St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

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@att.net

ESTABLISHED IN 1879

500 East Travis Street Luling, Texas 78648

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REFLECTIONS

MEMORIES AND DREAMS

Throughout our lives, we retain the language and hab-

its of our native region and family of origin. Should we

return to our home after a long absence, we quickly revert

to its familiar speech and practices. Our deep memory is

reflected in old stories and words and speech patterns.

This familiarity runs like an underground river and ac-

companies us wherever we go.

Not only do we remember, we are incorporated into

and made part of a greater memory. In remembering and

recollecting, we are in turn gathered up and re-collected.

Today we remember Mary, a small figure travelling

the country roads to visit Elizabeth. All the great pro-

nouncements and dreams of the prophets point to this

time when the Lord’s words to Mary would be gathered

and fulfilled. The memories of her people are alive in her,

and memories of her nourish our own living faith.

* * * * * * * * * *

REFLEJOS

RECUERDOS Y SUEÑOS

En el curso de nuestra vida mantenemos el idioma y

los hábitos de nuestra región nativa y familia de origen.

Cuando retornamos a nuestro hogar tras una larga ausen-

cia, rápidamente volvemos a su manera de hablar y a sus

prácticas familiares. Nuestros profundos recuerdos se re-

flejan en viejas historias y palabras y en modos de con-

versar. Esta familiaridad corre como un río subterráneo y

nos acompaña a donde sea que vayamos.

No solamente recordamos, sino que somos incorpora-

dos y formamos parte de una memoria más amplia. Cuan-

do traemos recuerdos a la mente somos a la vez reunidos

y recordados.

Hoy recordamos a María, una joven frágil, que recorre

zonas rurales para visitar a Isabel. Todos los grandes pro-

nunciamientos y sueños de los profetas apuntan a este

tiempo en que deben cumplirse las palabras del Señor a

María. Las memorias de su pueblo están vivas en ella, y

esas memorias alimentan nuestra fe viva.

CRE NEWS & UPDATE

St. John’s CRE Nativity Pageant,

Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24

at the 5:30 pm Children’s Mass

Luling ISD Winter Break

December 20, 2018—January 4, 2019.

NO CRE Classes will be held

December 26 & January 2, 2019. CRE

Classes will resume Wednesday, January 9, 2019.

2018 CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

(Monday, December 24 & Tuesday, December 25)

Monday, December 24th Children’s Mass 5:30 pm

Eucharistic Ministers: Michelle Levesque & Sandra Salinas

Altar Servers: Francisco Reyna & Victor Frausto

Hospitality: Sotero & Rebecca Ramirez

Lector: Patsy Anderson

Monday, December 24th 9:30 pm

Christmas Caroling

Monday, December. 24th Vigil of Christmas (Eve) 10:00 pm

Eucharistic Ministers: Gloria Lopez & Cynthia Hunter

Altar Servers: Malachi Ybarra & Jason Flores

Hospitality: Robert & Suzanne Hochstein

Lector: Evelyn Hernandez

Tuesday, December 25th Nativity of the Lord

(Christmas Day) 9:00 am

Eucharistic Ministers: Herb Decker & Debbie Nuñez

Altar Servers: Chloy Sanchez

Hospitality: Felix Bienek & Julian Sepulveda

Lector: Sam Chapa

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ST. JOHN’S BULLETIN BOARD

Sunday Breakfast ............................................................Sundays

NO Sunday Breakfast, Sunday December 23 or Sunday, December

30 (Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year).

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.

WEEKLY OFFERINGS REPORT

Weekend of December 15 & 16

DUE TO PUBLISHER’S HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

WEEKLY OFFERINGS REPORT WILL POST/RUN

ONE WEEK LATE FOR THE WEEKENDS OF

DECEMBER 22./23—JANUARY 5/6

BURNING OF SANCTUARY LIGHT

DECEMBER 2018

FOR FAMILY

By Arnulfo & Janie Barrientes

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Feast of the Holy Family, December 29 & 30. A spe-

cial collection for family services within our diocese will

be taken up all three Masses. Please be generous in sup-

porting this much needed service.

SOLEMNITY OF MARY,

THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

(HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2019

MASS: 9:00 AM

Wishing You A

Safe & Blessed

Merry Christmas!

On behalf of :

Rev. Howard Goertz, Deacon Paul Easterling

& St. John’s Staff and Volunteers

ST. JOHN’S CHURCH OFFICE

HOLIDAY HOURS

Monday, December 24th & 31st

9:00 am - 12 noon

Tuesday, December 25th, Wednesday, December 26th &

Tuesday, January 1st

Office Closed

2019 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES & CALENDARS

Please make time to pick up your box of 2019 Offertory Enve-

lopes, located in the main foyer of the Church. If you would like to

register to receive envelopes please contact the church office at

830-875-5354, during business hours.

