March 2010

Week of March 14, 21, 28


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

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Third Sunday of Lent

1st Reading – Exodus 3:1-8a

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

Gospel – Luke 13:1-9

NEXT SUNDAY: Fourth Sunday of Lent

1st Reading – Joshua 5:9a, 10-12

2nd Reading – Corinthian 5:17-21

Gospel – Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

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

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

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

…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially: 2010: Robert Beamer, Timothy Beamer, Dorothy Bihl, Austin Bonafede, Frank Ciminelli, Robert Allan Davis, Paul Klonowski, Phil-lip Kurnick, Janet MacMurtrie, Rita McDade, Terry McDade, Ruth Merrill, Donna Shepherd, Lee Ann Shaw, Bill Smith, and Roslyn Venditti;

…those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially: Evelyn Lees (mother of William Lee), Michael Martino (father Mike Martino), Cecilia McGovern (mother of Jodi Mabee), Thomas Peter (brother of David Peter), Nicolo Pierro (father of Fr. Sibby Pierro), Sheridan Smith (husband of Elaine), and Betty Southard;

…victims of natural disasters;

…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;

…our service men and women and their families;

…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;

…peace on earth.

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

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

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

Weekly Offering / Week Ending

âMarch 1, 2009 - Regular Collection - $18,723

âFebruary 28, 2010 - Regular Collection - $12,877

âFebruary Electronic Giving - $5,626.33

Thank you for your support!

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

If any children ages 3-8 are interested in singing in the Children's Choir at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 21st and Easter Sunday (April 4th), please contact Adria Ryan at 839-1430 ext. 212.

NOVENA OF GRACE

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

ALTAR SERVER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Congratulations to Lindsey Rexinger who received the Altar Server of the Year Award for CTK. She was presented with the award by Bishop Kmiec at a service in St. Joseph‟s Cathedral on Saturday, February 27.

WELCOME TO THE

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHIRST THE KING

… Madelyn Jo Butwin, daughter of Ida (Norton) & Matthew Butwin; Estelle Frances Glenn, daughter of Krista (Sutton) & Patrick Glenn; Noah James Groff, son of Jamie (Casillo) & Christopher Groff; and Gavin Nicholas Ickowski, son of Kellie Leiser and Nicholas Ickowski; who were baptized in our Church last Sunday, February 28.

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT

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

Name: _______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

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.

BLUE AND GOLD GALA

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

Come and join the fun!

ATTEND A LENTEN LECTURE / RETREAT/SERVICE

LENTEN LECTURE SERIES continues on Monday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. Joanne Kinney, administrator of DeSales Resources and Ministries will introduce “Everyday Spiritual-ity for Everyday people” based on teachings of St. Francis de Sales and St Jane de Chantel. It will be held at St. Andrew Parish Hall, 1525 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore (873-6716).

JOURNEY OF THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS. CTK Parish and Ss. Peter and Paul‟s Parish in Williamsville are working together during the Lenten Season. The next Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 7:00 p..m at Ss. Peter and Paul Church on Friday, March 12.

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

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

HELP CELEBRATE THE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF THE EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL. On Tuesday, March 23, at 7:00 p.m. there will be a talk on „THE DIVINE MERCY‟, presented by Mr. Rick Paolini, in the Chapel Meet-ing Room. Evening includes information, refreshments and a social - everyone is invited.

MAKE A COMMITMENT OF TIME

SET ASIDE one Definite Prayer Time Every Day.

KNIT/CROCHET A PRAYER SHAWL THIS LENT. Make a prayer shawl for those who need God‟s comforting and heal-ing presence. You may knit one at home (call the Rectory if you need directions) or join our group on Wednesday eve-nings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Church Library (not on March 10). The door opening onto the inside parking lot will be unlocked.

THE SACRAMENT

OF RECONCILIATION

WILL BE CELEBRATED

On Wednesday, March 10

at 7:00 p.m.

at Christ the King Church

The following priests will be available

to hear your confession:

Fr. John Gaglione

Msgr. Charles Griffin

Fr. Joseph Klos

Fr. Jerry Kopiec

Fr. Vince McCarthy

Fr. Daniel O’Leary, OMI

“Come to me all who are burdened

and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR

Annual Lenten

Mini-Retreat

sponsored by Christ the King Holy Name Society

Retreat Topics:

“Conversion and the Spiritual Journey”

and “What Living the Priesthood has

Taught Me About the Church”

Featuring Retreat Leader:

Rev. Richard Reina

Director of Spiritual Formation at

Christ the King Seminary and

former Pastor at St. John the Baptist Church, Kenmore

When: Saturday, March 13th Where: Chapel Meeting Room

Time: 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Lower Church

9:00 a.m.: Coffee, Donuts, Bagels, etc.

Retreat Ends by 12:00 Noon

All Parishioners, Men and Women,

are cordially invited to this program

No Admission Fee or Pre-Registration is Required

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

?Grades 1-5: Sunday, March 7 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

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

?Grade 9: Today, Mrs. Caroline Ogiony‟s class will be going to St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room. Class will follow at Mrs. Ogiony‟s home. Dismissal will be at 2:00 p.m.

VOCATION VIEW - The Lord is kind and merciful and calls us to proclaim His Name. Consider a call to the priest-hood or consecrated life. If God is calling you, call Rev. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS

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

Tuesday, March 9- 12: Basketball Tournament

Wednesday, March 10: Grade 3 will be attending 8:00 a.m. Mass

Pre-K & Grade 5 have field trips

Thursday, March 11: Pizza Lunch

Grades 3 & 4 will be going to Allegheny State Park to make Maple Syrup

Friday, March 12: 1:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross in the

Upper Church

YOUTH NEWS

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

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

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

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

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

AREA EVENTS

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

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

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

ELECTRONIC GIVING

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

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS

The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. If you are planning to attend, please call the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation. Please enter the Church through the doors on the circular drive on Lamarck Drive.

MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP

The next meeting of the Medjugorie Prayer Group will be held on Tuesday, March 16 at 9:30 a.m. at 59 Smallwood Dr. Please call 839-1575 if you are attending. All are invited.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

Next Sunday, the Holy Name Society, their friends and fam-ily will attend the 8:00 a.m. Mass and sit together as a group. After Mass, coffee, donuts and bagels will be served in the Church Library. All parishioners are invited to this breakfast.

ADORATION CHAPEL

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

Wednesday 3:00 a.m.

Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

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

Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

Also, Check the list posted outside of the Chapel

for other hours needed to be filled

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

SPIRITUAL READING FOR LENT

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

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

†SUGGESTED READING: “Treasure in Clay”, the autobi-ography of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen; “Mother Teresa, A Simple Path”; “The Interior Castle” and “The Way of Perfection” about Teresa of Avila; and “The Dark Night of the Soul” about John of the Cross.

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

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

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

…begins next weekend, on Sunday, March 14, at 2:00 a.m. Don‟t forget to push your clock one hour forward.

MASS INTENTIONS

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

4:30 p.m. Edmund and Florence Swartzenburg

- The Newhouse Family

SUN., March 7 - Third Sunday of Lent

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

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

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

MON., March 8 - St. John of God

8:00 a.m. Louis and Josephine Tribunella

- daughter Rosalie

TUES., March 9 -St. Frances of Rome, religious

8:00 a.m. Deceased Members of Schwab and

Murphy families

WED., March 10 - Lenten Weekday, 3rd Week of Lent

8:00 a.m. Ben and Mae Ashton - daughter

THURS., March 11 - Lenten Weekday, 3rd Week of Lent 8:00 a.m. Dr. John Bartels - Linda and Bob Yerke

FRI., March 12 - Lenten Weekday, 3rd Week of Lent

8:00 a.m. John and Catherine Waterman

- Jim Waterman

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

SAT., March 13 - Vigil Mass for Fourth Sunday of Lent

4:30 p.m. William Swartzenburg

- The Newhouse Family

SUN., March 14 - Fourth Sunday of Lent

Upper 8:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Rusciolelli Family - Celeste Kersten

Lower 10:00 a.m. Dr. Herbert C. Klipfel - Geraldine Klipfel

Upper 12:15 p.m. Carol E. Helfer - Joseph C. Helfer

10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF CTK

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL

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

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

ST. JOSEPH’S DAY TABLE

âOur Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence on March 14 - 12 Noon-3pm . Presented by the Sister of St. Joseph, no charge, donations received will go to local Food Pantries.

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

SENIOR TRAVEL

ØTrip to Frankenmuth, Michigan from Sept. 9-13. Hydro-jet ferry to Mackinac Island for breakfast at historic Grand Hotel. Horse & buggy narrated tour of the island & visit to Bronners Christmas Wonderland and Frankenmuth Call Val Lesniak at 692-1899 for complete details.

ØSt. Gregory’s Travel Club presents trips to (1) Sprague‟s in the Southern Tier: March 29; (2) Wildwood, NJ: May 24-28; (3) Chicago: August 23-27; (4) Pennsylvania Rail Adven-ture: September 20-23. For more information see posters on bulletin board or contact Nancy Harkins at 631-5313

ATTENTION:

CAREGIVERS AND FRIENDS OF CAREGIVERS

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

Name: _____________________________________

Address: ____________________________________

Contact Person: _________________________________

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

APPEAL 2010

Appeal Week March 21-28

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

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

Fourth Sunday of Lent

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Fourth Sunday of Lent

1st Reading – Joshua 5:9a, 10-12

2nd Reading – Corinthian 5:17-21

Gospel – Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

NEXT SUNDAY: Fifth Sunday of Lent

1st Reading – Isaiah 43:16-21

2nd Reading – Philippians 3:8-14

Gospel – John 8:1-11

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

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

…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially: 2010: Robert Beamer, Timothy Beamer, Dorothy Bihl, Austin Bonafede, Frank Ciminelli, Robert Allan Davis, Virginia Harder, Paul Klonowski, Phillip Kurnick, Janet MacMurtrie, Rita McDade, Terry McDade, Ruth Merrill, Donna Shepherd, Lee Ann Shaw, Bill Smith, and Roslyn Venditti;

…those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially: Marie Marzolino (mother of Annette Mozg), Harry Mullany (brother of Mila Dennis), and Rev. Thomas F. Sheehan, OFM;

…victims of natural disasters;

…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;

…our service men and women and their families;

…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;

…peace on earth.

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

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

Weekly Offering / Week Ending

âMarch 8, 2009 - Regular Collection - $16,047

âMarch 7, 2010 - Regular Collection - $13,802

Thank you for your support!

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

If any children GRADES 3-8 are interested in singing in the Children's Choir at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 21st and Easter Sunday, April 4th, please contact Adria Ryan at 839-1430 ext. 212.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS

MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP

The next meeting of the Medjugorie Prayer Group will be held on Tuesday, March 16 at 9:30 a.m. at 59 Smallwood Dr. Please call 839-1575 if you are attending. All are invited.

ROSARY FOR LIFE

Next Saturday, March 20, 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.

LEARN ABOUT THE “DIVINE MERCY”.

On Tuesday, March 23, at 7:00 p.m. there will be a talk on „THE DIVINE MERCY‟, presented by Mr. Rick Paolini, in the Chapel Meeting Room. Evening includes information, refreshments and a social - everyone is invited

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT

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

Name: _______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

THE PARISH ROSARY CHAIN

The 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.

BLUE AND GOLD GALA

NEXT WEEKEND

SATURDAY, MARCH 20

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

Come and join the fun!

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

Monday, March 15: Spring Pictures taken today

Wednesday, March 17: Out of Uniform Day, $1 for Catholic Charities. Dress in Green for St. Patrick‟s Day.

- Grade 8 will be attending 8:00 a.m. Mass

Thursday, March 18: Pizza Lunch

Friday, March 19: Stations of the Cross in Upper Church at 1:30

Monday, March 22: No School; In-Service day for Teachers.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

?Grades 1-5: Sunday, March 14 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

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

?Grade 9: Classes will meet today, Sunday, March 14. Teachers have contacted their students in regard to time and place for class.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2010

Target Weekend - March 20-21

Next Weekend, March 20-21, is Target Weekend for Catholic Charities. You are asked to look into your heart and give as much as you can. Please indicate the amount of your donation on the card you received in the mail, and enclose it with the check, cash or pledge and return it in next week’s collection, to the Rectory, or in the mail.

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 become a large gift donor group by giving a minimum of $250.

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 contributions used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously.

Catholic Charities is always there. Whoever, Wherever. Whenever. Catholic Charities is always there. Please be there too. Give selflessly to the 2010 Appeal. Find out more at www.ccwny.org or call 218-1400.

PLEASE NOTE: A “GLITCH” WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Catholic Charities has changed over to a new system this year for mailing out their donation requests. It is the first year using it, and it still has many bugs. You may have received multiple requests from Catholic Charities, and even requests for deceased relatives. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please disregard the extra mailings. You are still asked to give as much as you can, but you only need to give once!

EASTER PLANT SALE

Sponsored by 7th Grade / Fundraiser for Class Night

Please complete the order form below and return

To the School Office or Rectory with payment by Wednesday, March 24

Plants are $8.50 each and come in 6” pots

Quantity Plants Amount Enclosed

________ Tulips - Red _________________

________ Tulips - Pink _________________

________ Tulips - Yellow _________________

________ Lilies - White _________________

________ Hyacinths - White _________________

________ Hyacinths - Blue _________________

________ Hyacinths - Pink _________________

Total _________________

Make Checks payable to: Christ the King School

Name _______________________________________ Phone # _______________________

Plant Pick Up: Tuesday, March 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the School Kitchen

YOUTH NEWS

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

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

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

AREA EVENTS

âSt. Joseph’s Day Table at Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main St., Clarence on March 14 - 12 Noon-3pm . Presented by the Sister of St. Joseph, no charge, donations received will go to local Food Pantries.

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

ELECTRONIC GIVING

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

MASS FOR THE UNBORN CHILD

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring an annual "Mass for the Unborn Child" on this feast of the Annuncia-tion. It will be held on Thursday, March 25 at St. Aloysius Church, 157 Cleveland Drive at 7:00 p.m. Fr. Robert Zilliox will celebrate the Mass and Fr. Mark Noonan will be the homilist. Please plan to attend this Mass to offer prayers for the most vulnerable of our society in these days when they are increasingly threatened by radical public policies.

SENIOR TRAVEL

ØTrip to Frankenmuth, Michigan from Sept. 9-13. Hydro jet ferry to Mackinac Island for breakfast at historic Grand Hotel. Horse & buggy narrated tour of the island & visit to Bronners Christmas Wonderland and Frankenmuth Call Val Lesniak at 692-1899 for complete details.

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

10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF CTK

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL

What a beautiful thing to celebrate! June 2nd, 2010, is the 10th Anniversary of our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. The Perpetual Adoration Committee will coordinate several celebratory events throughout the year. Look for information in the Bulletin and please try to attend.

TO THE FAITHFUL WHO ENROLLED THE NAME OF A LOVED ONE

IN THE VETERANS DAY BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE:

Stations of the Cross for Peace, will be recited on Friday, March 19 from 7:00-7:30 p.m. in the Upper Church. I would like to welcome people who have been in the military or have had a loved one in the military, both living and deceased to participate in the praying of these Stations. One or two people can be assigned to each Station, and can help to lead the people in the praying of this devotion for Peace. It is a very moving experience for this Lenten season.

If you are interested in joining us in praying for Peace, please contact me at 839-1430, ext 221 or at RVilla@CTKSnyder.com and I will send you the prayers that will be recited that evening. Practice will be at 6:15 p.m. on that Friday evening and the Stations will be prayed promptly at 7:00 p.m. I look forward to working with you during this Holy Season of Lent.

With Christ’s Peace,

Renée Villa,

Pastoral Associate

SAT., March 13 - Vigil Mass for Fourth Sunday of Lent

4:30 p.m. William Swartzenburg

- The Newhouse Family

SUN., March 14 - Fourth Sunday of Lent

Upper 8:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Rusciolelli Family - Celeste Kersten

Lower 10:00 a.m. Dr. Herbert C. Klipfel - Geraldine Klipfel

Upper 12:15 p.m. Carol E. Helfer - Joseph C. Helfer

MON., March 15 - Lenten Weekday, 4th Week of Lent

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

TUES., March 16 - Lenten Weekday, 4th Week of Lent

8:00 a.m. Margaret and Frank Riso - Daughters

WED., March 17 - St. Patrick, bishop

8:00 a.m. Edwin J. McAuley - Family

THURS., March 18 - St. Cyrill of Jerusalem, bishop and doctor of the Church

8:00 a.m. Isabelle Kathryn Robida - Thomas Robida

FRI., March 19 - St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Mancini and

Scibetta Families - Granddaughters

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

SAT., March 20 - Vigil Mass for Fifth Sunday of Lent

4:30 p.m. August Geraci - Wife and family

SUN., March 21 - Fifth Sunday of Lent

Upper 8:00 a.m. Dr. Bernard Nigro - Tom and Renée Villa

Lower 10:00 a.m. John P. and Florence T. Kelly - Pat Kelly

Upper 12:15 p.m. Antonietta DeRosa - The DeRosa Family

SPIRITUAL READING FOR LENT

†CHECK IT OUT: www.sacredspace.ie for daily read-ings, reflections, and prayers.

