The vision of Notre Dame Catholic Church is to glorify God by being a faithful, inclusive community who, in the name of Jesus Christ, enables all to grow in their relationship with God and with one another through witness, worship and service.

NOTRE DAME

CATHOLIC CHURCH (Corner of Water & Washington Street)

Kerrville, TX. 78028 Pastoral Center: 909 Main Street Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (Closed between 12N-1:00pm)

Phone:(830)257-5961 Fax:(830)895-9771 Website: www.notredamechurch.cc

Social Center:(830)257-1929 Faith Formation: (830)896-4233

School: (830)257-6707

MASS AND SERVICE SCHEDULE

SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 pm SUNDAY: 7:45 am, 9:15 am (Spanish), 11:00 am, 5:00 pm WEEKDAYS: Please refer to the inside of the bulletin for the Mass times RITE OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday – 3:30 - 4:45 pm MARRIAGES: Please consult the pastor 6 months in advance. QUINCEAÑERAS: Please call the Pastoral Center 6 months in advance. BAPTISMS: Call the YFM office to make an appointment at 896-4233.

PASTORAL TEAM CLERGY Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Boulette Pastor Reverend Scott Janysek Parochial Vicar Deacon Daniel Arriaga Deacon Alfredo (Jimmy) Bill, Jr. Hispanic Ministry Deacon Charles Domingues Deacon Raul Gutierrez Deacon Harold (Sonny) Kaufhold Deacon Juan Martinez PASTORAL CENTER Dwayne Mosser Business Manager Eva Bill Parish Secretary Tracy Gourley Financial Associate LITURGY AND MUSIC Dorothy Cass Director of Liturgy/Music Ministries Carmen Gutierrez Liturgy Secretary OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION Coord. Families & Children Dianne Albrecht Coord. Adults Alma Cruz-Gonzales Coord. Families & Children/Hispanic Ministry Denise Jenschke Coord. Cathechesis of the Good Shepherd & First Eucharist Prep. Wyatt Wentrcek Coord. of Youth Ministry Nelda Bill Secretary/Baptism Coordinator CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE Marlin Marcum Principal Irene Alcorta Secretary Michelle Coldwell Registrar Debbie Mossman Bookkeeper MAINTENANCE Mark Ince Superintendent

January 31, 2016

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 31, 2016

Silver and Gold

What I Have I Give to You (Acts 3:6)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5- 13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1- 2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9- 14; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1- 5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8,

11]; Lk 5:1-11

SAINTS AND SPECIAL

OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Tuesday: The Presentation of the Lord; Groundhog Day

Wednesday: St. Blaise; St. Ansgar; Blessing of Throats

Friday: St. Aga-tha; First Friday

Saturday: St. Paul Miki and Companions; First Saturday

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — God appoints Jeremiah as prophet to the nations (Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19).

Psalm — I will sing of your salvation (Psalm 71).

Second Reading — Love with its many fac-ets is the most im-portant of the virtues (1 Corinthians 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4-13]).

Gospel — When Jesus claims his salvific mis-sion is for all people, not just the Jews, he is ex-pelled by the enraged members of the Naz-arean synagogue (Luke 4:21-30).

Greetings in the Lord! Today’s Gospel reading leads us back to the synagogue of Nazareth, in which last Sunday Jesus had said of Isaiah’s Messianic prophecy: “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” Initially the townspeople praised Him – who wouldn’t want to be connected to this Jesus, the great wonder-worker? The Nazareth Daily Times might have written arti-cles about this proverbial local-boy-made-good. But the people’s approval did not last. Within a few verses they were ready to kill him, to literally send him over the cliff. Why? It seems they only wanted to possess him, to control him. “Work your miracles hereGstay hereGbut do not challenge us to be different from what we are.” They do not want to grow, to make the changes God might be asking through Him. Jesus came to proclaim He was Messiah AND to invite them to be a part of the Messianic journey, to be a Messianic people. They sensed this would require much change, especially regarding their long-held resentments against Gentiles. If they were to follow Jesus, they would have to allow long-savored wounds to be healed and deep-seated prejudices to evaporate – to think more expansively about God’s presence among them. God’s encouraging words to Jeremiah in today’s first reading set the stage for the Gospel story of the people of Nazareth’s murderous antagonism toward Jesus. Like Jeremiah, anyone called to a prophetic ministry must have great inner strength to withstand hostility toward him and his message – as would Jesus. Jeremiah sees himself as a soldier con-fronted by enemy troops, as a city in a state of siege. However, his strength is not in retali-ation against his detractors but in victory over self and selfishness. He must maintain con-trol of his emotions, even though those who taunt him do not – choosing not violence but perseverance in his ministry. Paul shows in today’s second reading what real strength is – not just for prophets but for all of us. He tells the Corinthians that love is patient and kind! It is not prone to anger. Join-ing with Jesus’ mission means we must see with God’s eyes and values. Our strength will be required NOT ONLY in bearing the insults of others, BUT ALSO in disciplining our own sinful selves to seek reconciliation, ridding ourselves of long-held prejudices, sharing our second coat, offering the embrace of friendship, or comforting the dying. Our Messiah calls us to be a Messianic people, helping Him open the eyes of the blind, announce the Lord’s favor (mercy), and reveal the Redeemer’s presence. This we will do with and for Him by our love. May we at Notre Dame Catholic Church and School say “yes” to being his Messianic peo-ple, the Church. In Jesus, In Jesus, In Jesus, In Jesus,

