THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

APRIL 10, 2016

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

Monday, April 11, 2016

Monday, April 11, 2016

11:30 A.M.
Carmen Garza
Happy Birthday
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
**No Mass**
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
11:30 A.M.
Daniel Luna
Thursday, April 14, 2016
11:30 A.M.
Ruben Dominguez
Friday, April 15, 2016
11:30 A.M.
Mercedes Weeker
Happy Birthday
Saturday, April 16, 2016
6:00 P.M.
Bob & Karen Autenrieth
50th Wedding Anniversary
Sunday, April 17, 2016
7:30 A.M.
Robert R. Sliz
9:00 A.M.
Cesaria Gutierrez
10:30 A.M.
Rachel Chiongson
Happy Birthday
12:00 P.M.
Our Parish Family
MARCH 2016 REVENUE, COLLECTIONS,
ANDEXPENSE REPORT
COLLECTIONS
$ 65,084.42
BLDG. FUND
$ 3,706.28
CCD FEES
$
535.00
OTHER INCOME
$ 2,804.26
Give Blood Save Life
(Candles, Hall/Room Rentals, Flowers,
Bereavement/Family Life, Evangelization, etc.)
TOTAL INCOME
TOTAL EXPENSES

$ 72,129.96
$ 67,467.03

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
(NON-SJN
OPERATIONAL INCOME)
Also,
BISHOPS OVERSEAS APPEAL
$ 1,564.61
SHRINES OF THE HOLY LAND
$ 2,596.13
RICE BOWL
$ 1,833.71
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIFTS OF TIME,
TALENT & TREASURE
due

6:30PM
Catholic Daughters (Rosary) & CDA meeting after Rosary-Scott Room
7:00PM
Knights Officer Meeting-Parma Room
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
2:00 PM
Rosary Makers Meeting-Library
7:00 PM
Noon Choir rehearsal-In the Church
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
5:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation-Chapel
5:30 PM
Armada Blanca Childrens Rosary Group-Fatima Garden
6:00PM
Childrens choir practice-In the Church
6:30PM
RCIA-Scott/Jupe Room
Edge-Popes Room
Religious Education Sessions (K through 5th & RCIA youth)-Religious
Education Building
7:00PM
10:30 Choir rehearsal-In the church
Thursday, April 14, 2016
6:00PM
Parish Picnic Meeting Scott Room
7:00PM
Fall Festival Planning Meeting-Scott Room
Friday, April 15, 2016
9:30AM
Divine Mercy Meeting-Parma Room
6:00PM
Life teen Retreat-Parish Hall
7:00PM
9:00 Choir rehearsal-In the Church
Saturday, April 16, 2016
2nd Collection: Assumption Seminary

9:00AM
Children's 1st Confessions-In the Church
5:00PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation-Chapel
Sunday, April 17, 2016
2nd Collection: Assumption Seminary

10:30AM
RCIA Middle & High School-Vizzone Conference Room
6:30 PM
Pro Life Rosary-Fatima Garden/Chapel
The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the
best time you will spend on earth. Each moment that you spend
with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and make your soul
everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in Heaven, and will help
bring about everlasting PEACE on earth (Blessed Mother Teresa)

We are in need of serious committed Adorers in our Blessed

Sacrament Chapel. Please call Barbara Clark for information
and to sign up at (210) 654-4760

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

Corporal
works of
Mercy

Parish Monthly Outreach Project of Mercy

* feed the
hungry
*give drink
to the
thirsty
*clothe the
naked
*shelter
the homeless
*visit the
sick
*visit the
imprisoned

*bury the
dead

Y
E
A
R
O
F
M
E
R
C
Y
Spiritual
Works of
Mercy
*Counsel
the
doubtful

*Instruct
the ignorant
*Admonish
sinners
*comfort
the afflicted
*forgive
offenses
*bear
wrongs
patiently
*pray for
the living
and the
dead

Our fifth Parish Monthly Outreach (PMO) Project of

Mercy took place on Saturday, April 2nd. Oh, what a
beautiful experience and most blessed gift Our Lord
gave to all of us! Both, physically and spiritually. 59
volunteers; which included SJN parishioners, friends of
parishioners, as well as our very own Pastor, Rev.
Octavio Muguerza participated in Aprils Project of
Mercy. Our group of volunteers served 65 children
residing at St. Peter St. Joseph Childrens Home, or
St. PJs as it is affectionately referred to. The mission
of St. PJs is to serve the needs of children and families
by providing a safe, nurturing community to heal body,
mind and spirit, shape successful adults, and break the
cycle of abuse and neglect. As such, our group opened
up their hearts, their souls, and allowed the Holy Spirit
to lead them in showing Gods loving, most
compassionate, and most merciful heart to 28 girls and
37 boys, who immigrated to the U.S., mostly from
Central America.
With the generous money contributions from our SJN
parishioners, our K of C donating and providing the
hamburger patties and hot dogs, and the numerous
volunteers who brought with them board games, arts &
crafts, and other creative activities, we were able to
make this a very special and most memorable day for all
the children. Thanks be to God, the children were given
an opportunity to put aside their burdens (if only for a
morning) and enjoy themselves while playing games,
creating arts & crafts; to include, personally decorating
their own cupcake. Afterwards, we served the children a
delicious B.B.Q. lunch. And for the grand finalelet
them create, build and joyfully eat their own ice cream
sundae!
At the end of the day, it was evident in the childrens
faces how much fun and enjoyment they had
experienced, as well as just how thankful they were to
our group. It was also quite telling how much each
volunteer had been personally touched by this wonderful
opportunity to serve Gods children.
Written by: Salvador E. Ordorica
Life, Justice and Peace
St. John Neumann Knights of
Columbus will hold their next
blood drive on Sunday, April 17,
Just 1 pint of blood
donated can save up 2016 from 10:00am-1:30 pm in
the Church parking lot.
to 3 lives
Let us continue to pray for rain wherever it is needed!

APRIL 10, 2016

Although the life of a person is in a land
full of thorns and weeds, there is always a
space in which the good seed can grow.
You have to trust God. Pope Francis
Its only April, but its not too early to
Fall Festival start planning for the 2016 SJN Fall
Festival to be held on Saturday, October
Planning 1st. This year, the Knights of Columbus
Meeting
are chairing the festival, represented by
Louie Gallegos (210) 653-1817 and Bob
Dunk (210) 655-6352 as co-chairs. On Thursday, April 14
at 7:00pm, there will be an organizational and planning
meeting in the Scott Room. All Parish organizations that
typically participate in festival activities are invited to
send a representative to this initial planning meeting.
Any other individuals that would like to participate in the
planning are also invited to attend. See you there!

Now that the weather is warming

up we find ourselves doing Spring
Cleaning; gathering those
unwanted items in and around our
home and hauling them off to start
a new season. Let's make some
time this Spring to not only clean our homes, but to
learn Coping Skills that will prepare us 4 Life's
challenges. St. John Neumann will be providing
educational support groups that will focus on
strategies to manage Anger, Increase Effective
Communication, Assist with Decision Making,
Coping with Difficult Individuals, and Challenging
Yourself to Live a more Spiritually Focused Life.
Spring into building your Emotional and Spiritual
Self this season, so you can foster a healthier living
for yourself and those you Love. Come join us on
April 23rd and May 7th to gain some strategies to
make a better YOU. So bring yourself, friends,
family, neighbors with you. They are welcome as
long they are 18 years of age or older. For further
information call the church office (210) 654-1643
Sessions conducted by Ceasar Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor -Family Mediator

Our 40 Cans for Lent Drive was a great success.

We collected 1,300 cans for our pantry to help our
brothers and sister in need. Over the years you have
always been there to help us through all of our
challenge. We want you to know how grateful we are
for your continued generosity helping those in need.
On behalf of our St. Vincent De Paul Conference we
want to thank all our parish family for your
contributions. Luke 17:5-10, 11, 19 God has appointed us
to serve the poor with gentleness, compassion and love. May
God give us the grace to be grateful for everything He has
given us and show that gratitude by generosity to others and
specially those who are poor.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

APRIL 10, 2016

Join Us!
Parish Family Picnic

Thank you all who have contributed to the 2016

Archbishops Appeal, the Archbishop. A second letter
from the Archbishop will be sent out on April 18 for
those of you who have not yet responded to the 2016
Appeal. This is another opportunity to share your gifts
with those in need. To learn more about the ministries
funded by the appeal, visit www.archsa.org/archbishopsappeal

Gracias a todos los que han contribuido a la Campaa

del Arzobispo de 2016. Una segunda carta del
Arzobispo ser enviada el 18 de abril a aquellos que
todava no han respondido a la Campaa, para darles
otra oportunidad de compartir sus bienes con los
necesitados, durante la Campaa del Arzobispo de
2016. Para ms informacin de los ministerios
patrocinados visite el sitio en internet de la Campaa :

St. John Neumann is

hosting a Family Picnic on
Sunday, May 15, between
1p.m. through 5p.m. on the
church grounds. Food and
drinks (non-alcoholic) will
May 15th be provided by various
1pm-5pm parish organizations. Also,
there will be numerous
games and activities for the whole family. To have a
guesstimate head count for the food, we are asking you to
purchase a ticket for just $1 dollar, the monies collected from
the ticket sales will go toward door prizes. (Children two
and under are free). Tickets will be available after Mass or at
the office. All parish organizations and parishioners are
invited to attend. Come join the fun!

7th Annual Fashion Show

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS

Court Daughters of Our Lady of Fatima #2596

Save the Date

www.archsa.org/archbishops-appeal

Notice!

Our Catholics Divorce Survival Guide Program for

Divorced and Separated will be offered again in
September 2016, please refer to the bulletin or contact
one of the Ministry members for additional
information call at:
Mary (210) 473-9608 marydchavez10@yahoo.com
David (210)473-1841 dchavarriasr63@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE!!

Ticket Price
$25.00
Lunch included
Door Prizes, Raffle &
Silent Auction
April 30, 2016 11:00am 1:00 pm
Fashions provided by Bealls
and Drapers & Damons

Meals on Wheels in in great need of

drivers for Tuesdays and Fridays to
deliver meals in the general area of
Windcrest, it takes approximately 111/2 hours to deliver meals. If
interested please call Sue Miller at
(210) 653-7615.
Religious Education
Sunday, April 10, 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.

Mary Kay
Sandra Bell
Independent Beauty Consultant
666-8453

For more information contact:

Joyce Compton 210-723-5568
Maria Juarez 210-368-2832

PRAYER REQUESTS

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.
Adiao, Gloria
Almanza,
Amanda
Almanza,
Armando
Almodovar, Ana
Arreguin, Nasario
Balderas, Aida
Bays, Sherrie
Bazaldua,
Reynaldo
Behrend, Mary
Belanger, Pam
Bernal, Terry
Birbeck, Jennifer
Bond, Carlyn
Caballero,
Rebecca
Campean,
Richard, Jr.
Cantu, Josie
Cordova, Hector

Cox, Darla
Dacus, Jill
Deason, Joyce
DeJesus, Vicente
Easterday, Kevin
Echavarria, Jesus
E.
Filidei, Barbara
Flores, Enrique
Frias, Lourdes
Frias, Severo
Garcia, Sofia
Garza,
Guadalupe
Gonzalez, Presilla
Gude, JoAnn
Guerra, Rosa M.
Guerrero, Corey
Hernandez, Josie
Hernandez, Juan
F.
Ilasin, Mary

Jewett, Kristen
Jimenez, Irene
Karpienski, Lisa
King, Aurelia
King, Milton
Kotara, Wency
Liedecke, Esther
Liedecke, Joe
Adam
Lopez, Carmen
Lopez, Ruben D.
Martinez, Imelda
Martinez, Rose T.
McClellan, Fred
McHugh , Camille
Mehrun, Ramji
Melgar, Laura
Moore, Laurie
Moreno, Josepha
Moreno, Paz
Moreno, Robert
Nieberding,

Shirley
Palumbo, Norma
Pasquale,
Thomas, Sr.
Paul, Kay Lynne
Pena, Mary
Perez, Alexander
Perez, Estella
Mae
Plante, Laurie
Plante, Paul
Plante, Ruth
Pulliam, Joe
Rainbeau, Presti
Ramos, Sylvia
Regalado,
Hortencia
Rev. Dan Majerus
Reyes, Yolanda
Richter, Neal
Rios, Margarita
Rodriguez,

Lawrence F.
Rodriguez, Rene
Rodriguez,
Ruben
Saldana, Teresita
Skinner, Eileen
Skinner, James
Skvorak,
Ingeborg
Tober, Jesse Jr.
Tober, Linda
Tupaz, Petra C.
Urbiola, Victor
Valdez, Sonia
Veintimilla,
Zoraida
Vidal, Petra
Vielma, Edmundo
West, Marie M.
Younts, Barbara
Zarate Eloy