. SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Solemnity of All Saints

1st Reading – Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14

2nd Reading – 1 John 3:1-3

Gospel – Matthew 5:1-12a
 

NEXT SUNDAY:

1st Reading – 1 Kings 17:10-16

2nd Reading – Hebrews 9:24-28

Gospel – Mark 12:38-44

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

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

Faiza Alnakeeb, Danielle Amigone, Luanne Auriemma, Joan Barron, Wanda Bartczak, Judy Battaglia, Charlie Basil, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Tim Bohen, Maria Borowski, Caroline Rhea Camp, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Mary Ann Corbett, Dennis Dee, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, Nancy Eberhard, Paul Eberhard, Jerry Fasolino, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Mae Grana, Fran Growe, Bob Grossman, Marcia Grundtisch, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Debbie Hamby, Joseph Hartnett, Maryanne Hook, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, Lily LoTempio, Pat Lucey, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, J. Tim McCarthy, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Maureen Michaels, Linda Moretuzzo, Teresa Newland, Madison Okiec, Minot Ortolani, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Judy Rexinger, Rita Savage, Lynne Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Don Schultz, Marcia Sickau, Connie Smith, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Katherine Studer, Grace Suozzi, Lottie Swiatek, Ken Syracuse, Phil Teller, Debbi Testa, Elizabeth Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Jason Walczak, James Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Paul Whelan, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, and Helen Wnek;

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

friends, especially: Agnes Baron, Mary Capozzi (mother of Kathy Jeras), Dorothy Frost (sister of Sister Ruth Wangler, and Msgr. William Wangler), and Msgr. Paul R. Letourneau (Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady Help of Christians Church);

…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.

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.

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

Weekly Offering / Week Ending

October 24, 2008 - Regular Collection - $17,126

October 25, 2009 - Regular Collection - $14,693

Thank you for your support!

CONGRATULATIONS TO…

Rebecca (Smith) and Jamie Krolczyk

who were married in our Church last Friday. We

wish them God‟s blessings, and a happy life together.

ALL SOULS DAY

Monday, November 2, is All Souls Day. Envelopes are available at the doors of the Church for your All Souls Day intentions. This is a wonderful way for us to pray for all of our deceased relatives and friends. They will be remembered at monthly Masses throughout the year and on All Souls Day.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

Entertainment Books are available in the Rectory Office (during weekday business hours) for only $25. Please help support the Teen Youth Group!

FIRST FRIDAY

Friday of this week is the First Friday for the month of November. Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. After mass, the Rosary and Altar Society will gather in the Library to recite the Rosary and will then go to the Wehrle Restaurant for a Dutch-treat breakfast. For reservations, please call Virginia Harder at 839-0230 before noon on Thursday, November 5.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

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

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS

The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Library. If you are planning to attend, please call the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation. Please enter the church thru the doors on the circular driveway on Lamarck Drive.

CTK SCHOOL SWIM TEAM

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The CTK Swim team will be sponsoring a pancake breakfast at Applebee‟s on Sunday, November 29, from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at 1785 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga. Proceeds will support equipment and training materials for the swim team and the CTK Sports Boosters Club. Tickets are $5 and are available each week after Saturday 4:30pm mass.

PARISH SURVEY: THIS WEEKEND

To help guide our efforts to make CTK a better spiritual community, we are asking parishioners to fill out a parish survey and return it by Sunday, November 15. Collection boxes marked “SURVEY” will be in the back of the Church for the next few weeks. The survey will help us to understand how parishioners view themselves and the parish. It is especially important for us to hear from you because you represent both the present and the future of Christ the King parish.

We hope to take active and concrete measures to make CTK a stronger more welcoming community. The information that you provide will make it possible for us to accomplish these goals in a realistic and effective way.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

HONORING OUR VETERANS

Our servicemen and women protect our country twenty-four hours a day, seven-days a week. The bulletin board in the Church vestibule has a display which honors those men and women who are currently serving our country.

All of us have been connected to someone (grandfather, father, mother, sister, brother, etc.) who has served his/her country.

A book will be placed in front of this bulletin board for anyone who would like to enter the name of a veteran (either living or deceased) to be prayed for on this special day. The book of names will be placed in the Adoration Chapel to be especially remembered in prayer throughout the 24-hours of the Christ the King Veteran’s Day Vigil.

Please help us to honor our past and present veterans by participating in prayer in the Adoration Chapel:

24-Hours of Prayer

November 11th, Veteran’s Day

from 12:00 a.m. 11:59 p.m.

Please sign-up for an hour and participate.

The sign-up sheets will be found at the Rectory, at the Veteran’s Bulletin Board

and outside of the Adoration Chapel.

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

and 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

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING A FAMILY THIS CHIRSTMAS???

The St. Vincent de Paul Society at CTK will again be coordinating generous parishioner families in our parish with needy families in our region for Christmas. If you are interested in „sponsoring‟ Christmas gifts for a less-fortunate family this year, please contact Jim Killeen at 839-5225. We will be able to match families of different sizes and needs with the capabilities and desires of each of the „donor‟ families. We have a wonderful tradition of generosity, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas at CTK. In the past, we have had individuals, families, work departments, and school classes all „adopt families‟. We have some families that have made it one of their own Christmas Family Traditions. Thank you in advance for your support.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

The next meeting of the RCIA will be on Sunday, November 8 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room. This process helps inquiring adults journey with team members to learn about the Catholic faith. We wel-come anyone who has not yet been baptized, been baptized either in the Catholic or Christian faith but never received First Communion and/or Confirmation, or would just like to update their knowledge of the Catholic Faith. For details, contact Renée at 839-1430, x 221 or RVilla@ctksnyder.com. 4

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

YOUTH NEWS

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

ðYouth Group Meeting - Sunday, Nov. 8 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon in the Church Library. All interested high school teens are invited to this meeting.

ðSunday, November 22nd - Feast of Christ the King - All Youth Council members should plan on attending the 10:00 a.m. Mass for commissioning. A Reception will follow in the Chapel Meeting Room

RESPONSE TO LIVE CENTER

CTK parishioners have committed to help the Response to Love Center staff their Dining Room and Thrift Store on Monday, November 16. The Center is located at the old St. Adalbert‟s parish school building at 130 Kosciuszko St., just 1/4 mile from the historic Broadway Market. People benefit from social service direction as well the thrift store, food pantry and dining room. If you are willing to help out, contact Allison for further details at 839-5225 or at allison.k@roadrunner.com

HELP WANTED - St. Vincent de Paul Society is looking for volunteers to help distribute coats, hats, & mittens at their annual Coats for Kids Day on Thursday, December 3, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room on Main St. If interested please call at Ceil at 835-7826.

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

ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS! Before leaving for your warmer winter environment, please make a pledge now to Appeal 2010 for Catholic Charities. It will relieve your mind and help your parish reach its goal by the closing Sunday. Call Catholic Charities‟ Appeal Dept. at 856-4494 to make your pledge today or donate securely online at www.ccwny.org. Thank you.

PAJAMA PROGRAM - Delivering Warm Sleepwear & Nur-turing Books to Children in Need … A “Pajama Rama” event at the Walden Galleria Mall on Saturday, Nov. 7 between Noon-5 p.m. Volunteers will be collecting new pajamas and books in the Lord and Taylor Court, lower level. For more details, contact Ann Cardena at ann@pajamaprogram.org .

THEOLOGY ON TAP:BUFFALO will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17 at a new location - Sonoma Grille, 5010 Main St., Snyder. The speaker will be Kristen Harakal, speaking on “The Waiting Game: Trusting in God‟s Plan for Your Life”. Theology on Tap is a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20‟s and 30‟s.

CTK YOUTH GROUP AND FRIENDS SUPPORT RESPONSE TO LOVE CENTER

CTK Youth Council hosted its annual Fall Coffeehouse for Charity on October 14th, to benefit the Response to Love Center located on Buffalo's east side. This Center provides assistance to those in need including a food pantry, community dining room, thrift shop, personal care program, infant formula program, as well as additional services such as GED, computer training, and health & wellness programs. A total of $320 was collected for donation.

Thank you to our opening band, Subject To Change from Amherst High School whose musical talent and enthusiasm about volunteering to play for charity was a great beginning for our night. We appreciate all the extra rehearsals involved and we are honored to provide the venue for their debut. They did a fantastic job! Thanks to Youth Council member, Tim Henderson, a very gifted musician from St. Joe's whose performance on guitar, banjo, and ukulele, included a variety of songs including his own compositions. This was his second performance for charity at CTK and we are grateful to him for sharing his talent.

The night also included open mic time, when the stage was open to music and song from members of the audience. Thanks to everyone who performed. We were amazed at the level of talent, the originality, and the support of the crowd for all the performers.

Many thanks to everyone for getting into the spirit of our Halloween theme, and to Mrs. Yee‟s and Mrs. Clayback's Confirmation class who provided re-freshments and helped during the event. And finally, a special thanks to everyone who worked in talent, scouting, publicity, stage crew, decorating and hosting.

IN THIS SEASON OF COLDS AND FLU, SNEEZING AND COUGHING…

As you are now aware, last week, Bishop Edward Kmiec, issued a directive to all parishes in the Diocese of Buffalo to immediately suspend the distribu-tion of Holy Communion through the cup. The Bishop also asked Church goers that instead of shaking hands during the Sign of Peace at Mass, they offer a nod or a verbal greeting of peace.

As we have requested in the past, Bishop Kmiec also stated that if people are sick, they should stay home, so as not to spread the sickness. You will be excused from your Sunday Mass obligation. 5

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

SAT., October 31- Vigil for 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Edward and Rita Forster - Daughter and

Family

SUN., November 1 - All Saints Day

Upper 8:00 a.m. Bud Coleman - Family

Lower 10:00 a.m. People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione

Upper 12:15 p.m. Deceased Members of the Terhaar Family

MON., November 2 - All Souls Day

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

TUES., November 3 - Martin de Porres, religious

8:00 a.m. MONTH‟S MIND Charles Lumsden - wife, Gloria

WED., November 4 - Charles Borromeo, bishop

8:00 a.m. Lois Miner-Deets - The Gaglione Family

THURS., November 5 - Weekday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Patrick McGeever - Family

FRI., November 6 - Weekday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time

**8:45 a.m. Lawrence and Rita Wagner - Estate

SAT., November 7- Vigil for 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Fred and Marion Granville - Joe and Shirley Granville

SUN., November 8 - Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper 8:00 a.m. Matthew and Margaret Russo - Renée

and Tom Villa

Lower 10:00 a.m. Joseph Ridolfi - The Licata Family

Upper 12:15 p.m. Michael M. Reed - The Family

TRAVELING STATUES OF JESUS AND MARY

If you and your family would like to invite the statues of Jesus and Mary into your home for 1 week, please call Pat Weissman at 839-1285, and leave a message. While you have the statures, you are encouraged to say a daily Rosary. The statues have become so popular over the years, that two sets are now available. Consider the benefits.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL “POOR“ BOXES

Two new tamper-proof boxes for St. Vincent de Paul donations have been installed near the entrance of the adoration chapel and the circular driveway entrance. Your donations are always needed and are put to good use.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

?Religious Education Classes on Sunday, November 1:

Grades 1-5: 11:00-12:00 Noon

?Religious Education Classes on Monday, November 2:

Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 p.m.

?Confirmation Class of 2009 - Congratulations to the 66 candidates who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, October 25, from Rev. Msgr. David Slubecky. We ask that our parish community pray for our Confirmandi so that the newly confirmed through the gifts of the Holy Spirit become more like Christ and more perfect members of the Church.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so special for our Confirmation class and their families. Our sincere thanks to the teachers who helped prepare these students for this Sacrament. They are: Mr. Peter Doyle, Deacon Norman and Mrs. Nancy Foster, Mrs. Jane Hopkins, Mrs. Joanne Johnson, Mrs. Jane Licata, Mrs. Sherry Martin, Mr. Al Oechsner, Mr. Randolph Rakoczynski, Mr. Douglas and Mrs. Kristi Sosnowski, and Mrs. Ellen Stanford.

?First Communion Parent Meeting: Monday, November 2 in the Upper Church at 7:00 p.m. It is important that a parent attend this informational meeting. Please arrive 5 minutes before the meeting - it will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. If you did not receive the letter regarding this sacra-ment, contact the Religious Education Office.

VOCATION VIEW – Through the ages, men and women have been sent to bear witness to Christ in their day. Could God be calling you to be His witness as a priest, deacon or religious in our day? If you think God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Father Walter Szczesny at 847-5535. You can also check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on our website – www.buffalovocaitons.org.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS

(Principal: Mrs. JoAnn Mikulec / Secretary: Mrs. Reczek - 839-0473)Monday, November 2 - All Souls Day; Picture Retake Day

Wednesday, November 4 - 8 am Mass – Grade 6

Thursday, November 5 - Pizza Lunch

Friday, November 6 - First Friday 8:45 am Mass

- Noon Dismissal, Faculty Meeting

PARKING LOT ALERT: The Amherst Police will be closely monitoring cars exiting our parking lot for traffic safety. Drivers must come to a complete stop at the stop sign before exiting the parking lot onto Kingsgate/East Bentham. Residence in the neighborhood have voiced concern to the police as to parishioners not observing the stop sign and putting their safety at risk. Please be considerate of others!

EACH ONE SHOULD USE whatever gift he has received to serve others. - 1 Peter 4:10

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – 1 Kings 17:10-16

2nd Reading – Hebrews 9:24-28

Gospel – Mark 12:38-44

NEXT SUNDAY: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Daniel 12:1-3

2nd Reading – Hebrews 10:11-14, 18

Gospel – Mark 13:24-32

 IN YOUR PRAYERS…

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

Faiza Alnakeeb, Danielle Amigone, Luanne Auriemma, Joan Barron, Wanda Bartczak, Judy Battaglia, Charlie Basil, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Tim Bohen, Maria Borowski, Caroline Rhea Camp, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Mary Ann Corbett, Dennis Dee, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, Nancy Eberhard, Paul Eberhard, Jerry Fasolino, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Mae Grana, Fran Growe, Bob Grossman, Marcia Grundtisch, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Joseph Hartnett, Maryanne Hook, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, Lily LoTempio, Pat Lucey, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, J. Tim McCarthy, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Maureen Michaels, Linda Moretuzzo, Teresa Newland, Madison Okiec, Minot Ortolani, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Judy Rexinger, Rita Savage, Lynne Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Don Schultz, Marcia Sickau, Connie Smith, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Katherine Studer, Grace Suozzi, Lottie Swiatek, Ken Syracuse, Phil Teller, Debbi Testa, Elizabeth Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Jason Walczak, James Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Paul Whelan, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, and Helen Wnek;

