San Fernando Cathedral The Oldest Cathedral Sanctuary in the United States-Founded in 1731

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1 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 Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S Archbishop of San Antonio San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church Location Piazza Italia Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783 San Antonio, TX

2 Pastoral Staff/Equipo Pastoral Very Rev. Tony Vilano, J.C.L - Rector Rev. Prasanna Mese-Parochial Vicar Rev. Krikor Gregory Chahin, PhD- Parochial Vicar Deacon Ismael Casanova Deacon Doroteo Pedroza Deacon Pete G. Nañez Deacon Julio Garcia III Deacon Victor Cepero Lupita Mandujano-Director of Religious Ed. Ext. 133 Rick Mc Laughlin-Director of Music Ministries Ext. 154 Janie Vela-Cavazos-Admin. Assistant Ext.122 Administration/Administración Louis Sanchez - Administrator Ext. 129 Ruben Alvarado - Receptionist/Baptism/Mass Intentions Ext. 128 Veronica Alvarez - Wedding Coordinator Ext. 131 Mary E. Garza - Bookkeeper Ext. 130 Mario Maldonado - Maintenance Amelia Nieto - Office of Advancement Ext. 126 Dora Ramos - Gift Shop Manager Ext. 150 Marta Figueroa - Sacristan Development/Desarrollo Amelia Nieto, CFRE - Executive Director Ext. 126 Office Hours Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm Parish office: (210) Fax: (210) Gift Shop: (210) Gift Shop Fax: (210) Development office: (210) Fax: (210) MASSES Saturday/Sabado - 8:00a.m. (Sabatina Español) & 5:00p.m. (English) Sunday/Domingo - 6:00 a.m (Español), 8:00 a.m. (Español/Televised), 10:00 a.m. (English), 12:00 p.m. (Español), 2:00 p.m. (English), 5:00 p.m. (Bilingual) Monday/Lunes - 12:05 p.m. (Bilingual) Tues/Martes - Fri./Viernes - 6:15 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. (Bilingual) Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confesíones Mon/Lunes - Fri./Viernes - 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & Sat./Sabado - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Adoration - Every 3rd Wednesday at 7pm Baptism/Bautismos/Marriage/Matrimonio Please contact the Parish Office /Favor de llamar a la Oficina 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. Choir Room Columbian Squires 3rd Sunday 3:30 p.m. San Jose Room Finance Council 4th Monday 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 Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces John A. Cavazos, Josie Castillo, Mallory Rayne Salazar, Leo Castillo, Madelyn R. Salazar, Matthew J. Salazar, Elva M. Mc Knight, Santos Araujo, Lonnie Cantu, Carlos E. Alvarado, Yvette Alizadeh, Arnulfo Valencia, Antonio Vargas Sr., Maria Regina Vidal, Lucy Rodriguez, Eduardo Gutierrez Castro, Tony Pecina, Sandra Villarreal, Dolores Moreno, San Mario Alberto Casarez, Maria L. Gara, Sandra Urdiales, Roberto M. Martinez, Laura Curtis, Theresa Luna, Alicia Torres, David Olivares, Santos Garza Jr., Manuel Sosa, Juliet Hernandez, Linda Alcorta, Connie Winters, Catarina Zendejas, Charles Francis Rufe, Juanito Valencia, Elsa Munoz, Ramona Bell, Martin Gutierrez Jr., Melissa Rose Gutierrez, Crystal Rose Garcia, Kimberly Marie Gutierrez, Alfonso Cazares, James Hernandez, Maria Y. Torres, Josie Lopez, Guadalupe Sanchez, Olga Medina, Susan De Luna, Gregory Riojas, Rosemary Aguillard, Alex Castro, Tony Alvarado Sr., Robert Muniz, Joseph Weich, Rebecca Grace Shauvn, Janie Morin, Gloria Rodriguez, Christine Maldonado, Raymond Sandoval, Angelita Najera, Fred Ihsleib, Flora Cuellar, Teresa Mendez, Josh Reyes, Robert Reyes, Robert Macias, Florinda Delgado, Lavern Gully, Blas Saenz, Christopher Michael Mireles, Hector Sanchez, Benita Rivas, Julian Vasquez, Mr. Reymundo Rocha, Mrs. Eileen Aguirre, Antonia Martinez, Roberto A. Huesca, Michelle Vargas, Joshua Vargas, Olga Villaseñor, Robert Aguilar, Natalia Contreras, Victor Cepero, Bea Cepero, Nena Mendez, Ray Hernandez Sr., Patricia Mathuren, Ruby Zamora, Levy Zamora, Alice Bolanos, Marivic A. Bonto-Kane, Rodolfo Meyers, John J. Kane, Gloria A. Bonto, Peter Paul Vincent A. Bonto, Joe Gonzalez, Jeremy Perez, Maria Martinez, Francisco Gaytan, Ramon Gutierrez, Maria Dolores Salas, Carmen Natal,Lydia Natal, Isabella Rodriguez, Eddie Ramirez, Julian Flores, Antonio Valadez, Bobby Rivera, Lisa Saenz, Elizabeth Garcia Rodriguez, Louis Martin Gutierrez Jr, Rosemary Aguilard, Rafael Garcia, Rudy Aguilar, Daniel Gonzales, Ruben Corpus, Sulema Muniz, Andrea Fatima Asencio, Evelyn Rose Hernandez, Manuel Castillo Jr., Victor Mazac, Jayleen Solis, Ynes Sandoval Trevino Jr., Marvin Elkin, Daniel Dominguez, Janie Aleman, Angel Aguilar, Olivia Ortiz, Sidra Vela, Francisco Avila, Yoelia Cepero, Fidel Rodriguez, Faith Rodriguez, Roger Gonzalez, Steven Pripdel, Linda Wapp, Dianna Hernandez, G;loria A. Bonto, Shirley Acosta, Samuel Allen Ward, Olivia Sophia Rodriguez, Caleb Luke, Jake Lou, Carol Schunter, Teresa Mendez, Maria Saucedo & Alfonso Cazares If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list please call the parish office at Thank you!

