Charisletter November 2013 Volume 14 - Issue 10
Sat, December 7, 2013 More information, pg. 4 Hear the sound of my cry to you, lifting my hands to your holy place. Psalm 28:2
Oír el sonido de mi grito a ti, levantando las manos a tu lugar sagrado.
Salmo 28:2
Sábado, 7 de Diciembre, 2013 Mas información, pg 4 Most Rev. Thomas J. Flanagan Father Bob Hogan, BBD Liaison for CCCR Associate Liaison
PLEASE SEE THE NOTICES IN THIS NEWSLETTER FOR:
1) Music Ministry Workshops, November 2 and 9 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at CCCR. English and Spanish work shops for musicians, praise leaders, and core leaders. 2) Night of Renewal, Friday, November 15, 7:00 pm at St. Paul’s Church. 3) Washing of the Hands and Blessing of the Renewal Mass and Social, Bilingual, December 7, 10:00 am at St Henry Church and CCCR with Bishop Tom Flanagan. RSVP needed for meal plates by November 25. 4) Bishop Thomas Flanagan Letter asking for donations to support the Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal. Your donation helps for the rent, insurance, stipends, electricity, phones, copying machines, etc. at the Center. You support our work with 60 prayer groups (English and Spanish) in the Archdiocese, our youth ministry, our conference, nights of renew- al, training sessions, etc. Thank you for your support.
Fully Catholic (ecclesial maturity) and Fully Charismatic The Second Vatican Council taught that the Church is both hierarchical and charismatic (Lumen Gentium, 4). In Catholic Charis- matic Renewal we embrace and celebrate the role of the hierarchy (pope, bishops, priests, deacons), the importance of the Magis- terium (teaching authority of the pope and bishops), and the charismatic dimension of the Church in which the Holy Spirit continues to impart his gifts to every member of the Church for the building up of the Body of Christ, evangelization and service.
Fully Catholic means that persons supporting charismatic renewal (individuals, groups, ministries) work in communion with the Catholic Church (teachings, leadership, ministry). Pope John Paul II called this “ecclesial maturity.” The characteristics of ecclesial maturity (Christifideles Laici, 30) include:
1) Giving primacy to the call to holiness; 2) Fidelity to the Church’s Magisterium in doctrine and morals; 3) Communion with the pope and the local bishop; 4) Sharing in the mission of the Church; 5) Commitment to furthering the dignity of the person in human society.
We seek to keep these five characteristics in mind so that our groups work fully in communion with the Catholic Church. We em- brace and celebrate all Catholic teaching, structures and ministries, while bringing to them our call to be a reminder in the Church of the ways the Holy Spirit is important for each area of Catholic life.
Fully charismatic means that we seek to live in union with the Holy Spirit in his full role. We foster the dynamic grace of baptism in the Holy Spirit which empowered the members of the early Church at Pentecost. The action of the Holy Spirit includes:
1) Experiencing union with God. 2) Inner transformation (the Spirit of Truth and Love forms in us a new mind and heart), leading to personal holiness. 3) Ministry empowered by charisms, including the gifts of tongues, prophecy, healing, and one-to-one witnessing for the purpose of evangelization and service. 4) Building communities that witness to a renewed Catholic life.
We seek to be formed, empowered, and led by the Spirit. We embrace and celebrate all the charisms, and charismatic activity throughout the history of the Church that has been tested and affirmed by the Church. We seek to grow in the gifts of Isaiah 11 and the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5).
NOV 2013-Page 2 By: Mary Esther Lopez Por Mario Fernández Chair-English Service Committee Presidente del Comité Hispano
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Catholic Center for Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo les envio un saludo fraterno. Charismatic Renewal (CCCR) is looking forward to celebrating with each one Les extiendo la Invitacion a que sigan asitiendo a las noches of you the Washing of the Hands Bilingual Mass and Social scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2013. The Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. at St. de Renovacion el primer Sabado de cada mes a las 6 pm en Henry’s Catholic Church (next door to the CCCR) and the Social will take el Centro Carismatico. Estas reuniones han encendido un place in the CCCR Building immediately following the Mass. The Social will fuego en nuestros corazones que no se apaga. Gloria a Dios! include a catered meal and the opportunity to fellowship in the love, peace, Les comparto que el comite hispano organiza un evento de and joy of the Holy Spirit. Those who are interested in participating in recaudacion a beneficio del Centro Carismatico sera un the fellowship must RSVP by no later than Monday, November 25, 2013 by 3 p.m. Please keep in mind that the Center can only hold about 175 Concierto de Alabanza y Adoracion el 23 de Noviembre 7 pm people and we will have plates only for those who RSVP’d by the dead- a 10:30 pm en la parroquia Santa Maria Magdalena en el line. On the day of the event, we will operate on the policy of honesty and salon parroquial. Compartiran en la alabanza Hiram Limon y integrity regarding your RSVP for the fellowship. Prayer Group leaders, Victoria Steward el Padre Will Combs dirigira la adoracion al please pass this information along to your prayer group members especially Santisimo Sacramento. La donacion sera de $12 incluyendo to those who may not subscribe to the Charisletter on a monthly basis. la cena. Vengan a apoyar la obra de Dios y reciba For those of you who may be new to the Charismatic Community, I would abundantes bendiciones. Tambien tendremos el primer taller like to share some background as to the origin of this beautiful tradition and para ministerios de musica y alabanza el 2 y 9 de Noviembre its spiritual significance. Bishop Tom Flanagan began this tradition 20 years ago that allows us an opportunity to recommit ourselves to the Lord and His de 9:30am a 12:30pm. work. All of us at some time or another in our life, for whatever reason; have Les comparto esta reflexion sobre lo fascinante y grandioso lost sight of what is really important. The Washing of the Hands Bilingual Mass gives us an opportunity to refocus by helping us see what is essential que es encontrar el Reino de Dios.(Mateo 13:45-46) Aquí and non-essential in our every day life. I would like to encourage you to tienen otra figura del Reino de los Cielos: un comerciante que begin preparing your heart for the Holy Spirit by praying this Prayer of Com- busca perlas finas.Si llega a sus manos una perla de gran mitment noted below that was distributed by the Office of Evangelization to valor, se va, vende cuanto tiene, y la compra. every church within the San Antonio Archdiocese in support of the Mutually- Shared Vision of the New Evangelization that makes clear to all why we Jesús compara el Reino de Dios como a aquel comerciante exist; how we will communicate and behave; the path that we will follow in que vende todo lo que tiene para comprar la perla que encon- the next five years, and what this Archdiocese wants to accomplish in the tró de gran valor. Con esta parábola el Señor nos muestra next 18 to 24 months: con un ejemplo sencillo pero de gran profundidad de cómo es “Heavenly Father led by your Holy Spirit, [I] commit el Reino de Dios y aquel que lo encuentra. Así como el co- [myself] to living in sacramental communion with one merciante vende todo lo que posee para adquirir la perla de another, making disciples and missionaries of Jesus Christ to prepare for the promise of Eternal Life. Holy gran valor. Así nosotros también una vez que conocemos el Spirit, [I] commit [my] heart so you may fan the fire of Reino de Dios mediante Jesús que es una realidad transfor- faith within [me]. Holy Spirit, [I] commit [my] hands so madora de nuestras vidas que enciende en nuestro corazón that [I] may serve with love and compassion. Holy Spir- un fuego purificador y santificador del Espíritu Santo que nos it, [I] commit [my] feet so that you may lead [me] on a lleva con alegría y entusiasmo a un cambio radical, a una path of faith. Holy Spirit, I commit myself so that [I] may proclaim our Future in Faith, Encountering Christ, and nueva vida provocando un cambio de prioridades pues ahora United as Church! Holy Spirit, lead [me] so that [I] may lo primero es Dios y todo aquello que no esté alineado con su achieve the priorities and goals of our Mutually Shared voluntad será removido pues el Espíritu Santo nos conduce Vision as [I] pray, “Ven, Holy Spirit, Ven.” al desprendimiento de todos los ídolos y apegos desordena-
And when the day of the Washing of the Hands Bilingual Mass finally arrives dos de nuestros corazones y de todo aquello que obstaculicé and your hands are gently placed by the Prayer Minister in the bowl of el tener una relación personal con Jesús nuestro Señor y Sal- blessed water, allow this prayer to be the love song that your soul sings vador. Pues atreves de Jesús somos rescatados de la muer- through the power of the Holy Spirit to God. Allow your heart to be renewed te por la condenación que lleva el pecado y nos reconcilia con and strengthened in the mercy of God’s love. May your participation in faith in this event bring forth a new season of refreshment, clarity, and courage for nuestro Padre amoroso siendo coherederos con Jesucristo the fulfillment of the work the Lord has called you to do. de todo lo que el Padre eterno tiene preparado para los su- yos. Siendo parte del Reino de Dios, es el tesoro más grande Thank you and God Bless You que jamás podamos tener.
