ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
110 E. South Street Alvin, Texas 77511
PASTOR
Rev. John Taosan
DEACONS: David Bowman and Dale Hayden
SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday at 5:00 P.M. Sunday at 8:00 A.M., 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon (Spanish)
DAILY MASS: 8:30 A.M. Monday – Friday
CONFESSIONS: Friday 7:30 –8:15 A.M. Saturday 3:45-4:45 P.M. Sunday before all Masses to end at
7:50 A.M. ; 9:50 A.M. ; 11:50 A.M. or by appointment.
Church Office: Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. ~ 281-331-3751 ~ Fax ~ 281-331-5430
CCE: Mrs. Mary Voigt ~ 281-824-0877
Parish Website ~ www.stjohnalvin.org
COLLECTIONS
Sunday Collection:
$14,323.31
Maintenance & Repair Collection:
1,066.00
January One Parish Donations:
2,699.36
Dear Parishioners,
I would like to thank everyone who participated during
our church planning study. The response was very strong,
a reflection of the love and generosity of our community.
The Steier Group will share their findings to our parish
Campaign Committee at some point next week. I will
share with you what comes out of the study. In the meantime, let us thank God for the love that we received in
giving.
Gratefully,
Father John Taosan
Queridos parroquianos,
Me gustaría agradecer a cada uno de los que participo en
nuestro estudio de planeación para el futuro de nuestra
parroquia. La respuesta fue fuerte, una reflexión del amor
y la generosidad de nuestra comunidad. La próxima
semana el Steier Group compartirá lo que encontró por
medio de este estudio a los miembros del comité de
campaña. Yo les compartiré a ustedes lo que aprendimos.
Mientras tanto, agradezcámosle a Dios por el amor que
recibimos al dar.
Agradecido,
Padre John Taosan
If you have not already offered
your pledge in this year’s
Diocesan Fund (DSF) please do so
today. DSF 2017 is focused on us, the Church, as we
Go Make Disciples with your gi s., which will benefit
ministries that serve thousands and thousands of our
brothers and sisters in the Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston. Pray about your DSF 2017 commitment, DSF
envelopes are available at the Church’s entrance or if you
prefer, you may go online at www.archgh.org/dsf to
make your dona on. Thank you for your generosity. Our
parish goal for this year is $ 61,520.00.
Si no han ofrecido ya su promesa para el Fondo de
Servicios Diocesanos (DSF) de este año, por favor háganlo
hoy mismo. El DSF del 2017 se enfoca en nosotros, la
Iglesia, al Ir y Formar Discípulos con sus dona vos, los
cuales beneficiarán ministerios que prestan servicios a
miles y miles de nuestros hermanos y hermanas en la
Arquidiocesis de Galveston-Houston. Ore sobre su
compromiso para el DSF del año 2017, sobres del DSF
estan disponibles a la entrada de la Iglesia, o si usted
prefiere, visite la página internet www.archgh.org/dsf
para hacer su donación. Gracias por su generosidad. La
meta de nuestra parroquia este año es de $61,520.00
Saturday: February 11th.
5:00 P.M. †Wes Overton
Sunday: February 12th.
8:00 A.M. †Jean Kacz
10:00 A.M. †Marianna Cavallo
12:00 P.M. For The People
Monday: February 13th.
8:30 A.M. † Noelia Salinas
Tuesday: February 14th.
8:30 A.M. Guadalupanas Living & Deceased
Wednesday: February 15th.
8:30 A.M. Fr. John Taosan
Thursday: February 16th.
8:30 A.M. †Conrad LeRoy
Friday: February 17th.
8:30 A.M.
McKenna Hill
Saturday: February 18th.
5:00 P.M. For the People
Please pray for the souls of:
Por favor de resar por la almas de:
†Jose Sosa and †Rudolph Mendoza, Jr.
Parish Pastoral Council Members
Fr. John Taosan
Ralph Dearing
Linda Montoya
Marcie Miglicco
Jessica Alaniz
Rebecca Lozano
Ernie Guerreo
Jimmy Hill
Isabel Rodriguez
Kathy Bowman
Jesse Castelan
Scott Sheridan
Priscilliano De La Paz
In this, the Year of Grace, see how we can learn from
Our Blessed Mother as she guides us toward a closer
relationship with her son, Jesus Christ.
Starting FEBRUARY 20th, Monday, spend a few
minutes a day at home with br ief r eflections by
four great saints: St. John Paul II, St. Maximillian
Kolbe, St. Louis de Montfort, and St. Teresa of Calcutta.
Come to an introductory meeting on Monday,
February 20th at 7 PM., at the Parish OFFICE
meeting room for r eading mater ial and explanation. Cost is $5.00 for materials.
Optional meetings take place the four following
Monday evenings, with a video talk by Father
Michael Gaitley, which can enrich your understanding. Consecration takes place on Saturday, March
Festival / May 21, 2017
Please save gently used jewelry and handbags for the
Ladies’ Treasure Chest Booth.
The next Festival Meeting will be on March 9th
at 7:00 P.M. in the Church Office Meeting room.
Altar Flowers
In Honor of:
Mack, Jr. & Nancy Cuello’s 48th Wedding Anniversary
Pray for Vocations Crucifix Schedule
5 p.m.
8 a.m.
10 a.m.
12 p.m.
Feb 18
Feb 19
Feb 19
Feb 12
Ron and Rena Weinman
Mary & Oscar Voigt
Jerry & Marcie Miglicco
Jose y Linda Montoya y Fam.
