Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church

SJTB Knight's of Columbus Council #16451 welcomes Tyler Martin and Javier Perez (front center) as their newest members,  Congratulations Tyler and Javier.  Thank you to the men of Council #16451 for their dedicated service to SJTB.

(Fr. David addresses the 2019 First Communion Class during the May 5th Mass Celebration)

On May 5th, SJTB was filled with parish family and guests as we listened to the Gospel and were fed by the body and blood of Jesus Christ during the 2019 First Holy Communion Mass.  Fr. David spoke to the students  about being called to be "Superheros" by practicing their Catholic faith.  Thank you to catechists Andrea Albus and Andrea Constancio (The "A" Team)  for their devotion and dedication to our children and our parish.  See pictures of the 2019 First Communion class by clicking here.

(Excerpt taken from the United States
Catholic Conference of Bishops website)

The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery. The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil. The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are:

• Mass of the Lord's Supper
• Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
• Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord

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Join your parish family as we come together on Friday, May 31st on the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  In honor of our Blessed Mother, participants will light a votive candle, recite a Hail Mary and present a flower to a statue of the Blessed Mother as we form the Living Rosary.     
 

Contact Terri Contreras at 806-786-1781 or the parish office to volunteer to recite a Hail Mary during the Living Rosary.  A sign up sheet will be available at the back of the church until May 26th.

Catholic Charities invites you to join them at the 28th Annual Night to Remember, a night of fun, food, and friends in support of those in need in our community!  Night to Remember is Catholic Charities' largest fundraiser of the year and helps support the mission to provide our neighbors in the South Plains a path to well-being through support and empowerment. 

   Night to Remember includes:

• a raffle entry with 3 chances to win $1,000
• delicious dinner with open bar
• a silent and live auction
• a great time with old and new friends
• and, an opportunity to hear directly from one of the people whose life your generosity has helped.

Spiritual Life Committee

(Members of the Spiritual Life Committee pose for a picture with Lenten Retreat Speaker, Fr. Bruce Nieli and our Pastor, Fr.  David Cruz.)

SJTB thanks it's dedicated Journey of Faith Team for it's committment and service to those wanting to learn more about our Catholic faith and those seeking to live the Catholic faith through the holy sacraments.  Team members pictured here with Fr. David are (pictured left to right) Lindsey Howell, Gilbert Escobar, and Lucy Escobar.  

On Saturday, April 27th, at the Lubbock Civic Center, leaders of the many and varied ministries of SJTB came together with Fr. David to reflect on our church's beginning, progress, accomplishments and future as we begin the process of moving to our new building.  Fr. David compared it to "charting a course" just as you do a trip.  Attendees shared their thoughts on the past three and one-half years and on what was best about SJTB and what could be done better to make our parish even better.  View more pictures of the meeting by clicking here.