From Pastor’s desk: First Sunday of Lent Reflection: Mark 1, 12 – 15: “Repent and believe in the gospel”. In announcing the good news, Jesus gave two explicit things each of us must do to in order to receive the kingdom of God: Repent and be-lieve. When we submit to Christ’s rule in our lives and believe the gospel message the Lord Jesus gives us the grace and power to live a new

way of life as citizens of his kingdom. He gives us grace to renounce the kingdom of darkness ruled by sin and Satan, the father of lies and the ruler of this present world. That is why repentance is the first step. Repentance means to change, to change my way of thinking, my atti-tude, disposition, and life choices so that Christ can be the Lord and Master of my heart rather than sin, selfishness, and greed. The gospel reminds us that the Spirit drove Jesus into the desert for forty days, We too are sent into the desert of repentance to search our hearts, hoping to resist what is evil and to embrace all that is good. God is faithful to you on your journey of faith. On this first Sunday of Lent , we recall the twofold nature of this season. All we have to do is re-pent and believe in the gospel: the Good News. As we listen to these readings today, let us recall our own baptismal covenant with God and how we ourselves are repenting and believing in the Good News of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. O God, lead us this Lent into the deserts of our hearts. Let this days

be a time of discernment and discovery, of resolution and conversion,

that this springtime may be a season for beginning and new growth in

our lives. May your Word be our bread during our wilderness jour-

ney; may your light illuminate the treacherous turns of the road we

walk; may your grace and wisdom minister to us in our deserts of

sadness and despair.

Saturday, February 21, 2015 7:30 a.m. - +Johnny Reyes By: His Friends 5:00 p.m.-+Roy & Ralph Barboza By: The Barboza Family +Beatrice Garcia By: Mrs. Juan A. Moreno Sunday, February 22, 2015 8:00 a.m.- +Catalina Guellen By: Son’s & Grandchildren 10:00 a.m.- +Juan A. Moreno By: Frank & Ruth Chapa 12:00 noon- Holy Family Parishioners Monday, February 23, 2015 7:30 a.m. +Eduardo Paz By: His Family Tuesday, February 24, 2015 7:30 a.m.- +Robert Tavira By: His Family Wednesday, February 25, 2015 7:30 a.m.- Sanchez Family, Nieces & Nephews By: Rachel Madla Sanchez Thursday, February 26, 2015 7:30 a.m.- For the Health of Juanita Arrendondo By: Her Friends Friday, February 27, 2015 7:30 a.m.- +Jose Gonzales By: Renteria & Leal Family Saturday, February 28, 2015 7:30 a.m.- +Paul Perales By: Mirza Perales 5:00 p.m.- Holy Family Parishioners For Ministeries, volunteers, musicians etc. in our parish

Reflexión: Marcos 1,12-15: "Convertíos y creed en el Evangelio" Al anunciar la buena noticia, Jesús nos dio dos cosas explícitas que cada uno de nosotros debemos hacer en orden de recibir el reino de Dios: Convertínos y creed: Cuandos nos sometemos a la regla de Christo el nuestras vidas y creed en el mensaje del evangelio el Señor Jesús nos da la gracia y el poder para vivir una nueva forma de vida como ciudadanos de su reino. Él nos da la gracia para renunciar al reino de las tinieblas gobernado por el pecado y Satanás, el padre de la mentira y el príncipe de este mundo presente. Es por eso que el arrepentimiento es el primer paso. El arrepentimiento significa cam-biar, cambiar mi forma de pensar, mi actitud, mi disposición y las opciones de vida para que Cristo pueda ser el Amo y Señor de mi corazón en lugar de el pecado, el egoísmo y la codicia. El evangelio nos recuerda que el Espíritu condujo a Jesús al desierto durante cuarenta días. Nosotros también somos enviados al desierto de arre-pentimiento a buscar nuestros corazones, con la esperanza de resistir el mal y abrazar todo lo que es bueno. Dios es fiel con tigo en tu camino de fe. En este primire Domingo de Cuaresma, recordamos la doble naturaleza de esta temporada. Todo lo que tenemos que hacer arrepentirnos y creer en el Evangelio:La buena noticia. Al escuchar estas lecturas de hoy, recordemos nuestra propia alianza bautismal con Dios y la forma en que nosotros mismos estamos arrepintiendos y creer en las buenas nuevas de nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo. Oh Dios, nos guianos en esta Cuaresma en los desiertos de nuestro corazón. Que este día sea un tiempo de discernimiento y descu-brimiento, de la resolución y la conversión, que esta primavera puede ser una temporada para el inicio y crecimiento de nuevo en nuestras vidas. Que tu palabra sea nuestro pan durante nuestro viaje por el desierto; Que tu luz ilumine las curvas traicioneras del camino que andamos; puede que tu gracia y sabiduria los minister en nuestros desiertos de tristeza y desesperación.

Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces…Regemos al senor por todos los enfermos:Rebecca Delgado, Annie Ybarra, Amaro Castillo, Tony Barboza, Alfredo Valadez, Lolly Lopez, Margie Aleman, Jerry Wasser, Sarah Humpfrey, Julio Villar-real ,Gloria Medrano, Maria Medrano ,Gloria Monceballes, Floyd Kocher, Robert Herrera , Martin Delgado, Angelino Menchaca, Gene Leal, Rafael Franco, Irma Camarillo, Juanita Arrendondo, Jose & Rosa Diaz ,Valdemar Espinoza , Janie & Pete Muniz & Juanita Ar-rendondo

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10

First Sunday of Lent February 22, 2015 Your ways, O Lord, make known to me; teach me your paths.— Psalm 25:4

Flowers at the Altar Margarita Flores

By: Her Family

COMPASSION AND GENEROSITY Let your heart feel for the afflictions and dis-tress of everyone, and let your hand give in propor-tion to your purse. —George Washington

Sunday Col lect ion Offering February 14th & 15th,2015

$3,768.07 2nd Collect ion -$1032.33

Children ’s Love Offer ing -$125 .00 Next Weekends 2nd Collection is for Easter Flowers Extra envelopes available in the back of the church.

