OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Office closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (Sunday Liturgy) ...................................... 6:00 p.m. Sunday .......................... 7:30 (EN), 10:30 (EN) & 12noon (EN) ................................... 9:00 (SP) Daily Mass ......................................................... 8:30 a.m. Mon & Wed & Fri (EN) and Tue & Thu (SP)

CONFESSIONS Monday thru Friday ....................................... by appointment Thursday .................................................... 6:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday ..................................................... 5:00-5:50 p.m.

WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursday .................................................... 3:00-7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (Adoration Chapel)………………8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m

ST. LAWRENCE g{x MARTYR CATHOLIC CHURCH

236 E. PETALUMA BLVD • SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221 •

210.924.4401 • Email: stlawrpastoral7@hotmail.com Website: www.stlawrencesa.org

TELEPHONE NUMBERS Parish Office

Office: 210.924.4401 Fax: 210.924.4075

Religious Education Office: 210.924.6470

Day Care Office: 210.924.4026

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CLERGY Rev. José R. Peréz-Martínez, JCD, Pastor

Rev. Donatus (Dons) Onyeke, In Residence

DEACONS Charles Pope Nestor Huizar

PARISH STAFF

Alice Ortiz -Assistant to the Pastor-

Dina Ruiz

-Pastoral Administrator-

Charlotte Keller -Financial Administrator-

Yolanda Gutierrez

-Parish Bookkeeper-

Mary Zavala -Director of Religious Education-

Nohemi Mata

-Daycare Director-

Rafael Torres -Hall Manager-

Ignacio Rabago

-Campus Maintenance Supervisor-

Ottmar Tovar-Almanza -Communications & Bulletin Editor-

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Holy Day of Obligation

Wednesday, August 15th

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 12, 2018

SANCTUARY LIGHT

For the Eternal Rest of

+Darren Dominguez

Sunday, August 12, 2018 to

Saturday, August 18, 2018

LITURGY OF THE DAY At this time of the year we may grow weary from the heat of summer, eager for any res-pite from our discomfort. Like Elijah despair-ing in the desert in the first reading, we be-come thirsty and hungry. We need food and

drink to sustain us. Gathering this Sunday around the table of the Lord, we find sustenance from the One who reveals himself in today’s Gospel as the Bread of Life.

LITURGIA DEL DÍA En este tiempo del año uno tiende a agotarse debido al calor del verano y ansiamos cualquier forma de alivio para nuestro males-tar. Igual que Elías desalentado en el desierto, como nos relata la primera lectura, también nosotros empezamos a sentir sed y hambre. Necesitamos alimento y bebida que nos sirvan de sus-tento. Reunidos este domingo alrededor de la mesa del Señor encontramos nuestro sustento en Aquel que se nos revela en el Evangelio de hoy como el pan de la vida.

