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1 Mary Queen of Heaven Parish Diocese of Tyler 2269 CR 1703 Malakoff, TX Church: (903) ; Rectory (903) ; Emergency Cell (903) Church Website: mqhmalakoff.org Parish Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-Noon (lunch daily 12pm-1pm) SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 10:00am 12:30pm (Spanish) WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday 6pm/Adoration 6.30pm Wednesday Friday 8am LITURGY OF THE HOURS Tuesday 5:45pm Wednesday Friday 7:45am CONFESSIONS Saturday 3:00pm-4:15pm Sunday 9am-9:45am or upon request HOLY ROSARY Saturday 4pm Sunday 9:30am DO WHATEVER HE TELLS YOU ST. JOHN 2:5 BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION, HOLY EUCHARIST Please call Church office. Having been properly prepared. HOLY MARRIAGE Please call Church office. A minimum of 6 months notice is required so that the necessary preparation sessions may be attended by the couple. HOLY ORDERS CONSECRATED LIFE Any man interested in becoming a priest, or any man or woman interested in a Religious Vocation please contact your local Pastor. VISITS TO THE SICK If you or a loved one are sick and would like to receive Holy Communion please contact the Pastor. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Available for those who are in danger of death due to sickness or old age or who at least are sufficiently ill. Please contact the Pastor. FUNERALS Please contact the Pastor before making any arrangements. OUR GOALS Parish Life: To be a community that supports parishioners in their commitment to live the Gospel of the Lord Jesus in the circumstances of their daily lives. Worship: To be a community that worships God through active participation in the life, death, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus, realized in our meaningful reception of the Sacraments. Evangelization: To be a community of disciples that proclaims the Lord Jesus in thought, word and deed thereby bringing ourselves and others to Christ. Education: To be a community of disciples growing in our love and knowledge of the Lord Jesus. Stewardship: To be a community of disciples generously giving our time, talent, and treasure to assist in the mission of the Lord. PASTOR/VICAR GENERAL Very Rev. Anthony McLaughlin, JCD Cell: fathermclaughlin@aol.com For Nationwide Mass Times & locations: or

2 Parish Directory of Persons and Organizations Parish Staff: Parish Secretary: Carol Leonard (903) Faith Formation Coordinator: Father McLaughlin (903) Housekeeper: Deana Daniel (903) Director of Sacred Music: Maria Ogburn Parish Advisory Councils: Finance Council: Pastoral Council: (Chairperson) Kathy Martin Parish Committees: Faith Formation Committee: Cemetery Committee: (Chairperson) Lonnie Andress Parish Organizations and Groups: Knights of Columbus: Grady Daniel (Grand Knight) (903) (Meet Last Monday of Every Month, Meeting at 6pm) Council of Catholic Women: Meet 2nd Sunday of Every Month, Rosary 9:30am, Meeting after Mass) Rosary Group: Theresa McDonald (Coordinators) (903) RCIA (Converts): Father McLaughlin (903) Ethics & Integrity: Jennifer Ross (903) Hospitality: Pat Rummel (Coordinator) (903) Gabriel Project/ Pro-Life: Landscaping: Superior Home Services (903) Religious Gift Shop: Judy Harrell (903) Liturgical Functions: Sacristans: Pat Rummel (903) Altar Servers: Father McLaughlin (903) Readers: Sally Keenan (Coordinator) (903) Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Carol Kamp (903) Sacred Music: Maria Ogburn (Choir meets every Sunday at 9am) Ushers/Greeters: K of C Grady Daniel (Coordinator) (903) Collection Counters: Carol Leonard (Coordinator) (903) Ministry to Sick/Housebound: Father McLaughlin (903) If any parishioner is interested in becoming involved in any of the above areas, please contact the person named.

