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

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April 17, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Easter

Good Shepherd Sunday inspires a World Day of Prayer for Vocations, asking God to bless communi-ties everywhere with shepherds like Jesus. But our Good Shepherd image should embrace all the dimen-sions of Jesus’ image. Appropriately, the Jubilee Year of Mercy comforts us by emphasizing Jesus’ tender-ness toward straying sheep—since we’re sometimes among them. So we’re glad to picture Jesus as popular religious art often does, a gentle herdsman whose kindly face smiles down on the sweet sleeping lamb he cradles. But in powerful lines already quoted from today’s Gospel, Jesus balances that gentleness. Jesus’ sheep belong to him, are safe in his hand, and destined to live forever. The source of this gentle Good Shepherd’s unflinching strength? “My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father’s hand.” As the Good Shepherd’s gentleness and strength combine to offer us comfort and assurance, they also illustrate discipleship’s imitation of Christ as described by Saint Francis de Sales: “Nothing is so strong as gentleness; nothing is so gentle as real strength.”

THE DISCIPLES: PERSECUTED BUT POSITIVEAs models of the Good Shepherd’s gentleness and strength, Paul

and Barnabas, though subjected to “violent abuse,” forgo revenge and refuse to despair, choosing instead to become “a light to the Gentiles” and “an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth.” Thus, despite rejection and persecution, fellow disciples “were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit” and “the Gentiles were delighted and glorified the word of the Lord.” So we should respond positively to life’s negatives and face creatively whatever threatens to extinguish faith’s energy. Helpless though we may feel facing evil that seems ceaseless and overwhelm-ing, Revelation promises that disciples in every generation will one day rejoice to “have survived the time of great distress,” “for the Lamb will shepherd them and lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

Today’s Readings: Acts 13:14, 43–52; Ps 100:1–3, 5; Rev 7:9, 14b–17; Jn 10:27–30

17 de abril de 2016 Cuarto Domingo de Pascua

El Cuarto Domingo de Pascua es conocido como Domingo del Buen Pastor y es cuando se celebra la Jornada Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones; pidiendo la bendición de Dios para las comunidades con pastores como Jesús. Pero la imagen de nuestro Buen Pastor debe incluir todas las dimensiones de la imagen de Jesús. Apropiadamente, el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia nos consuela al enfatizar la ternura de Jesús hacia las ovejas descarriadas, en las que a

veces nos encontramos. Estamos alegres de percibir a Jesús en las imágenes de arte de la religiosidad popular del pastor gentil cuya cara bondadosa sonríe sobre el cordero dormido que carga. En el Evangelio de este domingo hay palabras de Jesús que balancean esa gentileza, las ovejas de Jesús le pertenecen a él, están seguras en sus manos y destinadas a la vida eterna. ¿El origen de esa fortaleza inquebrantable del gentil Buen Pastor? “Mi Padre me las dio, él es superior a todos y nadie puede arrebatárselas de su mano”. Así como la gentileza y fuerza del Buen Pastor se combinan para ofrecernos consuelo y seguridad, también ilustran la imitación del seguimiento de Cristo, así como lo describe san Francisco de Sales: “Nada es tan fuerte como la gentileza; nada es tan gentil como la verdadera fuerza”.

LOS DISCÍPULOS: PERSEGUIDOS PERO ANIMADOSComo modelos de la bondad y fortaleza del Buen Pastor, Pablo

y Bernabé aunque sometidos a una “injusticia violenta” evitan la venganza y rechazan la desesperación; en su lugar eligen hacerse “luz de los paganos” e “instrumentos de salvación hasta los confines de la tierra”. Así, pese al rechazo y la persecución, los discípulos “se llenaron de alegría y del Espíritu Santo” y “los paganos se regocijaban y glorificaban la palabra de Dios”. Así nosotros debemos responder animadamente a lo desanimado de la vida y enfrentar creativamente aquello que amenace extinguir la fuerza de la fe. Aunque indefensos podemos sentirnos enfrentando el mal que parece incesante y abrumador, el Apocalipsis nos promete que los discípulos en cada generación un día se alegraran de “haber pasado la gran persecución”, “por que el Cordero será su pastor y los guiará a las fuentes del agua de la vida y Dios enjuagará de sus ojos toda lagrima”.Lecturas del día: Hch 13:14, 43–52; Sal 100:1–3, 5; Ap 7:9, 14b–17; Jn 10:27–30

COLLECTIONS

Sunday Collection: $ 12,620.50 Festival Collection: $ 2,924.50

English Baptism Classes / Clases de Bautismo-Español

Due to the Church Festival both Baptism Classes in English and in Spanish will be held in the Parish Hall on Thursday, May 5th. at 7:30 p.m. English Baptisms: Saturday, May 7, 2016, please attend 5p.m. Mass. Spanish Baptisms Sunday, May 8, 2015, please 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. Por causa de la Jamica en Mayo las dos Clases de bautismo en español y en ingles: seran el Jueves, 5 de mayo de 2016 a las 7:30 p.m. en el salon parroquial. Bautismos: en Ingles, el Sabado, 7 de mayo, 2016, asista la misa de 5p.m. y en Español, Domingo, 8 de mayo, 2016, asista a la misa de las 12p.m. Bautimos serán despues de la misa que assita. Inscribase en la oficina y se necesita la acta de nacimiento de el/la niño/a

Saturday: 5:00 P.M. For the People

Sunday: 8:00 A.M. †Rosemary Lewis

10:00 A.M. †George & †Ruth Meyer

12:00 P.M. Juan Carrera

3:00 P.M. 1st Communion Children

Monday: 8:30 A.M. †Panfiilo Y †Randy Paredes

Tuesday: 8:30 A.M. †Wilfred & †Margaret Peltier

Wednesday: 8:30 A.M. †Martin Mata, Sr.

Thursday: 8:30 A.M. CDA Living & Deceased Members

Friday: 8:30 A.M. Jannie Laura Castillo

Saturday: 5:00 P.M. †James & †Lucy Abschnieder

Pot-Luck luncheon for all who were a part of the Live Stations(actors - helpers) TODAY April 17th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Bring your favorite dish.

Almuerzo Pot-Luck para para todos que tomaron parte de el Vía Crucis viviente (actores o ayudantes) HOY 17 de abril de 1:00pm a 3:00pm. Trigan su comida favorita.

Gathering Places are hosted by area congregations who offer 3 to 4 hour socials where caregivers may leave a family member and use that time to rest. St. John will be hosting it here on the 4th Wednesday of each month start-ing April 27, 2016. For information: 281-824-0877.

Lugares de Reunión son hospedados por congregaciones en la area y ofercen 3 a 4 horas de socials donde los cuidadores pueden dejar un miembro de la familia y uti-lizar ese tiempo para descansar. San Juan será el anfitrión aquí en el cuarto miércoles de cada mes, empezando el 27 de abril. Para informacion llame al 281-824-0877.

Father—Son Program: 9:30 am-12:00 pm and Mother—Daughter Program: 1:30-4:30 pm. will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Mary Queen Catholic Church, 606 Cedarwood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546 For information call 713-741-8792

FESTIVAL NEWS /NOTICIAS DEL FESTIVAL We are in need of New Prizes for the Silent and Live Auctions. Re-pot cuttings for the Plant Booth, and save gently used jewelry and handbags for the Ladies Treasure Chest Booth. Extra raffle tickets are available at the Church’s entrance or at the Office. To volunteer next weekend, April 23 & 24 to go help sell Raffle Tickets at Sacred Heart, Manvel, call the Office.

Estamos en necesidad de premios nuevos para las subastas en silencio y en vivo. Replante matitas para el Puesto de Plantas, y guarde joyerías y bolsas no muy usadas para el puesto de Treasure Chest Stand de Señoras. Boletos de Rifa adicionales están disponibles en la entrada de la de la Iglesia o en la oficina de la Iglesia. Si puede ayudar el siguiente fin de semana 23 y 24 de Abril a vender boletos de la rifa en la iglesia de Sagrado Corazon en Manvel, llame a la oficina de la iglesia

Next weekend, April 23& 24, 2016 will be the The Cath-olic Home Missions Collection. Thank you for your con-tribution. Your generosity will provide catechesis, semi-narian education, lay ministry training, and other pastoral programs in needy dioceses in the United States.

El siguiente fin de semana, 23 &24 de Abril, será la Co-lecta para las Misiones Católicas. Muchas gracias por su contribución. Su generosidad proveerá catequesis, educación a seminaristas, capacitación a ministros laicos y otrtos programas pastorales en las diócesis más necesit-adas en todo Estados Unidos

Proclaimers of the Word (Lectors) are a valuable part of every Liturgy and extras are often needed. If you feel called to be a Lector training will be arranged. Please call the 281-824-0877 and leave your name and number.

Proclamadores de la palabra (Lectors) son una parte vali-osa de cada Liturgia y extras son a menudo necesarios. Si usted se siente llamado a ser un lector capacitación se organizará. Por favor llame a la Oficina de CCE 281-824-0877 y deje su nombre y número de teléfono.

The time to bake kolaches for the bazaar is fast approaching. As usual we can use some help but we have had such a wonderful response we can spread the fun into morning and afternoon shifts on Friday, May 6th and Saturday, May 7th. Please call Joan Hill at 281-331-2127, Rene Tacquard at 281-585-4111 or Delores Tacquard at 281-585-5221 to pick a time to work. We look forward to hearing from you. The Kolache Committee.

Pray for Vocations Crucifix Schedule 5 p.m. Apr 23 Mary & Ben Anderson 8 a.m. Apr 24 Frances Molina 10 a.m. Apr 24 Kathy & David Bowman 12 p.m. Apr 17 Familia Martha Realzola To participate, Contact Polly Aucoin, Tel: 281-388-1046

Rosario a la Virgen de Guadalupe Familia Lopez / 832-571-6146

Rosario: Sabado, 23 de Abril, 2016 / 7:00 P.M.

Coronilla de La Divina Misericordia

4/17/16: Familia Garcia

Pray for the Sick / Rezen por los Enfermos

Roma Aleman, Elena & Mary Catherine Achille,Lorena Arreola, Cathelina Araujo, Mary Ayala, Margarito Becerra,William Bolfing, Cameron Brantley, Marian & Jesse Briones, Joe Brod, Norma Bustamante, Rudy Bustos, Rosendo Butrion, PFC Madeline Caldwell,

Joseph Canales, Donald Cimrhanzel, Ron Cook, Anabellah Collins, Hannah Cole, Ronnie Coleman, Wilmer Comeaux, Annie Coronado, Frank Cortese, Helen Crevier, Beverly Dadria, Anthony Davis, Mercedes DeLaO, Daniela Delgado, Brad & Leanne Dennis, Catherine DeWitt, Lorenzo & Maria Diaz, Phillip Douglas, Mike Farmer, Melodye Franks, Megan Garcia & Family, Giselda, Edna, Jessica, Jocselyne, Sara & Diana Garcia, Lucy Garza, Judy Gillespi, Terri & Valerio Gonzales, Jesus Gomez, Larry Grimes, Isabel Gutierrez, Ray Guzman, Dorothy Hansen, Stephen Hayes, Douglas & Ralph Hernandez, Lea Heinrich, Peggy Huff, Bethany Hunt, Donald Hutchinson, James Janik, Lupe Jennings, Jeanette Juarez, Jean Kacz, Charles Kennedy, Sidney, Cheryl, & Mary Knape, Mark Kowalski, Dave Kovach, Sarah Kurusz, Nancy LeBlanc, Mary LeCompte, Vira Leroy, Felipe Lopez, Jorge Lopez, Betty Macik, R. J. Mata, Matilde & Felicia Martinez, Debbie Mayville, Luis Medina, Debbie Milner, Meagan, Shae Montemayor, Malena Morales, Sarah T. Moreno, Frank Munoz, Joe & Mark Navarro, Emily Oliff, Janie Olivas, Eunice Oquin, Josue M.Ortiz, Henry Palomarez, Jr., Anne & Karen Penner, Chelsea Pesek, Jose Prudente, Sierra Pryor, Stephanie Pucek, Mercedea Ramirez, Geraldo Rodriguez, Jonathan Rodriguez, John A. Rodriguez, III , Mickey Rohan, Jake Roland, Angeles Romo, Rafael Salazar, Rosemary Sanchez, T.G. Sikes, Robert Smith, M/M Pedro Solis, Jim Staten, Ivan Stavinoah, Jack Sullivan, Leah VanBeveran, Clarence Veltman, Kim & John Villarreal, Lillian Vincent , Koda Voyles

CDA Meeting Catholic Daughters will meet Thursday, April 21st with rosary at 6:30 p.m. followed by their monthly meeting.

Altar Flowers In Memory of:

†Sergio Alavardo †Hortencia Loya

†George & †Ruth Meyer

Quinceañeras If you are thinking of preparing for a Quinceañera, it is necessary to have two complete years of CCE with no more than three absences each year. If you are planning for 2017, you do not have enough time for preparation, according to guide-lines that were published repeatedly in the bulletin this time last year. If you are planning for 2018, it is necessary to register NOW for CCE for the coming year. For students that are attending classes now, you must continue every year until your Confirmation.

Si usted está pensando en la preparación para una Quinceañera, es necesario tener dos años completos del CCE con no más de tres ausencias cada año. Si usted está planeando para el año 2017, no tiene tiempo suficiente para la preparación, conforme a los lineamientos que se publicaron en el boletín repetidamente esta época del año pasado. Si usted está planeando para 2018, es necesario registrarse ahora para CCE para el próximo año. Para los estudiantes que asisten a clases ahora, debe continuar cada año hasta su confirmación.

Catholic Daughter Scholarships Senior’s Scholarship Three (3) $500 scholarships to 2016 graduating seniors. Applicant must have a mother or grand-mother who is a current member of our local court #2073. Catholic School’s Scholarship Two (2) $250 scholarships for Pre-K through senior year in a Catholic school. Applicant’s family must be registered at St. John’s or Sacred Heart. Other requirements listed on application. Deadline: April 29, 2016 National Court Scholarships Two $1000 scholarships to 8th grade students entering the 9th grade in a Catholic High School Also two for graduate level students. Deadline: May 1, 2016 Applications are available in the church office or by contacting Donna Schaffhausen, Scholarship Chairman, at 281-968-7144 or email to dschaffhausen@gmail.com.

Kroger Rewards Program Get a Kroger Plus Card.and cre-ate an account at www.kroger.com. Once you have your ac-count you go to account settings and scroll down to the bottom of your account page to enroll in Community Rewards. Make sure you put our organization number (67035) or (St. John the Baptist Catholic Church). Shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card for points and every month 11.6% of every $1.00 will be donated to our Parish.

Programa de Recompensas de Kroger Todo lo que tienes que hacer es ir por Kroger's y obtener una tarjeta Kroger Plus. A continuación, cree una cuenta en www.kroger.com. Una vez que usted tiene su cuenta, vaya a Configuración de cuenta y desplácese hacia abajo hasta la parte inferior de la página de su cuenta para inscribirse en la Community Rewards. Asegúrese de poner el número de nuestra organización (67035) o (St. John the Baptist Catholic Church). A continuación, todo lo que tienes que hacer es comprar en Kroger y deslice su Plus Card! Cada mes el 11.6% de cada $1.00 será donado a nuestra parroquia. Usted no pierde sus puntos, así que es un win/win!!

Due to the increase in the cost of flowers and supplies at Helen’s Flowers, effective May 1, 2016 the Altar Flower donation will be increased to $45.00. Therefore flowers requested and not yet paid will increase to $45.00. Those already paid will be honored by Ms. Ballard. Anyone wish-ing to change their request call the Office at 281-331-3751.

Debido al incremento en el costo de las flores y los suministros a Helen's Flowers, a partir del 1 de mayo, 2016 la donación de flores del Altar será incrementado a $45.00. Por lo tanto flores pididas y aún no pagadas aumentará a $45.00. Los que ya están pagados serán honrados por la Sra. Ballard. Cualquiera que quiera cambiar su pedido debe ponerse en contacto con la Oficina al 281-331-3751.

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