We know that the Lord has moved you in the right direction. We hope you feel right at home in our parish. If you plan to make St. Francis of Assisi your church, let’s get to know each other! Register online through a quick and secure form at sfasat.org/welcome. It’s a simple way that we keep track of our growth, and you bene$t from the advantages of membership. Welcome to our St. Francis of Assisi community!
WELCOME FRIENDS WHAT’S NEW
Need help getting to Mass? VIAtrans o%ers door-to-door transportation service for persons with disabilities who require additional assistance to board, ride, or disembark from a $xed-route bus. Individuals must apply for this shared-ride program to determine eligibility. For more information, call 210. 362. 2020 or visit viainfo.net.
Get a Ride to Mass
Has any of your contact or family information changed? Have you changed your email address? Please let the parish o&ce know!
Moving? Recently Married? New Phone Number?
(ere will be di%erent types of work going on at various times throughout construction such as water, sewer, gas, storm drain and roadway. Please be causious and patient.
De Zavala Road Construction
Save the date for St. Francis of Assisi's annual Family Night Out at the Missions Baseball Game on Friday, June 8 at 7 pm at Nelson Wol% Municipal Stadium. Ticket sales will begin in late May.
Annual Family Night Out at the Ballgame
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Our Elementary and Middle School Faith Formation classes are on break for Holy Week and Easter. Classes will resume on Sunday, April 8. Life Teen will not meet on Sunday, April 1, EDGE will not meet on Tuesday, April 3, and College Life will not meet on Tuesday, April 2. Adult Faith Formation will not meet on Sunday, April 1 or Tuesday, April 3.
Holy Week & Easter Break
Due to the great response during Lent, we are now adding a new Mass on Fridays at noon throughout the year. (is Mass is a good opportunity for those who work in the nearby area to worship during their lunch break.
New Friday Noon Mass
Members receive full communication with the parish, including a weekly e-newsletter and e Spirit of St. Francis newsletter. Registration also allows the parish to provide an annual contribution statement for members’ federal tax purposes. Registration enables the parish to more accurately track membership growth for budgeting and planning needs. (e parish provides letters of recommendation and permission
to members who wish to be godparents or wish to receive sacraments at other churches.
Why Should I Register as a Parishioner?
Our RCIA program provides a welcoming group setting where the journey of faith and moments of conversion can be celebrated. If you are interested in becoming Catholic or need to complete your sacraments of initiation with Holy Communion or Con$rmation,
we invite you to join our RCIA. For more information, contact Sr. Rose in the parish o&ce.
Interested in Becoming Catholic? Join RCIA!
Join us as we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on April 8 at 3 pm in the church. We will pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in front of the Divine Mercy image.
Divine Mercy Prayer Service
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WHAT’S NEW
You are invited to the Beyond Cana Reunion on Saturday, April 14 from 4-6 pm. (is event is an opportunity for all couples that have attended Beyond Cana to come together, enjoy each other's company and hear a short program on Beyond Cana. (ere will be a guest speaker on marriage enrichment, a quick update on where the Beyond Cana program is today, and a summary of our future e%orts. While you are here we encourage you to share with
each other how the tools you learned as a couple during your retreat have helped you recognize the importance of keeping the communication between each other open and !owing. In addition, there will be an opportunity to renew your marriage vows and once again strengthen the bond you have with your spouse. Childcare is available. Please go to http://evite.me/FrE6F3Qpea to R.S.V.P. If you have questions please call Jo Anne and Dave Dimitriou at 210.618.6672.
Beyond Cana ReunionAPRIL 14
The Miracle and Magic of RelationshipAPRIL 21
Back by popular demand! Drs. David and Margie McKeon are dynamic presenters who will leave you with a whole new understanding of relationship. Come to this one-day retreat to acquire skills that enable the development of a viable, vibrant, and life-giving relationship. David and Margie will show us how the most powerful place to heal and grow is in a committed love relationship. All couples—those married,
engaged, or considering marriage—are invited to participate. (is retreat is on Saturday, April 21 from 9 am-4:30 pm in St. Francis of Assisi’s Henke Hall followed by the 5 pm Mass. (e registration fee is $35 per couple and includes lunch. Space is limited, so please sign up early in the parish o&ce or online at http://sfasat.org/marriage-enrichment-day-retreat/. Child care will be provided on a $rst-come-$rst-served basis.
Your Guide to Participation
Discipleship is a way of life, a way of thanking God for all the blessings we have received by returning a portion of the time, talent, and treasure alloted to us in a way that is intentional, planned, and generous. Sacri$cial giving engenders a spirituality based on biblical principles found in the Old Testament and the Gospels where both givers and receivers are spiritually transformed.
Just like your family, we also have water and electricity bills for activities 7 days a week. (ank you for committing to active participation in our mission of discipleship. We invite you to sign up for online giving on our website.
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Let’s grow as disciples together! You can deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ through numerous ways at St. Francis. We o%er daily liturgies, retreats, religious education for children and teens, continued faith education for adults, marriage formation and enrichment programs, Bible studies, counseling, and the list goes on, literally, on page 9. We also o%er preparation for sacraments (see page 8). We have something for everyone.
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Let’s serve the Lord together! We understand everyone serves in a di%erent way, each with unique gifts driven by passion for what they do. We o%er multiple ways in which you can serve, ranging from ministries in liturgy, religious education, and social outreach to campus gardening, prayer quilting, and visiting the sick (see page 9). Get involved. Discover discipleship.
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PARISH GPS
We celebrate the following individuals whom we welcomed into full communion with the Church at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, March 31. We pray for them as a parish community as they continue to shine in the light of Christ, and we pledge to help them grow and mature in Christian life.
We invite all women of the parish to join us for a life-changing weekend at our Women’s ACTS Retreat April 26-29 at the beautiful Moye Retreat Center in Castroville, Texas. It will
be an opportunity for spiritual renewal and the making of many wonderful friends. Please visit www.sfasat.org/womensactsapril to register or download a form. For more information, please contact Emily Marshall at 210-862-2961, Adeline Facundo at 254.289.9367, or Sandy Cervantes at 210.367.8840.
Register Now for Our Women's ACTS Retreat
All are invited to join us in Henke Hall after the 8:30 am Wednesday Mass for our Midweek Co%ee & Conversation. Enjoy hot co%ee or tea, delicious pastries, and good conversation.
Join Us for Our Midweek Co$ee & ConversationCome join us for another International Habitat for Humanity trip. (is year we will be traveling to Cumpana, Romania. We are vey pleased that St. Francis has helped support these outreach e%orts, both
$nancially and with parishioner participation. Please contact Ken Koch for more information at 210.867.0993 or [email protected].
International Habitat for Humanity
We are looking for two adults to work as babysitters for our Sunday morning nursery. Our nursery is open every Sunday morning from 8:15 am until the conclusion of the 11:15 Mass. Applicants must be willing to
maintain a consistent schedule. For more information and details regarding requirements, applying and compensation please contact Miriam Flores in the parish o&ce at 210-492-4600.
Babysitters Needed
We o%er Pre-School Faith Formation on Sunday mornings Masses. Pre-School faith formation is intended for children 3-5 years old who may not be ready to attend Mass with their family on a regular basis. Parents drop their children o% in the
Concepcion Room of the Religious Education Building before Mass begins and pick their children up when Mass is over. We o%er babysitting in the nursery for children up to age 3 at all English Masses. No registration is necessary.
Pre-School Faith Formation & Childcare
(e parish library has a wonderful collection of books for adults and children. (e library is open any time the o&ce is open. Checkout and return directions are posted at the librarian’s desk.
Supplement Your Faith in the Parish Library
ENDOW Study St. Edith Stein, Seeker of Truth. (is study will begin Tuesday evenings, April 3rd, 2018, at 6:45pm-8:15pm in the Good Shepherd Room
of the San Damiano Building. Co-Facilitated by Joan Meaney and Ann Gonsalves. Please register at the Endow website, www.store.endowonline.org. (e course should run 8 Tuesday evenings. For questions, contact Ann at [email protected].
ENDOW Study(Traditions of Roman Catholic Homes) T.O.R.C.H. San Antonio is an association of lay faithful established to support Catholic homeschooling families in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas. We seek to enhance our homeschooling experience through an exchange of ideas and support and fellowship with other
Catholic homeschool families in a variety of regularly scheduled fun, educational, spiritual and cultural activities. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information or visit torchsa.org.
T.O.R.C.H. Homeschooling
We invite you to join us for an extraordinary weekend of spiritual renewal and brotherhood. (is experience will take place June 21-24 at the Omega Retreat Center in Boerne, Texas.
(is retreat will provide you the opportunity to focus on your faith and its application to your daily life. You will build purpose in your prayer life, increase your presence at the liturgy, and cultivate friendships among members of our parish community. You can download the registration form at www.sfasat.org/acts. You must submit a $75 deposit with your completed registration form to the parish o&ce to reserve your spot on the retreat. (e total cost is $200. Questions? Contact Andy Flores at 210.849.2069.
