FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

WHAT'S HAPPENING Daily ~ Perpetual Adoration 24 hours a day

Today, Dec. 3

10:45 a.m. CCE

11 a.m. Fullness of Christ (School Cafeteria)

11 a.m. Scripture Study (MCRm)

3 p.m. St. Monica’s Ministry (Parlor)

4 p.m. Bible Timeline series (PFC)

Monday, Dec. 4

5:30 p.m. School Board (School Library)

Tuesday, Dec. 5 6 p.m. Life Teen Core (FAC)

7:30 p.m. Celebration Choir (Church)

Wednesday, Dec. 6 9 a.m. Rosary (Parlor)

12 p.m. Confessions

6 p.m. encounter (Kasteel Hall)

6 p.m. Women’s Org. Meeting (Parlor)

7 p.m. RCIA (PFC)

7 p.m. Edge/Rooted (FAC)

7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir (Church)

Thursday, Dec. 7 5:30 p.m. Youth Band practice (Church)

6:30 p.m. Spiritual Life Commission (PFC)

7 p.m. Vigil Mass

Friday, Dec. 8

6:30 p.m. Solemn Vespers (Church)

Saturday, Dec. 9 11 a.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe procession

12 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass with Bishop Coerver

3 p.m. Confessions

7 p.m. A Night Beneath the Stars Dance (Bishop’s Hall)

NEW TO THE AREA OR NOT

REGISTERED WITH A LOCAL PARISH? We invite you to join us at Christ the King

Cathedral. We offer numerous opportunities for spiri-

tual growth for the entire family. If you would like to become a

member or know of someone who would like to, contact the

parish office, 792-6168, or Sara Parenti, Welcoming Chair, at

797-2308 for more information.

CHRISTMAS BAKE

SALE TIME AGAIN

The Women's Organization once again requests

donations of baked goods to be sold at our annual

bake sale which will be the weekend of Dec. 9-10 in the

gathering area after all Masses. Donations of cakes, pies, cookies,

candy, popcorn treats, snack mix, nuts may be brought to the

church no earlier than 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec, 9 or before the

Sunday morning Masses. Thank you in advance for your support

of this fundraiser for our Women's Organization. For more

information contact Rosemary Hooper at 781-4197.

UPCOMING HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION

All Catholics must attend Mass on Sunday and Christmas.

These are two distinct obligations.

This year Christmas falls on Monday. The Christmas Vigil on

Sunday night does not satisfy the Sunday obligation, nor does

the Sunday Mass satisfy the Christmas Holy Day obligation.

In short: Mass on Sunday counts either for Sunday or for

Christmas, but not both.

Sunday Obligation Masses

Saturday, Dec. 23 – 5:30 P.M.

Sunday, Dec. 24 –8:00 A.M., 9:15 A.M., and 11:00 A.M.

Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

Sunday, Dec. 24 5:30 P.M. Christmas Eve Mass

(Children’s Mass), 8:00 P.M., and 11:00 P.M. Mass.

*Monday, Dec. 25 – 11:00 A.M.

*Does not satisfy Sunday Obligation. Parishioners should also attend Saturday or Sunday morning Masses.

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Sunday, Dec. 31 – 5:30 P.M. Vigil Mass

*Monday, January 1, 2018 – 10:00 A.M

*Does not satisfy Sunday Obligation. Parishioners should also

attend Saturday or Sunday morning Masses

Solemn Vespers

December 8, 15 and 22

6:30-7:30 P.M.

CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL

LUBBOCK, TEXAS December 3, 2017

BASKET 52: SUNDAY DEC. 3 Basket 52 Project is an opportunity to give to

those who are in need. The project is on the

first Sunday of every month. Es-

pecially needed are nonperishable items

(canned foods, soups, canned meats, beans,

rice, noodles, bread, soap and paper products). Catholic Chari-

ties cannot accept any frozen food, items that have been

opened, or health products.

SUPPORT for the HOMELESS The Social Ministries Commission is

working with other churches in our

community collecting personal hygiene

products for the homeless in Lubbock.

