June '09

Bulletins for week of June 14, 21 (missing), 28

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING,
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF
June 7, 2009 – Trinity Sunday

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Holy Trinity Sunday
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40
2nd Reading – Romans 8:14-17
Gospel – Matthew 28:16-20

NEXT SUNDAY: Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
1st Reading – Exodus 24:3-8
2nd Reading – Hebrews 9:11-15
Gospel – Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, 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, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Debbie Hamby, Calvin Harrington, Joseph Hartnett, George Herzog, Kristine Ann Jeffery, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Lauren Violet Krichbaum, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, Lily LoTempio, Anne Lundy, Marion Lyons, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, J. Tim McCarthy, Terence McDade, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, 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, 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:
Mary Fritz (daughter of Angela Coppola), Rev. Herold Nuwer (retired Diocesan Priest), Lee Rose (wife of Lawrence Rose), Floyd A. Stoeckl;
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;
…peace on earth.

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

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

THE PARISH ROSARY CHAIN – 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.

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.

CTK PARISHIONERS VOLUNTEER AT THE RESPONSE TO LOVE CENTER – CTK Parish has committed to helping this wonderful center staff their kitchen and thrift shop on June 15 the 3rd Monday of the month, from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. You may opt to arrive at 7:30 a.m. for Mass with other volunteers, the staff and the Felicians who founded the center. Call Allison for further details at 839-5225 or at Allison.k@roadrunner.com.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS – The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, June 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 driveway on Lamarck Drive.

CTK MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE – The Men’s Golf League will be playing on Wednesday’s at 2:00 p.m. They are looking for new members. Please call Jim Roberts at 839-1049 or Joe Vocal at 839-2497 for more information.

FATHER’S DAY NOVENA – The Father’s Day Novena is a wonderful way to remember our fathers – living and deceased. A 9-Day Novena of Masses begins on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, until Monday, June 29. The Father’s Day envelopes were included in your envelope packet, and cards are available in the Sacristy after mass. Please return you intention envelopes to the Rectory or in the collection basket.

WEDDING BANNS
1st – Claire Marlette and Justin Holler
1st – Kelly Geib and Scott Donaldson
2nd – Anne Marie Brant and Jeffrey Bodziak
3rd – Megan Gallson and Christopher Montgomery

Please join us!
You and your family are invited!

Wednesday, June 10
Benediction and prayer
7:00 p.m. in the Upper Church

Join us in prayer for our country, and our Church
and for respect for all life.
Give thanks for the success of the annual
Baby Shower that benefited needy mothers.
Sponsored by Respect Life Ministry

THE MAY APPEAL
The May Appeal is the annual fundraiser used at Christ the King Parish to help maintain and improve our Parish properties. We will 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, June 2nd the May Appeal pledges total $55,283. This is Christ the King’s only major capital improvement appeal and without your support, it will be impossible to maintain our beautiful buildings and grounds.

NEW PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS – The Parish Council welcomes: Dr. Eugene Beltrami, Margaret Brechtel, Glenda Manuszewski, Steve Roth and Kellie Ulrich, who’s names were selected at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Pentecost. They have agreed to be members of the Parish Council for the next three years. We thank them for their commitment to our parish

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION – Experience the peace, receive the blessing s 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 if you are unable to come on a weekly basis. Don’t miss the opportunity to be with Our Lord! Any questions please call Linda at 839-1889 or Jeanne at 839-4061

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
To secure a place in the Religious Education Program, ALL students must register by June 18, 2009.
 Registration forms have been mailed to the families who are currently in our program. If you have a child who will be in First Grade, or are new to the parish and you did not receive this mailing, please contact the office at 839-0946, ext 306.
 If you have a child in 9th Grade in the fall, who will be attending Catholic, Private or Public school and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, they must register in the program.

VOCATION NEWS – God the Father, Creator. God the Son, Redeemer. God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier. When we “go out to make disciples of all nations” we have a lot to tell! God is present everywhere. Would you be willing to proclaim the truth of God’s love and presence in your life as a priest or religious? If so, call Father Walter Szczesny at 847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories at www.buffalovocations.org.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
Limited spaces are available in Kindergarten and Grades 1, 2, 3 & 4 for more information, contact the school @ 839-0473 ext. 301.
 Monday, June 8 – Field Trip to the Bison's Game – 8th Grade
 Wednesday, June 10 – 8:00 a.m. Mass prepared by the 6th Grade Class
 Wednesday, June 10 – Free Hot Lunch
 Wednesday, June 10 – Last Day for Pre-K4 Program
 Thursday, June 11 – Last Day for PreK-3 Program Friday,
 Friday, June 12 – Kindergarten Graduation, 7:00 p.m. in the Gym
 Friday, June 12 – Exams Begin
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YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3596)
 Youth Group Meeting – June 28 (note change of date) – 11:00-12:00 Noon in the Church Library
 Graduation Mass – Sunday, June 14 – 12:15 pm – all graduates of the parish moving up from Kindergarten, 8th Grade. High School or College are welcome to join us for a celebration of their accomplishment.

IGNATIAN 30 WEEK RETREAT – This retreat experience, is a 30-week journey through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, wile you continue to experience the ordinary events of everyday life. During the retreat one grows in interior freedom as you come to know Jesus Christ more intimately. It will involve: daily prayer with Scripture, weekly meetings with a trained prayer guide to discuss one’s prayer; openness to the activity of God within you; faithfulness to the process and your commitment; it begins in mid-September, 2009. Information nights are: June 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Sisters of St. Mary, 3100 Elmwood Ave, (corner of Sheridan). For more information call Sister Marie Schober at 873-6476

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
THERE IS STILL TIME TO DONATE!
The Catholic Charities Appeal 2009 has not yet met its $11 million goal. As of Tuesday, June 2, $10,284,083 has been raised; and our parish has donated $244,083. Thank you for your generosity.
Your support of this year’s Appeal is vital. Please consider increasing your donation this year, by pledging a larger amount, and making payments in several installments. A gift of $100 is less than $2 per week. Try to join the Large Gift donor group by giving a minimum of $250. This is what helps make our parish go over the top every year. Let us show Msgr. Joe Sicari (Director of Catholic Charities, who assists at CTK) our support.
If you are employed by a firm that “matches gifts” to charitable institutions, secure a form from your personnel office and forward the completed form to Catholic Charities Appeal Office. Your contribution is used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously.
Find out more at www.ccwny.org or call 856-4494. St. Martin de Porres, Pray for us!

HELP PROTECT MARRIAGE
The NY State Senate may soon vote to redefine marriage. The bishops of NY State have said that marriage is the fundamental building block of our society. The state has a compelling legal interest in promoting marriage between men and women in order to create stable families and provide for the safety, health, and well-being of children. The state has no such compelling legal interest in recognizing a relationship between two people of the same sex.
Marriage leads to the creation of families and allows children to be raised in the same home by both their mother and father. It should be obvious to all that men and women bring vastly different gifts to their roles as parents, and that children are best served in the overwhelming number of cases when they are raised by their mother and father.
Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, bishop of Buffalo, is calling on the state Senate in the strongest terms to reject the radical social experiment of same-sex marriage and continue to recognize marriage for what it has always been and always will be – the union of one man and one woman.
You are encouraged to advocate on this issue by contracting your state senator and by joining the Catholic Advocacy Network at www.nyscatholicconference.org.

AREA EVENTS
 Agape – A Catholic Speaker Series – June 15 at 7:00 p.m. – at Our Lady of Pompeii, 158 Laverack Ave., Lancaster. Speaker Patrick Madrid will speak on: “Search and Rescue: How to bring your family and friends into , or back into the Catholic Church. No admission, all are welcome. Presented by the Station of the Cross Catholic Radio.
 Annual Boat Blessing will take place at the Inner Harbor Yacht Club on Sunday, June 7 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. The blessing will take place at the South Terminal Wall of the Erie Barge Canal – east of the Delaware Avenue Bridge. Boaters to meet at the East River section of the Niagara River, by the Grand Island Holiday Inn – monitor channel 68 for info.
 St. Gregory’s Senior Travel Club – “Glenn Miller Orchestra” at Artpark on Monday, July 20 – Roundtrip motor coach transportation for 2:00 p.m. matinee performance. Then a family style dinner at Chef’s Restaurant, Buffalo. Cost is $82 per person, depart at 12:30 and return at approx. 7:00 p.m. Space limited. Call Nancy Harkins at 631-5313 for reservations

MASSES
SAT., June 6 – Vigil for Trinity Sunday
Lower 4:30 p.m. William Swartzenburg – Mr. & Mrs. Howard Newhouse

