When I was a young boy in Burlington, Vermont, my dad had a good friend named Phil who owned a sporting goods store. I loved sports, so meandering the treasure-filled aisles was an unmitigated joy. One afternoon, we were shopping for a baseball glove. Dad said to me, “Hey Johnny, see that man who just walked into the store? That’s Phil.” I remember being fascinated and a little terrified. I recall thinking, “That man right there is in charge of everything in this store!” He reigned over every ball, sneaker, jersey, and sweatsuit. Phil became a family friend. And he was a good owner. The store flourished, and I found myself even more at peace every time I went there. I felt a new hope and even responsibility for the store to flourish.
To say that Christ is the King of the Universe means that Jesus has absolute authority over everything in it. It should fill us with awe and fascination. He is in charge. The world and everything in it are finally his. Knowing that he knows and loves us should make us also feel a deep peace at being a part of his universe. This leads us to want his kingdom to flourish, to play some responsible role in it.
We advance his kingdom by promoting the truth. “Everyone who is of the truth hears my voice,” Christ the King proclaims. In Phil’s store, it was about the truth of athletics. In our world, it’s all about the truth of all creation, especially the dignity of the human person, made by and for our loving God. Let’s rejoice that we know the true king and commit to the flourishing of his kingdom. — Father John Muir ©LPi
Welcome
Welcome to our Eucharistic Celebration on this The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
The intentions of this Mass are for all those in our special intention basket and...
Please stand for our procession.
Mass Intentions
Saturday, November 23
5:00 PM
Francisco Kaw • †
Bonifacio Tan • †
Maria Antonia Rodriguez • †
Claudio Rodriguez • †
Wilbert Arias • Health
Ruben Delgadillo • Health
10:45 AM
Francisco Franco • †
Wayne Zepeda • †
Lisa Steinberg • †
Onye Chima • †
Abel Angel Rodriguez • Prayer
Eduardo Miranda Sandoval • Prayer
Alejandra Sadoval Alvarez • Health
Patricia Miranda Sandoval • Health
Aloysius Okonkwo • Prayer
12:30 PM
Fred Hernandez • †
Universal Prayer (Petitions)
A. For Pope Francis and all the bishops, that through prayer and reflection they may lead the Church faithfully to the kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.
B. For world leaders, that they may dedicate themselves to the truth so that with honesty and integrity they may lead their citizens to a more just and peaceful world, let us pray to the Lord.
C. For those living in nations at war, those living under conditions of oppression, and those living in unhealthy or unsanitary conditions, that their faith in the eventual triumph of the virtues of the kingdom may give them hope, let us pray to the Lord.
D. For our parish community, that together we may help to build up the reign of God, let us pray to the Lord.
Announcements
1. Thanks to you, we have exceeded our Called to Renew goal and currently have $352,000 in donations. We received $10,000 during the month of October. Half of all donations are sent to the Archdiocese where they will invest in lower income Parishes. We are thankful for your generosity.
2. We invite you to our English Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday, November 28 at 10:00am. Due to the holiday, there will be no confession or exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday or Friday. The Parish center will also be closed on both days.
3. We invite all those who feel the calling to be a Eucharistic Minister to attend our Archdiocese Eucharistic Minister training that will take place on Tuesdays January 7, 14, and 21, at 7:00pm in the St. Joseph Hall. There is a $15 donation for the course. This training is mandatory for all current Eucharistic Ministers.
4. The Parish has ordered advent reflection books written by Bishop Robert Barron. You can get your free copy in the Parish Center.
5. Registrations for our adult Confirmation program will be this Tuesday and Wednesday November 26 and 27 at 6:00pm in the St. Joseph Hall. Classes will begin in January.
6. SEARCH ministry will have an English retreat on December 20, 21, and 22 in the Alhambra retreat house. This retreat is for all those who want to have a personal encounter with Christ. Flyers about the retreat can be found at the exit of the doors.
7. Father Gustavo and the Amor por Teco foundation is having a clothes sale on Sunday, December 1 from 8:30am to 5:30pm in the Guadalupe Hall.
8. We thank Francisco Higuera from AB Action Realty for sponsoring our bulletin; their information can be found on the last page of our bulletin. If you have a business and would like to sponsor our weekly bulletin, you can call the phone number at the bottom of the last page.
