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1 Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 1530 Norwalk Drive Katy, Texas Telephone: Fax: Office Hours: Monday Thursday 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Masses: Monday Friday: 9:00 a.m. Saturday (Vigil): 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m.*, 11:30 a.m.*, 5:30 p.m. *Nursery available Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 5:00 p.m.; or appointment with a priest Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday after 9:00 a.m. Mass until 7:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Society: November 20, 2016 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe p

2 PARISH CLERGY Rev. Tom Lam Administrator Rev. Martins Emeh, J.C.L. Parochial Vicar Deacon John Evanoff Pastoral Associate Deacon Don Kish PARISH STAFF Business Manager Craig Shemon Gerry Broussard, Misha Gabriel, Dan Stamps, Mary Tran Religious Education LouAnn Svoboda, Director Charlotte Fulton, Sarah Karchunas, Maria Laiseca Youth Ministry Dave Clark, Director Joey Harvey Music Ministry Christian Mondragon, Director Adrienne Copeland Liturgy Ministry Dominick Aquila, Director Outreach Ministry Schottsie Hill, Director Lisa Gilkeson Facilities Manager Kirk Harris Young Kim, Alex Trejo COMMUNITY LIFE Nursery Coordinator: Anne Salazar Bingo: Friday at 7:30 p.m Welcome Newcomers If you would like more information on our Parish Community, please visit A Reflection by Pope Francis T oday s liturgy invites us to fix our gaze on Christ, the King of the Universe. The beau ful prayer of the Preface reminds us that his kingdom is a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of jus ce, love and peace. The readings we have listened to show us how Jesus established his kingdom; how he brings it about in history; and what he now asks of us. First, how Jesus brought about his kingdom: he did so through his closeness and tenderness towards us. He is the Shepherd, of whom the Prophet Ezekiel spoke (34:11-12, 15-17). These verses are interwoven with verbs which show the care and love that the Shepherd has for his flock: to search, to look over, to gather the dispersed, to lead into pasture, to bring to rest, to seek the lost sheep, to lead back the confused, to bandage the wounded, to heal the sick, to take care of, to pasture. All of these are fulfilled in Jesus Christ: he is truly the great Shepherd of the sheep and the protector of our souls (Heb 13:20; 1 Pt 2:25). A er his victory, that is a er his Resurrec on, how has Jesus advanced his kingdom? The Apostle Paul, in the First Le er to the Corinthians, says: for he must reign un l he has put all his enemies under his feet (15:25). The Father, li le by li le, subjects all to the Son and, at the same me, the Son subjects all to the Father. Jesus is not a King according to earthly ways: for him, to reign is not to command, but to obey the Father, to give himself over to the Father, so that his plan of love and salva on may be brought to fulfilment. In this way there is full reciprocity between the Father and the Son. The period of Christ s reign is the long period of subjec ng everything to the Son and consigning everything to the Father. The last enemy to be destroyed is death (1 Cor 15:26). And in the end, when all things will be under the sovereignty of Jesus, and everything, including Jesus himself, will be subjected to the Father, God will be all in all (1 Cor 15:28). The Gospel teaches what Jesus kingdom requires of us: it reminds us that closeness and tenderness are the rule of life for us also, and that on this basis we will be judged. This is the great parable of the final judgement in Ma hew 25. The King says: Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the founda on of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me (25:34-36). The righteous will ask him: when did we do all this? And he will answer them: Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me (Mt 25:40). The star ng point of salva on is not the confession of the sovereignty of Christ, but rather the imita on of Jesus works of mercy through which he brought about his kingdom. The one who accomplishes these works shows that he has welcomed Christ s sovereignty, because he has opened his heart to God s charity. In the twilight of life we will be judged on our love for, closeness to and tenderness towards our brothers and sisters. Upon this will depend our entry into, or exclusion from, the kingdom of God: our belonging to the one side or the other. Through his victory, Jesus has opened to us his kingdom. But it is for us to enter into it, beginning with our life now, by being close in concrete ways to our brothers and sisters who ask for bread, clothing, acceptance, solidarity. If we truly love them, we will be willing to share with them what is most precious to us, Jesus himself and his Gospel. 2

