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Sponsor of the Week

Priest Care FundAugust 3-4, 2019

Next week, we will take up a collection for the Priest Care Fund. Your support of this collection pays for our priests’ medical and long-term care expenses that are not covered by insurance.“Care for Those Who Care for Us” by generously contributing to the Priest Care Fund on August 3-4, 2019.

Your generous gifts help pay for medical and long-term care over and above what is covered

by our priests’ insurance or other resources.Please respond in gratitude for their selfless service.

Fort Worth Diocese 50th Anniversary MassAugust 21, 2019

The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth and Bishop Michael F. Olson invite each and every member of the Church of North Texas to the 50th Anniversary Mass celebrating the establishment of the Diocese in 1969. The 50th Anniversary Mass enables each member of the Church of North Texas today to grow our local Catholic Church, the seeds of which were planted in our soils by explorers in the mid-1500s.

Located at Fort Worth Convention Center Arena, 1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas.Doors open at 5:00 p.m., Diocesan choir performance at 6:00 p.m., Mass at 7:00 p.m.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.06, PENAL CODE (TRESSPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN) A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN. PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROERTY WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY. CONFORME A LA SECCIÓN 30.06 DEL CÓDIGO PENAL (TRASPASAR PORTANDO ARMAS DE FUEGO) PERSONAS CON LICENCIA BAJO DEL SUBAPÍTULO H, CAPÍTULO 411, CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO (LEY DE PORTAT ARMAS), NO DEBEN ENTRAR A ESTA PRPIEDAD PORTANDO UN ARMA DE FUEGO. DE CONORMIDAD CON LA SECCIÓN 30.07, DEL CÓDIGO PENAL (TRASPASO DE UNA PERSONA CON LICENCIA CON UNA ARMA DE FUEGO VISIBLE), UNA PERSONA CON LICENCIA BAJO EL SUBCAPÍTULO H, CAPÍTULO 411, DEL CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO (LEY DE LICENCIAS DE ARMAS DE FUEGO), NO PODRÁ ENTRAR A ESTA PROPIEDAD CON UNA ARMA DE FUEGO QUE SEA LLEVADA VISIBLEMENTE.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults(RCIA)

Would you or someone you know like to be baptized and join the Catholic Church? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is available for all those adults who are considering becoming Catholic or interested in completing the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist).Please call Donna Chesshir at (817) 284-4811 for more information.

Welcome to our new Parishioners

St. John the Apostle welcomes several of our newly registered parishioners, including:

Armando Garcia & Maria G Martinez

Deysi Marquez

Jose Rocha & Erika Villegas

Jose Marquez & Martha Valdez

Jamie Williams

Israel & Vanessa Sanchez

Worldwide Marriage EncounterSeptember 13-15, 2019

“Knock and the door will be opened to you.” Discover the amazing plan God has for you and your marriage on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is September 13-15, 2019. Dates fill fast. To apply, visit our website at: www.dfwme.org/apply. For more information e-mail apply@dfwme.org or call (469) 444-0904. Para mas informacion de Encuentro Matrimonial en Espanol, escriba a emmdfw@gmail.com o visite www.emmseccion21.org.

WELCOME TO ST. JOHN THE APOSTLECATHOLIC CHURCH

Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether visitors, long-time residents or newly arrived in the parish. If you are not registered at St. John’s or are registered and need to make changes, please fill out the form below and place in the collection or mail to the Parish Office.

Name/Nombre Address/Domicilio City/Cuidad Zip Code/Codigo Postal Phone/# de Telefono ( ) ( ) New Parishioner/Nuevo Feligres ( ) New Address or New Phone Number/Nuevo Domicilio o # de Telefono ( ) Moving-Please remove from census list/Mudándose Fuera de la Parroquia

New Parishioner Form

If you are a new parishioner, or have not filed a recent address with us, please use the cutout below to keep us in the loop!

Safe Environment Awareness Session – EnglishAugust 3, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

We will offer a VIRTUS Safe Environment Awareness Session on Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Resource Room of the Administration Building. This session will be in English. Registration is online only through the diocesan website. There are still spots available. If you are planning on volunteering with Fall Fest, you will need to be current with Safe Environment. Please contact Tasha Allen in the Parish Office to find out if you are missing anything.

