July '08

Bulletins for July 13, 20, 27


CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING 30 LAMARCK DR BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF July 6 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Zechariah 9:9-10
2nd Reading - Romans 8:9, 11-13
Gospel - Matthew 11:25-30

NEXT SUNDAY: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 55:10-11
2nd Reading - Romans 8:18-23
Gospel - Matthew 13:1-23

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Esther Alessandra, Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Kay Barone, Wanda Bartczak, Charlie Basil, Judy Battaglia, Ceil Becker, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Jennifer Buchheit, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Fazekas, 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, 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, Tim McCarthy, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Madison Okiec, Emily Olkowski, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Ken Reisner, Judy Rexinger, Philip Sammaco, Tina Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Connie Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Phil Teller, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Rick Vivaqua, Jason Walczak, 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:
Dominic Agnello (husband of Lorraine) and Eleanor Gottstein (mother of Linda Yerke);
…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

THE PARISH ROSARY CHAIN is made up of a group of parishioners who daily pray 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.

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH
Weekly Offering:
Week Ending
" July 1, 2007 - Regular Collection - $12,866.50
" June 29, 2008 - Regular Collection - $12,899.00
Thank you for your Support!!

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS
The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, July 15th, 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.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be offered to our students on Sunday, October 26th, at a special 12:15 p.m. Mass. Bishop Edward Kmiec will be the celebrant.

CHECK OUT THE GARDENS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Tour a variety of gardens in the Snyder and Cleve Hill areas on Sunday, July 20th, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, on the Harlem-Kensington-Cleveland 6th Annual Garden View Walk. Get ideas for your own garden! Start in front of the Trillium Courtyard Shop to get a map and information. Enjoy a pleasant day exploring our community. For more details call 839-3647.

MISSION APPEAL THANK YOU
Your most thoughtful and generous contributions to our mission will go a long way in alleviating the pain of the so many less fortunate Filipino children under our care. Thank you so much for your kind support and prayers. Our children thank you more. Fr. Art

WEDDING BANNS
2nd - Courtney Comstock and Robert Abrams

CONGRATULATIONS …
to Jeanette (Torres) and Lindsay Babbie who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Shane Christian Vredenburg, son of Amy (Grossman) and Christopher Vredenburg, who was baptized in our Church last Sunday.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration for Religious Education for 2008-2009 is now closed. However, if you are NEW to the parish, please contact the Rectory at 839-1430.

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
Ü CTK Youth Council is looking for interested teens in grades 9-12 as of September to serve on the 2008-2009 Youth Council. This is the teen leadership board for our parish teen community. Members meet monthly to plan and implement events and activities aimed at providing opportunities to grow in the Catholic Faith, serve those in need, and to come together socially, strengthening old friendships and making new ones. If interested call Mrs. Peer for details.
Mark Your Calendar for these summer activities:
Ü Tuesday, July 15th - Annual Teen Picnic - ALL high school teens of our parish are invited to attend. Time: 7:00 p.m., Place: 33 Snyderwoods Ct.. A special invite goes out to all new teen parishioners and upcoming freshman. This is a great event to meet members of the CTK Youth Council. Join us for good food, swimming, games, and to learn about our upcoming events. RSVP: 835-4977 if you are planning on attending.
Ü Sat., July 19th - World Youth Day Faith Fest at CTK Seminary, East Aurora from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Cost is $10. All high school students are invited for a day that includes music, youth witnesses, cookout, and a Mass, which is scheduled for 7:30 pm (the same time as our Holy Father's closing mass at World Youth Day, 2008 in Sydney Australia) We will be arranging car-pools, call by July 15th, if you are planning on attending.
Ü Friday, August 8th - Mid-Summer Charity Ball - Place Daemen College Wick Center, Time 8-11:30 pm, (no admittance after 10 pm), cost $15. All high school teens are invited to this semi-formal event, tickets available at door only. Proceeds to benefit Diocesan Youth Dept. Scholarship fund.
Ü Watch Youth News for additional coming events this summer.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
Christ the King School is now closed for the summer, and will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd.
Have a blessed and enjoyable summer!

CONGRATULATIONS to the young men of our parish, who have achieved academic honors at Canisius High School during the 4th marking period: David Augenblick, Samuel Bankowski, Nicholas Ferrara, Benjamin Foster, Gregory Gaglione, Stephen Keating, Gordon Lyons, Peter Marshfield, Emmett Ogiony, Connor Ortolani, Owen Ortolani, Eric Sepanski, Kevin Smyth, Nicholas Sperrazza, Andrew Wingerter, and Conner Wingerter

FAMILY DAY AT DUNN TIRE PARK - The Holy Name Society is sponsoring Family Day at Dunn Tire Park on Sunday, August 3rd, at 1:05 pm, for the baseball game between the Buffalo Bisons and the Syracuse Chiefs (the farm team of the Toronto Blue Jays). Tickets are $6 each - Make your reservations early!!!! For tickets or information call: Tim Herzog at 998-4502; John Shepherd at 839-3313; or John Davis at 839-2187. The Day includes: Face-painting, prizes, chances for a color TV and running of the bases following the game. Everyone is encouraged to attend - mothers, fathers, family members, little leaguers, and friends of baseball.

1st ANNUAL WALK OFF HUNGER - With the skyrocketing price of gasoline causing other prices to increase, especially food, many families are struggling to put food on the table. It's a double whammy for the Food Bank of WNY - the need for assistance is up, but donations are down. To help raise money, there will be a Walk Off Hunger on Saturday, August 2nd, at 11:00 a.m. The Route begins and ends at Temple Beth AM, 4660 Sheridan Dr, and is less than two miles long, making it easy for families to walk. The registration fee is $15 per walker and includes a free t-shirt and refreshments afterwards. Children under 13 walk for free. For information on how to join the walk, call Polla Milligan at 852-1305. Every dollar raised will help Western New Yorkers who cannot afford this basic need of food.

4th ANNUAL NICHOLAS A. DUSENBERRY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT helps raise money used toward Melanoma Research at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Nick Dusenberry, was a parishioner who died of Melanoma at the age of 24, which is the 6th most common cancer in the US. The tournament will be held at The Links at Ivy Ridge, 12221 Main Rd., Akron, on Friday, August 8th. To golf 18 holes, including a steak dinner is $130, Steak dinner only is $42. For more information go to www.nicholasdusenberry.com

THE 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.

"Next to the Blessed Sacrament itself, your neighbor is the holiest object presented to your senses. If he is your Christian neighbor, he is holy in almost the same way, for in him also Christ … the glorifier and the glorified, Glory Himself, is truly hidden." - C.S. Lewis

ARE YOU A SCHOOL TEACHER OFF FOR THE SUMMER? Do you have some time to offer to Perpetual Adoration during the summer? If so please read the next announcement.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"We tend to think of prayer as a religious obligation. To Jesus, prayer was a necessity, like eating and drinking. It didn't bring him material goods, it didn't spare Him from heartache and suffering. Not one time did he ask the Father to give Him anything. Jesus regarded prayer as a necessity that should be practiced continuously and persistently." - