Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
617 South Santa Rosa Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 226-8268
Fax (210) 226-2412
Claretian Missionaries/Misioneros Claretianos
OVER 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Website: www.ihmsatx.org
I H M CHURCH
Pastor:
Rev. Gabriel Ruiz, C.M.F.
Associate Pastor:
Rev. Malachy I. Osunwa, C.M.F.
E-mail: [email protected]
January 1, 2017
Holy Mary,
Mother of God
DEACONS
Mr. Jorge Bonilla-Valentín
Mr. Alfonso Cervantes
Santa Maria,
Madre de Dios
OFFICE STAFF
Patricia Vásquez - Business Manager
Michelle Marín - Parish Secretary
Lisa Martinez - Weekend Secretary
Sandra Burks - Housekeeper/Cook
Martin Piña - Maintenance
Mary Salas - D.R.E.
ST. ANTHONY CLARET COMMUNITY
Rev. Gabriel Ruiz, C.M.F.
Rev. Stephen Sherwood, C.M.F.
Rev. Len Brown, C.M.F.
Rev. Thomas Thennady, C.M.F.
Rev. Malachy I. Osunwa, C.M.F.
OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY-FRIDAY
9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
2:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
SATURDAY
8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
SUNDAY
8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
First Friday of the Month
6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY / SÁBADO
8:00 A.M. (Marian Mass) Español
5:30 P.M. (Vigil) English (Ingles)
SUNDAY / DOMINGO
9:00 A.M. English (Ingles)
10:30 A.M. Español (Spanish)
12:00 P.M. Español (Spanish)
5:00 P.M. Español (Spanish)
MONDAY—FRIDAY /
12:00 P.M. Español (Spanish)
CONFESSIONS / CONFESIONES
Saturday (Sábado) 4:30 P.M. – 5:15 P.M. /
or by appointment
CCD OFFICE
Saturday-Sunday from 10 A.M.-2 P.M.
(210) 251-4826
Mission Statement
Immaculate Heart of Mary is a home for all! We strive to bring people to God through
the celebrations of the sacraments and the Word of God while addressing the special
and spiritual needs of the parish: the poor, the youth, the elderly, the physically challenged, the family and maintaining a multi-cultural heritage.
Inmaculado Corazón de María es un hogar para todos! Nos esforzamos para llevar a la
gente a Dios a través de la celebración de los sacramentos y la palabra de Dios, respondiendo a las necesidades especiales y espirituales de la parroquia: los pobres, los jóvenes,
los ancianos, los discapacitados, la familia y manteniendo un patrimonio multi-cultural.
A.C.T.S. Core
Altar Servers
Breakfast Ministry
Cristo Rey Society
Eucharistic Ministry
Finance Committee
Guadalupanas Society
IHM Young Adults
Knights of Columbus
Lectors
Parish Organizations Directory
Juan Ramirez Liturgy Committee
Richard Salas Men’s Club
Graciela Rivera Pastoral Council
Clara Nieto Religious Education
Gerardo Naylor Senior Program
Mario Riojas Señor de los Milagros
Elena Salinas Ushers
Maria Ramos Wedding Coordinator
Silvester Mireles Women’s Club
Nancy Sierra Youth Ministry
Nancy Sierra
Fred Rodríguez
Terry Olguin
Mary Salas
Olga Gonzales
Roberta Bracero
Julio Sierra
Lisa Martinez
Estella Rodriguez
Julio Sierra
Mary, the Holy Mother of God
January 1, 2017
Santa María, Madre de Dios
1 de enero de 2017
Mary kept all these things,
reflecting on them in her heart.
— Luke 2:19
María, por su parte, guardaba todas estas cosas
y las meditaba en su corazón.
— Lucas 2:19
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The LORD bless you and keep you!
The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace!
(Numbers 6:22-27).
Psalm — May God bless us in his mercy (Psalm 67).
Second Reading — God sent the Spirit of the Son into
our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” So you are no
longer a slave but an heir, through God
(Galatians 4:4-7).
Gospel — The shepherds glorified and praised God for
all they had heard and seen (Luke 2:16-21).
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — El Señor te bendiga y te proteja.
Que el Señor te mire con benevolencia y te conceda la
paz (Números 6:22-27).
Salmo — El Señor tenga piedad y nos bendiga
(Salmo 67 [66]).
Segunda lectura — Dios envió a sus corazones el
Espíritu de su Hijo, que clama “¡Abbá!” (Gálatas 4:4-7)
Evangelio — Los pastores se volvieron a sus campos,
alabando y glorificando a Dios por todo cuanto habían
visto y oído (Lucas 2:16-21).
FORMATION & SPIRITUALITY
2017 BIBLE DI@RY
We are selling the Bible Diary 2017 for $15.00
each. They are available in the office. The Diary
contains Daily Prayers, a Liturgical and Sanctoral
Catholic Calendar, Family prayers, Daily Mysteries of the Rosary, the Daily readings and an area to
take notes each day.
2017 BIBLIA DIARIO
Estamos vendiendo el diario bíblico 2017 por
$15.00. Están disponibles en la oficina. El diario
contiene oraciones diarias, calendario litúrgico
católico, Santoral, oraciones de la familia, diariamente los misterios del Rosario, las lecturas diarias y un espacio para tomar notas cada día.
UPCOMING 2017 RETRE@TS
We have a few dates for upcoming retreat. Take some time to
nourish your soul and spirit. Don’t wait until it is too late!
***Tenemos unas fechas para retiros en 2017. Favor de crear
un tiempecito para retro-alimentar su alma. Es uno de los secretos de paz y felicidad. No esperes hasta que sea demasiado
tarde.
• January 27-29--Healing Retreat
• February 23-26--Retiro de ACTS para Mujeres en Español
• March 30-April 2--Retiro de ACTS para Hombres-Español
• June 1-4--Men’s ACTS Retreat in English
EL MINISTRO DE MUSIC@
Classes &Dates
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
BAPTISM CLASSES
January 13, 2017 (Spanish)
BAPTISM CLASSES
February 17, 2017 (English)
GROUP BAPTISM
Saturday, Jan. 14th (Spanish)
GROUP BAPTISM
Saturday, Feb. 18th (English)
For Registration requirements you can call the office, visit our
website at www.ihmsatx.org or email us at [email protected]
Register in the Parish office M–F 9am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm.
PRIV@TE B@PTISMS
Please remember that baptisms are a community event as we are
welcoming the Child into the Catholic Community. Private baptisms should only be requested for medical emergencies and military deployment urgencies.
Coro de 10:30 am busca participación de cantantes, guitarristas, acordeón, bajo sexto, etc… Se te
gustaría cantar oh tocarle a Dios, llame a Isidro
210-459-3541.
BIBLE STUDY/ ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA
English--Every Thursday at 6:30pm in the Parish office Conference room. Contact Deacon
Alfonso Cervantes at 210-355-9105.
Español-Domingos a las 10:15am. Estudio de
Biblia que será los Miércoles empieza otra vez
en Enero. Para mas información: Francisco
Salazar 260-5880.
NOCHE DE COMUNIDAD
Every 3rd Monday we have community night for prayer, praise
and community fellowship. Everyone is invited. Come and
see!
***Cada tercer Lunes tenemos la noche de la comunidad que
es para alabanza, oración, y compañerismo. Invitamos a todos.
WEEKLY COLLECTION TOTALS
H@PPY NEW YE@R / PROSEPERO @ÑO NUEVO
The Claretian Missionaries and staff of Immaculate Heart of
Mary are grateful for all you have done throughout this past
year. We pray that 2017 will bring you much happiness and
God’s blessings. Thank you for being a part of our community.
Happy New Year!
***Los Misioneros Claretianos y el personal del Inmaculado
Corazón de María agradecen todo lo que han hecho durante el
2016. Oramos para que en el 2017 encuentren paz y felicidad.
Gracias por ser parte de nuestra comunidad y por todos los
esfuerzos para fortalecer nuestra comunidad parroquial.
¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
MONTHLY HOLY HOUR/HOR@ S@NT@
Holy Hour will be Cancelled for the month of January. Will resume in February.
***La Hora Santa será Cancelada por el mes de
Enero. Se reanudara en Febrero.
COMMUNION SERVICE
*For your Information* January 2nd-6th, 2017 there will only
be Communion Services. There will be no weekday Masses this
week. The Claretian priests will be on retreat.
***Para su información* 2-6 de enero 2017 solamente hay
Servicio de Comunión. No habrá Misa durante este semana.
Los Claretianos estarán en retiro.
P@RISH OFFICE CLOSED FOR NEW YE@R’S
Parish Office closed January 2nd.
***Oficina Parroquial estará cerrada el 2 Enero.
C@LENDER OF @CTIVITIES FOR 2017
All ministries, groups and societies please turn in the program
of activities/events that you have scheduled for 2017 to make
sure your dates are saved.
***Ministerios, grupos y sociedades por favor envíen a la
oficina parroquial el programa de actividades/eventos que
tienen programada para el ano 2017.
2017 TITHING ENVELOPES
The 2017 Tithing Envelopes are now available for pickup in the
Parish office. We do have extra boxes for anyone who does
have an envelope number, but would like one.
***Los sobres para la ofrenda de 2017 están ahora disponibles en la oficina. Favor de recogerlos. Tenemos cajas de
sobres extras para las personas que no tienen un numero de
sobre asignado.
Christopher Campbell
Felicita Gutiérrez
Gracie Wilkins
Madalynn Campbell
Rosalinda A. Vohs
Mary W. Treviño
Odilia Campbell
Mazaheri Family
Frank Rodríguez
Martin Aguilar
Rolando Rocha
Michael Rodríguez
Odiia Aguilar
Prudencia Canales
Mario Rodríguez
If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list please call the
parish office at 210-226-8268 or you may email [email protected]
DECEMBER 24th & 25th
Regular Collection: $2967.95
Assumption/Claretian Seminary: $569.97
Children’s Collection: $47.60
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31—NEW YEAR’S EVE
5:30 p.m. Ruth Sosa
Amalia Holguin
10:00 p.m. VIGIL MASS (BILINGUAL)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1ST—NEW YEAR’S DAY
9:00 a.m. Lazaro Venzor
Ramon Delgado
Larry Campbell
Mary W. Trevino
10:30 a.m. Pete & Felipa G. Sanchez
Christopher Campbell
Madalynn Campbell
12:00 p.m. Kyle Campbell
Odilia Campbell
Sarah Campbell
5:00 p.m. ALL PARISHIONERS
MONDAY, JANUARY 2
12:00 p.m. Virgen de San Juan de los Lagos
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3
12:00 p.m. Virgen de Guadalupe
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4
12:00 p.m. San Judas
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5
12:00 p.m. Señor de los Milagros
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6
12:00 p.m. Larry Hong
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
8:00 a.m. Walker Anderson
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Deadline for Mass intention requests must be submitted by Tuesday for the following week or any dates after and only upon availability.
El ultimo día para solicitar intenciones de Misa debe ser enviada
antes del Martes para la semana siguiente o cualquier fecha
posterior y sólo cuando esté disponible.
SANCTUARY LIGHT
Please contact the office to place your special
intentions for the Sanctuary Light.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Donations for the altar flowers may be made
to the Parish in memory of a loved one, a
birthday, anniversary or special occasion.
DRINKS/ BEBID@S
Per Fr. Gabriel: Food and drinks are NOT allowed in the Church
during Masses, meetings, practices or rehearsals. Many stains have
been found on the carpet after different events even after deep carpet cleanings have been done.
De parte de P. Gabriel: No se permiten comida ni bebidas en la
Iglesia durante las Misas, reuniones, practicas o ensayos. Manchas se han encontrado en la alfombra después de eventos, incluso después de limpiar la alfombra profundamente.
GUM / CHICLE
Gum has been found under the benches and on our carpet in the
Church. Please throw gum in the trash before entering the church.
**Hemos encontrado chicles debajo de los bancos y en la carpeta de la iglesia. Pedimos que por favor los tiren en los basureros
antes de entrar a la iglesia. Gracias
2016 CONFIRM@TION CEREMONY PICTURES
We are asking for the following persons to please come to the
Parish Office to collect your Confirmation photos no later than
Dec 31st. Pictures will be discarded at the end of the year: Vickey
Amesquita, Katherine Olivarez, Maria Vallejo, Lisa Sanchez,
Diana Torres, Juana Hernandez-Puente, Yadira Duran.
2017 FIEST@ MED@LS
This year we are looking for a sponsor(s) for our 2017
IHM Fiesta Medals. This year’s medals are being designed
and made by the Award winning Monarch Trophy. If you
are interested in sponsoring please call the Parish office.
Sales from our Fiesta Medals are going towards Statue
Restorations.
GIFT SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for Parishioners who would like to volunteer to help in the Parish Gift Shop on Sunday’s only. If
you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering
please call the Parish Office at 226-8268. Must be bilingual.
WEDDINGS / QUINCEAÑERAS
If you are planning a Wedding you need to contact the Parish office for requirements at least six months prior to the desired date.
If you are planning a Quinceañera you need to contact the Parish office for requirements at least two months prior to the desired date.
IHM RETREAT CENTER and PARISH HALL
The Retreat Center and Parish Hall are available for rental. Please contact the Parish office for more details.