The theme for the 2021-2022 CSA is “Christ makes all things new.” Bishop Vásquez chose the theme because it reflects the joy and hope that our church offers the world. The sacraments give us the graces to extend that hope and joy to others. Many parishioners have been away from the sacraments due to the pandemic, and as they return to Mass, we look forward to sharing their messages of joy and hope with others. We are looking for special stories to tell in the CSA video this year of people. Do you know parishioners who have been given hope from the sacraments, whether it be through confirmation, being brought new into the church through RCIA this Easter, having their family strengthened through marriage, or having their family helped through your St. Vincent de Paul Society? Do you know a parishioner or family that has a special story of renewal to share from this trying year? If so, please contact Lisa Rosenberger at lisa-rosenberger@austindiocese.org or (512) 949-2450 by May 31, 2021. We would love to feature your story in the CSA video as well as in our CSA materials.

That Man is You starts January 27th. Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Become a better husband or a more loving father? Do you desire to build friendships with other like-minded men, and to be the best man you can be? That Man is You men’s ministry can help! This semester we are returning to in-person meetings. Starting January 27th we will meet every Wednesday through April 14th, with the exception of Ash Wednesday (February 17th). We meet in the Parish Hall from 6 am to 7:15 am. Masks are required, and we follow social distancing guidelines. For details, email Michael Reyes at michael.reyes98@icloud.com. Learn more at: https://paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you/

On Sunday, December 27, 2020, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the Inauguration of the Year of the Domestic Church in the Diocese of Austin, under the patronage of St. Joseph. Throughout the next year, we will focus on twelve monthly themes with accompanying resources. No matter whether your household is a home of one person or a family of many, we are all called to bear witness to and share the Gospel with our families and within our households. These monthly themed items will be ready to for parishes to utilize, implement or share on the first Friday of the previous month. We ask for the intercession of St. Joseph that we may we experience the merciful love of God throughout the next year as we grow in faith in our household, personal and parish family. For more information visit https://www.austindiocese.org/domestic-church

Pope Francis has proclaimed Dec. 8th as the beginning of “The Year of St. Joseph.” He describes St. Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows. We want to bring St. Joseph out of the shadows and place a statue in his honor in our sanctuary. To that end, we have ordered 48” statues of St. Joseph and of Our Lady of Grace. If you would like to help offset the cost, approximately $1,500, you can donate online or drop an envelope in the collection and label it “STATUES.”Donate online HERE. Thank you for your generosity, and we hope you love the new additions to our worship environment! 

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation, is Tuesday, December 8th. The Mass and confession schedule is listed below. Monday, December 7th 6:30 pm Vigil Mass (Spanish) 7:30 pm Confession Tuesday, December 8th 5:30 pm Confession 6:30 pm Mass (English)

We will have Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, Nov. 26th at 8 a.m. We will not have confession or Mass that evening, nor will we have Mass on Friday, Nov. 27th. The parish office will be closed on Thursday and Friday.

On Tuesday, Nov. 17 the parish office will be closed so the staff can attend a retreat. Thank you for your patience.

On Tuesday, Nov. 10th a funeral was held at Christ the King. Since that time, several attendees have tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, this evening the sanctuary, parish hall and office will be sanitized and deep-cleaned. As an additional precaution, Fr. Sang and Dcn. Oscar have been tested and both are negative for COVID-19. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Krista Kaulfus in the parish office.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We continue to need hospitality volunteers! The need has become critical, especially at the 8 am and 10:30 am Masses as more people are attending. This weekend we are making plans to open the Christus Center for overflow at these Masses to allow for social distancing, but we need your help to make it happen. Please consider if you can spare just 15 or 20 minutes before Mass to help make Christ the King a welcoming and safe community for everyone who enters our church. There are four easy ways to volunteer: Reply to this email with your name and phone number, Call the parish office to sign up (254-939-0806), Sign up on the volunteer worksheet in the Narthex, Click HERE to sign up online. Thank you for your faithfulness, Fr. Sang Quan, Pastor Christ the King Catholic Church

Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Be a better husband? Become a more loving father? Build friendships with other like-minded men? And seek to be the best man you can be? Then come join "That Man is You!" Christ The King Parish Hall Wednesdays Starting on September 16 6:30 AM to 7:15 AM Contact Info: Michael Reyes, michael.reyes98@icloud.com

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Please be aware that we have experienced some "phishing" activity today. Phishing is when a scammer impersonates someone else and requests assistance or a favor. If you have received an email or text from Fr. Sang Quan asking for gift cards or other help, it is a SCAM...DO NOT OPEN OR RESPOND. The Diocese of Austin, its priests, and Fr. Sang will never solicit money or gift cards via e-mail or text. If you receive such a solicitation, notify the parish office immediately. If you have sent money, it is advised that you change your passwords and notify your bank or credit card company immediately. Thank you and God bless.

Christ the King has a job opening in the parish office. This is a full-time, secretarial/administrative assistant position (37.5 hours/week). The successful candidate must have English– and Spanish-speaking capabilities. If you are interested or know someone who would be a good candidate, contact Krista Kaulfus at communication@ctkbelton.org or (254) 939-0806. An overview of the job duties and skills is listed below: JOB DUTIES Provide general administrative and clerical support for the priest and other office staff as needed Manage daily activities of the front office: answering telephones, taking messages, greeting visitors, coordinating office calendar, receiving mail, data entry Assist with scheduling sacraments such as baptism and marriage, coordinating required classes and paperwork, recording sacraments Provide support for parish activities, including weekday and weekend liturgies Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to parishes, diocesan staff and other customers Coordinate and record Mass intentions Manage new parishioner registrations, data entry for new Religious Education students Enter data for newly registered parishioners and weekly contributions   SKILLS Ability to communicate in English and Spanish (verbal and written) Proficient with MS Office (Word, Publisher, Excel) Strong Organizational Skills Excellent Phone and Customer Service Skills Knowledge of Parish Life and Liturgical Celebrations Knowledge of Catholic Structure and Basic Teachings Comfortable in a Fast-paced Environment Ability to Maintain Confidentiality Catholic in Good Standing High School Diploma Valid Texas Driver’s License

We have returned to our regular reconciliation schedule. Appointments are no longer necessary. Simply come to the sanctuary, wear a mask, and await your turn. Reconciliation schedule is: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., and Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Fr. Sang is hearing confessions again! In accordance with the directive from Bishop Vasquez and social distancing.

As directed by Bishop Joe Vasquez, Masses are no longer open to parishioners. Only clergy and liturgical ministers can attend. For details about Facebook Live Masses, click the title above.

Calling ALL High School Seniors! Scholarship Applications are now available. Deadline is May 1st. Click heading to download scholarship.

Calling ALL High School Seniors! Scholarship Applications are now available. Deadline is May 1st. Click heading to download scholarship.

In preparation for the Feast of Divine Mercy, let us pray together Saint Faustina’s Novena to the Divine Mercy, especially pleading for relief from the coronavirus that afflicts the world. For details, click the title above.

Due to the Bell County shelter in place order, the parish office will be closed tomorrow, March 24th through April 3rd. For details, click the title above.