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PARISH CLERGY

Rev. Tom Lam Pastor

Rev. Joseph Methanath Joseph Parochial Vicar

Deacon John Evanoff Pastoral Associate

Deacon Don Kish

Deacon Jose Olascoaga

PARISH STAFF

Business Manager Lars Gustafson

Administration Gerry Broussard, Lisa Gilkeson,

Maria Laiseca, Dan Stamps

Religious Education Coordinators

Charlotte Fulton & Matt Kiernan Dave Clark, Ashley Hinojosa

Youth Ministry Joey Harvey, Director

Megan Lass

Parish Life Ministry Dave Clark, Director

Music Ministry Christian Mondragon, Director

Adrienne Copeland

Outreach Ministry Schottsie Hill, Director

Facilities Manager Vince DeBonis

Christian Cholico, Alex Trejo

COMMUNITY LIFE

Nursery Coordinator: Anne Salazar

Bingo: Friday at 7:30 p.m. 281-578-3905

Welcome Newcomers For more information about our parish please go to our website: epiphanycatholic.org

Events & Meetings This Week SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 8:00 AM, Mass: Church 9:45 AM, Mass: Church 11:30 AM, Mass: Church 5:30 PM, Mass: Church

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 9:00 AM, Daily Mass: Church 7:00 PM, Virtual: Job Networking 7:30 PM, Handbell Choir Rehearsal: Church

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 9:00 AM, Daily Mass: Church

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 PARISH OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON 9:00 AM, Daily Mass: Church

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 PARISH OFFICES CLOSED Thanksgiving DAY 9:00 AM, Daily Mass: Church

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 PARISH OFFICES CLOSED 9:00 AM, Daily Mass: Church

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 4:00 PM, Reconciliation: Chapel 5:30 PM, Vigil Mass: Church

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 8:00 AM, Mass: Church 9:45 AM, Mass: Church 11:30 AM, Mass: Church 5:30 PM, Mass: Church

Mass on Thanksgiving Day 9:00 AM

Major Feast Days

November 21/22 – Christ the King Regular Weekend Schedule

November 28/29 – Advent begins Regular Weekend Schedule

December 8 (Tuesday) – Immaculate Conception 9:00am 5:00pm 7:00pm

December 12 (Saturday) Our Lady of Guadalupe – 9:00 a.m. Mass

The Parish Offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 25 to allow for staff members to spend time with their families. The offices will reopen on Monday, November 30 at 8:30 a.m.

The staff wishes all of you a Happy Thanksgiving.

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Parish Life

Child’s Play Learning Center, Alyce Gabrysch, Director, 281-578-9332; 281-578-0507 Fax; childsplaykaty.com

Baptisms

Please contact parish office for preparation classes.

Baptism Session for Parents

2nd Saturday of February, May, August, November 10:00 AM – Noon To register call Charlotte Fulton or Matt Kiernan (281-578-8271)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

For information call Charlotte Fulton or Matt Kiernan (281-578-8271)

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 Tommy Noto

Knights of Columbus Matt Jaska, Grand Knight http://www.kofc9759.org/

St. Vincent de Paul Society Rebel LeBoeuf

Ladies Club Terri Bray

Forever Young Norma Lopez, Mary Davis

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

Knights of Columbus Upcoming Events:

The next officers meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on December 7 via Zoom. All members are invited to attend.

The Knights want to wish all members of the Epiphany Community a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

If in the last couple of months you have not heard from a brother Knight we might have a wrong phone # or email. Please drop John Osborn an email @ John.Osborn@Profax-Lenco.com if you have changed phone #’s or email addresses. Thanks.

Do you know someone that would like to become a Knight? The entire process from registering to attending the degree ceremonies is on line. If you have a husband, son, friend, or neighbor interested please contact Matt Jaska at 832-808-4444.

We welcome into our community:

David & Haley Najm, George Cochrane, James & Jennifer Simpson, Patrick Chinchilla, Carolina Bernhard, Thomas Vincent & Khris ne Kamille Arao, Ashley & Claudio Carcamp, Timothy Arton, Ciroluan Calderon, Ana Maria Mora Cano, Taylor & Stephanie Kunicki, Andy & Elizabeth Slaven, Michael & Gem Gurch, Victor & Martha Rivera, John & Rebecca Robert, Eugenio

Villasmil, Maria Valecillos, Garre & Kris n Lyssy.

