Christ the King Catholic Church

UPDATE FROM FR. SANG QUAN
June 30, 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
     As COVID-19 activity is increasing in our area, and Bell County Health Directive #7 is in effect until July 13th, we are making the following adjustments to parish activities during this time:

1. Confession is suspended for this week. At the end of the week we will evaluate whether or not it is prudent to hear confessions next week.
2. The parish office will remain open during our normal business hours.
3. To the extent possible, we ask that you conduct business with the parish office by phone or e-mail.
4. If you must visit the office, please wear a mask and observe social distancing at all times.
5. All in-person meetings on the parish campus are suspended at this time.

    Join me in prayer for protection during this pandemic, that our Blessed Mother will intercede for us with her Son Jesus, the Divine Physician, for those who have fallen ill, for those who are vulnerable, and for those who have died. We also ask for her intercession for those charged with protecting the health and safety of others and for those who are tending to the sick and seeking a cure. 

Yours in Christ, 

Fr. Sang Quan, Pastor

TEMPORARY COVID-19 PROTOCOLS FROM THE DIOCESE OF AUSTIN
July 1, 2020

GOV. GREG ABBOTT EXECUTIVE ORDER GA-29
July 2, 2020

PUBLIC MASS AT CHRIST THE KING
We have returned to public Masses at Christ the King and resumed our regular schedule:
     Saturday at 5 p.m.
     Sunday at 8 a.m. (Spanish) LIVE STREAM
     Sunday at 10:30 a.m. LIVE STREAM
     Sunday at 5 p.m.  SUNDAY MASS DISPENSATION CONTINUES
Members of the faithful continue to be dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and other holy days of obligation if:

• they are 65 or older,
• they are sick,
• they have been advised by a healthcare professional to stay home,
• they believe attending Mass will jeopardize their health or the health of a person with whom they reside.

Those who are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass are obligated to make other acts of spiritual devotion such as viewing the Mass by remote means, spiritual communion, praying for the sick, reading scripture, or participating in devotionals such as praying the rosary. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We will need several volunteers at every weekend Mass to help communicate the new protocols and ensure they are followed. We will not be able to return to in-pew worship without your support! If you can help, please email ctkoffice@ctkbelton.org or call the parish office at 254-939-0806 and leave your name/phone number/email address and preferred weekend Mass time. Or, volunteer online HERE. 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
For religious education classes and activities for grades K thru 12, we are following the closure policy of Belton Independent School District. Classes are suspended at this time.

CONFIRMATION
High school confirmation will be rescheduled for a later date.

FIRST COMMUNION
First Communion will be rescheduled for a later date. 

BAPTISM
Private and communal baptisms are suspended for March and April. A determination has not been made for May.

SALT & LIGHT FOOD PANTRY
The food pantry will be open on the last Saturday of the month.

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
Homebound ministry is suspended. 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
As directed by Carl A. Anderson, Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight, all KC events and activities are canceled at this time.  

OTHER PLANNED EVENTS
Non-sacramental parish activities are suspended at this time, including on-campus bible studies, RCIA class, adult confirmation class, That Man is You, soup suppers, choir rehearsals, Stations of the Cross, KC fish fries, etc.  We will keep our website updated with the latest information as it becomes available. Let us pray for those who are sick, those who care for them and those who are in distress during this time. Let us entrust ourselves to God who will never leave us to face our challenges alone. As an act of charity, let us work for the common good by observing these precautionary measures.  

DAILY MASS WITH BISHOP BARRON
In an effort to continue the practice of our faith in these trying times,  we invite you to join online for daily Mass from Bishop Barron's chapel, celebrated either by Bishop Barron himself or by Fr. Steve Grunow, CEO of Word on Fire. Click HERE to view the videos which will be posted online daily at 8:15 a.m. ET.

DECREE OF THE APOSTOLIC PENITENTIARY

CDC PREVENTION GUIDELINES

BELL COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTIVE

BELTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT