MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (Sunday Liturgy)………………..6:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 (EN), 10:30 (EN) & 12noon (EN) 9:00 (SP) Daily Mass…………………………………. 8:30 a.m. Mon & Wed & Fri (EN) and Tue & Thu (SP)

CONFESSIONS Monday thru Friday……………….by appointment Thursday……………………………….6:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday………………………………..5:00-5:50 p.m.

WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursday……………………………….3:00-7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (Adoration Chapel) 8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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— Luke 9:62

CLERGY

Rev. José R. Peréz-Martínez, JCD, Pastor

Rev. Alfredo Basualdo, In Res.

DEACONS

Nestor Huizar

Charles Pope

PARISH STAFF Alice Ortiz

-Assistant to the Pastor-

Dina Ruiz -Pastoral Administrator-

Charlotte Keller

-Financial Administrator-

Yolanda Gutierrez -Parish Bookkeeper-

Mary Zavala

-Director of Religious Education-

Griselda Picaso -Communications & Bulletin Editor-

Faith Zavala

-Youth Director-

Rafael Torres -Hall Manager-

Ignacio Rabago

-Campus Maintenance Supervisor-

TELEPHONE NUMBERS Parish Of ice

Of ice: 210.924.4401 Fax: 210.924.4075

Religious Education Of ice: 210.924.6470

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Of ice closed for lunch from

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

ST. LAWRENCE The MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH

236 E. PETALUMA BLVD • SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221 210.924.4401 • Email: stlawrpastoral7@hotmail.com

Website: www.stlawrencesa.org

“Follow me,” Jesus says to a potential disciple he encounters on his journey to Jerusalem. “Follow me,” Elijah says (in effect) to Elisha as he plowed his field. God’s call is a daunting invitation and demands a wholehearted commitment. Some accept; others cannot bring them-selves to commit. We too are called to be disciples, to live our lives according to the gospel. “Follow me,” Jesus challenges us. How do we respond? To leave everything behind when you set a new course for your life is a dramatic break. Not only to leave it all behind, but to destroy it so that there’s no going back, makes the break even more dramatic. But to leave it behind and destroy it, and in destroying it im-mediately perform the kind of action that puts into practice the mission that determines the rest of your life—that is the most dramatic turnaround possible. This is what Elisha does. He sacrifices his plow and oxen to provide food, not for his family as before, but for the entire people. Elisha has turned immediately to serving “his people,” and using whatever he has at hand to do so.

“The Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head” (Luke 9:58). Very true. He was born in a stable, his parents unable to find a

room in an inn. He began his public ministry in his hometown synagogue, only to be driven out

of town by an angry mob. He spent the next three years journeying through Gali-lee and Judea as he preached and gath-ered disciples. He spent the day before he was put to death in a borrowed room in Jerusalem. Making his true home in any one place was never part of his mis-sion. Instead, his home is in each of us, most notably when we gather together in his name and celebrate the Eucharist.

Jesus’ disciples have left their homes as well. In signing on to Jesus’ mission, they have left their families, jobs, and hometowns. They don’t look back either; we never hear of any of them taking a week or two off to return home to attend to unfinished business. Their commit-ment is complete.

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¡Jesús te espera cada jueves! En Adoración Eucarística de 3 de la

tarde a las 7 p.m. en la Iglesia. Vengan a compar ir un momento

intimo y en silencio con Jesús. También de Lunes a Vier es de 8am-5pm en la Capilla

dent o de la oficina par oquial. Jesus is waiting for you! Eucharistic Adoration is ever Thursday, om

3pm to 7pm in the Church. You can also visit the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel located inside the

parish office, Monday thr Friday om 8am-5pm.

Dear Parishioners, Next weekend, July 6, 2019 Rev. Alfred A. Lopez, O.P. will visit St. Lawrence to speak at all the Mass celebra-tions about a ministry providing relief to the poor throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Father Lopez will share personal witness about Food for The Poor’s mission to care for the destitute as a means of living out the Gospel mandate to love one another. Please join us in welcoming Father Lopez

Mass Intentions for the Weekend

Saturday, June 29, 2019

6:00 pm Tina Arguijo(healing) Naun Delgado† Ernest Flores, Jr.ꝉ Cindy Rodriguez Gonzales† Irma Guerra† Bobby Hernandez (healing) Abel Ray Huizar† Delilah Jeter (health) Kimberly T. Kelsch (healing) James D. McDaniel† Rosalinda Mireles† Alice C. Orta (healing) Candi Ortiz† Emilio Ortiz† David Ramos† Juan Ramos† Beatrice C. Trevino (healing) Richard S. Trevino (healing) Mary C. Verastegui (healing) William Westbrook (healing)

