St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
January 7, 2018 Epiphany of the Lord
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MASS INTENTION:
Saturday, December 30
For the People of the Parish
Sunday, December 31
Father Mike Melcher (ER)
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TODAY’S READINGS:
First Reading:
Isaiah 60: 1-6
Responsorial Psalm:
“Lord, every nation on earth will
adore you.”
(Psalm 72)
Second Reading:
Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6
Gospel Acclamation:
“We saw his star at its rising and
have come to do him homage.”
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
Parish Finance: RoseMary Cardenas
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 13 & 14
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday
Analisa Cardenas Mirella Castillo
Sonia Diaz Patricia Garduno
Betty Hall
Sunday
Irma Bolivar Jose Bolivar
Tony Bonner Cindy Bosley
Terri Contreras Heather Marrs
Suzanne McCall Michelle McCallick
Claudia McQueen Kevin Moore
Lisa Soliz
Lectors
Saturday
Marie Salas Rafael Garza
Sunday
Kirk Rodriguez Dolores Robles
Ernest Robles
Altar Servers
Saturday Sunday
Sevastian Castillo Justice Marrs
Ryan Soliz Grant McCall
Zachary Tinkler Ryan Ortiz
Greeters/Ushers
Saturday Sunday
Analisa Cardenas Kyle Porras
RoseMary Cardenas Rick Soliz
Michael Cowley Rick Rodriguez
Juan Flores Kirk Rodriguez
Arnulfo Gonzalez
End of 2017 Giving Report
If you would like a report of your
offertory donations for the 2017
year, please call the parish office
to have a copy sent to you.
DECEMBER GIFTS
Total Offertory: $21,888.69
Saturday Collections: $6,145.28
Sunday Collections: $14,186.77
Dec. 25, Christmas Day:
$1,557.00
BUILDING FUND
Total Amount Paid in December:
$11,930.33
Inadvertently, there was no
collection taken on Christmas
Eve Night. We thank those of
you who generously brought
GriefShare
If you, or someone you know,
has suffered a recent loss or is
enduring a time of sorrow, Grief-
Share offers a pathway for greater
healing and peace. Meeting of
GriefShare will begin on Thursday,
Feb. 1, and every Thursday at
6:30 p.m. in the SJTB Conference
Room.
PRAYER INTENTION LIST
Week of January 7, 2017
Healing & Good Health
-Senora Licon -Adam Guzman
-Antonio Ortega -Elvira Sauceda
-Julio Sauceda -Isaiah Lara
-Des Vera -Paul Rosales
-Ben Ybanez -Charlotte Amato
-Maxine Abeyta -Sylvia Ortiz
-Mike Gamboa -Reagan E. Moore
General
-Mary Vivial -Terri Hinojosa
-Cindy Rodriguez -Nelson Toala Jr.
-Ariel Contreras
-Hernandez & Campos Family
Birthday
-Jim S. Lara—73rd Birthday
Eternal Rest
-Rosendo Esquibel
-Felicitas Guillen -Socorro Rosiles
-Paula Munoz -Father Mike Melcher
-All the faithful departed+
Enlightened Faith
Presentation on Charisms
Join us for an informal overview as
we take a look at a Charism inven-
tory to help discern your Charisms.
Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m.
Youth Faith Formation
Classes resume on
Wednesday, January 10, 7 p.m.
Classes Resume on
Monday, January 15, 7 p.m.
Enlightened Faith
Informal Overview on Charisms
by Laura Zupancik
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
7 p.m.
From Darkness into Light
Please read Chapters 4 and 5 from
The Broken Way for discussion.
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, 7 p.m.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
6:30 p.m.
Mardi Gras
Dinner and Dance
By SJTB Knights of Columbus
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Lenten Retreat
Lead by Sister Barbara Jean
Saturday, March 10, 2018
We are in need of donations for
the silent auction of the Knights of
Columbus Mardi Gras celebration on
Saturday, Feb. 10, to raise funds to
build our new church home.
Do you have an item to include in
the silent auction, own a business to
donate goods or services, or know
somebody who does?
Please let us know -
Sybille (806) 392-3860 or
Andy at [email protected] -
and bring the items to the church
from January 27th to February 5th.
