sfcathedral.org 231 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 @SFCATHEDRAL MASS TIMES SATURDAY 5PM SUNDAY 8AM, 10AM, 12NOON, 2PM, & 5PM LIVESTREAM SUNDAY 8AM WELCOME! SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL THE HEART OF SAN ANTONIO The oldest Cathedral Sanctuary in the United States Founded in 1731 Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S. Archbishop of San Antonio Rector: Very Rev. Carlos B. Velázquez Parochial Vicars: Rev. Ruben Garcia Rev. Artemio Ortiz Romo Deacons: Deacon Joe Marroquin Deacon C. Roger Macias Deacon Rogelio Morales Deacon Ramon Figueroa PARISH STAFF Business Manager Ann Guajardo Director of Venues & Special Events Eloise Cortez-Lara Director of Ceremonies & Media Cielo Perez Coordinator of Faith Formation Veronica Martinez Director of Music Juan Carlos Paz Secretary to the Priests Marcela Szinnyey Receptionist/Records Marinela Hernandez Gift Shop: Esther Macias - Manager Lupe Rodriguez Esperanza Arzate Maintenance: Eugene Rybicki Arturo Bustamante
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sfcathedral.org 231 W. Commerce San Antonio, TX 78205 @SFCATHEDRAL
MASS TIMES SATURDAY 5PM SUNDAY 8AM, 10AM, 12NOON, 2PM, & 5PM
LIVESTREAM SUNDAY 8AM
WELCOME!
SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL
THE HEART OF SAN ANTONIO The oldest Cathedral Sanctuary in the United States Founded in 1731
Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S. Archbishop of San Antonio
Rector:
Very Rev. Carlos B. Velázquez
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Ruben Garcia
Rev. Artemio Ortiz Romo
Deacons: Deacon Joe Marroquin
Deacon C. Roger Macias Deacon Rogelio Morales Deacon Ramon Figueroa
PARISH STAFF Business Manager
Ann Guajardo
Director of Venues & Special Events Eloise Cortez-Lara
Director of Ceremonies & Media
Cielo Perez
Coordinator of Faith Formation Veronica Martinez
Director of Music
Juan Carlos Paz
Secretary to the Priests Marcela Szinnyey
Receptionist/Records
Marinela Hernandez
Gift Shop: Esther Macias - Manager
Lupe Rodriguez Esperanza Arzate
Maintenance:
Eugene Rybicki Arturo Bustamante
Mark Your Calendars-Blessing of Animals, October 4, 2021 The traditional blessing of animals on the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi will take place on Monday, October 4, 2021, at 6 PM in the Plaza de la Cruz adjacent to the cathedral. Please remember to have your pets leashed or caged—we don’t want any runaways! All are welcome.
National Migration Week September 20-26 There are currently more than 70 million people around the world who have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to political instability, violence, and other reasons. We must continue to stand in solidarity with our refugee and migrant brothers and sisters. #RefugeesWelcome. En la actualidad hay más de 70 millones de personas alrededor del mundo quienes han sido desplazadas forzosamente de sus hogares debido a la inestabilidad política, la violencia y otras razones. Nosotros debemos seguir solidarizándonos con nuestras hermanas y hermanos refugiados y migrantes #RefugeesWelcome The month of September calls us to think outside of ourselves and especially to be of service to our brothers and sisters in Christ. May we take this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those around us. Let us pray for all those in need! Peace and blessings, Fr. Carlos
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MASS TIMES SUNDAY/DOMINGO 8:00 AM (ESPAÑOL, TELEVISED) 10:00 AM (ENGLISH) 12:00 PM (ESPAÑOL) 2:00 PM (ENGLISH) 5:00 PM (BILINGUAL) MONDAY/LUNES | FRIDAY/VIERNES 12:05 PM SATURDAY/SABADO 5:00 PM
CONFESSIONS WEEKDAYS 10 AM - 12 PM SATURDAY 1 PM - 3 PM SUNDAY 11 AM - 1 PM
UPCOMING PROJECTS & EVENTS Message from Father 02 Mass Intentions 03 Upcoming Events 04 San Fernando Venues 05 Tours and Events
Liturgical Life 06 07
September 19, 2021 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Catechetical Sunday-September 19th We celebrate Catechetical Sunday with the entire Church today. This affects us directly since we are all catechists in one way or another. We especially want to recognize our Faith Formation Catechists who begin their mission of teaching this week. Next week at the 10 AM Mass, our Faith Formation students and catechists will be present to begin their year of formation as one. Thank you! Special Second Collection Next Weekend-Haiti Earthquake At the request of Bishop Gary Janak, Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio, we have been asked to consider a second collection for our brothers and sisters in Haiti who are still suffering after a severe earthquake last month. This coming weekend, September 25/26, we will have a special collection. I ask that you consider making a contribution—your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank You Steven Garza Steven Garza, our Data Specialist, recently resigned from his position. I want to thank him for his year of work with us here at San Fernando Cathedral and at San Francesco. Steven, among other things, was our bulletin editor. I thank him for his work among us. His last day was this past Friday, September 17, 2021. Blue Mass-September 29, 2021 The Annual Blue Mass honoring the San Antonio Police Department, Sheriff Deputies, San Antonio Fire Department, FBI, US Marshall Service, US Immigration and Custom Enforcement, Secret Service, Drug Enforcement Agency, Constable Precincts 1,2, and 4, US Department of Justice, and EMS will take place on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at our 12:05 PM Mass. All are welcome to attend as we honor our dedicated heroes.
Time, Talent and Treasure Talk September 19, 2021
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last
of all and the servant of all.” (Mark 9:35)
Jesus teaches us that we are called to love one another. Love involves sacrifice. Sacrifice is a word that many of us don’t like to hear. We
think it means that we must give up something that we want. However, the literal
meaning of sacrifice is “to make holy,” from the words “sacer” = sacred and “facere” = to make.
In other words, we make our lives holy by sharing our gifts in the service of God.
PRAYER & WORSHIP
Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20/Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 [6b]/Jas 3:16—4:3/ Mk 9:30-37 Monday: Ezr 1:1-6/Ps 126:1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Mt 9:9-13 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9/Tb 13:2, 3-4a, 4befghn, 7-8 [1b]/Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/ Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Hg 2:1-9/Ps 43:1, 2, 3, 4 [5]/Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13 [cf. 10d]/ Lk 9:43b-45 Next Sunday: Nm 11:25-29/Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 [9a]/Jas 5:1-6/ Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 OBSERVANCES OF THE WEEK Sunday: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday Monday: Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang and Companions, Martyrs Tuesday: St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Thursday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest Saturday: BVM Next Sunday: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
WEEKLY READINGS LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Almighty and Everlasting God, the eternal salvation of those who believe in You, hear us on behalf of Your servants who are sick, for whom we humbly beg the help of your mercy, so that, being restored to health, they may render thanks to you in your Church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
PRAYER FOR THE SICK
MASS INTENTIONS
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Carolyn Wright Rosie Heredia Mireya Perez Guadalupe Valdez Ruben Corpus Amy Webber Ty Cline Margo Lago Maria Regina Vidal Jacob Garza Maria Cardenas
Rosa T. Sanchez Marta L.. Celerie Maria Y. Torres Ruben Alfaro Stephanie Luna Robert Scheffel Margarita Velasquez Jesse Vera Grace Herrera JoAnn Pena Judy Bloom Nicholas Garcia Jr. Charles Garcia Ella Treat
Debbie Ruiz German Ortiz Sara Verrones Theresa Tovar Magaly Hernandez Rosie Rendon Carmen M. Calderon Carlos Francisco Vicky Tesillo Victor T. Castillo Gloria Pastrano Maria Elena Martinez Beatrice Ramirez
Sylvia Trujillo Gloria Munoz Dolores Villarreal Javier Villarreal Maria Carmen Villarreal Tim Settles Martinez Rosa Settles Martinez Maria del Refugio Hinojosa Roberta Garza Janie Rodriguez Martinez
Hector Amigo Silveria Padilla Juan Hernandez Christine Gallegos Gilbert A. Garza Rosary Gray Kendrick Rodriguez Keely Rodriguez Minera F. Sanchez Carolina Sanchez Diana V. Ibarra Cipiriano Gonzales Trey Webber Martin Maldonado Maria J. Castillo
Saturday, September 18, 2021
5:00 PM +Felipa (Wimpy) Peña Family
+Ernesto Hernandez Diana Pina-Hernandez
Sunday, September 19, 2021
10:00 AM +Mary Helen Valdez & Ruben Martinez
Elida Urrutia
12:00 PM +Choco Gonzalez Meza Daniel Meza & Family
+Albert Reyes Jr. Nelda Escobedo
2:00 PM +Fidel L. Herrera Wife Grace Herrera & Family
+Johnny Peña Estella Peña
5:00 PM +Agustin Velarde Rosas
Dr. Roberto Rosas & Family
Monday, September 20, 2021
12:05 PM +Silvia Ferguson Consuelo Ferguson
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
12:05 PM For San Fernando Community
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
12:05 PM For San Fernando Staff & their Families
Thursday, September 23, 2021
12:05 PM The Clergy of the Archdiocese of San Antonio
Friday, September 24, 2021
12:05 PM +Maximina G. Rodriguez
Olga Enriquez
Holy Souls in Purgatory Scott Hennis
UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS
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PARISH MINISTRIES MEETING TIMES Hijas de María (Junta en Español/Spanish) 1st Sunday of the Month 11 am - La Sala (Above Poblanos) Contact: Gloria Gonzalez 210-533-7475 Knights of Columbus -(English) 2nd Sunday of the Month 3:30pm - San Juan Room 231 W Commerce Contact: Deacon Joseph Marroquin 972-800-8095 Guadalupano Society-(English) 3rd Saturday of the Month 9:30am - Cathedral Choir Rm (Above Gift Shop) Contact: Maggie Marroquin 214-605-9124 Grupo de Oración Every Tuesday (Junta en Español) 7:00pm - Concepción Room Contact: Rosa Escobedo 210-717-2612 Chorale Every Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:15pm Cathedral Choir Rm Coro Sagrado Every Thursday 7:00pm - 8:00pm Cathedral Choir Rm Knots of Hope (Prayer Quilt Group) 3rd Thursday of the Month 2:00pm - 4:30pm Concepcion Rm Cati Reyna Contact: 210-748-9958 Youth Ministry Veronica Martinez 210-227-1297 ext.133 Pedaling for Christ Troy Sanorski 210-544-7173
Faith Formation Registration August 29th - September 19th Contact Veronica Martinez at [email protected] or register online at sfcathedral.org/education
Blue Mass Wednesday, September 29th at 12PM People of all faiths are invited to attend to show gratitude to our dedicated heroes. Blessing of The Animals, St. Francis of Assisi Monday, October 4th at 6PM Plaza de la Cruz Bring your pets!
Red Mass Thursday, October 14th at 6PM Celebration of the opening of the Judicial Term.
Annual Blood Drive In honor of Deacon Enrique M. Barrera† Sunday, October 24th Save a life—give your blood!
All Souls Day Tuesday, November 2nd Mass Times: 7AM | Noon | 7PM
Interfaith Service Tuesday, November 23rd at 7PM All Faiths are invited to attend. Thanksgiving Mass Thursday, November 25th at 10AM Please feel free to join us on Thanksgiving. Catholic & Jewish Communities Celebrate Hanukkah Thursday, December 2nd at 12PM For more info and registration visit sfcathedral.org/hanukkah Serenata a la Virgen de Guadalupe Saturday, December 11th Concert at 10PM Mass at Midnight
SAN FERNANDO GIFT SHOP GIFT SHOP HOURS Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 11:00am– 5:00pm Sunday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Gift Shop: 210-357-5608
LOS PADRECITOS
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EXPERIENCE THE CATHEDRAL Founded in 1731, the historic cathedral continues to host thousands of visitors each year. San Fernando Cathedral is the oldest cathedral sanctuary in the United States and the mother church of San Antonio’s archdiocese. It is the cultural and geographic center of San Antonio. Surrounded by its distinctive carvings, the nave is a beautiful and glorious space adorned by stained glass windows and Gothic style architecture.
