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

Office closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

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 .................................................... 6:00-7:00 p.m.

ST. LAWRENCE g{x MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH

236 E. PETALUMA BLVD • SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221 •

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

TELEPHONE NUMBERS Parish Office

Office: 210.924.4401 Fax: 210.924.4075

Religious Education Office: 210.924.6470

Day Care Office: 210.924.4026

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

Rev. Donatus (Dons) Onyeke, In Residence

DEACONS Charles Pope Nestor Huizar

PARISH STAFF

Alice Ortiz -Assistant to the Pastor-

Dina Ruiz

-Pastoral Administrator-

Charlotte Keller -Financial Administrator-

Yolanda Gutierrez

-Parish Bookkeeper-

Mary Zavala -Director of Religious Education-

Nohemi Mata

-Daycare Director-

Rafael Torres -Hall Manager-

Ignacio Rabago

-Campus Maintenance Supervisor-

Ottmar Tovar-Almanza -Communications & Bulletin Editor-

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018

SANCTUARY LIGHT

For the Eternal Rest of

+Michael Keller Sunday, January 28, 2018 to

Saturday, February 3, 2018

LITURGY OF THE DAY Over the next three Sundays, we will hear stories of Jesus healing the sick and afflicted. He is just beginning his public ministry but as he drives out demons and heals lepers, his renown and his popularity increase quickly. In today’s Gospel, Jesus drives out an unclean

spirit. The people are astonished, not just at his actions, but also how he taught with such authority.

LITURGIA DEL DÍA

En los próximos tres domingos escucharemos historias de cómo Jesús curó a los enfermos y afligidos. Él acaba de comenzar su ministerio público, pero cuando expulsa demonios y sana a lep-rosos, su notoriedad y popularidad aumentan pronto. En el Evangelio de hoy Jesús expulsa un espíritu inmundo. La gente se asombra, no sólo por las obras de él, sino también por la autori-dad con que enseñaba.

Question of the Week What kind of “unclean spirits” afflicting some people do I encounter? Pregunta de la Semana ¿Qué clase de “espíritus inmundos” aflige a algunas de las personas con las cuales me encuentro?

Please pray for the sick and in need of healing graces… Tommy & Sandra Williams Paulina Reyna Ethan Martinez John DeLeon, Jeff Bova, Juan M Perez, Caleb Keller, Jose C Martinez, Adela Chapa, Lucille Laroque, Gerard Alaniz, Gabriela Garcia, Anita B Rodriguez, Santiago Gonzales, Armando Montez, Maria Moreno, Irma Garcia, Annabelle Gonzales, John De Leon, Julia Herrera, Gloria Izaguirre, Jeremy Perez, Ruben Cortez Sr, Maria Ramirez, Mary Alaniz, Antonio Aguilar, Tomas Morales, Juani Torres, Martin Garcia, Deacon Ernesto and Irma Leal, Julia Moreno, Jr, Angie Moreno, Max De La Cruz, Marcelle Winters, Ruben Ortiz, Frank Trevino, Michelle & Matthew Wright, Lupe Escobar, Elisa Garza, Delia Ruiz, Anastasia Hernandez, Lois Palacios, Denise Tejeda, Marisol Hernandez, Indalicio Uriegas, Dodie Martinez, Geraldine Kellner, Richard & Beatrice Treviño, Isabella Dromgoole, Irene Garcia, Irene Ortiz, Johnny R Cavazos, Adrianna Chavez, Nancy Arzola, Edmundo & Eloise Zaragoza, Theresa Garcia, Gilbert G Chavez, Margie & Gilbert Solis, JC McDaniel Jr, John Longoria, Elias Gonzales, Jean Blackwell, Jonathan Ramirez, Linda Vargas, Manuel Palacios, Mary Lou Gil, Johnny & Mary Guerrero, Debra Pope, Johnny Perez Jr, Roy C Ortiz, Roger Cumpian Sr, Kennith Bostick, Olga Zamora, Andy Trevino, Jessica Roque, Elizabeth Roque, Cynthia Gonzales, Mary Jane Hart, Michelle Barrientes, Norma Jean Gonzales. Adam Gonzales, Isabella Guzman, Roy Trevino, Elvia Garza, Coedell A Page, Mary R Vasquez, Peggy Cerna, Danielle Guzman, Daylan Mayfield, Gary Gonzales, Ernest Crosby, Martin Beltran, Rochiel Andrews, Maria G. Pacheco. ** Pray for all the men and women in the armed forces; may Our Lord protect them and all of us!