Fr. MikeFr. MikeFr. MikeFr. Mike

Cuarto Domingo

del Tiempo Ordinario

31 de enero de 2016

Oro y Plata Lo Que Tengo Te Lo Doy (Hechos 3:6)

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Sal 3:2-7; Mc 5:1-20 Martes: Mal 3:1-4; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lc 2:22-40 [22- 32] Miércoles: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5-7; Mc 6:1-6 Jueves: 1 Re 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Cr 29:10 -12; Mc 6:7-13 Viernes: Sir 47:2-11; Sal 18 (17):31, 47, 50, 51; Mc 6:14-29 Sábado: 1 Re 3:4-13; Sal 119 (118):9- 14; Mc 6:30-34 Domingo: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Sal 138 (137):1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lc 5:1-11

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — Dios destina a Jeremías a ser profeta de las naciones (Jeremías 1:4-5, 17-19).

Salmo — Señor, tú eres mi esperanza (Salmo 71 [70]).

Segunda lectura — El amor con todas sus muchas face-tas es la más importante de las virtudes (1 Corintios 12:31 — 13:13 [13:4-13]).

Evangelio — Cuando Jesús reclama que su misión salví-fica es para todos los pue-blos, los miembros de la sinagoga de Nazaret enfure-cidos lo echan fuera (Lucas 4:21-30).

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Cuarto Domin-go del Tiempo Ordinario

Martes: La Presentació ción del Señor; Día de la marmota

Miércoles: San Blas; san Óscar; Bendición de las gar-gantas

Viernes: Santa Águeda; Primer viernes

Sábado: San Pablo Miki y compañeros; Primer sába-do

¡Saludos en el Señor! La lectura del Evangelio de hoy nos lleva de nuevo a la sinagoga de Nazaret, en la que el do-mingo pasado Jesús había dicho de la profecía Mesiánica de Isaías: Inicialmente la gente del pueblo lo alabó - ¿quién no quisiera estar conectado a este Jesús, el gran hacedor de mila-gros? "Hoy mismo se ha cumplido este pasaje de la Escritura que acaban de oír." El Periódico de Nazaret podría haber escrito artículos sobre este proverbial hijo- local-haciendo-el bien.

Pero la aprobación de la gente no duró. Después de unos versículos estaban listos para matar-lo, para arrojarlo literalmente sobre el acantilado. ¿Por qué? Parece que sólo querían agarrarlo, para controlarlo. "Haz tus milagros aquí... quédate aquí... pero no nos desafíes a ser diferentes de lo que somos." Ellos no quieren crecer, para hacer los cambios que tal vez Dios estaría pi-diendo a través de Él. Jesús vino a proclamar que Él era el Mesías, para invitarlos a ser parte del viaje Mesiánico, para ser un pueblo Mesiánico. Sintieron que esto requeriría muchos cam-bios, sobre todo con respecto a sus resentimientos desde hace mucho tiempo contra los Genti-les. Si fueran a seguir a Jesús, ellos tendrían que permitir que sus antiguas heridas fueran sa-nadas y los prejuicios profundamente arraigados se evaporaran –pensando más expansivamen-te sobre la presencia de Dios en medio de ellos.

Las palabras alentadoras de Dios a Jeremías en la primera lectura de hoy, preparan el escena-rio para la historia del Evangelio de la gente asesina de antagonismo de Nazaret, hacia Jesús. Como Jeremías, cualquier llamado a un ministerio profético debe tener una gran fuerza interior para resistir la hostilidad hacia la persona y su mensaje - como lo haría Jesús. Jeremías se ve a sí mismo como un soldado que se enfrenta a las tropas enemigas, como una ciudad en estado de sitio. Sin embargo, su fuerza no es en represalia contra sus detractores, sino en la victoria sobre el yo y el egoísmo. Debe mantener el control de sus emociones, a pesar de que los que se mofaran de él no lo hicieran – no eligiendo la violencia, sino la perseverancia en su ministe-rio.

San Pablo en la segunda lectura muestra lo que la fuerza real es hoy en día - no sólo para los profetas, sino para todos nosotros. ¡Él le dice a los Corintios que el amor es paciente y amable! No es propenso a la ira. La unión con la misión de Jesús significa que debemos ver con los ojos y los valores de Dios. Nuestra fuerza requerirá NO SÓLO en soportar los insultos de los demás, sino también en la disciplina de nuestro propio ser pecaminoso, para buscar la reconciliación, deshacernos de los viejos prejuicios, compartiendo nuestra segunda capa, que ofrece el abrazo de la amistad, o consolando a los moribundos. Nuestro Mesías nos llama a ser un pueblo Mesiá-nico, para ayudar a abrir los ojos de los ciegos, anunciar la gracia del Señor (misericordia), y revelar la presencia del Redentor. Esto es lo que vamos a hacer con y para Él con nuestro amor.

Que nosotros en la Parroquia y Escuela Católica de Notre Dame digamos "sí" a ser su pueblo Mesiánico, la Iglesia.

