November 15, 2020 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time p. 1188 1
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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 15 Angel Trees in the Loggia 8:00 AM, Mass: Church 9:45 AM, Mass: Church 11:30 AM, Mass: Church 5:30 PM, Mass: Church
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 9:00 AM, Daily Mass: Church 6:30 PM, Virtual: KC’s Members Meeting 7:00 PM, Virtual: Job Networking 7:30 PM, Handbell Choir Rehearsal: Church
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 9:00 AM, Daily Mass: Church 9:30 AM, ELC Officer’s Mtg: Family Center
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 9:00 AM, Daily Mass: Church
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 9:00 AM, Daily Mass: Church 6:30 PM, Virtual Spanish Bible Study
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 9:00 AM, Daily Mass: Church
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 4:00 PM, Reconciliation: Chapel 5:00 PM, Angel Trees in Loggia 5:30 PM, Vigil Mass: Church
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Angel Trees in the Loggia 8:00 AM, Mass: Church 9:45 AM, Mass: Church 11:30 AM, Mass: Church 5:30 PM, Mass: Church
Scout Troop 1288 is collecting new and lightly used
paperback books to send to overseas US troops through the non-profit organization Operation Paperback for an Eagle project. The preferred genres are action/adventure, biographies/autobiographies, classic fiction, fantasy, historical
fiction, history, military history, mystery, science fiction, and suspense/thriller. There are two ways to donate: There will be a donation box outside the parish offices where the other
donation boxes are. The cutoff for donations through this box is November 15th.
There is an Amazon wish list that contains books for each of the preferred genres. If you are interested in donating that way, you can access it at https://tinyurl.com/BookDriveEagleProject.
If possible, please have the books be delivered by November 15th.
Upcoming Events:
On November 16th there will be a Knights General Meeting via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.
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 @ [email protected] if you have changed phone #’s or email addresses. Thanks
The next officers meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on December 7 via
Zoom. All members are invited to attend. 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.
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Parish Life 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 [email protected].
Check our website for Liturgical & Faith Formation Schedules. [email protected]
Child’s Play Learning Center, Alyce Gabrysch, Director, 281-578-9332; 281-578-0507 Fax; childsplaykaty.com
Archdiocesan update on Masses at Epiphany Cardinal DiNardo has given permission to the parishes in the archdiocese to expand the attendance capacity for Masses. We are expanding the seating capacity to 40% of our church’s seating capacity, which is approximately 600 people per Mass.
To maintain the same level of precautions in our church during this time when we are called to be concerned for the safety of others, we will continue with the health guidelines and measures implemented since May 1st. As a reminder, the following are some of the measures we have been practicing:
1. Hand sanitizers are available at every church entrance; 2. Entrance into the church on Sunday is through the main narthex
doors in order for the members of the Pastoral Council to monitor the seating capacity;
3. Everyone is to wear a Mass (over your nose and mouth) while in the church;
4. The collection baskets are not passed around during Mass, and the Sunday offertory is made in the collection boxes as you enter or exit the church or on on-line;
5. The hymnals are taken out of the pews, and the Mass readings and music can be found in the bulletin to pick up before Mass;
6. Only the clergy will distribute Communion, who will use hand sanitizing soap right before Communion, and Communion is received in the hand;
7. And after each Sunday Mass, the congregation is asked to use the Clorox wipes at the end of the pews to wipe the area at which you are seated in preparation of the next Mass.
During Communion, we ask that you keep your mask on while in line and then step aside to lift your mask to receive the Eucharist. Do not walk off with the Consecrated Host in your hand as you are going to your seat. We still need to consume the Eucharist at the front on the altar and not as you are returning to your seats.
These safety reminders will help us all worship together with peace of mind and spiritual focus. Your support and presence are deeply appreciated at this time!
Epiphany of the Lord would like to let you know that J.S. Paluch is currently working on our Church Bulle n.
If you would like to adver se your business in the Church Bulle n please contact: J.S. Paluch Company at 1‐800‐833‐5941.
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Weekly Collection – November 7/8
Weekend Mass Collection $17,337.00
Retired Priests $2,580.00
St. Vincent de Paul Collection $3,253.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP!
Registered Households 6,687
“Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you have been faithful in small ma ers, I will give you great responsibili es.”‐ MATTHEW 25:21
God calls us to nurture and develop the gi s He has given us and then generously return a por on with increase. He doesn’t want us to waste or hoard the gi s He has given us. He expects us to grow our gi s, use them wisely and be generous with them. Unfortunately, many of us are not generous in pro-por on to all that God has given us.
Our Stewardship
St. Vincent de Paul Society needs volunteers
Are you interested in helping our
Friends in Need in the Katy Area? If you are St. Vincent de Paul needs you to help with phone interviews. Please
contact Sharon Weber at [email protected].