Our official parish website is NOW AVAILABLE! Visit us at www.stlawrencesa.org and check out our

upcoming content and parish information.

¡Nuestro sitio web oficial YA ESTA DISPONIBLE!

Visitanos en www.stlawrencesa.org para ver nues-tro contenido e informacion de la parroquia

ADULT FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Registration is now open for classes for adults (18 and older) who have not yet received First Communion and/or Confirmation.

Classes will be from January 30th to March 6th, 2018, once a week at 6:00 PM. Please call or visit the parish office to sign up. Registration is $25 per person. Please bring your Baptism certificate for registration.

CLASES DE PRIMERA COMUNION Y CONFIRMACION PARA ADULTOS

Ya están abiertas las inscripciones de las clases para los adultos (mayores de 18 años) que aun no han recibido la Primera Comunión y/o Confirma-ción. Las clases serán del 30 de Enero al 6 de Marzo, 2018, una vez por semana a las 6:00 PM. Favor de ir o llamar a la oficina parroquial para registrarse. El registro es de $25 por persona. Favor de traer su certificado de Bautismo para registrarse.

Missed last Sunday’s bulletin?... No problem!

Now available for online download & print! www.stlawrencesa.org/bulletins 

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Readings and Reflection for Ordinary Time Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 — 19:3; Ps 86:1-6; Mk 5:21-43 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: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39 TRUE PROPHETS In today’s Gospel we learn that Jesus’ fame spread because he taught with authority; he wasn’t an authority be-cause he was popular or famous. Else-where, we also learn from him, in his desert temptation confrontations with Satan, that anyone can quote scripture, even against God’s purposes. Today we hear that his authority was not like that of the scribes, who held the official positions of religious authority in his day. Our work is to do our best to discern the true prophets in our midst, and to be true prophets as well. The psalmist tells us how to do this: by not hardening our hearts when God speaks. If we truly listen to God, it will be God’s very words filling our mouths. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Lecturas y Reflexiones del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Sal 3:2-7; Mc 5:1-20 Martes: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 — 19:3; Sal 86 (85):1-6; Mc 5:21-43 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: Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Lc 2:22-40 [22-32] Sábado: 1 Re 3:4-13; Sal 119 (118):9-14; Mc 6:30-34 Domingo: Job 7:1-4, 6-7; Sal 147 (146):1-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mc 1:29-39 PROFETAS VERDADEROS En el Evangelio de hoy descubrimos que la fama de Jesús se extendió porque enseñaba con autoridad; no era una autori-dad porque fuera popular o famoso. En otra parte, descubri-mos con él, cuando es tentado y enfrenta a Satanás en el de-sierto, que cualquiera puede citar la Sagrada Escritura, inclu-so si estos van en contra de los propósitos de Dios. Hoy oí-mos que su autoridad no era como la de los escribas, que eran la autoridad oficial religiosa en su época. Nuestra tarea es hacer todo lo posible por saber identificar a los verdade-ros profetas que están entre nosotros y también a ser verda-deros profetas. El salmista nos dice cómo hacerlo: no debe-mos endurecer nuestros corazones cuando escuchamos a Dios. Si realmente escuchamos a Dios, Dios pondrá sus pa-labras en nuestra boca. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Saturday, January 27, 2018 6:00 pm

Julie Rodriguez† Guadalupe Larios† Naun Delgado† Irma Guerra† Juan Ramos† Emilio & Candi Ortiz †

Sunday, January 28, 2018 7:30am

Felix Salas† Mary Pais† Raul De La Garza† Larry & Adela Perez† Ethan Martinez-Health Maria E. Alvarado† Maria Vidaurri† Leon Korzekwa† Ernie Pena-Health Anacleto C. Galvan†

9:00am Gilberto R. Vasquez† Manuel Moreno † Jaime Moreno†

10:30am Carrie Villarreal-Health Bianca Herrera-Spl Intention Darren Dominguez† Baby Amelia Alvarez (Health) Melvin & Sylvia Boysen† Dan Moczygemba† Peter Czaja† World Peace 12:00pm Fabian Zaiontz† Ricardo G. Diaz– Health David V. Botello†

Mass Intentions for the Weekend

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET is prayed in the parish office chapel at 3:00 pm

Every THURSDAY/ Todos los Jueves, Everyone is invited / Todos están invitados

Jesus, I Trust in You! / ¡Jesús, En Ti Confió!

