Perhaps it is important to remember that while the image NOVEMBER 21-22, 2020 of Christ as King has been known throughout Christianity, this feast was founded in 1925 as a reaction and a response 34TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME to growing secularism, communism, and atheism that were becoming prevalent after World War I. If we pull back the lens even further, we will remember that throughout history there has seldom been a peaceful time in the Christian world. The Holy Land itself has frequently been a battle ground. There have been schisms and divisions in the history of the church itself, and every church council was convened to try to correct some mistaken notion, world event, or church heresy. Nor has church leadership always had clean hands, and there have been wars, genocides, and insurrections “in the name of Christ.” Today, when more and more people are leaving organized religion altogether, and people identify themselves as “spiritual but not religious” or “nones,” the need for Christ as leader and ruler and guide is more pressing than ever.
INHERIT THE KINGDOM
The world in which we live is complex. We are a diverse, global society and there are many issues and opinions ranging from climate change to politics to creed. Sometimes we try and sort it all out, and it is hard to know who and what to believe. One can find multiple takes on the same news story, and social media can easily sway us. Yet when we focus on the Gospel story, it seems very simple indeed. We do not have to know it all or figure it all out. We are not the one on the throne during the Last Judgment. God starts separating the sheep from the goats, the formula is a simple rule of thumb. “When did you see Christ in others? When did you respond accordingly?” It does not ask if you are Catholic or even Christian; whether you had a police record or an incurable disease; whether you had a PhD or a fifth-grade education, or what languages you spoke. The call is to remember that “Whatsoever you did to the least you did for me.” And then Today’s Readings: Ezekiel 34: 11-12, 15-17; there will be the invitation, “Come you who are blessed. Psalm 23: 1-2, 2-3, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 15: 20-26, 28; Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of Matthew 25: 31-46. the world.”
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish Robstown, Texas and Saint Patrick Mission, San Patricio, Texas
DIOCESE OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS • 16602 FM 624 • Robstown, Texas 78380 Phone: 361-387-1312 or 361-387-7842 • Fax: 361-387-9311 Website: www.christon624.com • Email: [email protected] Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pastor: Rev. Philip J. Panackal Deacon: Bill Cleavelin (361-208-2146) Sacristan: Jerry Knesek Secretary: Ann Clarke DRE: Michele Hoelscher (361-244-2138) Music Director: Vic Benys Bookkeeper: Anna Ramos EDGE: J. T. Tovar Plant Manager: Gary Clarke Housekeeper: Yolanda Tobòn LIFETEEN: Rachel Unterbrink Custodian: J. T. Tovar Knights of Columbus Council #9318 Catholic Daughters of America Court #2290
Holy Day Vigil @ St. Thomas: 7:00 PM Holy Day Mass @ St. Thomas: 12:05 PM Saturday Vigil Mass @ St. Thomas: 5:30 PM Sunday Masses @ St. Thomas: 8 AM & 11 AM Weekday Masses @ St. Thomas: 12:05 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday CONFESSIONS @ St. Thomas: 30 Minutes before Masses or by appointment
Saturday Vigil Mass @ St. Patrick: 4:00 PM Holy Day Mass @ St. Patrick: 8:00 AM CONFESSIONS @ St. Patrick: 3:30 PM OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE NOVEMBER 21 - 22, 2020
LECTORS for NOVEMBER 28-29, 2020 “I was hungry and you gave me food, Saturday, 5:30 PM: Volunteer I was thirsty and you gave me drink.” Sunday, 8:00 AM: Volunteer Sunday, 11:00 AM: Volunteer St. Thomas the Apostle - Matthew 25 : 35 USHERS for NOVEMBER 28-29, 2020 Masses and Intentions for the Week Saturday, 5:30 PM: Volunteers SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2020 Sunday, 8:00 AM: Volunteers 4:00 PM: Mass @ St. Patrick Mission Sunday, 11:00 AM: Volunteers †Irma Clark (AOB) by Jerry & Carmen Rychetsky 5:30 PM: Mass @ St. Thomas the Apostle PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. † Maria Cecilia Bosquez (AOB) by Rosario Gonzalez
