Feb. '09

Bulletins for February 8, 15, 22

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING,
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF February 1, 2009 –
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 18:15-20
2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 7:32-35
Gospel – Mark 1:21-28

NEXT SUNDAY: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading – Job 7:1-4, 6-7
2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
Gospel – Mark 1:29-39

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Kay Barone, Joan Barron, Wanda Bartczak, Charlie Basil, Andrew Benbenek, Natalie Berg, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Tim Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Jennifer Buchheit, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Mary Ann Corbett, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, Nancy Eberhard, Jerry Fasolino, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Josephine Giglia, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Calvin Harrington, George Herzog, Kristine Ann Jeffery, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Lauren Violet Krichbaum, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, John Lintner, Lily LoTempio, Anne Lundy, Marion Lyons, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, J. Tim McCarthy, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Gary Meyers, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Donald O’Brien, Madison Okiec, Robin Oxenford, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Judy Rexinger, Tina Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Connie Smith, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Lottie Swiatek, Pat Telaak, Phil Teller, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, JoAnn Wahlgren, Jason Walczak, James Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Christine Weir, Paul Whelan, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Mary White, Helen Wnek, and Lucy Zinzola;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Rev. Msgr. John Kempczynski (retired diocesan priest);
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;
…peace on earth.

Help us keep our list current. Let us know when we may remove a name. Also, any person being placed on the list must give their permission. Call the Rectory Office at 839-1430. Thank you

To Be Put on the Prayer List: Our policy regarding praying for the sick will be strictly adhered to. The ill person must want to be on our list and prayed for in Church, and it can be reported to us only by an immediate family member. We appreciate your consideration in this matter.

THE PARISH ROSARY CHAIN is made up of a group of parishioners who pray daily, a decade of the rosary for special requested intentions. If you have an intention for the Rosary Chain, or you would like to become part of the Rosary Chain Ministry, call Irene Wingerter at 632-0646. The Rosary Chain is ideal for those who wish to keep their intentions private.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS – Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. And bless us with peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH
Weekly Offering:
Week Ending
 January 27, 2008 – Regular Collection - $13,143.10
 January 25, 2009 – Regular Collection - $14,832.50
Thank you for your Support!!

THE ANNUAL SOUPER BOWL DOLLAR DRIVE this weekend will benefit Catholic Charities Food Pantries. Teens will be at exits after masses today, to collect your dollar. Our single dollars combined can make a huge difference for the needy this winter.

CANDLEMAS DAY, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, is on Monday, February 2. Candles will be blessed before the 6:45 a.m. Mass, and will be available for $2 after the 6:45 and 8:00 a.m. Mass, or in the Rectory.

ST. BLAISE DAY is on Tuesday, February 3, which is celebrated with the blessing of the Throats. Throats will only be blessed after the 6:45 and 8:00 a.m. Mass.

FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK is the First Friday of the month of February. Masses will be at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m. After the 8:45 a.m. Mass, the Rosary and Altar Society will recite the Rosary in the Library, and will then go to the Wehrle Restaurant for a Dutch-treat breakfast. For reservations, please call Virginia Harder at 839-0230 before Noon on Thursday, February 6.

HOLY NAME SUNDAY is next Sunday. The Holy Name society, their friends and family will attend the 8:00 a.m. Mass and sit together as a group. After Mass, coffee, donuts and bagels will be served in the Church Library. All parishioners are invited to this breakfast.

A WINTER SOCIAL WITH A SPIRITUAL FACET will be offered to all parishioners, especially Perpetual Eucharistic Adorers, Cabin Fever Sufferers, those wondering what Adoration is all about, or anyone just looking for something to do! On Tuesday, February 10, come to the Upper Church for a talk by Fr. David Bellittiere, on Scripture, Prayer and Adoration. Prepare for Lent by refreshing your relationship with Christ. This evening begins at 7:00 p.m. and includes refreshments and is sponsored by the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Ministry. Eucharistic Adorers plan to pick up your copy of the updated Adoration information at this time. Other materials will be available.

WINTER WINE TASTING – Come join your fellow parishioners for an evening of wine tasting and socializing on Saturday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the School Gym. This year we’re specializing in local wineries. Tickets are available for $15 pre-sale after mass today, or $17 at the door.

THE NEXT PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS will be held on Tuesday, February 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. If you are planning to attend, please call the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation. Please enter the Church through the doors on the circular driveway on Lamarck.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
† Religious Education Classes for Sunday, February 1:
Grades 1-5: 11:00-12:00 Noon

† Religious Education Classes for Monday, February 2:
Grades 6 & 7: 7:00-8:15 pm

Grade 2: Mini-Retreat for First Reconciliation will be held on Saturday, February 7th, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon at CTK School. Information was mailed to parents in regard to this event. Any questions, please contact the office at 839-0946, ext. #306.

VOCATION VIEW – Today’s Gospel tells of how the “people were astonished at his teaching, for He taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes.” Today God continues to call forward men and women to continue His teaching. If you think God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Father Walter Szczesny at 847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on our website – www.buffalovocaitons.org.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
Please contact the school’s main office 839-0473 ext. 301 for enrollment information.
 February 3rd – 5th – Computer Abuse Awareness Program for Grades 6. 7 & 8
 Friday, February 6th – 8:45 am Mass, Noon Dismissal; Faculty Meeting

For the 2009-2010 School Year we have open enrollment for Kindergarten, Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4. Limited spaces are available for 1,2,3,4 & 7 Grades. Contact the school office 839-0473 ext. 301 for more information. Catholic schools shall not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (unless a single sex school), color, national and ethnic origin, age (in accordance with the law), and physical or learning disability (if, with reasonable effort on the part of the school, the disabled person could be accommodated).

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
 Sunday, February 1 – Youth Group Meeting at 11:00 in the Parish Library. All are welcome to attend.
 Youth Convention – Friday February 13- Sunday, February 15 at Adam’s Mark Hotel, Buffalo. The 57th Annual Diocesan Youth Convention theme is “Ambassador’s for Christ Sent Outside the Walls”. The Convention is a 3-day experience of prayer, learning, and friendship, open to all High School Teens of the Diocese. The Weekend includes keynote presentation by Jesse Manibusan (see www.JesseManibusan.com), learning sessions, liturgies, semi-formal dance, coffee house, and closing liturgy with Bishop Kmiec. We are accepting partial registration for anyone wishing to attend any part of the weekend. Plan on attending the February 1, Youth Group Meeting for details, or contact Mrs. Peer at 835-4977 for Registration.

WHOEVER. WHENEVER. WHEREVER. WE’RE ALWAYS THERE. PLEASE BE THERE TOO. Last year, thanks to the generous support of donors throughout WNY, Catholic Charities of Buffalo served 160,000 individuals, almost half of them children, with everything from basic needs like food, clothing and shelter, to mental health counseling or educational services. With your help we can continue to serve the growing number of people in need in our community. Bishop Kmiec has announced our goal of $11 million and the patron as Saint Martin de Porres, noted for his tireless work helping the poor. We look forward to working with you now through Appeal Week March 29-April 5. Catholic Charities is always there. Please be there too. Give selflessly to Appeal 2009. Find out more at www.ccwny.org or call 856-4494.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
“ No God. No peace. / Know God. Know peace.” – Taken from a Bumper Sticker
There is always a need for Adorers!
We are currently looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly at:
 12:00 Midnight on Sunday and Monday
 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, Monday and Friday
If you can fill one of these time periods, call Joanne at 839-1343, or Linda at 839-1889. New Adorers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless you!

“TRAVELING” STATUES OF JESUS AND MARY – If you and your family would like to invite the statues of Jesus & Mary into your home for 1 week, please call Pat Weissman at 839-1285, and leave a message. While you have the statues, you are encouraged to say a daily Rosary. The statues have become so popular over the past few years that two sets are now available. Consider the benefits of this ministry and try to participate.

OLD GLASSES / CELL PHONES / HEARING AIDS – The Amherst Lions Club has placed a collection box in the back of the Church for old glasses, cell phones and hearing aids. Please remember to use these boxes instead of throwing these items away.

TOO MANY CALENDARS? This is the time of year when many of us end up with various calendars for the New Year, that we know we will never use or need. Did you know that many of the patrons of the St. Vincent de Paul Dining room never own a calendar? They would appreciate any extra calendars you may receive over the next few weeks. Please drop them off at the Rectory.

ELECTRONIC GIVING – Secure and Easy – An Electronic Giving Solution provides an accurate way for you to donate to our parish. Those who use electronic giving have peace of mind because their offering always reaches their parish! To learn more, call the office at 839-1430, and information can be sent out.

LETTERS OF THANKS
The members of CTK St. Vincent de Paul Society wish to express our heartfelt THANKS to all of you for your very generous donations of money, gifts and food. You have, as you read these Thank You Notes, give joy and support to others as they face each day.
Our Thanks,
The CTK St. Vincent de Paul Society

FREEDOM OF CHOICE ACT (FOCA)
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT (RHAPP)
The FOCA and RHAPP are two extreme legislative proposals, which would wipeout virtually every Pro-Life legislation passed in the last 36 years. FOCA is a Federal legislation, and RHAPP is a New York State legislation. Both are dangerous and, if passed as written, would allow the following:

1. Invalidate the ban on partial-birth abortion and all late-term abortions.
2. Force Catholic hospitals and Catholic physicians, nurses and staff to provide abortions, as they would be made a "fundamental right".
3. Eliminate or prohibit any parental notification for girls as young as 12 who seek an abortion.
4. Allow abortions to be performed by non-physicians and eliminate informed consent, waiting periods and any regulations in place to protect women from unsafe abortion clinics.

Please contact Gov. Paterson to oppose RHAPP at (518) 474-8390;
Please contact your two Senators (Schumer & Gillibrand) to oppose FOCA (S.1173) at (202)224-3121; and Congressman Chris Lee to oppose FOCA (H.R.1964) at (202)224-3121.
For more info on FOCA, please see http://www.usccb.org/prolife/issues/FOCA
For more info on RHAPP please see www.nyscatholic.org

DIOCESAN ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
† Getting Rid of Resentments – Fr. Todd Remick will explore getting rid of grudges and resentments at 7:30 pm on Thursday, Feb. 5 at St. Benedict Church, at the Come and See Program. Following the talk, information and discussion topics include: bereavement, divorce & separation, annulments, coping with cancer, confession and coming back to the Church.
† Theology on Tap – Buffalo is a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s. It will be meeting next on Tuesday, February 10, at Dave and Busters (Eastern Hill Mall). the Speaker will be Dr. Ray Guarendi and the Topic is “Why Be Catholic”. Doors open at 6:00 pm and talk begins at 7:30 pm. If interested in eating dinner just inform hostess (please sit us for T.O.T.). Theology on Tap is presented by The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio 101.7 FM.
† Need Help with Annulment Papers? Get the paperwork done in one weekend, on February 13 & 14 in St. Edmund’s Hall, 530 Ellicott Creek Road in Tonawanda. $20 registration fee includes snacks, lunch and supplies. For info call Barb Wyse at 633-7786.
† A Seniors’ Trip to the Seneca Casino in Niagara Falls on February 16 and March 16. Cost is $15, travel by Coach, receive $15 play and $5 food voucher. Also planning a trip to Chicago in May. If interested call Val at 838-0291
† Fish Fry at Nativity Church, (corner of Main & Harris Hill), on Friday , March 27. 3:30-7:00pm. Fish Fry or Shrimp Fry (includes roll, potato salad, cole slaw), $9”50 each; catered by KROLICKS
† St. Gerard’s Parish Reunion – Looking for Alumni (from all classes) – please call Amy (Mazur) Griggs – Class of “84”, at 731-4355 or send e-mail to stgerardsreunion@roadrunner.com .

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS are available by sending a note to Rectory Office (you can place it in the collection basket), or call us at 839-1430.

MASSES
SAT., January 31 – Vigil of Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. John and Anne Hard – Debbie & Libbie

SUN., February 1 – Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am People of the Parish – Rev. John R. Gaglione
Lower 10:00 a.m. ANNIV. Peter David Ray – Family
Upper 12:15 pm Robert Brodnicki – Family

MON., February 2 – The Presentation of the Lord
6:45 a.m. Virginia Kempf – Grace Kempf & Family
8:00 a.m. Angelo Suozzi – Deacon Paul F. Camody

TUES., February 3 – Blaise, bishop & martyr; Ansgar, bishop
6:45 a.m. Julianne Schierer – Dr. & Mrs. Paul Werzbeniec
8:00 a.m. John Riley – Dr. & Mrs. Frank Schlehr

WED., February 4 – Weekday, 4th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Sister Bridget Donato, OSF – Dr. & Mrs. James Slough
8:00 a.m. David Kersten – Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Barsile

THURS., February 5 – Agatha, virgin and martyr
6:45 a.m. Richard James Rieker – Faculty & Staff of CTK School
8:00 a.m. Edward A. and Beatrice F. Smith – Myrella Nagel

FRI., February 6 – Paul Miki, martyr & his companions, martyrs
6:45 a.m. Margaret Allen – Dick & Belly
8:45 a.m. James Griffin – Eleanor Tomczak

SAT., February 7 – Vigil of Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Liz Drexelius – Ron & Barb

SUN., February 8 – Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Angelo Suozzi – Grace Suozzi & Mary Mancini
Lower 10:00 a.m. Sally Waterman – Carol Bergman Caldwell
Upper 12:15 pm Theresa M. Schaefer – Carl & Anne Schmitt & Family

PRAYERS AFTER 8:00 a.m. MASS
Monday: The Miraculous Medal Novena
Tuesday and Friday: Rosary prayed for World Peace
Wednesday: Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests
Thursday: Rosary prayed for Life

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING,
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF February 8, 2009 –
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading – Job 7:1-4, 6-7
2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
Gospel – Mark 1:29-39

NEXT SUNDAY: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading – Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 10:31 – 11:1
Gospel – Mark 1:40-45

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Joan Barron, Wanda Bartczak, Charlie Basil, Andrew Benbenek, Natalie Berg, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Tim Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Jennifer Buchheit, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Mary Ann Corbett, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, Nancy Eberhard, Jerry Fasolino, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Josephine Giglia, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Calvin Harrington, George Herzog, Kristine Ann Jeffery, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Lauren Violet Krichbaum, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, John Lintner, Lily LoTempio, Anne Lundy, Marion Lyons, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, J. Tim McCarthy, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Gary Meyers, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Donald O’Brien, Madison Okiec, Robin Oxenford, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Judy Rexinger, Tina Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Connie Smith, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Lottie Swiatek, Pat Telaak, Phil Teller, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, JoAnn Wahlgren, Jason Walczak, James Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Christine Weir, Paul Whelan, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Mary White, Helen Wnek, and Lucy Zinzola;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Catherine Barone, Mary Troy;
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;
…peace on earth.

Help us keep our list current. Let us know when we may remove a name. Also, any person being placed on the list must give their permission. Call the Rectory Office at 839-1430. Thank you

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH
Weekly Offering:
Week Ending
 February 3, 2008 – Regular Collection - $14,063.50
 February 1, 2009 – Regular Collection - $14,748.75
Thank you for your Support!!

THE GUILD OF SAINT APOLLONIA
Today we welcome members of the Guild of St. Apollonia to the 10:00 a.m. Mass. The Guild is made up of Catholic dentists, who offer charitable care to those in need.

CHURCH IN EASTERN EUROPE
Donations made to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe goes directly to support seminaries, social service programs, youth ministry, pastoral centers, church restoration, and the spreading of the Gospel message through the mass media for the Churches in that area. Please place your envelope in the regular collection. There will be no second collection.

CTK SCHOOL JR. HIGH PLACES 4th IN REGIONAL ENGINEERING CONTEST
In a semester-long project, Christ The King School students Robert Battaglia, Jack Brady, Joey Lesh, Christopher MacPherson, Kristina Macro, Jessica Phillips, Lauren Reczek and Mike Uba, under the guidance and supervision of Science Teacher Mrs. Deborah Anthone, mentor and parishioner Mr. Randy Rakoczynski, parents Paul Battaglia and Maryann Reczek used engineering principles to design and build a city of the future with a focus on self-sufficient water systems. Robert Battaglia, Jessica Phillips and Kristina Macro represented our School’s vision “Kakiatok Igluik” at the regional competition on Saturday, January 24th at Mt. St. Mary’s High School. They had to present their city in front of a panel of judges and peers. They won 4th place overall and won 1st place in Student Choice Award for best model. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

ROSARY FOR LIFE
Next Saturday, February 14, the Rosary for Life will be recited after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Leo’s Church, 885 Sweethome Rd. The CTK Respect Life Ministry invites everyone to attend the mass and to participate in this devotion.

FUEL COLLECTION
Next Sunday, is the annual Fuel Collection to help our parish pay for our fuel bills. Please place the envelopes in the regular collection. Your help is appreciated.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
† Classes for Sunday, February 8:
Grades 1-5: 11:00-12:00 Noon
† Classes for Monday, February 9:
Grades 6 & 7: 7:00-8:15 pm
† Grade 9 – Some classes will meet today, Sunday, February 8. Teachers have contacted their students in regard to time and place for class.
† Grade 2 – First Reconciliation – Today we start listing the names of the children who will be making the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5. We ask our parish community to pray for these students as they are making their final preparations. The following students are in Mrs. Jude Hinton’s class: Benjamin Banaszak, Bailey Broulliard, Matthew Cawley, Jaime Ciesielski, Jack Cleary, Benjamin Colin, Anna Collard, Margaret Dougherty, Tatiana Forbes, Grace Foster, Abigail Gerstenzang, Robert Giancarlo, Joshua Kracker, Sydney Lawley, Jessica Lojacono, Matthew Machelor, Olivia O’Rourke, Tessa Pizzella, Rose Scandurra, Erik Scherer, Charles Sinagra, Gregory Stamm, Tiffany Stayer, Benjamin Szumski, Camryn Warren, Marisa Warren, and Daniel Zelasko.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
For the 2009-2010 School Year we have open enrollment for Kindergarten, Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4. Limited spaces are available for 1,2,3,4 & 7 Grades. Contact the school office 839-0473 ext. 301 for more information.
February 10 – Field Trip – Grades 6, 7, & 8 at T.O.Y.;
February 11 – Hot Lunch; Community Service Program- Grades 3, 4, & 5;
February 12 – Pizza Lunch; Parent Guild Meeting at 7 pm in the School Library;
February 13 – Out of Uniform Day – Pay $1 for Catholic Charities;
Valentine Day Parties in classrooms in the afternoon

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3596)
The 57th Annual Diocesan Youth Convention will be from Friday February 13- Sunday, February 15 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel. The Convention is a 3-day experience of prayer, learning, and friendship, open to all High School Teens of the Diocese. The weekend includes keynote presentation by Jesse Manibusan (www.JesseManibusan.com), learning sessions, liturgies, semi-formal dance, coffee house, and closing liturgy with Bishop Kmiec. If you wish to attend any part of the weekend, call Mrs. Peer at 835-4977.

WINTER SOCIAL With A Spiritual Facet
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
in the Chapel Meeting Room

Prepare for Lent by Refreshing Your
Relationship with Christ
•scripture •prayer •adoration

All Invited - Bring a Friend!
Eucharistic Adorers, Cabin Fever sufferers,
those who wonder what Adoration is all about, or
if you just want something to do on February 10th. Join us!

Spiritual Talk by Fr. David Bellittiere
followed by Q&A and a Social

Eucharistic Adorers please plan to pick up your copy of the updated Adoration information at this time. Other materials will be available.
Sponsored by Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Ministry

WINTER BEER AND
WINE TASTING PARTY

Saturday, February 14th
8 - 11 p.m.
In the School Gym

All Parishioners over 21 are invited to attend an informal tasting of several WNY wines and locally brewed Beers.
Beverages, Appetizers and Music included.

Tickets: $15 presale (after masses today)
$17 at the door.

