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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church June 26, 2016 Uvalde, Texas Page 2 Saturday, June 25 2:00pm Quinceañera– Michaela Contreras 5:00pm +Eva Mae T. Espinoza by Zoilo Espinoza Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Salinas, Jr. Wedding Anniversary Sunday, June 26 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am +Antonio Arellano by Family +Elpidio Buantello by Family +Felix Hernandez by Edna Hernandez 9:30am Mary Alice Martinez-Birthday by Garza Family +Joe A. Garza by Cynthia Garza 12:00p +Fred & +Oralia Ratliff by Family +Aurora Juarez by Ivan & Soraida Juarez For Our Parish 5:30pm +Genaro & +Gloria Uriegas by Uriegas Family +Pat Arredondo by Uriegas Family Monday, June 27 6:00pm Communion Service Tuesday, June 28 6:00pm Communion Service Wednesday, June 29 6:00pm +Alejandro & +Aurora Barrios by Friends +Janie Vasquez by Friends +Frank G. Alegria, III by Ilda Gonzales Thursday, June 30 6:00pm Communion Service Friday, July 1 6:00pm Christin Garcia-Birthday by Gloria Garcia +Luz Ruiz Florez by Gloria Garcia Saturday, June 25 2:00pm Wedding– Hector & Jaclyn Gonzales 5:00p Living & Deceased Adolfo & Antonia Garcia Family Members by Viola Garcia +Concha Alonza by Arturo Alonzo ORGANIZATIONS ACTS Lupe Ibarra 486.7438 Carlos Martinez 279.7826 Altar Guild (Sacristans) Ana Lara 210.248.7386 Catholic Women’s Barby Dirksen 279.9788 Guadalupanas Felice Hernandez 279.1468 Holy Name John McDonald 275-6357 Knights of Holy Altar Andres Peinado 830.322.9945 La Vela Perpetua Lydia Moss 279.7284 Rosario de Oracion Rosita Martinez 486.0244 FAITH FORMATION Cenacle Devine Mercy Claudia Falcon 279.3148 Divina Misericordia Maria Cisneros 900.7004 ENDOW/Women of Grace Stephanie Gager 279.1212 Hearts Afire Margi Ramirez 261.0595 RCIA Oralia Barker 275.1775 OTHER NUMBERS KOC Grand Knight Jorge Romero 279.7711 Teresian Sisters Sisters Convent 278.6724 Archdiocesan Victim Coord. Steven Martinez, Director 210-734-7786 or 1-877-700-1888 Weekend of June 18th - June 19th Sat., June 18th 5pm $ 3,792.44 Sunday, June 19th 7:30a….. $ 1,717.33 9:30a….. $ 2,366.00 12:00n….. $ 1,958.00 5:30p…… $ 1,046.20 Total Donations $ 10,879.97 “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). SUNDAY COLLECTIONS MASS INTENTIONS CONTACTS SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5,7-8, 9-10, 11; Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk 9:51-62 Monday Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday Am 3:1-8, 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8; Mt 8:23-27Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2- 3, 4-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Wednesday Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Thursday Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Mt 9:1-8 Friday Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, and 10, 11-12, 13-14; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday Is 66:10-14c; Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20;Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9 The Parish Office will be closed all day on Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Our regular hours will resume Tuesday, July 5th.

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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church June 26, 2016

Uvalde, Texas Page 2

Saturday, June 25

2:00pm Quinceañera– Michaela Contreras

5:00pm +Eva Mae T. Espinoza by Zoilo Espinoza Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Salinas, Jr. Wedding Anniversary

Sunday, June 26 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30am +Antonio Arellano by Family

