The vision of Notre Dame Catholic Church is to glorify God by being a

faithful, inclusive community who, in the name of Jesus Christ, enables all

to grow in their rela�onship with God and with one

another through witness, worship and service.

NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC CHURCH

(Corner of Water and Washington Street)

Kerrville, TX. 78028

Pastoral Center: 909 Main St. Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

(Closed between 12N-1:00pm)

Phone: (830)257-5961 Fax: (830)895-9771

Website: www.notredamechurch.cc Social Center: (830)257-1929

Faith Forma(on: (830)896-4233

School: (830)257-6707

MASS AND SERVICE SCHEDULE

SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 pm

SUNDAY: 7:45 am, 9:15 am (Spanish), 11:00 am, 5:00 pm

WEEKDAYS: Please refer to the inside of the bulle�n for the Mass �mes

RITE OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday – 3:30 - 4:45 pm

MARRIAGES: Please consult the pastor 6 months in advance.

QUINCEAÑERAS: Please call the Pastoral Center 6 months in advance.

BAPTISMS: Call the YFM office to make an appointment at 896-4233.

PASTORAL TEAM CLERGY Reverend David R. Wagner Pastor Deacon Alfredo (Jimmy) Bill, Jr. Hispanic Ministry Deacon Raul Gu(errez Deacon Harold (Sonny) Kau:old Deacon Juan Mar(nez PASTORAL CENTER Dwayne Mosser Business Manager Eva Bill Parish Secretary Tracy Gourley Financial Associate LITURGY AND MUSIC Dorothy Cass Director of Liturgy/Music Ministries Marta Mata Liturgy Secretary OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION Alma Cruz-Gonzales Coord. Families & Children/Hispanic Ministry Denise Jenschke Coord. Cathechesis of the Good Shepherd & First Eucharist Prep. Wya? Wentrcek Coord. of Youth Ministry Nelda Bill Secretary/Bap(sm Coordinator CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE Sandi Killo Principal Irene Alcorta Secretary Michelle Coldwell Registrar Debbie Mossman Bookkeeper MAINTENANCE Mark Ince Superintendent

October 29, 2017

Thirtieth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

October 29, 2017

The Christian Virtue of Hope – Part 3

When we talk about the Christian Virtue of Hope we don’t mean simply wishing for something. It isn’t like when we plan a picnic and we say, “Gee I hope it doesn’t rain.” Or, “I hope the Smiths can come.” Such use of the word “hope” merely expresses a desire. When it comes to God, of course it is good to desire God, but the Christian Virtue of Hope means much more than that.

There is a kind of hope that is common to everyone. St. Thomas Aquinas believed that on the natural level, hope is a passion of the soul, a means by which one proceeds earnestly and arduously towards some desired object whose acquisition is possible, but not certain, a matter of some difficulty, the movement toward some good not yet achieved.

Without such hope, directed and sustained effort would be impossible. Those who are deficient in this kind of hope fail to persevere in any continuous course of action. It is hope in this sense that sustains one’s effort to see through to the desired end the working out of any project or enterprise.

And then there is the Christian Virtue of Hope. This is similar to natural hope, the movement of the will toward a desired good whose acquisition is possible but not certain. But Christian Hope differs from natural hope in its foundation, its object and its effects.

The object of the Christian Virtue of Hope is God Himself. Hope is related to the other two Christian virtues of Love and Faith. The eleventh chapter of Hebrews tells us, “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” We haven’t seen God, just like we haven’t seen how a seed grows into a mature plant that can be harvested. But God is the object of Hope.

The Christian Virtue of Hope means that our souls are set upon God as our eternal Beatitude and our only true happiness. It means living your life as directed toward God and trusting in all of God’s promises. Hope means that we live as if we believed with certainty in the Gospel, that we believe God is our creator, that He is all powerful, all good and all loving, that He has forgiven us our sins in His Son Jesus Christ, that He created us for Himself, to live in His presence forever. Hope means living our lives in the knowledge that all of this is certainly true and that it will happen. It means living in real expectation of seeing God and enjoying Him forever, even though we will die one day. That is the Christian Virtue of Hope.

To be continued . .

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1- 3; Mt 5:1-12a Thursday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011- 1016 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — You shall not oppress an alien, for you yourselves were once aliens in Egypt (Exodus 22:20-26).

Psalm — I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18).

Second Reading — You became imitators of the Lord, so that you became a model for all believers (1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10).

Gospel — You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:34-40).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday; World Youth Day

Tuesday: Halloween Wednesday: All Saints

Thursday: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)

Friday: St. Martin de Porres; First Friday

Saturday: St. Charles Borromeo; First Saturday

Trigésimo Domingo

del Tiempo Ordinario

29 de octubre de 2017

La Virtud Cristiana de la Esperanza – 3ª Parte Cuando hablamos de la Virtud Cristiana de la Esperanza, no nos referimos simplemente a desear algo. No es como cuando planeamos un día de campo y decimos: "Espero que no llueva". O: "Espero que los Smith puedan venir". Tal uso de la palabra "esperanza" simplemente expresa un deseo. Cuando se trata de Dios, por supuesto que es bueno desear a Dios, pero la Virtud Cristiana de la Esperanza significa mucho más que eso. Hay un tipo de esperanza que es común para todos. Santo Tomás de Aquino creía que en el nivel natural, la esperanza es una pasión del alma, un medio por el cual se avanza con fervor y seriedad hacia un objeto deseado cuya adquisición es posible, aunque no segura, una cuestión de cierta dificultad, el movimiento hacia algo bueno aún no logrado. Sin esa esperanza, el esfuerzo dirigido y sostenido sería imposible. Aquellos que son deficientes en este tipo de esperanza no pueden perseverar en ningún curso de acción continuo. Es la esperanza en este sentido que sostiene el esfuerzo de uno para ver hasta el final deseado la elaboración de cualquier proyecto o empresa. Y luego está la virtud Cristiana de la esperanza. Esto es similar a la esperanza natural, el movimiento de la voluntad hacia un bien deseado cuya adquisición es posible pero no cierta. Pero Christian Hope difiere de la esperanza natural en su fundamento, su objeto y sus efectos. El objeto de la Virtud Cristiana de la Esperanza es Dios mismo. La esperanza está relacionada con las otras dos Virtudes Cristianas del Amor y la Fe. El undécimo capítulo de Hebreos nos dice, "la fe es la certeza de lo que se espera, la convicción de lo que no se ve". No hemos visto a Dios, al igual que no hemos visto cómo una semilla se convierte en una planta madura que puede ser cosechado. Pero Dios es el objeto de la Esperanza. La Virtud Cristiana de la Esperanza significa que nuestras almas están puestas en Dios como nuestra Beatitud eterna, nuestra única y verdadera felicidad. Significa vivir tu vida dirigida hacia Dios y confiar en todas las promesas de Dios. La esperanza significa que vivimos como si creyéramos con certeza en el Evangelio, que creemos que Dios es nuestro creador, que Él es Todopoderoso, todo bueno y todo amoroso, que Él nos ha perdonado nuestros pecados en Su Hijo Jesucristo, que Él nos creó para Sí mismo, para vivir en Su presencia para siempre. La esperanza significa vivir nuestras vidas sabiendo que todo esto es cierto y que sucederá. Significa vivir con la expectativa real de ver a Dios y disfrutarlo para siempre, aunque algún día moriremos. Esa es la Virtud Cristiana de la Esperanza. Continuará . . .

¡Bendiciones!¡Bendiciones!¡Bendiciones!¡Bendiciones! En JesúsEn JesúsEn JesúsEn Jesús Padre DavidPadre DavidPadre DavidPadre David

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Rom 8:12-17; Sal 68 (67):2, 4, 6- 7ab, 20-21; Lc 13:10-17 Martes: Rom 8:18-25; Sal 126 (125):1b-6; Lc 13:18-21 Miércoles: Apo 7:2-4, 9-14; Sal 24 (23):1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Jueves: Sab 3:1-9; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Rom 5:5-11 o 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, o lecturas de las misas para los difuntos Viernes: Rom 9:1-5; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Lc 14:1-6 Sábado: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Sal 94 (93):12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lc 14:1, 7-11 Domingo: Mal 1:14b — 2:2b, 8-10; Sal 131 (130):1-3; 1 Tes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — Dios escucha el llanto de los oprimidos (Exodo 22:20-26).

Salmo — Te amo, oh Señor, mi fuerza (Salmo 18 [17]).

Segunda lectura — El pueblo de Dios es conocido por su conversión y amor de Dios (1Tesalonicenses 1:5c-10).

Evangelio — La ley principal es la ley del amor (Mateo 22:34-40).

