MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: 8 am (Carmelite Nuns) 8 am, 10 am (Español), 12 pm, 2 pm, 6 pm (Español) Monday-Friday: 7 am (Carmelite Nuns) 12 pm, 6 pm Saturday: 7 am (Carmelite Nuns) 8:00 am, 5:30 pm (Vigil)

EVENING PRAYER (VESPERS) Saturday: 5 pm Thursday: 6 pm

SPECIAL MASSES Tuesday: 6 pm Carmelite Community Mass Thursday: 8:15 am Little Flower School Mass 1st Friday: 6 pm Mass for the Sick 1st Sunday: 12 pm Little Flower School 2nd Sunday: 12 pm OCDS Mass

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursday: 6:30-7:30 pm Holy Hour Monday-Sunday: St. Elias Chapel is open for Adoration 8 am-6 pm

CONFESSIONS ~ CONFESIONES Tuesdays: 6:30-7:30 pm Saturdays: 4-5 pm and 7-8 pm By appointment, call the parish office. For spiritual direction, call the parish office.

BAPTISMS ~ BAUTISMOS English: 2nd Sunday of the month Spanish: 3rd Sunday of the month For more information call the office.

WEDDINGS ~ BODAS At least six months prior to wedding date. Call office for requirements before your appointment with the pastor.

VISITING THE SICK Call the parish office.

LITTLE FLOWER PARISH Tel. (210) 735-9126 - Fax (210) 735-1389 www.littleflowerbasilica.org

STAFF Executive Director: Susana Cantu Business Manager: Laura Cole Secretary: Cheyenne Cisneros Book Keeper: Consuelo Salazar Records: Sylvia DeHoyos Development Director: Anna Migeon CCD Director: Rita Beltran Little Flower English Choir Director: Elaine Bir Little Flower Children Choir & Organist: Thelma Montez Spanish Choir: Itza Zentella Maintenance: Tony Dominguez, Jorge Martinez

LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL Principal: Nora Mozingo 905 Kentucky Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201 Tel. (210) 732-9207 - Fax (210) 732-3214 www.littleflowercatholicschool.org

LITTLE FLOWER ORGANIZATIONS Brown Scapular: Elia Cintron Altar Society: Annette Vallejo Holy Name Society: Ralph de la Rosa St. Vincent de Paul: Homer Cadena Lectio Divina: Lilia Baroccio EMHE & Lectors: Brenda Villarreal MESC & Lectores: Carmen Leija Stewardship: Colleen Ortegon RCIA: Eloise Moran RICA: Maria Luisa Villalon

Pastor & Rector

Rev. Fr. Luis Gerardo Belmonte-Luna, O.C.D.

Community

Fr. Marion Bui, O.C.D. ~ Fr. Henry Bordeaux, O.C.D.

Fr. Luis Joaquin Castaneda, O.C.D.

Fr. Bonaventure Sauer, O.C.D. ~ Fr. Emmanuel Nnadozie, O.C.D.

BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER

Our Lady Of Mount Carmel and Saint Thérèse Parish

Discalced Carmelite Fathers of San Antonio Administration Office 824 Kentucky Ave

Phone (210)735-9126 - Fax (210)735-1389

CANDLE LIGHT MASS

FEAST OF THE

PRESENTATION

OF THE LORD

FRIDAY, FEB. 2 AT 6 PM

LITTLE FLOWER ANNUAL

VALENTINE’S DANCE

Saturday, Feb. 10, 7:30 pm-11:30 pm Little Flower Parish Hall, 905 Kentucky Ave

Featuring Danny Acosta & Q–Vo Band Especially Oldies But Goodies

Semi–formal black and red attire

Cash bar, BYOB food and set ups will be available Donation $15 per person

For tickets and table reservations please call Fred Garcia (210) 735-5782

or the Parish Office (210)735-9126

28 de Enero de 2018 Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower

Save the Date! Fat Tuesday

Mardi Gras Gathering and Dinner Feb. 13, 6:30-8:30 pm Little Flower Parish Hall

Everyone is invited!

We will provide bar-b-que chicken and sausages. We ask for your help with the following:

Surnames A–L should bring a vegetable dish. Surnames M–Z should bring a fruit salad or any type of dessert. Please, remember that all covered dishes should serve a minimum of 10 people.

Blessing of the meal will be at 6:30 pm by Fr. Luis Gerardo “CRAZY HAT CONTEST” prizes will be awarded.

If you would like to help, join the planning committee by calling the coordinator at (210)735-5782.

OPEN HOUSE JAN. 28, 9am–6pm

(210)732-9207

905 Kentucky Ave

San Antonio, TX 78201 www.littleflowercatholicschool.org

Daily Catholic Schools Week Themes

Celebrate the following daily themes and cele-brations in your archdiocese during Catholic

Schools Week Jan. 28 – Feb 3. Join us in celebrating National Catholic Schools Week

in the Archdiocese of San Antonio!

