Mobile App: (Install from “App store” or “Play store”) “Saint Matthew Longview” Our website: www.stmattlgv.com Nationwide Mass times: www.FindaParish.com www.Masstimes.org or 1-800-Masstimes

MASS SCHEDULE

WEEKEND: Saturday - Vigil 5:00 PM, (Eng.) 7:00 PM (Esp.) Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM (Eng.) Domingo 1:00 PM (Esp.) DAILY: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM Tuesday 7:00 PM (Español) Wednesday 6:00 PM Friday 12:05 PM HOLY DAY: 7:00 AM, 12:05 & 6:00PM (Eng.) 7:30 PM (Esp.)

ADORATION: First Fridays 7:30 AM - 11:45 AM Wednesdays 7:30 AM - 5:45 PM (Sept.- May)

CONFESSION: Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 PM Tuesday 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Any other time by Appointment

CHURCH OFFICE CONTACTS

PASTOR Rev. Msgr. Xavier Pappu msgrxavier@stmattlgv.com 903-295-3890 x 2103 903-295-7558 (Rectory)

DEACONS Dcn. Joe Bianca 903-757-3348 jfbianca@sbcglobal.net

Dcn. Joel Gonzalez 903-841-3839 jgonzz627@gmail.com

Dcn. John D’Antoni 903-738-7463 jdpeds@gmail.com

Dcn. Luis Hernandez 936-462-0215

SECRETARY / MUSIC 903-295-3890 x 2102 / 2107 Beth Kennedy churchoffice@stmattlgv.com

FAITH FORMATION 903-295-3890 x 2105 Freeda Dasaiyan dff@stmattlgv.com

RECEPTION / FINANCE 903-295-3890 x 2101 / 2108 Nayeli Gonzalez reception@stmattlgv.com

YOUTH MINISTRY 903-295-3890 x 2106 Cyndi Starr youth@stmattlgv.com

PARISH OFFICE HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 12 NOON; & 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS: ON SATURDAYS BAPTISM: 9:00 AM (ENGLISH) 10:00 AM (ESPAÑOL) PRESENTACION: 11:00 AM WEDDING & QUINCEAÑERA: 12 NOON & 2:00 PM

for more information, please contact the church office during office hours.

Vox: (903) 295-3890 Fax: (903) 295-7559

2800 Pine Tree Rd. Longview, Texas 75604-1647

November 24, 2019

“To Know, to Love and to Serve Christ Among His People, and to Seek the Lost”

Christ the King November 24, 2019 Christ’s Kingship and His Kingdom

Dear brothers and sisters, With the celebration of Christ, the King, we come to the end of theLiturgical year; and are reminded that we are citizens of Christ’s kingdom. However, millions in the world neither want to accept His kingship nor want to be included in His kingdom. Whether they

accept it or not, Christ is the King! The people of Israel wanted a king like every other nations. [1 Sam 8:20] The reasons for wanting a king were to fight their battles for them, protect them and give them a symbol of national unity. This request betrayed their rejection of the kingship of Yahweh [1 Sam. 8:7; 19:19; 12:12] and denial of the covenant. The prophets warned them about what it would be like to have a king like the nations. [1 Sam 8:11-18] The angel Gabriel proclaims, "Behold, …the Lord God will give him the throne of David, his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” [Lk. 1:32-33] The Magi asked, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews?" [Mt. 2:2] In John 18, Pilate refers to the implication that the Christ is a royal title by inquiring explicitly if Jesus claims to be the "king of the Jews." Pilate was convinced that Jesus was the King and declared: “Jesus of Nazareth the King of the Jews.” Christ is King and sovereign Head over His Church. [Eph.1:22; 4:15; Col. 1:18; 2:19] His rule extends to every creature, for "All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” [Mt. 28:18] Its establishment among men is progressive, but it is destined at last to fill the whole earth. As we acknowledge that Christ is the King of the Universe, let us accept His great commissioning – by our teaching, baptizing, and bringing them to Jesus. Let us acknowledge Christ as the King of our hearts and homes. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! My prayers and blessings! Msgr. Xavier

SATURDAY - November 23 5:00 pm Mark Hoffmann - Birthday (Joy Hoffmann) Jeanette Ashmore - Healing (JoAnn McCracken) 7:00 pm Julio Salazar (His Family) SUNDAY - November 24 8:30 am † Eusebio Nieto (Chely Nieto) 10:30 am † Edna Ryan (Vera Sovic) 1:00 pm People of the Parish 6:00 pm Janice Schaetz & Christopher Schaetz - Birthday (Schaetz Family)

MONDAY - November 25 7:00 am Prayers for Souls (Bien Quach)

TUESDAY - November 26 7:00 am Evelyn Skinners (Charles & Lanell Archer) 7:00 pm † Maria Carmen Trejo (Maria Vizueth) WEDNESDAY - November 27 7:00 am Colton Sparks (Karen Jackson) 6:00 pm Alicia Shadwick (Glen & Snuffy Hobbs)

THURSDAY - November 28 9:00 am In Thanksgiving FRIDAY - November 29 7:00 am NO MASS

12:05 pm Lupita Gonzalez (Parish Staff) † Bernardo Garcia (Rocio Garcia) SATURDAY - November 30 5:00 pm Msgr. Xavier - Birthday (Virgie Cameron) 7:00 pm † Angel Servin – Birthday (Servin Martinez Family) SUNDAY - December 01 8:30 am People of the Parish 10:30 am Charles & Fay Eckel (Msgr. Xavier) 1:00 pm Genaro Cortez - Birthday (Cortez Serrano Family) Matthew Solorzano - Birthday (Solorzano Family) 6:00 pm Msgr. Xavier - Birthday (Schaetz Family)

Pope’s Intentions (November) Communication and Reconciliation: That a spirit of dialogue, encounter and reconciliation emerges in the Near East, where diverse religious communities share their lives together.

O b s e r v a n c e s & R e a d i n g s

Monday 25 St. Catherine of Alexandria Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday 26 Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday 27 Dn 5:1-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday 28 Thanksgiving Day Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday 29 Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday 30 St. Andrew Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Sunday 01 First Sunday of Advent Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44

Please pray for our priests in this Diocese: Nov. 25: Rev. Msgr. Xavier Pappu Nov. 26: Rev. Steve Paradis Nov. 27: Rev. Marcos Ramos Nov. 28: Rev. Carlos Rangel Nov. 29: Rev. Lawrence Rasaian Nov. 30: Rev. Juan Rivera Dec. 01: Rev. Matias Rodriguez

November 17: Offering $ 8,488.67 Youth Ministry $ 2,091.00 2nd Collection: This weekend: Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration Next Weekend: Building Fund

Thank you for your stewardship.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Please check out the advertisers on the back of the bulletin. They help us to pay for our bulletins.

Offering a Holy Mass: It is the highest form of prayer we can offer. Everyone in the church prays for your intention. It is the BEST gift to your family, friends (living or dead), for their birthdays and anniversaries. Call the church office to reserve your days with a stipend of your choice.

Wishing you and your family a Joyous Thanksgiving Day. My sincere THANKS to everyone of you for being a dedicated and committed member of St. Matthew Parish Family You have built this family with your sacrifices, service and ministries. Please extend my thanks

and prayers to all the families who have moved on to different cities and other parishes for their personal and spiritual well-being. May the Lord be with you and bless you.

This Week: Nov. 25: Women’s ACTS Faith Sharing; 7:00 pm, Rm. 37 Nov. 27: Men’s ACTS Faith Sharing; 6:00 am, Parish Hall St. Vincent de Paul Society; 5:00 pm, Room 11

Angel Tree The Angel Tree will be set up in the foyer beginning on November 30. Please plan to stop by after Mass and choose an Angel.

ACTS Faith Sharing Women’s: All Mondays: 7-8 p.m. in Room #37 Men’s: All Wednesdays: 6-7 a.m.

in the Parish Hall.

Taste of St. Matthew Winners:

Entrée: 1st place: Pasta St. Charles Deacon John & Cathleen D’Antoni 2nd Place: Pork Butt - Daniel & Daniel Anguiano Dessert: 1st Place: New Orleans Bread Pudding Joshua Hunt & Alanna McDow 2nd Place: Fruit Salad con Crevia - Ana Gomez Appetizer: 1st Place: Tamales Veracruzanos Jasmine Hardin 2nd Place: Sweet & Sour Trump Salad Mario Solozano Best Decoration: Mike & Theresa Judd Elk Chili & Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED For Thanksgiving, November 28th & 29th.

For any weekend activities, please contact the church office before Wednesday, Nov. 27th . Happy Thanksgiving!

Mass on Thanksgiving Day will be at 9:00 a.m. NO 7:00 a.m. Mass on Thursday or Friday this week.

Join Us For Parish Work Day! Saturday, Dec. 7th 8 am to 11:30 am.

Or any other day that is convenient for you. Please consider coming to this family event and preparing the church for Christmas. Lunch will be served.

Please bring your own tools / equipment.

At the end of the year many people traditionally donate to charities and non-profit organizations. As we approach the end of the year 2019, I thank you for your generosity in the

past. We have done very well in every way. Thank you! Please prayerfully consider your year-end donations for St. Matthew Church: Prayer Garden or Columbarium or Priests-for-Tomorrow or the Perpetual Fund and post mark them by Dec. 31, 2019 for your tax deductions. You may do it in person or online or by credit card or by email. Thanks again! God bless you and your family!

Christmas Parade We invite our parishioners for the

Christmas Parade on December 5th. St. Matthew is participating with a float that evening. For more info,

please call the church office.

Our new Pictorial Directories are here! Those who had their picture taken will receive a copy of the directory. Directories will be distributed after the weekend Masses, or you may pick it up in the office during the week.

PRO-LIFE: FETAL DEVELOPMENT, MONTH 8

In the last two months the baby continues to gain weight. She is developing a layer of fat that will keep her warm after she is born. In the 9th month she will shift to a head-down position, preparing for birth. Her lungs are now fully developed and capable of making the transition to breathing air. After birth she will continue the human growth process for many years to come. Just as an expectant mother makes final preparations for the birth of her baby we make preparations for Christmas during the four weeks of Advent.

NO Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament On Wednesday this week.

Adoration will resume next week on Wednesday and First Friday.

ALTAR SERVERS APPRECIATION WITH BISHOP STRICKLAND

Saturday, Dec. 7, at 10:00 am, at the Chapel of Saints Peter & Paul in Tyler. There will be a Reception and Lunch following the Mass at the Gorman Cafeteria. If you are interested and able to join the Bishop, please contact either Michelle Malloy (903-736-5792) or Elisa Solorzano (903-220-8077) or the church office (903-295-3890) by Dec. 2nd.

ADVENT CONFESSIONS (English & Spanish)

Monday, Dec. 2nd: 5:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday, Dec. 3rd: 5:00 - 7:00 pm There will be several priests available to hear confessions. You don’t want to miss this great sacrament of grace.

Please do not procrastinate until Christmas!

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES - 2020 Offertory Envelopes for 2020 will be available for you to pick up after all weekend Masses beginning December 01 and continuing through December, or during the week from the Church Office. Envelopes are not mailed to your home. We encourage you to use the envelopes for the following reasons: The use of envelopes helps to confirm your membership in the parish; to respond to your individual requests for Certificates for Baptism and Confirmation, other sacraments and church-related matters; and for official purposes. It also helps us to prepare an accurate letter for your tax purposes. For more info, please call the church office. Thanks for your understanding. God bless!

