The vision of Notre Dame Catholic Church is to glorify God by being a faithful, inclusive community who, in the name of Jesus Christ, enables all to grow in their relationship with God and with one another through witness, worship and service. NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC CHURCH (Corner of Water & Washington Street) Kerrville, TX. 78028 Pastoral Center: 909 Main Street Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (Closed between 12N-1:00pm) Phone:(830)257-5961 Fax:(830)895-9771 Website: www.notredamechurch.cc Social Center:(830)257-1929 Faith Formation: (830)896-4233 School: (830)257-6707 MASS AND SERVICE SCHEDULE SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 pm SUNDAY: 7:45 am, 9:15 am (Spanish), 11:00 am, 5:00 pm WEEKDAYS: Please refer to the inside of the bulletin for the Mass times RITE OF RECONCILIATION: Satur day – 3:30 - 4:45 pm MARRIAGES: Please consult the pastor 6 months in advance. QUINCEAÑERAS: Please call the Pastoral Center 6 months in advance. BAPTISMS: Call the YFM office to make an appointment at 896-4233. PASTORAL TEAM CLERGY Reverend David R. Wagner Pastor Deacon Alfredo (Jimmy) Bill, Jr. Hispanic Ministry Deacon Raul Gutierrez Deacon Harold (Sonny) Kaufhold Deacon Juan Martinez PASTORAL CENTER Dwayne Mosser Business Manager Eva Bill Parish Secretary Tracy Gourley Financial Associate LITURGY AND MUSIC Dorothy Cass Director of Liturgy/Music Ministries Marta Mata Liturgy Secretary OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION Coord. Families & Children Alma Cruz-Gonzales Coord. Families & Children/Hispanic Ministry Denise Jenschke Coord. Cathechesis of the Good Shepherd & First Eucharist Prep. Wyatt Wentrcek Coord. of Youth Ministry Nelda Bill Secretary/Baptism Coordinator CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE Sandi Killo Principal Irene Alcorta Secretary Michelle Coldwell Registrar Debbie Mossman Bookkeeper MAINTENANCE Mark Ince Superintendent September 17, 2017
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The vision of Notre Dame Catholic Church is to glorify God by being a faithful, inclusive community who, in the name of Jesus Christ, enables all to grow in their relationship with God and with one another through witness, worship and service.
NOTRE DAME
CATHOLIC CHURCH (Corner of Water & Washington Street)
Kerrville, TX. 78028 Pastoral Center: 909 Main Street Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (Closed between 12N-1:00pm)
Social Center:(830)257-1929 Faith Formation: (830)896-4233
School: (830)257-6707
MASS AND SERVICE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 pm SUNDAY: 7:45 am, 9:15 am (Spanish), 11:00 am, 5:00 pm WEEKDAYS: Please refer to the inside of the bulletin for the Mass times RITE OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday – 3:30 - 4:45 pm MARRIAGES: Please consult the pastor 6 months in advance. QUINCEAÑERAS: Please call the Pastoral Center 6 months in advance. BAPTISMS: Call the YFM office to make an appointment at 896-4233.
PASTORAL TEAM CLERGY Reverend David R. Wagner Pastor Deacon Alfredo (Jimmy) Bill, Jr. Hispanic Ministry Deacon Raul Gutierrez Deacon Harold (Sonny) Kaufhold Deacon Juan Martinez PASTORAL CENTER Dwayne Mosser Business Manager Eva Bill Parish Secretary Tracy Gourley Financial Associate LITURGY AND MUSIC Dorothy Cass Director of Liturgy/Music Ministries Marta Mata Liturgy Secretary OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION Coord. Families & Children Alma Cruz-Gonzales Coord. Families & Children/Hispanic Ministry Denise Jenschke Coord. Cathechesis of the Good Shepherd & First Eucharist Prep. Wyatt Wentrcek Coord. of Youth Ministry Nelda Bill Secretary/Baptism Coordinator CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE Sandi Killo Principal Irene Alcorta Secretary Michelle Coldwell Registrar Debbie Mossman Bookkeeper MAINTENANCE Mark Ince Superintendent
First Reading — Remember the commandments and hate not your neighbor (Sirach 27:30 — 28:9).
Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion (Psalm 103).
Second Reading — Whether we live, or whether we die, we do so for the Lord (Romans 14:7-9).
Gospel — Forgive one another from your heart (Matthew 18:21-35).
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday
Tuesday: St. Januarius
Wednesday: Ss. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions; Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year 5778) begins at sunset
Thursday: St. Matthew
Friday: Autumn begins
Saturday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
Stormy Weather Lately, we’ve all seen the devastation of hurricanes in Houston and southeastern Texas, and now Florida. There has also been an earthquake in Mexico. Our hearts go out to those who have lost their homes, their family members and more. We send aid and assistance as best we can, but we can still feel helpless in times like these. It seems to me very normal if someone asks where God is in all of this. Why do such things as hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis and other natural disasters happen? Why do the innocent have to die? These are very difficult questions, and there are no quick and easy answers that will make everything seem all right. Literally nobody has the answer. Your priest does not have the answer, but neither does your lawyer, your banker, your doctor, your bartender, the cashier at HEB -- nobody. Yet some people still want to say something that will make the situation understandable. It’s very likely that you’ve heard celebrities or others with access to mass media sharing their opinions. One Hollywood personality has gone on public record saying that Texas was hit by Hurricane Harvey as punishment because Texans voted for and continue to support President Trump. One of the most basic points taught in both high school and college English classes is to avoid making generalizations. Apparently, this celebrity overlooked the fact that Hurricane Harvey hit those Texans who voted for Hilary Clinton as well, which renders her assertion null and void. On the other hand, there are some celebrities and others within the Christian community who have made statements about the reasons for Hurricane Harvey, and now Irma striking the U.S. One example is a man who said that God sends hurricanes and other natural disasters as punishment for sin and apostasy. That explanation fails to account for newborn babies and very young children who have not yet had the opportunity to sin, but yet are killed in the wake of these storms. The man who made the comment didn’t say that God sends hurricanes to punish for original sin, but for sins actually committed. In that case, I believe his assertion calls God’s justice into question in the minds of many, which is at least a very poor witness, and therefore also unhelpful. Others will tell you that the Fall of Adam introduced corruption to the entire created order and subsequently subjected all of humanity to a severe, harsh and often violent natural world. In that case, we shouldn’t wonder why there are hurricanes. While it may be true, this explanation is far from helpful, it seems to me, in a case like this. At the root of all this is the constant problem and question of pain and suffering in this life. No one who ever walked this earth is exempt. The great mystery is that God does not take suffering away, nor does He explain it. An even greater mystery is that God Himself stepped directly into the midst of pain and suffering in becoming Incarnate and then dying to redeem humanity. God shares our pain and suffering and He is always present to us in our best times and in our worst. If we are faithful to God, we will still have to endure pain and suffering in this life. But with God in our lives, we also have hope. God has promised us that the pain and suffering we experience in the here and now is not permanent, and that He will raise us up on the last day to bring us into His eternal kingdom where there will be no pain and suffering. Those who do not have God in their lives can look forward to pain and suffering like the rest of us, and then to whatever comforts this world has to offer, and nothing more. Let’s all pray for those suffering because of the hurricanes and earthquakes, along with those who are helping them, and lift them up to God and trust in His mercy. Amen.
Blessings,Blessings,Blessings,Blessings,
Fr. DavidFr. DavidFr. DavidFr. David
Vigésimo Domingo
del Tiempo Ordinario
17 de septiembre de 2017
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: 1 Tim 2:1-8; Sal 28 (27):2, 7-9; Lc 7:1-10 Martes: 1 Tim 3:1-13; Sal 101 (100):1b- 3ab, 5-6; Lc 7:11-17 Miércoles: 1 Tim 3:14-16; Sal 111 (110):1-6; Lc 7:31-35 Jueves: Ef 4:1-7, 11-13; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Viernes: 1 Tim 6:2c-12; Sal 49 (48):6-10, 17-20; Lc 8:1-3 Sábado: 1 Tim 6:13-16; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 8:4-15 Domingo: Is 55:6-9; Sal 145 (144):2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Fil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1- 16a
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — No podemos fomentar el rencor y esperar que se nos perdonen nuestros pecados (Sirácide 27:30 — 28:7).
Salmo — El Señor es bondadoso y misericordioso, lento a la ira y rico en compasión (Salmo 103(102)).
Segunda lectura — Ya sea que vivamos o muramos, lo hacemos en Cristo (Romanos 14:7-9).
Evangelio — Jesús dice que debemos perdonar no sólo siete veces sino setenta veces siete veces (Mateo 18:21-35).
