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~ Year of Mercy ~
Año de Misericordia
Please consider purchasing a poinsettia
in memory of a loved one or in honor of
an anniversary, birthday, or another
special intention this holiday season.
Only $8.00 per order. Our supply is
very limited, so stop by the parish office
soon to buy yours as these will be used
to decorate our altar for CHRISTMAS.
From the
Pastor’s Desk
Del Escritorio Del Pastor
4th Sunday
of Advent:
Love
Today we light
the fourth candle
in our Advent
wreath, the candle
that reminds us
of God’s gift of
love.
Let us
remember, however, the gifts
of God symbolized
by the other candles in the wreath:
Por favor considere comprar una Poinsettia en memoria de un ser querido o
en honor de un cumpleaños, aniversario, o otra intención especial.
Sólo $8,00 por orden. Nuestra orden es
limitada, así que pase por la oficina de
la parroquia pronto para comprar la
suya! Estas van a decorar nuestro altar
para la NAVIDAD.
the LIGHT of HOPE,
the LIGHT of PEACE, and
the LIGHT of JOY.
The Bible tells us that it is because God loved the
world so much that Jesus came. The angel also tells
Joseph that the baby to be born will be called
“Emmanuel”, “God with us”. Because God loves us
and came into the world to be with us, we too must
love and care for others. Jesus came to show us how
to live that love. Now we are Jesus’ disciples in the
world today. Remember that Jesus wants us to love
others as He loves us. Therefore, this Advent candle
reminds us of God’s never-ending love for us and
that we must show that love by loving one another.
Give Special Christmas Cards This Season
The Clerical Endowment Fund, promoted by the Austin Diocesan Council of
Catholic Women is a fund set up to help our Bishop educate young men for the
priesthood and help provide building loans for the diocesan parishes. Both the
individual who donates and the person who is remembered share in the spiritual favors through monthly Masses offered by the Bishop, CEF director and
daily by the seminarians in their special intentions.
Mass and Prayer Remembrances are a wonderful way to recognize any occasion. Our special
Christmas cards are now available in the church office for $2.00 along with the regular
cards: for either $2.00 individual or $5.00 for a couple.
They are also available by contacting Barbara Haenel, Parish chairman, at 512-393-8688.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
Total Weekly Collection
saintjohnsm.org
For December 4, 2016:
St. John ............................................. $ 11,033.40
Our Lady of Guadalupe ..................
570.50
Children’s Collection .......................
223.90
We Share (On-Line Gving) .............
622.00
Total ..................................... $ 12,449.80
~~~REMINDER~~~
ONLY ONE COLLECTION next week for:
Sólo una colecta la próxima semana para:
CHRISTMAS
LA NAVIDAD
Weekly Budget {Gasto Semanal} .... $ 14,500.00
Variance {Over/Under} ................... $ - 2,050.20
Thank you for your generosity
Gracias por su generosidad
Building Fund:....... $ 2,747.27
We appreciate your GENEROUS DONATION
Gracias por sus GENEROS DONACION
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS
“When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded
him and took his wife into his home.” MATTHEW 1:24
Putting our complete trust in the Lord without expecting anything in return. Striving to put God
first in all things and following Him wherever He may led us. As we prepare for the birth of our
Lord, pray for the strength and courage to be a model of discipleship, just as Joseph was.
"Cuando José se despertó, hizo lo que el ángel del Señor le había mandado,
y llevó a su mujer a su casa." Mateo 1:24
Pongamos toda nuestra confianza en el Señor sin esperar nada a cambio. Tratemos de poner a Dios primero en todo y de seguirlo a donde sea que nos guíe. Mientras nos preparamos para el nacimiento de
nuestro Señor, oremos por fortaleza y valor para ser un modelo de discipulado, así como lo fue José.
ADVENT
PENANCE SERVICES
IN THE DEANERY
SERVICIOS
PENTIENCIAL
DE ADVIENTO
All Services begin at 7:00 pm
Todos los servicios comienzan a las 7:00 pm
December 14, Wednesday
December 15, Thursday
December 16, Friday
December 19, Monday
December 21, Wednesday
Santa Cruz, Buda
St. Martin de Porres, Dripping Springs
Good Shepherd, Johnson City
St. Anthony Marie de Claret, Kyle
St. John, San Marcos
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Marriage Recognition Certificates for 2016
We are now accepting names of couples that have celebrated or will celebrate a notable
anniversary in 2016. Marriage Recognition Certificates signed by Bishop Joe Vasquez are
offered to couples married 10 years or more. The certificates will be available for anniversaries that fall in 5-year increments (i.e.: 10, 15, 20, 25, etc.) and any year 60 and over.
