Third Sunday of Advent

San Fernando Cathedral
The Oldest Cathedral Sanctuary in the United States-Founded in 1731
Location– 115 W. Main Plaza
Parish Office Mailing Address - 231 W. Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78205
www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral
Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S Archbishop of San Antonio
San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church
Location - 205 Piazza Italia
Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783
San Antonio, TX 78207
www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
DECEMBER 13, 2015
Pastoral Staff/Equipo Pastoral
Office Hours
Very Rev. Tony Vilano, J.C.L - Rector
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Rev. Prasanna Mese-Parochial Vicar
Closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rev. Krikor Gregory Chahin, PhD- Parochial Vicar
Rev. Raymond Schuster - In Residence
Parish office:
(210) 227-1297
Deacon Ismael Casanova
Fax:
(210) 271-0149
Deacon Doroteo Pedroza
Gift Shop:
(210) 357-5608
Gift Shop Fax:
(210) 223-7854
Deacon Julio Garcia III
Deacon Victor Cepero
Deacon Joe Marroquin
Lupita Mandujano-Director of Religious Ed.
Rick Mc Laughlin-Director of Music Ministries
Janie Vela-Cavazos-Admin. Assistant
Ext. 133
Ext. 154
Ext. 122
Development office:
(210) 576-1365
Fax:
(210) 576-1367
MASSES
Saturday/Sabado - 8:00a.m. (Sabatina Español) & 5:00p.m. (English)
Administration/Administración
Louis Sanchez - Administrator
Ext. 129
Ruben Alvarado - Receptionist/Baptism/Mass Intentions
Ext. 128
Veronica Alvarez - Wedding Coordinator
Ext. 131
Sunday/Domingo - 6:00 a.m (Español), 8:00 a.m. (Español/Televised),
10:00 a.m. (English), 12:00 p.m. (Español), 2:00 p.m. (English),
5:00 p.m. (Bilingual)
Monday/Lunes - 12:05 p.m. (Bilingual)
Arturo Bustamante– Maintenance
Mary E. Garza - Bookkeeper
Ext. 130
Amelia Nieto - Office of Advancement
Ext. 126
Tues/Martes - Fri./Viernes - 6:15 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. (Bilingual)
Confessions/Confesíones
Elizabeth Nunez - Housekeeper
Dora Ramos - Gift Shop Manager
Everyday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Ext. 150
Adoration - Every 3rd Wednesday at 7pm
Marta Figueroa - Sacristan
Development/Desarrollo
Amelia Nieto, CFRE - Executive Director
Ext. 126
Baptism/Bautismos/Marriage/Matrimonio
Please contact the Parish Office /Favor de llamar a la Oficina
Parish Organizations
Organization
Meeting Day
Time
Location
Hijas de Maria
Knights of Columbus
Columbian Squires
Finance Council
ACTS Core Group
Prayer Group
1st Sunday
2nd Sunday
3rd Sunday
Last Thursday
3rd Monday
Every Tuesday
11:00 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
La Sala
San Juan Room
San Jose Room
Conference Room
Concepcion Room
Concepcion Room
Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces...John A. Cavazos, Josie Castillo, Mallory Rayne Salazar, Leo Castillo, Madelyn R. Salazar, Matthew J. Salazar, Elva M. Mc Knight, Lonnie Cantu, Carlos E. Alvarado, Yvette Alizadeh, Arnulfo Valencia,
Sandra Villarreal, Charles Francis Rufe, Elsa Munoz, Ramona Bell, Maria Y. Torres, Josie Lopez, Olga Medina, Robert Reyes, Victor
Cepero, Bea Cepero, Marivic A. Bonto-Kane, John J. Kane, Gloria A. Bonto, Peter Paul Vincent A. Bonto, Carmen Natal, Lydia Natal,
Irene & Glenn Shifflet Sr., Eladio Alvarado Jr, Gloria Menchaca, Frank De Leon, Rylee Ramon, Raymond Cosme, Ophelia Rios, Ghincea
Garay, Robert Anthony Rios, Tony Pecina, Dolores Moreno, Blas Saenz, Guillermo Zepeda, Dianna Hernandez, Ray Hernandez,
