Priest Care Fund Special CollectionJanuary 9-10, 2020

Our next special collection is for the Priest Care Fund. Your support of this collection pays for our priests’ medical and long-term care expenses that are not covered by insurance. “A Lifetime of Service Asks for a Moment of Support.” Please give generously to the Priest Care Fund on January 9-10 at Mass, through our parish online giving, or at bit.ly/DioceseSpecialCollections.

Nuestra próxima colecta especial es para el Fondo de Cuidado al Sacerdote. El cien por ciento de esta colecta permanece en la Diócesis de Fort Worth para pagar los gastos médicos y de cuidado a largo plazo no cubiertos por el seguro. “Una Vida de Servicio Require un Momento de Apoyo.” Por favor, aporte generosamente al Fondo de Cuidado al Sacerdote durante las misas del 9 y 10 de enero, a través de las donaciones en linea de nuestra parroquia o enbit.ly/DioceseSpecialCollections.

Food Pantry

Although any food or toiletry items/diapers are greatly appreciated, here are some items that are low.

Peanut Butter, Pasta Sauce, Hamburger Helper, Canned Mixed Vegetables, Tuna

If possible, please bring donations to the Food Pantry during their open hours.● Monday & Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.● Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

If that's not possible, please bring non-perishable items to the Administration Building during open hours.● Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.● Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.● Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

After hours, cash and gift cards can be placed in an envelope with Food Pantry noted on the front, and placed in the mail slot near the front doors of the Administration Building. Please do not leave perishable items outside the Administration Building.

Sponsor of the Week

Please support our bulletin sponsorsPor favor apoye a nuestros patrocinadores

Please email any Vision 2020 questions or concerns to ccargile@sjtanrh.com or bpeffers@sjtanrh.com

Christmas Office Closure

The Administration Office will be closed from December 24, 2020 thru January 3, 2021 due to the Christmas and New Year Holidays. The Administration Office will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.

La Oficina de la Parroquia estará cerrada el 24 de diciembre, 2021 hasta el 4º de enero del 2021, debido a las fiestas de Navidad y Año Nuevo. La oficina de la parroquia abrirá el lunes, 4 de enero del 2021 a las 8:30 a.m.

Pastoral Staff“Let us open our hearts to receive the grace of this day, which is Christ himself. Jesus is the radiant “day” which has dawned on the horizon of humanity. A day of mercy, in which God our Father has revealed his great tenderness to the entire world. A day of light, which dispels the darkness of fear and anxiety. A day of peace, which makes for encounter, dialogue, and, above all, reconciliation. A day of joy: a “great joy” for the poor, the lowly and for all the people.” - Pope Francis

May we continue to live joyfully in testimony to the Gospel throughout the Christmas Octave.Fr. Jack, Fr. Anh, Deacon Matias, Deacon Ruben, Deacon Juan, Deacon Thien, and Lola Pasillas

Ministerio Hispano“Entonces el Señor, tu Dios, cambiará tu suerte y tendrá

misericordia de ti. Él te volverá a reunir de entre todos los pueblos por donde te había dispersado.” - Deut. 30, 3

Que la Misericordia de Dios que se hizo visible y palpable en su querido Hijo sea motivo para experimentar el gran amor que

Dios nos tiene y le abramos la puerta de nuestro corazón en su deseo grande de encontrarse con nosotros.

¡Feliz Navidad y que el Año Nuevo llene de esperanza sus corazones!

Son los deseos del Ministerio Hispano

Faith FormationWe would like to wish you and your loved ones a very blessed

Christmas! ¡Nos gustaria desearles a usted y a sus seres queridos una Navidad

muy bendita!The Faith Formation TeamCindy, Donna, Gary, Thanh

Social ServicesParishioners of St. John’s, you are wonderful! You are such

generous people, always sharing what you have with the less fortunate in our community! This year has stretched our

resources as we address the needs of our community who have been especially hard hit by the pandemic. We anticipated

helping 50 families with a Christmas dinner basket, but through your generosity we were able to help over 100 families.

Additionally we provided gifts for over 50 children. Without you, there would not be a Social Services Ministry, and we want you

to know that it is a pleasure to work for you and with you!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Sharon Matsari and Colleen Cargile

Administration StaffMay your Christmas and the coming year be filled with the wonder of God’s gift to the world—His Divine Son. The Administration Staff of St. John the Apostle Parish wish you a very blessed Christmas and a joyous New Year!

Que su Navidad y el año que viene se llene de la maravilla del regalo de Dios para el mundo—su Hijo Divino. El Personal de la Administración de la Parroquia de St. John the Apostle les desea una Navidad muy bendecido y un Año Nuevo feliz!

Tasha Allen Marisela Gallardo

Megan McQuarie Susan ObudzinskiKayla Ocampo Byanka Peffers

Jose Rangel Liam StevensRay Schueler

PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.06, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN) A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENS-ING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY.

CONFORME A LA SECCIÓN 30.06 DEL CÓDIGO PENAL (TRASPASAR POR-TANDO ARMAS DE FUEGO) PERSONAS CON LICENCIA BAJO DEL SUB-CAPÍTULO H, CAPÍTULO 411, CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO (LEY DE PORTAT ARMAS), NO DEBEN ENTRAR A ESTA PROPIEDAD PORTANDO UN ARMA DE FUEGO.

DE CONFORMIDAD CON LA SECCIÓN 30.07, DEL CÓDIGO PENAL (TRASPASO DE UNA PERSONA CON LICENCIA CON UNA ARMA DE FUEGO VISIBLE), UNA PERSONA CON LICENCIA BAJO EL SUBCAPÍTULO H, CAPÍTULO 411, DEL CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO (LEY DE LICENCIAS DE AR-MAS DE FUEGO), NO PODRÁ ENTRAR A ESTA PROPIEDAD CON UNA ARMA DE FUEGO QUE SEA LLEVADA VISIBLEMENTE.

St. John the Apostle Catholic School

Pre-K – 8th Grade (817) 284-2228 www.stjs.org

How can I get help? How can I help?

Preparing minds for a lifetime and souls for eternal life.

Preparando mentes de por vida y almas para la eternidad.

Horario de la Oficina de la EscuelaLa oficina de la escuela se mantendrá cerrada desde el lunes 21 de diciembre hasta el 4 de enero. Regresamos a clases el martes 5 de enero del 2021.

Office HoursThe school office will be closed from Monday, December 21, 2020 through Monday, January 4, 2021. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Soar to Success CampaignOur school is running the last fundraiser of the year. Please help us raise funds to continue our mission by sharing the abundance our Lord has placed in your hands to form more disciples. When you donate to our school, you are preparing more minds for a lifetime and souls for eternal life.

Campaña Soar to SuccessNuestra escuela está procesando las últimas donaciones de este año. Por favor ayúdenos a recaudar fondos para continuar con nuestra misión al compartir la abundancia que nuestro Señor ha puesto en sus manos para formar más discípulos. Cuando usted dona a nuestra escuela, usted está preparando más mentes de por vida y almas para la eternidad.

Faith Formation

On January 10, we reflect on Jesus' baptism with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. During January, we invite parishioners to participate in two activities related to their own baptism. Check the Parish website: Formation/Faith Formation. Call Parish Office at (817) 284-4811 for any questions.

El 10 de enero reflexionamos sobre el bautismo de Jesús con la fiesta del bautismo del Señor. Durante enero, invitamos a los feligreses a participar en dos actividades relacionadas con su propio bautismo. Consulte el sitio web de la parroquia: Formation/Faith Formation. Llame a la Oficina Parroquial al (817) 284-4811 para cualquier pregunta.

La Sagrada Familia de Jesús, María y José...como el Señor te ha perdonado, así debes

perdonar. Colosenses 3:13Perdonar es una de las cosas más difíciles de hacer para las personas. No podemos dar lo que no tenemos. Necesitamos recibir la misericordia y el perdón de Dios primero antes de poder dárselo a otros. Vaya al sacramento de la Reconciliación y reciba la misericordia y el perdón de Dios. Luego, comparta el regalo del perdón con alguien: un familiar, un amigo o un compañero de trabajo. Levanta el teléfono o envía un mensaje de texto a alguien ahora mismo.

Stewardship ReflectionThe Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

...as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive.

Colossians 3:13Forgiving is one of the hardest things for people to do. We can’t give what we don’t have. We need to receive God’s mercy and forgiveness first before we can give it to others. Go to the sacrament of Reconciliation and receive God’s mercy and forgiveness. Then, share the gift of forgiveness with someone – a family member, a friend or a co-worker. Pick up the phone or text someone right now.

Please remember in your prayers all those listed in our book of the sick. We pray for those who have died.

Sat 12/265:00 p.m. Special Intention D. Tran Family

Sun 12/277:30 a.m. ✝Vincent & Maria Nguyen Anonymous9:00 a.m. ✝Vincent Nguyen Susan Nguyen

11:00 a.m. For the Parish (Pro Populo)1:00 p.m. ✝Gerardo y Socorro

Villanueva Lucy Banda

3:00 p.m. ✝Unborn Child of Ana Conejo

Ana Conejo

5:00 p.m. Emmanuela & Patrick Pierre (Sp. Int.)

Emmanuela & Patrick

Mon 12/288:15 a.m. ✝Fr. Frank Urbanovsky Fr. Jack McKone

Tues 12/298:15 a.m. ✝George Cahill Kim Nguyen

Wed 12/308:15 a.m. Mary Tuan (Sp. Int.) Anne Cao

Thurs 12/318:15 a.m. ✝Fr. Frank Urbanovsky Fr. Jack McKone7:00 p.m. ✝Maria Guadalupe Lopez Navor Lopéz y Familia

Fri 01/019:00 a.m. Marcelina Ventura (Sp. Int.) Marcelina Ventura

11:00 a.m. For the Parish (Pro Populo)Sat 01/02

8:15 a.m. Marites Ventura (Sp. Int.) Marcelina Ventura5:00 p.m. ✝Maria M. Ramos Ramos Family

Sun 01/037:30 a.m. ✝K.A. Thomas Joseph Family9:00 a.m. ✝Gerald Philip Dawson Fredia Luckey

11:00 a.m. ✝Amalia & Alberto Bega Clara Leija1:00 p.m. For the Parish (Pro Populo)3:00 p.m. ✝Dr. Jorge Armando López Irene Sanchez5:00 p.m. ✝Ryan Mulcahy The Fischer Family

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Readings for the Week of December 27, 2020

Sunday Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary andJosephSir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6, 21:1-3;Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 or Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9;Col 3:12-21 or Col 3:12-17 or Heb 11:8, 11-12,17-19; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40

Monday Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs1 Jn 1:5-2:2; Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18

Tuesday Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35

Wednesday The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10; Lk 2:36-40

Thursday Saint Sylvester I, Pope1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, 13; Jn 1:1-18

Friday Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of GodNm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;Lk 2:16-21

Saturday Memorial of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 1:19-28

Sunday Solemnity of the Epiphany of the LordIs 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13;Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Stewardship Corner“How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He

has done for me?” Psalm 116:12

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