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 September 27, 2015

Pastoral Staff/Equipo Pastoral Very Rev. Tony Vilano, J.C.L - Rector

Rev. Prasanna Mese-Parochial Vicar

Rev. Krikor Gregory Chahin, PhD- Parochial Vicar

Deacon Ismael Casanova

Deacon Doroteo Pedroza

Deacon Julio Garcia III

Deacon Victor Cepero

Deacon Joe Marroquin Lupita Mandujano-Director of Religious Ed. Ext. 133

Rick Mc Laughlin-Director of Music Ministries Ext. 154 Janie Vela-Cavazos-Admin. Assistant Ext. 122

Administration/Administración

Louis Sanchez - Administrator Ext. 129

Ruben Alvarado - Receptionist/Baptism/Mass Intentions Ext. 128

Veronica Alvarez - Wedding Coordinator Ext. 131

Arturo Bustamante– Maintenance

Mary E. Garza - Bookkeeper Ext. 130

Amelia Nieto - Office of Advancement Ext. 126

Elizabeth Nunez - Housekeeper

Dora Ramos - Gift Shop Manager Ext. 150

Marta Figueroa - Sacristan

Development/Desarrollo Amelia Nieto, CFRE - Executive Director Ext. 126

Parish Organizations Organization Meeting Day Time Location Hijas de Maria 1st Sunday 11:00 a.m. La Sala Knights of Columbus 2nd Sunday 3:30 p.m. San Juan Room Columbian Squires 3rd Sunday 3:30 p.m. San Jose Room Finance Council Last Thursday 6:00 p.m. Conference Room ACTS Core Group 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m. Concepcion Room Prayer Group Every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Concepcion Room

MASSES Saturday/Sabado - 8:00a.m. (Sabatina Español) & 5:00p.m. (English)

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) Tues/Martes - Fri./Viernes - 6:15 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. (Bilingual)

Confessions/Confesíones

Everyday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Adoration - Every 3rd Wednesday at 7pm

Baptism/Bautismos/Marriage/Matrimonio Please contact the Parish Office /Favor de llamar a la Oficina

Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Parish office: (210) 227-1297 Fax: (210) 271-0149

Gift Shop: (210) 357-5608 Gift Shop Fax: (210) 223-7854

Development office: (210) 576-1365 Fax: (210) 576-1367

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, 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. Mendo-za, 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, Kimberly Marie Gutierrez, Connie Concepcion Winters & 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 210-227-1297 ext 131 Thank you!

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS September 27, 2015

A message from Fr. Tony

OUR PRODIGAL GOD We keep having to relearn how prodigal God is. It is as if God cannot quite manage to say no. We think it is surely fine when God is prodigal with us—rich in mercy and forgiveness, generous in grace. But what about the oth-er—the enemy, the sinner, the here c, the outsider? Well, we expect God to be as s ngy with that person as we are.

Moses and Joshua wanted such a cozy world, too. They wondered how the spirit of God could be given to the two who did not show up at the mee ng tent—today’s church. And the apostles in the Gospel complained be-cause there were some miracle workers who were clear-ly not followers of Jesus. God’s great free wheeling gen-erosity confounded them all. Let this be, says Jesus. Just see to it that you who lead con nue to be worthy of your calling.

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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Moses said, “Would that all the people of the L were prophets!” (Numbers 11:25-29).

Psalm — The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart (Psalm 19).

Second Reading — Come now, you rich. The wages you withheld from the workers who harvested your fields are crying aloud (James 5:1-6).

Gospel — Whoever is not against us is for us (Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48).

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El espíritu se posó sobre Moisés y los ancianos, y tam-bién sobre Eldad y Medad. No se puede limitar al espíritu (Números 11:25-29).

Salmo — Los mandamientos del Señor alegran el corazón (Salmo 19 [18]).

Segunda lectura — Ustedes que se han hecho ricos rehusando pagar los salarios y con otras obras injustas, ahora se les va a condenar (San ago 5:1-6).

Evangelio — Cualquiera que esté haciendo el bien en nombre de Cristo está con él. Aleja de todo lo que te impida el desarrollo espiritual (Marcos 9:38-43, 45, 47-48).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Lk 9:46- 50

Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51

Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6; Lk 9:57-62

Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1- 12

Friday: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 18:1-5, 10

Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17-24

Sunday: Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 [2-12]

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Zac 8:1-8; Sal 102 (101):16-21, 29, 22-23; Lc 9:46- 50

Martes: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 o Ap 12:7-12a; Sal 138 (137):1-5; Jn 1:47-51

Miércoles: Neh 2:1-8; Sal 137 (136):1-6; Lc 9:57-62

Jueves: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Lc 10:1- 12

Viernes: Bar 1:15-22; Sal 79 (78):1b-5, 8-9; Mt 18:1-5, 10

Sábado: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Sal 69 (68):33-37; Lc 10:17-24

Domingo: Gn 2:18-24; Sal 128 (127):1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mc 10:2-16 [2-12]

Un mensaje de parte de Padre Tony

NUESTRO DIOS PRÓDIGO Nos toca volver a aprender una y otra vez cuán pródigo es nuestro Dios. Es como si Dios no pudiera decir “no”. Por supuesto, que estamos de acuerdo cuando Dios es pródigo conmigo—rico en misericordia y perdón, gene-roso con su gracia. Pero cuando se trata del otro –¿el enemigo, el pecador, el hereje, el excluído? Pues enton-ces queremos que Dios sea tan tacaño con esa persona como yo soy.

Moisés y Josué también querían un mundo así de conve-niente. Se preguntaban cómo es que el espíritu de Dios se había posado sobre los dos que no se aparecieron a la reunión –la Iglesia de hoy. Y los apóstoles en el Evangelio se quejaron porque habían unos haciendo milagros que en defini va no eran seguidores de Jesús. La extensa y libre generosidad de Dios los confundió a todos. Que así sea, dice Jesús. Por su parte, ustedes que guían a otros, con núen siendo dignos de su vocación.

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SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS September 27, 2015

OCT 25th

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Thanks to the following individuals who donated money to purchase the Chicken and Sausages for our Fes val. Your dona ons made it possible for a larger profit.

Rudy & Tommie Ramon Emma Cantu Le cia Barrera Roscoe Ellis Frank & Olga Medina Gloria Esquivel Luis & Isabella Gonzalez Sam & Divina Alvarez Rey & Lydia Caceres Frank Sierra Leroy & Sandra Garcia Joe Nick & Elma Garza Marguerite Bandara Maria Jean Gaytan Ignacia Pina Ernest & Zulema Muniz Louis Sanchez Tomas Or z Hope Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Dominguez Henry Cordoba Jose Cruz Joe Avila Rosa Escobedo Jose Guerrero Arturo Ramos Mario Arriaga Antonio Guerrero Andrew & Pamela Almazan Luis Amaro Tomasa Luna Greg Ruffe Juan Moreno Amelia Nieto Emmanuel & Frances Quijano Ciro Lopez Estela Pena Maria Reyna George Ramirez Deacon Pete Pedroza Ramon Figueroa Mario & Lupita Mandujano Sergio & Lucia Castaneda

Saturday, Sept. 26th a er the 5pm Mass and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 9:00am - 2:00pm the San Fernando Cathedral Knights of Columbus Council will be selling and taking orders for the limited edi on candles which commemorate the visit of

Pope Francis to the U.S. this September. There are three styles to chose from: one Jar Candle with the fresh smell of lilac, and two Sculptured Candles with the smell of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Lime. Prices range from $23.95 to $32.95. See any of the Cathe-dral's Knights to order your candles, or Brother Knight Troy Sarnoski [ troy.sarnoski@yahoo.com / (210) 529-6733 ] to answer any ques ons. Make out your checks to: “SFC K of C 9463”.

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS September 27, 2015

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS September 27, 2015

231 W. Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 576-1365 LaPlaza@sfcathedral.org

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 27, 2015

SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 6:00 a.m. For the Elderly

8:00 a.m. Parish Community and Television Viewers

10:00 a.m. †Rodolfo Gonzalez & †Delfino H. Velasco- Enrique Velasco Thanksgiving - Rosa Goytia

12:00 p.m. †Jacob Mc Lemore - Maria Mc Lemore Lozano Enrique & Susana Carothers - Special Intention - Roberto Rosas †Manuel Elizondo Guajardo - Esposa, Cecilia Elizondo

2:00 p.m. †Isaac R. Valenzuela, †Jesus E. Valenzuela, †Dolores A. Aguilar & †Paula Ruiz - Debra Valenzuela †Francisco S. Nunez, †Nora S. Nunez, †Pablo Renteria & †Victoria Renteria - Raul & Grace Renteria †Felix Jaso, †Rafael Sais, †Augustina Sais & Niverta Jaso - Bertha Granado

5:00 p.m. Francisco Javier & Leonor Gonzalez - Gonzalez Family †Enrique Vargas - Castillano Family

MONDAY – SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 12:05 p.m. †Irene V. Rios - Children Wilma H. - Bob

TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 6:15 a.m. Richard Lara Christina Saenz

12:05 p.m. †Judge Andy Mireles - Mireles Family †Irene V. Rios - Children Ken Mc Collum - Deborah Dortch

WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

6:15 a.m. For All those who are sick and their families

12:05 p.m. †Irene V. Rios - Children Family Healing - Mike S.

THURSDAY - OCTOBER 1, 2015 6:15 a.m. For All Missing Children and their families

12:05 p.m. †Irene V. Rios - Children Jesus De La Buena Esperanza y Santisima Maria - Accion De Gracias - Ricardo y Amparo Pacini

FRIDAY - OCTOBER 2, 2015 6:15 a.m. Priest’s Intentions

12:05 p.m. ††Irene V. Rios - Children Ricardo Mares

SATURDAY - OCTOBER 3, 2015 8:00 a.m. For All Men & Women in the Military

5:00 p.m. †Arthur Reyna - Family †Karla Leija - Ana L. Garza

Parish Registration/Forma de Registración Name:_____________________________________________________________ Nombre

Address:___________________________________________________________ Domicilio

Zip Code:_____________________________________________________________ Codigo Postal

Telephone Number:______________________________________________ Número de telefono

Email:______________________________________________________________

Date:______________________________________________________________ Fecha

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.

“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

Monday thru Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (lunch 1:00pm - 2:00pm)

Sunday: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Gift Shop now selling Children’s (English), Youth (English) & Adult (English & Spanish) Bibles

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 stat-ues. 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 recur-ring donation. Getting started is easy—just visit our web-site,[www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral], and click our Online Giving link. When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays!

Catholic Charities’ Catholic Counseling Services is happy to announce the addition of a Family Food 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.

The Hijas de Maria will be having a trip to The Basilica de San Juan de Valle/Progresso, Mex

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 - Fee: $50.00 per person (Round trip)

Bus Departs from San Fernando at 5am Returning to San Fernando between 10pm & 10:30pm

For more information please call:

Gloria Gonzalez at 210-533-7475 or Gloria Torres at 210-379-4550

Please join the Hijas de Maria de San Fernando for a fun-filled trip with Mass at the Basilica and then lots of shopping in Progresso, Mex.

San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX September 27, 2015

San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church

Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30pm (English) Sunday 11:00am (English) Domingo 1:30pm (Español)

Baptisms/Bautismos - 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, Vencie Bordano, Josephine Garza, Jeff Mc Coy, Alexis Kimberly Garcia, Mariah Chanel Torres, Ralph B. Torres, Leonard & Regina Lee, Loretta Gutierrez, 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, Cynthianna Martinez, Lorene Sirianni, Jacqueline Egidio, Kathy Greco, Janie Miller, Frances Ponzio, Sue Forestello, Cathy Ruffo Aguirre & Patrick John Meyers

Location - 205 Piazza Italia/Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783, San Antonio, TX 78207 Office: (210) 227-0548 Fax: (210) 226-5086 Website: www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola

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

The Sanctuary Lamp for October will shine for:

† Betty Jean Scrivano By: Jimmy & Nickie Rizzo

& †Mingo Aguirre

By: Mary Lou Ruffo

Sunday, September 27, 2015 11:00a.m. †Be y Jean Scrivano - Louis Pantusa †Charles Ruffo Jr. - Mary Lou Ruffo & Family †Sam Pantuso - Anthony & Cheryl Mar no †John Mc Ewen Jr. - Ann Pantusa

1:30p.m. Para la comunidad de la Parroquia

Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:00p.m. For those sick in the parish community

Saturday, October 3, 2015 5:30p.m. †Sam N. Pantuso - Jo Ann Mar no Schulz

Sunday, October 4, 2015 11:00a.m. †John Mc Ewen Jr. - Ann Pantusa †Esperanza Gallegos Vasquez - Rose Marie Pagonis

1:30p.m. Para la comunidad de la Parroquia

San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX September 27, 2015

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.

Building Fund in Memory of:

†Sam Pantuso

By:

Johnny Granieri

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time;

Monday: St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions; St. Wenceslaus

Tuesday: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael

Wednesday: St. Jerome

Thursday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus

Friday: The Holy Guardian Angels; First Friday

Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

“Come join our Parish Community for a Rosary Serenade to Mary, Friday, October 2nd, at 7pm (gathering music starts at 6:30pm) There will be a short fellowship recep on at the CCIS Hall following the service. What a wonderful way to start the Month of the Rosary!”