The collection will be in conjunction

with Basket 52, the first Sunday of the month. Products for

women: razor, shaving cream, toothbrush/paste, soap, deodor-

ant/lotion, bandages, feminine hygiene, brush/comb. Products

for men: razor, shaving cream, toothbrush/paste, soap, deodor-

ant/lotion, bandages, comb. A container will be provided be-

side the Basket 52. Thank you for your help.

-Social Ministries

A NIGHT BENEATH

THE STARS DANCE

“UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER EDITION”

December 9

7-11 p.m.

Live Music

"Gary Nix & West Texas"

Dancing; Hors d'oeuvres

Beer & Wine

18 years and up

Proceeds Benefit:

Christ the King Youth Ministry

Placido Rodriguez Hall

$30.00 per couple; $20.00 individual

If you attended the last one, you won't want to miss this one.

Invite others to attend; it will be a great night. Prizes will be

awarded for the first, second and third ugliest sweaters. No

childcare available.

WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION

CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!

HEAR YE! HEAR YE! All women of

CTKC parish and friends, Join us for

a holly, jolly Christmas celebration as we gather with friends

for a potluck supper and then package our cans of soup for the

Meals on Wheels 12 Days of Christmas project. No speaker/

program - just an evening of fun, food and fellowship while at

the same time helping others in the true spirit of Christmas.

Wednesday, Dec. 6

6- 8 p.m.

Parlor

(Note the earlier start time)

Bring a dish to share for our potluck supper, 10.5 oz. cans of

soup for our service project (no cream soups), and get ready to

have FUN!

Babysitting is provided. If you have questions or need

transportation, contact Peggy Aguilar at 438-0620.

Helping the Homeless

Cold weather is quickly approaching

Lubbock. The Social Ministries

Commission will be collecting clean

blankets, coats and jeans in good condition.

There will be a receptacle in the Gathering Space for two

weekends --Dec. 3/4. The folks at Grace Campus need our

help to keep warm this winter.

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD,

and will be repaid in full.”

Proverbs 19:17

ANGEL TREE 2017 Each year, the Social Ministries Commission

sponsors Angel Tree in order to help children

from low-income-families who have

extraordinary medical needs, disabilities, or

chronic health conditions. Angel Tree is not just

about delivering Christmas gifts. It is really

about sharing the Good News of God’s love with children and

families who are in need of extra help. The gifts purchased give

Christ the King Cathedral parishioners the chance to materially

demonstrate God’s love and personally share the gift of Jesus.

Commission members will assist you with your angels in the

Gathering Space after the Sunday Masses. The angels will include

the child’s name and some gift suggestions. You may select your

Angels on Dec. 2-3.

All gifts should be wrapped and returned on the weekend of Dec.

9-10. In you have any questions; you may call Linda Markusen,

Commission chair at 792-6746.

THE JOURNEY

CONTINUES WILL NOT

MEET

IN DECEMBER

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

WHY LIGHT CANDLES? When one enters a Catholic Church, one notices a stand

with many candles burning brightly. These candles have

been lit by someone who asked God for an individual to be

healed or watched over, as a petition for a particular cause,

or in thanksgiving for answered prayers. These candles are

not only a sign of love and concern for someone, but also a

sign of faith on behalf of the one who lit each candle.

Next week marks the beginning of the season of Advent.

The four candles we light each Sunday symbolize our wait-

ing in joyful hope for our Lord’s arrival into the world. We

are not only celebrating the “Adventus Domini,” meaning

the arrival of the Lord, but also recalling our baptismal

promise to keep our lights burning brightly.

During our Baptism the Priest said the words “… this light

is entrusted to you to be kept burning brightly. …this child

has been lightened by Christ. May he (she) walk always as

a child of light. May he (she) keep the flame of faith alive

in his (her) heart. When the Lord comes, may he (she) go

out to meet him with all the saints in the heavenly kingdom

(“Rite of Baptism for Children,” Catholic Book Publishing

Co.) This Advent, may we keep the light of Christ (we were

given at our Baptism) glowing brightly through daily sacri-

fice and good works.

“In celebrating the birth of Christ, let us carefully consider

what his birth reveals about God. This is a God who comes

not to condemn but to give life. Once we begin to grasp this

life, then the vision of Isaiah, as remarkable as it seems,

cannot hold a candle to the light that will shine from us. (Fr.

Gary Caster, The Little Way of Advent: Meditations in the

Spirit of St Thérèse of Lisieux).

“We’ll still deck the halls, light a few candles and whisper a

few prayers toward the clear night sky, but Christmas re-

minds us to tend to the fires of friendship, of family, and of

community. This Christmas, let your own light shine by

taking a moment to acknowledge some special quality in

those you love” (Kathleen M. Carroll, A Franciscan Christ-

mas).

A Prayer when Lighting a Votive Light

O Blessed Lord, and my beloved Mother, Mary, accept this

burning candle as a sign of my faith and love for you. Like

this candle, I am ready to be used in your service, without

asking why and to what purpose. Even as this candle, I wish

to be consumed in the light and warmth of your love. Please

hear my prayer and, if it is your will, grant my petition. But

above all make me loyal and faithful to you in all circum-

stances of my life. Amen.

This Advent, the Spiritual Life

Commission would like to invite

everyone - families, singles, young

and old - to make ornaments to hang

on our Parish Jesse tree that will be

in the gathering space. We will

provide ideas, and even templates,

for you to use to construct your ornaments. You are also

welcome to come up with your own creative ways to

represent the scriptures for each day. It’s all up to you!

Hang your ornaments on the tree when you come to Mass

each Sunday, or come by the church every day to add them

to the branches.

We hope you enjoy not only making the ornaments and

learning about Jesus’ family tree, but seeing our parish tree

“bloom” and change from day to day during this Advent

season!

Go to www.ctkcathedral.org for more information, or pick

up a packet in the gathering space.

ST. MONICA’S MINISTRY

Saint Monica, model of patience, prayer and perseverance,

intercede for us, that we, too, may be awakened to the sacred, and

trust in God’s perfect timing. St. Monica’s Ministry meets at 3

p.m. every first Sunday of the month in the church parlor. The

next meeting will be Today. For more information, please contact

Jeanette Hardin at 797-4550.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Sunday, Dec. 17

Following the 11 a.m. Mass

Family Activity Center

All CTKC parishioners and their families are invited to

attend! The Knights of Columbus Council #3008 will be

preparing and serving breakfast.

Visit Santa’s workshop to make a holiday craft! Bring

non-perishable food items or toiletry items to make care

packages and write a note to wish CTKC military personnel

currently deployed a Happy New Year.

CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL

LUBBOCK, TEXAS December 3, 2017

100 Things Every Catholic Should Know: Science Versus

Faith: Too many times, we have heard the eulogy of religion as

proclaimed by science. It seems odd, considering the numbers of

questions that science cannot or won’t answer. One of these is

WHY? Why create humans? Why do we search for something

bigger than ourselves? Human Consciousness or the Human

Soul? How do we know they exist? Why do we love? Why do

humans sacrifice themselves for others? Why do we think there is

good and bad? If we eliminate God from our lives and restrict

ourselves to scientific explanations, we are not liberating our-

selves. We are making ourselves ignorant-- “Ignorant is to ig-

nore.” There is certainly lots to learn from science and we have

nothing to fear. Science offers an explanation on how God ac-

complished what He did. But we must not forget science can’t

tell us everything in the same way a sculpture can tell us about the

sculptor. Science cannot tell us what is beautiful, what is good or

what is truth. It looks like we need faith after all.

Save the Date: Sunday, Dec. 10 “A Night Beneath the Stars

Dance” Ugly Christmas Sweater Edition from 7-9 p.m. for high

school students. Contact Rose for more details.

Volunteers: Do you love kids in small doses? Want to give back

in a small way? Love the behind the scenes planning and logis-

tics? Then we are looking for you. Youth Ministry is needing

volunteers on an as needed basis. Help with set ups, fundraisers,

special events and more. Pray about it and then give me a call

777-1320- so I can put you to work. Grow your faith, grow your

church and grow the future Christ the King families. Those that

raise together, stay together.

Music Ministry: Do you have a talent in music? Would like to

give back, but can’t commit to every Sunday? We have a desire

to provide music on a rotating schedule with those who want to

help. Please call me at 792-6198 or 777-1320 and let’s talk about

what we can create for the youth music ministry.

An elderly Mexican man makes his way to Mass in the early

morning twilight of Dec. 9,1531. He is a peasant, a simple farmer

and laborer, and he has no education. Born under Aztec rule, he is

a convert to Catholicism, and each step he takes this morning is a

step into history. The morning quiet is broken by a strange music

that he will later describe as the beautiful sound of birds. Divert-

ing his path to investigate the sound, Juan Diego comes face to

face with a radiant apparition of the Virgin Mary. Why should

this unlearned man be chosen by Our Lady to carry a

message to the Bishop and the world? Perhaps because she would

find none other as humble as Juan Diego. Encounter the mesmer-

izing story of Juan Diego (Feast Day Dec. 9th) and Our Lady of

Guadalupe “Patroness of all the Americas” (Feast Day Dec.12)

as told by Mary Reid on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Ben

Kasteel Hall located in the Family Activity Center.

FLOWERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER

In Memory of: David and Barbara Buescher

Therese Heinrich and Robert Kuehler by Eric and Margaret Heinrich

Marion Washburn by Frank Washburn

Irvin and Doris Fetterly by Lyle and Nancy Fetterly

Norbert and Mary Pino by Matthew and Rita Crasta

Tom Taber by Justin Bennett

Janell Mosser by John Mosser

Albert M. Erculiani Jr. by Erculiani/Fulford family

Cortny Dillard by Lee and Joann Dillard

Ken Romero by Bersey Romero

In Honor of: Robert Melcher by Aly Gwinn

Episcopal Ordination Anniversary of Most Reverend

Robert Coerver by Gerald and Sharon Grant

Leighton’s 4th Birthday by Joseph and Meredith Ottis

Those with birthdays in November by David and Lewrie Close

Helen Cavarrubio

Janie Cavarrubio

If you would like to offer the flowers in the sanctuary for the

month of December place your offering in an envelope marked

December or use the envelope in your offertory envelope packet

and place it in the collection basket. Your offering will be

printed in the month that your envelope is received, unless other-

wise designated on your envelope; donation is $25.

Please contact Rose at 777-1320 or 792-6198 if you have any

questions regarding these announcements:

Be strong, be courageous, all you that hope in the Lord. Psalm

31:24

Youth Mass with the Refuge Band, first and third Sundays of

the month at 5:30 p.m. Please join us TODAY for the most sa-

cred celebration. Please remember your area of commitment;

arrive at least 20 minutes before Mass time.. Come and sing

your praises with Refuge. Praise and Worship starts at 5 p.m.

Rooted (Grades 3-5) Edge (Grades 6-8) Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. in the

Family Activity Center. “Celebrations of Thanksgiving: Eucharist

and the Mass.” Contact Rose Donaldson with any questions or

concerns.

Life Teen: Sunday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. “Made as One: We are one

body in Christ.” Have you delivered your dance flyer? Please

contact Rose with any questions.

Youth CORE: Life Teen, Edge and Rooted need core members.

If you are 19 years or older we need you to come share your gifts.

Background check and Safe Environment Training required. We

are willing to take those with limited time.

Youth Commission Members: We are looking for parents to

serve on the Youth Commission. We need your voice, your ideas

and your vision; please come share your talents. Background

check and Safe Environment Training are required. Thank you

for answering the call.

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

MASS INTENTIONS and SCRIPTURE READINGS

Mon., Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20 ; Luke 21:1-4

6:55 a.m. +Coley Green by Dr. and Mrs. Hal Green

8:15 a.m. All Souls by Ruc and Doanh Tran

Tuesday, Daniel 2:31-45 ; Luke 21:5-11

6:55 a.m. +Felipe Romero Jr. by the Villanueva family 8:15 a.m. Spec. Int. Robert Pahls by Sally Lokey

Wednesday., Daniel 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28; Luke 21:12-19

6:55 a.m. +Ruby Englert by Bill and Jeanette Hardin

8:15 a.m. +Gaynell Donaldson by Alfred and Pauline Moreno

Thursday., Romans 10:9-18; Matthew 4:18-22 6:55 a.m. +Thomas and Mary Krile by Tom and Kathy Krile

