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 The Bulletin for the Week of:

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven..”

 Matthew 5:3

PRAYERLINE

OUR PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE ILL.

Bud Ashley, Robert Arizola, Viola Barsch, Carol Ann Baehr, Bernadette Baretta, Adolf Becker, Scott Behrends, Catalinno Benitez, Susan Boone, , Genevieve Bullington, Jerry Champagne, Domingo Castenada,  Charlotte Clifton,, Mike Eckert, Evelia Diaz, Jim Drewitz, Jerome Esquell, Carlie Franke,  Lori French, Maria Torres Galindo, Bonnie Geppert, Refugia Gonzales, Manuel Gonzales, Sr.,  Wayne Harrell, Louise Heinemann, John Paul Hernandez, Lupe Herrera, Alice Hohenberger, Charles Husum, Helen Jenschke, Mike Jenschke, Cody Jung, Herbert Jung, Douglas Keller, Alton Klein, Emmie Lou Klein, Olivia F. Klein, Danny Kordzik, Delton Kozielski, Theresa Kramer, Tammie Kunz, Ray LaGrone, Larry Gonzales, Sr., Cisco Martinez, Kay Meadows, Art Maurer, Cay Meadows, Oscar Metzger, Joe Miiller, Vernon Meurer, Glen Miller, Leola Mills, Joyce Milstead, Laura Muñiz,  Bob O’Connell, Lalo Ontiveros, Carol Pace, Pauline Patranella, Nancy Patterson, Cynthia Pedregon, Kevin Perez, Leroy Petsch, Irene Pawlikowski, Pat Pyka, Kenneth Reeder, Angie Reeh, Larry Reeh, Maria Rendon, Jesse Rivera, Samuel Rivera,  Jason Sagebiel, Betty Scott, Marilyn Segner, Kendall Shaw, Sheree Shermer, Romilda Smith, Tim Stewart, Mary Turnow, Louis Tybor, Francisco Villagrana, Maria Luisa Villianueva, Jim Watson, Garrett Weber, Kyal Weber Family, Dayton Weidenfeller, Nancy White,  Steven Weinheimer, Joyce Wiesman, Jaclyn Wratten & Fred & Doris Zellner

THOSE SERVING IN IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN

Please pray for our friends and family members serving in Iraq & Afghanistan :

Capt. Richard Bell, Devin Dove, Lt. Isaac Dowlen, Richard Knopp, Austin Magee, Bobby Nieto, Daniel Petsch, Matthew Perez, Amanda Sagebiel, Ann Sagebiel, and Santiago Munoz, Jr.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

     Please join us for a most rewarding experience!  We need more adorers at these times:

Monday           6-7 p.m. , 8-9 p.m.

Tuesday           5-6 a.m. , 1-2 p.m.

Wednesday      12-1 am , 1-2 am

Thursday          12 – 1 a.m. , 10-11 am , 3-4 p.m.

Friday & Saturday – many hours!

     Please review our adoration chart in back of the Little Church and fill out one of the sheets with your name, telephone # and preferred time.  Leave it on the clipboard, and we will call you.   For other assistance, call  Annette @ 997-9509.  Last week 332 hours were spent in Adoration.

Jr. High Blast

Will NOT meet on

Ash Wednesday

February 6^th

Jr. High Blast is open to all

6^th thru 8^th graders

 “Building the Bridge”

Wednesday ROCK

Will NOT meet on

Ash Wednesday

February 6^th

Wednesday ROCK is open

to all 9th thru 12th graders

 “Loose Change to Loosen Chains”

WELCOME!

We welcome our newest registered parishioners:

Paul & Theresa Myslicki, William & Sherry Scudder & their children William & Alex, Sue Tuttle, Edward & Christine Slawinski, Glen & Tonya Morrow & their children Savannah & Faith, Kerwin & Bernice Weinheimer,  and Anna Cvercko.

FAITH FORMATION

MANDATORY

CONFIRMATION MEETINGS

Confirmation Dates to put on your Calendar:

Saturday, February 23----All Day Candidates & Sponsors Retreat—Tatsch House @ Lady Bird Park

Confirmation Date:  April 13^th @ noon

REUNION OBLIGATORIA DE CONFIRMACION

Sabado 23 de Febrero – todo el dia retiro de Padrinos y Candidatos.  Lugar todavia no se sabe.

Dia de Confirmacion – 13 de Abril, 2008; Misa de 12:00.

FIRST COMMUNION

First Communion will be on April 27, 2008 at the 9:00 AM Mass.

PRIMERA COMUNION

Primera Cumunion se celebrara el 27 de Abril 2008 en la Misa de 9:00 a.m.

LENT 2008

     Lent is a time of renewal, a time of penance, in which we prepare ourselves spiritually for Easter.  This year Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 6, 2008 .  We pray:

Merciful God, look upon us as we enter these Forty Days bearing the mark of ashes, and bless our journey through the desert of Lent to the font of rebirth.  May our fasting be hunger for justice; our aims, a making of peace; our prayer, the chant of humble and grateful hearts.  All we do and pray is the name of Jesus, for in his cross you proclaim your love.  Amen.

Ash Wednesday, February 6^th

Masses with the distribution of ashes will be at

8:00 a.m. , 12:00 noon & 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s

And at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier

  Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence.  All those 14 years of age and older should refrain from meat and those 18-59 years old should eat only 2 partial meals (adds up to one meal) and 1 full meal if their health permits.

Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence from meat.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross will be held in the little church on Fridays during Lent at 6:00 p.m. and will be followed by a soup meal served

by various organizations at St. Mary’s.

Archbishop’s Appeal 2008

     The 2008 Archbishop Appeal Direct Mail Campaign began last Monday.  The Archbishop and I, as pastor of St. Mary’s ask you to pledge your financial support for the ministries and services of the Church through the 2008 Archbishop’s Appeal.  This is your opportunity to unite in faith with Catholics throughout our community to share a portion of your blessings and demonstrate your concern for others and the work of the archdiocese.

     Commitment Sunday for the 2008 Archbishop’s Appeal will occur in every parish throughout the archdiocese on February 16^th and 17^th.  This is our annual opportunity, as members of the larger church, to unite with other people of the archdiocese and share our blessings.  This outreach demonstrates our commitment and concern for each other and in building God’s Kingdom.  Your generous gift will assist in supporting the ministries and services of the archdiocese.  Thank you for your prayers and for reaching out to others through the Archbishop’s Appeal.                                    

 – Fr. Enda McKenna

THANKS!

     St. Mary’s Parish wants to say THANK YOU, STEPHANIE, for your years of faithful service as head of the Lector Ministry.  After so many years of scheduling lectors for our parish, initiating workshops, and coordinating with other ministries, Stephanie Alford has handed over the reins.  We hope that the “extra” time you will have will be blessed time with your family.  All of the best of blessings, faithful servant.

     And we say “Hello” and Thanks for taking over Stephanie’s vacated spot” to Mike Elvir.  Mike is a Master Lector, having become certified in that position while living in the Dallas - Fort Worth Diocese.  He has “taught” lecturing for some 20 years.  We thank him for stepping up to fill Stephanie’s shoes.  We appreciate you, Mike.

BISHOP PATRICK ZUREK

Parishioners are cordially invited to A Mass of Thanksgiving, celebrated by Bishop Patrick Zurek, who will soon be leaving to become the Bishop of Amarillo, Texas.  The Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, February 13^th at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit Parish at 758 West Ramsey in San Antonio .  A reception will follow the Mass in the parish hall.

A round trip travel package to Amarillo for the installation of Bishop Zurek, on February 22^nd, is available on a first come first serve basis.  The cost is $120.00 and includes rountrip bus fare for one person and 2 nights at the diocesan retreat center, 2 breakfasts and the bus service to the installation.   For reservations or more information, please contact Sr. Janet M. Abbacchi at the Pastoral Center at (210) 734-1907 or 734-2620. 

ENGLISH AS A 2^ND LANGUAGE

ESL classes will begin the new semester on Tuesday, February 5^th.  Classes will be on Tuesdays from 9:00 – 10:30 or 6:00 – 7:30 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall. 

RETROUVAILLE -- A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGE

Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other, have you just stopped talking, does talking only make it worse?  For information about or to register for the February 22-24 program, call 210-403-3633 or visit the web site at www.retrouvaille.org.

BEYOND CANA RETREAT

Plan a quite Valentine’s Day weekend with your spouse in the Hill Country, where you can spend quality time together and revitalize your marriage.  You will learn and use effective communication tools in a spiritual, non-threatening setting.  Beyond Cana retreats have been offered for over 5 years at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, and this is the first time it is being opened to anyone in the San Antonio Archdioceses.  The retreat will be held February 15 through 17 in Boerne , Texas .  To register or for more information, contact Ken and Pixie Koch at 210-493-2996 or e-mail them at kenpixie@satx.rr.com  or visit the web site at www.beyondcana.org.

FREE INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE 
Volunteers will prepare and e-file tax  returns at the Golden Hub Community Center on Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 12:00 and on Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 - 5:30 .  This service is sponsored by the IRS / AARP to assist all low to middle income and    
elderly taxpayers.  Bring all tax  documents and last year's income tax return.    
       
       
AYUDA GRATIS PARA EL INCOME TAX
Presona voluntaries seran preparadas para   Para ayudar a llenar los papeles del income    
tax en el Golden Hub Community Center el   sabado por la manana de las 9:00 am, asta     
las 12:00 p.m., y el lunes y el martes por la  tarde de las 1:30 p.m., a las 5:30 p.m.
Este cervicio esta patrocinado por el IRS / AARP para ayudar a las personas  
de edad que necesitan ayuda para pagar sus income tax.  Traigan sus documentos
de income tax y los documentos de ano pasado

SCHOOL NEWS

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

            We had a very successful celebration at our school this past week.  Thanks to all of the parents and friends who took part in the activities.

            Special thanks to the P.T.C. for sponsoring our sessions with the great story teller, Tom McDermott.  The students thoroughly enjoyed the three presentations.

            Special thanks to the St. Joseph ’s Society for allowing our school to use the Halle for three assemblies during Catholic Schools Week.  The Halle was used Monday for the Duncan Holmes concert, Tuesday for the student movie, and Thursday for the presentations by the Archdiocesan Vocations Office.