St. luke catholic church San Antonio, texas october 14, 2012

The Second Collection for this Weekend:

Hope for the Future/Catholic Schools

The Second Collection for Next Weekend:

World Mission Sunday

Weekly Collection:

Regular Collection: $27,977.78 Maintenance Fund: $1,863.00

Thank you for your continued

support of our St. Luke Community!

St. Luke Catholic Church

4603 Manitou Drive ● San Antonio, Texas 78228-1899 Parish Office: (210) 433-2777 ● Fax: (210) 433-2778

Email: office@stlukecatholic.org ● Website: www.saintlukeparish.com Bulletin Submissions Email: bulletin@stlukecatholic.org

Pastoral Staff Priests: Fr. Jim Barlow, Pastor..................................................X.113 Fr. Joseph Kandeor, Parochial Vicar...........................X.144 Fr. Peter Francis, OFM, Priest in Residence Deacons: Hugo V. Chavez Robert M. Garza Jack Nichols Oscar J. Valdez J. Brian Clayton

David Castilleja, Pastoral Administrator………………X.142 Antonio Ramirez Ph.D., D.Min, Pastoral Associate…X.140 Marty Vermales, Office Manager…..…………………..X.115 Lizzette Lucero, Office Asst…………………………….X.110 Rose Rodriguez, Business Manager…………………..X.112 Patsy Baumann, Facility Manager……………………..X.116 Benny Baumann, Maintenance Manager …………….X.161 Elyse Stirton, Communications/Database…………….X.146

Faith Formation Staff Gloria Clayton, Director of R.E………………………….X.138 Rick Olivarez, R.E. Coordinator…...……….…………...X.147 Liz Ortiz, Youth Minister………………………………….X.119 Vivian Cantu, Senior Adult Minister…………………….X.119 Sr. Imelda Phelan, CSB Young Adult Minister………..X.142 Ruth Flores, Office Asst………………………………….X.118

St. Luke School: 434-2011 Marcella Salazar, Principal………………………………X.124 Jodi Reagan, Asst. Principal…………………………….X.125 Claudia Vasquez, School Finance Mgr………………...X.141 Dora Calderon, Principal Secretary…………………….X.126

Community Services St. Vincent de Paul, Mon-Fri 10am-2pm…………..431-7794 Raymon Saldaña, CYO……………………………...218-0833 John Tedrowe, Boy Scouts………………………….909-6465 Angela Alonzo, Girl Scouts………………………….316-8320 Javier Aguilar, Cub Scouts………………………….355-8309 Sheryl Strezishar, Child Development……………..431-9994 Counseling Services……………………………………..X.140

Parish Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm

Mass Times:

Thurs: 8:15am School Mass on days when school is in session; when school is not in session, a Communion Service is held. Mon-Fri:12:00 noon Sat: 5:30pm Sun: 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm (Español), 4:00pm

Communion Service: Mon.—Wed., Fri. & Sat. 8:15am

Adoration: Open from 6:30am to 10pm daily

Confessions: Saturday 4:30-5:15pm in the Church

Baptisms: Contact the Faith Formation Office at ext. 118 to register for classes.

Weddings: Contact the Parish Office at ext. 115 at least 9 months in advance.

Quinceañeras: Contact the Faith Formation Office at ext. 118 at least 12 months in advance.

PLEASE THANK & SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:

Electronic Giving

Did you know that St. Luke has a program available to simplify the process of making donations?

You can now choose to make your monthly regular contributions by

having an Automatic Deduction to your bank account on or around the 1st or 15th of each month.

If you are interested in donating to the church by Automatic Deduction, or would like to learn more about this option, call the Parish Office at 433-2777 ext. 146 or pick up an Automatic Deduction Form in the church foyer or the Parish Office. This program is completely voluntary. If you chose to enroll, you can suspend deductions at any time with a phone call or a brief note.

We remain grateful for your donations in whatever form you chose to make them.

Go Green

& Help the Environment!

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time:

In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks the rich young man to give away all that he has in order to have treasure in heaven. But he is unable to free himself from his possessions, and so he goes sadly away. Does what I own keep me from following Jesus?

