December 6, 2009

Advent

Preparing for the coming of the Lord! DECEMBER 6, 2009 SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT YEAR OF THE PRIEST 1501 South Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148 Rectory: (630) 629-1717 Fax: (630) 705-0692 Academy: (630) 627-0640 Fax: (630) 705-0139 WWW.CTKLOMBARD.ORG

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December 6, 2009

PARISH STAFF Rev. Robert Schoenstene 630.629.1717

Deacon Fred Francl 630.629.1717

Deacon Frank Lillig 630.396.6077 [email protected]

Deacon Wayne Storrs 630.629.1717

Deacon Peter Robinson Coor. Pastoral Care; 630.629.1717 [email protected]

Rev. Peter Jarosz, Pastor 630.396.6079 [email protected]

Eileen Maggiore Pastoral Assoc./Adult Faith Formation 630.396.6076; [email protected]

Sherry Rochford Children’s Faith Formation 630.396.6078; [email protected]

Bill Runge Director of Music and Liturgy 630.396.6075; [email protected]

Elaine Ward Business Manager 630.396.6073; [email protected]

Marge Zilinsky Religious Education/Parish Secretary 630.396.6074; [email protected]

Carol Clishem Pastor’s/Parish Secretary 630.629.1717; [email protected]

Jill Placey, Academy Director Kindergarten Teacher 630.627.0640; [email protected]

Karen Hanish, Pre-School

Lori Bhardwaj Academy Secretary/Parish Finance Asst. 630.627.0640; [email protected]

Jan Waas, Pre-School Aide

Tony Azzolin Facilities Manager 630.629.1717; [email protected]

Michelle Iwinski, Kindergarten Aide

Maintenance Paul Sweder, Joe Iapichino Victor Mandin

Feast of the Immaculate Conception A Holy Day of Obligation Tuesday, December 8 Masses: 8:30am, 12:00pm, 7:30pm Confessions: After 8:30am Mass; 11:15am-11:45am; 6:30pm-7:15pm

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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Patroness of the Americas Patroness of the Unborn

Friday, December 11 NOVENA, ROSARY & MOVIE PRESENTATION: 6:30 PM HOLY MASS: 7:00 PM BRING PICTURE/IMAGE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE FOR BLESSING

Next Week’s Second Collection is for the Retired Religious. Thank you for your support!

Simbang Gabi Novena Mass: December 20 5:00pm Simbang Gabi is a traditional Filipino Novena of masses to help the faithful prepare spiritually for Christmas. It was introduced into the Philippines in the 17th century by the Spanish conquistadores. On the nine days leading up to Christmas, villagers gather to celebrate mass before dawn so that farmers and fishermen can participate before the early start of their day's labor.

Thursday, December 24 4:00pm Mass in church 4:00pm Children’s Mass in PLC 10:00pm Carols in church 10:30pm “Midnight” Mass

Friday, December 25 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 Noon

Simbang Gabi is a religious festival for all, Filipino and nonFilipino. We hope that this will be one of may cultural activities that everyone can enjoy and participate in as preparation for Christmas. The Filipino Community of Christ the King Parish is inviting everyone to join us on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, in the celebration of "Simbang Gabi", one of the nine-days novena commemorating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. The "Simbang Gabi" (or night mass) is a Filipino tradition observed by both young and old. In this country this tradition is celebrated in at least nine (9) parishes in every diocese. You will surely enjoy the Christmas songs in both Filipino and English!

"Maligayang Pasko sa inyong lahat!

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December 6, 2009 Mass Intentions

Saturday, December 5

First Saturday; Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8

Rest in Peace

5:00 Leonard & Thomas Kozar

Brian McGarry, husband of Sue McGarry Gary Stellmach, son of Marvin and Loretta Stellmach Leogarda Hernandez, Mother of Dhel Hernandez Ellen Clark, sister of Pat LeBeau Mark Wettstaedt, brother Peg O’Leary

Sunday, December 6

Second Sunday of Advent Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6

8:00 Gene & Joanne Schlemgen 10:00 Louis Bergantino 12:00 Ted Brzezinski

Monday, December 7

8:30: Souls in Purgatory

St. Ambrose; Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26 8:30am: Joan Oster Immaculate Conception of the Blessed 12:00pm: Jack O’Brien Virgin Mary; Gn 3:9-15, 20; Eph 1:3-6, 7:30pm: Spiritual Boquet 11-12; Lk 1:26-38

