San Fernando Cathedral The Oldest Cathedral Sanctuary in the United States-Founded in 1731 Location– 115 W. Main Plaza Parish Office Mailing Address - 231 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S Archbishop of San Antonio San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church Location - 205 Piazza Italia Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783 San Antonio, TX 78207 www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola
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San Fernando Cathedral The Oldest Cathedral Sanctuary in the United States-Founded in 1731
Location– 115 W. Main Plaza Parish Office Mailing Address - 231 W. Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78205 www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral
Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S Archbishop of San Antonio
San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church Location - 205 Piazza Italia
Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783
San Antonio, TX 78207
www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS DECEMBER 6, 2015
Pastoral Staff/Equipo Pastoral Very Rev. Tony Vilano, J.C.L - Rector
Rev. Prasanna Mese-Parochial Vicar
Rev. Krikor Gregory Chahin, PhD- Parochial Vicar
Rev. Raymond Schuster - In Residence
Deacon Ismael Casanova
Deacon Doroteo Pedroza
Deacon Julio Garcia III
Deacon Victor Cepero
Deacon Joe Marroquin
Lupita Mandujano-Director of Religious Ed. Ext. 133
Rick Mc Laughlin-Director of Music Ministries Ext. 154 Janie Vela-Cavazos-Admin. Assistant Ext. 122
Development/Desarrollo Amelia Nieto, CFRE - Executive Director Ext. 126
Parish Organizations Organization Meeting Day Time Location Hijas de Maria 1st Sunday 11:00 a.m. La Sala Knights of Columbus 2nd Sunday 3:30 p.m. San Juan Room Columbian Squires 3rd Sunday 3:30 p.m. San Jose Room Finance Council Last Thursday 6:00 p.m. Conference Room ACTS Core Group 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m. Concepcion Room Prayer Group Every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Concepcion Room
Baptism/Bautismos/Marriage/Matrimonio Please contact the Parish Office /Favor de llamar a la Oficina
Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Parish office: (210) 227-1297 Fax: (210) 271-0149
Gift Shop: (210) 357-5608 Gift Shop Fax: (210) 223-7854
Development office: (210) 576-1365 Fax: (210) 576-1367
Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces...John A. Cavazos, Josie Castillo, Mallory Rayne Salazar, Leo Cas-tillo, Madelyn R. Salazar, Matthew J. Salazar, Elva M. Mc Knight, Lonnie Cantu, Carlos E. Alvarado, Yvette Alizadeh, Arnulfo Valencia, Sandra Villarreal, Charles Francis Rufe, Elsa Munoz, Ramona Bell, Maria Y. Torres, Josie Lopez, Olga Medina, Robert Reyes, Victor Cepero, Bea Cepero, Marivic A. Bonto-Kane, John J. Kane, Gloria A. Bonto, Peter Paul Vincent A. Bonto, Carmen Natal, Lydia Natal, Irene & Glenn Shifflet Sr., Eladio Alvarado Jr, Gloria Menchaca, Frank De Leon, Rylee Ramon, Raymond Cosme, Ophelia Rios, Ghincea Garay, Robert Anthony Rios, Tony Pecina, Dolores Moreno, Blas Saenz, Guillermo Zepeda, Dianna Hernandez, Ray Hernandez, Angelita Najara, Manolo Lago, Louis Martin Gutierrez Jr., Linda Garcia Alcorta, Roberto G. Zapata, John Cano, Phillip Guerra, Cruz Contreras, Emiliano Aparicio, Gasper L. Mendoza, Gilbert Perez, Ms. Eleanor Quintanilla, Irene Gutierrez, Armando Solis, Fidel & Grace Herrera, Maria Regina Vidal, Laura Martinez, Manuel Castillo Jr., Amy Webber, Ella Mae Treat, Ty Cline, Alfonso Cazarez, Joel Rivera, Gilbert Rodriguez, Robert Hadley, Armando Diaz, Rodolfo M. Delgado, Mario Alberto Casarez, Deacon Ismael Casanova, Ruben Alvarado, Kimberly Marie Gutierrez, Connie Concepcion Winters, Ynes Sandoval Trevino Jr., Lewis Gutierrez Sr., Robert & Josephine Martinez, Olga Silva, Michael Chapa Jr., Richard Arredondo, Laura Lopez & Concepcion Vidales
If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list or to remain on the prayer list please call the parish office at 210-227-1297 ext 131 Thank you!
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS DECEMBER 6, 2015
A message from Fr. Tony
PUT ON JOY Today, Baruch speaks of the splendor that lies ahead for the city of Jerusalem and for all of us, regardless of where home is for us. Throw off strife, he tells us, and put on joy. Like a favorite old sweatshirt, joy fits, and how warm it keeps us, even when the winds blow cold.
