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Priest Care Fund Special Collection

Our next special collection is for the Priest Care Fund. Your support of this collection pays for our priests’ medical and long-term care expenses that are not covered by insurance. “A Lifetime of Service Asks for a Moment of Support.” Please give generously to the Priest Care Fund on January 9-10 at Mass, through our parish online giving, or at

bit.ly/DioceseSpecialCollections.

Nuestra próxima colecta especial es para el Fondo de Cuidado al Sacerdote. El cien por ciento de esta colecta permanece en la Diócesis de Fort Worth para pagar los gastos médicos y de cuidado a largo plazo no cubiertos por el seguro. “Una Vida de Servicio Require un Momento de Apoyo.” Por favor, aporte generosamente al Fondo de Cuidado al Sacerdote durante las misas del 9 y 10 de enero, a través de las donaciones en linea de nuestra parroquia o en

bit.ly/DioceseSpecialCollections.

“Building the Future at St. John the Apostle Parish!”

St. John the Apostle Catholic Church

Vision 2020:

Building the Future

A Campaign of the Advancement Foundation To donate, visit sjtanrh.com/vision-2020.

Although any food or toiletry items/diapers are greatly appreciated, here are some items that are low. Peanut Butter, Tomato Sauce, Canned Mixed Vegetables, Corn, Tuna If possible, please bring donations to the Food Pantry during their open hours.

● Monday & Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ● Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

If that's not possible, please bring non-perishable items to the Administration Building during open hours. ● Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

● Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ● Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

After hours, cash and gift cards can be placed in an envelope with Food Pantry noted on the front, and placed in the mail slot near the front doors of the Administration Building. Please do not leave perishable items

outside the Administration Building.

Food Pantry

Faith Formation

On January 10, we reflect on Jesus' baptism with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. During January, we invite parishioners to participate in two activities related to their own baptism. Check the Parish website: Formation/Faith Formation. Call Parish Office at (817) 284-4811 for any questions.

El 10 de enero reflexionamos sobre el bautismo de Jesús con la fiesta del bautismo del Señor. Durante enero, invitamos a los feligreses a participar en dos actividades relacionadas con su propio bautismo. Consulte el sitio web de la parroquia: Formation/Faith Formation. Llame a la Oficina Parroquial al (817) 284-4811 para cualquier pregunta.

Your support of the Annual Diocesan Appeal supports those programs that provide hope for those seeking the healing, teaching and redemptive presence of Jesus Christ throughout

PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.06, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN) A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENS-ING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY.

CONFORME A LA SECCIÓN 30.06 DEL CÓDIGO PENAL (TRASPASAR POR-TANDO ARMAS DE FUEGO) PERSONAS CON LICENCIA BAJO DEL SUB-CAPÍTULO H, SUB-CAPÍTULO 411, CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO (LEY DE PORTAT ARMAS), NO DEBEN ENTRAR A ESTA PROPIEDAD PORTANDO UN ARMA DE FUEGO.

DE CONFORMIDAD CON LA SECCIÓN 30.07, DEL CÓDIGO PENAL (TRASPASO DE UNA PERSONA CON LICENCIA CON UNA ARMA DE FUEGO VISIBLE), UNA PERSONA CON LICENCIA BAJO EL SUBCAPÍTULO H, CAPÍTULO 411, DEL CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO (LEY DE LICENCIAS DE AR-MAS DE FUEGO), NO PODRÁ ENTRAR A ESTA PROPIEDAD CON UNA ARMA DE FUEGO QUE SEA LLEVADA VISIBLEMENTE.

St. John the Apostle

Catholic School

Pre-K – 8th _Grade

(817) 284-2228 www.stjs.org

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Preparing minds for a lifetime and souls for eternal life.

Preparando mentes de por vida y almas para la eternidad.

Horario de la Oficina de la Escuela

La oficina de la escuela se mantendrá cerrada desde el lunes 21 de diciembre hasta el 4 de enero. Regresamos a clases el martes 5 de enero del 2021.

Office Hours

The school office will be closed from Monday, December 21, 2020 through Monday, January 4, 2021. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Soar to Success Campaign

Our school is running the last fundraiser of the year. Please help us raise funds to continue our mission by sharing the abundance our Lord has placed in your hands to form more disciples. When you donate to our school, you are preparing more minds for a lifetime and souls for eternal life.

