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Robert Correa, Eddie Limas,
Art Marin, Tlm McCarthy, Pino Sanabria
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Parish Administrator
Ministry Coordinator
Deacon Leonard Cortinaz
Baptism Preparation Coordinator
Robert Rosales
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Bookkeeper
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Parish Secretary
Secretary/Receptionist
RE Elementary Coordinator {K. 5)
Josie Castillo
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Religious Education Assistant
RCIA Coordinator
Christina Torres
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Youth Group Coordinator
Cesar & Maria Abinsay
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BGLLETIN DEADUNE Mondaynoon.
(Notices io be lypedlpnnted clg3{yhand-written,)
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SACRAMENTS
RECONCILIATION Saturday, 3:00-4:30 p.m. or by
appointment.
MARRIAGE Call Fr. Patrick Cronin al, the Perish 'Office at
least 6 months before the desired date:for an app€intment to
make anangements. Attendance at preparatory programs is
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required.
PARfSH,OFFIeEggffig:rrl
Monday tlrough Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Sundays of R.E. Classes 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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8:30 a.m.
R. E. Offtce closed ftidag ^ (September - MaA)
4:00
Saturday - (August - lvlay)
Sunday - {August - May) ?:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:O0
Monday - Friday (June & July)
8;30 a.m.
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to 5:00 p:m,
to 5:00 p;m.
to 7:00 p.m,
to 5:00 p,m.
LITURGY
Saturday 5:OO p.m.
$unday 8:30 and 10f0 a.m. and 12:30 and 7:00 p.m.
Daily 8:15 a.m.
BAPTISfiS Please call the Parish Office for an appointment
with a parish representative who will assist you with the necessary
paperworkfor the baptism and registeryou for the baptism classes.
Parents and godparents must attend two baptism preparation
classes. Classes are held the 1 " and 2"d Monday evenings of each
month andyou must pre-register forthe classes. Baptisms canbe
scheduled ONLYAFTER completion of the two baptism classes
and submission of required documefrts to_the Parish Of$ce,
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NURSEFilf is available during all the Sunday liturgies in Rm. 103
of the Learning Center.
DEBilT {Quinceafreras) Call Fr. Patrick Cronin at the
Office.
NEW PARISI.IIONERS
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changing your address, please
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Parish. Please register at the
Parish Office. Also, when
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PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Readings for Week of Nov. 16, 2014 to Nov. 23, 2014
SUNDAY:
Prv 31:10–13, 19–20, 30–31; 1 Thes 5:1–6;
Mt 25:14–30
MONDAY:
Rv 1:1–4; 2:1–5; Lk 18:35–43
TUESDAY:
Rv 3:1–6, 14–22: Lk 19:1–10
WEDNESDAY: Rv 4:1–11; Lk 19:11–28
THURSDAY:
Rv 5:1–10; Lk 19:41–44
FRIDAY:
Rv 10:8–11; Lk 19:45–48
SATURDAY:
Rv 11:4–12; Lk 20:27–40
SUNDAY:
Ez 34:11–12, 15–17; 1 Cor 15:20–26, 28;
Mt 25:31–46
NOVEMBER 15, SATURDAY
5:00 p.m.
In Thanksgiving for St. Anthony de Padua –
Dorothy Kirchner
NOVEMBER 16, SUNDAY
8:30 a.m.
†Maria Guadalupe Mendoza – Her Family
†Ernest Saldivar – Knights of Columbus
10:30 a.m.
Council 7983
12:30 p.m.
People of the Parish
7:00 p.m.
†Andres Ramos – Tovar Family
NOVEMBER 17, MONDAY
8:15 a.m.
†Consuelo Castilleja – Tovar Family
NOVEMBER 18, TUESDAY
8:15 a.m.
†Dawn Carter – Deacon Pino & Maria Luisa
Sanabria
NOVEMBER 19 , WEDNESDAY
8:15 a.m.
†Martin Bowles – His Wife
NOVEMBER 20, THURSDAY
8:15 a.m.
COMMUNION SERVICE
November 16, 2014
NOVEMBER 16, SUNDAY
RE CLASSES
Arts & Crafts Raffle Ticket Sale Outside After Morning Masses
Baptisms
Church
2:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER 17, MONDAY
Adoration/Blessed Sacrament
Chapel
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Spanish Bible
Rm 105
10:00 a.m.
Arts & Crafts Group
House
1:00 p.m.
Charismatic Prayer
Port 1 & 2
6:45 p.m.
