Celebration of the Mass Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. English Sunday 9:00 a.m. English 11:00 a.m. English 1:00 p.m. Spanish 6:00 p.m. English

WEEKDAYS

Monday - Friday 12 noon Saturdays 9:00 a.m. Devotion to venerate the Virgin Mary

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Daily - 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays - 7:00 p.m.

Parish Ministries and Organizations

ACTS Retreat Altar Society Bible Study Liturgy Committee Columbiettes Marriage Preparation Team Covenant of Love Men’s Huddle Group CYO Sports Pastoral Council Finance Council Prayer Blanket Group Guadalupana Society Prayer Chain Warriors Knights of Columbus Squires Young Adults Familias Unidas En Cristo St. Vincent de Paul Society High School & Middle School Youth Group

Sacrament of Baptism: Parents of the child must live within the parish boundaries or have been registered and active in the parish for 6 months. Register in the Parish Office Monday through Friday, Please bring with you a copy of the state birth certificate and godparent’s proof of Confirmation and, if applicable, marriage in the Catholic Church

Sacrament of Matrimony: Please meet with the pastor 6 months in advance

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Fridays 11-11:45 a.m. and Saturdays 4-4:45 p.m.

Quinceaneras: Debutante must be a registered member of the parish in good standing who is attending Catholic School or Religious Education classes for at least 2 years prior to the celebration and attend sessions focused on the meaning of the Quinceanera. One year notice is required.

St. Rose of

Lima

Church

9883 Marbach Road San Antonio, TX 78245

Phone: 210-675-1920 Fax: 210-675-6067

Website: www.srlsa.com

New Year’s Mass Schedule New Year’s Eve Mass

5 p.m.

New Year’s Day Masses 9 & 11 a.m.

1 pm (Spanish) & 6 p.m.

THE PASTOR, PAROCHIAL VICAR AND ST ROSE OF LIMA STAFF

WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR

New Song: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Nativity of the Lord The Church’s liturgy rings in Christmas with a joyful noise. We hear today of uplifted voices, trumpets and horns, and melodies of praise.

In the First Reading, Isaiah fortells Israel’s liberation from captivity and exile in Babylon. He envisions a triumphant homecoming to Zion marked by joyful singing.

The new song in today’s Psalm is a victory hymn to the marvelous deeds done by our God and King.

Both the prophet and psalmist sing of God’s power and salvation. God has shown the might of His holy arm, they say. This language recalls the Exodus, where the people first sang of God’s powerful arm that shattered Israel’s enemy Egypt. The coming of the Christ child into the world fulfills all that the Exodus and the return from exile prefigured.

In Jesus, all nations to the ends of the earth will see the victory of God over the forces of sin and death.

Jesus is the new King. He is the royal firstborn son and Son of God promised to David, as we hear in today’s Epistle. And as our Gospel reveals, He is the Word of God, the one through whom the universe was created, the one through whom the universe is sustained.

In speaking to us through His Son, God has unveiled a new age, the last days.

The new age is a new creation. In the beginning, God spoke His Word and light shone in the darkness. Now, in this new age, He sends us the true light to scatter the darkness of a world that has exiled itself from God.

He is the one Isaiah foretold – who brings good tidings of peace and salvation, who announces to the world that God has come to dwell and to reign.

So we sing a new song on Christmas. It is the song of those who have believed in the Christ child and been born again – by grace given the power to become children of God.

