February 2010

Bulletins for week of February 14, 21, 28

CHRIST THE KING
30 Lamarck Drive
Amherst, New York 14226-4596
Bulletin for the week of FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Isaiah 16:1-2a

2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Gospel – Luke 51-11

NEXT SUNDAY: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8

2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Gospel – Luke 5:1-11

We are now keeping the complete listing of the names of the sick in the Adoration Chapel. In this way, the sick will always be remembered in prayer by our parishioners. Just the most recent names from this year will be listed in the bulletin.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

… Please pray for the sick, listed in the Adoration Chapel;

…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially: 2009: Danielle Amigone, Joan Barron, Dennis Dee, Paul Eberhard, Irene Fronc, Lucretia Geraci, Mae Grana, Bob Grossman, Joseph Hartnett, Maryanne Hook, James Mahoney, Maureen Michaels, Linda Moretuzzo, Charleen O‟Reilly, Minot Orto-lani, Lynne Scalia, Don Schultz, Bill Small, Katherine Studer, Grace Suozzi, Ken Syracuse, and David Twist; 2010: Robert Beamer, Timothy Beamer, Robert Allan Davis, Sister Maureen Fanning, Paul Klonowski, Phillip Kurnick, Janet MacMurtrie, Lee Ann Shaw, and Bill Smith;

…those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially: Florien Kent (mother of Elizabeth Kent), Msgr. Harold Wagner (former Director of Propagation of the Faith), and Norma Wind (mother of Dr. Margaret Novotny);

…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.

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 added to the 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.

Please 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.

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

Weekly Offering / Week Ending

âFebruary 1, 2009 - Regular Collection - $14,749

âJanuary 31, 2010 - Regular Collection - $14,055

January Electronic Giving: $5,591.33

Thank you for your support!

Gospel Reflection from Family Life Dept.: Jesus was enjoying a moment of peace when the crowd “pressed in on Him” end-ing His quiet moment. Just when we think we can enjoy a peaceful moment at home there is a demand for our time and presence. Notice Jesus did not get upset. Finding and enjoying time for self and family is an art worth planning and designing.

SOUPER BOWL FOR DOLLARS

It‟s Souper Bowl Time! The CTK Teen Youth Group is hosting their annual Dollar Drive after all Masses this weekend. All money collected will be donated to Catholic Charities Food Pantries. Food Pan-tries are running low after the recent cold weather. A single dollar from everyone can make a huge difference.

CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

Today’s collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe goes directly to support seminaries, social service programs, youth ministry, pastoral centers, church restora-tion, and the spreading of the Gospel message through the mass media for Central and Eastern Europe. Please place your envelope in the regular collection.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

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.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS

The next Pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. If you are attending, please call the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation. Please enter the Church through the doors on the circular driveway on Lamarck Dr.

MARRIAGE MOMENT.

Showing love is often about the little things - set up his coffee in the evening so it‟s ready for him in the morning. Send him a one-line email during the day. Leave a sticky note on the mirror if you are going out of town. Ask about her day. Kiss him unexpectedly - just because.

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT

If you need a financial statement for your 2009 donations, please complete the form below and put in the collection basket or call the Rectory at 839-1430.

Name: _______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

PROJECT STARTT

Approximately 1 in 20 adult women have a partner with an alcohol problem. These women experience emotional and stress-related physical problems due to their partners‟ drinking. Most never seek help. Project STARTT is a special federally funded, treatment research program designed to help women in this situation. It is offered free of charge through the Clinical Research Center of the University of Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions. For more information please go to www.Projectstartt.org, or call 887-2255.

OUR DAILY BREAD

On Saturday, February 13, Fr. Paul Seil, host of Our Daily Bread, will feature food relating to the Sacrament of Bap-tism. His guest baker, Fr. Patrick O‟Keefe, shows us how he prepares special cakes for this blessed occasion. Tune in to Channel 7, WKBW-TV, at 5:30 a.m. and 12:00 Noon.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

(Director: Mrs. Peggy Page / Phone #: 839-0946)

?Grades 1,3,4 and 5: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon on Sunday, February 7

?Grade 2: First Reconciliation Mini-Retreat: 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 7

?Grades 6 & 7: 7:00-8:15 p.m. on Monday, February 8

?Grade 9: Classes will meet today, Sunday February 7. Teachers have contacted students in regard to time and place for class.

?First Reconciliation: Again we are listing the names of candidates who will be making First Reconciliation on Wednesday, February 24, or Thursday, February 25. We ask that our parish family pray for these children as they complete their final preparation for this sacrament. Today, the candidates are in Mr. Michael Barrett‟s class, Mrs. Kristen Stark‟ s class, Mrs. Mary Tanevich‟s class and Mrs. Peggy Page: Daniel Alicea, Bradley Arcara, Evan Barrett, Madison Bragg, Marissa Brant, Kaitlin Czamara, Trevor Galante, Mary Gauchat, Lyla Militello, Hannah Rotterman, Kayla Schmitt, Patrick Shea, Ryan Stark, Marissa Tan, Michael Testa, Sydney Tokasz, Lillian Woodworth, Mackenzie Zent, Joseph Gnozzo, Samuel Greco, Morgan Halt, Andrew Hazzan, Allison Howard, Michael Johnson, James Maddigan, Emma Tanevich, Drew Butler and John Lasher.

VOCATION VIEW - Happy are those who know they need God. Happy, too, those who live faithfully the vocation of the life commitment God calls them to, be it married, single, religious or priesthood. If God is calling you, call Rev. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS

(Principal: Mrs. JoAnn Mikulec / Secretary: Mrs. Reczek - 839-0473)

Tuesday, February 9 - Spelling Bee – Grades 3, 4 &5

Wednesday, February 10 - 8:00 a.m. Mass-Grade 6

- Hot Lunch

- 8th Grade Class Parent Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the School Library

Thursday, February 11 - Pizza Lunch

- Parent Guild Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the School Library

Monday, February 15-February 19 Winter Break

No School this week

Monday, February 22 - School resumes

WINTERSPACE ‘10, FEBRUARY 16-19

Parents: Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart will be offering Winterspace „10, full and half day camps for girls in grades 4-7 during the Winter break. Camps include Beautiology-The Science Behind Beauty, Simply Art, Spruce it UP, and Warm it Up. Extended day is available each day until 5:30 p.m. For information call Sacred Heart at 834-2101 ext 311 or visit t www. Sacredheartacademy.org

HOW IS YOUR TIME SPENT???

Is your time scheduled every day / week??? Do you watch a lot of TV (shows you have to watch)??? Do you spend time on the computer, surfing the net or playing video games??? Are you spending a lot of time at work??? Are you able to schedule any time for the Lord???

You may find your work load is easier, and your free time is more productive, if you try to schedule time to spend with the Lord each week in our Adoration Chapel.

The Chapel is located at the top of the stairs, when entering the Church at the archway between the Church and the School. These doors are open from approximately 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. daily. Questions? Call Kathy at 839-9223, or Linda at 639-0936.

If you were thinking you would like to join in the unceasing prayer in the Adoration Chapel for this New Year and beyond, NOW is the TIME, and THESE are the HOURS Where YOU are needed most:

Wednesday 9:00 p.m.

Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Friday at 3:00 p.m.

Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

Also, Check the list posted outside of the Chapel

for other hours needed to be filled

ALL CATHOLICS ARE URGED

TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD

Insist that health care reform protect the lives, dignity, consciences and health of all. Provisions against abortion funding and in favor of conscience protection, affordability, and immigrants‟ access to health care must be part of a fair and just health care reform bill. Unless and until these criteria are met, the final federal health care bill must be opposed. The next couple of weeks are critical. Contact your Representative and Senators today by e-mail, phone or Fax. To send a pre-written, instant e-mail to Congress go to www.usccb.org/action. Call the US Capitol switchboard at: 202-224-3121, or call your Members‟ local offices. Contact info can be found on Members‟ web sites at www.house.gov and www.senate.gov. Please pray for this effort as well. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/healthcare.

NO PARKING ALLOWED ON THE DRIVEWAY

OR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SMALL PARKING LOT

There is a recurring problem with parking in the small parking lot, especially during the weekend masses. You are asked NOT TO PARK in the driveway between the Church and the school and NOT TO PARK in the middle of the small parking lot. Please park only in the lined parking spaces. People parking haphazardly, cause others to be blocked in, is a fire hazard, and would prevent emergency vehicles from having access. Please be more considerate of your fellow parishioners.

BLOOD DRIVE

… at Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Williamsville, on Sunday, February 14, from 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. in Memory of Joseph Thomas Bukowski. Call UNYTS at 512-7940 to make an appointment.

USED CLOTHING COLLECTION BOX

You may have noticed that an additional Blue Used Clothing Collection Box has been placed in the School parking lot. Your generosity has made this possible. A reminder: please place ONLY clothing in the boxes. If you have furniture, appliance, etc., call St. Vincent de Paul Society at 882-3360.

ATTENTION: LECTORS,

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & ALTAR SERVERS

Letters were sent via email to those who have requested to receive information electronically. If you did not receive this, please email Renee at www.rvilla@ctksnyder.com so she can update her address book, many e-mails have been returned as undeliverable.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL DINING ROOM

Due to the poor economy, the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room, located in Buffalo at Main and Bryant Streets, is experiencing an increase in the number of guests it serves each day. Your help is appreciated through the food donations in the basket in the Church Vestibule and through monetary donations in the Poor Boxes, located at the Church entrance.

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 offer-ing always reaches their parish! To learn more, call the office at 839-1430, and information can be sent out.

YOUTH NEWS

For information on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3596).

ðYouth Group Meeting - From 11:00-12:00 Noon in the Church Library on Sunday, February 7 and 21. All inter-ested high school teens are invited to these meetings.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2010

Appeal Week March 21-28

With every donation to the 2010 Appeal for Catholic Charities, tens of thousands of people throughout WNY will receive the help they need at a time when they need it the most. From basic needs like food, housing and heating assistance to counseling for a number of problems facing individuals, children and families. Catholic Charities offers more than 70 programs and services at 61 locations throughout WNY. For Whoever is in need, Wherever they are and Whenever they need help, Catholic Charities is always there. Please be there too. Give selflessly to the 2010 Appeal. Find out more at www.ccwny.org or call 218-1400.

AREA EVENTS

âTheology on Tap: Buffalo is a casual Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20‟s & 30‟s. Next meeting is on Tuesday, February 9, at 7:30 at Coles (1104 Elmwood Ave.) Doors open at 6:00 p.m., talk begins at 7:30. Speaker is Eddy Simon, lay minister form S. Luke‟s Mission of Mercy speaking on “Free at Last: A Former Drug Addict‟s Witness to God‟s Mercy.” For more information visit www.wlof.net

âMarriage Encounter Weekend - February 19-21 - at the Quality Inn & Suites, Fairview, PA (exit 18 or I-90). For information call 814-823-4600 or go to www.wwme.org

âIf you are interested in helping the homeless, many positions are available at Little Portion Friary. Please contact Ed Long at 875-9629.

âApplications being accepted for the Spring Craft Show on March 13 at St. Leo‟s School. Over 70 talbes will be rented. Call Nicole at 982-8933 or Anita at 832-9514 or e-mail nickyp_m@yahoo.com

GETTING THROUGH THE ANNULMENT PROCESS

If you or someone you know needs an annulment, plan to attend the Annulment writing workshop, on Friday, Feb-ruary 26, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 27 from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the UB Newman Center, 495 Skinnersville Road, Amherst (the traffic light just past Sweet Home High School). The $20 registration fee includes snacks, lunch and supplies. To register, call Barbara Wyse at 633-7786.

FISH DINNERS!

âFish Fry or Shrimp Dinner at St. Andrew‟s Parish Hall, 111 Crocker St. Sloan - February 17 - 4-7 p.m. Fish or shrimp, French fries, cole slaw salad, beverage & dessert. $9 at door.

âDrive-Up Fish Fry - Friday, February 19 - 4-7 pm at St. Greg-ory‟s Ministry Center Parking Lot. Dinners $9.50 per person.

âSt. Leo’s, 903 Sweet Home Rd., a Fish Fry dinner - broiled Fish Italian Style or Shrimp Scampi, fries, coleslaw and bread for $9. Cup of Seafood Chowder for $2. Dates are: from 3-7 on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17 & Good Friday April 2; and from 4-7 on Fri., February 19, 26, March 5, 12 (takeout only), 19, and 26. Place your order by calling 832-6340.

MASS INTENTIONS

SAT., February 6 - Vigil for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Kenneth Koessler - Steve and Katie Juhasz

SUN., February 7 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper 8:00 a.m. William and Geraldine Schwab - Family

Lower 10:00 a.m. ANNIV. Peter David Ray - Family

Upper 12:15 p.m. Angelo Suozzi - The Mark Scott Family

MON., February 8 - St. Jerome Emiliani, priest; St. Josephine Bakhta, virgin

8:00 a.m. Lawrence and Rita Wagner - Estate

TUES., February 9 - Weekday, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Christopher Andrusz - Family

WED., February 10 - St. Scholastica, virgin

8:00 a.m. All Souls - Parish Intentions

THURS., February 11 - Our Lady of Lourdes

8:00 a.m. Peter O‟Connor - Joe Crangle

FRI., February 12 - Weekday, Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Dr John Bartels - The Reed Family

SAT., February 13 - Vigil Mass for 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Mary Jane Cunningham - Pat and Mary

Ann Cunningham

SUN., February 14 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper 8:00 a.m. Lee Reeves - Kathy Reeves O‟Donnell

Lower 10:00 a.m. Geraldine Collins - Eugene, Pia and Family

Upper 12:15 p.m. Theresa M. Schaefer - Carl and Anne Schmitt and Family

WELCOME THE TRAVELING STATUES INTO YOUR HOME. Statues of Jesus & Mary are available to be displayed in your home for one week. If you are interested, 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 years, that two sets are now available. Consider the benefits.

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

PARISH ROSARY CHAIN

The Parish Rosary Chain is made up of a group of parishioners who pray a decade of the rosary daily 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.

ATTENTION:

CAREGIVERS AND FRIENDS OF CAREGIVERS

Do you have a relative, neighbor or friend within the parish community who is no longer able to attend Mass but would benefit from Holy Communion? Are they homebound? In Nursing Home care? Please check with them and then complete the following form and drop it into the collection basket. We will then make arrange-ments for a pastoral visit. Thank you and God bless you.

Name: _____________________________________

Address: ____________________________________

Contact Person: _________________________________

Contact Info (phone, e-mail, address, or other):

PRAYERS AFTER 8:00 a.m. DAILY 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

CARE FOR CREATION

From Earth Talk: Is it bad for the environment to dump clog removers like Drano down the drain? What are some alternatives to such products?

The active ingredient in Drano and other drain cleaners is sodium hydroxide, (caustic soda or lye). It is a man-made chemical used for its corrosive properties. According to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, the substance is not considered a pollutant, as it separates into relatively harmless component elements once released into water or moist soil.

But sodium hydroxide is an irritant that can burn skin and aggravate nose, throat and respiratory airways, so contact with it is best avoided - so keep it well out of the reach of children.

For those who would rather avoid such chemicals entirely, a plunger or mechanical drain snake can often free up clogs as well or better than sodium hydroxide compounds. One home remedy is to pour a handful of baking soda mixed with a half cup of vinegar down the drain, and follow it quickly with boiling water. Another option is to choose any number of enzymatic biological drain cleaners on the market today. These make use of a natural bacterial and enzyme mixture to open and keep drains clear, and unlike sodium hydroxide they are non-caustic and will not facilitate combustion.

As any plumber will tell you, good maintenance is the best way to prevent clogged drains. Flushing drains weekly with boiling water can help keep them clear. Also, installing small screens atop drains will help keep hair, lint and other clogging elements out of the pipeline in the first place.

CHRIST THE KING
30 Lamarck Drive
Amherst, New York 14226-4596
Bulletin for the week of FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8

2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Gospel – Luke 5:1-11

NEXT SUNDAY: First Sunday of Lent

1st Reading – Deuteronomy 26:4-10

2nd Reading – Romans 10:8-13

Gospel – Luke 4:1-13

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

… Please pray for the sick, listed in the Adoration Chapel;

…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially: 2009: Danielle Amigone, Joan Barron, Dennis Dee, Paul Eberhard, Irene Fronc, Lucretia Geraci, Mae Grana, Bob Grossman, Joseph Hartnett, Maryanne Hook, James Mahoney, Maureen Michaels, Linda Moretuzzo, Charleen O’Reilly, Minot Orto-lani, Lynne Scalia, Don Schultz, Donna Shepherd, Bill Small, Katherine Studer, Grace Suozzi, and Ken Syracuse; 2010: Robert Beamer, Timothy Beamer, Clayton Bihl, Dorothy Bihl, Austin Bonafede, Robert Allan Davis, Sister Maureen Fan-ning, Paul Klonowski, Phillip Kurnick, Janet MacMurtrie, Donna Shepherd, Lee Ann Shaw, and Bill Smith;

…those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially: Jack Baumler (brother of Carol Trybus), Richard Yagel (father of Betsy Herzog)

…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.

Please 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.

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

Weekly Offering / Week Ending

âFebruary 8, 2009 - Regular Collection - $15,984

âFebruary 7, 2010 - Regular Collection - $15,674

Thank you for your support!

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS

MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP

The next meeting of the Medjugorie Prayer Group will be held on Tuesday, February 16, at 9:30 a.m. at 159 Halwill. Please call 839-4042 if you are attending. New members are welcome.

ROSARY FOR LIFE

Next Saturday, February 20, the Rosary for Life will be recited after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Leo’s Church, 885 Sweet home Road. The CTK Respect Life Ministry invites everyone to attend the Mass and to participate in this devotion.

RITE OF ELECTION

On Sunday, February 21, at the 8:00 a.m. Mass, our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) candidates, Christine and Jason Adsit, will participate in the Rite of Sending. At that time, their sponsors will ratify that they are ready for the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. At 3:00 p.m., they will join other prospective Catholics from throughout the Buffalo Diocese at St. Amelia’s Church, Tonawanda, where Bishop Edward Kmiec will receive them in the liturgical Rite of Election. Please keep our candidates in your prayers throughout this Lenten Season.

LENTEN LECTURE SERIES

Christ the King Parish will be hosting the opening talk for the Lenten Lecture Series, sponsored by our vicariate on Monday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Church. Fr Robert Martin will explore the topic of Carmelite Spirituality. Learn about John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila and Therese of Lisieux. Refreshments will follow in the Chapel Meeting Room. Anyone who is interested in helping with refreshments (baking, set-up/cleanup) please contact the Rectory at 839-1430.

BLUE AND GOLD GALA

Come join us at this Parish and School community celebration to be held on Saturday, March 20 at CTK School’s Mooney Hall (gym). Your $40 ticket donation includes Live Music, Dancing, Dinner and Open Bar. Attire is party casual. Join your family and friends for a night of great fun including Theme Baskets, Raffles, Silent and Live Auctions. There are many great gifts to be won. Support our School by attending this major fundraiser. Tickets are also available at the Rectory or by contacting Tara Paolini at 626-5111. Come and join the fun!

ATTENTION:

CAREGIVERS AND FRIENDS OF CAREGIVERS

Name: _____________________________________

Address: ____________________________________

CONGRATULATIONS to the following 8th Grade students who have been accepted to the Catholic High School of their choice for the 2010-2011 school year. We are so proud of each and everyone of you and may God bless:

2010 – 2011 St. Joseph’s Collegiate: John Barden IV, James DeRosa (Christian Brother’s Scholarship), Jonathan Freer, Patrick Gramza, Adam Killeen (Presidential Scholarship), Patrick McIntyre, Bryan Metzger, Michael Murphy, Patrick Murray (Christian Brother’s Scholarship), Joseph Riso III (Christian Brother’s Scholarship), and John Schmitt.

2010-2011 Canisius High School: Max Kreuz, Christopher Monin, and Ricardo Suarez

2010-2011 Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart: Lauren Reczek (Joanne Fleischauer Scholarship)

2010-2011 Mount St. Mary Academy: Sydney Bucholtz (Honors Program; Presidential Scholarship)

2010-2011 Nardin Academy: Faith Gallivan, Isabella Hinton (Honors), Natalie Ryan, Hannah Stroud (Board of Trustees Scholarship; Honors), Ellen Uba, and Taylor Wadsworth (Board of Trustees Scholarship; Honors).

2010-2011 Holy Angels: Allison Balk (High Academic Achievement Award), Emilee Foster (The Pascal Pappalardo Award; Alumnae Award), Kelly Greibner (High Academic Achievement Award; Alumnae Award), Antonia Hall, and Mary O’Connor (Dr. and Mrs. Mark V. Conley Award; High Academic Achieve-ment Award).

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

(Director: Mrs. Peggy Page / Phone #: 839-0946)

?Grades 1,-5: No Classes on Sunday, February 14. Classes will resume on Sunday, February 21.

?Grades 6 & 7: No Classes on Monday, February 15. Classes will resume on Monday, February 22.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS

(Principal: Mrs. JoAnn Mikulec / Secretary: Mrs. Reczek - 839-0473)

Monday, February 15-February 19 : Winter Break

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 Eucharist, all the faithful are bound by the obligation of receiving Com-munion 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. 21 (First Sunday in Lent) and May 30 (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 obliga-tion 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.

AN INVITATION: In the name of peace, and in union with the Bishops of our country, the faithful of this Diocese are invited to add volun-tary fasting to the practice of penance during the Fridays of the year. Together with works of charity and service toward our neighbors, this practice would become a sign of our commitment to conversion, reconciliation and peace. (The Challenge of Peace, Art. 298)

ASH WEDNESDAY

February 17 is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Season of Lent, and it is a day of fast and abstinence. Ashes will be distributed during the Masses at 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. and the Prayer Service at 12:00 Noon.

DAILY REFLECTIONS FOR LENT

This year, we will have available Lenten booklets with daily scripture, reflection, meditation and prayer. These books are part of the Not by Bread Alone series. They will be available in a basket at the Altar Rail in the Upper and Lower Churches.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Take a Trip to the Holy Land by joining in the journey of the Stations of the Cross. Christ the King Parish and Ss. Peter and Paul’s Parish in Williamsville will work collaboratively during the Lenten Season.