SUN., June 7 – Most Holy Trinity
Upper 8:00 am Michael Riso - Sisters
Lower 10:00 a.m. Jacob Brechtel – The Brechtel Family
Upper 12:15 pm Joanne Cecala Deveso – Brother, Frank

MON., June 8 – Weekday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Grace and Wilbur Hantz – Dan and Nancy Torrell
8:00 a.m. Phoebe Phelan – Donna and Herbert Rapp

TUES., June 9 – Ephrem , deacon and doctor
6:45 a.m. Lawrence and Rita Wagner - Estate
8:00 a.m. Al Trybus – Naomi George

WED., June 10 – Weekday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Margaret Quinlivan Forti – Anne Hunt
8:00 a.m. Nick and Margaret Koppmann – The Koppmann Family

THURS., June 11 – Barnabas, apostle
6:45 a.m. Teresa A. Campagna - Estate
8:00 a.m. Thomas E. Ray – Regan Family

FRI., June 12 – Weekday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Margaret Lennon – Mike and Karen Gould
8:00 a.m. Jean Davis Glynn – Bob and Celeste Kersten

SAT., June 13 - Vigil for Body and Blood of Christ Sunday
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Megan Gallson and Christopher Montgomery
Lower 4:30 p.m. Mary Louise and Jack Kelly – Sister, Pat

SUN., June 14 – Body and Blood of Christ Sunday
Upper 8:00 am 40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Bud and Sandy Whistler
Lower 10:00 a.m. ANNIV. Raymond Marczak – Family
Upper 12:15 pm For All the Graduates of the Parish – CTK Teen Youth Group

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

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.

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING,
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF June 14, 2009 –
Corpus Christi Sunday

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
1st Reading – Exodus 24:3-8
2nd Reading – Hebrews 9:11-15
Gospel – Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

NEXT SUNDAY: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading – Job 38:1, 8-11
2nd Reading – 2 Corinthians 5:14-17
Gospel – Mark 4:35-41

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, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Debbie Hamby, Calvin Harrington, Joseph Hartnett, George Herzog, 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, Molly Lupini, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, J. Tim McCarthy, Terence McDade, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Linda Moretuzzo, Jerry Miano, Maureen Michaels, Teresa Newland, Jean Newton, 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, 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:
Ruth Klizek (mother of Fr. Duane Klizek), Marion Lyons, Carl Schneggenburger (husband of Ruth Schneggenburger);
…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

A MASS HONORING ALL THE GRADUATES OF THE PARISH will be celebrated today, Sunday June 14 at 12:15 pm. All graduates of the parish moving up from Kindergarten, 8th Grade. High School or College are welcome to join us for a celebration of their accomplishment.

CONGRATULATIONS YOUTH COUNCIL GRADUATES – Congratulations to this year's recipients of the CTK Ministry Award for the years of dedicated service as active members of the CTK Youth Council. It is with gratitude that we acknowledge the following graduating high school seniors: Kristen Brignone, Theresa Gladysz, Joseph Killeen, Nina Lesh, Elizabeth Murphy, Molly Murray, Sarah Rodman, Nicholas Williams, and Christopher Wright.

THE NEXT MEETING OF THE MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP will be held on Tuesday, June 16, at 9:30 a.m. at 54 Thistle Lea. Please call 634-3582 if you are attending. All are invited.

THE NEXT PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS will be held on Tuesday, June 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 driveway on Lamarck Drive.

THE ROSARY FOR LIFE will be recited after the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday, June 20, 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.

THE FATHER’S DAY NOVENA is a wonderful way to remember our fathers – living and deceased. A 9-Day Novena of Masses begins on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, until Monday, June 29. The Father’s Day envelopes were included in your envelope packet, and cards are available in the Sacristy after mass. Please return you intention envelopes to the Rectory or in the collection basket.

WEDDING BANNS
1st – Alexandra MacPhearson and James Joseph Wright
2nd – Claire Marlette and Justin Holler
2nd – Kelly Geib and Scott Donaldson
3rd – Anne Marie Brant and Jeffrey Bodziak

THE MAY APPEAL
The May Appeal is the annual fundraiser used at Christ the King Parish to help maintain and improve our Parish properties. We will 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, June 9th the May Appeal pledges total $58,123. This is Christ the King’s only major capital improvement appeal and without your support, it will be impossible to maintain our beautiful buildings and grounds.

