St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

June 7, 2015
The Most Holy Body and Blood
of Christ
The ancient words of Psalm 116 ring out fresh
and new in today’s responsorial psalm. When
the psalmist asks how he or anyone can make
a return to the Lord for all the good that God
has done, he is echoing our prayer of wondrous
gratitude. How can any of us ever make a return
to the Lord or repay God in any way? In this
psalm we are told what we are to do: We are to
take up the cup of salvation and “call upon the name of the
Lord” (Psalm 116:13).
This primal need to give thanks and make a return to God
prompts the Church to give us this solemnity of the Body and
Blood of Christ, a celebration set apart from Holy Thursday,
when, among other things, we commemorate Jesus Christ’s
establishment of the Eucharist. That day, set in the context of
the Easter Triduum, is busy with many symbols and actions.
Today we turn our full attention to the body and blood of
Christ, given to us in the forms of bread and wine.
THE CUP OF SALVATION
Jesus, in Mark’s Gospel, identifies the cup of salvation for
us. It is the cup of his blood, the blood of the covenant. This
blood fulfills the old covenant, the one marked by Moses
when he sprinkled the Israelites with the blood of sacrificed
animals. Now we take up the cup of the new covenant, the
cup of salvation, and we call upon the name of the Lord. How
can this action make a return to the Lord? Only this way: In
this action we offer to God the only perfect gift. Alone we are
nothing. It is Christ who is the perfect offering. It is through the
total gift of his body and blood that we have been redeemed.
Today’s Readings: Ex 24:3–8; Ps 116:12–13, 15–18; Heb 9:11–15; Mk 14:12–16,
22–26
7 de junio de 2015
El Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo
Las antiguas palabras del Salmo 116 resuenan
frescas y nuevas en el salmo responsorial de hoy.
Cuando el salmista pregunta como él o alguien
puede pagarle a Dios por todo el bien que
Dios le ha hecho, está haciendo eco a nuestra
oración de maravillada gratitud. ¿Cómo puede
alguno de nosotros recompensar o pagarle a
Dios? En este salmo, el salmista nos dice lo que
debemos hacer: Levantaré el cáliz de salvación
e “invocaré el nombre del Señor” (Salmo 116:13).
Esta necesidad primordial de dar gracias y pagarle a Dios
motiva a la Iglesia a darnos esta solemnidad del Cuerpo y la
Sangre de Cristo, una celebración separada del Jueves Santo
cuando, entre otras cosas, conmemoramos el establecimiento
de la Eucaristía. Ese día, situado en el contexto del triduo
de Pascua, está ocupado por muchos símbolos y acciones.
Hoy, damos toda nuestra atención al Cuerpo y a la Sangre de
Cristo, entregados a nosotros en forma de pan y vino.
LA COPA DE SALVACIÓN
En el Evangelio de Marcos, Jesús identifica para nosotros
la copa de salvación. Es la copa de su sangre, la sangre de
la alianza. Esta sangre cumple la antigua alianza, aquella
que fue marcada por Moisés cuando salpicó a los israelitas
con la sangre de los animales sacrificados. Ahora alzamos la
copa de la nueva alianza, la copa de salvación e invocamos
el nombre del Señor. ¿Cómo puede esta acción ser un pago
al Señor? Sólo de esta manera: en esta acción ofrecemos a
Dios el único regalo perfecto. Solos, somos nada. Cristo es la
ofrenda perfecta. Es mediante el regalo total de su cuerpo y
sangre que somos redimidos.
Lecturas de hoy: Ex 24:3–8; Sal 116:12–13, 15–18; Heb 9:11–15; Mc 14:12–16, 22–26
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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
Marybell Casarez, Youth Ministry
Leonardo Cruz, 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: [email protected]
ESTABLISHED IN 1879
St. John the Evangelist
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REFLECTIONS
THANKSGIVING
The word “thanksgiving” most often calls to our mind
the holiday in November. But as early as the middle of the second century Justin Martyr referred to the blessed bread and
wine of the Lord’s Supper as “food we call ‘thanksgiving’ ” (in
Greek eucharistia). The Thanksgiving we celebrate in the autumn is at times marked by a sort of proud societal self‑congratulation and the consumption of food until we sink into
an inert stupor. The “thanksgiving” that we call our Eucharist is
just the opposite: we are led to it by an acknowledgment of our
own failings; we remember our humble place in the scheme of
things by giving praise to God alone.
While the food of Christ’s body and blood fills our spiritual
hungers, it also creates in us a greater hunger. We are not sent
to our spiritual sofas to let the Lord’s Supper settle; we are sent
to be living signs of that thanksgiving for the world by looking
out for the poor and powerless, feeding the hungry, caring for
the sick, speaking out against the self‑righteous. In short, the
hunger created by our doing in remembrance of Christ must
lead us to living in remembrance of him.
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REFLEJOS
ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS
El Día de Acción de Gracias que celebramos en el
otoño a veces se ve marcado por una especie de orgullo y
autofelicitación por parte de nuestra sociedad, por no hablar de
comilonas que nos llevan hasta el estupor. Pero la “acción de
gracias” que en griego se llama “Eucaristía” es al revés: lo que
nos lleva a ella es el reconocimiento de nuestras faltas;
recordamos nuestra posición humilde en el universo alabando a
Dios, y a nadie más que a Dios.
Es verdad que el alimento del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo
sacia el hambre de nuestro espíritu, pero también es verdad que
ese alimento crea en nosotros un hambre más intensa aun. Al
terminar la Misa no nos envían a un sofá espiritual a sentarnos
en lo que la Cena del Señor se nos asienta en el estómago; más
bien, nos envían al mundo a ser signos vivientes de esa Acción
de Gracias, ayudando a los pobres y desvalidos, alimentando a
los hambrientos, cuidando a los enfermos, protestando contra
las actitudes farisaicas. En fin, el hambre producida en nosotros
al hacer el Memorial de Jesús nos tiene que impulsar a vivir “en
memoria de él”.
FATHER’S DAY, JUNE 21
Father’s Day Mass Remembrance Envelopes, for
those who wish to honor your Father(s) living or
deceased on Sunday, June 21 are available in the main entrance
of Church. All Fathers will also be remembered at all the daily
Masses the week of June 23-26.
EL DÍA DE LOS PADRES, 21 DE JULIO
Los Sobres de la Conmemoración de la misa del
Día de los padres, para aquellos que desean honrar a
su Padre(s) vivo o difunto el domingo, 21 de junio están disponibles en la entrada principal de la iglesia. También recordarán a todas las Padres en todas las misas diarias la semana
del 23—26 de Junio.
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ALTAR SOCIETY “FATHER’S DAY” BAKE SALE
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
AFTER THE 8 AM & 10 AM MASS
BURNING OF SANCTUARY LIGHT
JUNE 2015
FOR FAMILY
Offered by: Joe & Cynthia Hunter
WEEKLY OFFERINGS REPORT
Weekend of May 30 & 31
Collections
1st Collection ....................................................... $3,499.93
Children’s Collection ................................................ $66.00
Total .................................................................... $3,565.93
Needed Weekly .................................................. $4,198.54
Diocesan Collection
Central Texas Flood ................................................ $751.08
Other Collections
Candle ....................................................................... $96.75
Watermelon Thump ................................................ $562.00
With God All Things are Possible!
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
ST. JOHN’S BULLETIN BOARD
Sunday Breakfast................................................... Sundays
Sunday Breakfast is served in the Parish Hall after both the 8
am and 10 am Mass. This Sunday, June 7 Altar Society is
hosting Sunday Breakfast. Next Sunday, June 14 Guadalupana
Society is hosting Sunday Breakfast.
Altar Society ................................................ Sunday, June 7
Altar Society meets every 1st Sunday of the month at 12 noon
in the Parish Hall.
Clase de Bautismo.............................. Domingo, 7 de Junio
El próximo clase de Bautismo es 7 de junio de 2015 a 11:30 am
en el Salón. Se requiere que los Papás y Padrinos asistan a una
Clase de Bautismo.
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.
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ST. JOHN’S 2015 EVENTS
LULING WATERMELON THUMP
JUNE 25 - 28, 2015
SPECIAL COLLECTION: JUNE 6 & 7
(To help offset Booth expenses)
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WATERMELON THUMP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 @ 7:00 PM
PARISH HALL
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DONATIONS OF 12oz CAN SODAS NEEDED
COKE ~ DIET COKE ~ SPRITE
DR PEPPER
Donations can be dropped off at the Church Office.,
For more information please call the Office @ 830-875-5354.
ALL DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
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Altar Care (Altar Society) .......................................Fridays
Altar Care this Friday, June 12 Nell Rightmer & Dot Harrison.
Next Friday, June 19 Madelene Glover.
Baptismal Class ......................................... Sunday, June 14
An English Baptismal Class will be held Sunday, June 14 at
11:30 am in the Parish Hall. One class is required for parents
and sponsors!
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ST. JOHN’S COUNCIL
General Meeting
Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 pm
St. John’s Parish Hall
All Officers and Trustees are required to attend.
VOLUNTEER WORKERS NEEDED!!
A SIGN-UP SHEET FOR BOOTH WORKERS
WITH DATES AND TIMES WILL BE SET-UP OUTSIDE
THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF CHURCH ON SUNDAY
AFTER EACH MASS!
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FALL FESTVIAL 2015
OCTOBER 3 & 4
There are two Queen Candidates for our 2015 Fall Festival:
ANGELIQUE ZAVALA
Daughter of Rene & Maria Zavala
ILIANA RONDAN
Daughter of Gabriel Rondan & Rosa Villanueva
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Please Vote!!
