Afterwords: Ten (10) Things to Think about in a Day

1)    The only thing impatience will get us is closer to our dying day. 

2)    Make a habit of giving everyone the gift of encouragement every day.

3)    Each day is a new day, a new beginning, a fresh start to the rest of our life. 

4)    Don’t spend all your time saving for a rainy day that you never spend anytime splurging on a sunshiny day.

5)    There are days in the desert, days on the mountaintop, and days at the beach; no matter what kind of day we are having it can always be a Divine day. 

6)    Every day we have fresh encounters with God. 

7)    Stay alert! We should prepare ourselves every day to face a challenge.  

8)    Christ gives us comfort every day no matter what problems we face, no matter the hardships that come our way, no matter how deep our valleys or how steep our mountains. 

9)    Start each day with God, continue throughout the day with God and finish each day with God.

10)         Don’t miss out on fresh encounters with God every day.

EWTN BULLETIN HIGHLIGHTS MONTH OF MARCH



MARCH SERIES DEBUTS

Sundays, 7 PM – CATHOLICISM: Fr. Barron’s series on the beauty, depth, and scope of Catholicism. (30 Minutes) Encore Wed. 9:30 PM, Sat. 4:30 PM

Sundays, 7:30 – SAVORING THE FAITH: Enjoy Fr. Leo Patalinghug’s cooking show with delicious recipes for the whole family. Encore Wed. 5 PM

Mondays, 12 PM – LIVING RIGHT WITH DR. RAY: Dr. Ray brings his counseling skills and psychological expertise to a new T.V. series with live audiences and viewers emails. Encore Thurs. 4:30 PM & Sat. 9 PM

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Fridays, 3 PM – THE WAY OF THE CROSS FOR KIDS: Four friends make the Stations of the Cross in an animated program on Our Lord’s passion and death.

Mondays, 3:30 PM - CAT CHAT: Songs, jokes, juggling, and Moses the cat teach children lessons about the Faith.

PRIMIERS FOR MARCH

March 12, 5:30 PM – (new) CATHOLIC ACTION INSIGHT: INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP CORDILEONE: President of Catholic Action for Faith and Family discusses the attempts to legalize “same sex” marriage in the U.S.

March 15, 5:30 PM – (new) THE CROWN OF THE AVENTINE: Tour the Basilica of Santa Sabina, the Dominican Mother House in Rome, with Fr. White.

March 2 – April 6, 12 PM - LENTEN PARISH MISSION: A riveting series preached by the Very Rev. William Casey of the Fathers of Mercy on prayer and its role in Faith.

Academy Awards 2012: Mother Dolores Hart Oscar Nominated Documentary

Spontaneous Acts of Thoughtfulness: It's not about the talk . . . it's really about the walk . . . .

(Received in email)

So I'm at Wal-Mart getting some stuff for my grandpa.

As I'm walking to my car I see three nuns at the Wal-Mart bus stop.

I say to myself "I should give them a ride."

I keep walking to my car to load my stuff.

I'm thinking it's silly to ask them but I feel this tug so I go back.

They had missed the bus and were praying for God to send someone to give them a ride to the bridge.

It was Sylvia, Aurora, and Yvonne.

I wish I could write something brilliant.

Give you something spiritual but I just don't have it in me.

Blah.

Book recommendation: Love is the Explanation of Everything by Pope John Paul II

(Received in email)

Book recommendation:

Love is the Explanation of Everything

365 Meditations with the Pope

Essential Thoughts of Pope John Paul II

on Questions of Faith and Conscience

Come to the Cross: A Monthly Devotional of Little Handmaids of Our Sorrowful Mother

(Received in email)

Come to the Cross: A Monthly Devotional

of Little Handmaids of Our Sorrowful Mother

“Sincerely”:Our Lady is Calling You to Convert!”

A Series

Part I: February 2012: “If today you hear His Voice…”

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February 26, 2012: St. Joseph Parish Bulletin Annoucements

February 26, 2012: Sacred Heart Parish Bulletin Annoucements

February 26, 2012: Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Bulletin Announcements

EWTN Media Missionary E-News from San Antonio Area Co-Coordinators

Hello Media Missionaries,

MEET AND GREET: This is a picture of our meet and greet on February 11^th. We had a wonderful time getting to know other Media Missionaries and sharing EWTN stories and ideas. We are looking forward to planning another one in the future.

