Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal

Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas

CharisLetter

Newsletter of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal

January 2005 "The Year of the Eucharist” Volume 5, Issue 1

Everyone is invited to attend

The Blessing of

The Charismatic Renewal with

Archbishop Patrick Flores

Sunday, January 16, 2005 - 2:00 – 5:00 PM

at St. Henry’s Church – Praise & Worship with “Heavenly Sound” (formerly Voices of Victory)

In the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, the VISION and MISSION of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal will be blessed.

VISION

· Renewing the grace of Pentecost in the life and MISSION of the Church

• Flowing from this vision statement is the service committee’s sense of MISSION

MISSION

• To stir into flame the grace of Pentecost within and beyond the CHURCH
• To broaden and deepen the understanding that Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the Christian inheritance of all
• And to strengthen the Catholic Charismatic Renewal

(*Synopsis, See full-page statement for details - Adapted from the NSC statement, January 2001)

Regional Catholic Charismatic Conference

H.B.G. Convention Center | San Antonio, Texas | Feb. 26 & 27, 2005 (Sat. & Sun.) see page 5 for details

2005 Conference Leaders & Helpers Breakfast

At the Radisson Hotel - Jan. 22, Sat. 8:30 AM - call 226-7545

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The 2^nd annual Memorial PRAY-A-THON will be held at The H. B. Gonzalez Convention Center on January 8, 2005 from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. This is an ecumenical event where all Christians are invited to gather in the spirit of unity and pray for the needs of our world, our country, and our city. This is FREE to all CCCR members and their guests. CCCR will sponsor a “PRAYER STATION.” See more details at www.PrayAthon.com or call 210 226-7545

PREPARE FOR EASTER by attending a LIFE IN THE SPIRIT seminar to be held at St. Mary Magdalen Parish, 1710 Clower, San Antonio, Texas. Two seminars will run concurrently in Spanish and in English. These 8 week seminars begin on Jan. 13, 2005 and end on Mar. 17, 2005. Fr. Will Combs, Fr. Bob Hogan, and Fr. George Montague will give the main talks. The Rosary is prayed at 6:30 PM and the seminars are from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. For more information contact St. Mary Magdalen Parish at 210 735-5269

WOMEN’S RETREAT presented by “Women of the Cross” in the CCCR chapel – Feb. 5, Sat. 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM - Experience healing through “A New Beginning” Luke: 4:18-19 – Contact Rebecca Rocha 210 566-1570

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 - 8:00 TO 9:00 P.M.

ARCHDIOCESE HEALING MINISTRY WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2005 - 9:00AM to 12:00 NOON

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE HEALING MINISTRY (PART 2)

AND HEALING TEAMS REGISTRATION FOR THE CONFERENCE

BILINGUAL: English Y Español

“ There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them… The Spirit's presence is shown in some way in each person for the good of all ” (1 Cor 12:4, 7)

ATTENTION: ALL HEALING MINISTERS wishing to assist on the HEALING TEAMS during the Regional Conference MUST ATTEND these Workshops. Registrations will start now! Prayer Group Leaders and Youth Leaders should attend or send at least two representatives from your group to these workshops. This is a teaching ministry to help you in your ministry.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Pedro / Nelda Palacios 680 3255 or Carla Ayala 734 3696

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. (5915 Ingram Rd.)

Healing Mass with Fr. Florencio Rodriguez at St. Lawrence Catholic Church (236 E. Petaluma)

Every 3^rd Wednesday of each month

Domingo Setien Healing Ministry Every Monday 7:00 PM at Barbara Jordan Community Center, 2803 East Commerce and 1^st Thursdays at St. Gerard Catholic Church 210 533-0161

Laura Montoya and Maria Onzon - Minister on Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM; MASS at Noon with Fr. Jorge Baistra, “Pray for one another, so that you will be healed”

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FROM THE STAFF:

Bishop Tom Flanagan and Ros Hernandez

Happy and Blessed New Year! Come Holy Spirit, come! Renew us as in a new Pentecost, with zeal for the proclamation of the Gospel and love of His people. All glory, honor and praise to Jesus, The Lord.

Filled with hope and faith, we boldly proclaim this year of the Eucharist to also be a year of Evangelization in the power of the Holy Spirit. We challenge every prayer group or ministry to have a life in the spirit seminar (LSS) this year, especially between Ash Wednesday and Pentecost; to have a follow-up spiritual growth seminar; to attend the annual charismatic conference; and to support the days of renewal (English and/or Spanish) sponsored by the Archdiocesan Charismatic Center. We pray for a revival of the Renewal in the spirit of unity.

In preparation for the Jubilee year, Pope John Paul II asked the Church to focus on the role and charisms of the Holy Spirit and the NCCB Ad Hoc Committee for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal issued a statement of affirmation, support and encouragement to those who have experienced the release of gifts and charisms of the Holy Spirit-known as baptism in the Holy Spirit (Grace for the New Springtime).

This emphasis on Evangelization in the power of the Holy Spirit must continue and we exhort you to “Move it Out!” as Father Tom Forrest challenged us in his book by the same name. We must “row out into the deep, cast your nets for a catch.”

The regional charismatic conference is fast approaching (26/27 Feb.). Register before January 20^th to get the discounted price. We really need your help in early registrations so we can pay for the convention center.

This last year was a blessing in so many different ways but the summary would be that the people of God responded generously in their giving of talent (gifts), time, and treasure. Thank you for responding to the call of the Spirit. May the Lord bless you abundantly in 2005.

Most Rev. Thomas J. Flanagan, DD Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio and Liaison for Charismatic Renewal

Rosbel Hernandez Director and Associate Liaison

Prayer Meetings and Events at CCCR

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CharisLetter is a ministry of the Charismatic Renewal; we will gladly advertise your announcements. Donations are accepted to defray the cost of the newsletter. We gladly send free copies to Pastors to make announcements as needed.

CharisLetter is mailed to all who wish to receive it. An annual donation of $10.00 is suggested. Additional donations to support the ministry at CCCR are gratefully accepted. Send contributions and/or requests to be placed on the mailing list to: CCCR, 1707 S. Flores Street, San Antonio, TX 78204. Phone (210) 226-7545. All contributions are tax deductible.

CharisLetter DEADLINE: News or calendar items to be considered for publication in CharisLetter must be submitted by the 15th of the month prior to publication.

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 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. If you need a book table for your Life in the Spirit Seminar, let us know 3 weeks in advance. We will gladly provide the books you need.

CharisLetter Published monthly for the Archdiocese of San Antonio By The Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal 1707 South Flores Street San Antonio, Texas 78204-1926 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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Special Leaders Section By Ray Rossman

Teaching People to Live! As we start 2005, I think it’s important for us to take an inventory of our lives and specifically to ask ourselves, “What’s my life all about?” The natural follow-up to the first question is a second one, “Am I fulfilling God’s purpose for my life?” I think one of the most powerful books that has been written in a long time is, The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. He lays out 5 purposes that he feels are at the core of life: 1) You were planned for God’s pleasure; 2) You were formed for God’s family; 3) You were created to become like Christ; 4) You were shaped for serving God; 5) You were made for a mission. We have been blessed to have been born into a faith that is centered about the person of Jesus Christ who came to earth 2000 years ago to show us how to live our lives here and now and to show us the promise of eternal life with him. St. John tells us in Chapter 1that although Jesus came, “the world did not know him.” I think that what we have received as a gift – our faith in Jesus – we MUST pass on to those who don’t know him. We need to teach them how to live.

It’s all about Him! Life means nothing without God and our first lesson of life is that God is the center of our life and we urge others to make him the center of their lives. God wants us to acknowledge him as Lord and to depend on him for EVERYTHING – our health, our finances, our jobs, our children – EVERYTHING! Secondly, we need to make GOOD CHOICES. Wisdom is sometimes defined as the ability to choose something today that you’ll be happy with tomorrow. Many people make their choices only on their feelings especially those of self-gratification – “If it feels good – do it!” We can show them that the power of the Holy Spirit has been given to help us make the RIGHT choice – EVERY TIME! When we surrender our will and ask God to let his will be done in us, the Spirit will keep us on the right path – that’s His job – that’s His purpose. So many people fail to take advantage of God’s gift to us of the Spirit.

Finally, we need to show people how to love as Jesus taught us to love. The most effective evangelization is when we love another one-on-one. Ask God to put people in your life that he needs you to love. Then wait and watch! God will show you who to love and how to love. Let’s make 2005 a special year of purpose – God’s purpose for us fulfilled today and tomorrow!

God bless you. Ray Rossman

Jan. 29, Sat. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Life In The Spirit Seminar at CCCR – Dcn Alan FitzPatrick & Team – A good time for preparation for 2005 Conference

Weekly meetings and events at CCCR

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
CCCR Bookstore is open Mon. – Fri. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM	9:30 AM Upper Room P. G. & Mass Helen Pickard (830) 303-9614	CCCR Bookstore is open Mon. – Fri. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM	9:30 AM Sala Alta P.G. Rosie Chavarria 923-2502	Healing prayer 11:00 AM Mass at Noon	Special Events As Announced
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Sunday
7:00 PM Flame of Love P. G. Isabel Martin - 674-8141	7:00 PM Formación de Ministerio de Sanación Carla Ayala – 734-3696	7:00 PM Tree of Life P. G. (Bilingual) Eleonor Huron 432-1509	7:00 PM Spirit & Word P. G. ( Eng.) Rudy Zamora 434-8011	7:30 PM NGY Youth Chiquita Pacheco	Special Events As Announced

January 2005 – CCCR Calendar of Events

Dec. 29 through Jan. 2, 2005 (Wed. through Sun.) CCCR office closed for a “Happy New Year”

Jan. 8, Sat. 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Inter-denominational PRAY-A-THON at H.B.G. Convention Center 226-7545

Jan. 8, Sat. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Healing Workshop (English & Español) at CCCR – Pedro Palacios & Carla Ayala

Jan. 10, Mon. 7:30 PM – Safe Environment Video for all ministers and leaders at CCCR (must attend one Video session)

Jan. 12, Wed. 12:00 Noon – Safe Environment Video for all ministers and leaders at CCCR (must attend one Video session)

Jan. 12, Wed. 7:00 PM Fr. Pedro Molina – Healing Mass in CCCR Chapel

Jan. 16, Sun. 2:00 PM – St. Henry’s church “Archbishop Flores Blessing of Renewal” & Mass

Jan. 22, Sat. 8:30 AM – Radisson Hotel – Conference Leaders & Helpers Breakfast

Jan. 29, Sat. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Life In The Spirit Seminar at CCCR – Dcn Alan FitzPatrick & Team

Jan. 30, Sun. 2:00 PM – “Domingo Carismático” en la capilla de CCCR– Fr. Pedro Molina, Carla Ayala 734-3696

Feb. 5, Sat. 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM – “Women of the Cross” retreat at CCCR – Rebecca Rocha 210 566-1570

Feb. 26 & 27, 2005, Sat. & Sun. – Regional Catholic Charismatic Conference, Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas

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

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Regional Catholic Charismatic Conference

H.B.G. Convention Center | San Antonio, Texas | Feb. 26 & 27, 2005 (Sat. & Sun.)

United in Christ

Unidos en Cristo

Expect Miracles

Esperemos Milagros

Consumed by the Fire of the Eucharist 1 Kings 18:38-39

Ruben Campbell | Dr. Joseph Estrada | Bishop Tom Flanagan | Padre Pedro Molina

Fr. George Montague, SM | Jim Murphy | Dr. Bob Rice | Bill Richart | Pepe Romero

Spanish & English Tracks | Workshops | Healing Service

Workshop Topics

Unlocking the Power of Prayer | God’s Vision for the Renewal | Leadership

Healing through the Eucharist | Introduction to Charismatic Renewal

Bringing Our Children into Life in the Spirit | Effective Evangelization | And Many Others

Most workshops will be given in English and Spanish

Phone 210 226-7545 for registration information

Registration for 2005 Catholic Charismatic Conference
Presented by the Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal, San Antonio, Texas 210 226-7545