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Domingo del Sacerdocio; Jornada Mundial de la Juventud

Martes: Halloween

Miércoles: Todos los Santos

Jueves: Todos los Fieles Difuntos

Viernes: San Martín de Porres; Primer viernes

Sábado: San Carlos Borromeo; Primer sábado

Sunday, October 29, 2017 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 22:20-26, 1 Thes 1:5c-10, Mt 22:34-40(148) 7:45 am People of the Parish 9:15 am †Javier Ortega By Grandmother, Urbana Molina 11:00 am In Honor of Fernando Gutierrez By Wyatt Krause 5:00 pm †Peter E. Mastro By Gerald & Caralyn Migely Monday, October 30, 2017 Rom 8:12-17, Lk 13:10-17(479) 12:00 pm Communion Service Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Rom 8:18-25, Lk 13:18-21(480) 7:00 am In Thanksgiving for Melanie Krause By Dianne Albrecht Wednesday, November 1, 2017 ALL SAINTS (Holy Day of Obligation) Rv 7:2-4, 9-14, 1 Jn 3:1-3, Mt 5:1-12a(667) 7:00 am All Saints Mass 12:00 pm Special Intention for Cathryn Fox By George Vlasek 7:00 pm All Saints Mass Thursday, November 2, 2017 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Soul’s Day) Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9, Jn 6:37-40 (668) or any readings from no. 668 or from the Lectionary for Ritual Masses (vol. IV), the Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 10:00 am All Souls Mass—Garden of Memories 12:00 pm All Souls 5:00 pm All Souls Mass—Guadalupe Cemetery Friday, November 3, 2017—First Friday Saint Martin de Porres, Religious Rom 9:1-5, Lk 14:1-6 (483) 8:00 am All Souls 5:00 pm All Souls Mass—Mt. View Cemetery 5:00 pm All Souls Word Service—Glenn Rest Cemetery Saturday, November 4 , 2017—First Saturday Mal 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10, 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13, Mt 23:1-12(151) 8:00 am All Souls 5:00 pm All Souls Sunday, November 5, 2017 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Mal 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10, 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13, Mt 23:1-12(151) Daylight Saving Time Ends 7:45 am †Catherine M. Hickey By The Reichart & Hickey Families 9:15 am †Carmen Guzman By Mario Guzman 11:00 am People of the Parish 5:00 pm †Irwin Ewing II By Mother

Liturgy of the Hours: Week II; Wednesday, All Saints—Proper Psalter

Monday, October 30, 2017 Music Committee-4:00pm-Pastoral Center Good Shepherd-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 A New Song-5:30pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Cursillos-7:00pm-Social Center Boy Scouts-7:00pm-Gymnasium Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Lector Practice (Spanish)-5:30pm-Church RCIA (Adults)-6:00pm-Social Center Trunk-O-Ween-6:00pm-Gym Parking Lot Spanish Choir Practice-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Wednesday, November 1, 2017 All Saints Mass-7:00am-Church All Saints Mass-12:00Noon-Church Ingles Tambíen-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 205/209 All Saints Mass-7:00pm-Church M.O.S.T.-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Gymnasium Thursday, November 2, 2017 All Souls Mass-10:00am-Garden of Memories Catholic Way Bible Study-10:00am-Kemper Hall RM 205 All Souls Mass-12:00N-Church All Souls Mass-5:00pm-Guadalupe Cemetery M.O.S.T.-7:00pm-Social Center Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Gymnasium Friday, November 3, 2017 Hour of Mercy-3:00pm-Church All Souls Mass-5:00pm-Mountain View Cemetery All Souls Word Service-5:00pm-Glenn Rest Cemetery Covenant of Love-6:30pm-Social Center El Sembrador-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Danza Santa Cruz-7:00pm-Gym Parking Lot Saturday, November 4, 2017 Repose the Blessed Sacrament-11:30am-Church Sunday, November 5, 2017 First Sunday Fellowship-after all morning masses-Social Center Good Shepherd-9:00am-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 Women’s Spanish ACTS-2:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 205/206 LifeTeen-6:00pm-Social Center/Fireplace RM

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in memory of

Deceased members of The K of C #6409

By The Knights of Columbus

The Second Collection on

October 28 & 29, 2017 will be for

Notre Dame School Guardian Angel Program

Thank you for your generosity!

