DISCOVER THE CHURCH AS INSTITUTION You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the jaws of death shall not prevail against it.

 

 

VOICES OF THE PEOPLE is the name of our parish pastoral council.
All parishioners are welcome to join our pastor for this monthly sharing of life, faith and parish news. Join us Tue, Aug 26, 7:30pm, Hall.  Contact Laura, ext 24, LBrill@olghelotes.org.   

 

 

 

 

I would like to inform our parish community of a new assignment for Fr. Jesus, our parochial vicar.  Due to an urgent need to place a priest at St. Joseph Church, Del Rio, Archbishop Gomez has assigned Fr. Jesus as administrator of the parish. The current religious order of priests at St. Joseph has decided to return to Mexico.  As of September 1st, Fr. Jesus will begin his assignment in Del Rio. We will have a farewell reception for Fr. Jesus on the weekend of August 30/31. In the meantime we will be in a time of transition with the Weekday Masses and help with substitute priests on the weekends. I will be working on the schedule of upcoming weddings, Quinceañeras and baptisms that were posted in the calendar by Fr. Jesus.  We have no one to replace Fr. Jesus as parochial vicar at the present moment, but I am working towards the possibility of getting another priest to help us.

        Many thanks to the committee of Olivia and Louis Alvarado in helping us with the farewell reception for our intern seminarian, Valentin Gallegos this weekend.  God bless you all.  Fr. Carlos

 

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR FR. JESUS after Sat Vigil & Sun Masses Aug 30 & 31.
If you can help serve cake & drinks after a Mass, contact Laura, asap, 695-8791, ext 24, or LBrill@olghelotes.org.

 

 

 

 

 

GUADALUPE RADIO NETWORK is on the air

in English at KWCB 89.7FM and in Spanish at KWMF 1380AM. Listen online at  www.grnonline.com. General Manager Richard Reyna will visit OLG Parish Aug 23 & 24.

 

 

ALTAR SOCIETY NEWS:  All members are invited to attend our FALL MINI RETREAT Sat, Sep. 6, 8am-12N, Hall; our presenter will be Deacon Peter Gutierrez.  Come and hear this awesome speaker fill us with God's word and be renewed in spirit and ready to receive the graces God wants to give you. RSVP to Virginia Estrada,
256-2865, 912-2528 or VEstrada5@satx.rr.com

 

ALTAR SOCIETY CRAFT SALE
Oct 18-19, 2008. It’s time to be working toward our annual Craft Sale. You are invited to contribute one or more homemade items. Margarita Zaske, 807-2545 or 523-2073.

 

God’s Big Backyard CD’s are still available for $5 each. Contact Nancy Baize, 695-8791, ext 28.

 

ONLINE GIVING: If you are a registered member of Our Lady of Guadalupe, please, access our website, olghelotes.org,  click on Online Giving and you will see instructions as well as the Logos Online Giving website. As this method of payment is associated with a transaction cost to the Church, please, donate on a monthly basis. If you have any questions, contact onlinegiving@olghelotes.org.

 

GED TUTORIAL CLASS next meeting is
Wed, Sep 3, 7pm, Rm 4. Oscar Barabino, 521-9968. 

 

M.O.M.s (Mothers of Munchkins).  M.O.M.'s is a support group for mothers with children of all ages. We meet the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month during the school year. Join us for playgroups, Mom’s Night Out, Bible Study and much more!  Our next meeting is Wed, Sep 3, 9:30-11am, Guadalupe Room. Contact Tami Zuniga, 455-8117, tamitz@hotmail.com.

 

SCHOENSTATT MOVEMENT NEWS: Join us for a Walking rosary at Mt. Schoenstatt, 17071 Low Road, off Scenic Loop, every Monday after 8am Mass at OLG. Contact Dcn. Tony & Dolores Ludolph, 509-7384.

 

2008 SCOUT RETREAT, Sat, Oct 4, 9am-5pm, McGimsey Scout Park,
Mass begins at 4pm. All CUB SCOUTS (with a parent or guardian), BOY SCOUTS, VENTURE SCOUTS and SCOUTERS are invited. Registration forms with fee info available in the parish office.  Contact Dcn. Bill Thornberry, 695-1098.  Forms due to the scout office by Sep 12.

 

SENIOR BINGO, free, open to 55 years or older only, Wed, Sep 10, coffee at 8:30am, games at 9am, Hall.

 

YARP (Young Adults, Real Possibilities)

We welcome young adults ages 18-35ish…, single or married, to join us at any of the events listed below. For more info about the group or any of our events, contact Natasha at 872-0181 or natashaalff@gmail.com.