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Domingo: Vigésimo Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Domingo Catequético
Martes: San Jenaro
Miércoles: Santos Andrés Kim Taegŏn, Hasang y compañeros; Roshashaná (el Año Nuevo judío 5778) comienza al atardecer
Jueves: San Mateo
Viernes: Inicio del Otoño
Sábado: San Pío de Pietralcina (Padre Pío
Clima Tempestuoso
Últimamente, todos hemos visto la devastación de huracanes en Houston y el sureste de Texas, y ahora en Florida. También ha habido un terremoto en México. Nuestros corazones están con todos los que han perdido sus hogares, sus familiares y más. Enviamos ayuda y asistencia lo mejor que podemos, pero aun así nos podemos sentir impotentes en tiempos como estos. Me parece muy normal si alguien pregunta dónde está Dios en todo esto. ¿Por qué ocurren cosas tales como huracanes, tornados, terremotos, tsunamis y otros desastres naturales? ¿Por qué tienen que morir los inocentes? Estas son preguntas muy difíciles, y no hay respuestas rápidas y fáciles que hagan que todo parezca bien. Literalmente nadie tiene la respuesta. Su Sacerdote no tiene la respuesta, pero tampoco su abogado, su banquero, su médico, su camarero, el cajero de HEB - nadie. Sin embargo, algunas personas que quieren decir algo que haga que la situación sea comprensible. Es muy probable que hayas oído celebridades u otras personas con acceso a los medios de comunicación compartiendo sus opiniones. Una personalidad de Hollywood ha declarado públicamente que Texas fue golpeado por el Huracán Harvey como castigo porque los Texanos votaron a favor y continúan apoyando al Presidente Trump. Uno de los puntos más básicos que se enseñan en las clases de Inglés de la escuela secundaria y de la universidad es evitar hacer generalizaciones. Al parecer, esta celebridad pasó por alto el hecho de que el Huracán Harvey golpeó a los Texanos que votaron por Hilary Clinton, lo que hace su afirmación nula y sin valor. Por otro lado, hay algunas celebridades y otros miembros de la comunidad Cristiana que han hecho declaraciones sobre las razones del Huracán Harvey, y ahora Irma golpeando a los Estados Unidos. Un ejemplo es un hombre que dijo que Dios envía huracanes y otros desastres naturales como castigo por el pecado y apostasía. Esa explicación no da cuenta de los recién nacidos y los niños muy pequeños que todavía no han tenido la oportunidad de pecar, pero sin embargo se mueren a raíz de estas tormentas. El hombre que hizo el comentario no dijo que Dios envía huracanes para castigar por el pecado original, sino por los pecados realmente cometidos. En ese caso, creo que su afirmación llama a la justicia de Dios en cuestión en la mente de muchos, que es al menos un testigo muy pobre, y por lo tanto también inútil. Otros dirán que la Caída de Adán introdujo la corrupción en todo el orden creado y posteriormente sometió a toda la humanidad a un mundo natural severo, áspero y a menudo violento. En ese caso, no debemos preguntarnos por qué hay huracanes. Si bien puede ser cierto, me parece, que esta explicación está lejos de ser útil, en un caso como éste. En la raíz de todo esto está el constante problema y la cuestión del dolor y el sufrimiento en esta vida. Nadie que haya caminado sobre esta tierra está exento. El gran misterio es que Dios no quita el sufrimiento, ni lo explica. Un misterio aún mayor es que Dios mismo se metió directamente en medio del dolor y el sufrimiento al Encarnarse y luego morir para redimir a la humanidad. Dios comparte nuestro dolor y sufrimiento y Él siempre está presente en nuestros mejores y peores momentos. Si somos fieles a Dios, aun tendremos que soportar el dolor y el sufrimiento en esta vida. Pero con Dios en nuestras vidas, también tenemos esperanza. Dios nos ha prometido que el dolor y el sufrimiento que experimentamos en el aquí y ahora no es permanente y que Él nos resucitará en el último día para llevarnos a Su reino eterno donde no habrá dolor ni sufrimiento. Aquellos que no tienen a Dios en sus vidas pueden esperar el dolor y el sufrimiento como el resto de nosotros, y luego cualquier comodidad que este mundo tenga para ofrecerles, y nada más. Todos oremos por los que sufren a causa de los huracanes y los terremotos, junto con los que los están ayudando, los ponemos en las manos de Dios y confiamos en Su infinita misericordia. Amén.
Bendiciones,Bendiciones,Bendiciones,Bendiciones, Padre DavidPadre DavidPadre DavidPadre David
Sunday, September 17, 2017 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 27:30—28:7, Rom 14:7-9, Mt 18:21-35(130) 7:45am †Randy Bolen By Dorothy Bolen 9:15am People of the Parish 11:00am †Lorenzo R. Lopez By Family NO 5:00 PM MASS Monday, September 18, 2017 1 Tm 2:1-8, Lk 7:1-10(443) 12:00 pm Communion Service †Margaret Amelia (Peggy) Foertschbeck By Family Tuesday, September 19, 2017 1 Tm 3:1-13, Lk 7:11-17(444) 7:00 am †Betty Blackwell By Daughter, Minnie Waddell Wednesday, September 20, 2017 1 Tm 3:14-16/Lk 7:31-35(445) 12:00 pm Special Intention By Alton & Patricia Petsch Thursday, September 21, 2017 Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Eph 4:1-7, 11-13, Mt 9:9-13(643) 12:00 pm †Fr. Joe Lopez By Lisa Calderon Friday, September 22, 2017 1 Tm 6:2c-12/Lk 8:1-3(447) 8:00 am †Julie Schlichting By Terri DeBusk Saturday, September 23, 2017 Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest Is 55:6-9, Phil 1:20c-24, 27a, Mt 20:1-16a(133) 5:00 pm †Tom Fowler By Beverly Valentino Sunday, September 24, 2017 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 55:6-9, Phil 1:20c-24, 27a, Mt 20:1-16a(133) 7:45 am In Honor of Ruben & Virginia Barron 25th Wedding Anniversary By Larry & Josie Shaw 9:15 am Special Intention for Living & Deceased Priests By Familia Gutierrez 11:00 am †Mercedes Paras By Moricor Arroyo 5:00 pm People of the Parish
Liturgy of the Hours:
Monday, September 18, 2017 Good Shepherd-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 A New Song-5:30pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Cursillos-7:00pm-Church Boy Scouts-7:00pm-Social Center Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Fr. Dave’s Bible Study-7:45am-Fireplace RM Lector Practice (Spanish)-5:30pm-Church RCIA-6:00pm-Social Center Pastoral Hispano-7:00pm-Library Spanish Choir Practice-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Good Shepherd-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 Ingles Tambíen-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 205/209 Faith Formation-5:15pm-Social Center/Fireplace RM Faith Formation-5:15pm-School Classrooms Faith Formation-5:15pm-Gymnasium Faith Formation-5:15pm-Church RCIA Children/Parents-5:15pm-Library School Council-5:30pm-School Conference RM M.O.S.T.-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Gymnasium Thursday, September 21, 2017 Catholic Way Bible Study-10:00am-Kemper Hall RM 205 Baptism Class (English)-6:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 204 Baptism Class (Spanish)-6:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 205 Evening Prayer-6:30pm-Church Fr. Dave’s Bible Study-7:00pm-Social Center M.O.S.T.-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Gymnasium Friday, September 22, 2017 Hour of Mercy-3:00pm-Church School Dance-7:00pm-Gymnasium El Sembrador-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Danza Santa Cruz-7:00pm-Gym Parking Lot Saturday, September 23, 2017 Ministry to the Sick Workshop-8:00am-Social Center Repose the Blessed Sacrament-11:30am-Church Sunday, September 24, 2017 Good Shepherd-9:00am-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 Spanish Women’s ACTS-2:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 205/206 Confirmation Orientation-3:00pm-Social Center LifeTeen-6:00pm-Social Center/Fireplace RM
Mauricio Reyes, Mario Reyes, Tony Perez, Mary Jane Flores, Eloida Garcia, David Avila, Rose Adami, Anita Rios, Bubba Kunz, Andy Miciotto, D.J. Sholund, Bill
Williams, Barbara Barecky, Pat Cass. The Prayer List
Prayer is a gift from God. It is a wonderful way to lift someone in prayer who is sick, someone in need or for anyone with special intentions. The Parish prayer list is for such purposes, however, it can become quite big and the print becomes smaller. So that all may be included and properly fit within page boundaries, the prayer list will be renewed with a fresh start every first of the month. If you wish to place your name on the list once it is renewed, please call the parish office. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sat., Sept. 23, 2017—5:00pm
Louise Reeh
Sun., Sept. 24, 2017—9:15am
Lisa Jones
Sun., Sept. 24, 2017—11:00am
Martha Mitchell
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SAVE THE DATE !
“The Gathering” ~~~Revisiting our vision as
God’s family here at Notre Dame Catholic Church,
and our formation as missionary disciples called to service~~~ "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few”
Thursday, September 28, 2017 – Social Center
7:00 p.m. – Doors open at 6:30 for refreshments.
Your presence is important. This will be a parish-wide meeting
about the Archdiocesan V Encuentro initiative. Encuentro is all about bringing people to Christ. Our Lord Jesus Christ deeply desires to gather all His beloved children and take them under His wing. This initiative is a way for us to do that with Him.
As part of the New Evangelization, Pope Francis has called upon all the baptized to live as missionary disciples. Our Archbishop wishes to see full participation in this initiative. Following our “gathering” here, we will be sending a delegation to the A r c h d i o c e s a n m e e t i n g i n S a n Antonio. Prayerfully consider your presence on September 28th at 7:00 p.m.; it is very important. Come and learn! Come and be enriched!
For more information, visit the Archdiocesan webpage at: https://www.archsa.org/v-encuentro
APARTE LA FECHA!
“La Reunión” ~~~Repasando nuestra vision como familia de Dios y nuestra
formación como discípulos misioneros llamados al servicio~~~ “La cosecha es abundante, pero los trabajadores pocos.”
Jueves, 28 de septiembre de 2017— Centro Social
7:00pm—Las puertas se abrirán a las 6:30 para refrigerios Su presencia es importante
Esta será una junta para toda la parroquia acerca de la Encuentro Arquidiocesano. El Encuentro trata de reunir a todos sus amados hijos y cubrirlos bajo sus alas. Esta iniciativa es una manera de hacer esto con El. Como par te de la Nueva Evangelización, el Papa Francisco ha llamado a todos los bautizados a vivir como discipulos misioneros. A nuestro Arzobispo le gustaría ver una participación total en esta iniciativa. Después de nuestra “reunion” aquí, mandaremos una delegación a la junta Arquidiocesana en San Antonio. Considere su presencia aquí el 28 de septiembre a las 7:00 p.m.; es muy importante—venga y aprenda. Venga y sea enriquecido! Para más información visite la página electronica al: https://www.archsa.org/v-encuentra
ANNOUNCING A
SILENT RETREAT FOR WOMEN
TAKING THE LEAP
ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE NOT EXPERIENCD BEING SILENT WITH THEIR
GODW WHO KNOW THEY ARE TOO BUSY WDON’T
TAKE TIME FOR GOD but FEEL GOD IS CALLING FOR THEM!
“BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD PSALM “BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD PSALM “BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD PSALM “BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD PSALM 46:1046:1046:1046:10
WOMEN! Do What Jesus Did!… Mark 1:35Mark 1:35Mark 1:35Mark 1:35----39393939
Date: October 27,28,29 Location: Wolf Creek B & B and Retreat Center
(Location between Kerrville and Fredericksburg off Hwy 16)
RETREAT COST: $175.00 (includes room and board) (A non- refundable deposit of $65 is required with your registration.)
