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

Claretian Missionaries/Misioneros Claretianos

OVER 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Website: www.ihmsatx.org E-mail: admin@ihmsatx.org

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 Manager Michelle Marín - Parish Secretary Lisa Martinez - Weekend Secretary Sandra Burks - Housekeeper/Cook Martin Piña - Maintenance Mary Salas - D.R.E.

ST. ANTHONY CLARET COMMUNITY 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

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

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

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.

Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016

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

Parish Organizations Directory

Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016

The earth shall be filled with knowledge of the LORD, as water covers the sea.

— Isaiah 11:9

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — He shall bring justice for the afflicted; the earth shall overflow with the knowledge of the LORD (Isaiah 11:1-10). Psalm — Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever (Psalm 72). Second Reading — Glorify God by living in harmony with one another, welcoming each other as Christ wel-comed you (Romans 15:4-9). Gospel — Produce good fruit worthy of your baptism; repent, for the reign of God is near (Matthew 3:1-12).

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.

PRIV@TE B@PTISMS

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 December 16, 2016 (English)

GROUP BAPTISM Saturday, Dec. 17th (English)

BAPTISM CLASSES January 13, 2017 (Spanish)

GROUP BAPTISM Saturday, Jan. 14th (Spanish)

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. Miércoles a las 6:45pm en la capilla del segundo piso. Para mas información: Francisco Salazar 260-5880.

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.

FORMATION & SPIRITUALITY

MONTHLY HOLY HOUR/HORA SANTA—12/04/16 First Fri^[y [t 6:30pm-Holy Hour and Eucharistic Adoration. Come and spend time with Our Lord in the Blessed Eucharist! ***Primeros Viernes del Mes a las 6:30pm-Hora Santa y Ado-ración del Santísimo. Vengan a compartir unos momentos en la presencia de Jesús Sacramentado.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Brotará un retoño del tronco de Jesé. Juz-gará a los pobres con justicia, y herirá al violento con el látigo de su boca (Isaías 11:1-10). Salmo — Que en sus días florezca la justicia y la paz abunde eternamente (Salmo 72 [71]). Segunda lectura — Vivan en perfecta armonía unos con otros. Por lo tanto, acójanse los unos a los otros como Cristo los acogió a ustedes, tanto circuncidados como gentiles (Romanos 15:4-9). Evangelio — Juan Bautista predica, “Arrepiéntanse, porque el reino de los cielos está cerca” (Mateo 3:1-12).

Segundo Domingo de Adviento 4 de diciembre de 2016

Así como las aguas colman el mar, así está lleno el país de la ciencia del Señor.

— Isaías 11:9

PENITENTI@L/ CHRISTM@S CONFESSION

Thursday, December 15th at 6:30p.m. we will have a Penitential service in preparation for Christmas. We invite everyone to take part in this Spiritual cleansing opportunity.

***El Jueves, 15 de diciembre a las 6:30pm tendremos el servicio penitencial en preparación para la navidad. Invi-tamos a todos para aprovechar esta oportunidad de lim-pieza espiritual.

P@RISH POS@D@ Saturday, December 17th at 7pm in the Parish Hall will be our an-nual Parish Posada. Let’s spend time as a community singing and following Mary and Joseph on their journey! ***El Sábado, 17 de diciembre a las 7pm en el Salón Parroquial será nuestra Posada. Vamos a pasar el tiempo como comunidad cantando y siguiendo a María y José en su viaje!

WEEKLY COLLECTION TOTALS

NOVEMBER 5 & 6 Regular Collection: $3527.88 Maintenance Fund: $1099.76 Children’s Collection: $147.95

NOVEMBER 12th & 13th Regular Collection: $3797.47 Maintenance Fund: $1177.69 Children’s Collection: $25.00

Tomas Flores Eudelia Flores Janina Flores Olga Bustamante Omar Bustamante

Cynthia Canales Richard Favella Ruben P. Carrillo Richard Cantú George Escobedo

Guadalupe Hernández Carmen Ramírez Felicita Gutierrez Rosalinda A. Vohs Mazaheri Family

