NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC CHURCH - Kerrville, TX · The vision of Notre Dame Catholic Church is to glorify God by being a faithful, inclusive community who, in the name of Jesus Christ,

The vision of Notre Dame Catholic Church is to glorify God by being a

faithful, inclusive community who, in the name of Jesus Christ, enables all

to grow in their rela�onship with God and with one

another through witness, worship and service.

NOTRE DAME

CATHOLIC CHURCH (Corner of Water & Washington Street)

Kerrville, TX. 78028 Pastoral Center: 909 Main Street

Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (Closed between 12N-1:00pm)

Phone:(830)257-5961 Fax:(830)895-9771 Website: www.notredamechurch.cc

Social Center: (830)257-1929 Faith Formation: (830)896-4233

School: (830)257-6707

MASS AND SERVICE SCHEDULE

SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00 pm SUNDAY: 7:45 am, 9:15 am (Spanish), 11:00 am, 5:00 pm WEEKDAYS: Please refer to the inside of the bulletin for the Mass times RITE OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday – 3:30 - 4:45 pm MARRIAGES: Please consult the pastor 6 months in advance. QUINCEAÑERAS: Please call the Pastoral Center 6 months in advance. BAPTISMS: Call the YFM office to make an appointment at 896-4233.

PASTORAL TEAM CLERGY Reverend David R. Wagner Pastor Deacon Alfredo (Jimmy) Bill, Jr. Hispanic Ministry Deacon Charles Domingues Deacon Raul Gutierrez Deacon Harold (Sonny) Kaufhold Deacon Juan Martinez PASTORAL CENTER Dwayne Mosser Business Manager Eva Bill Parish Secretary Tracy Gourley Financial Associate LITURGY AND MUSIC Dorothy Cass Director of Liturgy/Music Ministries Marta Mata Liturgy Secretary OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION Alma Cruz-Gonzales Coord. Families & Children/Hispanic Ministry Denise Jenschke Coord. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd & First Eucharist Prep. Wyatt Wentrcek Coord. of Youth Ministry Nelda Bill Secretary/Baptism Coordinator CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE Marlin Marcum Principal Irene Alcorta Secretary Michelle Coldwell Registrar Debbie Mossman Bookkeeper MAINTENANCE Mark Ince Superintendent

January 8, 2017

The Epiphany of the Lord

January 8, 2017

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Mt 3:13-17 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 or Heb 1:1-6 and 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40- 45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6).

Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72).

Second Reading — The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6).

Gospel — Magi from the east arrive looking for the newborn king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week

Monday: The Baptism of the Lord

Tuesday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins

Friday: St. Hilary

Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

Epiphany 2017

According to the website, “dictionary.com” the word “epiphany” is defined as follows:

1. a Christian festival, observed on (or near) January 6, commemorating the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles in the persons of the Magi; the Twelfth-day of Christmas.

2. an appearance or manifestation, especially of a deity.

3. a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple, homely, or commonplace occurrence or experience.

4. a literary work or section of a work presenting, usually symbolically, such a moment of revelation and insight.

For our purposes, definition number 4 doesn’t work at all, number 3 is too vague and general: “the reality or essential meaning of something”. Definition 2 is getting closer, but “an appearance or manifestation, especially of a deity” could also refer to just about anything. The first definition is much more useful.

There is also the term “theophany” which is much more specific. Again according to the dictionary.com website, theophany means, “a manifestation or appearance of God or a god to a person.” (http://www.dictionary.com/browse/theophany?s=t 12302016). In this case we could rightly say that Moses’ encounter with God at the Burning Bush is an instance of theophany.

The Epiphany we celebrate in the Church means more of an unveiling, or a revealing of Christ to the world, and not only to a particular individual. In cases of theophany, God appeared in Person to a particular individual for a specific purpose or mission, such as when He appeared to Abraham or Moses. Epiphany, as we understand it and celebrate it in the Church, means that God has revealed Himself to the entire world through His Son Jesus Christ, who also has a mission, that of reconciling God and humanity.

Of course, the entire world does not see at once, with the Magi, the newborn King. But God intended and succeeded in revealing His Son to the whole world through the Church.

Divine Revelation is for all people at all times. It is meant to be transmitted from one generation to the next, through evangelists, missionaries, and Scripture and Tradition. Divine Revelation is not intended by God to be restricted to one place and time, nor to one nation or culture. God’s intention and plan is that the whole world will come to know, love, follow and be saved by His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, whom He has revealed to the world, and which revelation we celebrate on Epiphany.

