612 East 18th Street • Odessa, Texas 79761 • (432) 332-5334 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 Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for the Week Mass Intentions Monday : November 16th, Sts. Margaret of Scotland & Gertrude 11:00 AM Mass: In Thanksgiving of Melanie Mejia By: Mejia Family Tuesday : November 17th, St. Elizabeth of Hungary 11:00 AM Mass: +Elizabeth Gonzalez By: Juanita Silva Wednesday : November 18th, Sts. Peter & Paul, Rose Philippine Duchesne 11:00 AM Mass: In Thanksgiving of Anthony Mejia By: Mejia Family Thursday : November 19, 2020 11:00 AM Mass: +Rodolfo & +Margarita Arredondo & +Carlos Valdez By: Gloria Valdez Friday : November 20, 2020 10:00 AM Mass: +Christina Leija Castillo By: Balerio Family Saturday : November 21st, Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00 PM Mass: In Thanksgiving of Johnny & Cora Corrales By: Alicia Realino Sunday : November 22, 2020 8:00 AM Mass: Members of the Parish 11:00 AM Mass: +Efrain Vizcaino By: Vizcaino & Rayos Family Ministry Schedule *There will be no Lectors or Eucharistic Ministers scheduling at this time due to Covid-19.* WORSHIP Mon. Revelation 1:1-4;2:1-5, Ps 1:1-4,6, Luke 18:35-43 Tues. Revelation 3:1-6,14-22, Ps 15:2-5, Luke 19:1-10 Wed. Revelation 4:1-11, Ps 150:1b-6, Luke 19:11-28 Thur. Revelation 5:1-10, Ps 149:1b-6a,9b, Luke 19:19:41-44 Fri. Revelation 10:8-11, Ps 119:14,24,72,103,111,131, Luke 19:45 -48 Sat. Revelation 11:4-12, Ps 144:1b,2,9-10, Luke 20:27-40 Sun. Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17, Ps 23:1-3,5-6, 1 Corinthians 15:20- 26,28, Matthew 25:31-46 There will be no Pastors Desk this week. *********************************** Prayer Request for the Sick Please pray for the following individuals, that they may be healed by the Grace of God: Imelda Sandate, Diane Galindo Salinas, Mary Diane Rios, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlie & Dora Carrasco, David H. Alvarez, Mercy Fi- erro, Andrew Capen, Leticia Payen, Natividad, Venegas, Debbie Sosa, Kathy Alvarez, John Molina Praises of Mary by Legion of Mary Fr. Bernard WEEKLY TITHING Offering Envelopes: $ 3,570.75 Loose Plates : $ 0,000.00 Online Giving : $ 1,820.00 Children’s Basket : $ 00.00 Total Offerings : $ 5,390.75 Please Note: Kindly use the weekly Offering Envelopes provided so that proper account can be furnished Thank you & God bless you! Everything through Mary. This is the authentic interpre- tation of the presence of the Mother of God in the mys- tery of Christ and the Church, as proclaimed by Chapter VIII of the constitution Lumen Gentium. This interpreta- tion corresponds to the tradition of the saints, such as Bernard of Clairvaux, Greignion de Montfort and Maxi- milian Kolbe John Paul II John Paul II John Paul II John Paul II View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com St. Mary’s Church Due to Covid-19, all Youth functions will be cancelled until further notice. Youth 2000 We the youth ministry here at St. Stephen’s will be hosting the Youth 2000! We pray you, your youth, and volunteers can come and participate with us. Please keep an eye out sometime in September for registration forms. When: January 15-17, 2021 Where: St. Stephen’s in Midland, TX Who: 7th Grade & up More information to come soon via email. Please keep and eye out. Any questions contact: Crystal Villareal 432-520-7394 or youthministryststephens@gmail.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Announcements from Sr. Marites ♥ We regret to inform you dear parents that there will be no in-person or face to face contact for Re- ligious Education this year (2020-2021). All clas- ses will be conducted through virtual/online and through home based catechesis. ♥ We want to protect you and your children from this pandemic but we will ask for your support to facilitate the session at home for both models of instruction this year: 1. Online/virtual by catechists who can conduct it using lessons from the books, suggested activities 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 YOUTH View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com St. Mary’s Church Please Follow SMCCS Online Giving: osvonlinegiving.com/434 Facebook: St. Mary’s Central Catholic School Official Website: www.smccsodessa.org Prayer for Students Lord our God, in your wisdom and love you surround us with the mysteries of the universe. Send your Spirit upon these students and fill them with your wisdom and blessings. Grant that they may devote themselves to their studies and draw ever closer to you, the source of all knowledge. We ask this through Christ our Lord. -USCCB ST. MARY’S SCHOOL SERVICE Mass Intention Calendar The Mass Intention calendar for 2021 will open No- vember 16th . Please remember the 2020 calendar is full for the rest of the year. Mass intentions will remain 5 dollars. For more information, please give the parish office a call at 332-5334. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Registration for RCIA is currently being accepted in the parish office. Classes has not started yet, they will be done through Zoom calls once a week. For more information please contact Frank Jacobo at 432-337- 2199. Missalettes Due to Covid-19, we are unable to have Missalettes in the pews for use during daily 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 check. Christmas Decorating As the season of Advent approaches, there are many preparations that need to take place to make the season a joyous one. If activities permits we will try and decorate each Friday of Ad- vent at 4:30 P.M Please call Alice Ramirez at 556- 9281. ***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 bring your nativities to the church on the designated day for decorating or the parish office during office hours, please be sure they have your name and phone number on them. View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com St. Mary’s Church November 15, 2020 2020 Raffle Winners 1. 2 Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Tickets.... Anna & Art Farrell 2. Tailgate Package ............................. Ricardo Alcanla 3. Louis Vuitton Purse .......................... Carlos Hinojos 4. $1000 Family Travel Voucher................. Irma Castillo 5. Freezer with Meat Package ..................... Ernie Munoz 6. 65’’ 4K Flat Screen TV........................... Liz Avila 7. Nintendo Switch................................. Ruben Palma Knights Coat Drive The Knights of Columbus Council #3203 will be hosting a coat drive on November 21st & 22nd, November 28th & 29th and December 5th & 6th, December 12th & 13th, 2020 after each Mass at St. Mary’s. We invite all of our parishion- ers to help with this endeavor . We are accepting both used or new jackets and sweaters of all sizes from infants to adults. Drop off locations will be at the church main entrance and both east & west entrances. “When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?...Amen I say to you, whatever you did for one of those least brothers of mine, you did for me.” Mt 25:38-40 Let us work together to meet the needs of those less fortunate. If you have any questions, please contact Dcn. Jesse Ortiz at 553-8082 or Andrew Ramirez at 352-1353. Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sac- rament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramen- tally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Upcoming Special Collections November 22nd: Campaign for Human Development December 13th: Retirement Fund for Religious December 27th: SMCCS SERVICE Sacrament of Baptism for 2020 is: Baptism Nov. 21, 2020 *Please keep in mind that classes and baptisms might be cancelled or moved when needed. Thank you for your understanding.* Parents must be registered members of St. Mary’s Church. Godparents must have current certificates of the Sacra- ments of Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage in the Catholic Church (if married). If Godparents are from out of town, members of another Catholic Church or attended classes at any other Catholic Church, they must present a letter from their respective pastor stat- ing their membership and class attendance. The Knights of Columbus encourage every- one to go out & vote. Let your voice be heard! The KofC are providing a voting guide put our by the USCCB. “Forming consciences for Faithful Citizens” will be available at the church office. This booklet may be help- ful for those who have not decided on which candidate to vote for, in this coming Election. Supply of the guide is limited. Christmas Decorating The first day of decorating the church for Christmas will be November 27th at 10:00. we would greatly appreciate any help you help. If you have any question please con- tact 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. How- ever the giving tree will go up the 1st week if advent until Epiphany if you want to donate after that date. SERVICE View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com CALL 1-800-633-1122 For Advertising Information Business Online at Diocesan.com/ 5121 A D ivison of T he o riginAl D enT s hop est 1991 ACCESSORIES T R U C K LaCalientevivo.com F or B ooking i nFo Bert: 559-6797 Teresa: 559-2134 Office: 381-9378 • W. University & 1936 FM, Ste. 170 Bert & Teresa Jimenez , Owners/Parishioners 12200 W. I-20 E. Office: 563-2266 Request Line: 617-1013 Bert: 559-6797 Teresa: 559-2134 Office: 381-9378 • W. University & 1936 FM, Ste. 170 www.far westodessa.com Bert & Teresa Jimenez , Owners/Parishioners Pediatrics and Internal Medicine Jose B. 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