Please pray for the sick and in need of healing graces: Graciela Bernal Raymond Sandoval Alice Martinez Julian Garcia Mary Olivas John Soto Lydia Huntington Antonio G. Enriquez Sr. Adela Barron Bertha Rodriguez Frankie Arzola Sebastian Jaramillo Yolanda Uriega Clarrisa Pena Emily Ross Graciela Rivera Robert Castaneda Maria Ortiz Edward M. Gonzales Gloria Lambaria Anna Mejia Paul Vasquez III Pat Aguillen Rudy Aguilar Jr. Ernest C. Cano, Jr. Lydia Herrera Oralia Lopez Manuel Garcia Matias Ramos Carlos Manzanares Lynda Moreno Ofelia M. Ibarra Angelita Bustillo Pauline Canedo Robert P. Sanchez Tommy Ethan Martinez , Jeff Bova, Juan M Perez, Caleb Keller, Jose C Martinez, Adela Chapa, Lucille Laroque, Gerard Alaniz, Gabriela Garcia, Anita B Rodriguez, Santiago Gonzales, Armando Montez, Maria Moreno, Irma Garcia, Annabelle Gonzales, John De Leon, Julia Herrera, Gloria Izaguirre, Jeremy Perez, Ruben Cortez Sr, Maria Ramirez, Mary Alaniz, Antonio Aguilar, Tomas Morales, Juani Torres, Martin Garcia, Deacon Ernesto and Irma Leal, Julia Moreno, Jr, Angie Moreno, Max De La Cruz, Marcelle Winters, Ruben Ortiz, Frank Trevino, Michelle & Matthew Wright, Lupe Escobar, Elisa Garza, Delia Ruiz, Anastasia Hernandez, Lois Palacios, Denise Tejeda, Marisol Hernandez, Indalicio Uriegas, Dodie Martinez, Geraldine Kellner, Richard & Beatrice Treviño, Isabella Dromgoole, Irene Garcia, Irene Ortiz, Adrianna Chavez, Nancy Arzola, Edmundo & Eloise Zaragoza, Theresa Garcia, Gilbert G Chavez, Margie & Gilbert Solis, JC McDaniel Jr, John Longoria, Elias Gonzales, Jean Blackwell, Jonathan Ramirez, Linda Vargas, Manuel Palacios, Mary Lou Gil, Johnny & Mary Guerrero, Debra Pope, Johnny Perez Jr, Roy C Ortiz, Roger Cumpian Sr, Kennith Bostick, Olga Zamora, Andy Trevino, Jessica Roque, Elizabeth Roque, Cynthia Gonzales, Mary Jane Hart, Michelle Barrientes, Norma Jean Gonzales. Adam Gonzales, Isabella Guzman, Roy Trevino, Elvia Garza, Coedell A Page, Mary R Vasquez, Peggy Cerna, Danielle Guzman, Gary Gonzales, Rochiel Andrews, Maria G. Pacheco. ** Pray for all in the armed forces; may Our Lord protect them and all of us!

St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Solemnity of the Assumption of the

Blessed Virgin Mary -Holy Day of Obligation-

Wednesday, August 15th, 2018

Bilingual Masses at 8:30 AM

and 7:00 PM

*The Parish Office will be CLOSED on this day*

Solemnidad de la Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María

-Dia de Precepto-

Miércoles, 15 de Agosto, 2018

Misas bilingües a las 8:30 AM y 7:00 PM

*La Oficina Parroquial estará CERRADA en este día*

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Readings and Reflection for Ordinary Time Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6- 7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27- 28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-7; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58 STRENGTHENED BY THE BREAD OF LIFE Strengthened by food and drink in the desert, the angel of the Lord sends Elijah on his forty-day and forty-night journey (the biblical number for a preparation time). Like the food given to Elijah in the desert, Jesus tells his listeners that he is bread for the life of the world. We also come to the table to be made strong for the journey of mission, that the whole world might have life in the fullness of Christ. We are com-pelled, if we have eaten of the bread of life, to go forth in service to all. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Lecturas y Reflexiones del Tiempo Ordinario

Lunes: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Sal 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt 17:22-27 Martes: Ez 2:8 3:4; Sal 119 (118):14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Miércoles: Vigilia: 1 Cr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Sal 132 (131): 6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lc 11:27-28 Día: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Sal 45 (44): 10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20- 27; Lc 1:39-56 Jueves: Ez 12:1-12; Sal 78 (77):56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Viernes: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 o 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Sábado: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Domingo: Prov 9:1-6; Sal 34 (33):2-7; Ef 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58 FORTALECIDOS POR EL PAN DE VIDA Elías comió y bebió en el desierto, y con la fuerza de aquel alimento, el ángel del Señor lo envió en su viaje de cuaren-ta días y cuarenta noches (la cifra bíblica que simboliza un tiempo de preparación). De la misma manera que el ali-mento que recibió Elías en el desierto, Jesús le dice a su público que él es pan para la vida del mundo. También vamos a la mesa con el fin de recibir fuerzas para el ca-mino de la misión, de manera que el mundo entero pueda tener vida en la plenitud de Cristo. Si hemos comido el pan de vida, estamos obligados a servir a todos. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Saturday, August 11, 2018 6:00 pm