FAMILY Faith Formation

Evangelize, Catechize and Form Disciples

Altar Servers Schedule: 11/30-12/01/2019 Saturday: 5:00 pm: Abby Tyler, Yamilee Montoya Gabriela Garcia 7:00 pm: Elmer Mondragon, Vianney Aguilar Aaron Aguilar, Diego Resendiz Sunday: 8:30 am: Maylea Malloy, Stephanie Viramontes Guadalupe Franco, Mary Scott, Laityn Chism 10:30 am: Alicia Graugnard, Katelynn Boykin Makayla Alexander, Gabriella Anguiano 1:00 pm: Roberto Aguilar, Juan Garcia, Paola Garcia Edwin Muniz, Daisy Arreola 6:00 pm: Edgar Rico, Mariano Perez, Azucena Perez

Answers for last week’s questions (11/17/19): 1. On the first day of the week (John 20:1) 2. The other disciple (John 20:4 ) 3. The napkin was not with the linen clothes, but wrapped

together in a place by itself (John 20:7) 4. Outside the tomb weeping (John 20:15) 5. The gardener (John 20:15) Questions for this week (St. John’s Gospel) 1. What did Mary see inside the tomb? 2. What did the angel ask Mary? 3. When Mary turned around, whom did see? 4. What did the Hebrew word Robbouni mean? 5. Jesus said to Mary, “Stop holding on to me.“ Why?

FAITH FORMATION - SAVE THE DATE Nov. 24 : NO CLASS Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 27: NO CLASS Thanksgiving Holiday Dec. 01: Faith Formation Class Dec. 04: Faith Formation Class

Middle School (6-8 Grades) On Sundays at 11:45 am or 4:30 pm

On Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in Faith Formation Center

Classes for All Parents: Wednesdays: in the Parish Hall; 6:30 - 7:30 pm Sundays: in the Parish Hall; 11:45 - 12:45 pm

In Rooms 14 & 15; 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Check out the information about our new Ethics & Integrity / Safe Environment Program on the

Youth page (page 5) in this bulletin.

Padres - Hemos notado que no todos los niños están asistiendo a la Misa Dominical. Las clases de

Formación de Fe son importantes pero la Misa es lo mas importante. Por favor traer a sus hijos a la Misa Puede ser el sábado o domingo. Gracias!

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The St. Philip Institute is hosting several events for the diocese:

• Faith and Life Webinar Series for Catechists #5 December 5th at 12:00 noon.

• The Way of Christ R.C.I.A. Training Webinar #4 December 6th at 12:00 noon.

• Come and Rest Awhile: Women’s Advent Event - a day of prayer, reflection and fellowship with Fr. Justin Braun and Noelle Garcia December 7th in Flint 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Special Needs Family Retreat December 13 - 15 at the Pine Catholic Camp.

For more information or to register for these and any other events, please visit www.stphilipinstitute.org/events.

Do you Love Praying the Rosary? Come and Join the Rosary Prayer Group

Every Monday - Friday at 12:05 p.m. In the St. Mary’s Adoration Chapel.

At St. Matthew’s chapel: 2nd Mondays at 7 pm. All are Welcome!

Sundays: 4:30 - 5:45 PM: Choir Practice 6:00 - Youth Mass 7:15 - Food & Fellowship 7:30 - 8:30 PM: Youth Ministry

Contact: Cyndi Starr: 903-720-3873

Sundays: (Spanish) 2:30 PM: Food & Fellowship 3:30 PM: Cristo Joven events 5:00 PM: Closing & Parents pick-up Contact: Daniela Rodriguez or the church office: 903– 295-3890

Middle School: Wednesdays: 6:30 pm

Sundays: 11:45 am & 4:30 pm

Contact: Becky Anguiano 903-746-9146

“Guerreros de San Miguel Arcángel” ESTAS INVITADO JOVEN ADULTO!!

(18-30 años de edad) Quienes: No as sido previamente casado y no tienes hijos. Podrías ser miembro de nuestro grupo juvenil!! Cuando: Todos los domingos de 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm “Por eso pónganse la armadura de Dios, para que en el día malo puedan resistir y mantenerse en la fila valiéndose de todas sus armas.” Efesios 6:13

Our Parish has a Mobile App To install, Go to ‘App store’ or ‘Play store’ and search for “St Matthew Longview”. You will have everything you need for your personal spiritual growth; and receive notifications from the parish.

