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PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
October 19, 2014
Readings for Week of Oct. 19, 2014 to Oct. 26, 2014
SUNDAY:
Is 45:1, 4–6; 1 Thes 1:1–5; Mt 22:15–21
MONDAY:
Eph 2:1–10; Lk 12:13-21
TUESDAY:
Eph 2:12–22; Lk 12:35–38
WEDNESDAY: Eph 3:2–12; Lk 12:39–48
THURSDAY:
Eph 3:14–21; Lk 12:49–53
FRIDAY:
Eph 4:1–6; Lk 12:54–59
SATURDAY:
Eph 4:7–16; Lk 13:1–9
SUNDAY:
Ex 22:20–26; 1 Thes 1:5–10; Mt 22:34–40
OCTOBER 19, SUNDAY
RE CLASSES
KC BBQ Ticket Plate Sale
CYO Basketball Registration
Baptisms
OCTOBER 18, SATURDAY
5:00 p.m.
†Martin Bowles – His Wife
OCTOBER 21, TUESDAY
Adoration/Blessed Sacrament
KDO
ACTS Bible Study
El Salvador Ministry
Boy Scouts
Rosary Guild
Rosary Prayer Grp
Youth Group
Theology of the Body
OCTOBER 19, SUNDAY
8:30 a.m.
†Jose Mancha, Jr. – His Wife & Family
10:30 a.m.
†Lupe Barajas– Her Family
12:30 p.m.
†Carlos Mendez – His Family
7:00 p.m.
People of the Parish
OCTOBER 20, MONDAY
8:15 a.m.
†Maria Cardenas – Tovar Family
OCTOBER 21, TUESDAY
8:15 a.m.
†Deceased Members of Flores & Vela
Families – Their Sons
OCTOBER 22 , WEDNESDAY
8:15 a.m.
†Catherine Palazzolo – Zilveti Family
OCTOBER 23, THURSDAY
8:15 a.m.
COMMUNION SERVICE
OCTOBER 24, FRIDAY
8:15 a.m.
†Fr. William Carmona Lopez – Escobedo
Family
OCTOBER 25, SATURDAY
5:00 p.m.
In Thanksgiving for the Holy Family –
Dorothy Kirchner
OCTOBER 26, SUNDAY
8:30 a.m.
†Raymond Gagnon – His Wife
10:30 a.m.
†Joe Mancha, Jr.– Wife & Family
12:30 p.m.
People of the Parish
7:00 p.m.
†Manuel Estrada – Marcia Estrada & Family
Outside
After all Masses
Hall
After Morning Masses
Church
2:00 p.m.
OCTOBER 20, MONDAY
Adoration/Blessed Sacrament
Chapel
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Spanish Bible
Rm 105
10:00 a.m.
Arts & Crafts Group
House
1:00 p.m.
Charismatic Prayer
Port 1 & 2
6:45 p.m.
Divine Mercy
Rm 101-102
7:00 p.m.
KC 1st Degree
Port 3 & 4
7:00 p.m.
Parent Reconciliation Makeup Mtg Church
7:00 p.m.
Chapel
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Hall/Clsrms 9 am – 2:30 pm
Hall
6:45 p.m.
Rm 105
7:00 p.m.
Port 3 & 4
7:00 p.m.
Rm 101-102
7:00 p.m.
Wkrm
7:00 p.m.
Port 1 & 2
7:00 p.m.
Various
7:00 p.m.
OCTOBER 22, WEDNESDAY
Adoration/Blessed Sacrament
Chapel
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Pro Life Rosary Prayer Group
Church
9 a.m. –10:00 a.m.
MDO
Hall/Clsrms 9 a.m. – 2:30 pm
RCIA
Hall/Clsrms
7:00 p.m.
OCTOBER 23, THURSDAY
Adoration/Blessed Sacrament
KDO
Cub Scouts Pack Meeting
Women’s Sunday Scripture
Choir (8:30 & 10:30)
Chapel
Hall/Clsrms
Hall
Port 3
Church
OCTOBER 24, FRIDAY
Adoration/Blessed Sacrament
Bible Study
Chapel
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Hall
9:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
OCTOBER 25, SATURDAY
Men’s Bible Study
YG Family Night Ticket Sale
RE CLASSES
Rm 101/102
7:30 a.m.
Outside After 5:00 p.m. Mass
Hall/Clsrms
4:30 p.m.
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
9 am – 2:30 pm
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
OCTOBER 26, SUNDAY
RE CLASSES
KC Breakfast
Hall
After morning Masses
KC Ladies Bake Sale
Hall
After morning Masses
Religious Articles Sale
Hall
After morning Masses
KC BBQ Plates
Hall After 10:30 & 12:30 Masses
CYO Basketball Registration Hall Foyer After Morning Masses
YG Family Night Ticket Sale
Outside
After all Masses
Baptisms
Church
2:00 p.m.
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
World Mission Sunday
World Mission Sunday, organized by
the Propagation of the Faith, is a day set
aside for Catholics worldwide to
recommit themselves to the Church's
missionary activity through prayer and
sacrifice. In 2014, World Mission
Sunday is celebrated on October 19.
Annually, World Mission Sunday is celebrated on the
next-to-last Sunday in October. As described by Pope John
Paul II, World Mission Sunday is "an important day in the life
of the Church because it teaches how to give: as an offering
made to God, in the Eucharistic celebration and for all the
missions of the world"
Pope John Paul II has also spoken of the Propagation
of the Faith's General Fund of support, calling this a "central
fund of solidarity." In a message delivered on a recent World
Mission Sunday, the Pope said: "The offerings that will be
collected [on World Mission Sunday] are destined for a
common fund of solidarity distributed, in the Pope's name, by
the Society for the Propagation of the Faith among the
missions and missionaries of the entire world."
Every year the needs of the Catholic Church in the
Missions grow - as new dioceses are formed, as new
seminaries are opened because of the growing number of
young men hearing Christ's call to follow Him as priests, as
areas devastated by war or natural disaster are rebuilt, and as
other areas, long suppressed, are opening up to hear the
message of Christ and His Church. That is why the
involvement and commitment of Catholics from around the
world is so urgently needed. Offerings from Catholics in the
United States, on World Mission Sunday and throughout the
year, are combined with offerings to the Propagation of the
Faith worldwide.
Your ongoing support of the Society for the
Propagation of the Faith is vital to the missionaries serving in
1,150 dioceses throughout Asia, Africa, parts of Latin
America and Europe, and on the Islands of the Pacific. Your
generosity makes it possible for local priests, religious, and
catechists to reach out to communities, families and children
in desperate need, bringing the light of Christ to the darkest of
circumstances.
For this year’s World Mission Sunday celebration,
we are focusing on the words from St. Matthew’s Gospel, “I
Will Build My Church” (Matthew 16:18), highlighting the
outreach of local churches through priests, religious and laity
among the poor and marginalized half a world away. The
specific example we have chosen is of Bishop Wenceslao
(Wens) Padilla, the first Bishop of Mongolia, and his fellow
missionary priests from the Congregation of the Immaculate
Heart of Mary and their work among families and children in
need, sharing God’s love and mercy, His hope and peace,
while offering practical help – changing lives every day!
Similar help is provided to mission churches in territories
covering more than half the globe.
Your prayers and generous support offered to the
Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission
Sunday directly benefit the mission church – places like
Mongolia where the young church is growing, filled with
zeal for the faith, but lacking resources for its outreach to
families and those in need. Such support is a concrete way to
“build our Church” – to deepen your relationship with Jesus
by helping Bishop Wens and so many other missionaries
around the world.
PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
7893 NORTH GRISSOM
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78251
PARISH OFFICE: 681-8330
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: 681-5063
PARISH FAX: 681-2286
Parish Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. &
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
LITURGY
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 7:00 p.m.
Daily 8:15 a.m.
MARRIAGE: Call Fr. Patrick Cronin at the Parish
Office at least 6 months before the desired date for
an appointment to make arrangements. Attendance
at preparatory programs is required.
DEBUT (Quinceañeras): Call Fr. Patrick Cronin at
the Parish Office.