3 IN THE VINEYARD A Message from Fr. Tony/Un mensaje de parte de Padre Tony As usual, today s first and third scripture readings are obviously related, with the second con nuing one of Paul s Le ers these days, the Le er to the Philippians. The vineyard stories from Isaiah and Ma hew both talk about evildoers coming to a bad end. In Isaiah, it s the vineyard itself that produces wild grapes instead of the crop the owner dreamed of and worked for. So it will be trampled and overgrown with thorns. In Ma hew, those to whom the owner leased the vineyard destroy the dream. So the owner will put those wretched men to a wretched death and lease his vineyard to other tenants (Ma hew 21:41). Yes, if we reject divine love we come to a bad end. And with all this talk of the unfaithful being trampled and thrown out, it s consoling to hear Paul s message to the Philippians, who were by no means perfect. Have no anxiety at all, Paul said. Then the God of peace will be with you (Philippians 4:6, 9). EN LA VIÑA Como de costumbre, la primera y tercera lecturas de las Escrituras del día de hoy están evidentemente relacionadas, mientras que la segunda lectura con núa una de las cartas de Pablo, que en estos días es la conocida carta a los filipenses. Las historias de la viña, de Isaías y Mateo, hablan de malhechores que van a acabar mal. En Isaías, es la propia viña la que produce uvas amargas en vez de la cosecha que el dueño soñaba con tener y por la que trabajó. Por lo tanto, la viña será pisoteada y cubierta con espinos. En Mateo, son aquellos a los que el dueño arrendó la viña los que destruyeron el sueño. Por consiguiente el dueño hará morir sin compasión a esa gente tan mala y arrendará la viña a otros (Mateo 21:41). Efec vamente, si rechazamos el amor divino vamos a acabar mal. Además con todo este hablar sobre los infieles que son pisoteados y expulsados, es un consuelo oír el mensaje de Pablo a los Filipenses quienes, bajo ningún concepto, eran perfectos. No se inquieten por nada, dice Pablo (Filipenses 4:6). Y el Dios de la paz estará con ustedes (Filipenses 4:9). Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The vineyard of the L is the house of Israel (Isaiah 5:1-7). Psalm The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel (Psalm 80). Second Reading God s peace will guard your hearts and minds (Philippians 4:6-9). Gospel The kingdom of God will be given to those who will produce its fruit (Ma hew 21:33-43). LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura El Señor busca una cosecha de jus cia (Isaías 5:1-7). Salmo La viña del Señor es la casa de Israel (Salmo 80 [79]). Segunda lectura Mora con pensamientos de pureza y jus cia y sabrás lo que es la paz (Filipenses 4:6-9). Evangelio La piedra que rechazaron los constructores se ha conver do en la piedra angular (Mateo 21:33-43). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14[1-10] LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gál 1:6-12; Sal 111 (110):1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lc 10:25-37 Martes: Gál 1:13-24; Sal 139 (138):1b-3, 13-15; Lc 10:38-42 Miércoles: Gál 2:1-2, 7-14; Sal 117 (116):1bc, 2; Lc 11:1-4 Jueves: Gál 3:1-5; Lc 1:69-75; Lc 11:5-13 Viernes: Gál 3:7-14; Sal 111 (110):1b-6; Lc 11:15-26 Sábado: Gál 3:22-29; Sal 105 (104):2-7; Lc 11:27-28 Domingo: Is 25:6-10a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Fil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 [1-10]

