Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel & St. Thérèse Parish • Discalced Carmelite Fathers of San Antonio

1715 N. Zarzamora St., San Antonio, TX 78201

Happy Thanksgiving

from the Carmelite

Friars!

WELCOME

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 18, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. Fall into Christmas Arts & Craft Show! Bring that Christmas list! Wreaths, art, crochet, jew-elry, handmade ornaments, toys, gift ideas, bath & body, cosmetics, kitchen and home décor, and more! Nov. 22, 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Mass Nov. 24, 5 p.m. Christ the King Solemn First Ves-pers Nov. 25, 9:15 a.m. Altar Society Meeting at the Administration Office Nov. 25, 12 p.m. Christ the King Solemn Mass

Dec. 8, 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Solemnity of the

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

(Holy Day of Obligation/ Red Letter Day)

Dec. 8, 3 p.m. Get to Know Your Basilica Tour

Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Seranatas for Our La-

dy of Guadalupe

Dec. 12, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Our Lady of Guada-

lupe Feast Day

Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Christmas Dance

Dec. 16, 6 p.m. La Gran Posada

Dec. 24, 9 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass

Dec. 25, 8 a.m., 10 a.m. 12 p.m. and 6

p.m. Christmas Day Masses

Welcome to the Basilica

The Basilica is a center of spiritual and apostolic activity, where we invite you to renew your commit-ment to God and begin a new journey in faith. Find more information about upcoming events, special Masses, and more on our website at: www.littleflowerbasilica.org

Thanksgiving Day Mass

Thursday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.

Join the Carmelite Friars in the

celebration of the Mass on

Thanksgiving Day!

“Ten were cleansed… this foreigner returned to give thanks to God… He [Jesus] said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved

you.” - Luke 17:11-19

There will be no 6 p.m. Mass

ATTENTION!

The administration office will be closed on

Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 in

observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Regular office hours will resume on Monday,

Nov. 26.

PASTOR’S CORNER

Dearest Parishioners, Another year of celebrat-ing Thanksgiving Day! This is a wonderful tradition here in the United States that for many years and many generations, men and women gather together to

give thanks to God and spend time with their fami-ly. Personally, for me, this was one of the things that I enjoyed when I came to the U.S.A. and joined the Carmelites in 1998. A few years ago we began having our Thanksgiving lunch with our sisters, the Carmelite Nuns, at their convent, and as a family we have the opportunity to enjoy the meal pre-pared for them and enjoy a nice time. In the same way I hope you have a great time with your family. We, your Carmelite Fathers, pray for all of you and give thanks to God for everything we have received from Him through you. The best expression of our gratitude to Him is to worship Him and please Him, doing the best we can. May the Lord bless you abundantly and be with you. Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Estimados Parroquianos,

Un año mas celebraremos el Día de Acción de Gracias. Es una maravillosa tradición aquí en los Estados Unidos, que desde hace muchos años y por varias generaciones, hombres y mujeres se reúnen para dar gracias a Dios y pasar este día con su familia.

Personalmente, esta celebración fue una de las cosas que disfru-te desde que llegue a EUA cuando ingrese con los carmelitas en el año de 1998. Desde hace unos años celebramos nuestra comi-da de acción de gracias con nuestras monjas carmelitas en su monasterio. Como familia tenemos la oportunidad de disfrutar la comida preparada por ellas y pasar un tiempo agradable. De la misma manera espero que ustedes pasen un momento agra-dable con su familia. Nosotros, sus padres carmelitas, oramos por todos ustedes y damos gracias a Dios por todo los que hemos recibido de El a través de ustedes.

La mejor expresión de nuestra gratitud hacia El, es dándole culto contentándolo hacienda lo mejor que podamos. Que el Señor les bendiga abundantemente y este con ustedes. Feliz Dia de Acción de Gracias!

For over 43 million Americans, there is a thin line between eviction and home, between hunger and health, be-tween unemployment and work, between anxiety and stability. This line is the Poverty Line. For a family of four, that line is $24,257 a year.* The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by funding community programs that encourage independence. You are essential to its success! Your generous donations will give those in poverty the support they need to make lasting changes. Together, we can make a difference in families and communities across the United States. Please donate prayerfully and generously. Thank you.