Vigésimo Octavo Domingo en el Tiempo Ordinario:

En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús le pide al hombre joven rico que regale todo lo que tiene con el fin de poseer un tesoro en el cielo. Pero él es incapaz de liberase de sus posesiones, y se aleja tristemente. ¿Lo que yo poseo me impide a mí seguir a Jesús?

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKMASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKMASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEKMASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 — Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

12:00pm Dorothy Buckholdt {St. Luke Community} Martha Leticia Connell {Guadalupanos}

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 — Saint Hedwig, Religious; Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin

12:00pm Ian J. Richards — Birthday Blessings {Medina Family} † Dr. Jose A. Cardenas {Family}

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 — Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr 12:00pm † Aura Valbuena {Maria Teresa Guzman} † Fanny Balza {Maria Teresa Guzman}

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 — Saint Luke, Evangelist 8:15am Raul Marquez {Family} † Ofelia & Maricela Cruz {Edward Gonzalez} 12:00pm † Tillie Persyn {Family} † Eloisa de la Cruz {Wally & Rita de la Cruz & Family}

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 — Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs

12:00pm † Leo Krant {Bill Krant} † Raymond Ibañez, Jr. {The Family}

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 — Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest

5:30pm † Mary Evelyn Kearns Bjerke {Frances Berneman} † Toni Guido {The Guido Family}

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 8:30am † Annette Cox {Roland & Doris} Leonard Hebert {St. Luke Community} 10:00am † Joe Maldonado {Wife & Children} † Olga Garza {Family} 11:30am † Emilio De Hoyos {Family} † Louis H. Sanchez {Family} 1:00pm † Santos L. Vazquez {Viola Cruz & Family} † Isidro Briones {Maria Briones} 4:00pm Johnny Bruce — Birthday {Family} † Soraya Raby {Guadalupanos}

PERPETUAL CANDLESPERPETUAL CANDLESPERPETUAL CANDLESPERPETUAL CANDLES

1. † Dr. Jose A. Cardenas {Family} 2. St. Luke Community

Readings for the week of October 14, 2012Readings for the week of October 14, 2012Readings for the week of October 14, 2012Readings for the week of October 14, 2012

Sunday Wis 7:7-11; Ps 90; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27

Monday Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1; Ps 113; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145; Lk 10:1-9 Friday Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8; Lk 12:8-12

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISHTHIS WEEK IN THE PARISHTHIS WEEK IN THE PARISHTHIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MONDAY, October 15

8:15am Walking Group Parish Hall 9:00am Senior Exercise Parish Hall 10:00am Bible Study Room 211 Rosary Parish Hall 12:45pm Senior Activity St. Joseph’s 6:00pm Cub Scouts Field House 6:30pm Life Teen Retreat Teacher’s Lounge Eng. Men’s ACTS Room 211 Sewing Room 209 Spanish Choir St. Joseph’s 7:00pm Men’s Club Cafeteria Taller De Oracion Y Vida Room 212

TUESDAY, October 16 8:00am Student Retakes Parish Hall 10:00am Bible Study Room 211 Line Dancing Parish Hall 2:00pm Saint Vincent de Paul Society Mtg. St. Joseph’s 6:30pm Girl Scout Rally Cafeteria Messengers Room 211 School Council Meeting Teacher’s Lounge 7:00pm RICA (Spanish RCIA) Faith Formation Stewardship Mtg. Room 209 7:30pm Healing Hearts Support Group Room 210 8:00pm Young Professionals Room 211

WEDNESDAY, October 17

3:30pm Excel Program Room 211 5:00pm Bible Study Room 212 6:30pm Finance Meeting Room 210 7:00pm Amigos de Jesus St. Joseph’s Asemblea Cafeteria Choir Church Spanish Children Room 211 Spanish Youth Room 212 Spanish Formation Field House

