Jan. '09

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Jan. '09

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: The Epiphany of the Lord
1st Reading - Isaiah 60:1-6
2nd Reading - Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6
Gospel - Matthew 2:1-12

NEXT SUNDAY: The Baptism of the Lord
1st Reading - Isaiah 55:1-11
2nd Reading - 1 John 5:1-9
Gospel - Mark 1:7-11

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Kay Barone, Wanda Bartczak, Charlie Basil, Judy Battaglia, Ceil Becker, Andrew Benbenek, Natalie Berg, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Tim Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Jennifer Buchheit, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Mary Ann Corbett, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, Nancy Eberhard, Jerry Fasolino, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Josephine Giglia, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Calvin Harrington, George Herzog, Kristine Ann Jeffery, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Lauren Violet Krichbaum, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, John Lintner, Lily LoTempio, Anne Lundy, Marion Lyons, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, Tim McCarthy, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Mary Murphy, Teresa Newland, Donald O'Brien, Madison Okiec, Robin Oxenford, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Judy Rexinger, Tina Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Connie Smith, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Pat Telaak, Phil Teller, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, JoAnn Wahlgren, Jason Walczak, James Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Christine Weir, Paul Whelan, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Helen Wnek, and Lucy Zinzola;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Mabel McPhee (mother of Randal McPhee), Alleyne Nardozzi, Theodore L. Nebrich, Edward Osuch (husband of Helen Osuch);
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;
…peace on earth.

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

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

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH
Weekly Offering:
Week Ending
" Christmas 2007 - $21,022
" Christmas 2008 - $25,091
" December 31, 2007 - Regular Collection - $15,436.50
" December 28, 2008 - Regular Collection - $13,440.49
Thank you for your Support!!

Dear Parishioners,
Thank you very much for all of your Christmas greetings, goodies, holiday cheer and gifts. Most of all thank you for your prayers and support throughout the year!
May the New Year be blessed with health and happiness for you and your families.
Sincerely,
Fr. John
Msgr. Joe
Parish Staff

"UN"DECORATING THE CHURCHES
We will be taking the Christmas Decorations down on Saturday, January 10th, and many hands will make the work go quickly! If you are interested in helping or have any questions, you can call Tom at 833-8035 or Melissa at 839-2208. Please meet in the Chapel Meeting Room at 9:00 a.m.

ARE YOU STRUGGLING IN LIFE?
Are you struggling with your marriage? Anxious, stressed, depressed or grieving? Are you concerned about alcohol, drugs, or sexual problems in yourself or someone you love? Next weekend, Sister Michele Jackson, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, will be speaking at all the Masses. We welcome Sister Michele, and are hopeful that she will be able to help some of those in need.

HOLY NAME SUNDAY
Next Sunday the Holy Name Society, their friends and family 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, January 20, 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.

RESERVED PARKING
When attending Weekday or Weekend Masses, please Do Not park in the two spots reserved for the Adoration Chapel or the parking spots reserved for the Convent - including 1 space near the Adoration Chapel Parking, and 3 spaces near the School door. Thank you.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
† There will be NO Religious Education classes for:
Grades 1-5 on: Sunday, January 4
Classes Resume on Sunday, January 11

† There will be Religious Education classes for:
Grades 6 and 7 on Monday, January 5 - 7:00-8:15 p.m.

† Grade 9: Classes will be held on Sunday, January 11. Teachers have contacted students in regard to time and place for class. Deacon Name and Nancy Forster's class will be going to St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room on Sunday, January 11. Information about the community service was mailed at the end of December to the students.

VOCATION VIEW - The Son of God is manifested to the world first through the visit of the magi. Today God's Son is brought into the world and is present to the world through His Church. 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
Please contact the school's main office 839-0473 ext. 301 for enrollment information.
Ü Monday, January 5, 2009 - Scholl Resumes
Ü Wednesday, January 7 - 8:00 a.m. Mass prepared by Grade 4
Ü 8th Grade AppleBee's Fundraiser - Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, January 17 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. This fundraiser will be held at 1785 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga, near Galleria Drive & Walden Avenue. Tickets are $5 per person. When School resumes, call the Main Office to purchase pre-paid tickets (839-0473).

MARCH FOR LIFE - This year January 22nd, marks the 36th Annual March for Life in Washington, DC. The day includes a Rally at the Mall, and a March down Constitution Ave. to the Capitol and the Supreme Court. A bus will be traveling to Washington, DC on Wednesday, January 21st, from the CTK parking lot, and will return in the early morning of January 23rd. For more info please call the Pro-Life Office at 847-2205, or go to www.buffalodiocese.org/profile/index.htm.

CONGRATULATIONS …
to Katie (Steg) and Brian Schmidt who were married in our Church last Saturday, December 27, 2008. We wish them a happy life together and God's blessings.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Benjamin Ryan Mackey, son of Alison (Balzer) & Patrick Mackey; Emilee Ann Page, daughter of Kerrie (Dolan) & Eric Page; and Noah Alejandro Tomasula, son of Michelle (Hernandez) & Anthony Tomasula; who were baptized in our Church on Sunday, December 28, 2008.