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Outreach Ministry

Angel Tree Gifts

Thank you for picking up angels last week. There are still a few needs on the trees in the loggia.

Or you can check out our Amazon Wish List (Epiphany of the Lord An-gel Tree), https://www.amazon.com/hz/

wishlist/ls/XV0CXZIJRFNN?&sort

The gifts need to be returned on the weekend of December 5th or earlier to the church.

St. Vincent de Paul Update for October 2020

Total financial assistance $25,006 Total # of Neighbors Assisted 85 Bags of Food 19

Today as we celebrate Christ the King, we hear Jesus say:”...whatever you did for one of the least

brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Knowing that we find the face of Christ in the poor,

this month we were able to help 85 families. Thank you!

If you are interested in volunteering weekly with our SVdP society please contact Sharon at

weber.sharonj@gmail.com.

Epiphany Job Networking Join our weekly meeting virtually

on Monday nights at 7 pm to 9 pm. To participate log into:

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/552242701 Or call #1-872-240-3212 access code 552242701

Coats are needed

Please donate your used coats and jackets for Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement.

The donation box is in the loggia.

Weekly Collection – November 14/15

Weekend Mass Collection $28,267.50

Electronic Faith Direct $53,234.50 (1st of 2 monthly draws)

St. Vincent de Paul Collection $4,649.00 (Includes Faith Direct)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP!

Registered Households 6,687

“…whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers, you did for me” – MATTHEW 25:40

Most of us are generous when it’s convenient for us. We are generous when we have the me or the money. But, generosity is the opposite of that. It means giving of one’s me, money, compassion, forgiveness or mercy when it’s not convenient; when it’s not on our schedule, but on the other per-son’s schedule.

Epiphany of the Lord Catholic School 20910 Highland Knolls Drive, Katy, Texas 77450

832-391-6500 | epiphanycatholic.school

Now Accepting Applications for the 2021 - 2022 Academic Year!

PreK—7th Grade

Please find more info at

www.EpiphanyCatholic.School

Our Stewardship

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Liturgy & Prayer

Jason Sides, Cole e Johnecheck, Diane Estay, Jackie Alfonso, Erin Flanagan, Vlasta Barre , Robert Hickox, Caylee Crocker, Joe Evanoff, Wenceslaus Dias, Catherine Jones, Ann Marie Daly Avery, Nikki Pinto, Bridget Tonore.

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:

Liturgical Celebra ons This Week

Saturday, November 21 Vigil: Our Lord Jesus Christ,

King of the Universe

5:30 PM †Sang Hee Andrew Han

Sunday, November 22 Our Lord Jesus Christ,

King of the Universe

8:00 AM †Jeff Thaler

9:45 AM For the People

11:30 AM Tomlinson Baby

5:30 PM †Noel Rando, Sr.

Monday, November 23 Weekday 9:00 AM Francisco Nevarro

Tuesday, November 24 St. Andrew Dung‐Lac & Companions

9:00 AM †Canos Family

Wednesday, November 25 Weekday

9:00 AM †Nick Brixey

Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day

9:00 AM †Jack & Hilda McGlew

Friday, November 27 Weekday

9:00 AM †Noel Rando, Sr.

Saturday, November 28 Vigil: First Sunday of Advent

5:30 PM †Mary Thorne

Sunday, November 29 First Sunday of Advent

8:00 AM †Claire Menezes

9:45 AM For the People

11:30 AM †Be y de la Dios

5:30 PM †Hector Aranguren

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 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7;

Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9;

Mk 13:33-37

To make a request for someone to be on our prayer list, please call the parish office at 281-578-0707. Your loved one’s name will appear on our prayer list for six consecu ve Sundays. If a longer period of

me is needed, please call the parish office to renew your request.

Epiphany is still recording our weekend Masses. The Vigil Mass will be live-streamed on Saturday evening at its regular time of 5:30 pm, from Facebook and our parish website, and a recording of the Mass will be available for streaming afterwards and throughout the week.

TV Mass for the Homebound Now on KUBE channel 57

at 9:30 a.m.

Cable and Satellite Channels

AT&T U-verse channel 57/1057 HD Comcast channel 53/653 HD

DirecTV channel 57 Dish TV channel 57

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Gospel Reading ( Matthew 25: 31-46)

Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.’ Then they will answer and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ He will answer them, 'Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."

November 22, 2020 Solemnity of Christ the King

First Reading (Ezekiel 3: 11-12, 15-17 )

Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will look after and tend my sheep. As a shepherd tends his flock when he finds himself among his scattered sheep, so will I tend my sheep. I will rescue them from every place where they were scattered when it was cloudy and dark. I myself will pasture my sheep; I myself will give them rest, says the Lord GOD. The lost I will seek out, the strayed I will bring back, the injured I will bind up, the sick I will heal, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy, shepherding them rightly. As for you, my sheep, says the Lord GOD, I will judge between one sheep and another, between rams and goats.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 23)

The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.

Second Reading (1 Corinthians 15: 20-26, 28)

Brothers and sisters: Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through man, the resurrection of the dead came also through man. For just as in Adam all die, so too in Christ shall all be brought to life, but each one in proper order: Christ the firstfruits; then, at his coming, those who belong to Christ; then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to his God and Father, when he has destroyed every sovereignty and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. When everything is subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be all in all.

Mass Readings

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Closing: Crown Him with Many Crowns

1. Crown him with many crowns, The Lamb upon his throne. Hark! How the heav'nly anthem drowns All music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing Of him who set us free, And hail him as your heav'nly King Through all eternity.

Offertory: This Is the Feast

This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

1. Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God.

2. Power, riches, wisdom, and strength, and honor, blessing, and glory are his.

3. Sing with all the people of God, and join in the hymn of all creation.

Communion: Only This I Want

Only this I want: but to know the Lord, and to bear his cross, so to wear the crown he wore. 1. All but this is loss, worthless refuse to me, for to gain the Lord is to gain all I need. 2. I will run the race; I will fight the good fight, so to win the prize of the kingdom of my Lord. 3. Let your heart be glad, always glad in the Lord, so to shine like stars in the darkness of the night.

Gathering: To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King

1. To Jesus Christ, our sovereign King, Who is the world's salvation, All praise and homage do we bring And thanks and adoration.

Christ Jesus, Victor! Christ Jesus, Ruler! Christ Jesus, Lord and Redeemer!

2. Your reign extend, O King benign, To every land and nation; For in your kingdom, Lord divine, Alone we find salvation.

Mass Music

2. Crown him the Lord of life, Who triumphed o'er the grave, And rose victorious in the strife For those he came to save. His glories now we sing, Who died and rose on high, Who died, eternal life to bring, And lives that death may die.

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Mass Music: Sunday 5:30 p.m. Entrance: Holy is the Lord

We stand and lift up our hands, For the joy of the Lord is our strength We bow down and worship Him now, How great how awesome is He And together we sing— Ev'ryone sing—

Holy is the Lord God Almighty! The earth is filled with His glory Holy is the Lord God Almighty! The earth is filled with His glory The earth is filled with His glory. (repeat)

Offertory: I Exalt Thee

For Thou oh Lord art high above all the earth. Thou art exalted far above all gods. (repeat)

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee, oh Lord.

Communion: What A Beautiful Name

1. You were the Word at the beginning, One with God the Lord Most High Your hidden glory in creation Now revealed in You our Christ

What a beautiful Name it is, What a beautiful Name it is, The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a beautiful Name it is. Nothing compares to this. What a beautiful Name it is, The Name of Jesus

2. You didn't want heaven without us, So Jesus You brought heaven down My sin was great Your love was greater. What could separate us now?

What a wonderful Name it is, What a wonderful Name it is, The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a wonderful Name it is. Nothing compares to this. What a wonderful Name it is The Name of Jesus, What a wonderful Name it is, The Name of Jesus

B. Death could not hold You, The veil tore before You, You silence the boast of sin and grave The heavens are roaring, The praise of Your glory, For You are raised to life again

You have no rival, You have no equal, Now and forever God You reign Yours is the kingdom, Yours is the glory, Yours is the Name above all names

What a powerful Name it is, What a powerful Name it is, The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a powerful Name it is, Nothing can stand against, What a powerful Name it is, The Name of Jesus. What a powerful Name it is, The Name of Jesus. What a powerful Name it is, The Name of Jesus.