Juan Ramos† David Ramos† Emilio & Candi Ortiz† Naun Delgado† Irma Guerra† Julie Rodriguez† Santiago Gonzales, Jr.† Gary Gonzales† Guadalupe Larios†

Sunday, August 12, 2018 7:30am

Felix Salas† Raul De La Garza† Raymond Kotzur† Dora Sepulveda† Maria Alvarado† Alicia Flores† Joe Gonzales (Birthday) Ernie Pena (Birthday) Anacleto C. Galvan†

9:00am Gilberto R. Vasquez† Maria Huizar Garcia† Nestor Huizar, Sr.† Rosa Huizar Carter† Inez Alvarez†

10:30am Bianca Herrera-Spl Intention Darren Dominguez † Carrie Villarreal (Health) Rosalia D. Zuehl† Henry A. Zuehl† Joe Huizar† Christopher Moreno†

12:00pm Fabian Zaiontz† Cindy Rodriguez Gonzales† Lillie Anaya† Tino Rocha (104th Birthday) Maria Alicia Diaz†

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 8:30am

Lacaro Perez†

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 [Assumption] 8:30am

Fr. Heliodoro Diaz (Ordination Anniversary)

7:00pm Fr. Jose R. Perez-Martinez (Ordination Anniversary)

Thursday, August 16, 2018 8:30am

Fr. Jose R. Perez-Martinez (Birthday)

Mass Intentions for the Weekend

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Happy Priestly Anniversary & Birthday Fr. Jose! Our Pastor, Fr. Jose R. Perez-Martinez, JCD, is celebrating his 38th anniversary of priestly ordination this Wednesday, August 15th, and his birthday on August 16th. On behalf of all the community of St. Lawrence, we thank the Lord for the gift of his life and vocation, and wish him a very happy and blessed birthday and priestly anniversary. We invite you to join us next Sunday, August 19th, at 1:00 PM in the Flores Cen-

ter to celebrate Fr. Jose’s birthday with a reception in his honor. All are invited. Please RSVP to the Parish Office by Thursday, August 16th. Thank You.

¡Feliz Aniversario Sacerdotal y Cumpleaños Padre José! Nuestro párroco, el Padre José R. Pérez-Martínez, JCD, esta celebrando su aniversario numero 38 de ordenación sacerdotal este Miércoles, 15 de Agosto, y su cumpleaños el 16 de Agosto. De parte de toda la comunidad de St. Lawrence, agradecemos al Señor por el regalo de su vida y vocación, y le deseamos un muy feliz y bendecido cumpleaños y aniversario sacerdotal. Los invitamos a que nos acompañen el próximo Domingo, 19 de Agosto, a la 1:00 PM en el Centro Flores para celebrar el cumpleaños del Padre José con una recepción en su honor. Todos están invitados. Favor de CONFIRMAR SU ASISTENCIA a la Oficina Parroquial el Jueves, 16 de Agosto a mas tardar. Muchas Gracias.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -Dogma of our Catholic Faith-

On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII defined the Assumption of Mary to be a dogma of faith: “We pronounce, de-clare and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma that the immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul to heavenly glory.” The pope proclaimed this dogma only after a broad consultation of bishops, theologians and laity. There were few dissenting voices. What the pope solemnly declared was already a common belief in the Catholic Church. We find homilies on the Assumption going back to the sixth century. In following centuries, the Eastern Churches held steadily to the doctrine, but some

authors in the West were hesitant. However by the 13th century there was universal agreement. The feast was celebrated under various names–Commemoration, Dormition, Passing, Assumption–from at least the fifth or sixth century. Today it is celebrated as a solemnity. Scripture does not give an account of Mary’s Assumption into heaven. Nevertheless, Revelation 12 speaks of a woman who is caught up in the battle between good and evil. Many see this woman as God’s people. Since Mary best embodies the people of both Old and New Testaments, her Assumption can be seen as an exemplification of the woman’s victory. Furthermore, in 1 Corinthians 15:20, Paul speaks of Christ’s resurrection as the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. Since Mary is closely asso-ciated with all the mysteries of Jesus’ life, it is not surprising that the Holy Spirit has led the Church to believe in Mary’s share in his glorification. So close was she to Jesus on earth, she must be with him body and soul in heaven. (©Franciscan Media)