THURSDAY, October 18

8:15am Walking Group Parish Hall 9:00am Senior Exercise Parish Hall 10:00am Rosary Parish Hall Bible Study Room 211 1:00pm Hawaiian Dance St. Joseph’s 3:30pm Violin Practice Parish Hall 6:30pm Bible Study Room 212 BS Committee Room 210 Cub Mtg. Cafeteria Parenting Classes School Rooms 311 & 313 7:00pm Bilingual Prayer Room 211 Convalidation Information Session Teacher’s Lounge

FRIDAY, October 19 CYO Tournament Gym

SATURDAY, October 20 CYO Tournament Gym 9:00am Centering Prayer Room 210 P.T.C. Used Uniform Sale Cafeteria Spanish Altar Servers Church

SUNDAY, October 21

9:00am Knights of Columbus Taco Sale Cafeteria 9:30am RCIA Field House 10:00am Guadalupanos Cafeteria 10:30am RICA (Spanish RCIA) Room 212 10:30am Choir St. Joseph’s 11:15am Faith Formation Classes 5:30pm Life Teen’s Life Night

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULEWEEKEND MASS SCHEDULEWEEKEND MASS SCHEDULEWEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Oct. 20th 5:30pm Fr. Barlow Sunday Oct. 21st 8:30am Fr. Kandeor 10:00am Fr. Barlow 11:30am Fr. Barlow 1:00pm Fr. Kandeor 4:00pm Fr. Kandeor

St. luke catholic church San Antonio, texas october 14, 2012

ALL SOUL’S DAY MASS

All Soul’s Day is Friday, Nov. 2. You and your family are invited to attend a Mass at 7 p.m. The parish will have a vigil candle lit in honor of each person buried out of this parish between October

28, 2011--November 1, 2012. The vigil candle will be placed on the altar steps. You are invited to take the candle home after the Mass.

As in previous years, we invite you to bring a picture of your loved one(s). The picture(s) will be displayed on a table in the church in the old overflow section (the area just below the stained glass window). We ask that the picture(s) be on a standing frame and no larger than 5 x 7. Please make sure your name/phone number is on the back of the picture. You may drop them off Friday, October 26 in the Parish Office from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or you may bring the picture(s) to any weekend Mass, October 27/28. The picture(s) must be picked up after the 7 p.m. All Soul’s Day Mass. We will not be responsible for any pictures left behind.

A Novena of Masses will be offered from November 2 to November 10, 2012 for the deceased. A special “All Soul’s Day” envelope was included in your monthly contribution envelopes. These envelopes, which include the names of the deceased, will be placed on the altar. If you need a special envelope, please stop by the Parish Office.

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Over 40 artisans featuring

handmade crafts: Christmas

decorations, candles, jewelry,

woodwork, paintings, clothes

and much more!

Entertainment and raffle prizes!

Lunch will be served Thursday

and Friday at 11:30am. Dessert

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Life After Loss

St. Luke Healing Hearts

Bereavement Support Group will

again be hosting a Life After Loss

Seminar for anyone who has

experienced the death of a loved

one within the past two years. This

is a six-week program designed to

help participants learn about the

many faces and facets of grief: living with

memories, handling emotions, getting through

special days, living through the present grief and

building toward the future. Each session, to be held

in Room 210, will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and

end about 8:45 pm. Sessions will be held on

Tuesday evening, Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 20,

27. The seminar will be facilitated by Deacon Robert

M. Garza. Please call Lizzette at the Parish Office

for details and registration at 433-2777 ext. 110.

Convalidation Information Session

7 PM THURSDAY, OCT. 18

Deacon Robert M. Garza will conduct an information session for couples who would like to have their marriages blessed by the Church on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Teacher’s Lounge. For more information, please call the Parish Office at 433-2777 ext. 146.

CYO Basketball Registration

Dates & Times

Sunday, Oct 14th from 10:00AM – 2:00PM (same day as Parish Fall Festival)

Sunday, Oct 21st from 9:00AM – 1:00PM Tuesday, Oct 30th from 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Boys & Girls Ages Pre-k — 8th Grade

Need Original Birth Certificate & Proof of Address

Coaches Meeting & Lottery is Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.

