St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 500 East Travis Street Luling, Texas 78648 Rev. Howard Goertz, Pastor Deacon Paul Easterling Patricia Gonzales, Administration Marilyn Williams, Religious Education Haurora Ordonez, Youth Ministry Gloria Riojas, Custodian SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5:30 pm (English) Sunday: 8:00 am (Spanish) & 10:00 am (English) Reconciliation (Confession): Saturday 4:45 pm 5:15 pm & Wednesday after 8 am Mass DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday: 6:30 pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 am 24-hour Adoration: Begins Thursday 8:00 am - Concludes Friday 8:00 am PARISH OFFICE: 830-875-5354 FAX: 830-875-3533 Office Hours: Mon. & Fri. 9 am 1 pm * Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 8 am - 1 pm ~ 2-5 pm PARISH HALL: 830-875-9052 PARISH RECTORY: 830-351-5043 PARISH EMAIL ADDRESS: stjohn_luling@att.net ESTABLISHED IN 1879
First Sunday of Advent Page 2 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION REFLECTIONS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY THE PROMISE OF JUSTICE We are in fairly good company when we ask God for justice. Often enough we hear and agree with the lament of the people of Israel asking God why the wicked prosper. However, when we call out for justice, we usually want someone to get his or her comeuppance. God s justice is something other than this, of course. God s justice comprises a wonderful rightness between God and humankind. Today, Jeremiah looks ahead to a time when a just one will sprout from the shorn-off stump of Jesse of the house and family of David. Life was not fair in Jeremiah s time. Israel s kings held the promise of God s fidelity, but it was difficult to see how God s promise could be realized through them. Nevertheless, Jeremiah lifts his voice and announces that the Promised One will come. Luke s Gospel echoes that announcement, and Paul is filled with sturdy encouragement. And so Advent begins with a promise. (Holyday of Obligation) VIGIL MASS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 6:30 PM BASTROP-LOCKHART DEANERY ADVENT PENETENTIAL SERVICES ALL BEGIN AT 7:00 PM Father Howard will be assisting at the following Services. Ascension, Bastrop - Monday, December 10 ** ST. JOHN, LULING - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 ** Sacred Heart in Rockne - Monday, December 17 Sacred Heart, Elgin - Tuesday, December 18 St. Paul, Smithville - Wednesday, December 19 St. Mary, Lockhart - Thursday, December 20 Immaculate Heart of Mary, Martindale - Friday, December 21 ********** REFLEJOS LA PROMESA DE JUSTICIA Estamos en buena compañía cuando clamamos a Dios por justicia. Con frecuencia escuchamos y estamos de acuerdo con el pueblo de Israel que pregunta a Dios por qué el malo prospera. Sin embargo, cuando clamamos por justicia usualmente queremos que alguien reciba el castigo que se merece. Obviamente la justicia de Dios es más que eso. La justicia de Dios abarca una maravillosa rectitud entre Dios y la humanidad. En la lectura de hoy Jeremías avizora un tiempo en el que un justo brotará del tronco de Jesé, de la casa y la familia de David. La vida no era justa en el tiempo de Jeremías. Los reyes de Israel mantenían viva la promesa de la fidelidad de Dios, pero era difícil ver cómo la promesa de Dios se podía cumplir por medio de ellos. No obstante, Jeremías levanta la voz y anuncia que ya viene el Salvador prometido. El Evangelio de Lucas hace eco de ese anuncio, y Pablo se llena de un gran ánimo. De esta manera el Adviento comienza con una promesa. BURNING OF SANCTUARY LIGHT DECEMBER 2018 FOR FAMILY By Arnulfo & Janie Barrientes WEEKLY OFFERINGS REPORT Weekend of November 24 & 25 Collections 1st Collection... $4,407.38 Children s Collection...$82.30 Total... $4,489.68 Needed Weekly... $4,198.54 Over weekly needed... +$291.14 Other Income Candles...$83.00 Church Donation (In Thanksgiving - Chapa Family).. $1,000.00 Church Donation (Your Cause, LLC Trustee)...$100.00 With God All Things Are Possible
