Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 16, 2015

San Fernando Cathedral The Oldest Cathedral Sanctuary in the United States-Founded in 1731

Location– 115 W. Main Plaza Parish Office Mailing Address - 231 W. Commerce

San Antonio, TX 78205 www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral

Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S Archbishop of San Antonio

San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church Location - 205 Piazza Italia

Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783

San Antonio, TX 78207

www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS AUGUST 16, 2015

Pastoral Staff/Equipo Pastoral Very Rev. Tony Vilano, J.C.L - Rector

Rev. Prasanna Mese-Parochial Vicar

Rev. Krikor Gregory Chahin, PhD- Parochial Vicar

Deacon Ismael Casanova

Deacon Doroteo Pedroza

Deacon Julio Garcia III

Deacon Victor Cepero

Deacon Joe Marroquin Lupita Mandujano-Director of Religious Ed. Ext. 133

Rick Mc Laughlin-Director of Music Ministries Ext. 154 Janie Vela-Cavazos-Admin. Assistant Ext. 122

Administration/Administración

Louis Sanchez - Administrator Ext. 129

Ruben Alvarado - Receptionist/Baptism/Mass Intentions Ext. 128

Veronica Alvarez - Wedding Coordinator Ext. 131

Arturo Bustamante– Maintenance

Mary E. Garza - Bookkeeper Ext. 130

Amelia Nieto - Office of Advancement Ext. 126

Elizabeth Nunez - Housekeeper

Dora Ramos - Gift Shop Manager Ext. 150

Marta Figueroa - Sacristan

Development/Desarrollo Amelia Nieto, CFRE - Executive Director Ext. 126

Parish Organizations

Organization Meeting Day Time Location Hijas de Maria 1st Sunday 11:00 a.m. La Sala Knights of Columbus 2nd Sunday 3:30 p.m. San Juan Room Columbian Squires 3rd Sunday 3:30 p.m. San Jose Room Finance Council Last Thursday 6:00 p.m. Conference Room ACTS Core Group 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m. Concepcion Room Prayer Group Every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Concepcion Room

MASSES Saturday/Sabado - 8:00a.m. (Sabatina Español) & 5:00p.m. (English)

Sunday/Domingo - 6:00 a.m (Español), 8:00 a.m. (Español/Televised), 10:00 a.m. (English), 12:00 p.m. (Español), 2:00 p.m. (English),

5:00 p.m. (Bilingual)

Monday/Lunes - 12:05 p.m. (Bilingual) Tues/Martes - Fri./Viernes - 6:15 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. (Bilingual)

Confessions/Confesíones

Everyday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Adoration - Every 3rd Wednesday at 7pm

Baptism/Bautismos/Marriage/Matrimonio Please contact the Parish Office /Favor de llamar a la Oficina

Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Parish office: (210) 227-1297 Fax: (210) 271-0149

Gift Shop: (210) 357-5608 Gift Shop Fax: (210) 223-7854

Development office: (210) 576-1365 Fax: (210) 576-1367

Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces…John A. Cavazos, Josie Castillo, Mallory Rayne

Salazar, Leo Castillo, Madelyn R. Salazar, Matthew J. Salazar, Elva M. Mc Knight, Lonnie Cantu, Carlos E. Alvarado, Yvette Alizadeh, Arnulfo Valencia, Sandra Villarreal, Charles Francis Rufe, Elsa Munoz, Ramona Bell, Maria Y. Torres, Josie Lopez, Olga Medina, Robert Reyes, Victor Cepero, Bea Cepero, Marivic A. Bonto-Kane,