3 Events & Meetings This Week SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Blood Drive Sign-up KC S TAMALE SALE Reception to Honor Veterans after morning Masses: Family Center 9:45 & 11:30 AM, Nursery: 0-5 years: 3:30 PM, Children s Faith Formation 3:30 PM, JH Faith Formation 7:00 PM, HS Faith Formation and Confirmation: PAC MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 9:00 AM, ESL 4: Room 301 1:00 PM, Rummikub: Outreach Center 1:00 PM, ELC Book Club: Room 304 7:00 PM, High School Bible Study: Upper Room 7:00 PM, Scout Troop 1146: Rooms 204, 205/206, 207/212 7:00 PM, Job Networking: Rec Room 7:15 PM, Hand Bell Choir: Church 7:30 PM, KC s Council Meeting: PAC TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 9:00 AM, ESL 1: Room 303 9:30 AM, ESL 4: Room 304 9:30 AM 7:00 PM, Adoration: Chapel 9:30 AM, Quilters: Room :00 AM, Holy Hour Rosary for Respect Life: Chapel 3:00 PM, Divine Mercy Chaplet: Chapel 4:00 PM, Holy Hour Rosary for Vocations: Chapel 7:00 PM, Rosary: Chapel 7:30 PM, Evening Prayer: Chapel WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Parish Offices Close at Noon THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Parish Offices Closed 9:00 AM, Thanksgiving Day Mass: Church FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Parish Offices Closed NO BINGO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Blood Drive Sign-up SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Blood Drive Sign-up Nursery Closed 1:30 PM, Baptism Service: Narthex Parish Offices will close Wednesday, November 23 at noon and will reopen Monday, November 28 at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday and be safe. Advent Reconciliation Service Thursday, December 1, :15 p.m. Children s First Reconciliation Service begins in Church 6:30 p.m. Children s First Confessions begin 7:00 p.m. Adult confessions begin Baptisms Please contact parish office for preparation classes. Baptism Session for Parents 2 nd Saturday of February, May, August, November 10:00 AM Noon To register call LouAnn Svoboda ( ) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) For information call LouAnn Svoboda ( ) Sacrament of Marriage Must be a registered, active member of the parish at least six months. Contact parish office eight months before wedding to begin preparation. Finance Council Chair Denny Dellinger Pastoral Council Chair Tom McGeehan Knights of Columbus C.J. Hattier, Grand Knight St. Vincent de Paul Society Cynthia Viator Ladies Club Joan McManamy Forever Young Barbara Hajjar, Clare Snow Bulletin Deadline The deadline for article submission is Thursday at noon (ten days before publication). Your article can be sent to gerry@epiphanycatholic.org. Check our website for Liturgical & Faith Formation Schedules. epiphany@epiphanycatholic.org Child s Play Learning Center, Alyce Gabrysch, Director, ; Fax; childsplaykaty.com 3

4 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK SPECIAL REMEMBRANCES Sunday, November 20 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:00 AM Elmer Farghum 9:45 AM For the people 11:30 AM Cecilia Donoso 5:30 PM Erlinda Iniguez Monday, November 21 The Presentation of the BVM 9:00 AM Sang Hee Andrew Han Tuesday, November 22 Saint Cecilia 9:00 AM Eduarda Gonzalez Wednesday, November 23 Weekday 9:00 AM Deborah Ferrer Thursday, November 24 Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions 9:00 AM Eugene McAvoy Friday, November 25 Weekday 9:00 AM Vivian Frerich Saturday, November 26 Vigil-First Sunday of Advent 5:30 PM Jack & Hilda McGlew Sunday, November 27 First Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Fred Herbig 9:45 AM For the people 11:30 AM Patrick J. Lynch 5:30 PM Sister Pat Burke READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; 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: Rv 20:1-4, 11 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 Liturgy & Prayer PRAYER LIST FOR THE SICK Please keep the following people in your thoughts and prayers this week as we wish them a return to good health: Jason Sides, Hailey Williams, Betty Long, Brianna McRee, Chester Bourgeois, Maria Mercedes Enriquez, Janet Cuccia, Mike Caster, Marti Rivas, Eloise Carmen, Mary Laverock, Nancy Matthews, Steve Chambers, Dave & Ginny Radike, Gloria Hernandez. To make a request for someone to be on our prayer list, please call the parish office at Your loved one s name will appear on our prayer list for six consecutive Sundays. If a longer period of time is needed, please call the parish office to renew your request. Through the waters of Baptism the following infants now have begun their journey of faith in the Christian Community: Veronica Dawn Ferrier, Brendan Forsyth Ferrier, Kinsley Joye Moore, Brock Russell Moore, Lucas Cuong Nguyen, Evelyn Julianna Pugh, Kylie Elyse Rehders, Ellie Lynn Shelledy, Omar Armando Urquidez, II, Emmy Li Wilcox. Rosary You are invited to come and pray the rosary every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. Please pray for our military men and women. 4

