San Fernando Cathedral The Oldest Cathedral Sanctuary in the United States-Founded in 1731

Location– 115 W. Main Plaza Parish Office Mailing Address - 231 W. Commerce

San Antonio, TX 78205 www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral

Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S Archbishop of San Antonio

San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church Location - 205 Piazza Italia

Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783

San Antonio, TX 78207

www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS NOVEMBER 15, 2015

Pastoral Staff/Equipo Pastoral Very Rev. Tony Vilano, J.C.L - Rector

Rev. Prasanna Mese-Parochial Vicar

Rev. Krikor Gregory Chahin, PhD- Parochial Vicar

Rev. Raymond Schuster - In Residence

Deacon Ismael Casanova

Deacon Doroteo Pedroza

Deacon Julio Garcia III

Deacon Victor Cepero

Deacon Joe Marroquin

Lupita Mandujano-Director of Religious Ed. Ext. 133

Rick Mc Laughlin-Director of Music Ministries Ext. 154 Janie Vela-Cavazos-Admin. Assistant Ext. 122

Administration/Administración

Louis Sanchez - Administrator Ext. 129

Ruben Alvarado - Receptionist/Baptism/Mass Intentions Ext. 128

Veronica Alvarez - Wedding Coordinator Ext. 131

Arturo Bustamante– Maintenance

Mary E. Garza - Bookkeeper Ext. 130

Amelia Nieto - Office of Advancement Ext. 126

Elizabeth Nunez - Housekeeper

Dora Ramos - Gift Shop Manager Ext. 150

Marta Figueroa - Sacristan

Development/Desarrollo Amelia Nieto, CFRE - Executive Director Ext. 126

Parish Organizations Organization Meeting Day Time Location Hijas de Maria 1st Sunday 11:00 a.m. La Sala Knights of Columbus 2nd Sunday 3:30 p.m. San Juan Room Columbian Squires 3rd Sunday 3:30 p.m. San Jose Room Finance Council Last Thursday 6:00 p.m. Conference Room ACTS Core Group 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m. Concepcion Room Prayer Group Every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Concepcion Room

MASSES Saturday/Sabado - 8:00a.m. (Sabatina Español) & 5:00p.m. (English)

Sunday/Domingo - 6:00 a.m (Español), 8:00 a.m. (Español/Televised), 10:00 a.m. (English), 12:00 p.m. (Español), 2:00 p.m. (English),

5:00 p.m. (Bilingual)

Monday/Lunes - 12:05 p.m. (Bilingual) Tues/Martes - Fri./Viernes - 6:15 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. (Bilingual)

Confessions/Confesíones

Everyday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Adoration - Every 3rd Wednesday at 7pm

Baptism/Bautismos/Marriage/Matrimonio Please contact the Parish Office /Favor de llamar a la Oficina

Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Parish office: (210) 227-1297 Fax: (210) 271-0149

Gift Shop: (210) 357-5608 Gift Shop Fax: (210) 223-7854

Development office: (210) 576-1365 Fax: (210) 576-1367

Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces...John A. Cavazos, Josie Castillo, Mallory Rayne Salazar, Leo Castillo, Madelyn R. Salazar, Matthew J. Salazar, Elva M. Mc Knight, Lonnie Cantu, Carlos E. Alvarado, Yvette Alizadeh, Arnulfo Valencia, Sandra Villarreal, Charles Francis Rufe, Elsa Munoz, Ramona Bell, Maria Y. Torres, Josie Lopez, Olga Medina, Robert Reyes, Victor Cepero, Bea Cepero, Marivic A. Bonto-Kane, John J. Kane, Gloria A. Bonto, Peter Paul Vincent A. Bonto, Carmen Natal, Lydia Natal, Irene & Glenn Shifflet Sr., Eladio Alvarado Jr, Gloria Menchaca, Frank De Leon, Rylee Ramon, Raymond Cosme, Ophelia Rios, Ghincea Garay, Robert Anthony Rios, Tony Pecina, Dolores Moreno, Blas Saenz, Guillermo Zepeda, Dianna Hernandez, Ray Hernandez, Angelita Najara, Manolo Lago, Louis Martin Gutierrez Jr., Linda Garcia Alcorta, Roberto G. Zapata, John Cano, Phillip Guerra, Cruz Contreras, Emiliano Aparicio, Gasper L. Mendoza, Gilbert Perez, Ms. Eleanor Quintanilla, Irene Gutierrez, Armando Solis, Fidel & Grace Herrera, Maria Regina Vidal, Laura Martinez, Manuel Castillo Jr., Amy Webber, Ella Mae Treat, Ty Cline, Alfonso Cazarez, Joel Rivera, Gilbert Rodriguez, Robert Hadley, Armando Diaz, Rodolfo M. Delgado, Mario Alberto Casarez, Deacon Ismael Casanova, Ruben Alvarado, Kimberly Marie Gutierrez, Connie Concepcion Winters, Robert & Josephine Martinez, Richard Arredondo, Laura Lopez & Concepcion Vidales

If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list or to remain on the prayer list please call the parish office at 210-227-1297 ext 131 Thank you!

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS NOVEMBER 15, 2015

A message from Fr. Tony

GETTING THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES “It’s going to get worse before it gets be er” is a phrase that prepares us to buckle up for a rough ride. We know that enduring a difficult

me will require some strenuous physical or emo onal energy on our part before we experi-ence the calm of normality. Our past experi-ence tells us that we can endure the difficult pressure be er when we know how long it will last and if we know that something be er awaits us. Ge ng through the tough mes while holding to the promise that awaits us is the message of this weekend’s readings. They point toward the promises of God’s kingdom that will come a er the maelstroms and chaos of this world.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Those who lead the many to jus ce shall be like the stars forever (Daniel 12:1-3).

Psalm — You are my inheritance, O Lord! (Psalm 16).

Second Reading — Where there is forgiveness, there is no longer offering for sin (Hebrews 10:11-14, 18).

Gospel — Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away (Mark 13:24-32).

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — En aquel empo se levantará el guardián de tu pueblo. Entonces serán salvados cada uno de los que estén inscritos en el libro (Daniel 12:1-3).

Salmo — Enséñanos, Señor, el camino de la vida (Salmo 16 [15]).

Segunda lectura — Ahora, el que ofreció un único sacrificio por los pecados y está sentado a la derecha de Dios, espera que sus enemi-gos sean colocados como tarima de sus pies (Hebreos 10:11-14, 18).

Evangelio — Nadie sabe cuándo será el día ni la hora (Marcos 13:24-32).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43

Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10

Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15;Lk 19:11-28 or (for the memorial of the Dedica on) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33

Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44

Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45- 48

Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40

Sunday: Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Mac 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Sal 119 (118):53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lc 18:35-43

Martes: 2 Mac 6:18-31; Sal 3:2-7; Lc 19:1-10

Miércoles: 2 Mac 7:1, 20-31; Sal 17 (16):1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lc 19:11- 28 o (para la memoria de la Dedicación) Hch 28:11-16, 30-31; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Mt 14:22-33

Jueves: 1 Mac 2:15-29; Sal 50 (49):1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lc 19:41-44

Viernes: 1 Mac 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lc 19:45- 48

Sábado: 1 Mac 6:1-13; Sal 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lc 20:27-40

Domingo: Dn 7:13-14; Sal 93 (92):1-2, 5; Apo 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37

Un mensaje de parte de Padre Tony

PARA SOBREVIVIR LOS TIEMPOS DIFÍCILES “Las cosas van a empeorar antes de que se me-joren” es una frase que nos prepara para un ca-mino di cil. Sabemos que al atravesar por em-pos di ciles necesitamos tener suficiente ener-gía sica o emocional antes de poder vivir la cal-ma de la normalidad. Nuestra experiencia pasa-da nos dice que podemos sobrevivir mejor las presiones si sabemos cuanto empo van a du-rar y si sabemos que nos espera algo mejor. Có-mo atravesar los empos di ciles y al mismo

empo creer en la promesa que nos espera es el mensaje de las lecturas de este fin de sema-na. Nos guían hacia las promesas del Reino de Dios que vendrá después de los malestares y el caos de este mundo.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS NOVEMBER 15, 2015

Catholic Charities’ Catholic Counseling Services is happy to announce the addition of a Family Food Pantry to its services. Individuals in need of food can visit Catholic Charities Catholic Counseling Services at San Fernando Community Center, 231 W. Commerce Street (78205). The pantry will be open every Friday from 9am to 12pm and will offer bundles of non-perishable food items. For more information please call 210-377-1133.