Tuesday, December 8

Wednesday, December 9

8:30 John Laurin

Thursday, December 10

8:30 Carmella Heim

Friday, December 11

8:30 Michael & Esther Sproveare

Saturday, December 12

5:00 Matilda Masko

Sunday, December 13

8:00 Patricia Norkus 10:00 Joan Casey 12:00 Patrick Moloney

St. Juan Diego; Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30

Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15 St. Damasus I Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19

Pray for Healing Jean Brzezinski, Diana Crue, Peter Christoff, Dolores Hrabec, Jay Perry, Roberta Dirschl, Joan Frichtl, Cathy Castro, Frank Nelson, John Sheehan, Denis Perry, Joan Temborius, Rose Fenske, Lorraine Wick, Marilyn Melichar, Carmen Giacalone, Isabel Carey, Efren Iraola, Mary Lou LeRoy, Esther Sassi, Sam Battaglia, Sharon Barsaloux, Robert Balteskonis. Please pray for all the sick in our parish, our families, our friends, our community.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10; Lk 1:26-

Third Sunday of Advent Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

Living Stewardship Now Light an Advent candle before one meal each day. Spend a few moments thanking God for the gift of time, and pray to use it well.

Dec 12, 5:00 PM

Flu Season During the cold and flu season, parishioners are welcome to give a friendly nod instead of a handshake if they prefer. Please try to be sensitive to the choices of your neighbor during the sign of peace. Also, taking from the chalice is an option - but not a requirement. When we receive the host, it is the whole and entire Christ received. Receiving from the cup is referred to as a fuller symbol of the communion we share in Christ, but not necessary for full communion.

Dec 13, 8:00 AM

Dec 13, 10:00 AM

Dec 13, 12:00 PM

Jennifer Emmert McKenna Sanders Taylor Sanders

Rebecca Haas

Altar Server

Karina Procopio Sydney Rudman Alexander Sokalski

Cedric Martinez Monique Martinez Justin Martinez

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Maura Gonzalo Robert Maslinski Susan McGarry Jerry Pizzotti Alonso PonceDeLeon Roger Reeder Arthur Waters

June Carlson Dic Drees Aida Enriquez Lolita Javier Flo Kaminski Grace Marola Florence Owens

Pat Barone Lee Burr Carol Clishem MonaLisa Dourado Cristina Pilar Ed Schumann Henry Sokalski

James Begale Leslie McNamara Norma Migali Barbara Robinson Galileo Torralba Lilibeth Torralba Edward Zimmerman

Lector

Gene Doretti

Marilyn Seagraves

Family Mass

Joy Martinez

Presider

Fr Peter Jarosz

Fr Peter Jarosz

Fr Bob Schoenstene

Fr Bob Schoenstene

Ministers of Care

Irene Boutiette, M. Brudnicki, M. Gonzalo, E. Lay, E&O Manicad, L. Michalik, G. Doretti, S. Pierscionek, E & E Mears

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Family Mass December 13, 2009 10:00 a.m. Mass The families of children in the fourth grade will be serving the Church at 10:00 a.m. Mass on December 13, 2009. The families will be greeters, gift bearers, banner carriers and lectors. If your family would like to partake in any of the above mentioned roles please call Eileen at 630.396.6076 or email at [email protected].

Children’s Liturgy of the Word 10:00 a.m. Mass Dec. 13, 2009 We are looking for more adult leaders. Moms or dads if you wish to come out and see what we do to discern if you would like to be involved please come out with your child at the next Children’s Liturgy of the Word. We are looking to expand to 2 times per month. We would like another set of volunteers to help proclaim God’s Word and then explain it in a way that they can understand and remember. Call Sherry Rochford for more info: 630.396.6078.

Christ the King Parish Presents

A Live Nativity Monday, December 21, 7:00 pm Lessons and Carols begin in the church at 7:00 pm Procession to the Nativity at 7:30 pm Hot Cocoa and cookies following Animals 6:30-8:30 pm Crafts 6:30-8:00 pm Bring a hat, scarf, or pair of gloves for the needy in our neighborhood.

Christ the King Early Learning Academy presents

Winter Wonderland Sunday, December 13th The Parish presents Winter Wonderland fundraising event in the Parish Life Center beginning after the 10am mass on Sunday, December 13th. This event is for school parents, parishioners and friends of Christ the King Early Learning Academy. This is a fundraising event which includes a silent auction and raffles and all the money raised will benefit the academy. The Parish Life Center will be open from 11:00 am to 2:30pm for a holiday shopping extravaganza. From 11am – 3pm, you will be able to walk through and place bids on various items. Most of the items have minimum bids of 30% of their value . If you don’t want to get into a “bidding war” on an item, you can purchase the item immediately at a guaranteed or “buy it now” price. Most of the “Buy It Now” prices are approximately 80% of its value. You will be able to pay by cash, check or charge. (A catalog of items is available in the Narthex of the church as of Sunday, December 6th). The raffle will have two grand prizes: • iPod Touch (32 gb which holds 7000 songs) • $500 + Treasure Chest The raffle tickets will be $5 each or 5 for $20. Coffee and cake will be served from 11am – 12pm. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served from 12pm – 3pm. At 3pm, the silent auction will close and the winning bids announced. The raffles will also be drawn at 3pm and winners announced. The winners of the raffles do not need to be present. There is NO admission charge to this event!! If you need further information, please feel free to contact me at 630-691-8633 or email [email protected]. Thank you for your support.

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December 6, 2009

Pray for our Military

Marriage Preparation

Joseph Velasco, III, Richard Godman, Jack Melvin, III, Steven Van Dyke, Jeremy Guenther, Frank Minniti, Andrew DaMitz, Patrick J. Doran, Kevin Dollens, Jessie Blanton, Michael Whelan, John Pierczynski, Thomas Pierczynski, Scott Allen Petersen, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Nikita Majcen, Tom Clohessy, Benjamin Raymond, Jason Peters, Andrew Sargent, Stephanie Olson, Joshua D. Braun, Brandon Hartmann, Jeffrey W. Erickson, Mark Kuhar, Matthew Beifuss, Francis Beifuss, David Starke, Melissa J. Gertie, Lara Owczarski, Frank Wilkins III, David Jurk, Kyle Villalobos, Douglas Wozniak, Jeff Maicke.

Did you know it takes approximately 8 months to plan and organize your wedding? If you are thinking about becoming engaged or are engaged please call Eileen to begin your wedding arrangements.

Do you have a loved one in the armed forces? Email, call, or drop a note in the collection with their name.

It’s Here: CCW Annual Holiday Fair Please join us for our Fourth Annual Holiday Fair today (December 6) in the Parish Life Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Along with donuts and coffee, there will be a light lunch and beverages for purchase. Come and pick up some one-of-a-kind gifts for the friends and family on your shopping list. Our bake sale will begin in the narthex after 5 o’clock Mass. Council of Catholic Women Board

Parish Youth Helping Those in Need The Kransberger, Nilson, Severino, and Roble families of our parish sponsored a project called Ryan’s Well (raising funds and awareness , building a well in Africa). This project was initiated by their sons in our religious education formation classes. I am so proud of these young boys for taking on this charitable project . What they gained out of this experience is that they know first hand that the poor and less fortunate need our assistance and prayers. The young boys may never be able to go serve in Africa but they received a taste and a glimpse of what God calls the youngest in our faith community to do. Thank you for the parishioners at the 8 and 10 o’clock masses who gave a financial gift for this effort. Thank you to the parents of these parish children who support their children, in caring for the poor. As a parish let us continue to support the children, teens and college students who strive to participate fully in their community and abroad. - Fr. Jarosz

Are you divorced and would like to know more about annulments? Do you think the process is too long or tedious? Please visit the Diocesan website www.dioceseofjoliet.org/tribunal for a brief explanation. You may contact Deacon Frank Lillig, 630.396.6077 or Eileen Maggiore, 630.396.6076, who are both field advocates for nullity of marriage.

Time to re-learn saying “Please and Thank you!” The subject of gratitude was discussed at a recent meeting of the Joliet Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. At a sharing session of the Family Concerns commission, the suggestion was made that we need to re-learn the habit of saying “please and thank you.” The simple act of thanks-giving seems to be missing in our world today. Perhaps each of us could promote an “attitude of gratitude” now and through the Holiday shopping season. It is an easy thing to do and costs absolutely nothing. Just slow down a bit and become aware of the many opportunities there are to tell the people who help us that we appreciate their effort. You can make a difference.