4 Baptism Classes & Baptism Dates Baptism Classes Oct 6th (English) San Jose 6:30pm Group Baptisms Saturday, Oct 11th 10:00am in Church Parents & Godparents must be in the church by 9:30am. Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 5, 2014 Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and peon, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Philippians 4:6 PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED! Please call Ruben Alvarado at the parish office at ext. 128 for requirements. You may register at 231 W. Commerce, Tuesday - Friday from 9:30am - 4:30pm. K OF C Corner/Meetings & Events Knights of Columbus invites everyone to the Tejanos for Christ Concert on Wednesday, Oct. 22, Concert will be held in the large hall of the Rectory Building at 231 W. Commerce next to Penner s Store. Pre-sale tickets are $15.00 per person At the door tickets will be $20.00 per person. Hamburgers, hot Dogs, chips, sodas and waters will be sold. To purchase tickets or for more information please contact Ruben Alvarado at ext Please come and support our Knights of Columbus with an evening of great music with wonderful musicians. Extraordinary Ministers and Lectors needed for Sunday 5pm Mass Faithful Catholics are invited to participate in the ministry of the Mass as Lectors in English or Spanish and/or Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion at the 5pm Mass. If interested please call the parish office at ext. 122 and leave your name and number and the Mass Coordinator from the 5pm Mass will return your call.

5 Red Mass 2014 The School of Law invites members of the legal community from all faiths to the 62nd Annual Red Mass at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 at the San Fernando Cathedral. The custom of a special Mass for the judicial community arose in France, England and Italy in the early 13th century to mark the opening of the courts of law and to ask guidance for all who seek jus ce. It became known as Red Mass from the color of the preiests' vestments and judges' robes. This tradi on con nues today in San Antonio as a me for member of the legal community of all faiths to come together for the cause of jus ce. For more informa on, contact Sister Grace Walle, F.M.I, D.Min, St. Mary's School of Law campus minister at or gwalle@stmarytx.edu. Bake & Arts and Crafts Sale The Hijas de Maria de San Fernando will be having a Bake & Arts and Crafts Sale on Sunday, October 12, 2014 from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Please stop by and show these wonderful group of ladies your support. "The Brother Barnabas Award recognizes the 25 best activities conducted by local circles throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands and Guam. Our Columbian Squires Circle 4286 has earned this award for their work selling raffle tickets and Fiesta medals to support the Cathedral during Fiesta San Fernando last April. Congratulations, Squires!"

6 Women to Women - A Women s Outreach Ministry: Do you enjoy the fellowship of other women? Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Or maybe you enjoy learning new things? If you answered yes to any or all these questions, then Women to Women has a place for you. Come meet other women from the community share interests, spend time away from home in a safe small group environment, make arts & crafts, receive health information, learn from others and have fun!!! Each class is free. You can start preparing for your holiday décor and develop your creative skills. Come join the fun! Remember classes are free. Where: When: 231 W. Commerce (San Fernando Community Centre) Every Wednesday from 10 am - 12 noon Contact: Eydie Johnson, RN Wesley Nurse at ext. 102 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The sacrament of penance has a long and difficult history. The Church sometimes struggles with how best to be faithful to the image of an all-forgiving God. Once a very public rite with publicly visible participation on the part of the penitent, it became in time a very private matter. By the fourteenth century, when a prayer of absolution and a laying on of hands was still required in sacramental confession, theologians were saying that even that was too much liturgy. All that was required was confession itself, and the sacramental words Ego te absolvo, or I absolve you. In 1614 the Council of Florence tried to flesh out this bare skeleton, requiring that if possible the priest should wear a stole, that the confession should be in church, and that there be questions about the person s state in life, occupation, and last confession. This is the first time the Church recommended that the penitent and priest be separated by a grill, thereby eliminating the ritual laying on of hands once so central to the sacrament, substituting the priest s raised right hand in blessing. This is the rite that remained in force until the sacrament became the subject of very stormy debates at the Second Vatican Council, leading to a major reform in 1974 that is still only partially received. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. The Polish American Center located at 2611 Mission Rd will be hosting its Semi-Annual Sausagefest on Thursday, October 9, 2014 from 11:00am - 7:00pm. Polish Sausage plate consisting of new potatoes in gravy, green beans & Kapusta (polish style sauerkraut). $8.00 per plate (dine-in or to go) Refreshments and Desserts available. Don t forget to buy some raffle tickets!!! For more information or to pre-order large quantity of plates call Polish American Ctr on the morning of the event. All proceeds benefit PNA Lodge a non-profit organization. Public Welcome!!!

7 SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 5, 2014 SUNDAY - OCTOBER 5, :00 a.m. David Daniel Lucio - Happy Birthday - Juan David & Melba S. Lucio 8:00 a.m. Parish Community and Television Viewers 10:00 a.m. Hijas de Maria, Deceased Members & their families Justin Acap - Mother, Nancy Cross Rosario Cano - Happy Birthday - Family Hortencia Vallarta - Family Rosario Munoz - Family 12:00 p.m. Eric Chacon & Alexis Chacon - Sylvia Cavazos Luisa & Transito Rodriguez, Isaac Chacon, & Rick & Sylvia Chacon - Sylvia Chacon 2:00 p.m. Bishop Bernard F. Popp - Jo Ann Norlin 5:00 p.m. Monica Leal Lucio - Happy Birthday - Juan David & Melba Lucio Pete Cantu - Juan David & Melba Lucio Maria Saucedo - Health - Family MONDAY OCTOBER 6, :05 p.m. Alfred Braun - Kenneth & Doris Taggart Bishop Bernard F. Popp - Jo Ann Norlin TUESDAY - OCTOBER 7, :15 a.m. For All Missing Children & their families 12:05 p.m. Carmen Morales Moreno - Happy Birthday - Maria Elena Correa Bishop Bernard F. Popp - Jo Ann Norlin WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 8, :15 a.m. St. Dymphna - Thanksgiving - Margarita S. Loya 12:05 a.m. Bishop Bernard F. Popp - Jo Ann Norlin Richard Thomas Cook - Wife, Julie Cook THURSDAY - OCTOBER 9, :15 a.m. Bishop Bernard F. Popp - Jo Ann Norlin 12:05 p.m. Loretto Galindo Morales & Oscar y Anita Garza - Familia Garza y Mora FRIDAY - OCTOBER 10, :15 a.m. For the Elderly 12:05 p.m. Bishop Bernard F. Popp - Jo Ann Norlin SATURDAY - OCTOBER 11, :00 a.m. For the Parish Community 5:00 p.m. Socorro John Valdez Jr. - Wife, Cecilia Valdez Bishop Bernard F. Popp - Jo Ann Norlin 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, [ 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! Parish Registration/Forma de Registración Name: Nombre Address: Domicilio Zip Code: Codigo Postal Telephone Number: Número de telefono 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. Monday thru Friday: Saturday: Sunday: GIFT SHOP HOURS: 9:00am - 5:00pm (lunch 1:00pm - 2:00pm) 9:00am - 5:30pm (lunch 1:00pm - 2:00pm) 8:30am - 5:00pm 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 statues. Candles may be purchased in our Gift Shop. 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.