En Jesús,En Jesús,En Jesús,En Jesús,

Padre MikePadre MikePadre MikePadre Mike

Sunday, January 31, 2016 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 1:4-5, 17-19, 1 Cor 12:31—13:13 or 13:4-13, Lk 4:21-30(72) 7:45am †Homer Calderon By Mando Calderon & Family 9:15am People of the Parish 11:00am Special Intention for RCIA By Dianne Albrecht 5:00 pm All Souls in Purgatory Monday, February 1, 2016 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13, Mk 5:1-20(323) 7:00 am †Julian W. Blackwell By Minnie Waddell Tuesday, February 2, 2016 The Presentation of the Lord Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18, Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32(524) World Day for Consecrated Life 12:00 pm †Ginger Stehling By Katrina Dry Wednesday, February 3, 2016 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17, Mk 6:1-6(325) 12:00 pm †Helen Paiz By Pat Boulette Thursday, February 4, 2016 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12, Mk 6:7-13(326) 7:00 am †Randy Guerrero By Brenda Jones Friday, February 5, 2016—First Friday Sir 47:2-11, Mk 6:14-29(327) NO 7:00 am Mass 8:05 am †Marjorie DeBusk By Terry DeBusk Saturday, February 6, 2016—First Saturday Is 6:1-2a, 3-8, 1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8,11, Lk 5:1-11(75) 8:00 am †Vee Schlosser By Janie & Ben Peek 5:00 pm †Charlie Wunderlin By Dave & Mary Weekley Sunday, February 7, 2016 Is 6:1-2a, 3-8, 1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11, Lk 5:1-11(75) 7:45 am †Karen Franzen By Terry DeBusk 9:15 am In Thanksgiving to Sacred Heart of Jesus By Aurora Ramirez 11:00 am People of the Parish 5:00 pm †Deborah Schwartz By Friends

Liturgy of the Hours: Sunday—Week 4

Monday, February 1, 2016 Good Shepherd-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 Music Committee-5:30pm-Pastoral Center A New Song-5:30pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Cursillos-7:00pm-Social Center Boy Scouts-7:00pm-Gym Tuesday, February 2, 2016 School Book Fair-7:30am-Library PTC-11:30am-Library Lector Practice (Spanish)-5:30pm-Church Lector Practice (English)-6:00pm-Church RCIA-6:00pm-Social Center Spanish Choir Practice-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Choir Practice-7:00pm-Church Wednesday, February 3, 2016 School Book Fair-7:30am-Library Good Shepherd-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 Ingles Tambíen-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Faith Formation-5:15pm-Social Center/Fireplace RM Faith Formation-5:15pm-School Classrooms Faith Formation-5:15pm-Church Confirmation (Youth)-7:00pm-Social Center Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Gym Thursday, February 4, 2016 Book Fair-7:30am-Library Friday, February 5, 2016 Rosary Making Ministry-10:00am-Fireplace RM Hour of Mercy-3:00pm-Church Marriage Date Night-6:00pm-Social Center El Sembrador-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Saturday, February 6, 2016 Repose the Blessed Sacrament-11:30am-Church Sunday, February 7, 2016 Good Shepherd-9:00am-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 First Sunday Fellowship-8:45am-Social Center First Sunday Fellowship-10:15am-Social Center First Sunday Fellowship-12:00N-Social Center Evangelization Team Mtg.-12:00N-Fireplace RM LifeTeen-6:00pm-Social Center/Fireplace RM

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week In memory

of Jesusa Vargas

By Family

The Second Collection on February 6 & 7, 2016

will be for Catholic Heart Work Camp

Youth Mission Trip

Thank you for your generosity!

Altar Servers

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016—5:00pm Rose Petmecky Gail Stauder Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 —7:45am Steve Black Irma Aguirre Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016—9:15am Angelica Contreras Estela Soliz Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016—11:00am Devon McLaughlin Estella Treviño Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016—5:00pm Lisa Tinley Ellie Butler

Lectors

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016-5:00pm

Team A

DM: Monica Schneider Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016-7:45am

Team B

DM: Jacqui Magenheimer Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016-9:15am

Team G

DM: Florencia Martinez Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016-11:00am

Team C

DM: Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016-5:00pm

Team LC

DM: DM-Designated Minister

Extraordinary Ministers

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016—5:00pm

Team TBA Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016—7:45am

Team TBA

Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016—9:15am

Team TBA Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016—11:00am

Team TBA Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016—5:00pm

Greeters

Bread Bakers

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016—5:00pm

Martha Stakes

Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016-9:15am

Carmen Gutierrez

Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016—11:00am

Amy Hutson Reno

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 - 5:00pm Crucifer-Michelle Cruz Candle Bearer– Joseph Mata Candle Bearer– Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016—7:45am Crucifer-Sarah McCormick Candle Bearer-Alina McCormick Candle Bearer-Aaron Lehde Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016—9:15am Crucifer–Josh Ontiveros Candle Bearer-Brianna Alcorta Candle Bearer–Vanessa Garcia Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016—11:00am Crucifer– Mikayla Grocki Candle Bearer– Marcos Garza Candle Bearer–Julian Garza Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016—5:00pm Crucifer– Stefan Sirianni Candle Bearer-Mason Sirianni Candle Bearer-Michael Chapman

Harry Winslow, Benita Garcia, Irene Peters, Maria Murphy, Irwin Schilhab, Edward Guz-man, Guadalupe Gonzales, Crystal Tompkins, Simona Garza, Carolyn Huerta, Juan Jimenez, Faye Ortiz, Reid Welles, Maria Hurtado, Damien Flores, Wanda Juenke, Irene Vera, Manuel Bermudez, Kathryn Franco, William

