A.C.T.S. Core Juan Ramirez Altar Servers Richard Salas Breakfast Ministry Graciela Rivera Cristo Rey Society Clara Nieto Eucharistic Ministry Lilia Sepulveda Environment Graciela Rivera Finance Committee Mario Riojas Guadalupanas Society Elena Salinas IHM Young Adults Maria Ramos Knights of Columbus Silvester Mireles

I H M CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Gabriel Ruiz, C.M.F. Associate Pastor: Rev. Malachy I. Osunwa, C.M.F. DEACONS Mr. Jorge Bonilla-Valentín Mr. Alfonso Cervantes OFFICE STAFF Patricia Vásquez - Business Manager Michelle Marín - Parish Secretary Lisa Martinez - Weekend Secretary Sandra Burks - Sacristan/Housekeeper Martin Piña - Maintenance Mary Salas - D.R.E. ST. ANTHONY CLARET COMM. Rev. Gabriel Ruiz, C.M.F. Rev. Stephen Sherwood, C.M.F. Rev. Len Brown, C.M.F. Rev. Thomas Thennadiyil, C.M.F. Rev. Malachy I. Osunwa, C.M.F. Rev Mark Clarke, C.M.F. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday of the Month 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY / SÁBADO 8:00 A.M. (Marian Mass) Español 5:30 P.M. (Vigil) English (Ingles) SUNDAY / DOMINGO 9:00 A.M. English (Ingles) 10:30 A.M. Español (Spanish) 12:00 P.M. Español (Spanish) 5:00 P.M. Español (Spanish) MONDAY—FRIDAY / 12:00 P.M. Español (Spanish) CONFESSIONS / CONFESIONES Saturday (Sábado) 4:30 P.M. – 5:15 P.M. or by appointment CCD OFFICE Saturday-Sunday from 10 A.M.-2 P.M. (210) 251-4826

Mission Statement

Immaculate Heart of Mary is a home for all! We strive to bring people to God through the celebrations of the sacraments and the Word of God while addressing the special and spiritual needs of the parish: the poor, the youth, the elderly, the physically chal-lenged, the family and maintaining a multi-cultural heritage. Inmaculado Corazón de María es un hogar para todos! Nos esforzamos para llevar a la gente a Dios a través de la celebración de los sacramentos y la palabra de Dios, respon-diendo a las necesidades especiales y espirituales de la parroquia: los pobres, los jóvenes, los ancianos, los discapacitados, la familia y manteniendo un patrimonio multi-cultural.

OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 617 South Santa Rosa Ave. San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-8268 Fax (210) 226-2412

Claretian Missionaries/Misioneros Claretianos OVER 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

Website: www.ihmsatx.org E-mail: admin@ihmsatx.org

Third Sunday of Lent March 4, 2018

Lectors Emilio Estevez Liturgy Committee Nancy Sierra Men’s Club Fred Rodríguez Pastoral Council Terry Olguin Religious Education Mary Salas Senior Program Olga Gonzales Ushers Julio Sierra Wedding Coordinator Lisa Martinez Women’s Club Estella Rodriguez Youth Ministry Julio Sierra

Parish Organizations Directory

1ST FRIDAY ROSARY The Guadalupanas Society would like to invite you to join them every 1st Friday at 11:30am to pray the rosary in the Church. Hope to see you all there. God Bless you! The next 1st Friday will be on April 6th.

Third Sunday of Lent March 4, 2018

I, the L , am your God . . . You shall not have other gods besides me.

— Exodus 20:2a, 3

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — God gives the law through Moses (Exodus 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]). Psalm — Lord, you have the words of everlasting life (Psalm 19). Second Reading — We proclaim Christ crucified (1 Corinthians 1:22-25). Gospel — Many began to believe in Jesus’ name when they saw the signs he was doing (John 2:13-25).

Classes &Dates PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

For Registration requirements you can call the office, visit our website at www.ihmsatx.org or email us at ad-min@ihmsatx.org Registration closes the Friday, one week before the Baptism date. Register in the Parish office Monday–Friday 9am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm.

PRIVATE BAPTISMS Please remember that baptisms are a community event as we are welcoming the Child into the Catholic Com-munity. Private baptisms should only be requested for medical emergencies and military deployment urgen-cies.

CLASES DE BAUTISMO 16 de Marzo 2018 (Español)

BAUTISMO EN GRUPO Sábado, 17 de Marzo (Español)

REGISTRARSE PARA EL: Viernes, 9 de Marzo 2018

BAPTISM CLASSES April 20, 2018 (English)

GROUP BAPTISM Saturday, April 21th (English)

REGISTRATION BY: Friday, April 13, 2018

ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA Gracias a Dios, tenemos dos grupos de estudio biblia en Espa-ñol. Uno se reúne los Domingos a las 10:15am y el otro los días Miércoles a las 7pm.

