From the Pastor’s Desk: Reflection: Matthew 21, 33-43 This parable still speaks to us today. It richly conveys some important truths about God and the way he deals with his people. First, it tells us of God’s generosity and trust. The vineyard is well equipped with everything the tenants need. The owner went away and left the vineyard in the hands of the tenants.

God likewise trusts us enough to give us freedom to run life as we choose. This parable also tells us of God’s patience and justice. Not once, but many times he forgives the tenants their debt’s. The Lord blesses his people today with the gift of his kingdom. And he promises that we will bear fruit if we abide in him. He entrusts his gifts and grace to each of us and he gives us work to do in his vine-yard, the body of Christ. He promises that our labor will not be in vain if we persevere with faith to the end. Jesus knew he would be rejected and be killed, but he also knew that would not be the end. After rejection would come glory, the glo-ry of resurrection and ascension to the right hand of the Father. Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which you have given us, for all the pains and insults which you have borne for us. O most merciful redeemer, friend and brother, may we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly for you own sake. Reminder: Priest Home Visit: I am very happy at the response to the Home Visits. The following date is still available Oct. 30th from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Please call the parish office to sign up for a visit. The Parish Mass book will be available on Fr iday, October 10th at 9:30 a.m. for anyone wishing to put mass intentions for the year 2015. Please have your dates ready. M.S.F. Retreat this year will be October 12-17 at Oblate School of Theology. Keep us in your prayers.

Saturday, October 4, 2014 7:30 a.m. - +Maria De Los Angeles, +Manuel Garza & +Maria Luisa Tamez & Concepcion Gonzales By: Tamez-Garza Family 5:00 p.m. - Living & Deceased Ramon Family By: Ramon Family +Norbert Gilles By: Wife & Family Sunday, October 5, 2014 8:00 a.m. - +Sarah Sanchez, Zitlahi Rodriguez & Rigoberto Rodriguez By: Her Family 10:00 a.m. - Samuel Vargas By: His Family + Salvador Buitron By: Nieces Lupe & Gloria 12:00 noon- Holy Family Parishioners Monday, October 6, 2014 7:30 a.m.- +Lucina Cabello By: Her Family Tuesday, October 7, 2014 7:30 a.m.- +Kenneth Seidel By: His Family & Friends Wednesday, October 8, 2014 7:30 a.m.- +Maria Leal By: M/M Gene Leal Thursday, October 9, 2014 7:30 a.m. – In thanksgiving on their 49th Anniversary By: Tony & Bertha Renteria Friday, October 10, 2014 7:30 a.m. - +Elizabeth Arrambde By: Mother, sisters & brothers Saturday, October 11, 2014 7:30 a.m.- +Maria De Los Angeles, +Manuel Garza, +Maria Luisa Tamez & Concepcion Gonzales By: Tamez-Garza 5:00 p.m.- +Jesus Mateo Martinez By: Juan & Bertha Martinez

Del Escritorio del Pastor: Reflexión: Mateo 21,33-43 Esta parábola todavía los habla hoy. Los dice ricamente algunas verdades importantes acerca de Dios y la forma en que se ocupa de su pueblo. Primero nos habla de la confianza y la generosidad de Dios. La viña estaba bien equipada con todo lo que los inquilinos necesita-ban. El propietario se fue y dejo la viña an manos de los inquilinos. Asimismo Dios confia en nosotros lo suficiente para darnos la lib-erta para elegir como manejar nuestras vidas. Esta parábola tambien los habla de la paciencia y la justicia de Dios. No una pero muchas veces perdono a los inquilinos sus deudas. El Señor bendice a su pueblo hoy con el done de su reino y los promete que vamos a dar fruto si permanecemos en el. El los dal su don y Gloria para cada uno de nosotros y nos da trabajo en su viña, el cuerpo de Cristo. El los promete que nuestro trabajo so será en vano si persevaramos con fe hasta el fin. Jesus sabia que ibá ser rechazado y asesinado, pero tambien sabia que no seria el final. Despues del rechazo vendria Gloria, la Gloria de la resurrection y ascension a la mano derecha del Padre. Gracias, Señor Jesuschristo, por todo los beneficios que nos has dado, por todos los dolores e insultos que ha soportado por nosotros. O redentor misericordioso, amigo y Hermano que puedanos conocerte y amarte profundamente por nuestro bien. Recordatorio: visitas a domicilio por el sacerdote. Estoy muy feliz con las respuestas de las visitas a los domicilios. El único día disponible ahora es el 30 de octubre de las 7:00 a 8:00 de la noche. Por favor de llamar a la oficina para ser una cita. El libro de Misas estará disponible el Viernes 10 de octubre a las 9:30 de la mañana para si guste apontar misas para el año 2015. El Retiro de M.S.F. este año será del dia 12 a 17 de octubre en la Escuela Oblate de Teología. Favor de orar por nostoros.

