Pause and Pray in 2016 - St. John the Apostle Catholic Church

Pause and Pray in 2016 - St. John the Apostle Catholic Church

ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH
TERRELL, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 21, 2016
Pause and Pray in 2016
Being a Christian isn’t just
following the commandments,
but means being in Christ,
thinking like Him,
acting like Him,
loving like Him;
it means letting Him take
possession of our
lives and change them,
transform them,
free them from the darkness
of evil and sin.
Pope Francis
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Saturday, February 20
4:00 PM
Paul & Elsie Rittmuller – In Honor of their
50th Wedding Anniversary by their Children
Sunday, February 21
8:00 AM
†Louise Lopez by son, Jesse Lopez
10:30 AM
†Kay Bedrick by Charles & Sarah Whitaker
12:15 PM
Pro Populo
Monday, February 22
7:00 PM
For an end to abortion and a greater respect
for Human Life at all stages by Sherry
Goelden & Lucy Krouskop
Tuesday, February 23
7:00 PM
Bill Blankenship by James & Melody
Zimmer
Thursday, February 25
7:00 PM
Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday by all those who have celebrated their 18th birthday
and have not yet celebrated their 60th birthday. Abstinence
from meat is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and all
Fridays of Lent by all who have celebrated their 14th
birthday.
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Stations of the Cross
We will have Stations of the Cross on
Wednesdays in Spanish at 6:45pm and
Fridays in English at 7:00pm.
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†Liz Wigzell
Friday, February 26
8:00 AM
†Helen Lipinski by Chris Probst
Saturday, February 27
4:00 PM
Pro Populo
Sunday, February 28
8:00 AM
†Mary Kennedy by Connie & Danny Doak
10:30 AM
†Estela Ventola & †Ricardo Santiago by
Rosalina Ventola
12:15 PM
†Octavia Gonzalez
Rodriguez
Int.
de
Connie
Sound Catholic practice encourages us to offer the Mass for the
departed and for those in any need. To request a Mass to be offered,
please visit the parish office or return to the office a completed Mass
intention card. Available cards are located in the foyer of the church.
Lenten Masses
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During the Season of Lent we will have Mass in English on
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm in the Old
Church.
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Finance Meeting
Knights of Columbus
The Finance Committee will meet Monday, February 22nd
at 7:30pm in the Parish Center.
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Fish Fry
The KC is hosting an “All you can Eat”
Fish Fry Dinner every Friday during
Lent from 6-8pm in the Parish Hall.
Cost: $10 for Adults & $5 for Children
(12 and under). Bring your whole
family!
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT/SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
Richard Collier
Nick Morales, Sr.
Richard Lozano Sr.
Jack Sikors
Mike Gonzales
Raul Rivera
Amalia Ibarra
Brenda Newburn
Ma. Mercedes Sanchez
Henry Taft
Kenneth Elliott
Martha Kasper
Rebecca Elliott
Edgar Reyes
Odilia Vargas
Mason Gumler
Patricia Reyes
Felipa Garcia
Frank Kasper
Joe Wages
Paul Gumler
Donna Lain
Jimmy Blasingame
Margarito Soto
Rosario Rodríguez
William Mellon
Cindy Kinkaid
Laurie Rangel
Rosann Kinkaid
Olivia Nicole Yates
Mayra Anguiano
Erica Vargas
Michelle Elliott
Margaret Wages
John “Sonny” Jones
Lee Wilde
Bill Blankenship
Elaine Kasper
Patti Sikors Garrett
Sheila Wages
Yamileth Martinez
Jerry Lain
Warren Terry
George Lyon
Frances Aguirre
Lucio Lopez
Rosa Esperanza Ramirez
Johnnie B. Malouf
Crystal Sanchez
Jodie Fenton
Susana Olvera
Clemente Medina
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Ministry Schedule for the Weekend of
February 27/28
Lectors:
Sat. 4:00pm James Langdon/Debbie Patterson
Sun. 8:00am Seth Jungman/Linda Faulkner
Sun.10:30am Karie Hammond/Bill Bedrick
Ushers:
Sat. 4:00pm Sherry Goelden*/Paul M./Debbie P./Volunteer
Sun. 8:00am Jack Neumann*/Cindy K./Conrado A./Abby H.