50th Anniversary Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Father Peter Jarosz It's not too late to join! Kim White, from Totally Yours Pilgrimages, will be in the Narthex after every Mass on the weekend of Dec. 5-6, to answer any questions you may have. If we can get 20 people from our parish to go, Totally Yours Pilgrimages will donate back to the church the cost of 1 ticket. For info, call 630.396.6079.

December 6, 2009

Christ the King School Reunion 2009 Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009 Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Church and Parish Center As part of our 50th Anniversary Year long Celebration, Christ the King Parish is hosting a reunion for all the people who passed through the doors of the school. Teachers, administrators, students, and parents! No matter how short a time you attended, you are welcome to join us. Noon Mass will be the gathering point for this celebration. All Alumni are encouraged to actively participate. After mass, join fellow alumni for an afternoon to renew friendships, reminisce and relax in our Parish Life Center. To help with this event, or to add your info to the alumni database, please contact Pat Luedtke at 630-916-1302 or [email protected]. Thank you to the 14 alumni who have responded thus far.

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Save the Date for these events: Dec 27, 2009: 12:00 Mass and Alumni reception Jan 24, 2010:

Whole Parish Catechesis: Celebrating Family Life

Feb 13, 2010:

Mardi Gras celebration (7:30 p.m.) 50th Anniversary Memories Display

Mar 7-17:

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land w/ Fr Peter

Mar 21, 2010:

Family Fun Fair

Apr 25, 2010:

Spirit of Life Concert

May 9, 2010:

May Crowning following the 10:00 mass

June 6, 2010:

Feast of Corpus Christi Procession

Sept 18, 2010: 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance

Or, RSVP on Facebook Event: Christ the King School , Lombard Illinois–Reunion 2009

The names on the tree in the narthex are for St. Vincent DePaul and Salvation Army. The wrapped gifts with the secured tags need to be returned to the tree by Sunday, December 13, 2009. Thank you for your all support and cooperation over the years. May God’s blessings continue to pour out on you and your generosity.

Facts from the Past Did you know… The grounds of Christ the King parish didn’t always look like a park. Much of the 10-acre tract wasn’t landscaped until after Father John Ryan was named pastor in 1976. Father Ryan teamed with parishioner Al Pospischil to develop the park-like setting. Pospischil built the grotto near the school.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Do you know someone who has expressed interest in the Catholic faith? Are you yourself interested in knowing more about Catholicism? Or do you have a desire to help share your faith in what it has done for you? We are beginning to pray and discern for our upcoming year. If you would like to know more or be a part of the RCIA team, please call Eileen at 630.396.6076 or email [email protected].

Do you have any “facts from the past” that we could include in future bulletins? Please call the rectory 630-6291717 ext 6050 or email [email protected].

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December 6, 2009

Dear Friends in Christ Coming home for Christmas motivates a lot travel plans this time of the year. For some people, it isn’t an easy journey. My friend, David, like many sons and daughters, left home under estranged circumstances. Although he had wanted to return home for quite a while, he was hesitant and afraid to do so. Would he be welcome? Would his father embrace him and tell him how much he loved and missed him? Would his mother understand his long absence and his surprise return? He missed the warmth of his family; the love that was there; and the smells and taste of familiar foods. His doubts had kept him away. It took a lot of courage on David’s part, but he did come home. He opened the door, walked in and said “Hello!” Joyfully, the first words he heard were; “Welcome back Dave, come in and join us!” David’s story is about one son’s return to his family gathering. We know that there are many sons and daughters out there who are reticent to return to their larger family group, the Church. We need to help find a way to encourage their joyful return to the Faith. During the months of December and January you will see television commercials that invite inactive Catholics to return to the Church. The Diocese of Joliet is joining the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Rockford in an effort to reach our inactive Catholic brothers and sisters. The campaign to welcome them back is called Catholics Come Home. Please pray this month for the success of Catholics Come Home. Let us welcome them with open arms and loving hearts, and bring joy and unity this holy season. Pray also for our country and our leaders, for peace in the world, and for our families. And finally, pray for each other, especially for those who lost a loved in this past year. As we begin the season of Advent, a time of waiting, we light the candles in the Advent wreath. The lighted candles are a sign of our hopeful expectation of the coming of the Light of the World. Let us wait with our hearts open in anticipation of His coming. May you have a blessed Advent Season.