I missed my parish collection, can I still make a donation? Yes! Send a check or money order to: Catholic Campaign for Human Development Office of National Collections, United States Conference of Catho-lic Bishops P. O. Box 96278, Washington D.C. 20090-6278

Make checks payable to: USCCB – Catholic Campaign for Human

Development

* Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance

Coverage in the United States, 2015.

SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING

Celebrated on the last Sunday of the liturgical year, the Solemnity of Christ the King was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925 with his encyclical Quas primas to respond to growing secularism. He recognized that attempting to “thrust Jesus Christ and his holy law” out of public life would result in continuing discord among people and na-tions. In 2018, the Church faces pres-sures from without and crisis from within. In addition to the challeng-es that Christians in a secular soci-ety must confront, the body of Christ must also tend to the wounds inflicted on the Church by priests and bishops who either committed acts of sexual abuse themselves or failed to respond to abuse with justice when they had the opportunity. The Solem-nity reminds the faithful that Christ reigns as king of the entire world forever. Let us rededicate ourselves this year to recognizing the reign of Jesus Christ and his Sacred Heart in every aspect of our lives. We profess with our whole lives that Jesus is Lord. “If to Christ our Lord is given all power in heaven and on earth; if all men, purchased by his pre-cious blood, are by a new right subjected to his dominion; if this power embraces all men, it must be clear that not one of our fac-ulties is exempt from his empire. He must reign in our minds, which should assent with perfect submis-sion and firm belief to revealed truths and to the doc-trines of Christ. He must reign in our wills, which should obey the laws and precepts of God. He must reign in our hearts, which should spurn natural desires and love God above all things, and cleave to him alone. He must reign in our bodies and in our members, which should serve as instruments for the interior sanctification of our souls, or to use the words of the Apostle Paul, ‘as instruments of jus-tice unto God.” —Quas primas, 33. We recognize the reign of Christ in public life, as well as private life.

Esta solemnidad de Cristo Rey se celebra el último domin-go del año litúrgico fue instituid apor el papa Pío XI en 1925 con su encíclica Quas primas (“En primer lugar”) para responder al creciente secularismo. Él reconocía que inten-tar “expulsar a Jesucristo y su santa ley” de la vida públi-ca generaría una continua discordia entre los pueblos y las naciones.

En el año 2018, la Iglesia enfren-ta presiones externas y crisis in-ternas. Además de los desafíos que enfrentan los cristianos en una sociedad secular, el cuerpo de Cristo también debe atender las heridas que causaron a la Iglesia sacerdotes obispos que cometieron actos de abuso se-xual por sí mismos o no respon-dieron a los abusos con justicias cuando tuvieron la oportunidad. Esta Solemnidad recuerda a los fieles que Cristo reina como rey de todo el mundo eternamente. Este año volvamos a dedicarnos a reconocer el reino de Jesucris-to y su Sagrado Corazón en ca-da aspecto de nuestra vida. Pro-fesamos con toda nuestra vida que Jesús es el Señor.

“Porque si a Cristo nuestro Señor le ha sido dado todo poder en el cielo y en la tierra; si los hom-bres, por haber sido redimidos con su sangre, están sujetos por un nuevo título a su autoridad; si, en fin, esta potestad abraza a toda la naturaleza humana, cla-ramente se ve que no hay en nosotros ninguna facultad que se sustraiga a tan alta soberanía.

Es, pues, necesario que Cristo reine en la inteligencia del hombre, la cual, con perfecto acatamiento, ha de asentir firme y constantemente a las verdades reveladas y a la doctrina de Cristo; es necesario que reine en la voluntad, la cual ha de obedecer a las leyes y preceptos divinos; es necesario que reine en el corazón, el cual, posponiendo los efectos naturales, ha de amar a Dios sobre todas las co-sas, y sólo a El estar unido; es necesario que reine en el cuerpo y en sus miembros, que como instrumentos, o en fra-se del apóstol San Pablo, ‘como armas de justicia para Dios’” —Quas primas, 34. Reconocemos el reino de Cristo en el ámbito público, y también en el privado.

