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Holy Trinity Catholic Church December 20, 2015

20523 Huebner Road San Antonio, Texas 78258

Website: www.holytrinitysat.org

WELCOME

We extend a warm welcome to anyone new to our parish family & all

visitors who celebrate with us throughout the year. If you would like

to join this parish, please pick up a registration form which can be

found near both bulletin boards in the foyer. Complete & return the

registration form at your convenience.

People who believe and belong — The Kingdom of God is where you are

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth,

filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women,

and blessed is the fruit of your womb." Lk 1:41-42

Parish Office - 210-497-4200

FAX: 210-497 - 4285

Monday-Thursday: 8:30AM – 8:00PM

Friday 8:30 AM—5:00 PM

Saturday 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Pastoral Staff Pastor - Msgr. Michael H. Yarbrough

Parochial Vicar - Fr. Oscar Tello-Curiel Deacon Michael Cleary, 857-0930

Deacon Chris Laskowski, 497-4486

Deacon Guy LoTurco, 497-2363

Deacon Jerry Micek, 497-4410

Deacon David Seguin, 365-4902

Deacon Dickie Yzaguirre, 545-2604

Parish Staff Parish Administrator: Oscar Perez

Finance Coordinator: Cecilia Greene

Bookkeeper: Lizzette Kranz

Director of Music & Liturgy: Lucy Tavira

Sacristan: Doug Stolo

Coordinator of RCIA & Adult Ed: Desma Delgado

Parish Secretary: Gloria Barretto

Receptionist: Ana Rosa Lane

Facilities Manager: Terri Collins (210-497-0700)

Facilities Manager Asst. : George Weynand

Maintenance Coordinator: Joaquin Martinez

Faith Formation Office - 497-4145

Monday—Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

(Limited Hours in July)

Faith Formation Staff

Coordinator of Religious Ed: Kristin Casas

Asst. Coord. of Religious Ed: Eric Mejia

Admin. Asst. Rosa Becnel

Admin. Asst. Martha Sandoval

LIFETEEN - High School Ministry

Youth Minister: Debra Gray

Confirmation:

Assistant Youth Minister: Renee Kuntz

The EDGE - Middle School Ministry

Assistant Youth Minister: Caitlyn DeWitt

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS,

ARTICLES AND REQUESTS

DEADLINE:

10 days prior to date published

via email please:

[email protected]

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENTS

by 10:00 AM by Wednesday

Prior to weekend needed:

[email protected]

PARISH REPORTER

Sylvia Theall - [email protected].

SACRAMENTS

Penance:

Saturday, 3:00-4:30 PM

in church building or call the office for

an appointment.

Baptism: Pre-baptism instruction is required.

Classes for 2015:

Last Monday of the month Jan. - Nov.,

unless it’s a Holiday.

Call the parish office to sign up.

Marriage: There is a 6 month preparation period

for Sacramental marriages. Please call

the parish office for details.

Eucharistic Celebrations

Saturday: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:15AM,

1:00 PM (Spanish) & 5:30 PM

Weekday - refer to page 2 for changes:

Mon., Wed., Fri., Mass is at 8:30 AM & 12:05PM

Tue. & Thu., Mass is at 6:30 AM

Adoration Hours:

9:00AM - Noon ~ Mondays and Wednesdays

9:00AM - Midnight ~ Fridays 9:00AM First Fridays to 9:00AM First Saturdays (24 hour adoration)

Help us

keep our records current.

Please notify the Parish Office

if you are moving or if your

personal status has changed.

Inquiry into the Catholic Faith:

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

(RCIA).

Call Desma Delgado 497-4200

Our parishioners serving overseas:

Pray for their safe return.

Frank Czerniakowski, Kevin Semrlrath, Eric Hohman

William McCary & Brant Walz

Parish Prayer List: For Inclusion on the Ill and Homebound prayer list in the Bulletin

contact: Gloria Barretto - 497-4200 ext. 307

[email protected] For the Parish Email Prayer Chain contact:

ZZ Mylar at [email protected]

Sympathy

We offer condolences and sympathy to our

parishioners who have experienced

a death in their family.

Ranita Adams

Patricia Beghetti

Mike Bordovsky

Douglas Boubel

Bernice Burrage

Peggy Camp

Diana Carlee

Dora Cavazos

Ramiro Cavazos

Heather Cheshier

Betty Jane Choffel

Merle Choffel

Meredith Clarke

Jose Cortes

Benny DeLeon

Mike De Leon

John E. Clifford

Alfredo Galindo

Patricia C. Galindo

Judy Garcia

Sharon M. Garcia

Carmel Gatt

Mary Giniewski

Cathy Goin

Jacob Goldsmith

Amanda Gonzales

John Gonzales

Lupita Gonzalez

Richard Gould

Carlos Guevara, Sr.

Carly Guidotti

Jane Kiernan

Margie Kiolbassa

Bonita Langley

Janet Langley

Mark Langley

Joseph Latronico

Kevin Lewis

Deacon Guy LoTurco

Patricia Matteson

Elizabeth Martinez

Francisco Martinez

Fernando Monroy

Steven Montelongo

Josie Moreno

Larry Nolte

Jim O’Farrell

Mary Palma

Sebastian Pena

Adela Perez

Barbara Perez

David Perez

Felix Perez

Fred Perez

Tuyet Pham

Hattie Mary Rachal

Macey Rakowitz

Mary Rangel

Olivia Michelle Ramirez

Antonio Quinones, Jr.

Tony Resendez

David Ross

Melinda Saenz

Ivanna Salas

Jose Antonio Salas

F. R. (Bob) Smith

John Edward Smith

Krista Soria

Peter Suess

Martha Sweeney

Helen Swete

Lucy Tavira

Sylvia Theall

Nancy Torries

Janet Treemarcki

Michael Trevino

Priscilla Towne

Daniela Villanueva

Tomas Andres Villegas

Kelly Waite

Darnell Waun

Mary Elizabeth Williams

Dustin Wintrow

Msgr. Mike Yarbrough

Carrie Zyskowsky

Joe Zyskowsky

Monday December 21

Celebrant – Fr. Oscar

8:30AM - Enrique Chavez, †, Chuck Ogilvie, † & Ernest Gonzales, †

Celebrant – Msgr. Mike O’Gorman

12:05PM - Harlan Hinkle, Sp. Int. & John Zimmer, †

Tuesday December 22

Celebrant - Msgr. Mike O’Gorman

6:30AM - Andrea Bravo, †, Guadalupe Salcedo, †, & Ben Paoletta, †

Wednesday December 23


8:30AM - Dr. Jose Antonio Estens, †, Dolores Cantu, † & Cirino Cardenas †

Celebrant – Msgr. Mike O’Gorman

12:05PM - Andrea Bravo, †, Debbie Gray, Sp. Int. & Norman H. Riebe, †

Thursday December 24

Celebrant - Fr. Oscar ~ Children’s Mass

4:00PM - Vincent Cullinan,†

Celebrant - Fr. Oscar

7:00PM - Enrique Chavez,†, & Dan & Maria Noli Childs, Sp. Int.

Celebrant - Fr. Oscar ~ Midnight Mass

12:00AM - Charles S. Cavallo, †

Friday December 25


9:30AM - Alicia Eva Almanza † & Christy Fowler Sp. Int.


11:15AM - Santos Martinez Tamayo, † & George & Kristen Cell, Sp. Int.

Celebrant - Fr. Oscar ~ Spanish Mass

1:00PM Priscila Rivera, Sp. Int. & Salvador Robles, †

Saturday December 26

Celebrating – Fr. Jonathon Felux

5:00PM – Margie Loebig, †, Don Maisel , †,

& Carl & Marian Wallace, †

Sunday December 27


8:00AM - Kevin Cherucheril, Sp. Int.


