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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Rev. Howard Goertz, Pastor Deacon Paul Easterling Patricia Gonzales, Administration Sandra Salinas / 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: [email protected]
ESTABLISHED IN 1879
500 East Travis Street Luling, Texas 78648
REFLECTIONS
HOPEFUL EXPECTATION
Our liturgical year begins with the season of Advent—a time
of hopeful expectation of the coming of the Lord. On the
First Sunday of Advent we look forward to the end of time
when we will awaken to the dawn of Christ’s new day.
Today we hear Isaiah speak of a day when God’s power will
have brought universal peace and God’s Word will have
instructed all people, radiating God’s “light” (teachings) into
all of human society. Only when humanity walks “in the
light of the LORD” (Isaiah 2:5), when all people desire to be
instructed “in [God’s] ways” (Isaiah 2:3), will the world be
set aright and our deepest longings fulfilled. The reading
from Romans calls us to “awake from sleep” for this final
“day is at hand” (Romans 13:11, 12). Together this Sunday’s
scriptures proclaim our Christian faith that Jesus is the One
who will finally come to fulfill God’s plan of salvation.
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REFLEJOS
ESPERAR CON GOZO
Nuestro año litúrgico comienza con el tiempo de Adviento,
una temporada de expectativa por la venida del Señor. En el
Primer Domingo de Adviento anticipamos el fin de los tiem-
pos cuando despertaremos al amanecer del nuevo día de
Cristo.
Hoy escuchamos a Isaías hablar del día en que el poder de
Dios habrá traído paz universal y la Palabra de Dios habrá
instruido a todos los pueblos, irradiando la
“luz” (enseñanzas) de Dios a toda la raza humana. Sólo
cuando la humanidad camina “a la luz del Señor” (Isaías
2:5), cuando todos los pueblos deseen marchar “por sus sen-
das” (Isaías 2:3), el mundo se enderezará y nuestros más
profundos anhelos serán cumplidos. La lectura de Romanos
nos llama a despertar “del sueño” porque la salvación “está
más cerca” (Romanos 13:11, 12). Las lecturas de este do-
mingo proclaman nuestra fe cristiana en que Jesús es Aquél
que al final vendrá a dar cumplimiento al plan de salvación
de Dios.
First Sunday of Advent page 2
BURNING OF SANCTUARY LIGHT
DECEMBER 2019
FOR FAMILY
By: ARNULFO & JANIE BARRIENTES
2019 MARRIAGE RECOGNITION
CERTIFICATES
Marriage recognition certificates signed by Bishop Joe Vazquez
are available for couples married 5, 10, 15 and so on, in incre-
ments of 5 years. Please notify the Church Office by December
14 if you celebrated an anniversary this year (2019). Father
Howard will hand out Marriage Recognition Certificates on the
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December
28 & 29, 2019.
BASTROP-LOCKHART DEANERY
ADVENT PENETENTIAL SERVICES
ALL BEGIN AT 7:00 PM
Father Howard will be assisting at the following Services….
Ascension, Bastrop - Monday, December 2
St. Paul, Smithville - Wednesday, December 4
Sacred Heart, Elgin - Thursday, December 5
*ST. JOHN, LULING - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 *
Sacred Heart in Rockne - Monday, December 16
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Martindale - Tuesday, December 17
St. Mary, Lockhart - Thursday, December 19
WEEKLY OFFERINGS REPORT DUE TO PUBLISHER HOLIDAY DEADLINE
WEEKLY OFFERINGS REPORT FOR
NOVEMBER 23/24 WILL BE POSTED IN
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 BULLETIN.
VISITING DIOCESEAN SEMINARIAN
DECEMBER 7 & 8, 2019
ENRIQUE SADA-COETO
(III Theology * University Catholic Center, Austin)
Since December 8, 2019, is the Second Sunday of
Advent, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary is transferred to Monday,
December 9, 2019. The obligation to attend Mass,
however, does not transfer.
December 1, 2019 page 3
ST. JOHN’S BULLETIN BOARD
Sunday Breakfast ............................................................Sundays
No Sunday Breakfast, December 1…..Happy Thanksgiving
Holiday!! Next Sunday, December 8 Youth Ministry will be
hosting Sunday Breakfast during the Matachines event.
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.of the month at 9am.
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
NOVENA COMIENZA MIERCÓLES, 4 DE DICIEMBRE
NOVENA LAS 4:00 PM DIARIAMENTE
LOS MATACHINES (DANZANTES)
EMPIEZA A LAS 9 AM * EN EL SALON
DOMINGO, 8 DE DECIEMBRE
* * * * * *
DÍA FESTIVO, EL 12 DE DICIEMBRE
MISA: 6:00 AM
MAÑANITAS: 5:00 AM * ROSARIO: 5:30 AM
Recepción de plato cubierto de en el salón después de la Misa
* * * * * * * * * * * *
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
NOVENA BEGINS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4
NOVENA 4:00 PM DAILY
MATACHINES DANCERS
AT 9:00 AM * ST. JOHN’S PARISH HALL
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
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FEASTDAY, DECEMBER 12
MASS: 6:00 AM
MAÑANITAS: 5:00 AM * ROSARY: 5:30 AM
Covered-Dish Reception in the Hall after Mass
SVDP FREE CHRISTMAS MEAL
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
11:00 AM - 1 PM
ST. JOHN’S PARISH HALL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #8190
ST. JOHN’S COUNCIL
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
Non-perishable items can be dropped off in the boxes located in the
main foyer of the Church or in the Church Office.
