From Pastor’s desk: Sixth Sunday in Ordi-nary Time. Reflection: Mark 1, 40 – 45: People came to Jesus from every quarter Do you seek the Lord Jesus with expectant faith? No one who sought Jesus out was refused his help. Even the untouchables and the outcasts of Jewish society found help in him. Unlike the people of Jesus’ time who fled at the sight of a

leper, Jesus touched the leper who approached him and he made him whole and clean. Why was this so remarkable? Lepers were outcasts of society. Their physical condition was terrible as they slowly lost their limbs and withered away. They were not only shunned but re-garded as “already dead” even by their relatives. The Jewish law for-bade anyone from touching or approaching a leper, lest ritual defile-ment occur. This leper did something quite remarkable. He ap-proached Jesus confidently and humbly, expecting that Jesus could and would and would heal him. Normally a leper would be stoned or at least warded off if he tried to come near a rabbi. Jesus not only grants the man his request, but he demonstrates the personal love, compassion, and tenderness of God in his physical touch. The medi-cal knowledge of his day would have regarded such contact as grave risk for incurring infection. Jesus met the man’s misery with compas-sion and tender kindness. He communicated the love and mercy of God in a sign that spoke more eloquently than words. How do you approach the untouchables and outcasts, and those you find difficult to love? Do you offer them mercy and help as Jesus did? The Lord is always ready to show us his mercy and to free us from whatever makes us unclean. Lord God inflame our heart with your love and make us clean. May

We never cease to tell others of your love and mercy.

Saturday, February 14, 2015 7:30 a.m. - Sacred Heart of Jesus & Virgin De Guadalupe For the Healing of Rebecca Ann Bustos By: Rosa R. Bustos 5:00 p.m. - +Celia Barboza By: Mrs. Juan Moreno +Norbert & Henrietta Gilles By: Their Family Sunday, February 15, 2015 8:00 a.m. - Living & Deceased Guadalupanas By: Oralia Lagunas 10:00 a.m. - Holy Family Parishioners 12:00 noon- +Juan A. Moreno By: Wife & Family Monday, February 16, 2015 7:30 a.m. - Lino & Maria Rodriguez -60th Wedding Anniversary By: Their Family Tuesday, February 17, 2015 7:30 a.m. - +Rufenia Jurado By: Cecilia Buehrle Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015 7:00 a.m. - +Simona Espinoza By: Her Brother Valdemar Espinoza 12:00 noon- +Norbert & Henrietta Gilles By: Family & Friends 7:00 p.m. - In Thanksgiving to God for Answered prayers Thursday, February 19, 2015 7:30 a.m. - Dorothy Wenzel By: Family & Friends Friday, February 20, 2015 7:30 a.m. - For the End to Abortion By: Pro-life Ministry Saturday, February 21, 2015 7:30 a.m. - +Johnny Reyes By: His Friends 5:00 p.m.-+Roy & Ralph Barboza By: The Barboza Family +Beatrice Garcia By: Mrs. Juan A. Moreno

Reflexión: Marcos 1, 40-45: La gente vino a Jesús de todas partes ¿Buscan ustedes al Señor Jesús con fe expectante? Ha Nadien+ que buscaba a Jesus se le negó su ayuda. Incluso los intocables y los parias de la sociedad judía encontraron ayuda en él. Desemejante a la gente del tiempo de Jesús que huyeron ante la visión de un leproso, Jesús tocó al leproso que se le acercó y lo hizo limpio ¿Por qué fue esto tan notable? Los leprosos eran marginados de la sociedad. Sus estado físico eran terrible, ya que poco a poco perdieron sus extremidades y se marchitaron. Ellos no sólo fueron rechazados, pero considerados como "si ya estaban muertos", incluso por sus familiares. La ley Judía prohíbe a que nadie tocar o se acercar a un leproso, para que no ocurriá ritual contaminación. Este leproso hizo algo bastante notable. Se acercó a Jesús con confianza y humildad, esperando que Jesús quería y podía curarlo. Normalmente un leproso sería apedreada o al menos echarlo fuera si trataba de acercarse a un rabino. Jesús no sólo concede al hombre su petición, pero demuestro el amor personal, compasion, y la ternura de Dios en su contacto físico. El conocimiento médico en sus días se habría considerado semejante contacto como grave riesgo para incurrir un infección. Jesús atendio la miseria del hombre con compasión y tierna bondad. El hablo de el amor y la misericordia de Dios en una señal de que hablaba más elocuente que las palabras. ¿Cómo se Como los acercamos a los intocables y marginados, y los que se encuentra difícil amar? Comunicó el amor y la misericordia de Dios en

una señal de que hablaba más elocuente que las palabras. ¿Cómo nos acera-mos a los intocables y marginados, y los que se encuentra difícil am-ar? Hemos Ofrecido misericordia y ayuda como lo hizo Jesús? El se-ñor está siempre dispuesto a mostrarnos su misericordia y nos libre de todo lo que nos hace impuro. Señor Dios inflame nuestro corazón con tu amor y hasnos limpios,

que nunca dejemos de decirle a otros de su amor y misericordia.

Please pray for those who are sick and in need of healing graces…Regemos al senor por todos los enfermos:Rebecca Delgado, Annie Ybarra, Amaro Castillo, Tony Barboza, Alfredo Valadez, Lolly Lopez, Margie Aleman, Jerry Wasser, Sarah Humpfrey, Julio Villar-real ,Gloria Medrano, Maria Medrano ,Gloria Monceballes, Floyd Kocher, Robert Herrera , Martin Delgado, Angelino Menchaca, Gene Leal, Rafael Franco, Irma Camarillo, Juanita Arrendondo, Jose & Rosa Diaz ,Valdemar Espinoza , Janie & Pete Muniz

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon. Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday:Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 15, 2015 Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.— 1 Corinthians

Flowers at the Altar In Honor Cruz & Mary Gomez on their 50th Anniversary

By: Their Family

Baptisms: Registration and worshiping with us at Mass prior to

baptism is a time to spiritually prepare both you and your family for this sacrament. During the Lenten Season we will not have Baptisms. If you would like to have your child baptized our next baptism will be

on the 26tth of April . Baptism Preparation classes are held Monday, April 13, 2015 for all who have registered for the sacrament. Please

call the parish office for more information.

COMPASSION AND GENEROSITY Let your heart feel for the afflictions and dis-tress of everyone, and let your hand give in propor-tion to your purse. —George Washington

Congratulations on the Marr iage of M/M Gonzalo & Elizabeth Flores

Sunday Collect ion Offering February 7th &8th,2015

$4,038.35 2nd Collect ion -$483.00

Children ’s Love Offer ing -$131.00 Ash Wednesday Col lection i s for E a st er n E u r op e

Next Weekends 2nd Collection is for Black & Indian Missions Thank you so much for your continuous

generous donations.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS:

Sun. Feb. 15: K-7th Class Wed. Feb. 18: NO CLASSES/Ash Wednesday Sun. Feb. 22nd: K-7th Class Wed. Feb. 25th: 8th-12th Class FIRST COMMUNION NEWS Have you turned in a copy of your child’s Baptism certificate? Has your family completed The Reconciliation Packet? CONFIRMATION NEWS Have you turned in a copy of your teen’s Baptism certificate? Has your family been attending Mass and has your teen been completing their weekly Challenges? Adult Faith Formation Next Gathering Wed. Feb. 25, 2015. Topic:“How do I get there?” (The Power of and Purpose of the Sacraments)

** YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS ** The Next Youth R.A.G.E. Night Thursday, February 19thth, 6:30-8:30pm At the R.E. Center for youth in grades 8th-12th. Free Dinner, Music,Scripture Message and Powerful Prayer. Come See what God has in store for you! For information about youth ministry, Please Con-tact Priscilla Vela 830-832-3875, teampvela@gmail.com.Steubenville Conference Reminder to all youth/parents, February payment is due Thursday, February 19th. Thanks!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sunday, February 15 –Religious Education Classes Monday, February 16th -Rosary @ 6:00 p.m.-Chapel Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015 *Please take note :The morning mass will be at 7:00 a.m. instead of 7:30 a.m.