An Acceptance Certificate for Service (ACS) is required of all Church personnel - Clergy, religious, seminarians, paid employees and volunteers engaged in

ministry with minors and vulnerable adults. The ACS is granted after completing the required background check and Safe Environment training; commitment to the Code of Ethics and Integrity for Conduct of Church Personnel / Volunteers is also required.

Church personnel / volunteers must register with their parish administrator by filling out a registration form in the church office. Once they are entered into the database, they will receive e-mails about the background check and the Code of Conduct. The cost of the background check is $16. You must complete the Background Check and acknowledge the Code of Con-duct before you may attend the training.

You must register for the training in the church office. Before service begins and every three years thereafter, church personnel / volunteers will take the training, in which they will view Praesidium’s CASE video and participate in facilitated discussion. During years 2 and 3, all will complete ongoing education online. Our Parish Administrator is Beth Kennedy. You may contact her at 903-295-3890 or churchoffice@stmattlgv.com for more information.

Our Youth Ministry Needs You!

Teens: Bring your friends for Youth Ministry after the 6:00

p.m. Mass on Sundays. ALL ARE WELCOME

Adults: If you have a heart for our teens and care about their growth in the Faith, we need your help! Whatever your skills, whatever your schedule, you can contribute in a very real way to help our teens. Even if you don’t know how you can help, please call the youth office and we can decide together! For more information, contact the church office (903) 295-3890. Seeking: Core Team Members, Communications, Food planning & prep, Chaperones

High School Youth Ministry

11/24/19: No Session - Thanksgiving Break 12/01/19: Advent Week 1 - How was your “Year of Grace”? Why does the church year not match the calendar year?

All high school teens and their friends are invited for the Mass at 6:00 p.m., followed by our High School Youth Activities in the Parish Hall

Why do we pray for the dead?

According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, the clearest Bible reference about prayers for the dead is from the Second Book of Maccabees. When soldiers were preparing the bodies of their slain comrades for burial

they discovered they were wearing amulets taken from a pagan temple which violated the law of Deuteronomy, so they prayed that God would forgive the sin these men had committed. The New Testament echoes this notion in the second letter of Timothy when Paul prays for someone who died named Onesiphorus, saying: “May the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day.” The Catechism of the Catholic Church also has something to say about prayers for the dead, stating: “All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven” (1030).

Esta parroquia es de ustedes. Muchísimas gracias por participar en la actividad de: Limpieza Comida Ujieres durante la Misa Rosario Sábado Domingo Nov. 24: Servidoras Grupo de Oración Ramón Hernández Cursillos Ana Montoya Dic. 01: Guerreros Cursillos Niños Niños Niños Dic. 08: Voluntarios Dom Republic Ramón Hernández Grupo de Oración Reyna González Dic. 15: Grupo de Oración Servidoras Jóvenes Evangelización Genoveva Ponce

Esta Semana Nov. 25: Servidoras de Glpe; 10:00 am, Salón Parró. Cursillos; 7:00 pm, Salon Parroquia; Grupo Compartiendo la Fe; 7:00 pm Salón 14 Crecimiento Clases; 7:00 pm, Salón 13 & 15

Observancias Y Lecturas Lunes, 25 Santa Catalina de Alexandria Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lc 21:1-4 Martes, 26 Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lc 21:5-11 Miércoles,27 Dn 5:1-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lc 21:12-19 Jueves, 28 Día de Acción de Gracias Eclo 50:22-24; Sal 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lc 17:11-19 Viernes, 29 Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lc 21:29-33 Sábado, 30 San Andrés Rom 10:9-18; Sal 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Domingo, 01 Primer Domingo de Adviento Is 2:1-5; Sal 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44

Todos los jueves de 7 pm - 8:30 pm. Salón Parroquial Invitamos a todos jóvenes y adultos!

Católicos Firmes en su Fe

Padres - Hemos notado que no todos los niños están asistiendo a la Misa Dominical. Las clases de Formación de Fe son

importantes pero la Misa es lo mas importante. Por favor traer a sus hijos a la Misa Puede ser el sábado o domingo. Gracias!

Agradezca y apoye por favor a nuestros publicistas en la parte posterior del boletín. Este boletín es apoyado por ellos. Si gusta publicar su negocio llamar al 1-800-833-5941

Árbol del Ángel regalos para nuestros Niños

El árbol del ángel se instalará en el vestíbulo a partir del 30 de noviembre. Por favor, pase después de la misa y elegir un ángel.

Ensayos para la Fiesta de Guadalupe: Reunión Miércoles Nov 27, a las 7 pm.

Nos estamos preparando ya para la gran fiesta de nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y te estamos invitando a que participes en lo que tú puedas y quieras en está fiesta; Especialmente, para todos los lideres de los ministerios.

Christmas Parade Sera el 5 de Diciembre

Invitamos a los ministerios a que nos acompañen con su

estandarte. Para mas información por favor hablar a la oficina de la iglesia

Acompáñanos al día de trabajo de la parroquia!

Sábado, Dic. 7, 8 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. O cualquier otro día de su conveniencia.

Por favor considere venir a este evento familiar y preparar la iglesia a para Navidad

Por favor traiga sus propias herramientas y equipos.

OFICINA PARROQUIAL CERRADA para acción de gracias desde el 28 y 29 de noviembre. Para cualquier actividad de fin de semana, póngase en contacto con la oficina de la iglesia antes del mediodía del miércoles. Feliz día de Gracias! Misas: 28 Nov. a las 9 am; 29 Nov. a las 12 medio día. No Misas a las 7 am el Jueves y Viernes.

CONTRIBUCIÓN de fin de año: Al final del año mucha gente tradicionalmente dona a caridades y organizaciones sin fines de lucro. A Medida que nos acercamos al final del año 2019, le agradezco su generosidad en el pasado. Hemos hecho muy bien en todos los sentidos. ¡Gracias!

Confesiones para Adviento Lunes, 02 de Dic.: 5:00 - 7:00 pm Martes, 03 de Dic.: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Por favor planeé asistir. Habrá varios sacerdotes disponibles para oír confesiones en ingles y español. Trate por favor de no faltar.

MONAGUILLOS con OBISPO JOSEPH sábado, 07 de diciembre del 2019 a las 10:00 en la capilla de San Pedro y Paul en Tyler. Almuerzo y recepción después de la misa. Si usted está interesado y disponible a reunirse con Obispo Strickland, póngase en contacto con Elisa Solorzano 903-220-8077 o la oficina de la iglesia antes del 28 de nov.

PRO-LIFE, FETAL DEVELOPMENT, MES 8 Durante estos dos últimos meses continuare aumentando de peso. También estoy desarrollando una capa de grasa que me ayudara a mantener una temperatura adecuada en el cuerpo después de mi nacimiento. Durante el noveno mes me cambiare a una posición con la cabeza hacia abajo, preparándome para nacer. Mis pulmones están completamente desarrollados y serán capaces de hacer la transición para respirar aire. Después del nacimiento continuare mi proceso de crecimiento humano por muchos anos mas. Así como una madre embarazada hace los preparativos finales para el nacimiento de su bebé, hacemos preparativos para la Navidad durante las cuatro semanas de Adviento.

Advisory Committees: Finance Council: Steve Kennedy 291-1621 Liturgy Committee: Dcn. Joe Bianca 757-3348 Building Committee: Jerl May 757-5999 Siervos de Cristo: Mario Leyva 235-6608 Fundraising: Daniel Anguiano 220-9937 Pastoral Council: Steve Faber 431-6161 Liturgical Ministries: Altar Servers: Michelle Malloy 736-5792 Monaguillos: Elisa Solorzano 220-8077 Altar Society: Rita Reindl 297-2044 EMHC.: Allison Cameron 452-6250 Yasmin Hardin 399-2366 Greeters: Rick McGaughey 235-4799 Lectors: John Wiggins 235-0548 Miguel Zavaleta 452-7852 Music: Beth Kennedy 295-3890 Max Garcia (Español) 746-1209 Diego Najera (Español) 759-1724 (Children) Noel & Norma Garcia 773-450-7105 Ushers: Brent O’Connor 295-1322 Ramon & Irma Hernandez 431-5481

