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

Rev. Alfredo Basualdo, In Res.

DEACONS

Adam Garza Nestor Huizar

PARISH STAFF

Alice Ortiz Assistant to the Pastor

Dina Ruiz Sacramental 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

Grasiela Rivera

Wedding Coordinator

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OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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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.

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— John 14:6-17

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 17, 2020

Domingo, 16 de Mayo 9:00am

Sun., May 17th 10:30am

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Daniel Benavides Janie Casarez

Adriana Chavez Gilbert G. Chavez Gilberto R. Chavez

Leonor Delgado Baby Maria Jose Diaz

Miguel Diaz Robert Dromgoole Dn. Arturo Garcia

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Ruben McRae Leonard Morales

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Jose Martinez Navarro Manuel Palacios Johnny Perez, Sr. Robert Perez, Jr. Dn Charles Pope

Greg Slentz Joann Treviño

Richard S. Treviño, Sr. Jessica Rose Tristan

Linda Vargas Edmundo Zaragoza

Last week we heard that Philip was one of the disciples chosen to assist the Twelve in their mis-sion, preaching the word and serving the poor. Today we hear what Philip accomplished.

He journeyed from Jerusalem, where Chris ans met with perse-

cu on, to Samaria, where he met with such support that the author of Acts remarks on the great joy he brought to the whole city. Samaritans of Samaria and Jews of Judea were unified in Christ. What’s more, Peter and John joined Philip demonstra ng the solidarity between the original apostles and the later disciples. All this is wrapped up in the unity of God, as exemplified by the presence of both the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit in all who had been bap zed.

In the Gospel, Jesus promises the Twelve that he will not leave them orphans. Another Advocate will be with them always. The Greek word parakletos, also translated as “Paraclete,” refers to one who defends or pleads the cause of someone at trial. In the trials of our lives, the Holy Spirit assists us, defending us from harm and guiding us along the right way.

Jesus, of course, was the first Advocate whom God sent to us. Last week we heard Je-sus tell his disciples that he would prepare a dwelling place for them. Now he tells them that this dwelling place is much closer than they expect. “On that day you will realize that I am in my Father and you are in me and I in you” (John 14:20). Can I ex-plain to others, “gently and reverently,” why I hope?

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Sexto Domingo de Pascua 17 de Mayo del 2020

La semana pasada escu-chamos que Felipe fue uno de los discípulos es-cogido para asis r a los Doce en su misión de pre-dicar la palabra y atender a los pobres. Hoy oímos los logros de Felipe. Viajo a Jerusalén donde los cris-

anos sufrían persecu-ción, a Samaria donde encontró tanto apoyo que el autor del libro de los Hechos comenta acerca de la gran alegría que des-pertó en toda esa ciudad. Los samaritanos de Sa-maria y los judíos de Judea estaban unificados en Cristo.

Es mas, Pedro y Juan se unieron a Felipe demostran-do así la solidaridad entre los apóstoles originales y los que vinieron después. Todo esto es posible por estar Unidos en Dios, tal como lo ejemplifica la pre-sencia del Señor Jesús y del Espíritu Santo en todos los que han sido bau zados. En el Evangelio Jesús le promete a los Doce que no los dejara Desamparados. Otro Paráclito vendrá a permanecer con ellos siempre. El vocablo griego parakletos significa alguien que defiende o aboga la cause de una persona en un juicio. En las pruebas de nuestra vida el Espíritu Santo nos auxilia, nos de-fiende contra el peligro y nos guía por el camino co-rrecto. Jesus, por supuesto, fue el primer Paraclito que nos envio Dios. La semana pasada escuchamos a Jesus decirle a sus discípulos que iría a prepararles un lu-gar. Ahora les dice que ese lugar esta mucho mas cercano de lo que ellos piensan. “En aquel día en-

tenderán que yo estoy en mi Padre, ustedes en mi y yo en uste-des” (Juan 14, 20). Je-sus nos ha escogido co-mo lugar donde el habi-ta. El lugar de Jesus es en nosotros y entre no-sotros. En la segunda lectura

Pedro le dice a sus oyentes que estén “ dispuestos siempre a dar, al que las pidiere, las razones de la esperanza de ustedes” (1 Pedro 3, 15). ¿Puedo es-plicarle a otras personas “con sencillez y respeto” por que tengo esperanza?

The Sanctuary Lamp Will be lit for the eternal rest of ϯϯRaul De La Garza

From May 17th thru May 23rd

Lord God, you are the glory of believers

and the life of the just. Your Son redeemed us by

dying and rising to life again. Our brother

+Raul De La Garza was faithful and believed in our own resurrec on. Give to him the joys and

blessings of the life to come. Eternal rest grant unto him,

O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May his soul through the mercy of God,

rest in peace. Amen.

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Hail to Thee, True Body

Hail to thee, true body born From Virgin Mary's womb!

The same that on the cross was nailed And bore for man the bitter doom.

Thou, whose side was pierced and flowed Both with water and with blood;

Suffer us to taste of thee, In our life's last agony. O kind, O loving one!

O sweet Jesus, Mary's Son!

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Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller announced a dec-laration stating that Public Sunday Liturgy will re-sume on the weekend of the Ascension of the Lord, May 23rd and 24th. Daily Mass, however, will re-sume as of Tuesday, May 19th while carefully fol-lowing the recommendations of Health Authorities and all civic regulations.

In addition to developing a strategic seating plan, we will also be sanitizing the Church after every Mass. St. Lawrence is in need of a large number of volunteers; we urge anyone and everyone who is willing to invest some of their time to call the parish office and sign up without delay. Together we will learn to adapt to many changes to come, that will be implemented for the safety of all our parish members, ministers, staff and our Pastors.

Having shared this need with you all. We want you to know that we are very excited to welcome every-one back and resume our NEW normal as soon as possible! Please contact the parish office at 210-924-4401 and become a valuable volunteer today. We look forward to hearing from you soon!!!

El arzobispo Gustavo García-Siller anunció un de-creto que establece que la liturgia dominical se reanudará el fin de semana de la Ascensión del Se-ñor, los días 23 y 24 de mayo. Sin embargo, la Misa diaria se reanudará a partir del martes 19 de mayo, siguiendo cuidadosamente las recomendaciones de las Autoridades de Salud y todas las regulaciones cí-vicas.

Además de desarrollar un plan estratégico de asientos asignados, también desinfectaremos la Iglesia después de cada misa. St. Lawrence necesita una gran canti-dad de voluntarios; Solicitamos el apoyo de todos los que estén dispuestos a invertir un poco de su tiem-po. Si puedes ayudar como voluntario/a, por favor llama a la oficina parroquial sin demora. Juntos aprenderemos a adaptarnos a muchos cambios por venir, que se implementarán por la seguridad de to-da nuestra comunidad, ministros, personal y nuestros pastores.

Habiendo compartido esta necesidad con todos uste-des. ¡Queremos decirles que estamos muy emocio-nados de darles la bienvenida y reanudar nuestra NUEVA normalidad lo antes posible! Comuníquese con la oficina parroquial al 210-924-4401 y conviér-tase hoy en un valioso voluntario. ¡Esperamos tener noticias suyas pronto!

Eucharis c Adora on, Thursday, 3pm-7pm via Face-book LIVE-Stream in the Church. Up to ten parish-ioners may visit the blessed Sacrament at a me. Please be mindful of the City’s social distancing de-crees. We have placed assigned sea ng arrange-ments for your safety inside the Church. Adoración Eucarís ca, todos los jueves de 3pm-7pm transmisión via Facebook en VIVO en la Iglesia. No mas de 10 personas pueden visitar al San simo Sa-cramento a la vez. Les pedimos que sigamos el De-creto de distanciamiento social aplicado por nuestra ciudad. Por la seguridad y salud de todos hemos asignado asientos dentro de la Iglesia.

LLECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 16:11-15; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Martes: Hch 16:22-34; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Miércoles: Hch 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Sal 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Jueves: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46) :2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17-23; Mt 28:16- 20 (para la Ascensión); o Hch 18:1-8; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Viernes: Hch 18:9-18; Sal 47 (46):2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Sábado: Hch 18:23-28; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Domingo: Hch 1:12-14; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pe 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a o (para la Ascensión) Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47:2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17- 23; Mt 28:16-20

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a; or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17 - 23; Mt 28:16-20

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Sunday Mass will resume on May 23rd and 24th. English Sunday Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, May 23rd at 6pm and Sunday, May 24th at 7:30am & 9am. NOTE: Once the maximum occupancy permi ed by health authori es is reached; the overflow of a endance will be invited to a end Mass via LIVE-Stream in the Parish Hall. Communion will be administered to all a ending Mass in the Parish Hall by Extraordinary Eucharis c Ministers.

Las Misa Dominical reiniciara el domingo, 24 de mayo. La Misa en Español se celebrara a las 10:30am y a las 12pm. NOTA: Una vez que se alcanza la capacidad máxima permi da por las autoridades del Control de la Salud; Se invitará al exceso de asistencia a par cipar en misa a través de una transmisión en VIVO en el Salón Parroquial. La comunión será admi-nistrada a todos los asistentes a la Misa en el Salón Parroquial por Ministros Euca-rís cos Extraordinarios. THE REASON FOR OUR

HOPE—“What is the rea-son for your hope?” Im-agine somebody coming up to you and asking you that ques on. Not “What are you hoping for?” or “What are you hoping to do?” No, this isn’t about our desires for possessions or aspira-

ons for life, it’s “Why do you hope?” Peter today tells us that we ought to be ready to give an answer to this ques on. Truth be told, few of us spend much me thinking about why we hope. Luckily, the scriptures today give us our answers. We hope be-cause Christ suffered for us, in order that we might come to God. We hope because we know that, in the Spirit, God grants us another Advocate through Christ to remain with us always. No ma er what we might hope for, whatever we might hope to do, we must always first know and proclaim the reason for our hope: the presence of God in Christ, with us through the power of the Spirit.

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