THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Mercy is the force that

reawakens us to new life
and instills in us the courage
to look to the future with
hope. Pope Francis,
The Face of Mercy

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CONCLUSION OF THE YEAR OF MERCY (YOM)

On November 20, the Solemnity of Christ the King, the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy comes to an end. As
ritually prescribed, our Holy Door and all other holy doors of the world except the one at St. Peters Basilica in the
Vatican, will be ritually closed on Sunday November 13. Our Holy Door will be closed after the Noon Mass.
These closings are only a reminder of how open the doors of mercy in our hearts must remain so as to imitate
more faithfully the example of Our Lord Jesus Christ and all the saints. For those who have not done so yet, there
is still time to pass through the Holy Door and humbly implore the blessing of forgiveness, peace and a new
beginning from Jesus Christ who is the way, the truth and the life. Literally hundreds of people have passed
through our Holy Door and signed our book in a humble gesture of hope and promise at the same time.

Here at SJN during this year, we have joyfully celebrated the mercy of God through many spiritual and charitable
activities, especially through the celebration of 3 communal Penance Services and all the Parish Monthly Outreach
(PMO) efforts. We have seen and touched the face of Mercy, Jesus himself. What a blessing!
To mark the end of the YOM in a spirit of gratitude and fellowship we are having a mini-retreat on Saturday,
November 19 at the Education Building, 8:45 am till Noon, with a Pot Luck lunch. The parish will provide the
meat. Please RSVP no later than November 16.
A DIFFERENT FACE OF WAR
As announced in last weekend's bulletin, I have asked Jim Van Straten, a SJN parishioner, to present a talk on his
recently published book "A Different Face of War" on Thursday evening, November 17 th at 6:30 p.m. in the Scott
Room of the Family Center. I have personally read the book and can tell you that it presents a compelling and
fascinating look at a little known aspect of the Vietnam War. If you have any interest in American history, or want
to know more about our military's humanitarian efforts during that divisive and tragic war, you'll appreciate this
special presentation. I have asked Jim to have books available for sale at the event. The purchase price will be
$25.00 per book which is about $10.00 less than the publisher's asking price. The event will be open to the public
so you may invite non-parishioners if you wish.
FAREWELL RECEPTION
It is with mixed feelings that we have to say good bye to Melroy and Valeria Brandt. They have come to a point in
their lives where family members are asking them to move closer to them in Weimar, TX. While we see the
goodness of this decision we refuse to see them go as they have been a strong pillar of our community for so many
years. In their honor, a punch and cake reception is slated for Saturday, November 19 after the 6:00 pm Mass in
the Education Building. All are welcome. Our best wishes and blessings to Melroy and Valeria as they begin this
new chapter in their lives.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

November 13, 2016

You are invited to a celebration in honor of

Our Lady of Guadalupe on Monday,
December 12th.
We are going to begin praying a bilingual
novena on December 4th through December
11th at 7pm by the bell tower. If the weather is
unfavorable, we will meet in the Popes Room.

Fiesta de Nuestra Seora de Guadalupe

Todos estn invitados a la celebracin en honor de la
Virgen de Guadalupe el da 12 de diciembre.
Tendremos el novenario a la Virgen que se inicia el dia
domingo 4 de diciembre, a las 7pm. Nos reuniremos en
el campanario o en el salon de Popes Room
dependiendo del clima.

On December 12th we will begin the festivities with a

rosary at 6pm in the church, followed by a bilingual Mass
at 7pm. A dinner reception and reenactment of Our Ladys
apparitions at the Family Center.

El dia 12 de diciembre el programa se llevara a cabo de

la siguiente manera:
Tendremos el Rosario a las 6 de la tarde seguido por
un misa bilingue a las 7pm y despues de la misa una
conviviencia en el saln familiar y la representacion de
las apariciones de la Virgen.

We hope to see everyone there and if you would like to

make a donation towards the celebration of Our Lady of
Guadalupe, you can find a box in the church foyer near the
picture of our Blessed Mother.

Esperamos contar con su entusiasta presencia.

Si desean hacer una donacin para este importante
evento, la caja de donaciones se encuentra en el
vestibulo de la iglesia. Gracias por su apoyo.

THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The Flowers on the Main Altar

the week of Saturday,
November 12th
through Friday,
November 18th
are for
Danny & Grisel Torres
Wedding Blessings

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

Monday, November 14, 2016

Monday, November 14, 2016

11:30 A.M.
Melroy Brandt
Happy Birthday
The Sanctuary Light on the
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Main Altar the week of
NO MASS
Saturday, November
th
12 through Friday, Wednesday, November 16, 2016
11:30 A.M.
November 18th is lit
Erwin Chiongson
in loving memory of
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Bill Fisk
11:30 A.M.
Requested by Virgil & Arlene
Victorino & Teodora Mapa
Pasqual
Friday, November 18, 2016
The Sanctuary Light in the
11:30 A.M.
Chapel the week of
Leonard Gallegos
Saturday, November
Happy Birthday
12th through Friday,
November 18th is lit Saturday, November 19, 2016
6:00 P.M.
in loving memory of
Bernice Brandt
Chris Messer
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Requested by The Apostles of
7:30 A.M.
Divine Mercy
The sisters of the society of
Sacred Heart in Florence
The Sanctuary Light on our
Lady of Guadalupe Altar the
9:00 A.M.
week of Saturday,
Ricardo
&
Mariana Gonzalez
November 12th
1st Wedding Anniversary
through Friday,
10:30 A.M.
November 18th is lit
Our
Parish Family
for
12:00 P.M.
Jesse & Flora Mendez
Edward
Pose
Requested by The Apostles of
Divine Mercy

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces.
Lord, in your loving mercy, please send the Holy Spirit
with the Gift of Healing upon these servants who are
in
need of strength, guidance and mercy.
Aguilar, David A.
Aguilar, Joseph A.
Arisola, Edward
Autenrieth, Bob
Bays, Sherrie
Behrend, Mary
Belanger, Pam
Butler, Barbara
Cooper, Lorenzo Sr.
Couling, Jesse & Doris
Dacus, Jill
Flores, Patricia

Garcia, Emily
Garcia, Sarah
Garza, Guadalupe
Gonzalez, Josepha
Gonzalez, Presilla
Gude, Jo Ann
Hawes, Linda
Hughes, Gene
Lee, Sherry
Liberda, Carolyn
Liberda, Austin D.
Lopez, Carmen

November 13, 2016

Martinez, Bobby
Mendez, Jesse
Nieberding, Shirley
Rodriguez, Sylvia
Rutledge, Lucille
Skinner, Alana
Skinner, Eileen
Sosa, Amparo
Valdez , Sonia
West, Marie M.
Younts, Barbara

9:00 AM
NEISD ESL Classes-Religious Ed. Bldg.
6:30 PM
Catholic Daughters & Knights of Columbus
Memorial Mass-In the Church
7:00 PM
CDA Meeting Scott Room
Knights Officer Meeting-Parma Room
Zumba-Religious Ed. Bldg.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

7:00 PM
Baptism Class-Parma & Scott Room
Movimiento Familiar Meeting-Popes Room
Anniversary Meeting-Jupe Room
Noon Choir Rehearsal In the Church

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

9:00 AM
NEISD ESL Classes-Religious Ed. Bldg.
5:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation-In the Church
6:00 PM
Childrens Choir rehearsal-In the Church
Edge-Popes Room
6:15 PM
Religious Education ( K Through 5th & RCIA
Elementary)-Religious Ed. Bldg.
RCIA Middle/High School-Library
6:30 PM
RCIA Adults-Scott/Jupe Room
7:00 PM
Divorced & Separated Meeting Vizzone Conf. RM
10:30 Choir Rehearsal-In the Church

Thursday, November 17, 2016

6:30 PM
Pastoral Council Meeting-Vizzone Conference RM
A Different Face of War Presentation-Scott Room

Friday, November 18, 2016

9:30 AM
Divine Mercy MeetingParma Room
7:00 PM
9:00 Choir Rehearsal-In the Church

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Second Collection: The Campaign for
Human Development
No Zumba
8:00 AM
Life Teen Day Retreat-Parish Hall
8:45 AM
Year of Mercy mini retreat-Religious Ed. Bldg.
12:00 PM
Childrens Rosary Group-Fatima Garden
5:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation-In the Church
7:00 PM
Brandt's Farewell-Religious Ed. Bldg

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Second Collection: The Campaign for
Human Development
NO Life Teen-Thanksgiving Break
6:30 PM
Pro Life Rosary-Fatima Garden/Chapel

THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

OCTOBER 2016 REVENUE, COLLECTIONS,
AND EXPENSE REPORT
COLLECTIONS
$ 61,311.24
*BLDG. FUND
$ 13,407.62
CCD FEES
$
480.00
OTHER INCOME
$
5,473.93
(Candles, Hall/Room Rentals, Flowers, Bereavement/Family
Life, Evangelization, etc.)
* This accounts also for chapel Renovations

TOTAL INCOME
TOTAL EXPENSES

November 13, 2016

The SJN Parish Choir will sing on
Christmas Eve at the 10:30 PM
Mass. All in the parish are
welcome to participate. Prior
music experience is not needed
just a desire to serve and enjoy the
musical and spiritual benefits you
will reap. The rehearsals are held
in the church on: Nov. 17 (7PM),
Dec. 1 (7PM), Dec. 16 (6:30 PM), and Dec. 22 (7PM). If
interested, please call Diana Olague at 967-0382.

$ 80,672.79
$ 78,399.04

October expenses include payments for Chapel Renovation,

A/C Unit Replacement and replacing the sewer and water
system under Family Center Building.
SPECIAL COLLECTION
(NON-SJN OPERATIONAL INCOME) Also, he ,
Hope For The Future
$ 1,293.31
Marianist Mission Awareness
$ 4,771.45
Pontifical Mission Society
$ 1,431.60
St. Vincent De Paul Collection
$ 3,495.50
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS OF TIME, TALENT & TREASURE

Mark your calendar! The Altar

Guild will have Holy Bears on sale
December 3rd & 4th after all
Masses. Once again, the Altar
Guild will give you an opportunity
to purchase a Holy Bear or Bears
for $5.00 each and we will donate
them to the children at Santa Rosa
Childrens Hospital. We will also
have lots of beautiful
bears
( Christmas etc.) at regular prices for yourself. They
make wonderful gifts. Last year with your generosity we
were able to take 350 Holy Bears to the sick children at
the hospital. The Children Thank you. Proceeds are used
to buy wine, host, linens, etc. for our church. If you have
questions, please call Christine Parma at (210) 655-3326
or JoAnn Gude at (210) 655-8465
The Zumba instructor is trained to
explain little with words, she uses her
body and hand motions to indicate
which steps will follow, to keep class
plans flowing and easy-to-follow. Come
burn calories and improve your cardio
conditioning. Call the church office to sign up or simply
show up. Note: Depending on facility availability, we
will either use the Religious education Building or the
Parish Hall so, please check the bulletin on This week in
our Parish for the location posted that day. Cost: $5.00
per session.Thank you and come and join us!
Days & Times: Mondays evenings at 7pm-7:45pm
Saturdays mornings at 9am-9:45am

We are getting ready to create a new photo directory and

we need you to help make it complete! By participating
you will receive a printed directory. Sign up for your
professional photography session. Appointment Signups will be the weekends of November Through
December before and after all Masses in the
Library. Meanwhile, if you wish to schedule your
appointment online, you may do so at: www.sjnsa.org
SECOND COLLECTION
Next weeks collection for the Catholic Campaign for
Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD
was founded to break the cycle of poverty in the United
States by funding organizations that help individuals
help themselves. With a tradition of improving
education, housing situations, and community economic
development, CCHD continues to make a positive
impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution
will defend human dignity and reach out to those living
on the margins. Please give to the CCHD Collection.

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Name_________________________________

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Please patronize our sponsors on the inside and back
page of the bulletin. They generously provide this
bulletin for our parish.

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