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September 20, 2015
Twenty-fifth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
20 de septiembre de 2015
Vigésimo Quinto Domingo
del Tiempo Ordinario
The just person is set before us in the reading
from the book of Wisdom, portrayed as the prey.
The stalkers are the cynical ones, who are incapable of joy. The just one, who already mourns
the loss of goodness and decency in the land,
does not need the cynics to pile on. But pile on
they do, if only to see whether God will come to
the rescue. It is no wonder that New Testament writers liked
the book of Wisdom. The words today reflect cynics of another
time who say that if the crucified one was the Messiah, he
could save himself (Luke 23:35).
EL PEQUEÑO
THE LITTLE ONE
Jesus had just told his apostles that he must suffer and die
and thus enter into his glory. But this was lost on the apostles,
as they chattered on about who would be first in the kingdom.
When Jesus asked, they were embarrassed to tell him about
their childish “I’m first” conversation. So much hung in the
balance, and they were worried about rank.
So it was that he told them plainly that the one who served
others would be first. Next he showed them. He gathered into
his arms a small child, someone of little value and importance
to people who felt that theirs was important work in the world.
But Jesus told them that in accepting the little ones they accept
him.
If we should want to know how to accept the little ones,
we can look to the epistle of James that tells us exactly what
attitude to bring. Be innocent, peaceable, lenient, docile,
sympathetic, kind, impartial, sincere. Wouldn’t we love to
know people who possessed those qualities? Who would not
be drawn to them? Who would not want to be like them?
Today’s Readings: Wis 2:12, 17–20; Ps 54:3–8; Jas 3:16 — 4:3; Mk 9:30–37
En la lectura del libro de la Sabiduría, se nos
presenta al justo, representado como la víctima.
Los atacantes son los cínicos, incapaces de
alegrarse. El justo, que ya llora la pérdida de
la bondad y la decencia en el país, no necesita
que los cínicos le agreguen sufrimientos. Pero
lo hacen, aunque sea para ver si Dios sale
a su rescate. No hay duda que a los escritores del Nuevo
Testamento les gustaba el libro de la Sabiduría. Las palabras
de hoy muestran a los cínicos de otros tiempos que dicen que
si el crucificado era el Mesías, se salvaría a sí mismo (Lucas
23:35).
Jesús acababa de contarles a sus apóstoles que debía
sufrir y morir y así entrar en su gloria. Pero los apóstoles no
lo entendieron, ya que iban charlando sobre quién sería el
primero en el Reino.
Cuando Jesús preguntó, sintieron vergüenza de contarle
sobre su chiquilina conversación “Soy el primero”. Había
tantas cosas importantes en juego, y ellos se preocupaban por
su puesto.
Entonces les dijo claramente que el que servía a otros sería
el primero. Luego les mostró. Abrazó a un niño, alguien de
poco valor e importancia para las personas que sentían que
su trabajo era el importante en el mundo. Pero Jesús les dice
que al recibir a los niños, lo reciben a él.
Si quisiéramos saber cómo recibir a los pequeños,
podemos recurrir a la carta de Santiago que nos dice
exactamente la actitud necesaria. Sean puros, amantes de la
paz, comprensivos, dóciles, llenos de misericordia y buenos
frutos, imparciales y sinceros. ¿No nos encantaría conocer
excelentes personas como estas? ¿Quién no se sentiría atraído
hacia ellas?
Lecturas de hoy: Sab 2:12, 17–20; Sal 54:3–8; Stgo 3:16 — 4:3; Mc 9:30–37
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
110 E. South Street Alvin, Texas 77511
ADMINISTRATOR
Rev. John Taosan
DEACONS: David Bowman and Dale Hayden
SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday at 5:00 P.M. Sunday at 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon (Spanish)
DAILY MASS: 8:30 A.M. Monday – Friday
CONFESSIONS: Friday 7:30 –8:15 A.M. Saturday 3:45-4:45 P.M. Sunday before all Masses to end at
7:50 A.M. ; 9:50 A.M. ; 11:50 A.M. or by appointment.
Church Office: Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. ~ 281-331-3751 ~ Fax ~ 281-331-5430
CCE: Mrs. Mary Voigt ~ 281-824-0877
Parish Website ~ www.stjohnalvin.org
COLLECTIONS
Sunday Collection:
Catholic University Collection:
$ 14,035.60
$ 1,858.50
Confessions / Confesciones
Friday/viernes 7:30 A.M.-8:15 A.M., Saturday/
sabado 3:45 P.M.-4:45 P.M. and/y Sunday before Masses
to end at / domingo antes de misa y que termine a las
7:50 A.M., 9:50 A.M. & 11:50 A.M.
Saturday:
2:00 P.M. Rios’ Quincienera
5:00 P.M. For the People
Sunday:
8:00 A.M. Bridgette Tacquard
10:00 A.M. †Julia Arebalo
12:00 P.M. †Manuel & †Gloria Recendez
Incense will be used at all Masses on the 1st weekend
of the month except at the 8:00 A.M. Mass.
Monday:
8:30 A.M. †Bill Staten
Tuesday:
8:30 A.M.
Incenso se user á en todas las misas en el pr imer fin de
semana del mes menos en la misa de 8:00 A.M.
Wednesday: 8:30 A.M. Fr. Charles J. Borski, O.M.I.
Parish Facility Master Plan
WHAT: Master planning questionnaire
WHY: To help develop our parish vision & building
needs WHEN : At Mass on September 26 & 27, 2015
YOUR INPUT is essential for MASTER PLANNING
future facilities for St John’s. With assistance from the
Diocese and architect, we’ve set out to draft a facilities
master plan for our parish. Help us identify facility needs
and priorities by completing an individual master plan
questionnaire at all masses on September 26th & 27th .
Prepare your thoughts and opinion in advance. Sample
questionnaires can be viewed on St John’s website or
available after masses this weekend Sept. 19th & 20th
Plan maestro de instalaciones parroquiales
QUE - cuestionario de maestro planificación
¿POR QUÉ - Para contribuir al desarrollo de nuestro visión
Parroquial y las necesidades de edificios
CUANDO - En la misa del 26 y 27 de septiembre , 2015
SU APORTE es esencial para planificar las futuras instalaciones maestras de St John's. Con la ayuda de la Diócesis y
arquitecto, que nos disponemos a proyectar un plan maestro de
Instalaciones de nuestra parroquia. Ayudenos a identificar las
necesidades y prioridades y llene el cuestionario individual de
el plan maestro en todas las misas de 26 y 27 septiembre .
Prepare sus pensamientos y opiniones de antemano. Ejemplos
de cuestionarios pueden verse en el sitio web de St John's o
disponibles después de misas este fin de semana 19 y 20 de
septiembre.
"Consoling the Heart of Jesus" Retreat
DATE: October 16th & 17th with consecraƟon aŌer 10:00
AM Mass on Sunday, October 18th.
PLACE: St. John the BapƟst Catholic Church, Alvin, TX “Sacred Heart House” (on Bowman St.) Cost: $40
(Includes materials and meals)
A two day group retreat focused on the Sacred Heart of
Jesus and Divine Mercy. It begins with Mass on Friday
morning and breaks in the evening to return to your
home. It resumes Saturday morning and concludes
Saturday evening. Call: Nancy Goodnight 281-380-1684
or [email protected] or Church office. Space
limited. Registra on Deadline: September 30th.
Valorie D. Janik
Thursday:
8:30 A.M. †John & †Chris Matula
Friday:
8:30 A.M. Fita & Johnny Aleman
Saturday:
5:00 P.M. †Marcos Garcia
Please pray for the soul of /Recen por la alma de:
†Erasmo Franco
Adult Faith Formation
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Bible/8-week video series
Beginner level Bible Study class
Starts Sunday Sept. 27th 11:15am-1pm in the parish hall.
Lunch provided. Cost = $20
Last day to register - Monday, Sept. 21st
Register in church office or Joan Hill at 281-924-9166.
In Memory of Deacon Eddie Stoughton Benefit
Sunday, Oct. 25th at the KC Hall on Hwy 6. at 2:00 p.m.
Dinner tickets are $10.00 donation and are available at the
Church Office. For info, call David Lopez @281-5076051, Rene Garza@ 281-250-6588, or David Costanzo
@281-923-2444, for donation of auction items, call Curt
Candrian @281-787-2172.
Beneficio En memoria de Diácono Eddie Stoughton
domingo, 25 de Oct en el KC Hall en Hwy 6. Comida:
2:00 p.m./ costo $10.00 . Boletos están de venta en la
Oficina de la Iglesia. Para información, llame a David
López @ 281-507-6051, René Garza@ 281-250-6588, o
David Costanzo @ 281-923-2444, para donación de artículos de subasta, llame a Curt Candrian @ 281-7872172.
Youth Choir Practice will be at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday,
September 20th. in the Church. Bring your voices and
musical instruments.
Attention Singers! Choir practice will begin on
Tuesday, September 22nd, at 7:00 P.M. in the Church.
All who like to sing are welcome. Please join us!
A Cantor Workshop will be held on Saturday,
September 26th from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in the
Church. Please contact Mary Phillips at 979-345-2629
for information.
Altar Flowers
In Honor of:
Mary Leah Miller’s Birthday
In Memory of :
†Ed & †Emma Nesrsta
Pray for Vocations Crucifix Schedule
5 p.m. Sept 26 Xavier & Clarisia Ramirez Family
8 a.m. Sept 27 Isidro & Maria Ramirez
10 a.m. Sept 27 Mary & Craig Valdez
12 p.m. Sept 20 Jose & Esperanza Juarez Familia
To participate, Contact Polly Aucoin, Tel: 281-388-1046
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Adoration hours available are Tuesday, 10-11 A.M.
& 12-1:00 P.M./Friday, 12 –1:00 P.M. & 1-2:00 PM.
Horas de adoración disponibles en martes, 10-11 A.M. y
12-1:00 PM y viernes, 12– 1:00 P.M.1:00-2:00 PM
Call Denise at 281-585-5436 or Remie at 281-331-2567
Rosario a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Familia Zamora / 832-738-8151
Rosario: Sabado, 26 de Septiembre, 2015 /7:00 P.M.
Coronilla de La Divina Misericordia
9/20/15: Familia Juarez / 832-340-0361
Coronilla: sabado, 26 de septiembre, 2015 /7:00PM
Pray for the Sick / Rezen por los Enfermos
To add or remove someone on the prayer list, call St. John’s
Prayer Line: Joyce Chiasson at 713-410-4247 or 281-331-3751.
Roma Aleman, Lorena Arreola, Catalina Araujo, Polly Aucoin,
Mary Ayala, Art Barborak, Jr., Margarito & Mack
Becerra,William Bolfing, Kelly Bolander, Cameron Brantley,
Marian & Jesse Briones, Norma Bustamante, Rudy Bustos,
Rosendo Butrion, Joseph Canales, Ron Cook, Anabellah
Collins, Hannah Cole, Ronnie Coleman, Wilmer Comeaux,
Annie Coronado, Frank Cortese, Helen Crevier, Beverly
Dadria, Anthony Davis, Mercedes DeLaO, Daniela Delgado,
Brad & Leanne Dennis, Catherine DeWitt, Lorenzo & Maria
Diaz, Consuelo Espinosa, Mike Farmer, Melodye Franks,
Megan Grcia & Family, Giselda, Edna, Jessica, Jocselyne, Sara
& Diana Garcia, Lucy Garza, Judy Gillespi, Terri & Valerio
Gonzales, Jesus Gomez, Isabel Gutierrez, Ray Guzman, Glenda
& Jacob Hamblen, Dorothy Hansen, Stephen Hayes, Douglas &
Ralph Hernandez, Lea Heinrich, Peggy Huff, Bethany Hunt,
Donald Hutchinson, James Janik, Jeanette Juarez, Jean Kacz,
Charles Kennedy, Sidney, Cheryl, & Mary Knape, Mark
Kowalski, Dave Kovach, Sarah Kurusz, Nancy LeBlanc, Mary
LeCompte, Vira Leroy, Jorge & Palmira Lopez, Betty Macik,
R. J. Mata, Matilde & Felicia Martinez, Debbie Mayville, Luis
Medina, Mary Leah Miller, Debbie Milner, Meagan, Shae
Montemayor, Malena Morales, Sarah T. Moreno, Joe & Mark
Navarro, Emily Oliff, Eunice Oquin, Josue M.Ortiz, Wes
Overton, Henry Palomarez, Jr., Chelsea Pesek, Jose Prudente,
Sierra Pryor, Stephanie Pucek, Nila Ramsey, Mercedea
Ramirez, Geraldo Rodriguez, John A. Rodriguez, III , Mickey
Rohan, Jake Roland, Angeles Romo, Rufino Rosilez. Rafael
Salazar, Rosemary Sanchez, Robert Smith, M/M Pedro Solis,
Jim Staten, Ivan Stavinoah, Frank Truksa, Eugene Valdez,
Leah VanBeveran, Clarence Veltman, Kim & John Villarreal,
CCE
High School Youth Event Schedule
*October 4, 2015—Tuesday—Confirmation Students’
Interviews at 4:00 p.m. in the CCE Building Saint and
sponsor names are due.
*October 18—Sunday—Blessing of Confirmation
Candidates and Sponsors—10:00 Mass
*November 14, 2015—Saturday—Oblate Rally, San
Antonio. Details available from CCE Catechist
*December 5, 2015—Saturday—High School Youth
Scavenger Hunt & Christmas Party Meet in CCE Building at 5:00 p.m. Return and party at 7:00 til ?
Junior High Youth Event Schedule
*October 17, 2015—Saturday—The Quest Leadership
Program a fun day of leadership skill-building. Costs $25,
due by September 30, 2015.
*November 7, 2015—Saturday—Peacemakers event—A
fun day of team-building and anti-bullying activities—
Cost $25, due by October 21, 2015.
*December 13, 2015—Sunday—Junior High Christmas
Party, 4:00-7:00 p.m. in Large Hall
Baptisms / Bautismos
Nicholas Kiem Chwan Koo
Samuel Vincent Bernades III
Annabelle Rose Garza
Isaiah Nathan Garza
Whit Brown Kobersky
Jasmin Marie Meeks
Henry George Meeks, Jr.
Daisy Amaris Meeks
Thayla Roselynn Stevens
Riley Belle Yaden
Roberto Daniel Gonzalez
Jorge Alexander Chavez
Naomi Lizbeth Guerrero
Angel Garcia
Guadalupe Jesus Garcia
Victor Gabriel Garcia
Geraldine Aylen Mendieta
Jordan Zeus Morales
Ares Jacob Morales
Diego Rodriguez
Santiago Rodriguez
Daisy Reese Soto
English Baptism Classes / Clases de Bautismo-Español
2 Classes: Thursdays, November 5 & 12, 2015 -7:30 p.m.
in the Parish Hall. English Baptisms: Saturday, November
14, 2015, please attend 5p.m. Mass. Spanish Baptisms
Sunday, November 15, 2015, please attend the 12p.m.
Mass. Baptisms will be after the Mass you attend. Please
sign up at the Church Office and bring the child’s Birth
Certificate.
2 Clases: Jueves, 5 y 12 de noviembre, 2015 - 7:30 p.m.
Bautismos: en Ingles, el Sabado, 14 de noviembre, 2015,
asista la misa de 5p.m. y en Español, Domingo, 15 de
noviembre, 2015, asista a la misa de las 12p.m. Bautimos
serán despues de la misa que assita. Inscribase en la
oficina y se necesita la acta de nacimiento de el/la niño/a
Men’s ACTS Retreat / October 1-4, 2015
All men who have not aƩended an ACTS retreat are invited to
join us for this upcoming retreat. Call Lionel Rios/281-997-8299/
[email protected], Ralph Dearing/
[email protected], Jimmy Hill / [email protected],
or Javier Rios / j-o- [email protected], Mauricio Olivarez/
Smltwn75@gmail, com Financial aid is available. RegistraƟon
forms are in the Foyer of the Church.
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