San Fernando Cathedral Knights of Columbus Council #9463

Currently recruiting new members

The San Fernando Cathedral Knights of Columbus Council #9463 is actively recruiting. If you are a Catholic man 18 years of age or older and are interested in joining the Knights, please call or email our Membership Director Robert Ruiz Jr. at (210) 488-2250/Robert.ruizjr@yahoo.com, or Grand Knight, Roscoe Ellis at (210) 227-1297 ext. 101/roscoe.ellis@gmail.com.

Everyone is cordially invited to attend the

Thanksgiving Interfaith Service of Prayer and

Music, on Wednesday, Nov. 25th at 7pm

hosted by Archbishop Gustavo, Fr. Tony

Vilano and all Priests from San Fernando

Cathedral. Participants include Religious

Leaders of various faiths. Make plans to join us

at this faith-filled and joyous event!

Thanksgiving Interfaith Service

The San Fernando Cathedral Columbian Squires Circle 4286

The Columbian Squires will be collecting canned foods for our Thanksgiving Interfaith Service on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 7:00pm. For donations you may drop off at the Parish office or for more information please contact James Benavente at 421-2593.

This Thanksgiving let us pause and reflect on the many blessings bestowed

upon us throughout the year. Your dona ons are greatly appreciated.

A Message From Your Wesley Nurse What is the first thing you think of during the month of November? Do you think of Thanksgiving? Many of us are beginning to plan for our Thanksgiving feast with our families and friends. Do the falling of gold, brown, and orange leaves and cooler weather during November put you in the mood for a brisk walk, or per-haps do we dread raking up those beau ful colored leaves. Maybe we think of holiday cra shows where we can go shop for that unique handmade gi for the special people in our lives. Whatever your thoughts are about November. I would like to share with you some interes ng Na onal Health Observances during the month of November which you may not be aware. ∗ November is Na onal Adop on Month. (including foster care adop ons). According to the Na onal Network for Child Care, (1994), there are

approximately 129,000 children in foster care hoping and wai ng for adop ve homes. ∗ November is also Child Safety and Protec ve Month. ∗ Na onal Epilepsy Month is observed in November. ∗ November is Peanut Bu er Lovers Month ∗ November is recognized as Nutri on Basics Month. (Make an appointment to see your Wesley Nurse for a class on healthy ea ng, food pyramids, or

other interes ng facts on Nutri on).

The following classes are being offered to the San Fernando Parish Community regularly: ∗ Women’s Group: Every Wednesday 10:00am-12:00Noon-Arts & Cra s- scrapbooking, holiday ornament making, yarn cra s, etc. ∗ High blood pressure classes as requested ∗ Nutri on classes-as requested

For informa on please contact Eydie Johnson at 210-227-1297 ext. 102

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS NOVEMBER 15, 2015

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS NOVEMBER 15, 2015

231 W. Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 576-1365 LaPlaza@sfcathedral.org

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 15, 2015

SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 15, 2015 6:00 a.m. †Carmen Hernandez, †Raymundo Hernandez, †Ana Maria Hernandez, †Roberto Hernandez, †Oscar Hernandez & †Jimmy H. - G. Perez

8:00 a.m. Parish Community and Television Viewers

10:00 a.m. †Pablo M. Solis - Solis Family †Antonia Cabello - Josie Caballo

12:00 p.m. Jacinto Lopez - Happy Birthday †Delia Cordova - Jacinto Lopez †Edwin Segovia - †Kurelio Quiray Sr., †Antonio Larranaga Sr. & Caohero Family-Lourdest Chanelle †Tony Montemayor - Leo Luna Familia Guerra-Astudillo & Zolezzi-Cavazos - Elsa Astudillo

2:00 p.m. †Alberta O’Dell - Barb Robinson & Daughter, Belva Familia Trabajo - Salud - Teresa Hernandez

5:00 p.m. †Raymond Martinez Flores, †Juanita Rojas Flores, †Roberto Rojas Flores, †Eleno Rojas Flores - Raymond R. Flores Jr. †Jose Luis Cardenas - Wife & Family