CTK CALENDARS FOR 2009
CTK Church calendars for 2009 are now available. Please take one home and refer to it for the Holy Days and parish phone numbers. Our thanks to Dietrich Funeral Home for providing our parish with the calendars.

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
Ü Youth Group Meeting - Sunday, January 4 from 11:00-Noon in the Church Library. Join us for Scripture discussion, update on service projects, and information about the Annual Diocesan Youth Convention (see below).
Ü Youth Convention - Friday February 13- Sunday, February 15 at Adam's Mark Hotel, Buffalo, NY. The 57th Annual Diocesan Youth Convention theme is "Ambassador's for Christ Sent Outside the Walls". The Convention is a 3-day experience of prayer, learning, and friendship, open to all High School Teens of the Diocese. The Weekend includes keynote presentation by Jesse Manibusan (see www.JesseManibusan.com), learning sessions, liturgies, semi-formal dance, coffee house, and closing liturgy with Bishop Kmiec. Cost is $158 all inclusive. Join us at our January meeting, for additional details and financing options, or call Mrs. Peer or Mrs. Testa at the above numbers.

THEOLOGY ON TAP - BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!
Theology on Tap: Buffalo 2009 Winter/Spring Series begins on Saturday, January 13, 2009 from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. at Dave and Buster's, Eastern Hills Mall. More Details Coming Soon! Brought to you by: 101.7 FM Catholic Radio, The Station of the Cross.

NEED HELP WITH ANNULMENT PAPERS?
Here's a chance for anyone interested in annulment process to get the paperwork done in one weekend! The session will be held on February 13 & 14 in St. Edmund's Hall, 530 Ellicott Creek Road in Tonawanda. The $20 registration fee includes snacks, lunch and supplies. For information call Barb Wyse at 633-7786. Get help with the annulment process and finish the paperwork in one weekend!

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE DIE?
Life after life will be the topic for Fr. Francis Lombardo, OFM Conv. at the next session of the Come and See, on Thursday, January 8 at 7:30 pm in St. Benedict Church (Main St. at Eggert Rd.). He will offer spiritual insights on what to expect after life on earth ends. Following the talk, information and discussion topics include: bereavement, divorce and separation, annulments, coping with cancer, closed parishes, confession, and coming back to the Church. No cost. No reservations required. For information call 834-1041.

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.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"The only time our Lord asked the Apostles for anything was the night He went into His agony. But as often in the history of the church since that time, evil was awake, but the disciples were asleep. That is why there came out of His anguished and lonely Heart the sigh: 'Could you not watch one hour with me?' Not for an hour of activity did he plead, but for an hour of friendship." - Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, The Hour that Makes My Day
There is always a need for Adorers! We are currently looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly at:
¢ Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
¢ Friday at 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
¢ Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

If you can fill one of these time periods, call Jeanne at 839-4061, or Linda at 839-1889. New Adorers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless you!

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

PARISH ROSARY CHAIN
The Parish Rosary Chain is made up of a group of parishioners who pray daily, a decade of the rosary 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.

"TRAVELING" STATUES OF JESUS AND MARY
If you and your family would like to invite the statues of Jesus & 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 statures have become so popular over the past few years that two sets are now available. Consider the benefits of this ministry and try to participate.

HELP WANTED: FOSTER FAMILIES
Are you looking to share the warmth of your home and love in your heart with a young person? Baker Victory Services, the organization commonly referred to as "Father Baker's," is looking for adults interested in becoming Foster Parents. Complete training, support and reimbursement are provided. For more information, call Rachael Dudczak at 828-9553.

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED …
for the Felician Sisters, 600 Doat Street, Buffalo. Please call 892-4141 ext. 203 for more information.

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
"We in the developed world … are obligated to address our own wasteful and destructive use of resources as a matter of top priority." - Renewing the Earth, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1991

Environmental Tip:
Unplug electrical devices. Even turned off, hairdryers, cell phone charges, microwaves and televisions use energy. The energy used to keep display clocks lit and memory chips working account for 5% of total domestic energy consumption and spew 18 million tons of carbon into the atmosphere annually.

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

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

ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS
As a faith community, Christ the King Church has a great concern for its families. There are countless issues that can affect our veterans, including depression, anxiety, acute stress, post traumatic stress, and even suicide. Families may notice that their loved one seems distant, "jumpy" at loud noises, reclusive, anxious, or just "not themselves." This is all part of the very long, and sometimes painful, readjustment process that all veterans must cope with upon their return home. Families may expect to see laughter, joy, and a quick return to their regular job or family duties. Instead the reverse may happen. When this occurs, spouses, children, or parents feel that they are at fault, often blame themselves, or find this behavior difficult to understand. Families are more stressed, substance abuse can begin, or become worse, marital difficulties become more pronounced and the once joyous event of a homecoming can become a painful daily encounter. Help is available through a number of county, state, federal and private resources, which can be overwhelming to navigate.
As part of my job, I provide information, assessment, and referral services for the employees and families at the University at Buffalo. I would like to assist any family member or returning vet in our parish who may be struggling with some of these issues. I have a large resource base of providers in the community that can help return you or your loved one to a more productive life. Please give me a call and leave a message if you think I can help: Debbie Hard, 839-1357.