Murray, Lorene Guidry, Donna Stewart, Richard Ball, Rose-mary Marker, Debra Maas, John Ragsdale, Katie McCarty, Manuel Sanchez, Javier Lopez Uriegas, Emilio Roman, Carol Stapleton, Lila Neuman, Gary Fourney, Eusevio Piedra, Marcelino Vega, Sylvia Saldana, Yvonne Guidry, Mario Reyes, Mauricio Reyes, Florence Hall, Mike Hozman, Ma-nuel Castro, Margie Tremper, Ramon Lemos, Ricardo Villago-mez, Andrew Hart, Jose Luis Sanchez, Valerie Manns, Raymond Nunez, Joan Perez, Marisa Benavides, Jimmy Fealey, Monica Garcia, Dan Grant, Dolores Garza, Justin Salcedo, Rosario Villarreal, Maria de Jesus Garcia, Herminia Villanueva, Annie Stone, David Klose, Maria Garza, Anto-nio Pruneda, Carol Barker, Julia Cuevas, Benita Segura, Stephen Pflum, Bernice Gross, William Etchison, Fay Staf-ford, Maria Splaine, Mary Ann Sanchez, Aldemira Rendon, Eloida Garcia, Butch Connally, Pete F. Vargas, Hector Garza, Minnie Waddell, Carol Ann Rubright, Linda Nunez, Olan Mahlmann, Michael Heck, Anna Borkowski, Rudy Garcia, Janet Jillson, Rosie Garcia, Mary Yago, Anthony Garcia, Ofelia Canales, Jose Mario Guzman, Martin Garcia, Gilbert Gauna Sr., Larry Fagarason, Larry Shaw, Clint Boulette, D.J. Sholund., Ruben & Herminia Osorio, Maria Real, Michael J. LaFleur, Carmela Chefalo, Ciro Ayala, Manuela Sanchez, Maria Galvan, Beverly Kyle, Mary Ellen Wheeler, Henrietta Fadai, Sylvia Leyva, Charlie & Judi Kunz, Michael Boudreaux, Mildred Gallagher, & Linda Vollmar.

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY – December 8, 2015- November 20, 2016

~~~The Face of Mercy (Misericordiae Vultus)~~~

from Francis, Bishop of Rome

“I can’t tell you how much I hope this year will create a Church of mercy, steeped in love and forgiveness, ready to be like Jesus in every way. This is how the world is being saved!” (Article # 5) Reflection: What do you think Popes John XXIII and Francis mean by the term “medicine of mercy”?

“A Prayer for the Year of Mercy”

Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father,

and have told us that whoever sees you sees God.

Show us your face and we will be saved. You are the visible face of the invisible Father,

of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy:

Let the Church be your visible face in the world. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing,

so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord,

and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor,

proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. Amen.

--Pope Francis

(We are invited to keep this prayer near us, and to pray and reflect on it each day, especially in this Year of Mercy)

AÑO DEL JUBILEO DE LA MISERICORDIA

08 de diciembre 2015- 20 de noviembre 2016

~~~ El Rostro de la Misericordia (Misericordiae Vultus) ~~~

De Francisco, Obispo de Roma

¡Cómo deseo que los años por venir es-tén impregnados de misericordia para poder ir al encuentro de cada persona llevando la bon-dad y la ternura de Dios! Listos para ser como Jesús en todos los sentidos." (Artículo # 5) Re-flexión: ¿Qué crees que los Papas Juan XXIII y Francisco quieren decir con el término" medici-na de la misericordia "? “Oración para el Año del Jubileo de la Misericordia"

Señor Jesucristo, tú nos has enseñado a ser misericordiosos como el Padre celestial,

y nos has dicho que quien te ve, ve a Dios. Muéstranos tu rostro y obtendremos la salvación.

Tú eres el rostro visible del Padre invisible, del Dios que manifiesta su poder

sobre todo, con el perdón y la misericordia: haz que, en el mundo, la Iglesia sea el rostro visible de

Tí. Manda tu Espíritu y conságranos

a todos con su unción, para que el Jubileo de la Misericordia

sea un año de gracia del Señor, y tu Iglesia pueda, con renovado entusiasmo,

llevar la Buena Nueva a los pobres, proclamar la libertad a los prisioneros y los oprimidos,

y restituir la vista a los ciegos. Amen.

---Papa Francisco (Se nos invita a mantener esta oración cerca de nosotros, para

orar y reflexionar sobre ella cada día, sobre todo en este Año de la Misericordia)

----LENTEN MISSION---- TAKING ON THE MIND OF CHRIST:

MERCY & FORGIVENESS with Father John Markey, OP

(bio below) February 15, 16, 17

Saturday, February 13th/Sunday, February 14th ~~~3:30 Confessions, 5:00, 7:45, 11:00, and 5:00 Masses Monday, February 15th ~~~7:00 a.m. Mass followed by presentation and light breakfast in the Fireplace Room ~~~7:00 p.m. presentation followed by: a reception in the Fireplace Room Tuesday, February 16th ~~~12:00 noon Mass followed by: presentation and lunch in the Fireplace Room ~~~7:00 p.m. presentation followed by: a reception in the Fireplace Room Wednesday, February 17th ~~~12:00 noon Mass followed by: presentation and lunch in the Fireplace Room ~~~7:00 p.m. presentation followed by: a reception in the Fireplace Room Thursday, February 26th ~~~6:00 p.m. – Parish Reconciliation Word Service – “His Mercy Endures Forever” fol-lowed by: Individual Confessions

Father John Markey, OP, is an Associate Professor of

Theology and the Director of the PhD program in Contempo-

rary Spirituality at Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio,

Texas. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in

1984, then earned an M.A. there two years later. He entered the

Dominican Order and was ordained a priest in 1993. He re-

ceived his PhD in Philosophy and Theology from the Graduate

Theological Union in Berkeley, California in 1997.

