August 30, 2015 - St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

August 30, 2015
Twenty-second Sunday
in Ordinary Time
There seem to be myriad ways to follow the
covenant and to avoid it. One can turn a relationship with God into mere words. One can
make up a set of rules and mistake them for
God’s law. One can apply the law to everyone
but oneself. One can split hairs or lead a double
life. Today’s readings address all of these subterfuges. They issue an inescapable summons to be a people of
integrity. They insist that we see to it that the inner and outer
person be one. And the one person, our little selves, must be
intimately linked to the Holy One, who is Lord and Father.
DOING
“What is bred in the bone will out in the flesh,” as the old
saying has it. By and by the heart is worn on the sleeve. The
deep self shows up. When the voice of Moses speaks of the
covenant, we know he wants to reiterate the law to his people
and to all who might hear or see this unique covenanted
people. For they have a personal bond with God, and their
actions show it. They are what they say—a people actively
responsible for their relationships.
And the second reading restates this. There is no wiggle
room for a people redeemed in Christ. Religion is “to care
for orphans and widows in their affliction” (James 1:27). Thus
James instructs us to be in the world, even as we keep clear
of its sinful ways.
Jesus, too, replies to the idolatry he sees around him as the
learned bow before their own rules and turn them into dogmas. He reminds us all that we must care for the faith-filled
inner commitment that constitutes the heart of the covenant.
The covenant is a heart-to-heart bond, after all. It is the deepest and most rewarding of bonds.
Today’s Readings: 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
30 de agosto de 2015
Vigésimo Segundo Domingo
del Tiempo Ordinario
Parece haber miles de formas de cumplir con
la alianza y de eludirla. Se puede convertir una
relación con Dios en simples palabras. Se puede
inventar un conjunto de reglas y confundirlas
con la ley de Dios. Se puede aplicar la ley a todos
menos a sí mismo. Uno puede concentrarse en
cosas sin importancia o llevar una doble vida.
Las lecturas de hoy se ocupan de todas estas
excusas. Nos hacen una llamada ineludible a ser personas de
integridad. Insisten en que nos ocupemos de que la persona
interior y la exterior sean una. Y la única persona, nuestro
pequeño ser, debe estar íntimamente ligado con el Santo, que
es Señor y Padre.
HACER
“Lo que se lleva en la sangre no se puede negar”, dice un
antiguo refrán. Con el corazón se muestran los sentimientos
abiertamente. Se muestra la profundidad del ser. Cuando
la voz de Moisés habla de la alianza, sabemos que quiere
reiterar la ley a su pueblo y a todos los que quieran oír o
ver a este pueblo único de la alianza. Porque tienen un lazo
personal con Dios, y sus acciones lo demuestran. Son lo que
dicen: un pueblo que se responsabiliza de sus relaciones.
Y la segunda lectura reafirma esto. No hay escape para
un pueblo redimido en Cristo. La religión es “visitar a los
huérfanos y a las viudas en sus tribulaciones” (Santiago 1:27).
Así Santiago nos ordena permanecer en el mundo, incluso
mientras nos mantenemos alejados de sus pecados.
Jesús también responde a la idolatría que ve a su alrededor
cuando los eruditos se someten a sus propias reglas y las
convierten en dogmas. Nos recuerda a todos nosotros que
debemos ocuparnos del compromiso interior de fe que
constituye el centro de la alianza. Después de todo, la alianza
es un lazo de corazón a corazón. Es el lazo más profundo y
más gratificante de todos.
Lecturas de hoy: Dt 4:1–2, 6–8; Sal 15:2–5; Sant 1:17–18, 21b–22, 27;
Mc 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
110 E. South Street Alvin, Texas 77511
ADMINISTRATOR
Rev. John Taosan
DEACONS: David Bowman, Dale Hayden and Eddie Stoughton
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
Vigésimo Segundo Domingo
del Tiempo Ordinario
30 de agosto de 2015
Twenty–second Sunday
in Ordinary Time
August 30, 2015
Acepten dócilmente la palabra que ha
sido sembrada en ustedes y es capaz
de salvarlos.
— SanƟago 1:21b
COLLECTION
Sunday Collection:
$ 11,765.10
Humbly welcome the word that has
been planted in you and is able to
save your souls.
— James 1:21b
Saturday:
5:00 P.M. Maria & †Marcelino Gonzalez
Confessions
Friday 7:30 A.M.-8:15 A.M.,
Saturday 3:45 P.M.-4:45 P.M. and
Sunday before Masses to end at
7:50 A.M., 9:50 A.M. & 10:50 A.M.
Sunday:
8:00 A.M. For the People
Monday:
8:30 A.M.
†Julia Arebalo
Incense
Incense will be used at all Masses on the 1st weekend of
the month except at the 8:00 A.M. Mass.
Tuesday:
8:30 A.M.
Georgia Wren
Thursday:
8:30 A.M. Amy Liisa Janik
25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary Jubilee 2015
For married couples celebrating a 25th or 50th
anniversary milestone: The 25th Anniversary Jubilee will
be held on November 29th; the 50th Anniversary Jubilee
will be held on December 20th. Both celebrations will
take place at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. For
information or to register visit www.archgh.org or give
us a call at 713-741-8711
Friday:
8:30 A.M. Special Intention
Fall 2015 Nullity Case Sponsor Training in English
The next formational training program of 36 hours for Nullity
Case sponsors will be held in the Cathedral Center at the CoCathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1701 San Jacinto Street,
Houston, Tx 77002. The scheduled classes will be held on the
following six Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The dates
are Sept. 12 and 26; Oct. 10 and 17; Nov. 14 and 21. Anyone
interested in this ministry, please call the Tribunal for more
information at 713-807-9286 or toll free at 1-877-674-5801.
Registration forms are posted at website www.archgh.org
Please call the Church office and leave your name and number
if you will be taking these classes.
Adult Faith Formation
G.I.F.T. Ministry– Growing in Faith Together
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible – Jeff Cavins
video series (Formerly the Quick Journey Through the
Bible series) Begins Sunday, Sept. 27th after 10:00 am
mass. (Lunch provided)
Registration begins Sept. 12 & 13 after all masses.
Call Joan Hill for more information. (281-924-9166)
Men’s ACTS Retreat / October 1-4, 2015
All men who have not aƩended an ACTS retreat are
invited to join us for this upcoming retreat. Call Lionel
Rios/281-997-8299/ [email protected], Ralph
Dearing /[email protected], Jimmy Hill /
[email protected], or Javier Rios / [email protected], Mauricio Olivarez/
Smltwn75@gmail, com Financial aid is available. Regis-
10:00 A.M. †Ollie Wilhelm
12:00 P.M. †Abel & †Eusebio Lopez & Family
Wednesday: 8:30 A.M. Christina Fellows
7:00 P.M. †Martin & †Julia Alvarado
Saturday:
8:00 A.M. Mary LeCompte Family
2:00 P.M. Morantes’ Quincienera
5:00 P.M. †Gilberto & †Santos De La Rosa
Friday September 4, 2015 is the First Friday of the
month. Masses are at 8:30 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
El viernes 4 de septiembre, 2015 es el Primer Viernes del
mes. Misas serán a las 8:30 A.M. y a las 7:00 P.M.
Saturday September 5, 2015 is the First Saturday of the
month. Mass will be at 8:00 A.M.
El sabado, 5 de septiembre es el Primer Sabado del mes.
La misa será a las 8:00 A.M.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
(RCIA) is a process open to anyone wanting to know
more about the Catholic faith. The initial period is called
INQUIRY, when people can learn what the Catholic
Church teaches about faith and our journey with Jesus
Christ. For more information, please call Deacon Dale
Hayden at 281-585-4109 or 281-731-8299 or at
[email protected].
El Proceso de Rito de Iniciacion Cristiana R.I.C.A. da
inicio el 15 de Septiembre de 7 a 9 P.M. en el salon de
CCE cuarto #4 en los martes. Este proceso es para los
adultos que les falta sus sacramentos de Bautismo, Primera Comunion o Confirmacion. Por favor de llamar a la
oficina para mas informacion.
St. John the Baptist Altar Society
All ladies of the parish are invited to attend the next meeting on September 3rd at 9:30 am. Call Joan Hill at 281331-2127 for more information.
Altar Flowers
In Memory of:
†Luis Lares
In Honor of:
Emil & Carmen Rabel’s 51st Wedding Anniversary
Flora Ann Triplett’s 80th Birthday
Pray for Vocations Crucifix Schedule
5 p.m. Sept 5 Gloria & Sam Garcia
8 a.m. Sept 6 David & Pauline Lopez
10 a.m. Sept 6 Elizabeth Tuong & Peter Vo
12 p.m. Aug 30 Antonio Y Carmen Arreola
To participate, Contact Polly Aucoin, Tel: 281-388-1046
English Baptism Classes / Clases de Bautismo-Español
Classes: Thursdays, September 3 & 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Parish Hall. English Baptisms: Saturday, September
12, 2015, please attend 5p.m. Mass. Spanish Baptisms
Sunday, September 13, 2015, please attend the 12p.m.
Mass. Baptisms will be after the Mass you attend. Please
sign up at the Church Office and bring the child’s Birth
Certificate.
Clases: Jueves, 3 y 10 de septiembre, 2015 a las 7:30 p.m.