Sunday: In Our Parish Catholic schools benefit all year long from the religious guidance, prayers and support parishes provide. Many parishes join in the National Catholic Schools Week celebration by devoting a Mass to Catholic education. Schools start the week by inviting parishioners and community members to parish-centered events and school open houses that feature their outstanding academic programs, religious education and ser-vice opportunities. Monday: In Our Community A central aspect of Catholic education is learning the importance of service to others. When students take part in service activities—both local and beyond—they demonstrate the values and faith they gain through their Catholic education and learn how to make the world a better place. When they observe how others serve the community, they gain an appreciation for how they can continue to serve others their entire lives. Tuesday: Celebrating Your Students Schools celebrate students during National Catholic Schools Week by planning enjoyable and meaningful activities for them and recognizing their accomplishments. They encourage students to reflect on the benefits of Catholic education and how the grounding in faith, knowledge and service it provides will help them throughout their lives. Wednesday: Celebrating the Nation On National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools, students, families, educators and other Catholic school supporters communicate the value of Catholic education to government leaders. They share information with leaders on the significant contributions Catholic schools make to the nation and their role in preparing students to be good citizens. They pray for the nation and recognize all those who serve it. Thursday: Celebrating Vocations By focusing on faith, knowledge and service, Catholic schools prepare chil-dren to use their God-given talents to the fullest later in life. National Catholic Schools Week offers an oppor-tunity for students to explore the many life paths that enable them to use their talents well in the service of God and others — by answering the call to a religious vocation, by nurturing a family through sacramental marriage, by volunteering in church activities and charities, and/or by pursuing a career that makes the world a better place. Friday: Celebrating Faculty, Staff and Volunteers On this day, schools will honor teachers and principals as well as administrators and staff who support them in their important work and thank the parents, grandpar-ents, alumni, parishioners and school board members who provide volunteer service. Saturday: Celebrating Families Parents, guardians and other family members play a vital role in Catholic ed-ucation. Not only do they volunteer at the school, they instill values and expectations for academic excellence in their children at home. We acknowledge the role of families in Catholic education and celebrate their contri-butions to the success of our schools on the last day of National Catholic Schools Week and all year long.

January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Membership Matters You may wonder, “Why should I register as a parishioner?” What does registering at your parish do for you anyway? Membership does have its privileges! Here are four reasons membership matters: 1. You get better service Members get priority consideration for pastoral care from the Discalced Carmelite priests, including: · Sacrament of Baptism · Anointing of the sick · Weddings · Funerals

2. You save money · Members receive a year-end statement of donations so you can deduct them from your taxes. · You get a members-only discount on the cost of weddings and funerals. If you don’t need the first, we’re all sure to need the second some day.

3. It’s good for the community · Your registration helps parish staff with record keeping. · It gives the parish a way to connect with you. · It helps staff in planning for the needs of the parish. · It helps staff get the facts on the parish.

4. It’s good for you · You belong to the Body of Christ, the Church! · It’s a commitment to practice your faith · It’s a tangible connection to the Christian community. · It gives you a chance to be counted and heard in your parish. · It sets roots for your family in a spiritual home.

Please call or come by the parish admin office during business hours if: · You have never registered. · You have already registered but would like to receive giving envelopes. · Have had a change of address or name. · Would like to join our email list for Basilica updates. We hope you’ll make yourself at home here at Little Flower. Let’s get to know each other.

What can you do for your parish? · Participate in Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. · Go to confession at least once a year. · Receive communion at least one a year during the Easter season. · Join in and fast during Lent. · Support parish operational needs through contributions and/or active service. · Commit to pray for the parish and its needs.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel & St. Thérèse

LITTLE FLOWER GIFT SHOP 20% off all items, excluding books and candles. Shop Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm; Sat. 10am-3pm; Sun. 9am-3pm. Phone: (210)736-3889 ALTAR SOCIETY We hope your Christmas was blessed and New Year full of opportunities to share God's Love! Our regular business meeting is planned for Sunday, Jan. 28, 9 am, at the Pastoral Center, 824 Kentucky Ave. We are preparing for our Spring fundraiser, a Lotería, planned for Feb. 18. Please plan to attend to share your ideas and ways you can help. More information is forthcoming! Thank you and God bless you, Annette Vallejo, President Delores Cox, Vice-President

CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA The annual national Collection for the Church in Latin America (CLA) will be this weekend. The 2018 campaign highlights the faith of Latin America and the many opportunities we have

to share faith with them. We also recognize the tremendous benefit of having our Latin American brothers and sisters in the Church and the revitalization their fervor brings to the faith. In addition to offering our help and support to the Catholics of Latin America, we have much to learn from them. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops invite you to aid our faithful brothers and sisters in the Catholic Church of Latin America. To learn more about who the collection benefits, visit: www.usccb.org/catholic-giving/opportunities-for-giving/latin-america/how-to-give.cfm ARCHBISHOP’S APPEAL My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Countless lives are spiritually transformed and uplifted thanks to the generosity of individuals like you to the annu-al Archbishop’s Appeal. Pray on how you can make a sacri-ficial gift to the 2018 Archbishop’s Appeal. A gift will help continue the Appeal ministries that form and educate future priests, deacons and catechists, as well as provide food, clothing and other social service programs that aid the most vulnerable in our community. If you have already respond-ed to the Archbishop’s letter sent to your home, thank you for your generosity! IF you have not yet had the opportuni-ty, we invite you to pray and consider making a gift to this year’s Appeal. Pledge envelopes are available in the pews or your Parish’s office. Online gifts can be made at www.archsa.org/archbishops-appeal or by calling the Of-fice of the Archbishop’s Appeal at (210)734-1604. Thank you for your prayers and generosity. May God bless you!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH The Discalced Carmelite Fathers would like to express our gratitude to Bryan Hage, former owner of Señor Suds Car Wash, for his generous monthly dona-tions since its opening. His fundraisers have benefitted Little Flower Basilica, our festivals, Little Flower School, and the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order Congress. May St. Thérèse bless you in your new endeavors! Fraternally, Fr. Luis & Friars VESTIDO ROJO Feb. 24, 8 am-1 pm at San Antonio Event Center 8111 Meadow Leaf, 78227. The Vestido Rojo conference is held in conjunction with Go Red Por Tu Corazón– the America Heart Association’s nationwide movement that cel-ebrates the energy, passion and power of Hispanic women to band together and wipe out heart disease. Join us for this FREE event for just women: - Blood Pressure Checks - Heart healthy cooking/ nutrition workshop - Physical activity workshop, and more! To register call Mary Helen Vallejo at (210)262-6942. ON THE WAY - ¡ÁNDALE! The archdiocese currently serves a growing population of 2.6 million people in 19 coun-ties throughout South Central Texas. Over the next decade, nearly 200,000 Catholics are expected to move into our area. Our growth as a faith community is truly a bless-ing! Extensive investment is needed to continue to meet the human and spiritual needs of the faithful in our area. Visit: https://www.archsa.org/ontheway-andale for more information!

TOGETHER IN HOLINESS Catholic Marriage Conference at Church of the Blessed Sacrament on Saturday, Feb. 17, 8:30 am-3:30 pm. The St. John Paul II Foundation presents the 2nd annual To-gether in Holiness conference. This one-day event includes dynamic presentations, Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gustavo, Eucharistic Adoration, and Reconciliation. Onsite childcare is available (2-12 yrs), pre-registration required. Cost: $59 per couple or $35 individual. For more information visit togetherinholiness.org or email conference coordinator, Susie Lopez at susie@forlifeandfamily.org

January 28, 2018 28 de Enero de 2018

Second Collection:

For the Church in Latin America

Feb. 4: St. Vincent de Paul Society

Weekly Collection JAN. 21, 2018

First Collection: $ 4,932.22 Little Flower School: $ 830.84 Online Giving: $ 1,254.00 Candles: $ 210.00 Other: $ 622.00

Total $ 7,849.06

Total online givers: 89

Thank you for your support!

Lord, hear our prayers… The following friends and members of the

Parish need your prayers. Please add these names to your prayer list. Contact the Parish Office 735-9126 x 116 to

have names added to the prayer list.

Lectors/ Commentators SATURDAY, FEB. 3 5:30 pm Yvonne Gunderman, Sylvia Montoya/ Brenda Villarreal SUNDAY, FEB. 4 8 am Alexa Guerrero, Lupe Blanco/ Marvin Hetzel 10 am (S) Consuelo Estrada, Jorge Estrada/ Martha Martinez

12 pm Little Flower School/ Carolyn Valek 2 pm Colleen Ortegon, Albert Zepeda/ Douglas Dionne 6 pm (S) Estela Torres, Lilia Barocio/ Mirna Martinez

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion SATURDAY, FEB. 3 5:30 pm Rosie Rodriguez, Imelda Garcia SUNDAY, FEB. 4 8 am Annie Cadena, Hortencia Cardenas 10 am (S) Mauro Martinez, Pedro Martinez, German Valle

12 pm Tony Valek, Yolanda Luna, Dolores Noriega 2 pm Gloria Ibarra, John Cantu 6 pm (S) Hortencia Ortega

MASS INTENTIONS

SUNDAY, JAN. 28, FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 8 am For the Living and Deceased Members of the Altar Society 10 am + Catalina O. Murgia 12 pm Little Flower Mass Association 2 pm + Joseph Guajardo 6 pm For Our Parishioners

