Out of all the evangelists, John is the only one who places actual prayers addressed to the Father on the lips of Jesus prior to his passion. Luke, in particular, likes to tell us that Jesus goes off to pray by himself. But even the most famous prayer in the New Testament—the Lord’s Prayer—is given by Jesus as an example of how to pray, not as an actual prayer he is offering. This year, on the Sundays of Easter, we have heard a number of discourses and prayers that Jesus offered between the time he shared his last meal with his disciples and washed their feet, and the time he was handed over in betrayal. We hear these accounts during these Sundays because Jesus was summarizing all that his followers would need to know as they would be sent out to continue his mission of preaching the Good News. This is the mission that we will celebrate next Sunday on the feast of Pentecost.
THE MISSION CONTINUESThree things are important to Peter in today’s first reading,
all of which are connected to the Gospel. There is a need for the unity of the twelve to be preserved, and the prayer that Jesus offers today is frequently called the “great prayer of unity.” It is important for whomever is elected to fill the place left vacant by Judas’ betrayal to be a “witness” (our word “martyr” comes from the Greek word for “witness”) to the entire life of Jesus, in his company from the start of his mission through the appearance of the risen Christ; there must be an integrity, a unity, a “consecration in truth” that will be essen-tial as they are sent from Jerusalem into the world. Finally, following the example of their master, Peter does not enter into this crucial moment in the spreading of the good news without turning his own voice and the voice of the community to God in prayer. The strong resonance between these two scripture passages should serve as an effective guide for us as we continue to pray and discern our own role in the ongoing spread of the good news of salvation.Today’s Readings: Acts 1:15–17, 20a, 20c–26; Ps 103:1–2, 11–12, 19–20; 1 Jn 4:11–16; Jn 17:11b–19
17 de mayo de 2015 Séptimo Domingo de Pascua
Entre los cuatros evangelistas, Juan es el único que pone en los labios de Jesús, antes de su pasión, oraciones reales al Padre. A Lucas, en particular, le gusta decirnos que Jesús se iba a rezar solo. Pero aun el Padrenuestro, la oración más famosa del Nuevo Testamento, fue presentada por Jesús como ejemplo de cómo rezar, y no como la oración que de hecho él ofrece. Hemos escuchado este año en los
domingos de Pascua un número de discursos y oraciones de Jesús desde el momento que compartió su Última Cena con sus discípulos y les lavó los pies, hasta que lo entregaron por traición. Escuchamos estos relatos durante estos domingos porque Jesús resumía todo lo que sus discípulos tenían que saber para el mandato que recibirían de continuar su misión de predicar la Buena Nueva. Esta es la misión que vamos a celebrar el domingo próximo en la fiesta de Pentecostés.
LA MISIÓN CONTINÚAHay tres cosas importantes para Pedro en la primera lectura
de hoy y todas están conectadas al Evangelio. La unidad de los doce tiene que ser preservada, y la oración que Jesús ofrece hoy se llama a menudo “La Gran Oración de la Unidad”. Es importante que quien sea elegido para llenar el lugar dejado vacante por la traición de Judas sea un testigo (nuestra palabra “mártir” se deriva de la palabra griega para “testigo”) de toda la vida de Jesús, haya estado en su compañía desde el inicio de su misión hasta la aparición del Cristo resucitado; debe haber integridad, unidad, “consagración en la verdad” que serán esenciales cuando sean enviados de Jerusalén al mundo. Finalmente, al ejemplo de su Señor, Pedro no entra en este momento decisivo en la difusión de la Buena Nueva sin elevar su voz y la de la comunidad en oración a Dios. La resonancia fuerte entre estos dos pasajes bíblicos puede servir de guía efectiva para nosotros mientras seguimos rezando y discerniendo cuál es nuestro papel en la difusión continua de la Buena Nueva de salvación.
