St. John Nepomucene Office Phone: 361-933-1200

Catholic Church Email : [email protected] Website: www.stjohnnrtx.org *Meditation of the Day* 603 N. 1st Street Robstown, TX 78380 Bookkeeper: Veronica Gamboa Secretary: Ashley Esquivel “Come, Holy Spirit” Pentecost Sunday This morning I was feeling low in spirits because I did not feel the presence of God. It seemed to me that my heart was like iron, I could not think of God; I invoked the Holy Spirit say- May 23, 2021 ing: Reconciliation: 30mins before each Sunday Mass, or Anytime by Request “It is you who made us know Jesus. The Apostles spent a long time with him without ever Adoration: Sundays after the 11:00am Mass from 12:00 till 6:00pm comprehending him; but the fire you sent down on them made them understand him. You will also Baptisms: Please call the rectory for information. Classes required before the baptism. make me understand him. Come, my consolation; come, my joy; come, my peace, my strength, my Marriage: Arrangements for marriages must be made at least six Months before wedding. light. Come, give me the light to find the spring where I can quench my thirst. One ray of your light is enough to show me Jesus as he is. I ask you for no other learning, nor any other wisdom Sat May 22 9:00 am Special Intentions than the knowledge of how to find Jesus and the wisdom of remaining with him. O Most Holy 5:00 pm Deceased members of Arnold Family By: Elvira Swetlick Spirit, when you sent forth the ray of light, the disciples were transformed; they were no longer Sun May 23 9:00 am Parishioners what they had been before; their strength had been renewed, offering sacrifices became easy; they 11:00 am †Felipe & †Elodia Medrano By: Paredez Fam.;15th then got to know Jesus better than they had ever known him when he was among them. Source of Anniversary of †Guadalupe Caballero By: Garza Fam; †Armando Garza Sr. By: Garza Fam. peace and light, come and enlighten me. I am hungry, come and feed me. I am poor, come and Mon May 24 6:00 pm † Robert Wheelan Sr.; Reunification of the Holy Catholic enrich me. Holy Spirit, I abandon myself to you.” Churches of the East & West Mary of Jesus Crucified Tues May 25 8:00 am † Mr. & †Mrs. Edward Malek By: Family; For all Seminarians Wed May 26 8:00 am Special Intenions By: Jo Billings; Special Intention By: Elvira Swetlick *Saint Mary of Jesus Crucified († 1878) , also known as Saint Mariam Baouardy, was a Carmelite in Thurs May 27 8:00 am For the victims of abuse to become wounded healers . She was canonized in 2015. Fri May 28 8:00 am † Anthony Dornak By: Dornak Family; For the souls of Priests in purgatory Sat May 29 9:00 am Special Intentions 5:00 pm Pray for the many souls who will die soon who do not know Christ Sun May 30 9:00 am † Yolanda Gutierrez By: Juan Garza; Jimmy Gutierrez Jr. By: Terry Gutierrez & Juan Garza 11:00 am Parishioners Mon May 31 6:00 pm For all priests falsely accused to become sacrificial victims of Holy Love for Holy Mother Church Tues June 1 8:00 am † Mr. & †Mrs. Edward Malek By: Family Wed June 2 8:00 am † James Zakowics O.C.D Tips to Pray the Rosary Everyday: Thurs June 3 8:00 am † James Zakowics O.C.D Fri June 4 8:00 am † James Zakowics O.C.D Sat June 5 9:00 am Special Intentions 5:00 pm Parishioners  Fall asleep praying the rosary, it is better than counting sheep. Sun June 6 9:00 am † Edward H. Grover By: Children; Happy Birthday to  Say it in the moments of sadness or spiritual drought. Augustine Gamboa From: Family  If you can’t pray a whole rosary at once, break it into parts. 11:00 am † Maximo Betancourt By: Fam; † Walter Lock By: Family ______ Use each mystery to ask for a particular intention. May 23rd: Pentecost Sunday May 30th: The Most Holy Trinity  Pray while you walk and think of people in your life. Saturday 5:00 pm Saturday 5:00 pm Lector: Jose Cuellar Lector: Erica Pena  If you’re upset pray for the situation that worries you. Sunday 9:00 am Sunday 9:00 am Lector: Mr. & Mrs. Edward Mireles Lector: Terry Labbe  Recite the Rosary while doing chores or while you work out. Sunday 11:00 am Sunday 11:00 am  Say it while you wait. (at the bus stop, in line at store, in your vehicle, etc.) Lector: Diana Ochoa Lector: Joseph Saenz

