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Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal
Archdiocese
of San Antonio, Texas
CharisLetter
Newsletter of the
Catholic Charismatic Renewal
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April 2006 Happy Easter Volume 6, Issue 4
Thanks to all prayer groups and individuals who
donate to the CCCR on a monthly basis. Your generous donation of time, gifts
and treasure keeps the Renewal moving. Groups who do not yet send a monthly
amount may want to pray and consider doing so. No amount is too big or too small.
The Lord will multiply it back to you to and to the CCCR. Bishop Tom. Flanagan
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Deacon
Evan Wittig workshop, “The Meaning of the Cross”, is a multi-media presentation
on Saturday April 1, 2006, in the CCCR Chapel from 9:00 AM until 12:30 PM.
Evan
G. Wittig is an ordained deacon in the Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas.
He has been happily married since 1980. He has four children and two
grandchildren. He has a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies. He has written
the musical “Peter’s Song” and a number of other songs. He enjoys teaching,
preaching, singing, writing, and serving.
Deacon
Wittig serves at St. John the Evangelist Church
and The Community of My Beloved Prayer Group which meets Friday nights in
Assumption Chapel at St. Mary’s University.
“I have known Evan Wittig
for over thirty years. His Christian
dedication and enthusiasm for the good news of Jesus Christ is infectious. I
wish him well in bringing this presentation of the good news to you.” - Rev.
George T. Montague, S.M.
Prayer
teams will be available for Healing Prayer at the end.
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Everyone
is invited to attend the annual
PASSOVER
CELEBRATION (Seder Meal / Cena Pascual)
(This
is the traditional Jewish dinner celebrated before Passover.)
Wednesday April 12,
2006, 7:00
PM – 9:00 PM, in the Upper Room at CCCR
There will be
special teachings for ADULTS & CHILDREN
You are encouraged to DRESS as Jesus
& others dressed in the yr. 30 AD
Sponsored
by Tree of Life Prayer Group – Eleanor Huron 210 432-1509
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Conferencia “Encuentro Católico Carismático”
21
y 22 de Abril 2006 - (Viernes - 7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM) (Sábado - 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
Vea
el volante y la forma de registro que está adentro.
From The Staff
We
continue our Lenten Season in a beautiful springtime and celebrate Easter with
a joyous and special reminder of what Jesus did to show his unending love for
us. Praised be His Holy Name!
Thanks
to the CCCR Youth Ministry and all who helped them at the youth conference at
Holy Trinity Parish, February 25. By all reports, it was a very successful
conference with over 400 attending. Thanks also to the staff at Holy Trinity.
The
Spanish conference will be on April 21 & 22 at St. Henry’s Hall. We need
everyone’s help! Please register to attend as soon as possible. The Service
committee, when planning the three separate conferences, pledged to attend all
three and get volunteers from the whole renewal (English, Spanish, and Youth)
to work each conference. Lets support one another. If you are bilingual, what a blessing, you
get two conferences.
La
Conferencia en Español es el 21 y 22 de Abril en el salón de la parroquia de
St. Henry. Vengan a alabar al Señor.
Regístrense lo más pronto posible. Tenemos que apoyarnos unos a los otros.
The
days of renewal are now better attended thanks to you who have made it possible
with your enthusiasm, zeal and commitment. There is a revival taking
place! The Spanish “Asamblea” has
definitely come alive. Come back and experience this revival!
The
CCCR, with Fr. Pedro Molina and Ros Hernandez, is sponsoring a pilgrimage to
the Holy Land and Rome,
May 25 to June 5. We need 30 registrants to make this a go. The trip includes
an audience with Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter’s as he addresses the Ecclesial
movements, similar to Pope John Paul’s audience to the movements in 1998.
If
you have not had a Life in the Spirit Seminar, try to have one between now and
Pentecost Sunday, June 4, 2006. Invite attendees to come to the Eve of
Pentecost celebration Saturday,
June 3, 2006 at the CCCR to share their experience. It will be a
great time to celebrate in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. The use of the
charisms on a continuing basis ensures that the renewal flourish in the United States
as it is flourishing in other parts of the world.
Thanks
to all prayer groups and individuals who donate to the CCCR on a monthly basis.
Your generous donation of time, gifts and treasure keeps the Renewal moving.
Groups who do not yet send a monthly amount may want to pray and consider doing
so. No amount is too big or too small. The Lord will multiply it back to you to
and to the CCCR.
God’s
blessings be yours this Lent and Easter Seasons.
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Most Rev. Thomas J. Flanagan, DD
Auxiliary Bishop
of San Antonio
and
Liaison for
Charismatic Renewal
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FANNING
THE FLAME LIVE ON CTSA-TV CHANNEL 15 – April 17 & Every 3rd Monday of the
month at 8:00 PM. Co-hosts for
the program are Tony and Rose Buentello with Erica and Michael Rodriguez. Fanning
the Flame is a charismatic program carried live so you can call in for prayer,
questions, or comments. In addition, they will help you with your questions or
comments. You may also call the Center Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM for prayer at 226-7545.
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Healing Services - St.
Dominic’s Catholic Church (5915 Ingram Rd.) Every Sunday after 7:00 PM Mass – Adoration &
Prayer for healing.
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Healing Mass - Fr. Florencio Rodriguez 7:00 PM at St. Lawrence Catholic Church
(236 E. Petaluma)
210 924-4401
Third Wednesday of each month
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Healing
MASS - Fridays at CCCR - at Noon
with Fr. Jorge Baistra,
Contact: Laura Montoya and Maria Onzon 210
333-5913
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Special Leaders Section
LIVING IN THE SPIRIT by Ray
Rossman
Urgent! Urgent! There’s no easy
way to say this – WE NEED HELP! The plain
facts are that the Renewal
Center is running on
empty in our financial gas tank. Our pledges are shrinking! There is no doubt
that over the past 20 years the number of Catholic Charismatics in the United States (and San Antonio) has steadily declined. At the
same time, the absolute necessity of continuing the mission of “Renewing the
Grace of Pentecost in our Church” has become more critical. Statistics have
shown that thousands of young Catholics (especially Hispanic youth) are leaving
our Church and joining Pentecostal Churches.
Why? The answer is simply that they feel that there
is something lacking in the Catholic Church that they find in other Churches.
The newspaper reports (recently in the S.A. Express-News) that those interviewed
cited vibrant praise and inspired preaching as examples. Another survey in
Today’s Catholic reported that less than 20% of our Catholic youth consider God
to be “Very Important” in their lives. The Holy Spirit has shown us that the
Catholic answer is to renew the Spirit of Pentecost in our Church. To this
extent, we need YOUR help!
As leaders, we need to show the way by our example.
If you feel as I do, that Catholic Charismatic Renewal is a genuine movement of
the Holy Spirit in our Church, then I ask you to show your total commitment to
our efforts here in San Antonio.
There are 3 steps that need to be taken
immediately.
1) I
ask you to write a check TODAY and send it to CCCR to give us the financial
boost that is needed right now.
2) Secondly,
I ask you to fill out a pledge form to show Bishop Tom and Ros that they can
count on you to be a COMMITTED supporter of the Center.
3) I
ask you at your next prayer group meeting to urge your members to show their
COMMITMENT by doing the same as you.
Fr. Tom Forrest, 78 years young, said it best:
“There are many people out there who support many charities, but it seems that
only dedicated Catholic Charismatics support the Renewal.” We Charismatics are
at the center of the Church and we know we are called to support all of the
Church’s ministries. It does indeed seem that only Charismatics support the Catholic
Charismatic Renewal.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE – do not let TODAY pass
without taking the steps to join us in keeping our Catholic Center
for Charismatic Renewal on the forefront of the Holy Spirit’s battle plan.
God bless you! Ray Rossman
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HEALING MASS
1st
Tue. Every month at 7:00 PM
Fr. Roney
Cardoso
St. Jude’s
Church
210 432-8044
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ARCHDIOCESE HEALING MINISTRY WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, APRIL 08, 2006 - 9:00AM to 12:00 NOON
CATHOLIC CENTER FOR CHARISMATIC RENEWAL (CCCR) Chapel
HEAING
MINISTRY GUIDELINES AND FINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SPANISH
CONFERENCE FOR HEALING MINISTERS - BILINGUAL:
English Y Español
"And now, Lord, …
allow us your servants to speak your message with boldness, Reach out your hand to Heal and grant that
wonders and miracles be performed through the name of your holy servant
Jesus." (Acts 4: 29,30)
ATTENTION: ALL HEALING MINISTERS wishing to assist on
the HEALING TEAMS
During the
Regional Conference MUST ATTEND this Workshop.
FOR
MORE INFORMATION: Pedro / Nelda Palacios
680 3255 o Carla Ayala 734 3696
Youth and Young Adults Section
All Glory, Honor, and Praise
to our God forever and ever, Amen!!!
From the CCCR Youth
Service Committee Office
There is war for your soul. Souls are Dying. That was the
theme for the February 25, 2006
Youth Explosion conference. We are happy to say that the followers of Christ
won again. We won the War for Dying Souls. The precious blood of Jesus covered more
than 500 youth attendees one more time. The conference took place in the
beautiful new hall at Holy Trinity Parish in San Antonio. We thank God for this amazing
location. We believe that when God says, “Ask and you shall receive.” He really keeps His word.
Also, God’s
children prayed in the name of Jesus and they all received the love that is
unfailing and unforgettable. We learned that God wants to recruit us to be a part
of His Holy Army. We all received the message that with Him we can beat any
obstacle and shine for Him at all times. Through His love, all is possible.
Please keep the “Life in the Spirit” retreat teams and attendees in your
prayers.
On March 25, 2006, the
“Mountains of Praise” team will be traveling to Del Rio, Texas
to present another retreat. We are able to continue this ministry because of
your financial and prayerful support of CCCR and the Youth Service Ministry. A
$10 monthly donation helps us to reach out to four more young people. Thank
you. YSC
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Mountains of Praise - Young Adults
Meet Fridays from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM At
St. Catherine’s, 2200 Hicks
For more information: Delfie Garcia: (210) 667-2783
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HOLY LAND – ROME
PILGRIMAGE
SPONSORED by CATHOLIC CENTER
FOR CHARISMATIC RENEWAL
The
CCCR, Ros Hernandez and Fr. Pedro Molina, the spiritual director are sponsoring
a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Rome,
May 25, 2006 to
June 5. We need 30 registrants to make this a go. The trip includes an audience
with Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter’s as he addresses the Ecclesial movements,
similar to Pope John Paul’s audience to the movements in 1998. We will visit most
of the important sites in the Holy Land and Rome. We will relive the Gospel Message and
Historical sites. The trip includes Vespers on the Eve of Pentecost with Pope
Benedict XVI at St. Peter’s Square. The Holy Father has invited all Renewal
Movements to be with him on that day. The cost is $3,325 per person from San Antonio. More
information and flyers are available.
Call
Anna Marie Aguirre 210 226-7545, Coordinator.
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Fr. Einer Ochoa
invites you to join him and Archbishop José Gomez for a
memorial MASS for all deceased Mothers. This Mass is especially for Fr. Einer’s
mother, Felipa De Jesus Ochoa. It will be on Saturday April 1, 2006 at St Agnes Church at 10:00 AM. There will be a reception
in the hall after the Mass.
Este es una Misa a la memoria de la señora Felipa de
Jesús Ochoa y todas las madres fallecidas.
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.
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CharisLetter
Published
monthly for the
Archdiocese of San Antonio
By The Catholic Center
1707 South Flores Street San Antonio, Texas 78204-1926
Thomas J. Flanagan
Auxiliary Bishop
and Liaison for Charismatic Renewal
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E-mail: CCCRsat@aol.com
www.CCCRsa.net
Phone:(210) 226-7545
Fax: (210) 212-9330
Editors:
Lon Benedict – Publications
Mgr.
Rosbel (Ros)
Hernandez
Associate Liaison/Director, CCCR
Administrator / General Manager
Lon Benedict
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Consultants:
Rev. George
Montague, SM
Rev. Einer R. Ochoa
Deacon Robert Garza
Archdiocesan
Healing Ministry
Pedro & Nelda
Palacios
Carla Ayala
Youth Ministry
Rudy & Delfie
Garcia
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Volunteer Staff
Santa Garza
Josephine Torres
Book Ministry
Anna Marie Aguirre
(210) 826-8281
Irene De La Vega
Mary Jo Littrell
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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 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.
CCCR Service Committee Members
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Anna
M. Aguirre
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Rosie
Chavarria
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Terri
& James Chavez
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Eleanor
Huron
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Rebecca
Rocha
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Rev.
Will Combs
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Michael
& Erica Rodriguez
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Weekly 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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Sat. and Sun.
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CCCR Bookstore is open Mon. – Fri.
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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9:30 AM
Upper Room PG & Mass
Helen Pickard 830 303-9614
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CCCR Bookstore is open Mon. – Fri.
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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9:30 AM
Sala Alta PG
Rosie Chavarria 923-2502
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12:00 Noon
Healing Mass
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Special
Events
As Announced
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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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Sat. and
Sun.
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7:00 PM
Flame of
Love PG
Isabel Martin 674-8141
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7:00 PM Formación de
Ministerio de Sanación
Carla Ayala – 734-3696
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7:00 PM (Bilingual)
Tree of Life PG
Eleanor Huron 432-1509
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7:00 PM (English)
The Word & The Spirit
Rudy Zamora 434-8011
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Youth Meeting
7:30 PM
Chiquita 615-0753
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Special
Events
As Announced
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PROPHECY AND BEYOND
PHASE II workshop
SATURDAY
- APRIL. 29TH 9:00
– 3:00 IN THE CHAPEL
Offered FREE by 3-D MINISTRY “GOD’ S DISCERNMENT, DELIVERANCE AND DISCIPLESHIP”
WITH CARMEN FRANKEL AND
TEAM SPEAKERS
ADRIAN BANCKER, LOLLY
BANCKER, DANIEL SALONE & DIANE PENA
PRAISE AND WORSHIP MUSIC
WITH “JUBILEE PRAISE”
CATHOLIC CENTER FOR CHARISMATIC RENEWAL
1707 SOUTH FLORES, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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