Angelita Najara, Manolo Lago, Louis Martin Gutierrez Jr., Linda Garcia Alcorta, Roberto G. Zapata, John Cano, Phillip Guerra, Cruz
Contreras, Emiliano Aparicio, Gasper L. Mendoza, Gilbert Perez, Ms. Eleanor Quintanilla, Irene Gutierrez, Armando Solis, Fidel & Grace
Herrera, Maria Regina Vidal, Laura Martinez, Manuel Castillo Jr., Amy Webber, Ella Mae Treat, Ty Cline, Alfonso Cazarez, Joel Rivera,
Gilbert Rodriguez, Robert Hadley, Armando Diaz, Rodolfo M. Delgado, Mario Alberto Casarez, Deacon Ismael Casanova, Ruben
Alvarado, Kimberly Marie Gutierrez, Connie Concepcion Winters, Ynes Sandoval Trevino Jr., Lewis Gutierrez Sr., Robert & Josephine
Martinez, Olga Silva, Michael Chapa Jr., Richard Arredondo, Laura Lopez & Concepcion Vidales
If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list or to remain on the prayer list please call the parish office at 210-2271297 ext 131 Thank you!
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
DECEMBER 13, 2015
A message from Fr. Tony
Un mensaje de parte de Padre Tony
CELEBRATE
CELEBRA
This Sunday, God rejoices and sings because of us. We read
in Zephaniah today that God “will sing joyfully because of
you, / as one sings at fes vals” (Zephaniah 3:18). We know
plenty about singing at fes vals. Already our ears are ringing with the songs and carols that an cipate the Christmas
season.
Este domingo, Dios canta y se regocija por nosotros.
Leemos hoy en Sofonías que Dios “se llenará de júbilo por
tu causa, como en los días de fiesta” (Sofonías 3:18). Sabemos mucho de cantar en fes vales. Ya nuestros oídos resuenan con los cantos y villancicos que an cipan la época
navideña.
Paul reminds us of the source of our own double rejoicing:
God is the mighty savior who is in our midst (in Zephaniah’s
words). Because this is so, says Paul, we can rejoice and be
at ease. We don’t have to worry, for God’s peace will stand
guard over our hearts and minds.
Pablo nos recuerda la fuente de este doble regocijo: Dios,
tu poderoso salvador, está en medio de (en palabras de
Sofonías). Por ser así, nos dice Pablo, podemos alegrarnos y
estar en paz. No tenemos que inquietarnos, porque la paz
de Dios custodiará nuestros corazones y pensamientos.
A medieval carol depicts Christmas as “my dancing day”
and urges us to enter into the dance. Why all the merrymaking? Because “the Lord is near,” as Paul reminds us
(Philippians 4:5). He then points to another reason for the
dancing: the dawn of the promise of peace, the peace beyond all understanding, that is now within our grasp.
Un villancico an guo representa la Navidad como “el día de
mi baile” y nos urge a tomar parte en el baile. ¿Por qué
todo el regocijo? Porque “el Señor está cerca” nos recuerda
Pablo (Filipenses 4:5). Entonces apunta a la otra razón para
el baile: el amanecer de la promesa de paz, la paz que sobrepasa toda inteligencia, y que ya está al alcance de la
mano.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS
LECTURAS DE HOY
First Reading — Shout for joy! Sing joyfully! Be glad and exult! The
L
, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior (Zephaniah 3:14-18a).
Primera lectura — ¡Canta! ¡Da gritos de júbilo! ¡Gózate y regocíjate!
El Señor tu Dios está entre ustedes y es un poderoso salvador
(Sofonías 3:14-18a).
Psalm — Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and
Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12).
Salmo — El Señor es mi Dios y salvador (Isaías 12).
Second Reading — Rejoice! The Lord is near. Make your requests
known to God (Philippians 4:4-7).
