Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic Church 5655 Rigsby Avenue, San Antonio TX, 78222 (210)648-1705 (210)648- 5365 santo.nino.sa@gmail.com www.stonino.org

Our Mission:

The Santo Niño Catholic Church is a faith community where all are welcome to celebrate Catholic beliefs embellished by the best Philippine traditions. It is a dynamic parish responding to the spiritual needs of the community to fulfill its evangelical mission and to realize Christ’s call of making disciples of all nations. (Parish Pastoral Council, 21 April 2001)

Reflections

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018

How to be a good friend of Jesus

Servanthood is the mark of true Christian living. Jesus emphasized this during the Last Supper, saying that he came not to be served, but to serve, and that likewise we should serve one another. In his parables, he often referred to believers as "servants" of the Kingdom. But in this Sunday's Gospel reading, Jesus says that he wants us to be his friends, not his slaves. Is he contradicting himself?

Not at all! Friends serve because they care. Slaves serve because of duty and the fear of punishment.

Jesus said, "If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love." Do we hear this as a friend or as a slave?

Slaves are afraid of what will happen if they fail to keep God's commandments; they are self-protective. Friends are eager to find out what God commands, because they view the commandments from the perspective of love, as opportunities to

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Today’s Gospel JN 15:9-17

J esus said to his disciples: "As the Father loves

me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If

you keep my commandments, you will remain

in my love, just as I have kept my Father's

commandments and remain in his love.

"I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and

your joy might be complete. This is my commandment:

love one another as I love you. No one has greater love

than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. You are

my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer

call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his

master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have

told you everything I have heard from my Father. It was

not you who chose me, but I who chose you and

appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so

that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give

you. This I command you: love one another."

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The Vine and the Branches

http://usccb.org/bible/readings/bible/john/15:9

A. Offertory :

Sunday 4/28—29/2018……………………………………..$1,769.37

B. Second Collection

Catholic Home Missions 4/28—29/2018……...$ 349.61

C. RE fundraising Income

San Pedro Calungsod………………………………………$ 1,405.29

Sunday Attendance…………………………………..……………...386

Second Collection for

May 12—13, 2018 is for

Catholic Charities

“Thank you for your goodwill and generosity.”

STEWARDSHIP (Collection) REPORT AND ATTENDANCE

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018

serve; they are other-oriented.

Jesus said, "This is my commandment: Love one another the way I love you." It's the supreme commandment; call it the Commandment of Friendship. He says, "You know how I love you, my friends: I openly share with you everything that the Father tells me." His friends realize that what he shares (through scripture and through the Church) reveals our opportunities to love. Every commandment is rooted in love. Every Church teaching is based on scriptures that help us know when and how to love.

When we fail to obey, do we lose God's love? Never! Do we lose our place in his love? Yes. By living outside of his commandments, we feel unloved even while being loved.

This is slavery. We're enslaved by fear or by false beliefs or by our wounds that have caused us to think that we're not loved enough. God's commandments then feel confining, and if we try to escape, we commit rebellion. Those who don't rebel accept their slavery and obey dutifully in the hope of winning God's love.

Friends, on the other hand, know that God always loves them, and in this love, they are free to serve one another joyfully.

Questions for Personal Reflection: Are you obeying God like a slave or his best friend? Do you eagerly and happily jump into doing the will of God or do you complain about it? Do you ever want to escape from God's will? What will you do this week to become more aware of his friendship?

Questions for Community Faith Sharing: What raises our relationships with God from slavery into friendship? Describe the differences between obeying out of duty and obeying out of love. How do you define friendship with God?

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Council Duties/Responsibilities

FINANCE COUNCIL Advises the Parish Priest on financial

matters and provide support in dealing with

financial issues of the parish.

Involved in the financial aspect of parish

planning, progress and completion of any

major and minor plans for growth and

development of the parish.

PASTORAL

COUNCIL

Advise the Parish Priest on matters concerning the parish and its parishioners.

