St. Anthony Mary Claret Roman Church 6150 Roft Road • San Antonio, Texas 78253 Office: 210-688-9033 • Fax: 210-688-3575 Visit us at www.samcsa.com. Send comments or questions to [email protected]. September 5, 2021 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor: GOSPEL MEDITATION:

Rev. Dr. Jan P. Klak, Ph.L., S.T.L., Ph.D. MK 7:31-37

Parochial Vicar From the time we are born into this world until we die, our human radar picks up signals about Rev. Tu Nguyen how to respond to life. What we picked up on : when we were very young carries an even Jerome (Jerry) Kozar, M.S. greater power: the messages we receive and Arnaldo J. Figueroa process tell us what we are “supposed” to do Gene Festa Tom Elms with our feelings, how to understand and cope Tony Valdez with disappointment, anxiety, failure, death, illness, and what to expect out of life. As life Administrator: unfolds for us, these radar messages kick in and Luis E. Astorga, MBA resonate in us at very deep levels. Sometimes Bookkeeper: what we have learned is helpful and sometimes Rose Ann Villafranca, BBA, MBA it is not. The stories we have been told— especially when we are young—about how life Secretary: is best lived and how to negotiate its pain, carry Elaine Wolf-Gentry, BS a heavy weight.

Director of Religious Education Life can be challenging and frightening. Some- & Evangelization: times, it really hurts to be a human being. It Jennifer Rupert, C.Th. also can be quite unpredictable and, at times, unfair. We face our vulnerability and broken-

Coordinator of Religious Education: ness of all kinds: physical, emotional, and spiritual. It doesn’t take much for life to quickly fall apart. What we knew to be familiar and true is gone and something we relied upon, Odilia Piña physically, emotionally, or spiritually, can be taken away. It is hard to confront our limita- Youth Ministry Coordinator: tions and sit with our incompleteness. Often, life hurts us so much that we find ourselves

Martie Kokotajlo sitting in a pool of sadness, not sure what we are supposed to do. It is particularly hard when the signals we have inherited tell us that we need to be successful in what we do, and Music Director: we have to avoid life’s unfairness. We can feel like a failure, wondering what precisely we Paul Rauschhuber, BM, ME, MME did to deserve this fate, or ruminate about what we did not do correctly. But it’s really not Bulletin Editor: about us. We are part of a bigger picture and a much more fascinating story!

Sandy Salinas, BA (Cont’d on p. 2 )

Sacristans: Celebration of the Mass Teresa Revilla Monday: 8 a.m.; 7:30 p.m.; Holy Hour 6:30 p.m. Rita Valdez Tuesday - Friday: 8 a.m.; Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 p.m. Grounds & Maintenance: Sunday: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 3 p.m. (Spanish), & 6 p.m. Charlie Sievers Maurice Flores Holy Days of Obligation: Check inside bulletin for times.

Parish Mission Statement Reconciliation (Confession)

Saturdays: 4 p.m., Sundays: 4 p.m. We, the people of St. Anthony Mary Claret Parish, have as our mission Baptism - Required Class: to open our hearts and doors First Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Call parish office to register. to those from all walks of life so that they too may share in the Visitation of the Sick: Call parish office to schedule visit. everlasting presence of God. Together we strive to grow Funerals: Call parish office to making arrangements. closer to Jesus Christ through the Holy Eucharist. Marriage Prep: Call parish office at least one year prior to wedding. Must attend We work to foster the development mandatory orientation session third Thursday of March or September at 7 p.m. of the parish, not only to Quinceañera Prep: Call parish office at least one year prior to date of celebration. strengthen our own spiritual awareness, but to impact Child must be enrolled in religious education for at least one year. Must attend the community as a whole. mandatory orientation session fourth Thursday of March or September at 7 p.m. Page 2 September 5, 2021 IN OUR PARISH Welcome! As pastor of St. Anthony Mary Clar- Aug. 28/29 attendance and collection totals et , I want to express unavailable at press time. welcome from all of us to you for choosing to become a member of our parish family. We hope you will always feel at home here and that our worship and other parochial services will fulfill your spiritual needs.

Please complete an online registration form at samcsa.com or a printed one which you can find near the church entrance in the narthex. Return it to the par- ish office or drop it in the collection basket at your convenience. I hope you feel welcome here!

Sincerely in Christ, Rev. Jan P. Klak

GOSPEL MEDITATION, Cont’d from page 1

If we cease doing battle with life’s incompleteness and see our- selves as God does—on a journey toward wholeness and com- pleteness—we can better accept our disappointments and stand firm. The prophets told us and Jesus reassured us: Be strong! Fear not! Sometimes we have to update our stories and replace them with newer, more accurate ones. When we make God’s story our own and tune our radar into His voice, what we hear is all about restoration, healing, and rejuvenation! This is true even when we think we have hit rock bottom and can go no further. There is always hope. Remember the words of Julian of Nor- wich: God made us, God loves us and God keeps us. Now, listen to God when He says, “be opened!” Be healed and allow your stories to change. ©LPi

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Saturday, Sept. 4 Thursday, Sept. 9 8 A.M. BB* for Emerson Gatica by Family 8 A.M. Anniversary Blessings for Leslie & Andy 5 P.M. Joseph† & Ella Kopech†; Joseph L. Stein†; Wessel by Bea Peterson Robert† & Floranna Stein†; Richard BB* for Amelia Banda by Family Caldwell, Jr.† by Blanchard Family ‘[ Friday, Sept. 10 Sunday, Sept. 5 8 A.M. Healing for Christina Smith & BB* for Ryan 8 A.M. Felicidad Calderon† by Mendoza Family Adderholdt by Jeanette Erickson

10A.M. Isabel Rose B. Bowie† by Mom Saturday, Sept. 11 12 P.M. Maria Contreras† by Family 5 P.M. Raul G. Hernandez† by Sandra Hernandez 3 P.M. For the Parish 6 P.M. BB* for Megan Langas by Langas Family Sunday, Sept. 12 8 A.M. Cristalina Fernandes† by Jeremias & Monday, Sept. Clarissa Fernandes 8 A.M. Spec. Int.: James & Henry Pawelek; 10A.M. Alan J. Ponce†; Margaret† & Albert Alois & Florence Olenick by Olenick Family Suarez†; Healing for Anthony Ponce 6:30 P.M. Holy Hour by Alma Ponce 7:30 P.M. Good Health for Dolores Morales by Family 12 P.M. Rudy & Selia Garcia†; Manuel & Tuesday, Sept. 7 Concepcion Espinoza† by Espinoza Family 8 A.M. BB* for Nora Clare Wessel by Bea Peterson 3 P.M. For the Parish BB* for Teresa Roark by Family 6 P.M. Spec. Int. for Josiah & Jonathon Linos by Coss Family Wednesday, Sept. 8 * BB = Birthday Blessings 8 A.M. BB* for Rachel Olech by Family Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 RESPECT LIFE Word of Life “Man is called to a fullness of life which far exceeds the dimensions of his earthly existence, because it consists in sharing the very life of God. The loftiness of this supernatural voca- tion reveals the greatness and the ines- timable value of human life even in its temporal phase. Life in time, in fact, is the fundamental condition, the initial stage and an integral part of the entire Mourn the over 62 million babies killed in their mother’s womb. unified process of human existence.” Saturday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m. ~ Saint John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae, no. 2 © 1995 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Hope monument in the Used with permission. Grotto of the Southwest,

Palabra De Vida 5712 Blanco Rd. On-site parking available. “El hombre está llamado a una pleni- Bring a lawn chair & water if you wish. tud de vida que va más allá de las For more info, contact Phil Trickett at 210-485-5125 dimensiones de su existencia terrena, or [email protected]. ya que consiste en la participación de la vida misma de Dios. Lo sublime de esta vocación sobrenatural manifiesta la grandeza y el valor de la vida humana incluso en su fase temporal. En efecto, la vida en el tiempo es condición básica, momento inicial y parte integrante de todo el proceso unitario de la vida humana.” Monday, Sept. 13 Wednesday, Oct. 13 ~Papa San Juan Pablo II, Evangelium vitae, 2 © 1995 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Se utiliza con permiso. Intercessions for Life May the life of every human person, from conception to natural death, be protected in our laws and cherished in our hearts. We pray to the Lord. Intercesiones por la Vida Que la vida de cada persona humana, desde la concepción a la muerte natural, esté protegida en nuestras leyes y atesorada en nuestro corazón. Roguemos al Señor. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS THE SUNDAY Religious education online registration is now open—and it’s FUNNIES EASY to register! In-person registration ends THIS WEEKEND! What did one