Archbishop Gustavo invites clergy, religious and laity from across the archdiocese to assemble with him as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ. Registration for the 2018 Archdiocesan Assembly is NOW OPEN. Fee is $25 per person, and online registration is REQUIRED. You may register at www.archsa.org/assembly until October 26, 2018. Thank You.. El Arzobispo Gustavo invita a clérigos, religiosos y laicos de toda la Arquidiócesis a reunirse con él en asamblea como discípulos misioneros de Jesucristo. El registro para la Asamblea Arquidiocesana del 2018 ya esta ABIERTO. El costo de inscripción es de $25 por persona, y la registración en línea es REQUERIDA. Puede registrarse en www.archsa.org/assembly hasta el 26 de Octubre del 2018. Muchas gracias.

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Weekend Collections for August 4 & 5, 2018

$6, 249.53

Thank you for your support!

¡Gracias por su apoyo!

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE La solemnidad de la Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María, se celebra en toda la Iglesia el 15 de agosto. Esta fiesta tiene un doble objetivo: La feliz partida de María de esta vida y la asunción de su cuerpo y alma al cielo. Fue declarado solemnemente como dogma de fe por el Papa Pio XII el 1 de Noviembre de 1950. “En esta so-lemnidad de la Asunción contempla-mos a María: ella nos abre a la espe-ranza, a un futuro lleno de alegría y

nos enseña el camino para alcanzarlo: acoger en la fe a su Hijo; no perder nunca la amistad con él, sino dejarnos ilu-minar y guiar por su Palabra; seguirlo cada día, incluso en los momentos en que sentimos que nuestras cruces resultan pesadas. María, el arca de la alianza que está en el santua-rio del cielo, nos indica con claridad luminosa que estamos en camino hacia nuestra verdadera Casa, la comunión de alegría y de paz con Dios”. Homilía de Benedicto XVI (2010). (©ACI Prensa)

Sunday Breakfasts / Desayunos Aug. 12– Knights of Columbus Aug. 19– ACTS Aug. 26- ? Thank you for your support - Gracias por apoyo.

Parish Festival Donations Needed Please consider donating the following items needed for our upcoming Parish Festival. No Gift is too small! The Festival will be on Saturday, September 8th, in our parish grounds, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Thank You. # ITEMS NEEDED: 600 Nacho Trays 250 Paper Boats 2000 Napkins 4 LG Heavy duty rolled foil 2 Box Menu Paper 500 Gloves 8 sm. bottles Hand Sanitizer 50 lb. Sugar 6 (18 oz.) Cans Pepper 12 (6 lb. can) Ricos Nacho Cheese Concentrated 2 Gal Sliced Dill Pickles 1 (16 oz.) Picante Sauce 2 Gal Mayonnaise 2 Gal Mustard 1 Gal Ketchup 58 Cases Soda Water Cans 59 Cases Bottled Water New Toys/Prizes New Stuffed Animals Rummage Sale Items Silent Auction Prizes A Big Thank You to all who have donated, our list is getting smaller!

PLEASE BRING ALL ITEMS AND DELIVER

THEM TO THE PARISH OFFICE

THANK YOU.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING PART OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? DO YOU NEED TO RECEIVE THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION?

If you are and adult (18 years or older) or you know of a child seven years or older that has not been baptized yet, we invite you to register for our upcoming RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) or RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) programs here in our parish of St. Lawrence. Our programs will of-fer these children, teens, and adults formation classes and accompaniment as they prepare to become fully-initiated members of our Catholic Church. For registration requirements, please call Mary Zavala at our Religious Education Office at (210) 924-6470.