Sunday, June 30, 2019

7:30am Maria Alvarado† Raul De La Garza† Eric Keller† Mark Keller† Sharon Keller† Jane M. Rodriguez† Felix Salas† Dora Sepulveda† Maria Vidaurri† David Williams† 9:00am Ma. Elena Terrazas Gonzalez† Maria De Jesus Olguin† Gilberto R. Vasquez†

10:30am Sylvia Boysen† Peter Czaja† Darren Dominguez† Bianca Herrera (Sp. Int.) Armando Talamantez† Carrie Villarreal (Health) 12:00pm Anna Charles (Spec. Int.) Del ina Charles (Spec. Int.) Maria Alicia Diaz† Johnny P. Garza† Candelario Ortiz (health) Rafaela Rabago† Delia Rodriguez (health) Benito D. Villegas†

“Sígueme”, le dice Jesús a un posible discípulo, que encuentra en su camino hacia Jerusalén. “Sígueme”, le dice en efecto Elías a Eliseo mientras éste araba la tierra. El llamado de Dios es una invitación sobrecogedora que exige un compromiso incondi‐cional. Algunos lo aceptan mientras que otros no pueden darse a ese com‐promiso. También noso‐tros somos llamados a ser discípulos, a vivir confor‐me el Evangelio. “Sígueme”, es el desafío que nos hace Jesús. ¿Cómo respondemos? Dejar todo atrás cuando tomas un nuevo rumbo en la vida es una ruptura drástica. No sólo dejar todo atrás, sino destruirlo pa‐ra no tener regreso, hace que la ruptura sea aún más drástica. Pero dejarlo atrás y des‐truirlo, e inmediatamente poner en obra la misión que va a determinar el resto de tu vida, ése es el cambio de rumbo más radical y drástico posible. Eso es lo que hace Eliseo. Él sacrifica su arado y sus bueyes para pro‐porcionarle alimento, no a su familia como antes, sino a todo el pueblo. Eliseo ha cam‐biado su rumbo para servir a “su gente” y usar todo lo que tiene a mano para hacerlo.

“El Hijo del hombre no tiene en dónde recli‐nar la cabeza” (Lucas 9, 58). Muy cierto. Na‐ció en un establo, pues a sus padres les fue imposible encontrar posada. Comenzó su ministerio público en la sinagoga de su pro‐pio pueblo natal y pronto una multitud hos‐tigada lo echó de la ciudad. Pasó los tres años siguientes viajando a través de Galilea y Judea mientras predicaba y reunía discí‐pulos. El día antes de su muerte lo pasó en una habitación prestada en Jerusalén. Hacer de un lugar determinado su hogar perma‐nente no fue nunca parte de su misión. En vez, su hogar está en cada uno de nosotros, particularmente cuando nos reunimos en su nombre a celebrar la Eucaristía.

Los discípulos de Jesús también habían de‐jado su hogar atrás. Al unirse a la misión de Jesús dejaron atrás su familia, su empleo y

su ciudad natal; pe‐ro tampoco ellos miran hacia atrás. No sabemos de ninguno de ellos que haya tomado una semana o dos para regresar a ca‐sa y atender las obligaciones que no habían podido terminar. El com‐promiso de ellos es

completo.

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Angelita Bus llo Eladio Caban, Jr. Adriana Chavez Gilbert G. Chavez Cavazos Family Ruben Cortez Daniel DeHoyos Melba Delagarza De Leon family Dn. Arturo Garcia Annabel Gonzales Cynthia Gonzales Richard Gonzales Julian Gonzales Eredina Gonzalez Eddie Gu errez Freddie Gu errez Rick Gu errez Dorothy Guzman Herlinda Hernandez Julia Herrera Modesto Huriega Gloria Izaguirre Jesus Izaguirre Gloria Lambaria Lupe Linan Janeth Lopez Lopez family Terry Macias Carlos Manzanares Ethan Mar nez Yolanda Mar nez Valen n Mar nez Henry Mesa Maria G Pacheco Manuel Palacios Clarisa Peña Yolanda Perales Mary Ester Perez Elia Rodriguez Hortencia Rodriguez Timo Rodriguez Delia Ruiz Shelby Skyrn Uriegas Family Veras gui Family Diana Villarreal Edmundo Zaragoza Eloise Zaragoza

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The Weekend Collections for June 22-23, 2019:

$ 5,609.08

"The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it,

for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is the light."

