English: 11am Español: 12:30pm Tuesdays: Bilingual: 6:30pm Rev. Victor Hernandez, Pastor Deacons: Federico Aguilar 903-473-7258 Marcelino Espinosa 903-474-4692 Pastoral Council: M. Painter C. Blackford M. Conder C. Asbill F. Aguilar M. Espinosa N. Edwards D. Niño Confessions: * Before & after First Friday Mass or by appointment. Antes y después de Misa en primer Viernes o con cita. Baptisms: By appointment. Por cita 551 E. FM 2795, Emory, TX 75440 Church Office: 903-473-5116 Rectory: 903-474-9292 Email: St.Johns3@verizon.net Bulletin and Facebook page can be viewed online at the following: Thanksgiving dinner Come join us for Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 26th, at 2pm. This is a covered dish event. A sign up sheet is on the office door. Any questions – call Kathy at 231-6318759 or Jack @ 2310667-4131. Caring for God’s Creatures. St. John the Evangelist is collecting dog food, dog treats (Made in USA), dog blankets, etc. for the Texas Best choices Animal Rescue in Quinlan. Items may be brought to Sherry Badalich through November 22nd. Wedding: Consult Fr. Victor 6 mos. In advance Hable con el Padre seis meses pro adelante Quinceañeras: Consult Fr. Victor 6 mos. In advance Hable con el Padre seis meses pro adelante For the Month Dedicated to the Poor Souls in Purgatory Eternal rest grant unto them, Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. A REMINDER: As we enter the Sanctuary, let us quietly prepare our hearts and minds for worship. Please keep all talking outside or in Gurkin Hall and keep doors to the Sanctuary closed. Also, remember to turn off cell phones. Thank you. Pilgrimage of Mercy: Relics of St. Maria Goretti in Tyler The Diocese of Tyler and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception are hosting the relics of St. Maria Goretti at the Cathedral on Monday, November 2, 2015. Public veneration will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 1 a.m. Parish Mission: Why Be Catholic? Renewal in Christ our Savior Father Ken Geraci will be leading a mission at Holy Spirit Parish in Holly Lake from November 1-5, 5:30 – 7:45pm. There will be opportunity for Confessions followed by the Mission Holy Hour and Exposition. Daily Topics (M-Th) “Does God Exist & Is Jesus Christ God?”, “What Did Jesus Do – Church or Spirituality?”, Why do we do that as Catholics?”, “Two Obstacles to Healing”, and “How to Pray the Mass”. Attend any or all. Have a prayer intention? sjemembers@googlegroups.com Sunday, November 1: Mass 11 am (English) Mass 12:30 pm (Spanish) Sip and Dunk following Masses *includes both Sunday Masses www.stjohnemory.org ‘Like” us on Facebook: St John the Evangelist Catholic Church-Emory TODAY! Donate Blood and Give the Gift of Life. Our Parish will be hosting a Blood Drive today, Nov. 1, from 11 – 3. Come out to the bus NOW to “Roll up your sleeve and give!” Contact the office or Beth Palin if you have questions. This Week’s Calendar Attendance:272 Combined: (2) Mass total* Regular: $ 941.00 Building Fund: $ 807.00 Diocese of Tyler If you have a loved one who is sick or in need of special prayers (not deceased), please contact the office to place their name on the prayer list for 4 Sundays. If a longer period of time is needed, please call and renew your request 2 weeks before the printed date to the right of your loved one’s name. Lord, We Pray that You Bless These Individuals With Your Healing Grace Eddie Brennen (11/8), Buck Swaims (11/8), Seth Connor (11/8), Dale Vasil (11/8), Harley Thompson (11/8), Mark Groves (11/8), Annie Daub (11/8) Nancy Calhoon (11/8) , Ron Rimbey and Linda Rimbey (11/15) Roger Fitzwater (11/15) Matthew Chipman and his parents (11/15), Brent Hollier (11/15), Charlie Noel (11/22), Christen deYoung (11/22), Dustin Wright (11/22) Fr. Efren Nano (12/6), Dusty Forette (12/6), Edwina Hayes (12/6), Nora Duran (12/6), Christen deYoung (12/6), Charlie Noel (12/6) Pray for our Military Families Maria Homan, Stephen Linn, Gary Robinson, Jr., Jayde E. Mack, Harley Thompson, Ashleigh Thompson, Kristine Diaz, William Bell, Dylan Nix, Mark H. Sutton. May God Bless You On Your Birthday Sunday: October 25, 2015 - GIFTS St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Weddings, Quinceañeras or Baptisms – Contact the office for your To-Do checklist! Masses: 11/1 11/2 11/3 11/4 11/4 David Sandoval Mary Villanueva Gerald J. Koiro Daniel Mendez Wendy Rivera 11/4 11/5 11/5 11/5 11/5 Monday, November 2: ALL SOULS DAY Mass 4pm (English) Mass 7:30 pm (Spanish) Zumba 6pm Spanish Prayer Grp 7pm Tuesday, November 3: Bible Study 10 am Faith Formation 6:00 pm Mass 6:30 pm (Bilingual) Wednesday, November 4: Spanish Choir 5:30pm Zumba 5:30pm Sacrament Prep 7pm Thursday, November 5: Choir Practice 5pm CAPS 6 pm RCIA 7pm Friday, November 6: First Friday Adoration 9am-6pm Mass 6 pm (Bilingual) Saturday, November 7: Sheila Darisse Daniel Arrellano Evelia Lopez Vanessa Guerra Miguel Solorio, Jr. 11/7 James Boulger 11/7 Maria Elena Ugalde 11/7 Jose Lara 11/7 Rosa Arenas Office hours: Marcelino Espinosa: 903-474-4692 Tuesdays 2-5pm Monica Hughes: 804-477-5424 Wednesdays 2-6pm Bea Nipp: 903-253-5306 Thursdays 2-5pm Deadline for bulletin items by Noon Wednesdays: Email: st.johns3@verizon.net