The vision of Notre Dame Catholic Church is to glorify God by being a faithful,

inclusive community who, in the name of Jesus Christ, enables all to grow in their

rela�onship with God and with one another through

witness, worship and service.

NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC CHURCH

(Corner of Water & Washington Street)

Kerrville, TX. 78028

Pastoral Center: 909 Main Street

Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

(Closed between 12N-1:00pm) Phone: (830)257-5961 Fax:(830)895-9771

Website: notredamechurch.cc Social Center: (830)257-1929

Faith Forma&on: (830)896-4233

School: (830)257-6707

MASS AND SERVICE SCHEDULE

SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 pm

SUNDAY: 7:45 am, 9:15 am (Spanish), 11:00 am, 5:00 pm

WEEKDAYS: Please refer to the inside of the bulle�n for the Mass �mes

RITE OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday – 3:30 - 4:45 pm

MARRIAGES: Please consult the pastor six months in advance.

QUINCEAÑERAS: Please call the Pastoral Center six months in advance.

BAPTISMS: Call the YFM office to make an appointment at (830)896-4233.

PASTORAL TEAM CLERGY Reverend David R. Wagner Pastor Deacon Alfredo (Jimmy) Bill, Jr. Hispanic Ministry Deacon Raul Gu&errez Deacon Harold (Sonny) Kau7old Deacon Juan Mar&nez PASTORAL CENTER Dwayne Mosser Business Manager Eva Bill Parish Secretary Tracy Gourley Financial Associate LITURGY AND MUSIC Dorothy Cass Director of Liturgy/Music Ministries Marta Mata Liturgy Secretary OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION Alma Cruz-Gonzales Coord. Families & Children/Hispanic Ministry Denise Jenschke Coord. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd & First Eucharist Prep. Wya= Wentrcek Coord. of Youth Ministry Nelda Bill Secretary/Bap&sm Coordinator CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE Sandi Killo Principal Irene Alcorta Secretary Michelle Coldwell Registrar Debbie Mossman Bookkeeper MAINTENANCE Mark Ince Superintendent

January 14, 2018

Second Sunday

in Ordinary Time

January 14, 2018

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc- 17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27- 28; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31;Mk 1:14-20

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Speak, for your servant is listening (1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19).

Psalm — Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will (Psalm 40).

Second Reading — Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you? (1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20).

Gospel — Andrew found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus (John 1:35-42).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Second

Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: Martin

Luther King, Jr., Day

Wednesday: St. Anthony

Thursday:

Week of Prayer for

Christian Unity begins

Friday: Julian

Calendar Theophany

(Epiphany) Saturday: St. Fabian; St. Sebastian

Behold the Lamb of God When I began to look at the Gospel reading for this Sunday, January 14, I noticed that it fits in well with the Bible Study we’ve just begun here at Notre Dame. This Sunday’s reading from the Gospel of John includes five different names or titles for Our Lord, besides Jesus. First we have “Lamb of God”, “Rabbi”, “Teacher”, “Messiah”, and Christ. Names were very important in the Hebrew life and culture, as was genealogy. As you read the Old Testament, you’ll notice that whenever a man is named, it is almost always in the form of (his name), son of (his father’s name). Genealogy and ancestry were very important to the Israelites because they wanted to emphasize and stress the importance of connection to the Beginning. Before the Fall of Adam, humanity enjoyed an uninterrupted and unimpeded relationship with God the Father, and the ancient Jews wanted to preserve that memory. But why is Jesus named or referred to in the New Testament in so many different ways? The answer to that is because there are so many different aspects about Him and how He is the fulfillment of prophesy. One in particular is “Lamb of God”. The name Lamb of God as applied to Jesus is rooted in ancient Hebrew history. God had sent plagues to Egypt in order to persuade Pharaoh to release the Israelites from bondage, yet Pharaoh resisted. So God sent one final plague to break Pharaoh’s will. Those who belonged to God were to be spared if they took a male lamb, slaughtered it and placed some of its blood on their doorposts. When God visited the land to take the firstborn of each household, including Pharaoh’s, He would pass over those houses that had the blood of the lamb on them. This of course became the Feast of Passover. The Passover and the slaughter of the lamb is a reminder that God is faithful and powerful to rescue His people from bondage and death. Yet, the annual slaughtering of the lamb is just that: annual. It must be continually repeated because although it signifies God’s cleansing and renewal, the sacrifice of an ordinary lamb in and of itself has no power to take away all sin. Jesus is referred to as the Lamb of God in the New Testament because He takes away the sin of the world once and for all. Now that Jesus has come and sacrificed Himself to atone for the sins of all humanity, there is no need to repeat His sacrifice ever. In the Mass, we do not repeat the sacrifice of Jesus. We do not sacrifice Him again. In the Mass, we make His one, unique sacrifice present and in thanksgiving, we receive, sustain and apply its effectiveness in our lives. This is the greatest of all the gifts God gives us, and it is our life, our faith and our hope. Alleluia!