Stay up to date with today’s issues and how to get involved to bring about change and healing with Christ as our focal point! Visit the USCCB’s website at:

www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/christ-the-king/

Saturday, Nov. 24 5 p.m. Solemn First Vespers

Sunday Nov. 25

12 p.m. Solemn Mass

SAVE THE DATE

Are you interested in learning more about Carmelite spirituali-ty? The Apostolate of the Little Flower is a nonprofit publication and ministry of the Province of St. Thérèse of the Discalced Carmelite Friars of San Antonio. Its purpose is to spread devotion to St. Thé-rèse of Lisieux, “The Little Flower.” Published quarterly and sent out to approximately 2,000 subscribers, this publication includes arti-cles from our friars on the spirituality of St. Thérèse and the Dis-calced Carmelites. It also shares news from the Basilica and the Province of St. Thérèse. Subscription is free; donations are greatly appreciated to help with publication costs. Established as part of our first apostolate, The Little Flower Maga-zine, reached over 100,000 subscribers in 1923. Recognizing the great devotion of subscribers from all over the country, the friars took as their mission to spread devotion to Thérèse, to prepare for her canonization in 1925, and to build a national shrine in her hon-or. The next issue is releasing soon, so be sure to sign up on our website or at our administration office! https://littleflowerbasilica.org/apostolate-magazine/

APOSTOLATE MAGAZINE

Lord, hear our prayers… The following family, friends and members of Little Flower Par-ish need your prayers. Contact the parish office to have names added to the prayer list.

Sylvia Gutierrez Sandra Hage Kay Shaw Hector Vallejo Susan Richter Homer & Annie Cadena Juan Pablo Valle Mateo & Annie Casillas Dorothy Vasquez Deacon James Garza Imelda Dorado

Cielo Salinas Sanchez Homer & Maria Idalia Gaytan Gracie Bernal Gustavo Sanchez Gim & Elizabeth Ng George Zentella, Jr. Alice & Carrol Hendrix Mary Bustos Richard Joseph Corbett Gloria Romero Gonzalez Paula G Solis Michelle Guillen Nadia Guillen Austin Atiee Lucy Phalen Antonio Zepeda Nancy & Felix Hernandez Mauro C. Martinez

Jose Angel Alfaro Jr. Michael Garcia Mary Casas Maricela Gauna Stephanie Aramio Salazar Family Gina Gonzalez Laiche Family Eva Martinez Roger Acosta Gloria Sosa

Kenneth Narendorf Christina Gonzalez & Family C.P.S. Children Children of different nationalities

Cesaer Aguilar Roberto Luciano Ernest Ramirez Alma Arellano Diana Valague The Aguilar Family Mary Curiel Liz Curiel Richard Corbett Madeleine Kanmer Luke Dranyon Dora Villarreal Barbara Abat Gloria Romero Gonzalez

COMMUNITY NEWS

Christmas in November

Nov. 1-30 20% off all items (excluding books and candles) at the Little Flower Gift Shop!

(210) 736-3889 920 Kentucky Ave

Gift Shop Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sat. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Stock up on gifts for your loved

ones this holiday season!

Please contact the choir director

Thelma Montez at (210) 647-8393

or tmontez@littleflowerbasilica.org

Altar Society News

Our monthly business meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 25, 9:15 a.m. We meet at the ad-ministration office, 824 Kentucky Ave. Members are invited to attend Holy Mass together on Sat-urday, Nov. 24, at 5:30 p.m. Thinking about becoming a member? All are wel-come! Please call Lupe Solano at (210) 734-8661.