WINTER IS A DIFFICULT TIME OF YEAR TO GET AROUND IN
Snow and ice, and messy roads make any traveling difficult this time of year. If you have difficulty getting around in good weather, it is common sense to stay home if it is icy or too snowy. You can watch the Mass on television (see below), or call the Rectory to have someone bring you weekly communion during the winter months. You don't want to take a chance on falling and hurting yourself. God understands.
ALSO: 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 spreading 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.

MASS ON TELEVISION
Every Sunday, there is a Mass televised through the Buffalo Diocese. It can be viewed in our area at 7:30 a.m. on Ch. 29 - Fox TV (WUTV); or on Ch 20 with Time Warner at 4:35 p.m. on Sunday and at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. There is a daily Mass televised from St. Joseph Cathedral at 12:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. on Ch. 20 with Time Warner. Also, the daily Mass is available over the radio on WLOF-FM (101.7) Monday - Friday at 7:30 p.m.

HELP THE BUFFALO FOOD BANK
- and it doesn't cost you a thing! This year, Campbell's® Chunky™ soup and the NFL will be donating 1,000 cans of soup to each of the 32 football teams. There is a contest in place that can increase the amount of soup our team will receive. As of now, Buffalo is tied for first place with Green Bay in voting. You can help by daily going to http://www.chunky.com and voting for the Buffalo Bills! If the Bills win the voting, and go all the way to the Super Bowl our Buffalo Food Bank will get 18,000 cans of Chunky Soup!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS
The Social Justice Committee wants to thank the wonderful parishioners of Christ the King who once again opened their hearts for the Erie County Home! We also want to thank those of you who joined us in distributing the gifts on Sunday, December 14, including Santa "Randy" Claus. There will be a poster with pictures displaying the joy in the faces of the patients, who so look forward to this day. You can be
sure your gifts were most appreciated.
God Bless you all.
The Social Justice Committee

TOO MANY CALENDARS?
This is the time of year when many of us end up with various calendars for the New Year, that we know we will never use or need. Did you know that many of the patrons of the St. Vincent de Paul Dining room never own a calendar? They would appreciate any extra calendars you may receive over the next few weeks. Please drop them off at the Rectory.

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.

MASSES

SAT., January 3 - Vigil for the Epiphany of the Lord
4:30 p.m. David Farrell - Eleanor Brayer and Family

SUN., January 4 - The Epiphany of the Lord
Upper 8:00 am Angelo Tirone - Family
Lower 10:00 a.m. Walter P. May - The Martin Family
Upper 12:15 pm ANNIV. Sandie Lasher Benz - Family

MON., January 5 - John Neumann, bishop
6:45 a.m. People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione
8:00 a.m. Mary Ann Palmere - Renée Villa

TUES., January 6 - Blessed Andre Bessette, religious
6:45 a.m. John Riggins - JoAnn Mikulec and CTK Faculty & Staff
8:00 a.m. Dorothy E. Wiest - Estate

WED., January 7 - Raymond of Penafort, priest
6:45 a.m. Cynthia Berry - Chris Kern
8:00 a.m. Peter O'Connor - Mike & Sandy Coom

THURS., January 8 - Weekday after Epiphany
6:45 a.m. Michael Kiec - Anne & Murph Murphy
8:00 a.m. Jeanette Walter - Family

FRI., January 9 - Weekday after Epiphany
6:45 a.m. William McClenthan - Dr. & Mrs. Frank Schlehr
8:00 a.m. Edward Biehl - Julia Baco

SAT., January 10 - Vigil of the Baptism of the Lord
4:30 p.m. Joseph P. Lang - Mr. & Mrs. John Galvin

SUN., January 4 - The Epiphany of the Lord
Upper 8:00 am Dan O'Connor - Robert McGowan
Lower 10:00 a.m. Charles Janosi - sister, Eve
Upper 12:15 pm Peter C. Schmitt, Sr. - Carl & Anne Schmitt & Family

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING,
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF January 11, 2009 -
The Baptism of the Lord

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: The Baptism of the Lord
1st Reading - Isaiah 55:1-11
2nd Reading - 1 John 5:1-9
Gospel - Mark 1:7-11

NEXT SUNDAY: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20
Gospel - John 1:35-42

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Kay Barone, Joan Barron, Wanda Bartczak, Charlie Basil, Ceil Becker, Andrew Benbenek, Natalie Berg, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Tim Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Jennifer Buchheit, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Mary Ann Corbett, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, Nancy Eberhard, Jerry Fasolino, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Josephine Giglia, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Calvin Harrington, George Herzog, Kristine Ann Jeffery, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Lauren Violet Krichbaum, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, John Lintner, Lily LoTempio, Anne Lundy, Marion Lyons, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, Tim McCarthy, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Mary Murphy, Teresa Newland, Donald O'Brien, Madison Okiec, Robin Oxenford, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Judy Rexinger, Tina Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Connie Smith, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Lottie Swiatek, Pat Telaak, Phil Teller, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, JoAnn Wahlgren, Jason Walczak, James Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Christine Weir, Paul Whelan, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Mary White, Helen Wnek, and Lucy Zinzola;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Rosemary Merhige (mother of Michael Merhige), and Norman Paolini, Senior (father of Rick Paolini);
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;
…peace on earth.

