St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
December 3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent
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MASS INTENTION:
Saturday, December 2
For the People of the Parish
Sunday, December 3:
Trinidad C. Rejino (ER)
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TODAY’S READINGS:
First Reading:
Isaiah 63: 16b-17, 19b: 64: 2-7
Responsorial Psalm:
“Lord, make us turn to you;
let us see your face and
we shall be saved.”
(Psalm 23)
Second Reading:
1 Corinthians 1: 3-9
Gospel Acclamation:
“Be watchful! You do not know
when the Lord of the house
is coming.”
Gospel:
Mark 13:33-37
9810 Indiana Ave
Suite 150, Mailbox #4
Lubbock, TX 79423
Phone: 806-771-2673
Fax: 806-771-2674
Website:
www.stjohnbaptistlbk.org
Email:
Pastor: Msgr. David R. Cruz Deacon: Dcn. Severo Alvarado
Parish Secretary: Myrna Porras
Parish Finance: RoseMary Cardenas
Masses: Sat., 5:00pm (English) & Sun., 10:00am (English)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 noon
Confessions: First Saturday of the Month at 4:00 p.m.
Office Hours: Monday—Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Rectory (Fr. David’s Home):
3323 86th Street, Lubbock, TX 79423
Dec. 9 & 10
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday
Betty Hall Freddy Chavez
Carlos Diaz Juan Flores
Suzanne McCall
Sunday
Irma Bolivar Jose Bolivar
Cindy Bosley Stan McCallick
Sybille Neuer
Lectors
Saturday
Suzanne McCall Aimee Sales
Sunday
Connie Vandiver Kirk Rodriguez
Andrea Albus
Altar Servers
Saturday Sunday
Sevastian Castillo Justice Marrs
Ruben Segura Isaac Kitten
Zeriaha Segura Luke Maloney
Greeters/Ushers
Saturday Sunday
Analisa Cardenas Joseph Contreras
Arnulfo Gonzalez Juan Perez
RoseMary Cardenas Jack Maloney
Michael Cowley Ted Olbera
Juan Flores
Angel Tree at SJTB
All parishioners are invited to
participate in our Angel Tree for
StarCare, an organization that
offers people with mental
illness, intellectual disability, and
chemical dependency the
opportunity to successfully
achieve the outcomes they desire.
Choose an ornament with one of
the client’s names that also has
their Christmas list. Bring your
gift, wrapped and labeled, on
Dec. 16 or 17. We will then
deliver during that week.
Youth Faith Formation
Rehearsal Dates:
Dec. 2nd: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 4th: 6 –7 p.m.
Dec. 9th: 6-7 p.m.
Final Costume Rehearsal
Dec. 12th: 6-7:30
Nativity Play/ Christmas Party:
Dec. 13th: 7 p.m.
Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Mass: Friday, Dec. 8, 12:00 noon
Confessions, Sacrament of Reconciliation,
Saturday, Dec 9, 3:00-4:45 p.m. There will be 3
priests offering confessions.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday, Dec 9
beginning at 3:00 p.m. and concluding prior to the beginning of the
5:00 p.m. Mass
Knights of Columbus
Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 10
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mass and Celebration
Rehearsal: Sunday, Dec. 10, after 10 a.m. Mass
Mass: Monday, Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m.
Nativity Play
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.
Angel Tree
Pick your ornament from our Angel Tree:
Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10
Bring your gift:
Dec. 16 or 17
Advent Reflection
Join us for a short, contemplative and reflective service
to focus on the true meaning of Advent.
Sunday, Dec. 17, 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Mass Schedule - Christmas
4th Sunday of Advent: Dec. 23, 5 p.m.
Dec. 24, 10 a.m.
Christmas Eve: Christmas Day
Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
PRAYER INTENTION LIST
Week of December 3, 2017
Healing & Good Health
-Charlotte Amato -Reagan E. Moore
-Sylvia Ortiz -Mike Gamboa
-Erasmo Castillo, Sr. -Mary Salazar
-Jason Mata -Estes Mata
-Andrea Garcia -Noble Gortson
-Matt Disnasio -Cindy Howard
-Ben Ybanez -Daniel Guttierrez
-Desmond Vera -Baby Adrian Garcia
-Gloria Bustillos -Yajayra Marin
-Rosemary Campos -Tom McGovern
-Adam Guzman
-All who have the stomach “bug”
General
-Bertha Wells -Letty Rodriguez
-Mark & Loude Ramirez
-Mark & Laura Asmussen
-Eternal Rest
-Falicity Gonzales - Jay K.
-Arturo Alvarado
All the faithful departed+
Save the Date!
The SJTB Knights of
Columbus council is happy
to announce that we will be
hosting our second annual Mardi Gras
Dinner and Dance! This event will be
held on Saturday, February 10, 2018.
Get ready for a great night of fun and
make sure all of your friends and family
know to keep that date clear on their
calendars! More info to come .
NOVEMBER GIFTS
Total Offertory: $19,076.68
Saturday Collections: $5,453.89
Sunday Collections: $13,622.79
BUILDING FUND
Total Amount Pledged to Date:
$143,860.00
Total Amount Paid to Date:
$53,380.00
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