The vision of Notre Dame Catholic Church is to glorify God by being a faithful, inclusive community

who, in the name of Jesus Christ, enables all to grow in their rela�onship with God and with one another through witness, worship and service.

NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC CHURCH AUGUST 5, 2018

Eighteenth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

August 5, 2018

Readings for the Week of August 5, 2018

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday Ex 16:2-4, 12- 15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20- 24; Jn 6:24-35 Monday The Transfiguration of the Lord Dn 7:9-10, 13- 14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16 -19; Mk 9:2-10 Tuesday Saint Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs; Saint Cajetan, Priest Jer 30:1-2, 12- 15, 18-22; Ps 102:16-18, 19- 21,29 & 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10- 14 Wednesday Saint Dominic, Priest Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11- 12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday Saints Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mt 16:13-23 Friday Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5- 6, 7-8, 9; Jn 12:24-26 Saturday Saint Clare, Virgin Hab 1:12—2:4; Ps 9:8-9, 10- 11, 12-13; Mt 17:14-20 Sunday Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 4:30—5:2; Jn 6:41-51

The Place Christ Prepares For Us – Part 1

In 2008 Pope Benedict XVI made his first visit to the United States. Whenever the Pope visits, it is an extraordinary event, especially for those of us who are Roman Catholic. There is always more than ample media coverage whenever a Pope visits. What the Pope has to say, or what he didn’t say, is analyzed and interpreted and evaluated for us in the papers and on the news. A papal visit is big. Imagine what planning it takes to accomplish something like this. The Pope’s every move is carefully planned: where he will stand, where he will walk, where he will stay, where he will eat and sleep, who he will visit, and who he will converse with and where he will say Mass. A papal visit is something for which careful, strategic and meticulous preparations are made. Catholics want the Pope to feel welcome and comfortable while he’s here. Even President Bush himself went to greet the Pope when his plane landed at Andrews Air Force Base. When the Pope comes to visit, great preparations have been made. And such is the case with any foreign dignitary who visits. But even we ordinary folk, when we have someone coming to visit us, or to stay with us for a while, don’t we make preparations? We clean up the house. We prepare a guest room. We change the sheets, put extra towels out. We plan a dinner menu. We plan things to do while our guests are with us. And so on. We make preparations. It’s what you do when you have someone coming over. What an amazing thing it is to consider that God is preparing for our arrival. Jesus tells us that He goes to prepare a place for you and for me and that He will come and take us there, and we will be where He is. Not only has Jesus come to give us life and an abundant life, a life that could never leave us wanting, He goes far beyond that. Jesus goes to prepare a place for us in His Father’s House. We don’t often hear much about Heaven. Somehow we have assumed that we cannot talk about it. Generally, people regard the topic of the life of the world to come either as too mysterious and wonderful for words, which means there’s no point in trying to talk about it anyway, or that talking about it is somehow forbidden. We mustn’t spend our time considering what Heaven might be like because we have to keep our noses to the grindstone down here on earth and leave such matters to the Almighty. Nonsense. Jesus tells us something about Heaven in the Gospels. He doesn’t spell out all the details, that’s true. But Jesus wants us to know that it’s real. And He tells us about it because He wants to set our minds and our hearts at ease. We can rest assured that there is a place for us in the life of the world to come. You

can count on it. Believe in God and in Jesus Christ. To be continued . . .

BlessingsBlessingsBlessingsBlessings In Jesus,In Jesus,In Jesus,In Jesus, Fr. DavidFr. DavidFr. DavidFr. David

