November 29, 2009

Advent

Preparing for the coming of the Lord! NOVEMBER 29, 2009 FIRST 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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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

Parish Advent Reconciliation Service “Come O Lord and set us free”

Friday, December 4th, 2009—7:00 PM Let’s start our Advent Journey with a new heart. Our Parish reconciliation Service is for the whole family. Our second graders will be receiving their First Reconciliation and the eighth graders will be attending as part of their Confirmation Preparation.

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Why Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation? (Why not go directly to God?) Ten Good Reasons 1. Of course, go to God in prayer. We should do so each day. The Sacrament of Reconciliation calls for personal reflection and private prayer, too.

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Support Our Troops Thank You Operation Support Our Troops was a huge success thanks to the many generous parishioners who contributed. With your help, over 250 pounds of items for our troops in foreign countries and hospitals will be distributed. Included in these packages will be letters from grateful citizens. Your prayers are always needed for our military around the world.

2. There is Scriptural support for the Church possessing the ministry of forgiveness, including: Matthew 16:19 and 1 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 3. Writings and practices from the first generations of Christianity show a clear understanding of the Church as having the key role in conveying penance and reconciling the sinner with the community of faith. 4. Reconciliation to whom? To self, God and the community. Sin is not just about me and God. The priest represents the community (that has been fractured by one’s sin) in his role as confessor. 5. Being alone in the examination of our sinfulness, we may be apt to rationalize sin away…as well as to sometimes judge ourselves too harshly. 6. The penance given in the Sacrament of Reconciliation serves as a reminder that sorrow and forgiveness needs to connect with actions that orient us to a new way of living. 7. The Sacrament of Reconciliation offers a decisive moment of forgiveness in the sacramental process. 8. Experiencing understanding and forgiveness through the priest is often powerfully healing and freeing. The priest may offer insights which can result in a more hopeful perspective going forward. 9. In the case of serious (mortal) sin, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is necessary to restore us to spiritual well-being (state of grace). 10. The Sacrament of Reconciliation conveys a grace that strengthens us for living our baptismal identity more faithfully.

Join us for our Advent Reconciliation Service Friday, December 4; 7:00pm

Holiday Gathering for Divorced or Widowed Singles The Single through Loss Committee of the Diocese of Joliet is sponsoring “Holiday for Soles” –a gathering for singles who have lost a spouse through death or divorce. Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Westmont, IL is hosting the event Saturday, December 5th from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Scheduled events include the celebration of Mass, a presentation on “Holiday Stress for Singles,” potluck and social. Suggested donation is $5.00. RSVP by November 28th at singlethroughloss.org. Single through Loss Committee is an inter-parish committee, initiated and endorsed by the Center for Family Ministry of the Diocese of Joliet. Call the Family Ministry office at 815-8385334 for more information.

Christ the King Parish Early Learning Academy Update Dear Parishioners and Friends, At this time of year with the Thanksgiving holiday it reminds me of how many blessings we have! I am very thankful to work at such a beautiful and Christ-centered early learning environment! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done to support the Academy! Many hands have created and nurtured this school! We have had the firemen from Lombard visit the students for fire safety and the Lombard library visit with special holiday stories and activities! Our council is off to a great start! Parents, staff and parishioners attended our last meeting to collaborate on Academy events. I appreciate your support! May God bless you and keep you safe, Mrs. Placey

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November 29, 2009 Mass Intentions

Rest in Peace

5:00 Alfredo Narciso, Jr.

Saturday, November 28 Blessed Virgin Mary; Dn 7:15-27; Lk 21:34-36

Our condolences to the friends and family of Isabel Velasquez-Martinez and Mark Wettstaedt who passed away last week. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May Their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Sunday, November 29

8:00 Matthew Rusek 10:00 Anthony Cannata 12:00 Charles Batchelor

Monday, November 30

8:30: Jeff Hammer

Tuesday, December 1

8:30 Joe & Marge Iapichino

Wednesday, December 2

8:30 Eileen Stellmach

Thursday, December 3

8:30 Jenny Costanza

Friday, December 4

8:30 Charles Batchelor

Saturday, December 5

5:00 Leonard & Thomas Kozar

Sunday, December 6

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

First Sunday of Advent Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25; 1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 St. Andrew; Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22 World AIDS Day Is 11:1-10; Lk 10:21-24

Pray for Healing

Is 25:6-10a; Mt 15:29-37

St. Francis Xavier Is 26:1-6; Mt 7:21, 24-27

St. John of Damascus; First Friday Is 29:17-24; Mt 9:27-31 First Saturday; Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Second Sunday of Advent Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6

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 5, 5:00 PM

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, Brian McGarry, Esther Sassi, Sam Battaglia, Sharon Barsaloux, Robert Balteskonis. Please pray for all the sick in our parish, our families, our friends, our community.

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 6, 8:00 AM

Dec 6, 10:00 AM

Dec 6, 12:00 PM

Altar Server

Allison Achenbaugh Brian Orr Neil Orr

Charles Grunert Lance Grunert

Zenia Calderon Nicole Campbell Emily Maggiore

Brandon Beahan Mallory Patricia McDaniel Quinn Warren McDaniel

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Sandi DiSalvo Adrienne Forstneger Joseph Iapichino Mary Maderak Joseph Maderak Fran Zelazny George Zelazny

Arsenio Alzona Mercedita Alzona Irene Boutiette Eugene Caselli Rudy Caselli Matt Novak Sandie Novak

Mark Campbell Jeanne Myscofski Ronald Myscofski Cathy Porras Angelica Porras AnneMarie Schaaf Mark Schaaf

Patricia Caruso Terry Caruso Evelyn Manicad Oscar Manicad Sean McDaniel Brenda Sasso Joyce Sasso

Lector

Richard J Clish

Dolores Aikman

Mark Logalbo

Lisa McDaniel

Presider

Fr Peter Jarosz

Fr Peter Jarosz

Fr. Bob Schoenstene

Fr. Bob Schoenstene

Ministers of Care

D. & A. Alzona, C. Paulsen, K. Vibar, G. Majcen, L. Michalik, F. Owens, V. Paras, P. Robinson, E & E Mears, M. Iwinski

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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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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, Patrick Nicholson, 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.

Gratitude The celebration of the Mass has always been enhanced by the music. It sets the whole environment for us to receive Christ. The Jubilee Mass with Bishop Peter truly was festive and prayerful. Thank you to Bill Runge, our Worship Director, who organized and worked together with all the CTK choirs, young children, experienced men, women and children who sang God’s praises. When we sing, we pray twice, St. Augustine tells us. At our Fiftieth Anniversary Mass, we prayed many times over. Thank you to our business manager, Elaine Ward, and our parish hospitality chair, Mary Maderak, for planning and serving at the celebration after Mass. Thanks also to Patti Kring and Penny Scarpiniti who helped at the reception. We are grateful to our photographers, Jun Penas and Tom Carroll, parishioners who captured the event. The parish staff did many things behind the scenes and kept the spirit of celebration alive. Thanks to the 50th Anniversary committee for all your hard work. The staff and all those who prepared for this moment hope that our parishioners had a wonderful celebration. You give us purpose in the work of Christ.

Christ the King The cantors, women’s schola, and jubilee choir, put their heart and soul into their prayer on our parish feast of Christ the King. Thank you to our assembly for your full and active participation on the Liturgy. From using the song books, to a loud “Amen!” tells Christ without any doubt that we love Him as our King. Let us continue to celebrate this Jubilee Year with great Joy and a spirit of Thanksgiving! Fr. Peter

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.

CCW Annual Holiday Fair Next Sunday, December 6, is the big day for CCW’s Fourth Annual Holiday Fair and Bake Sale. So, mark your calendars and be sure to show up at this annual holiday happening which will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the PLC. Along with donuts and coffee, there will be a light lunch and beverages for purchase. If you would like to donate goodies to our bake sale, please bring them to whichever Mass you attend in throw away containers and ready to sell. The bake sale will start after 5 o’clock Mass on Saturday, December 5. Call your family and friends. Come and find unique gifts for everyone on your Christmas list.

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.

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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. 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.

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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

Facts from the Past Did you know… Soon after Father John Ryan was named pastor in 1976, he shared the rectory on Highland Avenue and 16th Street with the newly ordained Father Robert Schoenstene. A third priest moved in, Father Felix, a French missionary priest who came to study at the nearby National College of Chiropractic. Tight quarters in the rectory and a request from the bishop prompted construction of a new rectory on Main Street. Father Felix later was sent to serve in Africa once he completed his studies.

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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Tell a friend...

Calendar Crunch

Think about the last good movie you saw. Certain aspects of that movie probably resonated with you well after the movie was over. It may be the humor, the drama, the acting, the suspense, etc. Whatever it was that you liked about the movie, it probably inspired you to talk about it with friends and family. You may have even encouraged them to see it, if they haven’t already. Why should Mass be any different than this movie example? Every week parishioners at Christ the King leave Mass spiritually fulfilled. They are thinking of the gospel, humming a song that was just heard, pondering the message from the homily, or enjoying the fellowship of other parishioners. Please be encouraged to talk about Mass like you would any other enjoyable experience of your life – a good movie, a nice meal at a restaurant, a vacation destination, and so forth. Share your joy and invite your friends, family, and neighbors to Mass with you.

We live in an era when calendars seem to rule our lives— the office calendar, the school calendar, the holiday calendar, the social calendar. Not surprisingly, many of us rely more and more on technology to help us keep track of all our various obligations and responsibilities. The new Church year begins today and the scriptures invite us to pause, slow down, and consider some of our core priorities as disciples of the Lord. Statistics show that, more than any previous generation in human history, we have disposable time to use how we choose. We are not tied to the unrelenting agricultural calendar of traditional farm work or to sixteen-hour days in factories, yet we often feel rushed and over-committed. This all comes down to how we use our God-given time. The readings today declare that God will fulfill the promises that God has made. Until that time of perfect justice, righteousness, and salvation comes upon us we are asked to do four things: to be alert at all times, not to give in to worry and distractions, to pray for strength, and to care lovingly for one another. So, as we prepare to celebrate again the coming of the Savior, think about the stewardship of time. Think back to third grade when we learned the difference between needs and wants, and realize how much the line has blurred between the two since then. Is your calendar too full? Streamline it by looking at it with an informed eye: What must you do and what would you like to do, and how can you put God first this Advent?

A Stewardship Prayer for Teens Lord and Source of All Gifts Lord and Source of all gifts, with faith in our future we, Your children rejoice in the fullness of Your generosity. We thank You for those whose lives are visible signs of Your love and blessings to others: our parents, our teachers, our Church. Make us good stewards of all we have received, generously sharing our unique gifts with others in a spirit of gratitude to You. Guide us today, tomorrow and everyday as we grow in our faith. Amen

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Stewardship of Treasure November 14/15 # Registered Families Account

1380 #

Amount

White Envelopes Non-envelope users This week’s total Weekly Budget

$13,462.00

Difference

Green Envelopes* Restricted Budget**

$2,308 .00

Difference Gold * 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!

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Leaving a Legacy A young man was surprised to find his sick and elderly grandfather planting a small peach tree in his backyard. When the young man asked his grandfather why he was planting the tree, the old man replied, “Son, all my life I have eaten the fruit from trees that other people have planted. I figure I have an obligation to make sure there is some fruit around for others to enjoy.”

Four Ways to Leave a Legacy Did you know there are four easy ways for you to remember you parish in your will? 1. A specific Bequest – you can designate a certain amount of cash or specific assets to the parish. 2. A Residual Bequest – you can plan for the parish to receive all or a portion of your estate after other specific bequests have been distributed. 3. A Percentage Bequest – You can designate a certain percentage of the estate to go to the parish. 4. A Contingent Bequest – You can make the parish the recipient of a bequest if others named in your will are not living at the time of your death. No matter how you decide to remember your parish, a gift from your will accomplishes several key benefits. • It sends a strong message to your heirs that the Church played an important role in your life. • It guarantees that your generosity to the Church will be continued even after you are gone. • It provides important assistance to our parish. • It may even provide tax benefits to your heirs. Talk to your lawyer or financial counselor today about the best way for you to remember your parish in your will.

Ministry Stewardship Spotlight Thank you to the 24 individuals who give of their time and talent as Altar Servers. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Bill Runge at [email protected] or 630.396.6075.

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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.

Consider a Stock or Security Donation to Christ the King Church Direct gifts of stocks, mutual funds and other assets are simple for parishioners to make and can be very beneficial gifts for both the parish and the parishioner. Parishioner can designate a stock donation as an immediate gift OR use the donation to establish a life-benefit gift such as a Charitable Gift Annuity or a Remainder Trust. Donating appreciated securities to your parish can produce a tax- advantaged charitable deduction for the parishioner. Most securities donated to parishes are either common stocks or mutual funds. For more information please contact the finance council or Fr. Peter Jarosz. Thank you for the many ways you already share your treasure with the parish. Finance Council

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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To All Who Bring the Eucharist To the Sick and Homebound Christ the King Parish Liturgy 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 it 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

Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being’s entitlement by virtue of his humanity. The right to life does not depend, and must not be declared to be contingent, on the pleasure of anyone else, not even a parent or a sovereign. ~ Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

DOING

THE WORK OF

SUNDAY

GOD

EACH AND EVERY DAY!

THURSDAY

CTK Run For Life

4:00pm

ER CCW Board Meeting

MONDAY

7:00pm

ER

7:00pm 7:00pm

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FRIDAY

SVDP Food Pantry Live Nativity Rehearsal

12:00pm 6:30pm

ER Church

4:45pm 6:30pm 7:30pm

Church Church Church

TUESDAY

Prayer Group Advent Reconciliation Service

SATURDAY

Children’s Choir Teen Ensemble Rehearsal Ensemble Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY Bible Study Christmas Choir Rehearsal

New Parishioner Registration Holy Land Pilgrimage Info

All Masses Narthex All Masses Narthex

NEXT SUNDAY 7:30pm 7:00pm

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.

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New Parishioner Registration Holy Land Pilgrimage Info CCW Holiday Fair

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

All Masses Narthex All Masses Narthex 8am-4pm PLC

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!

CHURCH NAME & NUMBER — Christ The King #512918 ADDRESS — 1501 South Main Street Lombard, IL 60148 PHONE — 630-630.629.1717 CONTACT PERSON — Bill Runge 630.396.6075 Cellphone: 630.479.5279 SOFTWARE — Microsoft Publisher 2003 E-Mail from [email protected] Adobe Acrobat PRINTER — HP LaserJet 4050 N NUMBER OF PAGES SENT —

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