A.C.T.S. Core Juan Ramirez Altar Servers Richard Salas Breakfast Ministry Graciela Rivera Cristo Rey Society Clara Nieto Eucharistic Ministry Gerardo Naylor Environment Graciela Rivera Finance Committee Mario Riojas Guadalupanas Society Elena Salinas IHM Young Adults Maria Ramos Knights of Columbus Silvester Mireles

I H M CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Gabriel Ruiz, C.M.F. Associate Pastor: Rev. Malachy I. Osunwa, C.M.F. DEACONS Mr. Jorge Bonilla-Valentín Mr. Alfonso Cervantes OFFICE STAFF Patricia Vásquez - Business Manager Michelle Marín - Parish Secretary Lisa Martinez - Weekend Secretary Sandra Burks - Sacristan/Housekeeper Martin Piña - Maintenance Mary Salas - D.R.E. ST. ANTHONY CLARET COMM. Rev. Gabriel Ruiz, C.M.F. Rev. Stephen Sherwood, C.M.F. Rev. Len Brown, C.M.F. Rev. Thomas Thennadiyil, C.M.F. Rev. Malachy I. Osunwa, C.M.F. Rev Mark Clarke, C.M.F. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday of the Month 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY / SÁBADO 8:00 A.M. (Marian Mass) Español 5:30 P.M. (Vigil) English (Ingles) SUNDAY / DOMINGO 9:00 A.M. English (Ingles) 10:30 A.M. Español (Spanish) 12:00 P.M. Español (Spanish) 5:00 P.M. Español (Spanish) MONDAY—FRIDAY / 12:00 P.M. Español (Spanish) CONFESSIONS / CONFESIONES Saturday (Sábado) 4:30 P.M. – 5:15 P.M. or by appointment CCD OFFICE Saturday-Sunday from 10 A.M.-2 P.M. (210) 251-4826

Mission Statement

Immaculate Heart of Mary is a home for all! We strive to bring people to God through the celebrations of the sacraments and the Word of God while addressing the special and spiritual needs of the parish: the poor, the youth, the elderly, the physically chal-lenged, the family and maintaining a multi-cultural heritage. Inmaculado Corazón de María es un hogar para todos! Nos esforzamos para llevar a la gente a Dios a través de la celebración de los sacramentos y la palabra de Dios, respon-diendo a las necesidades especiales y espirituales de la parroquia: los pobres, los jóvenes, los ancianos, los discapacitados, la familia y manteniendo un patrimonio multi-cultural.

OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 617 South Santa Rosa Ave. San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-8268 Fax (210) 226-2412

Claretian Missionaries/Misioneros Claretianos OVER 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

Website: www.ihmsatx.org E-mail: admin@ihmsatx.org

First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017

Lectors Nancy Sierra Liturgy Committee Nancy Sierra Men’s Club Fred Rodríguez Pastoral Council Terry Olguin Religious Education Mary Salas Senior Program Olga Gonzales Ushers Julio Sierra Wedding Coordinator Lisa Martinez Women’s Club Estella Rodriguez Youth Ministry Julio Sierra

Parish Organizations Directory

1ST FRIDAY ROSARY The Guadalupanas Society would like to invite you to join them every 1st Friday at 11:30am to pray the rosary in the Church. Hope to see you all there. God Bless you! The next 1st Friday will be on December 1st.

First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017

Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come.

— Mark 13:33

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — We are the clay and you, O L , are the potter: we are the work of your hands (Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7). Psalm — Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved (Psalm 80). Second Reading — God is faithful; by God you were called to fellowship with the Son (1 Corinthians 1:3-9). Gospel — Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. (Mark 13:33-37).

Classes &Dates PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

For Registration requirements you can call the office, visit our website at www.ihmsatx.org or email us at ad-min@ihmsatx.org Registration closes the Friday, one week before the Baptism date. Register in the Parish office Monday–Friday 9am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm.

PRIVATE BAPTISMS Please remember that baptisms are a community event as we are welcoming the Child into the Catholic Com-munity. Private baptisms should only be requested for medical emergencies and military deployment urgen-cies.

