St. luke catholic church San Antonio, texas

january 8, 2011

St. Luke Catholic Church 4603 Manitou Drive ● San Antonio, Texas 78228-1899 Parish Office: (210) 433-2777 ● Fax: (210) 433-2778

Email: [email protected] ● Website: www.saintlukeparish.com Bulletin Submissions Email: [email protected]

Pastoral Staff Priests: Fr. Jim Barlow, Pastor..................................................X.113 Fr. Jesus Gerardo Anguiano Rivera, Parochial Vicar…X.144 Fr. Peter Francis, OFM, Priest in Residence Deacons: Hugo V. Chavez Robert M. Garza Jack Nichols Oscar J. Valdez Antonio Ramirez Ph.D., D.Min, Pastoral Associate…X.140 Marty Vermales, Office Manager…..…………………..X.115 Lizzette Lucero, Office Asst…………………………….X.110 Rose Rodriguez, Business Manager…………………..X.112 Patsy Baumann, Facility Manager……………………..X.116 Elyse Stirton, Communications/Database…………….X.146

Faith Formation Staff Gloria Clayton, Director of R.E………………………….X.138 Rick Olivarez, R.E. Coordinator…...……….…………...X.147 Liz Ortiz, Youth Minister………………………………….X.119 Vivian Cantu, Senior Adult Minister…………………….X.119 Sr. Imelda Phelan, CSB Young Adult Minister………..X.142 Ruth Flores, Office Asst………………………………….X.118

St. Luke School: 434-2011 Marcella Salazar, Principal………………………………X.124 Jodi Reagan, Asst. Principal…………………………….X.125 Claudia Vasquez, School Finance Mgr………………...X.141 Dora Calderon, Principal Secretary…………………….X.126

Community Services St. Vincent de Paul, Mon-Fri 10am-2pm…………..431-7794 Marc Alonso, CYO…………………………………...771-4338 John Tedrowe, Boy Scouts………………………….909-6465 Angela Alonzo, Girl Scouts………………………….316-8320 Javier Aguilar, Cub Scouts………………………….355-8309 Sheryl Strezishar, Child Development……………..431-9994 Counseling Services……………………………………..X.140 Parish Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm Mass Times: Thurs: 8:15am School Mass on days when school is in session; when school is not in session, a Communion Service is held. Mon.-Fri.:12:00 noon Sat.: 5:30pm Sun.: 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm (Español) 4:00pm, 6:00pm (Malayalam) Communion Service: Mon—Wed., Fri. & Sat.8:15am Adoration: Open from 5:00am to midnight seven days a week until further notice Confessions: Saturday 4:30-5:15pm in the Church Baptisms: Contact the Faith Formation Office at ext. 118 to register for classes. Weddings: Contact the Parish Office at ext. 115 at least 9 months in advance. Quinceañeras: Contact the Faith Formation Office at ext. 118 at least 12 months in advance.

The Epiphany: The three wise men who came from the East to pay homage to the infant Jesus brought Him rich gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh as part of their worship. What gifts have I brought to this celebration to offer the newborn Savior?

La Epifanía: Los tres Reyes que vinieron de Oriente para rendir homenaje al niño Jesús le trajeron ricos regalos de oro, incienso y mirra como parte de su adoración. ¿Qué regalos he traído a esta celebración para ofrecérselos al Salvador recién nacido?

The Second Collection for this Weekend: Maintenance Fund The Second Collection for Next Weekend: Saint Vincent de Paul Weekly Collection: Regular Collection for Dec. 24-25: $29,701.81 Assumption Seminary Collection Dec. 24-25: $3,779.00 Regular Collection for Dec. 31-Jan. 1: $50,312.38 Solemnity of Mary: $615.00

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Thank you for your continued support of our St. Luke Community! PARISH REGISTRATION & UPDATES Please help us keep our parish membership records up-to-date by letting us know if you’ve recently changed your address or phone number. If you have not yet registered, please stop by the Parish Office and fill out a new registration form or visit our website, www.saintlukeparish.com, to print a new registration or registration update form. Registering helps us to serve you better, and is important for participating in many of the sacraments. For more information, or to let us know of a change by phone, please call Elyse Stirton at 433-2777 ext. 146.

ATENCIÓN FELIGRESES! Ayúdenos a mantener la base de datos al corriente. Por favor déjenos saber si ha habido algún cambio en su dirección o número telefónico. Para más información o para actualizar sus datos, favor de llamar a la oficina Parroquial al 433-2777 ext. 110.

The epiphany of the lord La epifanía THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, JANUARY 9— The Baptism of the Lord 12:00pm † Rosalia Albert {Family} † Bernice Schulze {Leo & Vi Ehlinger} TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 12:00pm † Socorro Jauregui de Guerra {Cousin Leo & Dorothy Jauregui} † Rodolfo & Muriel Dodier {Reygadas & Dodier Family} WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 12:00pm Living & Deceased Members of Labit & Mazurek Family † Francisco Colunga, Jr. {Susana Colunga} † Orlando Suris {Suris Family} THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 8:15am John McCauley {St. Luke Community} † Orlando Suris {Suris Family} 12:00pm † Eric Prieto {Family} Maria Christina Medina—Birthday Blessings {Family} FRIDAY, JANUARY 13—St. Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 12:00pm † Judge Mike Machado {Machado Family} † Bernice Schulze {Lena Young} SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 5:30pm † Oscar Villarreal {Rudy & Pauline Villareal} † Jerry & Eunice Raz {Margie Bullock} SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 8:30am † Marcelino & Rosalina Ascencion {St. Luke Catholic Community} † Jack Duffin {Jimmy & Angie Moncivais} 10:00am † Socorro Jauregui de Guerra {Cousin Leo & Dorothy Jauregui} † Tillie Persyn {St. Jude Area} 11:30am † Bernice Schulze {Mr. & Mrs. Martin Burrell} † Richard Eichbauer {Family} 1:00pm † Isidro Briones {Maria Briones} † Leonel Cervantes {Maria Briones} 4:00pm † Olga Garza {McGuire Family} Jose Fermin Rodriguez {St. Luke Catholic Community}

PERPETUAL CANDLES 1. 2.

† Bernice Schulze {Frances A. Neill} Willie & Aritzaid Santiago {St. Luke Catholic Community}

Readings for the week of JAN. 8, 2011 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Is 60:1-6; Ps 72; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Ps 12; Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11 1 Sm 1:9-20; Sm 2; Mk 1:21-28 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1:9-20; Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40; Mk 1:29-39 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44; Mk 1:40-45 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89; Mk 2:1-12 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21; Mk 2:13-17 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

MONDAY, January 9 9:00am Senior Exercise 10:00am Rosary 12:45pm Senior Mixer 6:30pm Pack Planning Sp Men’s ACTS Sp Men’s Event Sp Choir St. Teresa of the Child Jesus TUESDAY, January 10 8:00am Honors 10:00am Line Dancing 11:45am Twinkle 12:30pm Over 55 6:30pm Bldg & Grounds Stewardship Committee 7:00pm Boy Scouts Baptism Class Sp Baptism Class RCIA Spanish RCIA 8:00pm Young Professionals WEDNESDAY, January 11 10:00am Zumba 12:45pm Senior Mixer 6:30pm Men’s ACTS Reunion BS Comm PTC Board 7:00pm

Parish Hall Parish Hall St. Joseph’s Room 210 Room 212 Room 211 Church St. Joseph’s Parish Hall Parish Hall Room 211 Parish Hall Room 210 Office Cafeteria Room 211 Teacher’s Lounge Faith Formation St. Joseph’s Room 212 Parish Hall St. Joseph’s Parish Hall Room 210 Teacher’s Lounge St. Joseph’s Cafeteria Church Room 212 Room 211

Amigos de Jesus Asamblea Choir Spanish Youth Spanish Children THURSDAY, January 12 8:00am Contribution Statements 9:00am Senior Exercise 10:00am Rosary Thursday Morning Scripture Study St. Jude Area 6:00pm Daisy Meeting 6:00pm Young Adults ACTS Sendoff 6:30pm Prayer Support 7:00pm Bilingual Prayer Knight of Columbus Meeting

Room 212 Parish Hall Parish Hall Room 211 St. Joseph’s Cafeteria Parish Hall Church Room 211 St. Joseph’s

FRIDAY, January 13 6:30pm Prayer & Light

Room 212

SATURDAY, January 14 9:00am Dance Clinic FF—Day Retreat 10:00am Baptism

Cafeteria St. Joseph’s Church

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Jan. 14th Sunday Jan. 15th

5:30pm 8:30am 10:00am 11:30am 1:00pm 4:00pm

Fr. Barlow Fr. Barlow Fr. Barlow Fr. Anguiano Fr. Anguiano Fr. Anguiano

St. luke catholic church San Antonio, texas Construction on our #11 Habitat House begins on Frida y, Feb. 24, 2012. Volunteer sign-up will take place Jan 21-22, there will be cards in each pew. There will be a flyer in next week’s bulletin (Jan. 15) showing a sign-up card. You will be able to sign up for one or more options: pray, work construction, food/drink-donation or delivery/serve lunches, contribute funds for food/ postage, work on a telephone committee. During the phonothon (dates to be announced) volunteers will be assigned work times. During the phonothon, attempts will be made to contact those who turned in cards. “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace,…. whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ”..1 Peter 4:10-11. Please continue to pray for our partners and all the families for whom we have helped build, refer any questions or comments to Homer and Sue Fetzer @ 434-5475.

ATTENTION MINISTRY & ORGANIZATION LEADERS: Please make sure that all bulletin announcements are submitted on time, two weeks prior to the Sunday Bulletin in which you would like them to appear. If you have any questions, please call Elyse Stirton at 433-2777 ext. 146. All submissions can be emailed to: [email protected].

R.C.I.A. Scripture tells us about “Three Kings” who come to see the baby Jesus. Matthew’s story call them Magi, a kind of combination of scholar and soothsayer or diviner. They read the stars to look for the hand of God. When they see a star never seen before, they leave the comfort of their homes, take a long trip and outwit a king anxious for his crown, all to look for the hand of God. Not know where they are going or what they will find when they get there, they become model believers and seekers of the truth. Faith is always a venture into the unknown; of letting the Spirit come into our comfortable lives and shake them up. The Magi find Jesus by using their talents and the science available to them. This is what the RCIA process is all about. You are invited, like the Magi, to be seekers by exploring the RCIA process during this new year. For information on RCIA, please call the Faith Formation Office at 433-2777 ext. 138 or Martin Schott at 521-9079.

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ASAMBLEA DE ORACION Y FORMACION Los invitamos cada miércoles a la Asamblea de Oración y Formación para toda la familia. La reunión se lleva a cabo en el salón parroquial a las 7:00 pm. Para mas información llamar a la oficina de la parro‐ quial. No faltes, te esperamos!!!

TALLER DE ORACION Y VIDA El Taller de Oración y Vida es una nueva forma de evangelización, más viva y con una visión más positiva de lo que se ha mostrado siempre. Es una presentación más vibrante y activa de Jesús, que posee una mayor adaptación a las necesidades de la sociedad actual. Los Talleres de Oración y Vida (TOV), fundado por el P. Ignacio Larrañaga, sacerdote capuchino, originario de España: consta de 15 semanas, una sesión por semana, 2 horas por sesión; ademas te enseña a relacionarte con Dios, como de un amigo a otro. Entrega a los fieles un método práctico para aprender a orar; y orar de una manera ordenada, variada y progresiva; desde los primeros pasos hasta las profundidades de la contemplación. Este aprendizaje, sin embargo, no es teórico como en un curso sino práctico como en un taller, en el que orando se aprende a orar. Invitamos a nuestra comunidad para que asistan a este taller que se estará impartiendo en la parroquia a partir del viernes 13 de enero, 2012 de 7:00 PM – 9:00PM, en el salón 212. Para más información favor de contactar a Pilar Contreras Tel (210) 909-5766 [email protected] www.tovsanantonio.org

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP Ladies, come join us for a morning filled with prayer, laughter, sharing and sisterhood as we celebrate the “Dignity of Women.” We will meet every Wednesday morning from 10:00 am to 11:45 am at Brigid’s Place located at 5118 Loma Linda Dr. The sessions will begin on January 11th and continue for 6 weeks with an end date of February 15th. Give yourself the gift of time and spiritual growth for the New Year and while you’re at it, bring a friend. Please call the Faith Formation Office at 433-2777 x 138 to register.