+Elpidio Buantello by Family

+Felix Hernandez by Edna Hernandez

9:30am Mary Alice Martinez-Birthday by Garza Family

+Joe A. Garza by Cynthia Garza

12:00p +Fred & +Oralia Ratliff by Family

+Aurora Juarez by Ivan & Soraida Juarez

For Our Parish

5:30pm +Genaro & +Gloria Uriegas by Uriegas Family

+Pat Arredondo by Uriegas Family

Monday, June 27

6:00pm Communion Service

Tuesday, June 28

6:00pm Communion Service

Wednesday, June 29

6:00pm +Alejandro & +Aurora Barrios by Friends

+Janie Vasquez by Friends

+Frank G. Alegria, III by Ilda Gonzales

Thursday, June 30

6:00pm Communion Service

Friday, July 1

6:00pm Christin Garcia-Birthday by Gloria Garcia

+Luz Ruiz Florez by Gloria Garcia

Saturday, June 25 2:00pm Wedding– Hector & Jaclyn Gonzales 5:00p Living & Deceased Adolfo & Antonia Garcia Family Members by Viola Garcia +Concha Alonza by Arturo Alonzo

ORGANIZATIONS ACTS Lupe Ibarra 486.7438 Carlos Martinez 279.7826 Altar Guild (Sacristans) Ana Lara 210.248.7386 Catholic Women’s Barby Dirksen 279.9788 Guadalupanas Felice Hernandez 279.1468 Holy Name John McDonald 275-6357 Knights of Holy Altar Andres Peinado 830.322.9945 La Vela Perpetua Lydia Moss 279.7284 Rosario de Oracion Rosita Martinez 486.0244

FAITH FORMATION Cenacle Devine Mercy Claudia Falcon 279.3148 Divina Misericordia Maria Cisneros 900.7004 ENDOW/Women of Grace

Stephanie Gager 279.1212 Hearts Afire Margi Ramirez 261.0595 RCIA Oralia Barker 275.1775

OTHER NUMBERS KOC Grand Knight Jorge Romero 279.7711 Teresian Sisters Sisters Convent 278.6724 Archdiocesan Victim Coord. Steven Martinez, Director 210-734-7786 or 1-877-700-1888

Weekend of

June 18th -

June 19th

Sat., June 18th

5pm $ 3,792.44

Sunday, June 19th

7:30a….. $ 1,717.33

9:30a….. $ 2,366.00

12:00n….. $ 1,958.00

5:30p…… $ 1,046.20

Total Donations

$ 10,879.97 “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give,

not reluctantly or under

compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”

(2 Corinthians 9:7).

SUNDAY

COLLECTIONS

MASS INTENTIONS CONTACTS

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21; Ps 16:1-2, 5,7-8, 9-10, 11; Gal 5:1, 13-18; Lk 9:51-62 Monday Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday Am 3:1-8, 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8; Mt 8:23-27Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2- 3, 4-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Wednesday Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Thursday Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Mt 9:1-8 Friday Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, and 10, 11-12, 13-14; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday Is 66:10-14c; Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20;Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9

The Parish Office will be

closed all day on Monday, July 4th in

observance of

Independence Day. Our regular hours will resume

Tuesday, July 5th.

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THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 3

OUR MISSION

“The mission of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church is to know our faith through the sacred scriptures and

sacred church tradition, to live our faith through the sacraments and to share our faith with others so that all

souls may have eternal life with God our heavenly Father through Christ our Lord.”

PARISHIONER INFORMATION

Mass Intentions Schedule 2016

Friday, July 1st, intentions for Aug. will be taken Mon., Aug.1st, intentions for Sept. will be taken

Thur., Sep. 1st, intentions for Oct. to be taken Mon., Oct. 3rd, intentions for Nov. will be taken

Wed., Nov. 2nd intentions for Dec. will be taken Thur., Dec. 1st, intentions for the month of Jan. 2017

BAPTISM INFORMATION For complete information on baptisms only, contact Mar ia Bujard at 278-3060, Monday-Wednesday during regular business hours.

1. Parents & Godparent(s) must take the Baptism class that are 3 consecutive Tuesdays in the same month. Parent &

Godparent(s) must register for the class before attending the class with Mrs. Bujard.-You must register first-

Do not come to class without registering at parish office first.

2. Required documents must be brought in to the office before the class is taken and/or baptism takes place–

NO EXCEPTIONS. For the listing of required documents, contact Mrs. Bujard at the number listed above.

3. We ask you do not wait until the last minute (the day before or the day of) to register for the baptism class.

July, & August are already full to BAPTIZE but Parents & Godparents can still take the classes

during those months and baptize beginning in September-just follow process listed above.

