August 19, de Agosto de 2018 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigésimo Domingo Ordinario

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1 BASILICA of the NATIONAL SHRINE of the LITTLE FLOWER Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Thérèse Parish Discalced Carmelite Fathers of San Antonio Administration Office 824 Kentucky Ave, Tel. (210) ~ Fax (210) Established 1926 August 19, de Agosto de 2018 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigésimo Domingo Ordinario MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Español), 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. (Español) Monday-Friday: 12 p.m., 6 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m., 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Daily: 7 a.m. (Carmelite Nuns) EVENING PRAYER (VESPERS) Saturday: 5 p.m. Thursday: 6 p.m. SPECIAL MASSES Tuesday: 6 p.m. Carmelite Community Mass 1st Friday: 6 p.m. Mass for the Sick EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursday: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Holy Hour Daily: St. Elias Chapel is open for Adoration 8 a.m.-6 p.m. BAPTISMS ~ BAUTISMOS English: 2nd Sunday of the month Spanish: 3rd Sunday of the month For more information call the office. CONFESSIONS ~ CONFESIONES Tuesdays: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturdays: 4-5 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. By appointment, call the parish office. For spiritual direction, call the parish office. WEDDINGS ~ BODAS At least six months prior to wedding date. Call office for requirements before your appointment with the pastor. VISITING THE SICK Call the parish office. LITTLE FLOWER PARISH OFFICE 824 Kentucky Ave, Tel. (210) Fax (210) Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. 4:30 p.m. STAFF Executive Director: Susana Cantu Business Manager: Laura Cole Secretary: Cheyenne Cisneros Book Keeper: Consuelo Salazar Records: Sylvia DeHoyos Development Director: Anna Migeon CCD Director: Rita Beltran Little Flower English Choir Director: Elaine Bir Little Flower Children Choir & Organist: Thelma Montez Spanish Choir: Itza Zentella Maintenance: Tony Dominguez & Jorge Martinez LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL Principal: Jackie Castro 905 Kentucky Ave., San Antonio, TX Tel. (210) Fax (210) LITTLE FLOWER ORGANIZATIONS Brown Scapular: Elia Cintron Altar Society: Delores Cox Holy Name Society: Ralph de la Rosa St. Vincent de Paul: Homer Cadena Lectio Divina: Lilia Barocio EMHE & Lectors: Brenda Villarreal MESC & Lectores: Carmen Leija Stewardship: Colleen Ortegon RCIA: Eloise Moran RICA: Maria Luisa Villalon STAY CONNECTED fb.com/littleflowerbasilica twitter.com/lilflwrbasilica

2 WELCOME BENEFIT CONCERT WITH FR. RAY KELLY Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available for purchase: General Admission: $25 Reserved Admission: $60 VIP Tickets: $75 Both the reserved and VIP tickets include an invitation to the reception that follows the concert with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, along with a chance to meet Fr. Ray Kelly and have CDs signed. Tickets available at Eventbrite: kelly-concert-tickets ? aff=ebdssbdestsearch This concert will benefit the Basilica restoration project. Fr. Ray Kelly, a parish priest from Ireland will perform. He is known as the Hallelujah Priest, since a YouTube video of him singing while presiding at a wedding Mass went viral online in A meet-and-greet reception and CD signing will be held after the concert. We hope to sell up to 600 tickets and anticipate an inspiring and entertaining evening. WELCOME TO THE BASILICA! We are excited that you are here! Find more information about upcoming events, special Masses, and more within our bulletin or on our website at: If you are new and plan on calling the Basilica your home parish, please register at the parish office or online through our website. Keep up with us through our blog, Facebook, or Twitter pages! Our fundraising goal for the concert is $25,000 net. Expenses total $10,150 and include Fr. Ray s fee of $5,000, reception, marketing, sound and lighting, cleaning, and security. BE A SPONSOR! Will you please consider supporting this event with a sponsorship? Contributions of any size are welcome and needed. Sponsorships levels are as follows: St. Therese: $5,000 St. Teresa: $2,500 St. John of the Cross: $1,000 Other donors: Friends of the Basilica: $500-$999 Contributors: up to $499 Sponsors will be listed in event publicity and on the event program with a business logo for sponsors. All donors will be listed in the program. Little Flower Basilica is a nonprofit 501(c)3 religious organization (# ), and your financial contribution is tax deductible as a contribution or advertising expense. Your support is much appreciated. Thank you for your consideration. Fraternally, Fr. Luis Gerardo Belmonte-Luna, O.C.D.

