St. Christopher Catholic Church Archdiocese Of Galveston-Houston 8150 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX. 77017 Phone Number: 713-645-6614 Fax Number: 713-649-1030 Website: www.stchristopherhouston.org

PASTORAL STAFF:

Rev. Joseph Thu Le, Pastor

Deacon Allan Frederiksen Deacon Benito Tristan

St. Christopher Catholic Church

Monday - Friday 10:00am-4:30pm Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm for lunch

www.Stchristopherhouston.org

Rectory Staff: Bookkeeper: Amelia Moore Receptionist: Diana Torres Sacramental Records: Louisa Espinoza

Coordinator of Religious Education: Nereida Medrano 713-645-6142 Office Assistant: Ascension Landaverde Extension 620

Confirmation Coordinator &Youth Ministry: Lam Hoang Extension 641

Music Director: Ruth Venegas 713-454-6623

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: English 5:00 PM Sunday: English 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Español: 12:00 PM Vietnamese: 4:30 PM English: 6:30 PM

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE:

Monday - Saturday: 8:30 AM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 4:00 - 4:50 PM or by appointment

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Every Friday: 9:00AM—12:00 Noon in the Church

November 17, 2019 Regular Collection: $ 9,108.50 Second Collection

School Support $ 3,010.00 Children’s Mass $ 163.00

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The Lord said to David, “You shall shepherd my people Israel” (2 Samuel 5:1-3). Psalm — Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord (Psalm 122). Second Reading — Thanks to the Father who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light (Colossians 1:12-20). Gospel — Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom (Luke 23:35-43). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

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The book for All Souls will be in the vestibule.

Please write only the name of the persons whom you want to pray for. The month of November, we will be praying

for all souls. Pray for the Dead

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 24, 2019

I rejoiced because they said to me, “We will go up to the house of the LORD.”

— Psalm 122:1

Thanksgiving Mass

November 28th 9:00 a.m. in the

Church

The Rectory Office will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday,

November 29th for the Thanksgiving Holidays.

We wish everyone a safe, happy and blessed Thanksgiving holiday!

School Bulletin Announcements Week November 24, 2019

PRE-K 3 & 4 Year Olds & Kindergarten - Full Day - THRU 8TH GRADE

Please call the School Office 713-649-0009 for infor-mation, come by the School Office or visit our web site:

sccs1939.org for information and forms.

November 25th thru November 29th No School – Thanksgiving Holidays

We wish everyone a safe, happy and blessed Thanksgiving.

Monday, December 2, 2019 – School Resumes 7:55 AM

So many school supplies and food items have “Box Tops for Education” on them now. Please continue to save these during the summer for our school. You can drop them in the weekend collection marked “Box Tops for

School” or by the school office any time!

Office Depot 5% Back to Schools Program Help our school earn FREE SUPPLIES! Our school will earn up to 5% of your qualifying purchases to use for school supplies. You can credit our school year-round! Here is how it works: Every time you shop at OFFICE DEPOT/OFFICE MAX,

Give them our School ID #70097760. Thank you!

Principal Mrs. Claudia Cavazos 713-649-0009

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DSF Summary Report — 2019 Parish Goal - $ 49,000.00

Amount paid - $ 40,482.54

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Monday: Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time; St. Catherine of Alexandria Thursday: Thanksgiving Day Saturday: St. Andrew

Tutoring St. Mary’s Academic and Religious Tutoring is

accepting students in grades 2nd thru 12th on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – Noon. Cost is free and sessions are an hour

long. For more information or to sign up, email SMART4Tutoring@gmail.com

Cristo Rey Jesuit is a co-ed, college-prep high school that exclusively educates students from economically challenged families. Our unique model of education integrates a work-study program to make our college-prep education affordable. Learn more at our Admissions Open House.

