St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

December 10, 2017 Second Sunday of Advent

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MASS INTENTION:

Saturday, Socorro Rosiles (ER)

For the People of the Parish

Sunday, December 10:

For the People of the Parish

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TODAY’S READINGS:

First Reading:

Isaiah 40: 1-5, 9-11

Responsorial Psalm:

“Lord, let us see your kindness,

and grant us your salvation.”

(Psalm 85)

Second Reading:

2 Peter 3: 8-14

Gospel Acclamation:

“One mightier than I is coming

after me.”

Gospel:

Mark 1: 1-8

9810 Indiana Ave

Suite 150, Mailbox #4

Lubbock, TX 79423

Phone: 806-771-2673

Fax: 806-771-2674

Website:

www.stjohnbaptistlbk.org

Email:

stjohnbaptistlbk@gmail.com

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

Dec. 16 & 17

Eucharistic Ministers

Saturday

RoseMary Cardenas Mirella Castillo

Sonia Diaz Patricia Garduno

Betty Hall

Sunday

Trey Albus Lora Asmussen

Freddy Chavez Terri Contreras

Robert Luna Virginia Luna

Kevin Moore Liz Perez

Albert Sarabia Cathy Sarabia

Clint Zientek

Lectors

Saturday

Kathy Flores Analisa Cardenas

Sunday

Charlotte Amato Matt Alvarez

Lora Asmussen

Altar Servers

Saturday Sunday

Luke Maloney Hannah Zientek

Elliot Kitten Sarah Zientek

Ryan Ortiz Braeden Bonner

Greeters/Ushers

Saturday Sunday

Analisa Cardenas Robert Luna

RoseMary Cardenas Damon McCall

Michael Cowley Stan McCallick

Juan Flores Matt Garcia

Johnny Rodriguez

Angel Tree at SJTB

Please bring your gift, wrapped and

labeled, on Dec. 16 or 17 to a Social

Ministry member at their table.

Middle & High

School

Mini Lock-In Mass! Dinner! Fun!

Movie! Fun! Games!

Praise & Worship!

Service Projects! Fun!

Sat. Dec. 16,

4:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Registration after Mass or contact

Susan Miller 972-679-5034 or

spriggmiller@usa.net

Youth Faith Formation

Final Costume Rehearsal

Dec. 12th: 6-7:30

Nativity Play/ Christmas Party:

Dec. 13th: 7 p.m.

No classes:

Dec. 20, 27; Jan. 3

Classes resume Jan. 10

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Mass and Celebration

Rehearsal: Sunday, Dec. 10, after 10 a.m. Mass

Mass: Monday, Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m.

Nativity Play

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.

Angel Tree

Thank you for choosing someone from our

Angel Tree. Please bring your gift:

Dec. 16 or 17

Youth “Mini” Lock-In

SJTB Middle School &

High School Youth

Saturday, Dec. 16

4:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Advent Reflection

Join us for a short, contemplative and reflective service

to focus on the true meaning of Advent.

Sunday, Dec. 17, 6:00-6:30 p.m.

Mass Schedule

4th Sunday of Advent: Dec. 23, 5 p.m.

Dec. 24, 10 a.m.

Christmas Eve: Christmas Day

Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Dec. 25, 10 a.m.

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Dec. 30, 5 p.m.

Dec. 31, 10 a.m.

PRAYER INTENTION LIST

Week of December 10, 2017

Healing & Good Health

-Charlotte Amato -Reagan E. Moore

-Sylvia Ortiz -Mike Gamboa

-Jason Mata -Mary Salazar

-Andrea Garcia -Lydia Mecalco

-Becky Contreras -Cipriano Salas

-Des Vera -Breanna Berdis

-Robert Nombrano -Sally Frausto

-Phillip Nombrano -Johnny Berumen

-Sammy Velasquez -Yvette Medrano

-Kelcee Thompson -Kesler Gonzalez

-Rodolfo Perez -Eddie Hinojosa

-Yajayra Marin -Mike Zamora

-Charlie Rivera, Jr. -Mike Zamora

-Jesusa Gonzales

Birthday

-Juanita Lara

General

-Benny Salinas -Jean Morrisson

-Berta Wells -Isabella Davis

-Joelle Salas

-Eternal Rest

-Andres & Margarita DeLeon

-Antonio, Luis, Lupe Valenciano

-Mary Lou Champion, Maria Ramirez

-All the faithful departed+

Candle Memorial

If you would like to buy a candle in

honor of a deceased loved one, they

will be available for you to purchase

for $8.00. The name of your loved

one will be placed on the candle and

displayed next to the Christmas man-

ger. The candle will be lit for Mass

beginning on Dec. 24 through Epiph-

any. Afterwards the candle is for you

to keep. Purchase one after Mass or

in the Parish office during the week.

Advent Reflection

A small get away from all the holiday

hustle and bustle, and a time to re-

flect on the true meaning of Christ-

mas. A time for prayer, song, reflec-

tion, and scripture to uplift our souls

in preparation of Jesus’ birth.

Join us on

Sunday, Dec. 17, 6:00-6:30 p.m.