Nueva canción: Scott Hahn se refleja en la Natividad del Señor La liturgia de la Iglesia suena en Navidad con un alegre ruido. Hoy escuchamos voces elevadas, trompetas y cuernos, y melodías de alabanza. En la Primera Lectura, Isaías forja la liberación de Israel del cautiverio y el exilio en Babilonia. Él prevé un regreso triunfal a Sión marcado por cantos alegres. La nueva canción en el Salmo de hoy es un himno de victoria a las maravillas hechas por nuestro Dios y Rey. Tanto el profeta como el salmista cantan el poder y la salvación de Dios. Dios ha mostrado el poder de su santo brazo, dicen. Este lenguaje recuerda el Éxodo, donde la gente cantó por primera vez el poderoso brazo de Dios que destrozó al enemigo de Israel, Egipto. La venida del Niño Jesús al mundo cumple todo lo que prefigura el Éxodo y el regreso del exilio. En Jesús, todas las naciones hasta los confines de la tierra verán la victoria de Dios sobre las fuerzas del pecado y la muerte. Jesús es el nuevo rey. Él es el hijo primogénito real y el Hijo de Dios prometió a David, como oímos en la Epístola de hoy.Y como revela nuestro Evangelio, Él es la Palabra de Dios, la persona a través de la cual se creó el universo, a través de quien se sostiene el universo. Al hablarnos a través de Su Hijo, Dios ha revelado una nueva era, los últimos días. La nueva era es una nueva creación. En el principio, Dios habló Su Palabra y la luz brilló en la oscuridad. Ahora, en esta nueva era, nos envía la verdadera luz para esparcir las tinieblas de un mundo que se ha exiliado de Dios. Él es el que Isaías predijo - que trae buenas nuevas de paz y salvación, que anuncia al mundo que Dios ha venido a morar y a reinar. Así que cantamos una nueva canción en Navidad. Es el canto de los que han creído en el niño de Cristo y han nacido de nuevo - por la gracia dado el poder de convertirse en hijos de Dios.

Last Week’s Collection 1st Collection Mailed in Saturday 5 p.m.  $ 6030.00 $ 1781.00

Sunday 9 a.m. 4405.00

11 a.m. 3975.80

1 p.m. 2670.00

6 p.m. 2436.00

Regular Collec on Total: $ 21,297.80

Holiday Bulletin Schedule: Christmas will be here before you know it, and printing deadlines are earlier. If your ministry needs something in the bulletin during the holidays, please inform the Parish Office by the deadlines below:

January 1 - Due by December Dec 19 January 9 - Due by December 28

Fecha Limite del Boletin: Navidad pronto se proxima, y fechas limites para publicacion del boletin seran más temprano. Si su grupo desea poner algo en boletin durante las Fiestas Navideñas, favor de comunicarlo en escrito a la Oficina de la Parroquia antes de las fechas siguientes:

Enero 1° - debido por Diciembre 19 Enero 9 - debido por Diciembre 28

Parish Office Schedule: The parish offices will be closed on the following days in observance of the Christmas and New Year Holidays:

Monday, December 26, 2016 Monday, January 2, 2017

Horario de las Oficina Parroquial: La Oficina de la Parroquia estara cerrado los siguientes dias en observacion de las Fiestas Navideñas y Año Nuevo:

Lunes, Diciembre 26, 2016 Lunes, Enero 2, 2017

Religious Education: There will be no religious education classes December 18, 2016 thru January 2, 2017. Classes resume January 3, 2017. Catecismo: No Habra clases de Catecismo Diciembre 18, 2016 - Enero 2, 2017. Clases resumen Enero 3, 2017.

Covenant of Love Date Night: Engaged and married couples are invited to join other parish couples for a date night Friday, January 6, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. It's a great way to start the New Year, in building a stronger marriage, a stronger family and a stronger church community. A couple attending "Covenant of Love Date Night" enjoys a relaxed meal, social interaction with other parish couples and revitalizes the commitment made when they first came together as husband and wife. Come learn how you can make a good marriage an even better marriage. Please RSVP to rose.ponce@att.net or call Efrain or Rose Marie @ 218-7552 or 218-3467

High School Youth Group: The Lifeteen core team invites all high schoolers to a “Glow in the Dark” party on January 11th from 7 to 8:30 in the parish hall. Bring a friend, and come ready for games, snacks, and free stuff!

Grupo de Juventud de la Escuela Superior: El equipo principal de Lifeteen invita a todo los jovenes de la escuela superior a una fiesta “Glow in the dark” el dia 11 de Enero de 7 pm - 8:30 pm en el salon paroquial. Traigan a un amigo y vengan listos para juegos, antojitos y regalos gratis!

Society of St Vincent de Paul: Today we celebrate the feast of Christmas and hear how the shepherds found Mary and Joseph and the infant lying in the manger. Then they left glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. In the month of December, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to help the poor and suffering to face their hardships and fears, by assisting 223 families, providing $2,230.00 in food. Thank you for your support!

Bingo: Due to the Holiday’s, there will be no Bingo on Thursday, December 29. Bingo will return January 5.

Catholic question of the week. Which Gospel includes the Christmas story?

A. Luke B. Matthew and Mark C. Luke and Matthew D. Luke and John

Marriage Preparation Class: If you are currently engaged, planning on getting married or having your marriage blessed in the church, we are offering the required Marriage Preparation Course at St. Rose of Lima. The class will be held on Saturday, February 11 & 18, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and you must attend both sessions in order to receive a Certificate of Completion. Cost of the course is $80 per couple which includes workbooks, snacks and lunch on both days. Registration must be done at the Parish Office by Friday, February 3, 2017 and payment must be with cash or check. As a reminder, 6 months notice is required to be given to the Pastor in order to schedule your wedding at St. Rose of Lima. If you have any other questions, please contact Sue in the Parish Office.

Answer: C. Luke & Matthew Source: New American Bible

This Week’s Mass Intentions Dec 26 12 p.m. Blake Anthony Meadows In thanksgiving; Fernando Flores III Special Int - Health

Dec 27 12 p.m. Enrique & Blanca Martinez ; Serapia Smith Special Intention

Dec 28 12 p.m. Albert B. Ruiz ; Amos Pacheco III

Dec 29 12 p.m. Angeles Alfaro ; Leonor Zamarron In Thanksgiving Dec 30 12 p.m. Michael Leszczynski ; Melida Jimenez Special Intention Dec 31 5 p.m. Conrado T. & Herminia A. Rivero ; Jose Zepeda In Thanksgiving

Jan 1 9 a.m. St Anthony; Teresa Salinas

11 a.m. Inez & Felix Lopez ; Alejandro Cantu

1 p.m. Jose & Guadalupe Dominguez

6 p.m. Christopher Cortes

This Week at St. Rose of Lima TUESDAY Adoration - 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Knights of Columbus Council Mtg 6 p.m. Spanish Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY Adult Choir Practice 7 p.m. FRIDAY Familias Unidas En Cristo 6:30 p.m.

Prayer List

Frank Charles, Mary Estes, Baldemar Jose Barrera, Joseph Anthony Ybarra, Joey Ybarra. Armando Serrano, Martin Molina, Dennis Hoover, Yessenia Nevarez Polanco, Arthur Munsell, Zita Shaw, Leonor Zamarron, Joseph Casillas,

Yvonne DeLeon, Dorothy Gilliland, Tim McCarthy, Charles Combs Cesar S. Palaganas Denise Lopez. Martha Karina, Edward Bosman, Jack Ohlrich, Denise Lopez, Martha Karina

Middle School & High school Youth Groups:

The middle school and high school youth groups will be taking a break for Christmas and New Years. Meetings will resume the second week of January. The young adult group will resume on January 8th.

Religious Vocation Discernment Weekend Ages 18-40

January 13 - 15, 2017

Jesus said: “Come and See…”

A Weekend of…. Prayer

Presentations Group Discussion

Private Consultations

Don’t spend your life wondering if you are called to the Priesthood or Religious Life.

This is a Time and Place to clarify your calling in Life.

Join us at Cordi Marian Retreat Center

11624 FM 471 San Antonio, Texas 78253

Registration required:

Application form or Register online www.archsa.org/vocations

For more information contact:

Ana Bojorquez or Sr. Ana Cecilia Montalvo, ESpS vocations@archsa.org

“Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus: January 3 i s the “Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus”. In Special Observance The Holy Name Society of Blessed Sacrament Parish is hosting and sponsoring a Holy Hour of Reparation for the countless offenses against His Holy Name. They invite All Parishoners from ALL Parishes to join them at Blessed Sacrament Church, 600 Oblate Drive on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017. The Church will open at 6:30 p.m. and the Holy Hour will begin at 7 p.m. They hope to see you there!

Parish Cruise: Have you been thinking about joining your fellow parishioners on the Parish Cruise to the Caribbean coming up in May? If so, remember that the final payment for the trip is by February 20, so deposits should be made now! Prices start at $841 per person (double occupancy) which includes the cruise, meals, port taxes and gratuities. We will be visiting the ports of Falmouth, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. We will not have a priest accompanying us, but we will provide information for those wishing to get together and do reflections on the daily readings, rosaries with a scenic backdrop, all self-led and mandatory attendance is not required. To make your reservation, or for more information, contact Alan Martin at Rennert Travel, 210-349-6446.