Paul knows of this joy as he pens his le er to the Philippians, praying that they may grow in their ability to discern what is righteous and good. And Luke speaks to us of John, who was foretold by Isaiah and who sings a similar song—“Prepare the way of the Lord,” for salva-
on is at hand.
A man ahead of his me, Baruch spent his days joyfully awai ng a distant glory. On this Second Sunday of Advent, Paul and John know that this glory is upon us.
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Stand on the heights, Jerusalem; see your children rejoicing that they are remembered by God. A merciful and just God leads Israel in joy (Baruch 5:1-9).
Psalm — The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126).
Second Reading — May your love increase in knowledge to discern what is valuable that you may be blameless for the day of Christ (Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11).
Gospel — John proclaims a bap sm of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. All flesh shall see the salva on of God (Luke 3:1-6).
LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Sube a la altura, Jerusalén; contempla a tus hijos gozo-sos porque Dios se acordó de ellos. Un Dios misericordioso y justo guía a Israel con alegría (Baruc 5:1-9).
Salmo — Grandes cosas has hecho por nosotros, Señor (Salmo 126 [125]).
Segunda Lectura — Que su amor siga creciendo más y más y se traduzca en un mayor conocimiento y discernimiento de lo que vale la pena para que lleguen irreprochables al día de Cristo (Filipenses 1:4-6, 8-11).
Evangelio — Juan proclama un bau smo de arrepen miento para el per-dón de los pecados. Todos podrán ver la salvación de Dios (Lucas 3:1-6)
Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30
Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15
Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19
Saturday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707 -712
Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Is 35:1-10; Sal 85 (84):9-14; Lc 5:17-26
Martes: Gén 3:9-15, 20; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Ef 1:3-6, 11-12; Lc 1:26-38
Miércoles: Is 40:25-31; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30
Jueves: Is 41:13-20; Sal 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15
Viernes: Is 48:17-19; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19
Sábado: Zac 2:14-17 o Ap 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lc 1:26-38 o Lc 1:39-47, o cualquier lectura del Común de la San sima María Virgen
Domingo: Sof 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Fil 4:4-7; Lc 3:10- 18
Un mensaje de parte de Padre Tony
VÍSTETE DE GOZO Hoy Baruc nos habla del esplendor que se acerca para la ciudad de Jerusalén y para todos nosotros, sea donde fuere nuestro hogar. Despójate de conflictos, nos dice, y vístete de gozo. Como una vieja cobija favorita, el gozo nos queda a la medida, y qué bien nos man ene calientes, por muy frío que sople el viento.
Pablo sabe de ese gozo cuando escribe su carta a los filipen-ses, orando para que crezcan en su habilidad de discernir lo que es bueno y justo. Y Lucas nos habla de Juan, el que fue anunciado por Isaías y que canta una canción parecida: “Preparen el camino del Señor” pues la salvación está al lle-gar.
Hombre adelantado a su época, Baruc se pasó la vida alegre-mente esperando una gloria lejana. En este segundo Domin-go de Adviento, Pablo y Juan saben que esta gloria se acerca.
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS DECEMBER 6, 2015
Catholic Charities’ Catholic Counseling Services is happy to announce the addition of a Family Food Pantry to its services. Individuals in need of food can visit Catholic Charities Catholic Coun-seling Services at San Fernando Community Center, 231 W. Commerce Street (78205). The pantry will be open every Friday from 9am to 12pm and will offer bundles of non-perishable food items. For more information please call 210-377-1133.
San Fernando Cathedral Knights of Columbus Council #9463
Currently recruiting new members
The San Fernando Cathedral Knights of Columbus Council #9463 is actively recruiting. If you are a Catholic man 18 years of age or older and are interested in joining the Knights, please call or email our Membership Director Robert Ruiz Jr. at (210) 488-2250/[email protected], or Grand Knight, Roscoe Ellis at (210) 227-1297 ext. 101/[email protected].
Road Closures for Rock N Roll Marathon
There will be a Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon that will be taking place on Sunday, December 6, 2015. On this day this event will effect your approach to the San Fernando Cathedral for mass. The road closures will be on Flores St, Dolorosa to Travis St. and Nueva St. to Dolorosa St. The masses that will be effected are the 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00noon and possibly the 2:00pm Mass.
This will also effect the parking situa on. Please refer to the map below for the street closures and to navigate around these closures for your a endance to Mass. We apologize for the inconvenience.
