San Fernando Cathedral

The Oldest Cathedral Sanctuary in the United States-Founded in 1731

Location– 115 W. Main Plaza Parish Office Mailing Address - 231 W. Commerce

San Antonio, TX 78205 www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral

Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S Archbishop of San Antonio

San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church Location - 205 Piazza Italia

Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783

San Antonio, TX 78207 www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS MAY 31, 2015

Pastoral Staff/Equipo Pastoral Very Rev. Tony Vilano, J.C.L - Rector

Rev. Prasanna Mese-Parochial Vicar

Rev. Krikor Gregory Chahin, PhD- Parochial Vicar

Deacon Ismael Casanova

Deacon Doroteo Pedroza

Deacon Pete G. Nañez

Deacon Julio Garcia III

Deacon Victor Cepero

Deacon Joe Marroquin Lupita Mandujano-Director of Religious Ed. Ext. 133

Rick Mc Laughlin-Director of Music Ministries Ext. 154 Janie Vela-Cavazos-Admin. Assistant Ext. 122

Administration/Administración

Louis Sanchez - Administrator Ext. 129

Ruben Alvarado - Receptionist/Baptism/Mass Intentions Ext. 128

Veronica Alvarez - Wedding Coordinator Ext. 131

Arturo Bustamante– Maintenance

Mary E. Garza - Bookkeeper Ext. 130

Amelia Nieto - Office of Advancement Ext. 126

Elizabeth Nunez - Housekeeper

Dora Ramos - Gift Shop Manager Ext. 150

Marta Figueroa - Sacristan

Development/Desarrollo Amelia Nieto, CFRE - Executive Director Ext. 126

Parish Organizations

Organization Meeting Day Time Location Hijas de Maria 1st Sunday 11:00 a.m. La Sala Knights of Columbus 2nd Sunday 3:30 p.m. San Jose Room Columbian Squires 3rd Sunday 3:30 p.m. San Jose Room Finance Council Last Thursday 6:00 p.m. Conference Room ACTS Core Group 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m. Concepcion Room Prayer Group Every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Concepcion Room

MASSES Saturday/Sabado - 8:00a.m. (Sabatina Español) & 5:00p.m. (English)

Sunday/Domingo - 6:00 a.m (Español), 8:00 a.m. (Español/Televised), 10:00 a.m. (English), 12:00 p.m. (Español), 2:00 p.m. (English),

5:00 p.m. (Bilingual)

Monday/Lunes - 12:05 p.m. (Bilingual) Tues/Martes - Fri./Viernes - 6:15 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. (Bilingual)

Confessions/Confesíones

Everyday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Adoration - Every 3rd Wednesday at 7pm

Baptism/Bautismos/Marriage/Matrimonio Please contact the Parish Office /Favor de llamar a la Oficina

Office Hours Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Parish office: (210) 227-1297 Fax: (210) 271-0149

Gift Shop: (210) 357-5608 Gift Shop Fax: (210) 223-7854

Development office: (210) 576-1365 Fax: (210) 576-1367

Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces…John A. Cavazos, Josie Castillo, Mallory

Rayne Salazar, Leo Castillo, Madelyn R. Salazar, Matthew J. Salazar, Elva M. Mc Knight, Lonnie Cantu, Carlos E. Alvarado, Yvette Alizadeh, Arnulfo Valencia, Sandra Villarreal, Charles Francis Rufe, Elsa Munoz, Ramona Bell, Maria Y. Torres, Josie

Lopez, Olga Medina, Robert Reyes, Victor Cepero, Bea Cepero, Marivic A. Bonto-Kane, John J. Kane, Gloria A. Bonto, Peter Paul Vincent A. Bonto, Carmen Natal, Lydia Natal, Irene & Glenn Shifflet Sr., Eladio Alvarado Jr, Gloria Menchaca, Frank De Leon, Rylee Ramon, Raymond Cosme, Ophelia Rios, Ghincea Garay, Robert Anthony Rios, Tony Pecina, Dolores Moreno, Blas Saenz, Dianna Hernandez, Ray Hernandez, Angelita Najara, Manolo Lago, Martin Gutierrez Jr., John Cano, Phillip Guerra, Cruz Contreras, Emiliano Aparicio, Gasper L. Mendoza, Gilbert Perez, Ms. Eleanor Quintanilla, Maria Regina Vidal, Laura Martinez & Alfonso Cazarez

If you would like a name to be put on the prayer list or to remain on the

prayer list please call the parish office at 210-227-1297 ext 131 Thank you!

The San Fernando Cathedral Knights of Columbus Council is now selling limited edition candles which commemorate the visit of Pope Francis to the U.S. this September. There are three styles to chose from: one Jar Candle with the fresh smell of lilac, and two Sculptured Candles with the smell of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Lime. Prices range from $23.95 to $32.95. See any of the Cathedral's Knights to order your candles, or Brother Knight Troy Sarnoski [ troy.sarnoski@yahoo.com /

(210) 284-9975 ] to answer any questions. Make out your checks to: “SFC K of C 9463”.

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS MAY 31, 2015

A message from Fr. Tony

THE TRINITY IS LOVE Theologians throughout the Christian centuries have spilled much ink (and, on occasion, some blood) in describing and de-fining the mystery of the Holy Trinity. One of the earliest, most poetic, and beautiful descriptions comes from St. Augustine in De Trinitas, wherein he describes the Trinity as One (the Father) who loves, One (the Son) who is loved, and One (the Spirit) who is love. And these three Ones are also one Three.

It might be wisest for us to leave the technical wranglings to the academic theologians, and focus on the fact that the three Per-sons of the Trinity are indeed persons; they are best known and understood in their love for each other and for us. We are made in the image of those loving persons, and our best relationships are lived out in the context of love. Truly loving relationships are inexhaustible mysteries to be lived in joy. If this is true of our human relationships, how much more so is it true of our relationship with the Trinity. And how much more does it call upon us to be joyful, loving witnesses of the holy mystery of the One‑in‑Three. This is the mystery to which we were called when we were chosen to be God’s own, baptized with water in the name of the Holy Trinity.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The Lord is God in the heavens above and on earth below (Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40).

Psalm — Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own (Psalm 33).

Second Reading — You received a Spirit of adop on, through whom we cry, “Abba, Father!” (Romans 8:14-17)

Gospel — Bap ze them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit (Ma hew 28:16-20).

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Señor es Dios en los cielos y en la e-rra, y no hay otro (Deuteronomio 4:32-34, 39-40).

Salmo — Dichoso el pueblo escogido por Dios (Salmo 33 [32]).

Segunda lectura — Somos hijos de Dios, herederos también; herederos de Dios (Romanos 8:14-17).

Evangelio — Jesús les dice a sus discípulos que vayan y ha-gan discípulos de todas las naciones (Mateo 28:16-20).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8; Ps 112:1b-2, 3b-6; Mk 12:1-12

Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14; Ps 112:1-2, 7-9; Mk 12:13-17

Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Ps 25:2-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9;Mk 12:18-27

Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 12:28-34

Friday: Tb 11:5-17; Ps 146:1b-2, 6c-10; Mk 12:35-37

Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; Tb 13:2, 6efgh-8; Mk 12:38- 44

Sunday: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116:12-13, 15-18; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Tob 1:3; 2:1b-8; Sal 112 (111):1b-2, 3b-6; Mc 12:1- 12

Martes: Tob 2:9-14; Sal 112 (111):1-2, 7-9; Mc 12:13-17

Miércoles: Tob 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Sal 25 (24):2-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mc 12:18-27

Jueves: Tob 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a; Sal 128 (127):1 -5; Mc 12:28-34

Viernes: Tob 11:5-17; Sal 146 (145):1b-2, 6c-10; Mc 12:35-37

Sábado: Tob 12:1, 5-15, 20; Tob 13:2, 6efgh-8; Mc 12:38- 44

Domingo: Ex 24:3-8; Sal 116 (115):12-13, 15-18; Heb 9:11- 15; Mc 14:12-16, 22-26

Un mensaje de parte de Padre Tony

LA TRINIDAD DE AMOR

Una de las más antiguas, más poéticas y más hermosas descripciones de la Santísima Trinidad se halla en le libro De Trinitate, por san Agustín. Allí, el santo describe a la Trinidad como Uno que ama (el Padre), Uno que es amado (el Hijo) y Uno que es el amor (el Espíritu Santo). Y esos tres Unos suman Uno solo.

Tal vez lo mejor para nosotros sea dejar las dificultades técnicas de este misterio a los teólogos profesionales, y enfocarnos en el hecho que las tres Personas de la Santísima Trinidad son precisamente personas; se les conoce y se les comprende en su amor mutuo y en su amor hacia nosotros. Hemos sido creados a imagen y semejanza de esas tres Personas amorosas, y nuestras mejores relaciones se viven en el contexto del amor. Las relaciones verdaderamente amorosas son misterios inagotables que se expresan en una profunda felicidad. Y si esto es así en nuestras relaciones humanas, ¡cuánto más lo será en nuestra relación con la Santísima Trinidad! Y, ¡cuánto más somos llamados a dar un testimonio alegre y amoroso de este sagrado misterio de los Tres que son Uno! Este es el misterio que fuimos llamados a vivir cuando fuimos escogidos como hijos de Dios, bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS MAY 31, 2015

On the weekend of June 6th all parishes in our Archdiocese will be conducting a second collection for the Priest Pension Fund. This fund supports the pension for priests who have reached retirement age. This year there will be 78

priests receiving pensions. After faithfully serving many years in the Lord’s vineyard, the Priest Pension Plan ensures that our semi and fully retired priests may have a dignified retirement by being able to pay for the many expenses encountered in retire-ment. As the average age of priests continues to rise and priests, along with the general population, live longer lives, there is a greater need than ever to ensure the viability and strength of our pension. Please be generous in making a donation on June 6th and June 7th to support our Archdiocesan Priest Pension Plan.

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION There will be a Corpus Chris Procession from the Cathedral to San Francesco di Paola on Sunday, June 7, 2015 a er the 12:00 noon Mass. Fr. Tony Vilano, JCL will preside and the Blessed Sacrament will be escorted by the 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus. All are invited to par cipate in this public expression of our faith in honoring the Body of Christ.

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SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS MAY 31, 2015

231 W. Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 576-1365 LaPlaza@sfcathedral.org

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS MAY 31, 2015

SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 31, 2015

SUNDAY - MAY 31, 2015 6:00 a.m. For Elderly

8:00 a.m. Parish Community and Television Viewers

10:00 a.m. †John B. Martinez - Ponce & Reyes Families †Richard Thomas Cook - Wife, Julie Cook

12:00 p.m. Para La Comunidad de La Parroquia

2:00 p.m. For All the Flood Victims in Texas

5:00 p.m. Daniel Santillan - Esperanza

MONDAY – JUNE 1, 2015 12:05 p.m. For the Parish community

TUESDAY - JUNE 2, 2015 6:15 a.m. For All Sick Children & their families

12:05 p.m. †Judge Andy Mireles - Mireles Family

WEDNESDAY - JUNE 3, 2015

6:15 a.m. For those serving in the Military and their families

12:05 p.m. For All Missing individuals and their families

THURSDAY - JUNE 4, 2015 6:15 a.m. For the Homebound

12:05 p.m. Jesus de La Buena Esperanza - Ricardo y Amparo Pacini Leslie & Monica Barkis - L. Allen & Penelope Barkis

FRIDAY - JUNE 5, 2015 6:15 a.m. For the Homeless

12:05 p.m. Priest’s Intentions

SATURDAY - JUNE 6, 2015 8:00 a.m. †Estell Q. Barrera - Roy Barrera

5:00 p.m. †Juan De Dios Salinas - Joe Nick & Elma Garza †Teresa Mendez - Frank & Olga Medina

Parish Registration/Forma de Registración Name:_____________________________________________________________ Nombre

Address:___________________________________________________________ Domicilio

Zip Code:_____________________________________________________________ Codigo Postal

Telephone Number:______________________________________________ Número de telefono

Email:______________________________________________________________

Date:______________________________________________________________ Fecha

If you are not receiving envelopes from San Fernando, you are not registered as a parish member. There will be a two month process before receiving envelopes. Please fill out the above form and return it to the Gift Shop to become an official parishioner.

“Gift Shop News” Looking for that perfect souvenir gift or do you want to give a gift that is lasting and memorable? Well, stop by our Gift Shop where you will find a great selection of beautiful and unique merchandise.

NEW GIFT SHOP HOURS

Monday thru Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (lunch 1:00pm - 2:00pm)

Sunday: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Gift Shop now selling Children’s (English), Youth (English) & Adult (English & Spanish) Bibles

Just a friendly reminder, please do not bring candles from your home or outside stores to light inside the church. The chemicals in the candles destroy the fibers in tapestry and paint in the paintings and statues. Candles may be purchased in our Gift Shop.

San Fernando Cathedral now pro-vides Online Giving—a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation. Getting started is easy—just visit our web-site,[www.catholicearth.com/sfcathedral], and click our Online Giving link. When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays!

Catholic Chari es’ Catholic Counseling Services is happy to announce the addi on of a Family Food Pantry to its services. Beginning Friday, June 12th individuals in need of food can visit Catholic Chari es Catholic Counseling Services at San Fernando Community Center, 231 W. Commerce Street (78205). The pantry will be open every Friday from 9am to 12pm and will offer bundles of non-perishable food items. For more informa on please call 210-377-1133

San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX MAY 31, 2015

San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church

Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30pm (English) Sunday 10:00am (English) Domingo 1:30pm (Español)

Baptisms/Bautismos - Baptism Classes and required documents are needed please contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128 for more information and dates.