Decimoctavo Domingo

del Tiempo Ordinario

5 de agosto 2018

Lecturas por la Semana del

5 de Agosto 2018 Decimoctavo Domingo del

Tiempo Ordinario Domingo Ex 16, 2-4. 12- 15; Sal 77, 3 y 4bc. 23-24. 25 y 54; Ef 4, 17. 20- 24; Jn 6, 24-35 Lunes La Transfiguración del Señor Dn 7, 9-10.13- 14; Sal 96, 1-2. 5-6. 9; 2 Pd 1, 16-19; Mc 9, 2- 10 Martes San Sixto II, Papa y Compañeros, Mártires; San Cayetano, Presbítero Jer 30, 1-2. 12- 15. 18-22; Sal 101, 16-18. 19- 21. 29 y 22-23; Mt 14, 22-36 o 15, 1-2. 10-14 Miércoles Santo Domingo, Presbítero Jer 31, 1-7; Jer 31, 10. 11-12ab. 13; Mt 15, 21-28 Jueves Santa Teresa Benedicta de la Cruz, Virgen y Mártir Jer 31, 31-34; Sal 50, 12-13. 14-15. 18-19; Mt 16, 13-23 Viernes San Lorenzo, Diácono y Mártir 2 Cor 9, 6-10; Sal 111, 1-2. 5- 7a. 7b-8. 9; Jn 12, 24-26 Sábado Santa Clara, Virgen Hab 1, 12—2, 4; Sal 9, 8-9. 10- 11. 12-13; Mt 17, 14-20 Domingo Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 1 Rey 19, 4-8; Sal 33, 2-3. 4-5. 6-7. 8-9; Ef 4, 30—5, 2; Jn 6, 41-51

El lugar que Cristo prepara para nosotros – 1ª Parte

En el año 2008, el Papa Benedicto XVI hizo su primera visita a los Estados Unidos. Cada vez que el Papa visita, es un evento extraordinario, especialmente para aquellos de nosotros que somos Católicos. Siempre hay más que amplia cobertura de los medios de comunicación cada vez que un Papa visita. Lo que el Papa tiene que decir, o lo que no dijo, es analizado, interpretado y evaluado por nosotros en los periódicos y en las noticias. Una visita Papal es grande. Imagine qué planificación se necesita para lograr algo como esto. Cada movimiento del Papa está cuidadosamente planeado: dónde se parará, dónde caminará, dónde se alojará, dónde comerá y dormirá, a quién visitará, con quién conversará y dónde va a celebrar la Santa Misa. Una visita Papal es algo para lo cual se realizan preparativos cuidadosos, estratégicos y meticulosos. Los Católicos quieren que el Papa se sienta bienvenido y cómodo mientras él está aquí. Incluso el mismo Presidente Bush fue a saludar al Papa cuando su avión aterrizó en la Base Aérea de Andrews. Cuando el Papa viene de visita, se han hecho grandes preparativos. Y tal es el caso con cualquier dignatario extranjero que visita. Pero incluso nosotros, la gente común, cuando tenemos a alguien que viene a visitarnos, o que se queda con nosotros por un tiempo, ¿no nos preparamos? Nosotros limpiamos la casa. Preparamos una habitación de invitados. Cambiamos las sábanas, ponemos toallas extras. Planeamos un menú para la cena. Planeamos hacer cosas mientras nuestros invitados están con nosotros. Y así. Hacemos preparaciones. Es lo que hacemos cuando alguien viene. Qué cosa tan asombrosa es considerar que Dios se está preparando para nuestra llegada. Jesús nos dice que Él va a preparar un lugar para ti y para mí, y que Él vendrá y nos llevará allí, y nosotros estaremos donde Él está. Jesús no solo vino a darnos vida y vida en abundancia, una vida que nunca nos dejaría con el deseo, sino que va más allá de eso. Jesús va a preparar un lugar para nosotros en la Casa de Su Padre. A menudo no escuchamos mucho sobre el Cielo. De alguna manera, hemos supuesto que no podemos hablar de eso. En general, las personas consideran que el tema de la vida del mundo es demasiado misterioso o maravilloso para las palabras, lo que significa que no tiene sentido tratar de hablar de ello de todos modos, o que hablar de ello está de alguna manera prohibido. No debemos perder nuestro tiempo considerando cómo podría ser el Cielo porque tenemos que mantener nuestra curiosidad abajo en la tierra y dejar esos asuntos al Todopoderoso. Disparates. Jesús nos dice algo acerca del Cielo en los Evangelios. Él no deletrea todos los detalles, eso es verdad. Pero Jesús quiere que sepamos que es real. Y nos lo dice porque quiere tranquilizar nuestras mentes y nuestros corazones. Podemos estar seguros de que hay un lugar para nosotros en la vida del mundo por venir. Usted puede contar con Él. Crea en Dios y en Jesucristo. Continuará . . .

