PRAYER FOR BEATIFICATION OF JOHN PAUL II

The diocese of Rome published the written prayer to implore favors through the intercession of the late Pope John Paul II.
In the last phase of the process of beatification, proof will be required of a miracle attributed to Karol Wojtyla's
intercession. Here is the text of the prayer:

O Blessed Trinity, We thank you for having graced the Church with Pope John Paul II
and for allowing the tenderness of your Fatherly care, the glory of the cross of Christ,
and the splendor of the Holy Spirit,to shine through him.
Trusting fully in Your infinite mercy and in the material intercession of Mary, he has given us a living image
of Jesus the Good Shepherd, and has shown us that holiness is the necessary measure of ordinary Christian life
and is the way of achieving eternal communion with you. Grant us by his intercession, and according to Your will,
the graces we implore............. hoping that he will soon be numbered among your saints. Amen

FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR....this Sunday were donated in loving memory of Mrs. Sudie Galindo, by her family.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY...The parish extends to all mothers best wishes for a wonderful Mother’s Day.  We are grateful to you for the many sacrifices and acts of love that you show for your children and families each day.  May the Lord bless and reward you.

LECTORS AND ALTAR SERVERS ARE NEEDED...More Lectors and Altar Servers are needed. Servers must have received their First Communion. This is a great way for High School students to earn service hours for school. If you would like to become a Lector or an Altar server please call the Rectory Office, 732-6295.

A WEEKLY DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF SORROWS....A Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows and the other special prayers for the restoration of the moral order in the society and particularly for an end to abortion will be offered every Friday Evening at 5:30 p.m.  Everyone is invited to attend.

HAPPY EASTER TIME (50 DAYS BETWEEN THE RESURRECTION AND THE PENTECOST) TO YOU ALL DEAR PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS!!!!...Our Easter celebrations were beautiful here at Our Lady of Sorrows.  We, the Parish Staff, made some observations ourselves, but also our visitors (from Austin, San Diego California, Marian) were praising the singing of the choirs on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday, also the decorations in the church and the participation of the faithful.  Our thanks and appreciation are extended to: 11:30 a.m. Choir, Spanish Choir, Youth Choir, Eva Lopez, Eddie Lopez, Tina Courchesne, Mercy Gonzales, Annie Gomez, Estela Alvarado, Liz Ferdin, all the Altar Servers and their Parents, Lectors, Ministers, Ushers and especially to Dr. Jones for providing the Divine Mercy Novena pamphlets in English, Polish and Spanish. 

CHURCH ETIQUETTE....Please refrain from unnecessary talking in the church before the Holy Mass.  No chewing gum.  Turn off your cellular telephone and pagers  before you enter the church.

FESTIVAL NEWS...Festival Raffle tickets are now available.  We ask that each family sell a book of 25 tickets.  Envelopes with tickets are available on the table in back of the church.  The festival will be held Sunday, May 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the Parish Grounds.  Danny Acosta and Q-Vo will play from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.  There will also be entertainment throughout the day, along will plenty of games, food and BBQ chicken plates.   Donation sheets are also available on the table in back of the church. Our success depends on your support.

CONGRATULATIONS ARE EXTENDED TO THE FIRST COMMUNION STUDENTS...A class of 16 students received the Sacrament of First Communion administered by Father Thaddeus.  Congratulations are extended to the following students:  

Gabriela Aguirre                      Andrew Leija

Sofia Aguirre                           Jesilyn Mendoza

Mariela Aguirre                        Olivia Miksch

David Cervantes Jr.                  Jasmine Newberry

Alicia Estrada                          Joshua Ossorio

Samuel Estrada                       Luis Rodriguez

Darrio Galindo                         Tommy Salas

Jesse Garcia                            Rebecca Talamantez

Special thanks are extended to Mrs. Elizabeth Garcia, Teacher/Director, Mrs. Judy Bautista, Mr. Joe Valdespino, Mrs. Gloria Valdespino, and to the Choir, directed by Rita Medina..

OLS SENIOR CENTER....has openings for new members.  The center is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon with lunch served daily.  Please call Rosie, 733.1247 for more information.

FESTIVAL RAFFLE TICKETS...WE ARE ASKING ALL FAMILIES TO SELL ONE BOOK OF 25 TICKETS.  YOUR HELP IS NECESSARY TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS.

There are still some booths available... Aguas Frescas, Face Paint, Duck pond, plants and bingo.  If you are interested in sponsoring one of these booths please call Connie in the Rectory Office.  We need everyone’s help to make this Community Building Festival a success.  There is also a donation sheet being distributed this weekend.  If you can donate any of the items listed please fill in the form and drop it in the collection basket.  All donations will be greatly appreciated.  MUCHISIMAS GRACIAS POR SU AYUDA!!!

Please turn in your raffle tickets and or money this week . We are still in need of items for Trash and Treasure .... no clothes. The cake booth is in need of store bought pastries for the cake booth.   Anyone wishing to help with set up please join us on Saturday May 17th at 9:30 am on the church grounds.   For more information, please call Connie, 732.6295

OUR PARISH FESTIVAL

WILL BE HELD IN TWO WEEKS ON

SUNDAY,  MAY 18 FROM

11:00 A.M. TO 11:00 P.M.

On the parish grounds with

FREE ENTERTAINMENT

ALL DAY LONG AND A

FREE DANCE  FROM 6:30 to 10:30 P.M.

WITH MUSIC BY

DANNY ACOSTA & Q-VO.   

THERE WILL BE FOOD,

ENTERTAINMENT, GAMES, BINGO

FROM 1:00 - 5:00 P.M.. 

JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FAMILY FUN

PLEASE PICK UP YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS IN

BACK OF THE CHURCH OR FROM ONE OF THE USHERS.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

WE ARE UPDATING OUR CENSUS...We are asking ALL FAMILIES to help update our Parish Census.  If you have not done so already please pick up a form in back of Church and return it to the rectory in a sealed envelope or drop it in the Sunday Collection.  THANK YOU

ILL AT HOME OR IN A HOSPITAL...New confidentiality laws can limit clergy access to names and room numbers of patients in hospitals and nursing homes.  A PHONE CALL TO THE PARISH makes the difference. Please have a family member communicate with the church office. We need the name of the facility, address and room number and also whether the person  is conscious to receive Reconciliation and Holy Communion.  If it is a scheduled hospital visit you may come to the church for confession and anointing before entering the hospital.    Father Thaddeus is always available for Confession before all Masses (except Christmas Day and Easter Vigil) and you can receive the Sacrament of the Sick after any Mass that you attend.   Please do not hesitate to cal the rectory office in case of an emergency.    We cannot help if you do not request it.  Also for a pastoral visit at home please call the Rectory office , 732-6295

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED...for all our sick parishioners, relatives and friends, especially for Edward Langa, Richard Walaszek, Lorenza Anaya, Sharon Paveglio, Dolores Blanco, Maria Moreno, Petra Valadez, Arnulfo Arcos, Virginia Felan, Tina Ryan, Eva Lopez, Deodato Flores, Diana H. Alexander, Mary Canchola, Matilde Rodriguez, Martha Alvarado, Rose Davila, Saturnina Campos, Mary Gonzales, Veronica Granado Sanchez, Steve Cardenas, Angie Olguin, Louis Moran, Carmen Pfenninger, Richard Pfenninger, Paul Morales, Amanda Cassidy, Fulgencia Gonzalez, Raul Ortiz, Alicia Ortiz, Eudelia Flores, Bertha Mendoza, Frances Santillan, Mercedes B. Gonzales, Louis Pena, Elisa Cortez, Carmen Garza, Elizabeth Beaullieu,  Harold, Peter Briseno, Janie Castro, Fernanda Martinez, Ben Specia, Elizabeth  Strzelczak, Romana Martinez, Angela Romo, Carlos Flores, Connie Flores, Maria Gonzalez, Amparo Gonzales, Vee Martinez and also  for the souls of Inez Lozano, Gretchen Snell, Virginia Garcia, Margarita Garcia, Refugia Uribe, Irene Longoria, Joe Sanchez , for all these we pray to the Lord.  (If you would like to add someone to the Prayer list please call the Rectory Office, 732-6295.

Oración por el Papa...Oh Jesús, Rey y Señor de la Iglesia: renuevo en tu presencia mi adhesión incondicional a tu Vicario en la tierra, el Papa. En él tú has querido mostrarnos el camino seguro y cierto que debemos seguir en medio de la desorientación, la inquietud y el desasosiego. Creo firmemente que por medio de él tú nos gobiernas, enseñas y santificas, y bajo su cayado formamos la verdadera Iglesia: una, santa, católica y apostólica. Concédeme la gracia de amar, vivir y propagar como hijo fiel sus enseñanzas. Cuida su vida, ilumina su inteligencia, fortalece su espíritu, defiéndelo de las calumnias y de la maldad. Aplaca los vientos erosivos de la infidelidad y la desobediencia, y concédenos que, en torno a él, tu Iglesia se conserve unida, firme en el creer y en el obrar, y sea así el instrumento de tu redención. Así sea.

Christ Jesus, King and Lord of the Church, in your presence I renew my unconditional loyalty to your Vicar on earth, the Pope. In him you have chosen to show us the safe and sure path that we must follow in the midst of confusion, uneasiness, and unrest. I firmly believe that through him you govern, teach, and sanctify us; with him as our shepherd, we form the true Church: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. Grant me the grace to love, live, and spread faithfully our Holy Father’s teachings. Watch over his life, enlighten his mind, strengthen his spirit, defend him from calumny and evil. Calm the erosive winds of infidelity and disobedience. Hear our prayer and keep your Church united around him, firm in its belief and action, that it may truly be the instrument of your redemption. Amen.

GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU SHOP...Please be sure to thank the generous advertisers in our bulletin.  Through their participation, our Parish receives our weekly bulletin free of charge.  Please cut out the thank you and present it the next time you patronize one of our fine advertisers.

Thank you for advertising in our church bulletin.
I am patronizing your business because of it!

PLEASE KEEP OUR FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES IN YOUR PRAYERS

FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT AND REHEARSAL...will be held Saturday, May 3 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chavez Center.  All students and parents must attend.  Donations are needed for flowers and Mass programs.  If you would like to make a donation in honor  or in memory of a loved one please call the rectory office, 732.6295.

Saturnina Campos                     Lucille Pollok

+Juanita Angelini                                                                              +Sue Renfro                   

+Dora J. Rodriguez                   +Tiburcia Villanueva

+Lucetta Tupacz                        +Manuela Tovarez

+Ruby Lehn                              +Elvira Aleman

+Christina Aleman                     +Librada Santiago

+Josefina Guerra                      +Mercedes Pena

+Elvira Salazar                          +Elodia Zaldivar

+Monica G. Martinez                 +Beatrice C. Padilla

+Sudie T. Galindo                                        +Genoveva Ramirez   

+Beatrice C. Padilla                   +Mary Parrish

FELIZ DIA DE LAS MADRES...La parroquia extiende a todas madres los mejores deseos para un hermoso Dia de las Madres.  Estamos agradecidos a ustedes por los muchos sacrificios y actos de amor que han ensenado por sus ninos y familias. Que Dios les bendiga y les recompensa.

MOTHER... Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.                —William Makepeace Thackeray

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS CHURCH WISH OUR PARISH MOTHERS A HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!!...I said a Mother’s Day prayer for you to thank the Lord above for blessing me with a lifetime of your tender hearted love.  I thanked God for the caring you’ve shown me through the years for the closeness we’ve enjoyed in time of laughter and of tears.  And so, I thank you from the  heart for all you’ve done for me and I bless the Lord for giving me the best Mother there could be.  Special thanks are extended to the Knights of  Columbus for donating the flowers for Mother’s Day.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

Almighty and eternal God, in your unfailing love your provide ministers for your Church. We pray for those whom you call to serve the Church of Archdiocese of San Antonio as priests Inspire in them a generous response. Grant them courage and vision to serve your people May their lives and service call your people to respond to the presence of your Spirit among us that, faithful to the Gospel and hope of Jesus the Christ, we may: announce glad tidings to the poor proclaim liberty to captives, set prisoners free and renew the face of the earth.  

O God, Father of all Mercies, Provider of a bountiful Harvest, send Your Graces upon those You have called to gather the fruits of Your labor; preserve and strengthen them in their lifelong service of you.   Open the hearts of Your children that they may discern Your Holy Will; inspire in them a love and desire to surrender themselves to serving others in the name of Your son, Jesus Christ.   Teach all Your faithful to follow their respective paths in life guided by Your Divine Word and Truth. Through the intercession of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, all the Angels, and Saints, humbly hear our prayers and grant Your Church's needs, through Christ, our Lord. Amen

QUOTING THE CANON LAW

ARTICLE 2: PARTICIPATION IN THE BLESSED EUCHARIST

Can. 912 Any baptized person who is not forbidden by law may and must be admitted to holy communion.