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

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH
Weekly Offering:
Week Ending
" Solemnity of Mary 2008 - $3,622.00
" Solemnity of Mary 2009 - $3,446.50
" January 7, 2008 - Regular Collection - $16,071.50
" January 4, 2009 - Regular Collection - $15,909.50
Thank you for your Support!!

"UN"DECORATING THE CHURCHES - We will be taking the Christmas Decorations down on Saturday, January 10th, and many hands will make the work go quickly! If you are interested in helping or have any questions, you can call Tom at 833-8035 or Melissa at 839-2208. Please meet in the Chapel Meeting Room at 9:00 a.m.

ARE YOU STRUGGLING IN LIFE OR YOU MARRIAGE? Anxious, stressed, depressed or grieving? Are you concerned about alcohol, drugs, or sexual problems in yourself or someone you love? Sister Michele Jackson, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, will be speaking at all the Masses today. We welcome Sister Michele, and are hopeful that she will be able to help some of those in need.

THE ROSARY FOR LIFE will be recited next Saturday, January 18, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St Leo's Church, 885 Sweethome Road. The CTK Respect Life Ministry invites everyone to attend the Mass and to participate in his devotion.

THE NEXT MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP will be held on Tuesday, January 20, at 9:30 a.m. at 2402 Kensington Ave. Please call 839-9641 if you are attending. Al are invited.

THE NEXT PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 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.

9th NIGHT IS COMING SOON - All Mission members are invited to come and celebrate 9th Night on Friday, January 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room. 9th Night is an important time for past Mission members to come together to renew our energy and begin planning for the upcoming Mission VII. Watch next weeks bulletin for more information.

CTK CALENDARS FOR 2009 are now available. Please take one home and refer to it for the Holy Days and parish phone numbers. Our thanks to Dietrich Funeral Home for providing the calendars.

CTK SCHOOL SAFETY COMMITTEE - Many thanks to Colleen Burns of Buffalo MRI, and Thomas Loughran of Loughran's Restaurant for their generous support of the committee. Also, thanks to Father John for the upgraded access control system for the After School Program.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
† Religious Education Classes for Sunday, January 11::
Grades 1-5 - 11:00 - 12:00 Noon
† Religious Education Classes for Monday, January 12:
Grades 6 and 7 - 7:00-8:15 p.m.
† Grade 9: Classes will meet today, Sunday, January 11. Teachers have contacted students in regard to time and place for class. Deacon Name and Nancy Forster's class will be going to St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room on Sunday, January 11. Information about the community service was mailed at the end of December to the students.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
Please contact the school's main office 839-0473 ext. 301 for enrollment information.
Ü Monday, January 12 - 2nd Quarter Marks close
Ü Tuesday, January 13-15 - ELA Test for Grade 4
Ü Wednesday, January 14 - 8:00 am Mass prepared by Grade 3
Afternoon Spelling Bee -Grade 6, 7 & 8
Ü 8th Grade AppleBee's Fundraiser - Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, January 17 from 8-10 a.m. This fundraiser will be held at 1785 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga, near Galleria Drive & Walden Avenue. Tickets are $5 per person, Call the Main Office to purchase pre-paid tickets (839-0473).

NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK - JANUARY 11-17
Today we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which marks Jesus' initiation into public ministry. At His baptism, Jesus is named the Beloved Son of God. With this celebration we commit ourselves to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Initiated through our baptism we too are commissioned to proclaim Good New wit our lives. This week is National Vocation Awareness Week, a special time in which the Church prays for the renewal and strengthening of vocations of dedicated people as married and single people, men to serve as priests, deacons, brothers, and women as religious sisters. Let you life proclaim good news!

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
" Youth Convention - Friday February 13- Sunday, February 15 at Adam's Mark Hotel, Buffalo, NY. The 57th Annual Diocesan Youth Convention theme is "Ambassador's for Christ Sent Outside the Walls". The Convention is a 3-day experience of prayer, learning, and friendship, open to all High School Teens of the Diocese. The Weekend includes keynote presentation by Jesse Manibusan (see www.JesseManibusan.com), learning sessions, liturgies, semi-formal dance, coffee house, and closing liturgy with Bishop Kmiec. Cost is $158 all inclusive. Join us at our January meeting, for additional details and financing options, or call Mrs. Peer or Mrs. Testa .