*YARP Gathering (1st Sunday of the Month)

Sun, Sep 7, 6-8pm, Guadalupe Room.  Dinner will be served.  Topic: Love Thy Neighbor As Thy Self

*Catholicism for Dummies (3rd Sunday of the Month) Sun, Sep 21, 6pm, Guadalupe Room.  Topic: Ten Commandments

*Archdiocese of San Antonio Young Adult Conference Sat, Oct 25, 11:30am-9:30pm, Norris Conference Center in Crossroads Mall.
Guest speakers, concert, dinner, and Mass.
Save 50% by registering before Fri, Sep 12.
See www.archsa.org/yaconf or call 210-734-1625. 

 

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Today’s woman has many challenges and is in search for the good for her family, herself, her future. Come to this Conference for all women of all ages Sep 19 & 20, St. George Maronite Activity Center, San Antonio. The Conference focuses on the Search for the Truth of God’s Plan in the life of all women and will offer inspirational speakers, Mass, great music and more!  Contact the Pilgrim Center of Hope, 521-3377, for a brochure or see our website, www.pilgrimcenterofhope.org.

 

FLU SHOT CLINIC…mark your calendar…Sun, Oct 12, Hall, 8:30am-2pm, administered by ResCare Home Care, licensed nurse on site, cash basis only $25 each, no insurance accepted, contact ResCare Home Care, 366-1898, for more information.

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Make a Difference in the World! Open your heart and your home...share your country! Each year, CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) brings 1200 exchange students from 55 countries to the United States. By hosting one of these High School students you can make a difference in their lives by teaching them about God and also about American culture; In return they will teach you about their culture. For more information, visit www.ciee.org/hostfamily or contact the Local Coordinator in your region: Michelle Hanover,
210-862-1487

 

DISCOVER THE CHURCH AS SACRAMENT                                                  He is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation.
(Colossians 1:15)

 

 

PREPARACION BAUTISMAL es disponible en Español. Favor de llamar a Adela Vigueras, 845-3979.

 

PRIMERAS COMUNIONES  Registracion Agosto 23/24, 7:30-8pm, Salón.  Favor de llamar a Jorge o Laura Ávila, 447-7897.

 

FIRST EUCHARIST & FIRST RECONCILIATION A flyer of the guidelines for First Eucharist and First Reconciliation is on our website and in the back of church.

FIRST EUCHARIST: 2nd-5th GRADE

Parent and child are required to attend the sessions

�      Registered in the parish.

�      Participated in RE 2007/2008 prior to the 1st  Eucharist sessions.

�      Pre-register by completing application and submit with a copy of Baptismal certificate, [due Sept 5]

Fall Sessions Thur, Sep 18 and 25 – [Both are required). Childcare for younger children is available on these dates. Pre-registration required and class size is limited. Contact Anna Alvarado, ext 23, to register.

FIRST EUCHARIST: 6TH-12TH GRADE

Parent and child are required to attend the sessions

�      Registered in the parish.

�      Pre-register by completing application and submit with a copy of Baptismal certificate.

Orientation is Wed, Aug 27, 7-8:30pm, Hall
(9 month program) Pre-registration required.
Call Danna Peaks, ext 27, to register.

 

 

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION here at OLG is open to All Juniors & Seniors.  Contact John Lopez, ext 26, JLopez@olghelotes.org

 

 

MARRIAGE PREPARATION typically requires a minimum of six months.  An ORIENTATION SESSION for couples interested in celebrating a Catholic wedding happens Sat, Sep 13, 9-10am, El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant. Both Bride & Groom must be present. 
Contact Laura, ext 24, LBrill@olghelotes.org.

 

 

MONTHLY BLESSING OF MARRIED COUPLES celebrating a September anniversary, Sun, Sep 28, 7:30am Mass.

 

 

LITURGICAL MINISTRY is an exciting way to serve the Lord and your parish family!

Contact Laura, ext 24, LBrill@olghelotes.org.

 

TRAINING FOR NEW LITURGICAL MINISTERS is available at the sessions below or by appointment.  Contact Laura, ext 24, LBrill@olghelotes.org. Thank you for volunteering to serve!

?      ALTAR SERVERS by appointment.

?      EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS by appointment. 

?      LECTORS Mon, Aug 25, 7pm, Church

?      USHERS See your Mass Coordinator or Head Usher at the Offertory Table in the back of Church, before Mass for on-the-job training.

?      MASS COORDINATORS

      Mon, Sep 8, 7pm, Church

Mass Coordinators attend to our Liturgical Ministers as well as the assembly.  They assist those presenting the gifts during the offertory procession.  They also help set up for Mass.  It is a fun and dynamic ministry that provides many wonderful ways to enrich your faith life and grow in your understanding of the Mass as well as getting to know others in our parish family!  Please, consider training for this ministry.  If you have questions, contact Laura, 695-8791, ext 24, LBrill@olghelotes.org.

