CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH 1407 Broadway Blvd. Kilgore, TX 75662

The Epiphany of the Lord/La Epifanía del Señor January 5, 2020/Enero 5, 2020

The Most Reverend Joseph E. Strickland—Bishop of Tyler

Fr. John Henao, STL—Parish Administrator

MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIOS

Sat/Sáb: 5:00pm (English) 7:00pm (Spanish) Sun/Dom: 9:00am (English) 12:00pm (Spanish) 5:00pm (Spanish) Note: Holy Rosary recited 30 mins. before each weekend Holy Mass. Nota: El Santo Rosario se reza 30 minutos antes de cada misa de fin de semana.

Tues/Mar: 8:00am (Spanish) 7:00pm(Spanish) Wed/Mié: 12:05pm (English) 7:00pm (Spanish) Thur/Jue: 8:00am (Spanish) 7:00pm (Spanish) Fri/Vie: 8:00am (Spanish) 12:05pm (English)

RECONCILIATION/RECONCILIACIÓN

Sat/Sáb: 4:00pm—4:45pm Wed/Mié: 11:00am—11:55am 7:30pm—8:00pm Thur/Jue: 7:30pm—8:00pm

ADORATION/ADORACIÓN

Tue/Mar: 5:45pm—6:45pm Wed/Miér: 11:00am—11:50am 5:45pm—6:45pm Thur/Jue: 5:45pm—6:45pm 1st Fri/1 Vie: 8:00pm continuous until Sat. at 8:00am; ends with Benediction

TITLE NAME PHONE CONTACT

Parish Administrator Fr. John Henao, STL (903) 483-2500 frjhenao@ctkkilgore.org

Deacon Isidro Sánchez (903) 812-4399

Deacon Alejandro Cisneros (903) 315-6520 acisneros0555@gmail.com

Receptionist Petra Mojica (903) 483-2500 ctkoffice@ctkkilgore.org

Secretary Mary Beth Gaddy (903) 483-2502 ctksecretary@ctkkilgore.org

Bookkeeper Lupe Natera (903) 483-2500 ctkfinances@ctkkilgore.org

Director of Faith Formation Zaida Meraz (903) 812-7552 zorta@kisd.org

Music Director Marcus Arreguin (903) 806-1006 marcus.arreguin@gmail.com

Gift Shop Manager Guillermina López (214) 364-1652

Catholic School St. Mary (903) 753-1657 www.stmaryslgv.com

Catholic Charities Diocese of Tyler (903) 258-9492 info@cctyler.org

Institute St. Philip (903) 630-5055 www.stphilipinstitute.org

Promoter of Justice Rev. John Gómez, JCL 1-877-415-6423 promoter@dioceseoftyler.org

EMERGENCY (903) 617-8419

Phone (903) 483-2500 Fax (903) 483-2501

Office Hours/Oficina Horarios Monday closed/Lunes cerrada

Tues—Thurs/Mar-Jue: 9:00am— 5:00pm Fri/Vie: 9:00am— 1:00pm

Email: ctkoffice@ctkkilgore.org Website: www.ctkkilgore.org

www.facebook.com/Christthekingkilgoretx http://www.instagram.com/ctkkilgore/

Christ the King Office 1508 Broadway Blvd.

Kilgore, TX 75662

The St. Philip Institute is hosting several events for the diocese: • Bosco Day- Youth Leader For-mation January 25th (9am- 3pm) Bilingual Event • World Marriage Day February 8th (more info to come) • Son Tres Lo que se Casan / Three to get married Dates will be posted soon • The Adaptive Teacher February 29th To register for these and any other events, please vis-it www.stphilipinstitute.org/events.

Attention Amazon Shoppers!!! Christ the King will receive a donation of .5% of your purchase from Amazon IF you always shop at: www.smile.amazon.com and pick Christ the

King Catholic Church Kilgore, TX as your charitable organization. “How to sign up” flyers are in the

back of the church!

Gabriel Angel Training in the

East Central Deanery of the Tyler Diocese

for The Gabriel Project

You are invited to be God's Messenger of Hope to a woman in crisis pregnancy.

The Gabriel Project is a parish-based ministry of Pro-Life volunteers committed to offering hope and support to mothers and fathers so they may choose LIFE for their baby. Trained Angel Volunteers mentor mom in a loving and supportive way. All information is

confidential and services are free of charge. Gabriel Project Volunteer Training:

St. Anthony Catholic Church Shopka Center

406 North 6th St Longview, TX 75601

Saturday, January 11, 2020 9:30am - 2:00pm

Daily Mass, Saturday 8:45am Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by January 8, 2020 so that we can get an accurate head count for lunch. GabrielProjectEastTex-as@gmail.com or 903-399-4925 - Collette Dockery

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 5, 2020

They opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. — Matthew 2:11b

THE LIGHT OF FAITH The first reading today is charged with the glory of the Lord. Everyone who can come to the holy city does come—whole caravans of people of all ages on foot and on dromedaries and camels. This description of an irresistible light-filled city prepares us for the story of the magi. They are guided by their own lights—their study of astrono-my and astrology—and by the light of a peculiar star. Their study tells them that an unusual event in the heavens is a sign of an extraordinary birth on earth. They mean to find out about this, and they set out with gifts worthy of a king. They are welcomed into an insignificant house in Bethlehem, offer gifts befitting a king, and receive the gift of faith. Paul reinforces the great gift of faith available to the Gentiles, whom the magi represent. What they have seen has changed them, just as it changed Paul and all who heeded his proclamation. Like the magi and like Paul, we are invited to receive this life that is filled with the light of faith.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The mystery has been made known that the Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” (Matthew 2:1-12).

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Life hands us many epiphanies or “wake-up calls.” A few years ago, a young couple adopted a two-year-old child in a morass of red tape, com-plications, and court hearings. At the baby’s baptism, the priest suggested appending an “adoption blessing,” wherein the new relationship was expressed and affirmed. There is a place in that rite for the child to speak, and instead the priest said, “Can you give Daddy a kiss?” Standing in the midst of his church, the young adoptive father suddenly welled up with tears as he embraced the child. Afterward, he explained that through all the hassles and legal struggles he never until that moment in church un-derstood that he was the parent of this child. The ritual claimed them for each other, gave expression to their relationship that the legal documents never could, and firmly cemented this child into the heart of a community as everyone erupted into heartfelt applause. This assembly witnessed in a powerful way what happens in every baptism: the mystery of adoption, the free flow of grace, the overwhelming sense of God’s presence at the heart of our life’s journey.

Christ the King is a giving community. The Poor Box is located in the Narthex beside the bulletin board for monetary donations or drop your food donation off in the basket below the box. Thank you for giving to this very worthy cause.

ALTAR FLOWERS: If you would like to sponsor the weekly flowers on the altar as a memorial or healing of a loved one, in

honor of birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, etc., call the church office at 903-483-2500.

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The Knights of Columbus are a group founded on the principal of charity by men of faith. Our main goals are to support our church and those in need. Our regular meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm in the parish offices. We invite you to join us. We need your help in becoming a thriving counsel, active in supporting the many great goals of the Knights of Columbus. Anyone with questions about the Knights, please contact Revard Pfeffer 903-985-3150 or Mel Novak 304-820-8351.

Nov. 21

El Instituto St. Philip está organizando varios eventos para la diócesis: · Día Bosco - Formación de líderes juve-niles 25 de enero (9 a.m. a 3 p.m.) Evento bilingüe · Día Mundial del Matrimonio 8 de febrero (más información por venir) · Son Tres Lo que se Casan / Three to get married Las fechas se publica-rán pronto · El Maestro Adaptante 29 de Febrero Para registrarse para estos y otros eventos www.stphilipinstitute.org/events.

¡Atención compradores de Amazon! Christ the King recibirá una donación del .5% de su compra en Amazon al hacer su compra siem-pre en: www.smile.amazon.com y elija Christ the King Catholic Church Kilgore, TX como su organi-zación benéfica. Los volantes con la informa-

ción de como “inscribirse” se encuentra en la parte de atrás de la iglesia!

Entrenamiento Ángel Gabriel En el Decanato del este central de la diócesis de Tyler. Estás invitado a ser el mensajero de la esperanza de Dios para una mujer embarazada en crisis. El Proyecto Gabriel es un ministerio basado en la parroquia, el ministerio de voluntarios próvida comprometidos a ofrecer esperanza y apoyo a madres y padres para que puedan elegir VIDA para

su bebé. Mentores Voluntarios capacitados que tratan a las mamás de una manera amorosa y solidaria. Toda la información es confidencial y los servicios son gratuitos.