FORMATION & SPIRITUALITY

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Dios entrega los mandamientos al pueblo por medio de Moisés (Éxodo 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]). Salmo — Señor, tú tienes palabras de vida eterna (Salmo 19 [18]). Segunda lectura — Pablo proclama a Cristo crucificado; Cristo es el poder y la sabiduría de Dios (1 Corintios 1:22-25). Evangelio — Jesús echa a los mercaderes del templo y predice su resurrección (Juan 2:13-25).

Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma 4 de marzo de 2018

Yo soy el Señor, tu Dios . . . No tendrás otros dioses fuera de mí.

— Exodo 20:2a, 3

NOCHE DE COMUNIDAD Every 3rd Monday at 6:30 pm we have community night for prayer, praise and community fellowship. Everyone is invited! ***Cada tercer Lunes tenemos la noche de la comunidad que es para alabanza, oración, y compañerismo. Invitamos a to-dos.

Stewardship Message: “Above all, let your love for one an-other be constant, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be mu-tually hospitable without complaining,. As generous distribu-tors of God’s manifold grace, put your gifts at the service of one another, each in the measure you have received.” (I Peter 4:8-10) ***Mensaje de corresponsabilidad: “Ante todo, ámense intensamente unos a otros, pues el amor perdona los pecados. Sean hospitalarios unos con otros sin quejarse. Cada uno ha recibido su don; pónganlo al servicio de los demás como buenos administradores de la multiforme gracia de Dios.” (I Pedro 4: 8-10)

MONTHLY HOLY HOUR/HORA SANTA April 6th is First Friday-We have Holy Hour and Eucharistic Adoration at 6:30pm. Come and spend time with Our Lord in the Blessed Eucha-rist! ***6 de Abril es el primer Viernes-Tenemos la hora Santa y Adoración del Santísimo a las 6:30pm. Vengan a compartir unos momentos en la presencia de Jesús Sacramentado.

ENGLISH BIBLE STUDY We have English Bible Study every Thursday at 6:30pm in the Parish office Conference room. Cost is $10 plus the cost of the study book. Each person is expected to bring a copy of the New American Bible. This year will be looking at the Gospel of Mark. All are welcomed and encouraged attend.

Ashlynn Contreras Simón Gonzales Students & Teachers Mary G Mendoza Rudy Diaz

Cynthia Canales Rita Martinez Tomasita Salinas Michelle Guerrero Nancy Torres

Angela Diaz Antonio D. Pesina Elva M. McKnight Rome Escobedo Mary Marin

If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list please call the parish office at 210-226-8268 or email admin@ihmsatx.org

SATURDAY, MARCH 3 5:30 p.m. John R. Gonzales Birthday SUNDAY, MARCH 4 9:00 a.m. Mike & Mary Nolaseo Tere Solis Jo Ann Favella Zartuche 10:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus Sp. Int. Pete & Felipa G. Sanchez Divino Nino de Jesus Thanksgiving 12:00 p.m. Guadalupe Sierra Margarita Amaya Thanksgiving Cabriales Family Sp. Int. Jose Luna 5:00 p.m. ALL PARISHIONERS Sp. Int. MONDAY, MARCH 5 12:00 p.m. Loralie Homan Birthday Rhianna Acosta Health TUESDAY, MARCH 6 12:00 p.m. Mary Marin Health WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 12:00 p.m. Antonia Alvarez Anniversary Rhianna Acosta Health THURSDAY, MARCH 8 12:00 p.m. Genevie V. Delgado FRIDAY, MARCH 9 12:00 p.m. Rhianna Acosta Health SATURDAY, MARCH 10 8:00 a.m. Helen Brion Sp. Int.

Deadline for Mass intention requests must be submitted by Tuesday for the following week or any dates after and only upon availability. El ultimo día para solicitar intenciones de Misa debe ser enviada antes del Martes para la semana siguiente o cualquier fecha poste-rior y solo cuando este disponible.

WEEKLY COLLECTION TOTALS FEBRUARY 25, 2018 Regular Collection: $3380.78 Children’s Collection: $110.00 Maintenance Fund: $911.46

Second Collection will be gathered for the Maintenance Fund .

ALTAR FLOWERS There will be no Altar Flowers during the

Lenten season. Thank you.

BREAKFAST Served by the 5PM CHOIR after the 9:00a.m. and 10:30a.m. Masses. Come and join us for some good food and fellowship.

