October 11, 2009

O Immaculate Virgin, mother of the true God and mother of the Church! You, who revealed your clemency and your pity to all those who ask for your protection, hear the prayer that we address to you with filial trust, and present it to your Son Jesus, our sole Redeemer. Mother of Mercy, teacher of hidden and silent sacrifice, to you we dedicate on this day all our being and all our love. We also dedicate to you our life, our work, our joys, our infirmities, and our sorrows. Grant peace, justice, and prosperity to our people, for we entrust to your care all that we have and all that we are, our Lady and Mother. We wish to be entirely yours and to walk with you along the way of complete faithfulness to Jesus Christ and his Church: hold us always in your loving hand. Virgin of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas, we pray to you for all the bishops, that they may lead the faithful along paths of intense Christian life, of love and humble service of God and souls. Grant to our homes the grace of loving and respecting life in its beginnings, with the same love with which you conceived in your womb the life of the Son of God. Blessed Virgin Mary, protect our families, so that they may always be united, and bless the upbringing of our children. Thus, Most Holy Mother, with the peace of God in our conscience, with our hearts free from evil and hatred, we will be able to bring to all true joy and true peace, which come to us from your son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who with God the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

OCTOBER 11, 2009 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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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Assisted Suicide: Death by “Choice”? By Rita L. Marker, Esq. Across the country assisted suicide is being promoted as a “choice” that should be available – only for adults, only in “hard cases,” and only under supposedly careful guidelines. This promotion, however, is just the first step of a strategy developed by assisted-suicide advocates to achieve their goal of death on demand. Unfortunately, assisted suicide often receives very little attention, and many people who deeply respect human life are unaware of the threat of assisted suicide.

Wagner’s case was not isolated. Other patients received similar letters. After public outrage over Wagner’s story, an OHP spokesperson said the letters were a public relations blunder. He said that, in the future, insurance officials will “pick up the phone and have a conversation” to avoid putting the decision in writing.

Expansion Inevitable: Both the Oregon and Washington laws limit assisted suicide to terminally ill, competent adults who must self-administer the lethal drugs. Yet personal autonomy and endWhat is assisted suicide? Assisted suicide means deliberately ing suffering were the two chief reasons given for permitting asand intentionally providing an individual with the means to commit sisted suicide in the first place. Those reasons, in and of themsuicide. It means that doctors would provide lethal overdoses of selves, logically demand that the practice not be limited to terminally ill, competent adults who happen to be physically able to selfdrugs to patients so they can end their lives. administer the drugs. Consider: In 1994 Oregon voters approved the “Death with Dignity Act,” transforming the crime of assisted suicide into a “medical treat- • If personal autonomy is the basis for permitting assisted suicide, ment.” In the years that followed, similar laws were proposed in why would a person only have personal autonomy when diagmore than twenty states. Each and every one failed until Novem- nosed (or misdiagnosed) as having a terminal condition? ber 2008, when Washington State voters adopted a law virtually • If assisted suicide is proclaimed by force of law to be a good identical to that in Oregon. solution to the problem of human suffering, then isn’t it both unreaDeceptively soothing phrases like “death with dignity” and “aid in sonable and cruel to limit it to the dying? If ending a short life of dying” gave some people the impression that they were voting for suffering is good, isn’t ending a long life of suffering even better? compassionate care, for better pain control, and for the right to forego medical treatment that was overly burdensome and un- • Once assisted suicide is changed from a bad thing to be prevented into a good thing to be facilitated, isn’t it easy to see how wanted. Nothing could be further from the truth. the early “safeguards” will come to be seen as obstacles to be Today, a pharmacist in Oregon or Washington can dispense a surmounted? lethal prescription, accompanied by instructions to take it with a light snack and alcohol to cause death. And health insurance can • On what basis could one deny a good and compassionate medical “treatment” to those who are suffering from chronic conditions? pay for that prescription. Or to children? Or to those who never have been or are no longer Assisted Suicide as Cost Containment: Concerns about health competent? care costs and general financial uncertainty, along with serious discussions about limiting health care for the elderly, are currently • If a lethal dose of drugs is considered a good medical treatment, reaching a boiling point. If assisted suicide is added to the caul- isn’t the requirement of self-administration both illogical and overly restrictive? What about the person who is physically disabled and dron, the final result can be doubly lethal. unable to self-administer the lethal dose? And is there any other Making assisted suicide a medical treatment gives it the status of drug that a physician can prescribe for, but not administer to, a only one among many options for the treatment of certain condi- patient? tions. In cost-effectiveness assisted suicide differs in a major way from other treatments. It is extremely affordable and can always be In fact, assisted-suicide leaders have acknowledged that laws like covered by health insurance. The force of economic gravity can those in Oregon and Washington are only a “first step” in achieving lead to increased pressure on patients to request, and doctors to their agenda of death, for persons of any age and for any reason. prescribe, assisted suicide. Patients in Oregon have already enWhat can be done? Do we want to have a society where assisted countered that reality. suicide is common, where it is considered normal? Do we want to In May 2008, 64-year-old retired school bus driver Barbara Wag- go from a situation where, initially, people are horrified by assisted ner received bad news from her doctor. Her cancer, which had suicide, but then tolerate it and, finally, accept it? Do we want to been in remission for two years, had returned. Then she got some see a time, in the not too distant future, when people feel guilty for good news. Her doctor gave her a prescription for medication that not choosing assisted suicide? he said would likely slow the cancer’s growth and extend her life. Wagner was relieved by the news, and comforted by the fact that That is what we’re leaving for the next generation if we don’t preshe had health care coverage through the Oregon Health Plan vent the spread of assisted suicide now. Many people in Oregon (OHP). It didn’t take long for her hopes to be dashed. She was and Washington, including those who voted for a “death with dignotified by letter that the OHP wouldn’t cover the prescribed can- nity” law, didn’t have a clue about its implications. All of us need to cer drug. But the letter didn’t leave it at that. It also informed her help others know what legalized assisted suicide really means. that, although it wouldn’t cover the prescription, it would cover all That is the only way we can prevent its spread. costs for her assisted suicide. We must work to prevent assisted suicide from becoming the Her case would not have been known if she had not told her story American way of death. Not only our lives but the lives of our chilto a local Oregon television station. Wagner said she told the OHP, dren and grandchildren depend on it. “Who do you guys think you are? You know, to say that you’ll pay for my dying, but you won’t pay to help me possibly live longer?” Rita L. Marker is an attorney and executive director of the International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

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Save the Date for these events:

Facts from the Past Did you know… Our founding pastor, Father James Gilbride, served for only 72 days. He died suddenly after being diagnosed with strep throat. He had attended a meeting of the new CCW he helped found the night before he passed away.

Do you have any “facts from the past” that we could include in future bulletins? Please call the rectory 630-629-1717 ext 6050 or email [email protected].

Nov 1, 2009:

Jubilee Mass with Bishop Sartain (12:00) with reception to follow

Nov 2, 2009:

All Souls Day Mass (7:30 p.m.) – Remembering all our deceased parishioners from the past 50 years

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

50th Anniversary Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Father Peter Jarosz A meeting will be held on October 22 at 7pm in the Parish Life Center for all those who are interested in going to the Holy Land. Kim White, parishioner and staff member of Totally Yours Pilgrimages will be there with Fr. Peter to answer any questions you may have about the pilgrimage.

Holy Land Pilgrimage

OPERATION SUPPORT OUR TROOPS ILLINOIS COLLECTION TO BE HELD BY CCW Operation Support Our Troops Illinois (OSOTIL) was formed in 2003 at the dining room table of a mother of a deployed son. She founded OSOTIL as a way to support troops serving overseas, by collecting donations, snacks and toiletries. Some three years after its inception, OSOTIL earned its 501(c)3 status as a nonprofit organization. A Vietnam veteran donated the use of his Lisle warehouse, which is now the location where volunteers work to put together care packages to send to the troops. As a result of its fundraising efforts, OSOTIL has been able to send over 25,000 care packages overseas and has raised donations in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to address the needs of service men and women who return home wounded. Additionally, the organization has financially supported the programs of other military service organizations, such as the USO, Wounded Warrior Project and Fisher House in Illinois and has raised and donated money for facility improvements at Hines VA Hospital. The VFW and American Legion have added their financial support to OSOTIL and the organization has become nationally recognized by such agencies as the Red Cross and Rotary International. Christ the King’s CCW will be accepting donations for OSOTIL in November. See upcoming bulletins or e-mail [email protected] for additional information. OSOTIL’s website is http://www.osotil.org/

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Discipleship: Question and Answer What portion of my time, talent, and treasure should I give? Giving of our time, talent and treasure mainly involves a change of attitude about giving. It’s important to think in terms of giving in gratitude to God, of considering how blessed you are, of using your gifts and talents for the good of others. Once you have this change of attitude, you will be able to more readily determine, through prayer and thought, the portion of your time, talent and treasure that you will give. In the areas of time and talent, many individuals commit to a certain number of hours each week to prayer and charitable activities. That prayer can be done by yourself, with your family, or with others. Those charitable activities can include working in your parish, with various community agencies or with an individual in need. In the area of treasure, some Christians choose the biblical norm of giving ten percent of their treasure. Some, because of circumstances, give more than that. Others might start with 2, 3, or 4 percent. When you are at peace about the size of your gift, when you know in your heart that you have been completely honest with God and yourself, then your gift is the proper size. Christian Stewardship provides a spirituality that you can take home from church, exercise at work, and express through personal involvement in the community and the Church. Stewardship is not job-orientated or project minded. It is a way of life for a lifetime. Christian stewardship takes a positive view on money. It sees money not only as a medium of exchange but as symbol of the person who has it. The way we acquire it, use it, and share it; we are revealed in those actions. Christian Stewardship trains us to become aware that God is the ultimate giver of the gifts we have. To give to God should be “from the top”-not what may be left over. ADORATION-Jesus waits for us Jesus Christ Himself waits for us each day in the Blessed Eucharist. There He is really, truly and substantially present, with His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. There He is to be found with all the splendor of His glory, for Christ being raised from the dead will never die again. The Body and Soul remain inseparably united forever to the Person of the Word. The whole mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God is contained in the Sacred Host, together with the profound richness of His most Sacred humanity and the infinite grandeur of His Divinity, both of them veiled and hidden. This marvelous presence of Jesus among us should give us new life each day. When we receive Him, when we visit Him in Adoration, we can say in the strictest sense: Today I have been with God! (now concerning the first two articles, I took the liberty to combine them since they were pretty much saying the same thing…if you would rather use this) Something to think about…What is Stewardship? Stewardship is not job-orientated or project minded. It is a way of life for a lifetime. Christian Stewardship provides a spirituality that you can take home from church, exercise at work, and express through personal involvement in the community and the Church. Christian Stewardship takes a positive view on money. It sees money not only as a medium of exchange but as a symbol of the person who has it. In other words, the way in which a person acquires money, uses money and shares money reveals who that person is through these actions. Christian Stewardship trains us to become aware that God is the ultimate giver of the gifts we have. To give to God should “come from the top”-not what may be left over. Christian Stewardship is all about who we are as people of God. Money is only a part of the equation of Christian Stewardship though. When we ask ourselves the question about how much to give, we need to look at the other aspects to Christian Stewardship, which are time and talent. What portion of my time, talent and treasure should I give? This question when put in terms of discipleship, offers us a chance to take a different look at our attitude about giving. It is important to remember that all our gifts are from God. We need to look at giving in terms of giving in gratitude to God, remembering how blessed we are, and then using the gifts God has given us to serve others better. Once you have this change of attitude, you will be able to discern, through prayer and thought, what portion of your time, talent and treasure you can give. In the areas of time and talent, many people commit a certain number of hours each week to prayer and charitable activities. Prayer can be done at home alone, with your family or in the communal settings of the various opportunities offered at Church. In the area of treasure, some Christians choose the biblical norm of tithing –giving 10% of their treasure. Some, because of their circumstances, may give more than that. Others start at 2, 3, or 4 percent of their treasure. When you include God in your discerning through prayer, and when you are at peace about the size of gift because you know you have been honest with God, then your gift is appropriate. Stewardship is all about these three things. Christian stewardship allows for us to give it all back to God-to God the Glory!

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The teens and families of the parish are having a food drive today for PADS and St. Vincent DePaul’s food pantry. Please drop off any food items in the Narthex of Church today. If you forgot to bring your food today, you can drop it off by the rectory any time this week.

BASIC Saturday Nights!..... LIVE! It’s back and it’s better than ever! Saturday Night Live and BASIC have joined together to create an evening of fun, food and fellowship. We start with a game, have some dinner then just share sometime together with teen friendly topics about life in general and look at where we can find God in these areas. Join us for 5:00 Mass then meet up with us in the School Gym from 6-9 PM. The next one is Saturday, October 17th! For More Info contact Sherry Rochford

John Angotti ...In concert Coming to St. James the Apostle 480 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn Monday, October 26th 7:30-9:00 Accepting Free Will Donations This Concert is being brought to you by the parents of David Ringenberg, June27, 1990-August 29, 2009, who participated in St. James’ youth ministry . This Concert celebrates his life!!

OK, so maybe trying to get that little toddler dressed and ready for church really wasn’t so tough after all. At least you got them to church. Now that little toddler is an adolescent and it seems like you have no idea what to do anymore! You want to make sure you pass your Catholic faith to your child, but how? Join other parents like yourself for an evening of practical approaches to enhance faith development among young people. Presenter Bob McCarty, Executive Director of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, will identify critical characteristics of adolescent faith to successfully and willingly take on the role of fostering faith in their teen.

Join us for one of two sessions being offered: Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 7-9 PM St. Michael Church 315 W. Illinois St., Wheaton Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 10-Noon Immaculate Conception Church 134 Arthur St., Elmhurst

Brought to you by the South of the Border Cluster of Youth Ministers Contact Sherry Rochford for more info! [email protected] 630-396-6078

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Retreat for the Unemployed Are you out of work and losing heart? The Arch Diocese of Chicago is having a retreat for you. Please follow the link below for more information. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 FINDING WORK WITHOUT LOSING HEART: A RETREAT FOR THOSE IN JOB TRANSITION http://www.ctcchicago.org/WHR.asp

It is better to be the child of God than the king of the whole world. ~St. Aloysius Gonzaga Join Fr. Peter and parishioners at the Aanchor abortion clinic on Saturdays from 8-9:30. Come for 15 minutes, for a moment, drive by even for an hour and just pray! Interested in going call Father .

Sacristan Ministry: The Liturgical “Behind the Scenes” It takes much “behind-the-scenes” work to ensure our liturgies are smooth and prayerful. One of the ministries that is vital to this is the ministry of the Sacristan. We are thankful to all who have helped fill this ministry in the past: Ditas and Arsenio Alzona, June Carlson, Matt Novak, Andy Tuszynski, and Mary Nicholas. Their continued service to the parish is greatly appreciated. Working behind the scenes, sacristans prepare the worship space before and after each liturgy. A sacristan typically arrives 20-30 minutes before mass and readies the church by performing a variety of duties, from lighting candles and preparing for baptisms, verifying that lectors, altar servers, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are present. Sacristans remain after the liturgy to ready the church for the next celebration. Though most liturgical ministries serve the assembly, the role of the Sacristan is to minister to the presider and deepening your knowledge of the Catholic traditions, while helping to ensure that the liturgy proceeds smoothly. We are currently in need of more sacristans here at Christ the King, for weekday and weekend masses. If you or anyone you know is interested in this ministry, please come to a training session for new and existing sacristans on Wednesday, October 21, at 9:00am, OR Saturday, October 24, at 11:00am. If you have any questions, please call Bill Runge at 630.396.6075, email him at [email protected], or stop by after any weekend mass.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE BISHOP WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Dear Friends in Christ, World Mission Sunday, organized by the Propagation of the Faith, is a day set aside for Catholics world wide to recommit themselves to the Church’s missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. In 2009, World Mission Sunday will be celebrated on October 18. As described by Pope John Paul II, World Mission Sunday is “an important day in the life of the Church because it teaches how to give: as an offering made to God, in the Eucharistic celebration and for all the missions of the world.” Every year the needs of the Catholic Church in the missions grow as new dioceses are formed, as new seminaries are opened because of the growing number of young men hearing Christ’s call to follow him as priests, as areas devastated by war or natural disaster are rebuilt, and as other areas, long suppressed, are opening up to hear the message of Christ and his Church. That is why the involvement and commitment of Catholics from around the world is so urgently needed. Mission dioceses around the world, approximately 1,100 at the present time, receive regular annual assistance from the funds collected. In addition, these mission dioceses submit requests to the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples for a variety of needs; these needs are matched with the funds gathered each year through the collection. Thank you sincerely for the strong support you have given to this collection in the past, and I ask you to prayerfully consider a generous contribution to the work of the Church world wide through our World Mission Sunday Collection. With every best wish and prayer, I am Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend J. Peter Sartain Bishop of Joliet