July class dates are: 5th, 12th, 19th

August class dates are: 2nd, 9th, 16th

PASTORS CORNER

Nuestra comunidad de la Iglesia Católica Sagrado Corazón:

Deseo expresar mi más sincero agradecimiento a todos por la ama-bilidad que me mostradon en estos últimos 5 meses. Gracias a todos ustedes y su gran fe en nuestro Señor Jesucristo, he crecido enor-memente en mi corto tiempo de su parroquia. Gracias a todos por su compromiso con el Evangelio según lo evidenciado a través de su servicio y Ministerio en la parroquia y los alrededores de Uvalde. Tenga la seguridad de mis oraciones para todos los miem-bros de la comunidad del sagrado corazón. Me voy con muy buenos recuerdos de todos ustedes. Yo voy a vivír en el St. Peter Prince de los apóstoles y trabajando tambien en nuestra Señora de gracia la iglesia católica en San Antonio. Pienso que voy a ver algunos de ustedes cada vez que visiten San Antonio! Hoy los dejo con tristeza como los echo de menos todos ustedes pero también con entusi-asmo por lo que el Señor tiene preparado para los que confían en él. Envalentonado por el Espíritu Santo, confiamos en Dios y en Cris-to que servimos!

Bendiciones, Padre Jason

To the parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church: I wish to express my sincere thanks to all of you for the kindness shown to me over these last 5 months. Thanks to all of you, and your great faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, I have grown tremendously in my short time in your parish. Thanks to everyone for your commitment to the Gospel as evidenced through all of your service and ministry both in the parish and the surrounding area of Uvalde. Please be assured of my prayers for everyone in the Sacred Heart community as I depart this week with fond memories of all of you. I will be living at St. Peter Prince of the Apostles and working both there and at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in San Antonio. Hopefully I will see some of you whenever you visit San Antonio! I leave in sadness as I will miss all of you but also with excitement for what the Lord has in store for those who trust in Him. Emboldened by the Holy Spirit, in God we trust and in Christ we serve! Blessings, Fr. Jason

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PARISH ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS

Sunday, June 26 8:30a Blood Drive CH/PK lot

2:00pm Holy Name PH

Monday, June 27 8:00am Vacation Bible School CCD/PH

5:00pm Sacred Heart Rosary CH

Tuesday, June 28

8:00am Vacation Bible School CCD/PH

5:00pm Sacred Heart Rosary CH

5:30pm Choir Practice-7:30am CO

7:30pm AA CO

Wednesday, June 29 8:00am Vacation Bible School CCD/PH

4:30pm Sacred Heart Rosary CH

5:15pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy CH

Thursday, June 30

8:00am Vacation Bible School CCD/PH 5:00pm Sacred Heart Rosary CH

7:00pm Men’s ACTS PH

Friday, July 1 8:00am Vacation Bible School CCD/PH

7:00pm Noon Choir Practice CO

Saturday, July 2

2:00pm Wedding CH

3:00-4:45pm Reconciliation CH

Legend:

CH– Church

Ch-Chapel

GZ-Gazebo

CO-Church Office

PH-Parish Hall

CCD-CCD Building

*Please note-CCD building will not be

available week of Sunday, June 26th-

Friday, July 1st.

YOUTH INFORMATION

If any youth from junior high or high school is interested in joining

the parish Lifeteen/Edge Core team in World Youth Day 2016– call

to sign up for the FREE event during this Jubilee Year of Mercy. The

deadline to sign up will be Monday, July 18th so don’t forget to

call the office. Although this event is for the youth, families are invit-

ed to this event and may participate. Families can get more infor-

mation by visiting www.archsa.org/oym or calling the parish office.

SAVE

THE

DATE

Join us for the 2016 Thirsting for Truth

Family Conference

All junior high and high school youth are in-

vited to the Thirsting for Truth conference at

Prince of Peace Catholic Church in SA on

Friday, August 5th and Saturday, August

6th. The cost will be $50 per youth and will

cover hotel expense, T-shirt, meals, and

conference.

