St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Rev. Howard Goertz, Pastor Deacon Paul Easterling Patricia Gonzales, Administration Sandra Salinas / 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

Sixth Sunday of Easter

REFLECTIONS

THE GIFT OF PEACE

“There arose no little dissension and debate.” Did that hap-

pen at work this week? Most of us can recall run-ins with

coworkers, even with the boss. Did it happen while socializ-

ing with friends? Go easy on politics, religion . . . even

sports. At home? Even the most peaceful household experi-

ences a little “give and take” now and then. So where was it

that “there arose no little dissension and debate”? That tu-

multuous conflict occurred among our first Christian ances-

tors, disrupting the community life of the early church. But

today’s Acts of the Apostles shows how beautifully the Holy

Spirit, promised by Jesus in today’s Gospel, helped the

church achieve a grace-filled resolution. What evolved was

that “reconciled diversity,” often encouraged by Pope Fran-

cis and even envisioned in today’s Revelation passage; and a

wondrous experience of Jesus’ promised Gospel gift: “Peace

I leave with you; my peace I give to you.”

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REFLEJOS

EL DON DE LA PAZ

“Surgieron no pocos desacuerdos y debates”. ¿Pasó eso en el

trabajo esta semana? Muchos de nosotros pueden recordar

algunos roces con compañeros de trabajo, incluso con el

jefe. ¿Pasó también mientras socializaba con amigos? Evita

hablar de política, religión . . . incluso de deportes. ¿En ca-

sa? Incluso el hogar más pacífico experimenta un poco de

“estira y afloja” de vez en cuando. Entonces ¿dónde fue que

“surgieron no pocos desacuerdos y debates”? Ese tumultuo-

so conflicto ocurrió en medio de nuestros primeros herma-

nos cristianos, interrumpiendo la vida de la comunidad de la

Iglesia primitiva. Pero en los Hechos de los Apóstoles mues-

tra cuán bello es el Espíritu Santo, prometido por Jesús en el

Evangelio de hoy, que ayudó a la Iglesia a lograr una deci-

sión llena de gracia. Lo que evolucionó fue que la

“diversidad reconciliada” frecuentemente animada por el

Papa Francisco e incluso previstas en el pasaje de hoy del

Apocalipsis y una experiencia maravillosa del don de Jesús

prometido por Jesús: “La paz les dejo, mi paz les doy”.

WEEKLY OFFERINGS REPORT

Week of May 18 & 19

Collections

1st Collection ............................................................ $2,978.45

Children’s Collection ..................................................... $39.00

Total ........................................................................ $3,017.45

Needed Weekly ....................................................... $4,198.54

Under weekly needed ............... <$1,181.09>

Other Income

Candles......................................................................... $143.00

Parish Hall ................................................................... $300.00

With God All Things Are Possible

BURNING OF SANCTUARY LIGHT MAY 2019

FOR GEORGE CONLEY By: Tina Conley

HAVE A SAFE & BLESSED

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

- Rev. Howard Goertz,

Deacon Paul & Church Staff

(Church Office Closed Monday, May 27)

BAPTISMAL CLASS

ENGLISH & SPANISH

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 @ 11:30 AM

English Baptismal Class

One class is required for parents and sponsors! The next English

Baptismal Class will be Sunday, June 2 at 11:30 am in Classroom

3.

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Clase de Bautismo en Español

Se requiere que los Papás y Padrinos asistan a una Clase de

Bautismo. El proximo clase de Bautismo es Domingo, 2 de Junio a

11:30 am en el cuarto 2.

May 26, 2019 page 3

ST. JOHN’S BULLETIN BOARD

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

This Sunday, May 26 No Sunday Breakfast, Memorial Weekend.

Next Sunday, June 2 Altar Society / Volunteers for Christ will host

Sunday Breakfast. Sunday Breakfast is served after both the 8am &

10am Mass in the Parish Hall.

Guadalupana Meeting ...................................... Sunday, May 26

Guadalupana Society meets every 4th Sunday of the month at 9:00

am 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.

Altar Society meeting .......................................... Sunday, June 2

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

the Parish hall.

ST. JOHN’S FALL FESTIVAL 2019

FALL FESTIVAL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 @ 7:00 PM

ST. JOHN’S PARISH HALL

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FALL FESTIVAL

KING & QUEEN CANDIDATE NEEDED

1. We are in need of King/Queen candidates for our Fall Festival.

2. Register candidates at St. John’s Church office.

3. Candidates must be 5 years of age or older.

For more information please call the Office @ 830-875-5354

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FESTIVAL DE OTOÑO

NECESITADOS CANDIDATOS PARA REY Y REYNA

1. Necesitamos candidatos de Rey/Reyna para la Festival de

Otoño.

2. Registre los candidatos en la oficina de la iglesia de San Juan.

3. Los candidatos deben ser 5 o más años de edad.

Para más información por favor llame la oficina @ 830-875-5354.

ATTENTION ALL YOUTH in grades 8th - 11th! If you are

interested in joining Youth Ministry please stop by the Church

office for more information and pick up forms for joining.