5 News in the Parish Boy Scout Greenery Sale Boy Scout Troops 1146 & 1288 will hold greenery sales at Frosty Fest on December 3. Both troops will be distributing greenery before & after all Masses on December 3 & 4. If you have not paid, you may make a check out to the individual troop. Community Life Knights of Columbus As the leaves start to turn colors and football season is in full swing we all know it is time for the Christmas season. And what goes with the Christmas season? TAMALES. The knights are selling their famous tamales during the weekend of November The proceeds this year are going to youth scholarships and the priest retirement home. Cost is $9 / dozen, $20 / 2.5 dozen, and $35 / five dozen. Thank you for your support. The Epiphany Ladies Club invites you to attend our meeting on December 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the Family Center. We will be celebrating Christmas joy with a sing-a-long conducted by our members. A fun gift exchange will also occur. If you would like to participate, please bring a wrapped treat or gift valued at no more than $5.00. Come join us. New members are always welcome. Any questions, please contact us at epiphanyladiesclub@gmail.com. Calling All Bakers The Ladies Club will be sponsoring a bake sale booth at the annual Frosty Fest on Saturday, December 3. We are asking anyone interested to bring homemade, individually wrapped, baked goods to our booth in the hallway of the Family Center by 8:30 AM on that day. Any donation is greatly appreciated. Our Stewardship Stewardship November 12/13 Sunday Offering $72, St. Vincent de Paul Society $4, Registered Households 6,633.giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light. -COLOSSIANS 1:12 God wants us to be happy! Instead of looking at the Ten Commandments as being restrictive and telling us what we can t do, look at them as guides for living a joy-filled and peaceful life. Most of our problems arise when we put our own needs first or spend most of our time trying to acquire things. Try putting God first in all things instead. Respect Life Bulletin Board Though his victory, Jesus has opened to us his kingdom. But it is for us to enter into it, beginning with our life now his kingdom begins now by being close in concrete ways to our brothers and sisters who ask for bread, clothing, acceptance, solidarity, catechesis. If we truly love them, we will be willing to share with them what is most precious to us, Jesus himself and his Gospel. Pope Francis, Homily on Solemnity of Christ the King 23 November 2014 Intercession for Life For the church s ministries: May they have the full legal protection to continue fulfilling their mission of bringing God s love to the world; We pray to the Lord 5

6 INSPIRATIONAL CATHOLIC CDs, BOOKS AND BROCHURES: We are happy to announce the Lighthouse Catholic Media Kiosk program is available here at Epiphany. Finding the time to learn about our faith can be difficult. But now, we are able to meet you where you are! Wherever you have a CD player available to you, in the car, in your computer, in your CD or DVD player at home, you can deepen your understanding and love for the Catholic faith. In the reception entry to the parish office, you will see a Kiosk stand offering inspirational and faith raising CD s, Books and booklets. These feature some of the most inspiring Catholic speakers -- bishops, priests, deacons and eminent Catholic lay men and women. The materials will be available during office hours and evenings, 8:30 AM to 9:00PM. We encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity... for yourselves and to share with others friends and family members, Godchildren, college students, grandchildren, young married couples, neighbors and others. We ask for a dona on of $5 per book, $4 per CD and $3.00 per booklet and $.50 per pamphlet to help cover the cost to the Parish. Checks can be made payable to the parish. Dona ons will be used towards the purchase of addi onal materials. Ques ons? Please call the parish office. 6