Pastoral Ministries: Baptism: Paul & Joanie Shafer 374-2217 Baptismo: Dcn. Joel Gonzalez 841-3839 M. Encounter: George & Jan Albanese 806-7955 Matrimonio: Dcn. Joel Gonzalez 841-3839 Shut-in Ministry: Marilyn Sirmans 663-2362 Wedding Coord: Roma Jones 738-3493 [Español]: Maria Gonzalez 841-3839 Other Ministries: ACTS Teresa Fogle 235-0063 Maintenance: Tom Mittler 759-1678 Our Lady’s Guild: Sondra Scalco 235-8674 Pro-life: Tom Mittler 759-1678 St. Vincent De Paul: Church Office 295-3890 JOY Ministry: Gerard & MaryAnn Verderber 209-261-4835 Ethics & Integrity: Patricia Trinidad 720-7677 Ds. Of Mtr Seton: JoAnn McCracken 736-8344 Hospitality: Jeri Vaughan 240-2114 Hospitalidad: Alex & Yurith Gutierrez 917-5368 K. of C.: Gerard Verderber 209-261-4835 Serv de Gudlpe Catalina Romero 241-0072 Bereavement Allison Nelsen 399-2300 Cath. Daughters Rosanne Waggoner 738-0201

Pastoral Council: Steve Faber (Chair) 431-6161 John Green (Vice chair) 237-8093 Beth Kennedy (Secretary) 295-3890 Becky Anguiano 663-8802 Diane Dudley 210-288-9515 Mario Leyva 235-6608 Laura Lopez 241-6765 Rita Reindl 297-2044 Hector Rodriguez 452-8063 Fred Romero 241-8817 Patricia Trinidad 720-7677 Francisco Trinidad 720-7709

Finance Council Steve Kennedy (Chair) 291-1621 Deacon Joe Bianca 757-3348 Carolyn Anguiano 210-724-4933 Blanca Cabrera 806-5853 David Mangrum 918-1317 Alfredo Martinez 720-0537 Eugene Moore 738-7689 Stephen Saha 984-4940 Pat Sweeney 738-0305

Cada Semana Lunes: Cursillistas; 7 - 8 pm; Salón; Coro de Oración: Capilla Clase Crecimiento; 7- 8:30 pm; salón 13, 15; Martes: Clases ESL; 9 am- 12 pm; Misa y Grupo de Oración; 7 pm; Miércoles: Hogar de Fe; 6:30 pm; Salón Parroquial Jueves: Clases ESL; 9 am -12 pm; Salón Parroquial Clase Quinceañera; 6 pm; Salón Parroquial, 1er y 3er Viernes: RICA: 7:00 - 8:30 pm; Salón 14 Practica para Boda/Quinceañera: 5 y 6 pm; Iglesia. Sábado: Pre-Bautismo; 4:00 pm; 3er Sábado del Mes; Salón Parroq. Domingo: Hogar de Fe; 12 pm, Salón 13 &14; 4:30 pm, Salon 14 Grupo Juvenil; 2:30 pm; Centro San Juan Pablo Guerreros de San Miguel; 7pm, Centro San Juan Pablo

Weekly Activities ACTS Men: Wednesday, 6 am, Parish Hall ACTS Women: Monday, 7 pm, Rm 31 Adult Bible Study: Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Parish Hall Choir Practices: Adults: Wed. 6:30 pm; Vigil: Sat. 4:00 pm Hispanic: Fri. 7 pm; Youth: Sun. 4:30 pm English Class (ESL): Tue. & Thu. 9 am - 12 pm, PH RCIA: Sun. 4:00 pm, Faith Formation Center Rm 37 St. Vincent de Paul: Wed. 5 pm, Rm 11 Youth Group: Sun. 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Parish Hall

TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND MASS WITH US Visit, Send a Card, or Offer a Prayer. If they would like to receive Communion, or if you are interested in joining the ministry that takes communion to the homebound, please call the Church Office. Or Please let the Sick & Shut-in Ministry know. We will take Holy Communion to the home. Please call Marilyn Sirmans at 903-663-2362. James & Thelma Alario, Sebastian Alaniz Jr., Wendy Antee, Luis Arriaga, Betsy Atkinson, Gena Attebery, Cassie Barron, Mary Bednarek, Sandra Behr, Margaret Borchard, Scott Brazell, Jose Brocolo, Derek Cameron, Virgie Cameron, Bob & Barbara Caster, Christopher Cerio, Alice Cofield, Jose Camacho, John D’Antoni, Sr., Deacon John D’Antoni, Misty Davidson, T.D. Dollison, Tammy Dubose, Brenda Dzierzanowski, Juanita Eiker, James Ferguson, Andres Flores, Liliana Flores, David Fowler, John Garcia, Santos & Eleanor Gonzalez, Ramona Gonzalez, Tom Hayes, Mark Hoffmann, Nita Hopkins, Katrina Johnson, Norma Julve, Howard and MaryAnn Kennedy, Deena Kilroy, Amy Mann, Marie Marino, Sandra Martinez, Janney Mercado, Sandra Miller, Jan Mittler, Cathy Morlen, Constantino Ramirez, Maria Ramirez, Nadia Ramos, Bonnie Ratcliff, Mary Ratcliff, Ramona Raygoza, Maria Robles, Bob Rodgers, Mayra Rodriguez, Maria Roy, Minerva Rubio, Augustina Sanchez, Blanca Sanchez, Eleno Sanchez, Juana Sanchez, Procuro Sanchez, Ricardo Sanchez, Gwyneth Schultz, June Searcy, Dan Shafer, Melody Smith, Barbara & Joe Steinbach, Gail Stonestreet, Mike Sullivan, Alena Swanson, Helen Tatum, Cathy Thomas, Lenette Tidwell, Fernanda Torres, Christopher Vazquez, Bill Webb, Connie Wolfe & Norma Zapata. Please let the office know if prayers are no longer needed.

Please pray for our family members in the Armed Forces: Family assistance hotline: 800-833-6622 ARMY: Sgt. Colton Sparks, 1st Lt. Danielle M. Verderber, Joshua Ewald NAVY: Juan Pacheco; AIR FORCE: AB Nathan McCarthy MARINES: Eduardo Chavarria, Gilberto Garcia, Vicente M. Soliz

Faith Formation: Crecimento: Hermila Jaimes 240-8208 Grupo de Oracion: Alonso Rivera 452-4349 Youth Ministries: Cindy Starr 295-3890 Cursillo: Juan Barron 240-4981 Quincenara: Isabel Serrano 238-1550 Cristo Joven: church office 295-3890 Laura Lopez 241-6765 Guerreros de San M.: Pedro Perez 917-6715 RCIA: Dcn. John D’Antoni 738-7463 Hogar de Fe: Sandra Gonzalez 297-7286 Mision de Amor: Sanjuana Olvera 240-6035 RICA: Francisco Trinidad 720-7709 New Evangelization (Nuevo Evangelizacion)……….. Sanjuana & Arnulfo Olvera 261-2306

Wedding Anniversaries

11/26: David Castillo & Stephanie Martinez 11/28: Blas de Jesus Arreola & Marcela Bedoy 11/29: Charlie & Fay Eckel 12/01: Ruff & Julie Phelps

CONGRATULATIONS!

Baptism Preparation Classes: January 2020 In English: January 16 at 6:30 pm In Spanish: January 18 at 4:00 pm

Pre-registration is must! Come to the church office to register.

YOU ARE A BLESSING FROM GOD. BE A BLESSING TO YOUR CHILDREN BY BAPTIZING THEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.