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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:
Pastor: Msgr. David R. Cruz Deacon: Dcn. Severo Alvarado
Parish Secretary: Myrna Porras, [email protected]
Parish Finance: RoseMary Cardenas, [email protected]
Webmaster: Terri Contreras, [email protected]
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
novena January 14-22 via email,
text message, or an app.
Sign up today at
www.9daysforlife.com.
Or visit our website at
stjohnbaptistlbk.org
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