9:30AM - Cary Collins, † & Hector & Cristina Gonsales, Sp. Int.


11:15AM Roger Seguin, † & Harold & Darlene Hatzenbuehler & family, Sp. Int.


1:00PM Jorge Enriquez, † & Hector Garcia Cantu, †

Celebrant - Msgr. Mike O’Gorman

5:30PM Harlan Hinkle, Sp. Int. & Cary Collins, †

**Celebrant subject to change

DECEMBER 26TH & 27TH

Saturday 5:00 PM

Lectors: Sylvia Theall & John Theall

Altar Servers: Rafael Fernandez, Faith Pruetz & Grace Pruetz

Sunday 8:00 AM

Lectors: Janie Munoz & Jolene Waun

Altar Servers: Cloe Frey & Robert Lozano

Sunday 9:30 AM

Lectors: Marcel Theriot & Mike Kurz

Altar Servers: Paige Bonguli, Matthew Poole & Madison Poole

Sunday 11:15 AM

Lectors: Terry Nguyen & Don Kane

Altar Servers: Luke Prior, Viviana Garza & Christopher Youngblood

Sunday 1:00 PM

Lectors: Jovenes I & Jovenes II

Altar Servers: Diego Rivera, Mario Ronquillo &Karol Zavala

Sunday 5:30 PM - Lifeteen Mass

Lectors: Katie Trexler & Sammy Kuntz

Altar Servers: Jake Retzloff & Declan Barnes

PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protec-

tion against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God

rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the heav-

enly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the

evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen

If you would like your loved ones name on the prayer list please contact

our Parish Secretary: Gloria Barretto at the parish office 497-4200

or email [email protected]

Readings for the Week of December 20, 2015

Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19/

Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45

Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/

Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21/Lk 1:39-45

Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-8/Lk 1:46-56

Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14/Lk 1:57-66

Thursday: Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/

Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29/Lk 1:67-79

Friday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29/

Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25

Night: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-3, 11-13/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14

Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20

Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1-6/Heb 1:1-6/

Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14

Saturday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3-4, 6, 8, 16-17/

Mt 10:17-22

Next Sunday: 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/

Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10/1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 or

Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:41-52

Week of December 20th

Contact: Desma Delgado to reserve your date

497-4200 or [email protected]

Thank You to our florist ~ The Last Straw ~ Joe & Maria Ramirez, Parishioners

Eucharistic Adoration Invitation

Is the Holy Spirit calling you to a deeper relationship

with the Lord through Eucharistic Adoration?

Currently, we were in need of adorers to cover a few

particular hours. Our hours of greatest need are:

Fridays from 6 - 7 PM., 7 - 8 PM., 8-9 p.m., 9 - 10

PM and 10 - 11 PM and 11p.m.-midnight

If you are interested in either becoming a

committed weekly adorer for any of the above times

Please call for more information :

Robert & Belinda Galvan: 210-849-1430.

[email protected]

2015 MASS INTENTIONS

Consider having a Mass said for a birthday,

graduation, anniversary, special event,

or a memorial for someone special.

Please come by the church office during regular business hours

to reserved your date and time for a Mass intention.

We have many different ministries here at Holy Trinity.

We would like to feature a different Ministry each month.

We will pray for the efforts and support of these ministries in the

chapel during adoration hours.

For the month of December we pray for those involved with

Lifeteen, Edge, Elementary Faith formation, Confirmation

Spanish Youth Group and Los Niño's de Valor

If you would like the Flower or Mass intentions published

in the bulletin please make your request

at least two weeks prior.

There is no guarantee on last minute requests.

In Memory

Of

Andrea Bravo From

Her Family

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS at HOLY TRINITY

Sunday 9:30AM-11:00AM NO High School Confirmation/Holiday Break

Dec. 20 11:00AM Spanish Choir Practice/FFC

2:00PM HTCC Theatre Group/BH

After 5:30PM Mass NO LIFETEEN/Holiday Break

Monday 9:00AM-12:00PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament/Chapel

Dec. 21 9:15AM Divine Mercy Cenacle/BH

4:30PM & 6:00PM NO Elementary Faith Formation/Holiday Break

7:00PM-8:30PM NO EDGE/Holiday Break

7:00PM HT Choir Practice/Angel Room

7:00PM AA Meeting/BH

Tuesday 10:00AM Bridges Beyond Grief/BH

Dec. 22 4:30PM NO Elementary Faith Formation/Holiday Break

6:00PM-8:30PM Girl Scout Troop 566/FFC

6:00PM-8:30PM Boy Scout Troop 501/FFC

6:30PM Lifeteen Core Mtg./FFC

6:30PM ACTS Core Mtg/FFC

6:30PM Spanish Men’s ACTS Team Mtg./Angel Room

7:00PM Knights of Columbus Officers Mtg./BH

Wednesday 9:00AM-12:00PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament/Chapel

Dec. 23 4:30PM NO Elementary Faith Formation/Holiday Break

6:30PM Spanish Women’s ACTS team/BH

7:00PM-8:30PM NO High School Confirmation/Holiday Break

7:00PM Cenáculo de la Divina Misericordia /BH

7:00PM RCIA - Adults/Angel Room in the Church

Thursday MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dec. 24 ALL PARISH & FAITH FORMATION

OFFICES CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY

Friday MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dec. 25 ALL PARISH & FAITH FORMATION

OFFICES CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY

Saturday 6:15AM-8:00AM That Man Is You/FFC

Dec. 26 3:00PM Spanish Youth Music Practice/FFC

3:00PM Confessions

5:00PM Vigil Mass

Msgr. Mike

Msgr. Mike has been recuperating at home. He will not be active in the parish

just yet, but hopes to return by the beginning of January

Please continue to Pray for Msgr. Mike

Blessed Advent! 4th Sunday of Advent

Luke 1:39-45

Today we have two mothers meeting; they are

related, and one carries in her womb John the

Baptist and the other woman, Mary, carries in her

womb Jesus.

The Gospel account says that John, who would

cry out in the desert the message that everyone

needs to "prepare the way of the Lord," leapt with joy in the

womb of his mother upon hearing Mary's greeting.

John's message in the desert is the message that we all need to

heed as we get closer to the Christmas celebration. May our faith

leap with joy at the chance to proclaim our Lord and to prepare

the way!

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

God of Love, You show your favor for us and grace us

through baptism. Bless us with the courage to carry out the

mission of Jesus. Grant us open and generous hearts to see

the needs of others and to respond with compassion. May the

Church be blest with women and men who are dedicated to

You through marriage, the single life, the diaconate,

priesthood, and the consecrated life. It is in Christ and

through Christ that we offer ourselves to You now and

forever.

Amen.

ORACION POR LAS VOCACIONES

Dios de Amor, muestras tu favor hacia nosotros

y nos das tu gracia en el Bautismo. Bendicenos con valor

para llevar a cabo la mision de Jesus. Concedenos corazones

abiertos y generosos para que viendo las necesidades de los

demas respondamos con compassion. Que la Iglesia sea

bendecida con mujeres y hombres que se dedican a Ti en el

matrimonio, la vida celibe, el diaconado, el sacerdocio y la

vida consagrada. Es en Cristo y por Cristo que nos

ofrecemos a Ti ahora y siempre.

Amen

Prayer of Pope Francis for the

Jubilee Year of Mercy

Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the

heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees

Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Ma!hew from being enslaved

by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking

happiness only in created things; made Peter weep a"er his

betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that

you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gi" of God!”

You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who

manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let

the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and

glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in

weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in

ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought a"er, loved, and forgiven by God.

Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anoin%ng, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from

the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may

bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to cap%ves and

the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the intercession of

Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father

and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.

Oración de Papa Francisco para

Jubileo de la Misericordia

Señor Jesucristo, tú nos has enseñado a ser misericordiosos

como el Padre del cielo, y nos has dicho que quien te ve, lo ve

también a Él. Muéstranos tu rostro y obtendremos la salvación. Tu mirada llena de amor liberó a Zaqueo y a Mateo de la

esclavitud del dinero; a la adúltera y a la Magdalena del buscar

la felicidad solamente en una creatura; hizo llorar a Pedro luego

de la traición, y aseguró el Paraíso al ladrón arrepen%do. Haz que cada uno de nosotros escuche como propia la palabra

que dijiste a la samaritana: ¡Si conocieras el don de Dios!

Tú eres el rostro visible del Padre invisible, del Dios que manifiesta

su omnipotencia sobre todo con el perdón y la misericordia: haz que, en el mundo, la Iglesia sea el rostro visible de Ti,

su Señor, resucitado y glorioso. Tú has querido que también tus ministros fueran reves%dos

de debilidad para que sientan sincera compasión por los que

se encuentran en la ignorancia o en el error: haz que quien se

acerque a uno de ellos se sienta esperado, amado y perdonado

por Dios. Manda tu Espíritu y conságranos a todos con su unción para

que el Jubileo de la Misericordia sea un año de gracia del Señor

y tu Iglesia pueda, con renovado entusiasmo, llevar la Buena

Nueva a los pobres proclamar la libertad a los prisioneros y

oprimidos y res%tuir la vista a los ciegos. Te lo pedimos por intercesión de María, Madre de la Misericordia,

a % que vives y reinas con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo por

los siglos de los siglos.

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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

December 24th - Christmas Eve

4:00 PM Children’s Mass

7:00 PM

12:00AM Midnight Mass

December 25th - Christmas Day

9:30 AM

11:15 AM

1 PM Spanish

NEW YEAR MASS SCHEDULE

December 31 - 6:00 PM Vigil Mass

January 1 - 10:00AM

1:00PM Spanish

ALL PARISH OFFICES

WILL BE CLOSED

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY,

DECEMBER 24TH & 25TH

AND FRIDAY, JANUARY 1ST

4th Sunday of Advent

"Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste." What

was the rush? Why did Mary go so quickly to visit her cousins

Elizabeth and Zechariah? It's hard to know exactly what her pur-

pose was, but one thing is clear: Mary and Elizabeth shared a

special connection. Perhaps Mary was anxious to be in the com-

pany of someone who could understand her unusual situation.

At this point, Mary was newly pregnant by the power of the Ho-

ly Spirit. The verses preceding today's reading tell us about the

appearance of the Angel Gabriel and Mary's willingness to be-

come the mother of the Messiah. Now, this child was already

growing within her womb, but the whole thing was an incredible

secret. Who would believe her? In whom could Mary confide the

unbelievable events that had taken place? We know that at some

point later, Joseph had a vision in a dream that allowed him to

understand. But before that dream came, he was planning to part

ways with Mary. It must have been during that difficult time that

Mary went to see Elizabeth. And what joy that upon her arrival,

Elizabeth immediately understood. "Blessed is the fruit of your

womb," Elizabeth cried out. The same Holy Spirit who con-

ceived Jesus in Mary's womb enlightened Elizabeth at this mo-

ment. What a consolation this must have been to Mary.

This story reminds us of the importance of our own fellowship in

the faith. Sharing our spiritual journey with other believers who

are receptive to the Holy Spirit is meant to be a source of encour-

agement and strength. We are not supposed to be in this alone.

As we worship and celebrate together with our faith community,

may we share with each other the real joy of this sacred season.

It is the festival of our Savior's birth, the day we celebrate that salvation has dawned upon the world. Christ is born, and we rejoice that he has come among us in the flesh, our God made visible in an infant child who would one day give up his life for us. This is the heart of the Christmas mystery: that Christ is born for us today. This feast is so much more than a his-toric anniversary. Christmas celebrates the coming of God among us, born as a human person. Christ's birth has an effect in our lives today. His birth transcends history and changes us. He brings us light and life.

Think of the symbols of the season. The crèche tells us the Gospel stories: first from Luke, which details the human birth in a lowly stable and the angels' message to shepherds about the birth of a Savior; and later from Matthew, which de-scribes the arrival of Magi who signify that God's salvation extends to all.

The wreath made of evergreens reminds us that God is one, without beginning or end, and even though we celebrate the human birth of Christ, he remains God, begotten of the Father before all ages.

The tree stands as a symbol of life, its green branches unfading even in the winter cold, just as God's life remains in us even though our human form should die.

The candles we burn at this time of year recall the birth of him who is forever the light of the world, showing us the way to the eternal Father.

The angels stand as heralds of the good news, an emblem for each of us on this solemn feast of our own duty to spread the message that Christ is born and saves us from our sins.

We rejoice this day in the birth of Christ! We renew our faith in his power to save as he joins earth and heaven through his coming in the flesh.

Nativity of the Lord

"And we saw his glory." Never before or since, in the entire course of human history, have

men and women been able to gaze upon the face of God. But for a brief moment in time,

God "became flesh and made his dwelling among us." This is the remarkable event we cele-

brate today.

At that first Christmas some two thousand years ago, the glory of God was revealed through

the face of a child. As a tiny, helpless creature, completely dependent upon his mother to

sustain him, this humble little baby came into the world. Yet this infant was "the only Son,

God, who is at the Father's side." Why is it that the eternal majesty of the triune God should

choose to appear in such a simple way? How does this humility reveal what St. Paul calls to-

day, "the refulgence of [God's] glory, the very imprint of his being"?

Today we celebrate a holy day that is unlike any other. Indeed we celebrate a BELIEF that is

unlike any other when we proclaim, as Christians, that God became man and walked in our

midst. No other major world religion makes such an astonishing claim. And with this comes

our unique understanding of the humble nature of God. We believe in a God whose glory is

not the glory of the world. His majesty is not like that of earthly kings and rulers. Rather, we

believe in a Heavenly Father who loves his little children enough to live among them. This Fa-

ther takes joy in the joy of his children. Jesus once remarked that just as we desire to give

good gifts to our children, "how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to

those who ask him" (Mt 7:11).

This Christmas, may we remember that the greatest gift is Christ himself.

From Msgr. Mike Yarbrough, Fr. Oscar Tello Curiel

And the Holy Trinity Staff

~ TIME ~ TALENT ~ TREASURE ~ HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH ~ TIME ~ TALENT ~ TREASURE ~

Los religiosos expresan su gratitud. "No podemos comenzar a pagar a todos los que han contribuido", nos escribe una de las her-manas. "Por eso rogamos a Dios, a quien nadie supera en gener-osidad, Él que sea quien los recompense". Con nuestro más pro-fundo agradecimiento por sus donativos en la colecta de la semana pasada para el Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos. ¡Que Dios los bendiga por su bondad!

Religious give thanks. "We cannot begin to repay all who contribute," writes a Catholic sister. "So we pray to God, who is never outdone in generosity, to reward you." Heart-felt thanks for your donation to last week's collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. May God bless you for your goodness!

Everyday Stewardship

The average American will spend close to $800 this year on Christmas gifts. That number is for the average person, not even the aver-age family, which would be much higher. Most Americans will also take on some credit debt this Christmas in order to get their loved ones all the gifts they want. Of course, all of this spending is in the name of Jesus, the reason for the season, right?