MONDAY, JAN. 29, WEEKDAY [4] 12 pm Jenny Gammon 6 pm + George & + Thelma Menne & Family

TUESDAY, JAN. 30, WEEKDAY [4] 12 pm For the Repose of the Soul of Sandra Nowak 6 pm Mauro C. Martinez: For Health

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31, ST. JOHN BOSCO, PRIEST 12 pm Alicia Malone 6 pm + Sophie Garcia

THURSDAY, FEB. 1, WEEKDAY [4] 12 pm + Candelaria Fino Reyna 6 pm Alfredo Santillan, OCDS

FRIDAY, FEB. 2, THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD 12 pm Thanksgiving for the CFS Intentions 6 pm Candle Mass

SATURDAY, FEB 3 BLESSED VIRGIN MARY/ FIFTH SUN-DAY IN ORDINARY TIME [VIGIL] 8 am Thanksgiving for Communal First Saturday’s Intentions 5:30 pm Eustolio Guadalupe Martinez

Dora Castro, Rosa Maria Garcia, Louis De Luna, Sylvia Gutierrez, Candy Reyna, Henry Posos, Christine Hammes, Mary Giles, CDS, Hector Vallejo, Imelda Tamez, Jenessa Cruz & Family, Ana Zavala, Mateo & Annie Casillas, Esteban Velazquez, Jane Bernal, OCDS, Dorothy Vasquez, Anna Maria Martinez, Deacon James Garza, Julie Vasquez, The Ramirez Family, Clara Ondarza, Arturo Rodri-guez, Mary Curiel, Richard Jesse Ortegon, Rodolfo Ruiz, Alice Forehand, Carroll & Alicia Hendrix, Fernando Martinez Sr., Kay Shaw, Gloria Shaw, Manuela Hernandez, Kenneth Narendorf, Michael Narendorf, Homer & Maria Idalia Gaytan, Zachary Cas-arez, Soledad Contreras, James E. Gillette, Gim & Elizabeth Ng, Hermelinda & Raymond Guadiano, Leticia Guadiano, Sue Ruiz, Evangelina Gamboa, George Zentella, Jr., Lucy Phalen, Kim Nest-er-Atiee, Anne Marie, OCD, Sr. Teresa, OCD, Mary Bustos, Richard Joseph Corbett, Cielo Salinas Sanchez, Deborah Vara, Maria Gamez, Rosamaria Garcia, Michelle Guillen, Nadia Guillen, Re-nato, Pat Gallaher, Patrick Goldbach, Renato dePiccoli, Austin Atiee, Miguel Silva Castillo, Michael Daratt, Virginia Casas, Homer & Annie Cadena, Janie Quintero, Noe Casas, Joab Casas, James Ramos, Julia Posos, Bruce Miller, Carlos Garcia & Family, Antonio Zepeda, Sr. Stephanie Morales, Belle, Henrietta Vara, Nancy & Felix Hernandez, Ronnie, Isaac Perez, Mary Solis, Victor Hernan-dez, Mary Perez, Janet, Chuck, Joann & Family, Jovanni, Rosa, Jeffrey Hernandez, Maria T. Casas, Richard Tietz, Ellen Spengler, Elisa Casanova, Rosa Maria Castilla, Darcy Richardson, Aiden Keller & Family, Darcy Richardson, Carlos Ortiz, Jr., Betty Kelley, James Pina, Linda Felan, Sylvia Tovar, Rosa Garcia, Dora Castro, Juan Pablo Valle, Roger & Larissa Acosta, Belen & John Olguin, Fr. Cris Janson's family, the Valague Family, Joseph Nguyen, Rosa Maria Garcia, Dora Castro, Nancy Hernandez, Felix Hernandez, Ida Hernandez, Hector Hernandez, Mary Solis, Ronnie Hernandez, Isaac Perez, Melanie Hernandez, Miranda Hernandez, Jeffrey Hernandez, Rosie Cisneros, Rosa Cisneros, Mary Cisneros, Laura Smith, Evangelina Arismendez, Michaela Gonzalez, Esperanza Sonnen, Carolina Casas, Jose Casas, Christopher Casas, Seth Ramirez, Angela Gonzales, Maria Luisa Barreiero, Jose Angel Alfaro, Jr., Rosa Garcia, Evangelina Arismendez, George Abrego, Amber Hernandez, Rudy Monita, Ibeth Muza, Edward Gonzales, Elizabeth Robalin, Mauro C. Martinez, Diana & Marcos Serda, Sandra Hage, Ellen Garcia, Consuelo Salazar, Mrs. Lupe Elizondo, Phillip Campos

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Our Lady of Mt. Carmel & St. Thérèse