Outreach Ministry
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
Angel Tree Gi s
Please help those struggling to have a blessed Christmas.
The Angel Tree ornaments
are out in the loggia on three trees at the entrances.
Or you can check out our Amazon Wish List (Epiphany of
the Lord Angel Tree), h ps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/
XV0CXZIJRFNN?&sort
The gi s need to be returned by the weekend of December 5th.
Thank you!
WHO COULDN’T USE A PRAYER!
Who can use a prayer? If you would like to be added to our Prayer List, to pray for others or have a prayer said for your-self, please e-mail
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Liturgical Celebra ons This Week
Saturday, November 14 Vigil: 33rd Sunday in O. T.
5:30 PM †Andrew Aycock
Sunday, November 15 33rd Sunday in Ordinary TIme
8:00 AM †Brent Howard
9:45 AM For the People
11:30 AM Tomlinson Baby
5:30 PM †Be y Long
Monday, November 16 Weekday 9:00 AM †Noel Rando, Sr.
Tuesday, November 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary
9:00 AM Souls of Purgatory
Wednesday, November 18 Weekday
9:00 AM †Hilda McGlew
Thursday, November 19 Weekday
9:00 AM †Tom Toomey
Friday, November 20 Weekday
9:00 AM †Raul Fernandes
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.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28, or (for the memorial of the Dedica on) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
Liturgy & Prayer
Please pray for our military men and women.
Jason Sides, Cole e Johnecheck, Diane Estay, Jackie Alfonso, Erin Flanagan, Vlasta Barre , Robert Hickox, Caylee Crocker, Joseph Micio o, Joe Evanoff, Deanna Micio o, Wenceslaus Dias, Catherine Jones, Ann Marie Daly Avery, Nikki Pinto.
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.
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:
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.
LIVING PRAYER Who prays as they ought will endeavor to live as they pray. —Anonymous
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Gospel Reading ( Matthew 25: 14-30)
Jesus told his disciples this parable: "A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one--to each according to his ability. Then he went away. Immediately the one who received five talents went and traded with them, and made another five. Likewise, the one who received two made another two. But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master's money. "After a long time the master of those servants came back and settled accounts with them. The one who had re-ceived five talents came forward bringing the additional five. He said, 'Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five more.’ His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master's joy.’ Then the one who had received two talents also came forward and said, 'Master, you gave me two talents. See, I have made two more.' His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master's joy.’ Then the one who had received the one talent came forward and said, 'Master, I knew you were a demanding person, harvesting where you did not plant and gathering where you did not scatter; so out of fear I went off and buried your talent in the ground. Here it is back.' His master said to him in reply, 'You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I did not plant and gather where I did not scatter? Should you not then have put my money in the bank so that I could have got it back with interest on my return? Now then! Take the talent from him and give it to the one with ten. For to everyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And throw this useless servant into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.'"
November 15, 2020 33nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading (Proverbs 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31)
When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls. Her husband, entrusting his heart to her, has an unfailing prize. She brings him good, and not evil, all the days of her life. She obtains wool and flax and works with loving hands. She puts her hands to the distaff, and her fingers ply the spindle. She reaches out her hands to the poor, and extends her arms to the needy. Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her a reward for her labors, and let her works praise her at the city gates.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 128)
Blessed are those who fear the Lord.
Second Reading (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6)
Concerning times and seasons, brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night. When people are saying, "Peace and security," then sudden disaster comes upon them, like labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness, for that day to overtake you like a thief. For all of you are children of the light and children of the day. We are not of the night or of darkness. Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober.
Mass Readings
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Offertory: I Have Loved You
I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have called you and you are mine;
I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have called you and you are mine.
1. Seek the face of the Lord and long for him: he will bring you his light and his peace.
2. Seek the face of the Lord and long for him: he will bring you his joy and his hope.
Communion: I Am the Bread of Life
1. I am the Bread of life. You who come to me shall not hunger; and who believe in me shall not thirst. No one can come to me unless the Father beckons.
And I will raise you up, and I will raise you up, and I will raise you up on the last day.
2. The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world, and if you eat of this bread, you shall live for ever, you shall live for ever.
3. Unless you eat of the flesh of the Son of Man and drink of his blood, and drink of his blood, you shall not have life within you.
4. I am the Resurrection, I am the life. If you believe in me, even though you die, you shall live for ever.
Gathering: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
1. I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; Lay down, O weary one, lay down Your head upon my breast." I came to Jesus as I was, So weary, worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad.
2. I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live." I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that lifegiving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him.