Campaña Soar to Success

Nuestra escuela está procesando las últimas donaciones de este año. Por favor ayúdenos a recaudar fondos para continuar con nuestra misión al compartir la abundancia que nuestro Señor ha puesto en sus manos para formar más discípulos. Cuando usted dona a nuestra escuela, usted está preparando más mentes de por vida y almas para la eternidad.

Epifanía del Señor

...postrándose ante Él lo adoraron. Entonces,

abrieron sus tesoros y le ofrecieron como

regalo oro, incienso y mirra...

Mateo 2:11

Fíjese en el orden de los eventos en la visita de los Magos. Primero, se arrodillaron ante Jesús y oraron. Entonces le presentaron sus regalos. Nosotros también debemos tomar un momento para orar antes de presentarle nuestros regalos al Señor. ¡Nunca sabemos lo que Dios nos está pidiendo compartir!

Stewardship Reflection

...they fell down and worshiped him. Then they

opened their treasures and offered him gifts

of gold, frankincense, and myrrh...

Matthew 2:11

Notice the order of events in the Magi’s visit. First, they knelt before Jesus and prayed to Him. Then they presented Him with their gifts. We, too, must take time to pray before we present our gifts to the Lord. We never know what God may be asking us to share!

Please remember in your prayers all those listed in our book of the sick. We pray for those who have died, especially ✝Gordon

Smith, ✝Mary Ann Cunningham, ✝Joyce McGinley, ✝Edna Hoffman, ✝Erica Massey, ✝Billy Parker, and ✝David Marconett.

Sat 01/02

8:15 a.m. Marites Ventura (Sp. Int.) Marcelina Ventura

5:00 p.m. ✝Maria M. Ramos Ramos Family

Sun 01/03

7:30 a.m. ✝K.A. Thomas Joseph Family

9:00 a.m. ✝Gerald Philip Dawson Fredia Luckey

11:00 a.m. ✝Amalia & Alberto Bega Clara Leija

1:00 p.m. For the Parish (Pro Populo) 3:00 p.m. ✝Dr. Jorge Armando López Irene Sanchez

5:00 p.m. ✝Ryan Mulcahy The Fischer Family

Mon 01/04

8:15 a.m. Poor Souls in Purgatory Mr. & Mrs. Thai-Anh Tran Tory Huang

Tues 01/05

8:15 a.m. ✝Maria Orteza Marcelina Ventura

Wed 01/06

8:15 a.m. ✝Prosperos Ventura Marcelina Ventura

Thurs 01/07

8:15 a.m. ✝Jackie Humphrey McQuarie Family

7:00 p.m. Worobiec Family (Sp. Int.) Milagros Worobiec

Fri 01/08

8:15 a.m. Asgar Hossain (Sp. Int.) Asgar Hossain

Sat 01/09

5:00 p.m. ✝Dean Stewart Elizabeth Stewart

Sun 01/10

7:30 a.m. ✝Ray Zak Hazel Zak

9:00 a.m. ✝Richard Radwan Theresa Radwan

11:00 a.m. ✝Patrick Franko Tim Franko

1:00 p.m. ✝Ma de la Luz Romero Celso Ortiz

3:00 p.m. For the Parish (Pro Populo) 5:00 p.m. ✝Buford Bednar Ⅱ Nancy Bednar

Mass For Requested By

Readings for the Week of January 3, 2021

Sunday Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Monday Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton,

Religious

1 Jn 3:22—4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25

Tuesday Memorial of Saint John Neumann, Bishop

1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44

Wednesday Saint André Bessette, Religious

1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52

Thursday Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest

1 Jn 4:19—5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14 and 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a

Friday after Epiphany

1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16

Saturday after Epiphany

1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b; Jn 3:22-30

Sunday Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 (3); Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11

Stewardship Corner

“How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He

has

done for me?” Psalm 116:12

Offertory Collection December 20 $ 15,728.69

Faith Direct December 15 $ 25,664.33

Month to Date Collection $ 97,502.77

Monthly Offertory Collection Budget $ 136,390.89

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