Second Collection next weekend will be for World Missions

October 11, 2009

Diabetes Risk Assessment Did you know that: • Diabetes touches 1 in 3 families in the US? • More than 6 million Americans have diabetes and are undiagnosed? • More than 57 million Americans are at risk for diabetes? • If identified early, steps can be taken to prevent the progression from pre-diabetes to diabetes? • Pre-diabetes can now be identified through a new test called the Diabetes Risk Assessment? According to the American Diabetes Association, a Diabetes Risk Assessment test is recommended for all individuals who have ANY of the DIABETES RISK FACTORS: RISKS Family History of Diabetes, Lack of Exercise, Being Overweight or Obese, Having High Blood Pressure, Being of African American, Latino, or American Indian Heritage, Being Over Age 45 The Diabetes Risk Assessment is also recommended for all individuals who have ANY of these known DIABETES SYMPTOMS: SYMPTOMS Frequent Urination, Excessive Thirst or Hunger, Unexplained Weight Loss or Gain, Blurred Vision, Fatigue or Exhaustion, Increased Irritability, Inability to Concentrate, Slow Healing Sores, Bleeding Gums The Healthy Life Laboratories Diabetes Risk Assessment Test combines a rapid glucose (blood sugar) test, plus a Hemoglobin A1c test (HbA1c). The HbA1c is a test that determines your average blood sugar level over the past 90 days. Other diabetes screening tests do not combine these two tests, and in many cases, the glucose test alone can fail to identify those at risk since episodes of high blood sugar can be missed in a standalone test. Only the combination of the two tests in a Diabetes Risk Assessment test could identify if your body is properly metabolizing glucose. The good news is that this diabetes risk testing is coming to Christ the King Church on Sunday, October 18th. The test requires just a single drop of blood from the finger, and is appropriate for those ages 5 and up. An overnight fast is recommended. The cost is just $30, and for each person screened, Healthy Life Labs will donate $5 to Christ the King Church.

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Jewel Osco Pharmacy Flu Shots Available October 18, 2009 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccine is free for patients with a Medicare A/B card. For all other persons, the cash price is $24.99 for flu and $40 for pneumonia. If you would like to get the vaccine through Medicare you must bring your Medicare card to the screening event! Also, Healthy Life Labs Diabetic Risk Assessment Glucose & Hemoglobin A1c Screen will be available. One in four people is at risk for Diabetes. The cost for both the glucose and HbA1C is $30.

Please RSVP to Eileen Maggiore at 630.396.6076.

Hospice Training CNS Home health & Hospice is seeking men and women who are flexible, compassionate and non-judgmental for their Volunteer Training Program. Hospice volunteers provide companionship and practical assistance to people in the community who are terminally ill. No special skills or medical background required. The hospice training will be held at the CNS office located at 690 E. North Ave. in Carol Stream on November 7th & 14th , from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days. Lunch will be provided. Applications must be received by November 2nd. Additional volunteer opportunities are always available. For more information call Kathleen Sanford, Supervisor of Volunteers, at (630) 933-7830 or e-mail at [email protected].

Parish Office Hours To accommodate our parishioners, we have extended our hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Monday 9:00am-3:00pm Tuesday 9:00am-6:00pm Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm Friday 9:00am-12:00 Noon Note: The Office will be closed Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day.

