May 29, 2016 - St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

29 de mayo de 2016
El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo
May 29, 2016 • The Most Holy Body
and Blood of Christ
In Genesis, it is an intimate gathering.
Melchizedek, both a king and a priest, blesses
Abram, a man chosen by God, using the simple
food and drink of ordinary meals. Abram’s
response is to offer God a part, ten percent, of
everything he has. In Corinthians, Paul remembers the gathering of friends and family, the
blessing of bread and wine at the meal the night
before Jesus died. Jesus gave, not just part of
everything he had, but all he was: his Body and Blood. In
Luke, the meal is large, unplanned, and most there are strangers. Jesus’ response is simple, “Feed them.” The Apostles, overwhelmed by the number of people and their scant resources,
don’t know what to do. But Jesus, taking what is available,
two loaves and five fishes, offers a blessing and there is more
than enough.
THE MAKINGS OF A LIFE
Growing up, my family said grace before each meal, recognizing that what nourished us came from the work and sacrifice of other hands, those who grew the crops and those who
prepared them for eating. We asked for a blessing on the fruits
of those who labored. We recognized that even the simplest
meal comes from the bounty of God through the sacrifice of
Jesus. It is the blessing that transforms each of these meals
and the participants. The value of the nourishment, bodily
or spiritual, is blessed, remembered, and celebrated. Abram,
Paul, and Jesus understood where our nourishment comes
from. Our lives are nourished in body, mind, and spirit by the
sacrifice of others. Today, and with every meal, we remember
and bless the sacrifice of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ,
who gave his all that we might be saved and transformed.
Today’s Readings: Gn 14:18–20; Ps 110:1–4; 1 Cor 11:23–26; Lk 9:11b–17
En el libro de Génesis, hay una reunión
intima; Melquisedec, un rey y sacerdote, bendice
a Abram, un hombre escogido por Dios, usando
lo ordinario de una comida, alimentos y bebida.
La respuesta de Abram es ofrecer a Dios una
parte, el diez porciento de todo lo que tiene. En
la carta a los corintios, Pablo recuerda la reunión
de los amigos y la familia, la bendición del pan
y el vino en la cena la noche antes de que Jesús muriera. Jesús
dio, no solamente una parte de todo lo que tenía, sino todo
lo que él era: su Cuerpo y su Sangre. En Lucas, la comida
es grande, improvisada y además hay personas extranjeras.
La respuesta de Jesús es sencilla, “denles de comer”. Los
apóstoles abrumados por el número de personas y sus escasos
recursos, no saben que hacer. Pero Jesús, usando lo que está
disponible, dos panes y cinco pescados, ofrece una bendición
y hay más que suficiente.
LA PREPARACIÓN DE UNA VIDA
Conforme crecía, mi familia hacia una oración antes de
comer, reconociendo que lo que nos alimenta viene del trabajo
y sacrificio de otras manos, aquellas que cultivaron los campos
y que los prepararon para que los comiéramos. Pedíamos una
bendición por los frutos de quienes trabajaban. Reconocíamos
que aún la comida más sencilla viene de la generosidad de
Dios por medio del sacrificio de Jesús. Es la bendición la que
transforma a cada comida de la que participamos. El valor
de los alimentos, corporales y espirituales, es una bendición;
recordada y celebrada. Abram, Pablo y Jesús entendieron
de donde nos vienen los alimentos. Nuestras vidas están
alimentadas en cuerpo, mente y espíritu por el sacrificio
de otras personas. Hoy, y en cada comida, recordemos y
bendigamos el sacrificio del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo,
quien dio todo lo que podía salvarse y transformarse.
Lecturas del día: Gn 14:18–20; Sal 110 (109):1–4; 1 Cor 11:23–26;
Lc 9:11b–17
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
110 E. South Street Alvin, Texas 77511
PASTOR
Rev. John Taosan
DEACONS: David Bowman and Dale Hayden
SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday at 5:00 P.M. Sunday at 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon (Spanish)
DAILY MASS: 8:30 A.M. Monday – Friday
CONFESSIONS: Friday 7:30 –8:15 A.M. Saturday 3:45-4:45 P.M. Sunday before all Masses to end at
7:50 A.M. ; 9:50 A.M. ; 11:50 A.M. or by appointment.
Church Office: Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. ~ 281-331-3751 ~ Fax ~ 281-331-5430
CCE: Mrs. Mary Voigt ~ 281-824-0877
Parish Website ~ www.stjohnalvin.org
COLLECTION
Sunday Collection:
$11,677.00
Next weekend’s second collection is for the Maintenance
& Repair Collection. Thank you for your generosity.