BREAKFAST MINISTRY SCHEDULE March 11th—Women’s Club March 18th—Monarca March 25th—Matachines April 1st—Young Adults

RETIRO DE ACTS DE MUJERES EN ESPANOL 22-25 de Marzo 2018. Si esta interesada por favor buscar una aplicación en la oficina de la Iglesia.

RUMMAGE SALE Today, March 4th, the Cristo Rey group will be having a rummage sale outside of the Parish. They will also be selling plants along with their rummage items. Please stop by and show your support. Thank you!

VIA CRUCES STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Every Friday during the Lenten Season at 11am we will have the Stations of the Cross in the Church. You are invited to join us as we pray and meditate upon Jesus’ final journey. Todos los Viernes de Cuaresma a las 11a.m. te invitamos a meditar el Santo Vía Crucis acompañando Jesús en su camino final.

SANCTUARY LIGHT In memory of Pedro Flores.

May the Perpetual Light shine upon him.

40 CANS FOR LENT

40 DAYS OF SERVICE Catholic Charities is running the following 2 campaigns for the duration of Lent, February 14-March 29, 2048. 40 Cans for Lent is a campaign to collect canned goods to help feed the hungry of our city. Bins to collect donations are availa-ble in the Parish office. 40 Days of Service involves volunteering for multiple programs of Catholic Charities including: Seton Home, St. PJ’s Children’s Home, Guadalupe Home, refugees, seniors and family and chil-dren services. To volunteer contact Debi Silva 210-222-1294.

GOOD FRIDAY FISH FRY / PESCADO FRITO On Good Friday, March 30, 2018 we will be having a Fish Fry. Plates are $7 and include 2 fish filets and 2 sides. Tickets are available in the office. Serving time is from 12pm-7pm in the Parish Hall. ***El Viernes, 30th de Marzo tendremos un Pescado Frito. Los platos cuestan $7 y consiste de 2 filetes de pescado y guarniciones. Los boletos están disponi-bles en la oficina. Tiempo de servicio será de 12pm-7pm en el Salón Parroquial.

WEDDINGS / QUINCEAÑERAS If you are planning a Wedding you need to contact the Parish office for requirements at least six months prior to the desired date. If you are planning a Quinceañera you need to contact the Parish office for requirements at least two months prior to the desired date.

IHM RETREAT CENTER and PARISH HALL

The Retreat Center and Parish Hall are available for rental. Please contact the Parish office for more details.

PENITENTIAL/EASTER CONFESSION Tuesday, March 20th at 6:30p.m. we will have a special Peniten-

tial service in preparation for Easter. Every-one is invited to take advantage of this Spir-itual cleansing opportunity. ***El Martes, 20 de marzo a las 6:30pm tendremos el servicio penitencial en prepa-ración para la Pascua. Invitamos a todos para aprovechar esta oportunidad de lim-pieza espiritual.

2018 FESTIVAL COMMITTEE We have officially filled the Chair positions for both the 2018 Festival and Raffle committees. We are still in need of volun-teers for both committees. Thank you to Claudio Rivera (Festival Chair) and the ACTS Core (Raffle) for accepting these positions and helping to make the 2018 Fall Festival a successful one. ***Gracias a Dios, hemos encontrado coordinadores del Festi-val y la Rifa para el 2018. Todavía necesitamos voluntarios para los dos comités. Gracias a Claudio Rivera (Coordinador del Festival) y el Core de ACTS (Rifa) por aceptar estas posiciones y ayudando para que el Festival 2018 sea todo un éxito.

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2018 All Groups/Organizations/Clubs/Ministries: Please turn in the program of activities/events that you have scheduled for 2018 to make sure your dates are saved. ***Grupos/Ministerios/Sociedades: Por favor envíen a la oficina parroquial el programa de actividades/eventos que tienen programada para el año 2018.

EUCHRISTIC MINISTERS Thank you to the exiting coordinators of the Eucharistic Minis-ters for there continued support to our Parish. May God Bless them for their availability and service. We would also like to welcome the new coordinators. ***Agradecemos a los coordinadores que salen de los Minis-tros de Eucaristía por el continuo apoyo a nuestra parroquia. Que Dios los bendiga por su disponibilidad y servicio. Tam-bién quisiéramos dar la bienvenida a los nuevos coordinado-res. Incoming Coordinators Outgoing Coordinators 1. Lilia Sepulveda 1. Gerardo Naylor 2. Alejandra De Hoyos 2. Guillermo Rangel 3. Cecilia Nunez 3. Martin Vallejo 4. Fatima Hernandez 4. Maria Ramos