Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 617 South Santa Rosa Ave. San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-8268 Fax (210) 226-2412

Claretian Missionaries/Misioneros Claretianos

OVER 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Website: www.ihmsatx.org E-mail: admin@ihmsatx.org

I H M CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Gabriel Ruiz, C.M.F. Associate Pastor: Rev. Malachy I. Osunwa, C.M.F.

DEACONS Mr. Jorge Bonilla-Valentín Mr. Alfonso Cervantes

OFFICE STAFF Patricia Vásquez - Business Manager Michelle Marín - Parish Secretary Lisa Martinez - Weekend Secretary Sandra Burks - Housekeeper/Cook Martin Piña - Maintenance Mary Salas - D.R.E.

ST. ANTHONY CLARET COMMUNITY Rev. Gabriel Ruiz, C.M.F. Rev. Stephen Sherwood, C.M.F. Rev. Len Brown, C.M.F. Rev. Thomas Thennady, C.M.F. Rev. Malachy I. Osunwa, C.M.F.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday of the Month 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY / SÁBADO 8:00 A.M. (Marian Mass) Español 5:30 P.M. (Vigil) English (Ingles)

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 9:00 A.M. English (Ingles) 10:30 A.M. Español (Spanish) 12:00 P.M. Español (Spanish) 5:00 P.M. Español (Spanish)

MONDAY—FRIDAY / 12:00 P.M. Español (Spanish)

CONFESSIONS / CONFESIONES Saturday (Sábado) 4:30 P.M. – 5:15 P.M. / or by appointment

CCD OFFICE Saturday-Sunday from 10 A.M.-2 P.M. (210) 251-4826

OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

A.C.T.S. Core Juan Ramirez Altar Servers Richard Salas Breakfast Ministry Graciela Rivera Cristo Rey Society Clara Nieto Eucharistic Ministry Gerardo Naylor Finance Committee Mario Riojas Guadalupanas Society Elena Salinas IHM Young Adults Maria Ramos Knights of Columbus Silvester Mireles Lectors Nancy Sierra

Mission Statement

Immaculate Heart of Mary is a home for all! We strive to bring people to God through the celebrations of the sacraments and the Word of God while addressing the special and spiritual needs of the parish: the poor, the youth, the elderly, the physically chal-lenged, the family and maintaining a multi-cultural heritage. Inmaculado Corazón de María es un hogar para todos! Nos esforzamos para llevar a la gente a Dios a través de la celebración de los sacramentos y la palabra de Dios, respon-diendo a las necesidades especiales y espirituales de la parroquia: los pobres, los jóvenes, los ancianos, los discapacitados, la familia y manteniendo un patrimonio multi-cultural.

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 2016

Liturgy Committee Nancy Sierra Men’s Club Fred Rodríguez Pastoral Council Terry Olguin Religious Education Mary Salas Senior Program Olga Gonzales Señor de los Milagros Roberta Bracero Ushers Julio Sierra Wedding Coordinator Lisa Martinez Women’s Club Estella Rodriguez Youth Ministry Julio Sierra

Parish Organizations Directory

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 2016

Sing praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song.

— Psalm 98:5

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — There will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays (Malachi 3:19-20a). Psalm — The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice (Psalm 98). Second Reading — Paul speaks of his hard work among the Thessalonians (2 Thessalonians 3:7-12). Gospel — Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem, the persecution of his followers. But their perseverance will be their salvation (Luke 21:5-19).

Classes &Dates PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

For Registration requirements you can call the office, visit our website at www.ihmsatx.org or email us at admin@ihmsatx.org Register in the Parish office M–F 9am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm.

PRIV@TE B@PTISMS

Please remember that baptisms are a community event as we are welcoming the Child into the Catholic Community. Private bap-tisms should only be requested for medical emergencies and mili-tary deployment urgencies.

BAPTISM CLASSES November 18, 2016 (Español)

GROUP BAPTISM Saturday, Nov. 19th (Español)

BAPTISM CLASSES December 16, 2016 (English)

GROUP BAPTISM Saturday, Dec. 17th (English)

BIBLE STUDY/ ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA English--Every Thursday at 6:30pm in the Parish office Conference room. Contact Deacon Alfonso Cervantes at 210-355-9105. Español-Domingos a las 10:15am. Miércoles a las 6:45pm en la capilla del segundo piso. Para mas información: Francisco Salazar 260-5880.

NOCHE DE COMUNIDAD Every 3rd Monday we have community night for prayer, praise and community fellowship. Everyone is invited. Come and see! ***Cada tercer Lunes tenemos la noche de la comunidad que es para alabanza, oración, y compañerismo. Invitamos a to-dos.

FORMATION & SPIRITUALITY

MONTHLY HOLY HOUR/HORA SANTA First Fri^[y [t 6:30pm-Holy Hour and Eucharistic Adoration. Come and spend time with Our Lord in the Blessed Eucharist! ***Primeros Viernes del Mes a las 6:30pm-Hora Santa y Ado-ración del Santísimo. Vengan a compartir unos momentos en la presencia de Jesús Sacramentado.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Para ellos que temen al Señor, bri-llará el sol de justicia con sus rayos de salud (Malaquías 3:19-20a). Salmo — Toda la tierra ha visto al Salvador (Salmo 98 [97]). Segunda Lectura — Pablo habla de su trabajo duro en-tre los tesalonicenses (2 Tesalonicenses 3:7-12). Evangelio — Pero su perseverancia será su salvación (Lucas 21:5-19).

Trigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 13 de noviembre de 2016

Toquen la cítara para el Señor, suenen los instrumentos.

— Salmo 98 (97):5

HIGH SCHOOL @DVENT D@Y RETRE@T In the spirit of the Advent season, the Youth Ministry invites all high school youth to attend a Day Retreat on November 19th from 9am–6:30pm. Today, November 13th after each Mass, information and registration will be offered. For additional infor-mation, contact the Youth Minister Director Julio Sierra: 210-807-0059 or Terry Olguin: 210-445-6322. En víspera de tiempo de Adviento, el Ministerio de Jóvenes ofrecerá un retiro de un día para todos los jóvenes de prepara-toria el 19 de Nov. de las 9am-6:30pm. Hoy, 13 de Noviembre después de cada Misa, información y registración para el retiro será ofrecido. Contactar Julio Sierra o la Sra. Terry Olguin para mas información.

@SSUMPTION SEMIN@RY This coming November 19, 2016 please remember in your prayers these men from Assumption Seminary who will be ordained to the priesthood and the transitional diaconate-

Rev. Mr. Brian Garcia, Mr. Abel Ruiz, Mr. Danny Villarreal, Mr. Parveen Lakkisetti and Mr. Danny Nyang’au.

Pray for continued increase of vocations for our Archdiocese.

WEEKLY COLLECTION TOTALS NOV. 5 & 6 Regular Collection: Maintenance Fund: Children’s Collection:

Collection amounts will be available in the next bulletin.

SANCTUARY LIGHT In honor of the Birthday of

Bernadette Azuaje.

Dolores López Elva McKnight Olga Bustamante Omar Bustamante Linda Hinojosa

Cynthia Canales Richard Favella Ruben P. Carrillo Richard Cantú George Escobedo

Guadalupe Hernández Carmen Ramírez Felicita Gutierrez Rosalinda A. Vohs

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 5:30 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. Alicia B. Alcazar B/D Bernadette Azuaje B/D SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 9:00 a.m. Angela Hernandez Ann. Cirilo Flores Concepcion F. Sanchez Ann. 10:30 a.m. Guadalupanas Sp. Int. Rangel Valdez Paul E. Reveles B/D 12:00 p.m. Anita Gonzalez Ann. George Edward Ruiz Ann. Teodoro Cabriales B/D 5:00 p.m. ALL PARISHIONERS Sp. Int. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 12:00 p.m. Concepcion P. Morales B/D Teresa De Jesus Morales Ann. Lazaro & Irene Rios TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 12:00 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. O.L. of Guadalupe Thanksgiving Jesus Christ Thanksgiving WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 12:00 p.m. Andres Reyes Antonia Vallejo Health Justin Lopez Sp. Int. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 12:00 p.m. Mary Salas B/D FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 12:00 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 8:00 a.m. Maria Capodieci Sp. Int.

BREAKFAST Served by the Ushers after the 9:00a.m. and 10:30a.m. Masses. Come and join us for some good food and fellowship.

If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list please call the parish office at 210-226-8268 or you may email admin@ihmsatx.org

ALTAR FLOWERS Donations for the altar flowers may be

made to the Parish in memory of a loved one, a birthday, anniversary or

special occasion.

TURKEY BINGO—NOVEMBER 20TH (2:30pm-5:30pm) Don’t have a Turkey for Thanksgiving yet? No Worries…Come join us for our Annual Turkey & Bottle Bingo. 15 Regular Bingos—4 Special Bingos $5 for Entry card. $1 for additional cards. *Special Bingos are Separate* Ven y únete con nosotros a nuestro Pavo y Botella Bingo Anual. 15 Bingos Regulares—4 Bingos Especiales $5 por la primera tarjeta. $1 para las tarjetas adicionales. * Bingos Especiales son separados *

SCHEDULE @ND CLOSURES FOR TH@NKSGIVING WEEK The MASS schedule is as follows: Thanksgiving Day November 24—10am Only Friday, November 25—NO MASS (Parish closed) The Parish office will be CLOSED the following days: Thanksgiving Day 11/24 and Friday 11/25 ***El horario de MISAS es el siguiente: Día de Acción de Gracias 24 de Nov.—Solamente a las 10am Viernes 25 de Nov.—NO HAY MISA (Parroquia Cerrada) La oficina Parroquial será CERRADA los siguiente días: Día de Acción de Gracias 26 de Nov. y Viernes, 27 de Nov.

TRIP TO KICK@POO Wednesday, December 7th the Women’s Club will be having a trip to Kickapoo Casino. Trip is $25 per person. Contact Estella Rod-riguez @ 210-862-7458 for more info. Thank you for your sup-port.

COSTUME PROJECT FOR 2017 Now that Halloween has passed, the Parish office is wanting to collect any new and/or gently used costumes. We have a project that we are working on for next year’s Halloween and All Saint’s Day. We will keep you posted! Thanks for all your support.

V@C@TION / V@C@CIONES Last Thursday, November 10th Fr. Gabriel left for vacation. He will return November 23rd. Let us all pray for a safe and wonder-ful trip! God Bless you on your journey Fr. Gabriel.* *Any appointments with Fr. Gabriel will be made after his return. ***El Jueves pasado, 10 de Noviembre el P. Gabriel se fue de vacaciones. Se regresa el 23 de Noviembre. Oremos por un viaje seguro y maravilloso! Que Dios te Bendiga en tu viaje P. Gabriel. *Citas con el P. Gabriel se hará después de su regreso.*

BRE@KF@ST MINISTRY SCHEDULE November 20th—Senor de los Milagros November 27th—Spanish Bible Study December 4th—Eucharistic Ministers December 11th—Monarca Motors December 18th—Pastoral Council December 25th—CLOSED for Christmas

WEDDINGS / QUINCEAÑERAS If you are planning a Wedding you need to contact the Parish office for requirements at least six months prior to the desired date. If you are planning a Quinceañera you need to contact the Parish office for requirements at least two months prior to the desired date.

IHM RETREAT CENTER and PARISH HALL The Retreat Center and Parish Hall are available for rental. Please contact the Parish office for more details.

FIEST@ GU@D@LUP@N@ El Domingo, 11 de Diciembre vamos a tener una Fiesta Guadalupana. Empieza a las 6:30p.m. Tendremos una Serenata, drama de aparición y homenaje a la Virgen. El Lunes, 12 de Diciembre es la fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Las Mañanitas a las 5:30a.m. Misas a las 6:00a.m., 12:00p.m. y 6:30p.m.

IMM@CUL@TE CONCEPTION OF THE VIRGIN M@RY Thursday, December 8th is the feast day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. There will be Masses at 12:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. The Parish office will be closed. ***El Jueves, 08 de Diciembre es el día de la fiesta de la Inmaculada Con-cepción de la Santísima Virgen María. Este es un Día de Obligación. Habrá misas a las 12:00 pm y las 5:30 pm La oficina parroquial estará cerrada.

GIFT SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are looking for Parishioners who would like to volunteer to help in the Par-ish Gift Shop. If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering please call the Parish Office at 226-8268. Must be bilingual.