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Segundo Domingo

del Tiempo Ordinario

14 de enero de 2018

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mc 2:18-22 Martes: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Sal 89 (88):20-22, 27-28; Mc 2:23-28 Miércoles: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Sal 144 (143):1b, 2, 9-10; Mc 3: 1-6 Jueves: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Sal 56 (55):2-3, 9-13; Mc 3:7-12 Viernes: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Sal 57 (56):2-4, 6, 11; Mc 3:13-19 Sábado: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Sal 80 (79):2-3, 5-7; Mc 3:20-21 Domingo: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Sal 25 (24):4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mc 1:14-20

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — Samuel responde al llamado del Señor: “Habla, Señor, tu siervo te eschucha” (1 Samuel 3:3-10, 19).

Salmo — Aquí estoy, Señor, para hacer tu voluntad (Salmo 40 [39]).

Segunda lectura — Tu cuerpo es un templo del Espíritu Santo; por tanto glorifica a Dios en tu cuerpo (1 Corintios 6:13-15, 17-20).

Evangelio — Los primeros discípulos empiezan a seguir a Jesús y declaran que es el Mesías (Juan 1:35-42).

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Lunes: Día de Martin Luther King, Jr. Miércoles: San Antonio

Jueves: Semana de Oración por la Unidad Cristiana

Viernes: La Teofanía en el calendario juliano (la epifanía)

Sábado: San Fabián; San Sebastián

He aquí el Cordero de Dios Cuando comencé a leer la lectura del Santo Evangelio de este domingo, 14 de enero, noté que encaja bien con el Estudio de la Biblia que acabamos de comenzar aquí en Notre Dame. La lectura de este domingo del Santo Evangelio de San Juan incluye cinco nombres o títulos diferentes para Nuestro Señor, además de Jesús. Primero tenemos "Cordero de Dios", "Rabí", "Maestro", "Mesías" y Cristo.

Los nombres eran muy importantes en la vida y la cultura Hebrea, como lo era la genealogía. Al leer el Antiguo Testamento, notarás que cada vez que se nombra un hombre, casi siempre está en la forma de (su nombre), hijo de (el nombre de su padre). La genealogía y la ascendencia eran muy importantes para los Israelitas porque querían enfatizar y recalcar la importancia de la conexión con el Principio. Antes de la Caída de Adán, la humanidad disfrutaba de una relación ininterrumpida y libre de obstáculos con Dios Padre, y los antiguos Judíos deseaban preservar ese recuerdo.

Pero, ¿por qué se nombra o se menciona a Jesús en el Nuevo Testamento de maneras diferentes? La respuesta a eso es porque hay tantos aspectos diferentes acerca de Él y cómo Él es el cumplimiento de la profecía.

Uno en particular es "Cordero de Dios". El nombre Cordero de Dios tal como se aplica a Jesús está enraizado en la historia Hebrea antigua. Dios había enviado plagas a Egipto para persuadir al; Faraón para que liberara a los Israelitas de la esclavitud, pero el Faraón se resistió. Entonces Dios envió una última plaga para quebrantar la voluntad del Faraón. Aquellos que pertenecían a Dios serían perdonados si tomaran un cordero macho, lo mataran y pusieran un poco de su sangre en los postes de sus puertas. Cuando Dios visitó la tierra para llevarse a los primogénitos de cada hogar, incluido el del Faraón, pasaría por alto aquellas casas que tuvieran la sangre del cordero sobre ellas. Esto, por supuesto, se convirtió en la Fiesta de la Pascua.

