Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic Church 5655 Rigsby Avenue, San Antonio TX, 78222 (210)648-1705 (210)648- 5365 santo.nino.sa@gmail.com www.stonino.org

Our Mission:

The Santo Niño Catholic Church is a faith community where all are welcome to celebrate Catholic beliefs embellished by the best Philippine traditions. It is a dynamic parish responding to the spiritual needs of the community to fulfill its evangelical mission and to realize Christ’s call of making disciples of all nations. (Parish Pastoral Council, 21 April 2001)

Reflections

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 16, 2020

The Law of Love

The Jewish religious authorities of Jesus' day were often literalists in their interpretation of the Law of God. Jesus, however, gave a deeper meaning to the Law. He placed his focus on the goal of the Law: Love.

In this Sunday's Gospel reading, Jesus explains that we fail to fulfill the Law when our so-called obedience isn't motivated by love.

Jesus completely fulfilled the true meaning of the Law. In doing so, he took upon himself our disobedience and died for us in the most generous gift of love.

As his followers, we also are to be generous with love. Obeying all the commandments -- truly obeying them -- requires loving God with our whole heart, all the time, and loving others as ourselves.

Jesus explains how to transform literal interpretations of God's

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Today’s Gospel : MT 5:17-37

J esus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have

come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have

come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you,

until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter

or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law,

until all things have taken place. Therefore, whoever

breaks one of the least of these commandments and

teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom

of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these

commandments will be called greatest in the kingdom of

heaven. I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses

that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the

kingdom of heaven.

“You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You

shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment.

But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be

liable to judgment; and whoever says to his brother,

‘Raqa,’ will be answerable to the Sanhedrin; and whoever

says, ‘You fool,’ will be liable to fiery Gehenna. Therefore,

if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that

your brother has anything against you, leave your gift

there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your

brother, and then come and offer your gift. Settle with

your opponent quickly while on the way to court.

Otherwise your opponent will hand you over to the judge,

and the judge will hand you over to the guard, and you

will be thrown into prison. Amen, I say to you, you will not

be released until you have paid the last penny.

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Teaching About the Law

Prayer Corner

Pray:

My Lord, I want to love You and let

myself be loved by You. May that love between us spark all

my thoughts and actions. Amen.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 16, 2020

laws into the Law of Love. In each example, he shows that we are to choose the most loving approach to every problem, no matter how difficult.

His first topic is anger: Sinful anger is judgmental and we are judged by this sin. Jesus provides the remedy: Go and do whatever is necessary to be reconciled. This, he points out, is even more important than worshiping God. How genuine can our worship be if anger has replaced love in our hearts, since God is love?

Another example is lust, which is a counterfeit of love because it treats others as objects. And divorce from a valid marriage is a failure to love as Christ loves, who taught that love makes sacrifices and endures hardships. Remarriage, he says, furthers the sin because it's unloving to the spouse of the original union.

Jesus extends this teaching to every area of life. Breaking an oath is unloving. Lying and never intending to keep the commitment is unloving. In fact, the entire Sermon on the Mount, of which this Gospel reading is a part, explains how to love.

Questions for Personal Reflection: Were you ever treated unlovingly because of another person's legalism? How did that experience hide the true nature of Jesus? What habits or addictions do you have that are unloving toward yourself? How do they affect others?

Questions for Community Faith Sharing: Recall a time when someone treated you unfairly but you responded with an act of love. How difficult was it to give that love? What were the results? Name common ways that Christians fail to obey God. What did Jesus do to make up for those failures? For example, how do you suppose Jesus treats unborn babies who've been aborted or miscarried?

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“You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit

adultery. But I say to you, everyone who looks at a woman

with lust has already committed adultery with her in his

heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and

throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your

members than to have your whole body thrown into

Gehenna. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it

off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of

your members than to have your whole body go into

Gehenna. “It was also said, Whoever divorces his wife

must give her a bill of divorce. But I say to you, whoever

divorces his wife - unless the marriage is unlawful—

causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries a

divorced woman commits adultery.

“Again you have heard that it was said to your ancestors,

Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all

that you vow. But I say to you, do not swear at all; not by

heaven, for it is God’s throne; nor by the earth, for it is

his footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the

great King. Do not swear by your head, for you cannot

make a single hair white or black. Let your ‘Yes’ mean

‘Yes,' and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more is from the

evil one.”

