Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo A Franciscan Mission Founded February 20, 1720 * Established as a Parish September 23, 1932.

December 17, 2017

Fr. Rogelio Martinez Ruteaga, O. F. M., Pastor Deacon F. J. “Chip” Perry and Deacon George Wunderlich

Deacon Santiago Rodriguez (Retired) 701 East Pyron Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78214

Phones: Office (210) 922-0543; Fax: (210) 932-2271;

Office Hours: Mondays - Fridays 8 am - 5pm; (Closed from 12:00 -1pm).

Third Sunday of Advent

My soul rejoices in my God. Lk. 1:46-48,49-50

Mission San Jose Catholic Church was founded and established to proclaim the gospel mission of Jesus for our time and place by becoming a faith community of God’s people. Through a commitment to prayer, study, fellowship and ministry, we strive to become a community of hope to all around us and a living mission to

the many who choose to come to Mission San Jose.

Saturday, December 16 5:00 pm † Johnnie E Diaz † Flora Alvarez

Sunday, December 17 7:30 am †Ismael Solis 9:00 am † Stella Sada † Caroline Sada 10:30 am Diana Rodriguez - healing Ellen Lopez - healing Jose R. Reyes –healing 7:00 pm Elmer de Jesus Cervantes Galavis por su salud

Monday, December 18 8:00 am

Tuesday, December 19 8:00 am

Wednesday, December 20 8:00 am

Thursday, December 21 8:00 am † Bernnie Narendorf

Friday, December 22 8:00 am

Saturday, December 23 5:00 pm † Flora Alvarez † Johnnie & Dorotea Diaz Maria De La Luz Nolasco –Birthday

Sunday, December 24 7:30 am Ismael Solis 9:00 am 10:30 am 7:00 pm Elmer de Jesus Cervantes Galavis por su salud

Our Mass, Reconcilia on and Eucharis c Adora on Schedule

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. (English), in the Saint Juan Diego Chapel Saturday (Main Church) : 5:00 pm (English)

Sundays (Main Church) 7:30 am (Spanish); 9:00 am (English); 10:30 am (English) 12:00 pm -Mariachi Choir (English) and 7:00 pm (Spanish)

Eucharis c Adora on - Every 1st Friday of the Month in the St. Juan Diego Chapel 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Reconcilia on -Saturday - 4:00 pm in the St. Juan Diego Chapel

Contact the office or visit website: Missionsanjosechcurch.org for information on Bap sms, Weddings, other sacraments and Quinceañeras.

Sunday, December 17 8:00 am Youth Ministry Taco Sale (MC) 10:00 am Religious Education (PC) 12:00 pm SFO (PC)

Monday, December 18 6:30 pm Grupo de Oración (Chapel) 7:00 pm Protecting Gods Children Training (PC)

Tuesday, December 19 12:30 pm Woman’s ACTS Directors (MC) 5:00 pm Finance Committee (CR) 6:30 pm Bible Study (CR) 6:30 pm Mariachi Choir (PC) 7:00 pm RCIA (CR)

Wednesday, December 20 6:30 pm Woman’s ACTS (PC) 7:00 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Church)

Thursday, December 21 7:00 pm Spanish Choir (PC)

Friday, December 22 7:00 pm La Posada

Saturday, December 23 10:00 am Church Christmas clean-up 1:00 pm Spanish Choir (MC)

Sunday, December 24 No religious education

7 p.m. Spanish Mass For the past four months we have been monitoring the attendance for our 7 p.m. Sunday Mass. Due to lack of participation, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 will be the last 7:00pm Spanish mass on Sunday evenings.

REJOICE

Isaiah proclaims truly good news to us! God’s coming brings not sadness, guilt, fear, wrath, or condemnation. No, God’s coming is a source of comfort and joy. Saying it once is not enough, for today’s readings are full of joy. Mary’s Magnificat substitutes for our psalm today, and our second reading encourages us to rejoice, to give thanks and praise. This is the root meaning of the Greek word for eucharist. We are urged to rejoice and give thanks, because the coming of the Lord brings joy, healing, liberty, release, vindication. It makes the very earth spring up with new life! Good tidings!

Pastoral Care of the Sick Coordinator: Gilberto Villarreal

Please contact the Parish Office 210-922-0543 if any parishioner needs Holy Communion at home due to illness

If one member suffers in the body of Christ, which is the Church, all the members suffer with him/her"(1 Cor. 12:26)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19;

Mt 1:18-25

Tuesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17;

Lk 1:5-25

Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38

Thursday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a;

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

Friday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;

Lk 1:46-56

Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14;

Lk 1:57-66

Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;

Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent

Thursday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins

Saturday: St. John of Kanty

1st Collection: $5,248.55

2nd Collection: $607.62 (retired religious Sis-ters & Brothers)

Immaculate Conception masses $306.90

Thank you for your donations.

