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]. August 29, 2021 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor: GOSPEL MEDITATION: Rev. Dr. Jan P. Klak, Ph.L., S.T.L., Ph.D. MK 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Parochial Vicar Albert Einstein said that the “true Rev. Tu Nguyen measure of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” Being a : disciple of Jesus Christ requires a great Jerome (Jerry) Kozar, M.S. deal of imagination. It is not enough to Arnaldo J. Figueroa simply attend to facts, rules and rituals Gene Festa Tom Elms and consider the job done. Quite con- Tony Valdez trarily, the Gospels demands creativity, Administrator: of trying to discern how to put flesh on Luis E. Astorga, MBA the Beatitudes and properly serve God’s children. Jesus never doled out a Bookkeeper: top down agenda. Not once did he ever Rose Ann Villafranca, BBA, MBA demand conformity over conversion or

Secretary: sacrifice over mercy. The Gospel is Elaine Wolf-Gentry, BS always about putting people in touch with their compassionate, forgiving, Coordinator of Religious Education: and unconditionally loving God and Odilia Piña meeting them where they are.

Director of Religious Education For Jesus, it often meant breaking a few rules. Well respected and time-honored traditions & Evangelization: had to be set aside in order to attend to what really mattered. God’s compassion, mercy and Jennifer Rupert, C.Th. true conversion were always the trump cards. The story of the Good Samaritan, healing on the Sabbath, and bypassing of purification rituals all display this theme. Human beings can Youth Ministry Coordinator: get too hung up on protocol and tradition. This is so much so that often preserving all of Martie Kokotajlo these things is of greater concern than the beggar knocking on our door or the sinner look- Music Director: ing for mercy. It is no wonder, then, that we can easily become hypocritical. Many can see

Paul Rauschhuber, BM, ME, MME us on our knees in prayer while our true heart and actions, rooted in judgment and self- preservation, are hidden from others. It is a trap into which we can easily fall. Who cares Bulletin Editor: how we live our lives as long as our hands are properly washed! 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 August 29, 2021 IN OUR PARISH Welcome! As pastor of St. Anthony Mary Claret , I want to express Aug. 14/15 Attendance & Collection Totals

welcome from all of us to you for choosing to become a member of our parish family. We Attendance 2,094 hope you will always feel at home here and Regular Collection $ 28,444.05 that our worship and other parochial services RE Bldg. Debt Reduction $ 2,565.00 will fulfill your spiritual needs. SAMC Pantry $ 650.00

Gabriel Project $ 415.00 Please complete an online registration form at Capital Campaign $ 300.00 samcsa.com or a printed one which you can Candles $ 225.41 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. Makers $ 80.00 I hope you feel welcome here! MCP Sisters of Charity $ 20.00

Sincerely in Christ, Rev. Jan P. Klak Aug. 21/22 Attendance & Collection Totals

GOSPEL MEDITATION, Cont’d from page 1 Attendance 2,108

Here enters the need for imagination and the distinction of truly Regular Collection $ 24,403.61 being a wise and intelligent person. It takes a good measure of RE Bldg. Debt Reduction $ 4,837.00 creativity and a lot of guts to really be a doer of God’s word and SAMC Pantry $ 275.00 not merely a hearer. Being a person who doesn’t just tell people Candles $ 197.75 about God but shows people God requires courage and ingenui- Gabriel Project $ 100.00 ty. That’s why people like St. and St. Teresa of Capital Campaign $ 50.00 Calcutta are timeless. Their genuineness speaks volumes gener- ation to generation. It’s risky business taking the step to allow God into our hearts. Permitting God to release us from the grip Sacrament of of our evil thoughts, infidelity, greed, malice, sexual improprie- Reconciliation ties, licentiousness, envy, arrogance, folly, and the like takes (Confession) Update courage. That’s why we prefer to spend our energy rearranging the future rather than take measures to secure a foundation that Confessions now offered on is most certainly crumbling. ©LPi Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

St. Anthony Mary Claret First Saturday Mass & Devotions

Saturday, Sept. 4, Mass: 8 a.m. followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary & prayer MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Saturday, Aug. 28 Gilbert Preciado† by His Wife 5 P.M. Elvira Gonzales† by Louis Gonzales Thursday, Sept. 2 Sunday, Aug. 29 8 A.M. BB* for Raymond John Peterson 8 A.M. Anniversary Blessings for Rene & Lydia by Bea Peterson Hinojosa by Adelina Fritz BB* for Guillermina Davila by Family 10A.M. Brimilda Carvalho† by Jeremias & Clarissa 7 P.M. Bilingual Holy Hour

Fernandes Friday, Sept. 3 12 P.M. William Love† by Walter Fredericks 8 A.M. BB* for Elizabeth Langas by Langas Family 3 P.M. BB* for Selene Macias by Mary Macias

6 P.M. For the Parish Saturday, Sept. 4 8 A.M. BB* for Emerson Gatica by Family Monday, Aug. 30 5 P.M. Joseph† & Ella Kopech†; Joseph L. Stein†; 8 A.M. BB* for Julia Francisco Robert† & Floranna Stein†; Richard by Lagura-Francisco Family Caldwell, Jr.† by Blanchard Family 6:30 P.M. Holy Hour 7:30 P.M. For an End to Abortion Sunday, Sept. 5 8 A.M. Felicidad Calderon† by Mendoza Family Tuesday, Aug. 31 10A.M. Isabel Rose B. Bowie† by Mom 8 A.M. BB* for Esmee Banda by Family 12 P.M. Maria Contreras† by Family Wednesday, Sept. 1 3 P.M. For the Parish 8 A.M. Spiritual Healing & Strength for Current & 6 P.M. BB* for Megan Langas by Langas Family Future Descendants of Daniel R. † & Manuela M. Gonzales† by Y. Gonzales * BB = Birthday Blessings Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 RESPECT LIFE Word of Life “No sin or crime is greater than God’s mercy. The sacrifice of the Cross reveals that Christ’s greatest desire is to forgive those with a repentant heart.”

~USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Death Penalty: Catholic Q&A”

Palabra De Vida "Ningún pecado o crimen es más grande que la misericordia de Dios. El sacrificio de la cruz revela Monday, Sept. 13 Wednesday, Oct. 13 que el mayor deseo de Cristo es perdonar a los que tienen un corazón arrepentido."

~Secretariado de Actividades Pro-Vida de la USCCB “Pena de Muerte: Preguntas y respuestas católicas” Intercessions for Life For those who are imprisoned: may they be treated with the respect due to every human person. We pray to the Lord.

Intercesiones por la Vida Por los que están en prisión, para que sean tratados con el respeto que se debe dar a todos los seres humanos. Roguemos al Señor.

COMMUNITY NEWS “Coping with Life Alone in the Beginning” a 10-week online program to help participants come to terms with the major loss of a marriage, the feelings surrounding that loss and the changes that are a part of it

Tuesdays, Sept. 7 - Nov. 9, 7-9 p.m.; cost: $65 Meeting link & workbook provided to each participant.

This initial session is intended for those whose loss is new and provides a lead in to the THE SUNDAY FUNNIES Beginning Experience Weekend scheduled for I startled my February 2022. However, each program is next-door neighbor independent of the other and participants may with my new electric choose to attend either or both sessions. power tool. I had to calm her down by For more info or to register, contact Barbara at saying “Don’t worry, (210) 256-2859. If no answer, leave message. this is just a drill!” Page 4 August 29, 2021 PARISH NEWS Hora Santa Bilingüe Rehearsals begin para Las Vocaciones Thursday, Sept. 9, el jueves, 2 de septiembre, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. in the church.

Bilingual Holy Children ages 6-12 years Hour for Vocations may participate. Thursday, Sept. 2, Register after all Masses 7 p.m. THIS WEEKEND anD NEXT! Starts NEXT Tuesday! BAPTISM CLASSES St. Anthony Mary Claret American Heritage Girls (AHG) Tuesday & Thursday, Sept. 7 & 9, Troop TX1988 7:30 p.m., RE Bldg., 1st floor

We will meet every other Tuesday Thank you for your patience as beginning Aug. 31. AHG exists to build women of we clean and organize donations integrity through faith, service and fun. For more received this past year. We will info or to register, contact Kristin Pickett at begin accepting donations again [email protected] or go to in SEPTEMBER to support children of our community. https://tinyurl.com/AHGTX1988. Please wait until then to donate.

