Office Hours: Monday– Friday 8:30am-5:30pm

Parish Office: (806)894-2268 Fax: (806)894-9348

Rectory: (806)568-0566

Mass Schedule/ Horario de Misas Saturday/Sábado 5:00 PM-English 7:00 PM-San Isidro (Sundown) Sunday/Domingo 9:00 AM-English 11:30 AM-Español 4:00 PM -Youth Mass (English) Weekday Mass/ Misa entre semana:: Monday-Wednesday, Friday: -8:15am Thursday: 7:00 PM Holy Hour: Thursday at 8:15 AM (English) Tuesday at 7:00pm (Español) Reconciliation/Reconciliación: Saturday/Sábado: 4:00PM-4:45PM Or by appointment/o con cita

Staff Pastor: Fr. Ernesto Lopez Marriage and Family Life Ministry: Deacon Juan Cavazos & Deacon Sergio Vidales Quinceañeras: Patricia Sanchez 891-8308 Administrative Assistant: Joanna Perez Reception: Selena Torres Communications: Bernardine Mendez Maintenance: Jimmy Granados Janitorial: Lourdes Granados

319 E. Washington, Levelland, Texas 79336

fàA `|v{txÄËá Vtà{ÉÄ|v V{âÜv{

T ÑtÜ|á{ Éy à{x eÉÅtÇ Vtà{ÉÄ|v W|Évxáx Éy _âuuÉv~ November 8, 2015

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

San Isidro Mission 201 E. 5th St. Sundown, TX

Mass– 7:00pm Saturday

31st Annual Sausage Festival February 14, 2016

Grand Prize: 2015 Ford F-150 XLT 4X2 Crew Texas Edition

$5/ ticket Tickets available in the foyer after

weekend Masses or in the parish office during business hours.

San Isidro

San Isidro News

San Isidro Community Meal .The community of San Isidro will host a communi-ty pot luck meal every 3rd Saturday of the Month.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Please bring a dish to share with the community.

Los miembros de la comunidad de San Isidro ten-dran una comida de comunidad cada tercer sábado

del mes. Todos están invitados y se les invita a asistir a. Favor de traer un plato para compartir con

la comunidad.

Sundown Religious Education CCE (Pre-K – 5th) :

Wednesdays 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDGE(6TH-8TH) :

Wednesdays 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm LIFETEEN (9th-12th):

Wednesdays 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Confirmation - See Class Schedule

GIVING ALL Trusting widows play a significant role in this week-end's readings. At the point of poverty, when giving even the smallest amount of what they had could im-

peril their health and well-being, they trusted God and gave anyway. What is important about their giv-ing is not what or how much they gave, but how they gave it. Without selfishness, they gave to help oth-

TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- The widow of Zarephath had only a handful of flour and a little oil, but made a little cake for Elijah (1 Kings 17:10-16). Psalm -- Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146). Second Reading -- Chr ist will appear a second time to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him (Hebrews 9:24-28). Gospel -- Beware of those who like to go around in long robes and accept greetings in the market-places and places of honor at banquets (Mark 12:38-44 [41-44]).

Volunteers Needed A booth will be set up at the Home for the Holidays Arts and Crafts Festival to sell tickets for the Sau-sage Festival truck raffle. The event will take place at the Mallet Event Center. The festival will be on

Saturday, November 14th 9am-6pm and Sunday, No-vember 15th 12pm-5pm. We need volunteers to help run the booth at different time allotments. If you are interested in helping, please contact Abel Perez at

577-9273 or Bernardine Mendez at 894-2268.

National Catholic Youth Conference The Youth attending the NCYC to Indiana would like to Thank everyone who has donated. In our "Make the Change" fundraiser alone we have

collected over $1200. Thank you so much for your generosity and many Blessings. They are still

accepting any donations and will be selling Raffle tickets in the foyer after every mass for a Michael

Kors purse and a handmade Cross.

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Join us for the St. Michael’s Annual Thanksgiving

Dinner on November 8, 2015 from 10am-3pm. $10/Adults

$6/ Child 6 & under Plates will include turkey, dressing, mashed pota-

toes, green beans, drink & dessert.

Altar Society An Altar Society meeting will be held on November

11th at 7:00pm in the Activity Hall.

Readings for the Week

Monday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Tuesday: Wis 2:23 -- 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b -- 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16:5, 8-11; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32

Baptism Preparation Class Baptism Classes are the 3rd Saturday of each month at 8:30am. You must register at the office at least 1-2weeks before class. You must have the official birth

certificate to register. Once all requirements are met, the

baptism will be scheduled. Baptisms are only held on the 4th weekend of the month during one of the Mass

Times. Please call the Parish office for more information.