La Pascua y el sacrificio del cordero es un recordatorio de que Dios es fiel y poderoso para rescatar a su pueblo de la esclavitud y la muerte. Sin embargo, el sacrificio anual del cordero es solo eso: anual. Debe repetirse continuamente porque, si bien significa la purificación y la renovación en Dios, el sacrificio de un cordero ordinario en sí mismo no tiene poder para quitar los pecados.

A Jesús se lo conoce como el Cordero de Dios en el Nuevo Testamento porque quita los pecados del mundo de una vez por todas. Ahora que Jesús vino y se sacrificó a sí mismo para expiar los pecados de toda la humanidad, no hay necesidad de repetir Su sacrificio.

En la Santa Misa, no repetimos el sacrificio de Jesús. No lo sacrificamos de nuevo. En la Santa Misa, creemos en su sacrificio, y en acción de gracias, recibimos, sostenemos y aplicamos su efectividad en nuestras vidas.

Este es el mayor de todos los dones que Dios nos da, y es nuestra vida, nuestra fe y nuestra esperanza. ¡Aleluya!

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Sunday, January 14, 2018 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19, 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20, Jn 1:35-42(65) 7:45 am †Michael Andrew Fadai By Dianne Albrecht 9:15 am People of the Parish 11:00 am All Deceased Members of the Reichart, Horne, Hickey & Gannon Families By The Reichart & Hickey Families 5:00 pm †Nickey Maguire By Karen & John Young Monday, January 15, 2018 1 Sm 15:16-23, Mk 2:18-22(311) Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 12:00 pm Communion Service Tuesday, January 16, 2018 1 Sm 16:1-13, Mk 2:23-28(312) 7:00 am †Feliciano Moreno By Dianne Albrecht Wednesday, January 17, 2018 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51, Mk 3:1-6(313) 12:00 pm †Juan Pablo Garcia Valera By Mark & Red Anderson Thursday, January 18, 2018 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7, Mk 3:7-12(314) 12:00 pm †Rosemary McMillan By Dianne Albrecht Friday, January 19, 2018 1 Sm 24:3-21, Mk 3:13-19(315) 8:00 am †Carolyn Myers By Jo Ann & Karl Hagemeier Saturday, January 20, 2018 BVM Jon 3:1-5, 10, 1 Cor 7:29-31, Mk 1:14-20(68) 5:00 pm All Souls in Purgatory By Anonymous Sunday, January 21, 2018 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jon 3:1-5, 10, 1 Cor 7:29-31, Mk 1:14-20(68) Ecumenical Sunday 7:45 am †Sister Marge Novak By Beverly Kyle 9:15 am †Jose Moreno By Sylvia Moreno 11:00 am †Francisca Pruneda Bill By Children 5:00 pm People of the Parish

Liturgy of the Hours: Psalter Week II

Monday, January 15, 2018 A New Song-5:30pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Prayer & Worship Commission-6:00pm-Fireplace RM Cursillos-7:00pm-Social Center Boy Scouts-7:00pm-Gymnasium Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Confirmation (Adult)-5:30pm-Kemper Hall RM 205 Lector Practice (Spanish)-5:30pm-Church RCIA (Adult)-6:00pm-Social Center Spanish Choir-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Triduum Choir-7:00pm-Church Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Ingles Tambíen-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Good Shepherd-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 Faith Formation-5:15pm-Social Center/Fireplace RM Faith Formation-5:15pm-School Classrooms Faith Formation-5:15pm-Gymnasium Faith Formation-5:15pm-Church RCIA Children/Parents-5:15pm-Library School Council-5:30pm-School Conference RM M.O.S.T.-7:00pm-Library Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Gym Confirmation (Teens)-7:00pm-Social Center Thursday, January 18, 2018 Catholic Way Bible Study-10:00am-Kemper Hall RM 205 Baptism Class (English)-6:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 204 Baptism Class (Spanish)-6:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 205 M.O.S.T.-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Gym Friday, January 19, 2018 Hour of Mercy-3:00pm-Church School Dance-7:00pm-Social Center El Sembrador-7:00pm-Library Saturday, January 20, 2018 Knights of Columbus Basketball-9:00am-Gymnasium Repose the Blessed Sacrament-11:30am-Church Pastoral Hispano-7:00pm-Social Center Sunday, January 21, 2018 Good Shepherd-9:00am-Kemper Hall RMS 204-206 LifeTeen-6:00pm-Social Center/Fireplace RM

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week

in memory of

Francisca Pruneda Bill By

Children

The Second Collection on

January 20 & 21, 2018 is for

Notre Dame School

Thank you for your generosity!

Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 - 5:00pm Crucifer– Danek Garcia Candle Bearer– Natalie Wagner Candle Bearer-David Gutierrez Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018—7:45am Crucifer– Taylor Kubacak Candle Bearer– Jordan Clayton Candle Bearer–Emma Clayton Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018—9:15am Crucifer– Erica Guzman Candle Bearer-Oliva Valdez Candle Bearer–Ruben Guzman Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 —11:00am Crucifer– Rogelio Bernal Candle Bearer– Ramses Flores Candle Bearer– Julian Bernal Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018— 5:00pm Crucifer–Mason Sirianni Candle Bearer–Patrick Tinley Candle Bearer-Gracie Lopez

Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018—5:00pm

Gary Selgrath Gail Stauder Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018—7:45am Bernadette Moniz Jacqui Magenheimer Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018—9:15am Samuel Gutierrez Angel Martinez Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018—11:00am Susan Sherman Julio Garza Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018— 5:00pm Savannah Rendon Nikos Lambdin

Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018—5:00pm

Team A

DM: Monica Schneider Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018—7:45am

Team A

DM: Terry Pavlica

Sunday, Jan. 21 , 2018—9:15am

Team A

DM: Norma Sanchez

Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018—11:00am

Team B

DM: Dora Bill

Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018— 5:00pm

Team LC

DM:

DM-Designated Minister

Altar Serverstar Serverstar Serverstar Servers

LectorsLectorsLectorsLectors

Extraordinary MinistersExtraordinary MinistersExtraordinary MinistersExtraordinary Ministers

Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018—5:00pm

Team A Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018—7:45am

Team A Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018—9:15am

Team C Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018—11:00am

Team A

GreetersGreetersGreetersGreeters Mauricio Reyes, Mario Reyes, Tony Perez, Mary Jane Flores, Eloida Garcia, David Avila, Rose Adami, Anita Rios, Bubba Kunz, Andy Miciotto, D.J. Sholund, Bill Williams, Barbara Barecky, Pat Cass, Steve Black,

Marge Carseth, Olan Mahlmann, Toni San Miguel, Eli-as Moreno, Maria Saldania, Manuela Sanchez, Martin Reyes, Henrietta Fadai, Agnes Williams, Barbara & Ed Nemec, Ellie Trijo, Mary Ann Mobley, Kathyrn Knight, Joe Meurer, Dennis Bailey, Andrew Ornelas Jr., Clark Klein, Ginny Saip, Fritz Morquecho, Jacob Rivera.

TRIDUUM CHOIR...the high holy days of the church will be upon us soonZHoly Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday), March 29th, 30th, and 31st. On these most holiest days of the church year, we lift our voices in prayer and praise. If you would like to be a part of the choir for these three evenings, we invite you to join us in rehearsals on January 16th and 30th, February 20th, March 6th and 20th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the church. Call Dorothy at the office (257-5961, x. 235) if you are interestedZprerequisites: a desire to praise God in song and the ability to sing in tune!

CHANGE IN MASS TIME!!!ZMass on Saturday, January 27th will be at 4:00 p.m., NOT the regular 5 p.m. There will be NO confessions before Mass. Bishop Mike Boulette will be here to preside at the Mass; come celebrate with us along with students and families from Notre Dame Catholic School and Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High School.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY January 18-25

The theme for the 2018 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, “Your Right Hand, O Lord, Glorious in Power”, is taken from the book of Exodus 15:6. Throughout Biblical history, we hear of the unrelenting determination of the Lord to form a people whom He could call His own. People of Israel were reminded that relationships among its various social groups should be characterized by justice, compassion and mercy. Jesus’ prayer was that those given to Him by the Father would be one, just as He and the Father were one. Today, the Bible continues to inspire Christians to address the conditions that currently undermine the Body of Christ. The Church is called to be a sign and an active agent of reconciliation. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated each year from January 18th to the 25th. Let us work and pray together to bring about Christian Unity in our world today.

SEMANA DE ORACIÓN POR LA UNIDAD CRISTIANA

18-25 de enero

El tema de la Semana de Oración 2018 para la Unidad de los Cristianos, "Tu diestra, Yahvé, relumbre por su fuerza", está tomado del libro del Éxodo 15: 6. A lo largo de la historia bíblica, nos enteramos de la implacable determinación del Señor de formar un pueblo al que pudiera llamar suyo. Al pueblo de Israel se le recordó que las relaciones entre sus diversos grupos sociales deberían caracterizarse por la justicia, la compasión y la misericordia. La oración de Jesús fue que aquellos que el Padre le daría serían uno, así como Él y el Padre son uno. Hoy, la Biblia continúa inspirando a los Cristianos a abordar las condiciones que actualmente socavan el Cuerpo de Cristo. La Iglesia está llamada a ser un signo y un instrumento activo de reconciliación. La Semana de Oración por la Unidad de los Cristianos se celebra cada año del 18 al 25 de enero. Trabajemos y oraremos juntos para lograr la Unidad de los Cristianos en nuestro mundo de hoy.

CAMBIO DE HORARIO DE LA SANTA MISA!!!... La Misa del sábado, 27 de enero será a las 4:00 p.m., NO a las 5:00 p.m. NO habrá confesiones antes de la Misa. El Obispo Mike Boulette estará aquí para presidir la Misa; Vengan a celebrar con nosotros junto con los estudiantes y las familias de Notre Dame Catholic School y Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High School.

CORO PARA EL TRIDUO PASCUAL... los días santos de la Iglesia llegarán pronto... El Jueves Santo, el Viernes Santo, la Vigilia Pascual (Sábado Santo), 29, 30 y 31 de marzo. En estos días más sagrados del año de la Iglesia, levantamos nuestras voces en oración y alabanza. Si desean ser parte del coro durante estas tres noches, los invitamos a unirse a nosotros en los ensayos los días 16 y 30 de enero, 20 de febrero, 6 y 20 de marzo a partir de las 7 p.m. a las 8:30 p.m. en la iglesia. Llame a Dorothy a la oficina (257-5961 extensión 235) si les interesa... los requisitos son: ¡Deseos de alabar a Dios en alabanza y la capacidad de cantar en sintonía!

Footsteps of the Apostles & the Saints Pilgrimage: Come and seeZa journey of faith offering you a spiritual experience, through remarkable sites in the extraordinary, historical and world famous cities of Venice, Assisi, Florence, Orvieto & Rome. In Assisi, we will see where St. Francis and his companions lived, as well as pray at the tombs of Sts. Francis & Clare. In Florence, we will see Michelangelo’s David and more! In Rome, we will participate in the Sunday Angelus at St Peter’s Square with Pope Francis and receive his blessing, explore the Vatican, major Basilicas, the Catacombs and so much more. This Pilgrimage is scheduled August 30- September 12, 2018. An Orientation is set for Saturday, January 27th at 9:30am- 11:30am at the Pilgrim Center of Hope, 7680 Joe Newton, San Antonio, Texas 78251. For more information, call (210) 521-3377 or visit our website at www.pilgrimcenterofhope.org

2018 Archbishop’s Appeal Prayer - In the Spirit of Love

Loving God,

As missionary disciples, we are sent to bring the Good News of Jesus to everyone in the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Strengthen our faith, deepen our hope, and help us to respond in love for others through the Archbishop’s Appeal ministry.

We are very grateful for the many gifts and blessings we have received. May your Holy Spirit inspire us to share a portion of these gifts and blessings with those who need our help through the 2018 Archbishop’s Appeal.

Fill our hearts with your truth and enduring love so that, united as a community of faith, we may show through our actions that we truly are disciples In the Spirit of Love.

We ask this through Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

Oración de la Campaña Anual del Arzobispo 2018

Padre celestial,

Como discípulos misioneros, somos enviados a llevar la Buena Nueva de Jesús a todos en la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio.

Fortalece nuestra fe, profundiza nuestra esperanza y ayúdanos a responder con amor por los demás a través del ministerio de la Campaña Anual del Arzobispo.

Estamos muy agradecidos por los múltiples dones y bendiciones que hemos recibido. Que tu Espíritu Santo nos inspire a compartir una porción de estos dones y bendiciones con aquellos que necesitan nuestra ayuda a través de la Campaña Annual del Arzobispo de 2018.