• Go to www.samcsa.com, click on Faith Formation, then click on pirate say to the other when he Registration. Directions and links provided. beat him at • In-person RE registration has ended. chess? • RE classes begin Sept. 12. Checkmatey.

Interested in becoming Catholic? Already Catholic but have yet to receive Eucharist and/or Confirmation?

Join our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) classes! For more info or to register, contact Jennifer Rupert at 210-688-9033, x204. Page 4 September 5, 2021 PARISH NEWS The Sunday Rehearsals begin Thursday, 10 a.m. Mass choir Sept. 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the church. is recruiting Children ages 6-12 years singers. may participate. All voice types needed. Register after all Masses THIS

WEEKEND! Rehearsals begin Thursday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. in the church. To register, contact BAPTISM CLASSES

Paul Rauschhuber, music director, at Tuesday & Thursday, Sept. 7 & 9, 210-865-4717 or [email protected]. 7:30 p.m., RE Bldg., 1st floor This Week in St. Anthony Claret Knights of Our Parish

Columbus Council 10090 Weddings: presents Eduardo Contreras Vasquez "Joseph King of Dreams" & Jannette Navarro Saturday, Sept. 11 at sunset Giant screen behind the church FREE movie, popcorn & drinks Bring your family, neighbors & lawn chairs! St. Anthony Claret Council 10090 SPAGHETTI PLATE SALE Sunday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Msgr. Hubertus Hall $8 – cash, check & credit cards accepted Super Seniors Meeting & Luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 15, 12 - 2 p.m., Msgr. Hubertus Hall; lunch provided. September is "Get to know Medicare" month! A licensed insurance agent will discuss these Medicare basics: original Medicare; the difference between Medicare, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans; and enrollment periods and penalties. Invite anyone who will be turning 65 soon or is already on Medicare and would like learn more. RSVP required to Larry Lucido at 210-473-4813 no later than Friday, Sept. 11. Sign up to join our ministry after all Masses next weekend. St. Anthony Mary Claret Super Seniors COMMUNITY NEWS & the County presents an online series

Do you feel out of balance, out of control? Is your life running you down and negatively affecting your health? This series Will provide tips and tools to manage the following: time, stress, eating/nutrition, exercise/fitness, sleep/rest and fall prevention. Tune in Sept. 14-17 for our

Thursdays, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Nov. 4; 12-1 p.m. via Zoom 2021 Fall Share-A-Thon!

Want to volunteer? Contact Shaun W. For info or to register: u at Rice, general manager, at 210-885- mr @ m Grace u at u @ mu u. 2509 or [email protected]. Join us on FB - GRN:South & Central Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 PARISH NEWS Memorial Bricks: a beautiful way to honor your deceased loved ones

Each year the St. Anthony Claret Respect Life Ministry honors the deceased of our parish by placing me- morial bricks in the Mari- an Grotto Garden. This year’s deadline is approaching. Memorial Garden Bricks may be purchased through Sept. 15. The bricks will be placed in the Memorial Garden before All Souls Day on Nov. 2. Order forms are available in the bulletin, church office and on the parish website. For info, contact Kelly Comeau at [email protected]. COMMUNITY NEWS THE On Sept. 8, the Legion of Mary, a worldwide Catholic ministry made up of lay men and women who strive for the glory of God through a deepening devotion to our Blessed Mother, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding by Servant of God Frank Duff of Ireland!

You are invited to a special anniversary Mass celebrated by Gustavo Garcia-Siller on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 210 St Ann St.

