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Saturday Evening Mass 6:00 pm Sunday Masses 8:00 am,11:00 am, & 7:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - by appointment Saturday 4:00 - 5:00 pm ONLINE GIVING WEBSITE: https://osvonlinegiving.com/4341 612 East 18th Street • Odessa, Texas 79761 • (432) 332-5334 Feast of Christ the King WORSHIP Mass Intentions Monday : November 23, 2020 Fr. Bernard 11:00 AM Mass: In Thanksgiving of Mimi Mooney By: Legion of Mary Tuesday : November 24, 2020 11:00 AM Mass: +Bartolome Bigornia A message for the faithful of the Diocese of By: Dcn. Bobby & Candel Wright San Angelo from Bishop Michael J. Sis Wednesday : November 25, 2020 11:00 AM Mass: +Faith Amelie Blanchard By: Troy & Claire Blanchard Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Thursday : November 26, 2020 11:00 AM Mass: In Thanksgiving of SMC Staff The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major disrup- By: Balerio Family tion in our lives. While the number of cases in our Friday : November 27, 2020 diocese rises sharply, I want to give you a brief up- 10:00 AM Mass: In Thanksgiving of Ismael & Teena Abila date. Four of the priests in our diocese are now under By: Abila Family Saturday : November 28, 2020 quarantine. The likely place where one of these 6:00 PM Mass: In Thanksgiving of KofC #3203 priests caught the virus was in a church where some By: Balerio Family of the people in Mass were not wearing masks. The Sunday : November 29, 2020 other three priests are quarantining due to contact 8:00 AM Mass: In Thanksgiving of Alolong Family with the one who was infected in the Mass. Our cler- By: Corrales Family gy and volunteers are on the front line in contact with 11:00 AM Mass: Members of the Parish the public every day. Our protocols allow them to carry out their ministries more safely. If you refuse to Readings for the Week wear a mask in church, you are putting people at risk, Mon. Revelation 14:1-5, Ps 24:1b-6, Luke 21:1-4 and you are not being fair to our clergy and volun- teers. Fewer clergy would mean a reduction in the Tues. Revelation 14:14-19, Ps 96:10, 11-12,13, Luke 21:5-11 availability of the sacraments for our people. In our Wed. Revelation 15:1-4, Ps 98:1-3b, 7-9, Luke 21:12-19 diocese, we expect people to wear masks or cloth Thur. Revelation 18:1-2,21-23;19:1-3,9a, Ps 100:1b-5, Luke 21:20-28 face coverings when they come to church because Fri. Revelation 20:1-4,11-21:2, Ps 84:3-6a,8a, Luke 21:29-33 this provides a layer of protection against the possi- bility that one could unknowingly be infected with Sat. Revelation 22:1-7, Ps 95:1-7b, Luke 21:34-36 the coronavirus and spread it to others through the Sun. Is 63:16b-17, 19b;64:2-7, Ps 80:(4)2-3,15-16,18-19, 1 Corin- air. When churches follow our protocols of wearing thians 1:3-9, Mark 13:33-37 masks, maintaining safe social distancing, keeping hands clean, and avoiding handshaking, it has been very effective in preventing transmission of the virus. Wearing a face mask over the nose and mouth is not Ministry Schedule very enjoyable, yet it serves a valuable purpose for the sake of public health and in respect for the pre- *There will be no Lectors or Eucharistic Ministers cious gift of human life. Out of love for our brothers scheduling at this time due to Covid-19.* and sisters, we accept some personal inconveniences to protect others from harm. To wear a mask for one hour in church is a very small sacrifice in comparison to the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus Christ on the Cross. Thank you for your cooperation with the coro- navirus policies of our diocese. Let us work and pray together in a spirit of patience and love. In the joy of Christ’s service, Bishop Michael Sis View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com St. Mary’s Church RELIGIOUS EDUCATION YOUTH Due to Covid-19, all Youth functions will be cancelled until further notice. Youth 2000 We the youth ministry here at St. Stephen’s Announcements from Sr. Marites will be hosting the Youth 2000! We pray ♥ We regret to inform you dear parents that there you, your youth, and volunteers can come will be no in-person or face to face contact for Re- and participate with us. Please keep an eye ligious Education this year (2020-2021). All clas- out sometime in September for registration ses will be conducted through virtual/online and forms. through home based catechesis. When: January 15-17, 2021 ♥ We want to protect you and your children from Where: St. Stephen’s in Midland, TX this pandemic but we will ask for your support to Who: 7th Grade & up facilitate the session at home for both models of More information to come soon via email. Please instruction this year: keep and eye out. Any questions contact: Crystal 1. Online/virtual by catechists who can conduct it Villareal 432-520-7394 or using lessons from the books, suggested activities [email protected] for family with themes. 