December 2, 2018 page 3 ST. JOHN S BULLETIN BOARD Sunday Breakfast... Sundays This Sunday, December 2 Altar Society/Volunteers for Christ will host Sunday Breakfast. Sunday Breakfast is served after both the 8am & 10am Mass in the Parish Hall. Next Sunday, December 9 Guadalupana Society will host Sunday Breakfast. Práctica del coro (español)... Jueves Práctica del coro (español), cada Jueves a las 6 de la tarde en la casa de la parroquia, 400 S. Pecan. NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE NOVENA MARTES, 4 DE DICIEMBRE NOVENA A LAS 4:00 PM DIARIAMENTE LOS MATACHINES (DANZANTES) DOMINGO, 9 DE DICIEMBRE EMPIEZA A LAS 9 AM * EN EL SALON DÍA FESTIVO, EL 12 DE DICIEMBRE MISA: 6:00 AM MAÑANITAS: 5:00 AM * ROSARIO: 5:30 AM Recepción de plato cubierto de en el salón después de la Misa ****** OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE NOVENA BEGINS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 NOVENA 4:00 PM DAILY MATACHINES DANCERS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 AT 9:00 AM * ST. JOHN S PARISH HALL FEASTDAY, DECEMBER 12 MASS: 6:00 AM MAÑANITAS: 5:00 AM * ROSARY: 5:30 AM Covered-Dish Reception in the Hall after Mass SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ENCOUNTERING CHRIST Thank you for your prayers and to all who have donated to the campaign. If you have not participated, it s not too late! Please bring your pledge cards to Mass and place them in the offertory basket! "So we, though many, are one body in Christ" - Romans 12:5 encounteringchristcampaign.org ******* ENCONTRANDO A CRISTO Gracias por sus oraciones y a todos los que han donado a la campaña. Si no has participado, no es demasiado tarde! Por favor traiga sus tarjetas de compromiso a Misa y colóquelas en la canasta de ofrendas! Así que, aunque muchos, somos un cuerpo en Cristo - Romanos 12:5 encounteringchristcampaign.org ST. JOHN S YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS & EVENTS DCYC CHRISTMAS WREATH RAFFLE DRAWING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 $1.00 DONATION PER TICKET ******** DONATIONS FROM THE HEART FOR THE ELDERLY SOCK AND THROW BLANKET DRIVE St. John s Youth Ministry will be seeking donations of Socks (for men and women) and throw blankets starting November 25th until December 16th. You may drop off your donations in the Christmas box in the main entrance of the church or the Christmas box in the church office. Your Donation is Greatly Appreciated. And don t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. Hebrews 13:16 FREE CHRISTMAS MEAL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 * 11:00 AM - 1 PM (Turkey donations needed) ST. JOHN S FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE CHRISTMAS BINGO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 ST. JOHN S PARISH HALL CONCESSION OPEN: 5:30 PM BINGO: 6:30 PM 2018 MARRIAGE RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES Marriage recognition certificates signed by Bishop Joe Vazquez are available for couples married 5, 10, 15 and so on, in increments of 5 years. Please notify the Church Office by December 14 if you celebrated an anniversary this year (2018). Father Howard will hand out Marriage Recognition Certificates on the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 29 & 30,2018.