- Revelation 21:23 Is lit for the eternal rest of Eligio De La Garza† June 30, 2019 through July 06, 2019

Summer just got better!! Join us for Vacation Bi-ble School for Children 4-12 years of age. July 8th-12th from 6pm-8:30pm Registration has begun. You can come by the parish office to register between 8am-5pm (we close from 12pm-1pm for lunch). A small donation of $10 will be requested at the time of registration.

ST. LAWRENCE The MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH

We are so excited about the inaugu-ration of our very own St. Lawrence gift shop !!! Everyone is invited to come and browse through our beautiful inven-tory. We have affordable prices and

quality items, perfect for gifts or keepsakes. A large variety of beautiful jewelry, reading material, rosaries, medals and an ex-

quisite selection of Saint statues.

Stewardship is …. • fundamentally the work of the Spirit in our lives • It is, ul mately, the pull and the power of the Gospel come alive in

our mes and circumstances • A Disciple’s Response • passing on God’s love • understanding God’s love as manifest in every breath, birth to

death, and everything sandwiched in between: all of crea on, our families, our ap tudes, our talents, our treasures temporal and spiritual, everything

• Sharing God’s Gi s • the philosophy, the spirituality from which we, as people of God,

live out our bap smal call to serve others and to serve God. • a way of life, achieved through conversion of heart and mind, in

which we recognize that all we have is a gi from our generous God, meant to be shared with others.

• not about something we do. It is about who we are, and whose we are.

• an act of worship, not an act of obliga on. • simply pu ng our faith first each and every day

Heavenly Father, We give you thanks for the inspiration of your Holy Spirit

as we reflect on the gospel call to exercise Christ’s stewardship

on our journey of faith. We ask you to guide us in our discernment

and show us how to be faithful in the plans we make, the actions we take, and the love we share

on our pilgrim way. Give us the courage to find wisdom in our sacrifices,

joy in our generosity, and hope in the compassion we show, especially to those most in need of your comfort and care. Create in us a more open heart and a greater awareness

of our need to grow, to change, to be transformed, so that we may be better stewards of your gifts

for the good of all. Amen.

... (Phil 2:10)

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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gen 18:16-33; Sal 103 (102):1b-4, 8-11; Mt 8:18-22 Martes: Gen 19:15-29; Sal 26 (25):2-3, 9-12; Mt 8:23-27 Miércoles: Ef 2:19-22; Sal 117 (116):1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29 Jueves: Gen 22:1b-19; Sal 115 (116):1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8; o para el Día de la Independencia se pueden tomar las lecturas de las Misas para varias necesidades y ocasiones: Por la nación o por la paz y justicia Viernes: Gen 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Sal 106 (105):1b-5; Mt 9:9-13 Sábado: Gen 27:1-5, 15-29; Sal 135 (134):1b-6; Mt 9:14-17 Domingo: Is 66:10-14c; Sal 66 (65):1-7, 16, 20; Gal 6:14-18; LC 10:1-12, 17-20 [10:1-9]

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 18:16-33; Ps 103:1b-4, 8-11; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29 Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8; or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Country or a City,” nos. 882-886, or “For Peace and Justice,” nos. 887-891 Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-5; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday: Is 66:10-14c; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 [10:1-9]

How to Dress for Mass

Stay conservative but examine how others dress. At St. Lawrence we welcome everyone, at all times. We understand that summer is here and with it, it’s scorching Texas heat. We encourage our congregation to “come as you are” or “dress how you choose.” Just keep in mind you’re coming to see the Lord and focus should NOT be on you but on Him and His message.

We humbly remind you that when attending church, it is expected that you dress in a way that reflects the morals and standards of our parish. While standards for dressing have changed over time, we still expect you to wear your best clothing when attending the Mass celebration. Be-fore you make the mistake of offending someone, take the correct steps to make sure that the clothes you wear are appropriate.

If you haven’t been attending church for a long time, you can determine how you should dress based on the major-ity of people around you. At St. Lawrence, dressing cas-ually is completely acceptable, although it is still expected that you dress in your nicest garments when attending Mass. Having nice clothes does not mean you have to spend a lot of money on them; just make sure that they are clean and presentable. • Think modest and conservative when picking out

your outfit. • Do not wear anything that rises above the knee. • Refrain from wearing anything transparent. • Shorts are not appropriate.