St. Peter Prince of the Apostles
Catholic Church
Welcome to our Catholic Community! Visit or call our Church Office to join us.
111 Barilla Place
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-822-3367
210-822-1539
Fax: 210-828-5826 E-mail: [email protected] Website: stpeterprinceoftheapostles.org
Church Office: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
To view our bulletin online visit our website.
Pastor:
Deacons:
Business Manager:
Administrative Assistant:
Bookkeeper:
Membership & Contributions
Music:
Nicole Cabello Medrano
Faith Formation: (Religious Education)
Alma Small
Youth Ministry:
Deacon Rich De Hoyos
St. Peter School:
112 Marcia Place
Elaina Satsky, Principal
Weekday Children’s Program
Cathy Zinsmeyer
Rev. Eduardo D. Morales
John Benage
Rich DeHoyos
Bob Kusenberger
Becky Finley
Gail Plank
Elizabeth Evans
Alma Linda Palacios
822-6584
822-1605
822-3367
824-3171
MASSES:
Saturday 5:30 PM
Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM
Daily Mass - Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday 5:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 AM
Friday 8:15 AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION IN CHURCH:
Saturday 4:00—5:00 pm or by appointment.
BAPTISM OF A CHILD: Please call the Church Office to arrange for
the baptism of your child. Attendance of Baptism Preparation Class is
required for parents and godparents. Please call the church Office for
more information (822-3367).
241-3123
WEDDINGS: Wedding arrangements are to be made with the pastor at least six months in advance. Preparation is required according to
Archdiocesan policies.
ADORATION: Adoration is in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on Tuesdays, starting at 7:30 a.m. with the recitation of the Rosary at 12 Noon.
If you wish to participate as an adorer please call Becky Finley @ the Church Office or Karol Sweitzer @ 829-5459.
MINISTRY TO SICK/ELDERLY: Eucharist will be brought by the Pastor, Deacons, or one of the Eucharistic Ministers at any time upon request.
Please notify the Parish Office about persons in the hospital or shut-ins. Sacrament of Anointing by Pastor at any time upon request.
MASS INTENTIONS: Mass Intentions are a beautiful way to acknowledge a special occasion in a loved one’s life or to pray for a deceased family
member or friend. Mass Intentions can be scheduled by calling or visiting Alma Linda Palacios at the Church Office 210-822-3367.DAILY MASSES
are offered on CTSA, Channel 15, 7:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
MASS INTENTIONS
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Saturday
5:30 p.m.
March 7, 2015
Walter Krueger<
Sunday
4:00 p.m.
March 8, 2015
Tae Kwon Do—Large Room
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
March 8, 2015
Florence Kindlen<
Wesley I. MacLeod<
Daniel Garza<
Monday
6:30 p.m.
March 9, 2015
Boy Scout Troop 31
Cafeteria
Tuesday
7:00 a.m.
March 10, 2015
Maria Elena Miles<
Tuesday
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday
5:30 p.m.
March 11, 2015
Liam Stanley<
March 10, 2015
Knights of Columbus
Cafeteria
Thursday
7:00 a.m.
March 12, 2015
For Our Parish & School Family
Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Friday
8:15 a.m.
March 13, 2015
Mike Hernandez, Jr.<
7:00 p.m.
March 11, 2015
Tae Kwon Do—Large Room
Women’s ACTS Team
Parish Hall
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Church
Saturday
5:30 p.m.
March 14, 2015
Daniel Travis Ferguson<
Sunday
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
March 15, 2015
Julie Ormsby<
Mary Ninfa Ozuna<
Juventino Lopez<
Thursday
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
March 12, 2015
RCIA—Mark/Luke Room
Baptismal Class—Large
Room
Friday
Noon
March 13, 2015
Stations of the Cross—Church
Sunday
4:00 p.m.
March 15, 2015
Tae Kwon Do—Large Room
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The law was given through Moses (Exodus 20:1-17
[1-3, 7-8, 12-17]) or Exodus 17:3-7.
Psalm — Lord, you have the words of everlasting life (Psalm 19) or
Psalm 95.
Second Reading — We proclaim Christ crucified; the foolishness of
God is greater than human wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:22-25) or Romans
5:1-2, 5-8.
Gospel — Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up
(John 2:13-25) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42].
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38
Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;
Mt 23:1-12
Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28
Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21;
Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12;
Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]; Ps 19:8-11;
1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25
Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7;
Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8;
Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Monday:
Friday:
Third Sunday of Lent; First Scrutiny;
Daylight Saving Time begins;
Girl Scout Sunday
St. Frances of Rome
Abstinence
Living God’s Word
As much as we may want the temples of our lives cleared, we
also like much of what takes up our lives. Still, God does come
and does clear our temples in unsuspecting ways. Children
grow up; friendships melt into memories. What is God asking
us to clear away today?
Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Reflecting on God’s Word
All of us wish we could be holy, we say, if only Jesus would come and
do to the temple of our faith what he did to the temple of Israel’s faith:
cast out what doesn’t belong, because we don’t seem to be able to do it
for ourselves, at least not with much effectiveness. We try to pray and
find ourselves daydreaming about what to make for supper, about the
latest family argument, about the meeting we’re going to attend, about
where we’re going to spend our money.
We try to simplify, but we also like our lives the way they are. We like
the cut of style, the thick of our lawn, the escape of vacation, the high
from shopping or chocolate or daytime soaps or whatever catches our
fancy. We wish we would love better, care better, have more compassion or patience, be more generous, but original sin always gets in the
way—only we don’t call it original sin. We say we don’t have
willpower or the energy.
So what are we to do? John’s Gospel promises that God will come and
drive such stuff from our lives. In fact, the promise is that God will do
it whether we wish God to or not, which is probably a good move on
God’s part simply because most of us are a bit fearful of what God
may clear away.
—Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis
Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
In Pope Francis’ 2015 ‘Message for Lent’ he shares how we must
focus on fighting indifference within all areas of the church and within
ourselves. He emphasizes the need for us, as Catholics and people of
good will, to reach out to those in the outer limits and not to preoccupy
oneself with one’s affairs and self-interests. The Holy Father said that
we become more like Christ by hearing the Word of God, receiving
the sacraments, letting ourselves be touched by the love of our Father,
and by uniting in prayer. We can transform a world filled with
indifference by using Lent as an opportunity to form our hearts.
The Holy Father asks us to reassess the nature of this activity this
Lenten season. Furthermore, we should not allow fasting to become
superficial. He frequently quotes the early Christian mystic John
Chrysostom who said: “No act of virtue can be great if it is not
followed by advantage for others. So, no matter how much time you
spend fasting, no matter how much you sleep on a hard floor and eat
ashes and sigh continually, if you do no good to others, you do nothing
great.”
This is not to downscale the importance of sacrifice during the Lenten
season, but rather placing value on what is given up during a time of
penance and self-denial. Pope Francis reminds us that our actions and
activities are done with purpose enriching the lives of others. ‘I distrust
a charity that costs nothing and does nor hurt.’
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
SPRING STYLE SHOW
March 21, 2015
11:00 a.m. - Gym
PARISH RECONCILIATION SERVICE
March 24, 2015 7:00 p.m.—Church
WOMEN’S ACTS RETREAT
March 26-29th
March 26, 2015
Kick-off—Parish Hall
Return reception on March 29th after
11:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall
RCIA MINI-RETREAT
March 28, 2015
10:00 A.M.—Mark/Luke Room
April 24, 2015
St. Peter School Closed
Church Office closes at 12 Noon
for Battle of Flowers Parade
UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS
March 15, 2015
Catholic Relief Services
March 29th, 2015
St. Peter Prince of Apostle School
April 5th,2015
Rice Bowl
April 12, 2015
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
April 19, 2015
St. Peter Prince of Apostles School
Archdiocese of San Antonio Office for Parish Stewardship
April 26, 2015
Assumption Seminary
RCIA News—Praying for the Elect
Now is an exciting time for both catechumens and candidates. The catechumens are anticipating rebirth in Baptism; the candidates are anticipating
new life in our Catholic Faith, joining in a community of believers which number in the tens of millions across the U.S., and more than one billion
around the world. Please continue to pray for The Elect, those that will be baptized, Sarah Renaghan, Jo-Anne Slicker, Nancy Lee and those that
will be joining us in full communion, Amanda Martinez, Jessica Martinez, Katharine Martinez, Lindsey Bosworth, Jeffrey Brandt, Jeffrey Pfeifer,
Victoria Rich, and Henry “Trev” Moncure.
Advocacy Day
March 24, 2015
Participating in advocacy is an urgent task for the Catholic faithful in our archdiocese. Perhaps, now more than ever, we must unite
as Missionary Disciples and bring our message to the public square, and especially to our state legislators. By our very baptism, we
have been called to hunger and thirst for justice and to be peacemakers in our communities. These actions affirm the dignity of each
person as made in God’s image with rights to be respected and responsibilities to fulfill. Archbishop Gustavo wants to encourage
you to participate in Advocacy Day on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 to bring awareness, prayer and advocacy for laws and policies
that defend our religious liberty, which pursues true social justice founded upon respect for life and the common good. If you are
interested in participating in Catholic Advocacy Day or have any questions please contact the Office for Life, Justice and Peace at
210-734-1655.
Registration Instructions
Join Archbishop Gustavo!!!
The 2015 Catholic Faith in Action Advocacy Day will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. This year Archbishop Gustavo
would like to make an important statement by filling buses with 500 faithful citizens from San Antonio to attend the rally on the
south lawn of the Texas State Capitol. There is no cost to participate, all you need to do is register at www.archsa.org/advocacy to
secure your spot. Buses will be departing from the following locations:
St. Paul Community Center
1201 Donaldson
San Antonio, Texas 78228
St. Luke Catholic Church
4603 Manitou
San Antonio, Texas 78228
St. Mark the Evangelist
1602 Thousand Oaks Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78232
Spaces are limited for each location so make sure you register early. If you have any questions or have trouble registering, please
contact the Office for Life, Justice and Peace at 210-734-1655 or [email protected]
40 Cans for Lent—St. Vincent de Paul
Please consider donating one can of food for each day of Lent as a
penance in preparation for the Passion of our Lord.
Have you ever thought about joining a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group? Mops is a nationally recognized organization that brings
moms together that have children between the ages of newborn
through kindergarten. Meetings will most likely be held on the first
and third Fridays of the month between 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the
St. Peter Annex Building. Dues will be $75.00 per semester (fall and
spring). During a Mops meeting, moms can gather to learn new
things by listening to a guest speaker, create a new “pinteresty” craft,
participate in a service project, or just visit with other moms.
Childcare will be provided during the meeting by having our little
ones attend “Moppets.” Older, wiser, experienced moms are invited
to join Mops as a “Mentor Mom.” We are looking to start a new
Mops group at St. Peters for the spring semester. If you are interested
in joining a Mops group, please contact Katherine Trimble at
713-822-7220.
Stations of the Cross 2015
Noon on the following Fridays:
March 13th
March 20th
& March 27th
St. Joseph’s and Hope for the Future Scholarships
St. Joseph’s Society and Hope for the Future are offering 24 scholarships to
incoming high school freshmen, three for each eight San Antonio Catholic High
Schools. These non-renewing scholarships will be awarded based on grades,
class attendance, extracurricular activities, Community service, Church service,
family income, and other criteria. Applicants must register online at http://
eepurl.com/bc852j before March 10. Completed applications must be received
by April 4. For more information visit www.stjosephshall.com/scholarship/ or
call 210-224-8279. The office is open Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m.