Llena nuestros corazones con tu verdad y amor perdurable para que, unidos como una comunidad de fe, podamos mostrar a través de nuestras acciones que realmente somos discípulos En el Espíritu del Amor.

Te lo pedimos por Cristo Nuestro Señor. Amén

SAVE THE DATE Going Deeper Silent Retreat March 16,17, 18 2018

Women who have experience with silence on

any retreat are invited. Come Away with Jesus!

Location: Haven River Inn – Comfort

Cost: $175.00

Sponsored by St. Peter upon the Water

More information coming soon! For information now - Call Dianne @

830.367.5959

Pope Francis calls the church to be permanently in mission. He calls for everyone to be a missionary. We can participate in the mission through prayer.

The lines for the opportunity to see a rock star are indelibly long. The Star of all Stars, Jesus, humbles Himself to share a personal one on one hour, and only a few “wise virgins” fill up their lamps with this wondrous love freely given by Christ. How will He be able to recognize us at the end of our earthly exile if we become as the “foolish virgins’ who are too busy to show love and adoration for this awesome gift that is our Mighty Lord Jesus?

This hour is a great and unrepeated opportunity for a young parent or grandparent to teach their tender lambs our faith and reverence to our most humble Majesty, The Good Shepherd Jesus. Please join us in just one hour of adoration a week out of nearly 124 weekly hours to choose from.

An adorer is needed for:

Saturday 2:00 a.m.—3:00 a.m.

If you are able to help with this time, please call Veronica Fabro at (830)377-9117. El Papa Francisco llama a la iglesia para que esté en mission permanentemente. Nos llama a todos a ser misioneros. Podemos participar en la misión por medio de la oración.

Las colas para tener la oportunidad de ver a una estrella del rock están increíblemente largas. La Estrella de todas las Estrellas, Jesús, se humilla para compartir una hora de tiempo personal, y sólo unas cuantas “virgenes sabias” llenan sus lámparas con el amor maravilloso regalado por Cristo. Cómo podrá reconocernos al final de nuestra exilio terrestre si nos convertimos en “virgenes tontas” que están demasiado ocupadas para demastrar nuestro amor y adoración para este impresionante don que es nuestro Poderoso Señor Jesús.

Esta hora es una gran oportunidad que no se repetirá para que un padre o abuelo enséne a sus delicados (tiernos) corderos nuestra fe y reverencia hacia nuestra humildísima Majestad, El Buen Pastor Jesús. Por favor únanse en sólo una hora de adoración a la semana de las 124 horas semanales a escoger.

Tambíen es necesario un adorador los:

sabado 2:00 a.m.—3:00 a.m. Si usted puede acompañar a Jesús este momento, por favor llame a Veronica Fabro al (830)377-9117.

Covenant of Love Marriage Ministry Don’t Miss our next DATE NIGHT!

February 2, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m. “The Case for Christ” Movie

Join Us for Pizza, Popcorn & Inspira&on Notre Dame Social Center

Registra�on cards and brochures

are in the narthex or sign up at

the notredamechurch.cc web site.

Ques�ons? Contact Red and Mark

Anderson @ 830-895-3295

Deadline for reserva�ons-January 29, 2018

ANNUAL STAND FOR LIFE

The Knights of Columbus invite you to join us at the Kerr County Courthouse on Sunday January 21, 2018 at 2:00 pm for the 14th annual Kerrville Stand for Life. This hour of quiet prayer and witness on Sanctity of Life Sunday is a call to respect all life, especially those still in their mothers' womb. The Stand is sponsored by The Pregnancy Resource Center and will be attended by pro-life groups from many churches in the area. Please join us.

24 Couples from the Notre Dame Parish for our January Date Night. After a sit down meal, we had an inspirational presentation on the sanctity of marriage by Fr. Scott Janysek. After some interesting table discussions, Fr. Scott led the group in a rededication of our marriages. The evening ended with an official wedding cake. Another successful Date Night.

