I H M CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Gabriel Ruiz, C.M.F. Associate Pastor: Rev. Malachy I. Osunwa, C.M.F. DEACONS Mr. Jorge Bonilla-Valentín Mr. Alfonso Cervantes OFFICE STAFF Patricia Vásquez - Business Mgr. Michelle Marín - Parish Secretary Lisa Martinez - Weekend Sec. Sandra Burks - Sacristan/Housekeeper Martin Piña - Maintenance Mary Salas - D.R.E. ST. ANTHONY CLARET COMM. Rev. Gabriel Ruiz, C.M.F. Rev. Stephen Sherwood, C.M.F. Rev. Len Brown, C.M.F. Rev. Thomas Thennady, C.M.F. Rev. Malachy I. Osunwa, C.M.F. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday of the Month 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY / SÁBADO 8:00 A.M. (Marian Mass) Español 5:30 P.M. (Vigil) English (Ingles) SUNDAY / DOMINGO 9:00 A.M. English (Ingles) 10:30 A.M. Español (Spanish) 12:00 P.M. Español (Spanish) 5:00 P.M. Español (Spanish) MONDAY—FRIDAY / 12:00 P.M. Español (Spanish) CONFESSIONS / CONFESIONES Saturday (Sábado) 4:30 P.M. – 5:15 P.M. / or by appointment CCD OFFICE Saturday-Sunday from 10 A.M.-2 P.M. (210) 251-4826

A.C.T.S. Core Juan Ramirez Altar Servers Richard Salas Breakfast Ministry Graciela Rivera Cristo Rey Society Clara Nieto Eucharistic Ministry Gerardo Naylor Environment Graciela Rivera Finance Committee Mario Riojas Guadalupanas Society Elena Salinas IHM Young Adults Maria Ramos Knights of Columbus Silvester Mireles

Mission Statement

Immaculate Heart of Mary is a home for all! We strive to bring people to God through the celebrations of the sacraments and the Word of God while addressing the special and spiritual needs of the parish: the poor, the youth, the elderly, the physically chal-lenged, the family and maintaining a multi-cultural heritage. Inmaculado Corazón de María es un hogar para todos! Nos esforzamos para llevar a la gente a Dios a través de la celebración de los sacramentos y la palabra de Dios, respon-diendo a las necesidades especiales y espirituales de la parroquia: los pobres, los jóvenes, los ancianos, los discapacitados, la familia y manteniendo un patrimonio multi-cultural.

OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 617 South Santa Rosa Ave. San Antonio, TX 78204 (210) 226-8268 Fax (210) 226-2412

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Website: www.ihmsatx.org E-mail: admin@ihmsatx.org

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 9, 2017

Lectors Nancy Sierra Liturgy Committee Nancy Sierra Men’s Club Fred Rodríguez Pastoral Council Terry Olguin Religious Education Mary Salas Senior Program Olga Gonzales Ushers Julio Sierra Wedding Coordinator Lisa Martinez Women’s Club Estella Rodriguez Youth Ministry Julio Sierra

Parish Organizations Directory

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 9, 2017

God greatly exalted [Christ] and bestowed on him the name which is above every name.

— Philippians 2:9

TODAY’S READINGS Gospel at the Procession with Palms — Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11). First Reading — In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7). Psalm — My God, my God, why have you aban-doned me? (Psalm 22) Second Reading — Christ emptied himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). Gospel — The account of Christ’s passion accord-ing to Matthew (Matthew 26:14 — 27:66 [27:11-54]).

Classes &Dates PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

For Registration requirements you can call the office, visit our website at www.ihmsatx.org or email us at admin@ihmsatx.org Register in the Parish office M–F 9am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm.

PRIVATE BAPTISMS

Please remember that baptisms are a community event as we are welcoming the Child into the Catholic Community. Private bap-tisms should only be requested for medical emergencies and mili-tary deployment urgencies.

BAPTISM CLASSES April 21, 2017 (English)

GROUP BAPTISM Saturday, Apr. 22nd (English)

BAPTISM CLASSES May 26, 2017 (Espanol)

GROUP BAPTISM Saturday, May 27nd (Espanol)

BIBLE STUDY/ ESTUDIO DE BIBLIA English--Every Thursday at 6:30pm in the Parish office Conference room. Contact Deacon Alfonso Cervantes at 210-355-9105. Español-Domingos a las 10:15am. Estudio de Biblia que será los Miércoles empieza otra vez en Enero. Para mas información: Francisco Salazar 260-5880.