Blessings!Blessings!Blessings!Blessings! In Jesus,In Jesus,In Jesus,In Jesus, Fr. DavidFr. DavidFr. DavidFr. David

La Epifanía

del Señor

8 de enero de 2017

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Hch 10:34-38; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10; Mt 3:13-17 Martes: Heb 2:5-12; Sal 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mc 1:21-28 o Heb 1:1-6 y 2:5- 12; Sal 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mc 1:14- 20 y 1:21-28 Miércoles: Heb 2:14-18; Sal 105 (104):1-4, 6-9; Mc 1:29-39 Jueves: Heb 3:7-14; Sal 95 (94):6-11; Mc 1:40-45 Viernes: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Sal 78 (77):3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mc 2:1-12 Sábado: Heb 4:12-16; Sal 19 (18):8-10, 15; Mc 2:13-17 Domingo: Is 49:3, 5-6; Sal 40 (39):2, 4, 7- 10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — ¡Levántate y brilla, Jerusalén! La gloria del Señor amaneció sobre ti (Isaías 60:1-6).

Salmo — Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos (Salmo 72 [71]).

Segunda lectura — El misterio de que los gentiles son coherederos, socios en la promesa en Jesucristo, se ha dado a conocer a los hombres (Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6).

Evangelio — Magos del oriente llegaron, diciendo: “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que ha nacido?” (Mateo 2:1-12).

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: La Epifanía del Señor; Semana Nacional de Migración

Lunes: El Bautismo del Señor

Martes: Comienza la Primera Semana del Tiempo Ordinario

Viernes: San Hilario

Sábado: Santa María Virgen

Epifanía 2017

Según el sitio web, "dictionary.com" la palabra "epifanía" se define de la siguiente manera:

1. una fiesta Cristiana, celebrada en (o cerca) del 6 de enero, que conmemora la manifestación de Cristo a los Gentiles en las personas de los Reyes Magos; el duodécimo día de Navidad.

2. una apariencia o manifestación, especialmente de una deidad.

3. una percepción súbita e intuitiva de la realidad o significado esencial de algo, usualmente iniciada por alguna ocurrencia o experiencia simple, hogareña o común.

4. una obra literaria o sección de una obra que presenta, simbólicamente, tal momento de revelación.

Para nuestros propósitos, la definición número 4 no funciona en absoluto, la número 3 es muy vaga y general: "la realidad o el significado esencial de algo". La 2ª definición se está acercando, sin embargo "una aparición o manifestación, especialmente de una deidad" también podría referirse a casi cualquier cosa. La 1ª definición es mucho más útil.

También existe el término "teofanía" que es mucho más específico. De nuevo según el sitio web dictionary.com, la teofanía significa, "una manifestación, aparición o revelación de Dios a una persona" http://www.dictionary.com/browse/theophany?s=t 12302016). En este caso, podríamos decir, que el encuentro de Moisés con Dios en la Zarza Ardiendo es un ejemplo de teofanía.

La Epifanía que celebramos en la Iglesia significa una revelación de Cristo al mundo, y no sólo a un individuo en particular. En casos de teofanía, Dios apareció en Persona a un individuo en particular para un propósito específico o una misión, como cuando se apareció a Abraham o a Moisés. La Epifanía, tal como la entendemos y la celebramos en la Iglesia, significa que Dios se ha revelado al mundo entero a través de su Hijo Jesucristo, que también tiene una misión, la de reconciliar a Dios con la humanidad.

Por supuesto, el mundo entero no ve de inmediato, en compañía de los Reyes Magos, al Rey recién nacido. Pero Dios quiso y logró revelar a su Hijo al mundo entero a través de la Iglesia.

La Revelación Divina es para todas las personas en todo momento. Está destinada a ser transmitida de una generación a otra, a través de los evangelistas, los misioneros, la Escritura y la Tradición. La Revelación Divina no está destinada por Dios a ser restringida a un lugar y tiempo, ni a una nación o cultura. La intención y el plan de Dios es que todo el mundo llegue a conocer, amar, seguir y ser salvado por su Hijo unigénito, Jesucristo, a quien Él ha revelado al mundo, y cuya revelación celebramos en la Epifanía.

¡Bendiciones!¡Bendiciones!¡Bendiciones!¡Bendiciones! En JesúsEn JesúsEn JesúsEn Jesús Padre DavidPadre DavidPadre DavidPadre David