To participate, Contact Polly Aucoin, Tel: 281-388-1046
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Coronilla de La Divina Misericordia
2/12: Hernandez/Galicia 832-531-0037
Rosario a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Familia Cortes / 832-794-6972
Rosario: Sabado, 18 de Febrero, 2017 / 6:00 P.M.
The Guadalupanas meeting will be on Tuesday,
February 14th at 7:00 P.M. in the Parish Hall.
Las Guadalupanas tendrán una junta el Martes,
14 de Febrero en el Salon Parroquial.
English Baptism Classes / Clases en Español
Two required Baptism Classes will be held in English and
in Spanish in the Parish Hall on Thursdays, March 2nd &
9th at 7:30 p.m. English Baptisms: Saturday, March 11th.
attend 5p.m. Mass. Spanish Baptisms: Sunday, March
12th. attend the 12 p.m. Mass. Baptisms will be after the
Mass you attend. Please sign up at the Church Office and
bring the child’s Birth Certificate.
Dos Clases de bautismo requeridos serán en español y en
ingles los Jueves, el 2 y 9 de Marzo a las 7:30 p.m. en el
salon parroquial. Bautismos en Ingles, el Sabado, 11 de
Marzo, asista la misa de 5p.m. y bautismos en Español,
Domingo, 12 de Marzo, asista a la misa de 12 p.m.
Bautimos serán despues de la misa que assita. Inscribase
en la oficina y triaga la acta de nacimiento de el/la niño/a
The next and last opportunity for all high school students
to make a retreat at St. John’s will be an all-day retreat to
be held on February 25, 2017, with a cost of $30.00.
Details and sign-up will be available from the catechists.
ASOCIACION MEJICANA PARA LA SUPERACION
INTEGRAL DE LA FAMILIA (AMSIF)
AMSIF se enorguellese de anunciar que las siguientes
participantes han terminado su entrenamiento para ser
officialmente nuevas animadoras de este ministerio:
Cathelina Araujo, Concepcion Huerta, Mary Franco y
Ester Perez.
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Screenings include: Blood Pressure Check
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Chequeos de Salud Gratis le ayuda a saber sus números y
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Chequeos incluyen: Presión Arterial
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Saturday/Sábado February 18, 2017 9 A.M-1 P.M.
Adoration hour available Monday/10-11 AM.
Hora de adoración disponible el Lunes/10-11AM.
Llame/call 281-585-5436 or Teresa 281-331-7650
Catholic Daughters will have their monthly meeting
on Thursday, February 16th in the Parish Hall
starting with a Rosary at 6:30 P.M.
Discerning for a Team for our next Men’s English
Acts Retreat of July 27-30, 2017 [God said “Ask
something of me and I will give it to you” 1Kings 3:5]
If interested in being on team contact Dennis
LeCompte 713-503-9585, Jimmy Hill 281-924-8535, or
Kenny Schonert 281-662-4715. Commissioning will be
March 25 at 5 p.m. Mass.
Pray for the Sick / Rezen por los Enfermos
Roma Aleman, Elena & Mary Catherine Achille, Dudley Allbright, Christine Anderson, Lorena Arreola, Cathelina Araujo, Mary Ayala,
Juan Barba, Margarito Becerra, Nicholas Bloadiet,William Bolfing, Cameron Brantley, Marian & Jesse Briones, Joe Brod, Norma Bustamante,
Rosendo Butrion, Miguel Buitron, PFC Madeline Caldwell, Joseph Canales, Ron Cook, Anabellah Collins, Ronnie Coleman, Annie Coronado,
Frank Cortese, Helen Crevier, Beverly Dadria, Anthony Davis, Mercedes DeLaO, Daniela Delgado, Brad & Leanne Dennis, Catherine DeWitt,
Lorenzo & Maria Diaz, Mike Farmer, Esther Flores, Melodye Franks, Peggy Fresnch, Larry Garcia, Megan Garcia & Family, Giselda, Edna,
Jessica, Jocselyne, Diana Garcia, Lucy Garza, Audrey George, Judy Gillespi, Terri & Valerio Gonzales, Jesus Gomez, Dee Guerrero, Isabel
Gutierrez, Ray Guzman, Jessica Haskell, Dorothy Hansen, Stephen Hayes, Douglas & Ralph Hernandez, Lea Heinrich, Barbara Hinshaw, Peggy
Huff, Mike Huey, Bethany Hunt, Donald Hutchinson, Lupe Jennings, Jeanette Juarez, Charles Kennedy, Sidney, Cheryl, & Mary Knape, Mark
Kowalski, Dave Kovach, Wayne Kraft, Sarah Kurusz, Nancy LeBlanc, Mary LeCompte, Vira Leroy, Felipe Lopez, Jorge Lopez, Betty Macik, R.
J. Mata, Matilde & Felicia Martinez, Luis Medina, Debbie Milner, Meagan, Shae Montemayor, Malena Morales, Sarah T. Moreno, Frank Munoz,
Joe, Ofelia & Mark Navarro, Emily Oliff, Janie Olivas, Eunice Oquin, David Ortega, Jr., Josue M.Ortiz, Karen & Anne Penner, Chelsea Pesek,
Mike Phillips, Jose Prudente, Sierra Pryor, Stephanie Pucek, Edith Ramos, Mercedea Ramirez, Luis Reyna, Donna Robles, Geraldo Rodriguez,
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Sikes, Robert Smith, M/M Pedro Solis, Jim Staten, Ivan Stavinoah, Jack Sullivan, Jabo Walker Tywater, Connie Valdez, Leah VanBeveran,
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