The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, July 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Msgr. McMahon Church Li-brary. 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 Dr.

Vivien Grace Sixbury, daughter of Lauren (Tracy) and Korey Sixbury, who was baptized in our Church last Sun-day.

Claire (Marlette) and Justin Holler; and Kelly (Geib) and Scott Donaldson who were married in our Church last weekend.We wish them God’s blessings and a happy life together.
 

Confirmation Classes (RCIA) will be offered during the month of August, from Sunday, August 2 through Sunday, August 24. Classes will be held in the Church Library from 9:00-10:30 a.m. for any adult who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. For more information, please contact Renée at 839-1430, ext 221 or email at Rvilla@ctksndyer.com.

As most of us are aware, the slow economy is affecting every-one. This year, our Christmas in July collection will be for Catholic Charities Dignity Packages and Re-sponse to Love Center's Need for Essentials. There will be lists of single items, along with sample pictures of Dignity Packages which you can assemble if you wish.

Please visit our tree in the vestibule of the Upper Church dur-ing the 4th of July Holiday week-end to pick up an ornament. The gifts should be returned the week of July 12-19.

Tour 24 gardens in the Snyder and Cleve Hill areas on Sunday, July 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the Harlem-Kensington-Cleveland 7th Annual Garden View Walk. CTK parishioners participating. There are 10 new gardens this year, and lots of water fea-tures!. Start in front of the Trillium Court-yard Shop on Kensington, to get a map and information for a $3 donation. Enjoy a pleas-ant day exploring our community. For more details call Joan at 832-3905.

Have you heard about “Share a Square”? You may sign up for a Scheduled Adoration Hour with a friend to whom you could com-municate with to alternate weekly or as needed. This is a wonderful opportunity for young mothers, and parents with growing families! Contact Kathy at 839-9223, kmgallson@roadrunner.com or Linda at 839-1889, yerkefamily@verizon.net with any Share A Square

The Diocese of Buffalo will once again honor couples who will observe their 50th, 60th or 70th wedding anniversaries in 2009, with a special Mass in St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Sunday, October 18, at 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating in this Mass, and the reception which follows, please call the Rectory Office at 839-1430.

*St. Mary‟s Church - July 19, from 11am-10pm - 6919 Tran-sit Rd., East Amherst. Day includes games, bounce house, food, chicken BBQ, and famous Chicken Clam Chowder.

*St. John the Baptist Summer Festival & Run - July 25 , 2-11 Chiavetta’s dinners 4-7, 2.3 mile Run/Walk 7:30, raffle, games, music, Idol singing contest. For info call 873-1122.

*Blessed Sacrament Golf Outing - July 27, at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Run Golf Course, 4185 Lake Ave, Lockport. $59 cost includes 18 holes, cart, lunch dinner, refreshments, awards & prizes. Call Jack at 832-0489, Claude at 833-5772, Jerry at 834-0147 or Jim at 832-5375 for reservations by July 20.

*Walk Off Hunger & Summer Fest „09 - August 2 - a family friendly 2 mile Walkathon to benefit the Food Bank of WNY at Temple Beth Am (4660 Sheridan drive) Sign In 10-11 a.m., Walk 11 a.m. Summer Fest will include games, music and free hotdog for every walker. Register on-line at www.foodbankwny.org

This annual golf tournament will be held on Friday, August 14, at the Links at Ivy Ridge. This tournament benefits Melanoma Research through a special endowment fund which is now almost $55,000. Nick was a parish-ioner at Christ the King Church. If you are inter-ested in joining us for golf and a steak dinner ($130) or just a steak dinner ($42) please send a check pay-able to Nicholas A. Memorial Fund to PO Box 181, Amherst, 14226 or go to www. Nicholasdusenberry.com for details.

FR. CORAPI CONFERENCE - On August 15, Fr. John Corapi will be making his first and only public speaking appearance in 2 years at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo. Joining him will be Raymond Arroyo of EWTN and mast of ceremonies Jerry Usher. The best seats are going fast. This event is sponsored by The Station of The Cross 101.7 FM, Catholic radio. Get details and register at WWW.fathercorapilive.com or call 877-888-6279.Rrts

NIAGARA COUNTY WINE TOUR sponsored by the La-dies of Charity for a “Ladies’ Day Out” on Tuesday, July 21. Bus will leave St. Benedict’s Church parking lot at 10:30 a.m. Day includes visit to Viscarra Vineyards, lunch at Marjim Manor and a shop at Gordy Harper’s Bazaar. Cost $40, Call Ladies of Charity at 895-4001 or send reservations by July 7 to LOC, 1122 Broadway, Buffalo 14212.

“GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA” at Artpark on Monday, July 20 with St. Gregory’s Senior Travel Club. The day in-cludes transportation for 2:00 p.m. matinee performance and dinner at Chef’s Restaurant, Buffalo. Cost is $82 per person. Space is limited. Call Nancy Harkins at 631-5313.

PASSION PLAY IN OBERAMMERGAU - Come to a meet-ing at St. Joseph University Parish on Monday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Trip is planned for Au-gust, 2010. For more info contact Sister Jeremy Midura at 833-0298 ext 314, or jmidura@yahoo.com

The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio presents Fr. Mark Noonan with “The Best Way to Come to Christ”. This speaker series is geared towards young adults in their 20’s and 30’s only. The talk will be held at Dave and Busters at 4545 Transit Road on Tuesday, July 7. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and talk begins at 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for admission, but a free will offering will be collected.

There is group of women with cancer who meet every Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. to knit and talk at Have Ewe Any Wool, I4551 Main St. Snyder. Anyone living with cancer is welcome to come and be part of this wonderful group of ladies. If you have any questions, call Linda at 839-7800.

*College Search Discussion Night - July 8 at 7pm, at St. Gregory’s Parish in the Gathering Room. A panel will dis-cuss the options of state, private or Catholic colleges, ques-tions about living on or off campus, financing college and how to continue to live your faith at school. All parents and teens that have completed their freshman year of high school are welcome.

*Natural Family Planning - Introductory Session at Buffalo Mercy Hospital on Saturday, July 11, at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday August 12 at 6:30 p.m., or at Sisters Hospital on Saturday, August 22, at 10:30 a.m.