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

friends, especially: Joseph Hogan (brother-in-law of Louise Seerieter), and Dennis Rowan

…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.

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.

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

Weekly Offering / Week Ending

November 2, 2008 - Regular Collection - $22,358

November 1, 2009 - Regular Collection - $15,508

Electronic Giving for October 2009 - $5,391.00

Thank you for your support!

SHOPPING FOR GIFTS?

CONSIDER AN ENTERTAINMENT BOOK.

The Entertainment Books will be for sale next week-end after all masses, and are also available in the Rectory Office (during weekday business hours) for only $25. Shop and compare prices at local retailers ($35). Please help support the Teen Youth Group!

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY - Next weekend will be the annual collection for the National University of the Catholic Church in the U.S. in Washington, DC. This collection underwrites scholarships to help financially deserving students complete their education at CUA.

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

A PANCAKE BREAKFAST sponsored by the CTK School Swim Team will be held at Applebee‟s on Sunday, November 29, from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at 1785 Walden Avenue. Proceeds will support equipment and training materials for the swim team and the CTK Sports Boosters Club. The $5 Tickets are available each week after Saturday 4:30pm Mass.

HELP DISTRIBUTE COATS FOR KIDS! St. Vincent de Paul Society is looking for volunteers to help distribute coats, hats, & mittens at their annual Coats for Kids Day on Thursday, December 3, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room on Main St. If interested please call at Ceil at 835-7826.

PARISH SURVEY

To help guide our efforts to make CTK a better spiritual community, we are asking parishioners to fill out a parish survey and return it by Sunday, November 15. Collection boxes marked “SURVEY” will be in the back of the Church for the next few weeks. The survey will help us to understand how parishioners view themselves and the parish. It is especially important for us to hear from you because you represent both the present and the future of Christ the King parish.

We hope to take active and concrete measures to make CTK a stronger more welcoming community. The information that you provide will make it possible for us to accomplish these goals in a realistic and effective way.

Thank you for your cooperation.

“PRAISED BE MY LORD for Sister Mother Earth who sustains and governs us, and provides varied fruits with colorful flowers and herbs.” - Canticle of Creation

HONORING OUR VETERANS

Our servicemen and women protect our country twenty-four hours a day, seven-days a week. The bulletin board in the Church vestibule has a display which honors those men and women who are currently serving our country.

All of us have been connected to someone (grandfather, father, mother, sister, brother, etc.) who has served his/her country.

A book will be placed in front of this bulletin board for anyone who would like to enter the name of a veteran (either living or deceased) to be prayed for on this special day. The book of names will be placed in the Adoration Chapel to be especially remembered in prayer throughout the 24-hours of the Christ the King Veteran’s Day Vigil.

Please help us to honor our past and present veterans by participating in prayer in the Adoration Chapel:

24-Hours of Prayer

November 11th, Veteran’s Day

from 12:00 a.m. 11:59 p.m.

Please sign-up for an hour and participate.

The sign-up sheets will be found at the Rectory, at the Veteran’s Bulletin Board

and outside of the Adoration Chapel.

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

and 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

KAIROS PRISON MNISTRY

"Each time a person stands for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, he or she sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.”

( Robert Kennedy ).

Kairos is an international Prison Ministry that runs "Mission-Like" retreats at correctional facilities in our area. On December 10-13 there will be a three-day Kairos retreat at Wende Correctional Facility in Alden.

On the weekend of November 21 & 22, the Feast of Christ the King, members of our parish are being asked to share in this ministry through their prayers and through the donation of pre-packaged store bought cookies that can be used during the retreat weekend. The store bought cookies will be collected in the back of the Upper Church. Thank you for your support. For more information please contact Terry Johnson @ 931-5911 or tjohnson@niag.com.

“INTO THE SILENT LAND”:

Learn about Contemplative and Meditative Prayer

You are invited to learn the discipline of contemplative and meditative prayer. There will be two meetings on the second Thursday of each month beginning December 10th through June 10th from 9:15-10:30 a.m. or 7:00-8:15 p.m. in the Church Library. The book “Into the Silent Land, a Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation” by Martin Laird will be used for reference. The book can be viewed and purchased at Amazon.com. To register contact Renée at 839-1430 ext. 221 or rvilla@ctksnyder.com.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

?Religious Education Classes on Sunday, November 8:

Grades 1-5: 11:00-12:00 Noon

?Religious Education Classes on Monday, November 9:

Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 p.m.

