St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

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
Gloria Riojas, 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: stjohn_luling@sbcglobal.net
ESTABLISHED IN 1879
St. John the Evangelist
www.stjohnluling.com
REFLECTIONS
GO AND DO LIKEWISE
Miss Collins, the dean of students at Olympic High School, was
past the point of scolding Matt, though she liked him very
much. “Four detentions in two weeks are too many.”
Still Matt wouldn’t tell. It was only after Miss Collins went on a
morning neighborhood patrol that she found out the real reason
for Matt’s tardiness. Thump, thump, thump, came the wheelchair down the stairs. It was Matt, steadying Shawnetta as he
helped lower her down the stairs and then push her to the corner
bus stop.
“She’s a girl in my parish youth group,” Matt explained to Miss
Collins.
There are many ways to describe Matt’s actions—a random act
of kindness, making a difference one person at a time. Jesus
would understand. When the lawyer correctly identified the
good Samaritan as the one who had treated the injured man
with compassion, Jesus said simply, “Go and do likewise” (Luke 10:37).
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ST. JOHN’S PARISH
HALL KITCHEN OPEN HOUSE / BLESSING
SATURDAY, JULY 9 & SUNDAY, JULY 10
FOLLOWING EACH MASS
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
BLACK BAG COLLECTION
THIS WEEKEND, JULY 9 & 10, 2016
ST. JOHN’S STAFF VACATION SCHEDULE
* * Father Howard Goertz * *
Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 29, 2016
A Visiting Priest will celebrate Mass July 16/17 & July 23/24.
St. John's Parish would like to give a GREAT BIG THANK YOU
to everyone who helped organize and to those who volunteered to
help make this year's Vacation Bible School successful. We would
also like to give a GREAT Thank you to the Knights of Columbus
and Youth Ministry for their support and sponsorship.
REFLEJOS
ANDA Y HAZ TÚ LO MISMO
La señorita González, la decana de los estudiantes de la Escuela
Secundaria Olimpo, ya estaba cansada de regañar a Mateo, a
pesar de que le caía muy bien. “Cuatro castigos después de clase en dos semanas es demasiado".
Sin embargo Mateo permanecía en silencio. Sólo después de
que la señorita González fuera en una ronda matutina por el
vecindario descubrió la verdadera razón de las tardanzas de
Mateo. Pataplún, cayó la silla de ruedas por las escaleras. Era
Mateo, sujetando a Dolores mientras ayudaba a que la bajaran
por las escaleras y luego la empujaba hasta la parada de autobús.
“Es una chica de mi grupo de jóvenes de la parroquia” Mateo le
explicó a la señorita González.
Hay muchas formas de describir las acciones de Mateo –un acto
de bondad al azar, marcar una diferencia en la vida de una persona a la vez. Jesús entendería. Cuando el abogado identificó
correctamente al buen samaritano como el que había tratado al
hombre herido con compasión, Jesús simplemente dijo: “Anda
y haz tú lo mismo” (Lucas 10:37).
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #8190
General Meeting
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm * St. John’s Parish hall
All Brother Knights, including
Officers & Trustees are encouraged to attend!
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The KC’s wish to send out a Big Thank you to all that helped make
this year’s Thump a success; it’s members, families and parishioners.
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2016-2017 Knights of Columbus Officer’s
Chaplain...... Fr. Howard Goertz
Grand Knight ....Mikey Ramirez
D.G. Knight .......... Willie Lopez
Chancellor .........Eddie Ordonez
Recorder ........... Marc Escalante
Treasurer .................. Bob Quinn
Advocate.................... Juan Rios
Warden ...................D.J. Frausto
Inside Guard .......... Bob Cavanagh
Outside Guard ...Fernando Ramirez
1yr Trustee ............... Don Bujnoch
2 yr. Trustee ................. Cris Flores
3 yr. Trustee ....... Julian Sepulveda
Lector .......................Martin Pratka
Finan. Secretary ..... Alex Martinez
I wish to thank all the officers for stepping up and for a very successful fraternal year.
Thanks, Alex Martinez
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. JOHN’S BULLETIN BOARD
Anointing of the sick ..................................... Saturday, July 9
Anointing of the sick is held every 2nd Saturday of the month at
6:30 pm, immediately following the 5:30 pm Vigil Mass.
Sunday Breakfast ........................................................ Sundays
This Sunday, July 10, KC’s will have free Coffee and Donuts after
both the 8 am and 10 am Mass for St. John’s Parish Kitchen Open
House and Blessing. Sunday Breakfast is served after both the 8am
& 10am Mass in the Parish Hall. Next Sunday, July 17 Fall
Festival Queen Candidate Yadira Reyna and Family are hosting
Sunday Breakfast.
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.
“MOVIES IN THE HALL”
Youth Ministry will be hosting Family Movie Night
Wednesday, July 13 @ 6:30 pm at the Parish Hall.
Movie: KUNG FU PANDA 3
* 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!
BURNING OF SANCTUARY LIGHT
JULY 2016
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ST. JOHN’S FALL FESTIVAL
JULY FUNDRAISERS
2016 KING CANDIDATE
MALACHI YBARRA
(son of Michael & Amanda Ramirez)
BBQ CHICKEN & SAUSAGE PLATE SALE
Saturday, July 9th * 4:00PM - 8:30 PM * Parish Hall
SUNDAY BREAKFAST
July 24th
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2016 QUEEN CANDIDATE
YADIRA REYNA
(daughter of Nazario Reyna, Jr. & Mayra Corpus)
FRUIT CUPS, NACHOS, FRITO PIES
July 12, 21 & 26
Parish Hall * 3:00 pm
BAKE SALE @ CITY MARKET
July 16th
SUNDAY BREAKFAST & LUNCH PLATE
July 17th
BAKE SALE
Sunday, July 24
Parish Hall
FAMILY
Offered by: Mary Helen Hernandez
HOW TO REPORT AN INCIDENT OF CONCERN
WEEKLY OFFERINGS REPORT
Weekend of July 2 & 3, 2016
Collections
1st Collection ........................................................... $3,417.05
Children’s Collection .................................................... $55.10
Total ........................................................................ $3,472.15
Needed Weekly ...................................................... $4,198.54
Under weekly needed............... <$726.39>
Other Income
Votive Candles .............................................................. $96.00
With God All Things are Possible!