*1959 Graduating Class of Ss. Peter & Paul Grade School, Williamsville, 50th Year Reunion on July 11, 1-4 p.m., with an informal “Get-Together” at the Eagle House on Main St. Call Jack Hoelscher at 870-7825 or papa-jack@roadrunner.com.

TELEVISED SUNDAY MASS is on Channel Fox 29 - Cable 6 - at 7:30 a.m. Our Music Director, Adria Ryan, will be playing at the Mass on the following Sundays: July 5, July 12 and July 19.

You are invited to experience the Journey of Mission at St. Gregory the Great from July 19-25. It is 7 con-secutive nights of prayer, great speakers, talks, liturgi-cal services, food and fellowship with each night build-ing upon the previous one. For this reason anyone making Mission needs to plan on attending all 7 nights. The nights begin promptly at 7:00 to approximately 9:30 pm. Except for Sunday which begins at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday which begins at 3:30 p.m.

Attending Mission will help you learn more about God, be closer to him and deepen your faith. Sign up and reserve your spot today by calling the St. Greg’s Parish Office at 688-5678. Attention CTK Mission Team Members: consider attending St. Greg’s Mission and inviting someone to experience this special retreat.

Lower 4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Carl J. Nagel - wife, Myrella

Upper 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish - Rev. John R.

Upper 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish - Rev. John R.

Upper 12:15 p.m. Ferdinand and Lorraine Lynn - Carolyn Ragusa
 

Monday: The Miraculous Medal Novena

At some 50 years from the announcement of the Council on January 25, 2959, lively debates have erupted in Europe and the U.S. about the achievement and future direction of its teachings. Did anything really new happen? If a Church renewal did occur, was it truly a new development. Come for a lecture on Wednesday, July 22 at 6:45 p.m. at Christ the King Seminary. Cost is $15. Please send check with course name to CTK Seminary, Academic Office, PO Box 607, East Aurora NY 14052. If you would like to include dinner at 5:45, cost is $27.19.

Begin you own “true encounter with Christ in the word of God, by enrolling in the Catholic Biblical Studies Pro-gram. Each September, individuals like you begin this seri-ous Bible study. It takes them on a spiritual journey they did not know was possible. Classes will begin at the follow-ing locations: St. Bernadette, 5930 South Abbott Rd, Or-chard Park on Tuesday evenings, 7-9 / St. Stephen, 2100 Baseline Rd., Grand Island on Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm / and Ss. Peter and Paul, Williamsville on Thursday mornings, 10:30-12:30 p.m. Call 871-9180 or visit www.cbstudies.org to register.

As of Tuesday, June 30, our May Appeal pledges equal $74,303 from 591 of our 2,000 families. Please consider donating whatever you can to this im-portant appeal.

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Amos 7:12-15

2nd Reading – Ephesians 1:3-14

Gospel – Mark 6:7-13
 

NEXT SUNDAY: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Jeremiah 23:1-6

2nd Reading – Ephesians 2:13-18

Gospel – Mark 6:30-34

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:

Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Joan Barron, Wanda Bartczak, Judy Battaglia, 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, Dennis Dee, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, Nancy Eberhard, Paul Eberhard, Jerry Fasolino, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Josephine Giglia, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Mae Grana, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Debbie Hamby, Calvin Harrington, Joseph Hartnett, George Herzog, Maryanne Hook, Kristine Ann Jeffery, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, Lily LoTempio, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, J. Tim McCarthy, Terence McDade, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Maureen Michaels, Linda Moretuzzo, Jerry Miano, Teresa Newland, Madison Okiec, Robin Oxenford, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Bob Philips, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Judy Rexinger, Lynne Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Connie Smith, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Amy Stewart, Katherine Studer, Grace Suozzi, Lottie Swiatek, Phil Teller, Debbi Testa, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Jason Walczak, James Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Christine Weir, Paul Whelan, Ronald White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, and Helen Wink;

… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially: Rosalind Roetzer, and Mary Rutecki (mother of Vic);

…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.

ROSARY FOR LIFE

Next Saturday, July 18, 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 led on Tuesday, July 21, at 9:30 a.m. at 2402 Kensington Ave. Please call 839-9641 if you are attending. All are invited.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS

The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, July 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Msgr. McMahon Church Li-brary. 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 Dr.

CONGRATULATIONS TO …

Alexandra (MacPhearson) and James J. Wright who were married  in our Church last weekend.
We wish them God’s blessings and a happy life together.

TOUR THE GARDENS

IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD!

Tour 24 gardens in the Snyder and Cleve- Hill areas this Sunday, July 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the Harlem-Kensington-Cleveland 7th Annual Garden View Walk. CTK parishion-ers participating. There are 10 new gardens this year, and lots of water features!. Start in front of the Trillium Courtyard Shop on Kensington, to get a map and information for a $3 donation. Enjoy a pleasant day exploring our community. For more details call Joan at 832-3905.

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

Weekly Offering / Week Ending 
June 29, 2008 – Regular Collection - $12,899.00
June 28, 2009 – Regular Collection - $12,488.50 June Electronic Giving - $5,293.33

July 7, 2008 - Regular Collection - $13,279.00
July 7, 2009 - Regular Collection - $15,125.00

Thank you for your support!

SNYDER, NEW YORK 3

JULY 12, 2009

BUFFALO BISON CTK FAMILY DAY AT THE-BALLPARK - On Sunday, August 16, at 1:05 p.m. at Coca-Cola Park, come see the Bisons vs. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Sponsored by the Holy Name Society, tickets are $6 each, in a covered reserved section, and MUST BE ORDERED BY August 1. Contact Tim Herzog at 998-4502; or John Davis at 839-2187 or 839-0268 for more information.

ATTENTION:

ADULTS WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Confirmation Classes (RCIA) will be offered during the month of August, from Sunday, August 2 through Sunday, August 23. Classes will be held in the Church Library from 9:00-10:30 a.m. for any adult who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. For more information, please contact Renée at 839-1430, ext 221 or email at Rvilla@ctksndyer.com.

THE 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.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

As most of us are aware, the slow economy is affecting every-one. This year, our Christmas in July collection will be for Catholic Chari-ties Dignity Packages and Response to Love Center's Need for Essentials. Below is a listing of items that can be used to make up the packages. If you are able to donate any of these items, it would be appreciated.

Personal Care: Shampoo, soap, Toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, hair pics, shaving cream, razors, cotton balls, deodorant, foot powder, hand cream hair gel, skin care products;

Paper Products: toilet paper, Kleenex/tissue, paper towels, napkins; Cleaning Products: dishwashing liquid, bleach, laundry detergent, scouring powder (comet), scouring pads, Lysol spray, cleaner;

Linens: dish towels/sink cloths, sheets (flat or fitted, full or queen) , pillow cases, blankets, mattress covers, hand towels, wash cloths, bath towels;

Infant Needs: baby food, diapers, in-fant powder/shampoo, q-tips, bibs, baby wipes, baby clothes, baby blankets;

Please return your gift packages by next weekend July 18 & 19.

God Bless you for your generous spirit!.

CELEBRATE YOUR

GOLDEN OR DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY

The Diocese of Buffalo will once again honor couples who will observe their 50th, 60th or 70th wedding an-niversaries in 2009, with a special Mass in St. Jo-seph’s Cathedral on Sunday, October 18, at 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating in this Mass, and the reception which follows, please call the Rectory at 839-1430.

WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

There is group of women with cancer who meet every Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. to knit and talk at Have Ewe Any Wool, I4551 Main St. Snyder. Anyone living with cancer is welcome to come and be part of this wonderful group of ladies. If you have any questions, call Linda at 839-7800.

PRAYERS 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.

THE MAY APPEAL

As you know, the May Appeal is the only major capital improvement appeal, and without your support, it will be impossible to maintain our beautiful buildings and grounds. Our need is substantial, as we continue to do repairs to our buildings, including Phase two & three of the school exterior masonry repairs, masonry repairs to stone on the Lamarck side of the Church, and ongoing painting and repairs to all buildings. We will be replacing an outdated Fire Alarm system in the School building, continue maintenance on the heating system, and will hopefully implement recommendations from a recent Energy Audit to reduce the cost of our utilities.

As of Tuesday, July 7, our May Appeal pledges equal $76,333 from 617 of our 2,200 families. Please consider donating whatever you can to this important appeal.

 PICNIC FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES and their families are invited to a picnic on Saturday, July 18, from Noon-3 pm at St. Gregory the Great Parish. The Advo-cate Committee will be sponsoring a Luau Picnic, games, dancing, and fun. Bring your favorite food. To attend, call Carol at 639-7542.

Natural Family Planning - Introductory Session at Buffalo Mercy Hospital on Wednesday August 12 at 6:30 p.m., or at Sisters Hospital on Saturday, August 22, at 10:30 a.m.

Passion Play in Oberammergau - Come to a meeting at St. Joseph University Parish on Monday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Trip is planned for August, 2010. For more info contact Sister Jeremy Midura at 833-0298 ext 314, or jmidura@yahoo.com

Babysitting Class - On August 15 at 6 pm at Appletree Business Park. To register, call Healthconnection at 447-6205.

St. Paul’s Class of 1959 - 50 year celebration - Please call Mary Pat at 694-8807, or Mary at 434-3542.

FR. CORAPI CONFERENCE - On August 15, Fr. John Corapi will be making his first and only public speaking appearance in 2 years at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo. Joining him will be Raymond Arroyo of EWTN and master of ceremonies, Jerry Usher. Sponsored by The Station of The Cross 101.7 FM, Catholic radio. Get details and register at www.fathercorapilive.com or call 877-888-6279.

Sunday Mass is on Channel Fox 29 - Cable 6 - at 7:30 a.m. Our Music Director, Adria Ryan, will be playing for the Mass on the following Sundays: July 12 and July 19.

Upper 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish - Rev. John R.

Lower 4:30 p.m. Dr. Arthur J. Schaefer - Brian and Nancy

Upper 8:00 a.m. Edgar Villa - CTK Rectory Staff

VOCATION NEWS - In today’s first reading Amos says he did not choose to be a prophet; God selected him. Maybe God is asking you to consider what you are doing at this time in your life and perhaps begin the special work He has for you to do. If you think God is calling you, are, call Father Walter Szczesny at 847-5535. You can also read the "Priest of the Month" stores on our website - www.buffalovocations.org

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

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

TODAY: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

                         1st Reading – Jeremiah 23:1-6

                       2nd Reading –  Ephesians 2:13-18

                                 Gospel – Mark 6:30-34

NEXT SUNDAY: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

                         1st Reading – Jeremiah 23:1-6

                       2nd Reading –  Ephesians 2:13-18

                                 Gospel – Mark 6:30-34

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:  

Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Joan Barron, Wanda Bartczak, Judy Battaglia, 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, Dennis Dee, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, Nancy Eberhard, Paul Eberhard, Jerry Fasolino, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Josephine Giglia, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Mae Grana, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Debbie Hamby, Calvin Harrington, Joseph Hartnett, George Herzog, Maryanne Hook, Kristine Ann Jeffery, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, Lily LoTempio, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, J. Tim McCarthy, Terence McDade, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Maureen Michaels, Linda Moretuzzo, Jerry Miano, Teresa Newland, Madison Okiec, Robin Oxenford, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Bob Philips, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Judy Rexinger, Lynne Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Connie Smith, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Amy Stewart, Katherine Studer, Grace Suozzi, Lottie Swiatek, Phil Teller, Debbi Testa, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Jason Walczak, James Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Christine Weir, Paul Whelan, Ronald White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, and Helen Wink;

… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially: Dolores Beiter (mother of Fr. Robert Beiter), Jeanne E. Farrell, and James J. Griffin (father of   Vincent);

…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.

ATTENTION: 

ADULTS WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED 

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION    

Confirmation Classes will be offered during the month of August, from Sunday, August 2 through Sunday, August 23.  Classes will be held in the Church Library from 9:00-10:30  a.m.  for  any  adult who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation.  For more information, please contact Renée at 839-1430, ext 221 or email at Rvilla@ctksndyer.com.  

MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP

The next meeting of the Medjugorie Prayer Group will be led on Tuesday, July 21, at 9:30 a.m. at 2402 Kensington Ave.  Please call 839-9641 if you are attending.  All are invited.  

WEDDING BANNS

1st - Kristin Marzello and William Lynch

1st - Kelly Bochynski and Christopher Decker

CONGRATULATIONS TO … 

Emily (Hochreiter) and Beau Barron who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God’s blessings and a happy life together.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS

    The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, July 21 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 Dr.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …

John Weldon Bragg, son of Kimberly (Schendel) and Mark Bragg; and Skylar Schoen Paglicci, daughter of Jennifer Paglicci; who were baptized in our church last Sunday.

AN UNUSUAL SET OF KEYS was found in the Church

area.  If you have lost any recently, please call the Rectory.  

 

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

 Weekly Offering / Week Ending

July 13, 2008 - Regular Collection - $12,235

July 12, 2009 - Regular Collection - $13,889

Thank you for your support!

BUFFALO BISON CTK FAMILY DAY 

AT THEBALLPARK

     On Sunday, August 16, at 1:05 p.m. at Coca-Cola Park, come see the Bisons vs. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.  Sponsored by the Holy Name Society, tickets are $6 each, in a covered reserved section, and MUST BE ORDERED BY August 1.  Contact Tim Herzog at 998-4502; or John Davis at 839-2187 or 839-0268 for more information. 

 

BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER

    Begin you own “true encounter with Christ in the word of God”, by enrolling in the Catholic Biblical Studies Pro-gram.  Each September, individuals like you begin this seri-ous Bible study, and go on a spiritual journey they did not know was possible.  Classes will be at the following loca-tions: St. Bernadette, 5930 South Abbott Rd, Orchard Park on Tuesday evenings, 7-9 / St. Stephen, 2100 Baseline Rd., Grand Island on Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm / and Ss. Pe-ter and Paul, Wmsvl. on Thursday mornings, 10:30-12:30 p.m.  Call 871-9180 or visit www.cbstudies.org to register.  

VATICAN II AT FIFTY: FEUDING OVER MEANING

     At some 50 years from the announcement of the Council on January 25, 1959, lively debates have erupted in Europe and the U.S. about the achievement and future direction of its teachings.  Did anything really new happen?  If a Church renewal did occur, was it truly a new development.  Come for a lecture on Wednesday, July 22 at 6:45 p.m. at Christ the King Seminary.  Cost is $15.  If you would like to include dinner at 5:45, cost is $27.19.  Please send check with course name to CTK Seminary, Academic Office, PO Box 607, East Aurora NY 14052.  

ST. JOSEPH CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY

     St Joseph Center for Spirituality is offering a new         certificate program for people interested in becoming Prayer Guides for the Exercises of St. Ignatius. Starting in September, the 10 month program consists of  the following courses that will meet on Thursday nights from 7-8:30 pm  at the Center. The Center is located at the Sisters of St. Jo-seph  Residence, 4975 Strickler Rd. just off Main St. in Cla-rence. Please  call to register 759-6893 x 408.

THE MAY APPEAL

      The May Appeal is the only major capital improve-ment appeal that CTK parish holds each year.  Without your support, it will be impossible to maintain our beautiful buildings and grounds.   

      As of Tuesday, July 14, our May Appeal pledges equal $79,093 from  646 of our 2,200 families.  Please consider donating whatever you can to this important appeal.  

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

This year, our Christmas in July collection was for Catholic Charities Dignity Packages and Response to Love Center's Need for  Essentials.

Please return your gift packages  

THIS weekend July 18 & 19

I DON’T HAVE THE TIME!!!

Experience the peace, and receive the blessings from Our Lord in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel.  You may think, “I don’t have the time!” Know that we have various ways to help you if you are unable to come to your scheduled    Adoration Hour or it you are unable to come on a weekly basis.  Don’t miss the opportunity to be with Our Lord!!!  Contact Kathy at 839-9223, kmgallson@roadrunner.com or Linda at 839-1889, yerkefamily@verizon.net with any questions.
 

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN

     Next weekend, there will be a second collection taken for the Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan. 
 

     Fr. Philip Pitya, the US Mission Representative for his Diocese, has sent us the following appeal: “As you may know, the genocidal Islamic Jibad (holy war) in the Sudan continues unabated.  In Darfur and Kassala Province, en-tire communities are being erased form the face of the earth.  While in South Sudan, Abiyei, the Nuba Mountains and southern Blue Nile an equally deadly gun and bomb fire continues to smolder amid the wreckages of villages and towns.  In fact, the northern Sudanese Islamists con-tinue to wage their “Holy War,” Jihad against us “Infidels” despite the 2005 Peace Agreement.  The total breakdown of community life and law and order, the unspeakable car-nage and tremendous loss of life and property, and the enormous human suffering resulting from the endless warfare are beyond description.  The whole community is traumatized, and needs healing, particularly spiritual.  

     The church remains the only voice of reason and hope for our desperate people, Christian and Moslems alike.  Our clergy, religious, catechists and lay leaders are struggling against all odds to keep and enkindle the flames of our Christian faith burning brightly in our country.  I am therefore appealing to you our brothers and sisters in faith to continue to support us to witness to Christ’s living gospel of love and mercy among our traumatized people.  Thank you very much for your kindness.

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

     Rev. Msgr. David Slubecky will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation at Christ the King on Sunday, October 25, at the 12:15 p.m. Mass. 

THE NICHOLAS A. DUSENBERY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - This annual golf tournament will be held on Friday, August 14, at the Links at Ivy Ridge.  This tournament benefits Melanoma Research through a special endowment fund which is now almost $55,000.  Nick was a parishioner at Christ the King Church and died of melanoma at the age of 24.  If you are interested in joining us for golf and a steak dinner ($130)  or just a steak dinner ($42) please send a check payable to Nicholas A. Memorial Fund to PO Box 181, Amherst, 14226 or go to www. Nicholasdusenberry.com for details.    

PICNICS / WALKS

▶St. Mary’s Church - July 19, from 11am-10pm - 6919 Tran-sit Rd., East Amherst.  Day includes games, bounce house, food, chicken BBQ, and famous Chicken Clam Chowder. 