Checks and registrations can be printed from the St. Peter Upon the Water website
Mail the registration form and deposit to: St. Peter Upon the Water
PO BOX 509 Ingram, TX 78025 Checks payable to: St. Peter Upon the Water
Spaces are limited to 14. Mass will be included to fulfill your Sunday obligation.
Begins with check in on Friday evening (4-6p.m.) and concludes Sunday by noon. Partial scholarships available.
Questions? Call Dianne Albrecht at 830.367.5959 Cell: 830.285.2555
SAVE THE DATE Going Deeper Silent Retreat
March 16,17,18, 2018
Women who have experience with silence on any retreat are invited.
Come Away with Jesus!
Location: Haven River Inn – Comfort Cost: $175.00
Sponsored by St. Peter upon the Water More information coming soon!
For information now - Call Dianne @ 830.367.5959
Attention all COMMUNION MINISTERS TO THE SICK: Melli McKnight with the Archdiocese will be here to speak to us on Saturday, September 23rd from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Fireplace Room. Father David asks that all attendWthose who are serving the homebound, the hospital, the nursing homes, and any others who wish to serve in the Ministry to the Sick. Melli will address certain situations and make sure that we are in accord with Archdiocesan expectations.
Atención a todos los MINISTROS DE EUCARISTÍA PARA LOS ENFERMOS: Melli McKnight de la Arquidiócesis estará aquí para hablar con nosotros el sábado, 23 de septiembre de 10 a.m. a las 12 del mediodía en la sala de la chimenea. El Padre David les pide que todos asistan... a los que están sirviendo a los enfermos en casa, al hospital, a las residencias de ancianos y a los que deseen servir en el Ministerio a los Enfermos. Melli abordará ciertas situaciones y se asegurará que estamos de acuerdo con las expectativas arquidiocesanas.
Please pray for those who have died, and have gone to their eternal rest with the Lord, especially for Nina Dalla. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.
Covenant of Love Marriage Ministry
Don’t miss our next DATE NIGHT!
October 6, 2017 @ 6:30 p.m.
“Matrimoney”
Notre Dame Social Center Registra�on cards and brochures
are in the narthex or sign up at
the notredamechurch.cc web site.
Ques�ons? Contact Red and Mark
Anderson @ 830-895-3295
Deadline for reserva�ons-October 2, 2017
The Spanish Women’s ACTS Team will have a Garage Sale on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 7:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m., in the Notre Dame Church Gymnasium. The team will be accepting donated items, Friday, October 6, 2017 from 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. in the Gym. Please come and help support the Women’s Spanish ACTS Team; the funds from this sale will help provide scholarships to those who otherwise would not be able to attend this retreat. For more information call Angie Garza (Director) at (830)367-7018, Elva Perez (Co-Director) at (210)355-9329, or Maria Guzman at (9830)343-7314.
El EQUIP DE ACTS de mujeres en español, tendrá una venta de garaje el sábado 7 de octubre 2017 de 7:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m., en el Gimnasio de la Parroquia de Notre Dame. El equipo estará aceptando articulos donados, el viernes 7 de octubre 2017 de 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. en el Gimnasio. Por favor vengan y apoyen al equipo de ACTS de mujeres en español; los fondos de esta venta ayudarán a proporcionar becas a los que de otro modo no podrian asistir a este retiro. Para más información llame a Angie Garzia (Directora) al (830)367-7018 o Elva Perez (Co-Directora) al (210)355-9329 o Maria Guzman (Co-Directora) al (830)343-7314. Please pray for the following Women’s ACTS Spanish TEAM who are preparing for the next Women’s Spanish ACTS Retreat on November 30-December 3, 2017.
Por favor oren por el equipo de mujeres de ACTS que se estan preparando para el Retiro de Mujeres de ACTS en Español que se encuentra el 30 de noviembre— 3 de diciembre, 2017.
Consuelo Alba Maria Cano Connie Castillo Jessica Dominguez Maria A. Flores Beatriz Gonzalez Maria Gonzalez Rosalba Gonzalez Ana Guerrero Elsa Jimenez Mary Leal Rosa Martinez Marta Mata Catalina Melendez Engracia Mendoza Urbana Molina Marisol Navarro Ricarda Perez Lupita Rendon Aurora Renteria Maria de Jesus Vergara Marybel Walker
Spiritual Directors: Lala Flores Dora Bill
Angie Garza (Directora), Elva Perez (Co-Directora), Maria Guzman (Co-Directora)
Women’s Spanish Retreat is Nov 30- Dec 3rd. We are need of a cooking team for this retreat.
Men’s Spanish Retreat has been moved to February 8—11, 2018.
2018 Retreat Schedule February 8-11th Spanish Men’s April 19-22nd English Men’s October 25-28th Spanish Women’s November 15-18th English Women’s
On September 8th, 29 couples attended another informative and inspirational Date Night. After a meal and brief table discussions, we heard a first hand account of the many sites in the Holy Land - and the role of Catholics in preserving them. The presentation was led by Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox from the Pilgrim Center of Hope. The evening ended with an increased appreciation for the foundations of our Catholic faith. We invite you to our next Date Night on October 6th - "MatriMoney."
