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

The Epiphany of the Lord Page 2

REFLECTIONS

GOD’S PROMISE TO ALL PEOPLE Today Isaiah reminds the people of God that

the land shall be restored to their possession,

they shall rejoice to see their people return

from the bondage of exile, and that they shall

be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people

of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God

with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of

God’s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere.

Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through

God’s fidelity to them, all people shall become God’s chil-

dren and rejoice in the fulfillment of God’s promise to Israel.

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REFLEJOS

LA PROMESA DE DIOS A TODOS Hoy Isaías le recuerda al pueblo de Dios que

recuperará su tierra, que se alegrará al ver

que las personas regresan del cautiverio del

exilio y que será una luz para todos los pue-

blos. En otras palabras, por medio del pueblo de Israel, el

Salvador llegará a todos los pueblos que buscan a Dios con

un corazón sincero. Esto traerá la alegría y el resplandor de

la gloria de Dios a todo el mundo y a todos los pueblos. Gra-

cias a la fidelidad del pueblo de Dios y, gracias a la fidelidad

de Dios con ellos, todos serán sus hijos y se alegrarán con el

cumplimiento de su promesa a Israel.

Luling ISD Winter Break

CRE Classes will resume Wednesday, January 10, 2018.

ROSARY FOR WORLD PEACE

Come join the CRE students for the Rosary Wednesdays of

CRE at 5:45 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Be a Prayer Warrior for

Peace in our World.

2017 MARRIAGE RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES

The following couples received 2017 marriage recognition certifi-

cates signed by Bishop Joe Vazquez.

15th

Sixto & Yolanda Estrada

20th

Eduardo & Haurora Ordonez

40th

Eliseo & Sandra Fernandez

Steven & Carrie Quinn

55th

Anthony & Gloria Weser

61st

Raul & Mary Richie

Robert & Gloria Quinn

65th

Estel & Ruby Caron

67th

Jose & Jesusita Mendez

69th

Anton & Jane Goertz

DIOCESE OF AUSTIN PRIESTS’ RETREAT

JANUARY 15 - 19, 2018

Father Howard will be joining other Diocesan Priests at a

Priests’ Retreat at Cedarbrake, Belton the week of January 15th

- 19th.

No Daily Masses will be held the week of January 16 - 19.

24-Hour Adoration will still be held.

Thursday, January 18 - Friday, January 19.

Church Office will be Closed

Monday, January 15

(Martin Luther King, Jr Day)

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ST. JOHN’S BULLETIN BOARD

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

This Sunday, January 7 Altar Society will host Sunday Breakfast.

Sunday Breakfast is served after both the 8am & 10am Mass in the

Parish Hall. Next Sunday, January 14 Guadalupana Society will

host Sunday Breakfast.

Altar Society Meeting ................................... Sunday, January 7

Altar Society meets every 1st Sunday of the month at 12 noon in

the parish hall.

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 23 - 25

Collections 1st Collection ............................................................ $3,308.31 Children’s Collection ..................................................... $50.50

Total ........................................................................ $3,358.81

Needed Weekly ....................................................... $4,198.54 Under weekly needed ................. <$839.73>

Other Income Votive Candles ............................................................ $108.00 Christmas Offering ................................................... $1,933.00

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WEEKLY OFFERINGS REPORT Weekend of December 30 & 31

Collections 1st Collection ............................................................ $4,038.00 Children’s Collection ..................................................... $27.00

Total ........................................................................ $4,065.00

Needed Weekly ....................................................... $4,198.54 Under weekly needed ................. <$133.54>

Diocesan Collection Feast of the Holy Family ......................................... $707.25

Other Income Votive Candles ............................................................ $127.00 Solemnity of Mary ....................................................... $221.00 Hall Rental ................................................................... $200.00 First Offering envelope .................................................. $27.00 Perpetual/Cemetery Care ............................................... $12.00

With God All Things are Possible!

BURNING OF SANCTUARY LIGHT

JANUARY 2018

FOR FAMILY

Juan & Gloria Riojas

2018 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES & CALENDARS

Please make Time to pick up your box of 2018 Offertory Enve-

lopes located in the main entrance of 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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #8190

ST. JOHN’S COUNCIL

General Meeting

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall

All Brother Knights, including

Officers & Trustees are encouraged to attend!

