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

Total Commitments $ 637,875.76

Total Payments Received $ 406,761.06

Percentage of Participation 14%

St. John the Apostle Catholic ChurchVision 2020:Building the FutureA Campaign of the Advancement Foundation

To donate, visit sjtanrh.com/vision-2020.

How can I get help? How can I help? Please support our bulletin sponsorsPor favor apoye a nuestros patrocinadores

Sponsor of the Week

Please email any Vision 2020 questions or concerns to ccargile@sjtanrh.com or bpeffers@sjtanrh.com

In the last few months the Social Ministry Department at St. John’s has partnered with Catholic Charities in service to the families asking for financial assistance. Volunteers at our office speak to clients asking for assistance to better understand the circumstances for the instability they face. Clients are helped financially and those who fit specific criteria are then referred to a new program at Catholic Charities. This tested and successful program addresses issues that the family faces, which are unique to each family. In collaboration with the family, goals are set and addressed to provide these families with the resources they need to break barriers keeping them trapped in the cycle of poverty. We have referred 7 families to the program and 6 of these families have been approved and are actively working to create a sustainable, stable life. It has been very rewarding to know that these families are moving out of poverty because of the partnership our parish shares with Catholic Charities. We are grateful to our parishioners for supporting Social Ministry to make this possible.

En los últimos meses, el Departamento del Ministerio de Servicios Sociales de nuestra parroquia se ha asociado con Caridades Católicas al servicio de las familias que solicitan asistencia financiera. Los voluntarios en nuestra oficina hablan con los clientes que solicitan asistencia para comprender mejor las circunstancias de la inestabilidad que enfrentan. Los clientes reciben ayuda financiera y aquellos que califican con criterios específicos son referidos a un nuevo programa en Caridades Católicas. Este programa probado y exitoso aborda los problemas que enfrenta la familia, los cuales son únicos para cada familia. En colaboración con la familia, se establecen y abordan objetivos para proporcionar a estas familias los recursos que se necesitan para romper las barreras que les mantiene atrapados en el ciclo de la pobreza. Hemos referido a 7 familias a este programa y 6 de estas familias han sido aprobadas y están trabajando activamente para crear una vida estable y sostenible. Ha sido muy gratificante saber que estas 6 familias están saliendo de la pobreza debido a la asociación que nuestra parroquia comparte con Caridades Católicas. Estamos agradecidos con nuestros feligreses por apoyar al Ministerio de Servicios Sociales para que esto sea posible.

Many Thanks

We have had many funerals lately with families requesting a meal afterwards. We are very grateful to Rosemary and Art Serrano and their team for all the effort they make to ensure that grieving families have a warm comfortable space to enjoy a meal with their family after the funeral. This is usually done on short notice with lots of small details to be managed. It is a small way that we can assist families during this very difficult time and we appreciate the service of all the volunteers.

No Greater Love

Lent starts on February 26, Ash Wednesday. What better way to help us observe Lent than to join a study focused on a biblical walk through Christ’s Passion? You could go to a session on Wednesday evenings or a session on Thursday mornings, go to all sessions or just one.

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. from March 4, 2020

Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. from February 27, 2020

St. John’s Blood DriveFebruary 23, 2020, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Give the gift of life, donate blood!Located in the St. John School Gym

Sponsored by the St. John Knights of Columbus

Food Pantry

Because of the very cold temperatures this week, we saw fewer clients than normal. That means we have only a few things we are short on. We appreciate any donations of:

Laundry Detergent Pasta Sauce Ramen Noodles

Crackers Toothpaste

Baby World

We are very short on diapers size 3 and 6. We depend upon the generosity of parishioners to help us provide these basic needs to our clients at Baby World and we appreciate all the donations we receive.

Reminder! We do not have room to store adult clothing and have had MANY donations lately. Please find a good home for them at another agency such as the Women’s Shelter or Goodwill.

Catholicism: The Pivotal Players

Please join a group of parishioners on Thursday mornings as we study the life of Flannery O’Connor. You can participate in both of the sessions, or drop in for just one session. Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. For more information, contact Donna Chesshir at dchesshir@sjtanrh.com or at the Parish Office at (817) 284-4811.

Flannery O’Connor

February 20, 2020Flannery O’Connor

Part I

February 27, 2020Flannery O’Connor

Part II

Couples Dinner & DanceThe Couples Dinner & Dance was a rousing success! Thank you to the Social Committee and all the many volunteers that helped set up and clean up for this event. Thank you to Deacon Kevin for the beautiful talk and to Amanda Stewart for all the pictures of our lovely couples. We could not have done it without all of you. And a special thank you to the many couples that came out to enjoy the diner and dance. Please let us know your thoughts and if you would like us to do this again in the future. You can also send any pictures that you would like to share on our website to church@sjtanrh.com.