The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time VigÉsimo octavo domingo en el tiempo ordinario

An Advent Bible Study

with Fr. Frank J. Montalbano, O.M.I.

“Understanding — Reflecting — Responding To God’s Word in the Sunday Advent Gospels of St. Luke”

Sessions will be held on Wednesdays, beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. and ending no later than 8 p.m., on Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. All are welcome. For more information, please call the Parish Office at

433-2777 ext. 110. Class topics:

11/28 Interior Decorating: The Branch for David and The Coming of the Lord Jesus 12/5 Preaching of John the Baptist: High Mountains Laid Flat, The Fruits of Upright -ness, and The Message of John the Baptist 12/12 Counsels of John the Baptist: Rejoice Daughter of Jerusalem, Be Joyful in the Lord, and John the Baptist’s Counsels 12/19 God’s Unexpected Choices: The Ruler From Bethlehem, “I am Coming to do Your Will”, and The Visitation.

Questions? Call the Parish Office at 433-2777 ext. 110. 2011 Little Rock Catholic Study Bible recommended.

2013 MASS INTENTIONS

Mass Intention scheduling for 2013 will begin on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, in the Foyer of the

Administrative Building from 9 am—12 noon. Requests for dates will be on a first come, first serve basis. We are able to schedule two intentions per Mass. The suggested Mass stipend is $10 per intention. Perpetual Candles are available for $5 each. 12 Masses per parishioner per year (only 3 may be Sunday Masses). For further information, please contact the Parish Office at 433-2777.

Men’s Club Donates to

Capital Campaign The Men’s Club presented a pledge check for the Capital Campaign Fund, from the proceeds of their Annual Wild Game Dinner. Since 2007, our Men’s Club has provided six checks totaling $85,600.00 to our Capital Campaign. These funds are a direct result of the efforts and hard work of the 250+ Club members, donors and business partners. In the words of Men’s Club President Everett Elstak, “Each year we continue to make a difference in

countless l ives, ministries and organizations. Our Pledge to the Capital Campaign Fund to improve our home, St. Luke Catholic Church, is yet another added benefit from the fruits of our labor.”

Knights of Columbus Breakfast Taco Sale

Our Knights of Columbus will have their monthly Breakfast Taco sale on SUNDAY, OCT. 21, after all morning Masses. Join us for fellowship and breakfast near the St. Luke statue!

LECTOR TRAINING!

ANY YOUTH OR YOUNG ADULTS who feel called to

proclaim the Word of God at Mass are invited

training sessions on Tuesdays, Oct. 23 & 30th

from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information or to

register, please contact Sr. Imelda Phelan at

433-2777 ext. 148.

Join the Archdiocesan Pilgrim Group for a World Youth Day Gathering from 7:30—9:30 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Skylight

Room at the Church of the Holy Spirit. The event will feature special guest Joe Melendrez, a chance to learn to Samba, a glimpse into Brazilian Culture, food and drinks. Past, present and future pilgrims welcome. For more information, visit www.wydsa.com or call 734-1625.

GUADALUPANO CRUISE IN OCTOBER 2013

Join the Guadalupanos for an exciting and spiritual cruise in October 2013. They will sail from the Port of Galveston to Belize, Cozumel, Mahogany Bay & Isla Roatan. First deposit is due Oct. 20. Cabins are limited, so make your reservations for two as soon as possible. Contact Irene Rangel at 432-6519 for information.

Sunday Missals

Sunday Missals in English are now available for purchase in the Parish O*ce for $6!

Spanish Missals will be available in late December.

St. luke catholic church San Antonio, texas october 14, 2012

ST. LUKE SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY “HEALTHY AGING”

Exercise is the key to healthy aging. Maintaining an active lifestyle is important to staying strong, energetic, and healthy as you get older. Regular exercise is more important than ever to your body and mind.

Consider committing to a routine of physical activity or join us for one of our Senior Adult Exercise Programs.

WALKING GROUP: 30-Minute Aerobic Walk on our campus; Meet at Parish Hall Foyer every Monday and Thursday morning at 8:15 a.m. No Fee.