If you feel called to prepare the Lord's table, the sacristan ministry is in needed of a sacristan to prepare the Sunday 5:00 pm mass. Please call Melanie Krause at (830)777-4718.
from the Notre Dame Parish Library are available in the narthex of the church, near the bell tower door. The Journey to Peace: Reflections on Faith, Embracing Suffering, and Finding New Life is our featured book for this week. Written by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, (1928-1996) in the final months of his life, it is considered a modern classic about finding inner peace in the face of life’s greatest trials. Using the Stations of the Cross as a framework, Cardinal Bernardin helps readers understand the relevance of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection to their own lives. From the editor’s introduction: We are also called to be Christ’s disciples in the modern world. When we make the Way of the Cross, we are not being morbid, nostalgic or lost in the past. Quite the contrary! We are studying the very foundation of our faith, upon which we are called to build the kingdom of God on earth. Unless we embrace the Cross, we cannot embrace the resurrection. It is that simple. And that profound! Our prayers and hope is that as you read this book in portions throughout the year, you will accept Cardinal Bernardin’s invitation to enter more deeply into the mystery of Jesus’ Passion and resurrection and find yourself further along the road on your .journey to peace. This would be a good time to remind you there is no time limit to the books you check out of our library. Keep them as long as you need, and if you want to share your thoughts on any book you have checked out, we love hearing from you!
BooksToBorrow ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
If you are interested in becoming an altar server, the new training will begin soon. You must be in fourth grade or older, and must have received the sacrament of First Eucharist. You can register by calling Marta or Dorothy at the church office (257-5961); the school and faith formation offices will also have registration forms. There are five sessions, and you must attend all five with at least one parent or guardian; all training will be from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on Wednesdays in the church: September 27th, October 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th.
ENTRENAMIENTO PARA ACÓLITOS
Si estás interesado en convertirte en acólito, el nuevo entrenamiento comenzará pronto. Tienes que estar cursando el cuarto grado o más, y debes haber recibido el sacramento de la Primera Comunión. Puedes registrarte llamando a Marta o a Dorothy en la oficina de la parroquia (257-5961); en las oficinas de la escuela y de formación religiosa también tendrán formularios de inscripción. Son cinco sesiones, y debes asistir a las cinco con tú papá o mamá o tutor; todo el entrenamiento será a partir de las 6:45 p.m. a las 7:45 p.m. los miércoles en el templo: los días 27 de septiembre, 4, 11, 18 y 25 de octubre.
CHURCH Envelopes/Checks $ 13,787.25 Currency/Coin 2,428.80 Capital Improvement 300.00
TOTAL $ 16,516.05 Notre Dame School (2nd collection) $ 2,666.14 St. Vincent de Paul 60.00 Hurricane Relief 100.00 TOTAL $ 2,826.14 SCHOOL School Support Envelopes $ 45.00 Guardian Angel 110.00 TOTAL $ 155.00
CATHOLIC SENIORS’ CONFERENCE
Regardless of the state in life you may be in, everyone is welcome to attend a one-day conference in honor of beloved seniors. Family members and caretakers are welcome to join their loved ones for a day of prayer, learning fellowship, and laughter. Join us and learn about God’s calling for senior citizens and discover a message of joy and hope. No minimum age to attend. Date: February 24, 2018 at St Mathew Catholic Church, McDonald Family Center, 10703 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230 $25.00 Individual registration includes lunch; free admission for Clergy/Religious (pre-registration required). Call for more information and/or register at (210) 521-3377. www.Pilgrimcenterofhope.org
If you are looking for a way to make a difference in our community, Raphael Clinic has some volunteer openings in their clerical department. Positions available are translators, receptionist, phone operators, filing and computer skills for four hours a week. If you are interested a Volunteer Application may be downloaded from the clinic website at www.raphaelclinic.org or you may call the clinic at (830)895-4201.
"Are you or someone you know Divorced, Widowed, or Separated and hurting? The October 13-15, 2017 Beginning Experience Weekend Retreat will help you deal with the grief process. It offers an opportunity for turning the pain of loss into a growth experience. People in any stage of life, male or female, who have experienced such a loss can benefit from the retreat. For more information on how we can help, visit http://www.sanantoniobe.org/, call 210-478-0690 or 210-688-9273, or email [email protected].”
Greetings to All,
We in San Antonio are so blessed to have been spared the wrath of Hurricane Harvey. I know you feel as I do that we are now called upon to help our neighbors in East Texas recover from the devastation. At Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio we have been collecting monetary donations and in-kind donations. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of San Antonio. Last Friday we delivered 5 trucks of supplies to Corpus Christi. We are planning on take the same amount to Victoria on Monday, September 11. Our largest shipment will be to Houston on September 23rd. I really need your help in order to make this happen. We are not asking for monetary donations but instead in-kind donations, volunteer time, vehicles and drivers. For in-kind items, we are in need of cleaning supplies, water, bug spray and personal hygiene products. For volunteers, we are in need of volunteers will to assist with receiving, sorting & inventorying incoming donations at 2127 S. Zarzamora formerly St. Stephens Church. We will be having a large group of volunteers help us load the trucks on September 23. If you have any employees willing to help, we can use them! They can sign up on our website at ccaosa.givepulse.com. Thank you for your consideration of our request. Please check out some of the relief work we have been doing on our Facebook page at facebook.com/CatholicCharitiesSA. Please let me know if you would like to get involved; (210)222-1294.