¡Bendiciones!¡Bendiciones!¡Bendiciones!¡Bendiciones! En JesúsEn JesúsEn JesúsEn Jesús Padre DavidPadre DavidPadre DavidPadre David

Sunday, August 5, 2018 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 16:2-4, 12-15, Eph 4:17, 20-24, Jn 6:24-35(113) 7:45 am †Jesse Martira Jr. By Mother 9:15 am People of the Parish 11:00 am †Louis Manahan By Shawn & Diane Manahan 5:00 pm In Thanksgiving to Our Heavenly Father By Maria Tijerina Monday, August 6, 2018 The Transfiguration of the Lord Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19, Mk 9:2-10(614) 12:00 pm Matt Shaffer By Mother Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22, Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14(408) 7:00 am In Honor of Bishop Michael J. Boulette By Dianne Albrecht Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Jer 31:1-7, Mt 15:21-28(409) 12:00 pm †Chuck Hawkins By Diane Hawkins Thursday, August 9, 2018 Jer 31:31-34, Mt 16:13-23(410) 12:00 pm †Michael Andrew Fadai By Family Friday, August 10, 2018 2 Cor 9:6-10, Jn 12:24-26(618) 8:00 am †Alfredo Reyes Villar By Magda Lamm Saturday, August 11, 2018 1 Kgs 19:4-8, Eph 4:30—5:2, Jn 6:41-51(116) 2:00 pm Cindy Guardiola/Pete Hernandez Jr. Wedding 5:00 pm †Bobby Waddell By Minnie Waddell Sunday, August 12 , 2018 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8, Eph 4:30—5:2, Jn 6:41-51(116) 7:45 am †Blas & Juanita Rodriguez By Nelda Dimery 9:15 am †Juan Raul Venegas By Parents, Juan & Aurora Venegas 11:00 am †Ismael Torres By Family 5:00 pm People of the Parish

Liturgy of the Hours: Week II; Proper Psalter on Monday & Friday

Monday, August 6, 2018 Guadalupanas-5:30pm-Library A New Song-5:30pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Festival Food Handler Mting-6:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 205 Cursillos-7:00pm-Social Center Boy Scouts-7:00pm-Gymnasium Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Lector Practice (Spanish)-5:30pm-Church Lector Practice (English)-6:00pm-Church Spanish Choir Practice-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Pastoral Hispano-7:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 205 Choir Practice-7:00pm-Church Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Inglés Tambien-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Volleyball Camp-5:30pm-Gymnasium M.O.S.T.-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Thursday, August 9, 2018 Volleyball Camp-5:30pm-Gymnasium Baptism Class(English)-6:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 204 Baptism Class(Spanish)-6:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 205 Evening Prayer-6:30pm-Church M.O.S.T.-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Friday, August 10, 2018 Hour of Mercy-3:00pm-Church Volleyball Camp-5:30pm-Gymnasium El Sembrador-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Saturday, August 11, 2018 Repose the Blessed Sacrament-11:30am-Church Sunday, August 12, 2018 Spanish Women’s ACTS-2:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 205/206 Ministry to the Sick Meeting-1:30pm-Church

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in memory

of Lynn Andrews

By Buddy Andrews

The Second Collection on

August 11 & 12, 2018 will be for

Notre Dame Guardian Angel

Thank you for your generosity!

Altar ServersAltar ServersAltar ServersAltar Servers

Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 - 5:00pm Crucifer–Demitri Dry Candle Bearer-Elijah Gorham Candle Bearer–Diego Dry

Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018—7:45am Crucifer–Caleb Clayton Candle Bearer–Emma Clayton Candle Bearer-Jordan Clayton

Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018—9:15am Crucifer–Vanessa Garcia Candle Bearer—Ruben Guzman Candle Bearer–Jasmin Guzman

Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018—11:00am Crucifer-Jose Luis Castro Candle Bearer-Mikayla Grocki Candle Bearer-Adriana Perez

Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018—5:00pm Crucifer—Jake Pankratz Candle Bearer–Tania Angel Candle Bearer–Christopher Angel

