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. Alfredo Basualdo, 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-

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 19, 2018

SANCTUARY LIGHT

For the Eternal Rest of

+Margaret De La Garza (Daughter)

Sunday, August 19, 2018 to

Saturday, August 25, 2018

LITURGY OF THE DAY We gather today, as we do every Sunday, around the table of the Lord. We do so in order to receive Christ, the Bread of Life. In today’s Gospel Jesus says, “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” How does Jesus remain in you?

Can others see Christ’s presence in you in the way that you act? Let us ponder these questions as we approach the table to recei-ve Christ.

LITURGIA DEL DÍA Nos reunimos hoy como todos los domingos alrededor de la mesa del Señor, para recibir a Cristo, el pan de la vida. En el Evangelio de hoy Jesús dice: “El que come mi carne y bebe mi sangre, permanece en mí y yo en él”. ¿Cómo permanece Jesús en ti? ¿Pueden otras personas notar la presencia de Cristo en ti por la manera en que actúas? Reflexionemos sobre estas preguntas cuando nos acerquemos a recibir a Cristo.

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 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!

Welcome Fr. Alfredo! We want to extend a warm welcome to Fr. Alfredo Basualdo, who will be in residence here in our parish of St. Lawrence. Fr. Alfredo is originally from Santiago Del Estero, Argentina. and is cur-rently studying for a Doctorate in

Ministry at the Oblate School of Theology. Welcome Father!

¡Bienvenido Padre Alfredo! Queremos dar una calurosa bienvenida al Padre Alfredo Basualdo, quien estará en residencia aquí en nuestra pa-rroquia de St. Lawrence. El Padre Alfredo es originario de Santiago Del Estero, Argentina, y esta actualmente estudiando un Doctorado en Ministerio en la Escuela de Teología de los Oblatos. ¡Bienvenido Padre!

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Readings and Reflection for Ordinary Time Monday: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21; Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69 THIS EUCHARISTIC FEAST In today’s first reading, Lady Wisdom is setting a feast, a sign of celebrating the covenant that Israel has with God. Israel’s central remembrance of its sav-ing Exodus covenant is the Passover meal. So it is natural—and not coinci-dental—that the Christian celebration of the new covenant sealed by the blood of Christ on the cross happens at a meal, our Eucharist, offered first by Je-sus in the context of Passover remembrance. Today, and for the next few Sundays that we hear the “Bread of Life” discourse from John, let us bring to mind the loving cove-nant that God makes with us, and be filled with great joy at this marvelous feast that we have come to attend! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Lecturas y Reflexiones del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Martes: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Miércoles: Ez 34:1-11; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Jueves: Ez 36:23-28; Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Viernes: Ap 21:9b-14; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Sábado: Ez 43:1-7a; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Domingo: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 16-21; Ef 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69 ESTA FIESTA EUCARÍSTICA En la primera lectura de hoy, la Sabiduría está preparando un banquete, un símbolo de la celebración de la alianza que Israel tiene con Dios. La conmemoración central de su alianza salvadora del Éxodo es la comida de la pascua ju-día. Por lo tanto, es natural y no casual que la celebración cristiana de la nueva alianza sellada por la sangre de Cristo en la cruz sea una comida, nuestra Eucaristía, la cual pri-mero fue ofrecida por Jesús durante la conmemoración de la pascua judía. Hoy y en los próximos domingos que escu-chemos el discurso sobre el “Pan de Vida” por boca de Juan, recordemos la generosa alianza que Dios forja con nosotros y llenémonos de alegría con este maravilloso ban-quete al que somos invitados. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Saturday, August 18, 2018 6:00 pm

Juan Ramos† David Ramos† Emilio & Candi Ortiz† Naun Delgado† Irma Guerra† Julie Rodriguez† Santiago Gonzales, Jr.† Gary Gonzales† Guadalupe Larios† Gregory Diaz (Spl. Intention)

Sunday, August 19, 2018 7:30am

Felix Salas† Raul De La Garza† Maria Vidaurri† Dora Sepulveda† Maria Alvarado† Augustin Ortiz III† Eric Ortiz† Anacleto C. Galvan† Margaret De La Garza (Daughter)†

9:00am Gilberto R. Vasquez†

10:30am

Bianca Herrera-Spl Intention Darren Dominguez † Carrie Villarreal (Health) Rosalia D. Zuehl† Henry A. Zuehl† Armando Talamantes† Christopher Moreno† Josephine Saleana† Sophia Saucedo (10th Birthday)

12:00pm

Fabian Zaiontz† Maria Alicia Diaz† Lillie Anaya†

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 8:30am

Raul Arzola†

Mass Intentions for the Weekend

Visit us at www.stlawrencesa.org and check out our upcoming events and parish information, sacramental guidelines, pictures & videos, downloadable bulletins, and more!

Pope Francis’ Monthly Prayer Intentions

Please remember in your prayers the intention of the Holy Father

for this month of August:

The Treasure of Families That any far-reaching decisions

of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of

the treasures of humanity.

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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 registra-tion 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 Arquidio-cesana 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.

