The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 31, 2017

Prayer Corner

Today’s Gospel LK 2:22-40

Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic Church 5655 Rigsby Avenue, San Antonio TX, 78222 (210)648-1705 (210)648- 5365 santo.nino.sa@gmail.com www.stonino.org

Trust Jesus despite not understanding

"Joy mixed with drama marks the fifth [joyful] mystery, the finding of the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple." Saint John Paul the Great wrote this In Rosarium Virginis Mariae, his interesting encyclical about the Rosary.

He continued: "Here he appears in his divine wisdom as he listens and raises questions, already in effect one who 'teaches'. The revelation of his mystery as the Son wholly dedicated to his Father's affairs proclaims the radical nature of the Gospel, in which even the closest of human relationships are challenged by the absolute demands of the Kingdom. Mary and Joseph, fearful and anxious, 'did not understand' his words."

We, too, often fail to understand the words of Jesus. His teachings challenge us to accept a more difficult life, a life of doing good to our enemies, turning the cheek and going the extra mile, a life of courageously standing up for the truth and adhering to high moral standards that are counter-cultural.

Our preference, when living

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Our Mission:

The Santo Niño Catholic Church is a faith community where all are welcome to celebrate Catholic beliefs embellished by the best Philippine traditions. It is a dynamic parish responding to the spiritual needs of the community to fulfill its evangelical mission and to realize Christ’s call of making disciples of all nations. (Parish Pastoral Council, 21 April 2001)

Christoph F. Blumhardt

Dear Father in Heaven, whose might is over all the earth, we thank you for all the love you show us. We also thank you

for everything that seems hard, but which you change into help and strength. We

want to thank you in life and in death, in joy and in sorrow,

for you are the great and mighty God, who calls us to

life again and again who leads us to fuller life. You have

given us great love in Jesus Christ our Savior. He shall

always be before our eyes and remain in our hearts. Through

him we can cry out in Joy, Amen,

W hen the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, They took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in

the law of the Lord, Every male that opens the womb shall be

consecrated to the Lord, and to offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons, in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord. Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ

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Today’s Reflection

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The Santo Nino Choir will do house to house

Christmas Carols. This activity will end on January 6,

2018. The donations from the Christmas carols will go

to our Capital Project: RE classroom. If you want to have

caroling at your home call the office at (210)648-1705

for schedule. “Thank you for sharing your blessing.”

©2017 Plough Publishing

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this way is inconvenient or unpleasant, is to rationalize and make excuses for our worldly behavior. But once we truly understand the demands of the Kingdom of God, we see their benefits and we obey gladly.

Without this understanding, we have to simply trust that the words of Jesus are right and true. Like Mary and Joseph, we need to ponder in our hearts what we don't understand, while moving forward and doing what Jesus wants us to do.

As challenging as this is, that's when we discover how amazing God can be.

Questions for Personal Reflection: What teaching of the Church have you rationalized away so that you don't have to obey it? Or what teaching of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount (see Matt. 5,6,7) or elsewhere in the Gospels do you excuse yourself from? How much is your disobedience due to not understanding what is really being taught? What will you do to seek and gain a better understanding?

Questions for Community Faith Sharing: How meaningful is the Holy Family to you? What is it about the relationships between Jesus, Mary and Joseph that appeals to you? What has this taught you about God's Kingdom?

© 2017 Terry Modica, Catholic Digital Resources, www.catholicdr.com. Printed by permission. To view or subscribe to daily Good News Reflections, visit www.gnm.org.

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STEWARDSHIP (Collection) REPORT AND ATTENDANCE

Collection Last Sunday

Collection details from December 19 to December 31 will be posted next Sunday

January 7, 2017

“Thank you for your goodwill and generosity.”

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 31, 2017

Christmas Day Mass (12/25):

10 am mass – English

12 noon mass – Tagalog

December 30—Saturday 6 pm

Spanish Mass

December 31—Sunday regular

mass @ 8am, 10 am,

12noon.

New Years’ Eve Mass (12/31):

6 pm mass – Spanish Mass

10 pm mass – English

Mass

New Years’ Day Mass (1/1):

12 noon – English mass

We are inviting our parishioner to attend the “TOAST TO A

NEW YEAR PARTY” on December 31, 2017, Sunday, from 7

pm to 1 am. This fundraising activity is sponsored by the

Pastoral Council to raise funds for the re-upholstery of our

pews and benches in our church. Tickets are sold in the

foyer by the Pastoral Council members.

of the Lord. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, He took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: "Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel." The child's father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted —and you yourself a sword will pierce— so

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that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer. And coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.

When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. †

Your word is a lamp to my feet

and a light to my path. Psalm

119:105

DAILY READINGS (January 1 —January 7, 2018)

DAY READING/S GOSPEL

MON 1st—NM 6:22-27 2nd— GAL 4:4-7

LK 2:16-21

TUE 1st—1 JN 2:22-28 JN 1:19-28

WED 1st—1 JN 2:29–3:6 JN 1:29-34

THU 1st—1 JN 3:7-10 JN 1:35-42

FRI 1st—1 JN 3:11-21 JN 1:43-51

SAT 1st—1 JN 5:5-13 MK 1:7-11

SUNDAY 1/7/2018

1st—IS 60:1-6 2ND—EPH 3:2-3A, 5-6

MT 2:1-12

Mass Intentions

WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS

Sat.— 6:00 pm—1. Souls of †Charlie/Margie Graf, †Delia Olney, †Lupita Perez, and J†ocefina Castillo; 2. Health and recovery of Francis Paiz, Maria/Luis Davila, Victor Sanchez, and Manny Portillo. 3. Intentions of Rosa dela Garza and family.