Thank you so much for your continuous generous donations.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS:

Sun. Feb. 22nd: K-7th Class Wed. Feb. 25th: 8th -12th Class Sun. March 1st: K-7th Class FIRST COMMUNION NEWS: Have you turned in a copy of your child’s Baptism certificate? Has your family completed The Reconciliation Packet? First Confessions are around the corner. CONFIRMATION NEWS: Have you turned in a copy of your teen’s Baptism certificate? Has your fam-ily been attending Mass and has your teen been invest-ing time in their weekly Challenges? ADULT FAITH FORMATION NIGHT: Next Gathering Wed. Feb. 25, 2015, 7pm-8:20pm Topic: “How do I get there?” The Power of and Purpose of the Sacraments.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sunday, February 22 –Religious Education Classes Monday, February 23 -Rosary @ 6:00 p.m.-Chapel Wednesday, February 25-Stations of the Cross Thursday, February 27– Confessions from 7p.m.– 8 p.m. Friday, February 28– 7:00 p.m.-Stations of the Cross

SAVE THE DATE:

Monday, March 1– Rosary @ 6:00 p.m.-Chapel Wednesday, March 4– Stations of the Cross @ 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5– Confessions 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday, March 6– Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday–March 7 & 8th - Catholics for Freedom of Reli-gion will be at all masses selling items.

Mass Attendance weekend February 7th & February 8th 5:00 p.m.-119 8:00 a.m.– 352 10:00 a.m.-221 12:00 noon-160

Total - 852

Mass Attendance weekend February 14th & February 15th 5:00 p.m.-111 8:00 a.m.-374 10:00 a.m.– 172 12:00 noon– 136

Total– 793

RUMMAGE SALE March 7, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dates to bring donations to church hall: March 4 (WED): 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 5 (THURS): 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

March 6 (FRI): 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other drop-off times can be arranged by

calling Mary Camarillo at 609-1055. If you can donate homemade cookies or empanadas,

please bring them to the hall on Friday, March 6. Volunteers are needed all FOUR days.

Pro-life Mass: Now is the time to resolve to at-tend the Pro-Life Masses during Lent. The next Pro-Life Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 25, the 8th day of Lent, at 6:00 PM in Our Lady of Perpet-ual Help church. Bring the family.

The Spring 40 Days for Life Campaign is beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 18 and runs until March 29. This is for silent-ly praying in front of the Planned Parenthood Abortion clinic at 104 Babcock Road, as well as in front of the new Mega Abortion Clinic on Babcock Road. Sign up on the calendar at sacfl.org/40. contact Kellie at info@sacfl.org. Our prayer presence is greatly needed!

Correction the amount for the Second Collection for Feb.7th & 8th was $483.00 instead of $4,830.00. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrat-ed, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking about it about make it worst? Retrouvaille a program to help couples Heal and Renew their Marriages. Feb. 20-22, 2015 Register now—Your Marriage deserves it . Call 210-848-3278 toll Free at 800-470-2230 or visit our website at www,HelpOurMarriage.com .

Come join us for the 2015 Spiritual Renewal Conference spon-sored by the Archdiocese of San Antonio’s Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal. This year’s theme is “Power in CommUNI-TY!” The Holy Spirit is the source of unity. By learning how to be led by the Holy Spirit and discovering how to use the gifts He gives, you can be a powerful instrument for unity and communion in all facets of your life. Be a UniFire! Friday, March 6, 7-10pm Saturday, March 7, 8:30am-10pm St. Mary Magdalen Church 1710 Clower Street, San Antonio Conference details and registration form on-line at http://cccrsa.net/charismaticcenter/2015-conference or call the Center at (210) 226-7545.

Spiritual Renewal Conference — March 6-7, 2015

Publicly proclaim our Lord’s triumph over sin and death. Sts. Peter & Paul Catholics for Freedom of Religion Ministry will be selling He Is Risen and Resucito’ auto magnets after all Masses on the weekend of March 7-8.

$5.00 buys you the 6.5” x 4.5” magnet of your choice.

Lenten Retreat sponsored by the Federation of

Guadalupanos for the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

It will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Helotes. The retreat

will begin at 7:45 a.m. with registration and end the morning activities with Mass at 11:00 a.m. Closing is scheduled for 12:00 noon.

For the Glory of God “Do everything for the glory of God.” Does your marr iage witness the glory of God? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in San Antonio is March 27-29. For more information call Joe & Sandy Pamplin at 210-240-1194 or apply online at www.mesanantonio.org

**Youth Ministry News** "Youth ministry information. For grades 8th-12th, please contact Priscilla Vela. 830-832-3875."

Thank you so much to the following persons who of gave in Memory of Sara J. George

Jimmy & Frances Howell Cynthia Fry

May God Bless You & Your Family

BEAUTY IN FORGIVENESS Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for for-giveness, or else forgiving another. —Jean P. F. Richter