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23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “FOR WHERE 2 OR 3 ARE GATHERED IN MY NAME, THERE AM I” SEPTEMBER 10 , 2017 Welcome to ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH 102 W. Hillside Rd. Laredo, Texas 78041 Parish Website: http://sjneumannlaredo.org Rev. Fr. Salvador Pedroza, Pastor Deacon Gerardo Morales Office: (956) 726-9488 Fax (956) 726-0540 Office Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00 AM to 5:00 P.M. Parish Mission Statement We, the community of St. John Neumann, desire to guide all souls toward God. This we accomplish by evangelizing through our ministries. Our liturgical celebrations center around the Eucharist. Our Vision We seek to become a spiritual home where God’s love for us and our love for Him abounds freely and within an atmos- phere of brotherhood and good will. Nuestra Misión Parroquial Nosotros, la comunidad de St. John Neu- mann, deseamos guiar a todas las almas a Dios. Logramos esto evangelizando a través de nuestros ministerios. Nuestras celebraciones litúrgicas están centradas en La Eucaristía. Nuestra Visión Deseamos convertirnos en un hogar espi- ritual donde el amor de Dios por nosotros y nuestro amor por El abunde libremente dentro de un ambiente de buena voluntad y de hermandad. Youth Group: “follow the youth group on twitter: @sjnsearch” St John Neumann, C. S. S. R. 1811-1860 Parish Ministries Note: Altar Servers Edith Saldaña (956) 693-1480 Email: [email protected] Altar Society Ruby Hernandez (956) 763-6160 Bible Study / Classroom 1 Miguel Angel Rios (956) 236-1248 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Com- munion Lydia Guevara (956) 645-4943 Email: [email protected] Faith Formation (CCD) Julie Rodriguez (956)726-9488 ext. 13 Email: [email protected] Lectors Corina Salinas (956) 763-1472 Email: [email protected] Music Ministry Jessica Cardenas Pastoral Council Lilia G. Castillo Chair (956)740-6968 Email: [email protected] Finance Council Alberto Cortez Chair (956)206-8949 Email: [email protected] Youth Group “Charlie” Vera (956)404-7842 Email: [email protected] Parish Office Staff Secretary-Nina Valdez Ext. 15 [email protected] Bookkeeper-Claudia Flores Ext.11 [email protected] Bulletin Announcements Deadline is the Tuesday, before publication date Send to: [email protected] Regular Mass Schedule Saturday: 6:00 PM Vigil (Spanish) Sunday: 9:00 AM (English) 12:00 Noon (English) 6:00 PM (Spanish) Weekday Mass at 12:15 noon Tues. & Thurs - 12:15 p.m. Spanish Weds. & Fri. - at 12:15 p.m. English Reconciliation (Confesiones) Thursday: 7:157:45 p.m. Saturday: 4:15 5:30 PM & by appt. Baptisms Parents need an interview with Fr. Pedroza. Interviews are the 3rd Thursdays of each month. Baptism Preparation classes are on the 4th Thursdays of each month with Deacon Gerardo Morales. Please stop by the parish ofc. for additional information needed prior to registering for the class or for an appt. with Father. Weddings Arrangements need to be made with the pastor 6 months in advance. Quince Años For more info., please call the office. PARENTS, PLEASE BE SENSITIVE TO THE OTHER PARISHIONERS. IF YOUR BABY OR CHILD BECOMES RESTLESS IS SPEAKING LOUDLY OR IS NOISY DURING THE MASS… PLEASE TAKE THEM TO THE CRY ROOM. AN USHER CAN SHOW YOU THE ROOM. Padres, por favor sean sensibles a los demás feligreses. Si su bebé o niño (a) se pone inquieto o hace ruido durante la Santa Misa, por favor llevelo a la sala de niños. Un acomodador puede mostrarle el lu- gar.

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23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “FOR WHERE 2 OR 3 ARE GATHERED IN MY NAME, THERE AM I” SEPTEMBER 10 , 2017

Welcome to

ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH 102 W. Hillside Rd. Laredo, Texas 78041

Parish Website: http://sjneumannlaredo.org

Rev. Fr. Salvador Pedroza, Pastor

Deacon Gerardo Morales

Office: (956) 726-9488 Fax (956) 726-0540 Office Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8:00 AM to 5:00 P.M.

Parish Mission Statement

We, the community of St. John Neumann, desire to guide all souls toward God. This we accomplish by evangelizing through our ministries. Our liturgical celebrations center around the Eucharist.

Our Vision We seek to become a spiritual home where God’s love for us and our love for Him abounds freely and within an atmos-phere of brotherhood and good will.