Can. 913 ßß1 For holy communion to be administered to children, it is required that they have sufficient knowledge and be accurately prepared, so that according to their capacity they understand what the mystery of Christ means, and are able to receive the Body of the Lord with faith and devotion.
ßß2 The blessed Eucharist may, however, be administered to children in danger of death if they can distinguish the Body of Christ from ordinary food and receive communion with reverence.
Can. 914 It is primarily the duty of parents and of those who take their place, as it is the duty of the parish priest, to ensure that children who have reached the use of reason are properly prepared and, having made their sacramental confession, are nourished by this divine food as soon as possible. It is also the duty of the parish priest to see that children who have not reached the use of reason, or whom he has judged to be insufficiently disposed, do not come to holy communion.
Can. 915 Those upon whom the penalty of excommunication or interdict has been imposed or declared, and others who obstinately persist in manifest grave sin, are not to be admitted to holy communion.
Can. 916 Anyone who is conscious of grave sin may not celebrate Mass or receive the Body of the Lord without previously having been to sacramental confession, unless there is a grave reason and there is no opportunity to confess; in this case the person is to remember the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, which includes the resolve tlineto go to confession as soon as possible.
Can. 917 One who has received the blessed Eucharist may receive it again on the same day only within a Eucharistic celebration in which that person participates, without prejudice to the provision of can. 921 ßß2.

FORGIVENESS....People who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they must pass if they are to reach heaven; for everyone has a need to be forgiven.       —George Herbert

WORLD YOUTH DAY IS JUST 71 DAYS AWAY.....The members of the group will be selling BBQ plate tickets for a donation of $6.00 each.  Please give them your support

  XXIII WORLD YOUTH DAY

MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER
BENEDICT XVI
TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE WORLD
ON THE OCCASION
OF THE XXIII WORLD YOUTH DAY, 2008

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;
and you will be my witnesses ” (Acts 1:8) 

My dear young friends!

1. The XXIII World Youth Day

I always remember with great joy the various occasions we spent together in Cologne in August 2005. At the end of that unforgettable manifestation of faith and enthusiasm that remains engraved on my spirit and on my heart, I made an appointment with you for the next gathering that will be held in Sydney in 2008. This will be the XXIII World Youth Day and the theme will be: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8). The underlying theme of the spiritual preparation for our meeting in Sydney is the Holy Spirit and mission.    XXIII WORLD YOUTH DAY

THE WYD08 LOGO....The Pontifical Council for the Laity and WYD08 Organizers unveiled the WYD08 logo for the first time in Rome on 8 April 2006. The audience: youth delegates from all over the world at the International Gathering of World Youth Day Organizers. The reaction was a mixture of delight and excitement for the event. The concepts behind the WYD08 logo The logo distills the essence of the theme for WYD08: "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses" (Acts 1:8). It highlights the promise made by Jesus to set fire upon the Earth by the power of the Holy Spirit which inspires the Pilgrims who come to Australia, to believe and witness to Him. Central to the logo is the Cross raised in victory, representing Christ and the life of witness which the Holy Spirit enables. It is the passion of the heart of Christ, poured out into the world from the Cross, which consumes the young people of Sydney, of Australia and of the world. The whiteness of the Cross indicates that Jesus is the light of the world. The flames of the logo represent the Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in tongues of fire. They evoke the Sacrament of Confirmation and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The colors of red, orange and yellow flowing throughout symbolize the Trinity and Unity of God. They also bring to mind the colors of the Australian outback. The blue of the logo represents the oceans that surround Australia, the waters of Baptism, the sea of humanity and Mary, full of grace. The Opera House is the symbol of Sydney, the host city for World Youth Day 2008.

WORLD YOUTH DAY SALE...Members of the WYD Group will be selling refreshments after all the Masses to raise money for their trip to Australia. Please give them your support.

WE WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) STAFF FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR...They are:

KINDERGARTEN:
Mrs. Jackie Ortiz
Mrs. Sandy Rodriguez
FIRST YEAR COMMUNION CLASS:
Mrs. Norma Cervantes
Mrs. Diana Martinez
SECOND YEAR COMMUNION CLASS:
Mrs. Elizabeth Garcia
Mrs. Judy Bautista
THIRD & FOURTH GRADE
Miss Brittany Littlefield
FIFTH & SIXTH GRADE
Ms. Connie Littlefield
SENIOR SACRAMENT CLASS
Mr. Joe Valdespino
Mrs. Gloria Valdespino
CONFIRMATION I CLASS
Mr. Joey Villarreal
Mrs. Maggie Villarreal
CONFIRMATION II CLASS
Deacon Jesse Fraga
Ms. Ester Villanueva
Ms. Loreen Craig
YOUNG ADULT CLASS:
Ms. Diane Travis
SUBSTITUTES:
Mrs. Yvette Davies
Ms. Alice Hays
Mrs. Sandy Rodriguez
Ms. Veronica Sanchez
BREAKFAST
Ms. Veronica Sanchez