Virgin Mary/ The Most Holy Trinity 8 a.m. + Spencer Safety 5:30 p.m. Darcy Richardson

Mass Enrollments The Discalced Carmelite friars would like to invite you to enroll your loved ones, living or deceased, in the Little Flower Carmelite Mass Association, named in honor of our beloved patroness. As a token of your love, we will send an enrollment certificate to your loved one to be enrolled. This enrollment is for one year and includes the following benefits:

− Remembrance in a sung mass every Saturday in the chapel of our Discalced Carmelite nuns.

− Offering of the Eucharist at the Basilica on the following days: Christmas Day; the Solemnities of St. Joseph (March 19), Our Lady of Mount Carmel (July 16), St. Therese (Oct. 1), St. Teresa of Jesus (Oct. 15); and All Souls Day (for the deceased).

− Remembrance in the celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours by the Discalced Carmelite friars.

Enrollments are $25 per person.

You may purchase your enrollment online at: littleflowerbasilica.org/mass-association/

or in person at the Basilica administration office.

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