7 Country Indonesia Ecuador Vietnam Brazil USA Mexico Colombia Philipina Nigeria Norwegia Trinidad & Tobago Italy India Burma or Myanmar Leader/s Epiphany Feast Day Celebration Maria Sugeng: Donna Gross: Lisa Siboro: Fadjar Budhijanto: 2 nd Annual Feast Day Celebration Kenya Saenz: Mary Tran: Marcio Querroz: Ronaldo Godim: Sunday, 8 January 2017, After am mass Epiphany Ladies Club -Juliana Chiang: jchiang8@gmail.com Knight of Columbus will serve coffee Gabriela Aguado: gabyhector@sbcglobal.net Epiphany of the Lord is sponsoring the 2 nd year of celebrating the cultural diversity of our parish through music, food and cultural display. Vicky Gallego: vickygallego1969@yahoo.com Ana Ramperas: anaremperas@kw.com; Imelda Oca:melo1008@gmail.com Lilian Ikeocha: lynochr@yahoo.com; Enoh Ughanze: enohughanze@yahoo.com This year, we would like to incorporate the Feast Day Festival celebration to support fund raising for our Mission to build our Catholic school. Suzie Bazin: georgebazin@gmail.com Shirley Teixera: shirleyteixera4@gmail.com; Brenda Daly:motherdaly@gmail.com; ClareAnne DeVertuil: cmdeverteuil@gmail.com Michelle Moerhman: cybercheles@gmail.com Sharmila Fernandes: mikesham94@gmail.com: Sandra Dsouza: dsouza.sandra1@gmail.com To make this event a success, we are asking for your support in sharing your culture, traditions and culinary skills. Our next planning meeting will be on December 6 in the Family Center from 7:00 to 8:00 Annette p.m. Theil: annette_theil@yahoo.com If you are interested and would like to be part of this exciting event, please dmgross@consolidated.net or you may reach leader/s from each country. Country Indonesia Ecuador Vietnam Brazil USA Mexico Colombia Philippines Nigeria Norway Trinidad & Tobago Italy India Burma or Myanmar Leader/s Maria Sugeng: nith3003@yahoo.com; Donna Gross: dmgross@consolidated.net Lisa Siboro: lisaboro@yahoo.com; Fadjar Budhijanto: fadjar.budhijanto@gmail.com Kenya Saenz: saenzmg@yahoo.com Mary Tran: Mary@epiphanycatholic.org Marcio Querroz: marcioque@yahoo.com; Ronaldo Godim: rgodim@slb.com Epiphany Ladies Club -Juliana Chiang: jchiang8@gmail.com Knights of Columbus will serve coffee Gabriela Aguado: gabyhector@sbcglobal.net Vicky Gallego: vickygallego1969@yahoo.com Ana Ramperas: anaremperas@kw.com; Imelda Oca:melo1008@gmail.com Lilian Ikeocha: lynochr@yahoo.com; Enoh Ughanze: enohughanze@yahoo.com Suzie Bazin: georgebazin@gmail.com Shirley Teixera: shirleyteixera4@gmail.com; Brenda Daly:motherdaly@gmail.com; ClareAnne DeVertuil: cmdeverteuil@gmail.com Michelle Moerhman: cybercheles@gmail.com Sharmila Fernandes: mikesham94@gmail.com: Sandra Dsouza: dsouza.sandra1@gmail.com Annette Theil: annette_theil@yahoo.com 7