?      MUSIC MINISTRY Open rehearsal for all music ministers Wed, Sep 24, 7pm, Church. Contact Cheryl, ext 10, cchladek@olghelotes.org.

 

COMMISSIONING FOR ALL CURRENT & NEW LITURGICAL MINISTERS  Tue, Sep 30, 7pm Mass, followed by 7:30pm Commissioning Rite, Church. Thanks to all of our new and returning Liturgical Ministers for their service to our parish family!

 

 

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Pray, Sing, Share the Word! All are welcome! Thursdays, 7-9pm, Guadalupe Room. Contact Virginia Estrada, 256-2865, VEstrada5@satx.rr.com.

 

 

GRUPO DE ORACION EN ESPAÑOL  Martes,
7-9pm, Salon.  Martha Vasquez,  682-6440.

 

 

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Thursdays, 8:30am-9pm, Chapel. Contact: Joe Robles, 386-9952, jrobles58@yahoo.com; David Hegedusich, 695-1559, dandmh@earthlink.net.

PRAISE & WORSHIP HOLY HOUR with prayerful music Thur, Sep 4, 7pm, Chapel.

 

 

 

 

 

*******ADULTS*******

 

Are you interested in becoming a catechist?  Our catechist formation program is an Archdiocesan training program that is designed in a workshop format. The Level I initial phase consists of 10 workshops. All those desiring to volunteer as an aide or a catechist in any formation/sacramental program are now mandated by the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center to become certified catechists. Join us Saturdays once a month, 9am-4pm, Hall, registration begins 8:45am. 2008 Level I workshops:

Sat, Sep 20:  Methods for Catechesis

Sat, Oct 11:  Sacraments

Sat, Nov 8:  Understanding the Mass

Pre-registration is required, $15 per workshop. Contact Danna, ext 27 or dpeaks@olghelotes.org

 

 

********** BIBLE STUDY **********

 

Our ADULT BIBLE STUDY is taking a new adventure, the popular “Bible Timeline” by Jeff Cavins. We begin Wed, Sep 17, 10am-12N, Hall.

     An evening option is being offered of this same program, beginning Tue, Sep 9, 6:30-9pm, Hall.
If you are interested in the day session or evening session, an advance $25 deposit is required; with $45 total cost. Contact Danna, ext 27.

 

 

**********RELIGIOUS EDUCATION **********

 

Religious Education registration begins in September. Our new program is “A Call to Faith” and will continue to be an at-home based program.  It is required that you be registered in the parish prior to registering in the religious education program. 

Registration dates are: Tue, Sep 9; Tue, Sep 16;           Tue, Sep 23, 6–8:30pm, Parish Office.  There will be more information in the coming weeks.

 

 

 

 

 ********** ELEMENTARY **********

For Elementary youth activities, contact Nancy,

ext 28, NBaize@olghelotes.org.

ANNUAL CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD BREAKFAST AND IN-SERVICE We invite all volunteers who helped with CLW last year to attend the Annual CLW Breakfast and In-Service
Sun, Aug 24, 10am-12N, Guadalupe Room. Join us for breakfast as we take time to appreciate your work with the CLW children. If you are unable to attend the breakfast and are still interested in helping with CLW this fall, please give Nancy a call at the office. 

     We also invite new volunteers, who would like to join us in this ministry, to stop by and learn how we do CLW. We are in need of teachers, teacher aides, homilists, lectors, musicians and puppeteers. Help is needed in the chapel for the 2nd-5th graders and in the Hall for the 3yr.olds-1st graders.

CLW begins Sat, Sep 6 & Sun, Sep 7.
Contact Nancy Baize, 695-8791, ext 28.

 

*******MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH*******

For MS youth activities, contact Sara,

ext 25, SWeir@olghelotes.org.

***The EDGE is a Catholic youth ministry experience for middle school youth. It is designed to meet the educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of young adolescents.***

 

Fri, Sep. 5, 7-9pm - The Edge goes to The Incredible Pizza Company! Registration forms are now available in the office and on our website. Forms & fees are due in church office by Tue, Sep 2.

 

Mon, Sep 8, 6:30–8pm - Welcome to The Edge ~ Parent & Youth night ~ This is a parent and youth night. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their middle school youth; not only will we explain the program and our goals for the fall semester, but you will complete important registration forms. REGISTRATION IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE EDGE. We’ll see you at The Edge!!

 

******HIGH  SCHOOL  YOUTH******

 For HS youth activities, contact John, ext 26, JLopez@olghelotes.org

OLG LIFE TEEN KICK OFF will be Sun, Aug 24.

 

DISCOVER THE CHURCH AS SERVANT Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers and sisters that you do unto me. (Matthew 25:40)