Legion of Mary members endeavor to imitate the humility and lifestyle of Blessed Mother Mary through works that assist parish priests, as well as through prayer and evangelization while gaining a deeper knowledge of and devotion to Mary. The St. Anthony Mary Claret Our Lady of Perpetual Help Praesidium has 9 active members and 108 auxiliary members.

The Apostleship of the Cross / El Apostolado de la Cruz

The Apostleship of the Cross offers us a path of life that leads you to constant transformation as a person and as a Catholic in today's world. Living in the spirit of this Work calls us to sanctify our daily lives and to promote the reign of the Holy Spirit so that holiness and love flourish in the world.

El Apostolado de la Cruz nos ofrece un camino de vida que te lleva a una transformación constante como persona y como católico en el mundo de hoy. Vivir en el espíritu de esta Obra nos llama a santificar nuestra vida diaria y a promover el reinado del Espíritu Santo para que florezca la santidad y el amor en el mundo.

Women’s Group/Grupo Señoras Holy Trinity – Mon/lunes, 6:30 p.m.; contact/informes: Magaly Lozano (210) 663-1157 St. Francis – Wed/miercoles, 6:30 p.m.; contact/informes: Claudia Naredo [email protected]

Men’s Group/Grupo Señores Oblate – Wed/miercoles, 7 p.m.; contact/informes: Javier De la Torre (210) 843-4819

Marriage Group/Grupo Matrimonios St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Th/jueves, 7 p.m.; contact/informes: Martha Harari (210) 410-8462 Page 6 September 5, 2021 FAITH & PRAYER PRAY FOR VOCATIONS! PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH FAMILY Maximiliano Herrera Javier Calderon Pray for our local seminarians and for an increase in Laura York George Aldaya vocations to religious life. This month we especially John York Mary Helen Peterson pray for these two seminarians: Maria Rodriguez Eloise Salazar Sebastian Rodriguez Maria Morales Craig Smith Rosa Huerta Christian York Barbara Vanegas Beverly Hernandez A.C. Garza John Boriskie Manuel & Eloise Salazar Maggie Reyna Javier & Mary Bautista Rocio Gibbs Olga Faz Fr. Patrick Martin Bishop Yanta Cheryl Ferrell Nancy Souhrada Tracey Kollmansberger Bill Jennings Man Nguyen Nicolas Benitez Bridget Dunlap Dee Hancock Almighty and eternal God, in your unfailing Karina Hernandez Linda Santos Kelton Sweet, Jr. Tom Calderon Jr. love you provide ministers for your Church. Joanna Sweet Sandy Salinas We pray for those whom you call to List is reserved for names of parishioners and their immediate family serve the Church as priests. only. You may submit up to FOUR names at a time. Names usually Inspire in them a generous response. run for four weeks. Grant them courage and vision to serve your peo- THIS WEEK’S READINGS

ple. May their lives and service call your people to respond to the presence of your Spirit among us Sunday 5: Is 35:4-7a/Mk 7:31-37 that, faithful to the Gospel and hope of Jesus the Monday 6: Col 1:24—2:3/Lk 6:6-11 Christ, we may announce glad tidings to the poor Tuesday 7: Col 2:6-15/Lk 6:12-19 proclaim liberty to captives, set prisoners free Wednesday 8: Mi 5:1-4a/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 and renew the face of the earth. Amen. Thursday 9: Col 3:12-17/Lk 6:27-38 Friday 10: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14/Lk 6:39-42 We also commend to your intercession this order Saturday 11: 1 Tm 1:15-17/Lk 6:43-49 committed to the : Sunday 12: Is 50:5-9a/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35 School Sisters of Notre Dame ’ Prayer Intention - September COMMUNITY NEWS

An environmentally sustainable lifestyle. We pray that we all Courage is a group will make courageous choices for a simple and envi- ronmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our of men and women young people who are resolutely committed to this. who experience O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I same-sex attrac- offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of tion and who are this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass committed to throughout the world. I offer them for all the helping one another to live chaste lives marked intentions of Your Sacred Heart: the salvation of by prayer, fellowship and mutual support. souls, reparation for sin, and the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and in particular for those EnCourage is a for recommended by our Holy Father this month. Amen. parents, friends and family members of loved

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