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2020 Mass @ St. Thomas the Apostle 8:00 AM: Parishioners Please Pray for ... 11:00 AM: Collective Mass All the homebound, sick and suffering of our parish. “In Thanksgiving for Blessings” by Dee Molina † Especially all those who have asked us to pray for them. Proxey Prukop by Karen Vaughan †Caitlynn Prukop by Karen Vaughan Elaine McCown, Nina Riebschleager, Cathy Sikes, Geneva Lintner, †Harlew Conally (AOD) by Betty Conally Emil & Mary Jo Prukop, Jim & Pat Landreth, Champ Champine, †John Bowman II by John & Chi Bowman Nikki Brown, Patrick Knesek, Dan Pawlik, John Michael Delaney, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 - No Mass Lincoln Polasek, Hatttie Kotara, Shep Titzman, Rick Chavarry,
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020 Mass @ St. Thomas the Apostle Charlie and Jean Chapman, Sam Borse, Andie Noyola-Blanco, 12:05 PM: Suzette Gimbel (Birthday) by David & Susie Tajchman Maria Elena De Los Santos, JoAnn Hartman, Gene Van Scoy,
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020 Mass @ St. Thomas the Apostle John Sudigala, Blake Mitchell, Louise Rathke, Adrian Briseno, 12:05 AM: †Carmela P. Garza by Yolanda Peña Daniel and Sandra Garcia, Aida Deases, Joe Cantu, Dale Hahn, 7:00 PM: ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Mr. & Mrs. Amador Tijerina, Carlos Andres Salinas, John Knezek, Patrick Nemec, Toby Duarte, Sam Morris, Mason McKearnan, THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 Mass @ St. Thomas the Apostle Berths Cantu, Dee Molina, Aaron Hoelscher, Michael Brearton, 12:05 PM: “In Thanksgiving for Blessings Received” by Charlie & Jim Jamison, Mary Helen Long, and April Jones. Jean Chapman Please call/email the rectory office to include a person on the 2020 PRAYER LIST
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2020 Mass @ St. Thomas the Apostle 12:05 PM: †Maria Nguyen (’Win) by John & Chi Bowman SECOND COLLECTION - NOVEMBER 22, 2020
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 H 4:00 PM: Mass @ St. Patrick Mission Catholic Campaign for uman Development †All Souls This collection support programs that address the causes of 5:30 PM: Mass @ St. Thomas the Apostle poverty and provide a sustainable future for those struggling † Monica Villarreal (AOB) by Tony & Yolanda Villarreal across the country. In addition, 25% of the funds remain in our FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, NOVEMBER 29, 2020 diocese to fund local antipoverty projects. Diocese of C.C. Mass @ St. Thomas the Apostle 8:00 AM: Parishioners 11:00 AM: Collective Mass Visit our website for Online Giving † † James and Pat Juranek by Massey & Kim Rodriguez www.christon624.com. †Bobby Hans by Mary Ann Hans † † Leonard and Leona Logue by Rosario V. Gonzalez O †Tresito Garcia by Yolanda Peña F ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE F 11/14-15/2020 Regular Collection: $5,275.35 (51 Envs. & 15 Loose Cks.) E R 11/10-16/2020 Online Giving: $915.00 ! ou I nk Y SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES N ST. PATRICK MISSION Tha G 11/14/2020 Regular Collection: $356.00 (5 Envs. & 3 Loose Cks.) Monday: St. Clement I, St. Columban, Bl. Miguel Agustin Pro; S Tuesday: St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions; Wednesday: St. Catherine of Alexandria; Knights of Columbus Council #9318 4th Annual Father Matthew Lyng Thursday: Thanksgiving Day; Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary. SUPER BOWL EXTRAVAGANZA
FOOTBALL NUMBERS Our deepest condolences to the Amsler family Super Bowl Sunday—February 7, 2021
on the death of
Winning Numbers Pay $1250.00 Per Quarter (NO OVERTIME) † Mr. Charlie Amsler $100.00 Donation (need not be present to win) (Brother of Monica Amsler) Tickets are available after each weekend Mass. Your Please keep the family in your prayers. support in this KC fundraising event is most appreciated. May his soul rest in peace. Pastor and Parishioners Tony Arredondo, KC Grand Knight
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE NOVEMBER 21 - 22, 2020
LITURGY OF THE DAY INFORMATION CORNER
Background on the Gospel Reading (Matthew 25: 31-46) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Today’s Gospel passage is the conclusion of Jesus’ Baptism Class: Call the parish office to register for this class. All discourse with his disciples. It is about the end of time, the paperwork must be completed before attending class or scheduling Baptism. See website for more information. coming of the Son of Man, and the final judgment. We hear Bulletin: Bulletin announcements are due on Monday by 1:00 PM. this description of the final judgment at the conclusion of our liturgical year, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the Confession: 30 minutes before Masses or by appointment.