†SUGGESTED READING: “Prayer” by Joyce Rupp;

“A Friendship Life No Other. Experiencing God’s Amazing Embrace.” by William A. Barry, SJ;

“What is Ignatian Spirituality” by David Fleming

VOCATION VIEW

Like the father in the Gospel, God welcomes us home in spite of our sinfulness, and calls us to a life of holiness. Where are you at home? Are you being called to a life as an ordained or consecrated person? If God is calling you, call Rev. Walter

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

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR LENT?

ATTEND A LENTEN LECTURE / RETREAT/SERVICE

LENTEN LECTURE SERIES continues on Monday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Timothy Church, 565 East Park Drive, Tonawanda. Come and learn about the Spirituality of Dorothy Day. Matt Smith, coordinator of the Catholic Worker in the Diocese of Buffalo, will explore the spirituality of this amazing modern day woman who inspired so many and whose cause for canonization is being pursued by the Archdiocese of NY.

PRAY THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS. CTK and Ss. Peter and Paul‟s Parish in Williamsville are working to-gether during the Lenten Season. The Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 7:00 p..m at Christ the King on Friday, March 19.

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

MAKE A COMMITMENT OF TIME

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

SET ASIDE one Definite Prayer Time Every Day.

SPEND AN HOUR with Jesus in the beautiful Adoration Chapel. Committing to the time is difficult in this busy world, it‟s a question of proper priorities. Each moment we spend in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament deepens our union with Christ and makes our minds and hearts more peaceful on earth and enables us to live a happier life. The Chapel is located at the top of the stairs, when entering the Church at the archway between the Church and the School. These doors are open from approximately 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily. Questions? Call Kathy at 839-9223, or Linda at 639-0936.

COME AND PRAY WITH THE MEN’S PRAYER GROUP which meets every Monday evening from 8:15-9:00 p.m. in the Upper Church. As a special devotion during Lent, we are asking the men of our parish to unite in prayer. The rosary is recited along with other traditional prayers of the Church. Any man is welcome to attend at any time.

KNIT/CROCHET A PRAYER SHAWL THIS LENT. Make a prayer shawl for those who need God‟s comforting and healing presence. You may knit one at home (call the Rectory if you need directions) or join our group on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Church Library. The door opening onto the inside parking lot will be unlocked.

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

Fifth Sunday of Lent

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Fifth Sunday of Lent

1st Reading – Isaiah 43:16-21

2nd Reading – Philippians 3:8-14

Gospel – John 8:1-11

NEXT SUNDAY: Sixth Sunday of Lent

1st Reading – Luke 19:28-40

2nd Reading – Isaiah 50:4-7

Gospel – Philippians 2:6-11

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

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

…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially: 2010: Robert Beamer, Timothy Beamer, Dorothy Bihl, Austin Bonafede, Frank Ciminelli, Robert Allan Davis, Virginia Harder, Ken Hanouer, Paul Klonowski, Phillip Kurnick, Janet MacMurtrie, Anita and McDade, Terry McDade, Ruth Merrill, Donna Shepherd, Lee Ann Shaw, Bill Smith, and Roslyn Venditti;

…those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends;

…victims of natural disasters;

…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;

…our service men and women and their families;

…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;

…peace on earth.

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

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

Weekly Offering / Week Ending

âMarch 15, 2009 - Regular Collection - $14,030

âMarch 14, 2010 - Regular Collection - $11,268

Thank you for your support!

Each day we hurl verbal stones of ridicule, criticism, name-calling and put-downs and they are killers. Jesus admonishes us: “Whoever is without sin can throw the first stone.” In other words, no one is qualified to throw stones,. Rid your home of vio-lence and stop the verbal stoning.

EASTER FLOWERS

The envelope for Easter Flowers, which will be used to purchase flowers for both the Upper and Lower Churches, can be placed in today‟s regular collection. There will not be a second collection.

LEARN ABOUT THE “DIVINE MERCY”.

ROSARY NOVENA FOR LIFE

The first Mass and Rosary for 2010 will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church (corner of Parker and Parkside in Buffalo) at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 27 with a Rosary procession to the abortion clinic at 2500 Main Street. Please join the pro-life community in this devotion to end abortion.

VOLUNTEER AT THE ST. GIANNA MOLLA ROOM PREGANANCY OUTREACH CENTER.

If you are willing to donate some time to help fold, sort and organize baby items for those in need, we would welcome and appreciate your help on Saturday, April 17, May 15, and June 12 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Contact the Office of Pro-Life Activities at the Diocese of Buffalo at 847-2205.

ELECTRONIC GIVING

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

10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF CTK

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL

What a beautiful thing to celebrate! June 2, 2010, is the 10th Anniversary of our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. The Perpetual Adoration Committee will coordinate several celebra-tory events throughout the year.

Look for information in the Bulletin and please try to attend.

If you are interested in joining the unceasing prayer in the Adoration Chapel during Lent and beyond, NOW is the TIME, and THESE are the HOURS Where YOU are needed most: Wednesday 3:00 a.m.;

Thursday at 7:00 p.m.;

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

Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

Also, Check the list posted outside of the Chapel for other hours needed to be filled.

