Oct. '09

Bulletin for week of October: 11, 18, 25

CHRIST THE KING
30 Lamarck Drive
Amherst, New York 14226-4596
Bulletin for the week of October 4, 2009
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Genesis 2:18-24

2nd Reading – Hebrews 2:9-11

Gospel – Mark 10: 2-16

NEXT SUNDAY: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Wisdom 7:7-11

2nd Reading – Hebrew 4:12-13

Gospel – Mark 10:17-30

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, Mary Capozzi, 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, 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, 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: Jule Cerrone (wife of Anthony Cerrone);

…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.

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH

Weekly Offering / Week Ending

September 28, 2008 - Regular Collection - $14,910

September 27, 2009 - Regular Collection - $12,530

September Electronic Giving - $5,242.61

WEDDING BANNS

1st - Julie Krolczyk

2nd - Megan Bragg and Daniel Fetterhoff

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

Help support the Teen Youth Group by purchasing an Entertainment Book! The books are available at the Rectory Office during weekday business hours. The books cost $25.

CARE FOR CREATION

As a UN Summit on Climate Change got underway on September 22 in New York, CIDSE (an international alliance of Catholic development agencies) and the Catholic organization, Caritas International (a delegation of Catholic bishops and climate experts), brought a message of urgency and “moral responsibility” for climate action to world leaders and asked them to “focus on the poorest people.” The statement also looks ahead to the December negotiations in Copenhagen. They said, “Copenhagen must achieve an equitable and binding outcome that reflects the urgency of the climate crisis and ensures effective mid-term as well as long-term actions.” The delegation’s complete statement can be read at www.caritas.org/includes/pdf/climatejusticestatement09.pdf.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

CTK Teens and friends worked tirelessly to raise funds for the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room at last Saturday’s Car Wash. Free will offerings totaling $350 was collected for this great cause.

HOLY NAME SUNDAY

Next Sunday, October 11, the Holy Name Society, their friends and family will attend the 8:00 a.m. Mass and sit together as a group. After Mass, coffee, donuts and bagels will be served in the Church Library. All parishioners are invited to this breakfast.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS

The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 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.

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE … The daily morning Mass (Monday through Friday) will continue to be only at 8:00 a.m. The early morning 6:45 a.m. Mass will not be scheduled until further notice.

SPORTS BOOSTER THEME TRAY

The 17th annual CTK Sports Booster Theme Tray will be held on Friday, October 16, in the School Gym. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the drawing will begin at 8:00 p.m. Food and beverages are included in the $5.00 admission. Please come and join in the fun and help support a great program for the children as well. Anyone with donations or questions contact Kelly Brouillard at brouillard94@roadrunner.com, or 838-0157. Hope to see you all there! Thank you for your support.

MASS OF HEALING

FOR ANYONE WHO HAS SUFFERED A MISCARRIAGE, ABORTION, STILLBIRTH OR SIDS

The CTK Respect Life Ministry will be co-sponsoring a Healing Mass to be held on Wednesday, October 14 at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 5480 Main Street, Williamsville. The evening will begin with an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 6:15 p.m. followed by the Mass at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the Mass. Everyone is welcome.

SNYDER FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE

The Snyder Fire Department, 4531 Main Street, Snyder, will be holding its annual open house next Sunday, October 11 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. In addition to home and fire safety and firefighting equipment exhibits, there will also be information on residential sprinkler systems and fire extinguisher demonstrations. There will also be a live automobile extrication demonstration. Bring the entire fam-ily for a fun filled and educational experience.

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, October 25, at the 12:15 p.m. Mass in the Lower Church by Rev. Msgr. David Slubecky, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. All are invited to attend, however seating will be limited. There will also be a 12:15 p.m. Mass in the Upper Church.

TODAY - RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY

This Sunday, October 4, is Respect Life Sunday. The purpose of this day, is to bring our attention to and offer special prayers for all those whose lives are in some way compromised in our society. These special groups include the elderly, the chronically ill, those with restricted abilities, the imprisoned and, in a special way, the unborn. The focus is on special liturgies and also participation in Life Chain.

TODAY - ANNUAL LIFE CHAIN

Life Chain is a silent, prayerful gathering of people from all faiths on Niagara Falls Boulevard who hold signs offering the truth about abortion, as well as signs offering hope and alternatives to abortion. Today, a group from our parish will gather in front of the Boulevard Mall at 2:00 p.m. for one hour. It is a very powerful witness to all those traveling down the Boulevard that we are a People of Life, from conception to natural death. Please join us in the parking lot by the large “B” at 1:45 p.m. to pick up signs.

TODAY - PET BLESSING

This Sunday, the Feast of St. Francis and Respect Life Sunday, there will be a special blessing of pets at Christ the King Church. Please gather on the front lawn (in case of inclement weather, gather inside the Church vestibule) at 3:30 p.m. for a special blessing bestowed by Sister Susan Buckley, one of our resident Franciscan sisters. Sponsored by the Respect Life Ministry of Christ the King.