Youth QUEST Retreat
High School students are invited to
attend the next Prince of Peace Youth
QUEST Retreat at Slumber Falls
Camp & Retreat Center in New
Braunfels on the weekend of Nov. 1-2,
2014. This retreat is a journey with Christ that focuses
on the Three Circles of Love: Love of Jesus, Love of
Others and Love of Yourself. It is an experience of
sharing together with other participating teens so that
they may find out more about God, themselves and
their relationships with family and friends. The cost is
$90 and space is limited. If you have any questions or
need additional information, please contact Frank or
Amy Ramos
email
[email protected]
PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
FAITH SHARING
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Discipleship and Politics
INVITATION TO PRAY
Pause for a few moments of silence and enter more deeply into
the presence of God.
Song: “Sing a New Song,” Dan Schutte, OCP
Proclaim the Gospel of Matthew 22:15-21
“Is It Lawful…?”
As you listen to the gospel be attentive to a word, a phrase, a
question, an image, or a feeling that emerges. Reflect on this
quietly or share it aloud. (The other readings for this Sunday
are Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; Psalm 96; and 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5.)
INVITATION TO REFLECT
We know this gospel story so well
that it is easy to dismiss it as a justification
for separating politics from religion. But
that would serve to distort and miss the
important principle Jesus sets before his
followers, both then and now.
Israel was an occupied nation, having been conquered
by Rome. As Matthew’s Gospel proceeds, there is a growing
antagonism between Jesus and the religious and political
authorities of his day. In their effort to entrap him, some
Herodian sympathizers and some disciples of the Pharisees try
to trap Jesus with the highly volatile question of taxes, “Is it
lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?” (v. 17). Let us
look carefully at Jesus’ response. He first asks for a denarius,
retorting with another question regarding the image engraved
upon the coin. Just the fact that a coin is produced reveals the
compromising position of these Jews at the time. No strict
Jew would carry a graven image of an emperor, pictured as
divine. But the Jews, dominated by Rome, had to tolerate
several compromising situations to survive. This, the question
of taxes being paid to Rome, disdained by the conquered
people, has resolved itself. Jesus merely highlights the status
quo in both the action of asking for the coin and in his words,
“Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God
what belongs to God” (v.21).
This last phrase, “…and to God what belongs to
God” (v. 21), contains the core message of Jesus’ response to
the trickery of his opponents. God’s image is deeply engraved
upon each human person. God’s sovereignty extends over all
of creation. Thus, we cannot compartmentalize our lives,
separating religion from politics, the spiritual from the
worldly. We are whole persons who act out of our gospel
values in all areas of life: work, politics, family, parish and
neighborhood. To separate these spheres of our life is to
violate our basic nature. Ultimately, at our core, we are whole
persons, created in God’s image (see Genesis 1:26, 27), acting
out of our religious convictions within an ever-widening circle
of influence. All of creation, marked in the image of God and
touched by the finger of God, is sacred.
October 19, 2014
INVITATION TO GROUP SHARING
1. When have I felt touched by the finger of God? Where does
the Holy Spirit ask me to protect life as sacred today?
2. When have I encountered another, remembering that she or
he is created in God’s image? How have I witnessed my
attitudes and actions change?
3. Where have I noticed a lack of respect for life? What can I
do to promote a greater respect for life?
4. What particular injustice to people who are poor or
marginalized in our society do I or we feel passionate
about? What actions can we take to attempt to change
systems of injustice in the area, even in some small way?
INVITATION TO ACT
Determine a specific action (individual or group) that flows
from your sharing.
These should be your primary
consideration. When choosing an individual action determine
what you will do and share it with the group. When choosing a
group action, determine who will take responsibility for
different aspects of the action. The following are secondary
suggestions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Read the newspapers with an eye to detect the deep-rooted
injustices in our culture. As a group, discuss what you
discover and determine a positive action.
Affirm someone who has shown courage in respecting life.
Honor the sacredness of the created world by living more
lightly on this earth. Together, make a list of ecological
practices you can adopt to reduce waste and avoid the lure
of consumerism.
Give God praise and thanks that you belong to him.
