OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Office closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (Sunday Liturgy) ...................................... 6:00 p.m. Sunday .......................... 7:30 (EN), 10:30 (EN) & 12noon (EN) ................................... 9:00 (SP) Daily Mass ......................................................... 8:30 a.m. Mon & Wed & Fri (EN) and Tue & Thu (SP)

CONFESSIONS Monday thru Friday ....................................... by appointment Thursday .................................................... 6:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday ..................................................... 5:00-5:50 p.m.

WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursday .................................................... 6:00-7:00 p.m.

ST. LAWRENCE g{x MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH

236 E. PETALUMA BLVD • SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221 •

210.924.4401 • Email: stlawrpastoral7@hotmail.com Website: www.stlawrencesa.org

TELEPHONE NUMBERS Parish Office

Office: 210.924.4401 Fax: 210.924.4075

Religious Education Office: 210.924.6470

Day Care Office: 210.924.4026

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CLERGY Rev. José R. Peréz-Martínez, JCD, Pastor

Rev. Donatus (Dons) Onyeke, In Residence

DEACONS Charles Pope Nestor Huizar

PARISH STAFF

Alice Ortiz -Assistant to the Pastor-

Dina Ruiz

-Pastoral Administrator-

Charlotte Keller -Financial Administrator-

Yolanda Gutierrez

-Parish Bookkeeper-

Mary Zavala -Director of Religious Education-

Nohemi Mata

-Daycare Director-

Rafael Torres -Hall Manager-

Ignacio Rabago

-Campus Maintenance Supervisor-

Ottmar Tovar-Almanza -Communications & Bulletin Editor-

Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary (March 19)

Solemnidad de San Jose, Esposo de la Santisima

Virgen Maria (19 de Marzo)

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018

SANCTUARY LIGHT

For the Eternal Rest of

+Fred B. Vasquez, Sr. & +Fred Vasquez, Jr. Sunday, March 18, 2018 to

Saturday, March 24, 2018

LITURGY OF THE DAY As we enter the final weeks of Lent, we take the time to appreciate the momentousness of the events that we approach, from Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the Last Supper to the trial

and crucifixion, to his death and resurrection. Let us see this journey through the eyes of the catechumens, who will be com-pleting their own journey of preparation and initiated into the Church as we all celebrate the rising of Jesus from the dead.

LITURGIA DEL DÍA Al entrar en las últimas semanas de Cuaresma dedicamos un tiempo para apreciar el significado decisivo de los acontecimien-tos que se avecinan, desde la entrada triunfal de Jesús en Jeru-salén hasta la Última Cena, el juicio, la crucifixión, y la muerte y resurrección de Jesús. Veamos ese camino a través de los ojos de los catecúmenos, que completarán su jornada de preparación e iniciación en la Iglesia cuando a la vez todos celebramos la resurrección de Jesús de entre los muertos.

Question of the Week What “burial bands” restrict the Spirit within me and need to be untied? Pregunta de la Semana ¿Qué vendas o “sudarios” restringen el Espíritu que llevo dentro y que debo desatar?