He wrote and published a successful book on Vatican II, Creat-

ing Communion: The Theology of the Constitutions of the

Church, in 2003. Recently, he finished a new book on spiritu-

ality, Moses in Pharaoh’s House: A Liberation Spirituality for

North America published by Anselm Academic in 2014. Cur-

rently he is working on his latest book entitled, Foundations of

Catholic Thought: Who is God, Who are We and What Differ-

ence Does it Make?

CONSECRATED LIFE (also known as “vowed life” or religious life”)

“If you are what you should be, then you will set the world on fire.”

– St. Catherine of Sienna

February 2nd, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, is the official closing of the Year of Consecrated Life; may we continue to pray for those called to serve in God’s vineyard in the consecrated life that they may they listen, pray, and respond to the call. May those already dedi-cated to this life be strengthened by the Holy Spirit to continue their works of mercy among all peoples.

FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP Don’t forget to come by the Social Center after one of the Sunday morning Masses for food and fellow-ship. Come and get to know other parishioners and/or renew old friendships. The Welcoming Committee wel-comes all for this time to gather.

PRIMER DOMINGO DE CONVIVENCIA No se olviden de pasar al Centro Social, después de una de las Misas Dominicales de la mañana, para co-mer algo y convivir. Vengan a conocer a los demás feligreses y / o renovar viejas amistades. El Comité de Bienvenida los recibe a todos para convivir durante esta reunión.

VIDA CONSAGRADA (también conocido como "vida consagrada" o “vida religiosa")

"Si eres quien debes ser prenderás fuego al mundo entero"

- Santa Catalina de Siena

2 de febrero, fiesta de la Presentación del Señor, es la clausura oficial del Año de la Vida Consagrada; sigamos orando por aquellos llamados a servir en la viña de Dios en la vida consagrad, para que puedan escuchar, orar, y responder a la llamada. Que aquellos que ya están dedi-cados a esta vida sean fortalecidos por el Espíritu Santo para continuar sus obras de misericordia en todo el mun-do.

St. Therese of Lisieux is the patroness of missionaries although she never left her convent. She died at the early age of 24, yet accomplished great things through the power of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacra-ment. The church made her the patroness of mission-aries to emphasize this most important truth: One soul coming before the Blessed Sacrament can change the world! St. Therese said, “My mission is to make God loved.” May she intercede for us in spreading Eucharis-tic Adoration throughout the world! An adorer is needed for:

Tuesday 12:00N—1:00pm

Saturday 1:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

If you are able to help with this time, please call Estela Solis at (830)896-4217 or Veronica Fabro at (830)377-9117.

Santa Teresita de Lisieux es la Patrona de los Misioneros, aunque nunca abandonó su convento. Ella murió a la temprana edad de 24 años, sin embar-go, logró grandes cosas a través del poder de la oración ante Jesús Sacramentado. La Iglesia la nombró Patrona de los Misioneros, para enfatizar esta importantisima verdad: ¡Un alma que viene ante el Santisimo Sacramento puede cambiar el mundo! San-ta Teresita dijo, “Mi misión es que Dios sea amado”. ¡Que ella interceda por nosotros en la difusión de la Adoración Eucaristica en todo el mundo! Tambíen es necesario un adorador los:

martes 12:00N—1:00pm

sabado 1:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m. sabado 10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

Si usted puede acompañar a Jesús este momento, por favor llame a Estela Solis al (830)896-4217 o Veronica Fabro al (830)377-9117.

THE ROSARY MAKING MINISTRY will meet on Fri-day, February 5, 2016; 10:00 a.m. in the Fireplace RM. This ministry makes and supplies Rosaries to the mis-sions and military troops. Training supplies are provid-ed. Once you learn to make the Rosaries, they can be made at home at your own pace. If you feel called to be a part of this beautiful and faith sharing ministry, please contact Pat Klaus at (830)377-4232 or Rita Funk at (830)258-6093.

“FACING REJECTION”“FACING REJECTION”“FACING REJECTION”“FACING REJECTION” Question of the Week…

Adults: What do you do when a message you are

trying to deliver “falls on deaf ears”?

Youth: How do you handle your friends when they

outright reject what you have to say?

"ENFRENTANDO EL RECHAZO""ENFRENTANDO EL RECHAZO""ENFRENTANDO EL RECHAZO""ENFRENTANDO EL RECHAZO" Pregunta de la Semana...

Adultos: ¿Qué haces cuando el mensaje que estás

tratando de dar "cae en saco roto"?

Juventud: ¿Cómo manejas tus amigos cuando de

plano rechazan lo que %enes que decir?

Thank you for your generous donations to the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Your support helps ensure that people have adequate cat-echesis, marriage and family life programs, and strong religious and seminarian formation among other pro-grams. Thank you for taking this opportunity to share your faith. To learn more about how your donations are making a difference, please visit www.usccb.orglatin-america.

Muchas gracias por sus generosos donativos a la Colecta para la Iglesia en América Latina. Su apoyo asegurará que muchas personas reciban una buena catequesis, programas para el matrimonio y la vida familiar y que las religiosas y seminaristas reciban una sólida formación. Muchas gracias por valerse de esta oportunidad para compartir su fe. Para mas infor-mación sobre la manera en que su donativo está haci-endo una diferencia, por favor visite www.usccb.org/latin-america.