CLOSING INVITATION TO PRAY
Give thanks to God (aloud or silently) for insights, for desires
awakened, for directions clarified, for the gift of one another’s
openness and sensitivity. Conclude with the following:
The earth is yours, O Creator, and all that dwells therein is
sacred. There is nothing that exists without your mark of divine
love. Enlighten our minds, open our hearts, empower us to act
with justice. Help us feed the hungry, rather than hoard; clothe
the impoverished, rather than consume; give out of our wants
and our needs; rather than oppress. We pray that justice will
reign on the earth and the light of your shalom will break
through the darkness. We ask this through Jesus and in the
Holy Spirit. Amen
(Adapted from PRAYERTIME, Cycle A: Faith-Sharing Reflections
on the Sunday Gospels, Robert Heyer, editor. Copyright © 2001by
RENEW International.)
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dear Men of Prince of Peace:
You are invited to attend the next
Prince of Peace MEN’S ACTS
RETREAT the weekend of November
6 - 9, 2014. This retreat will be held at
the
historic
Moye
Center
in
Castroville. The Lord provides us with
all we need; we only need to learn
how to listen. For more information, you may contact
Leo Fuentes or Craig Schmidt at
(210)846-0367, or you may call Deacon Leonard
Cortinaz at the parish office at 681-8330, ext 13.
Knights of Columbus
Kids Safe Night
Friday Oct.31, 2014
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Place: Prince of Peace parish hall
Free games, food, drinks and candy.
If you would like to donate a bag of
candy for this event please call
210-414-4604.
CYO Basketball Registration
ATTENTION: Please make note of the
following dates on your calendar:
Sunday,
Sunday,
Sunday,
Hall
After Morning Masses
After Morning Masses
After Morning Masses
THIRSTING FOR TRUTH
New Ministry for Young Adults Ages 18-35
Join us at 7 pm on Thursday, Nov. 6th for our first Thirsting
for Truth meeting at Prince of Peace. Thirsting for Truth is an
organization that empowers young people to live
courageously chaste, and Catholic, lifestyles:
Location: Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Portable –1
To see a video showing what Thirsting for Truth is all about,
to network with other Catholic young adults in your parish
and beyond, and to receive future meeting updates and
information, sign up for a free account at:
http://www.My.ThirstingforTruth.com
Before our first meeting, feel free to join us for two dynamic
presentations on what it means for a young adult Catholic to
live out their faith in today's world:
Date:
October 23rd – Theology on Tap – Young Adults in
Date:
October 30th – Hacking Catholicism with Marcus
Place:
Blue Star Brewery
1414 S. Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210
7 p.m.
Mission
Guevara
Time:
PRINCE OF PEACE ROSARY GUILD
meets every Tuesday to teach others how to
make rosaries for local ministries as well as
missions all over the world.
For more
information come by and visit with us on any
Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in room 101-102.
Hall
Hall Foyer
A copy of a birth certificate for each child and proof of
current address (copy of utility bill or Prince of Peace
contribution envelope) must be provided at the time of
registration. All participants must reside in the parish
boundaries or be a registered parishioner for 6 months
or greater. Children must be between the ages of 4 and
14. For further information please call 849-3384.
SPONSOR A FAMILY FOR
THANKSGIVING AND/OR
CHRISTMAS
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Food Pantry will be registering families for the Thanksgiving
and Christmas programs during the month of October. In the
past, we have been contacted by businesses that wish to
sponsor families for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. If your
business or your place of employment or your co-workers
wish to sponsor a family for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas,
please contact Ramiro García at [email protected], Arnold
Treviño at [email protected], or María Treviño at
[email protected]. Past sponsors have provided Bill
Miller gift cards, HEB gift cards, or Walmart gift cards for
Thanksgiving. For Christmas, past sponsors have either
purchased gifts or gift cards for the children in the family.
Thank you in advance for your sponsorship and the blessings
that you will provide to needy families in our parish
boundaries.
Oct. 19th
Oct. 26th
Nov. 2nd
If you are interested in joining or have any questions please
email the chapter leader Adrian Salazar at:
[email protected]
PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC
CHURCH
BAPTISMAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Only a Catholic parent or legal guardian can request
baptism for a child. Requestor must be a registered
member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and
agree to these requirements.
2. If one of the parents is not Catholic, he/she must
agree to a Catholic upbringing of the child.