Marriage/Matrimonios & Quinceañera’s - Must be scheduled at least 6 months prior to the wedding or quinceañera date upon availability of the Parish. Paperwork, documents, and requirements must be met before marriage or quinceañera’s are celebrated. Please contact Veronica Alvarez at 210-227-1297 ext. 131 For Hall rentals visit: www.ccis-satx.org; phone #223-8284.

Funerals - Contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128.

Mass Intentions/Names for Prayer of the Sick- can be made at parish during the weekend mass with the envelopes provided or you may contact Ruben Alvarado at 210-227-1297 ext. 128. Mass Intentions should be made at least three weeks in advance if the intentions are to be put into the bulletin.

Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces/

Por favor oren por los enfermos

Finley De Fossett, Angelina & Ivan Hinojosa, Christopher Jackson Bordano, Luke Bordano, Vencie Bordano, Josephine Garza, Jeff Mc Coy, Alexis Kimberly Garcia, Mariah Chanel Torres, Ralph B. Torres, Leonard & Regina Lee, Loretta Gutierrez, Jorge Faria VanDune, Mariana Gaspar, John Tia, Virginia Pantuso, Sher H. Gonzalez Menchaca, Dolores Pantusa, Rosalie Rizzo, Tamara Lee Young, Joseph Roberto Moreno, M. del Carmen Sanchez, Mike Casanovan, Chris Johnson, Adrienna Toscano, Lori Hanzel, Guido Bordano IV, Mario Reyes, Cynthianna Martinez, Lorene Sirianni, Jacqueline Egidio, & Kathy Greco

Location - 205 Piazza Italia/Parish Office Mailing Address - P. O. Box 7783, San Antonio, TX 78207 Office: (210) 227-0548 Fax: (210) 226-5086 Website: www.catholicearth.com/sanfrancescodipaola

Lay Ministry Barbara Bertani Liturgy Committee Jo Ann Scrivano Sick Ministry Rose Marie Pagonis Altar and Rosary Society Cathy Ruffo Aguirre San Francescani Society Jay Pantusa

Sunday, May 31, 2015

10:00 a.m. † Mr. & Mrs. John & Elinor Koechley - Mrs. Cher Gonzalez-Menchaca & Family

1:30 p.m. Para la Comunidad de La Parroquia

Thursday, June 4, 2015

12:00 p.m. Priest Inten ons

Saturday, June 6, 2015

5:30 p.m. †Sam B & Mary Monaco - Debbie Walton & Family

Sanctuary Lamp for June will shine for:

†Domingo Aguirre

1st Year Anniversary

Love, Your Family

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†Sam B. Monaco

From: Rose Marie Pagonis & Family

San Francesco Di Paola San Antonio, TX MAY 31, 2015

If you would like to donate a flower arrangement to decorate our church for each week for masses in honor of a Loved One please call Rose Marie Pagonis at 210-344-4226 or 210-289-9887. The cost of these arrangement is $30 for two small vases of flowers. Their name and who requested

them will be acknowledged in the Sunday bulle n. The check should be made payable to Flowers by Grace and given to Rose Marie. Thank you for your help in remembering your loved one and making our church look beau ful.

Beginning June 7th

the 10:00 a.m. Mass

will be moved to 11:00a.m.

Building Fund in Memory of:

†Sam Monaco

By: Mary Wright

&

Agnes Guido

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

There are plenty of “treasures” in our tradi on that if resurrected today would cause anxious moments for bishops! Many concern marriage. There was a me when the church “consecrated” both virgins dedicated to prayer and charity, and brides dedicated to husband and family. Virgins were blessed in the sanctuary of the church, and brides in the sanctuary of the home. The custom of blessing the bride in the marriage chamber was standard in England, Ireland, Spain, and France un l the eleventh century.

If the groom (the groom’s side planned the wedding) chose from the full menu of liturgy, there would be a blessing of the bridal room, solemn evening prayer on the eve and morning prayer on the day of the wedding, a blessing at the church door of the spouses, and then in the church for the wife alone during Mass, and Com-munion. A er the feast, a priest would represent the bride’s father in presiding over the legal process by which the bride transferred from her father’s clan to her husband’s. Some enduring customs hearken back to these days when marriage was seen as a contract be-tween men (the bride’s father and the groom) and was not so much about living out one’s bap smal call, and certainly not about the equality of the spouses in Christ. Happily, this bap smal focus has been restored and un-helpful customs set aside by today’s marriage rite.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.