Nuestra Misión Parroquial Nosotros, la comunidad de St. John Neu-mann, deseamos guiar a todas las almas a Dios. Logramos esto evangelizando a través de nuestros ministerios. Nuestras celebraciones litúrgicas están centradas en La Eucaristía.

Nuestra Visión Deseamos convertirnos en un hogar espi-ritual donde el amor de Dios por nosotros y nuestro amor por El abunde libremente dentro de un ambiente de buena voluntad y de hermandad.

Youth Group: “follow the youth group

on twitter: @sjnsearch”

St John Neumann, C. S. S. R.

1811-1860

Parish Ministries Note:

Altar Servers Edith Saldaña (956) 693-1480

Email: [email protected]

Altar Society Ruby Hernandez (956) 763-6160

Bible Study / Classroom 1 Miguel Angel Rios (956) 236-1248

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Com-munion Lydia Guevara (956) 645-4943 Email: [email protected]

Faith Formation (CCD)

Julie Rodriguez (956)726-9488 ext. 13

Email: [email protected]

Lectors Corina Salinas (956) 763-1472 Email: [email protected]

Music Ministry Jessica Cardenas

Pastoral Council Lilia G. Castillo Chair (956)740-6968 Email: [email protected]

Finance Council Alberto Cortez Chair (956)206-8949 Email: [email protected]

Youth Group “Charlie” Vera (956)404-7842

Email: [email protected]

Parish Office Staff Secretary-Nina Valdez Ext. 15 [email protected] Bookkeeper-Claudia Flores Ext.11 [email protected] Bulletin Announcements

Deadline is the Tuesday, before publication date Send to: [email protected]

Regular Mass Schedule

Saturday: 6:00 PM Vigil (Spanish)

Sunday: 9:00 AM (English)

12:00 Noon (English)

6:00 PM (Spanish)

Weekday Mass at 12:15 noon Tues. & Thurs - 12:15 p.m. Spanish Weds. & Fri. - at 12:15 p.m. English

Reconciliation (Confesiones)

Thursday: 7:15—7:45 p.m. Saturday: 4:15 – 5:30 PM & by appt.

Baptisms Parents need an interview with Fr. Pedroza. Interviews are the 3rd Thursdays of each month. Baptism Preparation classes are on the 4th Thursdays of each month with Deacon Gerardo Morales. Please stop by the parish ofc. for additional information needed prior to registering for the class or for an appt. with Father.

Weddings Arrangements need to be made with the pastor 6 months in advance.

Quince Años For more info., please call the office.

PARENTS, PLEASE BE SENSITIVE TO THE OTHER PARISHIONERS. IF YOUR BABY OR CHILD BECOMES RESTLESS IS SPEAKING LOUDLY OR IS NOISY DURING THE MASS… PLEASE TAKE THEM TO THE CRY ROOM. AN USHER CAN SHOW YOU THE ROOM.

Padres, por favor sean sensibles a los demás feligreses. Si su bebé o niño (a) se pone inquieto o hace ruido durante la Santa Misa, por favor llevelo a la sala de niños.

Un acomodador puede mostrarle el lu-

gar.

23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “FOR WHERE 2 OR 3 ARE GATHERED IN MY NAME, THERE AM I” SEPTEMBER 10 , 2017

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

We invite you to join us every Thursday from

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Let us make time to spend a moment in

prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

ADORACIÓN EUCARÍSTICA Te invitamos todos los jueves de las 7 a las 8 de la

noche. Hagamos tiempo para pasar un momento de

oración ante el Santísimo Sacramento.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH & NEEDS OF:

Lauren Gonzalez Deacon Gerry Morales

Mr. & Mrs. Rogelio Salas

Bob Amparan Rosalinda Gonzalez

John Romani Pat Soto

Virginia Avila E. Gutierrez, Jr. Michael Romero Vitor Teniente

Juan J. Castillo

Senovio Luna, Jr. Giovanni Rossini Chris J. Valdez

Claudia Flores Marcos Mendoza Lupita Ruiz Hilda Villarreal Maria Morales Terry Zapico O Lord, my God, I cried out to You, and You healed me” Psalm 30:3 Thank you Lord that You are my strength and my healer. These names will be removed at the end of September. Please call or stop by the Parish Office if you would like to add or remove a name.

