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THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD “ WHERE IS THE NEWBORN KING OF THE JEWS?” JANUARY 07, 2018
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]
Interior Church Improvements Larry Dovalina, Project Manager
(956) 251-6055 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]
Faith Formation (CCD) Ext. 13 Julie Rodriguez [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) Saturday: 4:15 – 5:30 PM & by appt.
Baptisms Parents need an interview with Fr. Pedroza. Interviews are the 3rd Tues-days of each month. Baptism Prepa-ration classes are on the 4th Thurs-days of each month with Deacon Ger-ardo Morales. Please stop by the par-ish 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 OUTSIDE OR TO THE HALL BY THE PARISH OFFICE..
Padres, por favor sean sensibles a los demás feligreses. Si su bebé o niño (a) se pone inquieto o hace ruido du-rante la Santa Misa, por favor llevelo afuera o al pasillo en frente de la ofici-na parroquial.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD “ WHERE IS THE NEWBORN KING OF THE JEWS?” JANUARY 07, 2018
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: Bob Amparan
Francisco Flores Marcos Mendoza Giovanni Rossini
Virginia Avila Max Flores
Zonia Mendoza Lupita Ruiz
Ruben Cano Memo Flores Mena Morales Mr. & Mrs. Rogelio Salas
Josie Carrillo
. Elvia Garza Fr. Pedroza Vitor Teniente
Juan Castillo Lauren Gonzalez John Romani Nina Valdez
Jovita Delgado E. Gutierrez, Jr. Michael Romero Hilda Villarreal
Claudia Flores Senovio Luna, Jr. Terry Zapico
These names will be removed at the end of January. Please call or stop by the Parish Office if you would like to add or remove a name.
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Faith Formation Christmas Break
Please continue to bring your children / youth to Mass during the break.
Youth Group
Youth Group meetings will resume on Wednesday, January 10th at the regular time.
Sacramental meetings:
Please be attentive to the rest of the published sacramental meetings scheduled for January 20, 2018 and March 3, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Parents need to attend two meet-ings per year.
Return to classes
All students return to Faith Formation classes on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. They will be receiving a new semester Mass Attendance booklet on their first day of class. Merry Christmas , Julie Rodriguez
NOTICIAS DE FORMACIÓN EN LA FÉ Clases de Formación en La Fe
Vacación de Navidad Por favor estén a tiempo y continúen trayendo a sus hijos a la Misa durante el tiempo de vacaciones. Grupo Juvenil El grupo juvenil regreserá el miércoles, 10 de enero en el horario regular.
Juntas Sacramentales Dos juntas Sacramentales son requeridas por año. Si usted no ha asistido por favor asista a las siguientes que son el 20 de enero y el 3 de marzo del 2018 de 10 a.m. a las 12 del me-diodía.
Regreso a clases Todos los alumnos regresan a las clases de Formación en La Fe el Martes, 9 de enero del 2018. Al regreso a clases los alumnos recibirán un folleto nuevo para la asistencia a clases para el semestre venidero.
Feliz Navidad, Julie Rodriguez
JANUARY EVENTS
Tuesday, Jan. 9th- Faith Formation classes resume!
Sat.-Sun., Jan. 13-14th - Nocturnal Adoration
Sun. - Jan. 21st - Pro Life Rosary Walk 2:30 PM
(See flyer on bulletin board)
DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY, THE PARISH
OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR INTERNAL PROC-
ESSING ON MONDAY & FRIDAY AFTERNOONS!
LECTOR’S SCHEDULE
sabado, 13 de enero
Time 1st Reading 2nd Reading
6:00 P.M. Guadalupe Flores Marcela Heming
Sunday, January 14th
9:00 A.M. Sara Melendez Larry Dovalina
12:00 P.M. Youth Group Youth Group
6:00 P.M. Oscar Raygoza Felicitas Serna
WOMEN’S ACTS IV
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! You are invited to
attend the St. John Neumann Catholic Church,
Women’s ACTS Retreat on Mar.8-11th, 2018.
The Retreat will be at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center in
Laredo, Tx. for ladies of our parish, 18 years and over.
Applications are now available at the parish office. For
more information, contact Director: Jessica Rodriguez at
(956)898-4178 or Christy Pedraza (956)645-5959.
ALTAR FLOWERS FOR JANUARY 2018
We are now accepting sponsors for the month of January 2018. Perhaps you would like to offer the Altar Flowers in memory of a loved one, or for someone celebrating a special occa-sion. Please stop by the Parish Office for more
details. Thank you.