On Ash Wednesday, we will take up the Collec-tion for the Church in Central and Eastern Eu-rope. This collection supports Catholic organizations that provide affordable shelter and training for seminar-ians in a region that still struggles from the effects of Soviet rule. By providing pastoral care, catechesis, and funding for building renovations, your donations help restore the Church and build the future in the re-gion. Please give generously to the collection next week. Visit www.usccb.org/ccee.

El Miércoles de Ceniza realizaremos la Colecta para la Iglesia en Europa Central y Oriental. Esta colecta le da apoyo financiero a organizaciones católicas que proveen viviendas asequibles y que ca-pacitan a seminaristas en una región que aun lucha contra los efectos del regimen soviético. Al propor-cionar cuidado pastoral, catequesis y financiamiento para la renovación de edificios, sus donativos ayudar a restaurar la Iglesia y construir el futuro en esa region. Por favor contribuyan generosamente a la colecta de la próxima semana. Para informarse más, visiten www.usccb.org/ccee.

Register NOW for the

GOING DEEPER RETREAT

WHERE: Haven River Inn, Comfort

WHEN: March 4,5, 6 2016

$165.00

$50.00 non-refundable deposit

with registration is required!

REGISTRATION FORMS & ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION AVAILABLE :

In the narthex left credenza

as you leave church,

By email if you call Dora Bill @ 830.367.5959

At the Pastoral Center in the foyer

OR on the Notre Dame Parish website.

notredamechurch.cc

For scholarship information call:

Dianne @ 830.285.2555 or number above!

Bible Study Dates

2016

Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

All Bible Studies will be held in the Social Center

unless otherwise indicated!

February 11 (in the Church) February 25

NO BIBLE STUDY IN MARCH

April 14 and 28

BIBLE STUDY SESSIONS FOR MAY AND JUNE

WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE!.

SAVE THE DATE! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016 IN CELEBRATION OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF FATHER MIKE’S

ORDINATION!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW IN THE BULLETIN.

A LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION FOR WOMEN The Women of Notre Dame are sponsoring

a day of reflection on: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016

IN THE FIREPLACE ROOM. Theme:

Lent: From Desert to Resurrection The day will begin with breakfast provided at 8 a.m.

It will conclude at 2 p.m. All are asked to bring a SMALL dish to pass for lunch.

RSVP to Ginny Saip @ 377-2094 ( to help us plan for materials)

If you decide to come in the last minute you would be most welcome!

PLEASE INVITE A FRIEND

COVENANT OF LOVE MARRIAGE MINISTRY

Make your reservations NOW! for the Feb. 5, 2016 DATE NIGHT!

“Romancing the Stone”

Registration cards and brochures are in the narthex or sign up at

the notredamechurch.cc web site.

Questions? Contact Red and Mark Anderson @ 830-895-3295

Deadline for reservations is Feb. 1, 2016

Proudly present our 2nd Annual Valentines dinner

& dance, Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Mon-signor LawrenceWalsh Hall located at 120 Doris Dr.(offofGoatCreekRd.)

PrimeRib,TwiceBakedPotato’s,GreenBeans,Salad&Dessert,Tea,Coffee&SoftDrinks

$75.00percouple

DoorPrizes,SilentAuction,DJforyourdancingpleasure!!

Wine&Beeravailable6:30p.m.—11:00p.m.

Please joinus for a fun :illed evening. All proceeds tobene:itcommunityprojectsintheKerrville&surround-ingareas.Weappreciateyoursupport.

Formoreinformation,pleasecontactSteveEricksonat(830)329-5587orMichaelDouvilleat(830)257-3112.

MARQUEN SUS CALENDARIOS Y RESERVEN LA FECHA!

EL VIIERNES, 1 DE ABRIL DE 2016 PARA CELE-BRAR EL 40 ANIVERSARIO DE LA ORDENA-

CION DEL PADRE MIKE.

TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS!

SE DARA MAS INFORMACION EN LAS SIGUIENTES SEMANAS

Vinnie on Broadway's NOTES FROM THE HEART

The volunteers at St Vincent de Paul on Broadway would like to share with you stories that your dona-tions and thrift shop support make possible. The NUMBERS for the week of 1/18 to 1/23: Individuals receiving food 305. Total financial aide given out $5065. Store gross sales before expenses $5950. The FACES A mother came to us wanting her adult daughter and school age grandson out of her place NOW. She wanted bus tickets to send them back to Dal-las. However, the daughter was out of work and homeless. Grandma figured they could go to a shelter in Dallas. We would not purchase bus tickets to send mother and child to the streets. We did work with a local motel for a discounted room for a couple nights for the pair in hope that a cooling off period would generate compassion. We promised a squirmy wormy waiting with his par-ents who where getting food that, if he would be pa-tient, we had a surprise for him. His face looked like the Ninja Turtle cake was worth the wait.

Like us on Facebook. Look up St Vincent de Paul Kerrville (important to add Kerrville). We have thrift store pictures and deals, plus updates. WISH LIST: Food Pantry: Peanut butter. Thrift Store: Buyers of Mardi Gras Beads and Silver Plated servicing pieces.

BooksToBorrow from the Notre Dame Parish Library are available in the narthex of the church, near the bell tower door. We are currently featuring books for Lenten meditation. With the book, Roman Pilgrimage: The Station Churches, one lucky person from this parish will have the chance to spend Lent and Easter week in Rome, going to each of the station churches on its proper day, and enjoying a meditation by George Weigel, with photographs of the sta-tion taken by his son, Stephen Wei-gel, and descriptions of the buildings and their art by Elizabeth Lev. The meditations are based on the eucha-ristic lectionary for the day, which is observed at Notre Dame in Kerrville as well as in Rome and the rest of the world. Thirty-three full-page color photos, as well as several evocative black and white photos for each of the fifty-four station churches, make this a volume that, as Bp. Robert Barron has said, “will delight your eye and feed your soul.”