Sincerely, J. Antonio Fernandez Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio President/CEO
Saludos a Todos
Nosotros en San Antonio hemos sido bendecidos porque el huracán Harvey pasó sin hacernos daño. Sé que sienten como yo, la necesidad de ayudar a nuestros vecinos del Este de Texas a recuperarse después de la devastación. En Catholic Charities, la Arquidiócesis de San António ha estado colectando donativos monetarios y artículos necesarios . La generosidad de San Antonio nos ha llenado de admiración. El ultimo Viernes entregamos el contenido de 5 camiones de donativos a Corpus Christi. Estamos planeando llevar la misma cantidad a Victoria el lunes 11 de septiembre. Nuestro mayor donativo será el 23 de septiembre. Necesito su ayuda para hacer esto posible. No estamos solicitando donaciones monetarias, sino artículos necesarios, voluntarios, vehículos y choferes. Entre los artículos necesarios queremos materiales para limpiar, agua, insecticida, líquido contra mosquitos y otros bichos, y productos de higiene personal. Para los voluntarios, necesitamos de personas que ayuden a recibir, clasificar e inventoriar los donativos recibidos en 2127 S. Zarzamora, antes iglesia de San Estéban. Tendremos un gran número de voluntarios que nos ayudarán a cargar los camiones el 23 de septiembre. Si usted tiene algunos empleados que pueden ayudar los podemos usar! Pueden inscribirse en línea al ccaosa.givepulse.com. Gracias por considerer nuestra solicitud. Por favor, inspeccione algo del trabajo de relevo que hemos estado haciendo en nuestra página electronica en facebook.com/CatholicCharitiesSA. Por favor díganme si quieren involucrarse (210)222-1294.
Sinceramente, J. Antonio Fernández Caridades Católicas de la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio Presidente/CEO
Celebrating 105 Years
Notre Dame Catholic School Annual Festival
105th Anniversary and ANNUAL SCHOOL FESTIVAL ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS
(900 BLOCK OF MAIN OR WATER)
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 16th - 4:00 PM TO 10:00 PM
CHILDREN’S AREA, GAME BOOTHS, AMUSEMENT RIDES, FOOD CONCESSION STANDS AND LOTS OF FUN FOR ALL
SILENT AUCTION 4:30pm TO 7:30pm
ENJOY THE LIVE MUSIC UNDER THE BIG TENT
*** Dr. Jocular and the Feel Goods ***
*** Destino ***
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 17th - 11:00 AM TO 8:00 PM
CHILDREN’S AREA, GAME BOOTHS, AMUSEMENT RIDES, FOOD CONCESSION STANDS AND LOTS OF FUN FOR ALL
DON’T MISS OUR FAMOUS BBQ DINNER IN THE AIR-CONDITIONED SOCIAL CENTER ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Meal Ticket $10
DANNY FELLER AND HIS BAND WILL ONCE AGAIN ENTERTAIN US UNDER THE BIG TENT FROM 1:00pm TO 3:00pm, THEN AGAIN AFTER THE AUCTION FROM 6:00pm TO 8:00pm
LIVE AUCTION STARTING AT 3:00pm UNDER THE TENT ! ! ! ! ! ! !
RAFFLE DRAWING – 8:00 PM.
WONDERFUL PRIZES TO BE RAFFLED – BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE or AT THE FESTIVAL
LOTS OF NEW GAMES AND RIDES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
SEE YOU THERE !
Celebrando 105 Años
del Festival Anual de la Escuela Católica de Notre Dame
105º Aniversario y FESTIVAL ESCOLAR ANUAL
EN LOS TERRENOS LA ESCUELA
(900 BLOCK OF MAIN OR WATER)
SABADO - 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE - 4:00 PM a 10:00 PM
ÁREA PARA NIÑOS, PUESTOS DE JUEGOS, JUEGOS MECÁNICOS, PUESTOS DE COMIDA Y MUCHAS
DIVERSIÓN PARA TODOS
SUBASTA SILENCIOSA DE 4:30 pm a 7:30 pm
DISFRUTEN DE LA MÚSICA EN VIVO BAJO LA GRAN CARPA
*** Dr. Jocular and the Feel Goods ***
*** Destino ***
DOMINGO - 17 DE SEPTIEMBRE - 11:00 AM a 8:00 PM
ÁREA PARA NIÑOS, PUESTOS DE JUEGOS, JUEGOS MECÁNICOS, PUESTOS DE COMIDA
Y MUCHAS DIVERSIÓN PARA TODOS
NO SE PIERDAN NUESTRA FAMOSA CENA BARBACOA DENTRO DEL CENTRO SOCIAL CON AIRE ACONDICIONADO EN LA ESCUELA 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Boletos para la comida $ 10
DANNY FELLER Y SU BANDA AMENIZARÁN OTRA VEZ BAJO LA GRAN CARPA DE 1:00 pm a 3:00 pm, Y DE NUEVO DESPUÉS DE LA SUBASTA DE 6:00 pm a 8:00 pm
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡LA SUBASTA EN VIVO COMENZARÁ A LAS 3:00 pm BAJO LA CARPA! ! ! ! !