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 5:30 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. Vicente & Guadalupe Ramos Gregory Hidalgo SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 9:00 a.m. Mike & Mary Nolaseo Cris Arias James De Los Santos 10:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus Sp. Int. Pete & Felipa G. Sanchez Francisco Herrera 12:00 p.m. Rangel Valdez Gina Gonzalez Sp. Int. Melissa Herrera Jenkins 5:00 p.m. ALL PARISHIONERS Sp. Int. MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 12:00 p.m. Alfonso Garza Cantu Julieta Davila De La Pena Ann. Holy Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. Melissa Herrera Jenkins TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 12:00 p.m. Holy Souls in Pugatory Sp. Int. Melissa Herrera Jenkins Margaret Perez Rudy Mendoza Sp. Int. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 12:00 p.m. Andres Reyes Julieta De La Pina Davila Melissa Herrera Jenkins Holy Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 10:00 a.m. Melissa Herrera Jenkins Holy Souls in Purgatory Sp. Int. Andrea & Pedro Quinones Sp. Int. Janie Mendoza Sp. Int. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 12:00 p.m. Melissa Herrera Jenkins Mazaheri Health SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 8:00 a.m.

BREAKFAST Served by the Eucharistic Ministers after the 9:00a.m. and 10:30a.m. Masses. Come and join us for some good food and fellowship. If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list please call the

parish office at 210-226-8268 or you may email admin@ihmsatx.org

SANCTUARY LIGHT In loving memory of

Margaret Perez.

ALTAR FLOWERS Donations for the altar flowers may be made to the Parish in memory of a loved one, a birthday, anni-

versary or special occasion.

TRIP TO KICK@POO This Wednesday, December 7th the Women’s Club will be having a trip to Kickapoo Casino. Trip is $25 per

person. Contact Estella Rodriguez @ 210-862-7458 for more info. Thank you for your support.

IMM@CUL@TE CONCEPTION OF THE VIRGIN M@RY Thurs., Dec. 8th is the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses at 12p.m. and 6:30p.m. The Parish office will be closed. ***El Jueves, 08 de Diciembre es la fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen María. Es un Día de Obligación. Misas a las 12pm y 6:30pm. La oficina parroquial estará cerrada.

FIEST@ GU@D@LUP@N@ El Lunes, 12 de Diciembre es la fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Las Mañanitas a las 5:30a.m. Mi-sas a las 6:00a.m. y 12:00p.m. Rosario a las 6:00p.m., Procesión a las 6:30p.m. y Misa a las 7:00p.m.

TOY DRIVE The young adults group will be having a toy drive for the needy children. You can donate toys in the boxes at the entrance of the church we are also taking money donations if you have any ques-tions please contact Maria Ramos @ 209-2963, thank you and God Bless you

2016 CONFIRM@TION CEREMONY PICTURES We are asking for the following persons please come to the Par-ish Office to collect your Confirmation photos by Dec 31st. Pic-tures will be discarded at the end of the year: Vickey Ames-quita, Katherine Olivarez, Maria Vallejo, Lisa Sanchez, Diana Torres, Juana Hernandez-Puente, Yadira Duran.

GUM / CHICLE Gum has been found under the benches and on our carpet in the Church. Please throw gum in the trash before entering the church. **Hemos descubierto chicles debajo de los bancos y en la carpe-ta de la iglesia. Pedimos a que por favor los tiren en los basure-ros antes de entrar adentro de la iglesia.

BRE@KF@ST MINISTRY SCHEDULE December 11th—Monarca Motors December 18th—Pastoral Council December 25th—CLOSED for Christmas

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.

2017 FIEST@ MED@LS This year we are looking for a sponsor(s) for our 2017 IHM Fiesta Medals. This year’s medals are being designed and made by the Award winning Monarch Trophy. If you are interested in sponsoring please call the Parish office. Sales from our Fiesta Medals are going towards Statue Restorations.

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 bilin-gual.

2017 BIBLE DI@RY We are selling the Bible Diary 2017 for $15.00 each. They are available in the office. The Diary contains Daily Prayers, a Liturgical and Sanctoral Catholic Cal-endar, Family prayers, Daily Mysteries of the Rosary, the Daily readings and an area to take notes each day.

2017 BIBLIA DIARIO Estamos vendiendo la Biblia diario 2017 por $15.00. Están disponibles en la oficina. El diario contiene oracio-nes diarias, litúrgico y calendario católico de Sanctoral, oraciones de la familia, diariamente los misterios del Ro-sario, las lecturas diarias y un espacio para tomar notas cada día.