St. John the Evangelist 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 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
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
TRADITION
Tradition is long human memory set, not in stone, but in
human interaction. Without this active memory, the bonds of
relationship and affection fray and fall apart. Communities
dissolve as surely as neglected buildings do. After participating in events, celebrations, and even small rituals, we remark
about how good it is to gather and remember.
Today’s readings remind us of foundations laid deeper than
the human will to relate. Today we hear about God’s will to
relate to us—to be our God as we are called to be God’s own
beloved people.
Today in three readings and three ways we remember the
covenant bonds that create us as a people and the obligation
and responsibility that express the innermost attitude of soul.
You are mine. I am yours. These are God’s words that created a people as surely as “Let there be light” created the sun
and moon and all the stars.
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REFLEJOS
TRADICIÓN
La tradición es la memoria humana a largo plazo, mantenida
no en piedra sino en la interrelación humana. Sin esta memoria activa, los lazos de relaciones y de afecto se debilitan y se
deshacen. Las comunidades se separan tan de seguro como
caen los edificios abandonados. Después de participar en
acontecimientos, celebraciones y hasta en pequeños ritos,
comentamos lo bueno que es el reunirnos y recordar.
Las lecturas de hoy nos recuerdan aquellos fundamentos que
van más hondo que la voluntad humana para relacionarse.
Hoy escuchamos sobre la voluntad divina de relacionarse
con nosotros —de ser nuestro Dios tal como nosotros somos
llamados a ser el pueblo amado de Dios.
Hoy recordamos en tres lecturas y de tres maneras los lazos
de la alianza que nos establece como pueblo, y las obligaciones y responsabilidades que expresan lo más hondo del alma. Tú eres mío. Yo soy tuya. Estas son palabras de Dios
que crearon a un pueblo, tan seguramente como “Hágase la
luz” creó el sol y la luna y todas las estrellas.
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
"Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person"
CATECHISTS MEETING
Sunday, September 13, 2015
after 10am Mass in Classroom 3
CRE REGISTRATION
SEPTEMBER 12 & 13
AFTER ALL THREE MASSES
AND ANY TUESDAY AT THE CHURCH OFFICE
Registration Fee
$20 per Student or $50 per family of 3 or more.
CRE CLASSES BEGIN
Wednesday, September 16 & Sunday, September 20
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RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITATION OF ADULTS)
RCIA is a step by step process and culminates at the Easter
Vigil. At the Easter Vigil, those who elect to become Catholic
are brought into full Communion with the Catholic
Church. For more information and/or to register please call the
Church office, 830-875-5354.
RCIA CLASS BEGINS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 @ 6:30 PM
PARISH HOUSE (400 S. PECAN)
WEEKLY OFFERINGS REPORT
Weekend of August 22 & 23
Collections
1st Collection ....................................................... $3,476.38
Children’s Collection ................................................ $50.00
Total .................................................................... $3,526.38
Needed Weekly .................................................. $4,198.54
Other Collections
Votive Candle ........................................................... $64.00
Fall Festival 2nd Collection .................................... $890.25
Fall Festival Raffle Ticket Sales ............................... $50.00
Fall Festival Raffle Prize Donation (KC’s) .......... $1,000.00
With God All Things are Possible!
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
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ST. JOHN’S 2015 FALL FESTIVAL
ST. JOHN’S BULLETIN BOARD
FALL FESTIVAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 @ 7:30PM
IN THE PARISH HALL
Sunday Breakfast................................................... Sundays
This Sunday, Sunday, August 30 Queen Candidate Ileana
Rondan and family are hosting Sunday Breakfast. Sunday
Breakfast is served in the Parish Hall after both the 8 am and 10
am Mass. Next Sunday, September 6 Queen Candidate
Angelique Zavala and family are hosting Sunday Breakfast.
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QUEEN CANDIDATE FUNDRAISERS
QUEEN CANDIDATE—ILEANA RONDAN
SUNDAY BREAKFAST
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015
ST. JOHN’S PARISH HALL
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.
QUEEN CANDIDATE - ANGELIQUE ZAVALA
Altar Care (Altar Society) .......................................Fridays
Altar Care this Friday, September 4 Suzie Flores. Next Friday,
September 4 Nell Rightmer & Dot Harrison.
SUNDAY BREAKFAST
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
ST. JOHN’S PARISH HALL
* YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS *
FALL FESTIVAL TURKEY DINNER W/TRIMMINGS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 FROM 11 AM - 2 PM
This year’s meal will once again be the traditional Turkey and
Dressing with trimming. The parishioners of St. John’s are hosting
the meal. We are asking for your help to purchase, cook, and
debone, 20 - 25 turkeys. For more info call the church office.