Altar ServersAltar ServersAltar ServersAltar Servers

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 - 5:00pm

Crucifer–Stefan Sirianni Candle Bearer-Demetri Dry Candle Bearer–Natalie Wagner Intern-Diego Dry Intern-David Gutierrez

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2017—7:45am

Crucifer–Caleb Clayton Candle Bearer–Emma Clayton Candle Bearer-Jordan Clayton Intern-Jakob Wyman Intern-Nathan Wyman

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2017—9:15am

Crucifer–Brianna Alcorta Candle Bearer—Kenia Garcia Candle Bearer–Jasmin Guzman Intern-Gisell Chavez Intern-Olivia Valdez

Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017—11:00am

Crucifer-Ruben Nombrano Candle Bearer-Reece Farrow Candle Bearer-Anthony Jones Intern-Francis Arredondo Intern-Jo Jo Arredondo Intern-Alex Flores Intern-Ramses Flores Intern-Marcus Nombrano Intern-Albert Vasquez

Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017—5:00pm

Crucifer—Jake Pankratz Candle Bearer– Elizabeth Villarreal Candle Bearer–Elijah Gorham Intern-Nicolas Agulto Intern-Christopher Angel Intern-Tania Angel Intern-Gracie Lopez

LectorsLectorsLectorsLectors

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017—5:00pm Barbara Miciotto Dianne Albrecht Saturday, Nov. 5, 2017—7:45am Betsy Wogan Gwen Kelly Saturday, Nov. 5, 2017—9:15am Angelica Contreras Ana Gimenez Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017—11:00am Steve Black Susie Dietzel Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017—5:00pm Araceli Perez Dominik Espinosa

GreetersGreetersGreetersGreeters

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017—5:00pm

Team B Saturday, Nov. 5, 2017—7:45am

Team A Saturday, Nov. 5, 2017—9:15am

Team B Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017—11:00am

Team B

Extraordinary MinistersExtraordinary MinistersExtraordinary MinistersExtraordinary Ministers

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017-5:00pm

Team B

DM: Susie Fenner

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2017-7:45am

Team C

DM: Andrew Kunz

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2017-9:15am

Team G

DM: Florencia Martinez

Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017-11:00am

Team A

DM: Sandra Schmitt

Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017-5:00pm

Team LC DM: DM-Designated Minister

Mauricio Reyes, Mario Reyes, Tony Perez, Mary Jane Flores, Eloida Gar-cia, David Avila, Rose Adami, Anita Rios, Bubba Kunz, Andy Miciotto, D.J. Sholund, Bill Williams, Barbara

Barecky, Pat Cass, Steve Black, Marge Carseth, Olan Mahlmann, Toni San Miguel, Elias Moreno, Maria Saldania, Manuela Sanchez.

The Prayer List

Prayer is a gift from God. It is a wonderful way to lift someone in prayer who is sick, someone in need or for anyone with special intentions. The Parish prayer list is for such purposes, however, it can become quite big and the print becomes smaller. So that all may be included and properly fit within page boundaries, the prayer list will be renewed with a fresh start every first of the month. If you wish to place your name on the list once it is re-newed, please call the parish office. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

ALL SAINTS DAY, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST

This is a Holyday of Obligation; Masses will be at 7:00 a.m., 12:00 noon (with the school

children), and 7:00 p.m. (bilingual)

ALL SOULS DAY Masses and Services will be at

the cemeteries as follows:

November 2nd – Garden of Memories – 10:00 a.m. (Mass in English) Guadalupe – 5:00 p.m. (Mass in Spanish)

November 3rd – Mountain View – 5:00 p.m. (Mass in Spanish) Glen Rest – 5:00 p.m. (Word Service in English)

MASS CHANGEGthere will be a communion service in lieu of Mass at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7th. All priests in the Archdiocese will be attending a convocation with the Archbishop.

The Daughters of Notre Dame are currently accepting All Soul’s Memorials. A special Memorial Mass will be said on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass; names will be published in the weekly bulletin. Envelopes for donations are located in the back of the church in the narthex. Donations may be placed in the collection basket or dropped off at the Pastoral Center. Deadline for intentions is Sunday, November 5, 2017.

FIESTA DE TODOS LOS SANTOS- MIÉRCOLES, 1º DE NOVIEMBRE

Este es un día de obligación; Las misas serán a las 7:00 a.m., a las 12:00 del mediodía (con los niños de la escuela), y a las 7:00 p.m. (bilingüe)

Habrá una ParaliturgiaG en lugar de la Misa, el martes 7 de noviembre a las 7:00 a.m. Todos los Sacerdotes de la Arquidiócesis asistirán a una reunión con el Arzobispo.

