Celebration of the Mass Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 p.m. English Sunday 9:00 a.m. English 11:00 a.m. English 1:00 p.m. Spanish 6:00 p.m. English

Weekdays

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12 noon

Parish Ministries and Organizations

ACTS Retreat Altar Society Bible Study Covenant of Love Columbiettes CYO Sports Familias Unidas En Cristo Finance Council Guadalupana Society High School & Middle School Youth Group Knights of Columbus Liturgy Committee Marriage Preparation Team Men’s Huddle Group Pastoral Council Peace-Life-Justice Prayer Blanket Group Prayer Chain Warriors ROSEFEST Committee Squires St. Vincent de Paul Society Young Adults

Sacrament of Baptism: Parents of the child must live within the parish boundaries or have been registered and active in the parish for 6 months. Register in the Parish Office Monday through Friday, Please bring with you a copy of the state birth certificate and godparent’s proof of Confirmation and, if applicable, marriage in the Catholic Church

Sacrament of Matrimony: Please contact the Parish Secretary 6 months in advance of desired date to begin paperwork.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Fridays 11-11:45 a.m. and Saturdays 4 - 4:45 p.m.

Quinceaneras: Debutante must be a registered member of the parish in good standing who is attending Catholic School or Religious Education classes for at least 2 years prior to the celebration and attend sessions focused on the meaning of the Quinceanera. One year notice is required.

St. Rose of

Lima

Church

9883 Marbach Road San Antonio, TX 78245

Phone: 210-675-1920

Fax: 210-675-6067

Website: www.srlsa.com

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9

Last Week’s Collection 1st Collection 2nd Collection Mailed in Saturday 5 p.m. $ 5,405.00 $ $ 215.00 Sunday 9 a.m. 5,088.00 11 a.m. 4,695.00 1 p.m. 3,093.00 6 p.m. 3,021.00

Regular Collection: $ 21,517.00

Next Week’s Second Collection is for The Poor

Tale of Two Adams: Scott Hahn Reflects on the First Sunday of Lent : In today's Liturgy, the destiny of the human race is told as the tale of two "types" of men—the first man, Adam, and the new Adam, Jesus. Paul's argument in the Epistle is built on a series of con-trasts between "one" or "one person" and "the many" or "all." By one person's disobedience, sin and condemna-tion entered the world, and death came to reign over all. By the obedience of another one, grace abounded, all were justified, and life came to reign for all. This is the drama that unfolds in today's First Reading and Gospel. Formed from the clay of the ground and filled with the breath of God's own Spirit, Adam was a son of God, cre-ated in his image. Crowned with glory, he was given do-minion over the world and the protection of His angels. He was made to worship God—to live not by bread alone but in obedience to every word that comes from the mouth of the Father. Adam, however, put the Lord his God to the test. He gave in to the serpent's temptation, trying to seize for himself all that God had already promised him. But in his hour of temptation, Jesus prevailed where Adam failed—and drove the devil away. Still we sin after the pattern of Adam's transgression. Like Adam, we let sin in the door when we entertain doubts about God's promises, when we forget to call on Him in our hours of temptation. But the grace won for us by Christ's obedience means that sin is no longer our master. As we begin this season of repentance, we can be confi-dent in His compassion, that He will create in us a new heart. As we do in today's Psalm, we can sing joyfully of our salvation, renewed in His presence.

Scott Hahn reflexiona sobre el Primer Domingo de Cuaresma: En la liturgia de hoy, el destino de la raza humana se nos cuenta como un relato sobre dos “tipos” de hombre: el primero, Adán, y el nuevo Adán, Jesús. San Pablo construye su argumento en la epístola mediante una serie de contrastes entre “uno” o “una solo hombre”, y “muchos” o “todos”. Por la desobediencia de una persona entró el pecado y la condena al mundo, y la muerte comenzó a reinar sobre todos. Por la obediencia de otro, abundó la gracia, todos fueron justificados y la vida vino a reinar para todos. Este es el drama que se revela en la primera lectura y el Evangelio de hoy. Adán, que fue formado de la arcilla del suelo y lleno del aliento del propio Espíritu Divino, era hijo de Dios, creado a su imagen. Coronado de su gloria, se le dio poder sobre toda la tierra y la protección de sus ángeles. Fue creado para adorar a Dios; para vivir no sólo de pan sino de la obediencia a cada palabra que sale de la boca de Dios. Sin embargo, Adán puso a prueba al Señor su Dios. Cedió a la tentación de la serpiente, tratando de tomar para sí todo lo que Dios ya le había prometido. Pero Jesús, a la hora de su tentación, venció en lo que Adán había fallado y apartó al demonio. Nosotros aún pecamos, siguiendo los pasos de la caída de Adán. Como él, dejamos entrar el pecado en nuestra puerta cuando alimentamos dudas sobre las promesas de Dios, cuando olvidamos llamarlo en nuestros momentos de tentación. Pero la gracia que Cristo nos ganó con su obediencia implica que el pecado ya no es amo nuestro. Al comenzar este tiempo de arrepentimiento podemos confiar en su compasión, en que Él creará en nosotros un nuevo corazón. Como lo hemos hecho con el salmo de hoy, podemos cantar alegremente nuestra salvación, renovados en su presencia.