The anniversary date/year should reflect when the couple was married in the presence of
a Catholic Priest or Deacon and the couple should regularly attend Sunday Mass.
Please submit your full names, anniversary date, and phone number to the parish office
no later that December 19th, 2016. The date of presentation of these certificates will be
Janary 8, 2017. Marriage Recognition Certificates are also available upon individual request for a milestone anniversary any time during the year.
The deadline for submitting names for 2016 recognition is
December 19th, 2016.
The ALTAR SERVERS will be having a
BREAKFAST with SANTA
in CLARETIAN HALL on
Sunday, December 18
(8:30am—12:30pm)
COME JOIN US!
And bring a hearty appetite!
only $5.00 per plate
After the 11:30am Mass, the ALTAR
SERVERS will also have hamburger
combos until after the 1:30pm Mass.
St. Vincent De Paul Society
Christmas Tree
YOU can help our truly needy families here
at St. John’s parish
by taking an ornament from
the Christmas tree at the
entrance of the church and
donating what you can to
St. Vincent de Paul
this Christmas Season.
“Only, we were to be mindful of the poor,
which is the very thing I was eager to do.”
Galatians 2:10
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2016 Religious Education Calendar
(also posted at www.sanmarcoscatholic.org and in our Sunday church bulletin)
All classes meet unless it says “no classes” on the calendar below.
DECEMBER
1 (Thurs.) Claretian Hall
9 (Fri.)
17 (Sat.)
18-31
Claretian (6pm-7:30pm)
Claretian (6pm-8:00pm)
(Sunday-Saturday)
All Called to Protect for Children (Kinder—5thGrade)
Classroom lessons should be completed
Catechists Potluck Game Night
Posada for all children and parents
No classes (Christmas/New Year’s Break)
CLASSES will resume on SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2017
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There is a need for Cathechist to teach the First Grade class on Wednesday evenings from
5:30pm—6:45pm starting on January 11, 2017. If interested, please contact Betty DeLeon.
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WINNERS OF THE
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FALL RAFFLE
held on November 20th were:
1st prize
2nd prize
3rd prize
4th prize
SARAH ALVAREZ
BRYAN ARAIZA
DEBBIE VILLANUEVA
EVERETT CHAPA
Our CCD CHILDREN wish to offer their heartfelt
gratitude to all who generously donated their
TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE
on this annual fundraiser.
Youth†Ministry
6:30pm—8:00pm, Claretian Hall, Area A
Please remember to sign in each week onattendance sheets.
DECEMBER
MARCH
25 (Sunday) No Youth Group (Christmas Holiday)
JANUARY
8 (Sunday) We meet tonight
22 (Sunday) We meet tonight)
FEBRUARY
12 (Sunday) We meet tonight
26 (Sunday) We meet tonight
12 (Sunday) No Youth Group (Spring Break)
26 (Sunday) We meet tonight
APRIL
9 (Sunday) No Youth Group (Palm Sunday)
26 (Sunday) We meet tonight
MAY
7 (Sunday) Last meeting of Youth Group
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Meeting/Rehearsal for
St John’s Christmas
Pageant
is scheduled inside
the Church today,
December 18th
(3:00pm—5:00pm).
The pageant will take
place on Christmas Eve,
December 24th
at 4:00pm.
Please contact Connie Ramirez at 512-757-0157 for more information.
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY
Final Class this year will held on Monday,
December 19 (7pm—9pm) in Claretian Hall B
Parents, what do you tell your children when they ask you
about sex and why the Church has strict rules about sexual
behavior?
You don’t have to wonder what to say to teens. The Theology
of the Body gives you the reasons for our beliefs and makes
sense of how we live out our sexuality.
Freedom to Love addresses critical questions, including:
What is the
Theology of the Body and how can it change my life?
What does it mean to live a life of freedom?
What does love look like & how do I live it?
How can I tell the difference between love and lust?
Does contraception make me free?
Does God have a plan for my future?
