San Fernando Cathedral

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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 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 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 Administration/Administración Louis Sanchez - Administrator Ext. 129 Ruben Alvarado - Receptionist/Baptism/Mass Intentions Ext. 128 Veronica Alvarez - Wedding Coordinator Ext. 131 Arturo Bustamante Maintenance Mary E. Garza - Bookkeeper Ext. 130 Amelia Nieto - Office of Advancement Ext. 126 Elizabeth Nunez - Housekeeper Dora Ramos - Gift Shop Manager Ext. 150 Marta Figueroa - Sacristan Development/Desarrollo Amelia Nieto, CFRE - Executive Director Ext. 126 Office Hours Monday - 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) Confessions/Confesíones Everyday from 10:00 a.m. until 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. 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 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, 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 ext 131 Thank you!

3 A message from Fr. Tony THE COMING KINGDOM Jeremiah could see it coming the kingship of Jesus and the restora on of Jerusalem. But was anybody listening? Is anybody listening now? It must have been tough being a prophet, but Jeremiah was persistent in his message because he knew that it needed to be heard. Also persistent in his message is Paul as he encourages the Thessalonians and all of us to live in accordance with the kingship that Jeremiah foretold. He encourages us to conduct ourselves in ways of holiness so that we may be well prepared for the king s coming. Finally, Jesus himself tells us to be ever diligent so that we may gain favor before our God and King. Jeremiah could see the kingship of Jesus coming. As we begin the season of Advent, Paul and Jesus tell us not only how to prepare for the Kingdom, but how to live it day to day. Un mensaje de parte de Padre Tony LA VENIDA DEL REINO Jeremías lo veía venir el reinado de Jesús y la restauración de Jerusalén. Pero, había alguien que le escuchara? Alguien escucha ahora? Ser profeta tenía que haber sido muy di cil, pero Jeremías era persistente en su mensaje, porque sabía lo necesario que era escucharlo. Persistente en su mensaje también es Pablo, animando a los tesalonicenses y a todos nosotros a vivir de acuerdo al reino que Jeremías anunció. Nos mo va a comportarnos en el camino de san dad para que estemos bien preparados para la llegada del rey. Finalmente, Jesús mismo nos dice que estemos siempre atentos para lograr el agrado de nuestro Dios y Rey. Jeremías podía ver que se acercaba el reinado de Jesús. Al comenzar el empo de Adviento, Pablo y Jesús nos enseñan no sólo cómo prepararnos para el Reino, sino cómo vivirlo día a día. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The days are coming when the L will fulfill the promise made to Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 33:14-16). Psalm To you, O Lord, I li my soul (Psalm 25). Second Reading May the Lord make you increase and abound in love that you may be blameless in holiness; conduct yourselves so as to please God (1 Thessalonians 3:12 4:2). Gospel There will be signs and you will see the Son of Man coming with power and great glory. Be vigilant (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36). LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Se acercan los días cuando el Señor cumplirá su promesa que hizo a Israel y a Judá (Jeremías 33:14-16). Salmo Descúbrenos, Señor, tus caminos (Salmo 25 [24]). Segunda lectura Que el Señor los llene y los haga rebosar de amor para que sean irreprochables en san -dad; pórtense de tal manera que complazcan a Dios (1 Tesalonicenses 3:12 4:2). Evangelio Habrá señales y verán al Hijo del hombre venir con gran poder y majestad. Estén alerta (Lucas 21:25-28, 34-36). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Rom 10:9-18; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Martes: Is 11:1-10; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lc 10:21-24 Miércoles: Is 25:6-10a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Jueves: Is 26:1-6; Sal 118 (117):1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, Viernes: Is 29:17-24; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Sábado: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Sal 147 (146):1-6; Mt 9:35 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Domingo: Bar 5:1-9; Sal 126:1-6; Fil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lc 3:1-6

4 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 our Membership Director Robert Ruiz Jr. at (210) /Robert.ruizjr@yahoo.com, or Grand Knight, Roscoe Ellis at (210) ext. 101/ roscoe.ellis@gmail.com. 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 Counseling 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 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, 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 situation. Please refer to the map below for the street closures and to navigate around these closures for your attendance to Mass. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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6 231 W. Commerce St, San Antonio, TX (210)

7 SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT NOVEMBER 29, 2015 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 HOURS SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 29, :00 a.m. For the Elderly 8:00 a.m. Parish Community and Television Viewers 10:00 a.m. Sergio & Janine Velasquez - Family 12:00 p.m. Maria Lopez, Concepcion Medina, Maria Zablocki & Albert Zablocki - Fernando & Rosemary Lopez 2:00 p.m. Isaac R. Valenzuela, Jesusa E. Valenzuela, Dolores A. Aguilar & Kendra Ward - Debra G. Valenzuela 5:00 p.m. For those sick in the Parish Community MONDAY NOVEMBER 30, :05 p.m. Irene V. Rios - Children 6:15 a.m. For the Homeless TUESDAY - DECEMBER 1, :05 p.m. Judge Andy Mireles - Mireles Family Irene V. Rios - Children WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 2, :15 a.m. For All Men & Women in the Military & their families 12:05 p.m. Irene V. Rios - Children For Souls in Purgatory - Mateusz Garstecki Nicolas Mesquiti - Enrique Velasco THURSDAY - DECEMBER 3, :15 a.m. For All Sick Children and their families 12:05 p.m. Dan O Brien - Special Intention - Mike & Carol O Brien Irene V. Rios - Children Jesus de La Buena Esperanza - Ricardo y Amparo Pacini 6:15 a.m. Priest s Intentions FRIDAY - DECEMBER 4, :05 p.m. Irene V. Rios - Children For Souls in Purgatory - Mateusz Garstecki Ronald Berg - Ms Ron. R. Berg SATURDAY - DECEMBER 5, :00 a.m. For All Missing Individuals and their families 5:00 p.m. Arthur Reyna - Family For All Rock N Roll Runners - Emma B. Gregory Cruz Contreras - Health & Antonio Vargas Sr. - Maria Regina Vidal Cristobal & Refugia Bazaldua, Santa Bazaldua, Eugenio Hernandez, Isabel Bazaldua Hernandez, Tommie Bazaldua Erickson, Bruce Koppelman, Nicolas Politis, Leopoldo Dimando, Michael Hernandez & David Hernandez - Norma P. Mc Mahan Come & join the San Fernando Cathedral Columbian Squires Circle 4286 Accep ng New Squires - Ages years of old For more details contact: Chief Counselor, James Benavente at (210) 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 Monday thru Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (lunch 1:00pm - 2:00pm) Sunday: 8:30am - 3:30pm 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. 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 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 NOVEMBER 29, 2015 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 Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30pm (English) Sunday 11:00am (English) Domingo 1:30pm (Español) 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 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 The Sanctuary Lamp for the week of Nov. 29th through December 6th will shine for: The Parish Community 11:00a.m. 1:30p.m. 12:00p.m. 5:30p.m. 11:00a.m. 1:30p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2015 John Mc Ewen - John Pantusa Para la comunidad de la Parroquia Thursday, December 3, 2015 Vencie Bordano - Jo Ann Huesser Saturday, December 5, 2015 Vencie Bordano - Frances Ponzio Sunday, December 6, 2015 For the Parish Community Para la comunidad de la Parroquia

9 San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX NOVEMBER 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent November 29, 2015 I will raise up for David a just shoot; he shall do what is right and just in the land. Jeremiah 33:15 Building Fund in Memory of: Sam Pantuso By: Johnny Granieri THE THREE COMINGS OF ADVENT There are three dis nct comings of the Lord of which I know, His coming to humankind, His coming into humankind, and His coming against humankind. If you would like to donate a flower arrangement to decorate our church for each week for masses in honor of a Loved One please call Rose Marie Pagonis at or 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. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: First Sunday of Advent St. Andrew World AIDS Day St. Francis Xavier St. John of Damascus; First Friday First Saturday TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Advent is a me rich in family tradi ons. Many of them have been so effec vely absorbed into our culture that their religious origins are hidden. Some of us will set candles in our windows tonight. The custom began in Ireland during the so-called penal days, extending from 1691 to the Catholic Emancipa on in 1829 and beyond. There were harsh penal es and fines for not a ending the government church. Priests were forced into hiding, but people were resourceful and determined in guarding their faith. At Christmas, Irish families, par cularly in the countryside, placed a lighted candle in the co age window and le the door unlatched, hoping that a priest might come by and celebrate the Christmas Mass for them. The possibility of the Mass coming into the family home gave rise to other Irish customs at the beginning of Advent. The co age received a fresh coat of whitewash, the threshold was swept especially clean, and fresh curtains were hung in the windows. The house was scrubbed un l it gleamed, including all the pots and pans, and all garments and table linens were laundered. The custom of the Irish window candle was so admired in Catholic Europe that it was widely copied there, and now finds a welcome in households that may not exactly expect a priest to wander in! Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.