San Fernando Cathedral

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 78205 www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S Archbishop of San Antonio San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church Location - 205 Piazza Italia Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783 San Antonio, TX 78207 www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS DECEMBER 13, 2015 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) 227-1297 Fax: (210) 271-0149 Gift Shop: (210) 357-5608 Gift Shop Fax: (210) 223-7854 Development office: (210) 576-1365 Fax: (210) 576-1367 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 210-227- 1297 ext 131 Thank you!

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS DECEMBER 13, 2015 A message from Fr. Tony CELEBRATE This Sunday, God rejoices and sings because of us. We read in Zephaniah today that God will sing joyfully because of you, / as one sings at fes vals (Zephaniah 3:18). We know plenty about singing at fes vals. Already our ears are ringing with the songs and carols that an cipate the Christmas season. Paul reminds us of the source of our own double rejoicing: God is the mighty savior who is in our midst (in Zephaniah s words). Because this is so, says Paul, we can rejoice and be at ease. We don t have to worry, for God s peace will stand guard over our hearts and minds. A medieval carol depicts Christmas as my dancing day and urges us to enter into the dance. Why all the merrymaking? Because the Lord is near, as Paul reminds us (Philippians 4:5). He then points to another reason for the dancing: the dawn of the promise of peace, the peace beyond all understanding, that is now within our grasp. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Un mensaje de parte de Padre Tony CELEBRA Este domingo, Dios canta y se regocija por nosotros. Leemos hoy en Sofonías que Dios se llenará de júbilo por tu causa, como en los días de fiesta (Sofonías 3:18). Sabemos mucho de cantar en fes vales. Ya nuestros oídos resuenan con los cantos y villancicos que an cipan la época navideña. Pablo nos recuerda la fuente de este doble regocijo: Dios, tu poderoso salvador, está en medio de (en palabras de Sofonías). Por ser así, nos dice Pablo, podemos alegrarnos y estar en paz. No tenemos que inquietarnos, porque la paz de Dios custodiará nuestros corazones y pensamientos. Un villancico an guo representa la Navidad como el día de mi baile y nos urge a tomar parte en el baile. Por qué todo el regocijo? Porque el Señor está cerca nos recuerda Pablo (Filipenses 4:5). Entonces apunta a la otra razón para el baile: el amanecer de la promesa de paz, la paz que sobrepasa toda inteligencia, y que ya está al alcance de la mano. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Shout for joy! Sing joyfully! Be glad and exult! The L, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior (Zephaniah 3:14-18a). Psalm Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12). Second Reading Rejoice! The Lord is near. Make your requests known to God (Philippians 4:4-7). Gospel John tells his hearers to share their possessions with the needy; be honest; do not threaten or accuse others falsely (Luke 3:10-18). Monday: Tuesday: READINGS FOR THE WEEK Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Friday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Canta! Da gritos de júbilo! Gózate y regocíjate! El Señor tu Dios está entre ustedes y es un poderoso salvador (Sofonías 3:14-18a). Salmo El Señor es mi Dios y salvador (Isaías 12). Segunda lectura Alégrense! El Señor está cerca. Presenten sus pe ciones a Dios (Filipenses 4:4-7). Evangelio Juan dice a sus oyentes que compartan sus posesiones con los necesitados; que sean honrados; que no amenacen ni acusen a otros injustamente (Lucas 3:10-18). Lunes: Martes: LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Sof 3:1-2, 9-13; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Miércoles: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Sal 85 (84):9-14; Lc 7:18b-23 Jueves: Gén 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Viernes: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Sábado: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Domingo: Mi 5:1-4a; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lc 1:39-45

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS DECEMBER 13, 2015 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 email our Membership Director Robert Ruiz Jr. at (210) 488-2250/ Robert.ruizjr@yahoo.com, or Grand Knight, Roscoe Ellis at (210) 227-1297 ext. 101/roscoe.ellis@gmail.com. Come & join the San Fernando Cathedral Columbian Squires Circle 4286 AccepƟng New Squires - Ages 10-18 years of old For more details contact: Chief Counselor, James Benavente at (210) 421-2593 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 parɵcipate 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

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS DECEMBER 13, 2015

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS DECEMBER 13, 2015 231 W. Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 576-1365 LaPlaza@sfcathedral.org