FORMATION & SPIRITUALITY

LECTURAS DE HOY Evangelio para la procesión de las palmas — ¡Bendito el que viene en nombre del Señor! (Lucas 19:28-40) Primera lectura — A pesar de mi sufrimientos no quedaré confundido. No me siento avergonzado (Isaías 50:4-7). Salmo — Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has abandonado? (Salmo 22 [21]). Segunda lectura — Jesús se despojó totalmente y Dios lo llenó de exaltación (Filipenses 2:6-11). Evangelio — El recuento de la pasión de Cristo se-gún san Mateo (Mateo 26:14 — 27:66).

Domingo de Ramos “De la Pasión del Señor” 9 de abril de 2017

Dios lo exaltó [a Cristo] sobre todas las cosas y le otorgó el nombre que está sobre todo nombre.

— Filipenses 2:9

NEW USHERS / UJIERES NUEVOS The Ushers Ministry is in need of Ushers for each Mass. Anyone who is interested in joining and being a part of this Ministry, please contact Julio Sierra at 210-807-0059. Thank you! ***El Ministerio de los Ujieres tienen necesidad de Ujieres para cada Misa. Cualquier persona interesada en ser Ujier por favor de contactar a Julio Sierra a 210-807-0059. Gracias!

NOCHE DE COMUNIDAD Every 3rd Monday we have community night for prayer, praise and community fellowship. Everyone is invited. Come and see! ***Cada tercer Lunes tenemos la noche de la comunidad que es para alabanza, oración, y compañerismo. Invitamos a to-dos.

UPCOMING 2017 RETREATS We have a few dates for upcoming retreat. Take some time to nourish your soul and spirit. Don’t wait until it is too late! ***Tenemos unas fechas para retiros en 2017. Favor de crear un tiempecito para retro-alimentar su alma. Es uno de los se-cretos de paz y felicidad. No esperes hasta que sea demasiado tarde. • June 1-4--Men’s ACTS Retreat in English • July 13-16--Teen’s A.C.T.S. Retreat in English

TRIP TO SAN JUAN On May 6th, Cristo Rey and the Guadalupanas will be having a trip to the Basilica de San Juan del Valle. Cost is $45 per per-son. Pick up will be at 6:30a.m. at the Piedras Negras de Noche Restaurant in the back parking lot. Contact Clara Nieto for more information: 210-440-9846

VIA CRUCES/ STATIONS OF THE CROSS

We pray the Stations of the Cross every Fri-day at 11a.m. during the Lenten Season in the Church. Rezaremos el vía cruces todos los viernes a las 11a.m. durante la Cuaresma dentro de la Iglesia.

ALTAR FLOWERS There will be no Altar Flowers during the

Lenten Season.

BREAKFAST Served by the Eucharistic Ministers after the 9:00a.m. and 10:30a.m. Masses. Join us for some good food and fellowship.

SANCTUARY LIGHT Please contact the office to place your special intentions for the Sanctuary Light.

MONTHLY HOLY HOUR/HORA SANTA First Friday, April 7th-Holy Hour and Eucharistic Adoration. Come and spend time with Our Lord in the Blessed Eucharist! El primer Viernes, 7 de Abril-Hora Santa y Adoración del San-tísimo. Vengan a compartir unos momentos en la presencia de Jesús Sacramentado.

Dolores Lopez Nicholas Rodriguez Rosa Lopez Rachel Quiroz

Dela Barron Rita Martinez Petra Rodriguez Tommy Contreras

Hector Lomas Margaret Perez Dorthy Yanta Petra Ramirez

If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list please call the parish office at 210-226-8268 or email admin@ihmsatx.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 8 5:30 p.m. Raul & Delia Acosta Holy Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. Gilbert Guerrero SUNDAY, APRIL 9 9:00 a.m. Jesus of Nazareth Sp. Int. Our Lady of Sorrows Sp. Int. Dios Padre Omnipotente Sp. Int. 10:30 a.m. Guadalupanas Sp. Int. Socorro Garcia Carmen Ramirez 12:00 p.m. Rodolfo H. Arredondo Ann. San Judas Thanksgiving 5:00 p.m. All Parishioners Sp. Int. MONDAY, APRIL 10 12:00 p.m. Rudy Delgado Ann. TUESDAY, APRIL 11 12:00 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 12:00 p.m. Julia Alcorta B/D THURSDAY, APRIL 13—Holy Thursday / Jueves Santo 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper/Cena del Señor FRIDAY, APRIL 14—Good Friday / Viernes Santo 11:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross / El Via Crucis 12:00 p.m. Seven Last Words / Siete Ultimas Palabras 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service/Servicio de Viernes Santo SATURDAY, APRIL 15—Holy Saturday / Sábado Santo 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil / Vigilia de Pascua

Deadline for Mass intention requests must be submitted by Tuesday for the following week or any dates after and only upon availability. El ultimo día para solicitar intenciones de Misa debe ser en-viada antes del Martes para la semana siguiente o cualquier fecha posterior y solo cuando este disponible.

WEEKLY COLLECTION TOTALS APRIL 2, 2017 Collection amounts for last week will be available in the next bul-letin.

Second Collection will be gathered for the Maintenance Fund. Thank you for your generosity.

BREAKFAST MINISTRY SCHEDULE April 16th—Kitchen Closed (Easter Sunday) April 23rd—Altar Servers April 30th—A.C.T.S. Core

HOLY WEEK Our Holy Week Schedule is as follows:

HOLY THURS./JUEVES SANTO 04-13-17 Lord’s Supper Mass/Misa de la Cena del Señor 7:00 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY/VIERNES SANTO 04-14-17 Stations of the Cross (El Via Crucis) 11:00 a.m. Seven Last Words (Siete Ultimas Palabras) 12:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Play/in Church (Youth Ministry) 6:00 p.m. Good Friday Service (Servicio de Viernes Santo) 7:00 p.m. Burial Procession (El Santo Entierro) 8:00 p.m.

EASTER VIGIL/VIGILIA DE PASCUA 04-15-17 Saturday 8:00 p.m.**Bilingual Mass**

THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD 04-16-16 LA RESURRECCION DEL SEÑOR

Sunday 9:00 a.m. English 10:30 a.m. Bilingual 12:00 p.m. Spanish ***No 5:00 p.m. Mass***

FISH FRY VOLUNTEERS We are in need of volunteers to help with this year’s Fish Fry Fundraiser. It will be on Good Friday, April 14th from 12pm-7pm. If you are available to help at any time between serving hours, please contact the Parish office to sign up. Thank you!

FISH FRY / PESCADO FRITO Don’t forget to get your tickets for our Good Friday Fish Fry on April 14th. Plates are $7 and include 2 fish filets and 2 sides. Tickets are available in the office. ***No olviden a comprar sus boletos para nuestro Pescado Frito de Viernes Santo el 14 de Abril. Los platos cuestan $7 y consiste de 2 filetes de pescado y guarniciones. Los boletos están disponibles en la oficina.

PASSION PLAY REHEARSALS The last rehearsal for the Passion Play is: April 14th: 3pm-6pm Please meet in 2nd floor conference room of the Parish hall.

WEDDINGS / QUINCEAÑERAS If you are planning a Wedding you need to contact the Parish office for requirements at least six months prior to the desired date. If you are planning a Quinceañera you need to contact the Parish office for requirements at least two months prior to the desired date.

IHM RETREAT CENTER and PARISH HALL The Retreat Center and Parish Hall are available for rental. Please contact the Parish office for more details.

GIFT SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are looking for Parishioners who would like to volun-teer to help in the Parish Gift Shop on Sunday’s only. If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering please call the Parish Office at 226-8268. Must be bilingual.

2017 FIESTA MEDALS Our 2017 Fiesta Medals will be here in 2 weeks! Anyone inter-ested in sponsoring this years medals please stop by the Parish office. Designed by Monarch Trophy. A portion of the sales from our Fiesta Medals are going towards Restorations.

RESTORATION OF OUR STATUES If any organization/club/group/ministry or individuals would like to sponsor the restoration of any of our other images please con-tact Fr. Gabriel or the Parish office. We appreciate your support and generosity. A plaque will be added to the image with the name of the sponsor. ***Si alguna organización/club/grupo/ministerio o persona individual desean patrocinar la restauración de alguna otra imagen de la iglesia favor de contactar el P. Gabriel o la oficina parroquial. Apreciamos su apoyo y generosidad. Una placa será colocada a la imagen en reconocimiento del patrocinador.

CANS FOR LENT—FOOD DRIVE Catholic Charities and the Guadalupe Community Center is col-lecting non-perishable food items. A bin to collect your dona-tions is in the Parish office. Thank you for your support. ***Durante la Cuaresma, Caridades Católicas y el Centro Comunitario Guadalupe estará colectando comida enlatada. Tenemos un contenedor para colectar sus donaciones en la oficina parroquial de Lunes a Sábado. Gracias por su apoyo.

2017 ARCHDIOCESAN JOB FAIR Saturday, April 22nd from 9am-12pm there will be a Archdioce-san Job Fair for Teachers and Administrators sponsored by the Department of Catholic Schools. Located at St. Luke Parish Hall—4603 Manitou Drive. Applications can be submitted at www.sacatholicschools.org/opportunites

NEW OFFICE HOURS The Parish office is NO longer be open on Saturdays. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. ***La oficina parroquial no se abrirá los Sábados.