?Grade 9: Religious Education classes will meet today, Sunday, November 8. Teachers have contacted students in regard to time and place for class.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS

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

T uesday, Nov. 10 – Field Trip – Grades 7 & 8

- 1st Quarter Report Cards

Wednesday, Nov. 11 – No School Veterans Day

- Parent Guild Meeting 7:00 p.m.

in the School Library

Thursday, Nov. 12 – Report Card Conferences PM

- Pizza Lunch

Friday, Nov. 13 – No School / Conference Day for Parents

- Father Daughter Dance

THEOLOGY ON TAP:BUFFALO

Theology on Tap will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17 at a new location - Sonoma Grille, 5010 Main St., Snyder. The speaker will be Kristen Harakal, speaking on “The Waiting Game: Trusting in God‟s Plan for Your Life”. Theology on Tap is a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20‟s and 30‟s. 4

Bishop Edward U. Kmiec’s

Pastoral Letter on Catholic Schools

“Visioning for the Future” 5

November 2009

My Dear Friends,

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

MASS INTENTIONS

SAT., November 7- Vigil for 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Fred and Marion Granville - Joe and

Shirley Granville
 

SUN., November 8 - Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper 8:00 a.m. Matthew and Margaret Russo - Renéeand Tom Villa

Lower 10:00 a.m. Joseph Ridolfi - The Licata Family

Upper 12:15 p.m. Michael M. Reed - The Family
 

MON., November 9 - Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome

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

TUES., November 10 - Leo the Great, pope & doctor
 

8:00 a.m. Myrella M. Nagel and Beatrice F. Smith - Myrella S. Nagel
 

WED., November 11 - Martin of Tours, bishop

8:00 a.m. Louis and Josephine Tribunella  Rosalie Tribunella

9:30 a.m. Memorial Service for Agnes Baron
 

THURS., November 12 - Josaphat, bishop and martyr

8:00 a.m. Rev. Henry Mooney - The Horan Family
 

FRI., November 13 - Francis Xavier Cabrini, virgin

8:00 a.m. Dr. John Bartels - Joan Barron
 

SAT., November 14- Vigil for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Martha and Floyd Jankowski - Pat and Marcia Donlon
 

SUN., November 15 - Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Lower 10:00 a.m. Helen Sandretto - Family

Upper 12:15 p.m. Harold Hensen - wife, Mary Jane

TRAVELING STATUES of Jesus and Mary are avail-able to bring into your home for one week. If you are inter-ested, please call Pat Weissman at 839-1285, and leave a message. While you have the statures, you are encouraged to say a daily Rosary. The statues have become so popular over the years, that two sets are now available. Consider the benefits.

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.

YOUTH NEWS

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

ðYouth Group Meeting - Sunday, Nov. 8 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon in the Church Library. All interested high school teens are invited to this meeting.

ðSunday, November 22 - Feast of Christ the King - All Youth Council members should plan on attending the 10:00 a.m. Mass for commissioning. A Reception will follow in the Chapel Meeting Room

RESPONSE TO LOVE CENTER

CTK parishioners have committed to help staff the Response to Love Center Dining Room and Thrift Store on Monday, November 16. The Center is located at the old St. Adalbert‟s parish school building at 130 Kosciuszko St., just 1/4 mile from the historic Broadway Market. People benefit from social service direction as well the thrift store, food pantry and dining room. If you are willing to help out, con-tact Allison for further details at 839-5225 or at allison.k@roadrunner.com

ADVENT / CHRISTMAS SALE

Featuring Custom Designed Christmas Cards!

The Respect Life Ministry at Christ the King will be holding the annual Advent/Christmas Sale on November 21 and 22 after all Masses in the Church Library.

Featured this year will be Pro-life Christmas cards, designed by Christ the King School students!!! Four designs were chosen to be printed into beautiful cards which will be sold in bundles of 12 for $10!!

Come, browse the shop for books (provided by the Upper Room) and other Advent and Christmas items (provided by Life Resources) you can give as gifts or keep for yourself to enhance your holiday season. No sales tax! Visa/MC accepted.

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING A FAMILY

THIS CHIRSTMAS???

The St. Vincent de Paul Society at CTK will again be coordinating generous parishioner families in our parish with needy families in our region for Christmas. If you are interested in „sponsoring‟ Christmas gifts for a less-fortunate family this year, please contact Jim Killeen at 839-5225. We will be able to match families of different sizes and needs with the capabilities and desires of each of the „donor‟ families. We have a wonderful tradition of generosity, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas at CTK. In the past, we have had individuals, families, work departments, and school classes all „adopt families‟. We have some families that have made it one of their own Christmas Family Traditions. Thank you in advance for your support.

