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“Light of the World”
LUMEN GENTIUM & CHRISTIFIDELES LAICI AWARDS
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
and director of religious
education work.
others with amazing heartfelt
generosity.
St. Matthew - San Antonio
St. Patrick - Waelder - Gonzales
LUPITA RAMOS
She volunteers to lead Spanish
RCIA and adult confirmation.
She is a woman of profound
faith and always ready to serve.
St. Michael San Antonio
ANITA CORTEZ
She is a very committed
parishioner. In the past, she
has volunteered as a religious
education teacher, as well as
providing maintenance to the
parish hall. Currently, she is an
extraordinary minister of Holy
Communion, coordinator and
a member of the Spanish choir.
She is always willing to serve.
St. Monica - Converse
GLISSIE ESQUIVEL
He has been a faithful member of
the parish for many years leading
the Spanish Choir in Sunday
liturgies as well as working
with the combined choir in the
bilingual liturgies for holy days
and special celebrations. He and
his wife, Domie, are devoted to
the Eucharist spending many
hours at adoration taking on
the responsibility of reposing
the Eucharist at the closing
of adoration. They also are
homebound ministers and play
music at the nursing home Mass
once a week.
St. Patrick San Antonio
JUAN AND ARCELIA RAMIREZ
Juan and Arcelia Ramirez lead
and facilitate retreats, like the
Grupo de Oración ministry and
Escuela de San Andres classes/
retreats, increasing participation
of the Hispanic community. They
are always ready to serve. Thank
you for multiplying the many
talents God has given you by
investing them for the good of
St. Paul Parish
Community
congratulates
AMADOR AND AMALIA
ALVARADO
They have been involved in
the parish for many years, and
embody the spirit of service to
God’s people in many ways,
large and small; noticed and
unnoticed; in which they have
built the parish community. They
are truly, for many, the “face of
St. Patrick’s.”
TODAY’S CATHOLIC
“As members of the
church, each of us
shares the responsibility to proclaim
the gospel of life,
light, and love.”
Archbishop Gustavo
García-Siller, MSpS
St. Paul - San Antonio
CLARK AND CHRISTA MEDINA
Clark and Christa Medina
exemplifiy service to others with a
special spirit of giving.
St. Peter the Fisherman Von Ormy
St. Peter Prince of Apostles San Antonio
St. Philip Benizi - Poteet
KRISTEN PLASTINO-ARNOLD
Kristen is not only an active
church member, she is a member
of the Pastoral Council currently
serving as president. She always
volunteers to help in most of
the church activities that build
family. In the fall, Kristen gave an
awesome reflection on sharing of
treasures at the Sunday Masses.
Her children attend religious
classes and serve as altar servers.
St. Peter the Apostle Boerne
REE LAUGHLIN
She has been instrumental in
developing several dynamic
programs to include the new
parishioners welcoming program
events. She has a passion for
adult religious education and
Bible study, promoting courses
and multiple Scripture studies.
She is a wonderful resource for
new ideas to start something new
or increase energy in the parish.
Ree’s incredible resource for
knowledge, wisdom, enthusiasm
and sharing of her faith makes
her an unbelievable treasure to
the parish.
ANDREA DE LA CRUZ
JOHN SILVA
John Silva has been a parishioner
since he was young. He has been
president of the Men’s Club, head
of Sunday choir, president of the
Finance Council, member of the
Pastoral Council, lector, member
of the Knights of Columbus,
Building Committee, Food Pantry,
RCIA adult education, Fall Festival
and English tutor.
St. Philip Benizi - Smiley
Photo courtesy of Father Stephen Gamez
MARIA ALBAREZ
Maria Albarez is a very
committed Catholic, excellent at
organization, constantly working
in raising funds for the church,
parish festival and is very active in
the parish.
William Hampton
St. Pius X Volunteer
Congratulations to our 2016
St. Philip of Jesus San Antonio
recipient of the Lumen
ROGER VASQUEZ
Roger Vasquez is a longtime
devoted member of the parish.
He is a Knight of Columbus,
extraordinary minister of the
Holy Communion, chairman of
the annual festival and assists in
maintaining parish facilities.
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Gentium Award, given by
Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller.
We are forever grateful.
“People of excellence go the extra mile to do what is right”
- Joel Osteen
St. Pius X Catholic Church 3303 Urban Crest Dr. San Antonio, TX 78209
† CONGRATULATIONS †
REE LAUGHLIN
2016 Lumen Gentium Award recipient
“Ree has been instrumental in developing
several dynamic programs to include the new
parishioners welcoming program events. She
has a passion for adult religious education
and Bible study, promoting courses
and multiple scripture studies. She
is a wonderful resource for new
ideas in starting something
new or increasing energy in
the parish. Ree’s incredible
resource for knowledge,
wisdom, enthusiasm and
sharing of her faith makes
her an unbelievable
treasure to the parish of
St. Peter in Boerne.”
Christa and Clark Medina
2016 recipients of the
Lumen Gentium Award.
Honorees were nominated by their pastor
and confirmed by Archbishop Gustavo
García-Siller, MSpS
•••
This family truly exemplifies,
and lives, the spirit of giving in
all that they do.
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Photo by Al Rendon courtesy of SA Archdiocese