8 Outreach Ministry Outreach Events in Nov./Dec: Standing Meetings: Mon. Epiphany Job Networking at 7 p.m. in the PAC; Tues. Respect Life Rosary at 10 a.m. in the Chapel. 19/20th: Blood Drive Sign up 24th: Happy Thanksgiving 26/27th:Blood Drive Sign up Dec 3/4th: Angel Tree Present Drop off See for details. Happy Thanksgiving We would like to thank all our Outreach volunteers who have worked tirelessly this year. These volunteers have help to spread our blessings through out the community.. IMMEDIATE NEEDS Holiday Food Baskets Needed We still have some Christmas baskets that need to be prepared for parishioners struggling financially. If you are able to help please call the Lisa at or her at outreach@epiphanycatholic.org. She can give you a more details. BLOOD DRIVE December 4th Sign-up Today at tables outside church. Sign-up online! If you will not be here, please donate at another location and remember Epiphany s Donor Group # is As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10 TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY Drivers needed for Transportation Ministry! Our Transportation Ministry provides an invaluable service to many in the community who have no other means of getting to doctor s appointments. this is an invaluable service since we have virtually no public transportation in our area each driver determines their own availability if only parishioners out of our 6200 registered households committed to even 1 day a month, we probably would never have to turn down a request! To join this ministry, or for more details, contact Lisa in Outreach at ANGEL TREE: We have a few more gift needs to make Christmas special for our Friends in Need. Please go by the angel tree outside of the church office to see how you can help. Thank you! SECOND FAMILY CARE TEAM We have an immediate need for women and men to visit the elderly, ill or disabled. Team members share an hour or two a week to visit, or give respite care to primary caregivers. Due to relocation, health, vacations etc., we are short-handed right now. Have you ever thought about looking into this ministry in the past? Have you seen something in the bulletin before and said to yourself I bet I could do that. I really need to call them. NOW would be a good time to follow up! Please call the Bev at or to bevkracht@sbcglobal.net 8

9 Adult Faith Formation CALLED TO BE MOM Called to be Mom will not meet on Wednesday, November, 23 - Happy Thanksgiving! CTBM will resume on November 30 with their book study: The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul. CTBM meets from 9:30 11:30 in the PAC. Contact louann@epiphanycatholic.org for information. All moms are welcome! DEPENDENCE DAY On Thanksgiving Day we acknowledge our dependence. William Jennings Bryan ADVENT FAMILY SESSION All faith Formation students and their families are invited to attend Epiphany s Advent Family Session: Wednesday, December 7 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center We will wrap the Angel Tree gifts for our friends in need. So, bring wrapping paper, scissors, and tape! We supply the cookies and hot chocolate!! There are no regular faith formation classes this day. Parents must accompany their students. Bishop Robert Barron s THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS Explore the lasting influence of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of western civilization. Visit: for a preview. A six-week series begins January 23, 2017, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center. Register online at: epiphanycatholic.org/ payment or contact , ext. 283 or louann@epiphanycatholic.org for registration information. Deadline to register is January 6, There is a $25.00 fee for the study guide. 9

10 Epiphany Youth Ministry Among the Catholics seeking religious freedom in America were the Carrolls of Maryland, who arrived in 1649 from Ireland via England. Charles Carroll, born in Annapolis in 1737, was the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence, and was the longest -surviving signer. As was the custom for English Catholics, he attended English schools in Belgium and later university in France. By the time he signed the Declaration, he was the richest man in America, and his decision to sign would hardly go unnoticed by the king. Because Carroll was so wealthy and because he was a Catholic, he had more to lose than the others. Those who signed became traitors to the Crown and risked losing everything. It is said that someone grumbled that there were many men in the world named Charles Carroll, and he could dodge responsibility if he had to. For that reason, he added a flair to his signature, of Carrollton, making it clear that he put everything at risk. His cousin John, also an ardent supporter of the American Revolution, was ordained a Jesuit priest and returned to Maryland at the outbreak of hostilities. Upheavals in Europe forced the Jesuit order to dissolve, leaving Carroll a secular priest. Ultimately, it was John Carroll who was asked to organize the Catholic Church in the new nation. No one was better positioned for this task, a cultured man from an esteemed family, a cherished friend of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, and a man so thoroughly attuned to an undercurrent of anti-catholicism in the colonies that he could charm powerful people to a new point of view. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Download our app in the app store today to stay connected! January 13-15, 2017: Please continue to pray for our retreat team, students, and parents helping with this year s retreat! Junior High school parents: you can register on our website epiphanycatholic.org/epic! Registration is $125 until December 1st! Sign up now to save your spot on this awesome retreat weekend! We are in need of high school helpers. Call the office to volunteer! 10