Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic Church 5655 Rigsby Avenue, San Antonio TX, 78222 (210)648-1705 (210)648- 5365 santo.nino.sa@gmail.com www.stonino.org

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)

Reflections

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019

The ministry of Christ today

In this Sunday's Gospel reading, we see Jesus announcing the reality of his ministry: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set the oppressed free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.... Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing."

Did this ministry come to an end when he ascended to heaven and disappeared off the face of the earth?

As the reading from Corinthians points out, we are now the Body of Christ on earth.

We are all -- every one of us -- important parts of this body! Do not underestimate yourself. God created you and brought you into the Church because you can make a significant difference. No one else can do what you can do, the way you can do it, in the plans that he has for making this world a better place.

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Today’s Gospel LK 1:1-4; 4:14-21

S ince many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as those who were eyewitnesses

from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us, I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received. Jesus

returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news of him spread throughout the whole region. He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all. He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went according to his custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him. He said to them, "Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing."

The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry

Prayer Corner

Christoph F. Blumhardt

Dear Father in heaven, Almighty God, your children look to you in prayer. Hold us

always by the hand. Reveal to us that you hear us, that you are

among us providing what is best for us, to the

glory of your name. In this hour let us

experience something from you, the good and merciful One. May we

always be glad and thankful for all we have already received from you and for all we are still to receive in our

lives. Amen.

Your word is a lamp to my feet

and a light to my path.

Psalm 119:105

DAILY READINGS

(January 28—February 3, 2019)

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019

We Christians are, as a community of believers, the Body of Christ on earth. Every time we receive the Body of Christ in Holy Communion, we receive what we are, and thus we're renewed in the continuation of Christ's ministry. His mission is our mission.

By receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, we consume not only Jesus in his full humanity and his full divinity, we also consume his ministry. The Spirit of the Lord comes upon us. Every Mass is a renewal of our vocation to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set the oppressed free, and to proclaim what is acceptable to the Lord.

In other words, every time we receive Jesus in the Eucharist, the scripture passage that he quoted in Luke 4:18-21 is fulfilled again.

Sin is anything that prevents this from happening.

Whenever the prayers of others are not answered, whenever evil is allowed to prevail, whenever souls suffer because they have not heard the good news of salvation in Jesus, it's because the parts of Christ's earthly body that can do

(Reflections, Continued from page 1)

DAY READING/S GOSPEL

MON 1st—HEB 9:15, 24-28 2nd—SEE 2 TM 1:10

MK 3:22-30

TUE 1st—HEB 10:1-10 MK 3:31-35

WED 1st—HEB 10:11-18 MK 4:1-20

THU 1st—HEB 10:19-25 MK 4:21-25

FRI 1st—HEB 10:32-39 MK 4:26-34

SAT 1st—MAL 3:1-4 2nd—HEB 2:14-18

LK 2:22-40

SUNDAY 2/3/2019

1st—JER 1:4-5, 17-19 2ND—1 COR 12:31—13:13

LK 4:21-30

Dr. John Chitakure

Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology Mexican American

Catholic College

Faith Seeking Understanding

Class

The recommended textbook would be Haffner, Paul, The

Sacramental Mystery, 3rd Edition (2016), published by

Gracewing, available at Amazon.

Classes begins on Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 P.M. on Feb 16, March 16, April 13 and May 11, 2019.

Santo Nino Parish Hall

something about it are not doing it. God provides everything that's needed on earth through us! Jesus continues his ministry on earth through us!

Questions for Personal Reflection: How does it feel to know that you're called to continue Christ's ministry? Reflect on how important you are to the Body of Christ and his mission. What are you good at? What do you feel passionate about? What particular evils disturb you most? This is where you can make a difference!

Questions for Family & Community Faith Sharing: Name ways that ordinary people can bring good news to the poor, or free captives, or help the blind see, or set the oppressed free, or proclaim what is acceptable to the Lord. What are your experiences doing this?

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Mass Intentions

WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS

Sat.—6:00 pm—1. Souls of Guadalupe Ramos, Frances Paiz, Lupita Perez, Rosario Huemer, Johnny Hinojosa, and Delia Olney; 2. Recovery of Alicia Anaya.

Sun.—8:00 am— 1. Intentions of Robert / Nel Mendez, 2 . Health/Recovery of Lolita Pepper, Carmen Steele, Helen Daley.

Sun.—10:00am—1. Souls of †Dina Sorio; 2. Intentions of the 2000 Hail Mary devotion; 3. Recovery of Adelina Soriano, Elvie de Jesus.

Sun.—12 noon—. 1.Special intention of Karen and Ben Padilla;2.. Health and recovery of Dr. Tony de la Cruz, Belma dela Cruz and Carmen Jaceldo; 3. BD : Dr. Luis Viloria Jr.