Segunda lectura — ¡Alégrense! El Señor está cerca. Presenten sus
pe ciones a Dios (Filipenses 4:4-7).
Gospel — John tells his hearers to share their possessions with the
needy; be honest; do not threaten or accuse others falsely (Luke 3:1018).
Evangelio—Juan dice a sus oyentes que compartan sus posesiones
con los necesitados; que sean honrados; que no amenacen ni acusen
a otros injustamente (Lucas 3:10-18).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Monday:
Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt
21:23-27
Lunes:
Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt
21:23-27
Tuesday:
Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt
21:28-32
Martes:
Sof 3:1-2, 9-13; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt
21:28-32
Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 7:18b-23
Miércoles: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Sal 85 (84):9-14; Lc 7:18b-23
Thursday:
Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17
Jueves:
Gén 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:117
Friday:
Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25
Viernes:
Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25
Saturday:
Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk
1:5-25
Sábado:
Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc
1:5-25
Sunday:
Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10;
Lk 1:39-45
Domingo:
Mi 5:1-4a; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:510; Lc 1:39-45
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
DECEMBER 13, 2015
San Fernando Cathedral Knights
of Columbus Council #9463
Currently recruiting new members
The San Fernando Cathedral Knights of Columbus
Council #9463 is actively recruiting.
If you are a
Catholic man 18 years of age or older and are
interested in joining the Knights, please call or email our
Membership Director Robert Ruiz Jr. at (210) 488-2250/
Robert.ruizjr@yahoo.com, or Grand Knight, Roscoe Ellis
at (210) 227-1297 ext. 101/roscoe.ellis@gmail.com.
Come & join the San Fernando Cathedral Columbian Squires Circle 4286
AccepƟng New Squires - Ages 10-18 years of old
For more details contact:
Chief Counselor, James Benavente at (210) 421-2593
Our goals in the Columbian Squires –To be in the Squires is to gain
more knowledge of the Catholic Faith, to learn values of life, to
understand responsibili es, and lastly is to gain leadership.
Here are events that Squires parƟcipate in - School Supply Drive,
Health Fair, Fall Fes val, Thanksgiving food dona ons drive, Grand
Posada, Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Fiesta Raffle Ticket Sales
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
DECEMBER 13, 2015
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
231 W. Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 576-1365 LaPlaza@sfcathedral.org
DECEMBER 13, 2015
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL
DECEMBER 13, 2015
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
“Gift Shop News”
Looking for that perfect souvenir gift or do you want to give a gift that is
lasting and memorable? Well, stop by our Gift Shop where you will find
a great selection of beautiful and unique merchandise.
GIFT SHOP HOURS
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 13, 2015
6:00 a.m.
†Brig Gen John W. Collins III & †John A. Daniels - Rosemary
Kowalski
Monday thru Saturday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
(lunch 1:00pm - 2:00pm)
Parish Community and Television Viewers
Sunday:
10:00 a.m.
†Maria Luisa Marla - Family
†Mr. James (Jimmy) Rodriguez -Rosemary Kowalski
Gift Shop now selling Children’s (English), Youth (English) & Adult
12:00 p.m.
Para La Comunidad de La Parroquia
(English & Spanish) Bibles
2:00 p.m.
†Sir Knight Juan M. Coronado - Knights of Columbus
†Jose Acosta Torres - Jo Ann Norlin
Alma Llamas - David A. Roque
†Maria A. Perez - Jose Perez
†All Deceased Brother Knights - KOC Council 9463
†Edmundo R. Perez - Jose Perez
8:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
†Ms. Marynell Maloney - Rosemary Kowalski
MONDAY – DECEMBER 14, 2015
12:05 p.m.
†Irene V. Rios - Children
8:30am - 3:30pm
Just a friendly reminder, please do not bring candles from your home
or outside stores to light inside the church. The chemicals in the
candles destroy the fibers in tapestry and paint in the paintings and statues. Candles may be purchased in our Gift Shop.
