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Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic Church 5655 Rigsby Avenue, San Antonio TX, 78222 (210)648-1705 (210)648- 5365 [email protected] www.stonino.org
Our Mission:
The Santo Niño Catholic Church is a faith community where all are welcome to celebrate Catholic beliefs embellished by the best Philippine traditions. It is a dynamic parish responding to the spiritual needs of the community to fulfill its evangelical mission and to realize Christ’s call of making disciples of all nations. (Parish Pastoral Council, 21 April 2001)
Reflections
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018
How to be a good friend of Jesus
Servanthood is the mark of true Christian living. Jesus emphasized this during the Last Supper, saying that he came not to be served, but to serve, and that likewise we should serve one another. In his parables, he often referred to believers as "servants" of the Kingdom. But in this Sunday's Gospel reading, Jesus says that he wants us to be his friends, not his slaves. Is he contradicting himself?
Not at all! Friends serve because they care. Slaves serve because of duty and the fear of punishment.
Jesus said, "If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love." Do we hear this as a friend or as a slave?
Slaves are afraid of what will happen if they fail to keep God's commandments; they are self-protective. Friends are eager to find out what God commands, because they view the commandments from the perspective of love, as opportunities to
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Today’s Gospel JN 15:9-17
J esus said to his disciples: "As the Father loves
me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If
you keep my commandments, you will remain
in my love, just as I have kept my Father's
commandments and remain in his love.
"I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and
your joy might be complete. This is my commandment:
love one another as I love you. No one has greater love
than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. You are
my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer
call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his
master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have
told you everything I have heard from my Father. It was
not you who chose me, but I who chose you and
appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so
that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give
you. This I command you: love one another."
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The Vine and the Branches
http://usccb.org/bible/readings/bible/john/15:9
A. Offertory :
Sunday 4/28—29/2018……………………………………..$1,769.37
B. Second Collection
Catholic Home Missions 4/28—29/2018……...$ 349.61
C. RE fundraising Income
San Pedro Calungsod………………………………………$ 1,405.29
Sunday Attendance…………………………………..……………...386
Second Collection for
May 12—13, 2018 is for
Catholic Charities
“Thank you for your goodwill and generosity.”
STEWARDSHIP (Collection) REPORT AND ATTENDANCE
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018
serve; they are other-oriented.
Jesus said, "This is my commandment: Love one another the way I love you." It's the supreme commandment; call it the Commandment of Friendship. He says, "You know how I love you, my friends: I openly share with you everything that the Father tells me." His friends realize that what he shares (through scripture and through the Church) reveals our opportunities to love. Every commandment is rooted in love. Every Church teaching is based on scriptures that help us know when and how to love.
When we fail to obey, do we lose God's love? Never! Do we lose our place in his love? Yes. By living outside of his commandments, we feel unloved even while being loved.
This is slavery. We're enslaved by fear or by false beliefs or by our wounds that have caused us to think that we're not loved enough. God's commandments then feel confining, and if we try to escape, we commit rebellion. Those who don't rebel accept their slavery and obey dutifully in the hope of winning God's love.
Friends, on the other hand, know that God always loves them, and in this love, they are free to serve one another joyfully.
Questions for Personal Reflection: Are you obeying God like a slave or his best friend? Do you eagerly and happily jump into doing the will of God or do you complain about it? Do you ever want to escape from God's will? What will you do this week to become more aware of his friendship?
Questions for Community Faith Sharing: What raises our relationships with God from slavery into friendship? Describe the differences between obeying out of duty and obeying out of love. How do you define friendship with God?
© 2018 Terry Modica, Catholic Digital Resources,
www.catholicdr.com. Printed by permission.
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(Reflections, Continued from page 1)
Council Duties/Responsibilities
FINANCE COUNCIL Advises the Parish Priest on financial
matters and provide support in dealing with
financial issues of the parish.
Involved in the financial aspect of parish
planning, progress and completion of any
major and minor plans for growth and
development of the parish.
PASTORAL
COUNCIL
Advise the Parish Priest on matters concerning the parish and its parishioners.
Acts as the voice of the parishioners and bring their concerns to the parish priest.
Provide support on the projects that the Parish Priest aims to accomplish in a given period of time.
Team with all parish ministries to accomplish planned activities or projects.
Actively provide assistance of the fundraising events of the parish. Act or support for parish incidental needs.
Mass Intentions
WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS
Sat.—6:00 pm—1. Souls of †Lupita Perez, Delia Olney, and John Hinojosa; 2. Health and recovery of Manny Portillo, Frances Paiz, Maria/Luis Davila, Sr. Lolita, Sr. Carmen, Sr. Ester, Victor and Mila Sanchez.
Sun.—8:00 am— 1.Souls of †John Saunders, Bob Lewis, Roy Whitaker; 2. Health and recovery of Dancie Grace Vieryra, Lolita Pepper, Carmen Steele, Helen Daley, Julian/Jacob Ponce and Adelina Soriano; 2. Intentions of Robert / Nel Mendez.
Sun.—10:00am—1. For the soul of †Dina Sorio, John Saunders, and Eugene Garza; 2. intentions of the 2000 Hail Mary’s Devotion, Barbara and Keller Family, 3. Health and recovery of Adelina Soriano, Grace Eggert, Zenaide and Narciso Sorio, Sr. Rosario Medina.
Sun.—12 noon—. 1. Souls of †John Saunders, Bob Lewis, Bill/June Lenhart, Aida Saenz, James Graham Pat Marcial/Rosario and Teofelo Delos Reyes, Genova Delos Reyes, and Ester Atamosa 2. Health and recovery of Dr. Tony dela Cruz, Rose Petroff, Carmen Jaceldo, Ken Hauptmann and Ding Ucab.
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018
Total Collected for R.E.
classroom project
$ 63,218.16
$ 96,781.84 The road to take.
Religious
Education
Projected Cost
$ 160,000.00
Note: The project cost is subject to change depending on the
Construction cost and material cost of the project.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSROOM CAPITAL PROJECT
COLLECTION, FUNDRAISING AND DONATION REPORT
FROM 8/16/2016 TO 3/27/2018
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Ministry Duties/Responsibilities
Extra Ordinary Ministry
of Holy Communion
Assist the Parish Priest in giving
the Holy Communion during the
mass celebration.
Required training is provided to
members by the Parish. Training will
be on May 19 Sat. 10—11 am.
Ushers Ministry Welcome the parishioners and
assist/guide them in getting seated
before and during the mass.
Ministry of Readers Ensure that Readers are assigned for
the Saturday and Sunday masses.
Ensure that Readers are assigned
for the Saturday and Sunday masses.
Required training is provided to
members by the Parish. Training is
on May 19, 11—12 noon.
Ministry Duties/Responsibilities
Youth Ministry Provide support to the youths of the
parish and encourage spiritual growth in a
Nutrition Ministry Provide potluck meals after the 12:00
noon Sunday masses.
Support the parish programs and
prepare meals on parish special occasions.
Ministry of
Bereavement
Comfort the families for the loss of love
ones by sending sympathy/condolence
cards and suggest references for spiritual
Choir Ministry Can sing and /or play any musical
instruments.
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Our Devotions
Adoration, Rosary &
Novena: 5:00-6:00 PM M-F
Holy Spirit: Mondays
Divine Mercy/Holy Hour for
Vocation: Tuesday
Perpetual Help Novena:
Wednesdays
St. Jude Novena:
Thursdays
Santo Niño Novena: Fridays
Sacred Heart: 1st Fridays
First Saturday of the
month:
2000 Hail Mary Devotion,
from 9:00 AM
Divine Mercy Devotion:
Sunday 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Parish Office/Business Hours:
Tuesday thru Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
12 noon – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
Schedule of Masses and other Services
Sundays: 8:00 and 10:00
AM, and 12 noon Bilingual Mass (English & hymns in
Filipino)
Saturdays: 6:00 PM (Spanish Mass) Daily Holy Eucharist:
M-F 6:00 PM
Confession: Mon-Sat 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Baptism: By appointment & Seminars is necessary
Confirmation:
11th to 12th grade Marriage: Please meet
with the Pastor one year in advance.
Counseling: By Appointment
Funeral: Please contact the Parish office before making
arrangements outside
OUR SERVANTS
ADMINISTRATION
Pastor – Rev. Fr. Arnold Ibarra, PhD Deacon - Arsenio Reyes
Office Volunteers: Francis Paiz, Annie Spencer,
Nena Connor, Alice Maldonado Business Coordinator – Anna Rose
Nolasco Sacramental Records – Dr. Connie
Nepomuceno Safe Environment - Monette Reyes
Photographer – Henry Mendez Webmaster – Ed Candelaria
Property Manager – Robert Mendez PASTORAL COUNCIL (2015-2018)
Chairperson: Regina Pino Vice Chair: Rene Jaceldo
Secretaries: Josie McCallister & Vicky Ortiz
Members:, Rene Jaceldo, Robert Mendez,
Irene Roberson, Nena Connor, Alvaro Suarez,
Raine Virginio, Armi Wallace, Bill Wolff & Patrick Wyrwich
FINANCE COUNCIL
Chairperson: Michael Roberson
(2015-2020) Members – Belma dela Cruz, Dr. Concepcion Nepomuceno
STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
Chairperson: Jim Irwin Members: Regina Pino, Michael
Roberson, Belma dela Cruz, Suzette Saunders
Dr Concepcion Nepomuceno
MINISTRIES
WORSHIP
Acolytes: Vicky Ortiz Dévotion: Dr. Connie Nepomuceno
Hospitality: TBD Lectors: Jill Lewis
Adult Choir: Helen Ona Youth Choir: Noel Casino Sacristan: Rita Cordova
Wedding/Quincenera Coordinator: Alicia Anaya & Annie Spencer
EVANGELIZATION
Religious Education Coordinator: Jet
Licon RCIA : Deacon Jun Reyes, Doris Garza,
& Dr. Connie Guadalupana: Rosa dela Garza
ACTS and Vocation/Director of Liturgy: Deacon Jun Reyes
Youth: Russell & Bernadette Cantu
SERVICE Filipino Traditions: Pura Frierson
Nutrition: Alma de Paz Knights of Columbus : Grand Knight
Christopher Anders Social Concern : Joanne Jaceldo
Stephen Ministry: Jill Lewis
Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic
Church
Address: 5655 Rigsby Avenue,
San Antonio, Texas 78222 Phone: (210) 648-1705 Fax: (210) 648-5365
E-mail: [email protected]
We would like to express our thanks to
those who give online. We would love to
see the number increase with this
program, please consider our online
donation.
If you want to give your tithes and
donation online go to our parish website at
www.stonino.org and click online giving logo.
All credit cards are accepted in our online donation.
Online Giving
Ministry Duties/Responsibilities
Altar Society Ministry Provide support in maintaining the sanctity, beauty and cleanliness of the altar before and after each mass.
Traveling Santo Nino
Ministry
Bring the Traveling Santo Nino Statue to the homes of families willing to spend time with the statue for a week or so.
After the schedule of stay of the Sto Nino’s image in the household, the member will pick it up and bring the statue to the next scheduled household.
Parish Maintenance
Ministry
Maintain the church's buildings and its grounds/surrounding. This include troubleshooting of AC, electrical problems, transport and disposal of equipment and church landscaping.
Religious Education
Catechist (Teacher) and
Director
Provide religious education to children.
At least with knowledge in Catechist level I.
Sign—up sheet for volunteers are in the foyer and copies of the bulletin can be downloaded in our website at www.stonino.org.