7:00 a.m. - Mass with Distribution of Ashes (English) 12:00 noon– Mass with Distribution of Ashes (Spanish) 4 p.m.-5:00 p.m.– Confessions 7:00 p.m.—Mass with Distribution of Ashes (Bi-lingual) *Please Note: (No adoration during Lent) Thursday, February 19th 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Confessions Friday, February 20, 2015 7:00 p.m.– Stations of the Cross (English)

SAVE THE DATE:

Tuesday, February 24th 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Confessions Thursday, February 26th 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Confessions Friday, February 27th 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (English)

Mass Attendance weekend January 31 & February 1st 5:00 p.m.-146 8:00 a.m.– 365 10:00 a.m.-217 12:00 noon-182 Total - 910

Mass Attendance weekend February 7th & February 8th 5:00 p.m.-119 8:00 a.m.– 352 10:00 a.m.-221 12:00 noon-160 Total - 852

RUMMAGE SALE: The date for this fundraiser is March 7th. Donation drop-off dates at the hall will be March 4, 5, and 6. Donations will be accepted at other times, but please call Mary Camarillo (830-609-1055) or the church office to make arrangements.

Pro-life Mass: Now is the time to resolve to attend the Pro-Life Masses during Lent. The next Pro-Life Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 25, the 8th day of Lent, at 6:00 PM in Our Lady of Perpetual Help church. Bring the family.

Thank you Knights-The Knights of Columbus have generously

paid for New Signs of Life at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Our Lady

of Perpetual Help Church, and Holy Family Church. Thank you

Knights!!!!

Men & Women’s Conference * ATTN: MEN - Saturday, February 21 is the tenth annual Catholic Men's Conference - an all day event for men to grow in their aware-ness of God's love for them, their calling as men in the world, and to provide tools for their daily spiritual growth which benefit them, their marriages, families, and community. * ATTN: WOMEN - Remember to mark your calendar for the Catholic Women's Conference August 28 - 29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Con-vention Center in San Antonio. Registration is expected to open in February; more details forthcoming!

The Spring 40 Days for Life Campaign is beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 18 and runs until March 29. This is for silent-ly praying in front of the Planned Parenthood Abortion clinic at 104 Babcock Road, as well as in front of the new Mega Abortion Clinic on Babcock Road. Sign up on the calendar at sacfl.org/40. con-

tact Kellie at info@sacfl.org. Our prayer presence is greatly needed!

Archbishop Appeal's Updates (February 01 to November 30) Assigned Goal: $10,643 Parish Goal: 100% participa-tion. Coordinator: Jose L. Muniz-Caraballo E-mail: jmuniz29@att.net Appeal' Status: Ongoing Total Participants: 1 Amount Pledged: _______ Other: $25.00 Grand Total: $25.00

Guadalupanas meeting -February 15th after the 8:00 a.m. mass. We ask that all Guadalupanas meet this important meeting. We always welcome new members.

Children’s Love offering since we began the Children’s Collection is $1,787.51. Thanks to the parents for showing their children their act of love to the Lord. May God Bless You & your family.

The amount given out to help the people in need from the Charity Fund was $685.00. Thank you Holy Family Church Parishioners.

Thank you Quilting Group-Sweet Delights for all your hard work in

making quilts & baking goods. The total money made for 2014 was $4,339.50.

Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrat-ed, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking about it about make it worst? Retrouvaille a program to help couples Heal and Renew their Marriages. Feb. 20-22, 2015 Register now—Your Marriage deserves it . Call 210-848-3278 toll Free at 800-470-2230 or visit our website at www,HelpOurMarriage.com .

Congratulations Cruz & Mary Gomez on your 50th Wedding Anniversary.