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
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 2 REFLECTIONS THE HIGHEST LAW From time to time, newspapers and magazines will offer, as an item of filler, various laws that are still on the books but seem silly to us in our day and age. In one California city, it is illegal to have two indoor bathtubs in one house. Clean water, a precious commodity when the law was written, is now readily available, so the law seems silly. But the human value of protecting and preserving precious resources is still around, evident in many conservation laws that seem sensible to us. So it is with the laws of religious tradition. What Jesus scorns today is others attitude toward ritual laws, an attitude that becomes nearly idolatrous when laws are observed for their own sake. Jesus teaches that observation of external ritual laws is of value only when they are emblems of our internal disposition toward the will of God. Our whole lives must follow the one ultimate law of God: to love God completely and to love neighbor entirely. Roman Catholicism is a tradition rich with customs, traditions, and even laws. As we continue to listen to the voice of Christ, we must always look into our own hearts and underneath our ritual practices to make sure that love of God and love of neighbor are what we prize above all. REFLEJOS * * * * * * * * * * EL PRECEPTO MÁS IMPORTANTE De vez en cuando, los periódicos y las revistas publican, a modo de relleno, diversas leyes que siguen en los libros pero que parecen ridículas en nuestra época. En una ciudad de California, es ilegal tener dos bañeras dentro de una casa. Cuando se pasó la ley era un lujo tener acceso al agua corriente, pero ahora que no lo es la ley parece ridícula. Sin embargo, el valor humano de proteger y preservar los recursos más valiosos sigue teniendo vigencia, esto se manifiesta en muchas leyes, que nos parecen muy acertadas, cuyo fin es proteger el medio ambiente. Sucede lo mismo con los preceptos religiosos. Lo que Jesús desdeña hoy es la actitud de los demás respecto a los preceptos rituales, una actitud que se vuelve casi idólatra cuando se obedecen los preceptos por el mero hecho de obedecerlos. Lo que Jesús enseña es que el cumplimiento de los preceptos rituales externos sólo tiene valor cuando simboliza nuestra predisposición interior a cumplir la voluntad de Dios. Nuestras vidas deben obedecer el precepto supremo de Dios: amar a Dios por encima de todo y al prójimo igual que nos amamos a nosotros. La religión católica es rica en costumbres, tradiciones e incluso preceptos. Al seguir escuchando la voz de Cristo, siempre debemos examinar nuestro corazón y nuestras prácticas rituales para asegurarnos de que el amor a Dios y al prójimo se halle por encima de todo lo demás. Collections WEEKLY OFFERINGS REPORT Weekend of August 25 & 26 1st Collection... $2,768.38 Children s Collection... $50.23 Total... $2,818.61 Needed Weekly... $4,198.54 Other Income * * * ST. JOHN S CRE 2018 * * * Catechist Meeting Wednesday, September 5 @ 6:30 pm CRE Registration - after each Mass Monday - Friday, 3p - 5p @ Parish House September 8/9 First CRE Class & Registration Wednesday, September 12 Catechetical Sunday - Commissioning of Catechists Sunday, September 16 Classes begin Wednesday, September 19 Parent Meetings (during class times) Wednesdays October 3 / February 6 - Grades K, 2, 5, 8 October 10 / February 13 - Grades 1, 3, 6, 9 October 17 / February 20 - Grades 4, 7, 10 Wednesday Class Times Session I (Kinder & 1st) - 4pm - 4:45 Session II (2nd, 3rd, 4th) - 4:45pm - 5:45 Session III (older First Communion) - 5:45pm - 6:30 Session IV (5th, 6th, 7th) - 6:30pm - 7:30 Session V (8th, 9th, 10th) - 7:30pm - 8:30 BURNING OF SANCTUARY LIGHT SEPTEMBER 2018 FOR FAMILY By Isidra Rodriguez Under weekly needed... <$1,379.93> Candles... $78.00 Second Collection (Fall Festival)... $920.75 With God All Things Are Possible
September 2, 2018 page 3 ST. JOHN S BULLETIN BOARD Sunday Breakfast...Sundays This Sunday, September 2 King Candidate Ayden McFadin and Family are hosting Sunday Breakfast. Sunday Breakfast is served after both the 8am & 10am Mass in the Parish Hall. Next Sunday, September 9 Queen Candidate Yaretzi Reyna and Family are hosting 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. ST. JOHN S FALL FESTIVAL 2018 OCTOBER 6 & 7 2018 FALL FESTIVAL RAFFLE RAFFLE DRAWING HELD SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 @ 6 PM DONATION: $1 PER TICKET OR 6 FOR $5 NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN RAFFLE TICKETS CAN BE PICKED UP OUTSIDE OF CHURCH OR AT THE CHURCH OFFICE DURING BUSINESS HOURS ST. JOHN S FALL FESTIVAL 2018 ** DONATIONS