LA RIFA – 8:00 pm SE RIFARÁN GRANDES PREMIOS – COMPREN SUS BOLETOS POR ADELANTADO o EN EL FESTIVAL
NUEVAS ACTIVIDADES Y JUEGOS MECÁNICOS PARA NIÑOS DE TODAS LAS EDADES
¡ ¡ ¡ALLÁ NOS VEMOS! ! !
YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWSYOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWSYOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWSYOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA September 17, 2017September 17, 2017September 17, 2017September 17, 2017
We welcome you back to another Catechetical year!
Sessions will begin as follows: Good Shepherd Sept 18th
YFM - Sept. 20th. All formation programs, Good Shepherd, EDGE & Children’s Faith Formation Life Teen - Sept. 24th @ 6:00 in the Social Center
PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF YOUR CHILD
IF HE/SHE IS NOT REGISTERED!
See you soon! Call our office for any questions: 896.4233
¡Le damos la bienvenida a un año mas de Catequesis! Inicio de Sesiones serán:
♦ Buen Pastor -18 de septiembre 5 pm
♦ Formación de la Fe para todos - 20 de septiembre: Buen Pastor a las 5, EDGE para jóvenes en la secundaria (7-8) a las 5:30 en el gimnasio y Formación de la Fe para
Niños a las 5:15 en el Centro Social. ♦ Life Teen para jóvenes en la preparatoria (9-12) - 24 de septiembre @ las 6PM en el
Centro Social. ¡NO DEJE A SU HIJO/A SI NO ESTA MATRICULADO/A
¡Nos Vemos! Llame a nuestra oficina si tiene preguntas: 896.4233
RCIA ADAPTED FOR
CHILDREN & TEENS
If you have a child who is 7 years or older and is
unbaptized call Alma Cruz Gonzales to make an
appointment or come by the YFM Office to
register 830 896-4233 x232.
RITO DE INICIACIÓN CATÓLICO
PARA ADULTOS ADAPTADO PARA
NIÑOS Y JÓVENES
Si tiene un niño/a de 7 años o mayor que aun no
esta bautizado/a llame para poner una cita con
Alma Cruz Gonzales 830 896-4233 x232
CONFIRMATION FOR
ADULTS If you are a baptized Catholic AND you have made
your First Communion this is the preparation you need to make your
Confirmation! Registration is now open, please call to schedule an appointment for an interview prior to orientation.
Call Nelda Bill at 830-896-4233 Important informa,on:
Orientation and all classes will be held in Kemper Hall Room 205 at 6:00-8:00pm Orientation will be held on Tuesday,
September 26, 2017 Classes will be held each Tuesday from
October 3-November 14, 2017 Holiday break will be from November 21-January 2nd
Classes will resume Tuesday, January 9, 2018 and end with a Saturday retreat on April 21st
(dates subject to change)
YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWSYOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWSYOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWSYOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA September 17, 2017September 17, 2017September 17, 2017September 17, 2017
High School Confirma,on
In Confirmaon the soul of the bapzed Chrisan is
imprinted with a permanent seal that can be received only
once and marks this individual forever as a Chrisan. The
gi� of the Holy Spirit is the strength from above in which
this individual puts the grace of his Bapsm into pracce
through his life and acts as a “witness” for Christ. [CCC
1302-1305, 1317]
Register NOW for the Chosen
Confirmation program. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from
7:00-8:30pm beginning in October!
Requirements to begin preparation:
1. Must be a current 11th or 12th grade student
2. Register for Confirmation by September 14th
3. Attend the Mandatory Parent Orientation on
Sunday, September 24th at 3:00pm
4.Complete a Confirmation Interview
Call the YFM Office for ques,ons and to
register! (830) 896-4233
Confirmación para jóvenes en
la preparatoria.
En la Confirmación el alma del cris�ano bau�zado lleva
impreso un sello permanente que se puede recibir una
sola vez y marca a este individuo siempre como
cris�ano. El don del Espíritu Santo es la fuerza de lo alto
en el que este individuo pone la gracia de su bau�smo
en la prác�ca a través de su vida y actúa como
"tes�go" de Cristo. [CCC 1302-1305, 1317]
Inscríbase ahora al programa de Confirmación
“Chosen” (Elegido)
Las sesiones se llevarán a cabo los miércoles de
7:00-8:30pm empezando en octubre!
Requisitos para iniciar la preparación:
1. Debe ser un estudiante actual en 11 º o 12 º
grado
2. Registro para el Sacramento de Confirmación
ha lo mas tarde el 14 de sep�embre
3. Obligatorio-Asista a la Orientación para Padres