CONMEMORACIÓN DE TODOS LOS FIELES DIFUNTOS

Las Misas y Paraliturgias serán en los cementerios de la siguiente manera:

2 de noviembre - Garden of Memories - 10:00 a.m. (Misa en Inglés) Guadalupe - 5:00 p.m. (Misa en Español) 3 de noviembre - Mountain View - 5:00 p.m. (Misa en Español) Glen Rest - 5:00 p.m. (Paraliturgia en Inglés)

Pope Francis calls the church to be permanently in mission. He calls for everyone to be a missionary. We can participate in the mission through prayer.

The lines for the opportunity to see a rock star are indelibly long. The Star of all Stars, Jesus, humbles Himself to share a personal one on one hour, and only a few “wise virgins” fill up their lamps with this wondrous love freely given by Christ. How will He be able to recognize us at the end of our earthly exile if we become as the “foolish virgins’ who are too busy to show love and adoration for this awesome gift that is our Mighty Lord Jesus?

This hour is a great and unrepeated opportunity for a young parent or grandparent to teach their tender lambs our faith and reverence to our most humble Majesty, The Good Shepherd Jesus. Please join us in just one hour of adoration a week out of nearly 124 weekly hours to choose from.

An adorer is needed for:

Tuesday 1:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m.

If you are able to help with this time, please call Veronica Fabro at (830)377-9117.

El Papa Francisco llama a la iglesia para que esté en mission permanentemente. Nos llama a todos a ser misioneros. Podemos participar en la misión por medio de la oración.

Las colas para tener la oportunidad de ver a una estrella del rock están increíblemente largas. La Estrella de todas las Estrellas, Jesús, se humilla para compartir una hora de tiempo personal, y sólo unas cuantas “virgenes sabias” llenan sus lámparas con el amor maravilloso regalado por Cristo. Cómo podrá reconocernos al final de nuestra exilio terrestre si nos convertimos en “virgenes tontas” que están demasiado ocupadas para demastrar nuestro amor y adoración para este impresionante don que es nuestro Poderoso Señor Jesús.

Esta hora es una gran oportunidad que no se repetirá para que un padre o abuelo enséne a sus delicados (tiernos) corderos nuestra fe y reverencia hacia nuestra humildísima Majestad, El Buen Pastor Jesús. Por favor únanse en sólo una hora de adoración a la semana de las 124 horas semanales a escoger.

Tambíen es necesario un adorador los:

martes 1:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m. Si usted puede acompañar a Jesús este momento, por favor llame a Veronica Fabro al (830)377-9117.

Covenant of Love Marriage Ministry

Don’t miss our next DATE NIGHT! November 3, 2017 @ 6:30 p.m.

“Advent and Your Family”

Notre Dame Social Center Registration cards and brochures are in the narthex or sign up at the notredamechurch.cc web site. Questions? Contact Red and Mark Anderson @ 830-895-3295

Deadline for reservations-October 30, 2017

FIRST SATURDAY PRO-LIFE ROSARY

presented by the Knights of Columbus

Come join us on Saturday, November 4

beginning at 3:45 p.m

This beautiful and inspiring program will take place on the First Saturday of each month, to pray for the end of abortion and the culture of death, attend Confession if desired, and satisfy the request of Our Lady of Fatima to honor Her Immaculate Heart and help bring about peace in the world.

We invite you to learn about and be a part of this special devotion.

Join us before the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe as we pray and sing for the world. Offer personal intentions to Our Lady for your children and families.

The 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass will follow

NEW HYMNAL UPDATE Notre Dame has been blessed by so many of

you who have given to the new hymnal donation drive; we thank you for your goodness and your faithfulness. We have reached our goal, and have completed the drive, and will no longer be taking additional donations. The hymnals will be in the pews very soon. However, if you would like to donate in memory of or in honor of someone in the name of St. Cecilia, patron of musicians, we ask that you consider donating to the music scholarship fund which will help musicians, young or older, to continue their music studies. We would be happy to tell you more about that if you call Dorothy at the office (257-5961, x. 235.

THE ROSARY MAKING MINISTRY will meet on Friday, November 3, 2017; 10:00 a.m. at the home of Rita Funk.

This ministry makes and supplies Rosaries to the missions and military troops. Training supplies are provided. Once you learn to make the Rosaries, they can be made at home at your own pace.