Divine Mercy
Rm 101-102
7:00 p.m.
KC 1st Degree
Port 3 & 4
7:00 p.m.
2nd Grade Student’s Recon. Service Church
7:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER 18, TUESDAY
Adoration/Blessed Sacrament
KDO
ACTS Bible Study
El Salvador Ministry
Boy Scouts
Rosary Guild
Rosary Prayer Grp
Youth Group
El Salvador Mission Ministry
Theology of the Body
Chapel
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Hall/Clsrms 9 am – 2:30 pm
Hall
6:45 p.m.
Rm 105
7:00 p.m.
Port 3 & 4
7:00 p.m.
Rm 101-102
7:00 p.m.
Wkrm
7:00 p.m.
Port 1 & 2
7:00 p.m.
105
7:00 p.m.
Various
7:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER 19, WEDNESDAY
Adoration/Blessed Sacrament
Chapel
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Pro Life Rosary Prayer Group
Church
9 a.m. –10:00 a.m.
MDO
Hall/Clsrms 9 a.m. – 2:30 pm
RCIA
Hall/Clsrms
7:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER 20, THURSDAY
Adoration/Blessed Sacrament
Chapel
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
KDO
Hall/Clsrms 9 am – 2:30 pm
SVDP General Mtg.
House
10 a.m. – 12 noon
KC General Meeting
Hall
6:30 p.m.
KC Ladies Auxiliary
Rm 104
7:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts
Various
7:00 p.m.
Women’s Sunday Scripture
Port 3
7:00 p.m.
Young Adult Ministry
Port 1
7:00 p.m.
Choir (8:30 & 10:30)
Church
7:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER 21, FRIDAY
8:15 a.m.
†Jim Brenholts – Frank & Jacque Callanen
NOVEMBER 21, FRIDAY
Adoration/Blessed Sacrament
Altar Server Training
NOVEMBER 22, SATURDAY
5:00 p.m.
†Ramon Garza – His Daughter, Anita
Sanchez
NOVEMBER 22, SATURDAY
Men’s Bible Study
Rm 101/102
7:30 a.m.
RE CLASSES
Hall/Clsrms
4:30 p.m.
Arts & Crafts Raffle Ticket Sale Outside
After 5 p.m. Mass
NOVEMBER 23, SUNDAY
8:30 a.m.
†Martin & Juanita Lepe – Their Daughter
10:30 a.m.
†Yolanda Salas – Janie Shaw
12:30 p.m.
People of the Parish
7:00 p.m.
†William & Antoinette Sanviti – Their
Family
NOVEMBER 23, SUNDAY
RE CLASSES
KC Breakfast
Hall
KC Ladies Bake Sale
Hall
Religious Articles Sale
Hall
Arts & Crafts Raffle Ticket Sale Outside
Baptisms
Church
Chapel
Church
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
After morning Masses
After morning Masses
After morning Masses
After Morning Masses
2:00 p.m.
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY
33 Sunday in Ordinary Time
The readings today are taken from Proverbs 31:10-31;
Psalm 128; 1Thessalonians 5:1-6; Matthew 25:14-30
"A ship in the harbor is safe...but that's not what ships
were made for." When we walk through a marina, we
see boats of all types and sizes. Each one is unique. We
are not unlike those boats. Some are faster, some slower.
Some can carry many passengers, others only a few or
perhaps even only one. Some can navigate through the
roughest waters, others need a fairly calm sea. Each of
us is quite different from one another.
Some of us can go out to many people, helping out in
great ways. Others can only reach out to one or two
people. Some of us can lead, others follow. Some of us
can formulate great plans, start things from scratch.
Others are better at following and maintaining things. It
does no good to compare ourselves to others, lamenting
the fact that we only have a few talents to work with.
The point of today's Gospel is so, so clear. Do what you
can with what you have, but do it!
What are we afraid of? What keeps us from going out in
love to others? It is useful to bring such questions to our
prayer. If we're not sure what's holding us back, then we
should be asking the Lord to help us see what we are
afraid of. Awareness is always the first step towards
creating something new in our lives.
Fear, not hatred, is the enemy of love. Many of us will
spend our whole lives fighting fears because new fears
have a way of rising up as we go through life. One fear
gets exchanged for another fear. There will probably
never be a time when we will be fear free. That's not the
point. We need to recognize our fears, see how they are
holding us back from loving others, and then ask for the
courage to set sail--to go out in love to our neighbor--to
bring the love of God to those who stand lost and alone.