The epiphany of the lord La epifanía BEYOND CANA MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RETREAT — JANUARY 27-29, 2012 — You love your spouse very much. There is no one you would rather spend time with, but over the past few years that time together has been filled with children, job pressures, holiday frenzy and just daily living. Consider this: a quiet weekend in the beautiful Texas Hill Country where you can spend quality time alone with your spouse and revitalize your marriage. You will learn to use effective communication tools in a spiritual, non-threatening setting. Our Parish will hold a Beyond Cana Marriage Enrichment Retreat, January 27-29, in Boerne, TX. For more information, or to register for the retreat, please contact Cherie or Frank Mueller at 862-5521 (hers) or 6012818 (his), or email [email protected]. The Parish Office will also have brochures and registration forms.

HISPANIC CATHOLIC BISHOPS EXPRESS SOLIDARITY, PRAYERS IN A PASTORAL LETTER TO IMMIGRANTS . In a letter to immigrants dated December 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 33 Hispanic Catholic bishops in the United States expressed their solidarity with and concern for undocumented immigrants in the United States. Announcing the publication of the letter, Archbishop Gustavo Garcïa-Siler said, "This letter is intended to reassure immigrants, especially those who are struggling in so many ways, that the Catholic Church cares and is walking with them." Read the complete text of the letter, "Letter of the Hispanic/Latino Bishops to Immigrants" @ http:// archsa.org/ OBISPOS CATÓLICOS HISPANOS EXPRESAR SOLIDARIDAD, ORACIONES EN UNA CARTA PASTORAL A LOS INMIGRANTES. En una carta a los migrantes de fecha 12 de diciembre, la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, 33 obispos católicos hispanos en los Estados Unidos expresaron su solidaridad y preocupación por los inmigrantes indocumentados en Estados Unidos. Al anunciar la publicación de la Carta, dice arzobispo Gustavo Garcïa-Siler, "esta carta está pensada para tranquilizar a los inmigrantes, especialmente aquellos que están luchando en tantas maneras, que la Iglesia Católica se preocupa y es caminar con ellos". Leer el texto completo de la Carta, "Carta de obispos de la Hispano/Latino a los inmigrantes" @ http:// archsa.org/

Retiro De ACTS Para Hombres En Español El próximo retiro de ACTS para hombres en español se llevara a cabo del 9 al 12 de febrero del 2012. Las inscripciones para este retiro comienzan el domingo 9 de enero después de la Misa de la 1:00pm. Invitamos a todos los hombres que no han vivido un retiro de ACTS a inscribirse para tener esta experiencia con Dios. Pueden obtener su forma de registro en la oficina parroquial, el vestíbulo de la iglesia, o por el internet www.saintlukeparish.com/#/acts Para más información, se puede comunicar con: Director, Gerardo Sánchez al # 885-5176 Co- Dir. Hugo Villicaña al # 237-1638 Co-Dir. David Castro al # 831-3206

St. Luke ACTS Gathering Open to anyone who has made an ACTS Retreat 6:30-10:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 in the Parish Hall Food, Fun, Spiritual Development, Music & Fellowship. Tickets are now available for $7 per person (catered meal with dessert included). Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 22 (they will not be available at the door). Tickets purchased before Feb. 19 are eligible for a Door Prize Drawing. For tickets, please contact: Elaine Sepulveda at 288-2844, Debbie Lopez at 452-0712, or John Bruce at 842-8743.

Wedding Banns Jonathan Hatch & Jennifer Dixon (1)

St. luke catholic church San Antonio, texas

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Attention all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Atención Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristía "Attention all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: The schedule for the first quarter of 2012 is available. If you have not received the schedule via email, you may pick up a copy in the minister's room in the church. If you have any questions, please contact Arlene Wueste at 340-5718 or [email protected]." Atención Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristía: El horario para los primeros meses del 2012 ya está disponible. Si no recibió su horario por corre electrónico, puede obtener una copia en el cuarto de los ministerios en la iglesia. Si tiene alguna pregunta, favor de contactar a Arlene Wueste al 340-5718 o [email protected].