Pope Francis’ Monthly Prayer Intentions

Please remember in your prayers

the intention of the Holy Father for the upcoming month of February:

Say “No” to Corruption

That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of

corruption.

Brought to you by:

Weekend Collections for January 20 & 21, 2018

$6, 152.59 Thank you for your support!

¡Gracias por su apoyo!

This weekend’s second collection will be for the Church in Latin America. Thank you for your gener-osity. / Este fin de semana, la segunda colecta sera para la Iglesia en Latinoamerica. Gracias por su generosidad.

Past Weekend Collection January 13 & 14, 2018

$6, 163.32

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ORGANIST & CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED Our “Angel Choir” for the 7:30 AM Mass is needing an organist and new members. Please consider joining them in this beautiful and much-needed ministry of music for the Holy Mass. For more information, please contact Mrs. Charlotte

Keller or Alice Ortiz at the parish office, or any choir member after the 7:30 AM Mass. Thank You.

Hosted by Blessed Sacrament Church– San Antonio, TX

Cost: $59/couple or $35/individual

Mass celebrated by Archbishop Gustavo Speakers: Mary Caprio, Richard & Julie Reyna, Joseph & Jaclyn Ruli Eucharistic Adoration & Reconciliation Available

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Deposit for the Holy Land Pilgrimage Deposits to save your place in the Holy Land Pilgrimage are due BY THE END OF JANUARY. Please contact the tour coordinator to send your deposit. Thank you.

More information available in the Parish Office

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El día 2 de febrero se celebrará la Candelaria. En este día se conmemora la purificación de María, cuarenta días después de que dio a luz a Jesús. Candelaria viene del verbo latín candere (brillar), de allí la palabra candela, o sea, veladora. La celebración de la Purifica-ción de María y la Presentación del Niño Jesús en el templo se conmemora con la bendi-ción de todas las velas y veladoras que se van a usar durante el año. Esto se hace con la esperanza de que nunca venga a faltar la luz, tanto material como espiritual, en las casas de los fieles. Los cristianos, como Simeón en el templo, pueden decir que ellos también han visto la salvación; Jesús la verdadera luz que brilla en brazos de María. En Puerto Rico tradicionalmente esta fiesta se celebra con la quemazón de los árboles de navidad, basura, palos, cosas viejas, etc. Esta costumbre subraya el deseo de dejar atrás todo lo ma-lo para que llegue lo bueno; es decir terminar con la oscuridad para que brille la luz. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

The 2018 Archbishop’s Appeal has begun with a theme In the Spirit of Love and an overall Appeal goal of $4.5 million. Our 2018 Appeal parish goal is $18, 434.90 On behalf of Archbishop Gustavo and Father Jose, we in-vite you and your family to serve our brothers and sisters in need through the 2018 Archbishop's Appeal. Pledge envelopes and pencils are available in the pews (and/or in the vestibule) of the Church. Once completed, place your Appeal pledge envelope in the offertory during Mass. Onli-ne gifts can be made at www.archsa.org/archbishops-appeal or by calling the Office of Archbishop’s Appeal at 210-734-1604. Thank you for your prayers and generosity.

Sunday Breakfasts / Desayunos Jan 28th - Ultreya Feb 4th– Guadalupanos Feb 11th– Knights of Columbus Thank you for your support - Gracias por apoyo.

Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes -Patroness of the Sick & Suffering-

February 2nd to February 10th (Feast Day: February 11th)

O ever Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comfort to the Afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings. Deign to cast upon me a look of mercy. By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favors; and already many suffe-rers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal.I come, therefore, with the most unbounded confidence to implore your mater-nal intercession. Obtain, O loving Mother, the granting of my requests. Through gratitude for favors, I will endeavor to imitate your virtues that I may one day share your glory. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.)