Please note:
November 22nd and 23rd, the
2nd Collection will be for
“The Campaign for Human
Development”.
Please be generous.
RITE OF ACCEPTANCE
First Step: Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens
The rite that is called the Rite of Acceptance into
the order of catechumens is of the utmost importance.
Assembling publicly for the first time, the candidates who
have completed the period of the precatechumenate declare
their intention to the Church and the Church in turn,
carrying out its apostolic mission, accepts them as persons
who intend to become its members. God showers his grace
on the candidates, since the celebration manifests their
desire publicly and marks their reception and first
consecration by the Church.
The prerequisite for making this first step is that
the beginnings of the spiritual life and the fundamentals of
Christian teaching have taken root in the candidates. Thus
there must be evidence of the first faith, and intention to
enter into a deeper relationship with God in Christ.
Evidence of calling upon God in prayer, a sense of the
Church, and some experience of the company and spirit of
Christians is to have occurred.
After the rite, you will be dismissed for the
"Breaking Open of the Word." This spiritual exercise will
be part of your faith formation until Holy Saturday. You
will reflect on the Sunday Bible readings as a group, in
room 105, until the end of the Sunday liturgy.
Following the Rite of Acceptance, the catechumens
are embraced by the Church. The Church nourishes them
with the Word of God and sustains them by means of
liturgical celebrations. The catechumens should be eager,
then, to take part in the celebration of the Word of God and
to receive blessings and other sacramentals. One who dies
during the catechumenate receives a Christian burial.
REMEMBER
Those Who Have Gone Before Us
Catholics have long seen November as a time for
remembering the communion of saints and praying
for all the souls who have gone before us. A "Book
of Remembrance" will be on a podium by the votive
lights where you may write the names of our faithful
departed to be especially remembered in the
Liturgies during the month of November.
The New 2015 St. Joseph Sunday
Missal will be available in the parish
office. The cost is $4.00 each.
PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
FAITH SHARING
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Risk Security in Using Gifts Well
INVITATION TO PRAY
Pause for a few moments of silence and enter more deeply into
the presence of God.
Song: “What Shall I Give,” Scott Soper, OCP
Proclaim the Gospel of Matthew 25:14-30
“Well Done, My Good and Faithful Servant.”
As you listen to the gospel be attentive to a word, a phrase, a
question, an image, or a feeling that emerges. Reflect on this
quietly or share it aloud. (The other readings for this Sunday
are Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Psalm 128; and 1
Thessalonians 5:1-6.).
INVITATION TO REFLECT
The parables of Jesus in this, his last major set of
instructions found in Matthew’s Gospel, are rich with meaning
for us, both individually and as a Church. In this particular
parable of the talents, we who live in the “in between” time,
waiting for the fullness of the reign, are reminded that we are to
live in harmony with the earth. The treasures of the earth, the
gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the charisms of the Church are in
our safekeeping. The question that is set before us is, “Will we
risk failure or even loss to increase the treasure trove of God’s
abundance?”
The talent, or Greek talanton, referred to in the gospel
was a huge monetary silver coin that represented a lifetime of
earnings. The first servant had five lifetimes of earnings, the
next had two, and the third servant was responsible for one
lifetime of earnings. More importantly, this reminds us of the
generous abundance of God. We all are blessed with a treasure
of gifts and graces that flow unearned into our daily lives. We,
the Church, are abundantly blessed and gifted to bring forth the
reign of God – that state of justice, peace, and communion for
which we all long. In a culture that continually preys upon our
fears, the myth of scarcity prevails. We do not have enough
money, time or resources. But Jesus continually reminds us,
from the feeding of the crowds to this parable of the talents,
that God’s generosity will not be outdone.
Furthermore, the question of stewardship over such a
huge treasure is vital to God’s plan. The servant to whom the
master gave the least treasure to tend feared the master, and
even more, feared failure. He could not risk allowing the talent
to grow and multiply, so he buried it. Burying, hoarding, and
stubborn clinging to what is freely given was adamantly
condemned by Jesus. How can we hang to what was not ours
in the first place? The gifts, the talents are given to be used for
the sake of the whole. We all possess a multitude of charisms
or gifts, entrusted to us by the graciousness of God. For our
part, we must develop and hone them, generously offering
them for the benefit of the community, of humankind and the
earth. The Church too, is abundantly blessed. We, who are
the Church, just see to it that these blessings pour over into
society to benefit all of creation.