BAPTISM CLASSES December 15, 2017 (English)

GROUP BAPTISM Saturday, December 16th (English)

REGISTRATION BY: Thursday, December 7, 2017

CLASES DE BAUTISMO 19 de Enero 2018 (Español)

BAUTISMO EN GRUPO Sábado, 20 de Enero 2018 (Español)

REGISTRARSE PARA EL: Viernes, 12 de Enero 2018

ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA Gracias a Dios, tenemos dos grupos de estudio biblia en Espa-ñol. Uno se reúne los Domingos a las 10:15am y el otro los días Miércoles a las 7pm.

FORMATION & SPIRITUALITY

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Isaías ruega por el retorno del Señor (Isaías 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7). Salmo — Señor, Dios nuestro, restáuranos que brille tu rostro y nos salve (Salmo 80 [79]). Segunda lectura — Pablo está agradecido por las ben-diciones que los corintios han recibido debido a su fe en Jesús (1 Corintios 1:3-9). Evangelio — Jesús dice a los discípulos que estén siem-pre alertas a la llegada del tiempo designado (Marcos 13:33-37).

Primer Domingo de Adviento 3 de diciembre de 2017

Velen y estén preparados, porque no saben cuándo llegará el momento.

— Marcos 13:33

NOCHE DE COMUNIDAD Every 3rd Monday we have community night for prayer, praise and community fellowship. Everyone is invited! ***Cada tercer Lunes tenemos la noche de la comunidad que es para alabanza, oración, y compañerismo. Invitamos a to-dos.

MONTHLY HOLY HOUR/HORA SANTA December 1st is First Friday-We have Holy Hour and Eucharistic Adoration at 6:30pm. Come and spend time with Our Lord in the Blessed Eucharist! ***1 de Deciembre es el primer Viernes-Tenemos la hora Santa y Adoración del Santísi-mo a las 6:30pm. Vengan a compartir unos mo-mentos en la presencia de Jesús Sacramentado.

ENGLISH BIBLE STUDY We have English Bible Study every Thursday at 6:30pm in the Parish office Conference room. Cost is $10 plus the cost of the study book. Each person is expected to bring a copy of the New American Bible. This year will be looking at the Gospel of Mark. All are welcomed and encouraged attend.

GIFT SHOP Stop by our gift shop and check out the new things we have in store. New merchandise has just arrived. We have rosaries, prayer books, prayer cards, Patron Saint statues, religious jewel-ry, candles, medals, milagros and more. Christmas items have also just arrived. It’s not too early to start your Christmas shopping. Gift shop located in the Parish office.

SEASON OF ADVENT / ADVIENTO Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year, which consists of a time of preparation to celebrate the birth of Christ. Its duration is from 21 to 28 days, with the celebration of 4 Sundays prior to Christmas. One of the ways to celebrate this time of preparation is by giving us the opportunity to reconcile ourselves with God, with our neighbors and with ourselves. If you want to be recon-ciled during this time, please speak with one of the priests, and we also have Confessions on Saturdays at 4:30pm. ***El adviento es el primer periodo del año litúrgico, que con-siste en un tiempo de preparación para celebrar el nacimiento de Cristo. Su duración es de 21 a 28 días, dado que se cele-bran los 4 domingos anteriores a la Fiesta de Navidad. Una de las maneras de celebrar este tiempo de preparación es dándo-nos la oportunidad de reconciliarnos tanto con Dios, con el prójimo y con nosotros mismos. Si desea reconciliarse durante este tiempo hable por favor con alguno de los sacerdotes, los sábados tenemos confesiones a las 4:30pm.

Santiago Delgado Jessica Briones Cynthia Canales Rosalinda Vohs Mario Riojas

Mary Lou Riojas Elvia Garcia Aurora Cardona Nancy Torres Ashlynn Contreras

Ruby Contreras Susie Uribe Tony Uribe Paul Banda, Jr. Jay Duron

If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list please call the parish office at 210-226-8268 or email admin@ihmsatx.org

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 5:30 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. Guadalupe & Vicente Ramos Rosemary Aguilar SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 9:00 a.m. Mike & Mary Nolaseo Conversion of Souls Sp. Int. Elias Villanueva Connie Estrada Birthday 10:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus Sp. Int. Pete & Felipa G. Sanchez Marina & Ramon Moyers Anniversary 12:00 p.m. Audelia Lopez Sp. Int. Holy Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. Andres Alor Sp. Int. 5:00 p.m. ALL PARISHIONERS MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 12:00 p.m. Barbarita Campos Andres Alor Sp. Int. Sandra Corzo Sp. Int. Micaela Lopez Sanchez TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 12:00 p.m. Andres Alor WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 12:00 p.m. Pedro Macias Jose J Flores y Familias THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 12:00 p.m. St. Ambrose, Bishop Feast Day FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8—Holy Day of Obligation 12:00 p.m. The Immaculate Conception Feast Day Mary Calzoncit Anniversary SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 8:00 a.m. San Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin Feast Day