Are you and your family ready to get involved with the Par-ish? Visit the administration office to learn more about our organizations and ways to become active in parish life! LITTLE FLOWER ORGANIZATIONS Stewardship: Colleen Ortegon Brown Scapular: Maria Medina Altar Society: Delores Cox Holy Name Society: Ralph de la Rosa St. Vincent de Paul: Richard Aguilar Lectio Divina: Lilia Barocio EMHE & Lectors: Brenda Villarreal MESC & Lectores: Carmen Leija RCIA: Eloise Moran RICA: Maria Luisa Villalon

Discalced Carmelite Friars

Pastor & Rector: Rev. Luis Gerardo Belmonte-Luna, OCD

Community: Fr. Marion Bui, OCD, Fr. Henry Bordeaux, OCD, Fr. Bonaventure Sauer, OCD, and

Fr. Emmanuel Nnadozie, OCD

Mass Intentions

The Mass Intention Calendar for 2019 is now open! Would you like a Mass to be said for yourself or a loved one? In-tentions may be arranged at the parish office. Suggested donation is $10 and one intention per Mass. Call or visit the parish office to schedule your Mass!

Sunday, Nov. 18: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 a.m. For Our Parishioners 10 a.m. Confradia de la Virgen del Carnen 12 p.m. Little Flower Mass Association 2 p.m. + George & + Thelma Menne & Family 6 p.m. Barbara Abat, OCDs

Monday, Nov. 19: St. Raphael Kalinowski, priest 12 p.m. For the Living & Deceased Members of the Secular Order 6 p.m. + George & + Thelma Menne & Family Tuesday, Nov. 20: Weekday [33] 12 p.m. + Willie & + Chelo Tomasi 6 p.m. + George & + Thelma Menne & Family

Wednesday, Nov. 21: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 12 p.m. + Josephine Leyden 6 p.m. Dr. Matthew & Kathleen Harrison & Children

Thursday, Nov. 22: St. Cecilia, Virgin, Martyr 11 a.m. Carmelite Friars 6 p.m. + Jimmy Marsch

Friday, Nov. 23: Weekday [33] 12 p.m. + Henry Posos 6 p.m. + George & + Thelma Menne & Family

Saturday, Nov. 24: St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, & Companions, Martyrs/Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Uni verse [VIGIL] 8 a.m. + Salvador & + Luisa Campos 5:30 p.m. Darcy Richardson: health

Basilica Donations

Second Collection:

For the Campaign for Human Development

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the national anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ "... to bring good news to the poor ... release to captives ... sight to the blind, and let the op-pressed go free." (Luke 4:18) The belief that those who are directly affected by unjust systems and structures have the best insight into knowing how to change them is central to CCHD. CCHD works to break the cycle of poverty by helping low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives, families and communities. CCHD offers a hand up, not a hand out.

Nov. 25: Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast

Weekly Collection: Nov. 11 First Collection $ 4,879.25 Church Maintenance Fund $ 1,148.25 Other $ 421.00 Online Giving $ 635.00

Total $ 7,083.50

Thank you for your support! Try online giving, a quick and secure way to support the Ba-silica at: http://giving.parishsoft.com/littleflowerbasilica

Current Recurring Online Givers: 13

How you can help? Little Flower Parish will receive $200 for every 25 new recurring givers! Not only does recurring giving help us better plan for ministry, but your dollars will go even further when we're awarded scholarship money. The awarded scholarship funds go directly to our Youth Faith Formation and equip us to do even more for the youth in our commu-nity. Sign up for online giving today!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Province of St. Thérèse/ Basilica Administration

824 Kentucky Ave, 78201 Tel. (210) 735-9126 - Fax (210) 735-1389

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m. www.littleflowerbasilica.org

STAFF

Executive Director: Susana Cantu ext. 114 Business Manager: Laura Cole ext. 105 Secretary: Cheyenne Cisneros ext. 100 Bookkeeper: Consuelo Salazar ext. 104 Records: Sylvia DeHoyos ext. 102 Development Director: Anna Migeon ext. 103 Faith Formation: Cameron Galvan ext. 110 Little Flower English Choir Director: Elaine Bir Little Flower Children Choir & Organist: Thelma Montez Maintenance: Tony Dominguez & Jorge Martinez

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