INQUIRY…a seeking or request for the truth, information or knowledge.

All are welcome to join the members of Christ the King faith formation team to discuss the Sunday Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Faith. Our next meetings are at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 4 , 18 and 25 in the Church Library. For more information call Renée at 839-1430, ext 221 or e-mail: rvilla@ctksnyder.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

Children's Liturgy will begin on Sunday, October 25 at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. As of now we will be able to offer this opportunity for the young children of our parish on two weekends a month. We are looking for volunteers to continue and hope-fully expand this wonderful ministry. We work in teams and the time commitment is one Sunday a month. No experience is necessary, we will be glad to train anyone who is interested in helping. Call Debbi Testa at 310-7937 if you would like to join us. 4

ADULT CHOIR

If anyone, Grade 9 and older, is interested in joining the Adult Choir - in any capacity - please contact Adria Ryan at 839-1430, ext 212.

CAN’T KNIT? THERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS …

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

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Grief is a normal and natural response to the death of a loved one. Most of us are not prepared for the long journey through grief which is sometimes devastating, frightening and lonely. Saint Andrew’s Bereavement Team is sponsoring a Grief Support Group every Tuesday evening, from October 6 through November 17, at 6:45 p.m. in the Rectory. We welcome all who have experience the loss of a spouse, parent, child or other loved one. A support group is a safe haven where we can talk, cry, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. For details call Mary Lu at 876-2202 or Michelle at 725-6860.

MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR HOLY NAME AND ROSARY AND ALTAR SOCIETIES

For just $10 you can join either the Holy Name Society or the Rosary and Altar Society. Please use the envelope in-cluded in this month envelope packet or put your dues in an envelope listing your name and address on the outside.

Holy Name Society - All men are invited to join this Society and to participate in their monthly Mass at 8:00 a.m. on the Second Sunday of each month, followed by a coffee and donut social. There is also a Lenten Retreat held during Lent.

Rosary and Altar Society - All women of the parish are in-vited to join the Society, and to participate in the praying of the Rosary after the 8:00/8:45 First Friday Mass every month, followed by breakfast. The dues collected are used to pay for the cleaning and care of the Altar Linens in our Churches.

Please support these organizations.

RESPONSE TO LOVE CENTER - Help Wanted: 10/19 & 11/16 - CTK Parishioners are again asked to volun-teer at the Response to Love Center. St. Adalbert’s parish school building was transformed in 1985 by several Felician Sisters into a wonderful Center dedicated to helping poverty-stricken families. Individuals benefit from social service direction as well from their thrift stores, food pantry and dining room. CTK Parish has committed to helping this wonderful center staff their Dining Room & Thrift Store several 3rd Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Staff and volunteers are welcomed to attend their 7:30 am Mass in the Center’s Chapel. Contact Allison for further details at allison.k@roadrunner.com or 839-5225.

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.

WOMEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP

All women of the parish (and interested friends) are invited to join the Bishop’s Committee Discussion Program. Come and meet other women in our faith community as we share in small group discussions. Each month we discuss different topics taken from a one-page agenda. Groups meet once a month from October through May. If you would like more information or would like to join, please contact Mary Ellen Sima at 839-4182 or mesima@roadrunner.com. If you have been away for a while, we would love to have you back.

TICKETS ARE GOING FAST FOR THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES 85th ANNIVERSARY RAFFLE

First Prize: A trip for two to Rome, Italy for 7 days and 6 nights; Second Prize: $3,000; and Third Prize: $2,000.

Tickets are only $100 and just 1,000 tickets will be sold, in-creasing the odds of winning! Drawing is October 30. Call 856-4494, ext. 3073 for more information or to charge by phone.

Proceeds will benefit the 70 human service programs serving 160,000 children, seniors and families throughout the 8 counties of WNY.

Join us, as 210 cities across America engage in a spiritual campaign of prayer and fasting to end abortion which began on September 23 and runs through November 1. We only ask your prayers and fasting, but you may feel called to do more: Could you sacrifice 1 hour at our peaceful, lawful 40-day Prayer Vigil outside of the Buffalo WomenServices Clinic at 2500 Main St? It is at Main and Rodney, near Fillmore. Or could you help us reach out to the community?

For more info, contact Dr. Stan Bukowski, Buffalo Campaign Director: 713-0801, or e-mail Buffalo40DFL@aol.com, or on-line at www.40daysforlife.com/buffalo. All are welcome! Sign up online for daily prayer intentions

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. 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 3 - Vigil for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

2:00 p.m. WEDDING Debra Rottner and Andrew Reuther

4:30 p.m. Franz Kiefer - Joe and Shirley Granville

SUN., October 4 - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper 8:00 a.m. Edgar and Maryann Villa - Tom and Renée Villa

Lower 10:00 a.m. Respect Life Sunday

Upper 12:15 p.m. ANNIV. Elizabeth Bauda - Family

MON., October 5 - Weekday, 27 Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. John Propis - The Militello Family

TUES., October 6 - Bruno, priest, Marie-Rose Durocher, virgin

8:00 a.m. Bob Kersten - wife, Celeste

WED., October 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary

8:00 a.m. Beatrice and Stanley McCormick - Family

THURS., October 8 - Weekday, 27 Week in Ordinary Time

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

FRI., October 9 - Denis, bishop & martyr, & his companions, martyrs; John Leonardi, priest;

8:00 a.m. Eileen Barron Forgione - brother, John

SAT., October 10 - Vigil for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Deceased Members of the Paolone and Migliazzo Families

SUN., October 11 - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper 8:00 a.m. Joseph B. Flynn - Betty and Mike Flynn

Lower 10:00 a.m. Members of Bishop’s Committee Discussion Group

Upper 12:15 p.m. Carlton Egner - daughter Judith

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

?Religious Education classes for Sunday, October 4:

Grades 1-5: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon

?Religious Education classes for Monday, Oct. 5:

Grade 8: 7:00-8:15 p.m.

?Grade 9 will meet today, Sunday, October 4. The teachers have contacted students with time and place of class

?Opening Classes: Grade 6: Monday, Oct. 19 - 7:00-8:15 p.m.

Grade 7: Monday, Jan. 4 - 7:00-8:15 p.m.

?Please contact the office if you have a child that is in

special education and needs to receive the sacraments.

?Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation Rehearsal will be held on Monday, October 12, in the Lower Church at 7:00 p.m.

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, October 25, at the 12:15 p.m. Mass by Rev. Msgr. David Slubecky, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS

Tuesday, October 6 – Field Trip, Grades 3, 4 & 5

Wednesday, October 7 – Mass 8:00 a.m. , Grade 7

Hot Lunch / Progress Reports

Parent’s Guild Meeting 7:00 pm. in School LibraryThursday, October 8 – Pizza Lunch

Friday, October 9 – No School; In Service for Teachers

Monday, October 12 – No School Columbus Day

YOUTH NEWS

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

ðDid you know that all parish high school teens are auto-matically members of the CTK Teen Youth Group? Become an active member by joining us at our meetings and events.

ðYouth Group Meeting - Sunday, Oct. 4 and Oct. 18, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon in the Church Library. All inter-ested teens are invited to this meeting. Refreshments will be served!

ðFall Coffeehouse - stayed tuned by exact date and time. Join us at our October 4 meeting, and take part in the planning. People needed for all committees including decorating, staging, coffee barisitas, and coordinating entertainment, to mention a few. This is one of our most successful events for charity.

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.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

‣Cardinal O’Hara - 695-2600; ww.cardinalohara.com

Sunday, Oct 4, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 5 - 5-8 p.m.

‣Canisius High School - 882-0466; www.canisiushigh.org

Sunday, Oct. 18 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

‣Sacred Heart Academy - 834-2101; www.sacredheartacademy.org

Sun., Oct. 4 - 11 a.m.-2p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Experience the peace, receive the blessings from our Lord in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel!!! You may think, “I don’t have the time.” Know that we have various ways to help you if you are unable to come to your scheduled Adoration Hour or if you are unable to come on a weekly basis. Don’t miss the op-portunity to be with our Lord!!!

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. to 7:00 p.m. daily. Contact Kathy at 839-9223, or Linda at 639-0936, with any questions.

CHRIST THE KING
30 Lamarck Drive
Amherst, New York 14226-4596
Bulletin for the week of October 11, 2009
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Wisdom 7:7-11

2nd Reading – Hebrew 4:12-13

Gospel – Mark 10:17-30

NEXT SUNDAY: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Isaiah 53:10-11

2nd Reading – Hebrews 4:14-16

Gospel – Mark 10:35-45

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

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

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

friends, especially: Timothy Burns (husband of Janet Burns), Charles Lumsden (husband of Gloria Lumsden), Rev. Msgr. Jack Weimer (retired Diocesan priest), and Marie Zigrossi (mother of Diane, Michelle, and Kevin);

…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

October 5, 2008 - Regular Collection - $17,962

October 4, 2009 - Regular Collection - $14,052

Thank you for your support!

WEDDING BANNS

2nd - Julie Krolczyk

3rd - Megan Bragg and Daniel Fetterhoff

CONGRATULATIONS TO ...

Alexis (Calandra) and David Cox; and Debra (Rottner) and Andrew Reuther, who were married in our Church last weekend. We wish them God’s blessings and a happy life together.

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

SPORTS BOOSTER THEME TRAY

The 17th annual CTK Sports Booster Theme Tray will be held on Friday, October 16, in the School Gym. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the drawing will begin at 8:00 p.m. Food and beverages are in-cluded in the $5.00 admission. Please come and join in the fun and help support a great program for the children as well. Anyone with donations or questions contact Kelly

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

?There are no Religious Education Classes on Sunday, October 11 or on Monday, October 12.

?Confirmation Rehearsal will be on Monday, October 12, in the Lower Church at 7:00 p.m. Please arrive 5 minutes early so we can begin on time. Information was mailed to each family. Please bring your pew assignment sheet. Confirmation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the 12:15 pm Mass in the Lower Church.