Mass Music
Closing: Love Divine All Loves Excelling
1. Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n to earth come down! Fix in us your humble dwelling, All your faithful mercies crown. Jesus, source of all compassion Love unbounded, love all pure; Visit us with your salvation, Let your love in us endure.
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Mass Music: Sunday 5:30 p.m. (FINISHED)
Entrance: 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul. Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul. I'll worship Your holy name.
You're rich in love and You're slow to anger Your name is great and Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.
Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul. Worship His holy name Sing like never before, O my soul. I'll worship Your holy name. I’ll worship Your holy name. Lord, I’ll Worship Your Holy Name.
Offertory: We Fall Down
We fall down, We lay our crowns At the feet of Jesus The greatness of mercy and love At the feet of Jesus
And we cry holy holy holy, And we cry holy holy holy And we cry holy holy holy is the Lamb.
(repeat from beginning)
Communion: I Believe
1. Your blood, Your body, Your soul, and Your divinity. Jesus, truly present In this most Blessed Sacrament. (repeat)
I believe, I believe, I believe it’s true. I believe, I believe, I believe it’s You.
2. Your blood, Your body, Your soul, and Your divinity. Jesus, truly present In this most Blessed Sacrament. (to verse 3)
3. I believe, I adore You, I hope, and I love You. Jesus, truly present. In this most Blessed Sacrament.
I believe, I believe, I believe it’s true. I believe, I believe, I believe it’s You. (repeat)
(End) I believe, I adore You, I hope, and I love You. Jesus, truly present. In this most Blessed Sacrament.
Closing: You Are My All In All
You are my strength when I am weak, You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seeking You as a precious jewel, Lord to give up I'd be a fool. You are my all in all.
Jesus, Lamb of God, Worthy is Your name. Jesus Lamb of God, Worthy is Your name.
Jesus, Lamb of God, Worthy is Your name. Jesus Lamb of God, Worthy is Your name — Worthy is Your Name— Worthy is Your name.
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Adult Faith Formation – 281-578-8271 Contact: Charlotte or Matt: 281-578-8271
[email protected] / [email protected]
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…
Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized?
Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?
For information please contact Matt or Charlotte
Adult Confirma on Are you an adult interested in receiving the sacrament of Confirma on? Prepara on for the Sacrament of Confirma on for Adults begins with an on-site day retreat, followed by six consecu ve Thursday
evening classes from 7—9 pm. Par cipants must be at least 18 years old, not presently in high school, bap zed Catholic, received first holy Communion, and, if married, marriage must be sacramental in the Catholic Church. Do not wait to begin this process: Registra on closes January 10, 2021. An updated (within 6 months) bap smal record is required as well as an informa onal mee ng. Contact charlo [email protected] or ma @epiphanycatholic.org or call at 281-578-8271 to schedule an informa onal mee ng.
Scripture Study Tuesday Mornings
Prepare your heart and mind for the Sun-day liturgy by praying and reflec ng with the Sunday readings in a small group se ng. This group meets vir-tually every Tuesday from 10-11am to read, reflect, share, and discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. Contact Ma for the link to join or with any addi onal ques ons.
Apologetics Corner: Is Purgatory in the Bible?
Can you lose your salvation? How can a loving God send people to hell? Does the Catholic Church teach salvation by works? What does the Catholic Church teach about Heaven?
For answers to these questions and more visit https://epiphanycatholic.org/apologetics and watch Session 8 - “Salvation & the Afterlife” (video will be available on 11/16/2020)
If you wish to receive study materials and join a discussion group about the content please feel free to register online or contact Matt/Charlotte for more information.
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Elementary Faith Formation Epiphany Youth Ministry
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Eternal Father,
I offer You the most precious blood
of thy Divine Son, Jesus,
in union with the Masses said
throughout the world today,
for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory,
for sinners everywhere,
for sinners in the universal Church,
for those in my own home,
and in my family. Amen.
CHANGE OUR LIVES
The letters of Paul to the Thessalonians are among his earliest writings, and are driven by his belief and the belief of the entire early Christian community that the return of Christ was imminent, and that devoting time or attention to anything else was foolish.
As time progressed, this fervor subsided a bit. To-day we may wonder, when we hear these readings about the coming end-times, if we should take them to heart, if we really believe that Christ still may come upon us as a “thief at night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2). Does this mean that we are to stop our long-range goal-setting, get rid of our yearly calendars and planners, or stop putting money in the college education fund? Of course not. What it does mean is that we need to change our lives, living like children of the light and illuminating the world around us with the light of the gospel. Then, on that day, when the details of our daily living become unimportant, we will be ready to find our peace and security in Christ Jesus. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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. [email protected].
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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: [email protected] #2 email: [email protected] 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 15, 2020 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday, 12 PM
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