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE

sábado, 16 de septiembre

TIME 1st READING 2nd READING

6:00 P.M. Leticia I.Cardoza Gabriela Robledo

Sunday, September 17th

9:00 A.M. Juan Castillo Lily Castillo 12:00 P.M. JoAnn Kahn SanJuanita Casso

6:00 P.M. Alejandra Garza Lupita Acosta

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Faith Formation Classes start for year 2017-2018: on Tues-day, September 19th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. for the First Holy Communion students. The Confirmation classes are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. & also begin on Tuesday, Septem-ber 19th. Please be on time. Registration for this year is closed for First Holy Communion. There are a few spaces left for first and second year Confir-mation classes. Youth Group participation is a requirement for Confirmation. Youth Group meetings are on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mass Attendance Record: please bring back the Mass atten-dance record from the Summer or from the Spring semester to the first class and turn it in to the catechist. Dress Code for classes and Youth Group: only long pants, blue jeans or khaki, no shorts, leggings or stretch material pants are permitted. Wear proper blouses or shirts, sleeve-less tops are not permitted. No flips flops are permitted for footwear. Parents Meetings– Very important . Please be aware of the parents’ meetings. They will be announced September 19, 2017 and through the bulletin. It is YOUR responsibility to pick up the Sunday bulletin to find out about meetings and other information. The bulletin can also be found on the Dio-cese website.

NOTICIAS DE FORMACIÓN EN LA FÉ Las clases de Formación en la Fe comienzan: el martes, 19 de septiembre de las 6:30 p.m. a las 7:45 p.m. para la Primera Comunión. Las clases de Confirmación también comienzan ese mismo martes de las 7:00 p.m. a las 8:00 p.m. Por favor estén a tiempo. Inscripciones para este año están cerradas para alumnos de Primera Comunión. Hay espacio aun para alumnos de pri-mer y segundo año de Confirmación. . Grupo juvenil: participación en el grupo juvenil es un requisi-to para la Confirmación. Las juntas son los miércoles de las 7 p.m. a las 8:30 p.m. Record de asistencia a Misa: por favor traiga el record de asistencia a Misa al primer día de clase y entréguelo a la cate-quista. Por favor recoja un record nuevo para este semestre durante la inscripción de los alumnos. Vestuario para clases: no se permiten pantalones cortos, so-lo pantalón largo de blue jean o de khaki, nose permite leg-gings o material pegado a la piel (stretch pants). No se permi-ten sandalias pata de gallo. Por favor usen blusas y camisas con manga. Juntas de padres: Muy importante– por favor tengan en cuenta las juntas de padres que se anunciaran el 19 de sep-tiembre del 2017 y también por medio del boletín dominical. Es su responsabilidad estar al tanto.

Dios le bendiga, Julie Rodriguez

SJN NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY

Invites everyone to join us in worship before the Blessed Sacrament every second weekend of the month; our next Vigil will be Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10, 2017.

The Vigil will start at 8:00 pm with an opening prayer and an-nouncements. All are welcome; bring your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors to spend a night with God.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

FALL FESTIVAL MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY AT 7 PM ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “FOR WHERE 2 OR 3 ARE GATHERED IN MY NAME, THERE AM I” SEPTEMBER 10 , 2017

The Sanctuary Candle will be burning

In Thanksgiving of a New GRANDDAUGHTER

By Her Grandparents

St. John Neumann

The Altar Flowers are for

†Leopoldo & †Aurora Lozano

By The Dovalina Family

LAST WEEK’S TITHE:

Weekdays $ 788.00 Sat. 6:00 PM $ 1,712.00

Children’s $ 99.00 Sun. 9:00 AM $ 1,452.00

Hur. Harvey $ 2,283.04 Sun.12:00 PM $ 1,540.00

Sun. 6:00 PM $ 869.00

TOTAL: $ 8,743.04

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 10TH

SATURDAY– SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

6:00 p.m. † Jose Homero Saenz De Su Esposa y

Familia

SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

9:00 a.m. † David Velasquez By Mr. & Mrs. Vidal

Velasquez

12:00 p.m. For The People of God

6:00 p.m. † San Juanita Martinez-

Hunter

De Joe y Maria Elena

Moreno

MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

NO MASS ON MONDAYS

TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

12:15 p.m. † Samuel Torres De Dora S. Cantu

WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

12:15 p.m. In Thanksgiving to the By Yolanda Flores

THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

12:15 p.m. † Petra Hernandez De Guadalupe San-chez Ortiz

FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

12:15 p.m. † Narcisco y †Julia By Guadalupe S.

We give joyously today & dedicate this offering to your work. We are inspired to share your glorious love with our brothers & sisters in Christ. Increase our talents & offerings so that your name is exalted with unending praise. Blessed is your name. Amen. MT 18: 15-20

SECOND COLLECTIONS IN SEPTEMBER

Sept. 10 - Building Fund (repairs/maintenance)

Sept. 16TH- The Cath. Univ. of America

Your contributions will strengthen the work of our top schol-ars, many of whom help to explain Catholic social teaching to the rest of the world. It will also support scholarships for stu-dents in our Diocese and others in achieving our mission of preparing the next generation of leadership for our Church and nation - including those studying to become our future priests and religious. Please be generous. Thank You.