If you feel called to be a part of this beautiful and faith sharing ministry, please contact Rita Funk at (830)258-6093.

THANK YOU!!! A heartfelt thank you to all the bread bakers

who have so faithfully served this community over the years, and to Marlene Grothues who has headed up this ministry. We are grateful for the prayers, effort, and many hours you put into making the Eucharistic bread for each Sunday. Even though we will no longer use the bread for Mass, we look forward to the regular bread you may be baking for various occasions. May God bless you all!

The Pastoral Center will be CLOSED Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in observance of All Saints Day; a Holy Day of Obligation.

The office will re-open Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 8:00 a.m.

HIMNARIOS NUEVA ACTUALIZACIÓN Notre Dame ha sido bendecida por muchos de ustedes que han donado para la nueva campaña de himnarios; les agradecemos por su bondad y fidelidad. Hemos alcanzado nuestro objetivo, completando para la campaña, ya no recibiremos donaciones adicionales. Los himnarios estarán en las bancas muy pronto. Sin embargo, si desean donar en memoria o en honor de alguien a nombre de Santa Cecilia, patrona de los músicos, les pedimos que consideren donar para el fondo de becas de música que ayudarán a los jóvenes o mayores, a continuar sus estudios de música. Si desean saber más sobre eso llamen a Dorothy a la oficina (257-5961 x 235

¡¡¡GRACIAS!!! Un sincero agradecimiento a todos los panaderos que han servido tan fielmente a esta comunidad a lo largo de los años, y a Marlene Grothues, quien ha encabezado este ministerio. Agradecemos las oraciones, el esfuerzo y las muchas horas que dedicaban a la elaboración del pan Eucarístico para cada domingo. Aunque ya no usaremos el pan para la Misa, esperamos con gusto el pan normal que hornean en varias ocasiones. ¡Que Dios los bendiga a todos!

TO ALL DAUGHTERS OF NOTRE DAME

We miss you. If you missed our previous meetings, we still want you as a member. Even if you aren’t able to attend all of the meetings, we still want you as a member. Your membership is important to us and to our ministries. You are invited to attend the Daughters of Notre Dame meeting on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fireplace RM. We hope to see you there.

Please become a member by filling out the form below and send your completed form, along with a check made payable to Daughters of Notre Dame for the $10.00 dues to: Daughters of Notre Dame, 909 Main St., Kerrville, TX. 78028. (Or you may drop the form and your check inside an envelope attention to Daughters of Notre Dame into the collection basket). The dues and your prayerful support help us in all of our ministries.

For additional information, contact Teri DeBusk at (503)475-5505 or Ginny Saip at (830)890-5493. Name________________________________

Address______________________________

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How would you like to serve the Daughters of Notre Dame?

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MEMBERSHIP

To foster the objective of the Society, to attend monthly meetings, pray for living and deceased members, pay regular dues, and to serve on committees and participate in the activities of the society.

Regular members—pay dues and participate in the activities of the Society.

Associate members—pay dues, may not be able to attend meetings but wish to be a part of the society.

BooksToBorrow from the Notre Dame Parish Library are available in the narthex of the church, near the bell tower door. The Parish Library is located in the Family Life Center, on Main Street, and has no regular “open” hours. We try to keep an interesting sample of the 1500 books in our library in the narthex book shelves. Please phone us at (830) 895-4230 to ask for a particular book, or to make an appointment to browse in the main collection. This week would be a good time to read about some saints – there are hundreds on our shelves. Books may be checked out by writing your name and phone number on the circulation card inside the back cover of the book, and leaving the card in the special box at the BooksToBorrow station. You may keep the book as long as you are using it. If someone else needs it, we will phone you. If you are ready to return it, but can’t find it, or if there is some other problem, please let us know, and we will take the book off our records. All our books have been donated – we have spent no church money on new books for at least the past seven years – and we will not ask you to pay to replace the book. In recent memory, we have been happy to have a phone call confessing that a book had been rained on (while in a car with the windows open). There was also a face-to-face confession from a youngster from a large family that a book had been lost at home. And another reader wanted to keep the book forever, and ordered a replacement for the library – and the school library! We have been glad to hear these news bits, so we can update our records.

Before going to HEB or Walmart, stop by the school office and get your Cash Cards. Going out to eat? Doing a home project? Think of us before you go!!

The Holidays are coming!! Buying Halloween candy or having a Party? Use a Cash Card! Hosting Thanksgiving or taking a dish? Use a Cash Card to make your purchases.