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT

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

Name: _______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING…

Dylan Dante Marks, son of Jackie Marks; and Rory Josephine Kinsley, daughter of Margaret (Hamm) and Thomas Kinsley; who were baptized in our Church last Sunday, March 14.

SNYDER, NEW YORK

MARCH 21, 2010

PLEASE NOTE:

A “GLITCH” WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2010

Target Weekend - March 20-21

This Weekend, March 20-21, is Target Weekend for Catholic Charities. As we enter into Appeal week 2010, please ensure we reach our goal of $10.5 million by responding with your contribution or pledge today. Your donation educates, counsels and trains parents; provides care to young children; and provides social support to seniors, enabling them to remain safe and healthy in their own homes. Catholic Charities is also here to provide individual, family and marriage counseling; licensed mental health services; GED education and job assistance for youth; and clarifying sometimes confus-ing housing options for seniors and their caregivers.

You are asked to look into your heart and give as much as you can. Please indicate the amount of your donation on the card you received in the mail, and enclose it with the check, cash or pledge and return it in next week’s collection, to the Rectory, or in the mail.

Catholic Charities is always there. Whoever, Wherever. Whenever. Catholic Charities is always there. Please be there too.

Good Neighbors - Good Friends

WINTER SOCIAL with A Spiritual Facet

TUESDAY, MARCH 23rd

In CTK Chapel Meeting Room

7:00 - 8:30 PM

WHO’S INVITED??

Eucharistic Adorers, Cabin Fever sufferers, those who wonder what ‘Divine Mercy’ is all about, or if you just want something to do on March 23.

Join us!

All Invited - bring a friend!

Sponsored by Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

7:00 - Social and light snacks begin

7:15-8:00 - Divine Mercy Talk by Rick Paolini

8:00-8:10 - Question & Answers

8:10- 8:30 - Social Continues

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

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

?Grades 7: Monday, March 22 from 7:00-8:15 p.m.

?Grade 9: Community Service at St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room (Students were contacted in regard to time and place to meet.):

Today, .March 21, Mr. Randy Rakoczynski‟s class

Saturday, March 27, Mr. Al Oechsner‟s class

?Grade 3 First Communion Mini-Retreat will be held on Sun-day, April 11. Information was mailed to parents. If you did not receive this information, please contact the office. Please Note: The Mini-Retreat for the students from CTK will be done dur-ing the academic week of April 12

CTK SCHOOL NEWS

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

Monday, March 22: No School; In-Service day for Teachers.

Tuesday, , March 23: Grades 3,4,5, and 6 will go to Kleinhans for Catholic School Day at Philharmonic

Wednesday, March 24: Grade 5 will be attending the 8:00 a.m. Mass;

Friday, March 26: Stations of the Cross in Upper Church

at 1:30

Monday, March 29: The Living Stations of the Cross will be presented at 10:15 a.m. in School Gym.

YOUTH NEWS

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

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

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who were named to the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll at: Buffalo Academy of Sacred Heart: Megan Zenger, Pauline Kulczyk, Claire McMa-hon, Mikaela Brady, Sarah Eyeington, Victoria Kreuz, Emma O‟Connor, Katherine Rivard, Karalyn Evanco, Megan Rice and Trisha Shea. Holy Angels Academy: Courtney Dennee, Kate-lyn Dennee, Jennifer Griebner, Stephanie Griebner, Kristina Macro, Cassandra Riso, Samantha Riso, and Courtney Wilk.

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

DISTRIBUTION OF THE EUCHARIST - Beginning May 1, we will return to distributing both species of the Eucharist at our weekend Masses. A new Eucharistic Min-ister schedule will be available at that time.

MASS FOR THE UNBORN CHILD

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring an annual "Mass for the Unborn Child" on this feast of the Annunciation. It will be held on Thursday, March 25 at St. Aloysius Church, 157 Cleveland Drive at 7:00 p.m. Fr. Robert Zilliox will celebrate the Mass. Please plan to attend this Mass to offer prayers for the most vulnerable of our society in these days when they are increasingly threatened by radical public policies.

SENIOR TRAVEL

ØTrip to Frankenmuth, Michigan from Sept. 9-13. Hydro jet ferry to Mackinac Island; horse/buggy tour of the island, visit Bronners Christmas Wonderland and Frankenmuth. Call Val Lesniak at 692-1899 for complete details.

ØSt. Gregory’s Travel Club presents trips to (1) Wildwood, NJ: May 24-28; (2) Chicago: August 23-27; (3) Pennsylvania Rail Adventure: September 20-23. For more information see posters on bulletin board or contact Nancy Harkins at 631-5313

AREA EVENTS

âCommon Cancers in Women - March 24 - 5:30 pm at Wil-liamsville Diagnostic Center, presented by Ginny Lyons, RN. Call 447-6205 to register.

âSt. Joseph Campus of Sisters of Charity Hospital is looking for volunteers. For details call Maria Borawski at 891-2545

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

EASTER PLANT SALE

Sponsored by 7th Grade / Fundraiser for Class Night

Please complete the order form below and return

To the School Office or Rectory with payment by Wednesday, March 24

Plants are $8.50 each and come in 6” pots

Quantity Plants Amount Enclosed

________ Tulips - Red _________________

________ Tulips - Pink _________________

________ Tulips - Yellow _________________

________ Lilies - White _________________

________ Hyacinths - White _________________

________ Hyacinths - Blue _________________

________ Hyacinths - Pink _________________

Total _________________

Make Checks payable to: Christ the King School

Name _______________________________________ Phone # _______________________

Plant Pick Up: Tuesday, March 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the School Kitchen