Training for Liturgical Ministers: There will be Liturgical Formation Workshops for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Hospitality, Liturgical Environment and Music on the following date:

Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

St Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church 1602 Thousand Oaks Dr

San Antonio, Texas 78232 Registration is FREE. All are Welcome

R.S.V.P.:to

WWW.ARCHSA.ORG/WORSHIP/UPCOMING-EVENTS Entrenamiento Para Ministros Litúrgicos: Habra entrenamiento de Ministros Liturgicales para Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión, Lectores, Ministros de Hospitalidad, Ambiente Litúrgico Y Musica en la siguiente fecha:

Sábado, 14 de Enero de 2017 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 1602 Thousand Oaks Dr

San Antonio, Texas 78232

La Inscripción es Gratuita. Todos son Bienvenidos Inscríbase en línea:

WWW.ARCHSA.ORG/WORSHIP/UPCOMING-EVENTS

YOUTH SPECTACULAR 2017: The Archdiocese of San Antonio invites all middle school and high school students to our annual gathering for and with our youth in order to evangelize, inspire, form, and ignite them to become true missionary disciples of Jesus Christ.

Saturday, February 4, 2017

St Mary’s University

For more information, please call 210-734-1911

Or email Kelly.vazquez@archsa.org

ESPECTACULAR DE LA JUVENTUD 2017: La Arquidiócesis de San Antonio invita a todos los estudiantes de escuela media y superior a la reunion annual de nuestra juventud con el deseo de evangelizar , inspirer, formar y encenderlos para asi, se conviertan en verdaderos discípulos misioneros de Jesucristo.

Sabado, 4 de Febrero, 2017 St Mary’s University

Para mas informacion, Favor de llamar al

210-734-1911 Or contacte a Kelly.vazquez@archsa.org

Catholic Seniors Conference: Hallmarks of Aging and Wisdom. Whatever your state of life, the Pilgrim Center of Hope warmly invites you to the 4th annual Catholic Seniors Conference. Celebrate mass with Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, and enjoy a day of prayer, learning and laughter while listening to inspiring guest speakers. Reconciliation will also be available and lunch is provided. Fee is $25. Conference will be held at St Matthew’s Catholic Church-McDonald Family Center. 10703 Wurzbach Rd. from 7:30 am to 2 pm, Saturday February 4, 2017. To register online go to www.pilgrimcenterofhope.org or register by phone call (210)521-3377.

Bulletin Sponsorship: We extend thanks to the merchants and business people whose advertisements make our Sunday bulletin possible. It is through their generosity that the bulletin is printed and distributed to all members of the parish each week. We also encourage anyone who may own a business or offer a service to consider advertising on the bulletin, as we get many calls in the Parish Office for help finding a company or service. To advertise on the bulletin, please contact the J.S.Paluch Company at 1-800-833-5941. And don't forget to thank our sponsors next time you frequent their establishments! Patrocinio de Anuncios: Santa Rosa de Lima quere darle las sinceras gracias a todo aquellos Comerciantes y propietarios de negocios que hacen nuestro boletin posible. Con la generosidad de ustedes este boletin es imprimido y repartido a todo los miembros de nuestra parroquia cada semana. Tambien queremos animar a cualquier persona que tiene su propio negocio o ofrece algun servicio considerar publicar advertencias en nuestro boletin a medida que recibimos muchas llamadas buscando ayuda en encontrar empresas o servicios. Para publicar advertencias en nuestro boletin, puede contactar al J. S. Paluch Company al 1-800-833-5941. Y no se le olvide darle las gracias a nuestros patrocinios cuando visite los negocios de ellos.

ConnectNow Access: In preparation for the new year, and the receipt of income tax statements, we encourage you to register for ConnectNow, the church database, in order to print out your tax statement without having to wait for it. To access the data base, please use this link: h ps://connectnow.parishso .com/sanantonio, or go to our website and click on the ConnectNow icon to be taken to the page and follow the directions given. As a reminder, you must already be registered in the parish in order to logon to register for this service.

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