Women’s Retreat Tecaboca, Marianist Center for Spiritual

Renewal, Mountain Home, TX. The Heart’s Journey Through the Seasons

Friday, February 5-Sunday, February 7, 2016 $120.00 per person

The retreat begins at 6:30pm pm Friday and ends at noon on Sunday.

We long for connections in the midst of disconnected lives—connections to ourselves, to others, to the world we live in. Most of all we yearn to connect with the sacred. At this re-treat, we invite you to listen carefully and closely to the wis-dom of each season. Using reflections, prayers, and medi-tations, the relationship between the seasons of the earth and the seasons of our lives are explored. Retreatants will connect their experience of the unfolding seasons with inner spiritual growth and movement, to know that the presence of God is within and around us all. Register online at www.tecaboca.com or download a regis-tration form from the website. A $50.00 deposit required with registration, with remaining fees will be due at the Re-treat. GROUPS: Five women may register together as a group, for only $500.00. Please call (830)866-3425 or email director@tecaboca.com to make arrangements. Online registration is NOT available for groups. Please note that enrollment is limited.

Couples Retreat Tecaboca, Marianist Center for Spiritual

Renewal, Mountain Home, TX A Quiet Time With Your Beloved

Friday, February 12-Sunday, February 14, 2016 $160 per couple

Couples are free to arrive anytime after 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

The first formal session is night prayer at 8:00 p.m. Friday.

The retreat will be completed with celebration of the Holy Eucharist around noon on Sunday.

Marriage is the foundation on which communities, nations, and the whole Church is built. This weekend will allow for married couples to slow down, be intentionally present to one another, and nourish the beautiful vocational journey they are on together. The retreat is lightly structured, with only a few group sessions, and plenty of time to walk the property and enjoy the holy grounds of Tecaboca.

$160 per couple Rooms have a sink; four bathrooms with sink, toilet, and shower are available in the same hallway as the rooms. Please let us know ahead of time if you have mobility needs. We have limited space on the ground floor. Register online at www.tecaboca.com, or download a regis-tration form from the website. A $50 deposit required with registration, with remaining fees will be due at the Retreat.

Please note that enrollment is limited.

Food for the Journey (Come join the Lay Missionaries of Charity for a Day of Retreat)

Presented by: Rev. Alex Pereida

When: Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Where: St. Mary’s Holy Family Center

306 West San Antonio St. Fredericksburg, TX.

Time: 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

Bring a Sack Lunch

For more information and pre-registration call Tamara Korman at (830)456-3933 or Marjorie Rees at (830)997-5694

The English Women’s ACTS Team will be having a Garage Sale on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. in the Notre Dame Gymnasium. Donations will be accepted Friday, February 19, 2016 beginning at 5:00 pm in the Gym.

The next Women’s ACTS Retreat will be April 7—10, 2016 at Camp Tecaboca. Proceeds from this sale will help with scholarships for anyone that would like to attend this retreat, but otherwise could not. Please come out and support the Women’s ACTS Team.

For any information or questions, please call Dar-lene Watkins, (Director) at (830)329-2494 or Rosie Arredondo (Co-Director) at (830)739-2151 or Car-men Reno (Co-Director) at (830)329-1931.

The “English as a Second Language” class will resume on Wednesday, February 3, 2016; 5:00 p.m. in Kemper Hall RM 209. All are Welcome! Las clases de “Ingles Tambíen” comenzan de nue-vo el miércoles 3 de febrero en el segundo piso de Kemper Hall, numero 209. Los vemos!

OFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTION

January 23-24, 2016

CHURCH Envelopes/Checks $ 11,440.00 Currency/Coin 2,577.49 Capital Improvement 122.00

TOTAL $ 14,139.49 Church in Latin America (2nd Collection) $ 1,885.07 TOTAL $ 1,885.07 SCHOOL School Support Envelopes $ 465.00 TOTAL $ 465.00

PASTORAL NOTES

Lumen Gentium Award

Annually Archbishop Gustavo gives “A Light to the Nations” (Lumen Gentium) award to one member of each par-ish in the Archdiocese. This year he has chosen Ms. Dianne Albrecht for her faithful service to Notre Dame Catho-lic Church, St. Peter Upon the Water, and to the Archdiocese. I could not be more pleased. She will be presented with the award at a private mass on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, February 2, 2016, at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, San Antonio. I will be present in your name giving thanks to God for the servant of the Lord.

