Ministries

SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH

Eucharist, Prayers and Devotions

Daily Mass is celebrated at 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday in the Upper Church (Please refer to bulletin for First Friday Schedule).
Weekend Masses are on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (Lower Church), Sunday at 8:00 a.m. (Upper Church); 10:00 a.m. (Lower Church) and 12:15 p.m. (Upper Church).
The Holy Day Mass schedule appears in the previous week’s bulletin.

The Rosary is prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass.
Novena of the Miraculous Medal Devotion is prayed every Monday following the 8:00 a.m. Mass; Novena of Grace is celebrated annually from March 4–12, and the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel is open 24/7. See Eucharistic Adoration for more information.

Baptism

Parents anticipating the birth of their child are asked to attend a Baptism Preparation Session. Sessions are scheduled every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Monsignor McMahon Library. Please contact the Rectory (839–1430) to register for the next session and to schedule a baptism. Baptisms are usually celebrated at 1:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month.

Reconciliation

Experience the Church’s healing ministry. Confessions are heard every Saturday from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m., and any other time by appointment.

Religious Education and Confirmation

Classes are offered for children in grades one through eight who are not attending Catholic schools and for all high school students attending Catholic or public high schools.

Class schedule:

Grades one through five: Sundays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (at Christ the King school);
Grades six through eight: Mondays, 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (at Christ the King school);

Confirmation Preparation, grades nine and ten: Meet one Sunday each month at group leaders’ homes. Please contact Peggy Page, 839–0946.

Marriage

Engaged couples should contact the Rectory to make an appointment to arrange the date and time of their wedding. After the priest meets with the couple to make the arrangements, the couple must participate in a Catholic marriage preparation program. Christ the King Parish offers a one–day class. To register, please contact Donna and David Ortolani at 633–9908.  The couple may also participate in a program offered by the Diocese. These include Journey into Love, Cana II, and Catholic Marriage Preparation On–Line.

Anointing of the Sick

Jesus came to heal the whole person, body and soul. The Church continues Christ’s healing ministry in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Anyone anticipating surgery, a stay in the hospital or advanced in age is encouraged to receive this sacrament. Please contact the rectory to arrange individual anointing.

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE CHURCH

Becoming Catholic

We welcome your interest in Catholicism! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a program specifically designed for adults who wish to discover the essentials of our Roman Catholic faith. Sessions are conducted periodically, often in cooperation with other parishes in the Amherst area.

Please contact Renée Villa at the Rectory.

Funerals

Please have your Funeral Director contact the Rectory to set up the date and time for the funeral. The funeral home’s Director should give your family a copy of the Christ the King Funeral Booklet. This contains the guidelines for planning the funeral. Family participation is encouraged. The Rectory staff will be glad to work with you if you require help with planning. Grief counseling is available. Please call the rectory (839-1430) for further information.

First Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation, and Religious Education

The Faith Formation program prepares young people for the sacraments.
Please call Peggy Page at 839–0946.

Obtaining a Letter of Recommendation From the Parish

Letters of Recommendation to act as a sponsor for the Sacraments of Baptism and/or Confirmation can be given only to registered members of the Parish, who are confirmed, attend Mass and receive the sacraments regularly.  If the requesting person is married, the marriage must have taken place in conformity with the laws of the Church.

Please call the Rectory to request the letter.

Requesting a Mass

Please call the Rectory or stop in during regular office hours.

Registering as a New Parishioner

We welcome you! Please call Renée Villa, the Pastoral Associate, and she will be happy to meet with you for registration.

Scheduling a Room for a Meeting or Event

Please call Melissa at the Rectory.

Receiving Communion where you live

If you are ill or disabled and cannot attend Mass, you may receive Holy Communion where you live. Please call the Rectory to make arrangements.

Weekly Bulletin Notices

Please turn your notice into the Rectory at least one month before you want the notice to appear. We will do our best to find space for your item.