Sunday, January 8, 2017 The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6, Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6, Mt 2:1-12 (20) 7:45 am †Walter Bosmann By Linda Bosmann Grothouse 9:15 am †Albert & Pauline Morquecho By Rosa & Joe Alvarez 11:00 am In Thanksgiving for the Silent Retreat Team By Dianne Albrecht 5:00 pm People of the Parish Monday, January 9, 2017 The Baptism of the Lord Is 42: 1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38, Mt 3:13-17(21) 7:00 am †Vincent Lamm By Magda Lamm Tuesday, January 10, 2017 Heb 2:5-12, Mk 1:21-28(306) 12:00 pm Special Intention for Janet Quinn & Mark Anderson By Dianne Albrecht Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Heb 2:14-18, Mk 1:29-39(307) 12:00 pm In Thanksgiving for SPUTW Supervision Helpers By Dianne Albrecht Thursday, January 12, 2017 Heb 3:7-14, Mk 1:40-45(308) 12:00 pm Communion Service Friday, January 13, 2017 Heb 4:1-5, 11, Mk 2:1-12(309) 8:05 am †Karl Tunstall By Tunstall Family Saturday, January 14, 2017 BVM Is 49:3, 5-6, 1 Cor 1:1-3, Jn 1:29-34(64) 5:00 pm †Clyde Knoll By The Storjohann Family Sunday, January 15, 2017 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 49:3, 5-6, 1 Cor 1:1-3, Jn 1:29-34 (64) 7:45 am †Jerry Bolen By Dorothy Bolen 9:15 am †Marta Rodriguez By Rosa & Joe Alvarez 11:00 am People of the Parish 5:00 pm †Helen Timmel By Bob & Susan Stevenson

Liturgy of the Hours: Week 1—Sunday & Monday Proper Psalter

Monday, January 9, 2017 Good Shepherd-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 A New Song-5:30pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Booster Club-5:30pm-Gym Foyer ACTS Core-5:30pm-Library Prayer & Worship Commission-6:00pm-Church/Fireplace RM Boy Scouts-7:00pm-Gymnasium Cursillos-7:00pm-Social Center Tuesday, January 10, 2017 Confirmation (Adult)-5:30pm-Kemper Hall RM 205 Lector Practice (Spanish)-5:30pm-Church RCIA-6:00pm-Social Center Spanish Choir Practice-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Choir Practice-7:00pm-Church Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Good Shepherd-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 Inglés Tambien-5:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 209 Faith Formation-5:15pm-Social Center/Fireplace RM Faith Formation-5:15pm-School Classrooms Faith Formation-5:15pm-Gymnasium Faith Formation-5:15pm-Church RCIA Children/Parents-5:15pm-Library Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Gymnasium Confirmation (Teens)-7:00pm-Social Center Thursday, January 12, 2017 Baptism Class (English)-6:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 204 Baptism Class (Spanish)-6:00pm-Kemper Hall RM 205 Ministerio Santa Cecilia-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Friday, January 13, 2017 Hour of Mercy-3:00pm-Church El Sembrador-7:00pm-Fireplace RM Saturday, January 14, 2017 Youth Ministry Training-8:00am-Social Center Repose the Blessed Sacrament-11:30am-Church Women’s Spanish ACTS-5:00pm-Fireplace RM Sunday, January 15, 2017 Good Shepherd-9:00am-Kemper Hall RMS 203-206 LifeTeen-6:00pm-Social Center/Fireplace RM

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week In memory of

Davis & Hawkins Families by

Diane Hawkins

The Second Collection on January 14 & 15, 2017

will be for St. Vincent de Paul

Thank you for your generosity!

Saturday, January 14, 2017 - 5:00pm Crucifer– Stefan Sirianni Candle Bearer– Natalie Wagner Candle Bearer–Demetrios Lambdin Sunday, January 15, 2017—7:45am Crucifer-Aaron Lehde Candle Bearer-Taylor Kubacak Candle Bearer–Alina McCormick Sunday, January 15, 2017—9:15am Crucifer– Michelle Cruz Candle Bearer—Vanessa Garcia Candle Bearer—Kenia Garcia Sunday, January 15, 2017—11:00am Crucifer—Kayla Buck Candle Bearer—Julian Garza Candle Bearer—Marcos Garza Sunday, January 15, 2017—5:00pm Crucifer—China Hale Candle Bearer—Elijah Gorham Candle Bearer—Chandlin Hale

Altar Serverstar Serverstar Serverstar Servers

Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017—5:00pm Gary Selgrath Claudia Sullivan Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017—7:45am Steve Black Terry Raney Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017—9:15am Angelica Contreras Alicia Falcon Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017—11:00am Susie Dietzel Mary Blair Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017—5:00pm Araceli Perez Diana Quiñones

LectorsLectorsLectorsLectors

Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017-5:00pm

Team B

DM: Susie Fenner

Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017-7:45am

Team C

DM: Andrew Kunz

Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017-9:15am

Team C

DM: Rosalba Gonzalez

Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017-11:00am

Team A

DM: Sandra Schmitt

Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017-5:00pm

Team LC

DM:

DM-Designated Minister

Extraordinary MinistersExtraordinary MinistersExtraordinary MinistersExtraordinary Ministers

Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017—5:00pm

Team B Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017—7:45am

Team A

Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017—9:15am

Team B Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017—11:00am

Team D

GreetersGreetersGreetersGreeters

January 14, 2017—5:00pm

Mary Ellen Wheeler

January 15, 2017—9:15am

Lollie Montes de Oca

January 15, 2017—11:00am

Martha Mitchell

Bread BakersBread BakersBread BakersBread Bakers

Rosemary Marker, Debra Maas, John Ragsdale, Katie McCarty, Manuel Sanchez, Javier Lopez Uriegas, Emilio Roman, Carol Stapleton, Lila Neuman, Gary Fourney, Marcelino Vega, Sylvia Saldana, Yvonne Guidry, Mario Reyes,

Mauricio Reyes, Florence Hall, Mike Hozman, Ma-nuel Castro, Margie Tremper, Ramon Lemos, Ricardo Villagomez, Andrew Hart, Jose Luis Sanchez, Va-lerie Manns, Raymond Nunez, Jimmy Fealey, Monica Garcia, Dan Grant, Dolores Garza, Justin Salcedo, Rosario Villarreal, Maria de Jesus Garcia, Herminia Villanueva, Annie Stone, David Klose, Maria Garza, Antonio Pruneda, Carol Barker, Julia Cuevas, Benita Segura, Joe Smith, Bernice Gross, William Etchison, Fay Stafford, Maria Splaine, Aldemira Rendon, Butch Connally, Pete F. Vargas, Hector Garza, Minnie Waddell, Carol Ann Rubright, Olan Mahlmann, Anna Borkowski, Rudy Garcia, Janet Jillson, Rosie Garcia, Anthony Garcia, Ofelia Canales, Jose Mario Guzman, Martin Garcia, Gilbert Gauna Sr., Larry Fagarason, Larry Shaw, Clint Boulette, Ruben & Herminia Osorio, Maria Galvan, Mary Ellen Wheeler, Henrietta Fadai, Sylvia Leyva, Charlie & Judi Kunz, Michael Bou-dreaux, Linda Vollmar, Virgil Woods, Bill Williams, Tony Perez, Edwina Walker, Bill Cafferty, Bill Warner, Clark Klein, Barbara Barecky, Lou Camarillo, Irma Aguirre, Jim Trauth, Ellie Mombella, Ellen Kenalty, Tom Fowler, Jan & Abe Gutierrez, Lavinia Delgadillo, Carolyn Vierus, Scott Van Klavern, Ben Kasberg, Joe A. Meurer, Betty & Charles Weichart, Kathy Villarreal, Jim Stacy, Helen Starkey, Ricardo Villagomez, Edgar Dominguez, Gary Saner, Mary Jane Flores, Eloida Garcia, Dianne Albrecht & Bubba Kunz.

TRUTH vs. MYTH in Catholicism (Round 2)

~~How well do you know your faith?~~~~How well do you know your faith?~~~~How well do you know your faith?~~~~How well do you know your faith?~~

What: a question/answer session with Fr. David Wagner When: Thursday, January 26th – 7:00-8:30 p.m. Where: Social Center; refreshments will be served

Are we perpetrating myths? Or, are we bringing people to the faith with solid

teaching? Are we confident we can explain our Catholic faith to others?

This is the FOURTH in a series of evenings sponsored by the

Evangelization Team. Come and learn more about our Catholic faith. Questions

will be welcome from those gathered.

MASS TIME CHANGE_Archbishop Gustavo will be with us to celebrate Mass on Saturday, January 28th_Mass will be at 4:00 p.m. in lieu of the regular 5:00 p.m. Mass; there will NOT be confessions before Mass.

VERDAD vs. MITO En el Catolicismo (2ª Parte) ~~ ¿Qué tan bien conoces tu fe? ~~~~ ¿Qué tan bien conoces tu fe? ~~~~ ¿Qué tan bien conoces tu fe? ~~~~ ¿Qué tan bien conoces tu fe? ~~

De qué trata: Es una sesión de preguntas / respuestas con el Padre Alberto Colín Cuándo: Jueves 26 de enero - 7:00- 8:30 p.m. (el 19 de enero en español, a la misma hora) Dónde: Centro Social; tendremos un pequeño refrigerio después de la sesión

¿Estamos perpetrando mitos? ¿O estamos llevando a la gente a la fe con

una sólida enseñanza? ¿Estamos seguros de que podemos explicar

nuestra Fe Católica a otros?

Esta es la CUARTA de una serie de veladas patrocinadas por el Equipo de

CAMBIO EN LOS HORARIOS DE LA SANTA MISA... El Arzobispo Gustavo estará con nosotros para celebrar la Santa Misa el sábado 28 de enero... La Santa Misa será a las 4:00 p.m. en lugar de la hora regular de las 5:00 p.m. NO habrá confesiones antes de la Santa Misa.