The Schedule for the Stations of the Cross is as follows:

February 19 - CTK: Everyone’s way of the Cross

February 26 - Ss. PP: Mary’s Way of the Cross

March 5 - CTK: The Way of the Cross for Young Christians

sponsored by the First Communion Class

March12 - Ss. PP: Everyone’s Way of the Cross

March 19 - CTK: Stations of the Cross for Peace

March 26 - Ss. PP: JPII Scriptural Based Stations of the Cross

April 2, Good Friday - CTK: Sponsored by Youth Council

- Ss. PP: Tenebrae Service

YOUTH NEWS

For information on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3596).

ðYouth Group Meeting - From 11:00-12:00 Noon in the Church Library on Sunday, February 21, March 7 and 21. All interested high school teens are invited to these meetings.

ðRetreat Group Meeting on Sunday, March 7 at 12:15 pm in the Church Library.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2010

Appeal Week March 21-28

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 gro-ceries each month from a pantry to keep food on the table; or the teen who needs help with his or her education. Who-ever. Wherever. Whenever. Catholic Charities is always there. Please be there too. Give selflessly to the 2010 Appeal. Find out more at www.ccwnyorg or call 218-1400.

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

PARISH ROSARY CHAIN - The Parish Rosary Chain is made up of a group of parishioners who pray a decade of the rosary daily 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.

ELECTRONIC GIVING

Genuine love:

your heavenly Father’s gift.

It’s a gift that keeps on giving -

to you and through you.

DON’T KNOW HOW TO BEGIN THE ANNUL-MENT PROCESS? There will be an Annulment Writing Workshop on Friday, February 26, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 27 from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the UB Newman Center, 495 Skinnersville Road, Amherst (the traffic light just past Sweet Home High School). The $20 registration fee includes snacks, lunch and supplies. To register, call Barbara Wyse at 633-7786.

AREA EVENTS

âApplications being accepted for the Spring Craft Show on March 13 at St. Leo’s School. Over 70 tables will be rented. Call Nicole at 982-8933 or Anita at 832-9514 or e-mail nickyp_m@yahoo.com

âSt. Leo’s, 903 Sweet Home Rd., a Fish Fry dinner - broiled Fish Italian Style or Shrimp Scampi, fries, coleslaw and bread for $9. Cup of Seafood Chowder for $2. Dates are: from 3-7 on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17 & Good Friday April 2; and from 4-7 on Fri., February 19, 26, March 5, 12 (takeout only), 19, and 26. Place your order by calling 832-6340.

âDrive-Up Fish Fry - Friday, February 19 - 4-7 pm at St. Greg-ory’s Ministry Center Parking Lot. Dinners $9.50 per person.

“SOUPER” BOWL THANK YOU! The CTK Teen Youth Group thanks the many people who contributed to the annual Dollar Drive. The total amount collected this year is $674 which will be donated to Catholic Charities Food Pantries in Buffalo. Thanks to all who made this drive a huge success!

MANY THANKS TO ALL THOSE VOLUNTEERS who gave generously of their time and talents for decorating and “un-decorating” our Church during the Christmas season. We also thank Melissa Eyeington and Tom Wiktorski for leading the crew every year.

PROJECT STARTT

Approximately 1 in 20 adult women have a partner with an alcohol problem. These women experience emotional and stress-related physical problems due to their partners’ drinking. Most never seek help. Project STARTT is a special federally funded, treatment research program designed to help women in this situation. It is offered free of charge through the Clinical Research Center of the University of Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions. For more information please go to www.Projectstartt.org, or call 887-2255.

LENTEN FISH FRY

Please join us for the annual Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, February 26 in the School Gym. Tickets MUST be pre-ordered by Monday, February 22. Fish Fries are $9 each and Chicken Fingers are $6. Eat-in or take-out.

Return the form below to the Rectory or in the

Sunday Collection Basket. Questions? Call Ellen

Green at 839-3797.

Name: _____________________________________

Phone # ___________________________________

Number of Fish Fries: _____ @ $9 = __________

Number of Chicken Fingers: ______@ $6 = __________

Total Enclosed: $__________

Please Return to Rectory or in Collection Basket by February 22

THE RECTORY WILL BE CLOSED on Monday, Febru-ary 15 in recognition of Presidents’ Day. It will reopen on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.

MASS INTENTIONS

SAT., February 13 - Vigil Mass for 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Mary Jane Cunningham - Pat and Mary

Ann Cunningham

SUN., February 14 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper 8:00 a.m. Lee Reeves - Kathy Reeves O’Donnell

Lower 10:00 a.m. Geraldine Collins - Eugene, Pia and Family

Upper 12:15 p.m. Theresa M. Schaefer - Carl and Anne Schmitt and Family

MON., February 15 - Weekday, Sixth Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Paul M. Howlett - wife, Bernie Howlett

TUES., February 16 - Weekday, Sixth Week in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Bob Kersten - Bob and Linda Maslona

WED., February 17 - Ash Wednesday

8:00 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cumella - Family

12:00 Noon Prayer Service

7:00 p.m. Richard LaMendola - Family

THURS., February 18 - Lenten Weekday

8:00 a.m. Joseph Niland - Wife and family

FRI., February 19 - Lenten Weekday

8:00 a.m. Katharine Bialoblocki

- The Beckinghausen Family

7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

SAT., February 20 - Vigil Mass for First Sunday of Lent

4:30 p.m. Neil and Irene Cain - daughter

SUN., February 21 - First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper 8:00 a.m. Lawrence Schaefer - Joyce E. Richards

Lower 10:00 a.m. Winifred Marmion and William Mailler

- Family

Upper 12:15 p.m. Elizabeth and Alexander McAuley

- The McAuley Family

AS WE BEGIN THIS HOLY SEASON OF LENT

… let us join together as a community to pray for out priests. Please use this prayer daily throughout these forty days of Lent in support of their vocation.

PRAYER FOR PRIESTS

You came from among us to be, for us,

one who serves.

We thank you for ministering Christ to us and

helping us minister Christ to each other.

We are grateful for the many gifts you bring to our community:

for drawing us together in worship,

for visiting us in our homes,

for comforting us in sickness,

for showing us compassion,

for blessing our marriage,

for baptizing our children,

for confirming us in our calling,

for supporting us in bereavement,

for helping us to grow in faith,

for encouraging us to take the initiative for helping the whole community realize

God’s presence among us.

For our part, we pray that we may always be attentive to your needs and never take you for granted.

You, like us, need

friendship and love,

welcome and a sense of belonging,

kind words and acts of thoughtfulness.

We pray, also, for the priests who have wounded priesthood.

May we be willing to forgive and may they be open to healing.

Let us support one another during times of crisis.

God our Father, we ask you to bless our priests and confirm them in their calling.

Give them the gifts they need to respond with generosity and a joyful heart.

We offer this prayer for all priests, especially Father John and Monsignor Joe,

Who are our brothers and friends. Amen.

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT

If you need a financial statement for your 2009 donations, please complete the form below and put in the collection basket or call the Rectory at 839-1430.

Name: _______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

PRAYERS AFTER 8:00 a.m. DAILY 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

FOUND - A very nice earring was found in Church on January 31. Please call the Rectory if it’s yours, 839-1430.

CHRIST THE KING
30 Lamarck Drive
Amherst, New York 14226-4596
Bulletin for the week of FEBRUARY 21, 2010

First Sunday of Lent

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: First Sunday of Lent

1st Reading – Deuteronomy 26:4-10

2nd Reading – Romans 10:8-13

Gospel – Luke 4:1-13

NEXT SUNDAY: Second Sunday of Lent

1st Reading – Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

2nd Reading – Philippians 3:17 - 4:1

Gospel – Luke 9:28b-36

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

… Please pray for the sick, listed in the Adoration Chapel;

…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially: 2009: Danielle Amigone, Joan Barron, Dennis Dee, Irene Fronc, Lucretia Geraci, Mae Grana, Bob Grossman, Joseph Hartnett, Mary-anne Hook, James Mahoney, Maureen Michaels, Linda More-tuzzo, Charleen O‟Reilly, Minot Ortolani, Lynne Scalia, Don Schultz, Donna Shepherd, Bill Small, Katherine Studer, Grace Suozzi, and Ken Syracuse; 2010: Robert Beamer, Timothy Beamer, Dorothy Bihl, Austin Bonafede, Robert Allan Davis, Sister Maureen Fanning, Paul Klonowski, Phillip Kurnick, Janet MacMurtrie, Donna Shepherd, Lee Ann Shaw, and Bill Smith;

…those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially: Paul Eberhard (husband of Nancy), and Victor Neu (brother of Msgr. Leon M. Neu);

…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.

Please 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.

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

Weekly Offering / Week Ending

âFebruary 15, 2009 - Regular Collection - $15,984

âFebruary 14, 2010 - Regular Collection - $15,674

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.

RITE OF ELECTON

Today, Sunday, February 21, at the 8:00 a.m. Mass, our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) candidates, Christine and Jason Adsit, will participate in the Rite of Sending. At that time, their sponsors will ratify that they are ready for the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. At 3:00 p.m., they will join other prospective Catholics from throughout the Buffalo Diocese at St. Amelia‟s Church, Tonawanda, where Bishop Edward Kmiec will receive them in the liturgical Rite of Election. Please keep our candidates in your prayers throughout this Lenten Season.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING

…Stella Beatrix Adsit daughter of Christine (Kirwan) and Jason Adsit; Vivienne Kelly Giacobbe, daughter of Kelly (Quigley) and Frank Giacobbe; and Chloe Grace Paris and Luke Michael Paris, children of Nora (Grace) and Kevin Paris; who were baptized in our Church last Sunday, February 14.

ATTENTION:

CAREGIVERS AND FRIENDS OF CAREGIVERS

Name: _____________________________________

Address: ____________________________________

LENTEN FISH FRY

Return the form below to the Rectory or in the

Sunday Collection Basket. Questions? Call Ellen

Green at 839-3797.

Name: _____________________________________

Phone # ___________________________________

Number of Fish Fries: _____ @ $9 = __________

Number of Chicken Fingers: ______@ $6 = __________

Total Enclosed: $__________

Please Return to Rectory or in Collection Basket by February 22

SPIRITUAL READING

COME TO MASS EARLY and read the scriptures of the day before you hear them during Mass. You may find that you take more away with you.

DAILY LENTEN REFLECTION BOOKLETS are available at the Altar Rail in the Upper Church. The Lenten booklets are part of the Not by Bread Alone have daily scripture, reflection, meditation and prayer. These books are part of the Not by Bread Alone series.

SUGGESTED SPIRITUAL READING:

▶The life of any of the saints, possibly The Story of A Soul, about St. Terese of Lisieux (the Little Flower).

Or any books by

▶Henry Nouwen, possibly The Inner Voice of Love.

▶Thomas Merton, possibly The Seeds of Contemplation (more difficult).

MAKE A COMMITMENT TO AT LEAST

ONE DEFINITE PRAYER TIME EVERY DAY

SPEND AN HOUR with Jesus in the beautiful Adoration Chapel. Committing to the time is difficult in this busy world, it‟s a question of proper priorities. Each moment we spend in the presence of the Blessed Sacra-ment deepens our union with Christ and makes our minds and hearts more peaceful on earth and enables us to live a happier life.

KNIT A PRAYER SHAWL THIS LENT. We have an active group, who knit / crochet prayer shawls for those who need God‟s comforting and healing presence. There are people of all ages who have knit Prayer Shawls for our parish to distribute. If you are interested in joining us, we meet weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Church Library (not on February 24). The door opening onto the inside parking lot will be unlocked. If you wish to knit a Prayer Shawl at home, please call the Rectory if you need directions.

ATTEND A LENTEN

LECTURE / RETREAT/SERVICE

TAKE A TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND by joining in the journey of the Stations of the Cross. Christ the King Parish and Ss. Peter and Paul‟s Parish in Williamsville will work collaboratively during the Lenten Season. The next Stations of the Cross will be prayed at Ss. Peter and Paul‟s on Friday, February 26.

LENTEN LECTURE SERIES - CTK Parish will be host-ing the opening talk for the Lenten Lecture Series, sponsored by our vicariate on Monday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Church. Fr Robert Martin will explore the topic of Carmelite Spirituality. Learn about John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila and Therese of Lisieux. Refreshments will follow in the Chapel Meeting Room. Anyone who is interested in helping with refreshments (baking, set-up/cleanup) please contact the Rectory at 839-1430.

CATCHING THE SPIRIT is a series on Catholic Spirituality offered at Nativity Church, 8550 Main St. (Main & Harris Hill) on Tuesday, March 9 from 7-9 p.m. It will be on “Ignatian Spirituality presented by Fr. Michael Tunney, SJ, and will examine spiritual traditions and see how they can be applied to contemporary life.

THE ANNUAL HOLY NAME MINI-RETREAT will be on Saturday, March 13. This year, the retreat leader will be Fr. Richard Reina, who is the current Director of Spiritual Formation at Christ the King Seminary, and a past Pastor at St. John the Baptist Parish, Kenmore. The retreat will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a Mass in the Lower Church, and will end by 12:00 Noon. Refreshments will be served. It is open to both men and women, and no pre-registration is required.

“learn how to pray in the streets or in the country. Know how to meditate not only when you have a book in your hand but when you are waiting for a bus or riding in a train.” - Thomas Merton New Seeds of Contemplation

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR LENT?

PARISH ROSARY CHAIN

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

(Director: Mrs. Peggy Page / Phone #: 839-0946)

?Grades 1,-5: Sunday, February 21 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

?Grades 6 & 7: Monday, February 22 from 7:00-8:15 p.m.

?First Reconciliation: The children of our parish will be making First Reconciliation on Wednesday, February 24 or Thursday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Church. We ask that our parish family pray for these children as they complete their final preparation for this sacrament.

VOCATION VIEW - Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert for forty days of prayer and fasting. Are you open to being led by the Holy Spirit into the life commit-ment God has prepared for you? If God is calling you, call Rev. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS

(Principal: Mrs. JoAnn Mikulec / Secretary: Mrs. Reczek - 839-0473)

Monday, February 22 - School resumes

Wednesday, February 24: 8:00 am Mass - Grade 4 will attend

Hot Lunch

Sacrament of First Reconciliation

Thursday, February 25: Pizza Lunch

Sacrament of First Reconciliation

Friday, February 26: 3rd Quarter Progress Reports will be mailed home today

Fish Fry from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

FUTURE CITY CONTEST

Our wishes of congratulations for a job well done go to Mrs. Deborah Anthone and her students for placing Second in the Future City Contest for their design of Solace City, and also for winning the Engineering Award.

The focus of this year‟s contest was “Providing an Af-fordable Living Space for People Who Have Lost Their Home Due to a Disaster or Financial Emergency.” 7th and 8th graders from 16 area schools worked with teachers and engineers to design and build their ideas of a future city that addressed this issue.

Requirements included an essay, a city model made us-ing the SimCity 4 Deluxe software, and a tabletop 3-D scaled model made out of recycled materials for display at the event. These were presented to Engineering Judges at the regional competition in January.

First prize went to St. Mary‟s School, Swormville; third place to St. Francis of Assisi School, Tonawanda; fourth place to Transit Middle School; and fifth place to Ss. Peter and Paul School, Williamsville.

YOUTH NEWS

For information on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3596).

ðYouth Group Meeting - From 11:00-12:00 Noon in the Church Library on Sunday, February 21, March 7 and 21. All interested high school teens are invited to these meetings.

ðRetreat Group Meeting on Sunday, March 7 at 12:15 pm in the Church Library.

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT

If you need a financial statement for your 2009 donations, please complete the form below and put in the collection basket or call the Rectory at 839-1430.

Name: _______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

AREA EVENTS

âApplications being accepted for the Spring Craft Show on March 13 at St. Leo‟s School. Over 70 tables will be rented. Call Nicole at 982-8933 or Anita at 832-9514 or e-mail nickyp_m@yahoo.com

âSt. Leo’s, 903 Sweet Home Rd., a Fish Fry dinner - broiled Fish Italian Style or Shrimp Scampi, fries, coleslaw and bread for $9. Cup of Seafood Chowder for $2. Dates are: from 4-7 on Fri., February 26, March 5, 12 (takeout only), 19, and 26, and from 3-7 on Good Friday April 2. Place your or-der by calling 832-6340.

âWalking with God through Hard Times is a day of Lenten reflection and prayer with Joanne Kinney on Febru-ary 27, from 9 a.m. -3:30 p.m. at D‟Youville College. Pre-registration is required. Contact Sister Mary Ellen at 876-1629 or Arlene at atarlpez@roadrunner.com. No Fee. Bring a brown bag lunch.

âCantalician Center Fish Fry - Drive Thru - Take Out - Dine IN on Friday, February 26 and Friday, March 26 from 4-7 p.m.. Fish Fry $9.50, Chicken Fingers $7.25. 1360 Eggert Rd., Amherst. Presale tickets recommended - contact Kelly at Kmclaughlin@cantalician.org or 833-5353.

THE GIFT OF MUSIC

♫ The Amherst Male Glee Club will present a one-hour con-cert on Sunday, February 21 at 4:00 p.m. in St. Benedict Church, Main Street at Eggert Road. No cost. No reservations required. For information, call 834-1041.

♫ Evening of Big Bank with Fr. Bob and Friends on February 27, at 7 p.m. at St Mary‟s Parish Center, Swormville. $20 per person, includes beer, wine, table snacks, mixers for BYOB. Relive 40‟s music and dance the night away. For reservations call 636-4454.

♫Concert in the Church Series continues with St. Francis of Assisi Church, 150 Broad St., Tonawanda, on February 27 at 7 pm wit a performance by the Harmonia Chamber Singers. They perform a diverse a cappella repertoire, Renaissance to Rock , Byrd to Beatles. Admission is free.

MASS INTENTIONS

SAT., February 20 - Vigil Mass for First Sunday of Lent

4:30 p.m. Neil and Irene Cain - daughter

SUN., February 21 - First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper 8:00 a.m. Lawrence Schaefer - Joyce E. Richards

Lower 10:00 a.m. Winifred Marmion and William Mailler

- Family

Upper 12:15 p.m. Elizabeth and Alexander McAuley

- The McAuley Family

MON., February 22 - The Chair of Saint Peter, apostle

8:00 a.m. Dorothy E. Wiest - Estate

TUES., February 23 - Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr

8:00 a.m. Frances, Anthony and James Oddi - Estate

WED., February 24 - Lenten Weekday, 1st Week of Lent

8:00 a.m. Teresa Campagna - Estate

THURS., February 25 - Lenten Weekday, 1st Week of Lent

8:00 a.m. Leroy Fildes - Mark and Sue Leary

FRI., February 26 - Lenten Weekday, 1st Week of Lent

8:00 a.m. ANNIV. Steve Klonowski - Family

7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross at Ss. Peter & Paul

SAT., February 27 - Vigil Mass for Second Sunday of Lent

4:30 p.m. Stan and Helen Binda - Family

SUN., February 28 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper 8:00 a.m. Winifred Marmion - Family

Lower 10:00 a.m. Elizabeth Saeli - Beth, Melissa, Meg & Claire

Upper 12:15 p.m. Mary Egner - Daughter, Judith

10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF CTK

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL

What a beautiful thing to celebrate! This June 2nd, is the 10th Anniversary of our PEA (Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration) Chapel. The Perpetual Adoration Committee will coordinate several celebratory events throughout the year. Look for information in the Bulletin and please attend.

The first event will be a talk on „DIVINE MERCY‟, pre-sented by Mr. Rick Paolini on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room. Information, refresh-ments and social - everyone is invited.

FOUND - A very nice earring was found in Church on January 31. Please call the Rectory if it‟s yours, 839-1430.

ELECTRONIC GIVING

PRAYERS AFTER 8:00 a.m. DAILY 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

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2010

Appeal Week March 21-28

You or an organization to which you belong will soon be asked by Catholic Charities to become part of the 2010 Appeal. Please respond with your donation or pledge to the 2010 Appeal as soon as possible. Join the thousands of others, throughout the diocese, who stand together in support of the mission of Catholic Charities. Follow in the example of Saint Damien of Molokai and give of yourself to help others. We call on his eternal example to help guide us to a successful 2010 Appeal. Without donors like you, we cannot reach our goal or fulfill our mission. Whoever. Wherever. Whenever. Catholic Charities is always there. Please be there too. Give selflessly to the 2010 Appeal. Find out more at www.ccwnyorg or call 218-1400.

BLUE AND GOLD GALA

Come join us at this Parish and School community celebration to be held onSaturday, March 20 at CTK School‟s Mooney Hall (gym). Your $40 ticket dona-tion includes Live Music, Dancing, Dinner and Open Bar. Attire is party casual. Join your family and friends for a night of great fun including Theme Baskets, Raffles, Silent and Live Auctions. There are many great gifts to be won. Support our School by at-tending this major fundraiser. Tickets are also available at the Rectory or by contacting Tara Paolini at 626-5111.

Come and join the fun!

PROJECT STARTT - Approximately 1 in 20 adult women have a partner with an alcohol problem. These women experience emotional and stress-related physical problems due to their partners‟ drinking. Most never seek help. Project STARTT is a special federally funded, treatment research program designed to help women in this situation. It is offered free of charge through the Clinical Research Center of the University of Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions. For information please go to www.Projectstartt.org, or call 887-2255

IF YOU ARE A VICTIM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and in need of access to safely planning, spiritual care, legal as-sistance, limited medical assistance, counseling, law enforce-ment, the Family Justice Center of Erie County, Inc. “Where Families Come First” is for you! ALL services are free. All conversations are strictly private. For more information call 558-7233 or visit www.fjcsafe.org.

CHRIST THE KING
30 Lamarck Drive
Amherst, New York 14226-4596
Bulletin for the week of FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Second Sunday of Lent

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Second Sunday of Lent

1st Reading – Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

2nd Reading – Philippians 3:17 - 4:1

Gospel – Luke 9:28b-36

NEXT SUNDAY: Third Sunday of Lent

1st Reading – Exodus 3:1-8a

2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12

Gospel – Luke 13:1-9

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

… Please pray for the sick, listed in the Adoration Chapel;

…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially: 2009: Danielle Amigone, Joan Barron, Dennis Dee, Irene Fronc, Lucretia Geraci, Mae Grana, Bob Grossman, Joseph Hartnett, Mary-anne Hook, James Mahoney, Maureen Michaels, Linda More-tuzzo, Charleen O‘Reilly, Minot Ortolani, Lynne Scalia, Don Schultz, Donna Shepherd, Bill Small, Katherine Studer, Grace Suozzi, and Ken Syracuse; 2010: Robert Beamer, Timothy Beamer, Dorothy Bihl, Austin Bonafede, Frank Ciminelli, Robert Allan Davis, Sister Maureen Fanning, Paul Klonowski, Phillip Kurnick, Evelyn Lees, Janet MacMurtrie, Terry McDade, Ruth Merrill, Donna Shepherd, Lee Ann Shaw, Bill Smith, and Roslyn Venditti;

…those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially: Cecelia McGovern (mother of Jodi Mabee), Betty Southard (aunt of Peggy Page);

…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.

Please 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.

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

Weekly Offering / Week Ending

âFebruary 15, 2009 - Regular Collection - $15,816

âFebruary 14, 2010 - Regular Collection - $12,075

âFebruary 22, 2009 - Regular Collection - $12,194

âFebruary 21, 2010 - Regular Collection - $12,108

Thank you for your support!

ON THE MOUNTAIN the appearance of Jesus changed. It is common to show a different face outside our family. Only with those closest to us do we dare reveal our real selves. Love in families is based on mutual acceptance. It’s the real thing.

FIRST FRIDAY

This Friday is the First Friday for the month of March. Mass will be at 8:45. After the Mass, the Rosary and Altar Society will meet to recite the Rosary.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS

The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 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 drive on Lamarck Drive.

NOVENA OF GRACE

The Novena of Grace is a 9-day prayer to St. Francis asking for a favor from God. It will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. (8:45 a.m.) weekday Mass beginning Thursday, March 4, through Friday, March 12. You are asked to pray the Novena on Saturday and Sunday on your own, at home or at the Church. The petition forms and Novena prayer can be found in front of the St. Francis statue on the left side Altar of the Upper Church.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

Next Sunday, the Holy Name Society, their friends and fam-ily 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.

DISTRIBUTION OF THE EUCHARIST

Beginning May 1, we will return to distributing both species of the Eucharist at our weekend Masses. A new Eucharistic Minister schedules will be available at that time.

ATTENTION:

CAREGIVERS AND FRIENDS OF CAREGIVERS

Name: _____________________________________

Address: ____________________________________

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT

If you need a financial statement for your 2009 donations, please complete the form below and put in the collection basket or call the Rectory at 839-1430.

Name: _______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

ATTEND A LENTEN

LECTURE / RETREAT/SERVICE

LENTEN LECTURE SERIES continues on Monday, March 1, Fr. James Monaco will examine the spirituality that was started by Francis of Assisi and became a guiding force for many that followed in his footsteps. It will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church, 263 Claremont Ave., Tonawanda (834-4282).

JOURNEY OF THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS. Christ the King Parish and Ss. Peter and Paul‘s Parish in Williamsville will work collaboratively during the Lenten Season. The next Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 7:00 p..m at Christ the King Church on Friday, March 5.

CATCHING THE SPIRIT is a series on Catholic Spirituality offered at Nativity Church, (Main & Harris Hill) on Tuesday, March 9 from 7:00--9:00 p.m. The topic will be on ―Ignatian Spirituality presented by Fr. Michael Tunney, SJ, and will examine spiritual traditions and see how they can be applied to contemporary life.

18th ANNUAL LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION sponsored by the Catholic Biblical Studies Program will be on March 20, from 8:30 a.m.-2:15 pm at the Millennium Airport Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave. Sister Roberta Salvador will lead us in a reflection on the Wisdom Books of the Bible. All are welcome. To register, call 871-9180 or go to info@cbstudies.org

Fast from anger; feast on patience.

Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation.

MAKE A COMMITMENT OF TIME

SET ASIDE one Definite Prayer Time Every Day.

SPEND AN HOUR with Jesus in the beautiful Adoration Chapel. Committing to the time is difficult in this busy world, it‘s a question of proper priorities. Each moment we spend in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament deep-ens our union with Christ and makes our minds and hearts more peaceful on earth and enables us to live a happier life.

KNIT A PRAYER SHAWL THIS LENT. We have an active group, who knit/crochet prayer shawls for those who need God‘s comforting and healing presence. If you are interested in joining us, we meet weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Church Library. The door opening onto the inside parking lot will be unlocked. If you wish to knit a Prayer Shawl at home, please call the Rectory if you need directions.

SPIRITUAL READING

COME TO MASS EARLY and read the scriptures of the day before you hear them during Mass. You may find that you take more away with you.

CHECK IT OUT: www.sacredspace.ie for daily readings, reflections, and prayers.

SUGGESTED SPIRITUAL READING: ▶ ‖My Sorrow is yourSorrow‖ by Joyce Rupp
▶ The Diary of Faustina

▶ ‖Everyday Simplicity A Practical Guide to Spiritual Growth‖ by Robert J. Wicks

FAMILY LENTEN/EASTER PACKETS are available for free from the Office of Family Life. Just call 847-2210.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

If any children ages 3-8 are interested in singing in the Children's Choir at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 22nd and Easter Sunday (April 4th), please contact Adria Ryan at 839-1430 ext. 212.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL DINING ROOM

The Dining Room operates all year and we are asking our parishioners to be aware that food is collected in the Upper Church vestibule every week. The demand for food pantry/dining room services is increasing. Therefore we are turning to our parishioners to assist in supporting this growing need. Thank you for your support.

ADORATION CHAPEL

If you were thinking you would like to join in the unceasing prayer in the Adoration Chapel for this New Year and beyond, NOW is the TIME, and THESE are the HOURS Where YOU are needed most:

Wednesday 3:00 a.m.

Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Friday at 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

Also, Check the list posted outside of the Chapel

for other hours needed to be filled

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

(Director: Mrs. Peggy Page / Phone #: 839-0946)

?Grades 1,-5: Sunday, February 28 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

?Grades 7: Monday, March 1 from 7:00-8:15 p.m.

?First Reconciliation: This week 56 of our children received the Sacrament of reconciliation. On behalf of our parish community, we congratulate them and their families. A special ―thank you‖ to Robin Paolini and Mary de Rosa for the Altar banner, and to JoAnne Greco for preparing the Reconciliation certificates. Thank you to their teachers for their commitment and dedication they gave to their stu-dents as they prepared them for this sacrament. They are: Mr. Michael Barrett, Ms. Jude Hinton, Mrs. Kristin Stark and Mrs. Mary Tanevich.

VOCATION VIEW - Peter, John and James had a mountain-top experience with Jesus by witnessing His transfiguration. We too can have a mountain-top experience when we open our minds and hearts to following god‘s will for our life. If God is calling you, call Rev. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS

(Principal: Mrs. JoAnn Mikulec / Secretary: Mrs. Reczek - 839-0473)

Monday, March 1: Pep Rally

Tuesday, March 2 - 11: CTK Basketball Tournament

Wednesday, March 3: 8:00 am Mass - Grade 7 will attend

Thursday, March 4: Pizza Lunch; Parent‘s Guild Meeting

Friday, March 5: Children will attend 8:45 Mass, prepared by the 7th Grade; Noon Dismissal

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who have achieved the Honor Roll for the last marking period:

Canisius High School: Nicholas Antoniadis, David Augenblick, Samuel Bankowski, John Doyle, Nicholas Ferrara, Jacob Foster, Brad Hopkins, Jacob Kreuz, Gordon Lyons, John Lyons, Christo-pher Naylon, Emmett Ogiony, Owen Ogiony, Owen Ortolani, Gregory Swords, Anthony Tomasello, and Michael Uba.

St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute: Joseph Lesh, Joseph Ortolani, Paul Schmitt, Benjamin Yee, Nicholas Boccio, Henry Edwards, Francisco Gomez-Chaves, John Murray, Christopher Reinhardt, Michael Rodman, Kevin Schmitt, Zachary Zenger, Gabriel Gomez-Chaves, Joseph Fahey, Brian Killeen, Alexander Kulczyk, Nicholas Lobuzzetta, Brian Murray Jr., Mark Peer, Philip Schneider, and Andrew Zenger.

YOUTH NEWS

For information on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3596).

ðRetreat Group Meeting on Sunday, March 7 at 12:15 pm in the Church Library.

ðYouth Group Meeting - From 11:00-12:00 Noon in the Church Library on Sunday, March 7 and 21. All interested high school teens are invited to these meetings.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

CARE FOR CREATION

Why is bottled water waste a concern? Here are just a few reasons...

FAmericans used 50 billion water bottles in 2006 and sent 38 billion water bottles to landfills, the equiva-lent of 912 million gallons of oil.

FIf laid end to end, that‘s enough bottles to travel from the Earth to the Moon and back 10 times.

FIf placed in a landfill or littered, those bottles could take up to 1,000 years to biodegrade.

FIn 2006, the average American used 167 disposable water bottles, but only recycled about 38

FAmericans used 50 billion plastic water bottles in 2006, However, the U.S.'s recycling rate for plastic is only 23 percent, which means 38 billion water bottles — more than $1 billion worth of plastic — are wasted each year.

BLUE AND GOLD GALA

Come join us at this Parish and School community celebration to be held on Saturday, March 20 at CTK School‘s Mooney Hall (gym). Your $40 ticket donation includes Live Music, Dancing, Dinner and Open Bar. Attire is party casual. Join your family and friends for a night of great fun including Theme Baskets, Raffles, Silent and Live Auctions. There are many great gifts to be won. Support our School and Parish by attending this major fund-raiser. Tickets are also available at the Rec-tory or by contacting Tara Paolini at 626-5111.

Come and join the fun!

AREA EVENTS

âSt. Leo’s, Fish Fry, broiled Fish Italian Style or Shrimp Scampi-$9; Cheese Pizza meal-$1.50, cup of Seafood Chow-der-$2; from 4-7 every Friday of Lent, (March 12 takeout only). May phone in order: 832-6340.

âCantalician Center Fish Fry (1360 Eggert Rd) - Drive-Thru/Take-Out/Dine-In: Friday, March 26 from 4-7 p.m. Fish Fry $9.50, Chicken Fingers $7.25. Presale tickets recommended call Kelly at 833-5353 or Kmclaughlin@cantalician.org.

ST. JOSEPH’S DAY TABLE

âAt Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence on March 14 - 12 Noon-3pm . Presented by the Sister of St. Joseph, no charge, donations received will go to Food Pan-tries at Clarence Presbyterian Church, St. Aloysius Parish, and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.

âHoly Cross Church, 345 Seventh St., Buffalo on March 14, at 12:00 Noon, 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children - Call 847-6930 for reservations.

MASS INTENTIONS

SAT., February 27 - Vigil Mass for Second Sunday of Lent

4:30 p.m. Stan and Helen Binda - Family

SUN., February 28 - Second Sunday of Lent

Upper 8:00 a.m. Winifred Marmion - Family

Lower 10:00 a.m. Elizabeth Saeli - Beth, Melissa, Meg & Claire

Upper 12:15 p.m. Mary Egner - Daughter, Judith

MON., March 1 - Lenten Weekday, 2nd Week of Lent

8:00 a.m. Peter Carini - Family

TUES., March 2 - Lenten Weekday, 2nd Week of Lent

8:00 a.m. William Knittel - Harold and Pat Knittel

WED., March 3 - Saint Katherine Drexel, virgin

8:00 a.m. ANNIV. Marguerite E. Bourget

- Arthur and Mary Alice Bourget

THURS., March 4 - Saint Casimir

8:00 a.m. Patricia K. McCarthy - The McCarthy Family

FRI., March 5 - Lenten Weekday, 2nd Week of Lent

8:45 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Mikulec

- Rob and JoAnn Mikulec

7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross at CTK

SAT., March 6 - Vigil Mass for Third Sunday of Lent

4:30 p.m. Edmund and Florence Swartzenburg

- The Newhouse Family

SUN., March 7 - Third Sunday of Lent

Upper 8:00 a.m. Eleanor Fisher - Family

Lower 10:00 a.m. Mrs. Charles Klipfel - Geraldine Klipfel

Upper 12:15 p.m. Leo Barron - Daughter, Mary Kay and Family

10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF CTK

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL

The first event will be a talk on ‗DIVINE MERCY‘, pre-sented by Mr. Rick Paolini on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room. Information, refresh-ments and social - everyone is invited.

FOUND - A very nice earring was found in Church on January 31. Please call the Rectory if it‘s yours, 839-1430.

ELECTRONIC GIVING

PRAYERS AFTER 8:00 a.m. DAILY 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

PROJECT STARTT - Approximately 1 in 20 adult women have a partner with an alcohol problem. These women experi-ence emotional and stress-related physical problems due to their partners‘ drinking. Most never seek help. Project STARTT is a special federally funded, treatment research program designed to help women in this situation. It is offered free of charge through the Clinical Research Center of the University of Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions. For information please go to www.Projectstartt.org, or call 887-2255

IF YOU ARE A VICTIM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and in need of access to safely planning, spiritual care, legal assistance, limited medical assistance, counseling, law en-forcement, the Family Justice Center of Erie County, Inc. is for you. ALL services are free. All conversations are strictly private. For info call 558-7233 or visit www.fjcsafe.org.

VOLUNTEER AT THE ST. GIANNA MOLLA ROOM PREGANANCY OUTREACH CENTER - If you are interested in coming down to help fold, sort and organize baby items for those in need, we would welcome and appreciate your help on Saturday, April 17, May 15, and June 12 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Contact the Office of Pro-Life Activities at the Diocese of Buffalo at 847-2205.

THE PARISH ROSARY CHAIN is made up of a group of parishioners who pray a decade of the rosary daily 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.

APPEAL 2010

Appeal Week March 21-28

Catholic Charities is always there. Please be there too. Catholic Charities could not maintain its presence in cities, towns and villages throughout WNY without the support of donors like you, who care enough to help. Of those we serve, children are among the most vulnerable, and Catholic Charities strives to protect the young. From foster care and adoption programs, to high quality child care for the neediest children in our com-munity; from mental health, to workforce development programs that employ youth; individual empowerment and well-0being is our focus and our goal. Whoever, Wherever. Whenever. Catholic Charities is always there. Please be there too. Give selflessly to the 2010 Appeal. Find out more at www.ccwny.org or call 218-1400.