Steubenville Encounter: TexasAugust 16-18, 2019

"I came that you may have life and have it to the fullest," Jesus says in John 10:10. Vacation to the fullest with fellow parishioners at the Gaylord in Grapevine, August 16-18, 2019, and experience the love of God and grow as a joyful disciple of Jesus Christ. Come with a friend or bring your entire family and float the river, dance to good music, chill in the park, and enjoy life in community with fellow Catholics. For more information, call the Parish Office at (817) 284-4811 or email Judy Whitley at jannwhitley@gmail.com.

Montserrat Retreat House

Abre mis ojos Señor 2-4 de agosto de 2019

para Padre Randy Gibbens, S.J.

En los evangelios, un ciego le ruega a Jesús: “Quiero ver,” Jesús, en su poder y amor, restaura la vista al ciego. En est retiro, le pediremos a Dios que nos de Dios que nos de visión espiritual - que nos veamos a nosotros mismos, que veamos a Jesús, que veamos nuestra vocacion - a la luz del amore de Dios.

The Grace of Knowing Women’s Retreat, September 5-8, 2019

with Fr. Chris Manahan, S.J. Guided by the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius, this retreat relies upon prayer, Scripture, and personal experience to spur retreatants’ reflections upon knowing God's love for you, your own self-knowledge, how you know Christ, and your response to each.

Ave María, grátia pléna, Dóminus técum. Benedícta tu in muliéribus, et benedíctus frúctus véntris tui, Iésus. Sancta María, Máter Dei, ora pro nobis peccatóribus nunc et in hora mortis nostræ.Amen.

Matrícula Abierta Para el Año Escolar 2019-2020La escuela católica St. John the Apostle tiene matrícula abierta y ayuda financiera para Pre-K hasta 8vo grado para el siguiente año escolar. Llámenos para programar una visita guiada o para recibir mayor información.

Horario de VeranoLa oficina de la escuela está abierta de martes a jueves, de 9:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. por el mes de julio. La oficina estará cerrada desde el 5 de agosto de 2019 hasta el 7 de agosto de 2019 para entrenar al personal.

Gracias a Delgado OrthodonticsGracias por patrocinar nuestra Gala Eagle Wings! El Dr. Delgado es un ortodoncista professional con mucha experiencia. Delgado Orthodontics se compromete en alcanzar resultados satisfactorios para cada persona, usando técnicas y equipo de última en un ambiente cómodo. Para mayor información, contáctelos al (817) 282-1821, o www.delgadoorthodontics.com.

St. John the Apostle Catholic School

Pre-K – 8th Grade (817) 284-2228 www.stjs.org

Summer HoursThe school office is open Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the month of July. We will be closed from August 5, 2019 through August 7, 2019 for In-Service and Training.

Open Enrollment for 2019-2020 School YearSt. John the Apostle Catholic School has open enrollment and tuition assistance for Pre-K through 8th grade students for the next school year. Call us to schedule a tour or to receive more information.

Thank you to Delgado OrthodonticsThank you for sponsoring our Eagle Wings Gala! Dr. Delgado is an experienced, professional orthodontist. Delgado Orthodontics is committed to achieving successful results for each individual, using the latest techniques and state-of-the-art equipment in a comfortable and caring environment. For more information, please contact them at (817) 282-1821, or www.delgadoorthodontics.com.

Patriotic Rosary / Prayer for AmericaJuly 29, 2019, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Come, let us pray for the intercession of our Blessed Mother that she may guard and protect our country from those who wish to destroy it; bring God's influence to our leaders that they lead us based on his will and not our own, restore love and peace in our hearts, and heal us so that we can truly be one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

Saint Patrick Cathedral1206 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Monday, July 29, 20197:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

“Knowing that intercessory prayer is our mightiest weapon and the supreme call for all Christians today, I pleadingly urge our people everywhere to pray. Believing that prayer is the greatest contribution that our people can make in this critical hour, I humbly urge that we take time to pray - to really pray.”

General Robert E Lee, 1863

Patriotic Rosary will be held at Saint Patrick Cathe-dral, focusing on prayer for our nation and our Church. Free rosaries will be available.

VITAS VolunteersJuly 31, 2019

VITAS Healthcare of Fort Worth is looking for caring individuals for our Bereavement Telephone Assurance Program (BTAP). Volunteers make calls to bereaved caregivers one month after the loved one’s death. You can volunteer at our office on the west side or at home for maximum convenience. Hours and participation are flexible. Training provided, scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at our office. Please email or call for details and to register. Orientation class is free. Please consider joining us for this valuable and enjoyable volunteer opportunity. Email Tamaris Cooper-Powell at tamaris.cooper@vitas.com or call (817) 870-7133.

Open Registration

Registration is open for all faith formation sessions for children, teens and adults! This includes sacrament preparation as well as ongoing faith formation. Volunteers are needed in all areas, with a variety of roles and days/times.

For a registration packet or information on volunteer opportunities, please visit the Parish Office or call the Faith Formation Team at (817) 284-4811.

¡La inscripción está abierta para todas las sesiones de formación de fe para niños, adolescentes y adultos! Esto incluye la preparación sacramental y la formación continua de la fe. Se necesitan voluntarios en todas las áreas, con diferentes funciones y dias/horas.

Para paquetes de inscripción o información sobre oportunidades de voluntariado, por favor visite la Oficina Parroquial o llame al equipo de Formación de Fe al (817) 284-4811.

Mass For Requested By

Readings for the Week of July 28, 2019

Sunday Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeGn 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8;Col 2:12-14; Lk 11:1-13

Monday Memorial of Saint MarthaEx 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23;Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42

Tuesday Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the ChurchEx 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13; Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, PriestEx 34:29-35; Ps 99:5, 6, 7, 9; Mt 13:44-46

Thursday Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the ChurchEx 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6a and 8a, 11;Mt 13:47-53

Friday Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop;Saint Peter Julian Eymard, PriestLv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-4, 5-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58

Saturday Of the Seventeenth Week of Ordinary TimeLv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12

Sunday Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeEcc 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21 Sat 07/27

5:00 p.m. ✝Anastasia O’Donnell Bob & Donna O’DonnellSun 07/28

7:30 a.m. ✝Quyen Do Jane Nhan9:00 a.m. FOR THE PARISH (Pro Populo)

11:00 a.m. Beacom Family (Sp. Int.) Beacom Family1:00 p.m. Nelson Cruz (Sp. Int.) Pedro Vergara3:00 p.m. ✝Socorro Garcia Maria Concepcion Garcia

De Melendez5:00 p.m. Thanksgiving (Sp. Int.) Susan Nguyen

Mon 07/298:15 a.m. Family Vergara (Sp. Int.) Pedro Andres Vergara

Tues 07/308:15 a.m. ✝Sarah Bates Beacom Family

Wed 07/318:15 a.m. ✝Romana Bugarin Bugarin Family

Thurs 08/018:15 a.m. ✝Gilbert Gardner The Peffers Family7:00 p.m. Patrocinador del boletin (Sp. Int.) John Homaman

Fri 08/028:15 a.m. ✝Paul Duc Tran D. Tran Family

Sat 08/035:00 p.m. Rev. Nghia Nguyen (Sp. Int.) Megan McQuarie

Sun 08/047:30 a.m. ✝Maria Dô Thi Quyen Sally Newman9:00 a.m. Cedric Velasquez (Sp. Int.) Velasquez Family

11:00 a.m. FOR THE PARISH (Pro Populo)1:00 p.m. Juan Quirino (Sp. Int.) Pedro Vergara3:00 p.m. ✝Maria Garcia Maria Concepcion Garcia

De Melendez5:00 p.m. All Souls (Sp. Int.) Susan Nguyen

Please remember in your prayers all those listed in our book of the sick located in the back of the Church. We pray for those who have died.

Offertory Collection July 21 $ 21,920.00

Faith Direct July 15 $ 16,710.33

Month to Date Collection $ 98,291.87

Monthly Offertory Collection Budget $ 136,390.89

Social Service $ 1,094.00

“How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?” Psalm 116:12

Stewardship Corner

And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find:

knock, and it shall be opened to you.Luke 11:9

Stewardship Reflection17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches His disciples — and us — how to pray, and to bepersistent in prayer. Christian stewardship begins with grateful prayer to God for all His blessings to us. Prayer is how we communicate with God. As we continue our journey in stewardship, do we make time for daily prayer?

En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús enseña a sus discípulos, y a nosotros, cómo orar y ser persistentes en la oración. La mayordomía cristiana comienza con una oración agradecida a Dios por todas sus bendiciones para nosotros. La oración es como nos comunicamos con Dios. A medida que continuamos nuestra jornada como administradores, ¿tomamos tiempo para la oración diaria?