TACO FEST 2015
This Sunday, August 30, 2015 St. John’s Youth Ministry will
have a Food Booth selling Sausage wraps as a fundraiser for
DCYC 2016 at the Taco Fest in Lockhart.
The Taco Fest, Car Show and Taco Cook off is this Sunday,
August 30 from 10 am—10 pm at the Lockhart City Park.
Events Car show * Taco Cook off * Kid Events and much
more. Music by Erik Y Su Grupo Massore; Curtis Clay & Live
Mariachi Music and various DJ’s.
Pre-Sale tickets—$10 and $12 at the door.
BURNING OF SANCTUARY LIGHT
AUGUST 2015
FOR FAMILY
Offered by: Carlos & Patricia Gonzales
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH,
ROCKNE HOMECOMING BAZAAR
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
Fried Chicken, Home Style Sausage & Chicken & Dressing w/
Trimming - 11 am - 3 pm * Adults - $10 * Children (10 under) - $5
Games & Refreshments begin at 12 noon
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Drawing held Sunday, October 4 @ 7 pm
Donation: $1 per Ticket or 6 for $5
Raffle Tickets can be picked up outside of Church or at the Church
Office during Business hours.
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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.
RING TOSS GAME - 2 Liter Sodas, any brand, please bring to
Church Office.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY BINGO - gift prizes, please bring to
Church Office.
Bingo: 1 pm - 5 pm * Auction: 1:30 pm
CAKE AUCTION - Specialty Cakes for Cake Auction on Saturday, October 3, bring cake(s) to hall Saturday morning.
Horseshoe & Washer Tournament: 12 noon
Registration: 11 am - 11:45 am
SPIN & WIN - every family is asked to donate 2 cakes, bring
cakes to Hall on Oct. 3 & 4
August 30, 2015
September 5 & 6
Sat. 5:30 pm
Lectors
Patsy Anderson
Eucharistic Ministers
Tina Conley
Lane Zumwalt
Sun. 8:00 am
Lucy Chapman
Guadalupe Castillo
Juanita Cruz
Sun. 10:00 am
Sam Chapa
Cruz Nuñez
Debbie Nuñez
Sat. 5:30 pm
Altar Server
Carson McNabb
Sun. 8:00 am
Sebastian Rodriguez
Vicente Rodriguez
Sun. 10:00 am
Lauren Vick
Valerie Bermudez
Sat. 5:30 pm
Hospitality Ministers
Gabriel Ayala
Louisa Ayala
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, November 1 at 11:30 am in Classroom 2.
Bautizos
Se requiere que los Papás y Padrinos asistan a una Clase de Bautismo. El próximo clase
de Bautismo es 1 de noviembre de 2015 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
Saturday, August 29 “The Passion of St. John the Baptist”
Readings: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mk 6:17-29
Mass: 5:30 pm Bill Beck† (Laura Beck & Children)
Lydia Goertz† (Family)
Sunday, August 30 “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 Simon Hernandez, Sr.† (Juanita Mendoza)
Jose Samuel Fernandez† (Rosa Peralez)
10:00 am For the Parish
Monday, August 31
Readings: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30
No Mass
Tuesday, September 1
Readings: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37
Mass: 6:30 pm Eric Guerra (SI) (Lupe Smith)
Rev. Karel Fink†
Wednesday, September 2
Readings: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44
Mass: 8:00 am Blake & Lily Layne (SI) (Lupe Smith)
Thursday, September 3 “St. Gregory the Great” (24-hour Adoration begins)
Readings: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11
Mass: 8:00 am Special Intention (Walter & Lupe Smith)
First Friday, September 4 (24-Adoration concludes)
Readings: Col 1:15-20; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 5:33-39
Mass: 8:00 am George Guerra† (Lupe Smith)
Sebastian Salas & Cierra Salas (SI) (Joe & Cynthia Hunter)
First Saturday, September 5 “Blessed Virgin Mary”
Readings: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5
Mass: 5:30 pm Bill Beck† (BD) (Laura Beck & Children)
Lupe Montalbo (90th BD) (Family)
Sunday, September 6 “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 Dolores Salas† (Juanita Mendoza)
Jose Samuel Fernandez† (Rosa Peralez)
10:00 am For the Parish
Shannon Brandom, Rev. Robert Becker, Dwight Belden, Nicole
Bujnoch, Emily Burke, Jaime & Teresa Calderon, Karen S.
Cardenas, Sophia Castillo, Bill Chapman, Lincoln Contreras,
Margarito Conteras, Pablo Corpus, Marilyn Cryder, Richard
DeVere, 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., Arturo Magallanez, Jimmy D. McIntoch, Juanita
Mendoza, Shelley Meyers, Annelise Miller, Diana Miranda, Blaise & Jean
Netardus, Lucy Oliva, Isabel Orona, 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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