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“Light of the World”
LUMEN GENTIUM & CHRISTIFIDELES LAICI AWARDS
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
“At the heart of our
baptismal commitment to Christian
discipleship is the
challenge to be light
in the darkness of
contemporary life.”
Al Rendon | Special to the Archdiocese of San Antonio
DIANA MARTINEZ
She is a longtime member of the
parish and is very dedicated and
active. She is presently the director
of religious education and has been
a volunteer for many years. She is
loved and respected by all.
ministers of Holy Communion. They
are also involved inJail Ministry,
RCIA classes, church decoration
committee and sacristian ministry.
Sacred Heart - Floresville
ROSE MARIE PENNARTZ
She is a kind-hearted, hardworking
lady who is always willing to go
the extra mile. She served as the
parish secretary from 1977-2001.
After retiring, she continued to
stay involved in the life of the
parish in various ministries such
as chairman for the parish picnic,
assistant director for religious
education, cemetery clean-up crew
and president of the Altar Society,
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where she continues to serve. Her
spiritual and positive leadership
reflects in all that she does.
his God, follows his faith and is
always there to help his fellow
brother.
Sacred Heart - Gonzales
Sacred Heart of Jesus Von Ormy
ABEL AND LIDIA ASCENCIO
ARCHBISHOP GUSTAVO
GARCÍA-SILLER, MSPS
Our Lady Queen of Peace - Kenedy
TODAY’S CATHOLIC
They have both given many years
of dedicated service to the parish.
Abel has offered weekly adult
faith formation classes, including
Scripture and Catholic catechism.
He organizes the RCIA program in
Spanish and works with liturgical
ministers and altar servers. She
participates in many areas of
parish life, and several years ago
formed a children’s choir that has
continued to blossom. Both have
been involved in the family retreat
ministry.
Sacred Heart - San Antonio
JUANITA RAMIREZ
She was the religious coordinator
for 21 years.
Sacred Heart - Uvalde
PHILLIP HERNANDEZ
YOLANDA CASTRO
She is a religion teacher with
special dedication to preparing
children for First Communion
and she is also the treasurer for
the Altar Society.
Sacred Heart of Mary Rocksprings
LILIA CERDA
San Fernando Cathedral San Antonio
GREG RUFE
He has been an important and
active parishioner. He is involved
with Fiesta San Fernando,
Knights of Columbus, serves as
an acolyte for the church, assists
in the fall festival and serves on
the Finance Council.
He is a hardworker who praises
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Prince of Peace - San Antonio
MEL AND THERESE
BLANKENSHIP
They are dedicated to youth
spiritual growth as they organize
youth conferences for the parish.
Resurrection of the Lord San Antonio
PEDRO GARCIA
He is a dedicated sacristan, a great
witness to family life and faith.
Sacred Heart - Comfort
HERIBERTO AND LOURDES
ANGEL
This couple has always been willing
to be involved and help in any way
possible. In addition to heading the
Spanish Choir, they have chaired
the annual festival.
Sacred Heart - Del Rio
GUSTAVO AND HERMELINDA
CHAVIRA
Congratulations
GREG RUFE
recipient of the
2016 Lumen Gentium award
Active contributing parishioner;
Chairman of the Finance
Committee; Treasurer/
Chairman, Fiesta San Fernando;
Acolyte and Mass Coordinator
and member of the Knights of
Columbus SFC Council 9463.
Thank you from,
San Fernando Cathedral
and Parishioners
They are active parishioners as
both are lectors and extraordinary
Monsignor Patrick Cronin and the community of
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Congratulate
SACRED HEART – FLORESVILLE
Thanks Our
2016 Lumen Gentium Recipient
Rose Marie Pennartz
Rose Marie is a very kind-hearted, hardworking lady. She is
always willing to go the extra mile for Sacred Heart Parish. Rose
Marie served as Parish Secretary from 1977-2001. After retiring,
she continued to stay involved in the life of the parish by serving
in various ministries such as, Chairman for the Parish Picnic,
Assistant Director of religious education, Cemetery Clean-Up
Crew, and member of the Altar Society where she continues to
serve to this day. Rose Marie’s spiritual and positive leadership
reflects in all that she does. Congratulations!
Father Eric Ritter
and the parish of
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
in Selma, Texas
congratulate
Therese and Mel Blankenship
Wilbur and Bernice Friesenhahn
Recipients of the
Lumen Gentium Award
recipients of the
2016 Lumen Gentium Award
from the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Thank you for your dedication
To the spiritual growth of the youth -- through
organizing youth conferences.
Wilbur and Bernice are faithful and dedicated parishioners
of OLPH, and have selflessly volunteered in many ministries,
to include St. Michael’s, St. Ann’s, Pastoral Council, Cemetery
Committee, and School Endowment Board. Wilbur and Bernice’s
service to God and his faith community are a witness and example
to us all. Thank you, Wilbur and Bernice!
May the Lord continue to bless you in your ministry!
“Well Done, Good and Faithful Servants.”