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THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD “ WHERE IS THE NEWBORN KING OF THE JEWS?” JANUARY 07, 2018 Welcome to ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH 102 W. Hillside Rd. Laredo, Texas 78041 Parish Website: http://sjneumannlaredo.org Rev. Fr. Salvador Pedroza, Pastor Deacon Gerardo Morales Office: (956) 726-9488 Fax (956) 726-0540 Office Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00 AM to 5:00 P.M. Parish Mission Statement We, the community of St. John Neumann, desire to guide all souls toward God. This we accomplish by evangelizing through our ministries. Our liturgical celebrations center around the Eucharist. Our Vision We seek to become a spiritual home where God’s love for us and our love for Him abounds freely and within an atmos- phere of brotherhood and good will. Nuestra Misión Parroquial Nosotros, la comunidad de St. John Neu- mann, deseamos guiar a todas las almas a Dios. Logramos esto evangelizando a través de nuestros ministerios. Nuestras celebraciones litúrgicas están centradas en La Eucaristía. Nuestra Visión Deseamos convertirnos en un hogar espi- ritual donde el amor de Dios por nosotros y nuestro amor por El abunde libremente dentro de un ambiente de buena voluntad y de hermandad. Youth Group: “follow the youth group on twitter: @sjnsearch” St John Neumann, C. S. S. R. 1811-1860 Parish Ministries Note: Altar Servers Edith Saldaña (956) 693-1480 Email: [email protected] Altar Society Ruby Hernandez (956) 763-6160 Bible Study / Classroom 1 Miguel Angel Rios (956) 236-1248 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Com- munion Lydia Guevara (956) 645-4943 Email: [email protected] Interior Church Improvements Larry Dovalina, Project Manager (956) 251-6055 Email: [email protected] Lectors Corina Salinas (956) 763-1472 Email: [email protected] Music Ministry Jessica Cardenas Pastoral Council Lilia G. Castillo Chair (956)740-6968 Email: [email protected] Finance Council Alberto Cortez Chair (956)206-8949 Email: [email protected] Youth Group “Charlie” Vera (956)404-7842 Email: [email protected] Parish Office Staff Secretary-Nina Valdez Ext. 15 [email protected] Bookkeeper-Claudia Flores Ext. 11 [email protected] Faith Formation (CCD) Ext. 13 Julie Rodriguez [email protected] Bulletin Announcements Deadline is the Tuesday, before publication date Send to: [email protected] Regular Mass Schedule Saturday: 6:00 PM Vigil (Spanish) Sunday: 9:00 AM (English) 12:00 Noon (English) 6:00 PM (Spanish) Weekday Mass at 12:15 noon Tues. & Thurs - 12:15 p.m. Spanish Weds. & Fri. - at 12:15 p.m. English Reconciliation (Confesiones) Saturday: 4:15 5:30 PM & by appt. Baptisms Parents need an interview with Fr. Pedroza. Interviews are the 3rd Tues- days of each month. Baptism Prepa- ration classes are on the 4th Thurs- days of each month with Deacon Ger- ardo Morales. Please stop by the par- ish ofc. for additional information needed prior to registering for the class or for an appt. with Father. Weddings Arrangements need to be made with the pastor 6 months in advance. Quince Años For more info., please call the office. PARENTS, PLEASE BE SENSITIVE TO THE OTHER PARISHIONERS. IF YOUR BABY OR CHILD BECOMES RESTLESS IS SPEAKING LOUDLY OR IS NOISY DURING THE MASS… PLEASE TAKE THEM OUTSIDE OR TO THE HALL BY THE PARISH OFFICE.. Padres, por favor sean sensibles a los demás feligreses. Si su bebé o niño (a) se pone inquieto o hace ruido du- rante la Santa Misa, por favor llevelo afuera o al pasillo en frente de la ofici- na parroquial.

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Page 1: JANUARY 07, 2018 Welcome to ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH · Edith Saldaña (956) 693-1480 Email: edith1972saldana@yahoo.com ... Return to classes All students return to Faith Formation

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD “ WHERE IS THE NEWBORN KING OF THE JEWS?” JANUARY 07, 2018

Welcome to

ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH 102 W. Hillside Rd. Laredo, Texas 78041

Parish Website: http://sjneumannlaredo.org

Rev. Fr. Salvador Pedroza, Pastor

Deacon Gerardo Morales

Office: (956) 726-9488 Fax (956) 726-0540 Office Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00 AM to 5:00 P.M.