3 FEATURED ARTICLES JOIN US FOR The Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower! Monday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. The Carmelite friars who initially established the National Shrine of the Little Flower envisioned an extraordinary place of worship. On Aug. 27, 1998, that vision was realized when Pope John Paul II, in a decree issued by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, designated Little Flower as a Basilica. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Basilica s elevation to the status of Minor Basilica within the Catholic Church, as well as its placement on the National Register of Historic Places. The event is a Red Letter Day, meaning that the faithful may receive a plenary indulgence (their sins are absolved with attendance, receiving Communion, praying for the intentions of the Pope, and Confession). As a Basilica, the Shrine displays ceremonial items: the papal umbrellino and, to the left of the altar, the bell known as the tintinnabulum. The umbrellino sits to the right of the altar, half open in anticipation of a papal visit. In procession, the umbrellino would be carried over the pope to shield him from the elements. The original bishop s chair, an intricately carved wooden chair at the left of the altar, is specially reserved for the pope, with the designation. In 2000, Archbishop Flores named the Basilica the Millennial Church for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The City of San Antonio designates the church as a landmark of exceptional historic significance. The Basilica attracts pilgrims from around the nation and throughout the world. Thank you for your donations to help replace the AC units! You may have noticed something going wrong at church, but may not have understood the cause. For some time, the AC units in the sacristy and altar areas of the church haven t been functioning. The loss of function in these areas impacts the performance of the main units: the system can t regulate itself. As the main units struggle to compensate for the overheating in the front of the church, out in the pews you may be freezing while the priests are roasting in their vestments behind the altar rail. Five years ago the heater units went out in the Basilica. We asked for donations, and many of you responded generously, coming together to raise over $50,000 to replace the units. This time, we needed a smaller amount, to replace the two smaller units that serve the front of the church. Your generous response has allowed us to move forward with ordering the units. The units will be installed in the coming weeks. If you are interested in helping with other restoration projects around the Basilica, please contact the parish office and ask for Anna Migeon, or send her an at amigeon@littleflowerbasilica.org! $15,000 $ 10,000 $ 5,000

4 SAVE THE DATE Talks and Tours on Carmelite Spirituality at Little Flower Basilica The local chapter of the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order (OCDS) of the Province of St. Thérèse will present a series of talks on Teresian contemplative prayer at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Part one is scheduled for Sept. 8 and part two on Jan. 19. Both talks are set for 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and are free and open to the public, but registration is requested. To register please call the church administration office at (210) Get to Know Your Basilica tours, launched in July, continue on Aug. 25, in celebration of the 20 th anniversary of the declaration of the church as a Basilica. Tours are free and open to the public. OCDS members will be stationed around the Basilica 3-4 p.m. to provide information to visitors. Further tours are scheduled for Dec. 8 and Feb. 2. The presentations on Carmelite Prayer will be primarily based on the writings of Fr. Gabriel of St Mary Magdalen, OCD, author of Divine Intimacy, a classic work on Carmelite prayer and meditation. Divine Intimacy leads us not only "through prayer and meditation, but also through expressions of love, petitions and acts of thanksgiving, helping to transport the soul toward God," according Fr. Gabriel ( ), considered an expert in the writings of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. His writings also include The Way of Prayer, a commentary of St. Teresa of Avila's Way of Perfection. The talks are intended not as information only, but to prepare and touch hearts, leading participants into an encounter with Jesus and encouraging them to seek God in prayer, said Jane Bernal, OCDS, one of the presenters. As Carmelites, we are privileged to have been given the precious charism of prayer, and we want to share it with all of God's Church. The primary apostolate of the OCDS canonical community is to share Carmelite spirituality with others. Membership in this religious Order is a lifetime commitment to prayer, devotion to Carmelite spirituality, and evangelism. The San Antonio OCDS has been active as a full community of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites since In collaboration with the Discalced Carmelite friars, which is the only remaining contemplative religious order active in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, the local OCDS community is spearheading the development of Carmelite faith formation programs centered on the Basilica. The goal is to assist the friars in renewing the Basilica as a center for the evangelization of the Carmelite charism (prayer, silence, solitude, zeal for the Church) and in promoting instruction in Carmelite spirituality. Get to Know Your Basilica Tours Aug. 25 Dec. 8 Feb p.m. Talks on Teresian Contemplative Prayer Sept. 8: Part I Jan. 19: Part II 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Call the parish office to register.