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50th Anniversary Commemoration Community Project

The Administration Commission in the September 20 bulletin announced an opportunity for you to commemorate an event or to have a lasting remembrance of your loved one or in thanksgiving by having your name and theirs engraved on a brick to be placed around the Ten Commandment monument. The bricks will completely surround the monument. There will also be benches for you to sit.

What’s new with CCW? Come and see! Just two weeks after the National CCW Convention in Florida, with lots of information and resources for individuals, as well as information for members of the parish CCW Council, EDD CCW Fall Coffee: The Eastern DuPage Deanery of the Council of Catholic Women will hold a Fall Coffee on Wednesday evening, October 14. The Coffee will be held at Holy Ghost Parish in Wood Dale and begin at 7:30 pm. The event will focus on ideas for meetings, programs, events and services. The Coffee will provide an opportunity to learn more about CCW, meet the delightful CCW members from area parishes and, of course, enjoy delicious refreshments. For more information, please contact Anna Weselak at 6207797 or Barb Collins at 620‑1274 or e-mail [email protected]. We’d love to have you join us!

Our goal is to have a place for reflection not only for the present generation of parishioners but also for future generations. Your contribution will help our parish meet the cost of repairs and maintenance. It will also help in making extraordinary payment towards reducing the Parish mortgage. We will accept your contribution until the end of this year. We would encourage you to make your decision as early as possible as we need to refine the design and placement of the bricks. Your contribution is tax deductible. Please help us and the parish achieve our goal. In the Joliet Diocese our Parish is the only community with a Ten Commandment/Beatitude monument. If you have any questions please send your email to [email protected] or leave your name and phone number at the rectory (630) 629-1717 x0 and we will get in touch with you. The form can be sent to the rectory with your information. Additional order forms can be obtained at the website www.CTKlombard .org or at the Church Narthex. Let us be grateful for the past, celebrate the present and wisdom for the future, through Christ our King. Happy and Holy anniversary Christ the King parishioners. Administration Commission

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Saturday, October 10

5:00 Thomas Kozar

Sunday, October 11

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary National Children’s Day

8:00 Patrick Moloney 10:00 Alison Witty 12:00 Charles Batchelor

Monday, October 12

8:30 Craig O’Meara

Columbus Day Rom 1:1-7; Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday, October 13

8:30 Aquila & Emil Vercillo

Wednesday, October 14

8:30 Hugo Alunni, Sr.

Rom 1:16-25; Lk 11:37-41 St. Callistus I Rom 2:1-11; Lk 11:42-46

Thursday, October 15

8:30 For the Unborn

Friday, October 16

8:30 Betty Lay

Saturday, October 17

2:00 Murphy/Brennan Wedding 5:00 Aleykutty Chittet

Sunday, October 18

8:00 Patricia Norkus 10:00 John & Deanna Cavello 12:00 Larry Palumbo

St. Teresa of Jesus Rom 3:21-30; Lk 11:47-54

St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque; Rom 4:1-8; Lk 12:1-7 St. Ignatius of Antioch; Sweetest Day Rom 4:13, 16-18; Lk 12:8-12 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Is 53:10-11; Ps 33; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45

Rest in Peace Our condolences to Brigitte O’Brien on the death of her husband, John. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Pray for Healing Tony Rudinski, Jean Brzezinski, Margaret Kalina, Diana Crue, Peter Christoff, Dolores Hrabec, Jay Perry, Roberta Dirschl, Joan Frichtl, Ed Fontona, Cathy Castro, Frank Nelson, Dot Broadt, Richard Drees, John Sheehan, John Moreschi, Mark Wettsteadt, Denis Perry, Joan Temborius, Rose Fenske, Lorraine Wick, Marilyn Melichar, Carmen Giacalone, Isabel Carey, Mike Allred, Efrem Iraola, Mary Lou LeRoy, Sharon Barsaloux. Please pray for all the sick in our parish, our families, our friends, our community.