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 13, 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. SUNDAY - DECEMBER 13, 2015 6:00 a.m. Brig Gen John W. Collins III & John A. Daniels - Rosemary Kowalski 8:00 a.m. Parish Community and Television Viewers 10:00 a.m. Maria Luisa Marla - Family Mr. James (Jimmy) Rodriguez -Rosemary Kowalski 12:00 p.m. Para La Comunidad de La Parroquia 2:00 p.m. Sir Knight Juan M. Coronado - Knights of Columbus Jose Acosta Torres - Jo Ann Norlin Alma Llamas - David A. Roque Maria A. Perez - Jose Perez All Deceased Brother Knights - KOC Council 9463 Edmundo R. Perez - Jose Perez 5:00 p.m. Ms. Marynell Maloney - Rosemary Kowalski MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 2015 12:05 p.m. Irene V. Rios - Children 6:15 a.m. For the Homeless TUESDAY - DECEMBER 15, 2015 12:05 p.m. Judge Andy Mireles - Mireles Family Irene V. Rios - Children WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 16, 2015 6:15 a.m. Rita Mayorga - Chris Martinez 12:05 p.m. Irene V. Rios THURSDAY - DECEMBER 17, 2015 6:15 a.m. For All Sick Children and their families 12:05 p.m. Irene V. Rios - Children 6:15 a.m. Priest s Intentions FRIDAY - DECEMBER 18, 2015 12:05 p.m. Lonjina Palomo - Olga Enriquez For Souls in Purgatory Irene V. Rios - Children SATURDAY - DECEMBER 19, 2015 8:00 a.m. Irene V. Rios - Children 5:00 p.m. Arthur Reyna - Family Mike Hernandez Jr. - Yolanda Hernandez AN ADVENT PRAYER May the God of peace make us completely holy. May God keep us blameless in spirit, soul and body for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Forever faithful is the One who calls us God our Father! Expectant, let us live in joyful hope for the revela on of the glory of our God and Savior, Christ Jesus! To him be glory forever! Come, Lord Jesus! Your grace be with us all. From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published by World Library Publica ons. p. 127 GIFT SHOP HOURS 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,[www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral], 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! 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 210-377-1133. Parish Registration/Forma de Registración Name: Nombre Address: Domicilio Zip Code: Codigo Postal Telephone Number: Número de telefono Email: 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.

San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX DECEMBER 13, 2015 San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church Location - 205 Piazza Italia/Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783, San Antonio, TX 78207 Office: (210) 227-0548 Fax: (210) 226-5086 Website: www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola 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 210-227-1297 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 210-227-1297 ext. 131 For Hall rentals visit: www.ccis-satx.org; phone #223-8284. Funerals - Contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128. 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 210-227-1297 ext. 128. 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 December will shine for: Marie Serielles By: Daughters, Charlotte, Claudette & Jackie & Vencie Bordano By: Family 11:00a.m. 1:30p.m. 12:00p.m. 5:30p.m. 11:00a.m. 1:30p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2015 Be y Jean Scrivano - Richard & Janie Hobbs Para la comunidad de la Parroquia Thursday, December 17, 2015 For those sick in the parish community Saturday, December 19, 2015 Vencie Bordano - Debbie Walton Luca Mar nelli Cantu - Bap sm Blessing - Vincy Dunn Sunday, December 20, 2015 For All Men & Women in the Military and their families Para la comunidad de la Parroquia

San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX DECEMBER 13, 2015 Building Fund in Memory of: Sam Pantuso The Altar & Rosary Society is again asking anyone who would like to donate a poinse a in honor of a loved one to please fill out an envelope located in the back of the Church and place $12.00 in envelope for each one they would like to order for. Also, please list the persons name on the envelope for who the poinse a is in memory of. Please place envelope in the collec on basket. If paying by check please make checks payable to: Flowers by Grace. Thank you for your generosity and have a wonderful and Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. By: Johnny Granieri 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 210-344-4226 or 210-289-9887. 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. Third Sunday of Advent-December 13, 2015 With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salva on. Isaiah 12:3 Sunday: Monday: SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Third Sunday of Advent St. John of the Cross TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION This week, our celebra on of Advent makes a transi on in ritual and texts. Beginning December 18, the countdown of nine days (a novena) to Christmas sees a heightened sense of expecta on, and also a turning from the call of the Bap st in the wilderness to the events leading up to Jesus birth. In ancient Spain, December 18 was once celebrated as the Feast of the Expectancy, and customs grew up to heighten readiness in the homes. Some customs arise from monas c life and prac ce and spill over into our parish life. Beginning tonight, those who pray Vespers will sing in the opening phrase a beau ful tle of Christ. These tles belong to a collec on of opening phrases called the O An phons a er the awe-inspired O sung on the first note. There s a playful code in the tles: O Wisdom, O Lord, O Flower of Jesse, O Key of David, O Dawn, O Ruler, O Emmanuel. When you take their La n names Sapien a, Adonai, Radix, and so on the tles form an acros- c when you read them backwards: ERO CRAS. In La n, that is translated as I will be there tomorrow! It s as if Christ were answering the prayers of the wai ng people in the words of the prayers themselves. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.