MONDAY – NOVEMBER 16, 2015 12:05 p.m. †Irene V. Rios - Children †Capt. Roberto Ivan Lopez - Familia †Ms. Shirley Ann Rust Oliver - Rosemary Kowalski †Bobby Hoffman - Marivic & John Kane †Teresa Maria Dominguez & †Pilar Gutierrez P. - Religious of Mary Immaculate Villa Maria TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 17, 2015 6:15 a.m. †Maria Garcia - Maria Montes Garcia

12:05 p.m. †Judge Andy Mireles - Mireles Family †Irene V. Rios - Children †Teresa Maria Dominguez & †Pilar Gutierres P.- Religious of Mary Immaculate Villa Maria †Mrs. Castillo - Mother of Jesse Castillo - Marivic & John Kane

WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 18, 2015 6:15 a.m. For All Men & Women in the Military & their families

12:05 p.m. †Irene V. Rios - Children †Luciano D. Bonto - Marivic, Peter & Joe Marie Bonto †Teresa Maria Dominguez & †Pilar Gutierrez P. - Religious of Mary Immaculate Villa Maria

THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 19, 2015 6:15 a.m. Clarissa Nelson - Healing - Frankie Reyna

12:05 p.m. †Irene V. Rios - Children †Mr. G. E. “Buddy” Mullan - Rosemary Kowalski †Gloria A. Bonto - Marivic, Peter & Joe Marie Bonto †Rosario Tejeda - Religious of Mary Immaculate Villa Maria

FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 20, 2015 6:15 a.m. Priest’s Intentions

12:05 p.m. ††Irene V. Rios - Children †Soledonio Palomo - Olga Enriquez †Rosario Tejeda - Religious of Mary Immaculate Villa Maria Josefina Mendez - Special Intention - Ricardo Y. Hernandez

SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 21, 2015 8:00 a.m. For the Homebound

5:00 p.m. †Maria Guadalupe Alvarado - Sus Familia †Rosario Tejeda - Religious of Mary Immaculate Villa Maria †Arthur Reyna - Family †Ronald Berg - Ms. Ron R. Berg †Baby Apollo Mireles & †Kathleen Sierra - Sonia Mireles †Ricardo Campa - Antonia Campa †Ernest Muniz Jr. - Parents †James W. & †Barbra Gabler - Children, Grandchildren, Dr. Carrisann Woods, Husband Richard and Ann Gabler & Sister, Mary Susan Moore †Constantino & †Olga P. Laiz - Daughters, Ann & Rocio Laiz & Brother, Jose Laiz

Parish Registration/Forma de Registración Name:_____________________________________________________________ Nombre

Address:___________________________________________________________ Domicilio

Zip Code:_____________________________________________________________ Codigo Postal

Telephone Number:______________________________________________ Número de telefono

Email:______________________________________________________________

Date:______________________________________________________________ Fecha

If you are not receiving envelopes from San Fernando, you are not registered as a parish member. There will be a two month process before receiving envelopes. Please fill out the above form and return it to the Gift Shop to become an official parishioner.

“Gift Shop News” Looking for that perfect souvenir gift or do you want to give a gift that is lasting and memorable? Well, stop by our Gift Shop where you will find a great selection of beautiful and unique merchandise.

GIFT SHOP HOURS

Monday thru Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (lunch 1:00pm - 2:00pm)

Sunday: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Gift Shop now selling Children’s (English), Youth (English) & Adult (English & Spanish) Bibles

Just a friendly reminder, please do not bring candles from your home or outside stores to light inside the church. The chemicals in the candles destroy the fibers in tapestry and paint in the paintings and stat-ues. Candles may be purchased in our Gift Shop.

San Fernando Cathedral now provides Online Giving—a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recur-ring donation. Getting started is easy—just visit our web-site,[www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral], and click our Online Giving link. When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays!

San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX NOVEMBER 15, 2015

San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church

Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30pm (English) Sunday 11:00am (English) Domingo 1:30pm (Español)

Baptisms/Bautismos - Baptism Classes and required documents are needed please contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128 for more information and dates.

Marriage/Matrimonios & Quinceañera’s - Must be scheduled at least 6 months prior to the wedding or quinceañera date upon availability of the Parish. Paperwork, documents, and requirements must be met before marriage or quinceañera’s are celebrated. Please contact Veronica Alvarez at 210-227-1297 ext. 131 For Hall rentals visit: www.ccis-satx.org; phone #223-8284.

Funerals - Contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128.