www.stjohnluling.com December 8 & 9 Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Sat. 5:30 pm Rich Anderson Patsy Anderson Sandra Salinas Sun. 8:00 am Maria Tello Willie Lopez Connie Lopez Sun. 10:00 am Alex Martinez Vikki Gonzales Maria Aguayo Sat. 5:30 pm Sun. 8:00 am Sun. 10:00 am Sat. 5:30 pm Sun. 8:00 am Sun. 10:00 am Altar Servers Victor Frausto Elvia Palacios Lydia Obregon Jason Flores Malachi Ybarra Hospitality Ministers Felix Bienek Julian Sepulveda Juan Reyes Angel Alba Evelyn Hernandez Irene Moore GET A SUBSTITUTE IF YOU CAN NOT BE PRESENT!!! **FOR YOUR INFORMATION** Baptisms: One class is required for parents and sponsors! The next English Baptismal Class will be Sunday, January 13 at 11:30 am in Classroom 3. Bautizos Se requiere que los Papás y Padrinos asistan a una Clase de Bautismo. El proximo clase de Bautismo es Domingo, el 6 de enero a 11:30 am en el cuarto 3. Marriage A six-months to one-year notice is required, please call the Church office to meet with the Pastor. Bodas De 6-meses a un año de antemano. Llama a la Oficina. Quinceañera Celebration A six months to one-year notice is required, for a Quinceañera the family must be registered in the parish and the 14 year old must be already enrolled and attending CRE Classes to be eligible to celebrate in the church. Please call the Church Office to meet with the Pastor. Celebrando Tus XV Años Registrate con 6-meses de antemano y haz una cita con el Sacerdote. Ministry to the Sick When a parishioner is hospitalized, in nursing home or homebound please contact the Church at (830) 875-5354, so that arrangements can be made for them to receive the sacraments. Ministerio de los enfermos Comunicate con la Oficina a 830-875-5354. Healing Service (Anointing of the Sick) On the 2nd Saturday of the Month immediately following the 5:30 pm Mass. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) English & Spanish Saturdays from 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm and Wednesdays after 8 am Daily Mass. St. John s Website Please visit our website: www.stjohnluling.com
St. John the Evangelist First Saturday, December 1 Blessed Virgin Mary Readings: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Mass: 5:30 pm Lonnie McCown (Jerald & Kathy McCown) Sunday, December 2 1st Sunday of Advent Rdgs: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; 1 Thes 3:12 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 Mass: 8:00 am For the Parish 10:00 am Anton Goertz (BD) (Family) Monday, December 3 St. Francis Xavier Readings: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 No Mass Tuesday, December 4 St. John Damascene Readings: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Mass: 6:30 pm Florence Williams (Family) Special Intention (Joe & Rose De Leon) Wednesday, December 5 Readings: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Mass: 8:00 am Eric Guerra (SI) (Lupe Smith) Michael Hebert (Mary Hebert) Thursday, December 6 St. Nicholas Readings: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Mass: 8:00 am Blake & Lily Layne & Family (SI) (Lupe Smith) Samuel Skinner (SI-Health) (Lucy Chapman & Family) First Friday, December 7 St. Ambrose (Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day) Readings: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Mass: 8:00 am Baby Faith Kendall (SI) (Jane Goertz) 6:30 pm (Vigil Mass) Marilyn Williams & Family (SI) (Nell Rightmer) Saturday, December 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Readings: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Mass: 5:30 pm Rosemary Garcia (Family) Beto Lugo (Tina Conley) Maria Gonzales (BD) (Oliva Family) Sunday, December 9 2nd Sunday of Advent Readings: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 Mass: 8:00 am Severiano Rodriguez, Jr. (Familia) Para la Familia (SI) (Arnulfo & Janie Barrientes) 10:00 am Jesse Cardenas, Sr. (Family) For the Parish Dwight Belden, Shannon Brandom, Billy Branyon, Luke Branyon, Nicole Bujnoch, Emily Burke, Teresa Calderon, Joe Cardenas, Sophia Castillo, Robert Cavanagh, Kase Conley, Lincoln Contreras, Oralia Curry, Samantha Edwards, Noe Enriquez, Yolanda Estrada, Adan Rey Flores, Dario & Reina Flores, Gilbert Beto Garcia, Janet Gibson, Kenny Gibson, Nemesio Gomez, Joel Gonzales, John Gonzales, Paul Gonzales, Justin Graham, Jonah Granados, Don, Shirley & Dustin Hegwar, John Houeye, Taylor Hudgins, Rich Hulten, John J. Hyatt, Elizabeth Idrogo, Carmen Leal, Jimmy Ledesma, Jr., Alex Lopez, Mario Lopez, III, Paul Lopez, Jimmy D. McIntoch, Jo McPearson, Juanita Mendoza, Shelley Meyers, Stella Mendoza, Diana Miranda, Randall Mikesh, Jean Netardus, Lucy Oliva, Isabel Orona, Bob Quinn, Maria Reyes, Haley Rios, Maria Rocha, Alex Rodriguez, Antonia Rodriguez, Leticia Rodriguez, Mary Schuh, Samuel Skinner, Della Salazar, Renee Spencer, Kathy Starch, Virginia Suarez, Lucia Tapía, Mildred Thomas, Helen Vara and Tomas Zarate.
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