Even good stewards can easily get sucked into excessive spending at Christmas time. We have been programmed by our culture to see the season as the time for giving better gifts than at any other time of the year. But the reality is that Christmas should be seen as a time where those outward things matter the least, and what really matters is the reality of family and the experience of Christmas traditions together. But we have to be mature disciples to see it that way.

As everyday stewards we need to give gifts with greater meaning rather than a bigger price tag. We are accountable to God for each dollar we spend, so we need to spend wisely. Also, I doubt Jesus has any desire to be used as the reason why your credit card bill is so high.

God becoming man is a complete example of gift giving. God gave to us his only Son so we might have eternal life. It had nothing to do with money, and everything to do with giving completely of one's self. Christmas gifts are good and important traditions, but it is the giving of ourselves to one another that truly identifies the real reason for the season.

Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

© Liturgical Publications Inc

HOPE IS COMING !

Holy Trinity parishioner, Bryan Grundhoefer, is running for Homecoming King to support Hope for the Future with scholarships for students.

The Khaki & Plaid Gala is on Saturday, January 23rd. $1 = 1 vote for Bryan.

Any tables purchased, sponsorships or donations made in his name will be a vote for his Kingship and a win for Holy Trinity Church!

Please support this valiant cause at:

www.hopeforfuture.org

Child Advocates San Antonio

Be the voice for an abused or neglected child. Learn how you can become a CASA Volunteer.

CASA representatives will be on site after

each Sunday mass on January 3, 2016

For more information you can visit our website

www.casa-satx.org or contact Leticia Hernandez @ 210-225-7070

Ser la voz de un niño abusado o descuidado. Aprenda cómo usted puede convertirse en un

voluntario de CASA. Representantes de CASA estará en la iglesia después de

cada misa el 03 de enero 2016. Para obtener más información, puede visitar nuestro sitio web:

www.casa-satx.org

o comuníquese con Leticia Hernández @ 210-225-7070

ACTS - Jennifer Bishop, 481-6760

Adult Faith Formation

Desma Delgado, 497-4200 ext.315

Alcohol & Drug Dependence

John Welsh, 687-9019

Altar Guild, Susan Kent, 748-0200

Alzheimer's Ministry

Pat Waisley, 497-7254

Carol Short, 497-4639

Bridges Beyond Grief

Emily Baril, 497-8166

Bunco, Ruth Jones, 724-3457

Christ Centered Marriage Ministry

Cindy & Michael Gonzalez at (210) 497-0917

Christian Assistance Ministry

Rita Farmer, 378-5426

Cancer Support Group

James Ermis, 616-1129

Catholic Daughters of The Americas

Lina Ramirez, 643-2805

Covenant of Love

Tony & Lucy Miller, 842-8896

Divine Mercy Cenacle

English - Kerry Johnston, 287-8939

Ed Kowalsky, 452-3837

Spanish-listed under Spanish Ministries

Divorced and Separated

David - 473-1841

Mary, 473-9608

Dan, 497-1704

ENDOW

Christina Orsborn, 422-2530

Emily Schuelke, 551-8836

Eucharistic Adoration

Robert & Belinda Galvan, 849-1430

Forever Young Seniors

Lina Ramirez, 481-3294

Habitat for Humanity

Jack Wilder, 275-2587

Hospital Ministry Goldie LoTurco, 497-2363

Patricia Matteson, 408-6387

Knights of Columbus

John Ly, 878-9172

4th Degree Knights, Tom Trbovich, 497-3482

Meals on Wheels - Christian Senior Service

Mike Clary, 497-7929

Mothering with Grace

Emily Schuelke and Bridie Chaudoir

[email protected]

Nursing Home & Homebound Ministry

David Porter, 494-5410 or 452-2350

Carol Rickhoff, 497-4400 or 884-2400

Our Lady’s Rosary Ministry

Ana Flores, [email protected]

Parish Prayer Chain

E-mail: [email protected]

Pastoral Council

Will Person, 317-5288

Prayer Shawls

Carol Short, 497-4639

Safe Environment

John Kiernan, 836-8966

Scouts, Kevin Pfahning, 287-0699

Social Concerns Committee

Rolland Cole, 316-8039

Spiritual Direction

Mary Wilder, 213-9920

St. Timothy - Sister Parish

Bob Lorenz, 316-5090 or work: 494-1375

Stephen Ministry

Pam Hughes, 394-5723

Jerry Krimbill, 392-0602

Teams of Our Lady

Ronnie & Mary Montemayor, 497-5789

That Man Is You

Joe Kuntz, 781-1637

Young Adult Community

Eric Mejia, 497-4145

Spanish Ministries / Ministerios en Espanol

Coordinador

Luis F. Jimenez, 296-6815

Ministros de Eucarastia

Martha Rodriguez, 912-7344

Lectores

Alejandra Perales, 415-2284

Musica

Rafael Moras, 431-2017

Los Niños de Valor Alejandro Cantu Huerta, 347 6600

Ujieres

Gerardo Barona, 262-2227

Cenaculo Divina Misericordia

Ivonne G. Martínez , 606-0649 (AM)

Marichuy Garcíamoreno , 803-2608 (AM)

Ernesto Brux, 843-730-3134 (PM)

Adrian Guerrero, 702-8655 (PM)

Estudio de Biblia En Espanol

Estelita Stevens, 286-1481

Comunidad de Matrimonios

Roberto & Elizabeth Chinea, 274-5290

Apostolado de La Cruz

Estela Andonie, 838-8768

Regnum Christi Men

Hector Islas, 909-8083

Regnum Christi Women

Cata Villarreal, 501-2873

Grupo de Jovenes

Martha Rodriguez, 912-7344

HOLY TRINITY MINISTRIES & GROUPS Holy Trinity Mission Statement

The mission statement is: We at Holy

Trinity Catholic Church seek to live

out the message and mission of Jesus

Christ as a community of worship,

shared faith, and service, where we

believe and belong and share the gifts

and talents received from God through

the Holy Spirit.

Nosotros, en la Iglesia Católica Holy

Trinity buscamos vivir el mensaje y la

misión de Jesucristo como una comuni-

dad de adoración, fe compartida y

servicio, donde creemos y pertenecemos

y compartimos los dones y talentos reci-

bidos de Dios a través del Espíritu Santo.

Please provide any feedback you may

have to the PPC chair,

Will Person at [email protected]

Professional Counseling Services

Available here at Holy Trinity

For individuals, couples

and families

Please contact: Antonio Ramirez, PhD

or Berenice Diaz

at 210-497-4200 ext. 313

LITURGICAL MINISTRY

Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Greeters & Altar Servers - Lucy Tavira, 244-3743

Are you looking to become

involved in the Parish?

Serve Our Lord

Serve Your Parish

Are you looking for a way to become

involved? Do you feel a calling? Do you

have a special talent you would like to

share with the Parish? Have you been

involved in a ministry at a previous par-

ish? We are seeking interested individu-

als who would like to share their time

and talent with the various ministries and

groups we have here at Holy Trinity.

Please contact anyone of our Ministry or

group leaders for more information.

Servicios Profesionales de Terapia

Disponible aquí en Holy Trinity

Para personas, parejas

y familias

Por favor póngase en contacto con:

Antonio Ramirez, PhD o Berenice Diaz

210-497-4200 ext. 313

THE DIVINE MERCY Weekly Message Mensaje semanal De La DIVINA MISERICORDIA

Source: The Diary of St. Faustina, Divine Mercy in My Soul, paragraph 785

For further information call Frank Salinas (210-415-9061) or Ed Kowalsky (210-452-3837)

Divine Mercy Cenacles available in English on Monday - 9:15AM and Tuesday - 7:00PM and

en Español - Wednesday - 7:00PM and Friday - 9:30AM

La Santísima Virgen me ha ensenado como debo prepararme para la

fiesta de la Natividad del Señor. La he visto hoy sin el Niño Jesús; me

ha dicho: Hija mía, procura ser mansa y humilde para que Jesús que vive continuamente en tu corazón pueda descansar. Adóralo en tu corazón, no salgas de tu interior. Te obtendré, hija mía, la gracia de este tipo de la vida interior, que, sin abandonar tu interior, cumplas por fuera todos tus deberes con mayor aplicación. Permanece continuamen-te con Él en tu corazón. Él será tu fuerza. Mantén el contacto con las criaturas si la necesidad y los deberes lo exigen. Eres una morada agradable a Dios viviente, en la que Él permanece continuamente con amor y complacencia, y la presencia viva de Dios que sientes de modo mas vivo y evidente, te confirmará, hija mía, en lo que he dicho. Trata de comportarte así hasta el día de la Navidad, y después Él Mismo te dará a conocer cómo deberás tratar con Él y unirte a Él.

The Mother of God has taught me how to prepare for the Feast of Christmas.

I saw Her today, without the Infant Jesus. She said to me: My daughter, strive after silence and humility, so that Jesus, who dwells in your heart continuously, may be able to rest. Adore Him in your heart; do not go out from your inmost being. My daughter, I shall obtain for you the grace of an interior life which will be such that, without ever leaving that interior life, you will be able to carry out all your external duties with even greater care. Dwell with Him continuously in your heart. He will be your strength. Com-municate with creatures only in so far as is necessary and is required by your duties. You are a dwelling place pleasing to the living God; in you He dwells continuously with love and delight. And the living presence of God, which you experience in a more vivid and distinct way, will confirm you, my daughter, in the things I have told you. Try to act in this way until Christmas Day, and then He Himself will make known to you in what way you will be communing and uniting yourself with Him.

Holy Trinity Prayer Shawl Ministry

We will meet January 5th at 1:00 in the

Family Room of the Banquet Hall.

We welcome anyone who would like to renew

their knitting or crocheting skills with our

support and encouragement. Those who have

thought they might like to learn are also wel-

come. This is a wonderful way to show God’s love and heal-

ing powers and meet some other wonderful people in this

ministry.

If you would like more information please call

Carol Short at 210-497-4639.

NURSING HOME

& HOME BOUND MINISTRY

Eucharistic Ministers needed to assist a few hours per week in

this vital ministry, taking Holy Communion to those who can-

not come to Mass. Training and written instructions will be

provided by someone currently in this Ministry. If you are a

homebound Parishioner, or have moved to a Nursing Home,

and would like Holy Communion bought to you on Tuesday

mornings, we can add you to the schedule.

Please contact:

David Porter (H) 210-494-5410 (C) 210-452-2350

or [email protected]

Carol Rickhoff (H) 210-497-4400 (C) 210-884-2400

or [email protected]

ALZHEIMER MINISTRY

The Alzheimer Ministry at The Haven, 511 Knights Cross, San

Antonio, We meet at The Havens at 10:00 every Thursday to

socialize and do activities with the residence of the Alzheimer

Care facility there.

Carol will usually bring one of her service dogs for the residents

to enjoy. Besides visiting with the residents, volunteers join in

on the singing, exercise and other activities. The current Minis-

try Volunteers are seeking more volunteers.

Please consider joining this Ministry by contacting:

Pat Waisley 497-7254; [email protected] or

Carol Short 497-4639; [email protected]

Holy Trinity Our Lady's Rosary Ministry

Holy Trinity has a Rosary devoted to Our La-

dy, and all are welcome to join: We speak and

pray a universal language of love for Our

Blessed Mother! Training is provided and

rosary making supplies are provided for you to

take home and make rosaries on your own time

at your own pace.

Workshops are held the

First Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Family Room in the Banquet Hall

3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Angel Room inside the Church

Come and join us, we pray and make a very powerful

and beautiful tool...A Rosary

If you would like more information please call

Ana Flores 210-307-6083 or [email protected]

Love One Another as I Have Loved You . . .

In John 15:12, Jesus says, “This is my

commandment, that you love one an-

other as I have loved you.” Loving

and caring for one another is not just

the priest's job—it’s something Jesus

calls us all to do! Stephen Ministry is

a ministry in which people with spe-

cial gifts for caring ministry can put those gifts to use in an

organized way, bringing Jesus’ love and care to those who

most need it.

If you know someone who is going through

a difficult time, contact one of our Stephen Leaders:

Jerry Krimbill, 392-0602 or Pam Hughes, 394-5723

or email Pam at [email protected]

about Stephen Ministry.

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide focused,

confidential, one-to-one Christian care—to help that person

experience the healing power of Christ’s love.

Cancer Support Group

Next meeting is Thursday evening, January 28, 2016,

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Faith Formation Building, 2nd floor conference room.

Please come, we're here to listen.

Your first time? You will not be alone.

People who believe and belong

The Kingdom of God is where you are.

Having trouble saying the word cancer?

We have all been there. Looking for support? This is it.

What can go wrong? Nothing. Prayers?

Endless - just for you.

Patient? Caregiver? Family or friend?

Meet caring supporters - here to help.

Witness courage, faith, understanding

Experience what support really means

And, be glad that you came

No reservation needed - just come FREE PARKING

The Holy Trinity Cancer Support Group is listed on the

American Cancer Society's website (acs.com. See Connec-

tions page). The parish webmaster transfers our Impressions

articles to the parish webpage for your review. See bulletins

for the following month's meeting time.

For questions, info, contact Jim or Jan Ermis, email -

[email protected], or phone, Home: 497-8613,

All married and engaged couples are invited

We meet the first Friday of the month (except holiday's)

at 7pm- 9 pm

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Room: Gathering Area in Faith Formation Building

Refreshments will be served.

Childcare available

contact Barbara at [email protected]

Covenant of Love “Date Nights” is a ministry

provided to the couples of our parish to help enrich

and support Catholic marriages.

Attendees will discover God’s plan for marriage,

as well as gain practical tools to build

a stronger and more joy-filled marriage.

5 Marriage Tips To Start The Year of MERCY

FORGIVE – No one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. If

you make forgiveness a habit – for everything from major mis-

takes to little annoyances you will keep resentment from grow-

ing.

CALL – DO NOT TEXT BUT CALL your spouse two times

randomly today and let them know how you care for them, love

them and appreciate them. It is easy to get busy with life and

forget to let our true love know how much we really love them.

Love them as if today is your last day!

GRATITUDE – Make a gratitude journal for your spouse by

writing what he or she does that you are grateful for. During

times of wanting to fight and argue, bite your tongue and read

that journal before you criticize in a moment of frustration.

ADORATION – Take a few minutes during the week to stop at

a church and sit before the Tabernacle, simply be with Christ,

the merciful. Thank God for your spouse and list the ways in

which you are thankful. If you can, go to adoration together as a

couple.

PRAY – Praying together helps a couple stay together! Pray a

Rosary every night before bed with your spouse. Allow God

back into your marriage!

SAVE THE DATE

Minister of Holy Communion Training,

There will be a class to prepare persons who desire to become

ministers of Holy Communion on

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

from 6:00 to 9:00PM

In the Church

and a test that will cover information from the EM handout on

Thursday, January 21, 2016.

The class will cover what is required to minister to our congre-

gation, There is one form you must complete PRIOR to the

class and placed into Deacon Chris Laskowski’s box located

in the parish office. The form may be obtained from the parish

office or the parish website.