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS DECEMBER 6, 2015
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS DECEMBER 6, 2015
231 W. Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 576-1365 [email protected]
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 6, 2015
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 6, 2015 6:00 a.m. St. Dymphna & St. Padre Pio- Thanksgiving - Margarita S. Loya
8:00 a.m. Parish Community and Television Viewers
10:00 a.m. Hijas de Maria, Deceased Members & Family Members †Joseph D. Guerra - Guerra Family †Maria Luisa Aviles, †Celia B. Saenz, †Raul Saenz & Ramon Aviles - Aviles-Reyes Family
12:00 p.m. Rene Navarrete - Happy Birthday - Barajas Family Shahram Fattahi - Maria Fattahi †Maria de Jesus Fierros, †Jose R. Ventura, †Victor Ventura & †Josie Martinez - Jovita Ramirez
2:00 p.m. †Sherlie Ryan & †Robert Anderson - Patricia Walton Jo Ann Brausch & Walton Family - Patricia Walton
5:00 p.m. Lucia Mendoza Ramos - Miki Ramos †Mr. G. “Jim” Hasslocher - Rosemary Kowalski Mark Aguilar - Raquel Perez †Mark Anthony Rodriguez - Mother and Family
MONDAY – DECEMBER 7, 2015 12:05 p.m. St. Lucy - Thanksgiving - Margarita S. Loya †Rogelio Vazquez - Daughter, Elizabeth Vazquez
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 8, 2015 6:15 a.m. For the Homeless
12:05 p.m. †Judge Andy Mireles - Mireles Family †Marta Alonso & †Luisa Rexach- Jose L. Gutierrez
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 9, 2015 6:15 a.m. †Antonia, †Manuel, †Manuel Antonio Jr., †Olga Yolanda Valencia and for the health of Arnulfo Valencia - Mr. & Mrs. Castillo
12:05 p.m. †Maria Leija Sandoval - Mrs. Juanita Gutierrez De La Fuente
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 10, 2015 6:15 a.m. For All Sick Children and their families
12:05 p.m. †Angelica Lozano - Special Intention - Mother Sheila Souls in Purgatory - Mateusz Garstecki
12:00 a.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 12, 2015 8:00 a.m. For All Missing Individuals and their families
12:00 p.m. For the Parish Community
5:00 p.m. †Francisca Enriquez - Olga Enriquez †Arthur Reyna - Family †Varuahese Koreth - Sarah Koreth-Dantas †Joyce Rufe, †Elizabeth Rufe, †Helen & Sherry Drawbaugh, †Christine & Louis Rufe, †William Sultzer & †Laura & John Rufe - Charles G. Rufe Our Lady of Guadalupe - Esther M. Peña
Parish Registration/Forma de Registración Name:_____________________________________________________________ Nombre
Date:______________________________________________________________ Fecha
If you are not receiving envelopes from San Fernando, you are not registered as a parish member. There will be a two month process before receiving envelopes. Please fill out the above form and return it to the Gift Shop to become an official parishioner.
“Gift Shop News” Looking for that perfect souvenir gift or do you want to give a gift that is lasting and memorable? Well, stop by our Gift Shop where you will find a great selection of beautiful and unique merchandise.
Gift Shop now selling Children’s (English), Youth (English) & Adult (English & Spanish) Bibles
Just a friendly reminder, please do not bring candles from your home or outside stores to light inside the church. The chemicals in the candles destroy the fibers in tapestry and paint in the paintings and stat-ues. Candles may be purchased in our Gift Shop.
San Fernando Cathedral now provides Online Giving—a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation. Getting started is easy—just visit our website,[www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral], and click our Online Giving link. When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays!
Come & join the San Fernando Cathedral Columbian Squires Circle 4286 Accep ng New Squires - Ages 10-18 years of old
For more details contact: Chief Counselor, James Benavente at (210) 421-2593
Our goals in the Columbian Squires –To be in the Squires is to gain more knowledge of the Catholic Faith, to learn values of life, to understand responsibili es, and lastly is to gain leadership.
Here are events that Squires par cipate in - School Supply Drive, Health Fair, Fall Fes val, Thanksgiving food dona ons drive, Grand Posada, Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Fiesta Raffle Ticket Sales
San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX DECEMBER 6, 2015
Baptisms/Bautismos - Baptism Classes and required documents are needed please contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128 for more information and dates.
Marriage/Matrimonios & Quinceañera’s - Must be scheduled at least 6 months prior to the wedding or quinceañera date upon availability of the Parish. Paperwork, documents, and requirements must be met before marriage or quinceañera’s are celebrated. Please contact Veronica Alvarez at 210-227-1297 ext. 131 For Hall rentals visit: www.ccis-satx.org; phone #223-8284.
Funerals - Contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128.