Please note: only (1) Calendar per Family

ST. JOHN’S YOUTH MINISTRY

DCYC FISH FRY

Sponsored by the KC’s #8190

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2019

ST. JOHN’S PARISH HALL

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

$8.00 Donation per plate

Plate includes Catfish, Fries, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies w/Tea. All

Funds will go towards the lodging and travel expenses for St.

John’s Youth Ministry to attend the Diocesan Catholic Youth Con-

ference in Waco, February 1 - 3, 2019.

Thank You for your Support!

NO 24-HOUR ADORATION

WILL BE HELD

Thursday, December 27 / Friday, December 28

nor

Thursday, January 3 / Friday, January 4

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December 29 & 30

Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Sat. 5:30 pm Michelle Levesque Tina Conley Lane Zumwalt

Sun. 8:00 am Clementine Ryan Willie Lopez Connie Lopez

Sun. 10:00 am Sharon Pratka Vikki Gonzales Maria Aguayo Altar Servers Sat. 5:30 pm Victor Frausto

Sun. 8:00 am Ileana Rondan Yuliana Kobel Sotelo

Sun. 10:00 am Celina Hernandez Adam Gonzales Hospitality Ministers Sat. 5:30 pm Gabriel Ayala Louisa Ayala

Sun. 8:00 am Juan Reyes Angel Alba

Sun. 10:00 am Evelyn Hernandez Irene Moore

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 13 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, el 6 de enero 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, December 22 Readings: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Mass: 5:30 pm For the Parish Sunday, December 23 “4th Sunday of Advent” Readings: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 Mass: 8:00 am Severiano Rodriguez, Jr.† (Family) Grandchildren (SI) (Arnold & Janie Barrientes) 10:00 am Carlos Lopez† (Mary Lopez) Mary Solansky† (BD) (Bonnie Shackel)

Monday, December 24 “Vigil of Christmas” Readings: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Mass: 5:30 pm For the Children of the Parish 9:30 pm Christmas Carols 10:00 pm For the Parish

Tuesday, December 25 “The Nativity of the Lord” (Christmas) Readings: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Mass: 9:00 am Baby Faith Kendall (SI) (Jane Goertz)

Wednesday, December 26 “St. Stephen” Readings: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22

No Mass Thursday, December 27 “St. John” Readings: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8

No Mass

Friday, December 28 “The Holy Innocents” Readings: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18

No Mass Saturday, December 29 “St. Thomas Becket” Readings: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Mass: 5:30 pm For the Parish Sunday, December 30 “The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph” Readings: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52 Mass: 8:00 am Severiano Rodriguez, Jr.† (Family) Maria de la Luz Roman† (Manuel & Beatriz Longoria) 10:00 am Carlos Lopez† (Mary Lopez)

Jannette Alvarado, Dwight Belden, Shannon Brandom, Billy Branyon,

Luke Branyon, Nicole Bujnoch, Emily Burke, Teresa Calderon, Joe

Cardenas, Sophia Castillo, Robert Cavanagh, Kase Conley, Lincoln

Contreras, Oralia Curry, Samantha Edwards, Noe Enriquez, Yolanda

Estrada, Adan Rey Flores, Dario & Reina Flores, Gilbert “Beto” Garcia, Janet Gibson,

Kenny Gibson, Nemesio Gomez, Joe D. Gonzales, Joel Gonzales, John Gonzales, Paul

Gonzales, Justin Graham, Jonah Granados, Don, Shirley & Dustin Hegwar, John

Houeye, Taylor Hudgins, Rich Hulten, John J. Hyatt, Elizabeth Idrogo, Carmen Leal,

Jimmy Ledesma, Jr., Alex Lopez, Mario Lopez, III, Paul Lopez, Jimmy D. McIntoch,

Jo McPearson, Juanita Mendoza, Shelley Meyers, Stella Mendoza, Diana Miranda,

Randall Mikesh, Jean Netardus, Lucy Oliva, Isabel Orona, Bob Quinn, Maria Reyes,

Maria Rocha, Alex Rodriguez, Antonia Rodriguez, Leticia Rodriguez, Mary Schuh,

Samuel Skinner, Della Salazar, Renee Spencer, Kathy Starch, Virginia Suarez, Lucia

Tapía, Mildred Thomas, Helen Vara, Tomas Zarate and Rudolfo & Laura Zelaya.

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at 7 PM -- Meeting at 7:30 PM

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