… and much more.
The class is free – workbooks are available.
Call (830) 837-3964 for more information.
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A very special acknowledgment
to all the VENDORS who
participated this year in our
Annual Arts & Crafts.
SPACE IS LIMITED SO ACT QUICKLY TO
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Contact Emily Garcia/Liturgical Director at 512-353-8969
The generous donations to the
Silent Auction
by our faithful parishioners and all the
work by the Silent Auction Volunteers
were very much appreciated.
Kudos to our Jolly Santa, particular
thanks to all the Altar Servers & their
Parents for preparing all the meals.
Last, but not least, to our wonderful
photographer, Tony Grandinetti.
All proceeds were given 100%
to St. John’s parish.
Youth†Ministry
“Hungry not only for bread – but hungry for love.
Naked not only for clothing -- but naked of human
dignity and respect.
Homeless not only for want of a home -- but
homeless because of rejection.”
~Mother Teresa~
Please continue to give to the poor with a joyful heart. Throughout December,
St. John’s Youth Ministry will be accepting donations of hygiene items to
be packaged and distributed to the homeless population of San Marcos.
Donations are requested of the following:
Hand sanitizers/small
Shampoo & Conditioner
Adult & Children’s Diapers
Mouth Wash/Small
Sanitary Pads
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Dental Floss
Deodorant
Tampons
Hair Brushes
Hair Combs
Hair Ties
Lotions
Wet Wipes
Thank you for your continued support.
Wishing All a Blessed Advent Season!
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Welcome the New Members of our
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
at ST. JOHN’S PARISH
Isaias Carrizalez
Mauro Leonel Diaz
Tadeo Israel Garcia
Martin Mendoza, Jr.
Stella Maria Mendoza
Adan Villazana Rodriguez
Isaac Villazana Rodriguez
(Spanish) BAPTISMS
Celebrant: Rev. Brion Zarsky
BAPTISM OF
CECILIA YVONNE CARDOZA
on Saturday, October 8th
Celebrant: Father Victor Mayorga
Parents:
Juan Manuel Cardoza
& Berenice Martinez
Sponsors: Aurelio & Lidia Gutierrez
celebrated on
October 15, 2016
BAPTISM OF
MATTHIAS PASCUAL MORALES
on Saturday, October 22nd
Celebrant: Father John Boiko
Parents:
Michael Anthony Morales
& Christina Marie Soza
Sponsors: Richard & Sonia E. Garcia
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Please send your Holy Spirit Lord upon the following who need healing:
Gloria Hernandez
David Gaylord
Delia Jimenez
Henry Ygnacio, Jr.
Jose Vasquez
Lillie Ruiz
Nelda Hernandez
Miquela Ureste
Sammy Tovar
Clara Grace Bragg
Filiberto Guerrero
Ruth Chagoya
Janie Gomez
Sisto Gonzalez
Margaret Hurtado
Sisto Gonzalez Moreno
Victor Monter
Juan Vasquez
Miguel Telles, Sr.
Andrew Jaimes
Grace Martinez
Diana Guajardo
RubenGuajardo
Judy Persise
Mary Alice Garcia
Eva Anguiano
Alma & Amie Hughes
Frances Alonzo, O.S.F.
Maria & Jose Yepez
Alvin LeDoux
Guadalupe Aguilar
Henry & Rejina Guerrero
Erica Patlan
Isabel Trinidad Garcia
Lucia Isela Moreno
Freddy Ybarra
MASS INTENTIONS
Due to circumstances beyond our control, masses are
subject to change at any moment. Intentions can be reset.
Saturday, December 17
8:00 am
5:00 pm
Chinedu Anumudu — In
Thanksgiving
James & Flo Velasquez—50th
Wedding Anniversary
† Crystal Castañeda
† Olivia Castañeda
† Norma McClellan
† Lydia Soto
5:00 pm OLG Chapel
Birthday Blessings for:
Evelyn Juanita Reyes
Duke Soto
† Herlinda Hernandez
† Antonio Mendoza
† Julio Musquiz
† Frank Serna
Sunday, December 18
7:30 am
† Col. Paul David Braden
† Arthur Contreras
† Jose & M. Amparo Enriquez
† Olivia Torres
9:30 am
Cosme & Juanita Delgado
—51st Wedding Anniversary
All Living & Deceased
Members of L’Archicofradia
† Eddie Garcia
† Guadalupe P. Monasterio
† Carmen Moreau
† Carlos Edward Perez
11:30 am
Ava Cervantez—For Healing
† Delia Hernandez
† Esperanza Hernandez
† Jose & M. Amparo Enriquez
† Benito & Berta Molina
† Jaime Natal
1:30pm
All Parishioners (Pro Popolo)
May the souls of the Faithful
Departed, through the mercy
of God, rest in peace.