St. Therese of Lisieux is the patroness of missionaries although she never left her convent. She died at the age of 24, yet accomplished great things through the power of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The Church made her the patroness of missionaries to emphasize this most important truth: One soul coming before the Blessed Sacrament can change the world!

An adorer is needed for:

Thursday 2:00 a.m.—3:00 a.m. Saturday 2:00 a.m.—3:00 a.m.

If you are able to help with this time, please call Veronica Fabro at (830)377-9117.

Santa Teresita de Lisieux es la Patrona de los Misioneros, aunquenunca abandon su convent. Ella murió a la edad de 24 años, sin embargo, logró grandes cosas a través del poder de la oración ante Jesús Sacramentado. La iglesia la nombró Patrona de los Misioneros, para enfatizar esta importantisima verdad: ¡Un alma que viene ante el Santisimo Sacramento puede cambiar el mundo!

Tambíen es necesario un adorador:

jueves 2:00 a.m.—3:00 a.m. sabado 2:00 a.m.—3:00 a.m.

Si usted puede acompañar a Jesús este momento, por favor llame a Veronica Fabro al (830)377-9117.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING Training for NEW altar servers will begin Wednesday, January 18th from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. in the church. If your child is interested, please bring them to this first session; they MUST be accompanied by at least one parent. The complete course is five sessions: January 18th and 25th, February 1st, 8th, and 15th, with investiture at the Masses the weekend of February 18th-19th.

ENTRENAMIENTO PARA MONAGUILLOS (ACÓLITOS)

La capacitación para los nuevos monaguillos o acólitos, comenzará el miércoles 18 de enero de 6:45 a 7:45 p.m. en la iglesia. Si su hijo está interesado, por favor tráigalo a esta primera sesión; DEBEN estar acompañados por al menos el papá o la mamá. El curso completo es de cinco sesiones: 18 y 25 de enero, 1, 8 y 15 de febrero, la ceremonia de investidura será durante la Santa Misa del fin de semana del 18 y 19 de febrero.

Please pray for those who have died, and have gone to their eternal rest with the Lord, especially for Luis Hernandez.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

The Sanctuary Lamp is available for your intention(s). Please come by the Pastoral Center for your request or you may call the Parish Office at (830)257-5961.

The Daughters

of Notre Dame

We seek God, serve others,

and share the Good News. All Ladies of the Parish- (from ages 18-108) please

come join us for an evening of a potluck dinner, enjoyable fellowship, a reflection on a Blessed Woman from the Old Testament, a few exceptional door prizes, & so much more -

When: Monday, January 16 ~ 5:00PM - 7:00pm—Fireplace Room–

What to Bring: Bring yourself, a friend or two,

Cost: Free, just a bit of your time on a Monday night. So, please come join us. And as always there will be encouraging fellowship, good food , come learn & be involved this New Year in our extra special events - Lenten Day of Reflection—Saturday, February 25., One Day Bus Trip Pilgrimage in April, service projects and so much more____. For more Information: Please contact our VP- Angela Hons [email protected] 830. 370.4012 or Margie Morgan (830)739-9656, [email protected], Hospitality Chair, to bring a food item to share for dinner, or to ask any questions. God’s grace, peace, mercy & joy be yours in this wonderful new year.

Deb Dombeck

President, Daughters of Notre Dame

SOHLS

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

Sunday, January 15, 2017 Kerr County Courthouse Lawn

2:00pm to 3:00pm

PLEASE JOIN US: To Remember more than 58 million Babie aborted Since Roe v Wade was handed down on January 22, 1973

To Peacefully Demonstrate Against this Abomination Your Taste Banners are Welcome

Pastor David Bass Hosanna Lutheran Church will lead in prayer

If we took a moment of silence for each life lost to abortion, WE WOULD REMAIN SILENT FOR 100 YEARS!

CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE- Discover your strength in Christ & receive spiritual tools to live your faith! Register now for the 12th Annual Pilgrim Center of Hope’s Catholic Men’s Conference - Saturday, March 18th. Share the day with Archbishop Gustavo, Supreme Knight, Carl A. Anderson and other speakers! Included: Healing Service, speakers, resources, confession, lunch and more! Register at www.CMCSanAntonio.com or call (210) 521-3377 for registration information or questions. Group rates available!

JOURNEY WITH US- to see Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Michael in Mexico City. This pilgrimage will take you to Tepeyac Hill where the Blessed Mother appeared to Juan Diego and visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and other special destinations on May 21-26, 2017. Join us for this unique customize pilgrimage and opportunity to seek spiritual renewal, healing and other extraordinary graces. For more information call (210) 521-3377, or go to www.pilgrimcenterofhope.org

Vinnie's on Broadway NOTES FROM THE HEART

The volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul on Broadway would like to share with you our work that your donations and thrift shop support make possible while keeping confidential the identities of our brothers and sisters in need that we assist.

We sometimes receive written thank you notes from the neighbors that we help. We would like to share some from 2016. We helped about 2100 families and received about a dozen notes. My husband is fully recovered and is back at work. I am now employed full time and doing much better. We are back on our feet and we would not have made it without your help

---Neighbors who WERE in need.

I don't know what the world would do without people like you in it!

----Abandoned new mom

Because of your generous donation, we were able to help a family in desperate need.

----SVdP sister conference

Your gift plays a critical role in helping us to be financially prepared to meet the needs of victims of natural disasters.

----National SVdP Disaster Fund

Please use (this check) for whatever you need in thanks for what you accomplish in the community.

----anonymous

....I have witnessed great acts of charity by our Vincentian Brothers and Sisters....

----a sister conference

It makes my heart very warm and happy to know there are caring people....

----a Hope Ministry recipient

Last Sept, my husband tore his Achilles tendon. SVdP paid our bill, no questions asked. You were there in a very dark time.

---a friend that was in need

Just so we wouldn't get too warm and fuzzy over the outpouring of gratitude, we found this note among the prayer requests "You better paid my water bill or I'll........"

BooksToBorrow from the Notre Dame Parish Library are available in the narthex of the church, near the bell tower door.

Now that we are getting into ordinary time, albeit briefly before the season of Lent and Easter, we will be taking Fr. David's suggestion to focus on the Year of Grace. There will be several titles in the Narthex that will address this beautiful theme. Because God Is Real, Sixteen Questions, One Answer, by Peter Kreeft is one such book.

Kreeft provides the reader with lucid, thoughtful and persuasive answers for believers, unbelivers, and seekers to consider. The author tackles the crucial issues about the deeper meaning of life. This book is ideal for those exploring faith for the first time, as well as for confirmation and religious education classes. From the back cover: "As always, Kreeft is insightful, inspiring, and entertaining... It is an intellectual and spiritual feast! This is vintage Kreeft."

In his introduction, the author writes that this book would be worthless if it doesn't answer three questions about ourselves:

1. Who am I? 2. Where did I come from? 3. Where am I going?

This is a perfect book for parents and grandparents to read with their middle school and high school aged children. It's also a rich and precious resource for those entering the Church this Easter. What a great way to open our hearts and minds to the amazing and wonderful grace of our Lord, and how this grace is manifested through His Holy Catholic Church.

OFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTIONOFFERTORY COLLECTION

December 31, 2016—January 1, 2017

CHURCH Envelopes/Checks $ 22,754.25 Currency/Coin 2,099.95 Capital Improvement 283.00

TOTAL $ 25,137.20 November On-Line Giving $ 5,405.00 TOTAL $ 5,405.00 Notre Dame School (Second Collection) $ 2,429.67 St. Vincent de Paul 20.00 TOTAL $ 2,449.67 SCHOOL

School Envelopes $ 225.00

TOTAL $ 225.00

VALENTINE’S BINGO!!!

-- SAVE THE DATE --

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9th

ND SOCIAL CENTER

Doors Open: 5:15 p.m.

Bingo Starts: 6:00 p.m.

Various Valentine Prizes

COME JOIN US FOR AN

EVENING OF FUN & GAMES!!

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU! Because of your generous efforts we sold in the month of December: Cash Cards 531 Total Sales $20,900.00 Profit to NDCS $ 1,038.93

OVERSTOCKED!!!! OVERSTOCKED!!! These cards have been in inventory for a while! If you shop at any of the following stores, please consider purchasing Cash Cards from the school before you go. There is no extra cost to you and the school gets a percentage.

Bath & Body $ 25.00

CVS $ 100.00

CVS $ 25.00

IHOP $ 25.00

Macy's $ 25.00

Payless Shoes $ 20.00

Sears $ 25.00

Target $ 50.00

Hope for the Future Application Process for 2017-2018

The application for tuition assistance is now available. Please see the following dates for the 2016-2017 Hope for the Future Application Process. Should you have any questions prior to the opening of the application process you may visit our website at www.archsa.org/hope/FAQS or you may contact our office at 210-734-1963. Should you have any questions during the application process please con-tact the FACTS Parent Hotline at 1-866-441-4637 and they can assist you with any

FACTS issues.