Open House: December 7, 2019; 9 am – noon Application Priority Deadline: January 15, 2020 Application available at CristoReyJesuit.org For more information contact John Mendoza, 832-320-9103, jmendoza@cristoreyjesuit.org

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Sunday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44

OF KINGS AND KINGSHIP Americans have an uncomfortable relationship with kings. The American Revolution was fought for independence from King George, after all. Nonetheless, today every Catholic church around the world celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Today’s feast invites us to look beyond our national loyalties and rejoice in our primary identity. We are children of God in Jesus, Christ the King. Our readings help us consider what it’s like to belong to God’s kingdom. The book of Samuel captures the deep longing

of the Israelites for a king to shepherd them. Saint Paul reminds the Colossians that we be-long to the kingdom of Christ, whose power he praises in a beautiful hymn. Finally, Luke’s Gospel calls to mind the kind of king Jesus chooses to be—a suffering servant, a man for others. By sacrificing his life for us, Jesus throws open the gates of Paradise. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Sunday / Domingo 11/24/2019 8:00 am PRO-POPULO 10:00 am Ngozi Nwosu & Children’s Intentions Cuca Miranda 12:00 pm Bernardina Sanchez Ruben Vera 6:30 pm Poor Souls in Purgatory Jose Vigil Monday / Lunes 11/25/2019 8:30 am Teadora Lopez Poor Souls in Purgatory

Tuesday / Martes 11/26/2019 8:30 am Joseph Pham Poor Souls in Purgatory

Wednesday / Miércoles 11/27/2019 8:30 am Poor Souls in Purgatory Ester Rivera Thursday / Jueves 11/28/2019 9:00 am Poor Souls in Purgatory Saul Figueroa Friday / Viernes 11/29/2019 8:30 am Gunhild Frederiksen Joseph Pham Natalie Velasquez

Saturday / Sabado 11/30/2019 8:30 am Manuel Montemayor Poor Souls in Purgatory 5:00 pm Hector Castro Louis & Virginia Bowen

Mass Intentions / Intenciones de las Misas

Pray for our Seminarians:

Thuc Nguyen & Houston Okonma

Pray for these who have died: Oremos por nuestros hermanos

recientemente fallecidos:

Mario Manuel Martinez, Candelaria Fernandez, Modesta Alvear, Christopher Lee Salazar, Francisco A. DeLeon, Ruth Lara, Ruby Roman, Freddy DeLeon

Pray for Special Intentions

Thomas Cody

Pray for those individuals reported sick: Oremos por nuestros hermanos Enfermos:

Ramon Hernandez, Alisha Rivera, Pauline Martinez, Fabian Gutierrez, Maria Fernandez, Grace Riley, Ricardo Cavazos, Michael and Gabriela Segundo, Lisa Ward, Peggy Wendelken, Sabrina Nanez, Alexa Guadalupe Munoz, Gloria Juarez, Lily Yruegaz, Jannette Cruz, Jennifer Hernandez, Maria Lucio, Jackie Chavez, Recovery & health of a Good Man, Betty Lopez, Kippie Gonzales

Treasures from our Traditions Today’s solemnity, the final feast of the Church year, is a youngster as feasts go. In 1925, Pope Pius XI was distressed by global political upheaval and the de-Christianizing of society. That year was a “Holy Year,” keyed to the sixteen hundredth anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, when the words “and of his kingdom there will be no end” were added to the Creed. The Pope explained that although most feasts had developed over many centuries, the Church sometimes provided a new feast to address new needs. He pointed to the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, showing Christ’s love and compassion in a time when many people embraced a cold and gloomy spirituality. Originally on the last Sunday of October, in the late 1960s the solemnity of Christ the King was moved to the last Sunday of the year. Fresh from baptism’s waters, we are anointed with chrism “as Christ was anointed priest, prophet, and king.” This feast is a key to our identity. On this feast, we recognize Christ as a king who breaks the usual mold of kingship, and who shapes his kingdom with our hands, our words, our deeds of love and service. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Weekend Home Delivered Meals

The WHDM serves homebound elderly in our area. If you or someone you know is 62 years of age and

Homebound you can sign up to receive this free weekend meal. Please contact the parish office at

713-645-6614.

