Christ the King & Holy Family Parishes

Christ the King and Holy Family

Father John Lasuba ~ Pastor

Christ the King, Byron & Holy Family, Kasson

Office Hours

Monday through Thursday: 8:00am - 3:00pm*
Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm*

*Main Office
Christ the King
202 Fourth St. NW
Byron, MN 55920

Save the Date! ~ Michael Russell O'Brien Concert

Michael Russell O'Brien

Join us Saturday, December 15^th 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 Kids

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

Real Presence Radio

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.

https://dow.org/news/84

Daily Reading

Weekly reading
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Weekly reading

Readings for the Week of November 18, 2018

Sunday: Dn 12:1-3 / Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 [1] / Heb 10:11-14, 18 / Mk 13:24-32
Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5 / Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Rv 2:17] / Lk 18:35-43
Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22 / Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5 [Rv 3:21] / Lk 19:1-10
Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11 / Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 [1b] / Lk 19:11-28
Thursday: Rv 5:1-10 / Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [Rv 5:10] / Lk 19:41-44
Friday: Rv 10:8-11 / Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131 [103a] / Lk 19:45-48
Saturday: Rv 11:4-12 / Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10 [1b] / Lk 20:27-40
Next Sunday: Dn 7:13-14 / Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5 [1a] / Rv 1:5-8 / Jn 18:33b-37

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:
Saturday 3:00PM Holy Family, Kasson

Thanksgiving Day Mass:
9:00am - Christ the King

**There will not be daily Mass at Holy Family on Friday, November 23rd

Thanksgiving Week - Office Hours (Christ the King):
Monday, November 19th, 8:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday, November 20th, 8:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday, November 21st, 8:00am-Noon
Thanksgiving Day - Closed
Friday, November 22nd - Closed

Joint Parish Gathering~Sunday, Novmember 18th

ALL parishioners are invited to attend our joint Parish gathering at Holy Family on Sunday, November 18th at 11:30am.

This gathering has been planned to accomplish the next step in making our parish vision a reality. We will go over, in detail, how we will move forward in the different focus areas addressed in our parish survey and how you can help our parish flourish and grow!

Please plan to attend this very important gathering.

Lunch will be provided!
Day care available.
Come, share your input.
Take a stake in your parish!
Be Bold! Be Catholic! (Dynamic Catholic)

Weather Related Cancellations and Delays

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.

Fellowship

Christ the King Donuts and Coffee Coffee Cup

Donuts, Coffee and OJ and fruit is served each weekend after Sunday Mass. Please plan to stay and join us for fellowship!

Volunteers Needed 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