ST. LAWRENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM 2018-2019

REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS NEEDED 1) For FIRST COMMUNION students: Copy of the child’s Baptism certificate 2) For CONFIRMATION students: Copy of the child’s Baptism and First Communion certificates FIRST COMMUNION STUDENT REQUIREMENTS: Must participate in the Holy Mass every Sunday and Holy Days of the Church Must attend all classes during the year; only 3 EXCUSED absences will be permitted Must participate in the Christmas pageant, Passion Play, and other service activities throughout the year Must attend a First Communion retreat (date announced by the CCD Office) FIRST COMMUNION PARENT REQUIREMENTS: Must participate in the Holy Mass with your child every Sunday and Holy Days of the Church Must be active in the life of the St. Lawrence parish Must attend classes with your children Must complete a MANDATORY 20 HOURS of Catholic Ministry Service Must participate/support functions or events when it is necessary (i.e. cake or plate sales, fundraisers, etc.) Help the Religious Education Office and/or the catechist when needed Provide all documentation and registration fees on time CONFIRMATION STUDENT REQUIREMENTS: Must participate in the Holy Mass every Sunday and Holy Days of the Church Must attend all classes during the year; only 3 EXCUSED absences will be permitted Must participate in the Christmas pageant, Passion Play, and other service activities throughout the year Must participate in Life Teen Must attend a Confirmation retreat (date announced by the CCD Office) CONFIRMATION PARENT REQUIREMENTS: Must participate in the Holy Mass with your child every Sunday and Holy Days of the Church Must be active in the life of the St. Lawrence parish Must attend classes with your children Must complete a MANDATORY 30 HOURS of Catholic Ministry Service Must participate/support functions or events when it is necessary (i.e. cake or plate sales, fundraisers, etc.) Help the Religious Education Office and/or the catechist when needed Provide all documentation and registration fees on time First day of class will be on Monday, September 17th in Spanish and Tuesday, September 18th in English Spanish classes will be on MONDAYS and English classes on TUESDAYS, both from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. For more information, please call our DRE, Mary Zavala, at (210) 924-6470.

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Weekend Collections for August 11 & 12, 2018

$5, 631.49

Thank you for your support!

¡Gracias por su apoyo!

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Rosa de Santa María, conocida en la Igle-sia Universal como Santa Rosa de Lima, nace en la capital de Perú, denominada “Ciudad de los Reyes”, el 30 de Abril de 1586 y fallece en la misma el 24 de agosto de 1617. “Es la primera santa que antes de ser canonizada -sólo 54 años después de su muerte, en 1671- sería proclamada -

cosa excepcional- patrona del Perú (1669), del Nuevo Mundo y de Filipinas (1670)”. Ella es la primera rosa que el continente americano ofrecía al Altísimo, el primer fruto de nuestra Iglesia que, nacida en Oriente, y extendida hacia Europa, recién llegaba a un territorio que le había permane-cido oculto, pero que ya encerraba una riquísima historia y cultura que hasta hoy asombra al mundo entero. En Lima se vivía la denominada “época dorada de la santidad”. Una constelación de santos tuvieron como escenario de vida esta ciudad: Rosa conoció a san Martín de Porres, y san Juan Masías, dominicos, fue confirmada en 1597 en Qui-ves, Canta, por el segundo arzobispo de Lima, Santo Tori-bio de Mogrovejo. (©Arzobispado de Lima)

Sunday Breakfasts / Desayunos Aug. 19– ACTS Aug. 26– NO BREAKFAST Sep. 2– NO BREAKFAST 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 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 1 Gal Sliced Dill Pickles 1 (16 oz.) Picante Sauce 1 Gal Mayonnaise 2 Gal Mustard 1 Gal Ketchup 58 Cases Soda Water Cans 59 Cases Bottled Water A Big Thank You to all who have donated, our list is getting smaller!

CAKE WALK BOOTH DONATIONS NEEDED Donations of cakes and baked goods (NOT homemade) are needed for our Cake Walk Booth. Please bring them

to the Parish Office the day before the Festival (Sept. 7th) or on the day of (Sept.8th). Thank You.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We need volunteers to help us work a booth and/or set up our booths on Friday, September 7th. Please sign up with our Festival committee members after Masses. Thank You.

PLEASE BRING ALL ITEMS AND DELIVER THEM TO

THE PARISH OFFICE

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 Chris-tian Initiation for Adults) or RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) programs here in our parish of St. Lawrence. For registration requirements, please call Mary Zavala at our Religious Education Office at (210) 924-6470. ¿ESTAS INTERESADO EN SER PARTE DE LA IGLESIA CATOLICA? ¿NECESITAS RECIBIR LOS SACRAMENTOS DE INICIACION? Si eres un adulto (mayor de 18 años) o sabes de algún niño de siete años o mayor, y no han sido bautizados aun, los invi-tamos a registrarse para nuestros próximos programas de RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos) o RCIC (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Niños) aquí en nuestra parroquia de St. Lawrence. Para información sobre los requisitos de registro, favor de lla-mar a Mary Zavala en nuestra Oficina de Educación Religiosa al (210) 924-6470.