Parish Mission Statement

We, the community of St. John Neumann, desire to guide all souls toward God. This we accomplish by evangelizing through our ministries. Our liturgical celebrations center around the Eucharist.

Our Vision We seek to become a spiritual home where God’s love for us and our love for Him abounds freely and within an atmos-phere of brotherhood and good will.

Nuestra Misión Parroquial Nosotros, la comunidad de St. John Neu-mann, deseamos guiar a todas las almas a Dios. Logramos esto evangelizando a través de nuestros ministerios. Nuestras celebraciones litúrgicas están centradas en La Eucaristía.

Nuestra Visión Deseamos convertirnos en un hogar espi-ritual donde el amor de Dios por nosotros y nuestro amor por El abunde libremente dentro de un ambiente de buena voluntad y de hermandad.

Youth Group: “follow the youth group

on twitter: @sjnsearch”

St John Neumann, C. S. S. R.

1811-1860

Parish Ministries Note:

Altar Servers Edith Saldaña (956) 693-1480

Email: [email protected]

Altar Society Ruby Hernandez (956) 763-6160

Bible Study / Classroom 1 Miguel Angel Rios (956) 236-1248

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Com-munion Lydia Guevara (956) 645-4943

Email: [email protected]

Interior Church Improvements Larry Dovalina, Project Manager

(956) 251-6055 Email: [email protected]

Lectors Corina Salinas (956) 763-1472 Email: [email protected]

Music Ministry Jessica Cardenas

Pastoral Council Lilia G. Castillo Chair (956)740-6968 Email: [email protected]

Finance Council Alberto Cortez Chair (956)206-8949 Email: [email protected]

Youth Group “Charlie” Vera (956)404-7842

Email: [email protected]

Parish Office Staff Secretary-Nina Valdez Ext. 15 [email protected] Bookkeeper-Claudia Flores Ext. 11 [email protected]

Faith Formation (CCD) Ext. 13 Julie Rodriguez [email protected] Bulletin Announcements

Deadline is the Tuesday, before publication date Send to: [email protected]

Regular Mass Schedule

Saturday: 6:00 PM Vigil (Spanish)

Sunday: 9:00 AM (English)

12:00 Noon (English)

6:00 PM (Spanish)

Weekday Mass at 12:15 noon Tues. & Thurs - 12:15 p.m. Spanish Weds. & Fri. - at 12:15 p.m. English

Reconciliation (Confesiones) Saturday: 4:15 – 5:30 PM & by appt.

Baptisms Parents need an interview with Fr. Pedroza. Interviews are the 3rd Tues-days of each month. Baptism Prepa-ration classes are on the 4th Thurs-days of each month with Deacon Ger-ardo Morales. Please stop by the par-ish ofc. for additional information needed prior to registering for the class or for an appt. with Father.

Weddings Arrangements need to be made with the pastor 6 months in advance.

Quince Años For more info., please call the office.

PARENTS, PLEASE BE SENSITIVE TO THE OTHER PARISHIONERS. IF YOUR BABY OR CHILD BECOMES RESTLESS IS SPEAKING LOUDLY OR IS NOISY DURING THE MASS… PLEASE TAKE THEM OUTSIDE OR TO THE HALL BY THE PARISH OFFICE..

Padres, por favor sean sensibles a los demás feligreses. Si su bebé o niño (a) se pone inquieto o hace ruido du-rante la Santa Misa, por favor llevelo afuera o al pasillo en frente de la ofici-na parroquial.

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THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD “ WHERE IS THE NEWBORN KING OF THE JEWS?” JANUARY 07, 2018

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

We invite you to join us every Thursday from

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Let us make time to spend a moment in prayer in the

presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA Te invitamos todos los jueves de las 7 a las 8 de la

noche. Hagamos tiempo para pasar un momento de

oración ante el Santísimo Sacramento.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH & NEEDS OF: Bob Amparan

Francisco Flores Marcos Mendoza Giovanni Rossini

Virginia Avila Max Flores

Zonia Mendoza Lupita Ruiz

Ruben Cano Memo Flores Mena Morales Mr. & Mrs. Rogelio Salas

Josie Carrillo

. Elvia Garza Fr. Pedroza Vitor Teniente

Juan Castillo Lauren Gonzalez John Romani Nina Valdez

Jovita Delgado E. Gutierrez, Jr. Michael Romero Hilda Villarreal

Claudia Flores Senovio Luna, Jr. Terry Zapico

These names will be removed at the end of January. Please call or stop by the Parish Office if you would like to add or remove a name.