BooksToBorrow from the Notre Dame Parish Library are available in the narthex of the church, near the bell tower door. From the library of the late Robert Leahy comes Gratefulness: The Heart of Prayer: An Approach to Life

in Fullness, by Brother David Steindl-

Rast. This is an amazing and impressive book, even before taking into account the fact that the author’s first language was German. (He received his PhD in experimental psychology from the University of Vienna before emigrating to the United States and entering a Benedictine monastery.) But the graceful and evocative text has no hint of German turgidity: “Thanksgiving, blessing, praise, all three belong to gratefulness. … Suddenly everything is simple. We can drop all the big, cumbersome terms. Gratefulness says it all. And gratefulness is something all of us know from experience. Can the spiritual life be that simple? Yes, what we secretly hoped is true: it is all that simple. It is this very simplicity, in fact, that we find most difficult. But why not drop the complications we put in our own way? What brings fulfillment is gratefulness, the simple response of our heart to this given life in all its fullness.” [pp. 82-83] Then, having made his point, he continues for another 140 pages of lively comments on the spiritual life: “The do-gooder is too busy [to risk transformation]. He has no time to bother with flowers. With six tongues the glory of God shouts at us from every lily in bloom, ‘Stop and look!’ Or, as the Psalm puts it, ‘Be still and know’ (Ps 46:10). But the busybody does not understand the language of their silent eloquence. He rushes on: ‘Sorry, I don’t speak Lily.’ His ears are buzzing with the din of his own projects, ideas, and good intentions.” [p. 156] This is an utterly enjoyable book

SAVE THE DATE FOR MOVIE NIGHT February 5

FOR ALL

( MEN AND WOMEN)

@ St. Peter upon the Water

5:30 p.m. Considered movie is: Karol The life and formation of St. John Paul II. POPE

Bring a lite snack to share for supper!

If driving is an issue,

Call Angela Hons- 830.370.4102

To RSVP call. Ginny Saip 830.377.2094.

2018 ACTS Retreat Schedule Spanish Men’s - Feb was Cancelled English Men’s – April 19-22 Spanish Women’s – October 25-28 English Women’s – November 15-18

Would you like to get involved? We need volunteers to: Be on Core Be a Director Be on Team Be on a Cook’s team

If you are interested in getting involved with ACTS, please contact Nicole Thibeault nicole.thibeault@keg1llc.com (830)370-1003 or Jose Valdez (830)370-7504

The Pastoral Center will be CLOSED Monday, January 15, 2018 in observance of the Martin Luther King Holiday.

The office will re-open on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 8:00 a.m.

OFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTION

January 6-7, 2018

CHURCH Envelopes/Checks $ 21,161.00 Currency/Coin 2,187.32 Capital Improvement 345.00

TOTAL $ 23,693.32 December On-line Giving Church $11,966.00

School 3,700.00 TOTAL $15,666.00 Faith Formation (2nd Collection) $ 1,221.40 Youth Ministry 1,000.00 St. Vincent de Paul 50.00 TOTAL $ 2,271.40 SCHOOL

School Support Envelopes $ 960.00 Donation 95.00 Endowment Fund 100.00 TOTAL $1,155.00

Knights of Columbus Father Kemper Council 6409

The Knights of Columbus, is to Sponsor Youth Free Throw Championship. All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2018 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be held January 20, 2018, at 9:00 am at the Notre Dame School Gym. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C international headquarters based on scores from the state-level competitions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms or additional information contact: Stuart Walker 830/998-2698 or GN Fernando Gutierrez 830/343-9200. El Caballeros de Colón, patrocinará el Campeonato Juvenil de Lanzamiento Gratis. Todos los niños y niñas de 9 a 14 años están invitados a participar en el nivel local de competencia para el Campeonato de Tiro Libre de Caballeros de Colón 2018. La competencia local se llevará a cabo el 20 de enero de 2018 a las 9:00 a.m. en el gimnasio de Notre Dame School. El Campeonato de Tiro Libre de Caballeros de Colón es patrocinado anualmente, y los ganadores progresan a través de competiciones locales, distritales y estatales. Los campeones internacionales son anunciados por la sede internacional de K of C en base a las puntuaciones de las competiciones estatales. Todos los concursantes en el nivel local son reconocidos por su participación en el evento. Se requiere que los participantes presenten prueba de edad y consentimiento escrito de los padres. Para formularios de inscripción o información adicional, comuníquese con: Stuart Walker 830 / 998-2698 o GN Fernando Gutiérrez 830 / 343-9200.