Sun. 10:30am Kevin Prouty*/Steve H./Richard Jr./Erik A.
Extraordinary Ministers
Sat. 4:00pm Michael Gumler/Rod Kinkaid
Sun. 8:00am Paul Willy/Trisha Willy
Sun. 10:30am Argie Benavidez/Shelilah Dean/Tammy Guerra
Bud McClure/Lou Roberts/Donna Roberts
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Young Women’s Group
The Young Women’s Group will meet today, Sunday,
February 28th at 1:30pm in the Parish Hall. All girls
are welcome! We will be attending the Bishop’s ProLife Dinner in Dallas on Saturday, April 16th. If you are interested
in going please contact Michelle at the Church office (972-5633643).
Monday, February 22
1:00 PM
Crochet Ministry at Casa St. John
7:00 PM
Grupo de Oración en la Casa St. John
7:00 PM
Daily Lenten Mass
7:30 PM
Finance meeting in Parish Center
Tuesday, February 23
6:30 PM
R.E. evening classes
6:30 PM
Pláticas Bíblicas para Adultos-Casa St. John
7:00 PM
Daily Lenten Mass
Wednesday, February 24
10:00 AM Rosary for Life
6:30 PM
R.E. evening classes
6:45 PM
Vía Crucis
Thursday, February 25
7:00 PM
Daily Lenten Mass
7:00 PM
RCIA meeting in Casa St. John
Friday, February 26
8:00 AM
Daily Lenten Mass
6:00 PM
KC “Fish Fry” – Parish Hall
7:00 PM
Stations of the Cross
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Last Week’s Collection:
6,526.42
Ash Wednesday:
1,834.84
Diocesan Coll. (Church in Central Europe):
FY’15-16 Budgeted Average:
81.00
6,400.00
FY’15-16 Average Sunday Coll. thru 01/31/16: 6,215.42
Attendance:
983
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ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH
TERRELL, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 21, 2016
Lenten Sacrifice Project
During the 40 days of Lent, we will follow in Christ’s steps
by Praying, Fasting, and giving Alms (helping the poor and
those in need.)
Religious Education Calendar for February:
Sunday Classes: 21st, 28th.
Tuesday Classes: 23rd.
Wednesday Classes: 24th.
Religious Education Calendar for March:
Sunday Classes: 20th: No classes the 6th, 13th, or 27th
(Spring Break & Easter).
Tuesday Classes: 1st, 15th, 29th. No classes the 8th or 22nd
(Spring Break &Holy Week).
Wednesday Classes: 2nd, 16th, 30th. No classes on the 9th
or 23rd: (Spring Break & Holy
Week).
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Thank you to the many parents that are following the
procedures for dropping off and picking up children at
Religious Education classes. For the parents that are still not
complying, we will continue to print the following procedures.
Each child/youth in the Religious Education program
received a Sacrifice Box in class. The sacrifice boxes are to
be displayed in a prominent place in the home to remind the
children and the family that we are all to make sacrifices
during Lent. Every time a child/youth makes a sacrifice by
giving up a soda, candy, a movie, etc., the money that is
saved is to be placed in the Sacrifice Box. The box is to be
returned to the child’s Religious Education classroom after
Easter.
The Lenten project this year will benefit the St. Vincent De
Paul Society at St. Martin’s in Forney, where many of our
parishioners have been referred in time of need.
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Parent Meetings for First Communion
Parents’ guide for bringing their children to class and picking
them up after class:
Parents dropping off their children in grades 5-12 are to turn right
off of Frances St. (not left) into the driveway between the Parish
Hall and the Parish Center, and then drop their children off by the
ramp at the Parish Center. Children are to exit their vehicle only
on the right side next to the ramp, not the left side. The driveway is
two lanes and children exiting on the left of their car could get hit
by another car passing in the other lane. Parents are not to drop
their children off on Frances St. or in the parking lot north of the
church. Those that do will be given a refund on tuition and their
children will be removed from the program.
Parents that have an issue with this may contact Susan Warner or
Fr. Orosco in the Parish office. The safety of our children is much
more important than the few minutes it might save a parent getting
home. We ask everyone’s patience and cooperation. Thank you for
complying with this request.