UPCOMING SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY EVENTS:

“The Coffee Cup” Sharing Our Cup of Faith

“The Coffee Cup” is a faith-sharing speaker program for senior adults. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 8:30-9:45 am in the Parish Hall. Our Director of Religious Education, Gloria Clayton, will discuss “Our Blessed Mother Mary in the 21st Century” with scripture reflection on “For nothing is impossible with God…” Luke 1: 46-55. Come join us for a monthly spiritual talk, gathering in fellowship for faith-sharing, table discussions, prayer and reflection. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Please RSVP to Vivian Cantu, Senior Adult Minister, at 433-2777 ext. 119.

Human Dignity at the End of Life Spring Conference HLI America, Assumption Seminary & CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System present a spring conference on March 23-24, 2012 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-City Centre. Featuring Archbishop García-Siller. For details, or to register, please visit: www.ConvergingRoads.com or

www.HLIAmerica.org.

Electronic Giving

Go Green & Help the Environment!

Did you know that St. Luke has a program available to simplify the process of making donations? You can now choose to make your monthly regular contributions by having an Automatic Deduction from your bank account on or around the 1st or 15th of each month. If you are interested in donating to the church by Automatic Deduction, or would like to learn more about this option, call the Parish Office at 433-2777 ext. 146 or pick up an Automatic Deduction Form in the Church foyer or the Parish Office. This program is completely voluntary. If you chose to enroll, you can suspend deductions at any time with a phone call or a brief note. We remain grateful for your donations in whatever form you chose to make them.

The Over 55 Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish of a vegetable, salad, or dessert. There will be card games following the lunch. For more information, contact Gilda Mazzurana at 493-3859.

The Men of Service need you! The Men of Service spend part of one Saturday each month helping to keep our parish in top shape. In past months, they have pressurewashed the church, planted flowers, cleaned our St. Luke statue and more. Their workdays are every third Sunday of the month from 8am-noon. For more information, please call Richard Gonzalez at 508-3489.

The epiphany of the lord La epifanía

Y.A.M. NEWS •

DON'T FORGET! Tonight is 8th at 8! Join us in the adoration chapel every 8th of the month at 8:00 pm for Adoration, praise, and worship.

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"Like" us on Facebook to keep up with our upcoming events! www.facebook.com/saintlukeyam For more information on the Young Adult Ministry and their events, please call Sr. Imelda Phelan at 433-2777 ext. 142.

Guadalupano’s Collecting Care Package Donations On the weekend of Jan. 13-14, our Guadalupano’s will be in the Church Foyer collecting donations to send care packages to our deployed soldiers. If you have a family member that is currently deployed to Afghanistan, please stop by the booth and sign up. We continue to pray for our troops that they return home safely. For more information, call Janie Lennon at 684-7368 or Beatriz Rojas at 341-6788.

LIFE TEEN “LIFE NIGHTS” PARENTAL NOTICE Parents, below is a list of topics that your MESSAGE youth will be discussing. We would ask FOR PARENTS that you discuss these topics with your teens. Questions? Contact Liz Ortiz at 433-2777 ext. 119 or attend any of the Life Nights. Parents are always welcome. 1/15 NO LIFE NIGHT DUE TO THE MLK HOLIDAY; JOIN US AT THE MARCH! 1/22 LIFE NIGHT TOPIC: IN PURSUIT Welcome to our semester on morality! This will be an exciting semester where we will look not only at the Ten Commandments but also at God’s plan for our happiness. Yes, there is sin in this world, but God’s law guides us away from sin and challenges us to live according to His plan for our freedom. Spend a few minutes this week discussing with your teen(s) their thoughts on morality. Here are a few questions to get the conversation started: 1. When you think about morality, what comes to mind? 2. Why do you think God put laws into place? 3. To you, what is the difference between Godly happiness and worldly happiness?