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.

December 11, 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

Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the

Lord is at hand. James 5:8

Mantengan firme el animo,

porque la venida del Señor está cerca.

Santiago 5:8

Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016

Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy.

— Isaiah 35:10a

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The barren deserts will rejoice and flower. Tired bodies will receive strength. Aching hearts will be made glad (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Second Reading — Be patient, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). Gospel — Tell of what you hear and see: The blind re-gain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing (Matthew 11:2-11).

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 December 16, 2016 (English)

GROUP BAPTISM Saturday, Dec. 17th (English)

BAPTISM CLASSES January 13, 2017 (Spanish)

GROUP BAPTISM Saturday, Jan. 14th (Spanish)

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 Holy Hour will be Cancelled for the month of January. Will resume in February. ***La Hora Santa será Cancelada por el mes de Enero. Se reanudara en Febrero.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — ¡Estén fuertes, no teman! Su Dios viene a salvarlos. Los redimidos del Señor serán corona-dos con alegría eterna (Isaías 35:1-6a, 10). Salmo — Ven, Señor, a salvarnos (Salmo 146 [145]) Segunda lectura — Sean también pacientes y valientes porque la venida del Señor está cerca (Santiago 5:7-10). Evangelio — “¿Eres tú el que debe venir o tenemos que esperar a otro?” Jesús les contestó, “Vayan y cuéntenle a Juan lo que han visto y oído” (Mateo 11:2-11).

Tercer Domingo de Adviento 11 de diciembre de 2016

Volverán a casa los rescatados por el Señor, vendrán a Sión con cánticos de júbilo,

coronados de perpetua alegría. — Isaías 35:10a

2017 BIBLE DI@RY We are selling the Bible Diary 2017 for $15.00 each. They are available in the office. The Diary contains Daily Prayers, a Liturgical and Sanctoral Catholic Calendar, Family prayers, Daily Myster-ies of the Rosary, the Daily readings and an area to take notes each day.

2017 BIBLIA DIARIO

Estamos vendiendo la Biblia diario 2017 por $15.00. Están disponibles en la oficina. El diario contiene oraciones diarias, litúrgico y calendario católico de Sanctoral, oraciones de la familia, diariamente los misterios del Rosario, las lecturas diarias y un espacio para tomar notas cada día.

SPECI@L M@SSES FOR DECEMBER Christmas is almost here! Here are the dates of our events and Masses coming up. Saturday, 12/24/16 CHRISTMAS EVE 5:00 P.M.-Christamas Pageant 5:30 P.M.-Children’s Mass (ENGLISH) 10:00 P.M.-Vigil Mass (BILINGUAL) Sunday, 12/25/16 CHRISTMAS DAY 9 A.M., 10:30 A.M. and 12 P.M. *NO 5 P.M. MASS* Saturday, 12/31/2016 NEW YEARS EVE 10:00 P.M.-Vigil Mass (BILINGUAL) December Schedule Flyers are available at Church entrances

WEEKLY COLLECTION TOTALS

DECEMBER 3rd & 4th Regular Collection: $3265.58 Maintenance Fund: $1130.35 Children’s Collection: $95.89 Children’s Collections in December will be collected for NEW Church Christmas Trees! Second Collection for Dec. 11th will be collected for the Retired Men and Women Religious.

Tomas Flores Eudelia Flores Janina Flores Omar Bustamante Cynthia Canales

Richard Cantú George Escobedo Guadalupe Hernández Felicita Gutierrez Rosalinda A. Vohs

Mazaheri Family Richard Gil Rolando Rocha Prudencia Canales Sandra Valdez

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 5:30 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. Lucille C. Leos SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 9:00 a.m. Jorge Medina Mr. & Mrs. Moffet Juan Bautista 10:30 a.m. Guadalupanas Sp. Int. Marty Reveles Ann. Juan Pina, Jr. B/D 12:00 p.m. Olga Gonzales Ann. John & Robert Covarrubia 5:00 p.m. ALL PARISHIONERS Sp. Int. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 12:00 p.m. G.G. Bigrigg Sp. Int. Armando Alvarado B/D Olga Munoz Charles Ehlers B/D TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 12:00 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. Jesus Christ Thanksgiving WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 12:00 p.m. Andres Reyes THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 12:00 p.m. Nicole Lopez Baker Health FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 12:00 p.m. Henry Marcley Sp. Int. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 8:00 a.m. Carlos L. Hughes B/D Jose R. Sanchez

BREAKFAST Served by the Monarca Motors 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

SANCTUARY LIGHT In loving memory of the Birthday of

Carlos L. Hughes.