SAT., March 20 - Vigil Mass for Fifth Sunday of Lent

4:30 p.m. August Geraci - Wife and family

SUN., March 21 - Fifth Sunday of Lent

Upper 8:00 a.m. Dr. Bernard Nigro - Tom and Renée Villa

Lower 10:00 a.m. John P. and Florence T. Kelly - Pat Kelly

Upper 12:15 p.m. Antonietta DeRosa - The DeRosa Family

MON., March 22 - Lenten Weekday, 5th Week of Lent

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

TUES., March 23 - St. Toribio de Mogrovejo, bishop

8:00 a.m. Mary Buckley - Daughter, Sister Susan

WED., March 24 - Lenten Weekday, 5th Week of Lent

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

THURS., March 25 - The Annunciation of the Lord

8:00 a.m. Peggy Collins - Family

FRI., March 26 - Lenten Weekday, 5th Week of Lent

8:00 a.m. Beatrice F. Smith and Edward A. Smith

- Myrella S. Nagel

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

SAT., March 27 - Vigil Mass for Sixth Sunday of Lent

4:30 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ball - The Parish Family

SUN., March 21 - Seventh Sunday of Lent

Upper 8:00 a.m. Bob Kersten - Tom & Renée Villa

Lower 10:00 a.m. Noreen De‟Aeth - Family

Upper 12:15 p.m. William Knittel - Harold and Pat Knittel

GOD’S CREATION

“Respect for creation is of immense consequence, not least because ‟creation is the beginning and the foundation of all God‟s works‟ and its preservation has now become essential for the pacific coexistence of mankind ….

[I]t is imperative that mankind renew and strengthen ‟that covenant between human beings and the environment, which should mirror the creative love of God, from whom we come and towards whom we are journeying.” - If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation, Pope Benedict XVI (January 1, 2010)

Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFL‟s) are on sale by CTK 6th Grade students this Lent. Bulbs are available in “warm” and “cool” light models, 15 watt (equivalent to 60 watt bulbs) and 20 watt (equivalent to 75 watt bulbs). Proceeds go to Catholic Charities. Call School at 839-0473 if you are interested in purchasing any bulbs.

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

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR LENT

ATTEND A LENTEN LECTURE / RETREAT/SERVICE

†LENTEN LECTURE SERIES comes to an end this Monday, March 10 with a talk on “Spirituality 101”at 7:30 p.m., at St. John the Baptist Church, 1085 Englewood Ave., Kenmore. Deacon Bill Hynes will look at the role of spirituality in our lives and help you discover new ways to deepen your own faith.

†PRAY THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS. The Pope John Paul II Scriptural Based Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Friday, March 26 at Ss. Peter and Paul Church.

MAKE A COMMITMENT OF TIME

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

†STAY FOR THE WHOLE MASS. Don‟t leave Mass early. Stay and receiving the blessing at the end of Mass.

†SET ASIDE one Definite Prayer Time Every Day.

†SPEND AN HOUR with Jesus in the beautiful Adora-tion Chapel. Committing to the time is difficult in this busy world, it‟s a question of proper priorities. Each moment we spend in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament deepens our union with Christ and makes our minds and hearts more peaceful on earth and enables us to live a happier life. The Chapel is located at the top of the stairs, when entering the Church at the archway between the Church and the School. These doors are open from approximately 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily. Questions? Call Kathy at 839-9223, or Linda at 639-0936.

†COME AND PRAY WITH THE MEN’S PRAYER GROUP which meets every Monday evening from 8:15-9:00 p.m. in the Upper Church. As a special devotion during Lent, we are asking the men of our parish to unite in prayer. The rosary is recited along with other traditional prayers of the Church. Any man is welcome to attend at any time.

†KNIT/CROCHET A PRAYER SHAWL THIS LENT. Make a prayer shawl for those who need God‟s comforting and healing presence. You may knit one at home (call the Rectory if you need directions) or join our group on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Church Library. The door opening onto the inside parking lot will be unlocked.

SPIRITUAL READING FOR LENT

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

†SUGGESTED READING: The Holy Longing, by Rondal Rolheiser; Praying in the Presence of Our Lord with Dorothy Day, by Davis Scott ; and Finding God’s Will For You, about St. Francis DeSales.

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

Palm Sunday

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Palm Sunday

1st Reading – Luke 19:28-40

2nd Reading – Isaiah 50:4-7

Gospel – Philippians 2:6-11

NEXT SUNDAY: Easter Sunday

1st Reading – Acts 10:34a, 37-43

2nd Reading – Colossians 3:1-4

Gospel – John 20:1-9

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

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

…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially: 2010: Robert Beamer, Timothy Beamer, Dorothy Bihl, Austin Bonafede, Frank Ciminelli, Robert Allan Davis, Patricia Ertel, Virginia Harder, Paul Klonowski, Rev. Joseph Klos, Phillip Kurnick, Janet MacMurtrie, Jean Maslona, Anita McDade, Ruth Merrill, Lee Ann Shaw, Donna Shepherd, Mary Smith, Bill Smith, Rev. Msgr. Francis Sorci, and Ros-lyn Venditti;

…those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially: Carlyle Bingeman, Josephine Constan-tino (aunt of Tom Villa), Gene Flemming (grandmother of Meredith Magnini), Ken Hanouer, Angeline Morabito Protigal;

…victims of natural disasters;

…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;

…our service men and women and their families;

…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;

…peace on earth.

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

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

Weekly Offering / Week Ending

âMarch 22, 2009 - Regular Collection - $13,033

âMarch 21, 2010 - Regular Collection - $11,828

Thank you for your support!

ADORATION CHAPEL CLOSED

The Adoration Chapel will be closed from Wednesday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m., and will not reopen until Monday, April 5 at 9:00 a.m.. Church Law requires that the Chapel be closed during the Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday), and we keep it closed until Monday morning for the convenience of our scheduled adorers.