5 COMMUNITY NEWS Cofradía de la Virgen del Carmen Miembros de la Cofradía de la Virgen del Carmen les hace nuevamente una cordial invitación a hombres y mujeres que estén interesados en saber que es la Cofradía, el significado del escapulario y nuestra devoción a la Virgen del Carmen. Nuestra próxima reunión será el 19 de agosto, seguida de la celebración de la misa de 10am. La cual se llevara acabo en el centro pastoral ubicado en el 824 Kentucky Ave. Para mas información comunicarse con: Maria I. Medina al (210) Muchas gracias por su amable atención, Dios los bendiga. Faith Formation The Faith Formation program will begin accepting registrations starting today, 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. for children grades K-12. The parish provides programs in English and Spanish, Sacramental Preparation and classes for adults! For any questions or concerns, please call the parish office at (210) ext. 100 Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos (RICA) La parroquia de Santa Teresita muy pronto iniciara una nueva jornada en la fe para compartir la riqueza de la Iglesia Católica, y nuestra familia parroquial. Estas juntas son para información y preguntas y esta abierto para todo individuo que desea recibir los Sacramentos de Iniciación (Bautismo, Confirmación, y Eucaristía), También para todos que buscan ser Catolicos. Nuestra primera junta es hoy después de la Misa de 10 a.m., en la Casa del Carmen, 828 Kentucky. Si tiene algunas preguntas llamar: Maria Luisa Villalon (210) o Andrea Villaseñor (210) Altar Society News We are looking forward to a new year and new opportunities to serve the Lord in our family, parish and community in the ministries of the Altar Society! Welcome to new members! Our business meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 26, at 9:15 a.m., Parish Administration Center, 824 Kentucky Ave. To be a visible sign of our service and commitment to the Parish, members are invited to attend Holy Mass together on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 5:30 p.m. Thinking about becoming a member? Please call Lupe Solano, (210) Catechist Retreat Save the Date! Northwest Urban Deanery Catechist Retreat Saturday, Sept. 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Andrew s Convent, 2318 Castroville Rd. For information contact the parish office or call Yolanda Vargas (210) ext. 305 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Little Flower Parish will soon begin a new journey in faith to share the richness of the Catholic Church and our parish family. These gatherings are open to those individuals who need to complete their Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist), as well as those who are seeking to become Catholics. Our first gathering is today, after the noon mass in the Pastoral Center, 824 Kentucky. If you have any questions contact: Yolanda Luna (210) or Eloise Moran (210)

6 WHAT S NEW Little Flower School The School has begun! If you are still looking for a great school for your student, Little Flower is still accepting applications for grades Pre K3-8. It s not too late! Here at Little Flower our vision is to teach, nurture and prepare students to be faithful disciples of Jesus and become strong, academic learners. (210) Register your children today! At Little Flower School, we assist the church in its mission of developing committed Catholic Christians. Doing the ordinary things, extraordinarily well. - St. Therese of Lisieux From Friday, Aug. 3, to Friday, Sept. 28, the weekly Call to Prayer will be adapted as a nine-week Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life. In addition to the current invitation to fast on Fridays, participants are encouraged to pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for the intention of the novena. -now/call-to-prayer/legal-protection-of-humanlife.cfm Position Open We have an opening for a part-time Director of Religious Education. If you have at least a Level 3 catechist certification and experience with children and administration, please submit your resume and a letter stating your interest to the parish office.

7 GENERAL INFORMATION Basilica Donations Second Collection: Asociación Nacional de Sacerdotes Hispanos (ANSH) In Sept it was decided to establish ANSH as an association and finally in Oct the Constitution and Statutes of the National Association of Hispanic Priests was approved. The Preamble to the Constitution describes the mission of ANSH, stating that: "... we wish to unite as brothers, not only to share our priestly ministry, and our own language, but also to strengthen the bonds that, as Hispanics, we must recognize and affirm and, therefore, work more effectively in the Catholic Church, evangelizing those sectors of the Hispanic culture." Aug. 26: Church Maintenance Fund Weekly Collection: Aug. 12 First Collection $ 6, Church Maintenance Fund $ 1, Other $ Online Giving $ Total $ 8, Total online givers: 103 Thank you for your support! Try online giving, a quick and secure way to support the Basilica at: Lord, hear our prayers The following family, friends and members of Little Flower Parish need your prayers. Contact the parish office to have names added to the prayer list. Sylvia Gutierrez Sandra Hage Hector Vallejo Susan Richter Homer & Annie Cadena Juan Pablo Valle Mateo & Annie Casillas Dorothy Vasquez Deacon James Garza Imelda Dorado Cielo Salinas Sanchez Homer & Maria Idalia Gaytan Gracie Bernal James E. Gillette Gim & Elizabeth Ng George Zentella, Jr. Alice & Carrol Hendrix Mary Bustos Richard Joseph Corbett Deborah Vara Kay Shaw Michelle Guillen Nadia Guillen Austin Atiee Lucy Phalen Antonio Zepeda Nancy & Felix Hernandez Mauro C. Martinez Jose Angel Alfaro Jr. Michael Garcia Juanita Gutierrez Maricela Gauna Stephanie Aramio Salazar Family Gina Gonzalez Laiche Family Marcy Vega Marie Tillman Roger Acosta Gloria Sosa Antonia E. Reyes Antonio Zepeda Josefina M. Carrera Cesaer Aguilar Roberto Luciano Benjamin Garza Alma Arellano Diana Valague The Aguilar Family Mary Curiel Liz Curiel Discalced Carmelite Friars Pastor & Rector: Rev. Luis Gerardo Belmonte-Luna, OCD Community: Fr. Marion Bui, OCD, Fr. Henry Bordeaux, OCD, Fr. Luis Joaquin Castañeda, OCD, Fr. Bonaventure Sauer, OCD, and Fr. Emmanuel Nnadozie, OCD Mass Intentions Would you like a Mass to be said for yourself or a loved one? Mass intentions may be arranged at the parish office. Donation is $10 per Mass, and one intention per Mass. Call or visit the parish office to schedule your Mass! Sunday, Aug. 19: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 a.m. For the Living & Deceased Members of the Secular 10 a.m. Confradia del Escapulario de la Virgen del Carmen 12 p.m. Little Flower Mass Association 2 p.m. + Brian Ruff 6 p.m. For Our Parishioners Monday, Aug. 20: St. Bernard, Abbot, Doctor of the Church 12 p.m. + George & + Thelma Menne & Family 6 p.m. + Efrain & + Nolida Treviño Tuesday, Aug. 21: St. Pius X, Pope 12 p.m. + Eustolio & + Guadalupe Martinez 6 p.m. + Maria Mireles Wednesday, Aug. 22: Our Lady, Queen of the World 12 p.m. + David Hernandez 6 p.m. + Jesus Belmonte Thursday, Aug. 23: St. Rose of Lima, Virgin 12 p.m. + George & + Thelma Menne & Family 6 p.m. + Efrain & + Nolida Treviño Friday, Aug. 24: St. Bartholomew, Apostle 12 p.m. + George & + Thelma Menne & Family 6 p.m. + Rodolfo Ruiz Saturday, Aug. 25: Blessed Virgin Mary/ Twenty- First Sunday in Ordinary Time [VIGIL] 8 a.m. Charlene Vardeman & Chris Walker 5:30 p.m. Darcy Richardson