▶Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Lawn Fete - July 24-27 - Food, music, rides, games, live music all three days.  Sunday Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ, handicapped accessible.

▶Lebanese Festival of WNY will be at St. John Maron’s Church, 2040 Wehrle Dr, Williamsville., from July 24-26. Lebanese music, dancing, authentic cuisine, and crafts.   Friday, 5-11pm, Saturday 2-11 pm and Sunday Noon-6 pm.

▶St. John the Baptist Summer Festival & Run - July 25 , 2-11 Chiavetta’s dinners 4-7, 2.3 mile Run/Walk 7:30, raffle,   games, music, Idol singing contest. For info call 873-1122.

▶St. Casimir’s Family Lawn Fete - July 25-26 - Noon-11 pm. Booths, outdoor kitchen, live auction, carriage rides, Polish Platter Dinner on Sunday from Noon-5.

▶St.  Christopher Summerfest 2009 - July 31-August 2 - 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd.  Friday 6-11; Saturday 2-11 ; Sunday 12-7 ; 5 K Race, food, live music & amateur dance contest, clas-sic Car show.  Games, rides, raffles,  call 692-2660 for info. 

▶Walk Off Hunger & Summer Fest ‘09 - August 2 - a family friendly 2 mile Walkathon to benefit the Food Bank of WNY at Temple Beth Am (4660 Sheridan drive)  Sign In 10-11 a.m., Walk 11 a.m.  Summer Fest will include games, music and free hotdog for every walker.  Register on-line at www.foodbankwny.org.

AREA EVENTS

âPassion Play in Oberammergau - Come to a meeting at St. Joseph University Parish on Monday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room.  Trip is planned for August, 2010.  For more info contact Sister Jeremy Midura at 833-0298 ext 314, or jmidura@yahoo.com

âBabysitting Class - On August 15 at 6 pm at Appletree Business Park; to register, call Healthconnection at 447-6205.

âNatural Family Planning - Introductory Session at Buffalo  Mercy Hospital on Wednesday August 12 at 6:30 p.m., or at Sisters Hospital on Saturday, August 22, at 10:30 a.m.

CELEBRATE THE TRIDUUM of the feast of St. Ann’s on July 24, 25 and 26 at St. Ann’s Shrine, Broadway and Emslie St., Buffalo.  On July 24 - mass at 7 pm, on July 25 - a special healing mass at 7 pm; and on July 26 - 10 a.m. Mass, fol-lowed b veneration of the relic of St. Ann.  Church tours  offered after the masses.  All are welcome, secured parking. 

FR. CORAPI CONFERENCE - On August 15, Fr. John Corapi will be making his first and only public speaking appearance in 2 years at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo.  Joining him will be Raymond Arroyo of EWTN and master of ceremonies, Jerry Usher.  Sponsored by The Station of The Cross 101.7 FM, Catholic radio.  Get details and register at  www.fathercorapilive.com or call 877-888-6279.

A WOMEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets every Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. to knit and talk at Have Ewe Any Wool, I4551 Main St. Snyder.  Anyone living with cancer is welcome to come and be part of this wonderful group of ladies.  If you have any questions, call Linda at 839-7800. 

ANNULMENT WRITING WORKSHOP - Here’s a chance for anyone having trouble writing annulment papers to get it done in one weekend.  The session will be held Friday, August 21, from 7 -10 p.m. and Saturday, August 22, from 8 am-3 pm in St. Gregory the Great School Cafeteria on Maple Road.  The $20 registration fee includes snacks, lunch and supplies.  To register, call Barbara Wyse at 633-7786. 

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.

WHAT CAN WE DO TO CARE 

FOR GOD’S CREATION:

“Christians, in particular, realize that   

their responsibility within creation and their duty towards nature and the Creator are an essential part of their faith .”

 - John Paul II, 1990 World Day of Peace Message, no. 15

ACTION: Think before you go.  Keep a trip diary, docu-menting each time you use your car, for a day, two or a week.  Create a plan to reduce your miles by using some of the following suggestions: Make a list of food and house-hold items you need, combine with other trips on the way, and ask other household members if they need something you can pick up for them on the way.  By doing this you can reduce vehicle miles traveled by 50%, decreasing use

THE ROSARY NOVENA FOR LIFE will be prayed at St. Rose of Lima on Saturday, July 25 at 8:00 a.m.  After Mass, we will silently and prayerfully process to the local abortion clinic to pray the rosary for moth-ers, fathers, their unborn children and the ultimate end to abortion.  All are welcome.  

 

ELECTRONIC GIVING – Secure and Easy.  An Electronic Giving Solution provides an accurate way for you to do-nate 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 infor-mation can be sent out.
 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

SAT., July 18 -  Vigil for Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary 

 Time

Lower 4:30 p.m. Dr. Arthur J. Schaefer - Brian and Nancy 

  Murray

SUN., July 19 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper   8:00 a.m.  Edgar Villa - CTK Rectory Staff

Lower 10:00 a.m.  June Baschnagel - Family

Upper 12:15 p.m.  People of the Parish - Rev. John R. 

   Gaglione 

MON., July 20 - Apollinaris, bishop & martyr 

  8:00 a.m.  Mildred Lesh - Vince, Mary and 

   children 

TUES., July 21 - Lawrence of Brindisi, priest and doctor

  8:00 a.m.  Gordon Mittag - Jim and Ruth Duke,

    and David and Marilyn Patterson 

WED., July 22 - Mary Magdalene 

  8:00 a.m.  Teresa A. Campagna - Estate

THURS., July 23 - Bridget of Sweden, religious 

  8:00 a.m.  Richard Stachura - wife, Loretta

FRI., July 24 - Sharbel Makhluf, priest 

  8:00 a.m.  France, Anthony and James Oddi 

   - Estate 

SAT., July 25 -  Vigil for Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary 

 Time

Lower 4:30 p.m. Anne and John Hard - Debbie and 

   Libbie

SUN., July 26 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper   8:00 a.m.  Margaret Lennon - Gina Breen

Lower 10:00 a.m.  Fred Johns - wife, Martha

Upper 12:15 p.m.  Walter Studer - Family 

THE 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.