GOOD FRIDAY

Liturgy and Celebration of the Lord‟s Passion and Veneration of the Cross, at 1:00 p.m. A collection will be taken during this service for the shrines in the Holy Land. The Holy Land is a special home across the sea, where Christ was born, lived, preached, worked His miracles, and died. Today, the Holy Land is in need. Most Christians who live near and care for the holy places in Jerusalem and Palestine are very poor or foreign missionar-ies in a foreign land. For over 800 years, the Franciscan Fathers have been charged with the care of the Holy Places. Our Good Friday collection helps support their ministry.

Stations of the Cross - Come pray the Reflections on the Stations of the Cross with the Teen Youth Group at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Church.

DECORATING THE UPPER CHURCH FOR EASTER

On Saturday, April 4, at 9:30 a.m. we will be decorating the Upper Church Altar with Easter Flowers. If you can help or if you have any questions, please call Eileen Summers at 839-0916.

HOLY SATURDAY VIGIL MASS

The RCIA team invites everyone to attend the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 3, at 8:00 p.m. to support our RCIA Candidates, Christine and Jason Adsit, as they become fully initiated into the Roman Catholic faith. The Easter Vigil will begin in a darkened Church with the lighting of fire and the Pascal Candle. As the procession moves into the Church, each person in attendance will light a candle signifying Christ entering the Church. Scripture readings will be proclaimed and Baptismal vows will be renewed. Christine and Jason will make a Profession of Faith and Jason will receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Confir-mation. Immediately following Mass, a reception will be held in the Parish Library for everyone, so that they can congratulate our RCIA neophytes. Please join us at this very special event!

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.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. And bless us with peace.

10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF CTK

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL

What a beautiful thing to celebrate!

June 2, 2010, is the 10th Anniversary of our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. The Perpetual Adoration Committee will coordinate several celebratory events throughout the year. Look for informa-tion in the Bulletin and please try to attend.

1:00 p.m. on Saturday

7:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday

Also, Check the list posted outside of the Chapel for other hours needed to be filled. The Chapel is located at the top of the stairs, when entering the Church at the archway between the Church and the School. These doors are open from ap-proximately 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily. Questions? Call Kathy at 839-9223, or Linda at 639-0936.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2010

As of Sunday, March 21, CTK Parish has collected $162,780. We thank everyone for their donations thus far and encourage all others to send in their donations as soon as they are able. As we reach the culmination of Appeal Week 2010, ask yourself: Is there someone you know who needs help? Or do you and your family need help? Catholic Charities has 61 locations throughout WNY where we provide basic emergency services (food, prescription assistance, housing or heating assistance) and/or counseling for a number of problems facing individuals, couples, children and families. Call our administrative office to find the closest site at 218-1400

This Weekend, March 20-21, is Target Weekend for Catholic Charities. As we enter into Appeal week 2010, please ensure we reach our goal of $10.5 million by responding with your contribution or pledge today. Your donation educates, counsels and trains parents; provides care to young children; and provides social support to seniors, enabling them to remain safe and healthy in their own homes. Catholic Charities is also here to provide individual, family and marriage counseling; licensed mental health services; GED education and job assistance for youth; and clarifying sometimes confusing housing options for seniors and their caregivers.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

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

?Grades 7: Monday, March 29 from 7:00-8:15 p.m.

On behalf of the Religious Education Department

we wish all of our families a blessed and holy Easter.

VOCATION VIEW - Blessed are they who come in the Name of the Lord! Am I being called to proclaim Jesus as a priest, deacon, religious brother or sister? If God is calling you, call Rev. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535

CTK SCHOOL NEWS

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

Monday, March 29: Live Stations of the Cross at 10:15 a.m. in the School Gym.

Tuesday, March 30: Field Trip, Grades 7 & 8 - TOY Theatre

Easter Plant Pick-up, 2-3 in School Gym

Wednesday, March 31: 8:00 a.m. Mass attended by Grade 6

Thursday, April 1 - Monday, April 5 - No School, Easter Vacation

Tuesday, April 6: School Resumes

PENANCE SERVICES

† Monday, March 29 - St. Timothy‟s at 7:00 p.m.

(St. Paul, St. John the Baptist, St. Timothy & St. Andrew)

†Monday, March 29 - St. Christopher‟s at 7:00 p.m.

†Wednesday, March 31 - St Stephen at 7:00 p.m.

TRAVELING???

Don’t forget to attend Mass on Easter Sunday

For Mass Times and Locations

Call 1-410-676-6000 or go to www. Masstimes.org

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT

If you need a financial statement for your 2009 donations, please call the Rectory at 839-1430.

GOD’S CREATION

“The environment must be seen as God‟s gift to all people, and the use we make of it entails a shared responsi-bility for all humanity, especially the poor and future generations… [S]eeing creation as God‟s gift to humanity helps us understand our vocation and work as human beings … Contemplating the beauty of creation inspires us to recognize the love of the Creator, that Love which „moves the sun and other stars‟.” - If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation, Pope Benedict XVI (Jan. 1, 2010)

CONSIDER RECYCLING THESE

“SPECIALTY“ ITEMS AT:

Computers: (1) Goodwill Collection and Recycling Center, 1119 William St., Buffalo, 854-3494 ; (2) Erie County Computer Recycling Days, google Erie County, NY recy-cling or call 856-6800.

Batteries: Type AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-Volt at Home Depot

Packaging Materials, bubble wrap and packing peanuts (must be clean: UPS Store

SENIOR TRAVEL

YOUTH NEWS

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

ðYouth Group Meeting - From 11:00-12:00 Noon in the Upper Church, today, Sunday, 28. We will be working on the presentation of the Station of the Cross for Good Friday, any teens interested are still welcome to join us.