ANNIVERSARY OF ROE v WADE
This year, January 22, marks the 36th Annual March for Life in Washington, DC.
† Novena For Life - The Respect Life Committee of St. John the Baptist in Kenmore will hold their 25th Annual "Novena For Life" from Wednesday, January 14 - Thursday, January 22. Services are held in the St. John Neumann Chapel on Englewood and Belmont and begin each evening at 7:30 pm. The Novena consists of a Rosary and the Mass. On January 22, the final evening, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place after Mass, until 12:00 Midnight. The Novena is open to the Diocese and everyone is encouraged to attend. For further info, contact St. John the Baptist at 873-1122.
† On Sunday, January 18, the 10:00 a.m. Mass at Christ the King will be for prayers for the End of Abortions.
† Respect Life Prayer Service - On Sunday, January 18 from 2:00-3:00 pm please join us at the Infant of Prague Chapel for a prayer service in observation of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the US. Prayers to end abortion will include a Litany to St. Gianna Molla, the Rosary and other prayers.
† Light a Candle for Life on the evening of Thursday, January 22. Everyone is encouraged to place a candle in the front window of their homes at sundown on January 22. The candle serves as a reminder of the millions unborn and almost born babies who have been aborted since the Supreme Court decision of Roe v Wade.
† Roe v Wade Diocesan Observance Mass will be held on Saturday, January 24, at 4:30 p.m., at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 6441 Seneca St., Springbrook, NY. The celebrant will be Bishop Edward Kmiec. All are welcome to attend.

HELP THE BUFFALO FOOD BANK and it doesn't cost you a thing! This year, Campbell's® Chunky™ soup and the NFL will be donating 1,000 cans of soup to each of the 32 football teams. There is a contest in place that can increase the amount of soup our team will receive. As of now, Buffalo has made it through the first playoff round - let's try to win our division! You can help by daily going to http://www.chunky.com and voting for the Buffalo Bills! If the Bills win the voting, and go all the way to win the Super Bowl our Buffalo Food Bank will get 18,000 cans of Chunky Soup!

AREA EVENTS
Ü Theology on Tap - Saturday, January 13, from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. at Dave and Buster's, Eastern Hills Mall. Brought to you by: 101.7 FM Catholic Radio, The Station of the Cross.
Ü Need Help with Annulment Papers? Get the paperwork done in one weekend, on February 13 & 14 in St. Edmund's Hall, 530 Ellicott Creek Road in Tonawanda. $20 registration fee includes snacks, lunch and supplies. For info call Barb Wyse at 633-7786.
Ü Join St. Benedict Seniors on January 15 for a trip to the Seneca Casino in Niagara Falls. $15 includes bus, $15 in tokens, and a $5 Food voucher. Call Val at 839-0291 of you want to come.
Ü RETROUVAILLE is a program for troubled marriages, including separated & divorced who want a 2nd chance for their marriages. The next weekend is January 23-25. NO group discussion. For info call Bill & Jane at 652-7138, or go to www.retrouvaille.org

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
" Show your love of Christ to someone today, and Christ will show His love for you forever." - Alaska Radio Mission, August 2005
There is always a need for Adorers! We are currently looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly at:
¢ 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
¢ 1:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
¢ 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday
If you can fill one of these time periods, call Jeanne at 839-4061, or Linda at 839-1889. New Adorers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless you!

WINTER IS A DIFFICULT TIME OF YEAR TO GET AROUND IN
Snow and ice, and messy roads make any traveling difficult this time of year. If you have difficulty getting around in good weather, it is common sense to stay home if it is icy or too snowy. You can watch the Mass on television (see below), or call the Rectory to have someone bring you weekly communion during the winter months. You don't want to take a chance on falling and hurting yourself. God understands.
ALSO: 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 spreading 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.

MASS ON TELEVISION - Every Sunday, there is a Mass televised through the Buffalo Diocese. It can be viewed in our area at 7:30 a.m. on Ch. 29 - Fox TV (WUTV); or on Ch 20 with Time Warner at 4:35 p.m. on Sunday and at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. There is a daily Mass televised from St. Joseph Cathedral at 12:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. on Ch. 20 with Time Warner. Also, the daily Mass is available over the radio on WLOF-FM (101.7) Monday - Friday at 7:30 p.m.

PARISH ROSARY CHAIN - The Parish Rosary Chain is made up of a group of parishioners who pray daily, a decade of the rosary 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.

"TRAVELING" STATUES OF JESUS AND MARY - If you and your family would like to invite the statues of Jesus & 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 past few years that two sets are now available. Consider the benefits of this ministry and try to participate.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY … to those who donated mittens, scarves, and socks, during this past Christmas season. We ended up with several hundred sets of gloves, mittens, etc. which were donated to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy and to Holy Cross Church. Holy Cross distributed the items on the feast of the Epiphany, which is the day that Spanish churches celebrate Little Christmas.