3. Parents and Godparents must attend two
baptismal preparation classes prior to having the
child baptized. Classes are held every 1st and 2nd
Monday evening of each month and you must preregister for class. Please call the parish office for
an appointment with a parish representative who will
register you for class and assist you with paperwork.
If Baptism is to take place at another parish, ask (no
later than by the end of the second class) for a letter
certifying your attendance.
4. A copy of the child’s State Birth Certificate must be
provided before Baptism can be performed.
5. The child’s Catholic parents are expected to provide
a sound Catholic upbringing for the child.
6. At least one Catholic Godparent is required and no
more than two (one male and one female) are
permitted .
The Catholic sponsor(s) will be
registered as Godparent(s). A non-Catholic cannot
be recognized as a Godparent and will be registered
as a Witness. Godparent(s) must be at least 16
years of age; member(s) in good standing of the
Catholic Church; lead a life of faith; have received
the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and
Eucharist (Communion); and not be the child’s
parents.
If married, married through the Catholic
Church.
7. A Letter of Permission from the Godparent(s)
Church-of-record is required prior to Baptism for
proposed Godparent(s) not registered at Prince of
Peace Catholic Church.
Certificates of class
attendance at their church is acceptable in lieu of
attending classes at Prince of Peace.
8. If parents are not married through the Catholic
church, we suggest you make an appointment with
the Pastor to discuss possible church options.
9. A scheduled date for Baptism cannot be set until all
paperwork is completed and in the parish office.
Please make sure that your selected date is
confirmed with the parish office before planning any
special festivities.
October 19, 2014
Parish Book of Intercessions
We have a Parish Book of Intercessions located on
the Oblation Table at the entrance of the Church. You
may write in the names of those who are sick. This book
will be brought forward during the Presentation of the
Gifts to be placed by the Altar.
This week we especially pray for:
Edward Arispe
Dan Aguilar
Gia Crabtree
Lenny & Elena Childs
Bobby Delbridge
Felix Garcia
William Gonzales
Marta Hernandez
Robert Macias
Liz Mock
Diana Prescott
Ora Ramirez
Delia Rose
David Simonds
Mary Ann Sullivan
Bill Tyler
Olga Aguilar
Juanita Byrd
Bunny Carpenter
Barney Coleman
Camille Garcia
Leo Gonzalez
Celso Hernandez
Carol Macias
Ron Matula
Mike Omundson
Charles Porter
Linda Rodriguez
Janie Shaw
George Sullivan
James Snowden
Homer Villarreal
Names will remain in the bulletin for one month.
Sanctuary and Adoration Candles
Week of October 19 to October 25, 2014
In Loving Memory of
Panfila C. Rangel
Rangel Family
In Loving Memory of
Felisa Aguirre
Raquel Bautista
In Loving Memory of
Geri Soriano
Her Family
The Sanctuary and two Adoration Candles may be
sponsored for the deceased or for a special
intention which will be printed in the church
bulletin every week.
An offering of $10 is
requested for one week. Please come by the
parish office during working hours to make
arrangements.
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The new phone number for the St. Vincent de
Paul Food Pantry is 210-462-9388. The SVdP
Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays and Fridays
from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to provide assistance
to needy families. If you know of persons in need
of assistance, please have them contact the pantry on days we
are open or leave a voicemail and someone will return their call
as soon as possible. A picture I.D. and proof of residence at
current address is required.
PASTORAL CARE
“Is There Anyone Among You Who is Sick?”
(James 5:14)
If you know of anyone who is sick and/or
homebound and would like the Eucharist
brought to them, please call the parish office
at 681-8330.
ARE YOU A REGISTERED PARISHIONER?
If you are attending and supporting Prince of
Peace Parish on a regular basis, we ask that
you please use the envelopes that are sent to
you each month. This makes it easier for us
to credit your contribution to your account.
If you are not receiving these
envelopes or other mailings, and have not filled out a
registration form within the last two months, then you are not
formally registered in our parish. The fact that you’ve been
"coming for years" is not the same as being registered. In
order to be a registered parish family, you must fill out a
Parish Registration Form. This form can be picked up at
the parish office during regular office hours, Monday-Friday,
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
We wish to thank everyone for their cooperation.