Mass Intentions/Names for Prayer of the Sick- can be made at parish during the weekend mass with the envelopes provided or you may contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128. Mass Intentions should be made at least three weeks in advance if the intentions are to be put into the bulletin.

Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces/

Por favor oren por los enfermos

Finley De Fossett, Angelina & Ivan Hinojosa, Christopher Jackson Bordano, Luke Bordano, Josephine Garza, Jeff Mc Coy, Alexis Kimberly Garcia, Mariah Chanel Torres, Ralph B. Torres, Leonard & Regina Lee, Loretta Gutierrez, Jorge Faria VanDune, Mariana Gaspar, John Tia, Virginia Pantuso, Sher H. Gonzalez Menchaca, Dolores Pantusa, Rosalie Rizzo, Tamara Lee Young, Joseph Roberto Moreno, M. del Carmen Sanchez, Mike Casanovan, Chris Johnson, Adrienna Toscano, Lori Hanzel, Guido Bordano IV, Mario Reyes, Cynthianna Martinez, Lorene Sirianni, Jacqueline Egidio, Kathy Greco, Janie Miller, Frances Ponzio, Sue Forestello, Dolores Lopez, Cathy Ruffo Aguirre & Patrick John Meyers

Location - 205 Piazza Italia/Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783, San Antonio, TX 78207 Office: (210) 227-0548 Fax: (210) 226-5086 Website: www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola

Lay Ministry Barbara Bertani Liturgy Committee Jo Ann Scrivano Sick Ministry Rose Marie Pagonis Altar and Rosary Society Cathy Ruffo Aguirre San Francescani Society Jay Pantusa

The Sanctuary Lamp for November will shine for:

†Mingo Aguirre by: Mario & Chris Aguirre

Sunday, November 15, 2015 11:00a.m. †Mike Pagonis - Rose Marie Pagonis & Family †John Mc Ewen Jr. - John Pantusa †Vencie Ruffo Bordano - Altar & Rosary Society All Present and Deceased Members of Altar & Rosary Society

1:30p.m. Para la comunidad de la Parroquia

Thursday, November 19, 2015 12:00p.m. For those sick in the parish community

Saturday, November 21, 2015 5:30p.m. For the Parish Community

Sunday, November 22, 2015

11:00a.m. †Be y Jean Scrivano - John Granieri †John Mc Ewen - John Pantusa †Venice Ruffo Bordino - Debbie Walton

1:30p.m. Para la comunidad de la Parroquia

San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX NOVEMBER 15, 2015

If you would like to donate a flower arrangement to decorate our church for each week for masses in honor of a Loved One please call Rose Marie Pagonis at 210-344-4226 or 210-289-9887. The cost of these arrangement is $30 for two small vases of flowers. Their name and who requested

them will be acknowledged in the Sunday bulle n. The check should be made payable to Flowers by Grace and given to Rose Marie. Thank you for your help in remembering your loved one and making our church look beau ful.

Building Fund in Memory of:

†Sam Pantuso

By: Johnny Granieri

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Eastern Chris ans developed very different tradi ons for confessing sin. They see the priest as a witness to God’s ac on, a physician, if you will, rather than a judge. A person confesses sin to God while standing in front of an icon of Jesus, face to face. Without a grill, in the full light of day, near a table with an open Gospel book, the penitent asks the Lord for mercy. A priest standing to the side might offer counsel and confirm God’s gi of forgiveness. Rather than list sins and offenses, an Eastern Chris an is more likely to speak of a disposi on of heart toward God and neighbor, and the desire to forgive those who have wronged them.

Remarkably, although only a priest can pronounce the prayers of forgiveness, lay people, including married men and women, single Chris ans, monks, and nuns, may witness the confession. This is akin to the ancient Cel c prac ce of a “soul friend” as a spiritual mentor. Bishops may bless anyone with sufficient theological knowledge and discre on to do this. Eastern Catholics in the United States have largely dri ed away from this tradi on and toward La n Rite customs such as confessional screens, set formulas and prayers, and penances. Today, in the interest of preserving the authen c tradi on of the Eastern Church, there is a move to restore the older form.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 15, 2015

Heaven and earth will pass away,

but my words will not pass away.

-Mark 13:31

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude

Tuesday: St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Wednesday: Dedica on of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

Saturday: Presenta on of the Blessed Virgin Mary