Closing: You Are Holy (Prince of Peace)

1. You are holy (You are holy), You are mighty (You are mighty), You are worthy (You are worthy), Worthy of praise (worthy of praise) I will follow (I will follow), I will listen (I will listen), I will love You (I will love You), All of my days (All of my days).

A. You are Lord of lords, You are King of kings, You are mighty God, Lord of everything You're Emmanuel, You're the Great I Am, You're the Prince of Peace Who is the Lamb You're the living God, You're my saving grace, You will reign forever, You are Ancient of Days You are Alpha Omega, Beginning and End, You're my Savior, Messiah, Redeemer and Friend You're my Prince of Peace, And I will live my life for You. (To verse)

(Last time) You’re my Prince of Peace, And I will live my life for You.

B. (Add second time) I will sing to and worship The King who is worthy And I will love and adore Him, And I will bow down before Him (repeat) You're my Prince of Peace, And I will live my life for You.

You’re my Prince of Peace, And I will live my life for You.

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Adult Faith Formation – 281-578-8271 Contact: Charlotte or Matt: 281-578-8271

charlotte@epiphanycatholic.org / matt@epiphanycatholic.org

A Thanksgiving Prayer

Dear Lord, today we give thanks for our many blessings as we pray for those in need, we give thanks for our family and friends as we pray for those who are lonely. We give thanks for our freedoms as we pray for those who are oppressed. We give thanks for our good health as we pray for those who are ill. We give thanks for our comfort and prosperity as we share our bless-ings with others. On this day of Thanksgiving, may the love of God enfold us, the peace of God dwell within us, and the joy of God uplift us. Amen.

Apologetics Corner: There is no new session this week (off for Thanksgiving). Please look for our next session

“Salvation & the Afterlife Cont. ” which will be posted on Nov. 30 at https://epiphanycatholic.org/apologetics.

Sessions already online for you to view include:

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Elementary Faith Formation Epiphany Youth Ministry

Our EPIC fall formation program is officially over. The online content will be available through the

end of the year. Out of an abundance of caution we will continue with virtual faith formation for the second semester. Visit www.epiphanycatholic.org/registration for more information and to register.

We will be creating more content for our virtual faith formation in the spring. We could use volunteers to help prepare lessons and produce videos for our students. To find out how you can help, please email Dave Clark. dave@epiphanycatholic.org.

THE SHEPHERD KING

The job of shepherd and the job of king couldn’t be more different from each other. Shepherds are on the lowest rung of society, kings are at the top. But God says, through the prophet Ezekiel, that the Messiah will lead in a way very different from earth-ly authori es who lord it over their people and cause harm with their poor leadership.

Our King takes on the job himself. Christ, like a shepherd, will give rest, seek out the lost, bring back the strayed and sca ered ones. He will heal the wounded and bind up the injured. He does not dele-gate, but will “shepherd them rightly.” We have a king who cares for us and who is not afraid to “judge between one sheep and another” (Ezekiel 34:17). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Happy Thanksgiving

We are so grateful that you are part of our Epiphany Youth Ministry Family.

Please let us know how we can pray for you. Have a blessed week with loved

ones!

NOVEMBER 25TH

Glorious St. Catherine, virgin and martyr, help me to imitate your love

of purity. Give me strength and courage in

ighting off the temptations of the world and evil

desires. Help me to love God with my whole heart and serve Him faithfully. O St. Catherine, through your

glorious martyrdom for the love of Christ, help me to be loyal to my faith and my God

as long as I live. Amen.

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INFORMATION SHEET

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS 515137: Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community 1530 Norwalk Dr., Katy, TX 77450 PHONE 281-578-0707 CONTACT PERSON Gerry Broussard #1 email: gerry@epiphanycatholic.org #2 email: lisa@epiphanycatholic.org SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher®2016 Adobe Acrobat XI® Professional Windows 7 Professional® Service Pack 1 PRINTER HP LJ 300-400 Color M351-M451 PCL6 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 11 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION November 22, 2020 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday, 12 PM

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