Bautismos: en Ingles, el Sabado, 12 de septiembre, 2015,
asista la misa de 5p.m. y en Español, Domingo, 13 de
septiembre, 2015, 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
Pray for the Sick / Rezen por los Enfermos
Names that have been on this list 5 years or more have been
removed at this time. To add or remove someone on the prayer list,
call St. John’s Prayer Line: Joyce Chiasson at 713-410-4247 or the
Office at 281-331-3751.
Roma Aleman, Lorena Arreola, Polly Aucoin, Mary Ayala, Art
Barborak, Jr., Margarito & Mack Becerra,William Bolfing, Kelly
Bolander, Cameron Brantley, Marian & Jesse Briones, Norma
Bustamante, Rudy Bustos, Rosendo Butrion, Joseph Canales, Ron
Cook, Anabellah Collins, Hannah Cole, 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, Consuelo
Espinosa, Mike Farmer, Melodye Franks, Erasmo Franco, Giselda,
Edna, Jessica, Jocselyne, Sara, Diana Garcia, Lucy Garza, Judy
Gillespi, Terri & Valerio Gonzales, Jesus Gomez, Isabel Gutierrez,
Ray Guzman, Glenda & Jacob Hamblen, Dorothy Hansen, Stephen
Hayes, Douglas & Ralph Hernandez, Lea Heinrich, Peggy Huff,
Bethany Hunt, Donald Hutchinson, James Janik, Jeanette Juarez, Jean
Kacz, Charles Kennedy, Sidney, Cheryl, & Mary Knape, Mark
Kowalski, Dave Kovach, Sarah Kurusz, Nancy LeBlanc, Mary
LeCompte, Vira Leroy, Jorge & Palmira Lopez, Betty Macik, R. J.
Mata, Matilde & Felicia Martinez, Debbie Mayville, Luis Medina,
Mary Leah Miller, Debbie Milner, Meagan, Shae Montemayor,
Malena Morales, Sarah T. Moreno, Joe & Mark Navarro, Blanca Nino,
Emily Oliff, Eunice Oquin, Josue M.Ortiz, Henry Palomarez, Jr.,
Chelsea Pesek, Jose Prudente, Sierra Pryor, Stephanie Pucek, Nila
Ramsey, Mercedea Ramirez, Geraldo Rodriguez, John A. Rodriguez,
III , Mickey Rohan, Angeles Romo, Rufino Rosilez, Heather Russo,
Rafael Salazar, Rosemary Sanchez, Robert Smith, M/M Pedro Solis,
Jim Staten, Ivan Stavinoah, Eddie Stoughton, Frank Truksa, Leah
VanBeveran, Clarence Veltman, Kim & John Villarreal, Lillian
Vincent, Cheryl Wright
CCE starts September 13, 15, & 16
High School Youth Event Schedule
August 30, 2015—Sunday—Confirmation Parent
Meeting for parents and students 4:00 p.m. in Large Hall
September 12-13, 2015—Saturday & Sunday—Junior
Class (Confirmation Class) “Unity” Retreat at Camp
Mohawk. Be at the Camp at 9:45 a.m. Saturday and return
for 10:00 Mass on Sunday.
September 16, 2015—Wednesday—High School
Social—Replaces class and starts at 6:30 p.m. Large Hall
October 4, 2015—Tuesday—Confirmation Students’
Interviews at 4:00 p.m. in the CCE Building Saint and
sponsor names are due.
October 18—Sunday—Blessing of Confirmation
Candidates and Sponsors—10:00 Mass
November 14, 2015—Saturday—Oblate Rally, San
Antonio. Details available from CCE Catechist
December 5, 2015—Saturday—High School Youth
Scavenger Hunt & Christmas Party Meet in CCE Building at 5:00 p.m. Return and party at 7:00 til ?
Junior High Youth Event Schedule
October 17, 2015—Saturday—The Quest Leadership
Program a fun day of leadership skill-building. Costs $25,
due by September 30, 2015.
November 7, 2015—Saturday—Peacemakers event—A
fun day of team-building and anti-bullying activities—
Cost $25, due by October 21, 2015.
December 13, 2015—Sunday—Junior High Christmas
Party, 4:00-7:00 p.m. in Large Hall
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Adoration hours available are Tuesday, 10-11 A.M.
& 12-1:00 P.M./Friday, 12 –1:00 P.M. & 1-2:00 PM.
Horas de adoración disponibles en martes, 10-11 A.M. y
12-1:00 PM y viernes, 12– 1:00 P.M.1:00-2:00 PM
Call Denise at 281-585-5436 or Remie at 281-331-2567
Rosario a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Familia Recendez / 832-388-7426
Rosario: Sabado, 5 de Septiembre, 2015 /7:00 P.M.
Coronilla de La Divina Misericordia
8/30/15: Familia Olvera / 832-620-6291
Coronilla: sabado, 5 de septiembre, 2015 / 6:00PM
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Tendremos talleres de: cocina y nutricion, manvalidades y
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