SUMMER IS COMING!!!!

HEY KIDS! ARE YOU A FAN OF SNAKES AND REPTILES?
nickel City Reptile Show again entertains at the Harlem-Kensington-Cleveland Association Summer Party on Tuesday, June 23, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Harlem Road Community Center playground (tent area). For $1 you can get a hotdog, drink and ice cream. Bring the family for an evening of fun. For more details, call Joan Schanley at 832-3905.

BUFFALO BISONS – 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 (covered reserved section), and MUST BE ORDERED BY July 1. Contact Tim Herzog at 998-4502 or John Davis at 839-2187 or 839-0268 for more information.

CTK PARISHIONERS VOLUNTEER AT THE RESPONSE TO LOVE CENTER in the kitchen and thrift shop on June 15 the 3rd Monday of the month, from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. You may opt to arrive at 7:30 a.m. for Mass with other volunteers, the staff and the Felicians who founded the center. Call Allison for further details at 839-5225 or at Allison.k@roadrunner.com.

THE CTK MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE
The Men’s Golf League will be playing on Wednesday’s at 2:00 p.m. They are looking for new members. Please call Jim Roberts at 839-1049 or Joe Vocal at 839-2497 for more information.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Food For Thought … How much time do you spend with Our Lord each week? How much time at work? How much time watching TV? Don’t miss the opportunity to be with Our Lord! Any questions please call Linda at 839-1889 or Jeanne at 839-4061

VOCATION NEWS – Receiving Eucharist is a real sign of unity in our Church. God nourishes us with the “Bread from Heaven” if we have ordained priests to celebrate the Liturgy. If you feel the inclination towards ordination to the priesthood, call Father Walter Szczesny at 847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories at www.buffalovocations.org.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
Limited spaces are available in Kindergarten and Grades 1, 2, 3 & 4 for more information, contact the school @ 839-0473 ext. 301.
 June 15 and 16 – 2009 Kindergarten orientation and Screening
 Thursday, June 18 – 8th Grade Field Trip to Erie, PA
 Thursday, June 18 – Last day of After School Care
 Friday, June 19 – No School – Marking Day
 Friday, June 19 – 8th Grade Math Regents
 Friday, June 19 – Family Fun Day, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm in the School Parking Lot 

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3596)
 Youth Group Meeting – June 28 (note change of date) – 11:00-12:00 Noon in the Church Library
 Attention High School Students: Interested in making friends, participating in worthwhile service activities, and strengthening your Catholic faith? Consider joining the CTK Youth Council. The Youth Council is currently accepting new members to serve on the 2009 - 2010 board. For more information call Maryann Peer at 835-4977.

AREA EVENTS
 Our Lady of Sacred Heart Lawn Fete – 3148 Abbott Rd., OP – June 19: 5pm-midnight; June 20: noon-midnight; June 21: Noon-9 pm – rides, food, beer, entertainment; Kids Day on 6/20; Polish Dinner, BBQ Chicken Dinner Games of Chance & Fireworks – for info call 824-2935.
 St. Francis Family Festival – 73 Adam St, Tonawanda – Noon-9 pm on June 20. Pig roast, chowder, hotdogs, drinks, garden booth, theme baskets, Super Raffle, Cardo, contest, live music and more. Call 693-1150 for information.
 St. Gregory’s Senior Travel Club – “Glenn Miller Orchestra” at Artpark on Monday, July 20 – Roundtrip motor coach transportation for 2:00 p.m. matinee performance. Then a family style dinner at Chef’s Restaurant, Buffalo. Cost is $82 per person, depart at 12:30 and return at approx. 7:00 p.m. Space limited. Call Nancy Harkins at 631-5313 for reservations

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
THERE IS STILL TIME TO DONATE!
The Catholic Charities Appeal 2009 has not yet met its $11 million goal. As of Tuesday, June 9, $10,341,409 has been raised; and our parish has donated $244,083. Thank you for your generosity.
Your support of this year’s Appeal is vital. Please consider increasing your donation this year, by pledging a larger amount, and making payments in several installments. A gift of $100 is less than $2 per week. Try to join the Large Gift donor group by giving a minimum of $250. This is what helps make our parish go over the top every year. If you are employed by a firm that “matches gifts” to charitable institutions, secure a form from your personnel office and forward the completed form to Catholic Charities Appeal Office. Your contribution is used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously. Find out more at www.ccwny.org or call 856-4494. St. Martin de Porres, Pray for us!

HELP PROTECT MARRIAGE
The NY State Senate may soon vote to redefine marriage. The Bishops of NY State have said that marriage is the fundamental building block of our society. The state has a compelling legal interest in promoting marriage between men and women in order to create stable families and provide for the safety, health, and well being of children. The state has no such compelling legal interest in recognizing a relationship between two people of the same sex.
Marriage leads to the creation of families and allows children to be raised in the same home by both their mother and father. It should be obvious to all that men and women bring vastly different gifts to their roles as parents, and that children are best served in the overwhelming number of cases when they are raised by their mother and father.
Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, bishop of Buffalo, is calling on the state Senate in the strongest terms to reject the radical social experiment of same-sex marriage and continue to recognize marriage for what it has always been and always will be – the union of one man and one woman. You are encouraged to advocate on this issue by contracting your state senator and by joining the Catholic Advocacy Network at www.nyscatholicconference.org.

“SLAYING IS INCONSISTENT WITH PRO-LIFE MESSAGE”
The following statement is from the Office of Pro-Life Activities of the Diocese of Buffalo:
We join the U.S. bishops as we extend sympathies to George Tiller’s family for his loss of life. George Tiller’s murder is condemned as an act of violence, like all murder, that is gravely immoral and contrary to the theology, philosophy and mission of what it means to be pro-life. Our pro-life efforts have always been and will continue to be non-violent coupled with the belief that everyone has the right to life; both born and unborn. When promoting a culture of life, although we maintain that abortion is a violent act against the life of the unborn human being, we never ever see death as a solution, ever. It is diametrically opposed to our goal, which is peace in the womb, outside of the womb and peace in Christ.

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN (CCC) serves millions of parishioners around the world and in our community through pod casts, newspapers, television, satellite radio and more. CCC funds programs that inspire you, help you through the challenges of life and strengthen your faith. CCC is always there, giving you access to the Word of God 24 hours a day, whenever you may need it. Your generosity will make a powerful impact!

MASSES
SAT., June 13 - Vigil for Body and Blood of Christ Sunday
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Megan Gallson and Christopher Montgomery
Lower 4:30 p.m. Mary Louise and Jack Kelly – Sister, Pat

MON., June 15 – Weekday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Sharon Wrzosek – The Goergen Family
8:00 a.m. People of the Parish – Rev. John R. Gaglione

TUES., June 16 – Weekday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Frances, Anthony and James Oddi - Estate
8:00 a.m. Elise Reagan – Peggy Page

WED., June 17 – Weekday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Dorothy Wiest - Estate
8:00 a.m. Anna Marie McAuley – daughter, Donna Bennett

THURS., June 18 – Weekday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Virginia Campbell – The LaPlante Family
8:00 a.m. Peter O’Connor – Joseph Cannon

FRI., June 19 – The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING,
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF June 28, 2009 –
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading – Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24;
2nd Reading – 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15
Gospel – Mark 21-43

NEXT SUNDAY: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading – Ezekiel 2:2-5
2nd Reading – 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Gospel – Mark 6:1-6

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, 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: Josephine McGrath (mother of Sally Lennon);
.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.

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 July 1. Contact Tim Herzog at 998-4502 or John Davis at 839-2187 or 839-0268 for details.

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3596)
 Youth Group Meeting – June 28 (note change of date) – 11:00-12:00 Noon in the Church Library

VOCATION NEWS - Today’s gospel asks us, “do you not yet have faith? Are you being called to share your faith as a priest, deacon or religious? If 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

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH
Weekly Offering / Week Ending
 June 22, 2008 – Regular Collection – $11,287.00
 June 21, 2009 – Regular Collection – $12,593.50
Thank you for your support!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
THERE IS STILL TIME TO DONATE!
Last Chance
Donation Year ends on Tuesday, June 30.
The Catholic Charities Appeal 2009 has not yet met its $11 million goal. As of Tuesday, June 23, $10,369,519 of the has been raised; and our parish has donated $247,151 (down $2,400 from last year).
If you are employed by a firm that "matches gifts" to charitable institutions, secure a form from your personnel office and forward the completed form to Catholic Charities Appeal Office. Your contribution is used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously.
Find out more at www.ccwny.org or call 856-4494. St. Martin de Porres, Pray for us!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Overwhelmed? Frustrated? Anxious? Too much to do? Come unburden yourself before Our Lord in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. Tell Jesus your concerns, your troubles. Experience the peace ……
Any questions? Contact Kathy at 839-9223, kmgallson@roadrunner.com or Linda at 839-1889, yerkefamily@verizon.net

MASSES

SAT., June 27 - Vigil for Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary
Time
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Kelly Geib and Scott
Donaldson
Lower 4:30 p.m. Father’s Day Novena Intentions

SUN., June 28 – Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 a.m. Father’s Day Novena Intentions
Lower 10:00 a.m. Margaret and Katherine Kelly - Pat Kelly
Upper 12:15 p.m. Phyllis Heinen - Family

MON., June 29 - Peter and Paul, apostles
8:00 a.m. Father’s Day Novena Intentions

TUES., June 30- The First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
8:00 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Gaglione - Rev.
John R. Gaglione

WED., July 1 - Blessed Junipero Serra, priest
8:00 a.m. People of the Parish - Rev. John R.
Gaglione

THURS., July 2 - Weekday, 13 Week in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. Leroy Fildes - Ann and Don Watson

FRI., July 3 - Thomas, apostle
8:00 a.m. A. John Jansen - Family
4:00 p.m. WEDDING Alexandra MacPhearson
and James Wright

SAT., July 4 - Vigil for Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary
Time
Lower 4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Carl J. Nagel - wife, Myrella

SUN., June 28 – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish - Rev. John R.
Gaglione
Lower 10:00 a.m. Mark Nikischer - Patrick and Maryann
Cunningham
Upper 12:15 p.m. John Kujawa - Meg, Sean and Rebecca

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.

CTK School News

Christ The King School is now closed for the summer. Have a Blessed and enjoyable summer!
School will resume on
Wednesday, September 2.

We still have openings in Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 with limited availability for the 2009-2010 school year.

The Msgr. Sorci Award of Excellence for
Christian Value
was presented to: Joseph Ortolani, Grade 8

At our Awards Assembly on Thursday, June 25, the following awards were presented:

JoAnn Mikulec Award for Excellence in Writing
Melissa Magiera, Grade 8

Norine Nirschel Award for Christian Attitude and
Community Service
Margaret Gramza, Grade 6

Christopher Golinski Award for a
Friendly, Congenial Attitude
Cameron Ciesielski, Grade 4

Helen Bress Award for Diligence
Stephanie Forbes, Grade 4

Trudy Viscardo Award for Math:
Kristine Macro, Grade 8

WEDDING BANNS
2nd - Emily Hochreiter and Beau Barron
3rd - Alexandra MacPhearson and James Joseph Wright

The following students graduated from
Christ The King School on Wednesday, June 24, 2009

2009 Graduates
John Michael Audet
Kara Jovan Barke
Robert Amidon Battaglia
John Cunning Brady
Kelsey Ann Clayback
Katelyn Rose Dennee
Lindsay Grace Georger
Gabriel Antonio Gomez-Chaves
Catherine Anne Greene
Caroline Margaret Klein
Joseph Jude Lesh
Amanda Rose Londono
John Harrington Lyons
Christopher Hayes MacPherson
Kristina Marie Macro
Melissa Erin Magiera
Charlotte Catherine McLellan
Hannah Marie Metzger
Allison Kate Mikulec
Kara Ann Murray
Claire Elizabeth O’Neill
Joseph Quinn Ortolani
Jessica Marie Phillips
Cassandra Elizabeth Riso
Paul Thomas Schmitt
Matthew Aaron Shea
Michael John Uba
Courtney Catherine Wilk
Jacqueline Claire Wydysh
Benjamin Matthew Yee
Megan Alexandra Zenger

CONGRATULATIONS TO …
Anne Marie (Brant) and Jeffrey Bodziak
who were married
in our Church last Saturday, June 20.
We wish them God’s blessings and
a happy life together.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY
As most of us are aware, the slow economy is affecting everyone.This, our Christmas in July collection will be for Catholic CharitiesPackages and Response to Love Center's Need for Essentials.
There will be lists of single items, along with sample pictures ofPackages which you can assemble if you wish.
Please visit ourin the vestibule of the Upper Church during the 4th of July Holiday weekend topick up an ornament.The gifts should be returned the week of July12-19.
God Bless you for your generous spirit!.

THE MAY APPEAL
This past week, we sent reminders out to families who have not yet donated to the annual 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, June 16, our May Appeal pledges equal $72,158 from 561 of our 2,000 families. Please consider donating whatever you can to this important appeal.

A BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE
The public is invited to a Mass to commemorate what would have been the late former Mayor Jim Griffin’s 80th birthday. Mass will be offered by Msgr. Robert A. Mack at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, at St. Louis Church, 35 Edward St.., Buffalo.

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.

LAWN FETES / CHURCH PICNICS
*St. Andrews Lawn Fete - June 26, 27 and 28. - 34 Francis Ave., Sloan, Friday and Saturday 5pm-Midnight, Sunday Noon-10 pm following a Polka Mass at 11:00a.m. Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ Sunday (noon-?). Raffles, Theme Tray, Games Food.
*St. Mary’s Church - July 19, from 11am-10pm - 6919 Transit Rd., East Amherst. Day includes games, bounce house, food, chicken BBQ, and famous Chicken Clam Chowder.

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 Program. Each September, individuals like you begin this serious Bible study. It takes them on a spiritual journey they did not know was possible. Classes will begin at the following locations: 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. Peter and Paul, Williamsville on Thursday mornings, 10:30-12:30 p.m. Call 871-9180 or visit www.cbstudies.org to register.

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS
*St. Vincent de Paul Summer Day Camp - – 8462 Old
Lakeshore Rd, Angola – ages 8-13. 8:30-4:30 (provide own transportation). Call 882-3360, x 7 or info@svdpwny.org
*Canisius High School HAP – June 29-July 28 – Summer
program for boys entering 8th grade. Call 882-0466 x 217 .
*St. Joe’s Collegiate Summer – July 7-31 – Boys entering
8th Grade. Call 874-4953 or e-mail pkennedy@sjci.com.
*St. Gregory’s Basketball camps for boys and girls. Contact 807-4774 or coachsalsbasketballcamap@yahoo.com .
*St. Joe’s Summer Sports Camps – June thru August –
Call 270-4107 or e-mail pschneider@sjci.com.
*Holy Angels – July 6-31 – Day camp for girls in 6, 7 & 8
Grades; Basketball Camp, Soccer and Volleyball Camp. Call 834-7120, or admissions@holyangleslsacademy.org.
*Mt. St. Mary Summer Camps – Summer Sessions 2009
Call 877-1358 or go to www.mt-st-marys.org

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, please call the Rectory Office at 839-1430.

NIAGARA COUNTY WINE TOUR is being sponsored by the Ladies of Charity for a “Ladies’ Day Out” on Tuesday, July 21. A 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.

AREA EVENTS
*St. Gregory's Senior Travel Club – "Glenn Miller Orchestra" at Artpark on Monday, July 20 – includes transportation for 2:00 p.m. matinee performance, dinner at Chef's Restaurant, Buffalo. Cost is $82 per person. Space limited. Call Nancy Harkins at 631-5313.
*College Search Discussion Night - July 8 at 7pm, at St. Gregory’s Parish in the Gathering Room. A panel will discuss the options of state, private or Catholic colleges, questions 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.
*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 papajack@roadrunner.com.
*St. Paul’s Class of 1959 - 50 year celebration - Please call Mary Pat at 694-8807, or Mary at 434-3542.
*Catholic Charities needs NYS Certified Teachers for a 7-week program from July 6-Aug 21. Call Darrel at 893-3500.

THE NICHOLAS A. DUSENBERY MEMORIALTOURNAMENT 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. 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, NY 14226. Go to www. Nicholasdusenberry.com for more information.

VATICAN II AT FIFTY: FEUDING OVER MEANING - 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 lik

6:45 a.m. Del and Chris Olislager – Joe and Shirley Granville
8:00 a.m. J. Paul McPherson, Jr. – Mr. & Mrs. William Brown

SAT., June 20 - Vigil for 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Anne Marie Brant and Jeffrey Bodziak
Lower 4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Mark W. Schneider – Family

SUN., June 21 – Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Philip and Mary Lichtenthal – The Murray Family
Lower 10:00 a.m. ANNIV. Josephine Hoff – The Zinzola Family
Upper 12:15 pm Parish Intentions for Father’s Day Novena