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

Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2018

Preparing for joy

The readings for the Second Sunday of Advent remind us that this liturgical season is a time of spiritual preparation: While we're shopping for gifts, decorating, and sending Christmas cards, what are we doing to make Christmas a new rebirth of Christ for our daily lives?

In our responsorial Psalm today, we proclaim: "The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy!" Do you actually feel joyful when you mouth these words? It takes faith to experience joy in the midst of hardships. Faith grows from knowing that the Lord does great things for us because of his mercy -- not because we have earned it, as we'll never be good enough. Repenting from our sins opens us to become aware of this mercy.

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Today’s Gospel LK 3:1-6

I n the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius

Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor

of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of

Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region

of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch

of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and

Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of

Zechariah in the desert. John went throughout the

whole region of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism

of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is

written in the book of the words of the prophet

Isaiah: A voice of one crying out in the desert:

“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his

paths. Every valley shall be filled and every

mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding

roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways

made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of

God.

Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2018

Therefore, Saint John the Baptizer is proclaiming to us today: "Prepare the way of the Lord!"

Now is the time to ask: What preparations do I need to make? What am I doing to straighten out the messes in my life, the areas of sin that continually distract me from a close relationship with Christ? What penances will help "make straight" my path?

What depressing or discouraging valley of hardship needs to get filled with the joy of the Lord? If it seems hopeless, what will I do to let Jesus take charge of it? What mountain of debt or difficult obstacle needs to be made low by having faith in the Lord's digging tools?

What's twisted and warped in my thinking, like a road that winds through a jungle of confusion? I pray, Holy Spirit, that you will lead me straight to holiness! What's rough about me? What's edgy and sharp and rubs others the wrong way? Lord Jesus, smooth me like a diamond polisher.

Throughout Advent and the Year of Mercy, let us examine the ways in which we still need to see the salvation of God. Let us make a plan of action to be holier and happier at the end of the Jubilee Year than we are today!

Questions for Personal Reflection: Which of the above questions stand out most for you? What will you do with this to prepare the way of the Lord so that your holiness grows?

Questions for Faith Sharing: Name a tradition you grew up with that prepared you for Christmas. How did this affect your spiritual growth? What's your favorite way of preparing for the holy celebration of Christmas? Why?

© 2018 Terry Modica, Catholic Digital Resources,

www.catholicdr.com. Printed by permission.

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DATE/DAY PRIEST

DEC. 15, 2018, SAT FR. ARNOLD IBARRA

DEC. 16, 2018, SUN. FR. GILBERT OBIN

DEC. 17, 2018, MON FR. AL DE JESUS

DEC. 18, 2018 TUES FR. RYAN ZAMORA

DEC. 19, 2018, WED FR. LEROY LACHICA

DEC. 20, 2018, THURS FR. MARTIN PARAYNO

DEC. 21, 2018 FRI FR. ROY QUIOGUE

DEC. 22, 2018, SAT FR. JAMES ADAME

DEC. 23, 2018, SUN FR. PRAVEEN KUMAR

On the Way Andale

Volunteer

Dinner Plate for Sale for

$6.00 and

Shish –k-bob for $3.00

December 9, 2018, @ 10 am

to 1 pm

Santo Nino Parish Hall

SIMBANG GABI SCHEDULE 2018

7:30 PM

Your word is a lamp to my feet

and a light to my path.

Psalm 119:105

DAILY READINGS

(December 10 —December 16, 2018)

Mass Intentions

WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS

Sat.—6:00 pm—1. Souls of Frances Paiz, Lupita Perez, Rosario Huemer, Johnny Hinojosa.

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; 3. Recovery of Adelina Soriano, and Milagros Adajar.

Sun.—12 noon—. 1.Souls of Mauro de Paz Jr., and Grayce Earhart; 2.. Health and recovery of Dr. Tony de la Cruz, Belma dela Cruz and Christine Tetley.

Lord Hear our Prayers.

Attendance and Offertory December 1—3, 2018 :

On the Way Andale Capital Campaign Pledge Report

No. of Participants Pldg./One Time

in Percent (No.) Gift

29.6% (74) participants………………………………$175,378.00

“Thank you for your goodwill and generosity.”

STEWARDSHIP (Collection) REPORT AND ATTENDANCE

Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2018

DAY READING/S GOSPEL

MON 1st—IS 35:1-10 LK 5:17-26

TUE 1st—IS 40:1-11 MT 18:12-14

WED 1st—ZEC 2:14-17 or RV 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB

LK 1:26-38 or LK 1:39-47

THU 1st—IS 41:13-20 MT 11:11-15

FRI 1st—IS 48:17-19 MT 11:16-19

SAT 1st—SIR 48:1-4, 9-11 MT 17:9A, 10-13

SUNDAY 12/16/2018

1st—ZEP 3:14-18A 2ND—PHIL 4:4-7

LK 3:10-18

Every parish should have a 100%

participation in pledges from

your campaign volunteers.

You can make your pledges

online at

www.ontheway.andale.org

Meet your pastor in person or

complete your pledge card and turn in to the parish

office.

PLEASE MAKE YOUR PLEDGE TODAY.

THANK YOU.

Mass Time Attendance Offertory Healing Mass (Monday)

6:00PM—Spanish 73 $249.67

8:00AM—English 51 $404.00

10:00Am—English 129 $752.00

12:00AM—English 70 $744.79

Total Count

Bank Adj. Balance

323 $2,150.46

$2,155.46

$213.25

$214.25

ARE

YOU

IN?

On the Way Andale Capital Campaign

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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. Sunday, December 9, 2018—On the Way Andale Capital Campaign Fundraising. There will be a dinner plate for $6.00; shish-k-bob for $3.00/stick and Banana Turon for $1.00 each, for sale. Patronize this fundraising to help meet the Church’s Celebration Target of $300,000.00.

2. Wednesday, December 12, 2018—Feast of the Virgen de Guadalupe, Manianitas at 6 am and a mass on 6 pm will be celebrated. Reenactment of the Miracle of the Virgen the Guadalupe will be presented at the hall after the 6 pm mass.

3. The nine day novena for the Virgen de Guadalupe has been started last December 3 and it will end on December 11. The novena is being done after the 5:30 pm Rosary.

4. Simbang Gabi or Christmas Novena will start on December 15 and will end on December 23. The Simbang Gabi mass will start at 7:30 pm.

5. 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. This will benefit not only the Archdiocesan’s project but also our own parish Faith Formation Building Project.

6. 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.