Lord Hear our Prayers.

On the Way Andale Capital Campaign Update

Report

Total Pledge/One time gift………………………$179,884.62

Total No. of Donor(s) listed ……79 or 31.6% participation

STEWARDSHIP (Collection) REPORT AND ATTENDANCE

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019

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Offertory/

Collection

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Andale

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6:00PM—Spanish : 68 $174.00 $65.00

8:00AM—English : 40 $229.00 $27.00

10:00Am—English: 131 $594.37 $112.00

12:00AM—English: 320 $1,900.00 $243.05

Total /Collection/Offertory 559 $2,897.37 $447.05

Attendance and Offertory January 19—20, 2019:

“Thank you for your goodwill and generosity.”

Raffle Ticket

Winners

First Prize : Prescinilla Faigao

Second Prize: Ernesto Vasquez

Third Prize : Dr. Connie Nepomuceno

Fourth Prize : Doug Jack

2019 Feast of Santo NiNo

We want to thank all parishioners and non-parishioners who visited and joined us in our 2019 Santo Nino Fiesta Celebration last Sunday. We wish to express our gratitude and appreciation to our Santo Nino Ministries, food donors, and volunteers, that helped in the success of this event,

Thank you very much for your support and contribution.

Santo Nino Church—Admin

Today’s 2nd Collection:

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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

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:

Tuesday 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

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 one year in advance.

Counseling: By Appointment

Funeral: Please contact the Parish office before making

arrangements outside

OUR SERVANTS

ADMINISTRATION

Pastor – Rev. Fr. Arnold Ibarra, PhD

Deacon - Arsenio Reyes

Office Volunteers: Annie Spencer,

Nena Connor, Alice Maldonado

Business Coordinator – Anna Rose Nolasco

Sacramental Records – Dr. Connie Nepomuceno

Safe Environment - Monette Reyes

Photographer – Henry Mendez

Webmaster – Ed Candelaria

Property Manager – Robert Mendez

PASTORAL COUNCIL (2018—2021)

Chairperson

Betty Childress

Vice-Chairperson

Raine Virgino

Secretary

Josie McAllister

Members:

Hermosilia Atamosa

Russel Cantu

Alma de Paz

Pura Frierson

David Graves

Alicia Hernandez

Robert Mendez

Vicky Ortiz

Regina Pino

FINANCE COUNCIL

Chairperson: Michael Roberson (2015-2020)

Members – Jim Irwin, Armi Wallace,

Mel Garcia, Nelrose Mendez, and

Nena Connor

MINISTRIES

WORSHIP

Acolytes: Randal Garcia

Dévotion: Dr. Connie Nepomuceno Lectors: Socorro Candelaria Spanish Choir: Juan Anaya

Adult Choir: Helen Ona Youth Choir: Noel Casino Sacristan: Rita Cordova

Wedding/Quincenera Coordinator: Alicia Anaya & Annie Spencer

EVANGELIZATION

Religious Education Coordinator: Joanne

Jaceldo/Mary Ester Rodriguez

RCIA : Deacon Jun Reyes & Dr. Connie

Guadalupana: Rosa dela Garza

ACTS and Vocation/Director of Liturgy: Deacon

Jun Reyes

Youth Minitry: Russell &

Bernadette Cantu

SERVICE Nutrition: Alma de Paz

Knights of Columbus : Grand Knight

Christopher Anders

Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic

Church

Address: 5655 Rigsby Avenue,

San Antonio, Texas 78222 Phone: (210) 648-1705 Fax: (210) 648-5365

E-mail: santo.nino.sa@gmail.com

ANNOUNCEMENT

We would like to express our thanks to those

who give online. We would love to see the

number increase with this program, please

consider our online donation.

If you want to give your tithes and donation

online go to our parish website at www.stonino.org and click

online giving logo.

All credit cards are accepted in our online donation.

Online Giving

1. The 2019 Sto. Niño charitable contribution receipts for tax purposes are being prepared now. Please call the office for those who are interested. The receipt will be given only to those who will request.

2. On the Way Andale, Capital Campaign pledge cards are available in the foyer. Everyone is requested to participate and pledge. We need a 100% parishioners participation on this project. Your donation will benefit not only the Archdiocesan’s capital project but also our own parish Faith Formation Building Project.

3. Copies of your weekly bulletin can be downloaded on the internet at www.stonino.org/bulletins.

STEWARDSHIP PRAYER

Dear Lord, we thank you for being the Creator and Giver of

all good gifts and ask you one to help us become good

stewards of your gifts by teaching us how to return them to

you with increase . Amen.