Especially,
Nancy Ramirez
Linda Rodriguez
Refugia Chagoya
Daily
Readings
Sanctuary Light
In Memory of
Monday, December 19
12:05 pm
Communion Service
Tuesday, December 20
12:05 pm
† Maria DeLa Rosa
† Selsa C. Urrutia
† Graciela Caro
Wednesday, December 21
12:05 pm
† Cliff & Dorothy Carrillo
† A.J. Natal
Juanita & Felipe
Pastrano
Requested by:
Maria Guadalupe
Rodriguez
St. John Church
Sanctuary Light
Thursday, December 22
12:05 pm
† Ramona Delgado
6:30 pm
† Arthur Contreras
Friday, December 23
No Mass/No Communion
Service
PRIEST’S CHAPEL
Sanctuary Light
In Memory of
Jaime Natal, Sr.
Requested by
Family
OUR LADY OF
GUADALUPE CHAPEL
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MASSES
WEEKEND
SATURDAY (SÁBADO)
8:00 a.m. (Bilingual)
5:00 p.m. (English)
5:00 p.m. Our Lady of
Guadalupe Chapel
(Spanish)
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DAILY
SUNDAY (DOMINGO)
7:30 a.m. (English)
9:30 a.m. (Spanish)
10:00 a.m. (English)
Claretian Hall (only during
Religious Education Classes)
11:30 a.m. (English)
1:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Pastor, Rev. Victor Mayorga
Ext. 24
[email protected]
Associate Pastor,
Rev. John Boiko
Ext. 24
[email protected]
MON. – WED.
(LUNES - MIERCOLES)
12:05 p.m. (English)
THURSDAY (JUEVES)
12:05 p.m. (English)
6:30 p.m. (Bilingual)
1ST FRIDAY (1MER VIERNES)
6:30 p.m. W/Anointing of the Sick
CONTACT US
St. John
Catholic Church
Associate Pastor,
Rev. Brion Zarsky
Ext. 24
[email protected]
Deacon
Rev. Mr. Jesus Vasquez
512-353-8969
Deacon
Rev. Mr. Jessie Mojica
512-353-1237
Deacon
Rev. Mr. Luis
Francisco Silguero
512-214-1701
Business Administrator
Anna M. Ramirez, Ext. 38
[email protected]
Secretary
Carmen M. Sanchez
Ext. 24
[email protected]
Liturgical Director
Emily Garcia
Ext. 32, [email protected]
[email protected]
St. John Catholic Church:
Every Thursday 7:15 pm — 8:00
pm and following the 1st Thursday
of the month Mass at 6:30pm until
Friday at 6:30pm
Confessions:
First Friday at 4:30pm and on
Saturdays at 9:00am & 6:00pm.
DRE, Betty DeLeon, Ext. 28
[email protected]
Receptionist
Maria Elena Urrutia, Ext. 20
[email protected]
Marriage Annulments
Shelby Theriot
AnnulmentsOfficeSM
@yahoo.com
PHONE
RCIA, Juanita Vargas, Ext. 33,
[email protected]
512-353-8969
FAX
512-396-7522
OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
St. Vincent de Paul Society
President, Tiny Kindred
512-353-7394
Pastoral Council, President
Warner Davis
512-353-8066
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
OPEN DURING
LUNCH HOUR
Financial Council, President
Olivia Juarez-Reid
Liturgical Committee, President
Cynthia Wissmann
512-353-8969
WEBSITE
saintjohnsm.org
Sacristan, OLG Chapel,
Isabel Garcia,
ESL & Facilities Coordinator
Angela Maregenté, Ext. 42
ADORATION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Grupo de Jóvenes
Guadalupe Soto
512-644-4411
Maintenance, Ext. 20
Tony Morin, and
FACEBOOK
Maintenance, Ext. 20
Primitivo Moreno