John J. Kane, Gloria A. Bonto, Peter Paul Vincent A. Bonto, Carmen Natal, Lydia Natal, Irene & Glenn Shifflet Sr., Eladio Alvarado Jr, Gloria Menchaca, Frank De Leon, Rylee Ramon, Raymond Cosme, Ophelia Rios, Ghincea Garay, Robert Anthony Rios, Tony Pecina, Dolores Moreno, Blas Saenz, Dianna Hernandez, Ray Hernandez, Angelita Najara, Manolo Lago, Martin Gutierrez Jr., John Cano, Phillip Guerra, Cruz Contreras, Emiliano Aparicio, Gasper L. Mendoza, Gilbert Perez, Ms. Eleanor Quintanilla, Irene Gutierrez, Armando Solis, Fidel & Grace Herrera, Maria Regina Vidal, Laura Martinez, Manuel Castillo Jr., Amy Webber, Ella Mae Treat, Ty Cline, Alfonso Cazarez, Joel Rivera, G i lber t Rodr iguez , Rober t Had ley & Concepc ion V ida les

If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list or to remain on the

prayer list please call the parish office at 210-227-1297 ext 131 Thank you!

The San Fernando Cathedral Knights of Columbus Council is now selling limited edition candles which commemorate the visit of Pope Francis to the U.S. this September. There are three styles to chose from: one Jar Candle with the fresh smell of lilac, and two Sculptured Candles with the smell of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Lime. Prices range from $23.95 to $32.95. See any of the Cathedral's Knights to order your candles, or Brother Knight Troy Sarnoski [ [email protected] / (210)

529-6733 ] to answer any questions. Make out your checks to: “SFC K of C 9463”.


A message from Fr. Tony

AT THE TABLE In today’s first reading, Wisdom is imagined as a woman rich in poise and grace. She moves smooth-ly and confidently about her temple‑like home. She doesn’t flutter about, nervous with worry. Wisdom sends her maidens to invite all to her open house. The guests do not possess any particular genius or insight. They need only be a people of good will and common sense. They are summoned to leave behind foolishness and to find for themselves a place at Wisdom’s table. There they may and can eat and drink deeply.

Today’s Gospel draws us back to the table of the Eucharist. Jesus addresses those who seek to under-stand his words and, sadly, those who seek to avoid them. As people born of God, we are called and equipped to seek God’s will and act on it.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way of understanding (Proverbs 9:1-6).

Psalm — Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34).

Second Reading — Live as wise persons trying to understand what is the will of the Lord, filled with the Spirit and giving thanks always (Ephesians 5:15-20).

Gospel — Jesus says, “I am the living bread . . . whoever eats this bread (my flesh) will live forever” (John 6:51-58).

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — La sabiduría nos dice: Dejen su ignorancia y vivi-rán; avancen por el camino de la prudencia (Proverbios 9:1-6).

Salmo — Haz la prueba y verás qué bueno es el Señor (Salmo 34 [33]).

Segunda lectura — Vivan como personas de sabiduría tratando de entender qué es la voluntad del Señor, llenos del Espíritu y dando gracias siempre (Efesios 5:15-20). Evangelio — Jesús dice, “Yo soy el pan vivo que ha bajado del cielo; el que coma de este pan vivirá para siempre” (Juan 6:51-58).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22

Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30

Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16

Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a; Ps 40:5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14

Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34 -40

Saturday: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Ps 128:1b-5; Mt 23:1- 12

Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21;

Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Jue 2:11-19; Sal 106 (105):34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22

Martes: Jue 6:11-24a; Sal 85 (84):9, 11-14; Mt 19:23- 30

Miércoles: Jue 9:6-15; Sal 21 (20):2-7; Mt 20:1-16

Jueves: Jue 11:29-39a; Sal 40 (39):5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14

Viernes: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Sal 146 (145):5-10; Mt 22:34-40

Sábado: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Sal 128 (127):1b-5; Mt 23:1-12

Domingo: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 16-21; Ef 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69

Un mensaje de parte de Padre Tony

A LA MESA En la primera lectura de hoy, la sabiduría se presenta como una mujer rica en aplomo y gracia. Se mueve fácilmente y con confianza en torno a su templo-hogar. No anda mariposeando, nerviosa y preocupada. La sabi-duría envía a sus doncellas a invitar a todos a su casa. Los invitados no tienen que tener ningún talento o conoci-miento en particular. Tan sólo necesitan ser personas de buena voluntad y sentido común. Se les llama a dejar atrás las tonterías y buscar para sí mismos un lugar a la mesa de la sabiduría. Ahí pueden comer y beber a fondo.

El Evangelio de hoy nos lleva de nuevo a la mesa de la Eucaristía. Jesús les habla a aquellos que buscan entender sus palabras, y, tristemente, a aquellos que tratan de eva-dirlas. Como pueblo nacido de Dios, estamos llamados y preparados para buscar la voluntad de Dios y ponerla en práctica.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.


Catholic Charities’ Catholic Counseling Services is happy to announce the addition of a Family Food Pantry to its services. Individuals in need of food can visit Catholic Charities Catholic Counseling Services at San Fernando Community Center, 231 W. Commerce Street (78205). The pantry will be open every Friday from 9am to 12pm and will offer bundles of non-perishable food items. For more information please call 210-377-1133.

“San Fernando Cathedral Columbian Squires Circle 4286

collecting school supplies”

The San Fernando Cathedral Columbian Squires will be collecting school supplies for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. The school supplies will help more than 1,000 families. Your generous support is greatly appreciated. For information or donations please call Chief Counselor James Benavente at 421-2593.

Please join us on Sunday, September 13, 2015 for our

SAN FERNANDO ANNUAL PARISH FESTIVAL

BBQ Chicken plates w/trimmings - $7.00 Serving from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Dine In: San Fernando Hall Pick Up: Cathedral Courtyard Drive Thru: Camaron Street

We will have Bingo, Bake Sale, Rummage Sale, Plants and Music. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

San Fernando Hall - 231 W. Commerce For BBQ Tickets & Info: Please call Lupita Mandujano at 210-227-1297 ext. 133 or by email at [email protected]

DONATIONS ITEMS NEEDED FOR RUMMAGE SALE!!!

If you are looking to clean out a closet or maybe just to do some holiday cleaning we will gladly take any of your unwanted items as a donation for our Rummage Sale. Things needed for the rummage sale are; household items, Holiday decorations, purses, jewelry, tools, nic-naks, arts and crafts supplies, candles, linens, etc. To make a donation please contact Veronica Alvarez at 210-227-1297 ext. 131.


231 W. Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 576-1365 [email protected]


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SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 16, 2015

SUNDAY - AUGUST 16, 2015 6:00 a.m. Mrs. Antonietta L Ferris - Kenneth R. Ferris

8:00 a.m. Parish Community and Television Viewers

10:00 a.m. †Norberto Fernandez - Louis & Angie Whitestone Florinda Mendos - John & Oralia Valadez †Juan & Dolores Valadez - John & Oralia Valadez Ramond A Carrillo & Family - Mom, Irma T. Medrano

12:00 p.m. †Carlota Jimenez - Ana Maria, Julian y Betty †Jose Guadalupe Vega - Judith Ramirez †Ricardo H. Morales, †Santiago U. Reyes, & †Antonia Esparza Reyes - Socorro R. Morales †Julian Alejandro K. Gomez - Familia

2:00 p.m. †Concepcion Davila Douglas - Family Wilbert & Victoria Cruz - Special Intention-Carmen Cruz Robert Ray Hernandez Jr. & Artie Hernandez Jr - Guadalupe Villanueva

5:00 p.m. Jane Macon - Special Intention - Rosemary Kowalski †Mr. Jose Pepe Lucero - Rosemary Kowalski

MONDAY – AUGUST 17, 2015 12:05 p.m. †Sister Fuensanta Magaña & †Sister Maria Mercedes Manzanal - Religious of Mary Immaculate †Irene V. Rios - Children †Lilia Angela Garcia & †Katherine T. Ramirez - Teresa Pollok

TUESDAY - AUGUST18, 2015 6:15 a.m. Josephina Zepeda Allen - Robert T. Allen †Cecilia P. Garcia & †Rodolfo P. Garcia - Teresa Pollok