ðGood Friday, April 2 - Preparation for Stations of the Cross at 5:30 p.m. All students participating should meet in the Church Library.

ðYouth Group Meeting - From 11:00-12:00 Noon in the Church Library on Sunday, April 25. All interested high school teens are encouraged to attend this meeting.

AREA EVENTS

âSt. Joseph Campus of Sisters of Charity Hospital is look-ing for volunteers. For details call Maria Borawski at 891-2545

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

âCatholic Radio 101.7FM invites you to the Catholic Busi-nesses & Professionals Breakfast on April 1 at 7:45 am at Sonoma Grille, Snyder. Fr. Leon Biernat will discuss “God in the Workplace”. Call Erica at 839-6117 or ericas@wlof.net for a reservation

SMALL IDEAS - THAT CAN MEAN A LOT

One-Day Vitamin for Family Health - This week give a sincere compliment to a spouse, a child, sibling or parent.

Believe that others are there to help

Pray for the unborn, the unloved, and the abused (mentally, physically and spiritually)

If you can, go for a walk in your neighborhood. Pray for those houses you pass and ask God‟s blessings for them in whatever they need.

ATTENTION:

CAREGIVERS AND FRIENDS OF CAREGIVERS

Name: _____________________________________

Address: ____________________________________

Contact Person: _________________________________

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

ELECTRONIC GIVING

AND THE WINNERS ARE ...

The following is a list of the Sweepstakes winners from the CTK Gala last Saturday night:

1st prize - $3000: Helen Clohessy

2nd prize - $1000: John and Del Burgio

3rd prize - $ 750: Dorothy Cox

4th prize - $ 750: Tiffany Williams

5th prize - $ 500: Brian Bystryk 6th prize - $ 500: Emily Mazikowski 7th prize - $ 250: Christine Coppola 8th prize - $ 250: Betsy Connolly 9th prize - $ 250: Jenny Sinatra 10th prize - $ 250: Becky Stroud

Many thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket for the Sweepstakes Raffle (better luck next year) and to all those who attended the Gala. It was a fun evening with good music, good food, nice people and a lot more opportunities for winning prizes! Thanks for your support!

EASTER SUNDAY TELEVISED MASS

Every Sunday on Channel WUTV Fox TV29 the Diocese of Buffalo televises a pre-recorded Mass. On Easter Sunday Bishop Edward Kmiec will be the celebrant.

SAT., March 27 - Vigil Mass for Palm Sunday

4:30 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ball - The Parish Family

SUN., March 28 - Palm Sunday

Upper 8:00 a.m. Bob Kersten - Tom & Renée Villa

Lower 10:00 a.m. Noreen De‟Aeth - Family

Upper 12:15 p.m. William Knittel - Harold and Pat Knittel

MON., March 29 - Monday of Holy Week

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

TUES., March 30 - Tuesday of Holy Week

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

WED., March 31 - Wednesday of Holy Week

8:00 a.m. John and Mary Lou Stein

- Don and Ann Watson

THURS., April 1 - Holy Thursday

9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer

Mass of the Last Supper

7:00 a.m. Angelo Suozzi - Wife and Family

Adoration following Mass Until 11:00 p.m.

FRI., April 2 - Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion

9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer

1:00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy with Communion

7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross at Christ the King followed by the Way of the Cross

SAT., April 3 - Holy Saturday

9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer

2:00 p.m. Blessing of the Easter Food

Easter Vigil Mass

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

SUN., April 4 - Easter Sunday

Upper 8:00 a.m. Robert J. Kersten

- Wife and Family

Lower 10:00 a.m. Dorothy Corthals

- The Renzi Family

Upper 12:15 p.m. Carl and Helen Weber

- Tim and Jean McCarthy

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

DISTRIBUTION OF THE EUCHARIST

Beginning May 1, we will return to distributing both spe-cies of the Eucharist at our weekend Masses. A new Eucha-ristic Minister schedule will be available at that time.

VOLUNTEER AT THE ST. GIANNA MOLLA ROOM PREGANANCY OUTREACH CENTER.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL DINING ROOM

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

NOW THAT LENT IS COMING TO AN END ….

CAN YOU CONTINUE YOUR

GOOD LENTEN HABITS?

†Come to Mass Early and read the scriptures of the day before you hear them during Mass. You may find that you take more away with you.

†Stay for the WHOLE Mass. Don‟t leave Mass early. Stay and receive the blessing at the end of Mass.

†Set Aside one definite Prayer Time Every Day.

†Spend an hour with Jesus in the beautiful Adoration Chapel every week. Each moment we spend in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament deepens our union with Christ and makes our minds and hearts more peaceful on earth and enables us to live a happier life. .

†Come and pray with the Men’s Prayer Group which meets every Monday evening from 8:15-9:00 p.m. in the Upper Church. The rosary is recited along with other traditional prayers of the Church. Any man is welcome to attend at any time.

†Knit or Crochet a Prayer Shawl for someone who needs God‟s comforting and healing presence. You may knit one at home or join our group on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Church Library. The door open-ing onto the inside parking lot will be unlocked.

†Indulge in Spiritual Reading: Check out: www.sacredspace.ie for daily readings, reflections, and prayers. Other suggested reading: The Four Loves, by C.S. Lewis; When God Says No, the Mystery of Suffering and the Dynamic of Prayer by Daniel Lanahan OFM; The Humility of God, A Franciscan Perspective, by Ilia Delio; and Walking on Water, by Anthony DeMello. For more ideas on spiritual reading, call our Pastoral Associate, Renée Villa.