3 SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING OF THE UNIVERSE November 22, 2015 I am the Alpha and Omega, the one who is, who was and who is to come Rev 1:5-8 What s the truth Jesus comes to bear witness to in this last Gospel of the Church s year? It s the truth that in Jesus, God keeps the promise He made to David - of an everlasting kingdom, of an heir who would be His Son, the first born, highest of the kings of the earth (2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 89:27-38). Today s Second Reading, taken from the Book of Revelation, quotes these promises and celebrates Jesus as the faithful witness. The reading hearkens back to Isaiah s prophecy that the Messiah would witness to the peoples that God is renewing His everlasting covenant with David (Isaiah 55:3-5). But as Jesus tells Pilate, there s far more going on here than the restoration of a temporal monarchy. In the Revelation reading, Jesus calls Himself the Alpha and the Omega, the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. He s applying to Himself a description that God uses to describe Himself in the Old Testament - the first and the last, the One Who calls forth all generations (Isaiah 41:4;44:6; 48:12). He has made the world, today s Psalm cries, and His dominion is over all creation (Jn 1:3; Col 1:16-17). In the vision of Daniel we hear in today s First Reading, He comes on the clouds of heaven - another sign of His divinity - to be given glory and kingship forever over all nations and peoples. Christ is King and His Kingdom, while not of this world, exists in this world in the Church. We are a royal people. We know we have been loved by Him and freed by His blood and transformed into a Kingdom, priests for His God and Father (Ex 19:6; 1 Peter 2:9). As a priestly people, we share in His sacrifice and in His witness to God s everlasting covenant. We belong to His truth and listen to His voice, waiting for Him to come again amid the clouds. Yours in Christ, Scott Hahn, Ph.D. HOLY FATHER S PRAYER INTENTIONS: General Intention: That we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own. Missionary Intention: That pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope. MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER For those praying the Morning and Evening prayer of the Church, please know that we are on WEEK 2, of the four week psalter. WEEK AT A GLANCE : Mon. 23rd Office Closed Tues. 24th Evening Prayer 5:40pm Mass 6:00pm Adoration 6:30pm Wed. 25th Office close at noon Mass 6:00pm Thurs. 26th Office Closed Fri. 27th Sat. 28th Sun. 29th Office Closed Morning Prayer 7:40am Mass 8:00am Confessions 3:00-4:15pm Mass 4:30pm Confessions 9:00-9:45am Mass 10:00am Mass Spanish 12:30pm COLLECTIONS: Nov 14-15, 2015 $2, Building Fund/Pledges: Thanks for your generosity to Christ and our parish. Note: Anyone who wishes to receive donation envelopes please let the parish office know. Building Fund envelopes are always available on back table. This week s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development provides funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the U.S. CCHD s grants improve education, support economic development, and create affordable housing in lowincome neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend human dignity and build communities of solidarity. FATHER MCLAUGHLIN S SCHEDULE: Monday is usually Father McLaughlin s day off. Tuesdays and Thursdays he works at the Chancery, in Tyler. He is generally here in the parish office Wednesdays and Fridays. In an emergency you may call Father s Cell: If you want to meet with Father it is probably best to make an appointment. Father s address: fathermclaughlin@aol.com. He is happy to receive calls, texts and s from his parishioners. Please do not hesitate to reach out! Rosary Prayer and Fellowship at 7:00p on Friday s. There will be no prayer group meeting on the 27th. The next meeting will be Dec. 4th; location to be announced. Everyone is welcome. O Christ Jesus, I acknowledge You King of the Universe. All that has been created has been made for You. Exercise upon me all Your rights. I renew my baptismal promises renouncing Satan and all his works and pomps. I promise to lead a good Christian life and to do all in my power to procure the triumph of the rights of God and Your Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, I offer You my poor actions in order to obtain that all hearts may acknowledge Your sacred royalty and that thus the reign of Your peace may be established throughout the universe. Amen.