12:05 p.m. †Judge Andy Mireles - Mireles Family †Irene V. Rios - Children Antonio & Rosaura Guerrero - Happy Anniversary- Naomi Guerrero Salinas & Son, John A. Guerrero

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 19, 2015

6:15 a.m. For All Missing Individuals and their Families

12:05 p.m. †Sister Fuensanta Magaña & †Sister Maria Mercedes Manzanal - Religious of Mary Immaculate †Irene V. Rios - Children

THURSDAY - AUGUST 20, 2015 6:15 a.m. †Petra I Balboa & †Sgt 1st Class Alwyn Cashe - Teresa Pollok

12:05 p.m. Ruben Enriquez - Olga Enriquez †Irene V. Rios - Children Raymond Rene Maldonado

FRIDAY - AUGUST 21, 2015 6:15 a.m. Matthew T. Ramirez & J.A. Cadena III - Teresa Pollok

12:05 p.m. ††Sister Fuensanta Magaña & †Sister Maria Mercedes Manzanal - Religious of Mary Immaculate †Irene V. Rios - Children

SATURDAY - AUGUST 22, 2015 8:00 a.m. For the Parish Community

5:00 p.m. †Nasario De Hoyos - May De Hoyos & Family

Parish Registration/Forma de Registración Name:_____________________________________________________________ Nombre

Address:___________________________________________________________ Domicilio

Zip Code:_____________________________________________________________ Codigo Postal

Telephone Number:______________________________________________ Número de telefono

Email:______________________________________________________________

Date:______________________________________________________________ Fecha

If you are not receiving envelopes from San Fernando, you are not registered as a parish member. There will be a two month process before receiving envelopes. Please fill out the above form and return it to the Gift Shop to become an official parishioner.

“Gift Shop News” Looking for that perfect souvenir gift or do you want to give a gift that is lasting and memorable? Well, stop by our Gift Shop where you will find a great selection of beautiful and unique merchandise.

GIFT SHOP HOURS

Monday thru Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (lunch 1:00pm - 2:00pm)

Sunday: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Gift Shop now selling Children’s (English), Youth (English) & Adult (English & Spanish) Bibles

Just a friendly reminder, please do not bring candles from your home or outside stores to light inside the church. The chemicals in the candles destroy the fibers in tapestry and paint in the paintings and stat-ues. Candles may be purchased in our Gift Shop.

San Fernando Cathedral now provides Online Giving—a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recur-ring donation. Getting started is easy—just visit our web-site,[www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral], and click our Online Giving link. When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays!

The Hijas de Maria will be having a trip to The Basilica de San Juan de Valle/Progresso, Mex

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 - Fee: $50.00 per person (Round trip)

Bus Departs from San Fernando at 5am Returning to San Fernando between 10pm & 10:30pm

For more information please call:

Gloria Gonzalez at 210-533-7475 or Gloria Torres at 210-379-4550

Please join the Hijas de Maria de San Fernando for a fun-filled trip with Mass at the Basilica and then lots of shopping in Progresso, Mex.

San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX AUGUST 16, 2015

San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church

Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30pm (English) Sunday 11:00am (English) Domingo 1:30pm (Español)

Baptisms/Bautismos - Baptism Classes and required documents are needed please contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128 for more information and dates.

Marriage/Matrimonios & Quinceañera’s - Must be scheduled at least 6 months prior to the wedding or quinceañera date upon availability of the Parish. Paperwork, documents, and requirements must be met before marriage or quinceañera’s are celebrated. Please contact Veronica Alvarez at 210-227-1297 ext. 131 For Hall rentals visit: www.ccis-satx.org; phone #223-8284.

Funerals - Contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128.

Mass Intentions/Names for Prayer of the Sick- can be made at parish during the weekend mass with the envelopes provided or you may contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128. Mass Intentions should be made at least three weeks in advance if the intentions are to be put into the bulletin.

Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces/

Por favor oren por los enfermos

Finley De Fossett, Angelina & Ivan Hinojosa, Christopher Jackson Bordano, Luke Bordano, Vencie Bordano, Josephine Garza, Jeff Mc Coy, Alexis Kimberly Garcia, Mariah Chanel Torres, Ralph B. Torres, Leonard & Regina Lee, Loretta Gutierrez, Jorge Faria VanDune, Mariana Gaspar, John Tia, Virginia Pantuso, Sher H. Gonzalez Menchaca, Dolores Pantusa, Rosalie Rizzo, Tamara Lee Young, Joseph Roberto Moreno, M. del Carmen Sanchez, Mike Casanovan, Chris Johnson, Adrienna Toscano, Lori Hanzel, Guido Bordano IV, Mario Reyes, Cynthianna Martinez, Lorene Sirianni, Jacqueline Egidio, Kathy Greco, Janie Miller & Patrick John Meyers

Location - 205 Piazza Italia/Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783, San Antonio, TX 78207 Office: (210) 227-0548 Fax: (210) 226-5086 Website: www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola

Lay Ministry Barbara Bertani Liturgy Committee Jo Ann Scrivano Sick Ministry Rose Marie Pagonis Altar and Rosary Society Cathy Ruffo Aguirre San Francescani Society Jay Pantusa

Flowers for Aug. 22nd & 23rd are In Thanksgiving

By: Ron & Carol Bucchi

Sunday, August 16, 2015

11:00a.m. †Charlo e & Mitzie Neri - Debbie Walton & Family †Sam Pantuso - Carl & Rita Ponzio †Marie Sireilles - Lo e, Jackie & Claude e

1:30p.m. Para la comunidad de la Parroquia

Thursday, August 20, 2015 12:00p.m. For those sick in the parish community

Saturday, August 22, 2015 5:30p.m. †Sam Pantuso - Anthony & Cheryl Mar no †Rosalind Frances Fasone - J. Shaw Skinner †John Frank Butler III - Vincy Dunn †Gene & Ella Guido - Mary & Ralph Paglia

Sunday, August 23, 2015 11:00a.m. †Be y Jean Scrivano - Johnny & Nickie Rizzo †Sam Pantuso - Ann Pantusa

1:30p.m. Para la comunidad de la Parroquia

San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX AUGUST 16, 2015

If you would like to donate a flower arrangement to decorate our church for each week for masses in honor of a Loved One please call Rose Marie Pagonis at 210-344-4226 or 210-289-9887. The cost of these arrangement is $30 for two small vases of flowers. Their name and

who requested them will be acknowledged in the Sunday bulle n. The check should be made payable to Flowers by Grace and given to Rose Marie. Thank you for your help in remembering your loved one and making our church look beau ful.

Building Fund in Memory of:

†Sam Pantuso

By:

Johnny Granieri

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION If the alb is the premier bap smal garment, then why are there so many other styles of vesture in evidence in our parishes? In some places, altar servers and other ministers might wear a garment, usual-ly black, called a cassock. Over that is normally worn a white garment (a “surplice”), reminiscent of the alb but much shorter, o en of starched linen and trimmed with lace. The cassock is not a liturgical garment, but a clerical robe. Its origins lie in the religious habit of monks. By the late Middle Ages, diocesan priests and clerics increas-ingly were encouraged to emulate religious priests. Very small boys were o en appren ced to monasteries, especially for music educa-

on, and would be invested with a cassock and some mes even in-ducted into the ranks of clerics.

For centuries before the Reforma on, it was required that all men entering higher educa on be clerics, and so the cassock and its varia-

ons became familiar academic garb. At the Reforma on, many min-isters retained a form of the cassock as ordinary dress, rejec ng litur-gical garments. In the seventeenth century, the English Civil War was in part provoked by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s insistence that ministers wear surplices. Although the Episcopal Church now retains “cassock and surplice” as the normal dress for lay men and women assis ng at liturgy, Catholics are increasingly a en ve to the deeply tradi onal treasure of the alb, our bap smal robe, when special litur-gical vesture is needed.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twen eth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wednesday: St. John Eudes

Thursday: St. Bernard

Friday: St. Pius X

Saturday: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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