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August 23, 2015
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
23 de agosto de 2015 • Vigésimo
Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
After the debate and his long discourse and
patient—then urgent—insistence that they had heard him
right, we pause. The crowd pauses. Everything hangs in the
balance. Jesus waits. First, the adversaries drift away. This is
no surprise. But then some of the followers turn away, too.
And Jesus’ words are more poignant than ever. He turns to the
Twelve and asks, “Do you also want to leave?” (John 6:67).
Sabemos lo que es hacer un regalo y darnos
cuenta de que no es aceptado con la gratitud
que esperábamos. Hoy, podemos ver que Jesús
ha entregado su vida. No entregaba algo externo
a sí mismo, algo que hizo con sus manos o que
compró con el fruto de su arduo trabajo. Se
ofrecía a sí mismo como pan para el mundo.
Después del debate y su largo discurso, y
paciente, luego urgente, insistencia de que
habían oído correctamente, hacemos silencio. La multitud
hace silencio. Todo pende de un hilo. Jesús espera. Primero, los
adversarios se alejan. Esto no es sorpresa. Pero luego algunos
de los seguidores se apartan también. Y las palabras de Jesús
son más conmovedoras que nunca. Se dirige a los Doce y les
pregunta: “¿También ustedes quieren dejarme?” (Juan 6:67).
GIFT RECEIVED
EL REGALO RECIBIDO
This question is also set before us. Peter speaks for the
apostles: “You are the Holy One of God” (John 6:69). They
have been with him for so long. They have experienced his
deep humanity and touched the edge of what they discern to
be divinity. But can they make that wild leap? Well, yes, they
can and they do. They will surely fail in the coming years, but
they make their intentions known here.
The same eternal life is his gift freely and generously given.
All we can do is receive this gift of life—or not. Jesus says, in
effect, “Can you receive me as the bread of your life?”
Can we shape our life around this Eucharist? Can it make
a difference tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow? Can we
return every Sunday and assemble with people we know—
and perhaps know too well—and try again? Can our life in
him make a difference in this world today?
We can just say “Yes.” The rest is up to God.
Esta pregunta también se nos hace a nosotros. Pedro habla
por los Apóstoles: “Tú eres el Santo de Dios” (Juan 6:69).
Han estado con él por mucho tiempo. Habían conocido su
profunda humanidad y palpado el margen de lo que sintieron
era la divinidad. ¿Pero pueden dar ese salto audaz? Bien, sí,
pueden y lo hacen. Sin duda fallarán en los próximos años,
pero declaran aquí sus intenciones.
La misma vida eterna es su regalo hecho libre y
generosamente. Lo único que podemos hacer es recibir o no
este regalo de vida. Jesús dice, en efecto: “¿Puedes recibirme
como el pan de tu vida?”
¿Podemos dar forma a nuestra vida alrededor de esta
Eucaristía? ¿Puede hacer que las cosas sean diferentes
mañana y en los días que vendrán? ¿Podemos regresar cada
domingo y reunirnos con la gente que conocemos, y tal vez
conocemos muy bien, e intentarlo de nuevo? ¿Puede nuestra
vida en él hacer que el mundo de hoy sea diferente?
Podemos simplemente decir “Sí”. El resto depende de Dios.
We know what it’s like to give a gift and realize that it is not being accepted with the gratitude for which we had hoped. Today, we can see
that Jesus has laid his life on the line. He wasn’t
giving something external to himself, a gift he
made with his own two hands or bought with
his hard-earned labor. He was offering himself,
himself as bread for the world.
Today’s Readings: Jos 24:1–2a, 15–17, 18b; Ps 34:2–3, 16–21; Eph 5:21–32 [2a, 25–32];
Jn 6:60–69
Lecturas de hoy: Jos 24:1–2a, 15–17, 18b; Sal 34:2–3, 16–21; Ef 5:21–32 [2a, 25–32];
Jn 6:60–69
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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, Dale Hayden and Eddie Stoughton
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: 30 minutes before Weekend Masses 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
Vigésimo Primer Domingo
del Tiempo Ordinario
23 de agosto de 2015
Twenty–first Sunday
in Ordinary Time
August 23, 2015
En cuanto a mí toca, mi familia y yo
serviremos al Señor.
— Josue 24:15b
COLLECTION
Sunday Collection:
$ 11,703.55
Baptism Classes / Clases de Bautismo
The next English & Spanish Baptism classes will be on
Thursdays, September 3 & 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish
Hall. English Baptisms are Saturday, September 12, 2015,
please attend 5:00 p.m. Mass. Spanish Baptisms are on Sunday,
September 13, 2015, please attend the Noon Mass. Baptisms
will be immediately after the Mass you attend. Please sign up at
the Church Office and bring the child’s Birth Certificate.
Los proximos Clases de Bautismo en Ingles y en español serán
los Jueves, 3 y 10 de septiembre de 2015 a las 7:30 p.m.
Bautismos serán en Ingles, el Sabado, 12 de septiembre de
2015, por favor asista la misa de las 5:00 p.m. y en Español,
Domingo, 13 de septiembre de 2015, por favor asista a la misa
de las 12:00 p.m. Bautimos serán imediatamente despues de la
misa que assita. Inscribase en la oficina y se necesita la acta de
nacimiento de el/la niño/a
St. John the Baptist Altar Society
Have you wondered who works behind the scenes, taking
care of all the details that keep the Church looking clean
and beautiful? Who washes and irons altar linens? Who
keeps the sanctuary clean and tidy? Who cares for the
altar servers and priest's vestments? We are blessed with a
group of lovely, faithful ladies who quietly and efficiently
take care of our church. This service-centered ministry is
the St. John the Baptist Altar Society. The Altar Society’s
work is quiet and behind the scenes, overseeing the
reverent care of the church.
All ladies of the parish are invited and encouraged to
attend our monthly meetings that take place the first
Thursday of the month, September through May. Our
next meeting will be September 3rd at 9:30 am. Call Joan
Hill at 281-331-2127 for more information.
“How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts!”
Psalm 84:2
Fall 2015 Nullity Case Sponsor Training in English
The next formational training program of 36 hours for Nullity
Case sponsors will be held in the Cathedral Center at the CoCathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1701 San Jacinto Street,
Houston, Tx 77002. The scheduled classes will be held on the
following six Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The dates
are Sept. 12 and 26; Oct. 10 and 17; Nov. 14 and 21. Anyone
interested in this ministry, please call the Tribunal for more
information at 713-807-9286 or toll free at 1-877-674-5801.
Registration forms are posted at website www.archgh.org
Please call the Church office and leave your name and number
if you will be taking these classes.
As for me and my household,
we will serve the Lord.
— Joshua 24:15b
Saturday:
5:00 P.M.
For the People
Sunday:
8:00 A.M.
†Willie James Corona
10:00 A.M. †Julia Arebalo
12:00 P.M.
†Rodrigo Garcia
Monday:
8:30 A.M.
†John & †Chris Matula
Tuesday:
8:30 A.M. †Dot Mitchell
Wednesday: 8:30 A.M. The end of violence & acts of terror
Thursday:
8:30 A.M. †Betty Nelson
Friday:
8:30 A.M. †Modesto Alvarez
Saturday:
5:00 P.M.
Maria & †Marcelino Gonzalez
THE JOURNEY OF FAITH BEGINS WITH YOUR
QUESTIONS What is faith? How does faith grow?
What do Catholics believe and why is it different from
other faith traditions? How different is it really? Classes
for the Christian Initiation of Adults are available to
anyone who wants to learn more about the Catholic faith.
The process begins with an “inquiry period”, when
questions lead to exploration. If you or someone you
know is interested in learning more about the Catholic
faith, please call Deacon Dale Hayden at 281-585-4109 or
281-731-8299 or at [email protected].
40 Days of Prayer and Fasting.
Facts about Fasting
Fasting Stops wars.
Fasting Can suspend the laws of nature.
Fasting reduces punishments from God.
Fasting is an arm, a weapon of significant power to defeat
and conquer Satan.
By giving our fasting to Our Lady, it “forces” Satan not to
be able to deuce us to evil and drives him away.
Fasting, to be powerful, must be done with the heart.
Bread and water is the best fast.
Wedding Anniversary Jubilee 2015
For married couples celebrating a 25th or 50th anniversary
milestone: The 25th Anniversary Jubilee will be held on
November 29th; the 50th Anniversary Jubilee will be held on
December 20th. Both celebrations will take place at the
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. To register or more information, visit www.archgh.org or give us a call at 713-741-8711
Most Holy Trinity of Angleton are here this weekend
selling their raffle tickets. Please give them your support.
Altar Flowers
In Memory of:
†Santiago R. Molina
†Dorllyn Appelt
In Thanksgiving / Barb Russian
5 p.m.
8 a.m.
10 a.m.
12 p.m.
Pray for Vocations Crucifix Schedule
August 29 Irma & Michael Bass
August 30 Bill & Georgia DeWitt
August 30 Laura & Pat Miller & Family
August 23 Fransisco Y Maria Garcia
To participate, Contact Polly Aucoin, Tel: 281-388-1046
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, 713-410-4247 / Office, 281-331-3751
Anna Aguilar, Roma Aleman, Margie Algeria, Mike Alridge,
Abelardo Alvarado, Cathelina Araujo, Sabastian Arredondo, Lorena
Arreola, Polly Aucoin, Mary Ayala, Art Barborak, Jr., Victor, Rosa,
Margarito & Mack Becerra, Rita Blanco, Kelly Bolander, William
Bolfing, Cameron Brantley, Marian & Jesse Briones, Joy Bryant,
Norma Bustamante, Rudy Bustos, Rosendo Butrion, Mary & Joseph
Canales, Chuck Cannon, Dolores Cardenas, Angelina Colburn, Juanita
Castro, Ron Cook, Anabellah, Karen Collins, Hannah Cole, Ronnie
Coleman, Wilmer Comeaux, Annie Coronado, Frank Cortese, Helen
Crevier, Jason Cortez, Gary Cunningham, Beverly Dadria, Anthony
Davis, Teresa Davison, Mercedes DeLaO, Ludwina Dennis, Victor De
La Cruz, Daniela Delgado, Brad & Leanne Dennis, Catherine DeWitt,
Lorenzo & Maria Diaz, Consuelo Espinosa, Richard Esslinger, Patti
Estes, Aurora Estrada, Mike Farmer, Benny Flores, Melodye Franks,
Erasmo Franco, Antonio Fonseca Jr., Ignacio, Katrina, Narciso,
Giselda, Edna, Jessica, Jocselyne, Rosie, Sara, Diana, & Sammy
Garcia, Carol, Lucy, Melissa & Ray Garza, Judy Gillespi, Felix, Terri,
& Valerio Gonzales, Joann, Jesus Gomez, Larry Grimes, Kiley
Grassmuck, Alice Groff, Mary Gutierrez, Isabel Gutierrez, Ray
Guzman, Glenda & Jacob Hamblen, Dorothy Hansen, Stephen Hayes,
Douglas & Ralph Hernandez, Betty, Gary & Cindi Hill, Lea Heinrich,
Victor Huerta, Peggy Huff, Bethany Hunt, Donald Hutchinson, James
Janik, Virginia Jones, Jeanette Juarez, Jean Kacz, Roxanne Kascak,
Charles Kennedy, Sidney, Cheryl, & Mary Knape, Mark Kowalski,
Dave Kovach, Wilfred Krause, Sarah Kurusz, Theresa Lansing, Eunice
Lay, Nancy LeBlanc, Mary LeCompte, David & Lupita Llanes, Vira
Leroy, Andrew & Troy Lewis, Mary Light, Jorge, Joshua, Joe, Louisa
& Palmira Lopez, Rodrigo Lozano, Jo Belle Lucas, Betty Macik,
Emmanuel Maira, Mary Makosky, R. J. Mata, Jordan Matejowsky,
Matilde, Beatriz & Felicia Martinez, Eric Marquette, Debbie Mayville,
Luis, Lupe & Marisa Medina, Efrain Mendoza, Mary Leah Miller,
Debbie Milner, Justin Minton, Michael Mogford, Meagan, Shae
Montemayor, Jesse Montgomery, Dolores, Malena & Linda Morales,
Sarah T. Moreno, Joe & Lonnie Muniz, Joe Murillo, Joe & Mark
Navarro, Blanca Nino, Emily Oliff, Eunice Oquin, Nikki Orsak, Josue
M.Ortiz, Henry Palomarez, Jr., Kathy Parks, Belinda /Mitchell Patton,
Albert & Cecilia Perez, Chelsea Pesek, Felicitas Ponce, Jose Prudente,
Sierra Pryor, Stephanie Pucek, Mercedea Ramirez, Erick & Alfredo
Reyes, Geraldo Rodriguez, John A. Rodriguez, III , Mickey Rohan,
Angeles Romo, Rufino Rosilez, Raymond Ruiz, Heather Russo,
Rafael & Frankie Salazar, Rosemary Sanchez, Al Santos, Betty Segel,
Segura/Guzman Family, Tony Silva, Lauren Smart, Robert Smith,
M/M Pedro Solis, Robert Spadt, Jim Staten, Chase Steele, William
Stone, Rosalie Stringer, Ivan Stavinoah, Eddie Stoughton, Jack
Sullivan, Laura Summerville, Andrew & Gwen Susce, Kevin Sustaita,
Shirley Tacquard, Minerva Tellez, Linda Trout, Frank Truksa, Juan
Valdez, Sr., Leah VanBeveren, Margaret & Vicky Vasquez, Clarence
Veltman, Leopolo Villa, Enrique, Kim & John Villarreal, Lillian
Vincent, Joyce Walden, Richard Ward, Ethan Willis, Cheryl Wright,
Anthony Zajack, Patsy Zumwalt, Anne Zygiel
CCE starts September 13, 15, & 16
High School Youth Event Schedule
August 30, 2015—Sunday—Confirmation Parent Meeting for parents and students 4:00 p.m. in Large Hall
September 12-13, 2015—Saturday & Sunday—Junior
Class (Confirmation Class) “Unity” Retreat at Camp Mohawk. Be at the Camp at 9:45 a.m. Saturday and return
for 10:00 Mass on Sunday.
September 16, 2015—Wednesday—High School Social—Replaces class and starts at 6:30 p.m. Large Hall
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
Eucharistic 0Adoration Chapel
Adoration hours available are Tuesday, 10-11 A.M.,
Thursday, 12-1:00 PM & Friday, 1:00-2:00 PM.
Horas de adoración disponibles en martes, 10-11
A.M.jueves, 12-1:00 PM y viernes, 1:00-2:00 PM
Call Denise at 281-585-5436 or Remie at 281-331-2567
Rosario a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Familia Garcia / 832-738-6351
Rosario: Viernes, 29 de Agosto, 2015 / 7:00 P.M.
Coronilla de La Divina Misericordia
8/23/15: Familia Castillo / 832-621-6187
Coronilla: sabado, 29 de agosto, 2015 6:00PM
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