Deadline for Mass intention requests must be submitted by Tuesday for the following week or any dates after and only upon availability. El ultimo día para solicitar intenciones de Misa debe ser enviada antes del Martes para la semana siguiente o cualquier fecha poste-rior y solo cuando este disponible.

WEEKLY COLLECTION TOTALS NOVEMBER 19, 2017 Regular Collection: $2816.09 IHM Maintenance Fund: $1040.74 Children’s Collection: $146.26

NOVEMBER 26, 2017 Regular Collection: $3179.82 Maintenance Fund: $906.70 Children’s Collection: $171.00

ALTAR FLOWERS In honor of the

Immaculate Conception of the

Blessed Virgin Mary.

PENITENTIAL/CHRISTMAS CONFESSION Thursday, December 14th at 6:30p.m. we will have a special

Penitential service in preparation for Christ-mas. Everyone is invited to take advantage of this Spiritual cleansing opportunity. ***El Jueves, 14 de diciembre a las 6:30pm tendremos el servicio penitencial en preparación para la navidad. Invitamos a todos para aprovechar esta oportunidad de limpieza espiritual.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Friday, December 8th is the feast day of the Im-maculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. There will be Masses at 12:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. ***El Viernes, 08 de Diciembre es el día de la fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Santí-sima Virgen María. Este es un Día de Obliga-ción. Habrá misas a las 12p.m. y a las 7p.m.

FIESTA GUADALUPANA El Lunes, 11 de Diciembre vamos a tener una Fiesta Guadalupana. Empieza con el rosario a las 6:15pm y Misa a las 7p.m. Tendremos una Serenata, drama de aparición y homena-je a la Virgen. El Martes, 12 de Diciembre es la fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Las Mañanitas a las 5:30a.m. Misas a las 6a.m., 12p.m., Matachi-nes a las 6:30pm y 7p.m.

SANCTUARY LIGHT Please contact the Parish office to place your spe-cial intentions for the Sanctuary Light in memory of a loved one, a birthday, anniversary or special

occasion.

WEDDINGS / QUINCEAÑERAS If you are planning a Wedding you need to contact the Parish office for requirements at least six months prior to the de-sired date. If you are planning a Quinceañera you need to contact the Parish office for requirements at least two months prior to the desired date.

IHM RETREAT CENTER and PARISH HALL The Retreat Center and Parish Hall are available for rental. Please contact the Parish office for more details.

PASTORELA December 16th and 18th at 6pm in the Parish Hall we will be having our “Pastorela: Las Siete Tentaciones” play. It is free admission for all.

PARISH POSADA On December 16th at 7pm in the Parish Hall, immediately fol-lowing the Pastorela, will be our annual Parish Posada. Let’s spend time as a community singing and following Mary and Joseph on their journey! ***El Sábado, 16 de diciembre a las 7pm en el Salón Parro-quial, inmediatamente después de la Pastorela, será nuestra Posada. Vamos a pasar el tiempo como comunidad cantando y siguiendo a María y José en su viaje!

BREAKFAST Served by the A.C.T.S. Core group after the 9:00a.m. and 10:30a.m. Masses. Join us for some good food and fellowship.

BREAKFAST MINISTRY SCHEDULE December 10th—Young Adults December 17th—Monarca Motors December 24th—Kitchen Closed (Christmas Eve)

2018 BIBLE DIARY The Bible Diary 2018 books are in!! They are $15.00 each and are available in the Parish office. The Diary contains prayers, a Liturgical Catholic Calendar, Mysteries of the Ro-sary, Daily readings and an area to take notes every day. Get yours before we sell out!

DIARIO BIBLICO 2018 El Diario Bíblico 2018 están aquí y disponibles en la ofici-na Parroquial por $15.00. El diario contiene oraciones, calendario litúrgico católico, los misterios del Rosario, las lecturas diarias y un espacio para tomar notas cada día. ¡Compre el suyo antes que se venda todos!