LectorsLectorsLectorsLectors

Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018—5:00pm

Gary Selgrath Heather Rucker Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018—7:45am

Bernadette Moniz Irma Aguirre Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018—9:15am

Roberto Zapata Angel Martinez Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018—11:00am

Steve Black Estella Treviño Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018—5:00pm

Brianna King Dominik Espinosa

GreetersGreetersGreetersGreeters

Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018—5:00pm

Team B

Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018—7:45am

Team A

Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018—9:15am

Team B Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018—11:00am

Team B

Extraordinary MinistersExtraordinary MinistersExtraordinary MinistersExtraordinary Ministers

Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018-5:00pm

Team B DM: Susie Fenner

Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018-7:45am

Team C

DM: Andrew Kunz

Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018-9:15am

Team C DM: Rosalba Gonzalez

Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018-11:00am

Team B DM: Dora Bill

Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018-5:00pm

Team LC DM: DM-Designated Minister

Mauricio Reyes, Mario Reyes, Martin Reyes, Tony Perez, Mary Jane Flores, Eloida Garcia, David Avila, Rose Adami, Anita Rios, Bubba Kunz, Andy Miciotto, D.J. Sholund, Barbara Barecky, Pat Cass, Olan Mahlmann, Elias Moreno, Manuela Sanchez, Henrietta Fadai, Agnes Williams, Ed Nemec, Ellie Trijo, Mary Ann Mobley, Kathryn Knight, Dennis Bailey, Andrew Ornelas Jr., Joe Meurer, Jane Courtney, Tammy Saur, Javier Uriegas, Marissa Hernandez, James Pape, Dora Bill, Miriam Gutierrez, Deacon Raul Gutierrez, Rudy Garcia, Linda Nunez, Pete Vargas, Frank Moniz, Karen Klein, Daniel Flores, Laurie Martinez.

MINISTRY TO THE SICKF SAVE THIS DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH,

1:30 – 2:30 IN THE CHURCH Those who serve in the Ministry to the Sick AND anyone interested in doing thisVFr. David will be present to help guide us in a “refresher”/training and discuss any changes. Please make every effort to attend this very important one-hour meeting.

MINISTERIO DE LOS ENFERMOS... RESERVEN ESTA FECHA: DOMINGO 12 DE

AGOSTO DE 1:30 - 2:30 EN LA IGLESIA Aquellos que sirven en el ministerio de los enfermos Y a todos los interesados en hacer esto... El Padre David estará presente para ayudarnos y guiarnos en el "repaso" / capacitación y discutir cualquier cambio. Por favor, hagan todo lo posible para asistir a esta importante reunión de una hora.

10th Annual Pro-Life Diaper Drive

Please join Knights of Columbus Council 6409 in helping our community’s young families by supporting the 10th Annual Pro-Life Diaper Drive! We will have collection tables at the 3 main entrances to Notre Dame Catholic Church following each Mass on August 4-5, and August 11-12. Donations received during the first two weekends will be provided to St. Vincent de Paul Society, and donations received during the third and final weekend will be provided to The Pregnancy Resource Center. You can drop off packages of diapers and baby wipes or a cash donation. The cash collected will be used to purchase additional diapers and baby wipes which will be distributed to families in need. Thank you so much and God bless you!

Décima campaña anual de pañales Pro-Vida

Favor de unirse al Consejo 6409 de los Caballeros de Colón al ayudar a las familias jóvenes de nuestra comunidad al apoyar la décima campaña anual de pañales pro-vida. Tendremos mesas de recaudación en las 3 entradas principales a la iglesia después de cada misa del 4-5 de agosto y del 11-12 de agosto. Donaciones recibidas durante las primeras dos fines de semana se proporcionarán a la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl, y las donaciones recibidas durante las últimas dos fines de semanas se proporcionarán al Centro de Recursos de Embarazo. Puede dejar paquetes de pañales, toallitas para bebé o dinero en efectivo. El dinero recaudado se utilizará para comprar más paquetes de pañales y toallitas para bebé, que serán repartidas a las familias necesitadas. ¡Muchas gracias! y ¡Dios los bendiga!