La Sociedad Guadalupana les invita a rezar el Santo Rosario los Viernes a las 7:00 p.m. en

la Capilla de nuestra parroquia. Además nuestras peticiones

personales y oraciones para los enfermos.

VENGAN - los esperamos!

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LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lc 21:1-4 Martes: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lc 21:5-11 Miércoles: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lc 21:12-19 Jueves: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lc 21:20-28 Día de Acción de Gracias—sugerencia: Eclo 50:22-24; Sal 145 (144):2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lc 17:11-19 Viernes: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lc 21:29-33 Sábado: Rom 10:9-18; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Domingo: Is 2:1-5; Sal 122 (121):1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera lectura — David hace un pacto con los ancianos de Israel en presencia del Señor y lo ungen como rey de Israel (2 Samuel 5:1-3). Salmo — Vayamos con alegría al encuentro del Señor (Salmo 122 [121]). Segunda lectura — El Padre nos arrancó del poder de las tinieblas y nos trasladó al Reino de su Hijo amado (Colosenses 1:12-20). Evangelio — El malhechor arrepentido recibe la promesa del paraíso de boca de Jesús (Lucas 23:35-43). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario II © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

Durante el mes de Noviembre estará a la entrada de la iglesia. El libro para los nombres de las personas

fallecidas, para quienes guste anotar a sus familiares.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES

Domingo: Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo Lunes: Trigésimo Cuarta Semana del Tiempo Ordinario; Santa Catalina de Alexandria Jueves: Día de Acción de Gracias Sábado: San Andrés

Misa de Acción

de Gracias

Jueves 28 de Noviembre 9:00 a.m.

en la iglesia

Las Oficinas de la parroquia permanecerán cerradas

el Jueves 28 y Viernes 29 de noviembre en celebración por el Día de Dar Gracias.

Feliz y Bendecido Día de Acción de Gracias

Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo 24 de noviembre de 2019

Qué alegría cuando me dijeron: “Vamos a la casa del Señor”.

— Salmo 122 (121):1

Comidas Gratis para Personas Mayores

El programa WHDM sirve a personas de 62 años (y mayores) que no pueden salir de sus hogares y

residen en nuestra área. Si usted o alguien que usted conoce desea

recibir esta comida gratis, favor de llamar al (713) 645-6614 para inscribirse.

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Devoción a la Divina Misericordia

Les invitamos a que nos acompañe a rezar la coronilla

a la Divina Misericordia

los Viernes 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. en el Salón de Ed. II.

También reflexionamos en Sagradas Escrituras del domingo siguiente con el motivo de estar mejor dispuestas a recibir la Palabra de Dios durante

la Misa Dominical.

Cáliz Viajero

Quiero que mi familia esté en la lista para recibir el Cáliz Viajero. Nombre: _______________

Dirección: ____________ Teléfono: Correo Electrónico: _______ ¿Durante que misa prefiere recibir el cáliz? Domingo 12:00 PM

También se puede registrar por correo electrónico mandando un email a: scchalice@gmail.com.

DE REYES Y REINADOS Los estadounidenses tienen una relación incomoda con los reyes. La Revolución Estadounidense se peleó para lograr la independencia del Rey Jorge, después de todo. Sin embargo, hoy cada iglesia católica alrededor del mundo celebra la Solemnidad del Nuestro Señor Jesucris-to, Rey del Universo. La celebración de hoy de la Iglesia nos invita a ver más allá de nuestras lealtades nacionales y regocijarnos en nuestra primera identidad. Somos hijos de Dios en Jesús, Cristo el Rey. Nuestras lecturas nos ayudan a considerar cómo pertenecer al Reino de Dios. El libro de Samuel captura el profundo anhelo de los

israelitas por un rey que los pastoree. San Pablo recuerda a los colosenses que pertenecemos al reino de Cristo, cuyo poder alaba en un hermoso himno. Por último, el Evangelio de Lucas evoca el tipo de rey que Jesús elige ser, un siervo sufriente, un hombre para los demás. Al sacrificar su vida por nosotros, Jesús abre las puertas del Paraíso. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En la frontera entre México y El Paso en Texas en los Estados Unidos hay una grandísima imagen de Cristo Rey con sus brazos extendidos en bienvenida y sobre una cruz. En el continente Americano encontramos imágenes de Cristo en las montañas como Cristo Redentor en Brasil, o Cristo de los Andes, entre Chile y Argentina, o el Cristo Rey en Colombia; todos observando calladamente pesares y progresos de sus pueblos y naciones. En toda Latinoa-mérica se grita esperanzadamente “Viva Cristo Rey”. La Iglesia universal honra a Cristo con el título de Rey solo desde 1925, pero siempre tuvo la certeza que el pobre Jesús de Nazaret es nuestro Maestro y Señor y, con-tra él no pueden las fuerzas del mal ni la injusticia. Termi-nando el año litúrgico, es justo y necesario recordar y fes-tejar que Jesús reina para siempre. En Latinoamérica y en todas partes donde la injusticia parece dominar, Cristo Rey es continuo recuerdo de la promesa divina; de la esperanza de un mundo mejor no allá en el cielo sino aquí en la tierra renovada. Por eso terminemos el año litúrgico gritando “Viva Cristo Rey”. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright, © J. S. Paluch Co.

Fiesta de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo: Para que podamos servir a Jesús, Nuestro Rey, con amor y gratitud, ofreciendo generosamente nuestros dones para ayudar a construir el reino de Dios aquí en la tierra.

"... dando gracias al Padre, que te ha hecho apto para compartir la herencia de los santos en la luz". Colosenses 1:12

¡Dios quiere que seamos felices! En lugar de ver los Diez Mandamientos como restrictivos y decirnos lo que no podemos hacer, míralos como guías para vivir una vida llena de alegría y paz. La mayoría de nuestros problemas surgen cuando ponemos nuestras propias necesidades primero o pasamos la mayor parte de nuestro tiempo tratando de adquirir "cosas". Intenta poner a Dios primero en todas las cosas. Pregúntale cómo quiere que uses tus dones.

THE LEGION OF MARY

The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic, with well over 3 million active members in almost every country of the world. It has been active in the United States since 1931, has been approved by the last 6 Popes, and was endorsed by the Second Vatican Council. The Object of the Legion is the glory to God through the sanctification of its members. Three words that describe the Legion of Mary are Prayer, Service and Evangelization. APOSTOLIC WORKS – EVANGELIZATION: Works may include door-to-door evangelization, parishioner visitation, visitation of the sick and aged, crowd contact, religious education, Pilgrim Virgin Statue home visitations, and meeting the other spiritual needs of the parish community. Legionnaires are under the guidance of the pastor. HOW DOES IT WORK? Members meet once a week for an hour and a half in a family setting for prayer, planning and discussion. Then they are assigned a definite work each week in pairs. WHO CAN BELONG? Active Membership is open to all Catholics (must be 18 years of age for adult groups) who faithfully practice their Catholic religion.

The Legion of Mary meets Tuesdays at 6:15pm in Adult Room 2. For further information, please contact Lydia Coleman at 281-217-1732 or Lydia_coleman@comcast.net

Traveling Chalice Program

I would like my family to be on the list to receive the Traveling Chalice.

Name: _______________________ Address: _____________________ Telephone: ___________________ Email: ______________________

Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday 6:30 PM You can also signup by sending an email to: scchalice@gmail.com

95th Annual Bazaar 2019

Bazaar Weekend $ 49,967.60 Donations $ 27,439.00 Fundraiser - All Ministries $ 9,204.92 Raffle Tickets $ 75,325.00 (parish & school) Sub-Total $ 161,936.52 Minus Expense - ($ 24,581.98) (include prizes) GRAND TOTAL $ 137,354.54

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Christopher Church #515202 8150 Park Place Boulevard Houston, TX 77017 TELEPHONE 713 645-6614 CONTACT PERSON Louisa Espinoza EMAIL: bulletin@stchristopherhouston.org SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2013 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Thursday 11:00 November 24, 2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS