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CharisLetter
Newsletter of the Catholic Charismatic
Renewal
April 2005 "The Year of the Eucharist” Volume 5, Issue 4
Day of Renewal
In the Spirit through the Eucharist
Jim Cowan and Team
From
St. Henry’s Church - San Antonio, Texas
Jim Cowan and Team will perform in concert. The closing Mass will be at
Jim Cowan, composer, musician, lecturer, and praise
leader has been at the forefront of praise and worship in the charismatic
movement from the early days of the renewal. He has ministered at countless
national conferences. Do not miss this opportunity to see and listen to this anointed
group. Mark your calendar.
Jim Cowan graduated from the New England Conservatory of
Music with a degree in Classical Voice. Jim and his family have traveled and
done many musical concerts and Holy Hours. The whole family was invited to sing
for the “Fire in
“The year 2004 took us to many places throughout the
We encourage all leaders, members,
and MUSIC groups to attend this very special Christian musical concert event
with Jim Cowan and Team. Bishop Tom Flanagan & Ros Hernandez
Domingo Carismático
– Dia de Renovacion
24 de Abril, de
2:00 PM a 5:30 PM
En la
Capilla del Centro Católico de la Renovación Carismática
1707
S. Flores, San Antonio, TX
PLATICA con ROS HERNÁNDEZ –
¿RENOVADOS, AHORA QUE?
Misa con el Padre Pedro Molina
Música por el Grupo de Jose Delgado y Julio Duarte
Alabanza, oración, plática y
sanación a través de los dones del Espíritu Santo
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Life in the Spirit
Seminar - Presented by the H.O.T.S. Prayer Group. Beginning Monday
FANNING
THE FLAME LIVE ON CTSA-TV CHANNEL 15 - Hosts for the program are Tony and Rose
Buentello. Fanning the Flame is a charismatic program carried live so you can
call in for prayer, questions, or comments. Please tune in and make the calls
to the number listed on the screen. At the same time, there is a prayer team at
the CCCR (226-7545), to answer calls for prayer for healing. This program is on EVERY 3rd MONDAY OF THE
MONTH -
CENACLE
OF PRAYER FOR AMERICA
“We will gather for
prayer and return to our Cenacle of the Upper Room.” John Paul II
40 HOURS OF CONTINUOUS PRAYER AT THE CCCR
May 13 – 15 (Pentecost
Weekend) Beginning at
Especially on Sat. Evening at 7:30 PM everyone is invited to celebrate a “New
Pentecost”
Fridays at CCCR - Healing MASS at Noon with Fr. Jorge Baistra, “Pray for one another, so that you will be
healed” Contact: Laura Montoya and Maria Onzon 210 333-5913
To All Prayer
Group Leaders & Members: Bishop Tom Flanagan encourages all of us to conduct and/or attend a Life
in the Spirit Seminar between Ash Wednesday and Pentecost Sunday (
What the Pope’s Message means to the Charismatic Renewal
For Pentecost 2004, the Holy Father invited the “Renewal in
the Spirit”, as the charismatic movement is known in
The following article, “What the Pope’s message means to the
Charismatic Renewal,” is printed in part from Aggie Neck’s article in the
January/February/March 2005 issue of Pentecost Today. Highlights of the Pope‘s message at this
Pentecost vigil bring hope and inspiration to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal
as well as affirmation and mission. Here
are some of the key phrases: “I energetically repeat what I said on that
occasion” (The 1998 gathering).
“The ecclesial movements and new communities are a
providential answer, inspired by the Holy Spirit given the present need of new
evangelization. This evangelization needs mature Christian personalities and
strong Christian communities. I desire that the spirituality of Pentecost be
spread in the Church as a renewed thrust of prayer, holiness, communion and
proclamation. Conformed by the Spirit in Christ, (the) new man, believers
become his witnesses, sowers of hope, agents of mercy and peace.” Pope John
Paul II
Come expectant and hopefully leave empowered
for a new
Life in the Holy Spirit
---- forever!
“FOREVER IN THE SPIRIT”
A Seminar of Empowerment and
Refreshing by the Holy Spirit - Every Monday from April 4 through
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FROM THE STAFF:
Bishop
Tom Flanagan and Ros Hernandez
Jesus
Christ is risen indeed! Glory to God in the Highest! Brothers and
sisters, the period between Easter and Pentecost has significant meaning.
Jesus tells the apostles not to leave the city, for in a few days they
will receive the Holy Spirit. Let us anxiously
await another anointing of the Holy Spirit upon us and the whole Church.
The
Feast of Pentecost is May 15. In preparation, we ask each prayer group to offer a novena to
the Holy Spirit beginning on May 6 and ending on the Eve of
Pentecost. As a special Pentecost event, the
We thank you who are continuing to help financially and those
who signed the pledges of financial assistance at the charismatic
conference. The Holy Spirit is changing hearts and gathering His people to
praise Him and adore Him. Through your generosity, the ministry of the
CCCR continues to bless many in the archdiocese and beyond. God
Bless You Abundantly!
The report
on the conference (though not all bills are in) looks good. We should clear
$3000.00, which we will try to save as seed money for next year's
conferences. Praise the Lord; we will be ahead of the game. We were
not so blessed last year so this is significant. Thank you Jesus!
The
Youth program is fully moved in and operating at the CCCR. This is a
significant achievement because we are all in one place. As you know, the
youth program is one of our most effective ministries and we must support it
whole-heartedly. This also brings additional costs, which I know The Lord
will provide through people like you who have experienced in a special way
Baptism in the Holy Spirit through the youth ministry: God bless you for
your commitment, perseverance and dedication to God's work. We are
very proud of you. We pray for special blessings on all of you who do this
important work. You are truly responding to the Holy Father’s request for us to
renew the grace of Pentecost in the life and mission of the Church.
Thank you for praying for Bishop Tom's surgery. As of
this writing he is recovering well and undergoing therapy. He is
feeling better every day. He will be returning home for the Easter weekend.
Alleluia!
May the Lord bless you, your groups and ministries for bringing
the joy of Pentecost to the Church. Remember to pray for us as we
pray for you.
In
Jesus, Rosbel
Hernandez Director and Associate Liaison
CharisLetter is a ministry of the Charismatic Renewal;
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CCCR
BOOK STORE: Thank you for
your kind support. We remain well stocked with Bibles, books and teaching
material for prayer group leaders. We also have beautiful baptism, 1st.
communion, confirmation gifts and other religious articles. Bookstore hours:
Mon-Fri
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CharisLetter Published
monthly for the Archdiocese of By The for Charismatic Renewal Most Reverend Thomas J. Flanagan Auxiliary Bishop
and Liaison for Charismatic Renewal |
E-mail: CharisLetter@aol.com www.CCCRsa.org Phone:(210) 226-7545 Fax: (210) 212-9330 Editors: Rosbel (Ros) Hernandez Associate
Liaison/Director, CCCR Administrator - General Manager Lon Benedict |
Consultants: Rev. George
Montague, SM Rev. Bob Hogan, SM Rev. Einer R. Ochoa Deacon Robert Garza Archdiocesan
Healing Ministry Pedro & Nelda
Palacios Carla Ayala Youth Ministry Rudy & Delfie
Garcia |
Volunteer Staff Santa Garza Josephine Torres Book Ministry Anna Marie Aguirre (210) 826-8281 Estela Treviño Carmelita Guajardo Intercessory Prayer
Ministry Laura Montoya
&Maria Onzon (210) 333-5913 |
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Prayer Meetings and Events at
CCCR
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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CCCR Bookstore is open Mon. – Fri. |
Upper Room PG & Mass Helen Pickard (830) 303-9614 |
CCCR Bookstore is open Mon. – Fri. |
9:30 AM Sala Alta PG Rosie Chavarria 923-2502 |
Healing
Mass |
Special
Events As Announced |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Sunday |
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Flame of
Love PG Isabel
Martin 674-8141 |
7:00 PM Formación de
Ministerio de Sanación Carla Ayala – 734-3696 |
Tree of Life PG
(Bilingual) Eleonor Huron 432-1509 |
The Word & The Spirit PG Rudy |
NGY Youth Chiquita Pacheco |
Special
Events As Announced |
April 2005 –
CCCR Calendar of Events
April 1 through April 18 – Rubén
April
8, 9, & 10, Fri. Sat. Sun. - Pilgrimage to Mexico and “CRUZ de las AMÉRICAS”
with Fr. Pedro Molina (see page 5)
April 9, Saturday
April 12, Tuesday
Abril
13, Miércoles 7:00 PM – Misa de Sanación con Padre Molina en la capilla de CCCR
Abril
14, Jueves 7:00 PM – Hazme Volar en vivo - Televisión Católica en Español – CTSA-TV canal 15
April 16, Saturday
April 17, Sunday 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Day
of Renewal with Jim Cowan & Fr. Einer Ochoa at St. Henry’s Church
April 18, Monday
Abril 24, Domingo Carismático
April 27, Friday -
May 5, Thursday at
May 13, 14, & 15, Fri. Sat. &
Pentecost Sunday – CENACLE of PRAYER (40 hours of continuous prayer at CCCR)
May 22, Sunday
Note: At CCCR there are many other events
scheduled weekly, monthly and throughout the year including prayer group
meetings, "Life in the Spirit seminars", "Days of Renewal in
English and Spanish", "Healing Workshops", “Evangelization
Courses in English & Spanish", Healing Masses & blessing of
sacramental objects such as crosses, oil, water etc. Please check the current
newsletter for the schedule of these events
SPECIAL
LEADERS SECTION By Ray Rossman
Be All That You Can Be!! For several years the
US Army challenged potential recruits to enlist so that they might achieve more
than they otherwise might attain. The US Marines also tried a recruiting campaign
that featured the slogan, “We’re Looking for a Few Good Men.” Jesus also is
recruiting – but he wants more than a few –he wants us all – men and women – to
be ALL that HE wants us to be! How sad it is to see so many people be baptized
in the Holy Spirit and experience the power of the Holy Spirit yet fail to
adjust their lives to become ALL that they can become.
Where do we go from here? I think that the
Spirit puts the inspiration in our hearts to grow, but Satan tries to tell us
that if we go deeper into the Lord, our families will suffer or that others
will label us “fanatics” or “weirdoes” or some other term. Jesus calls us
servants. Take a look at a couple of suggestions to see if you are growing or
slowing: 1) Are you reading the Scripture daily or occasionally? 2) Are you
praying every day and using the gift of tongues or asking God to give you the
gift if you don’t have it now? 3) Are you listening to tapes of recognized
gifted speakers or reading their books? 4) Are you coming to prayer meetings with
a Scripture or praise report to share or are you coming every week to be
entertained? 5) Are you sharing your good news of Jesus with family and friends
or are you embarrassed to talk about “religion” with them?
I think that the message of Easter is that Jesus
is ALL that he can be for us and that he invites us to a life that is far
beyond our wildest dreams if we choose to allow him to lead us to that life.
Today when I look back on 33 years of experience with him, I see a life filled
with joys and sorrows, mountains and valleys, and I see a life that I wouldn’t
trade with anyone! Jesus IS the WAY the TRUTH and the LIGHT! Take him at his
word and “Be All that Jesus Wants YOU To Be.”
God Bless You!
Ray Rossman
St. Dominic’s Catholic Church
Healing Services - every Sunday
after 7:00 PM Mass – Adoration & Prayer for healing service with Deacon
Alan FitzPatrick and team. (
Healing Mass with Fr. Florencio Rodriguez
Third
Wednesday of each month
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ARCHDIOCESE
HEALING MINISTRY WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2005 - 9:00AM to
12:00 NOON
WHERE:
THREE KEYS TO AN EFFECTIVE HEALING MINISTRY
FAITH - FORGIVENESS - FIDELITY
PRESENTERS:
Mary Ellen and Ray Rossman (English)
Carla Ayala & Rubén Campbell (Español)
"This prayer made in faith will heal
the sick person… " (James 5: 15)
ATTENTION: EVERYBODY
WELCOME, BRING A FRIEND. PERSONS WISHING
TO BECOME HEALING TEAM MEMBERS AND ALL PRESENT HEALING TEAM MINISTERS, SHOULD
ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Pedro / Nelda Palacios 680-3255
o Carla Ayala 734-3696
YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST, ROME & ITALY Oct 21 – 30, 2005 . $300 reserves a
seat $2399 from Newark , $2799 from San Antonio - Sponsored by National Service Committee
(Chariscenter USA
Dr. Bob Rice will be coming to
National Day of Prayer,
Thursday May 5th at
TODOS BIENVENIDOS --- EVERYONE
WELCOME TO
Fr.
Einer Ochoa's 20th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrant: Most
Rev. Jose H. Gomez, Archbishop of
Concelebrated by Bishops and
Priests
Fr. Einer, consultant to the Charismatic
Renewal, had been a priest one year when he was invited to a charismatic
renewal event, a life-changing experience for him, and he has been
involved in charismatic renewal ever since. He is a speaker at major
conferences in the
COME CELEBRATE IN THE
FULLNESS OF THE SPIRIT AS IN A NEW PENTECOST
CONGRATULATIONS FATHER EINER!
Pilgrimage to Villa
Aldama & Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and
“CRUZ de las AMÉRICAS” with Fr. Pedro Molina
April
8, 9, & 10, - Fri. Sat. Sun. - Phone 830-988-2255 or 830-988-2910
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