The Sunday ITEMS MOST NEEDED: diapers (sizes 4, 5 & 6), baby 10 a.m. Mass choir wipes, blankets, formula, is recruiting bottles, cribs, diaper bags, children’s clothing (NB to size 6), singers. maternity clothing, All voice types needed. pack-n-plays, strollers, high chairs, potty chairs, infant Rehearsals begin Thursday, Sept. 9 at swings, infant car seats

7 p.m. in the church. To register, contact We DO NOT accept these items: adult clothing, kitchen Paul Rauschhuber, music director, at wares & furniture. Questions? Call Alice Lopez at 210-865-4717 or [email protected]. 210-251-3432 or Gina Abramson at 210-771-3198. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! 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. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Religious education online registration is now open—and it’s EASY to register! In-person registration ends THIS WEEKEND!

• Go to www.samcsa.com, click on Faith Formation, then click on Registration. Directions and links provided. • In-person RE registration ends THIS weekend. Held in RE building after all weekend Masses. • RE classes begin Sept. 12.

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. Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 GOD’S PLAN FOR LOVE AND SEXUALITY IN GOD'S IMAGE, MEN AND WOMEN ARE MADE FOR LOVE!

God's plan for human love and sexuality is good news! "The joy of love experienced by families is also the joy of the Church" (Amoris Laetitia, 1). All that the Catholic Church teaches about human love and sexuality comes from this truth: that God, who is love, created all people in his image—male and female he created them—to share his love and therefore to reflect his love in the world and in their lives. Jesus Christ fully reveals who God is as a Triune communion of love— Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He shows us the face of God and shows us who we are, and who we are called to be. Love and sexuality are bound up in this noble truth!

Catholic teachings on love and sexuality are founded on God's revelation of himself in Christ Jesus—as handed on through Sacred Scripture and (see Catechism of the Catholic Church, 74-100), accessible to the light of faith; and, on the nature of the human person and the natural moral law, accessible to right reason and illuminated by faith. Here we will consider what it means to be made in God's image, why male and female are foundational to God's design, the gift of love, the nature of marriage, and why chastity is essential to love rightly.

To learn more about God's plan for love and sexuality, check out the resources at the United States Confer- ence of Catholic Bishops website at www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/love-and-sexuality. See also The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), 355-421, 1601-1666, 2331-2400, and 2514-2533.

© 2021 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 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 evange- lization 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 – 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 August 29, 2021 FAITH & PRAYER PRAY FOR VOCATIONS! PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH FAMILY Maria Rodriguez Mary Helen Peterson Pray for our local seminarians and for an increase in Sebastian Rodriguez Eloise Salazar vocations to religious life. This month we especially Craig Smith Maria Morales pray for these two seminarians: Christian York Rosa Huerta Beverly Hernandez Barbara Vanegas John Boriskie A.C. Garza Maggie Reyna Manuel & Eloise Salazar Rocio Gibbs Javier & Mary Bautista Fr. Patrick Martin Olga Faz Cheryl Ferrell Bishop Yanta Tracey Kollmansberger Nancy Souhrada Bridget Dunlap Bill Jennings Karina Hernandez Dee Hancock Michael Coronado Diego Castellanos Kelton Sweet, Jr. Linda Santos Joanna Sweet Tom Calderon Jr. Padre Nuestro, te damos gracias por llamar a Javier Calderon Sandy Salinas hombres y mujeres a servir en el Reino de tu Hijo George Aldaya como sacerdotes, diáconos y personas List is reserved for names of parishioners and their immediate family only. You may submit up to FOUR names at a time. Names usually consagradas. Manda tu Santo Espíritu para run for four weeks. ayudar a que otros respondan con generosidad y THIS WEEK’S READINGS

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