St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

January 6, 2018 Epiphany of the Lord

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MASS INTENTION:

Saturday, January 5

For the People of the Parish

Sunday, January 6

Mr. Sylvester Inegbosun

Olumese

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TODAY’S READINGS:

First Reading:

Isaiah 60: 1-6

“The glory of the Lord shines on

all people.”

Responsorial Psalm:

“Lord, every nation on earth will

adore you.“

(Psalm 72)

Second Reading:

Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6

“The Gentiles are coheirs of the

promise.”

Gospel Acclamation:

“The magi come with gifts of

gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”

Gospel:

Matthew 2: 1-12

9810 Indiana Ave

Suite 150, Mailbox #4

Lubbock, TX 79423

Phone: 806-771-2673

Fax: 806-771-2674

Website:

www.stjohnbaptistlbk.org

Email:

stjohnbaptistlbk@gmail.com

Pastor: Msgr. David R. Cruz Deacon: Dcn. Severo Alvarado

Parish Secretary: Myrna Porras, secretary@stjohnbaptistlbk.org

Parish Finance: RoseMary Cardenas, finance@stjohnbaptistlbk.org

Webmaster: Terri Contreras, webmaster@stjohnbaptistlbk.org

Masses: Sat., 5:00pm (English) & Sun., 10:00am (English)

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 noon

Confessions: First Saturday of the Month at 4:00 p.m.

Office Hours: Monday—Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Rectory (Fr. David’s Home):

3323 86th Street, Lubbock, TX 79423

January 12 & 13

Eucharistic Ministers

Saturday

Jose Valenciano Carlos Diaz

Mirella Castillo Joe Romo

RoseMary Cardenas

Sunday

Trey Albus Stan McCallick

Lora Asmussen Mary Morris

Heather Marrs Andy Neuber

Terri Contreras Sybille Neuber

Lisa Soliz Johnny Rodriguez

Lectors

Kathy Flores Marie Salas

Sunday

Cindy Bosley Mary Bustillos

Freddy Chavez

Altar Servers

Saturday Sunday

Sevastian Castillo Macie Marrs

Joslynn Albiar Haley McCallick

Arturo Rodriguez Ruben Segura

Greeters/Ushers

Saturday Sunday

RoseMary Cardenas Ted Olbera

Analisa Cardenas Juan Perez

Michael Cowley Jack Maloney

Juan Flores J.L. Rodriguez

Join thousands of Catholics

nationwide in the annual pro-life

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Or visit our website at

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Youth Faith

Formation

will resume classes

on Wednesday,

January 9, at 7 pm

December GIFTS

Total Offertory: $29,877.60

Saturday Collections: $6,832.00

Sunday Collections: $ 18,600.15

Christmas: $4,445.45

BUILDING FUND

Total Amount Paid in December:

$26,230

PRAYER INTENTION LIST

Week of December 30, 2018

Healing & Good Health

-Reagan E. Moore -Aiden Padron

-Adam Guzman -Katie Finch

-Bert Maloney -Gloria De Cruz

-Martina Rodriguez -Danny Chavez

-Des Vera -Jimmie Bradley

-Jeff Barnett -Meaghan McDonald

-Kathy Fitzpatrick -Sam Velasquez

-Irene Velasquez -Josie Ramirez

-Linda S. -Cecil Castilleja

-Sheridan, Belinda -Ramon Macias

-Sylvia Ortiz -Mike Gamboa

-Joe Porras -Jeff Burton

-Juan Contreras -Jean Williams

-Gwen Martin -Bob Raef

General

-Joseph Contreras –Tori Alvarez

-Brittany Rodriguez -Anthony Alvarez

-Andrew D. Castilleja -Jose A DeLeon

-Mary DeLeon -Katie Robles

-Ashley Castilleja -Adriana Martinez

-The Farmer Family -Bianca Mendoza

-Benny Rodriguez -Albert Mojica

-Linda Ramon -Frank Cuneo

-Lora Asmussen

Birthdays

-Courtney Sprigg -Belen Velasquez

-Belinda Martinez

-Happy New Year to all!

Anniversary

-Luis & Helen Carrizalez (44 years)

-Marshall & Sue Sprigg

Eternal Rest

-Socorro Rosiles -Fr. Ken Keller

-Raul Francisco -Antonia Crrizalez

-Rustiano & Francisca Cardena

-Mr. Sylvester Inegbosun Olumese

-All the faithful departed+

Dear Parish Family Members,

The following is a beautiful poem

from Kati Kaufman. It captures the

spirit of the beginning of a new year.

May it be as meaningful to you as it is

to me. May God bless you, and yours,

with good health, happiness and

peace in 2019 and beyond! Happy

New Year, St. John’s parish family!

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. David

Down the Road: A Poem for the New Year

I look down the road before me.

Only a few hundred feet are clear.

I don’t know what all lies ahead

As I start walking in this new year.

One crunch, two crunches, three.

My steps crack the thin ice.

Will I fall? Will I slip? Is it all

Left to chance, like throwing a pair of dice?

Then I hear a voice behind me,

“I’m with you, My child. Don’t you fear.”

I look around and see no one.

Yet I know He is here.

“God, You know what I’ve been through.

You know the pain and suffering.

Will this year be the same?

What good can it possibly bring?”

“I have adventures ahead,”

He says over my shoulder.

“I have new mercies to give

When the days grow colder.”

“There are too many who suffer alone,”

He whispers like a soothing father.

“Too many who don’t know Me yet,

People no one will bother.”

I think about my journey,

the long road left behind.

I turn around and look,

Squinting against the snow’s glary shine.

I see my crooked footprints,

Where I hobbled steadily along.

As I squint harder, I see something else.

I see the evidence of a throng.

Footprints of seen and unseen travelers.

How can it be?

What are their names

But hope, friendship, and mercy?

I wasn’t alone—God, You were there.

So were Your faithful companions.

I know it’s true—You’re with me,

And this soul You have never abandoned.

Send me where You will,

My feet, my words, my love.

Let my voice be heard across the world,

“We have help from God above!”

Speak, Lord, words of hope and strength.

Your Word will see us through.

Guide us on the difficult paths.

Remind us of the good we can do.

Help us to see others who hurt,

Those who need Your grace and truth.

Show us how to love them,

How to point them steadily to You.

I will trust You on this road,

This new chapter of adventure.

I will listen for Your voice to guide me

And to remind me that I’m Your treasure.

-Katy Kaufman