MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (Sunday Liturgy)………………..6:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 (EN), 10:30 (EN) & 12noon (EN) 9:00 (SP) Daily Mass…………………………………. 8:30 a.m. Mon & Wed & Fri (EN) and Tue & Thu (SP)

CONFESSIONS Monday thru Friday……………….by appointment Thursday……………………………….6:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday………………………………..5:00-5:50 p.m.

WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursday……………………………….3:00-7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (Adoration Chapel) 8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.

CLERGY

Rev. José R. Peréz-Martínez, JCD, Pastor

Rev. Alfredo Basualdo, In Res.

DEACONS

Adam Garza Nestor Huizar Charles Pope

PARISH STAFF

Alice Ortiz Assistant to the Pastor

Dina Ruiz Pastoral Administrator

Charlotte Keller Financial Administrator

Yolanda Gutierrez Parish Bookkeeper

Griselda Picaso Communications & Bulletin Editor

Mary Zavala

Director of Religious Education

Faith Zavala Youth Director

Rafael Torres Hall Manager

Ignacio Rabago Campus Maintenance Supervisor

Linda Ramos Gift Shop Coordinator

TELEPHONE NUMBERS Parish Of ice

Of ice: 210.924.4401 Fax: 210.924.4075

Religious Education Of ice: 210.924.6470

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Of ice closed for lunch from

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

236 E. PETALUMA BLVD • SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221

210.924.4401 • Email: stlawrpastoral7@hotmail.com Website: www.stlawrencesa.org

— Psalm 121:1 2

— Salmo 121 (120):1 2

How do we pray? Do we only pray once a week when we come to Mass? Maybe once in a while when something important comes up? Or do we pray regularly and purposefully? Do we try to listen to what God is telling us? Do we find prayer helpful? Today as we celebrate Mass, let us think about how Jesus asks us to pray and pray that we may more closely follow his exam-ple. We tend to think of prayer as an individual, personal phenomenon. But the first reading suggests that prayer can be communal. Moses did not go alone to the top of the hill to raise his arms in supplication to God. He was accompanied by two friends, Aaron and Hur, who eventually sup-ported his arms when Moses tired. All three together lifted their arms to God. In the Gospel Je-sus tells his disciples, “Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night?” (Luke 18:7). In the light of the parable of the dishonest judge, this sug-gests that if several people persist in asking for the same thing, God will see that justice is done.

“Keep in touch!” we call out when saying goodbye to a friend w e only see occasionally. Jesus, knowing that the day would come when he would be separated from his disciples, could not do the same. Throughout his life, Jesus continually prayed to his Father. This was the way that he was able to keep in touch. Moreover, he was providing a mod-el to his disciples. Through constant and persistent prayer, his disciples could continue to keep in touch. Today’s readings are about persistence, passionate persistence. Exodus tells of a battle won despite weariness because Moses, with help from Aaron and Hur, held his hands raised. Timothy asks that same persistence of his community and us. Luke tells of a court case won by a widow, despite the dishonesty of the judge, because she will not leave him alone. The psalm reminds us that God is everywhere, guarding us from harm day and night, coming and going, now and for-ever. The readings are about persistence, the relentless, unwavering pursuit of what must not be lost. The readings are about God’s passionate persistence in pursuing us, seek-ing to win our hearts.

“Be persistent,” Paul charges Timothy in proclaiming God’s word, “whether it is convenient or inconvenient” (2 Timothy 4:2). It is not always an easy task, even when it is convenient, but when it is inconvenient it becomes quite a challenge. Yet it is our mission, as disciples, to proclaim God’s word, especially when it is inconvenient. Today, on World Mission Sunday, let us commit ourselves to per-sist in proclaiming God’s word even when it is difficult.