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“MOVIES IN THE HALL”

Youth Ministry will be hosting Family Movie Nights

@ 6:30 pm in June & July

Movie and Dates: TBD

SURROUNDING PARISH FESTIVALS

JAMAICA 2019 * MAY 31 - JUNE 2, 2019

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, MARTINDALE

QUEEN CORONATION * RAFFLE * FOOD BOOTHS

SILENT AUCTION * GAMES

FRIDAY, MAY 31st (6pm—11 pm) w/ DY Doh Boi

CONJUNTO CATS * DAVID Y RECUERDOS

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 (6pm—11pm) w/ DJ Electros Power Mix

MICHAEL SALGADO

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 (10am—11pm)

w/DJ Jesse The Jammer & DJ Flyy

AUGUSTINE RAMIREZ & MOLE CREW

FREE! PARKING, LIVE MUSIC AND ADMISSION!!!!

Bring your lawn chairs, No outside coolers-beer sold

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!!!

DIOCESAN PRIEST CONVOCATION

MAY 28 - 30, 2019

Father Howard will be attending a Diocesan Priest Convocation

Tuesday, May 28 - Thursday, May 30. Therefore no Daily

Masses will be held Tuesday, May 28 - Thursday, May 30.

LULING WATERMELON THUMP JUNE 27 - 30

DONATIONS OF 12oz CAN SODAS NEEDED

COKE ~ DIET COKE ~ SPRITE ~ DR PEPPER

Donations can be dropped off at the Church Office., For more information please call the Office @ 830-875-5354.

ALL DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

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June 1 & 2

Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Sat. 5:30 pm Michelle Levesque Jay Crowell Lane Zumwalt

Sun. 8:00 am Lucy Chapman Hortencia Villanueva Maria Tello

Sun. 10:00 am Alex Martinez Gloria Lopez Cynthia Hunter Altar Servers

Sat. 5:30 pm Francisco Reyna

Sun. 8:00 am Ileana Rondan Giovanna Rondan

Sun. 10:00 am Jason Flores Malichi Ybarra Hospitality Ministers

Sat. 5:30 pm Felix Bienek Julian Sepulveda

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, June 2 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, 2 de Junio 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 the year before and the year of, to be eligible to celebrate in the church. Please call the Church Office to meet with the Pastor.

Celebrando Tus XV Años Se requiere un aviso de seis meses a un año, para una quinceañera la familia debe registrarse en la parroquia y los 14 años de edad deben estar ya inscritos y asistir a las clases de CRE el año anterior y el año de, para ser elegibles para celebrar en la iglesia. Por favor llame a la oficina de la iglesia para reunirse con el pastor.

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, May 25 “St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Mag-dalene de’ Pazzi” Readings: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Mass: 5:30 pm Anna Mae Zumwalt† (Thomas & Mary Dailey) Lawrence Ayala† (Gabriel & Louisa Ayala)

Sunday, May 26 “6th Sunday of Easter” Rdgs: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29 Mass: 8:00 am Eliazar† y Severiano Rodriguez, Sr.† (Isidra Rodriguez y Familia) 10:00 am For the Parish

Monday, May 27 “St. Augustine of Canterbury” (Memorial Day) Readings: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a

No Mass

No Daily Mass will be held May 28 - 30 Father Howard will be attending a Diocesan Priests’ Convocation

Tuesday, May 28 Readings: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday, May 29 Readings: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15

Thursday, May 30 (24-hr Adoration begins) Rdgs: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20

Friday, May 31 “Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary” (24-hr Adoration concludes) Readings: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Mass: 8:00 am All Souls in Purgatory (Joe & Rose De Leon) Sofia B. Roper (1st BD 5/30) (Gonzales Family)

First Saturday, June 1 “St. Justin” Readings: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Mass: 5:30 pm For the Parish

Sunday, June 2 “The Ascension of the Lord” Rdgs:Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb9:24-28;10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53 Mass: 8:00 am Jose Antonio Olvera† (Familia Olvera) Michael Hebert† (Mary Hebert) 10:00 am Jesse Cardenas, Sr.† (AD) (Cardenas Family) Manuela Sanchez† (Lugo Family)

Jannette Alvarado, Dwight Belden, Luke Branyon, Nicole

Bujnoch, Teresa Calderon, Joe Cardenas, David Castilleja,

Robert Cavanagh, Kase Conley, George Conley, Lincoln

Contreras, Oralia Curry, Samantha Edwards, Yolanda Estrada,

Dario & Reina Flores, Gilbert “Beto” Garcia, Nemesio Gomez, Cindy

Gonzales, Joe D. Gonzales, Suzy Gonzales, Maria Gutierrez, Don, Shirley &

Dustin Hegwar, John Houeye, Alex Lopez, Mario Lopez, III, Paul Lopez,

Jimmy D. McIntoch, Jo McPearson, Shelley Meyers, Valerie Moore, Jean

Netardus, Lucy Oliva, Maria Reyes, Alex Rodriguez, Antonia Rodriguez,

Leticia Rodriguez, Della Salazar, Otilia Santos, Mary Schuh, Samuel

Skinner, Virginia Suarez, Helen Vara, Margaret Yarborough, Tomas Zarate

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