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: First Sunday of Advent

1st Reading – Daniel 7:13-14

2nd Reading – Revelation 1:5-8

Gospel – John 18:33b-37

NEXT SUNDAY: Second Sunday of Advent

1st Reading – Baruch 5:1-9

2nd Reading – Philippians 1:4-6

Gospel – Luke 3:1-6

 IN YOUR PRAYERS…

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

Faiza Alnakeeb, Danielle Amigone, Luanne Auriemma, Joan Barron, Wanda Bartczak, Judy Battaglia, Charlie Basil, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Tim Bohen, Maria Borowski, Caroline Rhea Camp, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Mary Ann Corbett, Dennis Dee, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, Nancy Eberhard, Paul Eberhard, Jerry Fasolino, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Irene Fronc, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Lucretia Geraci, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Mae Grana, Fran Growe, Bob Grossman, Marcia Grundtisch, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Joseph Hartnett, Maryanne Hook, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, Lily LoTempio, Pat Lucey, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, J. Tim McCarthy, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Maureen Michaels, Linda Moretuzzo, Teresa Newland, Madison Okiec, Minot Ortolani, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Judy Rexinger, Rita Savage, Lynne Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Don Schultz, Marcia Sickau, Connie Smith, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Katherine Studer, Grace Suozzi, Lottie Swiatek, Ken Syracuse, Phil Teller, Debbi Testa, Elizabeth Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Jason Walczak, James Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Paul Whelan, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, and Helen Wnek;

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

friends, especially: Bernice Beckworth, Angie Colaneri, and Clare Roney;

…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.

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.

FIRST FRIDAY

Friday of this week is the First Friday for the month of December. Mass will be at 8:45 a.m.. After Mass, members of the Rosary and Altar Society will go to the Wehrle Restaurant for a Dutch-treat breakfast. For reserva-tions call Virginia Harder at 839-0230 before noon on Thursday, December 3. All women of the parish are welcome.

SHARE YOUR VOICES

The Adult Choir (9th Grade and older) is in desperate need of sopranos, or people to sing the melody. If you are interested in helping out the choir at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on a regular basis or only for the holiday season, please contact Adria Ryan at 839-1430, ext 212.

SHOPPING FOR GIFTS?

CONSIDER AN ENTERTAINMENT BOOK!

Entertainment Books are available in the Rectory Office (during weekday business hours) for only $25. Shop and compare prices at local retailers ($35). Please help sup-port the Teen Youth Group!

NEEDED: COATS FOR KIDS !!!!!

St. Vincent de Paul Society will be distributing coats, hats, & mittens to both children and adults at their annual Coats for Kids Day this Thursday, December 3. This year they are down 50% the supply of coats that were available last year. IF you have any coats that can be donated, please put them in the box in the Church vestibule THIS WEEKEND. The need is great. If you have any questions, please call Ceil at 835-7826.

HOLY NAME SUNDAY

Next Sunday, members of 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 ba-gels will be served in the Church Library. All parishioners are invited to this breakfast.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS

The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 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.

WEDDING BANNS

3rd - Kristin Koppmann and Jonathan Zirnheld

FOOD BASKETS FOR THE POOR

Next weekend, December 5 and 6, representatives of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be stationed at the Church doors to collect monetary donations. This money will be used to purchase food to be distributed to families in need at Christmas time. Last year, through your generosity, the Society was able to distribute over one-half tome of food to needy families.

“INTO THE SILENT LAND”

Learn about Contemplative and Meditative Prayer

You are invited to learn the discipline of contemplative and meditative prayer. There will be two meetings on the second Thursday of each month beginning December 10th through June 10th from 9:15-10:30 a.m. or 7:00-8:15 p.m. in the Church Library. The book “Into the Silent Land, a Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation” by Martin Laird will be used for reference. The book can be viewed and purchased at Amazon.com. To register contact Renée at 839-1430 ext. 221 or rvilla@ctksnyder.com.

MEMORIAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

Today, the First Sunday of Advent, there will be a special remembrance service during the 12:15 p.m. Mass for parishioners who have died this past year. The “Book of Life” which contains names of the deceased will be presented during the offertory. A reception will follow in the Church Library. Please join us in offering support through prayer and fellowship for those who are experiencing a sense of loss.