Saturday:
5:00 P.M.
Sunday:
8:00 A.M. †Myrtle Brod Fucik
10:00 A.M. All Living & Deceased Veterans
El siguiente fin de semana tendremos la colecta de el
mantenimiento y reparación. Gracias por su generosidad.
The 1st Communion pictures from the English Mass are
now available for pick-up at the CCE Office. Please pick
yours up.
Paul Shinsky & †Jane Shinsky
12:00 P.M.
For the People
Monday:
8:30 A.M.
†Bill Staten
Tuesday:
8:30 A.M.
Keith LeRoy
Wednesday: 8:30 A.M. Donald & Jane Poe
Los retratos de la Primera Comunion de la Misa en Ingles
estan disponibles en la oficina de CCE. Por favor de venir
a llevar el suyo.
Thursday:
8:30 A.M. Rachel Poe
Friday:
8:30 A.M. Jorge Lopez
Breaking Open “The Joy of the Gospel”
Have you ever started to read a document from one of our
Popes and felt lost after just a few pages?
Have you wanted to know what Pope Francis actually
said instead of what the media puts out?
Adult Faith Formation will have a book study to explore
Pope Francis’ “The Joy of the Gospel.” We will begin
June 14 and meet for 6 weeks on Tuesday evenings from
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost for the book and the study
guide is $6.50. If you are interested in joining us please
email [email protected] so we can order your books
before the first class.
Saturday:
English Baptism Classes
Clases de Bautismo en Español
Two Baptism Classes in English and in Spanish will be held in
the Parish Hall on Thursdays, July 7th. & 14th at 7:30 p.m.
English Baptisms: Saturday, July 16, 2016, please attend 5p.m.
Mass. Spanish Baptisms Sunday, July 17th, 2016, please attend
the 12 p.m. Mass. Baptisms will be after the Mass you attend.
Please sign up at the Church Office and bring the child’s Birth
Certificate.
Las dos Clases de bautismo en español y en ingles seran los
Jueves, el 7 y 14 de julio de 2016 a las 7:30 p.m. en el salon
parroquial. Bautismos: en Ingles, el Sabado, 16 de julio, 2016,
asista la misa de 5p.m. y en Español,Domingo, 17 de julio,
2016, asista a la misa de las 12p.m. Bautimos serán despues de
la misa que assita. Inscribase en la oficina y se necesita la acta
de nacimiento de el/la niño/a
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is hosting a
Iconography Mini–Workshop, led by Father Elias Rafaj,
Pastor of St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church
On June 21-25 from 9:30 A.M.-6:00 P.M.
Cost: Adults-$160.00 or $60 for children(Ages 12-18
(accompanied by an adult at the workshop)
Pre-registration is necessary and closes on June 17, 2016.
Space is limited. Registration forms available at the
Church Office or at stjohnalvin.org
For more information contact, Sherry Cavallo at: [email protected] or 832-428-4443 or Fr. Elias Rafaj at:
[email protected] or 713-256-8953
7:00 P.M. †San Juana Garcia
8:00 A.M. Lydia De La Cerda
2:00 P.M. Leon Wedding
5:00 P.M. †Paul Davison
Please pray for the souls of: Recen por la alma de:
†Clara Theriot and †Maria Barba
Friday June 3, 2016 is the First Friday of the month.
Masses are at 8:30 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
El Viernes 3 de Junio, 2016 es el Primer Viernes del mes.
Misas serán a las 8:30 A.M. y a las 7:00 P.M.
Saturday June 4, 2016 is the First Saturday of the month.
Mass will be at 8:00 A.M.
El sabado, 4 de Junio es el Primer Sabado del mes. La
Misa será a las 8:00 A.M.
2016 DIOCESAN SERVICES FUNDFONDO DE SERVICIOS DIOCESANOS
If you have not given or pledged to DSF, please consider
doing so today. DSF envelopes are available at the
Church’s entrance or give online at www.archgh.org/dsf
Thank you for responding to reach our goal of $61,520.00.
Si no han dado o prometido para el FSD, por favor,
consideren de hacerlo hoy. Sobres del FSD estan
disponibles a la entrada de la iglesia o por el internet, la
pagina www.archgh.org/dsf Gracias con su ayuda para a
alcanzar la meta de $61,520.00
Catholic Homeschool and Parent Education
Conference -University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
Friday, June 10th 1:00 P.M.—7:00 P.M.
Saturday, June 11th 9:00 A.M.—5:00 P.M.
$25 Early Bird Special Per Person (Spouse Free)
For info or sign up, www.Homeschool-Life.com/TX/
ARCHHomeschool
The Church Office will be closed Monday,
May 30th for Memorial Day Holiday.