"The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the

glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is the light." -Revelation 21:23 Is lit for the eternal rest of

†Carlos Jimenez from October 20, 2019 through October 26, 2019

Mass Intentions for the Weekend

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019

6:00 pm Almendarez Family† Elias Campos† Elisa Campos† Naun Delgado† Julian Gonzalez† Irma Guerra† Delilah Jeter (Health) Rosalinda Mireles† Candi Ortiz† Emilio Ortiz† David Ramos† Juan Ramos† Essie Rodriguez† Yolanda Uriegas† Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019

7:30am Raul De La Garza† Raymond Kotzur† Jane M. Rodriguez† Felix Salas† Maria Vidaurri† For special intentions

9:00am Jose Angel Arredondo† Francisco Castillo† Cristina Fierro-Martinez† Ruben Flores† Severiano Mata† Manuel Mendez† Alicia Acosta Montez† Isaac Rodriguez† Leonel Rodriguez† Maria Elena Terrazas† Gilberto R. Vasquez† 10:30am Darren Dominguez† Bianca Herrera (SI) Delilah Jetter (Health) Armando Talamantez† Everardo Villarreal† Carrie Villarreal†

12:00pm Johnny Acebedo† Ruth Acebedo† Lillie Anaya† Francisco Anaya† John De Leon† Ramon Limon† Manuel Palacios† Eloise Zaragoza† For special intentions

Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2019

Adoración Eucarística- jueves de 3pm-7pm en la Iglesia y de

Lunes a Viernes de 8am-5pm en la Capilla. < Eucharistic Adoration-Thursday, 3pm-7pm in the Church and

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm in the Chapel.

—Mark Twain

¿Cómo rezamos? ¿Rezamos solamente una vez a la semana cuando venimos a Misa? ¿O tal vez

de vez en cuando si algo importante aparece por ahí? ¿O rezamos regular y resueltamente? ¿Tratamos de escuchar lo que Dios nos está diciendo? ¿Creemos que la oración nos ayuda? Hoy en esta celebración de la Misa pensemos en cómo Jesús nos pide que oremos y oremos para que podamos seguir mejor su ejemplo.

Nosotros tendemos a considerar la oración como un fenómeno individual y personal, pero la primera lectura sugiere que la ora-ción puede ser comunitaria. Moisés no fue solo a la cumbre del monte para levantar sus manos a Dios en suplicación. Dos ami-gos lo acompañaron, Aarón y Jur, que sostuvieron los brazos de Moisés cuando éste se cansaba. Los tres juntos levantaron sus brazos a Dios. En el Evangelio Jesús les pregunta a sus discípulos: “¿creen acaso que Dios no hará justicia a sus elegi-dos, que claman a él día y noche, y que los hará espe-rar?” (Lucas 18, 7). A la luz de esta parábola del juez desho-nesto la sugerencia es que, si varias personas persisten en pe-dir lo mismo, Dios hará justicia.

Las lecturas de hoy son acerca de la persistencia, persistencia apasionada. El Éxodo narra una batalla ganada a pesar del cansancio porque Moisés, con la ayuda de Aarón y Jur, mantuvieron sus brazos levantados. Timoteo pide esa misma persistencia de su comunidad y de nosotros. Lucas cuenta un caso de justicia que gana una viuda, a pesar del juez injusto, porque ella no dejaba de acudir a él. El Salmo nos recuerda que Dios está en todos lados, cuidándonos día y noche de cualquier daño, yendo y viniendo, ahora y por toda la eternidad. Las lecturas son acer-ca de la persistencia, la búsqueda constante e inquebrantable de lo no se debe perder. Las lec-turas son acerca de la persistencia apasionada de Dios en buscarnos, buscarnos para ganar nuestros corazones.

“¡Mantengámonos en contacto!” decimos muchas veces al despedirnos de un amigo que vemos sólo ocasionalmente. Jesús, que sabía que el día vendría en que se separaría de sus discípulos, no pudo decir lo mismo. A lo largo de toda su vida Jesús oraba a su Padre constantemente. Ésa era la manera de seguir en contacto. Es más, también le dejaba así un modelo a sus discípulos. Mediante la oración constante y persistente sus discípulos pueden seguir en contacto.