MASTER AND SERVANT Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant. —P. T. Barnum

Flowers at the Altar In Memory : Ramon Family

By: Ramon Family

Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces…Please pray for all of the sick of our parish, including…(Regemos al senor por todos los enfermos ) Rebecca Delgado, Annie Ybarra,Amparo Saenz, Amaro Castillo,Tony Barboza, Alfredo Valadez,Lolly Lopez, Margie Aleman, Jason Brown, Jeff Voigt, Jerry Wasser,Sarah Humpfrey,Julio Villar-real ,Gloria Medrano,Maria Medrano ,Gloria Monceballes ,Iris Cas-tilleja, Floyd Kocher & Robert Herrera.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 5, 2014 Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.— Philippians

ASK FOR HELP- Ask Our Lady to help you. Ask her to entreat her Son to let you know what you should do.—Bl. Marie Rose Durocher

Sunday Col lect ion Offering September 28 , 2014

Sunday Col lect ion $3,643.74 2nd Col lect ion –Maintenance -

$428.00 Children ’s Col lect ion -$125.00

Next weekends 2nd Col lect ion is for Hope for the future/Cathol ic Schools

Thank you for your cont inuous generous donat ions.

2014 FESTIVAL NEWS:

Next Festival Meeting Sept. 30th Reserve Tables around the dance floor /J immy Castillo 832-5317 Raffle Tickets: Angie K. 832-0744. You can get tickets on Sundays after all the Masses at the R.E. Center or call her cell to make ar-rangements. La Mini Pulga: Lydia Perez 830-481-0377 Cake Booth: Janie G. 830-237-6171 Mexican Plate Sale: Buy your tickets now $7 a plate Donations and Volunteers: Display Board at the entrance of The Church. Please sign-up to donate or to volunteer your time. *We need firewood (mesquite or oak).

*** YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY *** Worship on the River, Thursday, Oct 9th St Joseph’s Catholic Church, downtown San Antonio. 6:30-8pm. Music, Adoration, Confession, Dinner. Theology on Tap, Thursday, Oct 23rd 7:00-8:30pm. Blue Star Brewery, San Antonio.

GUADALUPANA NEWS: *Honoring our Blessed Mother Mary with fresh flowers throughout the month of October. Please see schedule be-low. Please contact Sylvia to sign up. We need help October 26th. *October 19th – Guadalupana Mass – 8am. Roses provided by Mr. & Mrs. Filiberto & Lupita Martinez. **Please remember your donations for our church pantry – For October, please bring fideo, tomato sauce, & cooking oil. Thank you. ** PARISHIONERS, To Honor our Blessed Mother Mary, we will present her with fresh flowers throughout the month of October. We encourage families to discuss the importance of our Blessed Mother within your families. “We need to have the Knowledge of Mary within ourselves so that thru her, Jesus can be known & loved. It is a Privileged Grace to know Mary; A Gift to Us. Mary gives us many Graces; she gives us Joy & Consoles our Hearts. We need to allow Mary to penetrate our Hearts. We need to have Confi-dence in Mary & call out to her. ‘O Immaculate Conception, Help me.’ There is no competition between Jesus & Mary. Jesus wants us to turn to his Mother; whom he made Our Mother. What joy it gives Jesus to have us all Pray to her & Love her.” (Rev. James A. Marshall, SJ) We ask families to join us in Honoring Mary & bring fresh flowers with you to mass on the following dates: *October Sunday 5th 10am Mass *October Saturday 11th 5pm Mass *October Sunday 19th 8am Mass *October Sunday 26th 12pm Mass The procession of flowers will take place after the Holy Ro-sary has been recited and before Mass begins. Thank you.

"Treat your marriage to the wonderful gift of Natural Family Planning. Learn the sympto-thermal method with the Couple to Couple League. NFP is safe, healthy, 99% effective and marriage strengthen-ing. New class series starts Oct. 5th at St. Anthony Claret (6150 Roft Rd. 78253). Register online at www.learnNFP.com for materials. Call Chris or Nicole Glowe at 210-257-6616 for more info.”

The Catholics for Freedom of Religion Ministry at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church is sponsoring a presentation to identify some answers and action steps for your consideration. What: Hidden Agenda – The Controlling Force in our Country, Who: by Mr. Phil Vasile When: 7:00pm, October 9, 2014

Where: St. Mary’s Hall, Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 386 N. Castell, New Braunfels, TX

Why: to educate the public on the ‘why’ of what is happening in contem-porary America .

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS:

Sun. Oct. 5th: K-7th Class Wed. Oct. 8th: Class Sun. Oct. 12th: Class (Registration Fees are due.) Please sell your raffle tickets and request more. Invest in your Faith! H.U.G.S.! Help Us Grow Spiritually! Keep it up!

Catholic Counseling and Consultation Center A division of Catholic Charities, the center offers individual and family counseling for adults, adolescents and children, as well as spiritual direction and emotional development services. (210) 377-1133.Fax (210) 377-1230. 7711 Madonna, San Antonio, Texas 78216

South Texas Blood & Tissue Center Anyone who is 16 years old weighing 120 (with a parental con-sent form), or at least 17 years old weighting 110 in good gen-eral health can donate blood. Donors must present photo ID, last four digits of their social security number and their birth date. All presenting donors will receive: $10 gift card! This Sunday, October 5th , 7:45 a.m.– 1:45 p.m. In the Parking lot.

*** YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS *** YM Team Meeting, Thursday, October 9th Youth and Adult Leadership Team please attend. 7pm in the R.E. Center. Youth Ministry Kick-Off Event Thursday, October 16th. 6:30pm Dinner, 7-8:20pm at the R.E. center Music, Scripture Sharing, Prayer & Worship Youth Explosion Conference - Saturday Nov. 1st San Antonio Convention Center.

Pro-life -Please join us in praying for the unborn these 40 days of Life.Please feel free to pick up commitment prayer card and a pro-life awareness ribbon located at the entrance of the church and with your commitment and prayer we can be a voice for the unborn.