Christ the King and Holy Family
Father John Lasuba ~ Pastor
Christ the King, Byron & Holy Family, Kasson
Office Hours
Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm*
*Main Office
Christ the King
202 Fourth St. NW
Byron, MN 55920
Sat. December 15th ~ Michael Russell O'Brien!
Join us Saturday, December 15th at 7:00pm for the Michael Russell O'Brien Concert at Christ the King!
This is a Free Family Event ~ Public Welcome!
Michael will be singing Christmas songs and sharing his faith story throughout the concert, including his experience at Medjugorie.
This is a GREAT time to quiet ourselves and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
Door prizes!
Cookies, Cider & Coffee served after the concert.
*You may pick up your free tickets at Christ the King Catholic Church, in the office or get them at the door the night of the concert.
You may also reserve your tickets by contacting Pam at: 507-272-0924 or email: kuisle.pam@gmail.com
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Free Will Donations welcome.
Faith Formation
Faith Formation classes have started at Christ the King, Byron and Holy Family, Kasson! To register, please call the parish office and ask for Kathy. We are looking forward to another wonderful year in Faith Formation!
New! Catholic Radio Station 970 AM
Catholic radio is now up and live in our diocese. Tune in today to 970AM to listen to uplifting and formative programming. The signal reaches many of our cities including Rochester, Austin, Albert Lea, Owatonna. It also can be heard in many communities beyond. If the signal does not come into your radio, tune in to the live streaming at: https://yourcatholicradiostation.com/ or download the Real Presence Radio app.
Diocese of Winona Renamed With Addition of Rochester as Co-Cathedral
Diocese of Winona Renamed With Addition of Rochester as Co-Cathedral. Please follow link below for more information.
Daily Reading
Weekly reading
Readings for the Week of December 13, 2015
- Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a / Is 12:2-6 / Phil 4:4-7 / Lk 3:10-18
- Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a / Ps 25:4-9 / Mt 21:23-27
- Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13 / Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23 / Mt 21:28-32
- Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25 / Ps 85:9-14 / Lk 7:18b-23
- Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10 / Ps 72:1-4, 7-8, 17 / Mt 1:1-17
- Friday: Jer 23:5-8 / Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 / Mt 1:18-25
- Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a / Ps 71:3-6, 16-17 / Lk 1:5-25
- Next Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a / Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 / Heb 10:5-10 / Lk 1:39-45
Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation
Mass ~ Christ the King, Byron
Saturday, December 8th at 9:00AM
Advent Reconcilitation
Advent Reconciliation
Thursday, December 13th
Christ the King, Byron
6:00pm
Mass Times
Weekday Mass Schedule:
Tuesday 9:00AM Christ the King, Byron
Wednesday 9:00AM Holy Family, Kasson
Thursday 9:00AM Christ the King, Byron
Friday 9:00AM Holy Family, Kasson
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday 4:00PM Holy Family, Kasson
Sunday 8:30AM Christ the King, Byron
Sunday 10:30AM Holy Family, Kasson
Reconciliation Weekly (or by appointment):
Saturday 3:00PM Holy Family, Kasson
Holy Day of Obligation - Immaculate Conception:
December 8th ~ 9:00am ~ Christ the King, Byron
Advent Reconciliation:
December 13th ~ Christ the King, Byron
6:00pm
Christmas Eve:
4:00pm Mass ~ Holy Family, Kasson
6:00pm Mass ~ Christ the King, Byron
Christmas Day:
9:00am Mass ~ Holy Family, Kasson
Feast of the Holy Family, December 29th:
4:00pm Mass ~ Holy Family, Kasson
Feast of the Holy Family, December 30th:
8:30am Mass ~ Christ the King, Byron
10:30am Mass ~ Holy Family, Kasson
Mary the Holy Mother of God, January 1st
9:00am Mass ~ Christ the King
The Epiphany of the Lord, January 5th:
4:00pm Mass ~ Holy Family
The Epiphany of the Lord, January 6th
8:30am Mass ~ Christ the King
10:30am Mass ~ Holy Family
The Baptism of our Lord, January 12th
4:00pm Mass ~ Holy Family
The Baptism of Our Lord, January 13th
8:30am Mass ~ Christ the King
10:30am Mass ~ Holy Family
Weather Related Cancellations and Delays
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TIS THE SEASON!
If severe weather affects our Faith Formation classes, parish office hours, Mass or other scheduled parish events, we will notify you via our Facebook groups, website, Christ the King/Holy Family Parish App and our local TV stations (KTTC and KAAL). Please stay tuned to these media in order to be informed of closings and cancellations.
FAITH FORMATION:
Fellowship
Christ the King Donuts and Coffee
Donuts, Coffee and OJ and fruit is served each weekend after Sunday Mass. Please plan to stay and join us for fellowship!
Parishioners are invited to help serve donuts and beverages! Please see the sign-up sheet in the narthex, or contact the parish office if you are able to help. This is also a great opportunity for service hours!
Holy Family Fellowship Dates
Join us each Sunday after 10:30 Mass for Donut Sunday at Holy Family. All are welcome!
A free-will offering, to help pay the expense of these social gatherings, is appreciated.
Letter Of His Holiness Pope Francis
To The People of God
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has written a Letter to the People of God concerning the news in the recent weeks that a number of priests and clergy are responsible for the abuse of minors as well as the cover up of these crimes. The letter is available to view by clicking on the link below. A hardcopy of this letter is also available in the narthex at Christ the King and Holy Family.
Letter Of His Holiness Pope Francis To The People Of God
Connect With Us on Facebook!
The Church of Christ the King, Byron
https://www.facebook.com/groups/366225650399994/
The Church of the Holy Family, Kasson
https://www.facebook.com/groups/278534982564023/
Publications
Sun, Dec 16th
Sun, Dec 9th
Bible Search
Online Giving
Staff
- Father John Lasuba, Pastor
- Jennifer Kulack, Office Assistant
- Kathy Lieburn, Faith Formation Coordinator
- Elaine Mills, Bookkeeper