WHEN : SATURDAY, SEPT. 16TH

TIME: 7 AM-2 PM

WHERE: PARISH HALL

COST: $25.00 TO RENT 1 TABLE

AND 2 CHAIRS

HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO SELL ALL THOSE UNWANTED OR NO

LONGER NEEDED ITEMS! FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT

RUBY HERNANDEZ (956) 763-6160

FYI

MON. Prayer & Life Workshop 7-9 PM Classroom 4 Contact: Patty Orduña (956) 206-4142 TUES. 1st Communion Classes 6:30 - 7:45 PM Classrooms Confirmation Classes 7 - 8 PM Classrooms Contact: Julie Rodriguez (956) 726-9488 ext. 13 WEDS. Youth Group 7- 8:30 PM Guadalupe Hall Contact: Charlie Vera (956) 404-7842 Talleres de Oracion y Vida 7- 9 PM Classroom 1 Contact: Soledad Gomez (956) 237-9038 Legion of Mary 7- 8:30 PM Classroom 4 Contact: Judith Bocanegra (956) 334-2788 THURS. Bible Study 7– 8:30 PM Classroom 2 Contact: Miguel Angel Rios (956) 236-1248

23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “FOR WHERE 2 OR 3 ARE GATHERED IN MY NAME, THERE AM I” SEPTEMBER 10 , 2017

IN LOVING

MEMORY OF

FERNANDO

MORENO

BY WIFE &

IN MEMORY OF

PEDRO GARZA,

ROGER STAHL &

ISABEL

CHAVARRIA

COMPLIMENTS OF

Martinez & Guarneros, P.L.L.C.

Certified Public Accounts

Flowers for All Occasions

Grizel’s Flowers & Gift Shop

PH: 725-GIFT (4438) Cell: 956-740-6520

St. John Neumann Men’s Group

To join us in our gatherings, Please call (956) 726-9488

We meet every last Monday of the Month

Schoolhouse 1816 Frost St.

Laredo, TX 78043 (956) 723-8919

“Where learning is fun”

This space available

In loving memory & in celebration of the life of

†Jaedon Chase Benavides

The light of thousands of stars. Today Jaedon Chase we are thinking out loud.

Love the Benavides and Garcia Families

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS - THANK THEM & LET THEM KNOW YOU APPRECIATE THEIR SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH BULLETIN!

THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE

THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE!

THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE!

Call the parish office, ask for

Nina, ext. 15 to see what special

is available for the month of

August...new ads only!

BIENVENIDO

Si es usted Nuevo en nuestra Parroquia, bienvenido a la fa-

milia de St. John Neumann. Pase por la oficina. Nos encan-

taría conocerlo y saludarlo y responder a cualquier pregunta

que tenga sobre Nuestra Parroquia. Lo registramos como un

miembro de Nuestra comunidad.

MEETING: WEDS., SEPTEMBER 13TH TIME: 7 PM

WHERE: PARISH HALL PLEASE JOIN US, ALL ARE WELCOME!

Adult &

Geriatric Psychiatry

Office Hours by Appointment

6262 McPherson Road

Suite 209

(956)724-1131

Homero R. Sánchez, M. D.

Parish CORE

We invite ACTS Brothers and Sisters to consider submitting his or her name for possible service in our parish CORE. The CORE oversees all ACTS activities and events of our parish. The following criteria must be met:

You must be a registered parishioner of St. John Neu-mann.

You must have lived your ACTS Retreat and served in at least one other retreat whether at SJN or else-where.

You must be in good spiritual standing with the church. You must not have a family member already serving in

CORE. You must be willing to serve a three year term and be

present at the October 11th meeting in the Juan Diego Parish Hall.

We ask that you submit your name to a CORE member: Mando Villarreal, Lily Castillo, Marty Alarcon, Betty Buitron, Fred Botello, Ruby Moreno, Larry Dovalina, Alejandra Garza, Angel de Luna, Diana Santos Sanchez, Glen Jackson or Corina Salinas. The names submitted will be placed in two baskets, prayed over, and with guidance from the Holy Spirit, two new Brothers and two new Sisters in Christ will be se-lected as per selection of new members’ protocol. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS BEFORE THE OCTOBER 11TH MEETING! Our CORE gladly serves the Lord, and we pray you will con-sider the potential call to serve Our Lord also!

NOVEMBER 4TH