Lecturas de hoy: Hch 1:15–17, 20–26; Sal 103:1–2, 11–12, 19–20; 1 Jn 4:11–16; Jn 17:11b–19
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REFLECTIONS
PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL
Today we celebrate one of the tenets of
our creed: that the Lord ascended into
heaven. From Mark’s Gospel we hear
the final words Jesus spoke to his disciples shortly before
he ascended into heaven. Those were words of commis-
sioning, no less real for us today than they were to the
disciples then. We are called to “proclaim the gospel to
every creature.” For the vast majority of us, this means
that we proclaim the gospel by the witness of our every-
day lives. Treating others with dignity and respect, pro-
viding for those less fortunate than ourselves, being good
stewards of the many gifts showered on us, coming to-
gether as God’s family in worship and praise—these are
all signs that the gospel has taken root in our lives.
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REFLEJOS
PROCLAMA EL EVANGELIO
Hoy celebramos uno de los dogmas de
nuestro Credo: que el Señor ascendió a
los cielos. Del Evangelio de san Marcos
escuchamos las últimas palabras que Jesús les dirigió a sus
discípulos momentos antes de ascender a los cielos. Fueron
palabras con un encargo, no menos real para nosotros que
para los discípulos de entonces. Jesús nos encarga: “Vayan
por todo el mundo y prediquen el Evangelio a toda criatu-
ra”. Para la gran mayoría de nosotros, esto significa que
proclamamos el Evangelio con el testimonio de nuestra
vida diaria. Cuando tratamos a otros con dignidad y respe-
to, ayudamos a los menos afortunados que nosotros, actua-
mos corresponsablemente con los muchos dones que
hemos recibido, y nos reunimos como familia de Dios para
adorar y alabar al Padre –todas estas son señales de que el
Evangelio ha echado raíces en nuestras vidas.
BURNING OF SANCTUARY LIGHT
MAY 2015
FOR FAMILY
Offered by: George & Tina Conley
SPECIAL COLLECTION: MAY 23 & 24
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES-NEPAL
The Diocese of Austin will take up a special col-
lection on May 23-24, 2015, for the work of Catholic Relief
Services in Nepal to assist those who have suffered as a re-
sult of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake which struck Nepal in
the late morning of April 25, toppling buildings and homes,
causing widespread panic, and claiming thousands of lives.
Our Church mourns the terrible suffering of our brothers and
sisters affected by this powerful earthquake. Please join
with the Catholic community across the United States in
responding to our suffering brothers and sisters. CRS is the
official humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in
the U.S. and is already responding to urgent needs for shel-
ter, water and food in Nepal. For more information, go to
CRS.org.
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COLECTA ESPECIAL 23-24 DE MAYO
SERVICIOS DE AYUDA CATÓLICOS—NEPAL
La Diócesis de Austin realizará una colecta especial los días
23-24 de mayo de 2015, para el trabajo de los Catholic Re-
lief Services (Servicios de Ayuda Católicos, CRS por sus
siglas en inglés) en Nepal para ayudar a aquellos que han
sufrido como resultado del terremoto de 7.8 grados de mag-
nitud que golpeó a Nepal durante la mañana del 25 de abril,
derribando edificios y hogares, causando pánico generaliza-
do y causando la pérdida de miles de vidas. Nuestra iglesia
está de luto por el terrible sufrimiento de nuestros hermanos
y hermanas afectados por este poderoso terremoto. Por favor
únanse a la comunidad Católica de todo Estados Unidos en
responder a nuestros hermanos y hermanas que sufren. CRS
es la agencia humanitaria oficial de la comunidad Católica
en los Estados Unidos y se encuentra ya respondiendo a las
urgentes necesidades de albergue, agua y alimentos en Ne-
Sunday Breakfast is served in the Parish Hall after both the 8 am
and 10 am Mass. This Sunday, May 17 Knights of Columbus are
hosting Sunday Breakfast. Next Sunday, May 24 No Sunday
Breakfast—Memorial weekend.
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.
Altar Care (Altar Society) ........................................... Fridays
Altar Care this Friday, May 22 Madelene Glover. Next Friday,
May 29 Gloria Quinn & Janie Gonzales.
St. John’s Bible Study (English) ................................. Fridays
Come study the Bible “A Quick Journey through the Bible” on
Friday from 7—8 pm in the Parish Hall.
Estudio de la Biblia de San Juna ............................... Sabados
Venga a estudiar la Biblia “Un viaje rápido a través de la Biblia” los sabados 10 a 11:30 de la mañana en el salón parroquial.
