Celebration of the Mass Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. English

Sunday 9:00 a.m. English 11:00 a.m. English

1:00 p.m. Spanish

6:00 p.m. English

WEEKDAYS

Monday - Friday 12 noon

Saturdays 9:00 a.m.

Devotion to venerate the Virgin Mary

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Daily - 11:00 a.m.

Tuesdays - 7:00 p.m.

Parish Ministries and Organizations

ACTS Retreat Ladies Society Bible Study Liturgy Committee Columbiettes Marriage Preparation Team Covenant of Love Men’s Huddle Group CYO Sports Pastoral Council Finance Council Prayer Blanket Group Guadalupana Society Prayer Chain Warriors Knights of Columbus Squires Young Adults Familias Unidas En Cristo St. Vincent de Paul Society High School & Middle School Youth Group

Sacrament of Baptism: Parents of the child must live within the parish boundaries or have been registered and active in the parish for 6 months. Register in the Parish Office Monday through Friday, Please bring with you a copy of the state birth certificate and godparent’s proof of Confirmation and, if applicable, marriage in the Catholic Church

Sacrament of Matrimony: Please meet with the pastor 6 months in advance

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Fridays 11-11:45 a.m. and Saturdays 4-4:45 p.m.

Quinceaneras: Debutante must be a registered member of the parish in good standing who is attending Catholic School or Religious Education classes for at least 2 years prior to the celebration and attend sessions focused on the meaning of the Quinceanera. One year notice is required.

St. Rose of

Lima

Church

9883 Marbach Road

San Antonio, TX 78245

Phone: 210-675-1920

Fax: 210-675-6067

Website: www.srlsa.com

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11

Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17;

Lk 10:21-24

Wednesday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22

Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a;

Mt 7:21, 24-27

Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31

Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6;

Mt 9:35 -- 10:1, 5a, 6-8

Sunday Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17;

Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12

Kingdom Come: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Second Sunday in Advent "The kingdom of heaven is at hand," John proclaims. And the Liturgy today paints us a vivid portrait of our new king and the shape of the kingdom He has come to bring. The Lord whom John prepares the way for in today's Gospel is the righteous king prophesied in today's First Reading and Psalm. He is the king's son, the son of David - a shoot from the root of Jesse, David's father He will be the Messiah, anointed with the Holy Spirit , endowed with the seven gifts of the Spirit - wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord. He will rule with justice, saving the poor from the ruthless and wicked. His rule will be not only over Israel - but will extend from sea to sea, to the ends of the earth. He will be a light, a signal to all nations. And they will seek Him and pay Him homage. In Him, all the tribes of the earth will find blessing. The covenant promise to Abraham , renewed in God's oath to David , will be fulfilled in His dynasty. And His name will be blessed forever. In Christ, God confirms His oath to Israel's patriarchs, Paul tells us in today's Epistle. But no longer are God's promises reserved solely for the children of Abraham. The Gentiles, too, will glorify God for His mercy. Once strangers, in Christ they will be included in "the covenants of promise". John delivers this same message in the Gospel. Once God's chosen people were hewn from the rock of Abraham. Now, God will raise up living stones - children of Abraham born not of flesh and blood but of the Spirit. This is the meaning of the fiery baptism He brings - making us royal heirs of the kingdom of heaven, the Church.

Reino que viene: Scott Hahn refleja sobre el 2o domingo de Adviento

"Está cerca el reino de los cielos", proclama Juan. Y la liturgia de hoy nos dibuja un vívido retrato de nuestro nuevo rey, así como del reino que Él nos ha venido a traer.

El Señor a quien Juan prepara el camino en el Evangelio de hoy, es el rey justo profetizado en la primera lectura y en el salmo de este día. Él es el hijo del rey, el hijo de David, un retoño del tronco de Jesé -el padre de David.

Él será el Mesías ungido con el Espíritu Santo, dotado con sus siete dones: sabiduría, entendimiento, consejo, fortaleza, ciencia, piedad y temor de Dios.

Gobernará con justicia, salvando a los pobres de los malvados y despiadados. Su reinado no se limitará a Israel, sino que se extenderá de mar a mar, hasta los confines de la tierra. Será una luz, una señal para todas las naciones. Y ellas lo buscarán y le rendirán homenaje.

Todas las tribus de la tierra encontrarán bendición en Él. La alianza prometida a Abraham, renovada en el juramento de Dios a David, se cumplirá en su dinastía. Y su nombre será bendito por siempre.

En Cristo, Dios confirma el juramento que hizo a los patriarcas de Israel, nos dice San Pablo en su epístola de hoy. Pero las promesas de Dios ya no están reservadas únicamente para los hijos de Abraham. También los gentiles glorificarán a Dios por su misericordia. Ellos, que alguna vez fueron extranjeros, en Cristo serán incluidos en "las alianzas de la promesa".

Juan da ese mismo mensaje en el Evangelio. Antes el pueblo escogido de Dios fue extraído de la roca de Abraham. Ahora Dios levantará piedras vivas: hijos de Abraham nacidos no de la carne ni de la sangre, sino del Espíritu.

Este es el significado del ardiente bautismo que Él nos trae y nos hace herederos reales del reino de los cielos: la Iglesia.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: Thursday, December 8, is

the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and a Holy Day of Obligation.

A Vigil Mass will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m., and Holy Day Masses will be

held on Thursday at 12 noon and 7 p.m.

The Parish and Religious Education Offices will be closed on Thursday, and

there will be no Religious Education Classes that day.

Religious Themed Christmas Cards: We are pleased to offer you Religious themed Christmas cards for purchase in the Parish Office. They are available in boxes of 20 assorted cards for $5 per box. All proceeds from the sales benefit the church

Recent Collections

November 19-20 1st Collection 2nd Collection Mailed in

Saturday 5 p.m. $ 6152.00 $ 440.00 $ 641.00

Sunday 9 a.m. 5770.00 538.00

11 a.m. 3278.00 376.00

1 p.m. 2808.00 450.00

6 p.m. 3101.50 269.00

Regular Collection Total: $ 21,750.50

Second Collection for the Campaign for Human Development: 2,073.00

Thanksgiving Day Collection: $ 1,047.00

November 26-27

1st Collection Mailed in

Saturday 5 p.m. $ 6027.00 $ 510.00

Sunday 9 a.m. 5328.00

11 a.m. 3993.00

1 p.m. 2769.00

6 p.m. 3487.00

Regular Collection Total: $ 23,161.00

Parish Cruise: Have you been thinking about joining

your fellow parishioners on the Parish Cruise to the Caribbean coming up in May? If so, you might want to make your deposit before the rooms are all sold out! Prices start at $841 per person (double occupancy) which includes the cruise, meals, port taxes and gratuities. We will be visiting the ports of Falmouth, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. We will not have a priest accompanying us, but we will provide information for those wishing to get together and do reflections on the daily readings, rosaries with a scenic backdrop, all self-led and mandatory attendance is not required. To make your reservation, or for more information, contact Alan Martin at Rennert Travel, 210-349-6446.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration: On Monday, December 12, we will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of

Guadalupe, The festivities will begin at 5 a.m. with the Mañanitas and play; followed by the Mass. After the Mass, we invite you to join us in the Parish Hall for fellowship and goodies for everyone!

Celebracion de la Virgen de Guadalupe: El Lunes, 12 de Diciembre iremos celebrar El Dia de la Virgen de

Guadalupe. La Fiesta comenzará a las 5 a.m. con las mañanitas a la Virgen, y festejo seguido por la Misa. Despues de la misa se les invita pasar al Salon Parroquial para un desayuno con sus compañeros feligreses.

Parish Posada: The Parish Posada will be held Sunday, December 18th at 7 p.m. on the parish grounds. Everyone is invited to attend this Christmas tradition in our Parish.

Posada Parroquial: La Posada Parroquial en español sera el Jueves, 15 de Diciembre a las 6:30 p.m., aqui en el estacionamiento de nuestra parroquia. Para mas informacion, favor de comunicarse con la oficina de catecismo.

Bulletin Deadline: Please submit any articles that you would like printed in the January 1, 2017 bulletin before Wednesday, December 21st in order to meet our transmission schedule. Thank you.

Fecha limite del boletin: Favor de someter cualquier articulos que desean publicar en el boletin del primero de Enero 2017 antes del 21 de Diciembre para nosotros poder cumplir con la fecha limite de envio de boletines.

This Week’s Mass Intentions

Dec 05 12 p.m. Tomas Salinas ; Carmen C. Zavala

Dec 06 12 p.m. Kristian Maldonado ; Marcus Musser In Thanksgiving

Dec 07 12 p.m. Artemio Gonzales Special Intention

7 p.m. For Living and Deceased Benefactors of SRL

Dec 08 12 p.m. Maria Hernandez ; James Payton & Family Special Intention

7 p.m. For Living and Deceased Benefactors of SRL

Dec 09 12 p.m. Staskavage Family Special Intention; Carmen C. Zavala

5 p.m. Trinidad & Amelia Vargas ; Jack Maines

Dec 11 9 a.m. Robert & Michael Rodriguez ; Socorro Rodriguez

11 a.m. Elida Barrera ; Juan & Felicitas Valdez

1 p.m. Feliz Lopez ; Natividad Hernandez

6 p.m. Leroy Casiano Miranda

This Week at St. Rose of Lima SUNDAY Kitchen - Ladies Society Young Adult Group - 4 p.m. Adult Bible Study - 6 p.m. TUESDAY Adoration - 6:30 p.m. ACTS Core Meeting - 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY Guadalupana Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - 7 p.m. RCIA - 7 p.m. High School Youth - 7 - 8:30 p.m. THURSDAY Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mass at 12 Noon and 7 p.m. Parish Offices Closed Squires Meeting - 6 p.m. Bingo - 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY CCD Play Practice - 6 p.m. Familias Unidas en Cristo- 6:30 p.m. OLG Play Practice - 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY Men’s Prayer Group - 7 a.m.

Prayer List

Frank Charles, Mary Estes, Baldemar Jose Barrera, Joseph Anthony Ybarra, Joey Ybarra. Armando Serrano, Martin Molina, Dennis Hoover, Yessenia Nevarez Polanco, Arthur Munsell

St. Vincent de Paul Angel Tree: Next weekend will be your last opportunity to return the gifts for the Angel Tree at a Sunday Mass, as the gifts are due by Friday, Dec. 16th. We request that all gifts be returned by that date in order to sort them by families and get them distributed (gift bags ok) Please remember, NO

CLOTHES as we do not know the sizes of the children. If batteries are required, please provide them and secure them to the gift. Please state the amount of the gift card on the card or envelope. Gift cards left through the week should be dropped off at the office or if after hours put in drop box located at the Parish Office. Thank you.

Staff Luncheon: The parish offices will be closing early on Friday, December 16th at 12:00 noon as we will be having our Christmas Staff Luncheon. Please schedule your office visits accordingly.

Almuerzo del personal: Nuestra oficina cerrará temprano, 12 medio dia, el 16 de diciembre ya que tendremos nuestro almuerzo de personal Navideño. Por Favor programe sus visitas de oficina en consecuencia.

Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve Masses

5 p.m. - Mass & Children’s Pageant

7 p.m. - Mass

11:30 p.m. - Cantata & Midnight Mass

Christmas Day Masses 9 a.m., 11 a.m.,

1 p.m. (Spanish), & 6 p.m.

The earth shall be filled with knowledge of the LORD,

as water covers the sea. -- Isaiah 11:9

Advent Parish Mission - December 12-14

St. Rose of Lima Parish will host an Advent Parish Mission titled, “The Songs of Luke”, based on the three canticles in Luke’s Gospel: The Magnificat (the Song of Mary), the Benedictus (the Song of Zechariah), and the Nunc Dimittis (the Song of Simeon). The 90-minute presentations will be Monday-Wednesday, December 12-14, 7:30pm. Presenter Dan Dúet of Two-Twelve Ministries here in San Antonio will be the facilitator and, although not fluent in Spanish, will still offer the main points of each presentation in both English and Spanish. Mr. Dúet has gained a reputation as being a lively and engaging speaker in the Church as he travels throughout the country giving both spoken and music events. Each of the canticles will highlight lessons for all Catholics to consider as we strive to deepen our spiritual lives. These lessons include acceptance, service, and obedience. As a Lay Person, Mr. Dúet offers the presentations in a very down-to-earth, practical format.

Highlight on Presentation 1: “The Magnificat” To prepare for this presentation please read and reflect upon Luke 1:26-56. We all know about Mary’s “YES” but this presentation will delve even deeper. Ask the Holy Spirit to have words or entire verses stand out to you as you read and reflect. What is Mary’s first concern after she says ‘Yes’? What was it about Mary’s arrival to Elizabeth’s home that stirred the Holy Spirit in both Elizabeth and the baby in her own womb? What prophecy is contained within the Magnificat itself? How are these verses from Luke’s Gospel a challenge to us today? What are we called and challenged to? Highlight on Presentation 2: “The Benedictus” To prepare for this presentation please read and reflect upon Luke 1:5-25 and 57-80. Did you notice? When Mary questioned the Angel, she was reassured. When Zechariah questioned the angel, he was reprimanded and punished. Why? What did Zechariah learn during the time of his being mute? Why was he eventually allowed to speak out loud and what was the very first thing he did when God restored his speech to return? Highlight on Presentation 3: “The Nunc Dimmitis” To prepare for this presentation please read and reflect upon Luke 2:22-38. Just who is this man named Simeon? The Scriptures tell us very little about him and yet in these few verses we learn so much! How God blesses those who are obedient to Him! And what about the prophetess Anna? We see only a glimpse of her and yet her actions, bringing the Mission to a close, provide a clear insight to all of us about what the “New Evangelization” calls and challenges us to.

Volunteer Needed: The Parish is looking for someone who has experience in maintaining a website to take over

and manage our church website. This is a volunteer position and would entail approximately 10 hours of your time

each week. If this is something you can help out with, please call the Parish Office and leave your name and number

so we can get in touch with you, or send an email to sue@srlsa.com.

Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Rose of Lima Church

This Sunday, December 4, we celebrate the Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Rose of Lima Church. It

was 11 years ago this date that our former Archbishop, Jose Gomez, dedicated our new church building.

For our parish, this is considered a “holy day” and we celebrate it yearly. You may have noticed that the

4 crosses holding candles hanging in the church where the bishop anointed the walls with sacred chrism

were lit in remembrance of this special occasion.

Prayer in honor of St Rose of Lima God our Father, for love of you St. Rose gave up everything to devote herself to a life of penance. By the

help of her prayers may we imitate her selfless way of life on earth and enjoy the fullness of your blessings

in heaven. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy

Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

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