THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “WHOEVER DOES NOT TAKE UP HIS CROSS AND FOLLOW ME…” JUNE 28, 2020

Welcome to

ST. JOHN NEUMANN CHURCH 102 W. Hillside Rd. Laredo, Texas 78041

Parish Website: http://www.sjneumannlaredo.org

Rev. Fr. Salvador Pedroza, Pastor email: frpedroza@dioceseoflaredo.org

Rev. Fr. Jose Luis Balderas, Retired, Priest in Residence Deacon Gerardo Morales

Office: (956) 726-9488 Fax (956) 726-0540 Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 AM– 5:00 PM

Parish Ministries Note:

Altar Servers Catalina Montemayor (956) 744-0141 Email: sismont@att.net

Altar Society Ruby Hernandez (956) 763-6160

Bible Reflection/ Classroom 2 Miguel Angel Rios (956) 236-1248

Extraordi. Ministers of Holy Communion

Lydia Guevara (956) 282-8111 Email: lydiaguevara65@gmail.com

Faith Formation Director Julie Rodriguez ( 956) 726-9488 Ext. 13 Email: cre@sjnlaredo.org

Lectors

Corina Salinas (956) 763-1472 Email: corinavsalinas@gmail.com

Music Ministry Jessica Cardenas

Pastoral Council

Lilia G. Castillo (956)740-6968 Email: autumnleaves22@gmail.com

Finance Council

David Cardwell, Chair (956)763-3627 Email: dcardwel@stx.rr.com

Youth Group Christy Pedraza (956)645-5959 Email: cpedraza@stx.rr.com

Parish Office Staff Secretary-Nina Valdez Ext. 15 sec@sjnlaredo.org Bookkeeper-Claudia Flores Ext. 11 bk@sjnlaredo.org Faith Formation (CCD) Ext. 13 Julie Rodriguez, M.A. cre@sjnlaredo.org Bulletin Announcements

Deadline is the Tuesday, before pub-lication date. Send to: sec@sjnlaredo.org

Weddings

Arrangements need to be made with the pastor 6 months in advance.

Baptisms

Parents need an interview with Fr. Pedroza, prior to scheduling a Baptism with the parish office.

Quince Años

For more information, please call or stop by the parish office.

St John Neumann, C. S. S.R. 1811-1860

Parish Mission Statement

We, the community of St. John Neumann, desire to guide all souls toward God. This we accomplish by evangelizing through our ministries. Our liturgical celebrations center around the Eucharist.

Our Vision We seek to become a spiritual home where God’s love for us and our love for Him abounds freely and within an atmos-phere of brotherhood and good will.

Nuestra Misión Parroquial Nosotros, la comunidad de St. John Neu-mann, deseamos guiar a todas las almas a Dios. Logramos esto evangelizando a través de nuestros ministerios. Nuestras celebraciones litúrgicas están centradas en La Eucaristía. Nuestra Visión Deseamos convertirnos en un hogar espi-ritual donde el amor de Dios por nosotros y nuestro amor por El abunde libremente dentro de un ambiente de buena voluntad y de hermandad.

Welcome to our parish!

Please wear a protective mask or bandana when coming to confession or to the parish office. Thank You Se les pide de favor que cuándo vengan a la confesión o a la oficina, usen una mascara protectora o bandana para protección de todos. Gracias

Regular Mass Schedule

Saturday: 6 PM Vigil (Spanish)

Sunday: 9:00 AM (English)

12:00 Noon (English)

6:00 PM (Spanish)

Weekday Mass at 12:15 noon

Tues. & Thurs - 12:15 p.m. Span

Weds. & Fri. - 12:15 p.m. English

Persons are still exempt from attending Mass in person. You will not be commit-ting a sin by your absence from Sunday Masses during this time.

Los católicos están exentos de su obliga-ción moral de asistir a la Misa Dominical.

Usted no estará cometiendo pecado fal-tando a la Misa Dominical durante este periodo.

Reconciliation (Confesiones)

Saturday: 4:15 – 5:30 PM & by appt.

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “WHOEVER DOES NOT TAKE UP HIS CROSS AND FOLLOW ME…” JUNE 28, 2020

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALTH & NEEDS OF:

Fr. Jose Luis Balderas

Lily Esquivel Yolanda Martinez

Irma Reyna Yolanda Rios

Ernesto F. Barreda

Pedro Garza, Jr.

Osvaldo Montiel

Julio Rivera

Rebecca Benavides

J. Gonzalez Juan Manuel Rodriguez

Jonathan Gonzalez

Imelda Perez Jesse Sanchez, Jr.

Cesar Casso Agustin Maldonado

Jose O. Ramirez

Debbie

Solis

Alberto Cortez Alberto I Cortez

Linda Maldonado

Marcelo Ramirez

Juanita Cortez

Oscar Maldonado

Alberto Taboada

Rhonda Davila Lily Espinoza

Zenaida Martinez

The Rendon Family

Vitor Teniente

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Dates and times for First Holy Communion We have celebrated two Masses for First Holy Commun-ion. These are the last two Masses: July 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. Only 4 persons, including the child will be able to attend. Confession dates and time for July are as follows: Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30p.m. Please wear your mask and observe the physical distance protocol.

Dress Code for First Holy Communion The attire is as follows: girls wear white or off-white dresses with short or long sleeves, no veils. They must wear dress shoes or dress sandals with a back , no flip flops. The boys are to wear white long sleeve shirts, dark pants, a tie of any color, and dark shoes. Modesty is the norm for any church attire. Photographer for First Communions In order to have an orderly celebration, we will have a photographer. Parents are not permitted to take photos during the Mass. Please call or text Mrs. Susan Herrera to place an order if you are interested in photographs. Her number is (956)740-2840. Thank you.

Sacrament of Confirmation We still don’t have a date for the sacrament of Confirma-tion. As soon as we have a date, we will let you know.

God bless you, Julie Rodriguez, M.A.P.S.; M.A. Ed. NOTICIAS DE FORMACIÓN EN LA FÉ

Fechas para la Misa de Primera Comunión Solo 4 personas incluyendo al niño podrán asistir a la Misa. Las Misas serán el 10 de julio a las 7 p.m. y el sába-do, 11 de julio a las 11 a.m. Confesiones para las Misas de julio serán el martes, 7 de julio y el miércoles, 8 de julio a las 6:30 p.m. Favor de usar cubre bocas y observa la distan-cia física de protocolo.

Vestuario para la Primera Comunión El vestuario es el siguiente: Las niñas usaran vestido blan-co o crema con manga corta o larga, no velos, y sandalias de salir con correa atrás o zapatilla de salir, no flip flops. Los niños usaran camisa blanca de salir de manga larga, pantalón oscuro, y corbata de cualquier color y zapatos de salir. Ropa modesta para uso religioso. Fotógrafo para las Primeras Comuniones Para tener una celebración ordenada, no se permitirá a los padres tomar fotos durante la ceremonia. Si está interesado en una foto por favor llame o mande un men-saje a la Sra. Susan Herrera al 956-740-2840 para poner su orden. Sacramento de la Confirmation Aun no tenemos fecha para la Confirmacion. En cuando la tengamos, se la haremos saber.

Dios lo bendiga, Julie Rodriguez, M.A.P.S.; M.A.Ed.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, June 27, 2020 6:00 p.m. †Mario Gilberto Casillas Sunday, June 28, 2020

9:00 a.m. People of God 12:00 p.m. †Sylvina Molina 6:00 p.m. †Maria de Lourdes “Mary Lou” Torres

Monday, June 29, 2020 - No Mass

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 12:15 p.m. †Maria de Lourdes “Mary Lou” Torres

Wednesday, July 01, 2020 12:15 p.m. †Holy Souls in Purgaory

Thursday, July 02, 2020 12:15 p.m. †Santas Animas del Purgatorio

Friday, July 03, 2020

12:15 p.m. For Your Special Intentions

The Sanctuary Candle will be burning for †Mario Gilberto Casillas

In Memory of Her 5th Anniversary By His Family

The Altar Flowers this weekend are for the Eternal Rest of

†Maria de Lourdes “Mary Lou” Torres

By the ladies group “Mujeres de Fe”

and “Vine Adorarte”

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “WHOEVER DOES NOT TAKE UP HIS CROSS AND FOLLOW ME…” JUNE 28, 2020

Today’s Gospel Reflection—Matthew 10:37-42 Today’s Gospel is the conclusion of the instructions and consolations that we have heard Jesus of-fering to his disciples during the past few weeks. In this passage, Jesus summarizes both the costs of discipleship and its rewards. Once again our understanding of the Gospel is strengthened by consid-ering the context in which it was written and the perspective of Matthew’s audience.

The conditions of discipleship outlined in Matthew’s Gospel may appear harsh. Yet they underline for us a truth—choosing anything with one’s whole heart has consequences. Choosing life with Christ means that every relationship we have must be understood from a new perspective. For many in Matthew’s community, this choice brought division to their family.

Matthew also outlines the reward of hospitality offered to Jesus’ followers. In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains the difficulties of discipleship, yet reveals that those who welcome the disciples have also welcomed him.

Today’s Gospel also highlights for us the importance of hospitality in the Christian life. To welcome another in Jesus’ name is to extend hospitality to Jesus himself. We have many opportunities in our daily life to reach out to others, to be a welcoming presence and a sign of God’s love. Additional Readings and Reflections at www.loyolapress.com

SECOND COLLECTION FOR THIS MONTH June 28 - Peter’s Pence Collection has been moved to October 4th

LAST WEEK’S OFFERING

Weekdays $ 57.00 Sat. 6:00 PM $ 410.00

Online Giving $ 1,135.00 Sun. 9:00 AM $ 156.30

Building Fund via online

$ 25.00 Sun.12:00 PM $ 305.00

Peter’s Pence $ 25.00 Sun. 6:00 PM $ 201.00

Combined Total

$ 2,289.30

MASS INTENTIONS FOR JULY

The parish office is taking Mass intentions for the month of July, including the Sanctu-ary candle and Altar flowers. Please note that there is a limit of 2 intentions and they can not be on consecutive days. You may

call or stop by the parish office for more information. Thank you.

Se está tomando las intenciones de Misas para el mes de julio, incluyendo la vela del Santuario, y las flores del Altar. LLame ó pase a la oficina para más información. Gracias.

Nurturing God, who welcomes all who sincerely believe in your sustaining grace, we are grateful that you compas-sionately offer your children an eternal home. We recog-nize that this offering is only one way that you call us to practice Christian discipleship. So, combine these finan-cial resources with our talents, prayers, and presence so that we may significantly influence the lives of others who seek your love. Amen. Matthew 10:40-42

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Bibles Books Gifts 1st Communion

With deep sympathy we announce that Mrs. Ruby

Moreno, a catechist and a long time parishioner, was called to our Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Mrs. Mo-

reno taught catechism for over 20 years. This year, Mrs. Moreno taught the students in classroom 6 along with Mrs. Hilda Villarreal. We thank the Lord for her life of

dedication not only to her family, but to her second family, the Catholic Community of St. John Neumann, where she served with great generosity in almost every ministry. Let

us continue to pray for her soul. Con mucha pena, les hacemos saber que la Sra. Ruby Mo-

reno fue llamada por nuestro Señor, el miércoles, 10 de junio, del presente año. La Sra. Moreno se desempeñó

como catequista por más de 20 años. Este año colaboró en el salon 6 junto con la Sra. Hilda Villarreal. Damos gracias a Dios por su vida de dedicación no solo para su familia, sino para su segunda familia, la Comunidad de St. John

Neumann donde sirvió con gran generosidad en casi todos los ministerios. Pedimos a usted eleve al Señor sus ora-

ciones por su eterno descanso.

The Parish Office will be closed this Friday, July 3rd

HAVE A SAFE AND BLESSED FOURTH OF JULY

La oficina permanecera cerrada el viernes, 3 de Julio

FELIZ Y BENDECIDO 4 DE JULIO