SAN ANTONIO’S DESTINATION FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT! Weddings | Corporate | Rehearsal Dinners | Quinceañeras SAN FERNANDO BALLROOM AND CATHEDRAL CENTRE A venue with a picturesque setting located in the heart of Downtown San Antonio. Discover the venue by experiencing its colonial atmosphere surrounded by history to create a unique, fun and unforgettable event.
HISTORIC CHARM IN THE HEART OF SAN ANTONIO WEDDINGS | BAPTISMS | QUINCEAÑERAS
BOOKING NOW 2022-2023 Check with our Director of Ceremonies or Director of Venues for additional details on date availability. Our team is here to assist you through this process ! ! The Venues at San Fernando is open for tours and events. Tours by appointment only. Contact Eloise Cortez-Lara at 210.227.1297 ext. 126 or via e-mail:[email protected]
What does it mean to be God’s servant? In essence, it means being willing to call the world back to its childlike innocence, showing all that a joy-filled playfulness has a place in life. The servant of God serves to foster the Kingdom of God. God’s kingdom is not a sterile, unhappy, strict, and rigid reality. It is quite the opposite. It is a kingdom devoid of jealousy and selfish ambition where peace, gentleness, mercy, and good works abound. To be a servant of this kingdom means that selfish ambition must be set aside so that others can be first, and justice pursued at all cost. The prayer of this kind of servant is not focused on self-advancement or need. Rather, the servant’s prayer seeks to detach f rom self-concern in order to be used by God. In this way, we who are servants can be inspired, guided, empowered, and led by God. We can then be used to lay the cornerstones of the kingdom: faith, hope, and love. It is upon these that God’s firm dwelling is built. Accepting this call may place us last in the world’s eyes but first in God’s.
LIVE THE LITURGY INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
Why are Catholics required to fast before communion?
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LITURGICAL LIFE
The practice of fasting before receiving the Eucharist is a centuries-old act of devotion that was once very different than it is today. In the 1917 Code of Canon Law, for example, anyone who wanted to receive the Eucharist had to fast from midnight until the time of communion (even water and medications were forbidden). Over the following decades, the rules for the eucharistic fast were relaxed, first by Pope Pius XII and, later, by Pope Saint Paul VI.
The current Code of Canon Law (1983) states very clearly: “A person who is to receive the Most Holy Eucharist is to abstain for at least one hour before holy communion from any food and drink, except for only water and medicine” (Canon 919, §1). And, in the case of those who are ill and the elderly, the rules are even more accommodating, “The elderly, the infirm, and those who care for them can receive the Most Holy Eucharist even if they have eaten something within the preceding hour” (Canon 919, §3).
So, if we strictly follow the “letter of the law,” the fast is calculated from the time of Holy Communion and not the start of Mass. However, when we remember why we fast — it is a reminder of the deeper hungers of the spirit that our physical thirst or hunger symbolize — we see that the issue is much bigger than simply fulfilling what is called for by Church Law and tradition. Joining fasting to our prayers and reflection before Mass is an opportunity to really center ourselves and to prepare our minds, hearts, and bodies to welcome the One we receive in the Eucharist.
THE VIEW FROM THE BACK OF THE LINE Have you known that person? The one who leaves every person they encounter feeling a little more blessed for having met them? They’re the friend you can count on when nothing is going well. They’re the one who’s always “doing” for others. They’re never gossiping or sniping or complaining. We wonder how they do it, how they have it in them. We’re a little envious, even if we don’t let ourselves acknowledge it. That, folks, is what the view is like from the front of the line, gazing at those suckers in the way back and wondering why they’re smiling so much. We’ve all been at the front of a line and felt no shame about it. We show up early, we put in the time and the legwork, and we “earn” whatever it is we came for — sports tickets, the latest Apple product, whatever. That’s how it works here on Earth, where the fastest win the race, the fittest survive and the first shall be first, always. It’s exactly why stewardship is such a tall order. Stewardship calls us to play by the rules of another kingdom — one where the richest have the least amount in their bank accounts and the happiest don’t seem to have anything to show for it, at least materially. If you have a person in your life who always seems happy “doing” for others, it’s because by a boatload of God’s grace, they play by the rules of the other place. Watch and take notes — and don’t be afraid to join them at the back of the line.
— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
LITURGICAL LIFE
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