The conference on Friday will feature a live

presentation from Christopher West suitable

for the youth that will explore the ancient but

forgotten truth that our deepest desires of

body and soul are meant to lead us to the in-

finite, to God. Saturday presentations will

cover Parent talks, Young Adult talks and

Teen talks.

This is a family event– families can register at

thirstingfortruth.com/familycon

Youth wanting to sign up and go with

Lifeteen/EDGE can call Amanda at 333.1220

Deadline to register will be Tue. July 5th

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THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 5

PARISH INFORMATION

WAYS TO BE MERCIFUL-YEAR OF MERCY

CAVE QUEST– FOLLOWING JESUS-

THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD VBS Registration is now closed!

For those that are registered: VBS is from June 27th-

July 1st / 9:00am to 12:00 noon in the Parish Hall.

You must be dropped off in the Parish Hall and not by

the CCD doors.

Volunteers report to the Parish Hall by 8:30am

To those that contributed monetary or by bringing in supplies, on behalf of CCD we cannot thank you enough. The young children will benefit from your generosity. Thank you again and we ask you keep the volunteers and the children in your thoughts and prayers during this years Vacation Bible School. Let us all remember, as our theme indicates, to follow Jesus, the

light of the world!

Maria Ibarra with St. Vincent de Paul could always use assistance in giving donations, organizing dona-

tions, or in paperwork. Contact Mrs. Ibarra at

900-9966.

For those needing assistance, hours for St. Vincent de Paul are Wednesdays from 8a-11am and on

Saturdays from 8a-10:30a St. Vincent is located

at 454 Geraldine St.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

“Visit the graves of your ancestors, or visit a

local cemetery and walk around praying a

rosary for all the souls buried there.”

In the second collection today, we are supporting Pope Francis in

his charitable works. The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken up

worldwide to support our brothers and sisters. In this Jubilee Year

of Mercy, the collection is an opportunity to join with Pope Francis

and be a witness of charity to our suffering brothers and sisters. Please be generous.

En la segunda colecta de hoy, apoyamos al papa

Francisco en sus obras de Caridad. La Colecta

Peter’s Pense se lleva a cabo en el mundo entero

para apoyar nuestros hermanos y hermanas. En

este año del Jubileo de la Misericordia, por favor

contribuyan rosamente en la colecta de hoy.

Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Cursillos of Christianity of the

Archdiocese of San Antonio invites you, the “Fourth Day of

Community”, to welcome the new Cursillistas of Women’s

Cursillo #420 to share in our common experience. Celebrate

with us in the Closing Ceremony (Clausura)- Christ is count-

ing on you!

When: Sunday, June 26, 2016

Time: 5:00 pm

Where: St. Agnes Catholic Church

804 Ruiz Street

San Antonio, Texas 78207

Any questions, call 210-492-8788/ DE COLORES!

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ORGANIZATIONS INFORMATION

FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE

Actualización sobre el Estudio de Factibilidad – Asista a una reunión comunitaria o participe en línea!

El Arzobispo Gustavo García-Siller trabaja para atender varias oportunidades y necesidades en nuestra Arquidiócesis. En las próximas semanas, el Arzobispo pide a cada parroquiano que complete la encuesta del estudio del estudio de factibilidad, el cual recopilará SU opinión acerca de las necesidades a nivel Arquidiocesano. Por favor visite en línea www.archsa.org y haga clic en el botón www.archsa.org/campaignstudy para mayor información y para compartir sus comentarios. La contraseña es archsurvey. Si le parece más conveniente, por favor considere asistir a una de las siguientes reuniones comunitarias: Tuesday, July 12, 6:00 pm, Holy Name Church, 3814 Nash Blvd., San Antonio 78223 Wednesday, July 13, 6:30 pm, Sacred Heart Church, 1009 Trail St., Floresville 78114 Thursday, July 14, 6:30 pm, St. Anthony de Padua Church, 102 Lorenz Rd., San Antonio 78209 Monday, July 18, 6:30 pm, St. John Berchmans Church, 1147 Cupples Rd., San Antonio 78226 Tuesday, July 19, 6:00 pm, St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 1602 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio 78232 Tuesday, July 26, 6:00 pm, St. Luke Church, 4603 Manitou, San Antonio 78228 Wednesday, July 27, 6:30 pm, St. Anthony Mary Claret Church, 6150 Roft Rd., San Antonio 78253 Thursday, July 28, 6:00 pm, St. Peter the Apostle Church, 202 W. Kronkosky St., Boerne 78006 Tuesday, August 2, 6:30 pm, Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 386 N. Castell, New Braunfels 78130 Wed, Aug. 3, 6:30 pm, Sacred Heart, 307 E. Losoya St., Del Rio

Everyone is invited!

Holy Name Society is having Holy Hour

Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 3:00pm-4:00pm

Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Uvalde

Reception to be held after in the

Parish Hall

Feasibility Study Update -Attend a town hall meeting or re-spond online!

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller is working to address several opportunities and needs facing our archdiocese. Over the next several weeks, the archbishop is asking every pa-rishioner to fill out a feasibility study survey, which will gather YOUR feedback regarding the proposed Archdiocesan-wide needs. Please go online to www.archsa.org/campaignstudy to learn more and provide comments. The password is archsurvey. If it is more convenient, please consider attending one of these Town Hall meetings:

Tuesday, July 12, 6:00 pm, Holy Name Church, 3814 Nash Blvd., San Antonio 78223 Wednesday, July 13, 6:30 pm, Sacred Heart Church, 1009 Trail St., Floresville 78114 Thursday, July 14, 6:30 pm, St. Anthony de Padua Church, 102 Lorenz Rd., San Antonio 78209 Monday, July 18, 6:30 pm, St. John Berchmans Church, 1147 Cupples Rd., San Antonio 78226 Tuesday, July 19, 6:00 pm, St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 1602 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio 78232 Tuesday, July 26, 6:00 pm, St. Luke Church, 4603 Manitou, San Antonio 78228 Wednesday, July 27, 6:30 pm, St. Anthony Mary Claret Church, 6150 Roft Rd., San Antonio 78253 Thursday, July 28, 6:00 pm, St. Peter the Apostle Church, 202 W. Kronkosky St., Boerne 78006 Tuesday, August 2, 6:30 pm, Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 386 N. Castell, New Braunfels 78130 Wednesday, August 3, 6:30 pm, Sacred Heart Church, 307 E. Losoya St., Del Rio 78840 Thursday, August 4, 6:00 pm, St. Mary’s, 306 W. San Antonio St., Fredericksburg 78624

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Pray for Members of our Community

Doolie Cardona Josepha T. Hernandez Mary Chapoy Alfred Flores Martin Quijano,III Cesareo Gomez Rodrigo Rodriguez Jason Moore Pat Dorflinger Jose Maria Chavarria Jaxson Martinez Deacon Antonio Hinojosa Connie Ibarra Vicky Sanchez Linda Galindo

Altar Flower Donations: For information on how to donate altar

flowers for your Wedding, Quinceañera, in Honor of or in Memory of a loved one

please contact Mrs. Nolasco at 591-6205.

Week of June 26, 2016:

In Memory of Manuel Sanchez

Donated by His Family

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Rebeca’s Linens

Please thank our sponsors and let them know that you saw their ad

in the Sunday bulletin. They help make our bulletins possible.

Raphael's Way is a gentle, effective program for men and women who need peace and healing after abortion. Whether the abortion was of a relative or friend, whether it was medical or surgical or accompanied IVF, it was a signifi-cant event. Abortion often causes deep wounds and relationship issues that we

try to keep out of mind. Deepest of all is the profound truth of the relationships with God and with the children. Recovery from abortion requires specific and very special steps. Raphaael's Way contains all the steps, and teaches you how to continue them. Raphael's Way is offered as a 1-day retreat in San Antonio and in New Braunfels on a monthly basis in each location. For information and retreat dates, call Project Rachel at 210-342-4673, that's 342-HOPE. Now, in the year of mercy, is time to finally be able to open yourself completely to the merciful grace of the Lord.