El

te invita a sanar tu pasado, vivir el presente y construir el futuro...es una oportunidad de

encontrarte de nuevo con Dios y crecer en tu fe Católica.

Un nuevo año - un nuevo comienzo!

Retiro de Sanación Interior Fecha: 16-18 de febrero del 2018 dirección: Gimnasio de Our Lady of the Hills Catholic High School 601 Peterson Farm Rd., Kerrville, TX costo: $100 (incluye comida y playera) Informes: Olga López 830.370.2164

HOY El Ministerio de Oración Santísima Trinidad

tendrá un desayuno el 14 de enero después de todas las misas.

- Menu - Gorditas - Menudo - té y café

La UltreyaLa UltreyaLa UltreyaLa Ultreya

15 de enero 2018

No se permiten niños; el cuarto de niños esta disponible No se permiten niños; el cuarto de niños esta disponible No se permiten niños; el cuarto de niños esta disponible No se permiten niños; el cuarto de niños esta disponible para niños de 4 meses para niños de 4 meses para niños de 4 meses para niños de 4 meses ---- 6 años6 años6 años6 años

El Sembrador

12 de enero en el cuarto de chimenea a las 7pm

Si usted necesita completar sus Sacramentos de Iniciación -

la Primera Comunión o la Confirmación favor de

comunicarse con Alma lo mas pronto posible.

Las clases inician el 18 de enero.

Llame al 830.896.4233 x232

para inscribirse

Sacramentos de Iniciación para adultos.

YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS

MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL

Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA

January 14, 2018

ATTENTION PARENTS of children

preparing for First Reconcilia&on

Thursday, Jan 18th children will

celebrate the Sacrament of First Reconcilia�on.

Please meet in the Narthex at 5:30 to check in and collect your name tag. The service will begin at

ATENCION PADRES de niños preparándose

para la Primera Reconciliación

El Jueves 18 de enero los niños celebraran el

Sacramento de Reconciliación.

Favor de llegar al Narthex a las 5:30 para

apuntarse y sentarse. El servicio de

Calendar

Sun Jan 14 NO Good Shepherd LifeTeen 6 pm Resumes

Mon Jan 15 NO Good Shepherd Wed Jan 17 Good Shepherd 5 pm

Children’s Faith Forma�on 5:15 pm

EDGE 5:30 pm & Confirma�on 7-8:30 pm

Sun Jan 21 Good Shepherd 9-10:30 am

LifeTeen 6 pm

Mon Jan 18 Good Shepherd 5 pm

Wed Jan 20 Good Shepherd 5 pm

Children’s Faith Forma�on 5:15 pm

EDGE 5:30 pm & Confirma�on 7 pm

Sat Jan 23 First Eucharist Workshop 8:30 am

Calendario

domingo 14 de enero NO HABRA Buen Pastor LifeTeen 6 pm Resume lunes 15 de enero NO HABRA Buen Pastor Miércoles 17 de enero Buen Pastor 5 pm, Formación para niños y jóvenes 5:15 pm Confirmación para jóvenes 7-8:30 pm domingo 21 de enero Buen Pastor 9-10:30 am LifeTeen 6 pm lunes 18 de enero Buen Pastor 5 pm miércoles 20 de enero Buen Pastor 5 pm Formación para niños y jóvenes 5:15 pm Confirmación para jóvenes 7-8:30 pm Sábado 23 de enero Taller de Primera Eucaristía 8:30 am

Reminder First Eucharist Workshop

Who: Parents & their children preparing for 1st Eucharist When: Sat. Feb 3, 2018 Where: Social Center Time: 8:30 –12:00 am

NO children will be allowed in parent sessions. The Nursery is available free of charge. PLEASE CALL to reserve a spot for your

child.

RECORDATORIO Taller de Primera Eucaristía

Quien: Padres y hijos/as

preparándose para la Primera Eucaristía

Cuando: 3 de febrero del 2018

Donde: En el Centro Social Hora: 8:30 - 12:00 am

NO se permitirá niños en las sesiones de padres. El cuarto de niños estará disponible. Este servicio es gratis. Es necesario llamar para apartar un lugar.

YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS

MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL

Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA

January 14, 2018