‘HEALTHY HEARTS’ EXERCISE PROGRAM: 50-Minute Exercise Workout; Class held in the Parish Hall every Monday and Thursday morning at 9 a.m. No Fee.

‘HEALTHY FIT’ YOGA EXERCISE PROGRAM: 1-Hour Stretching, Relaxation & Fitness Education Program; Class held in the Parish Hall every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. No Fee.

LINE DANCING: 1-Hour Beginner-to-Intermediate Class held every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Cost: $1 donation.

HAWAIIAN DANCE CLASS: 1-Hour Beginner Class held every Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the St. Joseph Room; Learn the art of “Halau Hula.” Cost: $1 donation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RSVP FOR ONE OF THESE CLASSES, PLEASE CALL 433-2777 EXT. 119.

FAITH, SPIRITUAL FORMATION, & FELLOWSHIP

Our Tuesday Fall Faith, Spiritual Formation & Fellowship Sessions are back! The theme for these sessions is “Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Vatican II — a New Pentecost in the Church.” We will meet Tuesdays, Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6 & Nov. 13, in the Parish Hall from 7-8:45 pm. On Tuesday, Nov. 13, we will also have a potluck from 6:30-7 p.m. in the Parish Hall before the session.

OCTOBER 23 “Continuing the Faith Journey” presented by FR JOSEPH KANDEOR

OCTOBER 30 “Walking in Faith as a Community” presented by Yessica de la Vega

NOVEMBER 6 “Vatican II: A New Pentecost in the Church” presented by Fr. John Markey

NOVEMBER 13 “Obstacles and Challenges for Implementation of Vatican II in Today’s Church” presented by Fr. John Markey

Our sessions are open to all members of your family, and will feature spirit-filled music, great presenters, and community activities. For more information, contact Marty Vermales at 433-2777 ext. 115 or Dr. Antonio Ramirez at 433-2777 ext. 140.

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Potluck! NOV. 13

6:30-7 PM

JOIN OUR MEN OF SERVICE!

Our Men of Service spend part of one Saturday each month helping to keep our parish in top shape. In past

months, they have pressure-washed the church, planted flowers, and more. Their workdays are every third Saturday of the month, from 8 am — Noon. For more information, please call Richard Gonzalez at 508-3489.

OUR PARISH SUMMARY for the 2012 Archbishop’s Appeal2012 Archbishop’s Appeal2012 Archbishop’s Appeal2012 Archbishop’s Appeal

Our Parish Goal for the Archbishop’s Appeal is $101,090.00. We have fulfilled 89.9% of that goal. In one-time gifts, our parish gave $46,609.26. Pledges were made for $44,315.00.

Opportunity to Serve Your Church

The Parish Finance Council is looking for one to two additional volunteers to serve on the Council who act as advisors to our pastor on major commitments of funds, investment of parish funds, budget preparation, and establishing cash management and other internal con-trol procedures. The Council meets once per month (usually Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm). The volunteer should be knowledgeable in business management, planning and/or budget. If interested, please contact Rose Rodriguez at 433-2777 ext. 112.

The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time VigÉsimo octavo domingo en el tiempo ordinario

LIFE NIGHT PARENTAL NOTICE

Parents, below is a list of topics that your youth will be discussing over the following Sundays. We ask that you discuss these topics with your teens. Questions? Contact Liz Ortiz at 433-2777 ext. 119 or attend any of the Life Nights. Parents are always welcome.

Oct. 21 Topic: Pray the Vote

The goal for this night is to inform teens of the need for involvement in public life. This night will give teens practical ways to integrate their faith into public life and make decisions on important issues. In a document called Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have called all the faithful to participation in public life. The bishops have also created a useful website to help in planning and teaching this specific issue — www.faithfulcitizenship.org. Be sure to utilize these two great tools when planning for this night. A copy of the bishop’s document can be downloaded from www.usccb.org.

Oct. 28 Dia de Los Muertos & XLT 2:30-7 p.m. All Life Teen members are to bring a photo and participate in the setting up for Dia de los Muertos, celebrating the lives of those

who have passed on. Followed by Mass and XLT.