Pentecost Voice

The Holy Spirit, who came on Pentecost, gave voice to the apostles to Please remember those who have gone before us marked proclaim the truth of the Gospel. The Spirit, the Soul of the Church, with the sign of faith: † Benito Zuniga continues to enable the Church to speak, and enables us to speak in our Remember in your prayers those who are sick in our parish; Lillian Dornak, John Grune, Lorraine Harman, Alba Chavera, Laura Garza individual capacity. As Cardinal Elio Sgreccia, former President of the Please keep us posted on the progress of the above to keep our list current.

Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life has said, “The Church must speak out in today's context on fundamental rights, the right to justice, the WEBSITE: Please visit our website at www.stjohnnrtx.org for our weekly Bulletins, online giving and important church updates. If you would like to receive a bulle- right to peace, but above all and in the first place, the right to life. If the tin please send us an email and with your name included to the following address:

Church did not speak, did not proclaim the truth, it would be abandoning [email protected] its duty; it would be unfaithful to society, to the good of society. SIGN UP: If you desire to take the Lady of Fatima statue home for a week please sign up. Sheets are located in the back of the church and in the chapel. The only require- Therefore, its precise duty is the very liberty to intervene with word, and ment is to pray the rosary everyday with your family.

also with example -- the example of promoting human life, of intervening ADORATION: Adoration is Monday-Friday at 6:30am -7:30am and on Sundays from 12- 6pm. All are welcome to attend. for the salvation of mankind." KNEELERS: please keep kneelers down after Mass, so that it is easier to

identify which areas of the church needs to be sanitized. MASSES: There are plenty of dates available for Mass intentions. Please come by during “But God, being rich in mercy, for his great love which office hours to reserve a date. *Each Mass is $5 a date per intention* ST.JOHNS GIRLS GROUP: Our girls group will be having a Bake Sale Saturday May He loved us, even when we were 29th & Sunday May 30th after ALL Masses. There will be delicious homemade dead through our trespasses, cupcakes, cookies, cakes and More! All proceeds will go towards the young ladies group, so please come out and show your support. made us alive together with Christ.” ROSARY: Come and join us in the Chapel every Tuesday at 6:30pm to pray the — Ephesians 2:4-5 Rosary. All are welcome to attend! HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: If you know anyone that is a homebound

parishioner and would a visit from Father for prayers and/or sacraments please contact † the office so that we may set something up.

Blessings upon your Even the Smallest Church GIRLS GROUP MEETING: Girls group will be meeting Thursday May 27th @ Offerings: 5/16/21 6:30pm to prepare for the upcoming fundraiser. If any young lady (ages 9 -14+) Envelope: $1270.00 Can make a is still interested in joining, we encourage you to please join us or call the office for more Loose: $1366.28 information. This is a great way for our young ladies to grow in their faith while having Total: $2636.28 BIG fellowship with others within the parish. Catholic Communications Campaign: $322.75 Key Readings for week May 16, 2021 Difference! SAT: EASTER WEEKDAY [Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious] Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Jn 21:20-25 (302) Office Hours: Memorare SUN: PENTECOST SUNDAY Monday: Acts 2:1-11/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, MON: THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH 1:00pm - 4:30pm that never was it known Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14/Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday: that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine TUES: WEEKDAY [Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor of the Church; Saint Gregory VII, Pope; Saint 9:00am - 4:30pm intercession was left unaided. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, Virgin] Thursday: Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; Sir 35:1-12/Mk 10:28-31 (348) to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and WED: SAINT PHILLIP NERI, PRIEST 1:00pm - 4:30pm sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17/Mk 10:32-45 (349) Friday: Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and THURS: WEEKDAY [Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop] 9:00am - 1:00pm answer me. Sir 42:15-25/Mk 10:46-52 (350) Amen. FRI: WEEKDAY Sir 44:1, 9-13/Mk 11:11-26 (351)