Thank you all for doing your part in spreading the good news to those in your parish and surrounding areas and helping EWTN to communicate the teachings and the beauty of the Catholic Church.

Blessings,

Debbie Felder
Media Missionary Area Co-Coordinators
Jane Sperber – janesperber@att.net
Debbie Felder – ken.deb.felder@att.net

Website Launched for Pope's Visit to Mexico

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Lenten Information from Pilgrim Center of Hope in San Antonio, Texas

• Official Website of The Pilgrim Center of Hope
• Official Website of The Catholic Men’s Conference (March 23-24)
• Begin your Lent with a Luncheon on spiritual dangers – ‘The Lies We Buy’ featuring Catholic Answers’ Sharon Lee Giganti
• Read the Lent 2012 message focusing on fasting by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
• Read the Lent 2012 message focusing on charity by Pope Benedict XVI
• Read the official excerpt about Lent from the Holy See’s Congregation for Divine Worship
• Read the rules for fasting and abstinence from the Roman Catholic Church’s Code of Canon Law

March 18, 2012: LENT with Mary at the Foot of the Cross of Jesus by Father Antonio O. Moreno, 2:30 - 4:00 pm at St. Joseph Parish Hall in Del Rio, Texas

March 24, 2012: Youth Explosion Conference in San Antonio, Texas

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EWTN TO AIR POPE'S APOSTOLIC TRIP TO CUBA AND MEXICO

Media Missionaries: We Need Your Help Publicizing This Historic Event

Dear EWTN Media Missionary,

EWTN will bring the world live coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's historic visit to Cuba and Mexico beginning Friday, March 23.

As Media Missionaries, your efforts to inform your family, friends, and fellow parishioners about this event will be of the utmost importance!

Thanks to your time and energy many are introduced to magnificent events like this in our Church - some for the first time!

Please be sure to explore EWTN's website for breaking news, schedule information, and speeches from the Holy Father's apostolic trip so you can share this with potential viewers.

You may also want to let viewers know that they can watch live coverage, on-the-go, from their iPhones or mobile devices.

This is Pope Benedict XVI's first visit to Cuba and Mexico since becoming the Supreme Pontiff, which Is certain to generate large crowds. Don't miss any of the excitement!

Menú de Cuaresma

(Received in email)

1. TENER A LA MANO:

Abrelatas, para abrir el corazón endurecido.

Cuchillo bien afilado, para cortar vicios y malas costumbres.

Destapador, para destapar lo atorado en las relaciones familiares.

Colador, para pasar por alto las ofensas y purificar intenciones.

2. ABSTENERSE:

De comer prójimo (chismes, murmuraciones y calumnias).

Evitar condimentar el día con venganzas.

Evitar consumir altas dosis de egoísmo.

No tomar rencor, que pone de mal genio.

Evitar el consumo excesivo de picantes, para no enchilarse y decir malas palabras.

No tomar postres helados, que congelen el afecto.

Lavar bien el corazón, para que no se infecte de la cólera.

MENÚ RECOMENDADO:

·         Exquisita Caridad para con el prójimo.

·         Caldo de Atención a los desamparados y enfermos.

·         Ensalada de Detalles de afecto para los suyos.

·         Tortillas abundantes para compartir con el hambriento.

·         Refresco de Alegría para convidar a los tristes y desanimados.

·         Sopa de Letras para escribir más seguido a familiares y amigos.

·         Puré de Zanahoria para ver con buenos ojos a los demás.

·         Pan Bendito para los afligidos, ya que "las penas con pan son menos".

De postre se recomienda:

·         Perita en Dulce, para ser buena persona y caerle bien a todos.

·         Torrejas en Miel para endulzar los defectos de los otros...

·         Naranja Dulce y Limón Partido "dame un abrazo que yo te pido". (abrazar a los seres queridos, y darles besitos, de verdad, no de chocolate)

Y no olvides: "Donde come uno, comen dos" y "échale siempre más agua a los frijoles". O sea: Comparte tu vida con los otros.

Lenten Calendar and Weekly Lenten Reflection

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In Memory of Delfina M. de la Garza Deceased Legion of Mary Member

Las almas de nuestros legionarios,

y las almas de todos los fieles difuntos

descansen en paz por la misericordia

de Dios.- Amén. 



Intimacy with the Cross by Fr. Ben Bradshaw

(Received in email)

An aspect of authentic intimacy is intimacy with the Cross of Christ in uniting our own sufferings with his. As Blessed John Paul II has noted on a number of occasions, when we do this we:


1.) Come into contact with a part of ourselves that we never knew existed.

2.) We come into contact with a part of ourselves that would have remained dormant or unutilized, namely courage and character.

3.) We assist others in their own healing and growth in a more profound and intimate way, as well, because we have “been there”.

The beauty in this, of course, being that almost always in assisting others in their suffering, we are likewise healed as a spiritual byproduct of these efforts and empathy.  

The Lenten journey of uniting our suffering to that of the Cross of Jesus Christ is often a process, not just a choice, but it is a process that completely transforms us into better men and women. Grace is indeed amazing.

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Delfina Martinez de la Garza: Legion of Mary Active Member when she lived in Del Rio, Texas

 Legion of Mary Rosary

Thursday, February 23, 2012

5:00 pm

Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home 

2020 Bedell Ave., Del Rio, Texas

 May her soul rest in God's eternal peace

Delfina Martinez de la Garza, 88, of Del Rio, Texas, passed away in Austin, Texas, on February 18, 2012.

She was born to Maria de la Luz Ramirez and Liberato Martinez on September 12, 1923.

Delfina was a loving and caring wife to her husband Nicolas Antu de la Garza (deceased) during their 33 years of marriage.

Delfina retired after many years with the San Felipe Del Rio school district.

Blessed with a warm, generous heart and humble nature, she enjoyed expressing her love to family and friends through her wonderful cooking.

Her faith and devotion to God sustained her daily life.

She was thrilled and proud at her family's successes and suffered with them in their disappointments.

Delfina was proudest of having provided an education and start in life to her children.

They will miss her shoulder to lean on and a mom's unconditional love.


She is survived by her daughter Lucy and her husband Lewis of Austin, son Nicolas Jr. and his wife Barbara of Chesapeake Bay, VA., son Robert Lee and his wife Janie of San Angelo, son Marcos and his wife Maricela of El Paso, son Joe and his wife Erica of Norfolk, VA., half-brother Guadalupe Martinez of Del Rio, and Emilia, wife of uncle Maximo Martinez (deceased) of Del Rio.

Delfina was grandmother to Roxanne, Amber, Amy, and Derek de la Garza, Jerry and Linda Centeno; great-grandmother to Julian de la Garza; aunt to Venancio de la Garza, Jr., Candelaria Linan, Guadalupe Ortiz, Dora Soto, Arturo de la Garza, Andrew Marquez, and Edelmira Calzada of Sanderson.

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Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 5:00pm-9:00pm at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:00pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012.

Mass of Christian Burial be held on Friday, February 24, 2012, 2:00pm, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the exceptional staff at Heartland Health Care Center in Austin for their diligent nursing, and Hospice Austin for their caring staff and invaluable service.

Please visit our website at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.com and sign our online guestbook.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2020 Bedell Ave., Del Rio, Texas 78840, (830)778-2020.


 Source: Del Rio News-Herald Obituary

40 Days for Life

(Received in email)

Dear Little Handmaids and Friends,

During this Lenten season please offer whatever you have decided to give (up) to the Lord for the 40 Days for Life campaign, which is a pro-life campaign that is based on the firm foundation of faith in Jesus Christ, and its tools are prayer, fasting, and witnessing outside of abortion facilities. They have had so many beautiful successes and are a source of hope and inspiration to so many.

May God continue to bless their efforts!

Blog Vivencias De Mi Fe Catolica

(Received in email)

Hola quisera compartir con todas las legionarias de Maria,
este escrito de mi blog vivencias de mi fe catolica.
Gracias y muchas bendiciones
Rosa Maria Alfaro- Legionaria de Maria

http://vivenciadefe.blogspot.com/2012/02/mi-llamado-pro-vida-siempre-por-gracia.html

David Bereit, National Director 40 Days for Life is coming to Texas

Wanted to let you know that I'll be in Texas over the next couple days, and if there's any chance you can
come to either of these events, I sure would love to see you!

BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION 40 DAYS FOR LIFE KICKOFF
* DATE: Wednesday, February 22
* TIME: 8:00 PM
* PLACE: In the public right-of-way outside the
Planned Parenthood abortion facility
4112 E 29th Street
Bryan, Texas
* INFO: Call the Coalition for Life at 979-846-2825
To kick off the 10th coordinated 40 Days for Life
campaign, I'm going back to where it all began --
Bryan/College Station. Hope you can join me to
celebrate all that God has accomplished through
these efforts!


MCKINNEY 40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN VISIT

* DATE: Thursday, February 23
* TIME: 2:30 PM
* PLACE: In the public right-of-way outside the
Planned Parenthood facility
1720 W. Eldorado Parkway
McKinney, Texas
* INFO: http://40daysforlife.com/mckinney

Hope to see you while I'm back in the Lone Star
State!

For Life,

David Bereit
National Director
40 Days for Life

Catholic Internet Broadcasting TV

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Do you have trouble praying? You’re not alone. (Includes tips from the experts!)

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Do you have trouble praying? You’re not alone. (Includes tips from the experts!)

Tips from the Saints

1. Ask God for the grace to love prayer.

2. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you to pray.

3. Put prayer in perspective.

4. Get a new hobby:

Do good deeds; they turn your soul to God.

5. Begin with the Sign of the Cross.

6. When you pray, quiet yourself.

7. When you pray, let God love you.

8. Use small doses of spiritual reading

as a springboard to prayer.

9. Don’t let prayer intimidate you.

Talk with God.

10. Schedule time for prayer,

but also pray throughout the day.

Cardinal Dolan's 7-Point Evangelization Plan

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Cardinal Dolan’s 7-Point Evangelization Plan

Cardinal Timothy Dolan offered a “creative strategy of evangelization” of which there are seven main planks.

First, we must work to keep the quest for God alive by always remembering that even those who boast of their secularism have an innate longing for the divine.

Second, “Be not afraid.” We should be confident in our message, which comes from Jesus Christ, but without giving way to triumphalism, which is the belief that our work is done and we have triumphed.

Third, we need to know that the new evangelization is not about presenting a doctrine or belief-system, but a Person, whose name is Jesus. The invitation which is implicit in the New Evangelization “is not to a doctrine but to know, love, and serve — not a something, but a Someone,” Dolan said.

Fourth, because Jesus is the Truth, evangelization is linked to catechesis.

Fifth, we need to be joyful evangelizers. “The New Evangelization is accomplished with a smile, not a frown!” he said.

Sixth, the New Evangelization is about love.

Lastly, the new Evangelization is about martyrdom. All Christians are called to be ready to suffer and die for Jesus. “It was Pope Paul VI who noted wisely that people today learn more from ‘witness than from words,’ and the supreme witness is martyrdom.



CATHOLICICM Coming to U.S. Armed Forces

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On this Presidents' Day, Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is excited to announce the donation of 452 CATHOLICISM DVD sets, study materials and prayer cards to the U.S. Armed Forces in time for use during Lent. With the help of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, the materials will be made available to military priests, chaplains and lay leaders to assist in ministering to servicemen and women stationed domestically, in the far-flung reaches of the globe, and in the care of V.A. medical centers.

“The CATHOLICISM series provides an effective opportunity to engage active duty young adults in the Catholic faith,” said Mark Moitoza, the Vice Chancellor for Evangelization at the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. “We estimate that there are about 300,000 Catholic young adults in the military, and our archdiocese recently has been making a concerted effort to reach out to these young men and women serving our country."

The donation is important for a number of reasons: notably to catechize an underserved population of Catholics, to ensure CATHOLICISM has a truly global reach, and to be a humble gesture of thanks to the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.

"Catholicism is not just a documentary about the Church, but a means of instilling faith, hope, and love, especially for those, like the members of the military, who might be separated from loved ones or find themselves immersed in the most difficult of circumstances,” said Father Barron. “It is my hope that this gift will serve as a sign of the Church's comfort and care for all the men and women who serve their country."

To read more about the donation, click here.

To watch Father Jeff Whorton of the U.S. Special Forces share his testimonial about Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, click here.

For more information on additional products and study materials, click here.

Please join us in praying for all the men and women in uniform selflessly serving our country.