The Diocese of Austin, the Catholic Church of Central Texas, is
committed to preventing harm from happening to any of our children or vulnerable adults. If you are aware of sexual abuse and/or
neglect of a child or vulnerable adult by a volunteer, employee or
clergy member, our Ethics and Integrity in Ministry policies require that you report that information to the diocesan vicar general
by calling (512) 476-4888. A Notice of Concern form can also be
used and is available on our diocesan Web site,
www.austindiocese.org (click on the link “To report abuse”).
These reports may be made anonymously. It is also state law that
abuse and/or neglect of a minor must be reported to local law enforcement or the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services at 1-800-252-5400 or www.dfps.state.tx.us.
July 10, 2016
July 16 & 17
Sat. 5:30 pm
Lectors
Rich Anderson
Eucharistic Ministers
Patsy Anderson
Jay Crowell
Sun. 8:00 am
Elisa Gonzales
Hortencia Villanueva
Isidra Rodriguez
Sun. 10:00 am
Alex Martinez
Martin Pratka
Sharon Pratka
Sat. 5:30 pm
Altar Server
Anamaria Reyes
Francisco Reyna
Sun. 8:00 am
Elvia Palacio
Yuliana Kobel Sotelo
Sun. 10:00 am
Jason Flores
Marc Montalbo
Sat. 5:30 pm
Hospitality Ministers
Felix Bienek
Julian Sepulveda
Sun. 8:00 am
Gus Bernal
Jorge Ochoa
Sun. 10:00 am
Eric Lugo
DJ Frausto
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**FOR YOUR INFORMATION**
Baptisms:
One class is required for parents and sponsors! The next English Baptismal Class
will be Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 11:30 am in Classroom 3.
Bautizos
Se requiere que los Papás y Padrinos asistan a una Clase de Bautismo. El próximo
clase de Bautismo es 7 de agosto 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
, 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, July 9 “St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions; BVM”
Readings: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33
Mass: 5:30 pm Narcisso Saucedo (SI) (Jane Goertz)
Joe Cantu† & Steve Cantu†
Sunday, July 10 “15th Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Readings: Dt 30:10-14; Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37; or Ps 19:8-11; Col
1:15-20; Lk 10:25-37
Mass: 8:00 am Para la parroquía
Lupe Villarreal† (Tino & Delfina Rodriguez)
10:00 am Julian V. Lopez (BD) (Gloria Lopez)
Apolonio Magallanez† (AD) (Family)
Monday, July 11 “St. Benedict”
Readings: Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 10:34 — 11:1
No Mass
Father Howard is on vacation (July 11-29)
No Daily Mass will be held July 12 - 15.
Tuesday, July 12
Readings: Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24
Wednesday, July 13 “St. Henry”
Readings: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15; Mt 11:25-27
Thursday, July 14 “St. Kateri Tekakwitha” (24-hour Adoration begins)
Readings: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21; Mt 11:28-30
Friday, July 15 “St. Bonaventure” (24-hour Adoration concludes)
Readings: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16; Mt 12:1-8
Saturday, July 16 “Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Blessed Virgin Mary”
Readings: Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21
Mass: 5:30 pm Cole McCown (BD) (Jerald & Kathy McCown)
Gabriel Gomez (BD 7/12) (Sam & Leticia Chapa)
Sunday, July 17 “16th Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Readings: Gen 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-5; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10:38-42
Mass: 8:00 am Para la parroquía
Eliazar Rodriguez† (BD) (Severiano y Isidra Rodriguez)
10:00 am Jane Goertz (BD) (Father Howard)
Manuela Sanchez† (Amy Lugo & family)
Wesley Glover† (BD 7/13) (Madelene Glover)
Dcn. Guadalupe Aguilar, Jenna Baur, Shannon Brandom, Rev.
Robert Becker, Nicole Bujnoch, Emily Burke, Jaime & Teresa
Calderon, Walley Casarez, Sophia Castillo, Bill Chapman,
Lincoln Contreras, Dario & Reina Flores, Diana Flores, Gilbert
“Beto” Garcia, Kenny Gibson, Nemesio Gomez, Francisca Gonzales, Jesse
M. Gonzales, Joel Gonzales, John Gonzales, Paul Gonzales, Jonah Granados,
Michael Hebert, Adeline Heintschel, Roland Hernandez, John Houeye,
Taylor Hudgins, John J. Hyatt, Elizabeth Idrogo, Melissa Ivy, Jerry Kidd,
Carmen Leal, Jimmy Ledesma, Jr., Alex Lopez, Paul Lopez, Arturo
Magallanez, Jimmy D. McIntoch, Juanita Mendoza, Shelley Meyers, Diana
Miranda, Jean Netardus, Lucy Oliva, Isabel Orona, Maria Rocha, Alex
Rodriguez, Antonia Rodriguez, Leticia Rodriguez, Vicente Salinas, Eligia
Salas, Kathrina Simmons, Renee Spencer, Kathy Starch, Virginia Suarez,
Andres Valdez, Nicole Watts, Melissa Weiss and Tyreese Williams.
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