St. John the Baptist Catholic Church...2017/01/01 · Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 11,...
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
January 1, 2017 Octave Day of Christmas:
Mary, the Holy Mother of God
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MASS INTENTION:
Saturday, December 31st:
Jaime Vasquez &
Christopher Salas (Special
Intention)
Sunday, January 1st:
Mass for the People
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TODAY’S READINGS:
First Reading:
Numbers 6:22-27
Responsorial Psalm:
“May God bless us in His
mercy.” Psalm 67
Second Reading:
Galatians 4:4-7
Gospel Acclamation:
“Mary reflected on all these
things.”
Gospel:
Luke 2: 16-21
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
Masses: Sat., 5:00pm (English) & Sun., 10:00am (English)
Confessions by Appointment
Office Hours: Monday—Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Rectory (Fr. David’s Home):
3323 86th Street, Lubbock, TX 79423
Parish 2017
Offertory Envelopes
Please come by our table at the
entrance of the church to pick up
your offertory envelopes. If you
did not have one from last year,
we will be more than happy to
give you a new box with your
own personal number!
Registration
Beginning a New Year!
We hope you begin 2017 with a
positive outlook by registering as
a member of St. John the Bap-
tist. If you have not already
done so, please come by one of
the tables at the entrance and fill
out a
Registration Form.
Youth Formation Classes
A reminder to all students:
Classes will resume on
Wednesday, January 11, 2017,
at 7 p.m.
We hope to see your smiling faces
for another eventful
spring session!
Epiphany
January 6th coming twelve days after
Christmas.
Epiphany is derived from the Greek word
meaning to show or reveal. When Christ
was revealed to non-Jews.
This time also celebrates the arrival of
the Magi (Three Wise Men) who visited
Jesus. As the Magi were non-Jews,
Christians see their visit as a sign that
Christ’s message is for all nations.
SJTB Parish Directory
All members of St. John the Bap-
tist Catholic Church are invited to
have their pictures taken for our
Parish Photo Directory. This will be
a wonderful opportunity to encour-
age all parishioners to get to know
each of our faithful members. Our
first “photo shoot” will begin the
weekend of January 14.
Dear Parish Family Members,
The following is a beautiful reflection from Rabbi Evan Moffic. It captures
the spirit of the beginning of a new year with wisdom and spiritual depth.
May it be as meaningful to you as it is to me. And may God bless you, and
yours, with good health, happiness and peace in 2017 and beyond!
Happy New Year, St. John’s parish family!
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. David
10 Prayers for the New Year Looking Backward and Forward: The name January comes from
the Roman god “Janus”. He had two faces so he can look forward
and backward at the same time. Eternal God, help us to know this
truth. We can look back , and in doing so, we can help create the
way forward. The past need not hold us back. It can lead us ahead.
Unwrap the Gift: Eternal God, You gave us the greatest gift: the
gift of life. In the coming year, help us use it wisely. May we grow
in generosity, kindness and forgiveness, hope, faith and love. Amen
Beginnings are blessings: Eternal God, bless this new beginning
with an extra spirit of your strength, so that we may turn our days
into blessings of your name. Amen.
Possibilities: To begin again is not a dream. It is an everlasting pos-
sibility. God, help us to grab hold of it and make it real in the com-
ing year. Amen
The Book of Life: A new year is a new page in the book of our
lives. May we write with color, wisdom and humility. And may
your grace fall upon it consistently and unceasingly. Amen
Waiting for Us: The good we missed last year waits for us still.
Eternal God, give us the eyes to see it, the ears to hear and the heart
to find it. Amen
Strength: God, we do not ask for a life of ease and comfort. We sim-
ply ask to be uncomplaining and unafraid. May you give us that
strength for the New Year. Amen
The Possibility for Change: The Hebrew word for “year” also
means “change.” Change is a possibility for each of us. May we em-
brace that possibility for change within ourselves, change within
our families, change within our communities, and change within
our world.
Change is inevitable: Growth is not. It depends on our will, our
hopes, our dreams. And it rests on Your Grace. Give us an extra
portion of it, so that we may fill the New Year with your Presence.
Amen
Presence: The greatest gift we can give to others and You can give
to us, Oh God, is Presence. May we be present for others during the
coming year, and may You bless us with Your presence at every
moment. Amen.
-Rabbi Evan Moffic
PRAYER INTENTION LIST
Week of January 1, 2017
Healing & Good Health
-Ben Ybanez -Phillip Nombrana
-Mary Valdez -Frances Silvas
-Sally Frausto -Johnny Berumen
-Jesusa Gonzales -Sylvia Ortiz
-Tina Trevino -Destiny Esquivel
-Erica Perez -Maximo Trevino
-Frank Valdez -Alison Escalante
-Eloisa Landin -Yajayra Marin
-Christy M Hernandez
General
-Robert Nombrano -Olivia Ramirez
-Savannah Montez -Connie Rios
-Baby, Ruiz, Walz families
Birthday
-Jennifer Cook
Eternal Rest
-Eli Paz -Fred Rogers
-Family of Victor Mendoza
-All the faithful departed +
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
PROGRAM TRAINING
There is another opportunity for
those who have not had the Safe
Environment Training. The next
class with be held
at the Catholic Pastoral Center,
4th & Toledo, on
Sat., January14, 2017
10 a.m.
Contact Alicia Alvarez
@ 806-792-3943 ext. 222