Prayers for the sick:

Dorothy Narendorf, Susise Huizar, Grace McDaniel, Thomas Arellano, Lisa Salazar, Bre-ni (Brenda) Taylor, Cynthia Yanta, Jesusa Ruiz, Ralph Lopez, Sandra Tellez, Norma Mey-er, Erika Garza, Benjamin De Los Santos, Mark Castro, Leticia Arellano, Luisa Garcia, Sabina Suarez, Noelia Rodriguez, Frank & Evangelina Claudio, Miguel Garcia, Mary Gonzales, Steve Buford, Christine Hoog, Frances Jordan, Bea Saavedra, JoAnn Bronder, Dahlia Martinez, Daivd Kiolbassa, Lucille Servin, Pete Molina, Ruby Guerra, Orion Juarez, Diana Rodriguez., Rebecca M. Tejeda

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A Fond Farewell

When visiting the office at San Jose one would always be greeted with a warm hello and a big smile. With great sadness we must say farewell to Diana Rodriguez who has chosen to retire on December 20. Diana has been an asset as the parish secretary. Her 9 years of dedicated and loving service to our parish will be remembered.

Thank you Diana!!

Christmas Choir

Anyone and Everyone are welcome to come and sing in the choir on Christmas Eve

(Midnight)

There will be choir practice on Sunday, December 10th and 17th at 2 p.m. in the

Church.

Let us raise the roof in song on Christmas giving praise to the New born King!

Announcements:

Christmas Flowers

Envelopes are available in the rear of the Church and chapel entrance for those who wish to contribute for Christmas flowers. If you wish the contribution to be designated for yourself or a loved one please include the names on the envelope. Thank you!

Thank You! We are so grateful to the Guadalupanas for planning and setting up for the Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration. Thanks also to Jesse Garcia and the Mariachi choir for the beautiful music. The weather was cool but our hearts were warm as we celebrated this beautiful feast!

Music Director Join us as we welcome Joey Gutierrez as Part time Director of Music Ministry. Joey will work closely with the Liturgy Committee in planning and coordinating music for liturgical celebrants at the parish Welcome Joey!

Sing to the Lord a new song

Deacon George and Irene Archbishop Gustavo, and with consent from Fr. Rogelio, Deacon George Wunderlich has been appointed permanent deacon to serve the pastor and people of Mission San Jose Parish. Thank you for your ministry Deacon George and Irene!

Christmas Cleaning

Saturday, December 23 at 10a.m. W e are looking for volunteers to come and help clean the Church. Please mark your calendar. Lunch will be provided.

ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE Wednesday, Dec. 20 in the Mission Church begins at 7pm Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Advent moves us to look forward with renewed hope to the second coming of Christ, when God’s plan of salvation will be brought to fulfillment. Let us prepare the way of the Lord by recognizing our sin, seeking forgiveness, so that we may prepare the way of the Lord.

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Religious Education

This Sunday, December 17, 2017 will be the last day of Religious Education classes for the calendar year. We will restart classes on Sunday, January 14, 2018, again we begin with mass at 9am, then to the parish hall from about 10:10am to 11:10am., for class. In behalf of all our catechists, may everyone have a blessed and Merry Christmas, as well as a faithful New Year 2018. May God bless and protect us, always. peace and blessings Francisco Suniga Jr. Coordinator of Religious Education

La Posada Friday, Dec. 22, 2017

Let us gather at the Mini Center at 7pm as we try

to find shelter for Mary and Joseph

En el nombre del cielo, pido posada

Protecting God’s Children Training

We will be having a training session for Protecting God's Children on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 7pm. in the parish hall. Per Fr. Rogelio, anyone who is involved in any church ministry: choir, lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Eucharist, ushers, etc., are required to attend the Protecting God's Children training. Anyone, who does not attend the Protecting God's Children will not be permitted to participate in their ministry. Please register @ www.virtus.org, look for the date and Mission San Jose training site.

Thank you,

Francisco Suniga, Jr.

Next Sunday: MSJ Youth Taco Sale; 2nd Collection: Church Grounds

This Sunday: MSJ Youth Ministry Taco Sale; 2nd Collection:

Advent, Solemnities and Holy Days Schedule of Events and Masses

Wednesday, Dec. 20 - Advent Reconciliation Service at 7pm in the Church

Friday, Dec. 22 - La Posada at San Jose, 7pm Parish grounds

Sunday, December 24th is the 4th Sunday of Advent with Regular Mass schedule; these Masses are not a Christmas Mass obligation.

Midnight Mass 12:00am Monday, December 25th - 10:00 am Mass (Bilingual)

So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger .”

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God , Monday, January 1, Mass 10am

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, A holy day of Obligation Two masses:

My soul rejoices in my God.