La oficina estara cerrada el lunes, 30 de mayo.
Altar Flowers
In Memory of:
†Bill Staten
In Honor of:
Richard & Polly Aucoin’s 51st Wedding Anniversary
You may sign up at the Office for the 2016 flowers on the
altar in honor of birthdays, anniversaries, etc. or in
memory of a loved one. The cost is $45.00.
Puede inscribirse en la oficina para las flores en el altar de
2016 en honor de cumpleaños, aniversarios, etc. o en memoria de un ser querido. Costo es $45.00 por solicitud.
Pray for Vocations Crucifix Schedule
5 p.m. Jun 4 Lori & Curt Candrian
8 a.m. Jun 5 Jim & Loretta Bordelon
10 a.m. Jun 5 Steven, Lucy Valdez
12 p.m. May 29 Estanislado y Maria Solis
To participate, Contact Polly Aucoin, Tel: 281-388-1046
Rosario a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Familia Colunga/Vera / 832-573-0016
Rosario: Sabado, 4 de Junio, 2016 / 6:00 P.M.
*AYC (Archdiocesan Youth Conference) will be held
July 29, 30, 31, 2016. Our students entering ninth grade
through graduating seniors are welcome to attend.
Registration is online, if your child does not have the
necessary information to register online, please contact
the CCE office for help.
*Due to payment deadline, the parent meetings for AYC
have been changed to Sunday May 29, at 7 pm. this meeting is to answer questions and Sunday June 12, at 7 pm. is
when payments are due, both meetings will be in the
small hall
*Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 5:00 p.m.- Confirmation practice
in the church
*Friday, June 10, 2016- Confirmation- Candidates and
sponsors meet at 4:30 P.M. in the Parish hall.
"Unveiled" marriage enrichment/retreat, hosted
this July 14-16 at St. Anthony of Padua parish in
The Woodlands. Presenter will be Dr. Bob
Schuchts, founder of the John Paul II Healing
Center. Full info and r egistr ation online, at:
www.staoptw.org/MarriageMatters
Any questions? Please call Deacon Tom Vicknair:
(713) 202-0439
Coronilla de La Divina Misericordia
5/29/16: Familia Cortes
Consoling the Heart of Jesus is a small group weekend
retreat on Divine Mercy held here at St. John’s.
Retreat begins with Mass on Friday morning/8:30 AM
and breaks in the evening to return to your home. It
resumes Saturday morning at 8 AM Mass and
concludes Saturday evening. DATE: June 3rd & 4th
with consecration after 10:00 Mass on Sunday, June
5th. PLACE: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,
Alvin, TX Cost: $40 (Includes ALL materials and
ALL SIX meals) Information call Nancy Goodnight at
281-380-1684 or email at [email protected] Don’t
wait! Retreatant spots are limited.
To add or remove someone on the prayer list, call
St. John’s Prayer Line:Joyce Chiasson, 713-410-4247 /
Office, 281-331-3751
Vengan Y Vean Retiro de Discernimiento Vocacional a
La Vida Sacerdotal y Consagrada (Entrada Gratuita)
Julio 8/5:00 P.M—Julio 10/2:30 P.M., 2016
Informes:713-652-8239 [email protected] or
www.houstonvocations.com/vengan y vean
Life Awareness Retreat Religious Vocation Discernment
Weekend July 22-24, 2016 Fri 5:00 P.M –Sun 2:30 P.M.
Info: Henry Majoue [email protected] 832-606-1372
Deacon Gary Hikbig [email protected]/832549-4140 Registration:www.houstonvocations.com/lifeawareness
Holy Name Retreat Center 430 Bunker Hill Rd
Houston, TX 77024 Cost: Fr ee (donations accepted )
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For Communion to be delivered to your home or at a nursing
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Cameron Brantley, Marian & Jesse Briones, Joe Brod, Norma Bustamante, Rosendo Butrion, PFC Madeline Caldwell, Joseph Canales, Donald
Cimrhanzel, Ron Cook, Anabellah Collins, Ronnie Coleman, Wilmer Comeaux, Annie Coronado, Frank Cortese, Helen Crevier, Beverly Dadria,
Anthony Davis, Mercedes DeLaO, Daniela Delgado, Brad & Leanne Dennis, Catherine DeWitt, Lorenzo & Maria Diaz, Phillip Douglas, Mike
Farmer, Melodye Franks, Megan Garcia & Family, Giselda, Edna, Jessica, Jocselyne, Sara & Diana Garcia, Lucy Garza, Judy Gillespi, Terri &
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