Request for 2009 Year-End Contribution Statement

(drop in collection or mail - Attn: Business Office) Will be mailed after January 30, 2010. Please DO NOT CALL the Parish Office Information cannot be given or requests taken over the phone Name________________________________________ Street Address________________________________ City_________________________________________ Envelope No.________

Stewardship of Treasure November 22-23 # Registered Families Account White Envelopes

Deacon Peter Robinson

# 384

Non-envelope users

Amount $9,001.85 $2,162.70

This week’s total

$11,164.55

Weekly Budget

$13,462.00

Difference

-$2,297.45

Human Development Green Envelopes*

$1,728.00 73

$1,025.00

Restricted Budget**

$2,308 .00

Difference

-$1,283.00

Gold In Christ,

1380

39

$414.50

* Thank you for reaching the goal this past week! Let’s try to reach our goal of $2,500 weekly to bring down our debt!

December 6, 2009

Today’s Economic Crisis is a Failure of Responsible Stewardship The U.S. bishops' 1992 pastoral letter, Stewardship: A Disciple's Response, admonishes Catholic organizations that the practice of good stewardship requires that we "observe the most stringent ethical, legal and fiscal standards." Good intentions are not enough — in the Church or in society. Responsible stewardship requires discipline, sound judgment and standards of care that are designed to take care of and share all God's gifts. Today's financial crisis is the result of poor stewardship - by banks and other financial institutions, by regulatory agencies and by governmental officials charged with the responsibility to serve and protect our nation and its institutions. Greed, partisan politics and media hype do not promote good citizenship or good stewardship. When financial institutions and regulatory agencies fail to be responsible stewards of the public trust, government must intervene — to protect the common good. Massive bailouts should not be required. Sound principles, good judgment and responsible stewardship should be enough to protect what we invest. That's what good citizens and responsible stewards have a right to expect. But when government fails to do its duty - to develop and oversee standards of care that are prudent, effective and just, then it’s time to return to basics (Stewardship 101) on Wall Street, in Washington, D.C., and here at home. Where do we begin? The standard dictionary definition of a steward is "one who manages property that belongs to another." A good steward manages another’s property well. She grows it, prudently and responsibly, and ensures that the owner receives a good return on her investment. A poor steward takes foolish or unnecessary risks with the owner/investor’s property. At its most basic level, today's financial crisis is the result of irresponsible stewards taking bad risks with other people's money. Basic principles of Christian stewardship call us to gratitude, accountability, generosity and the willingness to give back with increase. We are called to grow God's gifts — not recklessly, irresponsibly or selfishly, but carefully and prudently. The good steward invests and saves. He does not bury his gifts. He puts them to work in responsible and productive investments. But that requires trustworthy financial institutions and the prudent oversight of agencies that accept their responsibility to guard and protect the public interest. People of faith acknowledge God as the giver, and true owner, of all creation. Everything that we have, and all that we are as human persons, comes to us from God as free and unmerited gifts. We don't own what we have in an absolute sense. We are but trusted stewards of the gifts God has given us - including the gift of life, our families and friends, our personal skills and talents, and all our material possessions. All of these spiritual and material gifts come from God. What God asks us to do with His gifts is to care for them (nurture and grow them) and to share them generously with others (as God has been generous to us). Greed is an insult to God's generosity. Whether born of a selfish desire for more and more possessions, or whether grounded in the fear that we won't have enough, greed refuses to accept that God will provide everything that we need. In our desire to acquire more and more, we cast aside our responsibility to be good stewards, to share with others. Instead, we seek to accumulate wealth at the expense of others and to regard our own interests as the number one priority. But greed always leads to misery in the end - for individuals and for institutions. And, so, the Lord challenges each of us: What does it profit you if you gain the whole world, but lose your soul (yourself) in the process? Let's pray that the current crisis is resolved fairly, equitably and in a nonpartisan concern for the common good. Let’s also pray that this financial crisis serves as a "wakeup call" that returns us, as individuals and as a nation, to fundamental principles of stewardship and to an observance of "the most stringent ethical, legal and fiscal standards" in our personal lives and in our communities.

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Deadline for Ten Commandment Brick Order The deadline for ordering bricks around the Ten Commandment Monument is December 31, 2009, not in March. We are planning to install the bricks in March weather permitting in time for Easter. Please place your order as soon as you can. It takes several weeks for the order to be processed by the brick engraver. Consider giving a brick as a gift to honor and commemorate your loved ones this season. The proceeds from the sale of the bricks will also help Christ the King meet its financial obligations.

