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November 22, 2015
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King
In today’s first reading, Daniel reports a dream
in which he saw “one like a Son of man coming,
on the clouds of heaven” (Daniel 7:13). This was
the one to whom God would give everlasting rule.
It was the idea of “rule” that may be challenged.
Rulers of Jesus’ day used their royal status to gain
wealth and power. They dealt little in justice and
fairness. Therefore, it was not uncommon for Jesus to tell those
who listened that his kingdom was not of this world, a concept
difficult for many to understand. Pilate did not understand.
Pilate asked Jesus if it was true that he was the King of the
Jews. Jesus simply responded, “My kingdom does not belong
to this world” (John 18:36). The kingdom Jesus described had
nothing in common with the world, and the idea was impossible for Pilate to grasp. So Pilate became frustrated, irritated,
and resorted to ridicule and mockery of Jesus.
The Lord is the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the
end. The Lord exists in all time: now, before, and ever after.
The reason for Jesus coming into the world was to announce
his kingdom and proclaim the truth. The truth means walking
in the way of God and following Jesus into his kingdom even
though both actions require a turning away from the world
and its values.
22 de noviembre de 2015
Nuestro Señor Jesucristo,
Rey del Universo
En la primera lectura de hoy, Daniel cuenta un
sueño en que vio “a alguien semejante a un hijo de
hombre que venía entre las nubes del cielo” (Daniel
7:13). A él Dios dará su poder para siempre. La
idea de “poder” podría ser debatida. Los que tenían
el poder en tiempos de Jesús se aprovechaban de
su posición para lograr riquezas y privilegios. Se preocupaban
poco de la justicia y la imparcialidad. Por eso, no era raro
que Jesús les dijera que su reino no era de este mundo, un
concepto difícil de comprender para muchos.
Pilato preguntó a Jesús si era cierto que él era el Rey de los
judíos. Jesús simplemente respondió, “Mi reino no es de este
mundo” (Juan 18:36). El reino que Jesús describió no tenía
nada en común con el mundo y era imposible para Pilato
comprender la idea. Así Pilato se sintió frustrado y molesto y
recurrió a ridiculizar y a burlarse de Jesús.
El Señor es el alpha y la omega, el inicio y el fin. El Señor
existe para todos los tiempos: ahora, antes y después. La
razón de la entrada de Jesús en el mundo fue para proclamar
su Reino y anunciar la verdad. La verdad significa caminar
en la senda de Dios y seguir a Jesús en su reino aún cuando
ambas acciones necesitan rechazar el mundo y sus valores.
BEARING WITNESS TO GOD’S TRUTH
We must discover God’s truth in our own hearts and bear
witness to it. While we live in the world that God gave us, we
are responsible for its care. Sometimes our pursuit of earthly
possessions causes us to turn our heads from our responsibilities as stewards and God’s witnesses. Jesus calls us to walk
away from the ways of the world, however, so that we might
share in the ultimate gift: the Kingdom.
Today’s Readings: Dan 7:13–14; Ps 93:1–2, 5; Rev 1:5–8; Jn 18:33b–37
DAR TESTIMONIO A LA
VERDAD DE DIOS
Debemos descubrir la verdad de Dios en nuestro propio
corazón y dar testimonio a esta verdad. Mientras vivimos en el
mundo que Dios nos ha dado, somos responsables de cuidarlo.
A veces nuestra búsqueda de posesiones terrenas nos impulsa
a evitar nuestra responsabilidad como administradores y
testigos de Dios. No obstante, Jesús nos llama a poner a
un lado el camino del mundo a fin de compartir el mejor y
último don: el Reino.
Lecturas de hoy: Dan 7:13–14; Sal 93:1–2, 5; Apo 1:5–8; Jn 18:33b–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
Nuestro Señor Jesucristo,
Rey del Universo
22 de noviembre de 2015
Jesucristo, el testigo fiel, el primogénito de los
muertos, el soberano de los reyes de la tierra.
— Apocalipsis 1:5
COLLECTIONS
Sunday Collection:
$ 13,899.50
Today is the Catholic Campaign for Human Development
(CCHD) Collection. Your contribution will defend human
dignity and reach out to those living on the margins. Please
give generously.
Hoy es la colecta para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo
Humano (CCHD). Su contribución servirá para defender la
dignidad humana y llegar a todos los que viven al margen. Por
favor sea generoso.
English Baptism Classes / Clases de Bautismo-Español
The next English and Spanish Baptism Classes held in the
Parish Hall will be Thursdays, January 7th & 14th, -7:30 p.m.
English Baptisms: Saturday, January 16, 2016, please attend
5p.m. Mass. Spanish Baptisms Sunday, January 17, 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. Both classes are needed.
Los siguiente dos Clases de bautismo en español y en ingles:
seran Jueves, 7 y 14 de enero de 2016 a las 7:30 p.m. en el
salon parroquial. Bautismos: en Ingles, el Sabado, 16 de enero,
2016, asista la misa de 5p.m. y en Español, Domingo, 17 de
enero, 2016, 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
Baptisms / Bautismos
Hope Alexa West
Manuel Alaniz, Jr.
Andrea Ali Aguilar
Pedro Alaniz
Nayeli Alexa Aguilar
Melania Bautista
Roberto Daniel Aguilar
Monserrat Castillo
Dominic Alan Aguilar
Camila Anahi Hernandez
Aiden Maxmus Aguirre
Alisha Ariam Tovar
Augustin Michael Fontenot Morris
Raul Lara Arredondo
Leslie Guerra
Marco Antonio Lara Arredondo
David Colton Marinshaw
Brayan Longoria
Alyya Camilla Moore
Daniel Ortega, Jr.
Jay Warren Reagan
Marisella Padierna
Marzia Alexandria Rodriguez
Brianna Ximena Segura
Sofia Carmela Sambrano
Rodrigo Velazquez
Keianna Marie Sanders
Altar Society Bake Sale TODAY. Please
give them your support.
The Church Office will be closed Thursday and Friday,
November 26 & 27, 2015.
The CCE Office will be closed the week of
Thanksgiving, November 22 - 28, 2015
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King
November 22, 2015
Jesus Christ is the faithful witness,
the firstborn of the dead and ruler of the
kings of the earth.
— RevelaƟon 1:5
Saturday:
5:00 P.M. †Gilberto & Santos De La Rosa
Sunday:
8:00 A.M. Dolores Ormsee
10:00 A.M. Fernando & Nico Recendez Family
12:00 P.M. For the People
Monday:
8:30 A.M.
†James & †Josephine Scopel
Tuesday:
8:30 A.M.
†John & †Chris Matula
Wednesday:8:30 A.M.
†Rudolph & †Annie Appelt
Thursday: 8:30 A.M.
†Fr. Daniel McKenna, O.M.I.
Friday:
8:30 A.M.
†Gary Wilhelm
Saturday:
2:00 P.M.
Hernandez / Medina Wedding
5:00 P.M.
For the People
Thanksgiving Mass at 8:30 A.M. will be Bilingual
Please pray for the souls of:Recen por la almas de:
† Frank Truksa
All Philippine members of the parish are invited to a
Preparatory Meeting on Saturday November 28, 2015 at
10:00 A.M. at the Rectory for Simbangaby scheduled on
December 20, 2015.
Festival News
Need someone to be in charge of the raffle. Also need
volunteers to help build more booths. Please call Linda at
281-507-9185
St. John’s is joyfully replacing worn out and old hymnals
with Gather a hymnal from GIA Publications used by many
area Catholic Churches. To help the parish pay for these
hymnals, you may wish to dedicate one or more in memory
of a loved one or in honor of your family or friends.
A special label will be placed on the inside cover with your
desired dedication. The offering for each dedication is
$20.00. Please place your written dedication and offering in
an envelope in the collection basket or come by the Parish
Office. Your help and support is appreciated.
Thank you Mary Sullivan for your previous generous
donation to replace the hymnals.
Ham/Turkey Breast Pick-up dates November 23 & 24 /
11:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. at the Hall Kitchen.
Jamon/Pechuga de Pavo fechas de recoger: 23 y 24 de
noviembre 11:00 a.m a 7:00 p.m./en la cocina del salon
Altar Flowers
In Memory of:
†Carlos Lares
The 2016 Flower Calendar is available at the Church’s
entrance. You may sign up for flowers on the altar in honor of birthdays, anniversaries, etc. or in memory of a
loved one. The cost is $35.00 for each request.
Pray for Vocations Crucifix Schedule
5 p.m. Nov 28 Barbara & Robert Walker
8 a.m. Nov 29 Tom & Delea Wilson & Family
10 a.m. Nov 29 Fernando & Nico Recendez
12 p.m. Nov 22 Maria Hernandez y Familia
To participate, Contact Polly Aucoin, Tel: 281-388-1046
48 Rosarios a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Noviembre 22 Maria Chavarria / 832-561-7107
23 Familia Murillo / 832-516-2777
24 Familia Mendoza / 832-837-1342
25 Familia Reina / 281-585-6483
26 Familia Recendez / 832-561-5841
27 Familia Ruiz /
Rosario a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Familia Rodriguez / 832-425-2193
Rosario:domingo, 22 de Noviembre, 2015 /5:00 P.M.
Want to help to keep Christ in your Christmas this year?
Take fifteen minutes a day with 33 Days to Morning Glory, by Fr.
Michael Gaitley, as a way to prepare your heart for consecration
to Jesus through Mary.
Come learn more at the introductory meeting: Monday,
November 30, 2015/7:00 PM in Parish Hall. (Refreshments
served). (If you desire to make the consecration for the first time
or to renew your commitment.) The readings are done at home
each day. Meeting together once a week is optional. Meetings
are Mondays at 7 PM in the Hall.
DAY OF CONSECRATION to Jesus through Mary will be
JANUARY 1, 2015 after morning Mass celebrating Solemnity
of Mary the Mother of God.
For more information email: [email protected] or call
the church office 281-331-3751 (9-5 M-F)
St. John’s Youth Ministry
High School
December 5, Saturday—Scavenger Hunt & Christmas Party—
Meet at 5:00 p.m. in CCE building. Return for party starting at
7:00 p.m. until ?. ALL high-school youth are welcome.
December 6, Sunday—All the Little Things Count Christmas
Party at KC Hall. Decorating starts at 9:30 a.m.. Party starts at
noon, ends at 5:00 p.m. when clean-up begins. A fun service
opportunity.
January 16, Saturday—National Evangelization Team [NET]
Retreat starting at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m. We will
all attend 5:00 Mass.
Junior High School
December 13, Sunday—Christmas Party, 4:00-7:00 p.m. in
Large Hall—ALL junior-high youth are welcome.
January 24, Sunday—NET Retreat, starting at 9:00 a.m. and
ending at 7:00 p.m. We will all attend 10:00 a.m. Mass
St John's Pastoral Juvenil
High School
Sábado 5 de diciembre, -Scavenger Hunt & fiesta de Navidad encuentro a las 5:00 p.m. en el edificio de CCE. Volver para la
fiesta empezando de las 7:00 p.m. hasta ?. Todos los jóvenes de
escuela secundaria son bienvenidos.
Domingo, 6 de diciembre- todas las pequeñas cosas cuentan
fiesta de Navidad en KC Hall. Decoracion comienza a las
9:30 a.m. La fiesta empieza a las 12medio-dia y termina a las
5:00 p.m. en cuanto comienza la limpieza. Una divertida
oportunidad de servicio.
Sábado 16 de enero, el Equipo Nacional de Evangelización
[NET] Retiro empieza a las 9:00 a.m. y termina a las
10:00 p.m. todos vamos a asistir a la misa de las 5:00 p.m.
Junior High School
Domingo 13 de diciembre, fiesta de navidad , 4:00-7:00 p.m.,
en el salon parroquial—Todos de Junior High son bienvenidos.Domingo 24 de enero-Retiro NET, comenzando a las
9:00 a.m. y termina a las 7:00 p.m. asisteremos a la misa de las
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Adoration hours available are Tuesday, 10-11A.M.,
Thursday, 12-1 P.M., Friday,1-2 P.M. & 2-3 P.M.
Horas de adoración disponibles en martes, 10-11 A.M.,
Jueves 12–1 P.M. Y viernes, 1-2 P.M. y 2-3 P.M.
Call Denise at 281-585-5436 or Remie at 281-331-2567
Coronilla de La Divina Misericordia
11/22/15: Familia Rodriguez / 832-425-2193
Coronilla: sabado, 28 de nov. 2015 /7:00PM
Pray for the Sick / Rezen por los Enfermos
. Roma Aleman, Tony Arreola, Lorena Arreola, Catalina Araujo, Mary Ayala, Margarito Becerra,William Bolfing, Kelly Bolander,
Cameron Brantley, Marian & Jesse Briones, Joe Brod, Norma Bustamante, Rudy Bustos, Rosendo Butrion, PFC Madeline Caldwell, 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 Garcia & Family, Giselda, Edna, Jessica, Jocselyne, Sara & Diana Garcia, Lucy Garza, Judy
Gillespi, Terri & Valerio Gonzales, Jesus Gomez, Isabel Gutierrez, Ray Guzman, Larry Grimes, Dorothy Hansen, Rose Hartman, Stephen Hayes,
Douglas & Ralph Hernandez, Lea Heinrich, Peggy Huff, Bethany Hunt, Donald Hutchinson, James Janik, Lupe Jennings, Jeanette Juarez, Jean
Kacz, Charles Kennedy, Sidney, Cheryl, & Mary Knape, Mark Kowalski, Dave Kovach, Sarah Kurusz, Nancy LeBlanc, Mary LeCompte, Vira
Leroy, Jorge 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, Frank Munoz, Joe & Mark Navarro, Emily Oliff, Eunice Oquin, Josue M.Ortiz,
Henry Palomarez, Jr., Chelsea Pesek, Jose Prudente, Sierra Pryor, Stephanie Pucek, Mercedea Ramirez, Geraldo Rodriguez, John A. Rodriguez,
III , Mickey Rohan, Jake Roland, Angeles Romo, Rafael Salazar, Rosemary Sanchez, T.G. Sikes, Robert Smith, M/M Pedro Solis, Jim Staten, Ivan
Stavinoah, Frank Truksa, Eugene Valdez, Leah VanBeveran, Clarence Veltman, Kim & John Villarreal, Lillian Vincent
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