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Faith Formation Christmas Break

Please continue to bring your children / youth to Mass during the break.

Youth Group

Youth Group meetings will resume on Wednesday, January 10th at the regular time.

Sacramental meetings:

Please be attentive to the rest of the published sacramental meetings scheduled for January 20, 2018 and March 3, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Parents need to attend two meet-ings per year.

Return to classes

All students return to Faith Formation classes on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. They will be receiving a new semester Mass Attendance booklet on their first day of class. Merry Christmas , Julie Rodriguez

NOTICIAS DE FORMACIÓN EN LA FÉ Clases de Formación en La Fe

Vacación de Navidad Por favor estén a tiempo y continúen trayendo a sus hijos a la Misa durante el tiempo de vacaciones. Grupo Juvenil El grupo juvenil regreserá el miércoles, 10 de enero en el horario regular.

Juntas Sacramentales Dos juntas Sacramentales son requeridas por año. Si usted no ha asistido por favor asista a las siguientes que son el 20 de enero y el 3 de marzo del 2018 de 10 a.m. a las 12 del me-diodía.

Regreso a clases Todos los alumnos regresan a las clases de Formación en La Fe el Martes, 9 de enero del 2018. Al regreso a clases los alumnos recibirán un folleto nuevo para la asistencia a clases para el semestre venidero.

Feliz Navidad, Julie Rodriguez

JANUARY EVENTS

Tuesday, Jan. 9th- Faith Formation classes resume!

Sat.-Sun., Jan. 13-14th - Nocturnal Adoration

Sun. - Jan. 21st - Pro Life Rosary Walk 2:30 PM

(See flyer on bulletin board)

DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY, THE PARISH

OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR INTERNAL PROC-

ESSING ON MONDAY & FRIDAY AFTERNOONS!

LECTOR’S SCHEDULE

sabado, 13 de enero

Time 1st Reading 2nd Reading

6:00 P.M. Guadalupe Flores Marcela Heming

Sunday, January 14th

9:00 A.M. Sara Melendez Larry Dovalina

12:00 P.M. Youth Group Youth Group

6:00 P.M. Oscar Raygoza Felicitas Serna

WOMEN’S ACTS IV

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! You are invited to

attend the St. John Neumann Catholic Church,

Women’s ACTS Retreat on Mar.8-11th, 2018.

The Retreat will be at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center in

Laredo, Tx. for ladies of our parish, 18 years and over.

Applications are now available at the parish office. For

more information, contact Director: Jessica Rodriguez at

(956)898-4178 or Christy Pedraza (956)645-5959.

ALTAR FLOWERS FOR JANUARY 2018

We are now accepting sponsors for the month of January 2018. Perhaps you would like to offer the Altar Flowers in memory of a loved one, or for someone celebrating a special occa-sion. Please stop by the Parish Office for more

details. Thank you.

Si a usted le gustaría que las Flores del Altar fueran en memoria de un ser querido(a) o para al-guien que esté celebrando un ocasion especial, pase por la oficina para más información y patrocine los arreglos del Altar en memoria de un ser querido(a). Gracias.

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THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD “ WHERE IS THE NEWBORN KING OF THE JEWS?” JANUARY 07, 2018

St.JohnNeumann

The Sanctuary Candle will be burning

For The Parishioners of St. John Neumann

There were no sponsors for the Altar

Flowers this weekend

LAST WEEK’S TITHE:

LAST WEEK’S

Weekdays $ 164.00 Sat. 6:00 PM $ 1,103.00

Children’s $ 51.00 Sun. 9:00 AM $ 1,280.00

New Year’s Day $ 726.56 Sun.12:00 PM $ 1,062.00

$ Sun. 6:00 PM $ 488.00

$ TOTAL: $ 4,874.56

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 6TH

SATURDAY– JANUARY 6, 2018

6:00 p.m. † Alfredo I. Martinez De Sr. y Sra. Alfredo

I. Martinez, Jr

SUNDAY - JANUARY 7, 2018

9:00 a.m. For The People of God

12:00 p.m. †

Juan M. Davila By The Espinoza

Family

6:00 p.m. † Raquel Flores Gutierrez By Her Family

MONDAY - JANUARY 8, 2018

No Mass on Mondays

TUESDAY – JANUARY 9, 2018

12:15 p.m. † Carmen Glaman By Rosa Perez

WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 10, 2018

12:15 p.m. † Susan R. Kruckenberg By Ruby Hernandez

THURSDAY - JANUARY 11, 2018

12:15 p.m. No Mass Intention

FRIDAY - JANUARY 12, 2018

12:15 p.m. Gloria Rodriguez By Her Mother

SECOND COLLECTIONS THIS MONTH

Jan. 14th(instead of Jan. 7th) - Building Fund Jan. 28th - Church in Latin America

ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASSES

Classes will be offered this coming year for any adult that

needs Baptism, Holy Communion or Confirmation. Please call

Miss Julie Rodriguez at (956) 726-9488 ext. 13 to pre-register.