Attention Brother Knights 2018 Membership Dues are due. Please

see Alex Martinez.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS / COLECCIÓN ESPECIAL

1st Offering & Perpetual Care, January 6 & 7. This Collection

will help offset the cost of offertory envelopes and cemetery clean-

ing. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

1ª ofrenda y cuidado perpetuo, 6 y 7 de enero. Esta colecta ayu-

dará a compensar el costo de los sobres de ofrendas y limpieza del

cementerio. Su donación es muy apreciada.

ALTAR SERVER'S TRAINING

THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018

11:30 AM * IN THE CHURCH

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

SVDP BLACK BAG COLLECTION

JANUARY 13 & 14

AT ALL THREE MASSES

This collection help the needy in our parish and community, please

be generous.

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**FOR YOUR INFORMATION**

Baptisms: One class is required for parents and sponsors! The next English Baptismal Class will be Sunday, February 11 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 4 de febrero 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, 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

January 13 & 14

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 Robert Natal Gloria Lopez Cynthia Hunter Altar Servers

Sat. 5:30 pm Kailyn Knox

Sun. 8:00 am Ileana Rondan Yuliana Kobel Sotelo

Sun. 10:00 am Jason Flores Malachi Ybarra

Hospitality Ministers Sat. 5:30 pm Lawrence Ayala

Tomasa Ayala

Sun. 8:00 am Sixto Estrada Yolanda Estrada

Sun. 10:00 am Sotero Ramirez Rebecca Ramirez

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St. John the Evangelist

First Saturday, January 6 “St. André Bessette” Rdgs: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Mass: 5:30 pm Henry Weber† (Juanita Mendoza) Sunday, January 7 “The Epiphany of the Lord” Readings: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Mass: 8:00 am Francisca Nuñez† (Seferino & Maria Lopez) 10:00 am For the Parish Monday, January 8 “The Baptism of the Lord” Readings: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11

No Mass

Tuesday, January 9 “First Week in Ordinary Time” Rdgs: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Mass: 6:30 pm Emilia Estrada† (AD) (Family) Wednesday, January 10 Readings: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29‑39 Mass: 8:00 am Gloria Lopez (BD) (Family) Thursday, January 11 (24-hour Adoration begins) Readings: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40‑45 Mass: 8:00 am Virginia Hajovsky† (Family) Maxine Shirley† (Family)

Friday, January 12 (24-hour Adoration concludes) Readings: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1‑12 Mass: 8:00 am Adela Gomez† (Gloria Riojas) Saturday, January 13 “St. Hilary; Blessed Virgin Mary” Readings: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13‑17 Mass: 5:30 pm Henry Weber† (Citizens State Bank) Sunday, January 14 “2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time” Rdgs: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 Mass: 8:00 am Maria Teresa Palomares† (Mary Helen Hernandez) Mildred Freitag† (13th AD) (Lucy Chapman & Family) 10:00 am For the Parish

Shannon Brandom, Rev. Robert Becker, Dwight Belden, Nicole Bujnoch,

Emily Burke, Teresa Calderon, Andrew Cardenas, Sophia Castillo, Robert

Cavanagh, Kase Conley, Lincoln Contreras, Oralia Curry, Yolanda Estrada,

Dario & Reina Flores, Gilbert “Beto” Garcia, Janet Gibson, Kenny Gibson, Nemesio

Gomez, Joel Gonzales, John Gonzales, Paul Gonzales, Jonah Granados, Bennie Hedrick,

Adeline Heintschel, Don, Shirley & Dustin Hegwar, John Houeye, Taylor Hudgins, Rich

Hulten, John J. Hyatt, Elizabeth Idrogo, Melissa Ivy, Jerry Kidd, Carmen Leal, Jimmy

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

Mendoza, Shelley Meyers, Stella Mendoza, Diana Miranda, Jean Netardus, Lucy Oliva,

Isabel Orona, Bob Quinn, Maria Reyes, Gloria Riojas, Haley Rios, Gerry Riski, Maria

Rocha, Alex Rodriguez, Antonia Rodriguez, Leticia Rodriguez, Samuel Skinner, Della

Salazar, Renee Spencer, Kathy Starch, Virginia Suarez, Mildred Thomas and Helen Vara.

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