Caballeros de Colón Concilio #6409

Festival Food Handlers Class.... If you are helping with food booths at the festival, a mandatory meeting will be held on Monday, August 6, 2018, Kemper Hall RM 205 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The class is open to anyone else that would like to attend and get their food handlers certificate which is good for 2 years.

For questions contact Katrina @ 830-377-7051

Clase para los encargados de los puestos de comida del FestivalF Si va a ayudar con algún puesto de comida en el festival. Se llevará a cabo una reunión obligatoria el lunes 6 de agosto de 2018, en el Kemper Hall, salón 205 de 6:00 pm a 8:00 pm. La clase está abierta para cualquier persona que desee asistir y obtener su certificado de alimentos, que es válido para 2 años.

Para más información contáctese con Katrina @ 830-377-7051

Pope Francis calls the church to be permanently in mission. He calls for everyone to be a missionary. We can participate in the mission through prayer; an hour of adoration. This hour is a great and unrepeated opportunity for a young parent or grandparent to teach their tender lambs our faith and reverence to our most humble Majesty, The Good Shepherd Jesus. Please join us in just one hour of adoration a week out of nearly 124 weekly hours to choose from. An adorer is needed for:

Monday 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Monday 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Tuesday 2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Thursday 11:00 p.m.—12:00 Midnight Friday 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

If you are able to help with this time, please call Veronica Fabro at (830)377-9117. El Papa Francisco llama a la Iglesia para que esté en mission permanentemente. Nos llama a todos a ser misioneros. Podemos participar en la mission por medio de la oración; una hora de adoración. Esta hora es una gran oportunidad que no repetirá para que un padre o abuelo enséne a sus delicados (tiernos) corderos nuestra fe y reverencia hacia nuestra humildisima Majestad, El Buen Pastor Jesús. Por favor únanse en solo una hora de adoración a la semana de las 124 horas semanales a escoger. Tambien es necesario un adorador los:

lunes 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. lunes 4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.

martes 2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. jueves 11:00 p.m.—12:00 media noche

viernes 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Si usted puede acompañar a Jesús este momento, por favor llame a Veronica Fabro al (830)377-9117.

Come join the Catholic Way Bible Study Thursday September 6th as we explore the book of Genesis! We will examine the themes of creation, sin, salvation, covenant and the calling of the Chosen People. The first eleven chapters deal with God and humanity at large. The remaining ones address the special role of the people called to be His very own. You will delve into the unforgettable characters of Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, Sara, Jacob and Joseph. In addition to the core themes, the study will discuss the relationship between faith and science, the Theology of the Body, moral absolutes versus cultural relativism, the question of evil and so much more!

We welcome all! Whether you are new or experienced in studying the bible, you will gain a deeper understanding of Sacred Scripture while making new friends! All you need is your bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church! We meet every Thursday from 10am-12pm from September through April upstairs in Kemper Hall, Room 205. We do break for the holidays from Thanksgiving through the New Year. The study is $9 which covers the cost of all lessons. If you want additional information, please call Julia Bradford at 281-748-4124 or email at: Julia.bradford@sbcglobal.net.

DIAPER APPEAL We, at the Society of St Vincent de Paul Notre Dame conference, distribute the diapers we receive to the families that come to our food pantry. Our neighbors in need may come to us once a month for food for about 5 meals and diapers for

about 2 days depending how far they are stretched. This past year, we have been able to purchased small sized diapers from San Antonio Food Bank very cheaply. However, we perpetually have a need for size 4 and size 5 diapers; we really need size 4 and 5.

In July, of the 497 families coming to us for food, 76 also received diapers; some for two toddlers. 353 members were listed in these 76 families. Most of the month we were out of size 4 and 5 or distribution would have been greater.

If you wish to volunteer, please contact us for a variety of opportunities. We would love to accommodate you!

OFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTION

July 28-29, 2018

CHURCH Envelopes/Checks $ 12,540.70 Currency/Coin 2,308.35 Capitol Improvement 166.00 TOTAL $ 15,015.05 Notre Dame School (2nd Collection) 1,970.28

St. Vincent de Paul 50.00 TOTAL $ 2,020.28 SCHOOL School Support Envelopes $ 135.00 Guardian Angel 110.00 TOTAL $ 245.00

BooksToBorrow from the Notre Dame Parish Library are available in the narthex of the church, near the bell tower door. We are grateful to Red Anderson for several mint-condition books from her wonderful store. Two with the same title, In My Own Words, looking like fraternal twins, caught my attention. Both by female Catholic authors, edited by younger writers, they combine biographical details with exhortations to a full Christian life, from ladies born in 1897 in Brooklyn, NY, and in 1910 in Skoplje, Albania. One has been declared a saint, and the other’s process is well along. Dorothy Day left many writings in addition to her regular articles in the Catholic Worker, the monthly newspaper which she launched in 1933. Phyllis Zagano has chosen and artfully arranged revealing passages from each of the five decades of Day’s mature life: “The Thirties: Founding the Movement; The Forties: The War Years; The Fifties: Pacifism and the Atomic Bomb; The Sixties: Civil Rights and Civil Disobedience; and The Seventies: The Pilgrimage Continued. A contemporary photograph of Day is on the title page of each section, and the picture for “The Seventies” is a charming one of St. Teresa visiting her. St. Teresa of Calcutta is represented by 109 pages of unattributed brief “anecdotes and sayings”, arranged by one of her core followers, José Luis Gonzalez-Balado, from “messages to those involved in her work”. Following a brief biographical sketch, he assembles the quotations in thirteen topics: Holiness, Prayer, Generosity, Christ in the Poor, Love, Home and Family, Virtues, Mary, Life and Death, Smiles, Money, Suffering, Loneliness, God and Christianity, and Our Mission. Each topic is preceded by a title page with a photograph of the saint and a succinct comment on the topic.

The 106th Anniversary

Notre Dame Catholic School Annual Festival

It’s that time again! We have been busy planning and praying for this year’s School Festival. Mark your calendars – SEPTEMBER 15th & 16th we will be celebrating our parish school’s 106th Anniversary Festival Celebration. Starting this week, if you are registered with the Parish, you will find your festival packet in the Narthex with your name on it. Please pick up your packet and read the enclosed letter. The early bird drawing this year will be on September 5th with the prize again being $200 of lottery scratch off tickets, Donated by DW Electric Co. & Terry and Jan Pavlica. You should return your check or money for the raffle tickets and meal tickets in the envelope provided in your packet. PLEASE stick an address label or write your address on EACH of your raffle tickets AND on the return envelope – this will ensure that you are credited for your tickets. If everyone picks up their envelope, we will not have to use precious resources in mailing them out! Remind your friends and neighbors to pick up their envelope! We are anxious to see who will be the big scratch off winner, so return your envelope QUICKLY! If you need additional raffle tickets and/or meal tickets, please go by the Parish or School Office to make further purchases.

We’d like to thank the sponsors of our raffle ticket prizes:

Knights of Columbus - Council #6409, H&R Block, Reno Realty, Dr. Benny Pena-TSO, Hill Country Audiology, Air by John Martinez, Notre Dame ACTS Community, Mark & Carolyn Lampson, Grimes Funeral Chapels, Notre Dame Guadalupanas, Bryon & Grant Mein Families, Mossman Financial Solutions, DW Electric Co., Terry and Jan Pavlica. We appreciate your generous support!

It is not too early to start baking and freezing cakes and cookies! We will keep you informed weekly

as to the progress and where we can use your help.

Thank you very much for your support and generosity. If you have any suggestions or want to volunteer or if you have any questions at all – call or text Katrina @ 830-377-7051 or Pete @ 830-928-7383.

REMEMBER – SEPTEMBER 15th & 16th ! ! ! SEE YOU THERE ! !