Guadalupana Meeting ................................... Sunday, May 24 Guadalupana Society meets every 4th Sunday of the month immediately following the 8 am Mass in the Parish Hall.
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ST. JOHN’S COUNCIL
KC BREAKFAST - SUNDAY MAY 17
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
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DESSERTS AVAILABLE
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General Meeting
Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall
Election of Officer for the next Fraternal Year. All Officers and
Trustees are required to attend, please come out and vote!
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KC’S 2015 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Knights of Columbus Scholarship Application is available for KC
members (sons, daughters, wife or members) as well as individu-
als, who are not affiliated with the KC’s. Applications can be
picked up at the Church Office, application deadline May 29.
ST. JOHN’S 2015 EVENTS
2015 WATERMELON THUMP
WATERMELON THUMP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015
7:00 PM
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FALL FESTVIAL 2015
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
1. We need King and Queen candidates for our 2015 Fall Festival.
2. Register candidates at St. John’s Church office.
3. Candidates must be 5 years of age or older.
2015 GRADUATE’S MASS
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015 * 10 AM MASS
There will be a special Graduate’s Mass Sunday May
17, 2015 at 10 am. All Graduates from High Schools and Colleges
are invited to participate and to wear their cap and gown, also open
to other school districts besides Luling ISD.
May 17, 2015
May 23 & 24
Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Sat. 5:30 pm Judi Guthrie Martin Medina Mary Frances Medina
Sun. 8:00 am Bertha Rodriguez Hortencia Villanueva Clementine Ryan
Sun. 10:00 am Robert Natal Vikki Gonzales Sam Chapa Maria Aguayo Altar Server
Sat. 5:30 pm Kailyn Knox
Sun. 8:00 am Jasmin Castro Yuliana Kobel Sotelo
Sun. 10:00 am Viviana Gonzales Juliana Rodriguez Hospitality Ministers
Sat. 5:30 pm Gabriel Ayala Louisa Ayala
Sun. 8:00 am Juan Reyes Angel Alba
Sun. 10:00 am Children’s Youth Mass
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, June 14 at 11:30 am in the Parish Hall.
Bautizos Se requiere que los Papás y Padrinos asistan a una Clase de Bautismo. El próximo clase de Bautismo es 7 de junio de 2015 a 11:30 am en el Salón.
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, May 16 (Armed Forces Day) Readings: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Mass: 5:30 pm For the Parish
Sunday, May 17 “The Ascension of the Lord” Rdgs: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 Mass: 8:00 am Juanita Barrientes† (Severiano & Isidra Rodriguez) Francisco Daniel Castillo† (Familia Castillo) 10:00 am Josh & Desiree Mendoza & Family (SI) (Joe & Cynthia Hunter)
Monday, May 18 “St. John I” Readings: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33
Wednesday, May 20 “St. Bernardine of Siena” Readings: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Mass: 8:00 am Rev. Joseph C. Mitrano, CSB†
Thursday, May 21 “St. Christopher Magellanes and Companions” (24-hour Adoration begins) Readings: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Mass: 8:00 am Rev. Joseph C. Mitrano, CSB†
Friday, May 22 “St. Rita of Cascia” (24-hour Adoration concludes) Readings: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Mass: 8:00 am Rev. Joseph C. Mitrano, CSB†
Saturday, May 23 “Vigil of Pentecost” Readings: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Mass: 5:30 pm For the Parish
Sunday, May 24 “Pentecost Sunday” Readings: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Mass: 8:00 am Simon Hernandez, Sr.† (Severiano & Isidra Rodriguez) Maricela & Jacob Llanes (SI) (Arnold & Janie Barrientes) 10:00 am Jeremy & Megen De Leon (Joe & Rose De Leon)
Margie Barnes, Shannon Brandom, Nicole Bujnoch, Emily Burke, Jaime Calderon, Karen S. Cardenas, Sophia Castillo, Bill Chapman, Lincoln Contreras, Margarito Conteras, Marilyn Cryder, 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., Ann Logan, Arturo Magallanez, Jimmy D. McIntoch, Juanita Mendoza, Shelley Meyers, Annelise Miller, Diana Miranda, Mary Ann Montalbo, Blaise & Jean Netardus, Lucy Oliva, Isabel Orona, Aurora Quiroz, Santos Rios, 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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