Ministry Schedule for October 17/18 Extraordinary Ministers 5:00 S. McGarry, J. Pizzoti, G. Ponce de Leon, B. Grabowski, M. Gonzalo 8:00 J. Krupka, G. Majcen, G. Marola, M&S Novak, F. Owens, C. Paulson 10:00 J. Hagearty, I. Olson, A&C Porras, E&K Schumann, L. Quirit 12:00 S. Pierscionek, B. Robinson, M.Cebulski, N. Migali Altar Servers 5:00 T&M Sanders, D. Scarpiniti 8:00 B. Haas, C&L Grunert 10:00 C. Segura, R. Smith, K. Procopio 12:00 C. Coleman, M&C Martinez Lectors 5:00 G. Doretti 8:00 A. Staron 10:00 M. Logalbo 12:00 L. McDaniel

Presider 5:00: 8:00: 10:00: 12:00:

Fr. Bob Fr. Bob Fr. Peter Fr. Guiney

Ministers of Care B. Collins, G. Francl, L. Michalik, B. & P. Robinson, F. Kaminski, G. Majcen, Roberta Beckman, E & E Mears, R. Caselli, J. Furgal

October is the month of Our Lady of the Rosary Come to Mass early during the month of October and pray the most holy Rosary. We will begin praying the rosary 30 minutes prior to each mass on Saturday and Sunday. Take time during the week, also, to pray this powerful prayer of the church. If you are not sure how to pray the rosary, visit our website.

Pray for our Military 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, William Murtaugh, 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, Andrew Miller, Donnie Thomas, Lara Owczarski, Frank Wilkins III, David Jurk, Kyle Villalobos, Douglas Wozniak, Jeff Maicke. Do you have a loved one in the armed forces? Email, call, or drop a note in the collection with their name.

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Stewardship of Treasure September 26/27

` ost Gracious Father,

May we walk with You during this Jubilee Year of Christ the King Parish. Continue to pour out upon this family the many gifts that reflect your promises. Thank you for blessing this faith community for the past fifty years. You have grounded this community with a people of Tradition, respect, and love for the Word of God. Grant us the ability to understand the unbelievable love of Christ, while walking daily with You during this year and every year, in honoring Your Son, Christ, our King! Amen, Amen! Christ the King Parish August 31, 1960-2010

# Registered Families Account White Envelopes

1380 Amount

# 395

$9,086.00

Non-envelope users

$2,699.52

This week’s total

$11,785.52

Weekly Budget

$13,462.00

Difference

-$1,676.48

Green Envelopes*

84

$1,312.00

Restricted Budget**

$2,308 .00

Difference Gold

-$996.00 61

$851.50

* 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!

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.

2009-10 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Diocese of Joliet The Catholic Ministries Appeal supports God’s work all over this diocese. The parish does not always have the resources to help parishioners, so the diocese supplements us with ways we can help people help themselves. We would like 100% participation. We are still far from the goal. Let’s try to do our best! Fr. Jarosz

Goal: $58,150 Pledges: $36,092

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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

DOING

THE WORK OF

SUNDAY

GOD

EACH AND EVERY DAY!

THURSDAY

Religious Ed Classes Family Ministered Mass

8:30am 10:00am

Academy Church

Break Open the Word R.E. Committee Meeting Generations of Faith Planning

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

ER PLC ER

FRIDAY

MONDAY Food Pantry Natural Family Planning Marriage Preparation

Prayer Group

10:00am 7:00pm 7:00pm

ER Academy Academy

7:00pm

ER

9:00am 5:00pm 6:00pm

PLC Narthex Academy

8:30am All Masses All Masses 1:00pm 5:30pm

Academy PLC-N Narthex PLC-S Off Site

SATURDAY

TUESDAY Children’s Choir Teen Ensemble Rehearsal Ensemble Rehearsal

4:00pm 6:00pm 7:30pm

Church Church Church

Catechist Certification Adoration Sign-up BASIC Youth Ministry

NEXT SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Religious Ed Classes Finance Committee Meeting Choir Rehearsal

6:30pm 6:30pm 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.

Academy Rectory Church

Religious Ed Classes Flu Shots Adoration Sign-Up Adorers’ Reception PADS

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!