Subasta y Gala de SJSDesea apoyar a la subasta anual de la escuela con donaciones o patrocinio? Por favor comuníquese con Toni Kelly en la oficina de la escuela tkelly@stjs.org. Gracias por su ayuda!

Open Enrollment for 2020-2021 School YearSt. John the Apostle Catholic School has open enrollment and tuition assistance for Pre-K through 8th grade students for the 2020-2021 school year. Call us to set up an appointment to visit our school.

St. John the Apostle Catholic School

Pre-K – 8th Grade (817) 284-2228 www.stjs.org

SJS Auction and GalaWill you support our school as a donor or sponsor for our Annual Eagle Wings Gala and Auction? If so, please contact Toni Kelly in the School Office at tkelly@stjs.org. Thank you for your help!

SJS at the Diocesan Science FairThe Diocesan Science Fair was held on January 10, 2020. Congratulations to our three project category winners: Science Fair Grand Champion – Alicia R.Chemistry – Katie S.Engineering: Electrical and Mechanical – Sebastian T.

Thank you for supporting our school!

Gracias por apoyar a nuestra escuela!SJS en la Feria de Ciencia de la Diócesis de Fort WorthEl 10 de enero, la Diócesis de Fort Worth organize la Feria de Ciencias. Felicitaciones a los tres proyectos de SJS que ganaron en las siguientes categorías: Feria de Ciencias Gran Campeón – Alicia R.Química – Katie S.Ingeniería Eléctrica y Mecánica – Sebastian T.

Matrícula Abierta Para el Año Escolar 2020-2021La escuela católica St. John the Apostle tiene matrícula abierta y ayuda financiera para Pre-K hasta 8vo grado para el año escolar 2020-2021. Llámenos para programar una visita guiada.

First Saturday with Parish PriestsIt’s an election year, and the campaigns are heating up. As Catholics, what are we called to do in regard to voting and elections? Read a summary bulletin by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and participate in a First Saturday with Parish Priests session where Fr. Anh and Fr. Jack help us discern our responsibilities as citizens of the United States of America.

● Look for the bishops’ document in the Parish bulletin this weekend

● Read the summary document and prayerfully discern your responsibilities

● Participate in the Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:15 a.m. Mass and First Saturday with Parish Priests session

PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.06, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN) A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAP-TER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING 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 EN-TER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY.

CONFORME A LA SECCIÓN 30.06 DEL CÓDIGO PENAL (TRASPASAR PORTANDO ARMAS DE FUEGO) PERSONAS CON LICENCIA BAJO DEL SUBCAPÍTULO H, CAPÍ-TULO 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 PER-SONA CON LICENCIA BAJO EL SUBCAPÍTULO H, CAPÍTULO 411, DEL CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO (LEY DE LICENCIAS DE ARMAS DE FUEGO), NO PODRÁ ENTRAR A ESTA PROPIEDAD CON UNA ARMA DE FUEGO QUE SEA LLEVADA VISIBLEMENTE.

Weekly Lenten ScheduleHorario Semanal de Cuaresma

Wednesday, February 26, 2020ASH WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES DE CENIZAAshes will NOT be distributed outside of the

Liturgical Celebrations scheduled on Ash Wednesday. The only exception will be

requests for the Homebound, nursing facilities, and/or hospitals.

NO se impondrán cenizas fuera de las celebraciones litúrgicas del Miércoles de

Ceniza. La única excepción será solicitudes a personas confinadas a su hogar, hospitales y/o

casas de asilo.

2020 Lenten Penance Service Schedule

Monday, March 2 at St. John the ApostleThursday, March 5 at Good Shepherd, Colleyville

Monday, March 9 at St Philip, LewisvilleThursday, March 12 at St. Michael, Bedford

Monday, March 23 at Holy Cross, The ColonyThursday, March 26 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Keller

Monday, March 30 at St. Francis, GrapevineThursday, April 2 at St Catherine of Siena, Carrollton

Knights of Columbus Fish FryBeginning February 28, 2020, 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Knights of Columbus Lenten fish dinners start on February 28, 2020 and will continue all through Lent except Good Friday. Come and enjoy our delicious meals during Lent. This year’s pricing is Adults for $10, and Children (12 years and younger) for $5. Includes fried or grilled prime catfish, new potatoes, green beans, hush puppies, french fries, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, drink and dessert. We will be serving from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Once again we will raffle off a Family Bible and a Youth Bible at the last dinner on April 3, 2020. Hope to see you there!

Si están casados por la ley civil o viviendo en Unión libre, y casarse por la Iglesia o casados por la Iglesia Católica

y desean mejorar su relación,El Retiro de parejas

“VIVIENDO SU MATRIMONIO COMO SACRAMENTO”

Es para ustedes.Es un programa donde se tratan temas para entender como

Dios quiere que vivamos.La fecha es abril 25 del 2020.

Para más Información:Comuníquese con Lola Pasillas o Diacono Matías Lagunas al (817) 284-4811 o llene

esta forma y entréguela a la Oficina de la Parroquia lo más pronto posible.

¡el cupo es limitado a las primeras 20 parejas!¡Tienen hasta el 30 de marzo 2020 para apuntarse!

The Defenders“Men who Teach, Defend, and Lead”

We are men studying to strengthen our understanding of our faith in hopes of being better able to defend it. Join us Tuesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. in St. John’s School, Room 16. Contact Steve Miller at (682) 667-2040 or Bill Fettig at (817) 793-4368 for more details.

“Viviendo su Matrimonio como Sacramento”

Retiro de parejasViviendo su Matrimonio como Sacramento

St. John the Apostle Catholic Church7341 Glenview Dr.

N. Richland Hills, TX, 76180

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8:15 a.m. MASS (SJS) English

12:00 p.m. MASS English

4:00 p.m.LITURGIA DE LA PALABRA Español

6:00 p.m. MASS English

6:30 p.m.MISA

(Gimnasio)Español

8:00 p.m. MISA Español

Friday, February 28, 20206:30 p.m. – STATIONS OF THE CROSS – English

7:30 p.m. – ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ – Español

Sat 02/155:00 p.m. ✝Rudy Rodriguez Jr. Rudy & Cora Herrera

Sun 02/167:30 a.m. For the Parish (Pro Populo)9:00 a.m. ✝Tracy Teppen Gayle Hazelwood

11:00 a.m. ✝Billy Alonzo Arlene Sanchez1:00 p.m. Augustine & Lucia Puente (Sp. Int.) Lucia Puente3:00 p.m. ✝Eduardo Velazquez Alma Velazquez5:00 p.m. ✝Jim Stabile McLean Family

Mon 02/178:15 a.m. ✝John McQuarie Sandy McQuarie

Tues 02/188:15 a.m. ✝Anna Ly Dao From daughter

Wed 02/198:15 a.m. ✝Margie Marquez Moses Family

Thurs 02/208:15 a.m. ✝Anna Marie Phi Vicki Ho7:00 p.m. For the Parish (Pro Populo)

Fri 02/218:15 a.m. ✝Anastasio & Romana Bugarin Bugarin Family

Sat 02/225:00 p.m. ✝Verne & Ann LaBelle 5:00 p.m. Saturday

Mass ChoirSun 02/23

7:30 a.m. ✝Virginia Gieb Moses & Gieb Family9:00 a.m. For the Parish (Pro Populo)

11:00 a.m. ✝Rudy Rodriguez Cindy Rodriguez & Breakfast Club

1:00 p.m. ✝Sabino Gomez Cuellar Juarez Gomez Family3:00 p.m. ✝Telesforo & Eleuterla

PlascenciaAlma Velazquez

5:00 p.m. ✝Sara Bessellieu McLean Family

Stewardship ReflectionSixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you

will never enter the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 5:20The scribes and Pharisees lived according to the letter of the law and they used this to elevate themselves above the other people. Jesus is clear–it’s the love that you have in your heart that will get you to heaven. Simply following church rules out of obligation, not love, does not put you on the path to heaven. Attending Mass on Sunday and then gossiping about a fellow parishioner in the parking lot is an example of a modern day Pharisee.

Porque les digo que, a menos que su justicia sea superior a la de los escribas y fariseos, nunca entrarán en el reino de los cielos.

Mateo 5:20Los escribas y fariseos vivían de acuerdo con la letra de la ley y usaron esto para elevarse por encima de las otras personas. Jesús es claro: es el amor que tienes en tu corazón lo que te llevará al cielo. Simplemente seguir las reglas de la iglesia por obligación, no por amor, no te pone en el camino al cielo. Asistir a misa el domingo y luego cotillear sobre un compañero feligrés en el estacionamiento es un ejemplo de un fariseo moderno.

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Scripture Readings for the Week of February 16, 2020

Sunday Sixth Sunday in Ordinary TimeSir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 or Mt 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37

Monday The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite OrderJas 1:1-11; Ps 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76; Mk 8:11-13

Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary TimeJas 1:12-18; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19; Mk 8:14-21

Wednesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary TimeJas 1:19-27; Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5; Mk 8:22-26

Thursday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary TimeJas 2:1-9; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mk 8:27-33

Friday Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the ChurchJas 2:14-24, 26; Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mk 8:34—9:1

Saturday Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6; Mt 16:13-19

Sunday Seventh Sunday in Ordinary TimeLv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48

Please remember in your prayers all those listed in our book of the sick located in the back of the Church. We pray for those who have died, especially ✝William Breaux.

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 February 9 $ 20,767.71

Month to Date Collection $ 44,522.84

Monthly Offertory Collection Budget $ 136,390.89

Social Service $ 691.00