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Upcoming Retreat

Fr. Pat Martin will be

facilitating a retreat on

March 6-7, 2020, Friday

and Saturday.

Santo Niño Catholic Church

FAITH

SEEKING

UNDERSTANDING PROGRAM

Dr. John Chitakure’s Faith seeking understanding date schedule of classes:

• Feb 15, 29;

• March 28;

• April 11, 18; and

• May 2, 16, 2020 Time and day:

• Every Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 P.M.

STEWARDSHIP (Collection) REPORT AND ATTENDANCE

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 16, 2020

Mass Time A

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Offertory/

Collection

No

2nd

collection

6:00PM—Spanish : 100 $345.10

8:00AM—English : 32 $464.07

10:00Am—English: 120 $445.05

12:00AM—English: 120 $973.25

2:00 PM—Spanish 110 $320.60

Total /Collection/Offertory

Bank Adjustment

482

$2,548.07

$2,548.87

Attendance and Offertory February 8—9, 2020

“Thank you for your goodwill and generosity.”

Mass Intentions

WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS

Sat.—6:00 pm—1. Souls of Frances Paiz, Lupita Perez, Johnny Hinojosa, Rosario Huemer, Maria Castillo; 2. Recovery of Nena Connor Alicia Anaya and Gabriela Estrada

Sun.—8:00 am— 1. Recovery of Nena Connor, Clarke Lewis, Pedro Abella, Carmen Steele, and Helen Daley; 2. Intentions of Robert/Nel Mendez; 3. Souls of Lolita Pepper, Luz Catimon, Reese Termulo, Precilla Balesteros, Fr. Lucas Cententeno, OSB and Fr. Suarez.

Sun.—10:00am—1. Souls of † Dina/Zenaida Sorio, 2. Intentions of the 2000 Hail Mary devotion; 3. Recovery of Noel Casino, Nena Connor, Dr. Ted Jaceldo, Clarke Lewis, , Pedro Abella, Robert Wilkes, Elvie de Jesus, and Egnr. Manny Tamayo.

Sun.—12 noon—. 1.Souls of Dr. Tony de la Cruz, Bob Lewis, Lolita Pepper, Jimmy/Salome Salenga, Reese Termulo, Christina Mehaney, Pricilla Parayno Ballesterros, Fr. Lukas; 2. Health of Nena Connor, Noel Casino, Dr. Ted Jaceldo, Clarke Lewis, Pedro Abella, Robert Wilkes, Nelson Bartlett, Manny Tamayo and Elvie de Jesus.

Sun.—2:00 pm—. 1.Souls of of Maria Castillo; 2. Recovery of Nena Connor, Alicia Anaya and Gabriela Estrada..

Santo Niño Catholic Church

& Koinonia Ministry

Santo Niño Catholic Church

& Koinonia Ministry

Te invitan al Cordially invite you to the

Lenten Silent Mini - Retreat Mini—Retiro de Silencio de Cuaresma

Misa contemplative a las 11:00 AM (Bilingüe)

Viernes 20 de Marzo, 5:30 pm—9:30 pm Sabado 21 de Marzo, 8:30 am—6:00 pm

Lugar: Santo Nino Catholic Church|5655 Rigsby Ave, S.A. TX. 78222

Inscripcíon: $25.00 (Lunch incluido); Playera del retiro: $15.00

Forma de Pago: Efectivo o Cheque a nombre de Koinonia Ministry.

Para informacíon y registro comunicarse al: (210) 648-1705 (Parroquia) o (210) 393-3493 (Koinonia)

Contemplative Mass at 11:00 AM (Bilingual)

Friday March 20, 5:30 pm—9:30 pm Saturday March 21, 8:30 am—6:00 pm

Place: Santo Nino Catholic Church|5655 Rigsby Ave, S.A. TX. 78222

Registration: $25.00 (Lunch included); Mini –retreat T-shirt: $15.00.

Method of Payment: Cash or Check (To Koinonia Ministry).

For more information & to enroll, contact: (210) 648-1705 (Parish Office) or (210) 393-3493

(Koinonia).