Commissioning as a minister of Holy Communion will be dur-

ing a Lifeteen Sunday Mass at a date to be determined, most

likely on January 24, 2016.

Calendar of Events

SAVE THE DATE: April 17, 2016

Holy Trinity Golf Tournament

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SIGN-UPS COMING SOON

Your opportunity to help with the parish Habitat for Humanity project is fast approaching. Construction will

start on Friday Feb 5th and will continue for seven weeks. Hands on construction volunteers will be needed

for every Friday and Saturday starting on Friday Feb 5th and ending on Saturday Mar 19th. We will also be

soliciting donations of snacks and water/Gatorade to keep the workers refreshed. New this year will be the

use of on-line sign-ups that will open on January 1st to be followed by in person sign-ups following Masses

on the weekend of Jan 9/10 and Jan 16/17 if necessary. Anyone 14 years of age and older may help with construction – no experience

required. This is a great family project to help your teen complete any community service hours they may require. If you have any

questions or would like to be part of the organizing committee, please contact Jack Wilder at 210-275-2587.

BENEDICTION SERVICES SUSPENDED

DUE TO THE UPCOMING

HOLIDAYS

THERE WILL BE

NO BENDECION SERVICES

FOR THE MONTHS OF

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

BAPTISM CLASS AT HOLY TRINITY

Parents and Parents-to-be: If you are not registered,

please do so prior to the class. The Baptism Class is

offered to registered members of Holy Trinity.

THERE WILL BE NO BAPTISM CLASS

IN DECEMBER

Please call the parish office at 497-4200 to sign up.

Holy Trinity Altar Guild Needs More Handmaids of the Lord

The Altar Guild needs more parishioners to en-

sure that the Holy Trinity masses and the

Blessed Sacrament Chapel are “pleasing in His eyes”. Help is

needed and the Altar Guild may be your ministry. The Altar

Guild cleans and washes over 90 communion linens every week.

We ensure the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the main Altar, the

offertory table, and the credence table is dressed with clean lin-

ens. Help washing the communion vessels and ensuring the

Sanctuary candle is full during adoration times are other duties.

We have also added the duties of decorating the Church and Al-

tar for liturgical seasons and special Masses. “Do not be afraid”

Our Altar Guild coordinator will instruct and answer any ques-

tions you may have.

Contact Susan Kent at 210-748-0200 or email her at

[email protected].

Spring Bible Study

"The Bible is not meant to be placed on a shelf,

but to be in your hands, to read often - every day,

both on your own and together with others.”

Pope Francis

Bible Study begins in mid-January.

Join us as we study Galatians for 8 weeks.

· Mondays 6:30 to 8:30 pm

· Wednesdays 9:15 to 11:15 am

Visit www.holytrinitysat.org for more information.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

The Young Adult Community

Who are we?

Y.A.C. is a ministry made up of Catholic Young Adults in

their 20s and 30s

from Holy Trinity, St. Mark, & St. Padre Pio.

The Young Adult Community seeks to deepen our rela-

tionship with Christ and His Church

by providing opportunities for fellowship, spiritual devel-

opment, and service.

Ministry Contact Information

Coordinator: Eric Mejia

Phone: 210-497-4145 ext. 334

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.holytrinitysat.org/yac

or Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/yacsa

Divorced and Separated Group

The next session of the Catholics Divorce Survival Guide

(CDSG) Video Program for Divorced & Separated will begin on

Thursday, January 7, 2016. This is a peer group ministry pro-

gram presented by ministers who have personally experienced

Divorce and Separation.

Meeting location: St. Teresa conference Room on the second

floor of the Faith Formation Center building.

Meeting time: 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. each Thursday for twelve weeks

Child Care: Sorry no child care will be available

Additional information regarding the CDSG Program can be

found at the web site www.CatholicsDivorce.com.

For registration, questions or more information, please contact

David - 473-1841 - [email protected]

Mary - 473-9608 - [email protected]

Dan -497-1704 - [email protected].

Reflection ~ Follow the Peace

The more you open yourself up to God, the more He,

through the Holy Spirit, will guide your heart. The Holy Spir-

it is your advocate, your guide, in daily living.

The more you work to center your life on Christ and doing God's

will, the more sensitized to a feeling of peace you will become.

Let that feeling of peace, or the lack of it, be your guide. As a

general rule, when you are doing God's will you will find peace.

If you are not, peace will be fleeting or non- existent. While it is

true that God leads you through difficult times to form you and

strengthen your faith, through prayer and reflection you will

come to know if the struggle is leading you closer or further

away from God. Follow the peace.

" Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the

world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled

or afraid." - (John 14:27).

Copyright 2014, (c) Vince Frese

For more resources visit DivorcedCatholic.org and vincefrese.com.

For more information contact

Christina Orsborn

[email protected] /

Endow study starting in January!

Join us for the next Endow study

Wednesday evenings

6:45pm – 8:45pm

Holy Trinity Banquet Hall,

Meeting Rm. A

Join Holy Trinity's moms group

Mothering with Grace

We meet first and third Fridays of the month.

(except holidays)

9:30AM-11:30AM,

We are a group of moms working towards a closer relationship

with God. Moms who strive to ignite a passion for God in our

children and families. Moms who know we can't do it alone, sup-

port each other and need each other. Moms who band together for

spiritual growth, social activities, and service projects in an effort

to make a difference in this world, one tiny face at a time.

Please contact Emily Schuelke or Bridie Chaudoir

at [email protected]

if you are interested or would like more information.

COMUNIDAD HISPANA

Retiro de ACTS para Hombres

4 – 7 de Febrero, 2016

“…No Temas. Desde ahora

seras pescador de hombres.”

Lucas 5:10

Te invitamos a vivir un encuentro con Jesus

en el proximo retiro de ACTS para hombres del 4 – 7 de Febrero, 2016,

en el Centro de Retiros de Cordi Marian.

Inscripciones: lunes, 11 de enero, 2016 de 6:00 a 8:00 PM

Frente las puertas del salon de banquetes de la iglesia.

Costo del retiro: $175 Se require un deposito inicial no reembolsable de $25.

Mayores informes: Julio Cervantes – (210)383-3614

Ernesto Brux – (843)730-3134

El Apostolado de la Cruz nos ofrece un camino de vida que nos lleva a una transformación constante como personas y católicos en el mundo de hoy. Vivir en el espíritu de esta obra, santi-ficándola cada día, enaltecerá el reinado del Espíritu Santo a través del hombre para que flo-

rezca la santidad y el amor en el mundo. El Apostolado de la Cruz invita a todos los Señores,

a una sesión informativa para conocer más de este ministerio, que se llevara a cabo: El Jueves 14 de Enero del 2016 a las 19:00 hrs. en el salón del Banquet Hall de la Parroquia.

Para mayor información favor de comunicarse a los siguientes teléfonos: ▪Dr. Antonio Ramírez (210) 416-8004 ▪Estela Andonie (210) 838-8768

▪Alejandra Padilla (210) 360-9823 ▪Laura García (210)842-1809

[email protected]

El taller de oración y vida nos enseña a orar por medio de múltiples y variadas formas empezando desde las más simples

hasta llegar a la contemplación.

"APRENDER A ORAR PARA APRENDER A VIVIR"

El taller es una verdadera escuela de vida y por medio de la palabra de Dios y su meditación nos vamos librando de miedos

angustias tristezas y como resultado aumentamos nuestra fe.

11 de enero de 2016 de 18:45 a 20:45

Holy Trinity Banquet Hall

Entrada libre

Informes: Oscar Centeno ~ 210 389 8587

Para Taller en la manana - Lunes

Marichuy Garcia Moreno

210-803-2608

Gracias a estas bellas damas de nuestro estudio de la Biblia en español por su ayuda en el festejo anual de

Senior Luncheon

Con agradecimiento especial a nuestro Padre Oscar por su apoyo en este evento

Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de Maria, Misa de acción de gracias por el curso de biblia

“La Virgen Maria y la Biblia” y consagración al Inmaculado Corazón de Maria

8 de diciembre de 2015

HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lifeteen For High School Students

(Incoming 9th to outgoing 12th)

Sunday nights after the 5:30pm Lifeteen mass. Please join us in the Faith Formation Bldg., upstairs for

dinner and a Lifenight. This is a gather, proclaim, break and send format.

We gather as a group spend time

Together and learn about the Catholic Faith.

We will meet over the summer,

Except Labor Day Weekend.

1 year of Lifeteen (with excellent attendance) is needed before entering Confirmation

Every Monday

7- 8:30pm

in the Banquet Hall!!

All Middle School Students

are welcome!!!

For information on any of our Middle school events

Or If you are interested in helping with Middle School

Youth Ministry please contact 210-497-4145

Caitlyn at [email protected]

Renee at [email protected]

HELP NEEDED VOLUNTEER!

CALLED TO SERVE THE YOUTH OF OUR CHURCH

It takes a special heart to serve middle school in Faith Formation throughout the school year.

Now registering for Lifeteen Summer Camp

Join us for a faith filled week paired with fun in the beautiful mountains of Georgia. This week is life changing and an awesome way to grow closer to Christ.

Camp is $525 plus airfare. Deposit of $125 due to reserve spot. Limited spots available, so don’t delay in registering.

High School: June 20-25 or July 18-23 (Incoming 9th to outgoing 12th)

Middle School: July 3-8 (Incoming 6th to outgoing 9th)

Please come by the Faith Formation Building to sign-up or emailRenee at [email protected]

Atención Padres de familia.

Si su hijo o hija participa en el Grupo de Jóvenes en español los jueves por la noche, por favor venga a la oficina de la Formación de la fe de la parroquia, a la brevedad posible. Necesitan completar y entregar la

hoja de registro necesaria para que el/ella participe en este programa.

La hoja de registro también puede ser bajada de la página web del Ministerio de Jóvenes de la parroquia

http://www.holytrinitysatyouth.org/

Gracias por apoyar a sus hijos en su camino de fe.

COMUNIDAD HISPANA ~ COMUNIDAD HISPANA

Estudiantes de Secundaria para Confirmación

De Holy Trinity

Les damos la bienvenida a todos los Estudiantes de Secundaria para prepararse a recibir el Sacramento de Confirmación. Con-siste este año con la buena participación en el grupo de Life-teen los Domingos de 6:30 – 8:30pm (incluyendo la cena y compañerismo) entre los meses de Agosto y Mayo. Necesitamos que todos los jóvenes que participan estén regis-trados. Lo puede hacer en nuestra página de internet www.holytrinitysatyouth.org y completar el proceso. Por favor

pasen a la oficina de la Preparación de la Fe a firmar sus pape-les y a pagar la tarifa. El segundo año de Confirmación está abierto para aquellos que hayan completado los requerimien-tos del primer año. Para preguntas o ayuda por favor contacten a Renee Kunz (210) 467-4145 [email protected]

For more information and to see pictures of our events

Check out our Youth Website:

http://www.holytrinitysatyouth.org

December Dates-At-A-Glance

Dec. 24 Children’s Christmas Eve Mass

Dec. 21, 22, 23 No Class: Christmas Break

Dec. 28, 29, 30 No Class: Christmas Break

Dec. 21-23 & 28-30 – No Class

Merry Christmas! There will be no classes beginning

Monday, December 21st thru Wednesday, December 30th

to honor & celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ.

Jan. 25, 26, & 27 – First Communion Workshop Dec. 24th - Children’s Christmas Mass

The Children’s Christmas Eve Mass & Pageant will be

celebrated on December 24th at 4:00pm.

Jan. 4, 5, & 6 – Spring Classes Begin

Elementary classes will resume on Monday, January 4th,

Tuesday January 5th, & Wednesday, January 6th. Remem-

ber that a parent/guardian must sign their child in and out

of their class. Please do not drop off your child without

signing him or her in.

The First Communion Parent/Child Sacrament Workshop will be

held on January 25th, 26th & 27th during regular class times in

the upstairs Gathering Area. This workshop is for those preparing

for their First Communion this Spring.

Level 1 Online Courses Now Available

Upcoming Events...

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is now offering Level 1

Catechist Formation courses online. If you are interested in

registering for these classes please contact Kristin or Eric

in the Faith Formation Office: (210) 497-4145.

All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are

invited to participate in the 2016

Knights of Columbus Free Throw

Championship. The local

competition will be held on

Friday, January 9th 2016 from 10am

to 1pm at the Rolling Hills Catholic

School / Antonian Middle School at

Rolling Hills

Address: 21240 Gathering Oak, San

Antonio, TX 78260.

There is no cost to compete and there is

a winner in every age group. Please see

a Knight of Columbus member after all

masses on the 27th of December

2015 and the 3rd of January 2016 for

early registration and additional

information.

Please Contact Vincent Lewis

K of C Youth Activities Director

210-995-5127nd girls ages 9 to 14 are

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Cowboy Cleaners19211 Huebner Rd

497-8691For Fine Dry Cleaning & Laundry

Pick-Up & Delivery ServiceParishioner

HJ Horticulture COMMERCIAL, HOA’S & RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS

Planting a Seed for a Greener Tomorrow

LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION

Lane Bishop, Parishioner

210-264-4130 [email protected]

DR. PATRICIA GOMEZ DINGER - Parishioner

Board Certified Adult and

Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

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2 Locations: 540 Madison Oak Dr. Ste 210

5000 Schertz Pkwy Bld. 400 Ste 400

Betsy Dippo Agent19190 Stone Oak Parkway #112

San Antonio, TX 78258

Off: (210) 496-FARMFax: (210) 491-0371

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16719 HUEBNER RD., B4, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78248 PARISHIONER

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SONTERRA ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

DR. BRYAN ROACH D.D.S. “Wisdom Teeth, Implants and Cosmetic Facial Procedures”

210-494-2005 1202 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 801 • San Antonio

New Patients Welcome!Parishioner

DONALD W. BUCKNER, D.D.S., P.A.ERIC D. KUHL, D.D.S., P.A.

FAMILY DENTISTRYOffice Hours By Appointment

15321 San Pedro, #104

496-1711

MCCI Medical Group Legacy Place

New Medicare Patients Welcome!Legacy Place 18414 U.S. Hwy. 281 N, Ste. 104


(210) 495-0222

Senior FocusedPrimary CareOn Site Lab

EKG’sMinor ProceduresBi-Lingual Staff

Free Activity CenterSeniors 55+Yoga, Zumba

Lunch & LearnsEducational Series

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MARCOS MEDICAL CARE YOLANDA MARCOS, MD, FACP

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210-494-4290 • www.marcosmedical.comSaturday Hours Available • Parishioner

Daisy Ramirez-Estrada, MD

Board Certified Family Medicine

(210) 497-2338 • Med1st.com

Accepting New Patients * Parishioner

Se Habla Español

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• Voice, Data, and Internet

Q Security Systems 1-877-835-7115

$16.95

Per Month

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS • INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT CARE

5806 Culebra • San Antonio, TX 78228 • 210-432-3700 • www.rusober.com

Raul Ruelas, Owner/Parishioner • Karen G. Ruelas LPC, Parishioner

RESIDEDENTIAL TRTREATMENT T PR

San Antonio Recovery Center

Exceptional Treatment for Substance Abuse

“Inspiring Minds for a World of Possibilities”

Una Escuela Bilinue Para un Nino Moderno Infants - 11 years

Full-Time, Part-Time, MDO

Stone Oak: 210-481-9172

Hollywood Park: 210-701-8461

Childcare Your Way • Mon-Fri 6:30am-9:30pm • Saturday 8am-6pm • Drop In 2:30-9:30pm

Colon &

Rectal Surgery

and Colonoscopy

Sisters Care at the Village Non-Medical In-Home services Ministry

Looking for: Strong, Dependable, Individuals to be a part of a Premier team.

Caregivers, Male Caregivers, PRN Caregivers, Housekeepers.

Assisting Older Adults with: Light Housekeeping • Transportation • Bathing • Meal Preparations

Contact us or Visit for Immediate Application and Consideration

Must: Clear background check / 1 yr. Exp. In field / Reliable transportation / Proof of auto insurance

4707 Broadway • San Antonio, TX 78209 • Ph: 210-733-9800 Lic.# 0118724707 Broadway • San Antonio, TX 78209 • Ph: 210-733-9800 Lic.# 011872

GETTING IRS NOTICES?Need help with income tax problems?

Call for a Free Tax Resolution Consult

210-670-9700Licensed Tax Practitioners

In Business Since 1990TCT Tax Service | [email protected]

9107 Marbach Road Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78245

Sally Romo-ParishionerREALTOR®

www.sallyromo.com(210) 861-6838

[email protected]

Your Stone Oak Specialist

Roger Pastrano, Parishioner

• Machine Rentals • Non-Alcoholic Slushes

• Assorted Flavors

(210) 269-8893 (210) 497-3962

David R. Seguin, D.D.S., M.A.G.D.

Cosmetic & General Dentistry

Master, Academy of General Dentistry

Senior Living with StyleINDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING

COMMUNICATE ATTITUDE

RELIABILITY RESPECT EXCELLENCE

210-404-1444www.franklinpark.org

GOURMET HOME STYLE COOKING

FOR ANY OCCASION

TINA ZIMMERMAN

Chef & Parishioner 210-789-0298

PERFECTION ROOFING CO.

All Types of Roofing & Repair

Residential • Commercial

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Free Estimates Don Winters

210-822-3434 695-1497

CENTER FOR

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CARDIAC SURGERY CARMELO OTERO, M.D.

Cardiac - Peripheral

Vascular and

Thoracic Surgery

210-615-6626225 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 201

Parishioner

Serrano OB/Gyn Christopher Serrano, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

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20726 Stone Oak Pkwy.Ste. 101

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& GARDEN [email protected]

210.568.0459

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Landscape DesignsRetainer Walls and Walkways

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SUNSET NORTH FUNERAL HOME

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910 NORTH LOOP 1604 EAST

Between Stone Oak Parkway and Highway 281

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PHIL DELGADO / 210.899.3800 / [email protected]

Lowering Mortgage Payments for Homeowners & Brokers • Parishioner

Liliana Meeker, DDSRoot Canal Specialist

210-494-8022Parishioner - Se Habla Español

335 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100San Antonio, TX 78258www.meekerendo.com

Jimmy Tirres, CLU, LUTCF, FIC

LIFE INSURANCE • ANNUITIES

[email protected]

Office: 210-829-0029 • Mobile: 210-313-7679

Dry In One Hour!

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FREDERICK R. ZLOTUCHA Attorney at Law (210) 227-9877

222 Main Plaza East • San Antonio, TX 78205 Trial, Probate, Family Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate,

Bus Lit., Med. Mal., Contract, Oil & Gas - General Practice

Admitted To Texas State Bar 1978Free Initial Consultation

Roger Schmidt (210) 788-1532

[email protected]

Protecting Catholic families since 1882Life Insurance • Long-Term Care

Annuities • Disability

Hank Bussey, PT, DPT, MS, OCS Gabriel Molina, PT, MPT, MBA, CMT

Stephanie Bussey, PT, MPTStephen W. Dinger, DO (Parishioner)

Tel: 210.495.7246 (PAIN)

Fax: 210.495.7245

www.backpainsa.com

Locations: Schertz • Stone Oak • Dominion

Call us today to make and appointment!

“Serving all of your pain management needs”

ELISA’S PET SITTING~ Parishioner ~

(210) 481-2207Long Daily Walks

When you’re away your pets will play

• Commercial & Residential

• Plumbing Repairs

• Sewer Camera & Video

Lic # M-18234

210-699-0818

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Ron Salazar - Parishioner“AV” RATED, HIGHEST POSSIBLE PEER RATING

WILLS, BUSINESS DISPUTES, PERSONAL INJURY

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

STONE OAK OFFICE (210) 627-9000

VISIT: www.ronsalazarlaw.com

Heat Check for $54.95Winter Safety Reminder:

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We are now providing free estimates for attic installation.

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!

(210) 495-355511725 War#eld, San Antonio, TX

www.AirCare-SA.com Members of the San Antonio Catholic Professionals

Lic# TACLB017367E & TACLB64480E

Max Gardiner Owner

Parishioner 25 years

Guy Kukla President


Music Minister

Kelly Zeitler SGS, CHRSParishioner

19230 Stone Oak Parkway

Suite 315


210-888-4559Group and IndividualHealth, Dental, Lifeand Supplemental

Insurance

Health Care Reform Certi!ed

[email protected]

LUBE (210) 251-4838

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Eric Zeitler AIF®, CRPS®, CMFC®

Private Wealth Manager - Parishioner

• Complete Retirement & Financial Planning • Personalized Risk Based Investment Management • 401K and Retirement Plan Professional

Eric Privat

• Co• Pe• 40

Securities offered through Sigma Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment

advisory services offered through Sigma Planning Corporation. Client Centric

Wealth Management is independent of Sigma Financial Corporation and SPC.

Let’s Visit210-807-7599

Find out more at: www.ccwmgmt.com

19230 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite 315 • San Antonio, TX 78258

We offer Biblically

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Blanco

Your trusted Skilled Nursing & Rehab choice

for over 20 years

16400 Blanco Rd

210-408-1212

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Bl

Dee Garcia 210-861-3124

[email protected] | Active Parishioner since 1997

Let’s work together to Buy, Sell or Invest for your

“Dream Home In Texas”1102 E. Sonterra Blvd. • San Antonio, TX 78258

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MISSIONPlumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Institutional

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15440 Tradesman • 210-493-7057Serving San Antonio Since 1956

San Antonio Catholic Business Professionals

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The dentist you choose does make a difference.Call us, or go online to find out more

about the services we provide!

CLARENCE R. FELLER JR., DDS, MAGD Parishioner since

1989 • most insurance accepted & filed

• early morning & lunch hours • financing with carecredit®

17201 SAN PEDRO, SUITE 130, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232 | 496-1919 • WWW.FELLERSMILES.COM

Honesty, Professionalism and Experience!! Your Goals Are My Job Description, Please call me for a Free Consultation!

Happy to be here, Proud to Serve.

Rosario Crutchfield: 210-535-1151CONTRIBUTING PARISHIONER

www.RosarioC.com • [email protected] Habla Español

MONIQUE BORDELON PROUSE Parishioner*Realtor

www.TeamBordelon.com

[email protected]

(210) 483-50001846 N. Loop 1604 W. Suite 205


Preferred, REALTORS

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