Register Now for Our Men's ACTS Retreat
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B UILDING COMMUNIT Y
COUNSELING SERVICES
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
HEALTHIERAHAPPIER
FIND
You!
INDIVIDUAL
FAMILY
COUPLES
CASE MANAGEMENT
NON-MEDICAL PREGNANCY SERVICES
FOOD PANTRY
WELLNESS CLINIC
MATERIALS ASSISTANCE
SERVICES OFFERED:
Insurance including Medicaid accepted
For information and appointment, call 210-377-1133
Sliding scale fees
No cost non medical pregnancy servicesMultiple locations
CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) Athletics
CYO is a family ministry that supports our children in sports. St. Francis currently supports fall sports (soccer and "ag football), winter sports (basketball and track), and spring
sports (baseball and softball).
Tball, Baseball and Softball Registration is closed. Games begin the weekend of April 6th.
For the sports schedule and additional information please go to www.stfranciscyo.org. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Lutton at [email protected] or 210-
e Easter Lilies in the church have been donated in honor or in memory of the loved ones listed below. ank you to all who made a donation for these lilies!
10:00 am Piece-Maker's Quilting Group St. Teresa of Avila
4:00 pm Silver Stars April Event Henke Hall
6:00 pm American Heritage Girls Meeting RE Building
7:00 pm Men's ACTS Meeting Emmaus
7:00 pm Boy Scouts St. Clare/Kateri
Tuesday, April 3
9:30 am Lord, Teach Me To Pray Martha
9:30 am Bible Study Emmaus
6:30 pm ENDOW Good Shepherd
7:15 pm Beyond Cana Marriage Enrichment Library
Saturday, April 7
No Events Scheduled
Friday, April 6
9:15 am Mom's Ministry Monthly Meeting JP II
Sunday, April 8
8:00 am Pre-School Faith Formation Conception
9:30 am Catechumenate for Children Martha
9:30 am Social Sunday - SVdP Henke Hall
9:30 am RCIA JP II
10:00 am Elementary Faith Formation RE Building
10:00 am Middle School Faith Formation Good Shepherd
10:00 am Adult Faith Formation Emmaus
1:30 pm Cub Scouts St. Clare/Kateri
3:00 pm Divine Mercy Sunday Service Church
3:45 pm Elementary Faith Formation RE Building
3:45 pm Adult Faith Formation Good Shepherd
6:15 pm Life Teen JP II
(e Second Collection next weekend (April 7-8) is for our St. Vincent de Paul Society. Your donation helps those in our immediate area with assistance for rent, utilities, and food. Please be generous.
Upcoming St. Vincent de Paul Second Collection
BaptismBaptisms are celebrated during Mass on the $rst full weekend of each month. For preparation classes for parents and godparents and to register for a baptism, please register at sfasat.org/baptism or email [email protected] for more information.
MatrimonyEngaged couples associated with our parish, please contact Deacon Mike & Cathy Portele at [email protected] with a minimum of nine months prior to your expected wedding date. A date may not be $nalized until all formation is completed.
Con#rmationClasses for teens begin in their junior year of high school. Classes for adults are scheduled with RCIA. For more information, please call the parish o&ce.
ReconciliationReconciliation is o%ered on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:00 pm and Saturdays from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm or by appointment.
Anointing of the SickIf you or a loved one is seriously ill or preparing to undergo major surgery, please call the o&ce to schedule.
Youth Faith FormationPrograms o%ered for elementary, middle, and high school levels, including preparation for baptism, communion, and con$rmation. Please call the o&ce for more information.
Interested in Becoming Catholic?If you (an adult, teen, or child over the age of 7) are interested in becoming Catholic or need to complete sacraments of initiation, join us Sundays at the 8:30 am Mass, followed by a session in the JP II Room. Please call Sister Rose.
Mass Intentions
The Sanctuary Candle(e Sanctuary Candle in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel burns for People of the Parish from April 1 to April 14.
The Prayer Line(e prayer line ministry team prays for your intentions. Submit prayers to Cindi Adcock at [email protected] or 210. 410. 3591.
Ways to Request Prayer
Readings & Mass Intentions
Barbara Braden, Alicia Pelczar, Lucy Bishop, Mike Hotard, Lisa & Carl Dietrich, Fr. Mike Lenihan, Vilma Brookshire, Margaret Garza, Lucy Silva, Irene Connor, Carmen Morales, Arlene Hengst, Bill Dum, Donald Garrido, Ryan Solis, Marcella Weisbruch, Sue Luckhardt, Jarett Oldt, Lorraine Gri&n, Virginia Uriegas, Rusty & Marilyn League, Sr. Ginny Celmer, Danielle Fox, Joshua Hanna, Dee Patino, Tony Patino, Catherine Green, Michael McGlothing, Jason Ho%man, Margie Dietrich, Nora Garza, Cecile Ribichaud, Devin Kanney, Paul Duke, Paula Byars, Katie Grace Pelton, Maureen Georgou.
e community prays for these names on our prayer list each week. We will keep names for 4 weeks unless otherwise notified. Submit prayers online at sfasat.org/prayer-requests.
Those For Whom We Pray
P RAY TOGETHER
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Sacraments
Monday, April 2Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Mt 28:8-158:30 am †Manju Catherine Manipadam - Mani Family †Brig. MP Joseph - Mani Family †Diamond Joseph - Mani Family
Wednesday, April 4Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [3b]/Lk 24:13-358:30 am †Jimmy Dalle Miller - Michael A. Makowski †Merritt Miller - Michael A. Makowski †Justin Acap - Mom
Thursday, April 5Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2, 5, 6-7, 8-9 [2ab]/Lk 24:35-488:30 am †Genie Patino - Lynn & Jerry Kinney6:00 pm Gente de la Parroquia
Friday, April 6Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27 [22]/Jn 21:1-146:30 am †George V. Lange - April Schwartz †Bertha Heles Acosta - Sta% of Ear Institute at Texas
Saturday, April 7Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1, 14-15, 16-18, 19-21 [21a]/Mk 16:9-155:00 pm †Joe & Carol Stienocher - Scherer Family †Norberto Rosales - Mabel Hernandez †Andres Hernandez - Mabel Hernandez
Sunday, April 8Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-318:30 am †Mildred Novasad - Colleen Flynn11:15 am †Jack & Billie Meeks - Margaret Ryckman1:30 pm †Gente de la Parroquia5:00 pm †Herschell Si%ert
2018 Mass Intentions are open. Donations are $5 per intention, and only three intentions per Mass will be allowed. Mass intentions will only be scheduled with payment in person at the parish o&ce.
Ed Rizzolo | 210.913.9759Sr. Rose Kruppa | 210.492.4600Deacon Jim Hewson | 210.492.4600Larry Perry | 210.492.4600Karen Jones | 210.854.7818Nan Balfour | 985.373.5077Julie Mellin | 210.416.4536Sr. Rose Kruppa | 210.492.4600Sally Gomez-Jung | 210.317.5405Ron Kinney | 210.913.8646Lorraine Beding$eld | 210.380.8939Larry Perry | 210.492.4600Larry Perry | 210.492.4600Larry Perry | 210.492.4600Dcn. Mike Portele | 210.492.4600Ray & Cecilia Bruce | 210.492.4130Paula Trusela | 210.479.7597Kathy & Gerry Caron | 210.265.3064Mary Claire Becan | 210.284.7765Larry Perry | 210.492.4600Sr. Rose Kruppa | 210.492.4600
Outreach MinistriesHabitat for HumanityLiving Water Mission TripMobile Loaves and FishesSt. Vincent de Paul SocietyFaith in Action TeamSister Parish CollaborationPeace, Life & Justice
OrganizationsACTS CoreAmerican Heritage GirlsBoy ScoutsCub ScoutsCYO AthleticsKnights of ColumbusKoC Ladies AuxiliaryMoms MinistryMen’s ClubSilver StarsSociety of the Rosary
Adult Faith FormationACTS RetreatsAdult Con$rmations Baptism Preparation Bible Study Centering PrayerLord, Teach Me to PrayEndow Women’s StudyGrief Support SeminarLife Beyond DivorceMen’s SpiritualityWomen in the SpiritSmall Church CommunitiesSeasonal Missions Sunday Adult Faith LearningMarriage FormationMarriage Sponsor CouplesSix Dates for Catholic CouplesBeyond CanaSingle-Parent MinistryYoung Adult MinistryRite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Youth Faith FormationCatechumenate for ChildrenPre-school Faith FormationElementary Faith FormationElementary Sacrament PrepHome-School Faith FormationVacation Bible SchoolEdge Middle SchoolLife Teen High SchoolTeen Con$rmations Teen Mission Trip
Available ResourcesAmerican Sign LanguageBabysitting MinistryCounselingEucharistic Adoration ChapelFinancial Peace UniversityKid’s Day Out ProgramLibraryPrayer LabyrinthPrayer LineQuilting Piece-makers GroupSpiritual DirectionStations of the Cross
