St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

January 1, 2017 Octave Day of Christmas:

Mary, the Holy Mother of God

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MASS INTENTION:

Saturday, December 31st:

Jaime Vasquez &

Christopher Salas (Special

Intention)

Sunday, January 1st:

Mass for the People

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TODAY’S READINGS:

First Reading:

Numbers 6:22-27

Responsorial Psalm:

“May God bless us in His

mercy.” Psalm 67

Second Reading:

Galatians 4:4-7

Gospel Acclamation:

“Mary reflected on all these

things.”

Gospel:

Luke 2: 16-21

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

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

Confessions by Appointment

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

Rectory (Fr. David’s Home):

3323 86th Street, Lubbock, TX 79423

Parish 2017

Offertory Envelopes

Please come by our table at the

entrance of the church to pick up

your offertory envelopes. If you

did not have one from last year,

we will be more than happy to

give you a new box with your

own personal number!

Registration

Beginning a New Year!

We hope you begin 2017 with a

positive outlook by registering as

a member of St. John the Bap-

tist. If you have not already

done so, please come by one of

the tables at the entrance and fill

out a

Registration Form.

Youth Formation Classes

A reminder to all students:

Classes will resume on

Wednesday, January 11, 2017,

at 7 p.m.

We hope to see your smiling faces

for another eventful

spring session!

Epiphany

January 6th coming twelve days after

Christmas.

Epiphany is derived from the Greek word

meaning to show or reveal. When Christ

was revealed to non-Jews.

This time also celebrates the arrival of

the Magi (Three Wise Men) who visited

Jesus. As the Magi were non-Jews,

Christians see their visit as a sign that

Christ’s message is for all nations.

SJTB Parish Directory

All members of St. John the Bap-

tist Catholic Church are invited to

have their pictures taken for our

Parish Photo Directory. This will be

a wonderful opportunity to encour-

age all parishioners to get to know

each of our faithful members. Our

first “photo shoot” will begin the

weekend of January 14.

Dear Parish Family Members,

The following is a beautiful reflection from Rabbi Evan Moffic. It captures

the spirit of the beginning of a new year with wisdom and spiritual depth.

May it be as meaningful to you as it is to me. And may God bless you, and

yours, with good health, happiness and peace in 2017 and beyond!

Happy New Year, St. John’s parish family!

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. David

10 Prayers for the New Year Looking Backward and Forward: The name January comes from

the Roman god “Janus”. He had two faces so he can look forward

and backward at the same time. Eternal God, help us to know this

truth. We can look back , and in doing so, we can help create the

way forward. The past need not hold us back. It can lead us ahead.

Unwrap the Gift: Eternal God, You gave us the greatest gift: the

gift of life. In the coming year, help us use it wisely. May we grow

in generosity, kindness and forgiveness, hope, faith and love. Amen

Beginnings are blessings: Eternal God, bless this new beginning

with an extra spirit of your strength, so that we may turn our days

into blessings of your name. Amen.

Possibilities: To begin again is not a dream. It is an everlasting pos-

sibility. God, help us to grab hold of it and make it real in the com-

ing year. Amen

The Book of Life: A new year is a new page in the book of our

lives. May we write with color, wisdom and humility. And may

your grace fall upon it consistently and unceasingly. Amen

Waiting for Us: The good we missed last year waits for us still.

Eternal God, give us the eyes to see it, the ears to hear and the heart

to find it. Amen

Strength: God, we do not ask for a life of ease and comfort. We sim-

ply ask to be uncomplaining and unafraid. May you give us that

strength for the New Year. Amen

The Possibility for Change: The Hebrew word for “year” also

means “change.” Change is a possibility for each of us. May we em-

brace that possibility for change within ourselves, change within

our families, change within our communities, and change within

our world.

Change is inevitable: Growth is not. It depends on our will, our

hopes, our dreams. And it rests on Your Grace. Give us an extra

portion of it, so that we may fill the New Year with your Presence.

Amen

Presence: The greatest gift we can give to others and You can give

to us, Oh God, is Presence. May we be present for others during the

coming year, and may You bless us with Your presence at every

moment. Amen.

-Rabbi Evan Moffic

PRAYER INTENTION LIST

Week of January 1, 2017

Healing & Good Health

-Ben Ybanez -Phillip Nombrana

-Mary Valdez -Frances Silvas

-Sally Frausto -Johnny Berumen

-Jesusa Gonzales -Sylvia Ortiz

-Tina Trevino -Destiny Esquivel

-Erica Perez -Maximo Trevino

-Frank Valdez -Alison Escalante

-Eloisa Landin -Yajayra Marin

-Christy M Hernandez

General

-Robert Nombrano -Olivia Ramirez

-Savannah Montez -Connie Rios

-Baby, Ruiz, Walz families

Birthday

-Jennifer Cook

Eternal Rest

-Eli Paz -Fred Rogers

-Family of Victor Mendoza

-All the faithful departed +

SAFE ENVIRONMENT

PROGRAM TRAINING

There is another opportunity for

those who have not had the Safe

Environment Training. The next

class with be held

at the Catholic Pastoral Center,

4th & Toledo, on

Sat., January14, 2017

10 a.m.

Contact Alicia Alvarez

@ 806-792-3943 ext. 222