?Opening Classes: Grade 6: Monday, Oct. 19 - 7:00-8:15 p.m.

Grade 7: Monday, Jan. 4 - 7:00-8:15 p.m.

?Please contact the office if you have a child that is in

special education and needs to receive the sacraments.

VOCATION VIEWS - If we really believe in something it does not seem to be a sacrifice to give up everything else to pursue that one dream. Jesus asks the same as any great leader … total dedication; but He promises rewards no one else can promise, “You will then have treasure in Heaven”. Come, follow the call of Christ as a priest, sister, brother, or deacon. If you think God is calling you to one of these, call Father Walter Szczesny at 847-5535. Check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on: www.buffalovocations.org.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS

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

Monday, October 12 - No School –Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 13 - QSP Assembly

Wednesday, October 14 - Mass 8:00 AM Grade 3

Art Gallery Field Trip Grades 6, 7 & 8

Thursday, October 15 - Pizza Lunch

Friday, October 16 - Sports Booster Theme Tray

Sunday, October 18 - Knights of Columbus Dinner Honor

Father John Gaglione

VARSITY BASKETBALL – 8th and 7th Grade Boys - The 2009-2010 varsity boys basketball season will begin with practice on Tuesday, Octo-ber 27. The initial practice will be held 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM in the school gymnasium. This initial practice is open to all interested boys in the 8th and 7th grade. As we determine the number of interested athletes, we will be able to deter-mine the structure of the varsity program, so it will be im-portant that all interested boys attend.

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE - Canisius High School open house on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information call 1- 882-0466; www.canisiushigh.org.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

Next Sunday, October 18, is the yearly collection to help the needs of the Church in the Developing World. In times of tragedy - natural disaster, war, and persecution - our mission family looks to the Church for help and hope. A gift of $25 would be a month’s support for a woman prepar-ing to serve as a Religious Sister; $60 is enough to provide a month’s education for a seminarian in a mission diocese; $100 helps buy Bibles, print 10,000 leaflets with a Christian message; and $10 is a month’s support to provide bicycles for more than full and part-time catechists in Mali.

SNYDER FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE

The Snyder Fire Department, 4531 Main Street, Snyder, will be holding its annual open house today, Sunday, October 11 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. In addition to home and fire safety and firefighting equipment exhibits, there will also be information on residential sprinkler systems and fire extinguisher demonstrations. There will also be a live auto-mobile extrication demonstration. Bring the entire family for a fun filled and educational experience.

CARE FOR CREATION

The Franciscan Action Network and the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change invites you to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis by taking the St. Francis Pledge to Care for Creation and the Poor. Resources to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis focused on climate change are now all available on our website on Catholic Climate Covenant Resources page: www.catholicclimatecovenant.org.

MASS OF HEALING

FOR ANYONE WHO HAS SUFFERED A MISCARRIAGE, ABORTION, STILLBIRTH OR SIDS

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS - Only $25

Help support the Teen Youth Group by pur-chasing an Entertainment Book! The books are available at the Rectory Office during weekday business hours. The books cost $25.

ADULT CHOIR

If anyone, Grade 9 and older, is interested in joining the Adult Choir - in any capacity - please contact Adria Ryan at 839-1430, ext 212. 4

CAN’T KNIT? THERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS …

AREA EVENTS

âChicken BBQ - Sunday, Oct. 11 - from 12 Noon-6 pm at Bowmansville Volunteer Fire Dept. To benefit the Francis-can Center. Adults - $8; Children - $6. Takeout available.

âTheology on Tap - Oct. 13 - at Dave & Busters, Eastern Hills Mall - Talk featuring “The Battle of Prayer” begins at 7:30 pm, doors open 6:00 pm. For adults in their 20’s 30’s.

For more info go to www.wlof.net.

âPolka Mass & Krolick’s BBQ - Oct. 18 - at St. Andrew’s Church (34 Francis Ave., Sloan).

âGrilled Chicken Dinner - Oct. 18 - at Infant of Prague Church, 921 Cleveland Dr. - from 12:00 Noon-4:00 p.m. Adults: $8.50, Children: $5. Take out available.

âHealing Mass - Mon., Oct 19 - St. Leo’s Church, 885 Sweet Home Rd. Confession to be heard at 6:30, Rosary at 7:00 p.m. followed by Mass at 7:30 pm. Prayers for Healing and the laying on of hands by Tony Cubello and the Queen of Peace Healing Ministry following the Mass.

âVilla Maria Choral Spaghetti Dinner - Oct. 25 - 12 Noon-4 pm in Villa Maria College cafeteria. Also features theme basket raffle, bake sale, book sale, music & more. Tickets $7 adults; $3 Children.

âDistinguished Speaker Series at Christ the King Seminary presents “John Timon - Buffalo’s First Bishop: His Contribution to WNY and American Catholicism”. Lecture by Paul Lubienecki on October 29 at 6:30 pm For info call Cindy Vogel at 655-7081

âMarriage Encounter Next Weekend is November 13-15 at the Lake Chautauqua Retreat Center, Bemus Point, NY. For info call Sue and Ed at 814-823-4600; www.WWME.orgi

âVolunteers Needed at The Station of the Cross - Catholic Radio. Help screen calls for Calling All Catholics, and help answer phones at our upcoming fund drive. If you can help e-mail Jim Havens at jimh@thestationfothecross.com.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES 85th ANNIVERSARY RAFFLE

First Prize: A trip for two to Rome, Italy for 7 days and 6 nights; Second Prize: $3,000; and Third Prize: $2,000.

Tickets are only $100 and just 1,000 tickets will be sold, in-creasing the odds of winning! Drawing is October 30. Call 856-4494, ext. 3073 for more information or to charge by phone.

If you have already bought your ticket(s) for Catholic Charities 85th Anniversary Raffle for a trip for two to Rome, Italy and two cash prizes, thank you!

In an effort to mitigate funding losses we have increased our grant writing efforts and have created some additional fund-raising opportunities, including this special drawing. Proceeds will benefit the 70 human ser-vice programs serving 160,000 children, seniors and fami-lies throughout the 8 counties of WNY.

From September 23 through November 1, Christians throughout Buffalo are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life spiritual campaign, held in 210 cities across America. We only ask your prayers and fasting, but you may feel called to do more: Could you sacrifice 1 hour at our peaceful, lawful 40-day Prayer Vigil outside of the Buffalo WomenServices Clinic at 2500 Main St? It is at Main and Rodney, near Fillmore. Or could you help us reach out to the community?

ELECTRONIC GIVING – Secure and Easy.

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 10 - Vigil for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Deceased Members of the Paolone and

Migliazzo Families

SUN., October 11 - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper 8:00 a.m. Joseph B. Flynn - Betty and Mike Flynn

Lower 10:00 a.m. Members of Bishop’s Committee

Discussion Group

Upper 12:15 p.m. Carlton Egner - daughter Judith

MON., October 12 - Weekday, 28 Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. ANNIV. Gladys Georger - Family

TUES., October 13 - Weekday, 28 Week in Ordinary Time

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

WED., October 14 - Callistus I, pope and martyr

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

- Carl E. Nagel

THURS., October 15 - Teresa of Jesus, virgin and doctor

8:00 a.m. Norm and Virginia Campbell

- The Koppmann Family

FRI., October 16 - Hedwig, religious;

Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin;

8:00 a.m. Katherine Koessler

- Steve and Katie Juhasz

3:30 p.m. WEDDING Megan Bragg and

Daniel Fetterhoff

SAT., October 17 - Vigil for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Margaret and Elmer Donlon

- Pat and Marcia Donlon

SUN., October 18 - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

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

Upper 12:15 p.m. Joan Pauly - Family

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.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Consider helping your children’s school teachers and their Religious Education teachers by praying for them . We have a seat waiting for you in the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel!

FREE INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS

In honor of National Physical Therapy Month, Daemen College is hosting FREE informational seminars on topics affecting you and your health. Please RSVP to 839-8345 at least one week before each session for more information and to reserve your seat.

▶Wed. 10/21 at 7pm: Ligament Knee Injuries in Female Athletes (Dr. Gregory Ford),

▶Thurs. 10/22 at 5pm: What You Need to Know About Balance (Dr. Joan Gunther), and

▶Wed. 10/28 at 7pm: Current Concepts in Wound Care (Dr. Michael Brogan).

WANT A HEALHTY MARRIAGE? Take regular walks together. It might start as a way to get exercise but the real benefit is the couple time. You don’t need to constantly talk, but some conversation will probably slip out between your steps. Add a healthy dose of encouragement along the way!

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.

YOUTH NEWS

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

ðDid you know that all parish high school teens are automatically members of the CTK Teen Youth Group? Become an active member by joining us at our meet-ings and events.

ðYouth Group Meeting - Sunday, Oct. 18, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon in the Church Library. All interested teens are invited to this meeting. Refreshments will be served!

ðCoffee house for Charity - Saturday, October 24 - To benefit the Response to love center. From 7:30-1000 p.m. in the CTK School Gym. Admission is $8, refreshments included. Join us hear local bands, musi-cians. This year we will feature an open-mike to any-body wishing to share their talent.

CHRIST THE KING
30 Lamarck Drive
Amherst, New York 14226-4596
Bulletin for the week of October 18, 2009
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Isaiah 53:10-11

2nd Reading – Hebrews 4:14-16

Gospel – Mark 10:35-45

NEXT SUNDAY: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Jeremiah 31:7-9

2nd Reading – Hebrews 5:1-6

Gospel – Mark 10:46-52

IN YOUR PRAYERS…

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

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

friends, especially: Sopie Lowiec (mother of Michael Lowiec);

…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

October 12, 2008 - Regular Collection - $14,243

October 11, 2009 - Regular Collection - $14,332

Thank you for your support!

WEDDING BANNS

3rd - Rebecca Smith and Jamie Krolczyk

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING ...

Connor James Bacon, son of Kelly (Bakewell) and James Bacon; Catherine Mary Glodzik, daughter of Elizabeth (Walsh) and William Glodzik; and Venessa Rose LaBuda, daughter of Katrina (Kolhoff) and Joseph LaBuda; who were baptized in our Church last Sunday.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

Today Sunday, October 18, is the yearly collection to help the needs of the Church in the Developing World. In times of tragedy, natural disaster, war, and persecution, our mission family looks to the Church for help and hope. A gift of $25 would be a month‟s support for a woman prepar-ing to serve as a Religious Sister; $60 is enough to provide a month‟s education for a seminarian in a mission diocese; $100 helps buy Bibles and print 10,000 leaflets with a Chris-tian message; and $10 is a month‟s support to provide bicycles for more than 40 full and part-time catechists in Mali.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

Children's Liturgy will begin next Sunday, October 25 at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. As of now we will be able to offer this opportunity for the young children of our parish on two weekends a month. We are looking for volunteers to continue and hopefully expand this wonderful ministry. We work in teams and the time commitment is one Sunday a month. No experience is necessary, we will be glad to train anyone who is interested in helping. Call Debbi Testa at 310-7937 if you would like to join us.

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated next Sunday, October 25, at the 12:15 p.m. Mass in the Lower Church by Rev. Msgr. David Slubecky, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. All are invited to attend, however seating will be limited. There will also be a 12:15 p.m. Mass in the Upper Church.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS

CONGRATULATIONS FR. JOHN!

Fr. John Gaglione, our pastor, is one of four recipients being honored at the Diocesan Holy Name Annual Dinner this evening, Sunday, October 18. We extend our congratulations and the Holy Name Society thanks him for being their moderator for the past 2 ½ years.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

?Religious Education Classes on Sunday, October 18:

Grades 1-5: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

?Religious Education Classes on Monday, October 19:

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

VOCATION VIEWS - Jesus‟ life was the best „job descrip-tion‟: sympathy, mercy, service, compassion, total giving. Life is so rewarding when one really lives for others, rather than just trying to make all people serve the self. Do you want to serve … or be served? If you are willing to serve as a priest, deacon or religious, call Father Walter Szczesny at 847-5535. Check out the “Priest of the Month” stories on: www.buffalovocations.org.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS

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

Sunday, October 18 - Holy Name Honors for Father John Gaglione

Monday, Oct. 19 - Friday, Oct 23 - Red Ribbon Week - Bully Awareness Week

Wednesday, October 21 - 8:00 am Mass prepared by Grade 8 - Hot Lunch –Shells

Thursday, October 22 - Pizza Lunch

VARSITY BASKETBALL

8th and 7th Grade CTK School Boys

The 2009-2010 varsity boys basketball season will begin with practice on Tuesday, October 27. The first practice will be held from 7:45-9:15 pm in the school gym. This initial practice is open to all interested boys in the 8th and 7th grade. As we determine the number of interested athletes, we will be able to deter-mine the structure of the varsity program, so it will be important that all interested boys attend.

CANISIUS HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE will be on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information call 1- 882-0466; www.canisiushigh.org.

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.

OLD GLASSES / CELL PHONES / HEARING AIDS The Amherst Lions Club has placed a collection box in the back of the Church for old glasses, cell phones and hearing aids. Please remember to use these boxes instead of throwing these items away.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY The CTK Women‟s Bible Study Group resumes in early November. We meet one Sunday evening a month, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Church Library. Please phone 839-1317 ASAP if you are interested in joining us so we may order course materials. We will be using the Little Rock Scripture Study to learn about Israel’s Story-Part Two, and costs for materials will be under $20.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS - Only $25

Help support the Teen Youth Group by pur-chasing an Entertainment Book! The books are available at the Rectory Office during weekday business hours. The books cost $25.

YOUTH NEWS

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

ðDid you know that all parish high school teens are automatically members of the CTK Teen Youth Group? Become an active member by joining us at our meet-ings and events.

ðYouth Group Meeting - Sunday, Oct. 18, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon in the Church Library. All interested teens are invited to this meeting. Refreshments will be served!

ðCoffee house for Charity - Saturday, October 24 - To benefit the Response to Love Center. From 7:30-10:00 p.m. in the CTK School Gym. Admission is $8, refreshments included. Join us to hear local bands and musicians. This year we will feature an open-mike to anybody wishing to share their talent. Performers may sign up in advance at today’s meeting (Sunday, October 18) or at the door of the event.

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

If you are sick, it would be better for you to remain at home, rather than coming to church and spread-ing your germs.

If you have a cold, please do not ... Receive the Precious Blood at Mass or Extend the Sign of Peace until you are well.

AND REMEMBER: If you have difficulty getting around in good weather, please stay home when it is icy or snowy. God understands. 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.

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.

AREA EVENTS

âGrilled Chicken Dinner - Oct. 18 - Infant of Prague Church, 921 Cleveland Dr. - from 12:00 Noon-4:00 p.m. Adults: $8.50, Children: $5. Take out available.

âHealing Mass - Mon., Oct 19 - St. Leo‟s Church, 885 Sweet Home Rd. Confessions: 6:30, Rosary: 7:00 p.m. Mass: 7:30 pm. Prayers for Healing and the laying on of hands by the Queen of Peace Healing Ministry following the Mass.

âItalian Dinner and Concert - Oct. 24 - 5-8 pm - Mt. St. Mary‟s Academy, 3756 Delaware Ave., Kenmore.

âVilla Maria Choral Spaghetti Dinner - Oct. 25 - 12 Noon-4 pm in Villa Maria College cafeteria. $7 adults; $3 Children.

âDistinguished Speaker Series - Christ the King Seminary presents “John Timon - Buffalo‟s First Bishop: His Contribu-tion to WNY and American Catholicism”. Lecture by Paul Lubienecki on October 29 at 6:30 pm For info call Cindy Vogel at 655-7081

âMarriage Encounter Next Weekend is November 13-15 at the Lake Chautauqua Retreat Center, Bemus Point, NY. For info call Sue and Ed at 814-823-4600; www.WWME.orgi

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 .

“ADVICE BOOKS” ABOUND ON MARRIAGE AND PARENTING. Jesus tells us in today’s gospel the real secret: satisfying relationships depend on how well we sacrifice our needs to serve others. It is not about “getting,” it’s about “giving” the gift of ourselves. Life giving service is the sacrament of family life.

CARE FOR CREATION Pope Benedict dedicated a portion of his new encyclical, Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth) to the urgent duty to share the earth‟s resources equitably and safeguard the environment for future generations. One simple step that you can take to safeguard the environment is every time you go shopping use a re-usable bag. The Diocesan Care for Creation Committee is offering such a bag: made in WNY, manufactured by persons with disabilities, the fabric is strong, durable, washable and portable. To purchase a bag(s) and learn more about Catholic Social Teaching on Care for Creation, contact Sr. Sharon Goodremote, FSSJ at 218-1450, ext. 206.

CATCHING THE SPIRIT is a series on Catholic Spirituality offered by the Nativity Adult Education Program. It will examine spiritual traditions and see how they can be applied to contemporary life. It will be held at Nativity Church, 8550 Main St. Williamsville, from 7-9 p.m. on: Wed., Nov. 11: Franciscan Spirituality presented by Fr. Gabriel Scarfia, OFM; Tuesday, Jan. 12: Benedictine Spirituality presented by Sister Ann McCarthy, OSB; Tuesday, March 9: “Ignatian Spirituality presented by Fr. Michael Tunney, SJ; and Tuesday, May 11: A Summary, with sharing and reflection presented by Fr. John Leising.

BUFFALO 40 DAYS FOR LIFE

RESPONSE TO LOVE CENTER

CTK parishioners have committed to helping this wonderful center staff their Dining Room and Thrift Store several 3rd Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Help is needed on: Monday, October 19 and Monday, November 16. St. Adalbert‟s parish school building was transformed in 1985 by several Felician Sisters into a wonderful Center dedicated to helping poverty-stricken families. Individuals benefit from social service direction as well from their thrift store, food pantry and dining room. Staff and volunteers are welcomed to attend their 7:30 am Mass in the Center‟s Chapel. Contact Allison for further details at allison.k@roadrunner.com or 839-5225. 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 17 - Vigil for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Margaret and Elmer Donlon - Pat and Marcia Donlon

SUN., October 18 - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

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

Upper 12:15 p.m. Joan Pauly - Family

MON., October 19 - John de Brebeuf and Issac Jogues, priests and martyrs and their companions, martyrs

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

TUES., October 20 - Paul of the Cross, priest

8:00 a.m. Leo Barron - son, John

WED., October 21 - Weekday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. ANNIV. Edward O‟Connell - Wife

THURS., October 22 - Weekday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Noreen DeAeth - Family

FRI., October 23- John of Capistrano, priest

8:00 a.m. Jacob Maldiner - Grandmother and Aunt

3:30 p.m. WEDDING Rebecca Smith and Jamie Krolczyk

SAT., October 24- Vigil for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Jody Pizzuto - husband, Michael Pizzuto

SUN., October 25 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper 8:00 a.m. Rita Morrissey - Estate

Lower 10:00 a.m. World Youth Day

Upper 12:15 p.m. Aaron M. Kenefick - Lee and Janet Bates

Lower 12:15 p.m. Sacrament of Confirmation

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR PEACE IN YOUR LIFE???

Come to our Perpetual Adoration Chapel, and tell Jesus your concerns and troubles. Come and experience the peace and blessing you will receive from Our Lord.

FREE INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS

▶Wed. 10/21 at 7pm: Ligament Knee Injuries in Female Athletes (Dr. Gregory Ford),

▶Thurs. 10/22 at 5pm: What You Need to Know About Balance (Dr. Joan Gunther), and

▶Wed. 10/28 at 7pm: Current Concepts in Wound Care (Dr. Michael Brogan).

ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS!

Before leaving for your warmer winter environ-ment, 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.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES 85th ANNIV. RAFFLE

First Prize: A trip for two to Rome, Italy for 7 days and 6 nights; Second Prize: $3,000; and Third Prize: $2,000.

Tickets are only $100 and just 1,000 tickets will be sold, increasing the odds of winning! Drawing is October 30. Call 856-4494, ext. 3073 for more information or to charge by phone. In an effort to mitigate funding losses we have increased our grant writing efforts and have created some additional fund-raising opportunities, including this special drawing. Proceeds will benefit the 70 human service programs serv-ing 160,000 children, seniors and families throughout the 8 counties of WNY.

ARE YOU REGISTERED AT CTK?

Just because you attend weekly mass at CTK, please don‟t assume that you are automatically registered in the parish. If you have children who have graduated from school, are working at a full-time job or are no longer living at home, they should register as an adult. Also, if you will be moving out of the parish or if you no longer consider yourself a parishioner, please notify us, so that we can remove you from our census. Please call the parish Rectory at 839-1430.

ELECTRONIC GIVING – Secure and Easy.

For parish annual financial report

CHRIST THE KING
30 Lamarck Drive
Amherst, New York 14226-4596
Bulletin for the week of October 25, 2009
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS

TODAY: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1st Reading – Jeremiah 31:7-9

2nd Reading – Hebrews 5:1-6

Gospel – Mark 10:46-52

NEXT SUNDAY: Solemnity of All Saints

1st Reading – Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14

2nd Reading – 1 John 3:1-3

Gospel – Matthew 5:1-12a

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, Mary Capozzi, 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: Larry McNeil (husband o f Geraldine), and Rev. Msgr. Richard Nugent;

…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

October 19, 2008 - Regular Collection - $16,720

October 18, 2009 - Regular Collection - $12,396

Thank you for your support!

CONGRATULATIONS TO…

Megan (Bragg) and Daniel Fetterhoff, who were married in our Church last Friday. We wish them God’s blessings, and a happy life together.

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION will be celebrated today Sunday, October 25, at the 12:15 p.m. Mass in the Lower Church by Rev. Msgr. David Slubecky, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia. Sixty-six candidates will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. There will also be a 12:15 p.m. Mass in the Upper Church.

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

YOUTH NEWS

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

ðDid you know that all parish high school teens are auto-matically members of the CTK Teen Youth Group? Become an active member by joining us at our meetings and events.

ðYouth Group Meeting - Sunday, Nov. 15, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon in the Church Library. All interested teens are invited to this meeting. Refreshments will be served!

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME begins on Sun. November 1! Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour after the trick-or-treating is done!

PARISH SURVEY:

WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 31/NOVEMBER 1

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 parish-ioners 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 wel-coming community. The information that you provide will make it possible for us to accom-plish these goals in a realistic & effective way. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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 FOR THE WEEK

SAT., October 24- Vigil for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Jody Pizzuto - husband, Michael Pizzuto

SUN., October 25 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Upper 8:00 a.m. Rita Morrissey - Estate

Lower 10:00 a.m. World Youth Day

Upper 12:15 p.m. Aaron M. Kenefick - Lee and Janet Bates

Lower 12:15 p.m. Sacrament of Confirmation

MON., October 26 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Marie Seereiter - Family

TUES., October 27 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Bertha Floyd - Veronica and Joe

WED., October 28 - Simon and Jude, apostles

8:00 a.m. Dr. John Bartels - Mr. & Mrs. Greg Gaglione

THURS., October 29 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Rita M. Savage - The Villa Family

FRI., October 30 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. ANNIV. Mary M. Gaglione - The

Gaglione Family

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

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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

?Religious Education Classes on Sunday, October 25:

***Parents: Sunday, October 25 classes for

Grades 1-5 will meet from 10:30-11:30 a.m. ?Religious Education Classes on Monday, October 26:

Grades 6 & 8: There are no classes this evening.

?Confirmation: TODAY Sunday, October 25, at the 12:15 Mass in the LOWER CHURCH. All candidates, sponsors & parents are to be in their assigned pew by 12:00 noon. Additional family members will sit behind the reserved pews.

?Parent Meetings: 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 these sacraments, contact the Religious Education Office.

1st Reconciliation Parent Meeting Grade 2 - Mon., Oct. 26.

1st Communion Parent Meeting Grade 3 - Mon., Nov. 2.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS

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

Wednesday, October 28 - 8:00 a.m. Mass – Grade 5;

- First Quarter Specials Close;

Thursday, October 29 -Pizza Lunch

Friday, October 30 -1st Quarter Grades Close;

Halloween Parade at 1:00 p.m.

Monday, November 2 - All Souls Day; Picture Retake Day

HONORING OUR VETERANS

Our Servicemen and women protect our country twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The bulletin board in the back of the Upper Church has a display which honors those men and women who are 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 this 24-hours of prayer to be offered on November 11th, Veteran’s Day from 12:00 a.m. on November 11th to 11:59 p.m. November 11th. 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