Would you like to donate and dedicate the altar flowers for a

week? It’s easy to do and a great way to celebrate a special oc-casion or remember a loved one and at the same time beautify

the Church. HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Flowers are used during weekend masses & remain for the

week. Dedication will be listed in the bulletin Suggested contribution start at $60.00 Please make checks payable to St. Michael’s and indicate

“Altar Flowers” on the check. Call Parish Office to check date availability You may also email your info. To jeperez0589@gmail.com Donation is tax deductible

Mass Intentions Saturday, November 7th @5:00pm

+Victor Rodriguez by Haynes & Rodr iguez Fam. +Mary Jane Frescaz by Bill & Pat Palmer

+Michael Frescaz by Bill & Pat Palmer +Evelyn Palmer by Bill & Pat Palmer

+Kattie Madry by Shir ley, Doug & Kr istan Kirkwood

Sunday, November 8th @9:00am

+Mary Ann Urdiales by Juanita Sanchez & fam +Florentino Sanchez Jr. by Juanita Sanchez&fam

+Jack Selman by Michael & Walter Culver +Bob Veretto by Carylon Veretto

Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Tuesday: St. Leo the Great Wednesday: St. Martin of Tours; Veterans Day Thursday: St. Josaphat Friday: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

Quinceañera Requirements Must contact the office at least 6 months in advance

to check availability. Family must be active and registered in the parish. Must have sacraments of baptism and 1st holy com-

munion Must be in CCE/LifeTeen for at least 2 years prior to

ceremony Must attend a Quinceañera retreat

Marriage Preparation Must meet with one of the deacons or with the priest

at least 6 months in advance Must be an active and registered member of the parish

RightWay Imaging Screening On November 23rd, Rightway Imaging will be bring-

ing its mobile unit here to St. Michael. They will be per-forming vascular and abdominal ultrasound screenings

which are non-invasive and painless. While at the church they will be examining 8 areas of the body. They will be screening the Carotid arteries on both sides of the neck looking for parry plaque build-up and blockage. This is the # 1 cause of stroke… The Thyroid for cysts, masses and unusual growth. The lower abdominal Aorta for an-eurysms, the liver, the spleen, gallbladder, and kidneys. These are tests that are NOT performed in routine physi-cals, nor will insurance companies pay for them unless you are symptomatic. In a hospital, these tests will cost thousands collectively. They offer these tests for $45

each, or all 8 screenings for $139. A representative will be here at each Mass on No-vember 14 &15 to answer questions and schedule appointments. You can also call 281-616-9192.

“Pay it Forward” Thanksgiving Dinner Hockley County Senior Citizen’s will hold a dinner

and bake sale on Saturday, November 14. Doors open at 11am. 1202 Houston St..

Plates– $10 or $6 for children

RCIA & Adult Confirmation Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? The

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) and the Adult Confirmation program meets on Mondays

in the Activity Room at 7pm. .

CCE Pre-K through 5th Graders

Class Time: Sundays 10:20-11:20 am Gracie Ruiz (806)778-0041

EDGE Meeting Time: Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm

in the Parish Hall Gracie Ruiz (806)778-0041

LIFETEEN 9th-12th Grade

Meeting time 5:30-7:00pm in the Parish Hall

Dee Perez (239)826-0640

CONFIRMATION Meeting Time 7:00-8:30

at the Student Center Monica Moreno (806)893-1649

Sacrament Classes Sacramental Classes for any Edge or LifeTeen stu-dent needing their baptism or first communion will

meet on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 10:15 am in the Activity Hall. For more information,

contact Monica Moreno at 893-1649.

Youth Mass The Youth Mass schedule for the following months

is as follows: Sunday, November, 8th– 4:00pm Sunday, December 13th – 4:00pm

Steubenville 2016 All High School students and any upcoming Fresh-man that are interested in going to the Steubenville Retreat in June to Dallas, will need to notify either

Gracie Ruiz @ Edge or Dee Perez @ LifeTeen.

ATTENDANCE October 31 November 1

SAT: 5:00 PM: 155 SUN: 9:00AM: 364 11:30AM: 380 4:00PM: ______ TOTAL: 899

UPDATE

ALL BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Must be turned into the parish office by

Tuesday @ 12:00pm NO EXCEPTIONS. YOU MAY ALSO

EMAIL THEM TO jeperez0589@gmail.com

Weekly Offering for: October 31st & November 1st

General $ 5,195.10 Building $ 2,229.52 Children’s (CCE) $ 160.23 Spec. Collection () $ San Isidro $ 98.00 TOTAL $ 7,964.93

Thank you for your generosity

If you are new to our parish and/ or just have not registered, please come by the office to pick up a

registration form. If you have any questions or if we can be of assistance please contact the parish

office at 894-2268.

If you are in the hospital or homebound and need Eucharist, please contact the church office at 806-894-2268.

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Michael Church #624000 316 E. Washington Street Levelland, TX 79336 TELEPHONE 806 894-2268 CONTACT PERSON Joanna Perez EMAIL: jeperez0589@gmail.com SOFTWARE MSPublisher 3007 Adobe XI Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 2:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION November 8, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS