San Fernando Cathedral The Oldest Cathedral Sanctuary in the United States-Founded in 1731

Location– 115 W. Main Plaza Parish Office Mailing Address - 231 W. Commerce

San Antonio, TX 78205 www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral

Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S Archbishop of San Antonio

San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church Location - 205 Piazza Italia

Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783

San Antonio, TX 78207 www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS APRIL 17, 2016

Pastoral Staff/Equipo Pastoral Very Rev. Tony Vilano, J.C.L - Rector

Rev. Prasanna Mese-Parochial Vicar

Rev. Krikor Gregory Chahin, PhD- Parochial Vicar

Rev. Raymond Schuster - In Residence

Deacon Ismael Casanova

Deacon Doroteo Pedroza

Deacon Julio Garcia III

Deacon Victor Cepero

Deacon Joe Marroquin

Lupita Mandujano-Director of Religious Ed. Ext. 133

Rick Mc Laughlin-Director of Music Ministries Ext. 154 Janie Vela-Cavazos-Admin. Assistant Ext. 122

Administration/Administración

Louis Sanchez - Administrator Ext. 129

Ruben Alvarado - Receptionist/Baptism/Mass Intentions Ext. 128

Veronica Alvarez - Wedding Coordinator Ext. 131

Arturo Bustamante– Maintenance

Mary E. Garza - Bookkeeper Ext. 130

Amelia Nieto - Office of Advancement Ext. 126

Elizabeth Nunez - Housekeeper

Dora Ramos - Gift Shop Manager Ext. 150

Marta Figueroa - Sacristan

Development/Desarrollo Amelia Nieto, CFRE - Executive Director Ext. 126

Parish Organizations Organization Meeting Day Time Location Hijas de Maria 1st Sunday 11:00 a.m. La Sala Knights of Columbus 2nd Sunday 3:30 p.m. San Juan Room Columbian Squires 3rd Sunday 3:30 p.m. San Jose Room Finance Council Last Thursday 6:00 p.m. Conference Room ACTS Core Group 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m. Concepcion Room Prayer Group Every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Concepcion Room

MASSES Saturday/Sabado - 8:00a.m. (Sabatina Español) & 5:00p.m. (English)

Sunday/Domingo - 6:00 a.m (Español), 8:00 a.m. (Español/Televised), 10:00 a.m. (English), 12:00 p.m. (Español), 2:00 p.m. (English),

5:00 p.m. (Bilingual)

Monday/Lunes - Thursday/Jueves - 12:05 p.m. (Bilingual) & 5:30pm (Bilingual)

Fri./Viernes - 12:05 p.m. (Bilingual)

Confessions/Confesíones

Everyday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Adoration - Every 3rd Wednesday at 7pm

Baptism/Bautismos/Marriage/Matrimonio Please contact the Parish Office /Favor de llamar a la Oficina

Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Gift Shop Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Lunch 1pm - 2pm) Saturday 9:00am - 6:30pm (Lunch 1pm - 2pm) Sunday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Parish office: (210) 227-1297 Fax: (210) 271-0149 Gift Shop: (210) 357-5608 Gift Shop Fax: (210) 223-7854 Development office: (210) 576-1365 Fax: (210) 576-1367

Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces...John A. Cavazos, Josie Castillo, Mallory Rayne Salazar, Leo Castillo, Madelyn R. Salazar, Matthew J. Salazar, Elva M. Mc Knight, Lonnie Cantu, Carlos E. Alvarado, Yvette Alizadeh, Arnulfo Valencia, Sandra Villarreal, Charles Francis Rufe, Elsa Munoz, Ramona Bell, Joe Martinez, Maria Y. Torres, Josie Lopez, Rosa Regalado, Olga Medina, Robert Reyes, Victor Cepero, Bea Cepero, Marivic A. Bonto-Kane, John J. Kane, Gloria A. Bonto, Peter Paul Vincent A. Bonto, Carmen Na-tal, Lydia Natal, Irene & Glenn Shifflet Sr., Eladio Alvarado Jr, Gloria Menchaca, Frank De Leon, Rylee Ramon, Raymond Cosme, Ophelia Rios, Ghincea Garay, Robert Anthony Rios, Dolores Moreno, Blas Saenz, Dianna Hernandez, Ray Hernandez, Angelita Najara, Manolo Lago, Louis Martin Gutierrez Jr., Linda Garcia Alcorta, Roberto G. Zapata, John Cano, Phillip Guerra, Cruz Contreras, Emiliano Aparicio, Gasper L. Mendoza, Gilbert Perez, Ms. Eleanor Quintanilla, Irene Gutierrez, Armando Solis, Fidel & Grace Herrera, Maria Regina Vidal, Laura Martinez, Manuel Castillo Jr., Amy Webber, Ella Mae Treat, Ty Cline, Alfonso Cazarez, Joel Rivera, Gilbert Rodriguez, Robert Hadley, Armando Diaz, Rodolfo M. Delgado, Mario Alberto Casarez, Rosalinda Casarez, Deacon Ismael Casanova, Kimberly Marie Gutierrez, Connie Concepcion Winters, Ynes Sandoval Trevino Jr., Lewis Gutierrez Sr., Robert & Josephine Martinez, Olga Silva, Michael Chapa Jr., Crystal Huerta, Christen Emery Huerta, Manuel Castillo Jr., Ana Calderon, Samantha Martinez, Jeannette Garcia, Mr. & Mrs. Medrano, Gloria Gonzalez, Richard Arredondo, Laura Lopez, Rodrigo Pepi, Camaron Long & Concepcion Vidales

If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list or to remain on the prayer list please call the parish office at 210-227-1297 ext 131 Thank you!

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS APRIL 17, 2016

A message from Fr. Tony

THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK In Chris an art, the earliest depic ons of Jesus Christ were not of his crucifixion or of his resurrec-

on. The first known renderings of Jesus show him as the Good Shepherd, the image put before us in today’s readings. In the Gospel passage Jesus re-veals that he is the shepherd and his followers are his “flock.”

In the first and second readings, we are told more about the flock. The passage from Acts assures us that both Jews and Gen les are called to follow Je-sus. It is faith, not birthright, that makes us part of the company of believers. In the passage from the book of Revela on we learn that the flock that fol-lows this Lamb of God will also be washed in his blood. They will endure a me of trial before they enjoy eternal life. Be assured of the promise, we are told, but know there is a price to be paid.

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Un mensaje de parte de Padre Tony

EL REBAÑO DEL PASTOR En el arte cris ano, las primeras imágenes de Jesu-cristo no fueron de su crucifixión ni de su resurrec-ción. Fueron de Jesús como el Buen Pastor, tal co-mo nos lo presentan las lecturas de hoy. En el pasa-je evangélico Jesús se nos revela como el pastor y sus seguidores son su “rebaño”.

La primera y la segunda lecturas nos cuentan un poco más sobre el rebaño. El pasaje de los Hechos nos asegura que tanto los judíos como los gen les están llamados a seguir a Jesús. Es la fe, no el dere-cho de cuna, lo que nos permite pertenecer a la co-munidad de creyentes. En el pasaje del libro del Apocalipsis, aprendemos que el rebaño que le sigue a este Cordero de Dios será también purificado en su sangre. Tendrán que sobrellevar un empo de prueba antes de gozar de la vida eterna. Estén segu-ros de la promesa, nos avisa, pero sepan que hay un precio que pagar.

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All High School-aged youth (15 – 18) are invited to the Jubilee Year of Mercy Celebration on Sunday, April 24 at the 5:00 pm Mass at San Fernando Cathedral.

Fr. Jonathan Felux has been designated to celebrate this Mass.

Immediately following the Jubilee Celebration Mass, Fr. Jonathan will invite those present to accompany him in crossing the threshold of the Holy Door at the Cathedral.

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS APRIL 17, 2016

San Fernando Cathedral Knights of Columbus Council #9463 Currently recruiting New Members

The San Fernando Cathedral Knights of Columbus #9463 is ac vely recrui ng. If you are a Catholic man 18 years of age or older and are interested in joining the Knights, please call or email our Membership Director Robert Ruiz Jr at 210-488-2250/Robert.ruizjr@yahoo.com, or click the “WANT TO JOIN OR GET INFO?” bu on on our website-h p://Kofc9463.org

Fiesta San Fernando Raffle Tickets $2.00 each are now being sold at the Gift Shop or you may purchase them at the Parish Office. You may also call Veronica Alvarez for tickets at 210-227-1297 ext. 131. Lets help in making this year’s Fiesta San Fernando a great success!!!