Acts as the voice of the parishioners and bring their concerns to the parish priest.

Provide support on the projects that the Parish Priest aims to accomplish in a given period of time.

Team with all parish ministries to accomplish planned activities or projects.

Actively provide assistance of the fundraising events of the parish. Act or support for parish incidental needs.

Mass Intentions

WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS

Sat.—6:00 pm—1. Souls of †Lupita Perez, Delia Olney, and John Hinojosa; 2. Health and recovery of Manny Portillo, Frances Paiz, Maria/Luis Davila, Sr. Lolita, Sr. Carmen, Sr. Ester, Victor and Mila Sanchez.

Sun.—8:00 am— 1.Souls of †John Saunders, Bob Lewis, Roy Whitaker; 2. Health and recovery of Dancie Grace Vieryra, Lolita Pepper, Carmen Steele, Helen Daley, Julian/Jacob Ponce and Adelina Soriano; 2. Intentions of Robert / Nel Mendez.

Sun.—10:00am—1. For the soul of †Dina Sorio, John Saunders, and Eugene Garza; 2. intentions of the 2000 Hail Mary’s Devotion, Barbara and Keller Family, 3. Health and recovery of Adelina Soriano, Grace Eggert, Zenaide and Narciso Sorio, Sr. Rosario Medina.

Sun.—12 noon—. 1. Souls of †John Saunders, Bob Lewis, Bill/June Lenhart, Aida Saenz, James Graham Pat Marcial/Rosario and Teofelo Delos Reyes, Genova Delos Reyes, and Ester Atamosa 2. Health and recovery of Dr. Tony dela Cruz, Rose Petroff, Carmen Jaceldo, Ken Hauptmann and Ding Ucab.

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2018

Total Collected for R.E.

classroom project

$ 63,218.16

$ 96,781.84 The road to take.

Religious

Education

Projected Cost

$ 160,000.00

Note: The project cost is subject to change depending on the

Construction cost and material cost of the project.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSROOM CAPITAL PROJECT

COLLECTION, FUNDRAISING AND DONATION REPORT

FROM 8/16/2016 TO 3/27/2018

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Ministry Duties/Responsibilities

Extra Ordinary Ministry

of Holy Communion

Assist the Parish Priest in giving

the Holy Communion during the

mass celebration.

Required training is provided to

members by the Parish. Training will

be on May 19 Sat. 10—11 am.

Ushers Ministry Welcome the parishioners and

assist/guide them in getting seated

before and during the mass.

Ministry of Readers Ensure that Readers are assigned for

the Saturday and Sunday masses.

Ensure that Readers are assigned

for the Saturday and Sunday masses.

Required training is provided to

members by the Parish. Training is

on May 19, 11—12 noon.

Ministry Duties/Responsibilities

Youth Ministry Provide support to the youths of the

parish and encourage spiritual growth in a

Nutrition Ministry Provide potluck meals after the 12:00

noon Sunday masses.

Support the parish programs and

prepare meals on parish special occasions.

Ministry of

Bereavement

Comfort the families for the loss of love

ones by sending sympathy/condolence

cards and suggest references for spiritual

Choir Ministry Can sing and /or play any musical

instruments.

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Our Devotions

Adoration, Rosary &

Novena: 5:00-6:00 PM M-F

Holy Spirit: Mondays

Divine Mercy/Holy Hour for

Vocation: Tuesday

Perpetual Help Novena:

Wednesdays

St. Jude Novena:

Thursdays

Santo Niño Novena: Fridays

Sacred Heart: 1st Fridays

First Saturday of the

month:

2000 Hail Mary Devotion,

from 9:00 AM

Divine Mercy Devotion:

Sunday 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Parish Office/Business Hours:

Tuesday thru Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

12 noon – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

Schedule of Masses and other Services

Sundays: 8:00 and 10:00

AM, and 12 noon Bilingual Mass (English & hymns in

Filipino)

Saturdays: 6:00 PM (Spanish Mass) Daily Holy Eucharist:

M-F 6:00 PM

Confession: Mon-Sat 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Baptism: By appointment & Seminars is necessary

Confirmation:

11th to 12th grade Marriage: Please meet

with the Pastor one year in advance.