2. Home-based Catechesis using a packet of pre- pared thematic lessons by our catechists includes: simple celebrations/prayers by family activities for the whole family (Rosary, Thanksgiving, Ad- vent, Christmas, Lent, and others) Sacramental Preparation, topics relevant for faith development. ♥ Registration for Religious Education class for pre- vious students is CLOSED. For questions or inquires, please call Sister Marites, OND View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com St. Mary’s Church ST. MARY’S SCHOOL SERVICE Missalettes Due to Covid-19, we are unable to have Missalettes in the pews for use during dai- ly and Sunday Mass. We will be selling the Missalettes for $6.00. This is for your personal use to have at home and bring to Mass when or if you attend Mass. If you are interested in purchasing one, they will be available in the parish office during working hours; 8:30 am– 2 pm. No profit will be made from this. Also if you can please bring exact change or Please Follow SMCCS check. Christmas Decorating Online Giving: As the season of Advent approaches, osvonlinegiving.com/434 there are many preparations that need to take place to make the season a joyous one. If activities Facebook: permits we will try and decorate each Friday of Ad- St. Mary’s Central Catholic School Official vent at 4:30 P.M Please call Alice Ramirez at 556- Website: 9281. www.smccsodessa.org ***For the past 5 years we have had families bring in Nativity scenes to place around the church, we would like to do that again this year. You may Prayer for Students bring your nativities to the church on Lord our God, the designated day for decorating or the in your wisdom and love parish office during office you surround us with the mysteries of the universe. hours, please be sure they have your name and phone Send your Spirit upon these students number on them. and fill them with your wisdom and blessings. Grant that they may Christmas Decorating devote themselves to their studies The first day of decorating the and draw ever closer to you, church for Christmas will be No- the source of all knowledge. vember 27th at 10:00. we would We ask this through Christ our Lord. greatly appreciate any help you -USCCB help. If you have any question please contact Alice Ramirez 432-556-9281. Presents for Catholic Charities Catholic Charities is once again having a day with Santa for Children ages 15 and under on December 11, 2020. if you would like to donate a gift for this event. We will be collecting for the next 3 weekends. However the giving tree will go up the 1st week if advent until Epipha- ny if you want to donate after that date. View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com St. Mary’s Church November 22, 2020 SERVICE SERVICE The Knights of Columbus encourage every- Praises of Mary by Legion of Mary one to go out & vote. Let your voice be DevotiontowardstheVirginMaryisnotonlyimportant, heard! butnecessary,ifwewishtodrawabundantlyatthe The KofC are providing a voting guide put our by the sourceoflife.ToseparateChristfromhismotherinour USCCB. “Forming consciences for Faith- piety,istodivideChrist;itistolosesightoftheessential ful Citizens” will be available at the missionofhissacredhumanityinthedistributionof church office. This booklet may be helpful divinegrace.Wherethemotherisleftoutthesonisno for those who have not decided on which longerunderstood. candidate to vote for, in this coming Election. Supply ChristtheLifeoftheSoul;Marmion of the guide is limited. 2020 Raffle Winners Prayer Request for the Sick 1. 2 Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Tickets….Anna & Art Farrell Please pray for the following individuals, that they may 2. Tailgate Package ……………………….. Ricardo Alcanla be healed by the Grace of God: 3. Louis Vuitton Purse …………………….. Carlos Hinojos Imelda Sandate, Diane Galindo Salinas, 4. $1000 Family Travel Voucher…………….. Irma Castillo Mary Diane Rios, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlie & 5. Freezer with Meat Package …………….….. Ernie Munoz Dora Carrasco, David H. Alvarez, Mercy Fierro, 6. 65’’ 4K Flat Screen TV……………………... Liz Avila Andrew Capen, Leticia Payen, Natividad, Vene- 7. Nintendo Switch…………………………... Ruben Palma gas, Debbie Sosa, Kathy Alvarez, John Molina Knights Coat Drive Act of Spiritual Communion The Knights of Columbus Council My Jesus, #3203 will be hosting a coat drive on I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sac- November 21st & 22nd, November rament. 28th & 29th and December 5th & 6th, I love You above all things, and I desire to receive December 12th & 13th, 2020 after each You into my soul. Mass at St. Mary’s. We invite all of our Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramen- parishioners to help with this endeavor . We are ac- tally, cepting both used or new jackets and sweaters of all come at least spiritually into my heart. sizes from infants to adults. Drop off locations will be I embrace You as if You were already there at the church main entrance and both east & west en- and unite myself wholly to You. trances. Never permit me to be separated from You. “When did we see you a Amen. stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?...Amen I WEEKLY TITHING say to you, whatever you did Offering Envelopes: $ 0,000.00 for one of those least brothers Loose Plates : $ 0,000.00 of mine, you did for me.” Mt Online Giving : $ 1,745.00 25:38-40 Children’s Basket : $ 00.00 Let us work together to meet the needs of those less Total Offerings : $ 1,745.00 fortunate. If you have any questions, please contact Please Note: *There will be no Offering amount due to Dcn. Jesse Ortiz at 553-8082 or Andrew Ramirez at the parish office being closed for the week.* 352-1353. Kindly use the weekly Offering Envelopes provided so that proper account can be furnished. Thank you & God bless you! Upcoming Special Collections November 22nd: Campaign for Human Development December 13th: Retirement Fund for Religious December 27th: SMCCS View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com View Our Parish Supporters at www.DiscoverMass.com For Advertising Information CALL 1-800-633-1122 TRUCK ACCESSORIES est. 1991 A Divison of The originAl DenT shop For Booking inFo Bert: 559-6797 Teresa: 559-2134 Office: 381-9378 • W. University & 1936 FM, Ste. 170 www.far westodessa.com Bert & Teresa Jimenez, Owners/Parishioners 12200 W. I-20 E. Online at Diocesan.com/Business Office:563-2266 Request Line: 617-1013 LaCalientevivo.com Jose B. Benigno Medical Clinic, P.A. Pediatrics and Internal Medicine 432•367•4817 Jose B. Benigno, M.D. 115 W 42nd St. Odessa, TX 79764 5121 © 2020 DIOCESAN