4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 11/21 Peyton McGee 11/22 Luke Villagran, Maria Romero 11/25 Alexandra Foreman HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Jose & Maggie Novoa Nov. 22 Martin & Leticia Cruz Nov. 22 Chris & Jo Jackson Nov. 23 MONTH 8 Developing Baby Spiritual Adoption Program Your spiritually adopted baby is increasing in size and strength. Because of his larger size he is not able to move as freely about in his mother s womb. He is receiving from his mother precious immunities to a number of diseases that will last until he is about six months old and able to begin building up his own immunities. His mother is patiently waiting for the last weeks of pregnancy to pass. She depends on your prayerful support. During this next month we will be collecting gifts to provide for mothers in need. There is a box in the office to place your donations, such as diapers, wipes, etc. Thank you for your participation, and keep praying for your spiritual baby. The month of November is dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory. With the exception of the last Sunday, November falls during the liturgical season known as Ordinary Time and is represented by the liturgical color green. The last Sunday, which marks the beginning of the Advent season, the liturgical color changes to purple, representing a time of penance. ALTAR FOR THE DEAD November is the Month of the Dead. Please feel free to place photographs of your deceased loved ones on our Altar of the Dead. We will remember these loved ones and all the dead throughout November. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY O Lord, who art ever merciful and bounteous with Thy gifts, look down upon the suffering souls in purgatory. Remember not their offenses and negligence s, but be mindful of Thy loving mercy, which is from all eternity. Cleanse them of their sins and fulfill their ardent desires that they may be made worthy to behold Thee face to face in Thy glory. May they soon be united with Thee and hear those blessed words which will call them to their heavenly home: "Come, blessed of My Father, take possession of the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon. 11/23 Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Lk 21:1-4 Tues. 11/24 Dn 2:31-45; Lk 21:5-11 Wed. 11/25 Dn 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28; Lk 21:12-19 Thurs. 11/26 Dn 6:12-28; Lk 21:20-28 Fri. 11/27 Dn 7:2-14; Lk 21:29-33 Sat. 11/28 Dn 7:15-27; Lk 21:34-36 YOUTH GROUP Will not meet Thursday, November 26th. For further information please call the Church office. FAITH FORMATION/SACRAMENTAL PREP SUSPENDED UNTIL JANUARY 2016 In order to re-ignite our faith formation and sacramental prep programs these sessions (that did take place between Sunday Masses) will be suspended until Jan. 2016, Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm- 8pm. More details will follow. No child will be delayed from receiving the Sacraments, so no-one should worry! This delay will allow Fr. McLaughlin to try to involve more catechists in this process to help him. Thank you for your patience! PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR HOUSEBOUND PARISHIONERS: Francis Drake, Melvin Fenoglio, Fred Jordan. If you know anyone who is housebound or in the hospital, please let Father know so he can bring them the sacraments. PLEASE REGISTER AS A MEMBER OF OUR PARISH FAMILY!!! Those wishing to register as members of Mary Queen of Heaven Parish are most welcome to do so! You are encouraged to fill out the registration form located on the back table and return it to the collection or office. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING PERSONS AND THEIR INTENTIONS: Barbara Barrera, Ben Barrera, Mersini Blanchard, Nelda Cartlidge, Mason Collins & family, Stephanie Cowart, Grady Daniel, Loyal Dowlearn, Teresa Elston, Fields Family, Tyler Fields, Thomas Frazier, Terry Heinrich, Abbye Irons, Charles, William & Susan Kohel, Mickey Lewis, Travis Maley, Charlie & Ann Meyers, Barbara Mills, Ashley Muehl, Amber Muehl, Betty Oates, Albert & Josephine Palmer, Lisa Pilkington, Debbie Pugh, Jessie Rich, Dick Robertson, Dick Rummel, Stephanie Rummel, Richard Sanders, Elaine Schaller, Mary Tajzoy, Catherine Tajzoy, Debbie Scalf, Payden Smith, David Whatley, Jan Woods.

5 Irish Eyes of Texas Gala Event of the Month!! Don t miss buying your ticket today! Feb. 20 th, 6 P.M. - Athens Country Club Featuring The Young Wolfe Tones Irish Band Traditional Irish Short Rib Dinner with dessert Live and Silent Auctions featuring a few items: Two tickets on AA round trip Business Class to Rome Four Night Stay at a Texas Hill Country Resort Chef Father White s Dinner for Eight Contact Steve Fowler at Sponsorships begin at $ 2,000 Platinum Tables for Eight $ 3,000 Event Table tickets $ 150 per person Proceeds go to Mary Queen of Heaven Re-Building Fund For more information, Go to the General tab on the Directory at

6 Save the Date! Groundbreaking for New Church Complex Sunday, December 20, after 10am Mass Bishop Strickland & Fr.McLaughlin will celebrate 10am Mass and break ground afterwards for new Church Complex!

7 REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES THIS CHRISTMAS BY PURCHASING A POINSETTIA IN THEIR MEMORY TO DECORATE THE CHURCH NAMES OF DONORS AND THOSE REMEMBERED WILL BE PLACED IN THE CHURCH DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON POINSETTIAS CAN BE PURCHASED FOR $10.00 EACH SIGN UP SHEETS WILL BE AVAILABLE

8 PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO MAKE OUR BULLETIN POSSIBLE!!!! Advertising in Our Parish Bulletin We are happy to offer parishioners the opportunity of advertising in our weekly bulletin. Interested parties are asked to drop off a business card at our parish office. The fee will be $20 a month, with a six month commitment.