El 106º Aniversario Festival Anual de la Escuela Católica de Notre Dame

¡Ha llegado el tiempo otra vez! Hemos estado muy ocupados en la planificación y orando por el Festival Escolar de este año. Reserven la fecha en sus calendarios – los días 15 y 16 de SEPTIEMBRE festejaremos el 106º Aniversario de nuestra Escuela Parroquial con la celebración del Festival. A partir de esta semana, si están registrados en la parroquia, encontrarán un paquete del Festival en el Nártex con su nombre. Por favor recójanlo y lean la carta adjunta. El sorteo anticipado este año será el 5 de septiembre, el premio será de $ 200 en billetes de lotería rasca y gana, donados por DW Electric Co. junto con Terry y Jan Pavlica. Asegúrense de regresar los talones de boletos de la rifa junto con su dinero, en el sobre cerrado con su nombre, en la parte de la dirección del remitente del sobre. POR FAVOR peguen una etiqueta con su dirección o escríbanla en cada uno de sus boletos de la rifa Y en el sobre de retorno - esto asegurará que se le acrediten sus boletos. ¡Si todos recogen su sobre, no tendremos que gastar para enviarlos por correo! ¡Recuérdenles a sus amigos y vecinos que recojan el suyo! Estamos ansiosos por ver quién será el gran ganador de los boletos de rascar, por lo tanto devuelvan su donación RÁPIDO. Si necesitan boletos adicionales para la rifa y / o para la comida, por favor pasen a la oficina de la Parroquia o de la escuela para adquirir más.

Nos gustaría dar las gracias a los patrocinadores de los boletos de la rifa:

Caballeros de Colón # 6409, H&R Block, Reno Realty, el Doctor Benny Peña—TSO, Servicio de Audiología Hill Country, Air by John Martinez, Comunidad ACTS de Notre Dame, Mark & Carolyn Lampson, Capillas y Funeraria Grimes, Guadalupanas de Notre Dame, Familias Bryon & Grant Mein, Finacial Solución de Mossman, DW Electric Co., y Terry y Jan Pavlica. Le apreciamos su generoso apoyo! Estamos a buen tiempo para empezar a hornear y congelar pasteles y galletas! Los mantendremos informados semanalmente para darles a conocer los avances y avisarles en qué área vamos a necesitar ayuda. Muchas gracias por su apoyo y generosidad. Si tienen alguna sugerencia o quieren ser voluntarios o si tienen alguna pregunta – llamen o manden un texto a Katrina @ 830-377-7051 o Pete @ 830-928-7383.

¡¡RECUERDEN – los días 15 y 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE!! !

¡¡LOS ESPERAMOS!!

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MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA August 5, 2018August 5, 2018August 5, 2018August 5, 2018

Sessions begin on September 19th! Be sure to secure a spot for your child for the upcoming Catechetical year.

Come in today or register online at www.notrdamechurch.cc

Office hours:

M-Th: 8:00-12 & 1:00-4

Friday: Closed

¡Las sesiones inician el 19 de septiembre! Asegure un lugar para su hijo/a para el próximo año Catequético. Venga a la oficina o regístrese en línea

www.notrdamechurch.cc

Horario de oficina:

lunes-jueves: 8:00-12 & 1:00-4

viernes: cerrado

¡Regístrese hoy!

Appointments available for First Reconciliation/First Eucharist interviews. Your child will need to be present, right now is the perfect time to get it done. Children must be 7 by September 1st.

Deadline for interviews is September 26th Call NOW 896.4233

x232 for Alma

x294 for Denise

Citas para entrevistas para la Primera Reconciliación/Primera Eucaristía están

disponibles. Su hijo/a debe estar presente, en este momento seria buen momento

para hacerlo. Niños deben de haber cumplido los 7 años

para el 1 de septiembre.

Fecha de plazo para entrevistas es el

26 de septiembre

Llame YA al 896.4233 x232 para hablar con Alma

Primera

Reconciliación

y

Primera

Eucaristía

Preparación

Sacramental

YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWSYOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWSYOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWSYOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS

MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA August 5, 2018August 5, 2018August 5, 2018August 5, 2018

High School Confirma�on In Confirmaon the soul of the bapzed Chrisan is imprinted

with a permanent seal that can be received only once and

marks this individual forever as a Chrisan. The gi� of the

Holy Spirit is the strength from above in which this individual

puts the grace of his Bapsm into pracce through his life and

acts as a “witness” for Christ. [CCC 1302-1305, 1317]