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Our Devotions

Adoration, Rosary &

Novena: 5:00-6:00 PM M-F

Holy Spirit: Mondays

Divine Mercy/Holy Hour for

Vocation: Tuesday

Perpetual Help Novena:

Wednesdays

St. Jude Novena:

Thursdays

Santo Niño Novena: Fridays

Sacred Heart: 1st Fridays

First Saturday of the

month:

2000 Hail Mary Devotion,

from 9:00 AM

Divine Mercy Devotion:

Sunday 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Parish Office/Business Hours:

Tuesday thru Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

12 noon – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

Schedule of Masses and other Services

Sundays: 8:00 and 10:00

AM, and 12 noon Bilingual Mass (English & hymns in

Filipino)

Saturdays: 6:00 PM (Spanish Mass) Daily Holy Eucharist:

M-F 6:00 PM

Confession: Mon-Sat 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Baptism: By appointment & Seminars is necessary

Confirmation:

11th to 12th grade Marriage: Please meet

with the Pastor one year in advance.

Counseling: By Appointment

Funeral: Please contact the Parish office before making

arrangements outside

OUR SERVANTS

ADMINISTRATION

Pastor – Rev. Fr. Arnold Ibarra, PhD

Deacon - Arsenio Reyes

Office Volunteers: Annie Spencer,

Nena Connor, Alice Maldonado

Business Coordinator – Anna Rose Nolasco

Sacramental Records – Dr. Connie Nepomuceno

Safe Environment - Monette Reyes

Photographer – Henry Mendez

Webmaster – Ed Candelaria

Property Manager – Robert Mendez

PASTORAL COUNCIL (2018—2021)

Chairperson

Betty Childress

Vice-Chairperson

Raine Virgino

Secretary

Josie McAllister

Members:

Hermosilia Atamosa

Russel Cantu

Alma de Paz

Pura Frierson

David Graves

Alicia Hernandez

Robert Mendez

Vicky Ortiz

Regina Pino

FINANCE COUNCIL

Chairperson: Armi Wallace (2019—2020)

Mel Garcia, - Secretary Members – Jim Irwin,

Michael Roberson Nelrose Mendez, and

Nena Connor

MINISTRIES

WORSHIP

Acolytes: Randal Garcia

Dévotion: Dr. Connie Nepomuceno Lectors: Socorro Candelaria Spanish Choir: Juan Anaya

Adult Choir: Helen Ona Youth Choir: Noel Casino Sacristan: Rita Cordova

Wedding/Quincenera Coordinator: Alicia Anaya & Annie Spencer

EVANGELIZATION

Religious Education Coordinator: Joanne

Jaceldo/Mary Ester Rodriguez

RCIA : Deacon Jun Reyes & Dr. Connie

Guadalupana: Rosa dela Garza

ACTS and Vocation/Director of Liturgy: Deacon

Jun Reyes

Youth Minitry: Russell &

Bernadette Cantu

SERVICE Nutrition: Alma de Paz

Knights of Columbus : Grand Knight

Sean Flatley

Santo Niño de Cebu Catholic

Church

Address: 5655 Rigsby Avenue,

San Antonio, Texas 78222 Phone: (210) 648-1705 Fax: (210) 648-5365

E-mail: santo.nino.sa@gmail.com

ANNOUNCEMENT

We would like to express our thanks to those

who give online. We would love to see the

number increase with this program, please

consider our online donation.

If you want to give your tithes and donation

online go to our parish website at www.stonino.org and click

online giving logo.

All credit cards are accepted in our online donation.

Online Giving

1. Dr. Chitakure’s lecture on history of the church has been started, Please check the schedules and topics on the bulletin board at the foyer for the lectures.

2. The Santo Nino Retreats: Fr. Pat Martin—March 6 & 7, 2020 and MACC Silent Retreat March 20 & 21, 2020, Please keep this your calendar.

3. Ash Wednesday is on February 26,2020. It is both a fasting and abstinence day.

4. Second collection for Ash Wednesday is for the Churches in Central and Eastern Europe.

5. Forty cans of Lent: we are collecting canned and non-perishable food items for Catholic Charities to feed the hungry. Please put your donations in the bins at the foyer.

6. Copies of your weekly bulletin can be downloaded on the internet at www.stonino.org/bulletins.

STEWARDSHIP PRAYER

Dear Lord, we thank you for being the Creator and Giver of

all good gifts and ask you one to help us become good

stewards of your gifts by teaching us how to return them to

you with increase . Amen.