MASSES
SAT., January 10 - Vigil of the Baptism of the Lord
4:30 p.m. Joseph P. Lang - Mr. & Mrs. John Galvin

SUN., January 11 - The Baptism of the Lord
Upper 8:00 am Dan O'Connor - Robert McGowan
Lower 10:00 a.m. Charles Janosi - sister, Eve
Upper 12:15 pm Peter C. Schmitt, Sr. - Carl & Anne Schmitt & Family

MON., January 12 - Weekday, 1st Week of Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Stanley Chodkowski - Celeste Kersten
8:00 a.m. Dr. Anthony and Shirley Mancini - Sisters

TUES., January 13 - Hilary, bishop and doctor
6:45 a.m. Babie Donahue Flynn - Gail Donahue
8:00 a.m. All Souls - Parish Intentions

WED., January 14 - Weekday, 1st Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Richard Creighton - Joan Creighton
8:00 a.m. Daniel and Lucy Fortunato - Mr. & Mrs. Sam Bellittiere & Family

THURS., January 15 - Weekday, 1st Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. John Burzinski - Robert & JoAnn Mikulec
8:00 a.m. Gladys Georger - CTK Rosary & Altar Society

FRI., January 16 - Weekday, 1st Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Anita Majer - Robert & JoAnn Mikulec
8:00 a.m. Julianne M. Schierer - Family

SAT., January 17 - Vigil of Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Donald White - wife, Pat

SUN., January 18 - Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Donald Westendorf - Joan & Dick Schanley
Lower 10:00 a.m. Mass to End Abortion - The Respect Life Ministry
Upper 12:15 pm People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING,
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF January 25 2009 –
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY:
NEXT SUNDAY: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading – Jonah 3:1-5, 10
2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Gospel – Mark 1:14-20

NEXT SUNDAY: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 18:15-20
2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 7:32-35
Gospel – Mark 1:21-28

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Kay Barone, Joan Barron, Wanda Bartczak, Charlie Basil, Ceil Becker, Andrew Benbenek, Natalie Berg, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Tim Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Jennifer Buchheit, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Mary Ann Corbett, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, Nancy Eberhard, Jerry Fasolino, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Josephine Giglia, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Calvin Harrington, George Herzog, Kristine Ann Jeffery, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Mary Jane Kersten, Lauren Violet Krichbaum, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Barbara Liebler, John Lintner, Lily LoTempio, Anne Lundy, Marion Lyons, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Eileen McCarthy, Tim McCarthy, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Mary Murphy, Teresa Newland, Donald O’Brien, Madison Okiec, Robin Oxenford, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Judy Rexinger, Tina Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Connie Smith, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Lottie Swiatek, Pat Telaak, Phil Teller, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, JoAnn Wahlgren, Jason Walczak, James Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Christine Weir, Paul Whelan, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Mary White, Helen Wnek, and Lucy Zinzola;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Eleanor Cullen (great-aunt of Adria Ryan), Maureen Devine (sister of Timothy Devine), Rev. James P. Higgins S.J. (former President of Canisius College), Mary Murphy (mother of Jim, Mary DeRosa, Tim, Sally Murphy, Peter, Paul, & Tricia Rexinger), and James Szczepankiewicz (uncle of Kristy Sosnowski);
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;
…peace on earth.

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

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH
Weekly Offering:
Week Ending
 January 20, 2008 – Regular Collection - $12,357.50
 January 18, 2009 – Regular Collection - $14,317.50
Thank you for your Support!!

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
This weekend, we will collect for the Catholic Relief Services (also known as the American Bishop’s Overseas Appeal), which assists the poor throughout the world. There will only be one collection, please place your Catholic Relief Services envelope in this collection.

SOUPER BOWL DOLLAR DRIVE
Next Sunday, February 1 – Super Bowl Sunday – is our annual dollar drive to benefit Catholic Charities Food Pantries. Teens will be at exits after masses next weekend, to collect your dollar. Our single dollars combined can make a huge difference for the needy this winter.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Beginning next Sunday, February 1, the Children’s Liturgy will resume at the 10:00 a.m. Mass, for any child at least 4 years of age and older. These children are taken to the Upper Church where they are presented the Readings in language easier for them to understand. They come back to Mass at the Offertory. You do not have to pre-register to participate.
Anyone interested in helping with Children’s Liturgy in addition to those who have volunteered, please come to a meeting on February 1 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room.

WINTER WINE TASTING
Come join your fellow parishioners for an evening of wine tasting and socializing on Saturday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the School Gym. This year we’re specializing in local wineries. Tickets are available for $5 pre-sale next weekend after Mass, or $17 at the door.

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT
If you need a financial statement for your 2008 donations, please send a note to Rectory Office (you can place it in the collection basket), or call us at 839-1430.

CTK CALENDARS FOR 2009
Church calendars are available in the back of Church. Please take one home and refer to it for the Holy Days and parish phone numbers. Our thanks to Dietrich Funeral Home for providing the calendars.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
FR. JOHN GAGLIONE
JANUARY 30th
61 Years Young

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
CELEBRATE SERVICE
January 25 – 31

Sunday, January 25
† Opening Mass – 10:00 a.m. – Students will participate
† Open House in the School from 11:00-12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served

Monday, January 26
† Prayer Service at 1:45 p.m., will be held in the School, led by the School Principal Mrs. Mikulec

Tuesday, January 27
† 2nd Quarter Awards Assembly, will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the School Gym

Wednesday, January 28
† Spaghetti Lunch: 1st Lunch (K-3) is at 11:00 a.m.
2nd Lunch (Grades 4-8) is at 12:15 p.m.
† Uniform Exchange will be on the stage during the lunch.

Thursday, January 29
† Spelling Bee – Grades 3,4 and 5 will be in the Gym at 1:15 p.m.