ALTAR FLOWERS Donations for the altar flowers may be made to the Parish in memory of a loved one, a birth-

day, anniversary or special occasion.

FIEST@ GU@D@LUP@N@ El Lunes, 12 de Diciembre es la fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Las Mañanitas a las 5:30a.m. Misas a las 6a.m. y 12p.m. Rosario a las 6p.m., Procesión a las 6:30p.m. y Misa a las 7p.m.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have offered their lives in service to others. Today, many are in need of assistance. Please give gener-ously to today’s second collection. Los religiosos ancianos necesitan su ayuda. Estas hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes de ordenes religiosas católicas han dedi-cado su vida en servicio a los demás. Hoy, muchos necesita atenciones. Sea generoso con la segunda colecta de hoy.

DRINKS/ BEBID@S Per Fr. Gabriel: Food and drinks are NOT allowed in the Church during Masses, meetings, practices or rehearsals. Many stains have been found on the carpet after different events even after deep car-pet cleanings have been done. De parte de P. Gabriel: No se permiten comida ni bebidas en la Iglesia durante las Misas, reuniones, practicas o ensayos. Man-chas se han encontrado en la alfombra después de eventos, inclu-so después de limpiar la alfombra profundamente.

PENITENTI@L / CHRISTM@S CONFESSION Thursday, December 15th at 6:30p.m. we will have a Penitential service in preparation for Christmas. Everyone is invited. ***El Jueves, 15 de diciembre a las 6:30pm ten-dremos el servicio penitencial en preparación para la navidad. Invitamos a todos.

P@RISH POS@D@ Saturday, December 17th at 7pm in the Parish Hall will be our annual Parish Posada. ***El Sábado, 17 de diciembre a las 7pm en el Salón Parroquial será nuestra Posada.

TOY DRIVE The young adults group are having a Toy Drive for underprivileged children. Boxes are located at the entrance of the Church for donated toys. Monetary donations are also appreciated. Contact Maria Ramos: 209-2963 for more info. God Bless you!

BRE@KF@ST MINISTRY SCHEDULE 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.

2017 FIEST@ MED@LS This year we are looking for a sponsor(s) for our 2017 IHM Fiesta Medals. This year’s medals are being designed and made by the Award winning Monarch Trophy. If you are interested in sponsoring please call the Parish office. Sales from our Fiesta Medals are going towards Statue Restorations.

GIFT SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are looking for Parishioners who would like to volun-teer to help in the Parish Gift Shop on Sunday’s only. If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering please call the Parish Office at 226-8268. Must be bilin-gual.

2016 CONFIRM@TION CEREMONY PICTURES We are asking for the following persons to please come to the Parish Office to collect your Confirmation photos no later than Dec 31st. Pictures will be discarded at the end of the year: Vickey Amesquita, Katherine Olivarez, Maria Vallejo, Lisa Sanchez, Diana Torres, Juana Hernandez-Puente, Yadira Duran.

GUM / CHICLE Gum has been found under the benches and on our carpet in the Church. Please throw gum in the trash before entering the church. **Hemos descubierto chicles debajo de los bancos y en la carpe-ta de la iglesia. Pedimos a que por favor los tiren en los basure-ros antes de entrar adentro de la iglesia.

EL MINISTRO DE MUSIC@ Coro de 10:30am busca participación de can-tantes, guitarristas, acordeón, bajo sexto, etc… Se te gustaría cantar oh tocarle a Dios, llame a Isidro 210-459-3541.