November 16, 2014
The reward for such generous self-giving is to be
given even greater responsibility. We can never think our task
is complete. We are asked to do and to be even more, so that
our circle of influence will grow larger and larger. Look at the
simple gesture of compassion toward one dying person that
was the only goal of Mother Teresa. She never tried to change
whole systems of poverty; her only mission was to be with one
person at a time. Yet her circle of influence affected the whole
world.
INVITATION TO GROUP SHARING
1. What does this parable say about my current spiritual
growth? What changes do I need to make in my life?
2. How rich in treasure and talent are those in my group?
What are some talents I can name for each person
present?
3. Look at the rich treasure of the Church community in
which you worship. What are some treasures that are
being given for the benefit of the whole parish? The
larger social community?
4. What are some of the obstacles that keep me and others in
our group from fully giving of our time and talent? What
will I or we do to overcome these obstacles?
INVITATION TO ACT
Determine a specific action (individual or group) that flows
from your sharing.
These should be your primary
consideration. When choosing an individual action determine
what you will do and share it with the group. When choosing
a group action, determine who will take responsibility for
different aspects of the action. The following are secondary
suggestions:
1. Take inventory of the gifts you have used in the past year.
From these determine some action you can take to further
develop the gift you have been given.
2. Name the fears that keep you from offering your gifts to
the parish or your social community. Pray each day this
week to overcome these fears, remembering that fear of
the Lord, that is awe for God’s generosity, erases human
fear.
3. In your group, take time to name your charisms, affirm one
another in the gifts you see, and encourage one another in
using these talents to meet the needs of others.
4. Look at the wonders of creation together by taking a walk,
having an outdoor picnic, or sitting together at a campfire.
Name and give thanks for the gifts of the earth that are in
our safekeeping. Determine how you will be in a better
relationship with the earth.
5. Reflect on the gifts of a family member, a friend, a
coworker, or a neighbor. Pray for that person.
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
INVITATION TO CLOSING PRAYER
Give thanks to God (aloud or silently) for insights, for desires
awakened, for directions clarified, for the gift of one another’s
openness and sensitivity. Conclude with the following:
Generous God, you have blessed us with abundant treasures.
We offer our thanks for your graciousness by naming and
claiming these gifts together.
Begin a litany of thanks, using the following phrase to
initiate the naming of these gifts:
“I acknowledge your gift of ……… in my life. Grace me to
use this talent for the benefit of others.”
When all have finished, close with the following words:
May your kingdom come. May your will be done as we offer
these gifts for the sake of all. Amen.
(Adapted from PRAYERTIME, Cycle A: Faith-Sharing Reflections
on the Sunday Gospels, Robert Heyer, editor. Copyright © 2001by
RENEW International.)
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The Arts & Crafts Group will be selling raffle
tickets for a queen size quilt and other items the
next two weekends after all Masses. The annual
fall and Christmas sale will be held in the parish
hall after all Masses on Saturday, November 29th
and Sunday, November 30th.
Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother
A Powerful Study on the Blessed Mother Begins
January 16, 2015. Filmed on location in the
Holy Land, Mary: A Biblical Walk with the
Blessed Mother will place you in the midst of the
powerful drama of Mary’s earthly life, taking
you through her joys and her sorrows. You will
learn how she works in our lives today, drawing
us ever closer to her divine Son. Seeing Mary in this way will
change you forever. She will become a part of your daily life
and help
you to
become
more like
Christ.
Join us for Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother in
the church hall beginning January 16, 2015 at 9:15 a.m. –
11:15 a.m. and continuing every Friday thru March 13th. The 8
week study will consist of small group discussions, followed
by a DVD presentation each week. For more information or to
register for the study, call Debbie Fogle or
email [email protected] or stop by the parish office and pick
up a registration form. Cost for the study is $26.95, which
covers the study guide. Please sign-up by 29 December to
allow enough time for materials to be ordered.
Our Lady of Guadalupe — One Life,
One Rose
Silver Rose Prayer Service – in Spanish
Join us in praying to Our Lady to strengthen efforts to restore
the culture of life in our society.
WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP
All women of the parish (and their
friends) are invited for fellowship and
Bible Study every Thursday evening
from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the
portables. “For where two or three are
gathered together in my name, there am
I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Come spend
some time with Jesus and the women of our parish.
For more information please contact Nell McCarthy at
MEN’S PRAYER GROUP
All men are invited for fellowship and Bible
Study on Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m. in
rooms 101/102 at Prince of Peace. For
more information, please contact Tim
McCarthy Gilbert
Montemayor
Where: Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Time: 9:00 a.m.