Counseling: By Appointment

Funeral: Please contact the Parish office before making

arrangements outside

OUR SERVANTS

ADMINISTRATION

Pastor – Rev. Fr. Arnold Ibarra, PhD Deacon - Arsenio Reyes

Office Volunteers: Francis Paiz, Annie Spencer,

Nena Connor, Alice Maldonado Business Coordinator – Anna Rose

Nolasco Sacramental Records – Dr. Connie

Nepomuceno Safe Environment - Monette Reyes

Photographer – Henry Mendez Webmaster – Ed Candelaria

Property Manager – Robert Mendez PASTORAL COUNCIL (2015-2018)

Chairperson: Regina Pino Vice Chair: Rene Jaceldo

Secretaries: Josie McCallister & Vicky Ortiz

Members:, Rene Jaceldo, Robert Mendez,

Irene Roberson, Nena Connor, Alvaro Suarez,

Raine Virginio, Armi Wallace, Bill Wolff & Patrick Wyrwich

FINANCE COUNCIL

Chairperson: Michael Roberson

(2015-2020) Members – Belma dela Cruz, Dr. Concepcion Nepomuceno

STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL

Chairperson: Jim Irwin Members: Regina Pino, Michael

Roberson, Belma dela Cruz, Suzette Saunders

Dr Concepcion Nepomuceno

MINISTRIES

WORSHIP

Acolytes: Vicky Ortiz Dévotion: Dr. Connie Nepomuceno

Hospitality: TBD Lectors: Jill Lewis

Adult Choir: Helen Ona Youth Choir: Noel Casino Sacristan: Rita Cordova

Wedding/Quincenera Coordinator: Alicia Anaya & Annie Spencer

EVANGELIZATION

Religious Education Coordinator: Jet

Licon RCIA : Deacon Jun Reyes, Doris Garza,

& Dr. Connie Guadalupana: Rosa dela Garza

ACTS and Vocation/Director of Liturgy: Deacon Jun Reyes

Youth: Russell & Bernadette Cantu

SERVICE Filipino Traditions: Pura Frierson

Nutrition: Alma de Paz Knights of Columbus : Grand Knight

Christopher Anders Social Concern : Joanne Jaceldo

Stephen Ministry: Jill Lewis

Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic

Church

Address: 5655 Rigsby Avenue,

San Antonio, Texas 78222 Phone: (210) 648-1705 Fax: (210) 648-5365

E-mail: santo.nino.sa@gmail.com

We would like to express our thanks to

those who give online. We would love to

see the number increase with this

program, please consider our online

donation.

If you want to give your tithes and

donation online go to our parish website at

www.stonino.org and click online giving logo.

All credit cards are accepted in our online donation.

Online Giving

Ministry Duties/Responsibilities

Altar Society Ministry Provide support in maintaining the sanctity, beauty and cleanliness of the altar before and after each mass.

Traveling Santo Nino

Ministry

Bring the Traveling Santo Nino Statue to the homes of families willing to spend time with the statue for a week or so.

After the schedule of stay of the Sto Nino’s image in the household, the member will pick it up and bring the statue to the next scheduled household.

Parish Maintenance

Ministry

Maintain the church's buildings and its grounds/surrounding. This include troubleshooting of AC, electrical problems, transport and disposal of equipment and church landscaping.

Religious Education

Catechist (Teacher) and

Director

Provide religious education to children.

At least with knowledge in Catechist level I.

Sign—up sheet for volunteers are in the foyer and copies of the bulletin can be downloaded in our website at www.stonino.org.