King. In the context of Matthew’s Gospel, this passage might Catholic Daughters of America Court 2290: Contact Sandra also be read as a conclusion of Matthew’s report on Jesus’ Knezek, Regent at 361-701-5886. life and ministry; the remaining chapters report the events of Knights of Columbus Council #9318: Contact Tony Arredondo, Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection. Grand Knight at [email protected], 361-947-8030. In today’s Gospel, Jesus describes to his disciples the scene of the judgment of the Son of Man. All the nations will be assembled before him, and he will separate them as RETURNING TO MASS WITH JOY a shepherd separates sheep and goats upon their return Dispensation from attending Mass and Holy Days of from the pasture. The judgments made by the Son of Man Obligation ends for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Corpus will be based upon the acts of mercy shown to the least Christi October 28, 2020. The obligation for the faithful to ones—the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the ill, and the imprisoned. Indeed, Jesus, who suffered on the Cross, attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days begins the weekend identifies himself with the least ones. of October 31, 2020 and November 1, 2020. Recall that last week’s parable of the talents taught Those who continue to be dispensed are those at us that the gifts that we have been given are intended increased risk of serious illness, compromised immune to be used for the service of others, especially the least systems and those responsible for their care. As always, among us. Our judgment before God will be based not only those who are ill should remain home. Further, if you are on how we have used these gifts and talents, but also on concerned for your health it is permissible for you to how we have extended ourselves in service to these least remain at home and make the Day of the Lord, Sunday a ones. Indeed, Jesus tells us that whenever we have served holy day in other ways, such as watching the Mass on these least ones, we have served Christ himself. television or social media, reading the readings of the day, When we read today’s Gospel in the context of the or saying a rosary with your family. chapters that follow in Matthew’s Gospel, we learn the extent to which Jesus identifies with the least ones. In accepting “As positive health and safety action has been taken to death on the cross, Jesus shows himself to be one of the keep the faithful safe when attending Mass, I am joyful to hungry, the naked, the ill, and the imprisoned. To accept Jesus announce an end to the dispensation from the Sunday is to accept him who suffered and died on the Cross as one Mass obligation. We remember from the Catechism of the of the least ones. Catholic Church in paragraph 2181 that ‘the Sunday From the Pastor’s desk Eucharist is the foundation and confirmation of all Christian practice. For this reason, the faithful are obliged ANOINTING OF THE SICK (Continued) to participate in the Eucharist on days of obligation, unless excused for a serious reason or dispensed by their own 5. The essential rite of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are the words: “Through this holy anointing, may pastor,’” stated Most Reverend Wm. Michael Mulvey, the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of Bishop of Corpus Christi. the Holy Spirit” said by the priest while he anoints the The Diocese of Corpus Christi will continue to follow forehead of the recipient. Then the priest says, “May the Lord social distancing, wearing facemasks to Mass and using who frees you from sin save you and raise you up” while hand sanitizer. As usual, the churches will be disinfected anointing the palms of the hands of the recipient. and cleaned after every Mass. i. In the Eastern Churches, other parts of the body Diocese of Corpus Christi are anointed as well.
6. The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is often !!! CAUTION !!! preceded by the sacrament of Penance, if the sick person’s Those who are symptomatic or who have been exposed to condition allows it. Also, it is followed by the reception of someone with the virus within 14 days are not permitted to Holy Communion, if the condition of the sick person permits it. enter the church, in accordance with national, state and (to be continued) From the Pastor’s desk local health directives. Fr. Philip Panackal Hannelore Schleicher SAWYER-GEORGE CharterBank ABR, GRI, SRES FUNERAL HOME “Celebrating 50 Years of Great Realtor “Our Family Serving Your Family” Community Banking” Your 361-813-5152 Leopard at McKinzie (361) 242-3205 241-7681 ad [email protected] 801 Navigation 12497 Leopard St. Member www.Corpus-Christi-Real-Estate-and-Homes.com 884-7681 FDIC could be in this space!
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