San Fernando Cathedral now provides Online Giving—a convenient and
safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation. Getting started is
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 15, 2015
easy—just visit our website,[www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral], and click
6:15 a.m.
For the Homeless
transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to
12:05 p.m.
†Judge Andy Mireles - Mireles Family
†Irene V. Rios - Children
6:15 a.m.
12:05 p.m.
12:05 p.m.
Catholic Charities’ Catholic Counseling Services
†Rita Mayorga - Chris Martinez
is happy to announce the addition of a Family Food
†Irene V. Rios
For All Sick Children and their families
†Irene V. Rios - Children
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 18, 2015
6:15 a.m.
12:05 p.m.
remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays!
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 16, 2015
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 17, 2015
6:15 a.m.
our Online Giving link. When you participate, your gift will be securely
Priest’s Intentions
†Lonjina Palomo - Olga Enriquez
For Souls in Purgatory
†Irene V. Rios - Children
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 19, 2015
8:00 a.m.
†Irene V. Rios - Children
5:00 p.m.
†Arthur Reyna - Family
†Mike Hernandez Jr. - Yolanda Hernandez
Pantry to its services. Individuals in need of food
can visit Catholic Charities Catholic Counseling Services at San Fernando Community
Center, 231 W.
Commerce Street (78205). The pantry will be open
every Friday from 9am to 12pm and will offer
bundles of non-perishable food items.
For more
information please call 210-377-1133.
Parish Registration/Forma de Registración
Name:_____________________________________________________________
Nombre
AN ADVENT PRAYER
May the God of peace make us completely holy.
May God keep us blameless in spirit, soul and body
for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Forever faithful is the One who calls us—God our Father!
Expectant, let us live in joyful hope
for the revela on of the glory
Address:___________________________________________________________
Domicilio
Zip Code:_____________________________________________________________
Codigo Postal
Telephone Number:______________________________________________
Número de telefono
Email:______________________________________________________________
Date:______________________________________________________________
Fecha
of our God and Savior, Christ Jesus!
To him be glory forever!
Come, Lord Jesus! Your grace be with us all.
—From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published by
World Library Publica ons. p. 127
If you are not receiving envelopes from San Fernando, you are not registered as a
parish member. There will be a two month process before receiving envelopes.
Please fill out the above form and return it to the Gift Shop to become an official
parishioner.
San Francesco Di Paola
San Antonio, TX
DECEMBER 13, 2015
San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church
Location - 205 Piazza Italia/Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783, San Antonio, TX 78207
Office: (210) 227-0548
Fax: (210) 226-5086
Lay Ministry
Barbara Bertani
Liturgy Committee
Jo Ann Scrivano
Sick Ministry
Rose Marie Pagonis
Altar and Rosary Society
Cathy Ruffo Aguirre
San Francescani Society
Jay Pantusa
Baptisms/Bautismos
-
Website: www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola
Mass Schedule:
Saturday
Sunday
Domingo
5:30pm (English)
11:00am (English)
1:30pm (Español)
Baptism Classes and required documents are needed please contact Ruben Alvarado at
210-227-1297 ext. 128 for more information and dates.
Marriage/Matrimonios & Quinceañera’s - Must be scheduled at least 6 months prior to the wedding or quinceañera date upon
availability of the Parish. Paperwork, documents, and requirements must be met before marriage or quinceañera’s are celebrated.
Please contact Veronica Alvarez at 210-227-1297 ext. 131
For Hall rentals visit: www.ccis-satx.org; phone #223-8284.
Funerals - Contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128.
Mass Intentions/Names for Prayer of the Sick- can be made at parish during the weekend mass with the envelopes provided or
you may contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128. Mass Intentions should be made at least three weeks in advance if the
intentions are to be put into the bulletin.
Please pray for those who are sick
and in need of healing graces/
Por favor oren por los enfermos
Finley De Fossett, Angelina & Ivan Hinojosa, Christopher Jackson Bordano,
Luke Bordano, Josephine Garza, Jeff Mc Coy, Alexis Kimberly Garcia, Mariah
Chanel Torres, Ralph B. Torres, Leonard & Regina Lee, Loretta Gutierrez,
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Jorge Faria VanDune, Mariana Gaspar, John Tia, Virginia Pantuso, Sher H.
Gonzalez Menchaca, Dolores Pantusa, Rosalie Rizzo, Tamara Lee Young,
Joseph Roberto Moreno, M. del Carmen Sanchez, Mike Casanovan, Chris
Johnson, Adrienna Toscano, Lori Hanzel, Guido Bordano IV, Mario Reyes,
11:00a.m.
1:30p.m.
Cynthianna Martinez, Lorene Sirianni, Jacqueline Egidio, Kathy Greco, Janie
Miller, Frances Ponzio, Sue Forestello, Dolores Lopez, Cathy Ruffo Aguirre &
Patrick John Meyers
†Be y Jean Scrivano - Richard & Janie Hobbs
Para la comunidad de la Parroquia
Thursday, December 17, 2015
12:00p.m.
For those sick in the parish community
Saturday, December 19, 2015
The Sanctuary Lamp for December
5:30p.m.
will shine for:
†Marie Serielles
Sunday, December 20, 2015
By: Daughters,
Charlotte, Claudette & Jackie
11:00a.m.
&
†Vencie Bordano
By: Family
†Vencie Bordano - Debbie Walton
Luca Mar nelli Cantu - Bap sm Blessing - Vincy
Dunn
1:30p.m.
For All Men & Women in the Military and their
families
Para la comunidad de la Parroquia
San Francesco Di Paola
San Antonio, TX
DECEMBER 13, 2015
Building Fund in Memory of:
†Sam Pantuso
The Altar & Rosary Society is again asking anyone who
would like to donate a poinse a in honor of a loved one
to please fill out an envelope located in the back of the
Church and place $12.00 in envelope for each one they
would like to order for. Also, please list the persons
name on the envelope for who the poinse a is in
memory of. Please place envelope in the collec on
basket. If paying by check please make checks payable
to: Flowers by Grace. Thank you for your generosity
and have a wonderful and Blessed Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
By: Johnny Granieri
If you would like to donate a flower arrangement to decorate our church for each week
for masses in honor of a Loved One please
call Rose Marie Pagonis at 210-344-4226 or
210-289-9887.
The
cost
of
these
arrangement is $30 for two small vases of
flowers. Their name and who requested them
will be acknowledged in the Sunday bulle n. The check should be
made payable to Flowers by Grace and given to Rose
Marie. Thank you for your help in remembering your loved one
and making our church look beau ful.
Third Sunday of Advent-December 13, 2015
With joy you will draw water
at the fountain of salva on.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Third Sunday of Advent
Monday:
St. John of the Cross
— Isaiah 12:3
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
This week, our celebra on of Advent makes a transi on in ritual and texts. Beginning December 18, the
countdown of nine days (a novena) to Christmas sees a heightened sense of expecta on, and also a turning
from the call of the Bap st in the wilderness to the events leading up to Jesus’ birth. In ancient Spain, December 18 was once celebrated as the “Feast of the Expectancy,” and customs grew up to heighten readiness in the homes.
Some customs arise from monas c life and prac ce and spill over into our parish life. Beginning tonight,
those who pray Vespers will sing in the opening phrase a beau ful tle of Christ. These tles belong to a collec on of opening phrases called the “O An phons” a er the awe-inspired “O” sung on the first note.
There’s a playful code in the tles: O Wisdom, O Lord, O Flower of Jesse, O Key of David, O Dawn, O Ruler, O
Emmanuel. When you take their La n names—SapienƟa, Adonai, Radix, and so on—the tles form an acrosc when you read them backwards: “ERO CRAS.” In La n, that is translated as “I will be there tomorrow!”
It’s as if Christ were answering the prayers of the wai ng people in the words of the prayers themselves.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.