Before you buy that special gift, look at what Cash Cards we have or

can special order!

NOTRE DAME SCHOOL GUARDIAN ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Today’s second collection is for Notre Dame School’s Guardian Angel Scholarship Program. All donations go directly to our school and provide tuition assistance to families in need who choose to send their children to Notre Dame Catholic School. The number one reason parents choose not to send their children to Catholic school is COST. Guardian Angel helps to make this choice more affordable for over 40% of our families.

I invite you to come and visit our school—you will be amazed at the tradition of academic excellence, the spirit-filled family atmosphere, and the Christian environment of serving others. You may wish to donate through the second collection today or go to our school website, www.notredameschool.cc and click on “On-line Giving”. Thank you for your generous donation in support of The Guardian Angel Scholarship Program.

Blessings in Christ, Sandi Killo, Principal Notre Dame Catholic School

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at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. How do I shop at AmazonSmile - To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. How do I select a charitable organization to support when shopping on AmazonSmile? On your first visit to smile.amazon.com, you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Ours is Notre Dame Catholic School Kerrville.

PROGRAMA DE BECAS, GUARDIAN ANGEL (ANGEL DE LA GUARDA),

DE LA ESCUELA NOTRE DAME

La segunda colecta de hoy será para el programa de becas, “Guardian Angel”, de la escuela. Todas las donaciones van directamente a nuestra escuela y brindan asistencia para la matricula a las familias necesitadas que eligen mandar a sus hijos a nuestra escuela. La razón principal por la cual los padres eligen no mandar a sus hijos a una escuela católica es el COSTO. El programa, Guardian Angel, ayuda que esta decisión sea más asequible para más de 40% de nuestras familias.

Yo los invito a que vengan y visiten a nuestra escuela-usted se asombrara de la tradición de excelencia académica, el ambiente familiar lleno del espíritu, y medio ambiente cristiano de servir a los demás. Si desea, puede donar a través de la segunda colecta o visitar nuestro sitio de web, www.notredameschool.cc y haga clic en el enlace “On-line giving”. Gracias por su generosidad en donar para el apoyo del Programa de Becas Guardian Angel.

Bendiciones en Cristo, Sandi Killo, directora de la escuela Notre Dame Catholic School

OFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTION

October 21-22, 2017

CHURCH Envelopes/Checks $ 12,329.00 Currency/Coin 2,513.22 Capitol Improvement 210.00

TOTAL $ 15,052.22 World Mission Sunday (2nd Collection) $ 1,390.56

Hope for the Future 40.00 TOTAL $ 1,430.56 SCHOOL School Support Envelopes $ 720.00 TOTAL $ 720.00

Knights of Columbus Council 6409

First Friday Fish Fry

Fried Fish, Coleslaw, Beans, Hush Puppies, Cookies, Water, Tea & Coffee

“Dine In or Take Out”

First Friday of Each Month Join us on Friday, November 3, 2017

Cost: Adults $9, Children $7 (Ages 3-12), Free (Ages 2 & Under) Time: Serving Times from 5:00 PM—7:00 PM Location: Knights of Columbus Hall 151 Doris Drive (off Goat Creek Rd.), Kerrville

A portion of the proceeds will be given to

Knights of Columbus Charities

CATHOLIC SENIORS’ CONFERENCE Regardless of the state in life you may be in, everyone is welcome to attend a one-day conference in honor of beloved seniors. Family members and caretakers are welcome to join their loved ones for a day of prayer, learning fellowship, and laughter. Join us and learn about God’s calling for senior citizens and discover a message of joy and hope. No minimum age to attend.

Date: February 24, 2018 at St Mathew Catholic Church, McDonald Family Center, 10703 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230 $25.00 Individual registration includes lunch; free admission for Clergy/Religious (pre-registration required). Call for more information and/or register at (210) 521-3377. www.Pilgrimcenterofhope.org

CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE The Pilgrim Center of Hope, 13th Annual Catholic Men’s Conference is set for March 16-17, 2018. Discover your strength in Christ & receive spiritual tools to deepen and live in your faith.

For more information on weekend line-up, speakers, and registrations, call (210) 521-3377 or visit www.Pilgrimcenterofhope.org

Please Help Save Lives. Donate Blood

Ayuda a Salvar Vidas “Dona Tu Sangre”

Father Kemper Council 6409

Knights of Columbus

is sponsoring an

Autumn Blood Drive

Campana de Donacion de Sangre

in the Notre Dame Social Center

Sunday, October 29 -- 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Photo Identification Required

Several of our parishioners have been blessed by the availability of your life

saving donations. Due to the short time that blood can be used after

donating, there is a constant need for new donations. Please consider giving up

a few minutes of your time to provide the gift of life for the least of our

brethren. Students who may be unable to donate at their school drives due to

activities are especially welcome with parental permission under 17.

Coffee, juice and rolls will be available.

Give The Gift Of Life - Give Blood

Dar Un Regalo – Dona Tu Sangre

For more information call John Vece at 896-0752

Oct. 28 - José y María Escajeda a las 4:00pm 190 Leigh Circle, Mtn. Home 830.866.3817 (casa) 830.377.5293 (cel) Oct. 29 - María y Andrés Coronel a las 7:00pm 323 Carolyn St., Ingram 830.367.1391 (casa) 830.955.0006 (cel)

Nov. 1 - No Rosario - Solemnidad de Todos los Santos, Misa 7pm (Día de Precepto) Nov. 2 - Nancy Urquiza a las 7:00pm 835 Quinlan St. 830.955.1639 Nov. 3 - María Navarro a las 7:00pm Hwy 340, Hunt 830.238.4491 Nov. 4 - Yolanda Rivera a las 7:00pm 1514 Katy Lane 830.792.3729 Nov. 5 - Martha Martinez a las 7:00pm 130 Greymoss, Ingram 830.367.3871 Nov. 7 - Antonia Cardona Nov. 8 - Teresa Cardona Nov. 10 - Sylvia Limón Nov. 11 - Lourdes Arredondo a las 7:00pm 415 Jennings 830.955.1207 Nov. 18 - Mari Gámez Nov. 23 - Urbana Molina a las 7:00pm 308 Coleman 830.955.1639 Nov. 24 - Ana Guerrero Nov. 25 - Danza Santa Cruz a las 7:00pm Gimnasio de Notre Dame 830.928.3195 (Cesar Ceniceros) Nov. 26 - Albina y Francisco Lopez a las 6pm 282 Locust St. 830.955.2728 Nov. 27 - Jesús y María Silvia Garcia a las 6pm 110 Wendy Dr. 830.370.5135 Nov. 29 - Eva Venegas Dic. 3 - Ramona Mousavian 508 Tivy St. 830.896.1518 o 830.377.8150 Dic. 9 - Sol Pérez 228 W. Schreiner 830.370.1819 Dic. 10 - Caminata a las 12 del día en Singing Wind Park Dic. 12 - Las Mañanitas a las 6am. Misa a las 7:00pm

Las Guadalupanas tendrán un desayuno para apoyar a la jovencita, Jacqueline

Garcia para recaudar fondos para la fiesta de Guadalupe. Cuando: domingo, 12 de noviembre

Donde: centro social Hora: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Menudo - $6 Tacos de almuerzo - $2 Café, refrescos y agua

El Sembrador

Les hace una invitación a que los acompañe todos los viernes a las 7PM en el cuarto de chimenea, para estudiar las lecturas dominicales.

Es un ministerio de oración,

alabanza carismática y evangelización.

Si usted se encuentra triste, o en

necesidad de sentir el calor del Espíritu,

se le invita a que los acompañen

los jueves en el cuarto de chimenea a las

7pm. Comuníquese con Olga para mas

información, 830.370.2164

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Life Teen “CHAOS” Fall Retreat

When: November 17-19, 2017

Where: Deer Creek Camp

Who: 9th-12th Grade Students (You do not have to be currently registered for Life Teen, our high school ministry)

Cost: $100 (includes t-shirt)

“Be still and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations,

exalted on the earth.” –Psalm 46:11

Retreat Theme:

“Chaos” is a retreat focusing on God’s creative power. God has a history of making order out of chaos. Jesus’ very mission on this earth was to bring the order of redemption out of the chaos of the fall. The goal of this retreat is to invite teens into a relationship

with God and encourage them to allow Him to transform their chaos into a life grafted into Him…and something truly beautiful!

Location: Deer Creek Camp is a Christian summer camp and retreat center in Medina, TX. Visit their website, www.deercreekcamp.com, to see pictures and learn more about the great facilities. Boys and girls will stay in cabins in separate ends of camp.

Contact the YFM Office to Register! Space is Limited! 830-896-4233 | wyatt.wentrcek@notredamechurch.cc