8 San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX SEPTEMBER 28, 2014 San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church Location Piazza Italia/Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783, San Antonio, TX Office: (210) Fax: (210) Website: Lay Ministry Liturgy Committee Sick Ministry Altar and Rosary Society San Francescani Society Barbara Bertani Jo Ann Scrivano Rose Marie Pagonis Cathy Ruffo Aguirre Jay Pantusa Saturday Sunday Domingo Mass Schedule: 5:30pm (English) 10:00am (English) 1:30pm (Español) Adoration/Adoración Wednesday/Miércoles 11:00am - 1:00pm Baptisms/Bautismos - Baptism Classes and required documents are needed please contact Ruben Alvarado at 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 ext. 131 For Hall rentals visit: phone # Funerals - Contact Ruben Alvarado at ext 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 ext 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 y necesitados de sanación gracias... Finley De Fossett, Charles Ruffo, Angelina & Ivan Hinojosa, Christopher Jackson Bordano, Luke Bordano, Vencie Bordano, Josephine Garza, Jeff Mc Coy, Fernando Gutierrez, 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, Rosalee Rizzo, Tamara Lee Young, Joseph Roberto Moreno, M. del Carmen Sanchez, Mike Casanova & Kathy Greco Sanctuary Lamp for October will shine for: Domingo Aguirre From: Cathy Aguirre Important News on Parking for Church Parking Lot As of July 1, 2014 the parking lot will be available for paid parking by visitors to the Downtown area Monday through Friday. However, please note that parking is ALWAYS FREE to the Parishioners of San Francesco Di Paola attending Mass during the weekends. When attending Adoration on Wednesdays, please park in the reserved spots. San Francesco di Paola Devozione Tredici Venerdi August 29, November 21, 2014 Program Liturgy: Confession (when priest available) and Mass - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fridays Devotion following the Mass at San Francesco di Paola Church - ALL ARE WELCOME! Building Fund Contributions in Memory of Rosie Granieri Annie & Julie Pantusa, Ian & Cathy Cox Rudy & Vickie Terrazas Vencie Bordano Carl & Rita Ponzio Albert & Mary Delgado Edward & Mary Ann Camero Serene Family Paul & Maria Scrivano Agnes (Tootsie) Guido Frances Ponzio Michael & Joyce Dobrowolski Rosemary Paletta Ofelia Gallegos

9 San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX SEPTEMBER 28, 2014 Saturday, October 11, :30 p.m. Rosie Granieri - Agnes Guido Sunday, October 12, :00 a.m. Betty Jean Scrivano - Vee Dobrowelski Rosie Granieri - Rose M. Hannasch 1:30 p.m. Para la comunidad de la Parroquia de San Francesco di Paola San Francisco Di Paola Catholic Church Calendar of Events for October - December 2014 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Every Thursday from 11am - 12pm with Mass at 12pm October is the Month of the Rosary The Rosary will be recited before each weekend Mass by the Altar & Rosary Society. All are welcome. Oct. 9, Special Scriptural Rosary at 11:15am. Mass at 12pm in honor of the Blessed Mother Oct. 19, Altar & Rosary Society monthly meeting with Appreciation brunch honoring members after the 10am Mass Oct. 25, San Francescani Campfire Summit and Planning Retreat - 9am 12pm Nov. 1, All Saints Day Vigil Mass - 5:30pm Nov. 2, All Souls Day Mass - 10:00am Nov. 9, Veterans Day Mass - 10:00am Nov. 16, Altar & Rosary Society and San Francescani monthly meetings after the 10am Mass Nov. 27, Thanksgiving Day - No Mass at San Francesco di Paola Nov. 30, Advent Reflection after the 10am Mass. Dec. 6, Altar & Rosary Society Christmas Market and Luncheon - Omni Hotel (Colonnade). All parishioners and non-parishioners are invited. Event and ticket information will be in the Bulletin. Vendor are welcome - Fee required. Dec. 8, Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation) -Services at San Fernando Cathedral only. Dec. 11, Special Scriptural Rosary at 11:15am and Mass at 12:00pm honoring the Feasts of Our Lady of Guadalupe & the Immaculate Conception Dec. 14, Altar & Rosary Society and San Francescani monthly meetings after the 10am Mass. Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Pageant & Vigil Mass at 4:00pm Dec. 25, Christmas Day Mass at 10:00am Jan. 1, New Year s Day - Feast of Mary Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation) -Mass at 10:00am The Altar and Rosary Society welcomes all ladies of San Francesco di Paola Church to become members of their organization. The primary functions of the organization is to: 1. Maintain the Altar, vestments, candles and the general upkeep of the interior of the Church, and 2. Devote themselves to praying the rosary and paying homage to the Blessed Mother. The Altar and Rosary Society meets every 3rd Sunday after the 10:00am Mass. For more information, please contact the President, Cathy Ruffo Aguirre at (210) The San Francescani Society welcomes all adult and young men of San Francesco di Paola Church to become members of the organization. The primary functions of the organizations are to: 1. Offer prayers to our patron San Francesco di Paola for his intercession and assistance for the sick of our parish and to remember the deceased members of the organization and our Church. 2. Imitate the values of our patron saint by performing acts of charity, humility, and service to the parish and those in need. The San Francescani Society meets every 3rd Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. For more information, please contact the President, Jay Pantusa at (210)