Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal

Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas

CharisLetter

Newsletter of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal

March 2005 "The Year of the Eucharist” Volume 5, Issue 3

Happy Easter

March 27, 2005

If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. I Cor. 15:19-23

Lorraine Hartsook

Charismatic Award-winning Nashville Country Gospel Recording Artist will give a concert in the CCCR Upper Room on Sunday, March 13, 2005 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Lorraine is from Saskatchewan, Canada and is well known for her anointed music, testimony and a heart of compassion. She has received the Silver Heart Award as Christian Entertainer of the Year and her music has been nominated for Album of the Year and Country Gospel Song of the Year.

Lorraine has shared her music and her powerful testimony throughout Canada, the USA and Europe. Bishop Albert LeGatt of Saskatchewan, Canada says, “Lorraine has a great desire to share her faith and personal witness to God’s love.”

Everyone is welcome!! Bring your family and friends!! Don’t miss this opportunity to listen to a Christian entertainer of the year and internationally known Country Gospel singer and composer. The concert will be held in the CCCR Upper Room at 1707 S. Flores St. San Antonio, TX 78204. (Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal is located next door to St. Henry’s Church)

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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, MARCH 12, 2005 - 9:00AM to 12:00 NOON

WHERE: CATHOLIC CENTER FOR CHARISMATIC RENEWAL (CCCR) Chapel

HEALING MINISTRY BASICS & PRAYING FOR HEALING

"This prayer made in faith will heal the sick person; the Lord will restore him to health…" (James 5: 15)

ATTENTION: EVERYBODY IS WELCOME

ALL HEALING MINISTERS wishing to join the CCCR HEALING TEAMS, should attend this workshop.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Pedro / Nelda Palacios 680 3255 o 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.) 210 435-6211

Healing Mass with Fr. Florencio Rodriguez 7:00 PM at St. Lawrence Catholic Church (236 E. Petaluma) 210 924-4401

(SPECIAL – Wednesday, March 2, 2005. Padre Santiago Crespo, T.O.R., from Mexico City}

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 210 533-016100

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

PRAYER GROUP LEADERS: Can you host a day of renewal in your area? Would you coordinate with leaders in your area of town to make it a special day? Other coordination involves reserving a hall or church, getting permission from the pastor and clarifying that the love offering goes to pay expenses and donate to the local church and the rest goes to the Archdiocesan Center for Charismatic Renewal.

Sunday April 17, 2005 - Day of Renewal in the Spirit through the Eucharist. Jim Cowan and team from Steubenville, Ohio, will perform in concert, Sharing / teaching at St. Henry’s Church, at 2:00 PM and we will close with Mass at 4:00 PM. 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.

Life In The Spirit Seminar – Come to the waters of life. Eleanor Huron and Rosie Chavarria Saturday March 19, 2005, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at CCCR chapel.

Eleanor Huron 432-1509 – Rosie Chavarria 923-2502

Vida en el Espíritu Santo – vengan a la agua Viva que da vida – presentado por Eleanor Huron y Rosie Chavarria. Sábado, Marzo 19, 2005 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM en la capilla de CCCR.

Life in the Spirit seminar – March 5, 2005 Saturday 8:30 AM - Grotto ministry Center at 5722 Blanco Rd. – Steve Trevino 210 828-8411

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FROM THE STAFF:

Bishop Tom Flanagan and Ros Hernandez

"Repent of your sin and be faithful to the Gospel." These words heard on Ash Wednesday set the tone for Lent. As we await the Resurrection of the Lord, avail yourself to the sacrament of reconciliation and be ready to sing Alleluia on Easter Sunday. It is for love of us that Jesus went through His passion and resurrection and why He gave us Pentecost. Praise to His Holy Name!

God is good! We praise Him for His goodness and His love. He has blessed us abundantly and He continues to look after His flock. Over 1500 people attended the conference and comments made were affirming and encouraging. The conference financial report will be available in the April issue. We are confident that God will meet all our needs for this conference and the next one. Thank You Lord.

Thank you, Charisletter subscribers who have made your annual $10 donation. If you have not yet contributed, use the enclosed envelope. You may also make your pledge donation at this time and mark your check to say “pledge.”

Contributions bless not just those who participate in charismatic activities, but also those who attend healing services, visit the bookstore, seek spiritual growth and the many parishes who are requesting life in the spirit seminars for youth and adults. Evangelization in the power of the Holy Spirit is accomplished thanks to your generosity. Together we work and share the vision: Renewing the Grace of Pentecost in the Life and Mission of the Church. Thank you for sharing the Vision and helping us accomplish the mission!

Thank you for all you do for the Lord in the name of the Charismatic Renewal. Remember; pray for us as we pray for you. We hope you have a blessed Easter Sunday. May the joy of Easter remain with you forever!

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

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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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 PG & Mass Helen Pickard (830) 303-9614	CCCR Bookstore is open Mon. – Fri. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM	9:30 AM Sala Alta PG Rosie Chavarria 923-2502	12:01 PM Healing Mass	Special Events As Announced
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Sunday
7:00 PM Flame of Love PG Isabel Martin 674-8141	7:00 PM Formación de Ministerio de Sanación Carla Ayala – 734-3696	7:00 PM Tree of Life PG (Bilingual) Eleonor Huron 432-1509	7:00 PM (English) The Word & The Spirit PG Rudy Zamora 434-8011	7:30 PM NGY Youth Chiquita Pacheco	Special Events As Announced

March 2005 – CCCR Calendar of Events

Marzo 1, Martes 7:00 PM – CCCR - Alabanza y Adoración con Miguel Aquino, predicador y evangelista

March 2, Wednesday 7:00 PM - Healing Mass at St. Lawrence Catholic Church (236 E. Petaluma)

Phone 210 924-4401 (Muy Especial – Padre Santiago Crespo, T.O.R., from Mexico City}

March 5, Saturday 8:30 AM - Life in the Spirit seminar –- Grotto ministry Center at 5722 Blanco Rd. Phone Steve Trevino 210 828-8411

Marzo 9, Miércoles 7:00 PM – Misa de Sanación con Padre Molina en la capilla de CCCR

Marzo 10, Jueves 7:00 PM – Hazme Volar en vivo - Televisión Católica en Español – CTSA-TV canal 15

March 12, Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Healing Workshop at CCCR

March 13, Sunday, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Lorraine Hartsook, Charismatic Award-winning Nashville Country Gospel Recording Artist will give a concert in the CCCR Upper Room

March 19, Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Youth Life In The Spirit at CCCR Upper room

March 19, Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Life In The Spirit Adult Spanish in CCCR Chapel

Marzo 19, Sábado, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Vida en el Espíritu Santo – en la capilla de CCCR

March 21, - 8:00 TO 9:00 P.M. - FANNING THE FLAME LIVE ON CTSA-TV CHANNEL 15

March 25, 26 & 27, Friday, Saturday & Sunday – CCCR closed for Easter weekend

April 17, Sunday, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Day of Renewal with Jim Cowan at St. Henry’s Church

April 27, Friday, Battle of Flowers Holiday

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

Lorraine Hartsook

Charismatic & Award-winning Nashville Country Gospel Recording Artist

Free Concert in the CCCR Upper Room

Sunday, March 13, 2005 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Limited to 1^st 100 people - Call 226-7545 for FREE reservations

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From Ray Rossman

Lent and Easter - When I think of Lent, I always have had negative thoughts – giving up candy or ice cream – no meat on Fridays – fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Easter always meant that life was good again! But now that I’m finally older and hopefully wiser, I have a new understanding of Lent and Easter means more than ever. Self-discipline is now not a chore but a choice – a choice to allow God to cleanse me of my hang-ups and my addictions so that I may make the smallest step toward holiness.

In 1 Peter God says “be holy as I am holy”. What a challenge! I think death gives us that final push to achieve the holiness that God has asked us to attain, but I think Lent gives us a glimpse of what we can accomplish with the help of the Spirit – the Sanctifier. Our choices in life determine for us the quality and quantity of life that we live and allowing God to have His way with us will lead to a quality of life that is beyond our wildest imagination.

When I look back on the choices that I have made, I realize that those decisions that were made, after I made the choice to pray about them, were the ones that led me to higher ground and into a happier life. Lent is a time to ask the Holy Spirit to point out those relationships that need healing – those addictions that need to be surrendered - those opportunities to love our neighbor that we ignore.

If we make the choice to use this time wisely, our Easter celebration will be a resurrection for us toward the victorious life that God has invited us to enjoy. Jesus gives us the word in John 10:10, “I have come that you have new life and have it abundantly.” God bless you and have a happy Easter!

CATHOLIC BIBLE INSTITUTE - Fr. Fio Mascarenhas - 2 Bank of India Bldg. - Hill Rd. Bandra West - MUMBAI – 400050, India - Tel. 91-22-26875682

SUMMER PROGRAMME - From May 2 – June 18, 2005

A seven-week live-in Course will study the whole Bible (Old and New Testaments), but using one-week modules, so that students have the possibility of registering for any individual week(s) or for the whole Course:

Tuition is free. Discounted costs for meals and accommodation at the venue (a beautiful Jesuit Retreat House near the international airport) are only US $20 per week, or US $140 for all 7 weeks. Certificates will be awarded for each module as well as for the whole Course.

Dr. Bob Rice will be coming to San Antonio during August and September 2005. The schedule is filling up quickly. Please call Tony Buentello at 210 340-0777 (office) or 210 684-1291 (home) to schedule Dr. Bob.

Dr. Bob was an Assembly of God minister for more than 30 years. He converted to Catholicism through the Eucharist about five years ago. Our Lord has gifted Bob with a healing ministry that focuses on “Healing through the Eucharist”. Signs and wonders follow as people touch the cloth on the altar, which represents the garment of Jesus.

Dr. Bob was a guest speaker at our conference in February. He also ministered with Fr. Pedro Molina during the healing service.

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Youth and Young Adults Section

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of those who agreed to pray for the conference. We could not have done it with out you. Please look forward to a wrap up in the near future telling of all the wondrous workings of our God during the weekend of February 26^th and 27^th. Please continue to pray for the youth office, that we may continually stay in and seek the will of the Father in all that we do. The support you continue to give us is truly amazing.