ST. JOHN’S YOUTH MINISTRY
DCYC 2020 * MATER DEI FUNDRAISER
CHRISTMAS WREATH
$1.00 DONATION PER TICKET
OR 6 TICKETS FOR $5.00
* * * * * * * *
DONATIONS FROM THE HEART FOR THE ELDERLY
SOCK AND THROW BLANKET DRIVE
St. John’s Youth Ministry will be seeking donations of Socks (for
men and women) and throw blankets starting November 24th until
December 15th. You may drop off your donations in the Christmas
box in the main entrance of the church or the Christmas box in the
church office.
Your Donation is Greatly Appreciated.
“And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need.
These are the sacrifices that please God.” Hebrews 13:16
CRE NEWS & UPDATE
CRE Christmas Party will be held on Wednesday,
December 18 for each group session. The Knights of
Columbus will be serving hot dogs and we are asking
parents to bring chips, drinks or sweets for the chil-
dren. Santa will be here to hear the younger students wish list for
grades K—4th, so bring your cameras and your little ones to get a
picture with Santa.
Luling ISD Winter Break, December 23, 2019 —January 7, 2020. CRE Classes will resume Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
St. John’s CRE Nativity Pageant, Christmas Eve,
Tuesday, December 24 at the 5:30 pm Children’s
Mass. All of the children of our parish are invited to
participate as cast members or in the Children’s Christmas Choir.
Both groups will be required to attend practices on Sunday, De-
cember 22 at 11:30 am & Tuesday, December 24 at 10 am.
www.stjohnluling.com
December 7 & 8
Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Sat. 5:30 pm Robert Natal Jay Crowell Guadalupe Natal
Sun. 8:00 am Bertha Rodriguez Guadalupe Castillo Maria Tello
Sun. 10:00 am Mary Knox Herb Decker Debbie Nuñez Altar Servers
Sat. 5:30 pm Maggie Netardus
Sun. 8:00 am Ileana Rondan Giovanna Rondan
Sun. 10:00 am Gabriel Aguayo Gary Cantu Hospitality Ministers
Sat. 5:30 pm Lane Zumwalt Anita Dement
Sun. 8:00 am Juan Reyes Angel Alba
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, January 12 at 11:30 am in Classroom 3.
Bautizos Se requiere que los Papás y Padrinos asistan a una Clase de Bautismo. El proximo clase de Bautismo es Domingo, 12 enero a 11:30 am en el cuarto 2.
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 the year before and the year of, to be eligible to celebrate in the church. Please call the Church Office to meet with the Pastor.
Celebrando Tus XV Años Se requiere un aviso de seis meses a un año, para una quinceañera la familia debe registrarse en la parroquia y los 14 años de edad deben estar ya inscritos y asistir a las clases de CRE el año anterior y el año de, para ser elegibles para celebrar en la iglesia. Por favor llame a la oficina de la iglesia para reunirse con el pastor.
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, November 30 “St. Andrew” Readings: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Mass: 5:30 pm Frances Lugo† (Tina Conley) Louis Mendoza, Sr.† (Juanita Mendoza)
Sunday, December 1 “1st Sunday of Advent” Readings: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 Mass: 8:00 am Bill Chapman† (3rd AD) (Lucy Chapman & Family) Elizabeth Garcia Bustamante† (Manuel & Beatriz Longoria) 10:00 am For the Parish
Monday, December 2 Readings: Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11
No Mass
Tuesday, December 3 “St. Francis Xavier Readings: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Mass: 6:30 pm Blake & Lily Layne & Family (SI) (Lupe Smith) Albert Beck, Jr. Family (SI) (Jane Goertz)
Wednesday, December 4 “St. John Damascene Readings: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Mass: 8:00 am Special Intention (Walter & Lupe Smith) Herman Goertz Family (SI) (Jane Goertz)
Thursday, December 5 (24-hr Adoration begins) Readings: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; t 7:21, 24-27 Mass: 8:00 am Holy Souls in Purgatory (Lupe Smith) Susan Fisher† (Jane Goertz)
First Friday, December 6 “St. Nicholas” (24-hr Adoration concludes) Readings: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Mass: 8:00 am Eric Guerra (SI) (Lupe Smith) Anton Goertz† (Jane Goertz)
First Saturday, December 7 “St. Ambrose” (Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day) Readings: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1 Mass: 5:30 pm Rosemary Garcia† (Family) Hope Kitterman† (Flora Estrada & Misty Ramirez)
Sunday, December 8 “2nd Sunday of Advent” Readings: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12 Mass: 8:00 am Para la Parroquial 10:00 am Jesse Cardenas, Sr.† (BD) (Cardenas Family)
Jannette Alvarado, Brian Alvarez, Dwight Belden, Luke Branyon,
Nicole Bujnoch, Teresa Calderon, Joe Cardenas, David Castilleja,
Joe Castillo, Robert Cavanagh, Kase Conley, George Conley,
Lincoln Contreras, Chance Contrell, Richard Dittrich, Samantha Edwards,
Yolanda Estrada, Dario & Reina Flores, Sofia Flores, Gilbert “Beto” Garcia,
Nemesio Gomez, Joe D. Gonzales, Suzy Gonzales, Maria Gutierrez, Don,
Shirley & Dustin Hegwar, John Houeye, Alex Lopez, Mario Lopez, III, Paul
Lopez, Father Adam Martinez, Jimmy D. McIntoch, Janie Meraz, Shelly
Meyers, Valerie Moore, Gabriel Mujica, Jean Netardus, Cris & Lucy Oliva,
Everardo Ramirez, Gloria Reyes, Maria Reyes, Alex Rodriguez, Antonia
Rodriguez, Della Salazar, Otilia Santos, Mary Schuh, Samuel Skinner,
Virginia Suarez, Helen Vara, Margaret Yarborough, Tomas Zarate and
Rudolfo & Laura Zelaya.
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@ St. John’s Parish Hall - Fellowship Beginning
at 7 PM -- Meeting at 7:30 PM
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