Si a usted le gustaría que las Flores del Altar fueran en memoria de un ser querido(a) o para al-guien que esté celebrando un ocasion especial, pase por la oficina para más información y patrocine los arreglos del Altar en memoria de un ser querido(a). Gracias.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD “ WHERE IS THE NEWBORN KING OF THE JEWS?” JANUARY 07, 2018
St.JohnNeumann
The Sanctuary Candle will be burning
For The Parishioners of St. John Neumann
There were no sponsors for the Altar
Flowers this weekend
LAST WEEK’S TITHE:
LAST WEEK’S
Weekdays $ 164.00 Sat. 6:00 PM $ 1,103.00
Children’s $ 51.00 Sun. 9:00 AM $ 1,280.00
New Year’s Day $ 726.56 Sun.12:00 PM $ 1,062.00
$ Sun. 6:00 PM $ 488.00
$ TOTAL: $ 4,874.56
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 6TH
SATURDAY– JANUARY 6, 2018
6:00 p.m. † Alfredo I. Martinez De Sr. y Sra. Alfredo
I. Martinez, Jr
SUNDAY - JANUARY 7, 2018
9:00 a.m. For The People of God
12:00 p.m. †
Juan M. Davila By The Espinoza
Family
6:00 p.m. † Raquel Flores Gutierrez By Her Family
MONDAY - JANUARY 8, 2018
No Mass on Mondays
TUESDAY – JANUARY 9, 2018
12:15 p.m. † Carmen Glaman By Rosa Perez
WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 10, 2018
12:15 p.m. † Susan R. Kruckenberg By Ruby Hernandez
THURSDAY - JANUARY 11, 2018
12:15 p.m. No Mass Intention
FRIDAY - JANUARY 12, 2018
12:15 p.m. Gloria Rodriguez By Her Mother
SECOND COLLECTIONS THIS MONTH
Jan. 14th(instead of Jan. 7th) - Building Fund Jan. 28th - Church in Latin America
ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
Classes will be offered this coming year for any adult that
needs Baptism, Holy Communion or Confirmation. Please call
Miss Julie Rodriguez at (956) 726-9488 ext. 13 to pre-register.
Miss Rodriguez is usually available after 2:30 p.m., Monday
thru Friday once she returns on Jan. 8th.
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, January 13th and Sunday, January 14, 2017.
Our Nocturnal Adoration begins at 8:00 pm Saturday, with an opening prayer and announcements. Mass will be at 9:00 pm followed by the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and all night adoration, concluding with praying the Rosary of Our Blessed Virgin Mary at 4:00 a.m. Sunday, January 14th.
Nocturnal Adoration is open to everyone; invite a friend, fam-ily member, co-worker or neighbor.
We look forward to seeing new worshippers join us in prayer before the exposed Blessed Sacrament.
What better way to begin your new year!
Multiply these gifts so your beacon of light shines in every corner of the Earth. May people everywhere receive your light with praise and thanksgiving. We ask this prayer in the name of the one who pro-claimed transforming redemption, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Genesis 1:1-5 Copyright©2017 David S. Bell. Reprinted with permission.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
We invite everyone 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.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD “ WHERE IS THE NEWBORN KING OF THE JEWS?” JANUARY 07, 2018
IN LOVING
MEMORY OF
FERNANDO
MORENO
BY WIFE &
CHILDREN
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”
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!
Call the parish office, ask for
Nina, ext. 15 to see what special
is available for the month of
November..new ads only!
Adult &
Geriatric Psychiatry
Office Hours by Appointment
6262 McPherson Road
Suite 209
(956)724-1131
Homero R. Sánchez, M. D.
Please stop by the parish office to verify the information I have
on my data base is still correct or so that I can edit the informa-
tion. Some of you will have a new number assigned. I hope to
have the boxes available for distribution by the end of January. In
the meantime, please use a plain envelope with your name and
address printed on it. I can then match it to the information I
have on file. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Claudia Flores, Bookkeeper
SANCTUARY CANDLE
We are now taking sponsors for the Sanctuary Candle for the month of January 2018. The candle will be burning during the week in Prayer of your loved ones. Please contact the Parish Office. Thank you.
Statements will be mailed out. Please let me know if you would like to make any changes in your bulletin ad. The par-ish of St. John Neumann thanks you for your past and contin-ued support. Nina Valdez 956-726-9488 ext. 15
I wish to thank you for your prayers, kind wishes,
Christmas cards and gifts. I am grateful to you. You
and your families will be remembered in our Masses
during this Christmas season and coming New Year.
God Bless You,
Father Salvador Pedroza, Pastor
Les agradesco profundamente por sus tarjetas de
Navidad, regalos y sobre todo, sus oraciones. Les ten-
dremos presentes en nuestras Misas durante la tempo-
rada Navideña y el próximo año Nuevo.
Dios los bendiga,
Padre Salvador Pedroza, Párroco
2018 Envelopes for REGISTERED Parishioners