Mass Intentions/Names for Prayer of the Sick- can be made at parish during the weekend mass with the envelopes provided or you may contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128. Mass Intentions should be made at least three weeks in advance if the intentions are to be put into the bulletin.
Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces/
Por favor oren por los enfermos
Finley De Fossett, Angelina & Ivan Hinojosa, Christopher Jackson Bordano, Luke Bordano, Josephine Garza, Jeff Mc Coy, Alexis Kimberly Garcia, Mariah Chanel Torres, Ralph B. Torres, Leonard & Regina Lee, Loretta Gutierrez, Jorge Faria VanDune, Mariana Gaspar, John Tia, Virginia Pantuso, Sher H. Gonzalez Menchaca, Dolores Pantusa, Rosalie Rizzo, Tamara Lee Young, Joseph Roberto Moreno, M. del Carmen Sanchez, Mike Casanovan, Chris Johnson, Adrienna Toscano, Lori Hanzel, Guido Bordano IV, Mario Reyes, Cynthianna Martinez, Lorene Sirianni, Jacqueline Egidio, Kathy Greco, Janie Miller, Frances Ponzio, Sue Forestello, Dolores Lopez, Cathy Ruffo Aguirre & Patrick John Meyers
Location - 205 Piazza Italia/Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783, San Antonio, TX 78207 Office: (210) 227-0548 Fax: (210) 226-5086 Website: www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola
Lay Ministry Barbara Bertani Liturgy Committee Jo Ann Scrivano Sick Ministry Rose Marie Pagonis Altar and Rosary Society Cathy Ruffo Aguirre San Francescani Society Jay Pantusa
The Sanctuary Lamp for December will shine for:
†Marie Serielles
By: Daughters, Charlotte, Claudette & Jackie
Sunday, December 6, 2015 11:00a.m. †Esperanza Gallegos Vasquez - Jo Ann & Sammy Scrivano
1:30p.m. Para la comunidad de la Parroquia
Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00p.m. For those sick in the parish community
Saturday, December 12, 2015 5:30p.m. †Mary Ann Ba o - Sam & Kathy Greco †Vencie Bordano - Mr. & Mrs. Rich Kohren
Sunday, December 13, 2015
11:00a.m. †Be y Jean Scrivano - Richard & Janie Hobbs
1:30p.m. Para la comunidad de la Parroquia
San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX DECEMBER 6, 2015
If you would like to donate a flower arrange-ment to decorate our church for each week for masses in honor of a Loved One please call Rose Marie Pagonis at 210-344-4226 or 210-289-9887. The cost of these arrangement is $30 for two small vases of flowers. Their name and who requested them
will be acknowledged in the Sunday bulle n. The check should be made payable to Flowers by Grace and given to Rose Marie. Thank you for your help in remembering your loved one and making our church look beau ful.
Building Fund in Memory of:
†Sam Pantuso
By: Johnny Granieri
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
By now, trees are beginning to appear in living rooms throughout the parish. To a complete outsider to our culture, it must seem an odd thing indeed. The “roots” of this custom are in liturgical drama: religious plays performed in the churches and town squares of medieval Europe. The favorite theme for this me of year was the “Paradise Play,” a drama c history of the human race from the Garden of Eden to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The language and music varied from place to place, but one feature was always in place: a great tree decorated with apples. As a prop, it provided lots of material for the actors: the tempta on, shel-ter for the manger, and a reminder of the wood of the cross. Soon people began to bring “paradise trees” into their homes, decora ng them with gi s and lighted candles.
Many Germans give credit to Mar n Luther for transforming the “Paradise Tree” into the evergreen Christ-mas tree. Walking home on a starry Advent night, he was so awed by the beauty of the night that he hauled a pine tree inside and decorated it with lighted candles. Americans were holdouts. It took un l 1856 for the Commonwealth of Massachuse s to decriminalize Christmas decora ons, the old Puritan dislikes falling be-fore the waves of Irish and German immigrants with tradi ons firmly in hand!
The Altar & Rosary Society is again asking anyone who would like to donate a poinse a in honor of a loved one to please fill out an envelope located in the back of the Church and place $12.00 in envelope for each one they would like to order for. Also, please list the persons name on the envelope for who the poinse a is in memory of. Please place envelope in the collec on basket. If paying by check please make checks payable to: Flowers by Grace. Thank you for your generosity and have a wonderful and Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent; Hanukkah begins
Monday: St. Ambrose; Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Tuesday: The Immaculate Concep on of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday: St. Juan Diego
Friday: St. Damasus I
Saturday: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Second Sunday of Advent
December 6, 2015
God has commanded
that every lo y mountain be made low. — Baruch 5:7