The following will be remembered during this Mass: Esther Alessandra, Suzanne Arnold, John Barden, Catherine Barone, Sophie Bembenista, Larry Beutel, Lena Calabrese, Catherine Crowe, Michelle Destino, Maurine Devine, Dorothy Faltisco, Jeanne Farrell, Mary Flory, Mary Fritz, Thomas Grady, James Griffin, John Jansen, Donald Jones, Virginia Kempf, Aaron Kenefick, Margaret Kessler, Frances Kinsley, Katherine Kluck, John Kujawa, Audrey Larson, Vincent Leising, Kent Liszewski, Doris Long, Albertine McCready, Mabel McPfee, Rosemary Merhige, Mary Murphy, Alleyene Nardozzi, Theodore Nebrich, Daniel O‟Donnell, Elizabeth O‟Sullivan, Edward Osuch, Robert Phillips, Edward Pirring, Norbert Jack Reed, Rosalind Roetzer, Lee Rose, Mary Rutecki, Carl Schneggenburger, Matthew Schnirel, Irene Synor, Mildred Szulist, Rosemary Trautman, Richard Walsh, Harold Wetzel, Rita Wiest, and Harold Wolf, Sr.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

?Grades 1-5: There will be No Classes on Sunday, Nov. 29 ; Classes will resume on Sunday, December 6

?Grades 6 & 8: Classes will meet on Monday, Nov. 30

Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 p.m.

VOCATION VIEW - John the Baptizer made ready the way of the Lord. Consider becoming a priest or religious to do the same for the people today. 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, November 30 - School Resumes

Wednesday, December 2 - 8:00 a.m. Mass- Grade 8

Field Trip – Grades K & 1

8th Grade Bake Sale during lunches

Thursday, December 3 - Pizza Lunch

8th Grade Bake Sale during lunches

Friday, December 4 - 8:45 a.m. Mass, First Friday

Hall Decorating;

Noon Dismissal, Faculty Meeting

Saturday, December 5 - Feast of St. Nicholas

Sunday, December 6 - Breakfast with Santa and

Scholastic Bookfair after 10:00 a.m. Mass

YOUTH NEWS

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

ðDecember Youth Group Meetings - From 11:00-12:00 Noon in the Church Library on Sunday, December 6, 13 and 20. All interested high school teens are invited to these meetings.

AN INVESTMENT WITH HIGH RETURN

Invest one hour per week in Eucharistic Adoration and your return will exceed any worldly portfolio.

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

DURING ADVENT - WELCOME THE TRAVELING STATUES INTO YOUR HOME

Statues of Jesus and Mary are available to be displayed in your home for one week. If you are interested, please call Pat Weissman at 839-1285, and leave a message. While you have the statues, you are encouraged to say a daily Rosary. The statues have become so popular over the years, that two sets are now available. Consider the benefits.

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.

WATCHES FOR ST. VINCENT de PAUL

Last year our parish donated over 75 old and unwanted watches, and because of this success they will again be collected. The watches can be repaired for a nominal fee and sold in the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop. A box has been placed next to the food basket in the Church vestibule for your donations. 4

CTK ANNUAL GIVING TREE

âTake an Ornament from our Giving Tree in the Church vestibule to help make Christmas happy for residents of the Erie County Home in Alden. Please return the wrapped and labeled new gift by Sunday, December 8. If you‟d like to help the CTK Social Justice Ministry deliver gifts on Sunday, Dec. 13, call 839-5225 or 633-5887 for details. This will be our 8th annual delivery, and it‟s a heartwarming visit that we always look forward to!!! Please consider joining us!!!

âHelp Us Decorate the Mitten, Scarf & Hat Tree with mittens, scarves & hats, which will be donated to Holy Cross Parish and St. Luke‟s Mission of Mercy. All items must be placed on the Tree by Sunday, December 13.

DECORATING THE CHURCH

On Saturday, December 5, we will gather at 9:30 a.m. to decorate the exterior of the church. This includes the roping around the Main Street & Lamarck Drive entrances and hanging the large wreaths.

On Monday, December 21, we are decorating the interiors of the Upper and Lower Churches and entrance ways. We will use the Chapel Meeting Room as our gather-ing point.

If you are interested in helping decorate (help can always be used!) or have any questions, call Tom Wiktorski(833-8035) or Melissa Eyeington (839-2208). Thank You!

CHRISTMAS TOY COLLECTION - The St. Vincent de Paul Society will once again collect toys to be distributed to needy children. For the past many years, over 1,000 toys were distributed each year. The toy collection will take place on the weekends of December 5 & 6 and De-cember 12 & 13. Boxes will be placed in the vestibule of the Upper Church and the back of the Lower Church. The toys may be unwrapped, if wrapped, please designate boy or girls and the appropriate age group.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - The annual Breakfast with Santa will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 12:00 in the School Gym. Pre-sale only tickets are $6/adult and $3/child. A professional photographer will also be on hand to take pictures (pre-paid 5x7 for $5). Return a check, payable to CTK Parents Guild to the Rectory by Tuesday, Dec. 1. Breakfast is open to all parishioners.