Register NOW ! Come in today or register online:

www.notredamechurch.cc

YFM Office hours M-Th: 8-12 & 1-4

Friday: Closed

(830) 896-4233

Confirmación para jóvenes

en la preparatoria. En la Confirmación el alma del cris�ano bau�zado lleva impre-

so un sello permanente que se puede recibir una sola vez y

marca a este individuo siempre como cris�ano. El don del Espí-

ritu Santo es la fuerza de lo alto en el que este individuo pone

la gracia de su bau�smo en la prác�ca a través de su vida y

actúa como "tes�go" de Cristo. [CCC 1302-1305, 1317]

Inscríbase ahora al programa de Confirmación

Se aliente encarecidamente que todos los candidatos

se registren en LifeTeen (empezando en sep�embre).

Para mas información llame ha la Oficina de

Juventud y Familia (830) 896-4233

CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS If you are a baptized Catholic AND you have made your First Communion this is the preparation you need to make your Confirmation! Registration is now open, please call to schedule an appointment for an interview prior to orientation. Call Nelda Bill at 830-896-4233

Important informa�on:

Orientation and all classes will be held in Kemper Hall Library at 5:30-8:00pm

Orientation will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Classes will be held each Tuesday from Oct 2 - May 7, 2019.

RCIA REFLECTIONS (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT

ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC?

IFSO…SESSIONSWILLSTARTVERYSOON!Tuesday,August14that6:00pmINTHEPARISHSOCIALCENTER

RCIAisaprogramofprayerandstudyforthosewhoare

feelingGod’scalltobecomeCatholic.

Thisprogramisfor:

UnbaptizedpeopledrawntotheCatholicfaith.Christiansbaptizedinanotherfaith

traditionandconsideringbecomingCatholic.

AbaptizedCatholicwhohasnotreceivedFirstEucharistandCon!irmation.

Comeseeusifyouareinterestedandwewillbegladtovisitwithyou.

LEARNMOREABOUTTHISPROGRAMBYCALLING:

TheFaithFormationOf5ice:Neldaat830-896-4233 Gail Stauder at 830 896-4233 or 830 377-8716

FULLNESS OF TRUTH “WHY DO CATHOLICS DO THAT?”

Catholic Answers to Probing Questions Fullness of Truth Catholic Family Conference

August 24-26, 2018 Hyatt Hill Country Resort & Spa

9800 Hyatt Resort Drive San Antonio, TX.

Fullness of Truth invites you to their “Why Do Catholics Do That?” conference at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX, August 24—26, 2018.

Renown speakers include:

Immaculee Ilibagiza (Rwandan genocide survivor) Dr. David Anders (EWTN TV/Radio Host, Theologian)

Tim Staples (Catholic Apologist) Steve Wood (Former Protestant Minister & Founder

of St. Joseph’s Covenant Keepers) Amy Wellborn (Catholic Author & Catechist)

Fullness of Truth invites you to explore intriguing Catholic answers to the most frequently asked questions on the Catholic faith, worship, culture, and customs.

Special Engagement Bonus: Catholic Christian recording artist Matt Maher in concert with special guest P.J. Anderson, Friday night, August 24th.

To register and for more details, visit: Fullness of Truth.org or call 877.218.7884/877.21.TRUTH.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Great Marriages Just Don’t Happen,

Great Couples Make Them! August 4 - 5, 2018

Do you hunger for a deeper love in your marriage? Let Jesus fill your hunger. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends in San Antonio on September 7 – 9, 2018 or November 2 – 4, 2018. Submit your application on line: www.mesanantonio.org or call Ed and Cindy Turski at 602-421-4154 for more info.

Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial Los grandes matrimonios no solo suceden,

¡Las parejas los hacen! 4 y 5 de agosto de 2018

¿Tienes hambre de un amor más profundo en tu matrimonio? Deja que Jesús llene tu hambre. Inscríbanse hoy para asistir a uno de los próximos Fines de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial, en San Antonio del 7 al 9 de septiembre o del 2 al 4 de noviembre de 2018. Envíen su solicitud en línea: www.mesanantonio.org o llamen a Ed y Cindy Turski al 602 -421-4154 para más información.