“Through moral conscience God speaks to each of us, inviting
us to defend human life at all times.” – Pope Benedict XVI,
March 1, 2011.
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
CHARISMATIC
PRAYER
GROUP
invites everyone to join us for prayer, praise
and powerful testimony to God’s greatness
and love. All meetings will begin at 6:45
p.m. on Mondays in the portable classrooms.
Bring your Bible and a grateful heart to these
exciting talks. Babysitting is available upon prior request.
For more information, please contact Gracie Fuentes
PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
November 16, 2014
Parish Book of Intercessions
Knights of Columbus
We have a Parish Book of Intercessions located on
the Oblation Table at the entrance of the Church. You
may write in the names of those who are sick. This book
will be brought forward during the Presentation of the
Gifts to be placed by the Altar.
This week we especially pray for:
Teddy Bear for Kids Christmas Dance
December 6, 2014
Las Fuentes Banquet Hall at Cordi-Marian
11624 W. Culebra, San Antonio, TX 78253
7:30 pm to 12:30 am
Dress - Semi Formal - BYOB
Tickets $21.00 Credit Card Accepted
Music By: Jesse D & The Mix
For Info & Tickets Please Call 210-386-6454.
Edward Arispe
Dan Aguilar
Josie Bowles
Gia Crabtree
Camille Garcia
Leo Gonzalez
Marta Hernandez
Liz Mock
Charles Porter
Delia Rose
Olga Aguilar
Rosalie Barber
Juanita Byrd
Bobby Delbridge
Felix Garcia
Celso Hernandez
Robert Macias
Diana Prescott
Ora Ramirez
Bill Tyler
Names will remain in the bulletin for one month.
THE DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP is a
Roman Catholic lay outreach ministry which
professes and proclaims the truth of the Real
Presence of Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist.
This Prayer Group meets every Monday evening
at 7:00 p.m. in rooms 101-102. For more information, please
contact Jovita . Jesus, I Trust in You
SPONSOR A FAMILY FOR
THANKSGIVING AND/OR
CHRISTMAS
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Food Pantry will be registering families for the Thanksgiving
and Christmas programs during the month of October. In the
past, we have been contacted by businesses that wish to
sponsor families for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. If your
business or your place of employment or your co-workers
wish to sponsor a family for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas,
please contact Ramiro García at [email protected], Arnold
Treviño at [email protected], or María Treviño at
[email protected]. Past sponsors have provided Bill
Miller gift cards, HEB gift cards, or Walmart gift cards for
Thanksgiving. For Christmas, past sponsors have either
purchased gifts or gift cards for the children in the family.
Gifts or gift cards can be dropped off at the parish office
Monday-Friday 9a.m.-4:30pm. Thank you in advance for
your sponsorship and the blessings that you will provide to
needy families in our parish boundaries.
Sanctuary and Adoration Candles
Week of November 16 to November 22, 2014
In Loving Memory of
Phillip V. Bernal
DeLaLuz Family
In Loving Memory of
Marty Bowles
Morales Family
In Loving Memory of
Fr. Daniel Doyle
Conlan Family
The Sanctuary and two Adoration Candles may be
sponsored for the deceased or for a special
intention which will be printed in the church
bulletin every week.
An offering of $10 is
requested for one week. Please come by the
parish office during working hours to make
arrangements.
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PASTORAL CARE
“Is There Anyone Among You Who is Sick?”
(James 5:14)
If you know of anyone who is sick and/or
homebound and would like the Eucharist
brought to them, please call the parish
office at 681-8330.
PRINCE OF PEACE ROSARY GUILD
meets every Tuesday to teach others how
to make rosaries for local ministries as well
as missions all over the world. For more
information come by and visit with us on any Tuesday at
7:00 p.m. in room 101-102.
ARE YOU A REGISTERED PARISHIONER?
If you are attending and supporting Prince of
Peace Parish on a regular basis, we ask that
you please use the envelopes that are sent to
you each month. This makes it easier for us
to credit your contribution to your account.
If you are not receiving these
envelopes or other mailings, and have not filled out a
registration form within the last two months, then you are not
formally registered in our parish. The fact that you’ve been
"coming for years" is not the same as being registered. In
order to be a registered parish family, you must fill out a
Parish Registration Form. This form can be picked up at
the parish office during regular office hours, Monday-Friday,
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
We wish to thank everyone for their cooperation.