Please pray for the sick and in need of healing graces: Gloria Lombaria Anna Mejia Henry Castillo Paul Vasquez III Pat Aguillen Rudy Aguilar Jr. Ernest C. Cano, Jr. Lydia Herrera Oralia Lopez Manuel Garcia Matias Ramos Carlos Manzanares Lynda Moreno Ofelia M. Ibarra Angelita Bustillo Pauline Canedo Robert P. Sanchez Tommy & Sandra Williams Ethan Martinez John DeLeon, Jeff Bova, Juan M Perez, Caleb Keller, Jose C Martinez, Adela Chapa, Lucille Laroque, Gerard Alaniz, Gabriela Garcia, Anita B Rodriguez, Santiago Gonzales, Armando Montez, Maria Moreno, Irma Garcia, Annabelle Gonzales, John De Leon, Julia Herrera, Gloria Izaguirre, Jeremy Perez, Ruben Cortez Sr, Maria Ramirez, Mary Alaniz, Antonio Aguilar, Tomas Morales, Juani Torres, Martin Garcia, Deacon Ernesto and Irma Leal, Julia Moreno, Jr, Angie Moreno, Max De La Cruz, Marcelle Winters, Ruben Ortiz, Frank Trevino, Michelle & Matthew Wright, Lupe Escobar, Elisa Garza, Delia Ruiz, Anastasia Hernandez, Lois Palacios, Denise Tejeda, Marisol Hernandez, Indalicio Uriegas, Dodie Martinez, Geraldine Kellner, Richard & Beatrice Treviño, Isabella Dromgoole, Irene Garcia, Irene Ortiz, Adrianna Chavez, Nancy Arzola, Edmundo & Eloise Zaragoza, Theresa Garcia, Gilbert G Chavez, Margie & Gilbert Solis, JC McDaniel Jr, John Longoria, Elias Gonzales, Jean Blackwell, Jonathan Ramirez, Linda Vargas, Manuel Palacios, Mary Lou Gil, Johnny & Mary Guerrero, Debra Pope, Johnny Perez Jr, Roy C Ortiz, Roger Cumpian Sr, Kennith Bostick, Olga Zamora, Andy Trevino, Jessica Roque, Elizabeth Roque, Cynthia Gonzales, Mary Jane Hart, Michelle Barrientes, Norma Jean Gonzales. Adam Gonzales, Isabella Guzman, Roy Trevino, Elvia Garza, Coedell A Page, Mary R Vasquez, Peggy Cerna, Danielle Guzman, Daylan Mayfield, Gary Gonzales, Ernest Crosby, Martin Beltran, Rochiel Andrews, Maria G. Pacheco. ** Pray for all in the armed forces;

Visit us at www.stlawrencesa.org and check out our upcoming events and parish information.

Visitanos en www.stlawrencesa.org para ver la

informacion de la parroquia y proximos eventos

St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Lent 2018 Schedule “A Time of Grace and Conversion”

-Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays from 3:00 to 7:00 pm in the church

-Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 7:00 pm in the church

Horario de Cuaresma 2018 “Un Tiempo de Gracia y Conversión”

-Adoración Eucarística: Jueves de 3:00 a 7:00 pm en la iglesia -Estaciones de la Cruz (Vía Crucis): Viernes a las 7:00 pm en la iglesia

CONFIRMATION MASS

Thursday, March 22nd, 7:00 PM, celebrated by Bishop Michael Boulette,

Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio

*Confirmation candidates and sponsors must arrive at 5:30 PM to the Parish

Hall to sign in with their catechist*

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Readings and Reflection for Ordinary Time Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; (procession) Is 50:4-7; Ps 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39] SAVED BY GOD’S LOVE Because the people broke the old covenant, God promised a new covenant, not in the blood of oxen and other animals, but in the blood of the Son, Jesus Christ. This new covenant, foreseen from afar by Jeremiah and the prophets, was not to be engraved on stone, or written on paper, but carved on our hearts, so that we might know God intimately. Not by keeping many laws are we to be saved, but by the love of God, living and real in our hearts through the sacrifice of Christ. Our Eucharist is the pledge of that indwelling of Christ, and of our response of praise and thanksgiving to God for the mercy, love, and kindness shown to us in for-giving our sins and cleansing our hearts of everything evil. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Lecturas y Reflexiones del Tiempo Ordinario

Lunes: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29;Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a o Lc 2:41-51a Martes: Nm 21:4-9; Sal 102 (101):2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Miércoles: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Jueves: Gn 17:3-9; Sal 105 (104):4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Viernes: Jer 20:10-13; Sal 18 (17):2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Sábado: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Domingo: Mc 11:1-10 o Jn 12:12-16; (procesión) Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (21): 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Flp 2:6-11; Mc 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39] SALVADOS POR EL AMOR DE DIOS Después de que los israelitas quebrantaron la antigua alian-za, Dios prometió una nueva alianza, no con la sangre de bueyes y otros animales sino con la sangre del Hijo, Jesu-cristo. Esta nueva alianza, que Jeremías y los profetas ha-bían anticipado, no sería grabada en piedra ni escrita en papel, sino que se escribiría en el corazón, para que pudié-ramos conocer a Dios íntimamente. La salvación no está en obedecer muchos preceptos, sino en el amor de Dios, que está vivo y es real en nuestro corazón gracias al sacrificio de Cristo. .Nuestra Eucaristía es la promesa del Cristo que vive dentro nuestro y de nuestra respuesta de alabanza y agradecimiento a Dios por su misericordia, amor y bondad al perdonar nuestros pecados y limpiarnos el corazón de todo mal. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Saturday, March 17, 2018 6:00 pm

Naun Delgado† Irma Guerra† Juan Ramos† David Ramos† Guadalupe Larios † Julie Rodriguez† Emilio & Candi Ortiz†

Sunday, March 18, 2018

7:30am Felix Salas† Raul De La Garza† Arturo Castro, Jr.† Dora Sepulveda† Leon Korzekwa† Anacleto C. Galvan† Maria E. Alvarado† Maria Vidaurri†

9:00am Gilberto R. Vasquez† Jaime Moreno† Ricarda Mendez† Ruben Flores† Micaela Fuentes† Jose Alfonso Guzman†

10:30am Carrie Villarreal-Health Bianca Herrera-Spl Intention Darren Dominguez† Armando H. Talamantes† Francisco Martinez† Alfonso Escalona† Ed Gonzales– Health Michele Wright-Birthday

12:00pm Fabian Zaiontz† Benito D. Villegas†

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 8:30am

Ruben Flores†

Mass Intentions for the Weekend

Weekend Collections for March 10 & 11, 2018

$5, 310.27

Second Collection for Catholic Relief Services

$836.64

Thank you for your support! ¡Gracias por su apoyo!

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Sunday Breakfasts / Desayunos March 18-ACTS March 25- Ultreya *There will be no breakfast on April 1st in observance of Easter* Thank you for your support - Gracias por apoyo.

St.LawrenceCatholicChurchHOLYWEEK2018SCHEDULE

HORARIODESEMANASANTA2018

March 29 – Holy Thursday / Jueves Santo

6:00PM*BilingualMassoftheLord’sSupperMisaBilingüedelaCenadelSeñor

7:00PMto12:00AM

SilentAdorationtotheBlessedSacrament(insidethechurch)

AdoraciónenSilencioalSantísimoSacramento(dentrodelaiglesia)

March 30 – Good Friday / Viernes Santo

11:00AM

ThePassionofOurLorddramatizedbyREStudents(intheparishgrounds)

LaPasiondelSeñordramatizadaporlosEstudiantesdeEducacionReligiosa(enlasinstalacionesparroquiales)

3:00PM

DivineMercyChaplet(inthechurch)CoronillaalaDivinaMisericordia(enlaiglesia)

4:00PM

*BilingualLiturgyofthePassionoftheLordLiturgiaBilingüedelaPasióndelSeñor

SevenSorrowsofMaryDevotion(AftertheLiturgy)PésamealaVirgenMaria(despuesdelaLiturgia)

March 31 – Holy Saturday / Sabado Santo

8:00PM*EasterVigil(Bilingual)VigiliaPascual(Bilingüe)

April 1– Easter Sunday / Pascua MassesfortheResurrectionoftheLordMisasdelaResurreccióndelSeñor

8:00AM~English10:00AM.~Español12NOON~English

*EasterTridiumLiturgies/LiturgiasdelTriduoPascual

ST. JOSEPH’S -Roman Catholic Benevolent Association-

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR CATHOLIC

HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN St. Joseph’s Society and Hope for Future are offering $1,000 scholarships to incoming high school fresh-men, two for each of the eight Bexar County Catholic high schools. These scholarships will be awarded based on grades, class attendance, extracurricular activities, community service, Church service, family in-come, and other criteria. Applicant must register online at http://eepurl.com/dga5x9 before March 29. Completed applications must be received by April 1. For more infor-mation visit scholarships.stjosephshall.com or call (210) 224-8279. The office is open Mon-day through Friday from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

Holy Thursday Candles On Sale

Candles to be used for Holy Thursday are

now on sale. Deadline to purchase your candles is this Sunday, March 18. Plea-se fill out the purchase order form and turn it in to the parish office or to a member of

the Altar Society. Thank You.

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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En Latinoamérica, como en muchas partes del mundo, hay una horrible e impresionante po-breza. Enfrentado con la miseria humana, el cristiano puede responder con resignación “Yo no soy nadie, ¿qué puedo hacer yo? Nada.” o puede res-ponder con obras de caridad ayudando uno por uno a los pobres y necesitados. Esta virtud, es el pilar más importan-te de la conversión. Porque en ella imitamos a Jesucristo que vino no a condenar al mundo sino a salvarlo. Sin la caridad nuestros ayunos son dietas y nuestras oraciones son palabras necias. La caridad es una virtud cristiana, por-que Dios es el mejor ejemplo de lo que es la caridad. La caridad no es limosna, es amor y justicia, es salud y salva-ción; es cumplir con el mandamiento de amarnos los unos a los otros en un mundo donde la mayoría son pobres y desamparados. La caridad es dar al necesitado algo que uno aun necesite, es obrar por cambios sociales que pro-muevan la dignidad humana y el bienestar económico de todos. La caridad es amor y Dios es amor; vivamos en ese amor. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Please mark your calendar for these VERY IMPORTANT upcoming dates for Religious Education students: -Confirmation Mass Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 20th, 6:30 PM in the church [Mandatory assistance for Confirmation candidates and their sponsors]

LIFE TEEN YOUTH PROGRAM (For High School) We have officially begun our Life Teen program for all high school youth! We meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Conference Room, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Join us as we learn about our Catholic faith and how to be disci-ples of Jesus in our world!

SPRING BREAK HOLIDAY

There will be no Religious Education classes this Sunday, March 18th for Spring Break. We will resume next Sunday, March 25th.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT DURING LENT / ADORACION AL SANTISIMO

SACRAMENTO DURANTE LA CUARESMA

Adoration is Thursdays during Lent from 3:00 to 7:00 pm in the church

La Adoracion es los Jueves de Cuaresma de 3:00 a 7:00 pm en la iglesia

March 2018– Thursday Adoration

Mar. 22: MFCC, Spanish Children’s Choir, English & Spanish Ministers of Holy Communion

Mar. 29: Holy Thursday– Whole parish communi-ty after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper

(Each Organization and/or Ministry is responsible to make sure 2 people are present with the Lord during the 4 hours / Cada Organizacion y/o Ministerio es responsable de asegurarse que 2 personas esten presentes con el Señor duante las 4 horas)

WAY OF THE CROSS / VIA CRUCIS

Fridays during Lent at 7:00 pm in the church

Mar. 23: ACTS, Lifeteen

Mar. 30: Good Friday—Youth at 11:00 am on church grounds

The acclaimed movie FATIMA, THE ULTIMATE MYS-TERY, produced in Spain in 2017 on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Blessed Mother in 1917, is coming to San Antonio on Wednesday, April 11th, 2018, at the Northwest 14 Santikos Theatre (I-10 BETWEEN CALLAGHAN & 410 ) as part of the INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC FILM FESTIVAL. St. Lawrence is proud to serve as a ticket distribution center for this powerful film. Tickets can be purchased this Sunday after all Masses and in the parish office, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. [The mov-ie is in Spanish with English Subtitles. There will be NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE THEATRE DOOR]. La aclamada película FATIMA, EL ULTIMO MISTERIO, producida en España en el 2017 con ocasión del Centenario de las Apariciones de Nuestra Señora en 1917, viene a San Antonio el Miércoles, 11 de Abril del 2018, en el Cine de Santi-kos Northwest 14 (I-10 ENTRE CALLAGHAN &410) co-mo parte del FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINE CATOLICO. St. Lawrence se enorgullece en servir como centro de distribución de boletos para esta poderosa película. Los bole-tos pueden ser adquiridos este Domingo después de las Misas o en la oficina parroquial, Lunes a Viernes, de 9:00 am a 2:00 pm. [La película es en Español con Subtítulos en Ingles. NO HABRA VENTA DE BOLETOS EN TAQUILLA].