Se proporcionarán refrigerios y almuerzo. Confirme su asistencia antes del 8 de enero de 2020 para que podamos obtener un recuento exacto para el almuerzo. GabrielProjectEastTexas@gmail.com o 903-399-4925 - Collette Dockery

CLASES DE INGLES

PARA ADULTOS Christ the King Catholic Church Inscripciones Viernes, 10 enero

de 2020, 9:00am Traten de estar a tiempo para

registrarse, si llegan tarde necesitan que regresar el

próximo dia de inscripción Para mas información llama:

Séptimo domingo del tiempo ordinario 24 de febrero de 2019

LA LUZ DE LA FE La primera lectura de hoy nos trae la gloria del Señor que tiene tanta fuer-za y pureza que puede inundar a Jerusalén. La lectura es tan gloriosa que los corazones palpitan y rebozan de júbilo. Todos aquellos que pueden venir a Tierra Santa vienen, caravanas repletas de gente a pie y en came-llos y otros dromedarios. Esta descripción de una ciudad tan llena de una luz irresistible nos prepa-ra para la historia de los magos. Van guiados por sus propias luces –su estudio de astronomía y astrología– y por la luz de una estrella peculiar. Su estudio les dice que un fenómeno extraordinario en el cielo es señal de un nacimiento extraordinario en la tierra. Determinan averiguar lo acon-tecido y salen con regalos dignos de un rey. Son bienvenidos a una casita insignificante en Belén, ofrecen regalos dignos de un rey, y reciben el regalo de la fe. Pablo destaca el gran regalo de la fe disponible a los gentiles, representa-dos en los magos. Lo que vieron y creyeron los ha cambiado, igual que cambió a Pablo y a todos los que escuchan su proclamación. Igual que los magos, y que Pablo, estamos invitados a recibir esta vida que está llena de la luz de la fe.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — ¡Levántate y brilla, Jerusalén! La gloria del Señor ama-neció sobre ti (Isaías 60:1-6). Salmo — Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos (Salmo 72 [71]). Segunda lectura — El misterio de que los gentiles son coherederos, socios en la promesa en Jesucristo, se ha dado a conocer a los hombres (Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6). Evangelio — Magos del oriente llegaron, diciendo: “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que ha nacido?” (Mateo 2:1-12).

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Es tiempo de añadir los reyes magos al pesebre. En 1448 llegaron los pe-sebres italianos a las iglesias españolas, pero no fue hasta que el Rey Car-los III le regaló un pesebre a su hijo en el siglo XVIII que el uso de pesebres se expandió en los hogares. Desde entonces, el uso de nacimientos llegó al continente americano en donde se conviertió en la decoración principal para las fiestas navideñas. Así como en todo país latinoamericano el montaje del Belén es una tradi-ción, lo es también en Venezuela. Con el pesebre venezolano llegan tam-bién aguinaldos, parrandas, Misas y patines. ¡Sí! ¡Patines! Desde la mitad del siglo pasado los venezolanos celebran la época navide-ña con “patinadas”. Estas “patinadas” normalmente se hacen por las ma-ñanas y muchas calles están cerradas a los autos hasta las 8 a.m. para que niños y jóvenes puedan disfrutar de los patines, bicicletas y otros juguetes que les regala el niño Dios. Por esto, muchos niños duermen con un “cordoncito” atado al dedo gordo de los pies, que cuelgan por la ventana para que los despierten los que pasan patinado. ¡Atención ! La semana del

10 de enero, el aseo de la Iglesia le corresponde al grupo de Leticia Gonzalez.

LA EPIFANÍA DEL SEÑOR ENERO 5, 2020

Abriendo sus cofres, le ofrecieron regalos: oro, incienso y mirra. — Mateo 2:11b

Cristo el Rey es una comuni-dad generosa. La Caja para los pobres se

encuentra junto al tablón de anuncios, para realizar donaciones monetarias o pue-de dejar su donación de ali-mentos en la cesta debajo de la caja. Gracias por su generosidad.

Proyecto Gabriel: Entrenamiento para Voluntarios Iglesia católica de San Antonio

Shopka Center 406 North 6th St

Longview, TX 75601

Sábado 11 de enero de 2020 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Misa diaria, sábado 8:45 a.m.