For the peace of mind of our church family, we want to inform you that individuals may not enter church property with a firearm. We appreciate your compliance with this policy.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.06, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN.

CON FORME A LA SECCION 3006 DEL CODIGO PENAL (TRASPASAR PORTANDO ARMAS DE FUEGO CON LICENCIA) PERSONAS CON LICENCIA BAJO DEL SUB-CAPITULO H, CAPITULO 411, CODIGO DE GOBIERNO ( LEY DE PORTAR ARMAS), NO DEBEN ENTRAR A ESTA PROPRIEDAD PORTAN-DO UN ARMA DE FUEGO.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUND THAT IS CAR-RIED OPENLY.

CON FORME A LA SECCION 3007 DEL CODIGO PENAL (PRASPASAR PORTANDO ARMAS DE FUEGO AL AIRE LIBRE CON LICENCIA) PERSONAS CON LICENCIA BAJO DEL SUB-CAPITULO H, CAPITULO 411, CODIGO DE GOBIERNO (LEY DE LICENCIA DE PORTAR ARMAS, NO DEBEN ENTRAR A ESTA PROPRIEDAD PORTANDO UN ARMA DE FUEGO AL AIRE LIBRE.

2016 Archbishop’s Appeal Thank you to all who have contributed to the 2016 Archbishop’s Appeal. A second letter from the Archbishop will be sent out on April 18 for those of you who have not yet responded to the 2016 Appeal. This is another oppor-tunity to share your gifts with those in need. To learn more about the ministries funded by the appeal, visit www.archsa.org/archbishops-appeal

There will be no Masses on Wednesday, April 20th - Saturday, April 23rd due to our

Fiesta San Fernando. VIVA FIESTA!!!

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS APRIL 17, 2016

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The Jews angrily reject Paul and Barnabas’ preach-ing. They then turn their energies to the Gen les (Acts 13:14, 43-52).

Psalm — We are his people, the sheep of his flock (Psalm 100).

Second Reading — John envisions a great white-robed mul tude standing before the throne and before the Lamb. (Revela on 7:9, 14b-17).

Gospel — My sheep hear my voice; they follow me. I give them eter-nal life (John 10:27-30).

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera Lectura — Los judíos rechazaron airados la predicación de Pablo y de Bernabé. Luego concentraron sus energías en los gen les (Hch 13:14, 43-52).

Salmo — El Señor es nuestro Dios y nosotros su pueblo. Aleluya (Salmo 100 [99]).

Segunda lectura — Juan ene la visión de una mul tud en ves duras blancas ante el trono y ante el Cordero (Apocalipsis 7:9, 14b-17).

Evangelio — Mis ovejas conocen mi voz; ellas me siguen. Yo les doy vida eterna (Juan 10:27-30).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18

Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30

Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50

Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20

Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6

Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14

Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 11:1-18; Sal 42 (41):2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18

Martes: Hch 11:19-26; Sal 87 (86):1b-7; Jn 10:22-30

Miércoles: Hch 12:24 — 13:5a; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50

Jueves: Hch 13:13-25; Sal 89 (88):2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20

Viernes: Hch 13:26-33; Sal 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6

Sábado: Hch 13:44-52; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 14:7-14

Domingo: Hch 14:21-27; Sal 145 (144):8-13; Ap 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34 -35

The Hijas de Maria will be having a trip to The Basilica de San Juan de Valle/Progresso, Mex

Sunday, May 1, 2016 - Fee: $50.00 per person (Round trip)

Bus Departs from San Fernando at 5am Returning to San Fernando between 10pm & 10:30pm

For more information please call:

Gloria Gonzalez at 210-533-7475 or Gloria Torres at 210-223-2415

Please join the Hijas de Maria de San Fernando for a fun-filled trip with Mass at the Basilica and then lots of shopping inProgresso, Mex.

Passport Needed!

DWELLING PLACE

God dwells wherever we let God in.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Voca ons

Thursday: St. Anselm

Friday: Earth Day; Passover begins

Saturday: St. George; St. Adalbert

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS APRIL 17, 2016

231 W. Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 576-1365 LaPlaza@sfcathedral.org

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 17, 2016

SUNDAY - APRIL 17, 2016 6:00 a.m. For the Elderly

8:00 a.m. Parish Community and Television Viewers

10:00 a.m. †Mr. James M. (Jimmy) Cavender III, †Mr. Joe Carroll Rust, Sr. & †Mr. Byron Louis Le Flore - Rosemary Kowalski Fonterot Family Members

12:00 p.m. †Juan Godinez - Fernando R. Landin †Jose Eliseo Ramirez - Christina Ramirez †Juan Luis Sandoval - Jacinto Lopez 2:00 p.m. †Hope O’Toole - Emilio & Melisa Carrasco †Ms. Doris Augusta Underwood Gillen-Rosemary E. Kowalski

5:00 p.m. †Joseph S. Grasso - Health - Rosalinda Grasso

MONDAY – APRIL 18, 2016 12:05 p.m. For all Sick children and their families 5:30 p.m. For the Parish Community

TUESDAY - APRIL 19, 2016 12:05 p.m. †John Lawrence French - Marivic & John J. Kane 5:30 p.m. †Martin Z. Camargo - Wife & Family

WEDNESDAY - APRIL 20, 2016

NO MASSES - FIESTA SAN FERNANDO

THURSDAY - APRIL 21, 2016 NO MASSES - FIESTA SAN FERNANDO

FRIDAY - APRIL 22, 2016

NO MASS - FIESTA SAN FERNANDO 0

SATURDAY - APRIL 23, 2016 NO MASSES - FIESTA SAN FERNANDO

Parish Registration/Forma de Registración Name:_____________________________________________________________ Nombre

Address:___________________________________________________________ Domicilio

Zip Code:_____________________________________________________________ Codigo Postal

Telephone Number:______________________________________________ Número de telefono

Email:______________________________________________________________

Date:______________________________________________________________ Fecha

If you are not receiving envelopes from San Fernando, you are not registered as a parish member. There will be a two month process before receiving envelopes. Please fill out the above form and return it to the Gift Shop to become an official parishioner.

Just a friendly reminder, please do not bring candles from your home or outside stores to light inside the church. The chemicals in the candles destroy the fibers in tapestry and paint in the paintings and statues. Candles may be purchased in our Gift Shop.

San Fernando Cathedral now pro-vides Online Giving—a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation. Getting started is easy—just visit our website,[www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral], and click our Online Giving link. When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays!

Catholic Chari es, Archdiocese of San Antonio

Food Pantry and Wellness Clinic every Friday from 9am - 12:00 noon

at 231 W. Commerce

For more information please call 210-377-1133.

Prayer for Voca ons

O Father, you desire all of us to be happy. S r up the grace of a religious voca on in the hearts

of many men and women. Grant to them the willingness and generosity

to give of themselves,their lives, their me and their talents to the service of Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord and

Savior, and to His Holy Church.

May more men and women go forth as priests, deacons, brothers and sisters to bring the truths of our Catholic faith to all others so that soon they, too, may know You be er

and love You more... and serving You, be truly happy. Amen.

San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX APRIL 17, 2016

San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church

Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30pm (English) Sunday 11:00am (English) Domingo 1:30pm (Español)

Baptisms/Bautismos - Baptism Classes and required documents are needed please contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128 for more information and dates.

Marriage/Matrimonios & Quinceañera’s - Must be scheduled at least 6 months prior to the wedding or quinceañera date upon availability of the Parish. Paperwork, documents, and requirements must be met before marriage or quinceañera’s are celebrated. Please contact Veronica Alvarez at 210-227-1297 ext. 131 For Hall rentals visit: www.ccis-satx.org; phone #223-8284.

Funerals - Contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128.

Mass Intentions/Names for Prayer of the Sick- can be made at parish during the weekend mass with the envelopes provided or you may contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128. Mass Intentions should be made at least three weeks in advance if the intentions are to be put into the bulletin.

Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces/

Por favor oren por los enfermos

Finley De Fossett, Angelina & Ivan Hinojosa, Christopher Jackson Bordano, Luke Bordano, Josephine Garza, Jeff Mc Coy, Alexis Kimberly Garcia, Mariah Chanel Torres, Ralph B. Torres, Leonard & Regina Lee, Loretta Gutierrez, Jorge Faria VanDune, Mariana Gaspar, John Tia, Dolores Pantusa, Tamara Lee Young, Joseph Roberto Moreno, M. del Carmen Sanchez, Mike Casanovan, Adrienna Toscano, Guido Bordano IV, Mario Reyes, Cynthianna Martinez, Lorene Sirianni, Jacqueline Egidio, Kathy Greco, Janie Miller, Frances Ponzio, Sue Forestello, Dolores Lopez, Mr. Joe Garza & Patrick John Meyers

Location - 205 Piazza Italia/Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783, San Antonio, TX 78207 Office: (210) 227-0548 Fax: (210) 226-5086 Website: www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola

Lay Ministry Barbara Bertani Liturgy Committee Jo Ann Scrivano Sick Ministry Rose Marie Pagonis Altar and Rosary Society Cathy Ruffo Aguirre San Francescani Society Ron Bucchi

The Sanctuary Lamp for April will shine for:

†Rose Granieri

Sunday, APRIL 17, 2016 1 1:00a.m. †Carl Ponzio - H.A. & Frances Maro a †Louis Pantusa - Family All deceased & living members of the Altar & Rosary Society 1:30p.m. Para la comunidad de la Parroquia Thursday, APRIL 21, 2016 12:00p.m. For All Men & Women in the Military Saturday, April 23, 2016 5:30p.m. †Vencie Bordano - Janice Busley †Louis Pantusa - Family

Sunday, April 24, 2016 11:00a.m. †Louis Pantusa - Family †Mike Pagonis - Rosmary & Family †Margaret O’Hara Havens - Mary Kay Morin & John O’Hara †Sares Chahin - Mary Kay Morin & John O’Hara †Diana Gonzalez de Salinas - Gonzalez Salinas Family †Mr. Jack & Mrs. Elinor Koechley - Gonzalez Salinas Family 1:30p.m. Para la comunidad de la Parroquia

The Building Fund for the week of April 17th - April 23th is in memory of:

†Louis J. Pantusa By: Jim Rizzo Family

San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX APRIL 17, 2016

If you would like to donate a flower arrangement to decorate our church for each week for masses in honor of a Loved One please call Rose Marie Pagonis at 210-344-4226 or 210-289-9887. The cost of these arrangements are $30 for two small vases of flowers. Their name and who requested them will be acknowledged in the Sunday bulle n. The check should be made payable to Flowers by Grace and given to Rose Marie. Thank you for your help in remembering your loved one and making our church look beau ful.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Just as the early church consecrated women living alone in the world, today that consecra on is available to women who take solemn vows as cloistered nuns (different from religious sisters), women who follow a way of life in communi es called “secular ins tutes,” and laywomen. Oddly, the ritual is not permi ed for religious sisters. The prayers talk about the woman’s self-gi to Christ, and her self-gi to the Church. Up un l recent years, this was a solemn ceremony performed only for cloistered nuns under certain circumstances. In its new form, we have a ritual that revives a very ancient and li le-known way of life. Today, a woman can live independently at home, without asso-cia on with any religious sisterhood or ins tute, yet be consecrated to holiness and service. Nor-mally, a ring and/or a veil may be given in the liturgy of consecra on. It is a rite very different from religious profession, where the sister makes promises or vows, and is rather an expression of ap-proval and blessing for a way of life already embraced. Unlike ancient mes, which valued actual virginity, the new rite may be celebrated for anyone provided there has never been a marriage and the woman has always lived a virtuous life.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

The Altar & Rosary Society will be mee ng today, Sunday, April 17th at 9:30am.

Fourth Sunday of Easter

April 17, 2016 “I have made you a light to the Gen les,

that you may be an instrument of salva on

to the ends of the earth.”

— Acts 13:47b