Stewardship of Treasure has never been easier! Sign-Up for Electronic Giving You can have your white, gold, and/or green envelope contributions automatically withdrawn from your account on a weekly or monthly basis. Visit our website, www.ctklombard.org or contact the business office, 630.396.6073, for more information.

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December 6, 2009

To All Who Bring the Eucharist To the Sick and Homebound Christ the King Parish Worship Commission is making changes that concern the Ministers of Care in their Sacramental duty to take the Body of Christ to the sick and homebound. We all hold the Most Holy Eucharist with the deepest love and respect, and because of this we need to adjust our regular practices to come into line with the rules of the Church. Starting the first week of Advent (this weekend), the Ministers of Care will be sent out from Mass. When you arrive at Mass, please place your OPENED pyx on the platen in the Narthex (on the gift table) with the appropriate number of hosts for the people to be seen that day only. The platen will be brought forward for the Liturgy of the Eucharist and will be consecrated along with the hosts for the Mass. After the communion, Father will call the Ministers of Care forward for a special blessing and send them forth to the sick and homebound. You must leave at that time and go directly to the people to whom you serve. We at Christ the King Parish represent the Body of Christ and so must hold the Eucharist with the highest reverence. We all know the most appropriate place for the Eucharist is in its consumption. The Tabernacle is for extra Hosts from the current days Mass and should not contain more than necessary. It is most appropriate to make sure that the time between Consecration and consumption is kept at a minimum. You must understand that these changes are not meant to be punitive. They are in keeping with the guidelines of the Roman Catholic Church and its rubrics. May God bless you all for your service and dedication to the Eucharist which is the summit of our faith in Christ Jesus. Deacon Peter A. Robinson

At the origin of every human life there is not something haphazard or chance, but a loving plan of God. ~Pope Benedict XVI

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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

DOING

THE WORK OF

SUNDAY

GOD

EACH AND EVERY DAY!

THURSDAY

New Parishioner Registration Holy Land Pilgrimage Info CCW Holiday Fair

All Masses All Masses 8am-4pm

Narthex Narthex PLC

12:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm

ER Church PLC

MONDAY SVDP Food Pantry Live Nativity Rehearsal Leadership Night

Knights of Columbus

7:30pm

ER

6:00pm See p. 3

Church

9:00am 11:00am 5:00pm

TBD Church PLC

10:00am 10:00am 11:00am

Church Narthex PLC

FRIDAY Our Lady of Guadalupe

SATURDAY

TUESDAY Holy Day Masses Children’s Choir Teen Ensemble Rehearsal

8:30am 12:00pm 7:30pm 4:45pm 6:30pm

Church Church Church Church Church

Council of Catholic Nurses Saint Peregrine Service Knights of Columbus

7:00pm 6:30pm

Church ER

Family Mass Children’s Liturgy of the Word Winter Wonderland

WEDNESDAY Christmas Choir Rehearsal Finance Committee Meeting

Sacraments Baptism: Arrangements for baptisms are made by attending a preparation meeting. Parish registration is a pre-requisite for attending this meeting. First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation: Christ the King offers Faith Formation both in our Parish Academy, and in our Religious Education Program. Weddings: Weddings are scheduled in the home parish of the bride or groom. We require an eight month preparation time. The church date is set before any other commitments are made. Anointing of the Sick: If you or one of your loved ones are in need of the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the rectory, or see the priest after Mass. In case of an emergency, please call the rectory, ext 1.

NEXT SUNDAY

Mass Times Monday-Friday 8:30am Sunday Obligation Saturday Vigil at 5:00pm Sunday at 8:00am, 10:00am, and 12:00 Noon Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays: 4:00pm-4:45pm And by appointment St. Peregrine Devotions Second Saturdays at 11:00am Rosary and Chaplet Weekdays at 7:35am Tuesdays 5:30pm Eucharistic Exposition 1st Thursday 9:00am until 8:00pm 1st Friday at 7:00am Other Thursdays 9:00am-8:00pm

Rectory Hours Mon: 9:00 am-3:00 pm Tues, Wed, & Thurs: 9:00a.m.– 6:00 pm Friday: 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Bulletin Articles Bulletin articles are due on the previous Friday in order to be published in the following weekend’s bulletin. Please send articles to [email protected].

Registration On behalf of the pastoral staff, we welcome you as a family member of Christ the King Parish. It is our hope and prayer that you feel at home with us at weekend masses, prayer times, and parish activities. Welcome!

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