Sun. 8 am—1. Recovery of †Dancie Grace Vieyra, Lolita Pepper, Jacob & Julian Ponce, Helen Daley, Carmen Steele; 2. Intentions of Robert and Nel Mendez.

Sun. 10 am—1. For the soul of †Dina Sorio, †Sande and †Bob Lewis; 2. intentions of the 2000 Hail Mary’s Devotion, Barbara and Keller family; 3. recovery of Adelina Soriano, Rosario Medina, Grace Eggert.

Sun 12 noon—. 1. Souls of †Allen Spencer; 2. recovery and health of Romy Gregorio, Dr. Tony dela Cruz, and Carmen Jaceldo; 3. BD’s of Aimee Jeeves, Aleth Guerra and Chirina Tinio.

Lord Hear our Prayers.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 31, 2017

Total Collected for R.E.

classroom project

$ 40,925.45

$ 119,074.55 The road to take.

Religious

Education

Projected Cost

$ 160,000.00

Note: The project cost is subject to change depending on the

Construction cost and material cost of the project.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSROOM BUILDING PROJECT

COLLECTION AND FUNDRAISINGREPORT

AS OF DEC. 17, 2017

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Our Devotions

Adoration, Rosary &

Novena: 5:00-6:00 PM M-F

Holy Spirit: Mondays

Divine Mercy/Holy Hour for

Vocation: Tuesday

Perpetual Help Novena:

Wednesdays

St. Jude Novena:

Thursdays

Santo Niño Novena: Fridays

Sacred Heart: 1st Fridays

First Saturday of the

month:

2000 Hail Mary Devotion,

from 9:00 AM

Divine Mercy Devotion:

Sunday 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Parish Office/Business Hours:

Tuesday thru Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

12 noon – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

Schedule of Masses and other Services

Sundays: 8:00 and 10:00

AM, and 12 noon Bilingual Mass (English & hymns in

Filipino)

Saturdays: 6:00 PM (Spanish Mass) Daily Holy Eucharist:

M-F 6:00 PM

Confession: Mon-Sat 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Baptism: By appointment & Seminars is necessary

Confirmation:

11th to 12th grade Marriage: Please meet

with the Pastor one year in advance.

Counseling: By Appointment

Funeral: Please contact the Parish office before making

arrangements outside

OUR SERVANTS

ADMINISTRATION

Pastor – Rev. Fr. Arnold Ibarra, PhD Deacon - Arsenio Reyes

Office Volunteers: Martha Ponce, Francis Paiz, Annie Spencer,

Dora Mendez, Alicia Anaya

Business Coordinator – Anna Rose Nolasco Sacramental Records – Dr. Connie

Nepomuceno Safe Environment - Monette Reyes

Photographer – Henry Mendez Webmaster – Ed Candelaria

Property Manager – Robert Mendez

PASTORAL COUNCIL (2015-2018)

Chairperson: Regina Pino Vice Chair: Rene Jaceldo

Secretaries: Josie McCallister & Vicky Ortiz

Members:, Rene Jaceldo, Robert Mendez,

Irene Roberson, Nena Connor,

Alvaro Suarez, Raine Virginio, Armi Wallace, Bill Wolff & Patrick Wyrwich

FINANCE COUNCIL

Chairperson: Michael Roberson

(2015-2020) Members – Belma dela Cruz, Dr. Concepcion Nepomuceno

STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL

Chairperson: Jim Irwin Members: Regina Pino, Michael Roberson,

Belma dela Cruz, Suzette Saunders Dr Concepcion Nepomuceno

MINISTRIES

WORSHIP

Acolytes: Vicky Ortiz

Dévotion: Dr. Connie Nepomuceno Hospitality: TBD Lectors: Jill Lewis

Adult Choir: Helen Ona Youth Choir: Noel Casino Sacristan: Rita Cordova

Director of Altar Servers: Russel Cantu Wedding/Quincenera Coordinator:

Alicia Anaya & Annie Spencer

EVANGELIZATION

Religious Education Coordinator: Jet Licon

RCIA : Deacon Jun Reyes, Doris Garza, & Dr.

Connie

Family Life Apostolate: TBD

Guadalupana: Rosa dela Garza

ACTS and Vocation/Director of Liturgy: Deacon

Jun Reyes

Youth: Russell & Bernadette Cantu

SERVICE

Filipino Traditions: Pura Frierson Nutrition: Alma de Paz

Knights of Columbus : Grand Knight Christopher Anders

Social Concern : Joanne Jaceldo Stephen Ministry: Jill Lewis

Bill Lenhart Ministry: Charles Jordan

Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic

Church

Address: 5655 Rigsby Avenue,

San Antonio, Texas 78222 Phone: (210) 648-1705 Fax: (210) 648-5365

E-mail: santo.nino.sa@gmail.com

ANNOUNCEMENT

1. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult (RCIA) is for adults or young children seeking to receive the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist. Please contact the office at (210) 648-1705 for more information.

2. Holy hour for vocation is every Tuesday from 5 pm and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is every Monday to Thursday at 5 pm followed by Holy Mass at 6 pm.

3. For “house blessings and/or bringing the Santo Nino” schedule you can contact Ms. Josie at (210) 740-9410 or the office at (210)648-1705.

4. If you want or need an Spiritual Director service, call the office at (210)648-1705. The service is free.

9. Copies of your weekly bulletin can be downloaded on the internet at www.stonino.org/bulletins.

Have a Blessed New Year to All!

We would like to express our thanks to

those who give online. We would love to

see the number increase with this

program, please consider our online

donation.

If you want to give your tithes and

donation online go to our parish website at

www.stonino.org and click online giving logo.

All credit cards are accepted in our online donation.

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