This Week at St. Rose of Lima SUNDAY Kitchen - Ladies Society Adult Bible Study - 6 p.m. Young Adult Group - 7 p.m. MONDAY Unidas en Cristo Grp - 7 p.m. TUESDAY Westbury Place HOA Mtg. - 6 p.m. ACTS Core Mtg. - 7 p.m. ACTS Sp Men’s Retreat Team - 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY Ladies Society Mtg. - 6:30 p.m. K of C Officer’s Mtg. - 7 p.m. RCIA - 7 p.m. High School Youth Group - 7 p.m. THURSDAY Squires Meeting - 6 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group - 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir Practice - 7 p.m. SVDP Mtg. - 7 p.m. Middle School Youth Group - 7 p.m. Bingo - 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Adoration & Exposition - 12:30-6:30 p.m. followed by Benediction Confessions - 2-5 p.m. K of C Fish Fry in Parish Hall - 6 p.m. Familias Unidas en Cristo - 6:30 p.m. Way Of The Cross - 7 p.m. SATURDAY Prayer Blanket Ministry - 9:30 a.m. Archdiocesan Rite of Election - 10 a.m.

Retiro de ACTS en Español: Para todos los hombres que busquen y quieran tener un encuentro personal con Cristo, los invitamos a que den un paso de fe. De el 9 a el 12 de Marzo tendremos un retiro para hombres. Abre tu Corazon, aclara tus dudas, refuerza tu fe “porque el que produce se le dará y tendrá en abundancia pero al que no produce, se le quitara hasta lo que tiene”. Mateo 25, 29 Para ms informacion favor de comunicarse con Gil Hernandez al numero: 210-884-1773.

Serie de Conversaciones: Cada Lunes de Febrero y Marzo Fr. Steven tendra una serie de conversaciones en español sobre la Sagrada Escritura y la Sagrada Tradición. Las conversaciones serán cada Lunes por la noche de 7 pm - 8 pm y concluirán el Lunes 27 de Marzo. Las conversaciones tendrán lugar en la Iglesia. Esperamos verlos alli!

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Dinner: On Fridays during Lent, the Knights of Columbus sponsors a Fish Fry dinner in the Parish Hall from 6-8 p.m. There will be available fish plates, with the trimmings, or fish sandwiches. Why not make it a Lenten practice to have your Friday meal with your parish family?

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowls - Encounter Innovation: We encounter the Singh family in India, where a mother and father are using innovative farming techniques to feed their family amidst a flood. How is God inviting us to think outside the box in service to others this Lent? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.

St. Vincent de Paul: Lent is a call to “give alms for the poor.” Wherever you live in the parish, there are poor families within walking distance of your home. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 210-674-9823 so that together we can help the suffering and poor.

40 Cans for Lent Food Drive: From March 1 thru April 16 the St Vincent de Paul Society in coordination with Catholic Charities will be collecting nonperishable items for our pantry at St Rose of Lima. Collection canisters will be located in the church lobby and the RE Building. Suggested food items: cans of tuna or chicken, cans of soup, cans of vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, spaghetti or pasta, macaroni & cheese boxes, fideo, vegetable oil, sugar or salt, diapers, rice, beans, etc. HELP US HELP FEED THE NEEDY FAMILIES IN OUR PARISH!

New Adoration Schedule: On Fridays during Lent we will have noon Mass, followed immediately by Adoration & Exposition which will last until 6:30 p.m. when we will close with Benediction at 6:30 p.m.. Then, during Lent, we will have The Way of the Cross starting at 7 p.m. Additionally, Confessions will be heard from 2-5 p.m. If at all possible, please plan on utilizing the Friday confessions as the lines on Saturday are very long, and there could be a chance your confession may not be heard prior to Mass..