Miss Rodriguez is usually available after 2:30 p.m., Monday

thru Friday once she returns on Jan. 8th.

SJN NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY

Invites everyone to join us in worship before the Blessed Sacrament every second weekend of the month; our next Vigil will be Saturday, January 13th and Sunday, January 14, 2017.

Our Nocturnal Adoration begins at 8:00 pm Saturday, with an opening prayer and announcements. Mass will be at 9:00 pm followed by the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and all night adoration, concluding with praying the Rosary of Our Blessed Virgin Mary at 4:00 a.m. Sunday, January 14th.

Nocturnal Adoration is open to everyone; invite a friend, fam-ily member, co-worker or neighbor.

We look forward to seeing new worshippers join us in prayer before the exposed Blessed Sacrament.

What better way to begin your new year!

Multiply these gifts so your beacon of light shines in every corner of the Earth. May people everywhere receive your light with praise and thanksgiving. We ask this prayer in the name of the one who pro-claimed transforming redemption, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Genesis 1:1-5 Copyright©2017 David S. Bell. Reprinted with permission.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

We invite everyone to join us every Thursday

from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Let us make time to spend a moment in prayer in the

presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA Te invitamos todos los jueves de las 7 a las 8 de la

noche. Hagamos tiempo para pasar un momento de

oración ante el Santísimo Sacramento.

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THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD “ WHERE IS THE NEWBORN KING OF THE JEWS?” JANUARY 07, 2018

IN LOVING

MEMORY OF

FERNANDO

MORENO

BY WIFE &

CHILDREN

COMPLIMENTS OF

Martinez & Guarneros, P.L.L.C.

Certified Public Accounts

Flowers for All Occasions

Grizel’s Flowers & Gift Shop

PH: 725-GIFT (4438) Cell: 956-740-6520

St. John Neumann Men’s Group

To join us in our gatherings, Please call (956) 726-9488

We meet every last Monday of the Month

Schoolhouse 1816 Frost St.

Laredo, TX 78043 (956) 723-8919

“Where learning is fun”

In loving memory & in celebration of the life of

†Jaedon Chase Benavides

The light of thousands of stars. Today Jaedon Chase we are thinking out loud.

Love the Benavides and Garcia Families

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS - THANK THEM & LET THEM KNOW YOU APPRECIATE THEIR SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH BULLETIN!

THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE

THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE!

Call the parish office, ask for

Nina, ext. 15 to see what special

is available for the month of

November..new ads only!

Adult &

Geriatric Psychiatry

Office Hours by Appointment

6262 McPherson Road

Suite 209

(956)724-1131

Homero R. Sánchez, M. D.

Please stop by the parish office to verify the information I have

on my data base is still correct or so that I can edit the informa-

tion. Some of you will have a new number assigned. I hope to

have the boxes available for distribution by the end of January. In

the meantime, please use a plain envelope with your name and

address printed on it. I can then match it to the information I

have on file. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Claudia Flores, Bookkeeper

SANCTUARY CANDLE

We are now taking sponsors for the Sanctuary Candle for the month of January 2018. The candle will be burning during the week in Prayer of your loved ones. Please contact the Parish Office. Thank you.

Statements will be mailed out. Please let me know if you would like to make any changes in your bulletin ad. The par-ish of St. John Neumann thanks you for your past and contin-ued support. Nina Valdez 956-726-9488 ext. 15

I wish to thank you for your prayers, kind wishes,

Christmas cards and gifts. I am grateful to you. You

and your families will be remembered in our Masses

during this Christmas season and coming New Year.

God Bless You,

Father Salvador Pedroza, Pastor

Les agradesco profundamente por sus tarjetas de

Navidad, regalos y sobre todo, sus oraciones. Les ten-

dremos presentes en nuestras Misas durante la tempo-

rada Navideña y el próximo año Nuevo.

Dios los bendiga,

Padre Salvador Pedroza, Párroco

2018 Envelopes for REGISTERED Parishioners