NOV 2013-Page 3 We invite you to Los invitamos al
The Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal’s Centro Católico de Renovación Carismáticas
20th Annual 20 Anual “Washing of the Hands” “Lavada de las Manos” and Y “Bendición de la Renovación” “Blessing of the Renewal”
Sábado, 7 de Diciembre, 2013 Saturday, December 7, 2013
10:00 am Misa Bilingüe 10:00 am Bilingual Mass Iglesia de St. Henry’s St. Henry’s Church 1619 S. Flores, SATX 78204 1619 S. Flores, SATX 78204
Un Social de Navidad se ce- A Christmas Social will be lebrará en el edificio de CCCR held at the CCCR building at en 1707 S. Flores, inmediata- 1707 S. Flores, immediately mente después de la misa. El following the Mass. Social incluirá una comida The Social will include a atendida. “catered meal”.
SI USTED PLANEA ASISTIR A IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND LA SOCIAL Y PARA THE SOCIAL AND TO ASEGURAR QUE USTED RECI- ENSURE YOU RECEIVE A BA UN PLATO, USTED DEBE PLATE, YOU MUST RSVP NO RSVP NO MÁS TARDE DE LATER THAN MONDAY, LUNES, 25 DE NOVIEMBRE NOVEMBER 25, 2013, 3PM DE 2013, 3PM.
Please call the CCCR office Por favor llame la oficina
at 226-7545 to RSVP. CCCR 226-7545 para RSVP.
NOV 2013-Page 4 Nights of Renewal
Nights of Renewal were created for the purpose of bringing together people involved with the Archdiocese of San Antonio Charismatic Renewal Prayer Groups, and other in- terested people, for a time of renewal in the Holy Spirit. The Catholic Center for Charis- matic Renewal holds 8 Nights of Renewal per year. The gatherings include time for song, praise and worship, teaching, experiencing the touch of the Holy Spirit and time to socialize. The San Antonio prayer groups are divided into 4 zones. Each zone con- ducts 2 Nights of Renewal a year in different parts of the city. Everyone is invited to come from all the areas of the city. Come and be renewed in the Holy Spirit!
Ven a gozarte de la presencia de Dios uni- dos con Jesús y María. Habrá Predicación, Alabanza e Intercesión ante el Santísimo Sacramento. En la Predicación e Interce- sión, Padre Will Combs; En la Alabanza, Victoria Steward. Sábado, 2 de Noviembre, 6pm
Centro Católico de Renovación Carismática 1707 S Flores St, SATX 78204
Te Esperamos!
NOV 2013-Page 5 Comité Hispano
de Renovación
San Antonio, Texas
Invita: 1er. Taller de Músicos, Coros y Ministerios de Alabanza
2 y 9 de Noviembre 2013
Centro Católico de Renovación Carismática 1707 S. Flores St, San Antonio, TX 78204
9:30am - 12:30pm Saturday, November 2, 2013, 10am-12:30pm
Entrada gratuita For Prayer Groups that have live music/singers
Saturday, November 9, 2013, 10am-12:30pm Mayores Informes: tel 210-459-5456 For Prayer Groups that utilize pre-recorded music
St. Thomas More Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal 1707 S. Flores St, SATX 78204
Charismatic Prayer Group For information, 226-7545 4411 Moana, SATX 78218 (near I-35 and Eisenhauer) The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great Comité Hispano de la Renovación Carismática kindness. The LORD is good to all. (Psalm 145 8-9) Te invita a un Nov 7, 6pm Holy Hour 7pm “THE END TIME PROPHESIES-WHERE Gran Concierto ARE WE ON GOD’S TIMELINE?” Sábado, 23 de Noviembre, 2013, 7pm - 10:30pm Encourager: Martin Bellard
Nov 14, 7pm WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE FOR ME. Una Noche de Adoración y Alabanza WHAT AM I GRATEFUL FOR? A Night of Celebrando el Ano de Fe y La Fiesta Sharing Testimonies. de Cristo Rey Nov 21, 7pm NO MEETING Nov 22, 7pm FELLOWSHIP - in Carolan Hall with Nos acompañara el Padre Will Combs Spanish Prayer Group Alabanza: Hiram Limón y Victoria Steward
Nov 28 NO MEETING Evento de Recaudación para apoyar Happy THanksgiving ! el Centro para la Renovación Carismática
*MEET IN THE CHURCH ON THURSDAYS AT 7PM* Donación $12 - incluye Cena Bring your Bible. For information: Arnold Lopez, 210-653-4383 St. Mary Magdalen Church (en el salón) or Annabelle Garza, 210-655-5661 1710 Clower St, San Antonio, TX 78201
NOV 2013-Page 6 Dear Friends,
Our thanks to you, for your generosity of time, talents, and your finan- cial support to the Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal. Your sup- port gives life to our Center and all its ministries. May you continue to help us during the New Year.
I ask you now to give the Center a love offering and to use the enve- lope enclosed to mail your support to me or to drop it off at the CCCR office. Your kindness and your goodness will be appreciated. On March 21-22, 2014, we will have Jesse Romero as our major speaker for our Conference, “Exercising the Gifts of the Spirit; Live it! Love it! Do it!
May Jesus, our Savior, bless us with abundance; may we share our blessings with the poor, and the needy. May we rejoice with the angels in a song of peace and joy.
You will be remembered in my prayers and Masses each day for your special needs. Let us continue to take great pride in our Center. It is a place of hope, comfort, joy, healing and a House of Prayer. Have a blessed New Year and may your hearts and home be filled with peace, love, and joy. “God’s love is everlasting and unconditional. A blessing is no blessing until it is shared.” Fill your people with car- ing love. Share your love with one another.
Merry Christmas…...... Yours in the Lord,
Bishop Thomas J. Flanagan, D.D. Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD Liaison for Charismatic Renewal Associate Liaison
Archdiocese of San Antonio
“The Holy Family accepted the gifts of the Magi in love. The Holy Family accepted the gifts of the poor and humble shepherds. And they accept our gifts. May we share our gifts with others. May we share our blessings with others.”
NOV 2013-Page 7 NON-PROFIT ORG. Archdiocese Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal U.S. POSTAGE 1707 South Flores Street PAID SAN ANTONIO,TX San Antonio, TX 78204-1926 PERMIT No. 1310
Phone (210) 226-7545 by His Spirit Fax: (210) 212-9330 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cccrsa.net
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MISSION STATEMENT NOVEMBER
The Mission of the Charisle er is to serve and be a voice for the Catholic 1 - CCCR CLOSED - All Saints Day Center for Charisma c Renewal whose mission is to highlight the role of the 2 & 9 - Music Ministry Workshop, CCCR, 10am-12:30pm Holy Spirit in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. We do this by describing up- 2 & 9 - Taller de Musicos, CCCR, 9:30am-12:30pm coming events and publishing ar cles that will instruct and inspire the faith- 2 - Noche de Renovación, CCCR, 6-9pm ful for a more in mate rela onship with the Holy Spirit. We emphasize the 12 - Anointing of the Sick Mass, CCCR, 10:30am importance of: 14 - Sala Alta Healing Mass, CCCR, 10am 15 - Night of Renewal, St. Paul’s Church, 7pm 28-29 - CCCR CLOSED - Thanksgiving Holidays
U Understanding the charisms of the Holy Spirit (spiritual gi s). DECEMBER
N Needing to create a lifestyle exemplified by the use of the charisms. 7 - Washing of Hands & Blessing of Renewal, 10am Dec 23 - Jan 3 - CCCR CLOSED FOR XMAS & NEW YEAR’S I Ini a ng and promo ng efforts within the church to understand the use of charisms as an essen al aspect of the life of the church. Helpful Numbers: CCCR-Youth Office: (210) 226-7070 T Teaching the faithful about the charisma c founda ons of Catholicism. Chariscenter USA: 1-800-338-2445, Website:www.nsc-chariscenter.org Y Yielding to the Holy Spirit who creates a culture of unity through For General Catholic Information: Archdiocese of San Antonio: (210) 734-2620 obedience rooted in love.