CONGRATULATIONS to the following parishioners from St Joseph Collegiate Institute who were named to the 4th Quarter Honor Roll: Nicholas Boccio, Henry Edwards, Francisco Gomez-Chaves, John Murray, Christopher Reinhardt, Michael Rodman, Kevin Schmitt, Zachary Zenger, Brian Killeen, Peter White, Kevin Cheney, Joseph Killeen, Benjamin Georger, Andrew MacPherson, Patrick Murray, Joseph Fahey, Alexander Kulczyk, Nicholas Lobuzzetta, Brian Murray, Jr., Mark Peer , Philip Schneider, William White III, Andrew Zenger, and Thomas Doscher.   

 A PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN workshop will be held on Saturday, August 9, from 9:00-Noon in the Parish Hall of St. Pius X, 1700 N. French Road, Getzville.  If you will be teaching Religious Education classes, or are a school parent who will be working with children, this would be a good opportunity for you. To Register go to www.DioceseofBuffalo.org, and click on Virtus link. 

TELEVISED SUNDAY MASS is on Channel Fox 29 - Cable 6 - at 7:30 a.m.  Our Music Director, Adria Ryan, will be  playing for the Mass on Sunday, July 19. 

PRAYERS 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

Be joyful always; pray continually;  give thanks in all circumstances,
 for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  

 

CTK SCHOOL NEWS 

    School will resume on Wednesday, September 2.  We still have openings in Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, 4, and 7 with limited availability for the 2009-2010 school year.

VOCATION NEWS - When the apostles were trying to  reflect on their ministry, Jesus asked them to “Come by yourselves to an out-of-the-way place.”  Listening to god in quiet prayer is very important in vocation discernment.  Listen to God’s voice in an out-of-the -way place.  If you feel the call is genuine, call Father Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.  You can also read the “Priest of the Month” stores on our website - www.buffalovocations.org  

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

    Registration is now closed for 2009-2010 school year.  If you are new to the parish, please call the Rectory Office for information. 

 

CELEBRATE YOUR 

GOLDEN OR DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY

The Diocese of Buffalo will once again honor cou-ples who will observe their 50th, 60th or 70th wedding anniversaries in 2009, with a special Mass in St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Sunday, October 18, at 3:00 p.m.  If you are interested in  participating in this Mass, and the reception which follows,  call the Rectory at 839-1430.

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

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

                         1st Reading – Jeremiah 23:1-6

                       2nd Reading –  Ephesians 2:13-18

                                 Gospel – Mark 6:30-34

NEXT SUNDAY: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

                         1st Reading – Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15

                       2nd Reading –  Ephesians 4:17, 20-24

                                 Gospel – John 6:24-35

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:  

Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Joan Barron, Wanda Bartczak, Judy Battaglia, Charlie Basil, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Tim Bohen, Maria Borowski, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Mary Ann Corbett, Dennis Dee, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, Nancy Eberhard, Paul Eberhard, Jerry Fasolino, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Mae Grana, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Debbie Hamby, Joseph Hartnett,  Maryanne Hook,  Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, Lily LoTempio, Anne Lundy, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, J. Tim McCarthy, Terence McDade, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Maureen Michaels, Linda Moretuzzo, Jerry Miano, Teresa Newland, 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, Lynne Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Marcia Sickau, Connie Smith, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Katherine Studer, Grace Suozzi, Lottie Swiatek, Phil Teller, Debbi Testa, Elizabeth Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Jason Walczak, James Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Paul Whelan, Ronald White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, and Helen Wnek;

… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially: Betty Anderson (mother of Tom Anderson), Angela Coppola, Fr. Stanley F. Nowak (retired Diocesan Priest), and Robert Phillips (husband of Alice Phillips); 

…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.

ATTENTION:  ADULTS WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED  THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION    

Confirmation Classes will be offered during the month of August, from Sunday, August 2 through Sunday, August 23.  Classes will be held in the Church Library from 9:00-10:30  a.m.  for  any  adult who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation.  For more information, please contact Renée at 839-1430, ext 221 or email at Rvilla@ctksndyer.com.  

DON‟T FORGET TO ATTEND MASS  WHILE YOU ARE ON VACATION

When traveling, you can call 410-676-6000 to find the        location and time of a Mass in your area, or go to www.masstimes.org.   

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

     Rev. Msgr. David Slubecky will be celebrating the        Sacrament of Confirmation at Christ the King on Sunday, October 25, at the 12:15 p.m. Mass.     

WEDDING BANNS

2nd - Kristin Marzello and William Lynch

2nd - Kelly Bochynski and Christopher Decker

3rd - Dora Cheung and Jon Herdlein

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN  COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …

Emma Marie Paa, daughter of Karen (Caruana) and Shawn Paa, who was baptized in our church last Saturday.

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

 Weekly Offering / Week Ending

July 20, 2008 - Regular Collection - $11,880

July 19, 2009 - Regular Collection - $13,312

Thank you for your support!

THE MAY APPEAL

      The May Appeal is the only major capital improve-ment appeal that CTK parish holds each year.  Without your support, it will be impossible to maintain our beautiful buildings and grounds.   

      As of Tuesday, July 21, our May Appeal pledges equal $80,439 from 668 of our 2,200 families.  If you have not yet donated, please consider donating whatever you can to this important appeal.  

  AN UNUSUAL SET OF KEYS was found in the Church area.  If you have lost any recently, please call the Rectory. 

BUFFALO BISON CTK FAMILY DAY  AT THE BALL PARK

     On Sunday, August 16, at 1:05 p.m. at Coca-Cola Park, come see the Bisons vs. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.  Sponsored by the Holy Name Society, tickets are $6 each, in a covered reserved section, and MUST BE ORDERED BY Au-gust 1.  Contact Tim Herzog at 998-4502; or John Davis at 839-2187 or 839-0268 for more information. 

HAS THE STOCK MARKET GOT YOU DOWN?

Invest one hour per week in Eucharistic Adora-tion and your return will exceed any worldly portfolio.  The Adoration Chapel is located at the top of the stairs, when entering the Church at the arch-way between the Church and the School.  These doors are unlocked from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.  Contact Kathy at 839-9223, kmgallson@roadrunner.com or Linda at 839-1889,     yerkefamily@verizon.net with any  

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN

     Today, there will be a second collection taken for the Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan.   