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Parent Meetings for First Communion will be held on
Sunday, February 28th. There will be two sessions, one in
English and one in Spanish. At least one parent should
attend one of the meetings. Important information
concerning details about First Reconciliation and First
Communion will be discussed.
ü English: 2:00pm in the Parish Hall
ü Spanish: 4:00pm in the Parish Hall
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Spring Break will be March 6 through the 13th.
Students and Catechists will get a nice break in March when
we have Spring Break beginning March 6 and continuing
through March 13. The days that classes are in session are
printed above.
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT/SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
LA CUARTA TENTACIÓN
v Pedro – nos dice el evangelio de hoy – no sabía
lo que decía.
v Tenía la mejor buena voluntad del mundo pero,
honradamente, no sabía lo que decía.
v Cristo no había venido al mundo para instalarse
en la punta de un cerro, rodeado de gloria y
esplendor.
v Había venido para recorrer el duro camino que
llevaba a Jerusalén, al sacrificio y a la cruz.
v Y Pedro – sin saber lo que decía – le estaba
proponiendo que dejara su misión por razones
de comodidad.
v Esta fue la cuarta tentación de Cristo – las otras
tres habían sido en el desierto – y es nuestra
tentación de cada día:
ü Dejar de cumplir nuestra responsabilidad en el
trabajo para disfrutar de la lectura del periódico,
de una buena charla, de tiempo para hacer otro
trabajito…
ü Dejar la misión familiar de transmitir la vida,
porque los niños ¿sabes? Significan gastos,
molestias, preocupaciones…
ü Dejar que se cometa aquella injusticia con una
persona, por no meterse en líos…
ü Regatear tiempo al cónyuge y a los hijos porque
se la pasa uno mejor con los amigos…
ü Callar cuando se tiene que decir algo en la casa
o en la oficina, porque es más cómodo dejar que
las cosas pasen…
ü Dejar, por no molestarse, que otros se las
arreglen como puedan en sus apuros…
Es olvidar, en una palabra, que los cristianos, como
Cristo, no vinimos a este mundo a pasarla de
maravilla.
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Ayunar y Abstenerse: Se les obliga abstenerse de comer
carne todos los viernes de cuaresma a personas mayores de
14 años.
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Vía Crucis: Todos los miércoles durante la
cuaresma tenemos Vía Crucis en español a las
6:45pm en la Iglesia.
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Misas Cuaresmales: Durante la Cuaresma tenemos Misa
los Lunes, Martes y Jueves de cada semana a las 7pm en
Ingles.
Caballeros de Colon: Los Caballeros de
Colon van a tener cena de Pescado Frito cada
viernes de cuaresma comenzando a las 6:00pm
en el Salón Parroquial. El costo: $10 los adultos y $5 los
niños (menores de 12 años).
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Grupo de Oración
El Grupo de Oración se reúne cada lunes a
las 7:00pm en la Casa St. John.
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Clases de Pre-Bautismales
Ofrecemos clases Pre-Bautismales cada primer
sábado de cada mes a las 6:00pm en el Centro
Parroquial. Favor de llamar a la oficina (972563-3643) para más información.
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Unción de los Enfermos
Si usted o alguien que usted conozca está necesitado en
recibir comunión o el Sacramento de la Unción de los
Enfermos favor de llamar al Padre Orosco en la oficina de la
Iglesia al número 972-563-3643.
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Calendario del mes de Febrero:
Clases de los domingos: 21, 28
Clases de los martes:
23
Clases de los miércoles: 24
Calendario del mes de Marzo:
Clases de los domingos: 20 (No hay clases el 6, 13, y el 27)
Clases de los martes: 1, 15 y el 29 (No hay clases el 8 y el
22)
Clases de los miércoles: 2, 16, y el 30. (No hay clases el 9 y
el 23)
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Junta para los Padres de Primera Comunión
Vamos a tener una junta para los Padres de Primera Comunión el
domingo, 28 de febrero. Vamos a tener dos juntas, una en inglés y
una en español. Tiene que asistir un padre a la junta. Vamos a
discutir detalles sobre la Primera Comunión y la Primera
Reconciliación.
Ø Inglés:
2:00pm en el Salón Parroquial
ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH
TERRELL, TEXAS
Ø Español: 4:00pm en el Salón Parroquial
FEBRUARY 21, 2016