NEEDED ** MONETARY - donations may be brought to Church Office. DRINK STAND - Bottled water and/or Sodas (12 oz cans), any brand, please bring to Church Office. BINGO - gift prizes, please bring to Church Office. LIVE AUCTION - donations may be dropped off at the Church Office or Parish Hall. CAKE AUCTION - donations of Specialty Cakes for Cake Auction on Saturday, October 6th, please bring cake(s) to hall Saturday morning. SPIN & WIN - every family is asked to donate 2 cakes, bring cakes to Hall on Oct. 6 & 7. ST. JOHN S PARISH MINISTRY FAIR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 Ministries: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Ministers of the Word-Lectors, Altar Servers, Information Station Ministry, Hospitality Ministers and Ushers. Organizations: Choirs & Musicians, Catechists, Altar Society- Volunteers for Christ,, Guadalupana Society, Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Youth Ministry and more.. A Parish Community is everyone working together to make our church family meaningful and showing our reverence to God, our Father. SACRED HEART, ROCKNE HOMECOMING BAZAAR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 Fried Chicken, Home Style Sausage & Chicken & Dressing w/ Trimming - 11 am - 2 pm Adults - $10 * Children (10 under) - $5 Games & Refreshments begin at 12 noon Bingo: 1 pm - 5 pm * Auction: 1:30 pm * * * * * * * * * FALL FESTIVAL KING & QUEEN SEPTEMBER FUNDRAISERS KING CANDIDATE: AYDEN MCFADIN (son of Ashley McFadin) SUNDAY BREAKFAST Sunday, September 2 & 16 After both the 8am & 10 am Masses In the Parish hall BAKE SALE Saturday, September 8 St. John s Church * * * * * * * * * QUEEN CANDIDATE: YARETZI REYNA (daughter of Nazario & Mayra Reyna) SUNDAY BREAKFAST Sunday, September 9 After both the 8am & 10 am Masses In the Parish hall PIÑA LOCA * FRUIT CUP AND MORE Saturday, September 15 In the Parish Hall TAMALE SALE Saturday, September 22 In the Parish Hall
www.stjohnluling.com September 8 & 9 Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Sat. 5:30 pm Robert Natal Martin Medina Mary Frances Medina Sun. 8:00 am Lucy Chapman Willie Lopez Connie Lopez Sun. 10:00 am Evelyn Hernandez Herb Decker Debbie Nuñez 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 Kailyn Knox Ileana Rondan Yuliana Kobel Sotelo Jason Flores Malachi Ybarra Hospitality Ministers Lane Zumwalt Lillian Weber Jorge Ochoa Sixto Estrada Micheal Ramirez Amanda Ramirez 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, November 11 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 adomingo, el 4 de noviembre 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, September 1 Blessed Virgin Mary; World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Readings: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 Mass: 5:30 pm For the Parish Sunday, September 2 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Rdgs: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Mass: 8:00 am Bill Chapman (Lucy Chapman & Family) Severiano Rodriguez, Jr. (In thanksgiving) (Isidra Rodriguez) 10:00 am Rose Pawelek (Georgia Laskowski) Monday, September 3 St. Gregory the Great; Labor Day Readings: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass For the Blessings of Human Labor, nos. 907-911 No Mass (Office Closed) Tuesday, September 4 Readings: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 No Mass Wednesday, September 5 Readings: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Mass: 8:00 am Eric Guerra (SI) (Lupe Smith) Anton Goertz (Jane Goertz & Family) Thursday, September 6 (24-hour Adoration begins) Readings: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Mass: 8:00 am Maria Rodriguez (SI) (Guadalupana Society) William Charles Solansky (Mr./Mrs Schakel) First Friday, September 7 (24-hour Adoration concludes) Readings: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Mass: 8:00 am Florence Williams (Family) Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta (In Thanksgiving) (Denise Levesque) Saturday, September 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Readings: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Mass: 5:30 pm Anton Goertz (Sandra & Barry Hevner) Juanita Salas (Juanita Mendoza) Sunday, September 9 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37 Mass: 8:00 am Para la Parroquía 10:00 am Rose Pawelek (Jay Crowell) Anton Goertz (Arnold & Juanita Barrientes) 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, 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, Bennie Hedrick, 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, Maria 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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