Mom’s 95th Birthday Thanksgiving

With all our hearts Mom and I and the rest of family would like to thank all who made the celebration of my Mom’s 95th Birthday so special. Particularly we would like to thank the Women of Notre Dame led by Mrs. Ginny Saip who set a table for us that symbolized the nourishment of the Lord. Kevin McCormick’s “O Solo Mio” made Mom cry with joy for her parents used to sing it to her as a child. Genia Schuler’s gift of a song written for her birthday to the tune of “America the Beautiful” gave us all joy! It was fun. The prayers, hugs, cards, gifts lifted her spirits and she is praying for all of you. I will never forget you for your kindness to the woman of my life, who gave me life and who daily supports my ministry with prayer. Blessings to all in this parish who love much. In Jesus,In Jesus,In Jesus,In Jesus,

Fr. MikeFr. MikeFr. MikeFr. Mike

Un agradecimiento por el 95º cumpleaños de mi Mamá Con todo nuestro corazón mi mamá, yo y el resto de la familia nos gustaría agradecer a todos los que hicieron de la celebración de sus 95º cumpleaños, algo tan especial. En particular, nos gustaría dar las gracias a las Mujeres de Notre Dame encabezadas por la Sra. Ginny Saip quien puso una mesa para nosotros, que simbolizaba el ali-mento del Señor. El "O Solo Mio" de Kevin McCormick, que hizo llorar a Mamá de alegría, porque sus padres so-lían cantársela cuando era niña. El regalo de Genia Schuler de una canción escrita por su cumpleaños con la me-lodía de "America the Beautiful" nos alegró a todos. Fue divertido. Las oraciones, los abrazos, las tarjetas, los re-galos levantaron el ánimo y ella está orando por todos ustedes. Nunca olvidaré su amabilidad hacia la mujer de mi vida, que me dio la vida y que a diario apoya mi ministerio con su oración. Bendiciones a todos en esta parroquia que aman tanto. En Jesús,En Jesús,En Jesús,En Jesús,

Padre Mike Padre Mike Padre Mike Padre Mike

NOTAS PASTORALES

Premio Lumen Gentium Anualmente el Arzobispo Gustavo obsequia el premio "Luz para las Naciones" (Lumen Gentium) a un miembro de cada parroquia en la Arquidiócesis. Este año se ha elegido a la Sra. Dianne Albrecht, por su fiel servicio a la Pa-rroquia Católica de Notre Dame, San Pedro sobre las Aguas, y a la Arquidiócesis. No podría estar más satisfecho. El premio se le dará en la Santa Misa privada, de la Fiesta de la Presentación del Señor, el 2 de febrero de 2016, en la Parroquia de Santo Domingo, en San Antonio. Estaré presente en nombre de todos ustedes, dando gracias a Dios por la servidora del Señor.

YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS

MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA

January 31, 2016

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! This year, Boys Scout Sunday Mass will be at the 5pm Mass on Sunday, February 7th. We will have an area sectioned off for scouts and their

families-both past & present.

The Boy Scouts of America annually celebrates

its founding on February 8, 1910. Scout Sunday is a part of this

and was added in the mid-1940s. The Scout Sunday tradition

makes people in houses of worship aware of Scouting and al-

lows Scouts to live out their “Duty to God” pledged each week.

Please send Amy Chapman an RSVP via email or cell phone

(830 329-1913) of how many in your family will attend and if

you presently have an active Cub or Boy Scout who is interested

in being an usher, greeter, gift presenter or manning the table

after Mass.

TO PARENTS OF

FIRST EUCHA-

RIST CANDI-

DATES

Love letters are now due.

PLEASE make sure you have

turned them in by Feb 14th to

Denise Jenschke or Nelda Bill ~~~~~~~~

¡AVISO PARA PADRES! Favor de entregar las Cartas de

Amor para los niños/as de la

Primera Eucaristía,

a Denise o Nelda a lo mas tarde

IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR 2015-2016 REGISTRATION FEE PLEASE COME BY THE YFM OFFICE:

1 Child $25 2 Children $40 3+ Children $60

Si no ha pagado la matriculación para el año 2015-2016, favor de venir a la oficina de juventud y familia: 1 Niño $25 2 Niños $40 3+ Niños $60

Calendar Sun Jan 31 Good Shepherd 9-10:30 am LifeTeen 6 pm Mon Feb 01 Good Shepherd 5 pm Wed Feb 03 Good Shepherd 5 pm Children’s Faith Formation 5:15 pm EDGE 5:30 pm & Confirmation 7 pm Sun Feb 07 Good Shepherd 9-10:30 am LifeTeen 6 pm Mon Feb 08 Good Shepherd 5 pm Wed Feb 10 Good Shepherd 5 pm Children’s Faith Formation 5:15 pm EDGE 5:30 pm & Confirmation 7 pm

Calendario domingo 31 de enero Buen Pastor 9-10:30 pm LifeTeen 6 pm lunes 1 de febrero Buen Pastor 5 pm miércoles 3 de febrero Buen Pastor 5 pm Formación para niños y jóvenes 5:15 pm Confirmación para jóvenes 7-8:30 pm domingo 7 de febrero Buen Pastor 9-10:30 pm LifeTeen 6 pm lunes 8 de febrero Buen Pastor 5 pm miércoles 10 de febrero Buen Pastor 5 pm Formación para niños y jóvenes 5:15 pm Confirmación para jóvenes 7-8:30 pm

January 31, 2016

This summer, join thousands of young Catholics at the first-ever Steubenville Youth Conference in

Texas! Have your faith awakened and your heart set on fire by an encounter with Christ! This weekend

conference includes inspirational talks by some of the top Catholic speakers, powerful music, lots of

fun and laughs, and of course Jesus Christ in the sacraments!

JUNE 17-19 @ SHERATON DALLAS HOTEL

Approximate cost is $300. Space is Limited! For more information: www.lifeteen.com/events/steubenville-lone-star

TO REGISTER PLEASE:

1. Visit our website and complete the online form

www.notredamechurch.cc/steubenville-conference

2. Download and Print the Liability Release Form from the website

3. Submit the Liability Form and $50 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT

to the YFM Office or bring to Life Teen

For Questions contact Wyatt at wyatt.wentrcek@notredamechurch.cc