8:15 a.m. Thanksgiving John Mosser

Friday, Daniel 7:2-14; Luke 21:29-33

6:15 a.m. Vocations 6:55 a.m. Vocations by the Serra Club

8:15 a.m. +Amy Wanjura by Kha and Daranee Tran Saturday, Daniel 7:15-27: Luke 21:34-36 8 a.m. +Amy Wanjura by Ruc and Doanh Tran

5:30 p.m. +Joe and Dale Robles by the Robles famliy

SUNDAY, ISAIAH 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7; PSALM 80

1 CORINTHIANS 1:3-9; MARK 13:33-37

8 a.m. +Roy and Jeff Moritz by Alice Moritz 9:15 a.m. Spec. Int. Bridget Lopez by Alfred and Pauline Moreno

11 a.m. +Amy Wanjura by the Serra Club

5:30 p.m. For the people of CTKC

SPECIAL REQUEST FOR PRAYERS for this week are:

+Damien Texeira, Loretto Rabusa Felix Rabusa, Gayle Smothers

Our Prayer Line has the complete list of

prayer requests.

Do you need a break from cooking dinner this week? We have

you covered on Monday! Come out to Teddy Jack’s Hub

City Grill on Monday, December 4, and a portion of your

ticket will be donated to CTKC School’s junior class! Good

food, good company and a great cause! Teddy Jack’s is lo-

cated at 7205 Milwaukee and is open 11am-11pm. Be sure to

mention the fundraiser to your server!

Only one more week left to vote for CTKC School in City

Bank's 2017 Community Rewards Program! City Bank’s

Community Rewards program is celebrating its tenth year and

crossing the half-million-dollar threshold when they again give

away $60,000 to 18 of the hundreds of local nonprofit organiza-

tions this fall. Winners are determined by online voting cast at

the City Bank website, www.citybankonline.com/

communityrewards between now and Sunday, December

10th. We need all supporters of CTKC School who are 18

years or older to vote for CTK once per day

at www.citybankonline.com/communityrewards to increase our

chances of being a recipient in the Education & Youth Services

category. Prizes of $5000, $2500 and $1000 are up for

grabs. There is even a $5,000 prize for the nonprofit with the

highest vote tally! Only one vote per email address per day will

be counted. Systematic voting or assistance from software pro-

grams will be detected and not counted. You don't have to live

in Lubbock or have a student at CTKC School to vote, so en-

courage all of your friends and family to vote for us too.

We invite you to come out and cheer on the CTK Trojan

basketball teams! The game schedule for this week: Jr. High

will be playing Lubbock Christian in the CTK gym on Monday,

Dec. 4, at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Varsity teams will

play Kingdom Prep in their HOME gym at CTK on Tuesday,

Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. (Lady Trojans) and 7:30 p.m. (Trojans); Jr.

High boys’ teams will be participating in the All Saints tourna-

ment next Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9; and Varsity teams

will be playing in the Loop Tournament Thursday, Dec. 7,

through Saturday, Dec. 9. GO TROJANS!

REJOICE ALWAYS!

First Thessalonians 5:16

You are Cordially Invited to A Diamond Jubilee Celebration

with Msgr. Joseph James Celebrating 60 Years of Priestly Ser-

vice Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. Mass at Saint Joseph Church,

Slaton, Corner of Division Street and 19th Street with Most

Rev. Robert M. Coerver, Bishop of Lubbock

Reception to follow at Saint Joseph Hall Slaton. Knights of

Columbus 2571 will provide BBQ chicken & sausage. We ask

people to please bring side dishes as follows:

A-M salads/vegetables, N-Z desserts.

No Gifts Expected

Participants are invited to share

testimonies of gratitude

RSVP to Mark Meurer by Dec.8. Or for more information call

789.5456 or mark@slatonchurch.com

THANK YOU for Giving to #iGiveCatholic! Many thanks to

everyone who contributed to Christ the King Cathedral School

last Tuesday on #GivingTuesday! We are blessed by your sup-

port! All gifts will go to support financial aid for our students

receiving tuition scholarships. With your help, students who

might not otherwise be able to attend CTKC School are receiv-

ing a Catholic education. If you missed Giving Tuesday but

would still like to make a donation to the school, please contact

the school development office at 795-8283, or email Christy

Duran at cduran@ctkcathedralschool.org. Thank you for bless-

ing us!