Everyone welcome!!!
Call Ellen for info: 632-2369
Presented by Christ the King Parish Council

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
“You [Jesus] have put … joy in my heart.” – Psalm 4:7
There is always a need for Adorers!
We are currently looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly at:
 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday
 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
If you can fill one of these time periods, call Joanne at 839-1343, or Linda at 839-1889. New Adorers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless you!

SAINT MARTIN de PORRES PATRON FOR APPEAL 2009
St. Martin de Porres was a man who overcame many challenges in life and displayed tremendous compassion towards the poor and suffering. Born of mixed race parents in 1579, his patronage includes providing aid to the poor, social justice and education. Through the services of Catholic Charities, you can help your neighbor in need, those who may be disadvantaged or who may struggle with mental illness. Whoever. Wherever. Whenever. Catholic Charities is always there. Please be there too. Give selflessly to Appeal 2009. Find out more at www.ccwny.org or call 856-4494.

ELECTRONIC GIVING – Secure and Easy – An Electronic Giving Solution provides an accurate way for you to donate to our parish. Those who use electronic giving have peace of mind because their offering always reaches their parish! To learn more, call the office at 839-1430, and information can be sent out.

DIOCESAN ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
† Theology on Tap – Buffalo is a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s. It will be meeting next on Tuesday, February 10, at Dave and Busters (Eastern Hill Mall). the Speaker will be Dr. Ray Guarendi and the Topic is “Why Be Catholic”. Doors open at 6:00 pm and talk begins at 7:30 pm. If interested in eating dinner just inform hostess (please sit us for T.O.T.). Theology on Tap is presented by The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio 101.7 FM.
† Need Help with Annulment Papers? Get the paperwork done in one weekend, on February 13 & 14 in St. Edmund’s Hall, 530 Ellicott Creek Road in Tonawanda. $20 registration fee includes snacks, lunch and supplies. For info call Barb Wyse at 633-7786.
† A Seniors’ Trip to the Seneca Casino in Niagara Falls on February 16 and March 16. Cost is $15, travel by Coach, receive $15 play and $5 food voucher. Also planning a trip to Chicago in May. If interested call Val at 838-0291

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS are available by sending a note to Rectory Office (you can place it in the collection basket), or call us at 839-1430.

MASSES
SAT., February 7 – Vigil of Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Liz Drexelius – Ron & Barb

MON., February 9 – Weekday, 5th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Dorothy E. Wiest - Estate
8:00 a.m. Christopher Andrusz – Family

TUES., February 10 – Scholastica, virgin
6:45 a.m. Frances Oddi – Frances, Anthony & James Oddi
8:00 a.m. Nancy Germain – Robert & Sharon Wopperer

WED., February 11 – Our Lady of Lourdes
*6:40 a.m. People of the Parish – Rev. John R. Gaglione
8:00 a.m. Kenneth Koessler – Steve & Katie Juhasz

THURS., February 12 – Weekday, 5th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Al Trybus – Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Dombrowski
8:00 a.m. Beverly Mooney – Rosary and Altar Society

FRI., February 13 – Weekday, 5th Week in Ordinary Time
645 a.m. William O’Connell – Mark & Sue Leary
8:00 a.m. Peter M. O’Connor – Maureen Butwin & Kathleen Caypless

SAT., February 14 - Vigil of Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. In Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart

SUN., February 8 – Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Lawrence and Elizabeth Schaefer – Joyce Richards
Lower 10:00 a.m. Ruth and Joseph Meyer – Family
Upper 12:15 pm Paul Howlett – wife, Bernie

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING,
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF February 15, 2009 –
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading – Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 10:31 – 11:1
Gospel – Mark 1:40-45

NEXT SUNDAY: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading – Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25
2nd Reading – 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
Gospel – Mark 2:1-12

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Joan Barron, Wanda Bartczak, Charlie Basil, Andrew Benbenek, Natalie Berg, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Tim Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Jennifer Buchheit, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Mary Ann Corbett, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, Nancy Eberhard, Jerry Fasolino, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Josephine Giglia, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Calvin Harrington, George Herzog, Kristine Ann Jeffery, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Lauren Violet Krichbaum, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, John Lintner, Lily LoTempio, Anne Lundy, Marion Lyons, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, J. Tim McCarthy, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Donald O’Brien, Madison Okiec, Robin Oxenford, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Judy Rexinger, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Connie Smith, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Lottie Swiatek, Pat Telaak, Phil Teller, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, JoAnn Wahlgren, Jason Walczak, James Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Christine Weir, Paul Whelan, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Mary White, Helen Wnek, and Lucy Zinzola;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Catherine Barone, Catherine Crowe, Doris Long, Daniel O’Donnell, Irene Synor,
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;
…peace on earth.

Help us keep our list current. Let us know when we may remove a name. Also, any person being placed on the list must give their permission. Call the Rectory Office at 839-1430. Thank you

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH
Weekly Offering:
Week Ending
 February 11, 2008 – Regular Collection - $12, 630.00
 February 8, 2009 – Regular Collection - $15,983.50
Thank you for your Support!!

FUEL COLLECTION
Today is the annual Fuel Collection to help our parish pay for our fuel bills. Please place the envelopes in the regular collection. Your help is appreciated.

WINTER BEER AND WINE TASTING PARTY
This weekend, Saturday, February 14, from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the School Gym. All Parishioners over 21 are invited to attend an informal tasting of several WNY wines and locally brewed Beers. Beverages, Appetizers and Music included. Tickets: $17 at the door. Everyone welcome!!! Presented by Christ the King Parish Council

ROSARY FOR LIFE
Next Saturday, February 14, the Rosary for Life will be recited after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Leo’s Church, 885 Sweethome Road. The CTK Respect Life Ministry invites everyone to attend the Mass and to participate in this devotion.

MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP
The next meeting of the Medjugorie Prayer Group will be held on Tuesday, February 17, at 9:30 a.m. at 50 Stahl Road, Getzville. Please call 639-8568 if you are attending. All are invited.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS
The next pre-Baptismal class will be held on Tuesday, February 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. If you are planning to attend, please call the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation. Please enter the Church through the doors on the circular driveway on Lamarck.

RESPECT LIFE
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 17, in the Sacristy Meeting Room at 7:30 pm. This meeting is open to any interested parishioners. Call Maureen at 836-0736 if you have any questions.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Jessie Elizabeth Saj, daughter of Christine (Kasprzyk) and Donald Saj, who was baptized in our Church last Sunday.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
† Classes for Sunday, February 15 and 22:
There are NO CLASSES for Grades 1-5. Classes will resume on Sunday, March 1st.
† Classes for Monday, February 16:
There are NO CLASSES for Grades 6 & 7. Classes will resume on Monday, February 23.
† Grade 9: Some classes for Grade 9 will meet today, Sunday, February 15. Teachers have contacted their students in regard to time and place for class.
† Grade 2 – First Reconciliation – Listed are students who will be making the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5. We ask our parish community to pray for these students as they are making their final preparations. The following students are in Mrs. Kathy Gramza’s class: Natalie Brechtel, Nicholas Cacciotti, Olivia Cinquino, Nicholas D’Arrigo, Robert Dauria, Gregory Gazda, Lindsay Gazda, Matthew Gramza, Alexander Hazzan, Kaitlyn Healy, John (Jack)Kersten, Alexander LeClerc, Andrew Luisi, Erica Maciuba, David Marotto, Donovan McCann, Nicholas Pecky, Michael Rose, and Gemma Russo.

VOCATION VIEW – Today’s Gospel says that “Jesus was moved with pity when He saw a leper.” Are you moved with love and compassion when you see the outcast of today’s society? Today Jesus continues to call forward men and women to minister as He did. If you think God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Father Walter Szczesny at 847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on our website – www.buffalovocaitons.org.

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3596)
 Youth Group Meeting – Sunday, February 22nd t 11:00 AM in the church library. All high school teens are welcome.
 Teen Talks – Join us for a special series of meetings this Lent for all interested teens from 11:00-12:00 Noon on the following Sundays:
o On Sunday, March 1 and 15, we will be meeting in the Church Library, to take a look at some of the Lenten Scriptures, and specifically how these readings speak to teens.
o On Sunday, March 29, Dawn Iacono, the Director of the Diocesan Office of Pro-Life will be addressing our teens at 11:00 a.m. in the Lower Church.

ELECTRONIC GIVING – Secure and Easy – An Electronic Giving Solution provides an accurate way for you to donate to our parish. Those who use electronic giving have peace of mind because their offering always reaches their parish! To learn more, call the office at 839-1430, and information can be sent out.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
For the 2009-2010 School Year limited spaces are available in Pre-K 3, and Grades 1,2,3, and 4. Contact the school office 839-0473 ext. 301 for more information. Catholic schools shall not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (unless a single sex school), color, national and ethnic origin, age (in accordance with the law), and physical or learning disability (if, with reasonable effort on the part of the school, the disabled person could be accommodated).
 February 16- 20 – Winter Recess, No School

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 8th GRADE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
The following 8th grade students have been awarded scholarships to local area Catholic High Schools:
Gabriel Gomez Chaves – St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, Signum Fidei Scholarship;
Christopher MacPherson – St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, Christian Brother’s Award;
Benjamin Yee – St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, Signum Fidei Scholarship;
Lindsay Georger – Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, The Joanne Fleischauer Scholarship;
Kara Murray – Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, SHA Scholar Award;
Megan Zenger – Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, The Walton Family Scholarship;
Kelsey Clayback – Nardin Academy, Principal’s Scholarship, Honors;
Claire O’Neill – Nardin Academy, Board of Trustees Scholarship, Honors;
Katelyn Dennee – Holy Angels Academy, Dr. and Mrs. Mark V. Conley Award, Alumnae Award;
Amanda Londono – Holy Angels Academy, Soaring High Incentive Award;
Kristina Macro – Holy Angels Academy, Flanigan Family Science Scholarship, Alumnae Award;
Courtney Wilk – Holy Angels Academy, Soaring High Incentive Award, Alumnae Award;
Hannah Metzger – Holy Angels Academy, Alumnae Award;

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
“As people of religious faith, we bishops believe that the atmosphere that supports life on earth is a God-given gift, one we must respect and protect. It unites us as one human family. Of we harm the atmosphere, we dishonor our Creator and the gift of creation.” – US Catholic Bishops, “Global Climate Change”, June, 2001

Environmental Tip:
Consider making a meatless Friday a permanent part of your diet. We all know that fasting is good for your physical and spiritual health. Livestock accounts for 18% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. The release of antibiotics, growth hormones and other materials from factory farms also places an enormous burden on water and soil quality.

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS are available by sending a note to Rectory Office (you can place it in the collection basket), or call us at 839-1430.

FOCA/RHAPP POSTCARD CAMPAIGN
Currently there are two legislative imminent threats to unborn life that need your attention. One is on the Federal Level and one on the State Level.

 FOCA (Freedom of Choice Act) is pending abortion legislation in Congress at the federal level. It represents the most radical threat to unborn children ever in the history of the U.S. For more information on the bill, please see www.nchla.org and www.fightfoca.com .

On the weekend of February 28 & March 1, a postcard campaign will be conducted in
each parish in the Diocese of Buffalo to oppose this extreme abortion bill.

 RHAPP (Reproductive Health & Privacy Protection Act) is a bill at the state level. It is an imminent threat to unborn life here in New York State. See www.nyscatholic.org to take action now! For more information see www.buffalodiocese.org/prolife/index.htm

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2009
Christ the King Parish will host this year’s annual Global Prayer Service on Friday, March 6, at 1:00 p.m. in the Upper Church. This service is approximately 1 hour long, and is followed by a social. Several area Christian denominations will be joining us. Everyone is welcome. This year’s theme, prepared by the WDP Committee of Papua, New Guinea, is “In Christ there are many members, yet one body.” This DAY OF PRAYER is WORLDWIDE … beginning with the first sunrise for March 6. Come and experience Global Unity in the Name of Jesus.

HOLY NAME LENTEN MINI-RETREAT
The Holy Name Society of CTK will again sponsor a Mini-Retreat for the Lenten season on Saturday, March 14. The retreat leader will be Fr. Richard Zajac, Chaplain at Sisters Hospital. The mini-retreat will begin with Mass at 8:00 a.m., followed by refreshments and the presentation in the Chapel Meeting Room. All parishioners are most cordially invited to this program. There is no pre-registration or admission fee.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
In order to provide hope, we must have charity – or love. This Valentine’s Day, please open your heart to the senior who struggles to find affordable, livable housing or simply needs a bit of social support or a hot meal to stay in their own home; the family who depends on a bag of groceries each month from a pantry to keep food on the table; or the teen who needs help with his or her education. Whoever. Wherever. Whenever. Catholic Charities is always there. Please be there too. Give selflessly to Appeal 2009. Find out more at www.ccwny.org or call 856-4494.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
“Christ, look down upon us; see the desire of so many hearts! You who are Lord of history and Lord of human hearts, be with us! Jesus Christ, eternal Son of God, be with us!” – taken from Pope John Paul II Fear Not – Thoughts on Living in Today’s World

There is always a need for Adorers!
We are currently looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly at:
 Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.
 Thursday at 9:00 and 10:00 a.m.
 Friday at 7:00 and 10:00 a.m.
 Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
If you can fill one of these time periods, call Jeanne at 839-4061, or Linda at 839-1889. New Adorers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless you!

“SOUPER” BOWL WIN
The CTK Youth Council wishes to thank all the parishioners who contributed to the "Souper" Bowl of Caring Dollar Drive. $654.00 was collected after Masses on Super Bowl weekend and donated to Catholic Charities Food Pantries.

CTK SPOTLIGHTS THE RESPONSE TO LOVE CENTER
The Felician Sisters at this wonderful Buffalo agency are touching lives of others and the community by providing a variety of compassionate programs that assist those in need and enable self-sufficiency. Much more than a handout, it is a HAND UP!
• 27,000 meals served in their dining room each year
• Their food pantry assists 11,000 households
• An Intake Team steers individuals in constructive directions
• GED program, Job Fairs, and Community Service Assignments
Contact Sr. Johnice if you are interested in volunteering 894-7030 x-105

THIS LENT . . .
Join fellow parishioners at the Response To Love Center to prepare, serve and enjoy lunch with their guests. Sister Johnice is in need of 10 volunteers from our parish to meet at the Center,130 Kosciuszko St in Buffalo (14212) on Tuesday, March 11th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Call Allison @ 839-5225 to join our carpool. Renee Villa has plenty of heartwarming anecdotes of her experience at the Center- she’s glad to share them with you!

FOUND: A key on a key chain along with the remote beeper and a Miraculous Mary medal was found at the corner of Kingsgate and Kings Hwy North. If you think it’s yours, please call the Rectory at 839-1430.

Dear Friends at Christ the King Church,
On behalf of the residents and staff at the Erie County Home, I would like to thank you and your group for making our Christmas so very special. As you can see from the pictures you brought great joy to our residents. Your gifts were wonderful. Our staff and residents were amazed at your generosity. One resident would not let us take the box that her gift came in because she wanted to show people that she had something "new." In all her life, she had never owned anything brand new. What made the gifts even more special were the smiling and kindhearted individuals who delivered them! We truly appreciate your generosity and would like to applaud Christ the King parish for spreading True Christmas Cheer! God Bless!
Randy Hoak,
Activities Director ECH

DIOCESAN ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
 Villa Maria Chorale Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Sunday, March 1, from 12-4 p.m. in the Villa Maria College cafeteria. Tickets at door are $7/adult and $3/child.
 Belfast Summer Relief Program – The 37th Annual Irish American Appreciation Party will be at the Hearthstone Manor on Friday, March 13, from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Pre sale: $30.00 / ticket
Door Sale: $35.00 / ticket.
 Join St. Benedict Seniors on a trip to the Seneca Casino in Niagara Falls, USA on March 16. Cost is $15, includes travel by Coach, a $15 Play coupon and a $5 Food Voucher. In May, a trip to Chicago is being planned. Call Val at 838-0291 if interested.
 Fish Fry at Nativity Church, (corner of Main & Harris Hill), on Friday , March 27. 3:30-7:00 pm. Fish Fry or Shrimp Fry (includes roll, potato salad, cole slaw), $9”50 each; catered by KROLICKS
 Catholic Health System is sponsoring the following programs. To register or more info call 447-6205: Shapedown Program on February 24 at 6 pm; Coronary Artery Disease Prevention on February 24 at 6:30 pm; Smoking Cessation Support Group on February 25 at 7 pm; Stroke, Vascular, Cardiac Care for EMS Providers on February 26 at 7 pm.

THEOLOGY ON TAP – Theology On Tap is a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20’s & 30’s. The talk featuring Dr. Ray Guarendi, will be held on Tuesday, February 10, and begins 7:30 p.m. at Dave and Busters, Located at the Eastern Hills Mall - 4545 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY 14221. Please come and and socialize with other young adults while hearing about your faith.

A SERIOUS BIBLE STUDY – The Catholic Biblical Studies Program is looking for students who are interested in serious Bible study, those who want to dig deeper into the meaning of the Scriptures. This is a course unlike any other – thought provoking, challenging and spiritually fulfilling. Classes do not begin until September, but why not take some time to see what the Biblical Studies is about now? Check out our website at www.CBStudies.org or call 871-9180.

WEEKDAY MASSES
The Weekday morning masses – 6:45 and 8:00 a.m. – will be said in the Lower Church this week only (February 16-20), while new carpeting is being laid in the Church Sanctuary. Also, until Easter the Masses on Wednesdays will be at 6:40 and 8:00 a.m.

MASSES
SAT., February 14 - Vigil of Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. In Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart

SUN., February 15 – Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Lawrence and Elizabeth Schaefer – Joyce Richards
Lower 10:00 a.m. Ruth and Joseph Meyer – Family
Upper 12:15 pm Paul Howlett – wife, Bernie

MON., February 16 – Weekday, 6th Week in Ordinary Time
No 6:45 a.m. Mass
8:00 a.m. People of the Parish – Rev. John R. Gaglione

TUES., February 17 – Seven Founders of the Order of Servites, religious
6:45 a.m. Henry M. Kmiec – Faculty & Staff CTK School
8:00 a.m. Jeanette Walter – Family

WED., February 18 – Weekday, 6th Week in Ordinary Time
*6:40 a.m. Madeline Maggioli – Paul & Maureen Montgomery
8:00 a.m. Joseph Niland – Family

THURS., February 19 – Weekday, 6th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Dr. Joseph Arena – Jill & Greg Gaglione
8:00 a.m. Lillian Merrill – Mr. Joseph Rutecki

FRI., February 20 – Weekday, 6th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Sister Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF – CTK Faculty & Staff
8:00 a.m. Regis Engel – The Brignone Family

SAT., February 21 – Vigil of Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. MONTH’S MIND Mary S. Murphy – Family

SUN., February 22 – Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Lawrence Schaefer – Joyce Richards
Lower 10:00 a.m. Richard Daly – The John Dineen Family
Upper 12:15 pm People of the Parish – Rev. John R. Gaglione

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING,
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF February 22, 2009 –
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading – Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25
2nd Reading – 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
Gospel – Mark 2:1-12

NEXT SUNDAY: First Sunday of Lent
1st Reading – Genesis 9:8-15
2nd Reading – 1 Peter 3:18-22
Gospel – Mark: 1:12-15

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Joan Barron, Wanda Bartczak, Charlie Basil, Andrew Benbenek, Natalie Berg, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Tim Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Jennifer Buchheit, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Mary Ann Corbett, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, Nancy Eberhard, Jerry Fasolino, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Josephine Giglia, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Calvin Harrington, George Herzog, Kristine Ann Jeffery, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Lauren Violet Krichbaum, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, John Lintner, Lily LoTempio, Anne Lundy, Marion Lyons, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, J. Tim McCarthy, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Donald O’Brien, Madison Okiec, Robin Oxenford, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Judy Rexinger, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Connie Smith, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Lottie Swiatek, Pat Telaak, Phil Teller, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, JoAnn Wahlgren, Jason Walczak, James Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Christine Weir, Paul Whelan, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Mary White, Helen Wnek, and Lucy Zinzola;
… the victims of Continental Flight 3407, especially CTK parishioner Larry Beutel (husband of Kara, father of C.A., and Ethan); and also John Fiore, and Joseph Zuffoletto (nephew of Rev. Michael Zuffoletto);
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Rev. Martin McMahon, OMI (Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Hope);
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;
…peace on earth.

Help us keep our list current. Let us know when we may remove a name. Also, any person being placed on the list must give their permission. Call the Rectory Office at 839-1430. Thank you

THIS LENT . . .
Join fellow parishioners at the Response To Love Center to prepare, serve and enjoy lunch with their guests. Sister Johnice is in need of 10 volunteers from our parish to meet at the Center, 130 Kosciuszko St in Buffalo (14212) on Tuesday, March 11th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Call Allison at 839-5225 to join our carpool. Renee Villa has plenty of heartwarming anecdotes of her experience at the Center- she’s glad to share them with you!

CTK SPOTLIGHTS THE RESPONSE TO LOVE CENTER
The Felician Sisters at this wonderful Buffalo agency are touching lives of others and the community by providing a variety of compassionate programs that assist those in need and enable self-sufficiency. Much more than a handout, it is a HAND UP! :27,000 meals served in their dining room each year; Their food pantry assists 11,000 households; An Intake Team steers individuals in constructive directions; GED program, Job Fairs, and Community Service Assignments. Contact Sr. Johnice if you are interested in volunteering – 894-7030 x-105

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
John Battista Provenzo, son of Abby (Hull) and John Provenzo, who was baptized in our Church last Sunday.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
† Classes for Sunday, February 22:
There are NO CLASSES for Grades 1-5. Classes will resume on Sunday, March 1st.
† Classes for Monday, February 23:
Grades 6 & 7 – 7:00-8:15 p.m.
† Grade 2 – First Reconciliation – Listed are students who will be making the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5. We ask our parish community to pray for these students as they are making their final preparations. The following students are in Mrs. Mary Tanevich’s class: Lily Freeman-Striegel, Erica Norris, Joseph Scamurra, Paige Smith, Emma Stelley, Jackson Tax, Nathan Watson, Renée Wolbert, Caroline Yoder and Tessa Zakroczemski; The following students are in Mrs. Peggy Page’s class: Gabriella Occhino, Fortunato Occhino, and Matteo Occhino.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
For the 2009-2010 School Year limited spaces are available in Pre-K 3, and Grades 1,2,3, and 4. Contact the school office 839-0473 ext. 301 for more information. Catholic schools shall not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (unless a single sex school), color, national and ethnic origin, age (in accordance with the law), and physical or learning disability (if, with reasonable effort on the part of the school, the disabled person could be accommodated).
 Monday, February 23 – Classes Resume
 Tuesday, February 24 – Grade 7- High School Informational Field Trip at St. Leo the Great
School
 Wednesday, February 25 – 8:45 a.m. Mass – Ash Wednesday
 Friday, February 27 – 3rd Quarter Progress Reports

ASH WEDNESDAY
February 25, is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a day of Fast and Abstinence. Masses will be at 6:40, 8:45, and 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 12:00 Noon . Ashes will be distributed during Mass.

DAILY REFLECTIONS FOR LENT
Again this year, we will have available Daily Reflectons for Lent, with daily scripture, reflection, meditation and prayer. The booklets will be available in a basket at the Altar Rail in the Upper and Lower Churches

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
You are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross, at 7:00 p.m., on the Friday’s of Lent, beginning Friday, February 27, through Good Friday, April 10. The Stations of the Cross will be prayed in conjunction with Ss. Peter and Paul’s Parish, Main St., Williamsville. The Schedule is as follows:

February 27 – Ss. Peter and Paul
March 6 – Christ the King
March 13 – Ss. Peter and Paul
March 20 – Christ the King
March 27 – Ss. Peter and Paul
April 3 – Christ the King
April 10, Good Friday Stations will be
presented at both Churches

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS on the walls of our Church refer to the Passion of Jesus. Praying with the Stations, helps the faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer by meditating on the Scenes of Christ’s suffering and death. From now until Palm Sunday, two of the fourteen Stations will be represented along with a brief explanation of each Station.

THE FIRST STATION – JESUS PRAYS IN THE GARDEN
“Obedience cost you your life, for me it is an act of the will. Help me to bend.”

THE SECOND STATION – JESUS TAKES HIS CROSS
“Remind me often that in carrying my cross, I carry yours with you.”

LENTEN REGULATIONS
Abstinence: All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday are bound to abstain totally from meat on the following days: Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday.
Fasting: All Catholics between their 18th and 59th birthdays are also bound to observe the Law of Fast on the following days: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This practice involves limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Light sustenance may be taken on two other occasions in the course of the day.
Easter Duty: After they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, all the faithful are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled during the Easter season, unless for a good reason it is fulfilled at another time during the year. This obligation may be fulfilled between Feb. 10th (First Sunday in Lent) and May 18 (Trinity Sunday).

The Following Should Also be Noted:
1) RECONCILIATION: Catholics are bound by an obligation faithfully to confess serious sins at least once a year (Canon 989)
2) OTHER FRIDAYS OF THE YEAR: Catholics should be reminded that all other Fridays of the year remain as days of penance, in prayerful remembrance of the Passion of Jesus Christ.
3) OBLIGATION: The obligation, which we have as members of the Church, to do penance is a serious one. Furthermore, the obligation to observe, as a whole or “substantially”, the penitential days specified by the Church is a serious one.
4) While no one should hold himself or herself lightly excused, one should not become unduly scrupulous. Failure to observe individual days of penance is less serious than the failure to observe any penitential days at all or a substantial number of such days.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE ACT AND
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT
 Next Weekend Fight FOCA Postcard Day
Next week our Parish will join Catholics in sending messages to the US Congress and the NY State Legislators opposing two legislative threats to unborn children that would fund and promote abortions on Federal and State levels. FIGHT FOCA POSTCARD CAMPAIGN asks you to sign postcards that will be mailed to Capitol Hill opposing the “Freedom of Choice Act”. For more information on the bill, please see www.nchla.org and www.fightfoca.com .

 Oppose the RHAPP BIll
You’ll be asked to Oppose the RHAPP Bill in NY State by signing up to the Catholic Advocacy network online at www.NYSCatholic.org. For more information see www.buffalodiocese.org/prolife/index.htm
Thank you for participating in the protection of innocent human life at this important time.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES – You or an organization to which you belong will soon be asked by Catholic Charities to become part of the Whoever. Whenever. Wherever. We’re always there. Please be there too. campaign. Please respond with your donation or pledge to Appeal 2009 as soon as possible. Join the thousands of others, throughout the Diocese, who stand together in support of the mission of Catholic Charities. St. Martin de Porres showed us the way to boundless charity over 400 years ago. We call on his eternal example to help guide us to a successful Appeal 2009. Without donors like you, we cannot reach our goal or fulfill our mission. Please, give selflessly to Appeal 2009. find out more at www.ccwny.org or call 856-4494.

LENTEN FISH FRY
Please join us for the annual Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 20, in the School Gym. Tickets MUST be pre-ordered by March 10. Fish Fries are $8, and Chicken Finders are $5.50. Eat-in or take out.
Return Form below to Rectory or in the Sunday Collection Basket. Questions? Call Ellen Green at 839-3797.
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Name _______________________________________________________________________

Phone #_______________________________________________________________________

Number of Fish Fries: ________ $___________

Number of Chicken Fingers: ________ $ ___________

Total Enclosed $____________

----------------------------Please Return to Rectory or in Collection Basket by March 10----------------------

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3596)
 Youth Group Meeting – Sunday, February 22, 11:00 AM in the church library. All high school teens are welcome.
 Teen Talks – Join us for a special series of meetings this Lent for all interested teens from 11:00-12:00 Noon on the following Sundays:
o On Sunday, March 1 and 15, we will be meeting in the Church Library, to take a look at some of the Lenten Scriptures, and specifically how these readings speak to teens.
o On Sunday, March 29, Dawn Iacono, the Director of the Diocesan Office of Pro-Life will be addressing our teens at 11:00 a.m. in the Lower Church.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
“[God] gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak” – Isaiah 40:29
“God is the strength of my heart.” – Psalm 73:26

There is always a need for Adorers!
We are currently looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly at:
 Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.
 Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
 Friday at 12:00 Noon, 1:00, and 3:00 p.m.
 Saturday at 1:00, 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.
 Sunday at 12:00 Noon, and 2:00 p.m.
If you can fill one of these time periods, call Dorothy at 626-5219, or Linda at 839-1889. New Adorers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless you!

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
“We also hope that the United States will continue to undertake reasonable and effective initiatives for energy conservation and the development of alternate renewable and clean-energy resources. New technologies and innovations can help meet this challenge … More needs to be done to reduce air pollution, through the use of improved technologies and environmental entrepreneurship …” – US Catholic Bishops, “Global climate Change”, June 2001.

Environmental Tip:
Support for a clean energy policy based on wind, solar, geothermal, water and hydrogen power is an essential starting point to curb global climate change. Our Church leaders have consistently urged industrialized societies to develop new energy technologies for the benefit of the world, as a matter of Christian love of neighbor. These new technologies will benefit us through the growth of green jobs in the U.S. As we learn to supply our own energy, we will also avoid the temptation to become involved in wars and international pressure to control outside oil and energy supplies.

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS are available by sending a note to Rectory Office (you can place it in the collection basket), or call us at 839-1430.

HOW TO DEAL WITH BETRAYAL – At the next session of Come and See, Fr. Bill Quinlivan will use music and spiritual insights to explore the pain people feel when they are betrayed by someone they trusted. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in St. Benedict’s Church at Main St. & Eggert Rd., on Thursday, March 5. Following the talk, information and discussion topics include: bereavement, divorce and separation, annulments, coping with cancer, parish closings, confession and coming back to the Church. All are welcome. For information, call 834-1041.

WINTER IS A DIFFICULT TIME OF YEAR TO GET AROUND IN – Snow, ice, slippery sidewalks and messy roads, make any traveling difficult this time of year. If you have difficulty getting around in good weather, it is common sense to stay home if it is icy or too snowy. You can watch the Mass on television (see below), or call the Rectory to have someone bring you weekly communion during the winter months. You don’t want to take a chance on falling and hurting yourself. God understands. ALSO: In this season of colds and flu, sneezing and coughing … If you are sick, it would be better for you to remain at home, rather than coming to church and spreading your germs. If you have a cold, please do not receive the Precious Blood at Mass or extend the Sign of Peace until you are well.

MASS ON TELEVISION – Every Sunday, there is a Mass televised through the Buffalo Diocese. It can be viewed in our area at 7:30 a.m. on Ch. 29 – Fox TV (WUTV); or on Ch 20 with Time Warner at 4:35 p.m. on Sunday and at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. There is a daily Mass televised from St. Joseph Cathedral at 12:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. on Ch. 20 with Time Warner. Also, the daily Mass is available over the radio on WLOF-FM (101.7) Monday – Friday at 7:30 p.m.

PRAYERS AFTER 8:00 a.m. MASS
Monday: The Miraculous Medal Novena
Tuesday and Friday: Rosary prayed for World Peace
Wednesday: Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests
Thursday: Rosary prayed for Life

MASSES
SAT., February 21 – Vigil of Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. MONTH’S MIND Mary S. Murphy – Family

MON., February 23 – Polycarp, bishop & martyr
6:45 a.m. Elizabeth Horan – The Brignone Family
8:00 a.m. Marlene Cressman – Lisa, Tony, Peter, Aaron Barone

TUES., February 24 – Weekday, 7th Weekday in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Katherine Lewish – Peggy Page
8:00 a.m. Donald Westendorf – The Murray Family

WED., February 25 – Ash Wednesday
*6:40 a.m. Jeanne Georger – The Coley Family
*8:45 a.m. Stephen Knisley – Bob & Linda Maslona
12:00 Noon Prayer Service with Distribution of Ashes
7:00 p.m. Teresa Campagna – Estate

THURS., February 26 – Lenten Weekday
6:45 a.m. John Holdner – Ken & Margaret Brechtel and Family
8:00 a.m. Edward M. Flynn – Betty & Mike Flynn

FRI., February 27 – Lenten Weekday
6:45 a.m. Elizabeth Horan – CTK School Faculty & Staff
8:00 a.m. Chris Andrusz – The Scandurra Family
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross at Ss. Peter and Paul Church

SAT., February 28 – Vigil of First Sunday of Lent
4:30 p.m. Mary Egner – daughter, Judith

SUN., March 1 – First Sunday of Lent
Upper 8:00 am People of the Parish – Rev. John R. Gaglione
Lower 10:00 a.m. ANNIV. Elizabeth Saeli – daughters, Beth, Melissa, Meg & Claire
Upper 12:15 pm ANNIV. Ruth Cecala – son, Frank Cecala

ELECTRONIC GIVING – Secure and Easy
An Electronic Giving Solution provides an accurate way for you to donate to our parish. Those who use electronic giving have peace of mind because their offering always reaches their parish! To learn more, call the office at 839-1430, and information can be sent out.