HOLIDAY WREATHS ARE HERE! - Boy Scout Troop 431 is again sponsoring their annual Christmas wreath sale at the end of all masses on November 28 & 29 and December 5 & 6. Cost of the Christmas wreaths is $19. Thank you for supporting our troop with this fundraiser.

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SALE!!! - Christmas Cards designed by CTK Students are NOW for sale in the Rectory Office for only $12 per package (3 each of 4 designs). Proceeds will benefit CTK Pro-Life Activities.

CTK School 8th Grade Class Fundraiser

Proceeds help pay for Teacher Appreciation Luncheon and Class Trip

Paid Orders Due: Sunday, November 29 (in Sunday Collection Basket) or

Wednesday, December 2 (in CTK School Office)

Flower Pick Up: Tuesday, December 8th or Wednesday, 9th

From 2:00-6:00 p.m. in CTK School Gym/Kitchen

We are pleased to announce that along with a new supplier, we are able to once again offer

Hanging Baskets as well as evergreen Candy Cane Wreaths for those pet-friendly households!

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Name: ________________________________________________ Phone #: _____________________

6 1/2” pot 10” Hanging Basket Candy Cane Wreath

(4-7 flowers); $9.00 each (16-20 flowers); $18.00 each (26” length); $15.00 each

Qty. Red ________ Qty. Red ________ Qty. _______

Qty Pink ________ Qty Pink ________

Qty. White ________ Qty. White ________

Total ordered ________ Total ordered ________

x $9 each x $18 each = x $15 each =

= $________ = $________ = $________

Total Amount Due Upon placing Order: $___________ (Please make checks payable to Christ the King School)

Christmas Poinsettia Sale 5

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

SAT., November 28 - Vigil of the First Sunday of Advent

4:30 p.m. MONTH‟S MIND Mary B. Capozzi

- Family

SUN., November 29 - First Sunday of Advent

Upper 8:00 a.m. Leo Barron - Mary Kay Walczak

Lower 10:00 a.m. Joan Barth - The Sosnowski Family

Upper 12:15 p.m. Carrie Quintilone - Family

MON., November 30 - Andrew, apostle

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

TUES., December 1, - Advent Weekday, 1st Week of Advent

8:00 a.m. Virginia Campbell - The Reed Family

WED., December 2 - Advent Weekday, 1st Week of Advent

8:00 a.m. Thomas E. Ray - The Brechtel Family

THURS., December 3 - Francis Xavier, priest

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

FRI., December 4 - John of Damascus, priest and doctor

8:00 a.m. Joanne Fleischauer - The Reed Family

SAT., December 5 - Vigil of the Second Sunday of Advent

2:00 p.m. WEDDING Kristin Koppmann and

Jonathan Zirnheld

4:30 p.m. Julianne Schierer - MaryAnn & Al Bourget

SUN., December 6 - Second Sunday of Advent

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

Lower 10:00 a.m. Ernest Sandretto - Family

Upper 12:15 p.m. Walter Studer - Wife and family

FRIENDLY PHONES

The Telephone Assurance Program (TAP) is a free volunteer service that provides regular telephone calls to homebound elderly and disabled persons to check on their well- being and to give people an opportunity to socialize. Relationships grow and last for years through a regular weekly, monthly or daily 5-15 minute phone call.

These calls are especially needed during the upcoming holiday season to help alleviate some of the concerns facing those who live alone, and to help allow them to remain independent. If you know of someone who would like to receive calls or would like to make phone calls in Erie County, please call Ladies of Charity at 895-4001 .

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING A FAMILY THIS CHRISTMAS??? The CTK St. Vincent de Paul Society is coordinating generous parishioner families in our parish with needy families in our region for Christmas. If you are interested in „sponsoring‟ Christmas gifts for a less-fortunate family this year, please contact Jim Killeen at 839-5225. We will be able to match families of different sizes and needs with the capabilities and desires of each of the „donor‟ families. We have a wonderful tradition of generosity, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas at CTK. In the past, we have had individuals, families, work departments, and school classes all „adopt families‟. We have some families that have made it one of their own Christmas Family Traditions. Thank you for your support.

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.

ADVENT

PENANCE SERVICE

THE BEST HOLIDAY PROVISIONS

ARE LOVE AND FORGIVENESS

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

will be celebrated

on Wednesday, December 9

at 7:00 p.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Church,

5480 Main St., Williamsville

The following priests will be available to hear your confession:

Fr. Jim Bastian

Fr. John Gaglione

Fr. Jerry Kopec

Fr. William McCurdy

Fr. Dan O‟Leary

Fr. Bob Rezac

Fr. Stephen Vasek

Fr. Pat Zengierski

Remember: Those who approach

the Sacrament of Reconciliation,

obtain pardon & peace through

God’s Mercy & Love.

There is no sin greater than

God’s Mercy.