PRAY FOR THE SICK RECEMOS POR NUESTROS ENFERMOS

June & Art Penny Lacie Richardson Linda McCarty Meredith McAlister Aleta Castillo Mike Connor Alessandra Vasquez Antonio Muniz Alvarado Evelin Cedillo Mario Alberto Don Juan Jonathan Kossa Marcos Rojas Ernestine Wilson Jesus San Juan Janet Ledet Jose Carlos Gomez Jim Burger Catherine Emmel Leola Lee Samuel Parker Christopher McCoy Teresa Benefield Allison Del Angel Joe Hardt Billy Powell Arturo Quintero Lynn Moorman David Sanchez Jaxon McFarland Rex McCubbin John Montelongo If you or a loved one is in need of prayer, please call 903-483-2500 so the whole community may pray for your intention. Se necesita oraciones para usted o para un ser querido llame al 903-483-2500 para que toda la comuni-dad ore por su intencion.

MASS INTENTIONS AND CALENDAR

January 2020 Saturday/Sábado, January 4 5:00pm: † Souls in Purgatory 7:00pm † Gregoria Rodriguez(C) Sunday/Domingo, January 5 The Epiphany of the Lord/La Epifan del Señor

9:00am: † Gregoria Rodriguez(C) 12:00: † Pro Populo 5:00pm: † Souls in Purgatory Tuesday/Martes, January 7 8:00am: † Gregoria Rodriguez(C) 7:00pm: † Souls in Purgatory

Wednesday/Miércoles, January 8 12:05: † Souls in Purgatory 7:00pm: † Gregoria Rodriguez(C) Thursday/Jueves, January 9 8:00am: † Gregoria Rodriguez(C) 7:00pm † Souls in Purgatory

Friday/Viernes, January 10 8:00am: † Gregoria Rodriguez(C) 12:05pm: † Souls in Purgatory Saturday/Sábado, January 11 5:00pm: † Gregoria Rodriguez(C) 7:00pm † Pro Populo

CALENDAR

Jan 5 Epiphany of the Lord/Epifanía del Señor Charla Pre-bautisimo: 1:30-4:00; MTC Jan 12 The Baptism of the Lord/El Bautismo del Señor Jan 14 Office Closed/Oficina cerrada Jan 19 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time/Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Jan 24 CTK hosts Kilgore Church Women Luncheon; 11:30am- 1:00pm; Bring a dish; Speaker: Dr. Paulette Springer Jan 26 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time/Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Altar flowers in memory of the Souls in Purgatory.

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 5, 2020

They opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. — Matthew 2:11b

Diocese of Tyler

Promoter of Justice/ Promotor de Justicia Protecting your Child from Abuse/ Protejiendo a tu Hijo del Abuso

If you or someone you know has been abused by someone who works for the

Church, please report any suspected crimes to the police and please contact our Promoter of Justice • 1-877-415-6423 • promoter@dioceseoftyler.org. Additional

information is available in the vestibule of the church or in the parish office. Si tú o alguien que conoces ha sido abusado por alguien que trabaja para la Iglesia, por favor reporta toda sospecha de crimen a la policía. Y por favor llama a nuestro Promotor de Justicia • 1-877-415-6423 • promoter@dioceseoftyler.org. Información

adicional está disponible en el vestíbulo de la iglesia o en la oficina parroquial.

Weekly Offering/Ofrenda Semanal Collected/Colectado…….12/28-29…............................... $6,585.00 On Line Donations/Donaciones en la web…………….……..…$705.00 Children/Niños ..................................................................$177.00 Total Offering/Ofrenda ..............................................$7,467.00 Building Fund……………………………………………….………….….$1,535.00 Brittle Sales(Building Fund)……………………………………..….$1,909.00

Thank you so much. God bless you for your generosity. Dios le pague por su bondad y generosidad. Upcoming Second Collections/Próximas Segundas Colectas Jan 5 Building Fund Jan 19 Church in Latin America/Africa Feb 2 Building Fund Feb 16 Catholic Schools Feb 26 Ash Wednesday

On-line Giving For your convenience, we are now accepting donations on line! You may use Visa, MC, Discover, Amex or ACH draft from checking or savings. Just go to our website (CTKKilgore.org) and look for the logo below. • Para su conveniencia, ¡estamos aceptando donaciones en la web! Puede usar Visa, MC, Discover, Amex o ACH proyecto de cheques o de ahorros. Sólo tiene que ir a nuestro sitio web (CTKKilgore.org) y busque el logo de arriba.

Gift Shop/Tienda de Regalos The Gift Shop is open before and after each weekend Holy Mass. The Word Among Us is available for purchase along with many reli-

gious items for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, quinceaneras. ******La tienda de regalos está abierta antes y después de cada Santa Misa de fin de semana. El libro La Palabra Entre Nosotros está disponible junto con varios artículos religiosos para cumplea-ños, aniversarios, bodas, quinceañeras.