Friday, January 30
† 2nd Annual Fun Day – Students will form teams and compete in various activities in the Gym – Game Time TBA
† Out of Uniform Day for Catholic Charities – Students may dress out down for a $1 donation
† Ice Cream Social will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Gym

WHAT IS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK?
Catholic Schools Week is an annual national celebration of the important role that Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the country play in providing a values-added education for America’s young people. Catholic schools are proud of their educational network that emphasizes intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical, and social values in their students. This year the theme for Catholic Schools Week is “Catholic Schools Celebrate Service”.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
† Religious Education Classes for Sunday, January 25:
There are NO classes for Grades 1-5 today. Classes will resume on Sunday, February 1.

† Religious Education Classes for Monday, January 26:
Grades 6 & 7: 7:00-9:15 pm

VOCATION VIEW
The call of the disciples is so familiar to us that we tend to miss the wonder of the disciples’ response, which was immediate and complete; they leave everything and follow Jesus. Can we do less if we feel that God is calling us to the priesthood, diaconate or religious life? 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.

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
 Sunday, February 1 – Youth Group Meeting at 11:00 in the Parish Library. All are welcome to attend.
 Youth Convention – Friday February 13- Sunday, February 15 at Adam’s Mark Hotel, Buffalo. The 57th Annual Diocesan Youth Convention theme is “Ambassador’s for Christ Sent Outside the Walls”. The Convention is a 3-day experience of prayer, learning, and friendship, open to all High School Teens of the Diocese. The Weekend includes keynote presentation by Jesse Manibusan (see www.JesseManibusan.com), learning sessions, liturgies, semi-formal dance, coffee house, and closing liturgy with Bishop Kmiec. We are now accepting partial registration at this time, anyone wishing to attend any part of the weekend should plan an attending the February 1, Youth Group Meeting for information. Please contact Mrs. Peer at 835-4977 for Registration information.

TOO MANY CALENDARS? This is the time of year when many of us end up with various calendars for the New Year, that we know we will never use or need. Did you know that many of the patrons of the St. Vincent de Paul Dining room never own a calendar? They would appreciate any extra calendars you may receive over the next few weeks. Please drop them off at the Rectory.

AREA EVENTS
 Coping Through Christ is a self-help group for people who are interested in coping with anxiety and depression through Christ. This group meets on Tuesdays beginning 1/27 from 7-8:30 pm in the St Joseph University Parish Library. Questions? Contact Sr. Jeremy at 833-0298 or jmidura@yahoo.com. All are welcome.
 St. Gerard’s Parish Reunion – Looking for Alumni (from all classes) – please call Amy (Mazur) Griggs – Class of “84”, at 731-4355 or send e-mail to stgerardsreunion@roadrunner.com .

CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY, 2009

Sun., Feb. 1 - Religious Education, Grades 1-5, 11:00-Noon in School
- Youth Group Meeting, 11:00-Noon in Church Library
Mon., Feb. 2 - Brownie Troop #557, Chapel Meeting Room 2:30-3:45 p.m.
- Religious Education, Grades 6 & 7 – 7:00-8:15 p.m. in School
Tues., Feb. 3 - Catholic Biblical School, 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Church Library
Wed., Feb. 4 - Knitting for Prayer Shawl Ministry, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Church Library
- AA Meeting from 8:00-10:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room
Thurs., Feb. 5 - Brownie Troop # 393, 6:00-7:15 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room
Sat., Feb. 7 - Mini-Retreat for Reconciliation, 10:00 a.m. –Noon in School
Sun., Feb. 8 - Holy Name Mass, 8:00 a.m. followed by Coffee in the Church Library
- Religious Education, Grades 1-5, 11:00-Noon in School
Mon., Feb. 9 - Religious Education, Grades 6 & 7, 7:00-8:15 p.m. in School
- St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 7:00-7:30 p.m. in the Sacristy Meeting Room
Tues., Feb. 10- Catholic Biblical School, 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Church Library
- Brownies Troop #351, 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room
- Social for Adoration Chapel participants, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Chapel Meeting
Room
Wed., Feb. 11 - Knitting for Prayer Shawl Ministry, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Church Library
- AA Meeting from 8:00-10:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room
Thurs. Feb. 12- Parents’ Guild Meeting, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the School Library
Fri., Feb. 13 - Brownie Troop #914, 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room
Sat., Feb. 14 - Winter Wine Tasting Party for Adults, 7:00-11:00 p.m. in the School Gym
Mon., Feb. 16 – Fri., Feb. 20 – School Winter Break
Mon., Feb. 16 - Holy Name Board Meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Church Library
Tues., Feb. 17 - Catholic Biblical School, 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Church Library
- Pre-Baptismal Class, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Church Library
Wed., Feb. 18 - Knitting for Prayer Shawl Ministry, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Church Library
- AA Meeting from 8:00-10:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room
Mon., Feb. 23 - Religious Education, Grades 6 & 7, 7:00-8:15 p.m. in School
- St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 7:00-7:30 p.m. in the Sacristy Meeting Room
Tues, Feb. 24 - Brownies Troop #351, 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room
Wed., Feb. 25 - ASH WEDNESDAY – Masses: 6:45, 8:45 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. with Prayer
Service at 12:00 Noon
Fri., Feb. 27 - Brownie Troop #914, 2:30-2:30 p.m. in Chapel Meeting Room
- Stations of the Cross, 6:30-7:00 p.m. in the Upper Church

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
“ Prayer is a way of life which allows you to find a stillness in the world where you’re open to God’s promises and where you find hope. In prayer, you encounter God in the midst of the turmoil, distress and joy, and in the loneliness of your own heart.” - Alaska Radio Mission, February 2002

There is always a need for Adorers!
We are currently looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly at:
 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Saturday
 10:00 p.m. on Saturday (two needed)
 11:00 p.m. on Friday
If you can fill one of these time periods, call Kellie at 834-3466, or Linda at 839-1889. New Adorers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless you!

“TRAVELING” STATUES OF JESUS AND MARY – If you and your family would like to invite the statues of Jesus & Mary into your home for 1 week, 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 past few years that two sets are now available. Consider the benefits of this ministry and try to participate.

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.

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.

FREEDOM OF CHOICE ACT (FOCA)
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT (RHAPP)
The FOCA and RHAPP are two extreme legislative proposals, which would wipeout virtually every Pro-Life legislation passed in the last 36 years. FOCA is a Federal legislation, and RHAPP is a New York State legislation. Both are dangerous and, if passed as written, would allow the following:

1. Invalidate the ban on partial-birth abortion and all late-term abortions.
2. Force Catholic hospitals and Catholic physicians, nurses and staff to provide abortions, as they would be made a "fundamental right".
3. Eliminate or prohibit any parental notification for girls as young as 12 who seek an abortion.
4. Allow abortions to be performed by non-physicians and eliminate informed consent, waiting periods and any regulations in place to protect women from unsafe abortion clinics.

Please contact Gov. Paterson to oppose RHAPP at (518) 474-8390;
Please contact your two Senators (Schumer & Clinton) to oppose FOCA (S.1173) at (202)224-3121; and Congressman Chris Lee to oppose FOCA (H.R.1964) at (202)224-3121.
For more info on FOCA, please see http://www.usccb.org/prolife/issues/FOCA
For more info on RHAPP please see www.nyscatholic.org

WINTER IS A DIFFICULT TIME OF YEAR TO GET AROUND IN
Snow, ice, slippery sidewalks and messy roads, make any traveling difficult this time of year. If you have difficulty getting around in good weather, it is common sense to stay home if it is icy or too snowy. You can watch the Mass on television (see below), or call the Rectory to have someone bring you weekly communion during the winter months. You don’t want to take a chance on falling and hurting yourself. God understands.
ALSO: 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 spreading 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.

MASS ON TELEVISION – Every Sunday, there is a Mass televised through the Buffalo Diocese. It can be viewed in our area at 7:30 a.m. on Ch. 29 – Fox TV (WUTV); or on Ch 20 with Time Warner at 4:35 p.m. on Sunday and at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. There is a daily Mass televised from St. Joseph Cathedral at 12:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. on Ch. 20 with Time Warner. Also, the daily Mass is available over the radio on WLOF-FM (101.7) Monday – Friday at 7:30 p.m.

NEED HELP WITH ANNULMENT PAPERS? Get the paperwork done in one weekend, on February 13 & 14 in St. Edmund’s Hall, 530 Ellicott Creek Road in Tonawanda. $20 registration fee includes snacks, lunch and supplies. For info call Barb Wyse at 633-7786.

MASSES
SAT., January 24 – Vigil of Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Edward and Florence Swartzenburg – Mr. & Mrs. Howard Newhouse

SUN., January 25 – Second Third of Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am People of the Parish – Rev. John R. Gaglione
Lower 10:00 a.m. Catholic School’s Week Celebration
Upper 12:15 pm Josephine Santercole – daughter Elaine Santercole

MON., January 26 – Timothy and Titus, bishops
6:45 a.m. Rafail Davila – Dr. & Mrs. Frank Schlehr
8:00 a.m. Lillian Merrill – Linda & Bob Yerke

TUES., January 27 – Angela Merici, virgin
6:45 a.m. Elizabeth Dowd – Amherst School Nurses
8:00 a.m. Richard Daly – Margaret Dineen

WED., January 28 – Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor
6:45 a.m. Helen Richelt – Rimas Musteikis
8:00 a.m. Marlene Cressman – JoAnn Mikulec & CTK School Faculty & Staff

THURS., January 29 – Weekday, 3rd Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Ralf Zunno – George & Maureen Michaels Family
8:00 a.m. Julianne Schierer – Mr. & Mrs. Albert Bourget

FRI., January 30 – Weekday, 3rd Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Regis F. Engel – Norgis Hossain and Sharon Hartung
8:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Gaglione and Mineo Families – Rev. John R.
Gaglione

SAT., January 31 – Vigil of Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. John and Anne Hard – Debbie & Libbie

SUN., February 1 – Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am People of the Parish – Rev. John R. Gaglione
Lower 10:00 a.m. Scout Sunday
Upper 12:15 pm Robert Brodnicki – Family