Your contributions make a difference for so many. Through your
support we are able to feed hundreds of our hungry brothers and
sisters per month.
While we purchase most of our food through your Green Bag support,
your direct donations of canned food, cereal, pasta, rice or peanut
butter help us stretch our budget to feed even more in need.
For the remainder of the Lenten season, we have brown bags available
in the Narthex to collect your donations. Thank you and may the
Lord continue to bless you.
St. Vincent de Paul
We are keeping up with technology…
Online Giving is now at St. Peter’s !!!
Online Giving is a web-based application that allows you to start, stop
and change your contributions at any time. You have the option to give
by credit card or to have your contribution sent electronically directly
from your checking or savings account. Go to our parish website at
stpeterprinceoftheapostles.org click on the Online Giving tab and
begin managing your contribution for offertory and second collections
on-line.
If you are currently giving by credit card or electronic funds transfer
and want to begin managing your giving on-line through the Online
Giving please contact our parish bookkeeper. Liz Evans, at
210-822-3367 or [email protected].
Stewardship of Treasure
March 1, 2015 was $18,625.92.
Thank you for sharing your financial gifts!
Ministries and Councils
Adoration
Karol Sweitzer 829-5459
or Becky Finley 822-3367
Alma Small
822-1605
Manny Nunez [email protected]
Becky Finley
822-3367
You are invited to become a registered parishioner in the parish.
Please do not take for granted that you are registered just because you
attend Mass here. Please call 822-3367 for information on becoming a
member / or cut out this form and return to St. Peter Prince of the
Apostles Catholic Church, 111 Barilla Place, San Antonio, Texas
78209. We will contact you!
Altar Servers
ACTS Core
Bereavement Committee
Boy Scout Troop 31
Scout Master: Shane Arnwine: [email protected]
Asst. Scout Master, Ed Curran [email protected]
Committee Chair, Martha Rodriguez [email protected]
Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA), Regent
Alma Linda Palacios [email protected]
Jr. Catholic Daughters of the Americas (JCDA)
Anna Beausoleil 467-2835
Cub Scout Pack
Debra Stepan debrastepan@verizon,net
CYO
Dr. David Jurenovich [email protected]
or Susann Hendrix [email protected]
Faith Formation
Alma Small
822-1605
Fellowship Luncheon
Alma Small
822-1605
Finance Council:
Charles Frigerio 822-2911
Girl Scouts
Michele Brown [email protected]
Knights of Columbus Council # 13572, Grand Knight
Art Rossi [email protected]
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Terri Walsh
854-5902
Lectors
Charles & Annette Frigerio 822-2911
Ministry to Sick/Elderly
Church Office
822-3367
Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers/Greeters)
Silvia Galvan
[email protected]
Ministry to the Sick/Homebound
Church Office 822-3367
Music Ministry
Nicole Cabello 822-3367
Pastoral Council
Rob Villarreal 286-4427
Prayer Network
Larry Rodriguez [email protected]
RCIA:
Deacon Rich De Hoyos 822-3367
Sacristians
Susan Merchant 822-8971
Stewardship Ministry Council
Donna Wright 637-5561
St. Vincent de Paul Society
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Maria Leslie 849-2494
Youth Ministry
Deacon Rich De Hoyos 822-3367
If you are already a registered member of St. Peter Prince of the
Apostles Catholic Church, let us know if your home phone number,
e-mail address, mailing address, or family status has changed! Please
make the changes below and return to the Church office.
Name______________________________________________
Address____________________________________________
City, State & Zip _____________________________________
Home Ph._________________ Work Ph.__________________
Cell _________________Email_________________________
Children____________________________________________
___________________________________________________
New Parishioner_____________________________________
Updating contact information___________________________
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