January 1, 2017 - FACTS Application Opens (Early Round) March 10, 2017 - FACTS Application Closes (Early Round) April 1, 2017 - FACTS Application Re-Opens (Final Round) April 6, 2017 - HOPE Notifies applicants with awards via e-mail. (for applicants that applied during early round)

April 21, 2017 - Deadline for applicants to accept awards through FACTS. (Early Round)

June 30, 2017 – FACTS Application Closes. (Final Round) July 28, 2017 – HOPE Notifies applicants with awards via e-mail. (for applicants that applied during final round)

August 11, 2017 – Deadline for applicants to accept awards through FACTS. (Final Round

School Calendar

1/9 -Quarter Ends

1/9—Basketball Game—ND vs. St. Thomas More —Here

4:30 Girls B Team 5:30 Girls A Team

1/11—Report Cards Go Home

NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL

907 Main St. Kerrville, TX 830-257-6707

www.notredameschool.cc The mission of Notre Dame

Catholic School is to

educate our students to live

following the model

of Jesus.

Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High School 235 Peterson Farm Road Kerrville, TX 78028 830-895-0501 www.ourladyofthehills.org

Our Lady of the Hills High School Events:

Tuesday, January 10th: Basketball home JV G-4pm, VG-5pm; VB-7:30pm

Wednesday, January 11th: Soccer Home– games at Crush Soccer

Fields. Girls at 5pm; Boys at 7pm.

Friday, January 13th: Professional Development Day– campus closed to students. Basketball away at SA Keystone Saturday, January 14th: TAPPS Academic Speech meet in Blanco Our Lady of the Hills is a call to excellence. Take a tour and learn more about this amazing high school. Accepting applications for 2017-2018.

OLH Krewe of Hawks present Mardi Gras An evening of fun, food and dancing

Music by ‘The Court Jesters’ $125 single ticket

All proceeds benefit OLH

Refer to website for more information and to purchase tickets or call Jo Ann at the school.

El proceso de aplicación para la Esperanza para en el

Futuro para 2017-2018

Ya está disponible la aplicación para ayuda financiera. Por favor vea las siguientes fechas para el 2016-2017 Esperanza para el Futuro. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta antes de la apertura de proceso de solicitud usted puede visitar nuestro sitio web en www.archsa.org/hope/FAQS o ponerse en contacto con nuestra oficina al 210-734-1963. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta durante el proceso de solicitud póngase en contacto con la línea de los padres HECHOS 1-866-441-4637 y pueden ayudarle con cualquiera pregunta de HECHOS. 01 de enero de 2017 - HECHOS aplicación abre (Primera ronda) 10 de marzo de 2017 - HECHOS aplicación se cierra (Primera ronda) 01 de abril de 2017 - HECHOS aplicación abre de nuevo (Ronda Final) 06 de abril de 2017 - ESPERANZA Notificara solicitantes con los premios por correo electrónico. (Para los solicitantes que aplicó durante la primera ronda) 21 de abril de 2017 - Fecha límite para los candidatos a aceptar premios a través de HECHOS. (Primera Ronda) 30 de junio de 2017 – aplicación de HECHOS se cierra. (Ronda final) 28 de julio de 2017 – ESPERANZA Notificara a solicitantes con premios por correo electrónico. (Para los solicitantes que aplicó durante la ronda final) 11 de agosto de 2017, fecha límite para los candidatos a aceptar premios a través de

HECHOS. (Ronda final)

Calendario Escolar

1/9 –Semestre se Termina

1/9—Juego de Basquetbol -ND vs. St. Thomas More —Aquí

4:30pm Muchachas Equipo B 5:30pm Muchachas Equipo A

1/11—Deportes se manda para la casa

NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL

907 Main St. Kerrville, TX 830-257-6707

www.notredameschool.cc La misión de la Escuela

Católica de Notre Dame es

educar a nuestros

estudiantes para vivir

siguiendo el ejemplo

de Jesús.

Our Lady of the Hills High School Eventos:

Martes 10 de enero Baloncesto Inicio JV G-4:00, VG-5:00; VB-7:30 pm

Miercoles 11 de enero Inicio fútbol – juegos en campos de fútbol

de Crush. Niñas a las 5:00; Ninos a las 7:00. Viernes 13 de enero Día de desarrollo profesional, campus cerrado a los estudiantes. Baloncesto en Keystone SA Sabado 14 de enero Discurso académico TAPPS se reúnen en Blanco Nuestra Señora de las colinas es una llamada a la excelencia. Tomar un tour y conocer más sobre esta sorprendente escuela. Aceptando aplicaciones para 2017-2018.

OLH Krewe de Halcones presente Mardi Gras.

Una noche de diversión, comida y baile

música de 'La corte de bufones'

$125 solo boleto todos ingresos beneficio OLH

Consulte al sitio web para más información y para comprar

boletos o llame a Jo Ann en la

escuela.

Our Lady of the Hills Regional Catholic High School 235 Peterson Farm Road Kerrville, TX 78028 830-895-0501 www.ourladyofthehills.org

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January 8 , 2017January 8 , 2017January 8 , 2017January 8 , 2017

Matriculación para el próximo año Catequético para Buen Pastor

domingo 5 y 12 de febrero 9 am lunes 6 y 13 de febrero 5 pm miércoles el 8 y 15 de febrero 5 pm

Kemper Hall #204

Good Shepherd Pre-Registration

For the 2016-2017 Catechetical Year

Sun, February 5th & 12th - 9:00

Mon, February 6th & 13th 5:00

Wed, February 8th & 15th 5:00

Kemper Hall Rm 204

Calendar

Jan 11 Good Shepherd 5 pm

Children’s Faith Forma�on 5:15

pm EDGE 5:30 pm & Confirma�on 7-

8:30 pm

Jan 15 Good Shepherd 9-10:30 am

LifeTeen 6 pm

Jan 16 Good Shepherd 5 pm

Jan 18 Good Shepherd 5 pm

Children’s Faith Forma�on 5:15

pm EDGE 5:30 pm & Confirma-

�on 7-8:30 pm

Jan 22 Good Shepherd 9-10:30 am

LifeTeen 6 pm

Jan 23 Good Shepherd 5 pm

Jan 25 Good Shepherd 5 pm

Children’s Faith Forma�on

5:15 pm EDGE 5:30 pm &

Confirma�on 7-8:30 pm

Jan 29 Good Shepherd 9-10:30 am

LifeTeen 6 pm

Calendario

miércoles 11 de enero Buen Pastor 5 pm Formación para niños y jóvenes 5:15 pm Confirmación para jóvenes 7-8:30 pm domingo 15 de dic Buen Pastor 9-10:30 am Life Teen 6 pm

lunes 16 de enero Buen Pastor 5 pm miércoles 18 de enero Buen Pastor 5 pm Formación para niños y jóvenes 5:15 pm Confirmación para jóvenes 7-8:30 pm domingo 22 de enero Buen Pastor 9-10:30 am LifeTeen 6 pm

lunes 23 de enero Buen Pastor 5 pm

miércoles 25 de enero Buen Pastor 5 pm Formación para niños y jóvenes 5:15 p, Confirmación para jóvenes 7-8:30 pm domingo 29 de enero Buen Pastor 9-10:30 am LifeTeen 6 pm lunes 30 de enero Buen Pastor 5 pm

SI NO HA PAGADO LA MATRICULACION, PARA EL ANO 2016-2017 FAVOR DE

VENIR A LA OFICINA DE JUVENTUD Y

FAMILIA:

1 Niño $25

2 Niños $40 3+ Niños $60

IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR 2016IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR 2016IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR 2016IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR 2016----

2017 REGISTRATION FEE PLEASE COME 2017 REGISTRATION FEE PLEASE COME 2017 REGISTRATION FEE PLEASE COME 2017 REGISTRATION FEE PLEASE COME

BY THE YFM OFFICE:BY THE YFM OFFICE:BY THE YFM OFFICE:BY THE YFM OFFICE:

1 Child1 Child1 Child1 Child $25$25$25$25

2 Children 2 Children 2 Children 2 Children $40$40$40$40

3+ Children 3+ Children 3+ Children 3+ Children $60$60$60$60

YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS

MINISTERIO PASTORAL JUVENIL Y PASTORAL DE FAMILIA

January 08, 2017

The Archdiocese of San Antonio invites all middle school and high school students to our annual gathering for and with our youth in order to evangelize, inspire, form

Archbishop Gustavo would like to invite all Middle School and High School students, and Confirmation classes to the upcoming Youth Spectacular 2017:“Sent by the Spirit” to be held on February 4, 2017 at St. Mary’s University. The Spectacular will feature dynamic

keynote speaker Joel Stepanek, inspiring talks in English and Spanish and a concert by Ike Ndolo. The Spectacular will close with Mass presided by Archbishop Gustavo. The $20

admission includes an official t-shirt and lunch. For more information or to register call Wyatt at 830.896.4233 x233 / [email protected]

El Arzobispo Gustavo desea extender una cordial invitación a todos los estudiantes de escuela Media y Superior y clases de confirmación a la edición 2017 de Espectacular de la Juventud: “Enviados por el Espíritu” a realizarse el 4 de febrero de 2017 en el campus de

la Universidad St. Mary’s. Espectacular de la Juventud presentará al dinámico conferencista Armando Cervantes, además de sesiones en inglés y español, y un concierto con Ike Ndolo. Espectacular de la Juventud cerrará con una Misa presidida por Arzobispo

Gustavo. El costo de la inscripción es $20 incluye la playera oficial y el almuerzo. Para mas información o para registrar a su hijo/a llame a la oficina al 896.4233