ConnectNow Access: If you have access to a computer and would like to receive a tax statement, we encourage you to register for ConnectNow, the church database, in order to print out your tax statement without having to wait for it. To access the data base, please use this link: https://connectnow.parishsoft.com/sanantonio, or go to our website and click on the ConnectNow icon to be taken to the page and follow the directions given. As a reminder, you must already be registered in the parish in order to logon to register for this service. If you have problems registering, please call the office and we’ll be happy to try to help you.

Love and Deeds God doesn’t want our deeds;

God wants the love that prompts them. --St Teresa of Avila

This Week’s Mass Intentions

Mar 6 12 p.m. Cruz Cantu ; Ester Herrera Mar 7 12 p.m. Thomas Greene

Mar 8 12 p.m. Joaquin Zapata Mar 9 12 p.m. Pedro Herrera ; John Carlos Trevino In Thanksgiving

Mar 11 5 p.m. Patrick Czacasty ; Carolina Barrera

Mar 12 9 a.m. Constantina S. Navarro ; Laura Elena Bombin

11 a.m. Susie Toscano ; Jesus Lopez Jr.

1 p.m. Fr. Virgil Elizondo

6 p.m. Conrado Ybarra Sr.

Mar 10 12 p.m. Living & Deceased Benefactors of St Rose of Lima

Prayer List Frank Charles, Yvonne DeLeon, Cesar S. Palaganas, Jack Ohlrich, Armando Serrano, Lisa Alvarado, Tina Valdez,

Conrado Ybarra Sr., Lorenzo Washington, Sonia McCaffity, Frances Cervantes, Lamar Flores, Margaret Serna, Leonor Zamarron, Robbie Diaz

Catholic Men’s Conference: Discover your strength in Christ & receive spiritual tools to live your faith! Register now for the 12th Annual Pilgrim Center of Hope’s Catholic Men’s Conference - Saturday, March 18th. Share the day with Archbishop Gustavo, Supreme Knight, Carl A. Anderson and other speakers! Included: Healing Service, speakers, resources, confession, lunch and more! Register at www.CMCSanAntonio.com or call (210) 521-3377 for registration information or questions. Groups rates available! For group rate contact: Carlos Ugartechea 210-422-4877 or Efrain Ponce 210-218-7552

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Catholic Women’s Conference: Receive healing, spiritual direction; receive spiritual tools for everyday living and resources. Enjoy listening to amazing speakers, and receive reconciliation! Conference dates are July 28th and 29th at St. Mary’s University, 1 Camino Santa Maria. For more information go to www.cwcsanantonio.com or call (210) 521-3377. Group rates available!

The Sanctuary Lamp Burns This Week for: Anna Perez - In Thanksgiving

Raffle: As a reminder, we have packets of raffle tickets available for you to pick up after all the masses and in the Parish Office. The Grand Prize this year is a 2017 Lexus ES 350 among other prizes! Be sure to pick up your tickets and start selling today!

Wellness & Community Fair: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio will be holding a Wellness & Community Resource Fair on Sunday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free services provided include: Immunizations, General Health Screenings, Health Counseling, Vision Screenings, Kidney Health Screenings, they will also have Ask-A-Nurse, Ask-A-Doctor, and Ask-A-Dentist services. This will be free fun for the whole family! It will be held at Holy Redeemer Church which is located at 1819 Nevada Street, San Antonio, Texas. For more information, call 210-226-6178.

Bienestar y Feria Comunitaria: Las Caridades Católicas de la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio llevarán a cabo una Feria de Bienestar y Recursos Comunitarios el domingo 19 de marzo de 9 am a 2 pm. Los servicios gratuitos proporcionados incluyen: Inmunizaciones, exámenes de salud en general, consejería de salud, Exámenes de la salud del riñón, también tendrán servicios Ask-A-Nurse, Ask-A-Doctor y Ask-A-Dentist. Esto será diversión gratis para toda la familia! Se llevará a cabo en Holy Redeemer Church que se encuentra en 1819 Nevada Street, San Antonio, Texas. Para más información, llame al 210-226-6178.

Daylight Savings Time: Please note, on Saturday night, March 11, we will be changing our clocks and sprin-ging forward . Be sure to change your clock prior to retiring on Saturday night so that you will be on time for Mass and Religious Education Classes on Sunday, March 12.

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Holy Cross High School Open House: Have you visited Holy Cross of San Antonio? Come to our Spring Open House Thursday, March 30 from 5-7 p.m. to tour our campus and see what our family has to offer! Register at admissions@holycross-sa.org or call 210-433-2178. Holy Cross of San Antonio is a Catholic Co-Educational College Preparatory School for grades 6-12.

Catholic Charities Counseling Services: Find a happier, healthier you! Services offered: Individual, Family, Couples, Wellness Clinic, Case Management, Materials Assistant, Food Pantry, Non-Medical Pregnancy Services. For more information and appointment, please call 210-377-1133. Thank you.

Caridades Católicas Servicios de asesoramiento: ¡Encuentre una persona más feliz y saludable! Servicios ofrecidos: Individual, Familiar, Parejas, Clínica de Bienestar, Manejo de Casos, Asistente de Materiales, Pantry de Alimentos, Servicios de Embarazo no Médical. Para mas informacion favor de llamar al numero, 210-377-1133. Gracias.

Beyond Cana – A Marriage Enrichment Event Time: March 24-26, 2017

Where: Oblate Renewal Center, Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio, TX

You still love your spouse very much. There is no one you would rather spend time with, but over the last few years that time together has been filled with children, job pressure, in-laws, and daily living. You’d just like to run away with your spouse and spend a few days renewing your relationship, and reestablish your communication. The next archdiocesan-wide Beyond Cana weekend is scheduled for March 24-26, 2017, and will provide time away, the time with your spouse, and the time with your God. For more information, please call Jo Anne and Dave Dimitriou at 210-618-6672 or go to www.beyondcana.org.

Caritas Legal Services: St Anthony Mary Claret Catholic Church will be hosting a Free Legal Clinic, “Ask a Lawyer” session on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. They are located at: 6150 Roft Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78253. Topics available will be Family Law, Immigration, Wills and Estates, Domestic Violence, Social Security Disability and Contracts. If you are currently represented by an attorney, they will be unable to consult with you. For more information, you may call 210-433-3256. Servicios Legales de Caritas: La Iglesia Católica de San Antonio María Claret acogerá una Clínica Legal Gratuita, la sesión "Pregunte a un Abogado" el sábado 1 de abril de 2017 de 9:00 am a 1:00 pm Están ubicados en: 6150 Roft Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78253. Los temas disponibles serán Derecho de Familia, Inmigración, Testamentos y Sucesiones, Violencia Doméstica, Incapacidad del Seguro Social y Contratos. Si actualmente está representado por un abogado, no podrá consultar con usted. Para más información, puede llamar al 210-433-3256.

ADVOCACY DAY: Save the Date! On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, Catholics from across the Lone Star State will unite for the 2017 Texas Catholic Faith In Action Advocacy Day in Austin. Legislative Advocacy Days are an opportunity for Catholics around the state to participate in the political process by voicing the concerns of the Texas Bishops. Participants are invited to visit the State Capitol and meet with legislative staff to discuss the Bishops’ Legislative Concerns regarding issues that affect the life and dignity of the people of Texas. If you are interested in participating in Catholic Advocacy Day visit their website at www.archsa.org/Advocacy-day. LA JORNADA CATÓLICA POR TEXAS? Reserva el día! El martes 4 de abril de 2017, los Católicos de Texas nos uniremos para participar en la Jornada Católica por Texas en la ciudad de Austin. Nuestra participación en esta jornada legislative es la oportunidad que enemos como Católicos de ser particícipes del proceso políticoen nuestro Estado, dando voz a los asuntos de interés para nuestros Obispos. Los participantes podrán visitor el Capitolio del Estado y reunirse con el personal de apoyo legislative para discutir los asuntos que más nos preocupan y que afectan la vida y la dignidad del pueblo de Texas. Si estás interesado en participar en la Jornada Católica por Texas, visita el sitio de Internet: www.archsa.org/Advocacy-day.

Prayer Blankets: The group that makes our Prayer Blankets will be meeting Saturday, March 11, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. We invite those who are interested in only sewing blankets to pick up a set to take home to sew. You do not need to attend their semi-monthly workshops to participate in this ministry. If you would like to join the group, please contact Yolie Fa-rris at 675-8386 for more information.

Prayer Blankets, which are handmade and prayed over by a group of parishioners, are available in the Parish Office during regular office hours. The suggested mínimum donation is $10 so that we may purchase addi-tional materials for more blankets. Anyone, either adults or children who are afflicted physically or emotionally, are elgible to receive a blanket and we have blankets suitable for men, women and children.

Join the Choir! The Choir is looking for more singers and players who would like to become part of our weekend liturgies. We welcome anyone who can sing or play an instrument and who is willing to commit a Little extra time to rehearse and deliver your best for the Lord. Anyone interested, please contact Chris at 210-218-7720.

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