“Insiste a tiempo y a destiempo” en proclamar la palabra, le dice Pablo a Timoteo (2 Timoteo 4, 2). Esta tarea no es siempre fácil, aun cuando es a tiempo, pero cuando es a destiempo resulta un verdadero desafío. Sin embargo, es nuestra misión de discípulos proclamar la palabra de Dios, sobre todo cuando es a destiempo. Hoy, en el Domingo Mundial de las Misiones, compro-metámonos a persistir en proclamar la palabra de Dios aun cuando sea difícil.

Congratulations Ms. Felicity Ramos celebrated her Quinceañera, Mass of Thanksgiving for

the Gift of Life, on October 19th at2 pm.

Congratulations Ms. Vyolette Angel Tinoco celebrated her Quinceañera, Mass of Thanksgiving for

the Gift of Life, on October 19th at4 pm.

May the Almighty bless you in a special way today and remain with you always.

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Gracious God, only source

of life and health: Help, comfort, and relieve me,

and give your power of healing to those who minister

to my needs; that my weakness

may be turned to strength

and confidence in your loving care;

I ask you this through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Angelita Bus llo Eladio Caban, Jr. Adriana Chavez

Gilbert G. Chavez Gilberto R. Chavez

Cavazos Family Ruben Cortez Lorraine Diaz

Melba Delagarza De Leon family

Dn. Arturo Garcia Eddie Gu errez

Freddie Gu errez Dorothy Guzman

Herlinda Hernandez Julia Herrera

Gloria Izaguirre Jesus Izaguirre

Gloria Lambaria Janeth Lopez

Carlos Manzanares Ethan Mar nez

Yolanda Mar nez Valen n Mar nez Leonard Morales David Moreno, Jr. Maria G Pacheco Manuel Palacios

Clarisa Peña Yolanda Perales

Deacon Charles Pope Stella Pope

Hortencia Rodriguez Delia Ruiz

Shelby Skyrn Jessica Rose Tristan

Linda Vargas Veras gui Family

Mia An one e Villarreal Diana Villarreal

Edmundo Zaragoza

Let us pray for the eternal rest of those who recently passed away. Especially;

Oremos por el eterno Descanso de las per-sonas que fallecieron recientemente. Espe-cialmente;

Mary Ibarra Maria Elena Chavez

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace. Amen. Dales, Señor, el descanso eterno. Brille para ellos la luz perpetua.

Descansen en paz. Amén.

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The Weekend Collections for October 12-13, 2019: $ 5,016.59

—Mark Twain

Stroke Scan will be registering all pa ents who are interested in par cipa ng in their Vascular and Wellness Screenings on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 at the Pope Francis Center before, during and a er all weekend Masses.

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October 20-ACTS, October 27-Danza November 3-Guadalupanas, November 10-KC’s

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b,17-19, 20b-21;Ps 40:7-10,17;Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16 -18; Lk 18:9-14

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Rom 4:20-25; Lc 1:69-75; Lc 12:13-21 Martes: Rom5:12, 15b,17-19, 20b-21;Sal 40(39):7-10,17;Lc 2:35-38 Miércoles:Rom 6:12-18; Sal 124 (123):1b-8; Lc 12:39-48 Jueves: Rom 6:19-23; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 12:49-53 Viernes: Rom7:18-25a; Sal119 (118):66,68,76-77,93-94; Lc12:54-59 Sábado: Rom 8:1-11; Sal 24 (23):1b-4ab, 5-6; Lc 13:1-9 Domingo: Eclo 35:12-14, 16-18; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 17-19, 23; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lc 18:9-14

SAVE THE DATE The Altar Society will be sponsoring a Trip to the

Wednesday, October 30th, $45 cost Fr. Jose will be joining us!

Departure from St. Lawrence. For more informa on please call Sally Ruiz at 210-422-7564 Le y Tomlin-

son 210-924-1981

St. Lawrence you helped make the world-wide Rosary Rally campaign a genuine success.

Thank you very much!! May Jesus smile upon you today. Thank you for trus ng in Our Lady and in America needs Fa -ma. It is not easy to go out on a limb for your Faith. Especially in a public place! But that is why these Rosary Rallies are crucial in the ba le we are in for the soul of America.