     Fr. Philip Pitya, the US Mission Repre-sentative for his Diocese, has sent us the following appeal: “As you may know, the genocidal Islamic Jibad (holy war) in the Sudan continues unabated.  In Darfur and Kassala Province, entire communities are being erased form the face of the earth.  While in South Sudan, Abiyei, the Nuba Mountains and southern Blue Nile an equally deadly gun and bomb fire continues to smolder amid the wreckages of villages and towns.  In fact, the northern Sudanese Islamists continue to wage their “Holy War,” Jihad against us “Infidels” despite the 2005 Peace Agreement.  The total breakdown of community life and law and order, the unspeakable carnage and tremen-dous loss of life and property, and the enormous human suffering resulting from the endless   warfare are beyond description.  The whole community is traumatized, and needs healing, particularly spiritual.  

     The church remains the only voice of reason and hope for our desperate people, Christian and Moslems alike.  Our clergy, religious, catechists and lay leaders are      struggling against all odds to keep and enkindle the flames of our Christian faith burning brightly in our country.  I am therefore appealing to you our brothers and sisters in faith to continue to support us to witness to Christ’s living     gospel of love and mercy among our traumatized people.  Thank you very much for your kindness.

CANNOT  KNIT?  THERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS … 

CTK Parish is very proud to have an active group of women and men, who knit / cro-chet prayer shawls for those who need to know of God’s comforting and healing pres-ence.  If you can’t knit a prayer shawl, would you be able to provide others with the needed yarn?  3 full skeins of yarn in the same color is needed to create a prayer shawl.  The yarn may be dropped off at the Rectory.  If you can knit and you’d like to come, the weekly group meets every Wednes-day evening, in the Church Library from 7-9 pm.  Ques-tions?  Call the Rectory at 839-1430.  This ministry makes

CTK SCHOOL 

“Back to School” UNIFORM EXCHANGE

There will be a School Uniform Exchange after all the Masses the weekend of August 8 and 9, for CTK School families.  All are welcome to stop by the Chapel Meeting Room (downstairs near the Lower Church) and take what you need for your children for the Fall.  The       clothing is gently used (sometimes new!) and cleaned, and is available for any families who are in need of uniform clothing for your children.  Starting the week of August  2, please check our school website  www.myctkschool.com for an updated  Uniform Exchange Inventory list.  If  you have any questions, please feel free  to contact Marie Therese Kersten at     833-3813.  If you have any uniforms  that you wish to donate, feel free to   bring them to the Uniform     Exchange.  Thanks to all and   enjoy the rest of your Summer!

ARE YOU REGISTERED AT CTK?

Just because you attend weekly mass at CTK, please don’t assume that you are automatically registered in the parish.  If you have children who have graduated from school, are working at a full-time job or are no longer living at home, they should register as an adult. Also, if you will be moving out of the parish or if you no longer consider yourself a parishioner, please notify us, so that we can remove you from our census.  Please call the par-ish Rectory at 839-1430.

THE NICHOLAS A. DUSENBERY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - This annual golf tournament will be held on Friday, August 14, at the Links at Ivy Ridge.  This tournament benefits Mela-noma Research through a special endow-ment fund which is now almost $55,000.  Nick was a parishioner at Christ the King Church and died of melanoma at the age of 24.  If you are interested in joining us for golf and a steak dinner ($130)  or just a steak dinner ($42) please send a check payable to Nicholas A. Memorial Fund to PO Box 181, Amherst, 14226 or go to www. Nicholasdusenberry.com for details.    

ANNULMENT WRITING WORKSHOP - Need help   writing annulment papers?  Get it done in one weekend at the Annulment Writing Workshop, Friday, August 21, from 7 -10 p.m. and Saturday, August 22, from 8 am-3 pm in St. Gregory the Great School Cafeteria on Maple Road.  The $20 registration fee includes snacks, lunch and supplies.  To register, call Barbara Wyse at 633-7786.    

 IS THERE A TRIP IN YOUR FUTURE???

QYankees-Blue Jays Game - Saturday, September 5 in To-ronto - Buses leave St. Amelia’s at 10 a.m., game at 1 pm, home by 7 pm.  $40 includes bus, transportation and game ticket.  Call St. Amelia’s Rectory at 836-0011.

QA trip to Lancaster, PA, Amish Country -  December 1, 2 & 3 - See 3 great shows and visit Father Pio’s Shrine.  Call Val at 692-1899 or Shirley at 686-1923 for more information. 

QTrip to Oberammergau to see the Passion Play - June 16-29, 2010.  Msgr. Richard Siepka, pastor of St. Andrew’s Church, Kenmore is leading this trip to Germany, Austria and Switzerland, highlighted by the wolrd famous Oberammergau Passion Plan.  $4,299 cost includes air fare from New York, deluxe accommodations, and most meals,.  Call 873-6716 for more informaiton. 

QTrip to England and Scotland - October 26 - November 6 - Join Fr. Tom Maloney and his “roamin’ Catholics” on a tour of scotland and England.  For informaiton and a brochure call Mike Collins at 832-7085. 

AREA EVENTS

âGarage Sale - August 14 and 15 - at St. Mary of the Angels Motherhouse (Garages) of the Sisters of St. Francis.  9 a.m. - 1 pm - All kinds of items for sale  … large and small! 

 

âBabysitting Class - On August 15 at 6 pm at Appletree Business Park; to register, call Healthconnection at 447-6205.

âNatural Family Planning - Introductory Session at Buffalo  Mercy Hospital on Wednesday August 12 at 6:30 p.m., or at Sisters Hospital on Saturday, August 22, at 10:30 a.m.

âJoin St. Benedict’s Seniors for a trip to one of the follow-ing casino’s:-4-Day Trip to Atlantic City - Nov. 9th, Receive $60 to play; - Seneca Niagara Casino - August 14; - Presque Isle - September 11; Seneca Alleghany  - October 14 and Octo-ber 15.  Call Val at 692-1899 or Shirley at 686-1923 for details.

FR. CORAPI will be making his first and only public speak-ing appearance in 2 years at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo On August 15, .  Joining him will be Raymond Arroyo of EWTN and master of ceremonies, Jerry Usher.  Sponsored by The Station of The Cross 101.7 FM, Catholic radio.  Get details and register at  www.fathercorapilive.com or call 877-888-

CTK SCHOOL NEWS - School will resume on Wednes-day, September 2.  We still have openings in Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, 4, and 7 with limited availability for the 2009-2010 school year.

VOCATION NEWS - In the Gospel many people hunger for a small amount of food.  In our day there are too many people for the small number of priests, sisters, brothers and deacons.  We, too, must trust in the Lord by praying for   vocations and responding if we feel God is calling us to a Church vocation.  If you feel God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Father Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.  You can also read the “Priest of the Month” stores on our website - www.buffalovocations.org  

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - Registration is now closed for 2009-2010 school year.  If you are new to the parish, please call the Rectory Office for information. 

ELECTRONIC GIVING – Secure and Easy.  An Electronic Giving Solution provides an accurate way for you to do-nate 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 infor-mation can be sent out.

 CELEBRATE YOUR  GOLDEN OR DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY

The Diocese of Buffalo will once again honor couples who will observe their 50th, 60th or 70th wedding anniversaries in 2009, with a special Mass in St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Sunday, October 18, at 3:00 p.m.  If you are interested in  participating in this Mass, and the reception which follows,  call the Rectory at 839-1430.

PICNICS / WALKS

▶Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Lawn Fete - July 26 - Food, music, rides, games, live music, Sunday Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ, handicapped accessible.

▶St. Casimirs Family Lawn Fete - July 26 - Noon-11 pm. Booths, outdoor kitchen, live auction, carriage rides, Polish Platter Dinner on Sunday from Noon-5.

▶St.  Christopher Summerfest 2009 - July 31-August 2 - 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd.  Friday 6-11; Saturday 2-11 ; Sunday 12-7 ; 5 K Race, food, live music & amateur dance contest, clas-sic Car show.  Games, rides, raffles,  call 692-2660 for info. 

▶Walk Off Hunger & Summer Fest „09 - August 2 - a family friendly 2 mile Walkathon to benefit the Food Bank of WNY at Temple Beth Am (4660 Sheridan drive), Sign-in 10-11 am, Walk 11 a.m.  Register on-line at www.foodbankwny.org.  

MASS INTENTIONS

SAT., July 25 -  Vigil for Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary 

 Time

Lower 4:30 p.m. Anne and John Hard - Debbie and 

   Libbie

SUN., July 26 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper   8:00 a.m.  Margaret Lennon - Gina Breen

Lower 10:00 a.m.  Fred Johns - wife, Martha

Upper 12:15 p.m.  Walter Studer - Family 

MON., July 27 - Apollinaris, bishop and martyr 

  8:00 a.m.  Dorothy Wiest - Estate 

TUES., July 28 - Lawrence of Brindisi, priest and doctor

  8:00 a.m.  Thomas Ray - CTK  Bishop’s Committee

WED., July 29 - Mary Magdalene 

  8:00 a.m.  People of the Parish - Rev. John R. 

   Gaglione

THURS., July 30 - Bridget of Sweden, religious 

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

FRI., July 31 - Sharbel Makhluf, priest 

  8:00 a.m.  Sharon Wrzosek - Robert and JoAnn 

   Mikulec 

SAT., August 1 - Vigil for Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary 

 Time

      2:00 p.m. WEDDING Dora Cheung and Jon

   Herdlein

Lower 4:30 p.m. Jean Osuch - Helen Osuch

SUN., August 2 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper   8:00 a.m.  Grace and Mary Bruso - Bob

Lower 10:00 a.m.  Marianne Younkers - Geraldine Klipfel

Upper 12:15 p.m.  August Geraci - Wife and family  

THE 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.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the sick is a sacrament of spiritual comfort for the seriously ill or aged, (formerly called extreme unction).  If you are aware of a scheduled surgery or procedure, please receive the anointing before you go to the hospital.  You may stop by the Sacristy after Mass, or call the Rectory to set up an appointment. 

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN 

A Protecting God’s Children workshop will be held on Saturday, August 9, from 9:00-Noon in the Parish Hall of St. Pius X, 1700 N. French Road, Getzville.  If you will be teach-ing Religious Education classes, or are a school parent who will be working with children, this would be a good oppor-tunity for you. To Register go to www.DioceseofBuffalo.org, and click on Virtus link. 

BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER

    Begin you own “true encounter with Christ in the word of God”, by enrolling in the Catholic Biblical Studies Pro-gram.  Each September, individuals like you begin this seri-ous Bible study, and go on a spiritual journey they did not know was possible.  Classes will be at the following loca-tions: St. Bernadette, 5930 South Abbott Rd, Orchard Park on Tuesday evenings, 7-9 / St. Stephen, 2100 Baseline Rd., Grand Island on Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm / and Ss. Pe-ter and Paul, Wmsvl. on Thursday mornings, 10:30-12:30 p.m.  Call 871-9180 or visit www.cbstudies.org to register. 

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

 

GRIEF AND SPIRITUALITY OF DEMENTIA

Sister Mary Anne Weldon, RSM will offer a practical life-giving presentation guiding care-givers one and all, on a journey of relating to a loving God through the chal-lenges of coping with grief and loss.  This unique pres-entation is part of the lecture series for the bereaved sponsored by the Office of Family Life Ministries and Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Buffalo.  This FREE event will be held on Wednesday, September 16, from 7-8 p.m. at Mt. Olivet,    Kemmore.  For more in-formation, call 817-873-6500.

PRAYERS 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

DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER SERVING OUR COUNTRY IN THE MILITARY, AT HOME OR OVER-SEAS?  We will be glad to add their name to the bulletin board in the Vestibule of the Upper Church, which has been dedicated to honor those who are in all arms of the military.  This display gives a visual reminder of the brave, dedicated men and women serving our country, and reminds us to keep them in our personal prayers, as well as our prayers at Mass.  Send us a photograph (if available), and information including their name, rank, arm of military and assignment – whether overseas or at home.   This will be an on-going display, so please continue to send in the names and  pictures