MARISOL TREVINO
Daughter of Ozzie & Annie Trevino
For Watermelon Thump Queen
Saturday, June 20th
Thump Pavilion * 8am - 6pm
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
“MOVIES IN THE HALL”
Youth Ministry will be hosting Family Movie Night
Wednesday, June 17 @ 6:30 pm at the Parish Hall.
Movie : TBA
* Free admission for everyone
* Concession Stand will be available for purchases
* Bring your blankets and/or lawn chairs *
Come early, pick your perfect spot and enjoy the movie!
June 7, 2015
June 13 & 14
Sat. 5:30 pm
Lectors
Michelle Levesque
Eucharistic Ministers
Tina Conley
Lane Zumwalt
Sun. 8:00 am
Clementine Ryan
Guadalupe Castillo
Juanita Cruz
Sun. 10:00 am
Sharon Pratka
Cruz Nuñez
Debbie Nuñez
Sat. 5:30 pm
Altar Server
Carson McNabb
Sun. 8:00 am
Yuliana Kobal Sotelo
Jasmin Castro
Sun. 10:00 am
Malachi Ybarra
Mark Montalbo
Sat. 5:30 pm
Hospitality Ministers
Lillian Weber
Julian Sepulveda
Sun. 8:00 am
Gus Bernal
Jorge Ochoa / Tony Cruz
Sun. 10:00 am
Sotero Ramirez
Rebecca 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, June 14 at 11:30 am in the Parish Hall.
Bautizos
Se requiere que los Papás y Padrinos asistan a una Clase de Bautismo. El próximo clase
de Bautismo es 7 de junio de 2015 a 11:30 am en el Salón.
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, June 6 “St. Norbert; Blessed Virgin Mary”
Readings: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; Tb 13:2, 6efgh-8; Mk 12:38-44
Mass: 5:30 pm Isaac† Lugo & Beto Lugo† (Tina Conley)
Elubinia “Bennie” Sepulveda† (Julian Sepulveda)
Sunday, June 7 “The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ”
Rdgs: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116:12-13, 15-18; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14L12-16, 22-26
Mass: 8:00 am Para la Parroquia
10:00 am Julian & Gloria Lopez (49th WA 6/5) (Family)
Vlasta Koncaba† (BD) (Family)
Monday, June 8 “10th week in Ordinary Time”
Readings: 2 Cor 1:1-7; Ps 34:2-9; Mt 5:1-12
No Mass
Tuesday, June 9 “St. Ephrem”
Readings: 2 Cor 1:1-18-22; Ps 119:129-133, 135; Mt 5:13-16
Mass: 6:30 pm Bill Beck† (Jane Goertz)
Margarita Rodriguez† (Mary Schuh)
Wednesday, June 10
Readings: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9; Mt 5:17-19
Mass: 8:00 am All Souls in Purgatory (Joe & Rose DeLeon)
St. Jude (In Thanksgiving) (Mary Hebert)
Thursday, June 11 “St. Barnabas” (24-hour Adoration begins)
Readings: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 5:20-26
Mass: 8:00 am All Souls in Purgatory (Lupe Smith)
Friday, June 12 “The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus” (24-hour Adoration concludes)
Readings: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37
Mass: 8:00 am Paul Fischer† (Jane Goertz)
Saturday, June 13 “Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary; St.
Anthony of Padua; Blessed Virgin Mary”
Readings: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Mt 5:33-37
Mass: 5:30 pm For the Parish
Sunday, June 14 “11th Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Readings: Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34
Mass: 8:00 am Mario Rodriguez† (Severiano & Isidra Rodriguez)
En Acción de Gracia, Soccorro Perez† & Juan Vargas†
(Familia Berumen)
10:00 am Jeremy DeLeon & Family (SI) (Rose DeLeon)
Lawrence & Demetria Morgan & Family (SI) (Joe &
Cynthia Hunter)
Margie Barnes, Shannon Brandom, Nicole Bujnoch, Emily Burke,
Jaime Calderon, Karen S. Cardenas, Sophia Castillo, Bill
Chapman, Lincoln Contreras, Margarito Conteras, Marilyn Cryder,
Dario & Reina Flores, Gilbert “Beto” Garcia, Rosemary Garcia,
Nemesio Gomez, Francisca Gonzales, Jesse M. Gonzales, Joel Gonzales, John
Gonzales, Paul Gonzales, Michael Hebert, Adeline Heintschel, John Houeye,
Taylor Hudgins, John J. Hyatt, Elizabeth Idrogo, Jerry Kidd, Carmen Leal,
Jimmy Ledesma, Jr., Ann Logan, Arturo Magallanez, Jimmy D. McIntoch,
Juanita Mendoza, Shelley Meyers, Annelise Miller, Diana Miranda, Mary Ann
Montalbo, Blaise & Jean Netardus, Lucy Oliva, Isabel Orona, Aurora Quiroz,
Santos Rios, Alex Rodriguez, Antonia Rodriguez, Leticia Rodriguez, Tim
Stanley, Renee Spencer, Kathy Starch, Virginia Suarez, Andres Valdez,
Melissa Weiss, and Tyreese Williams.
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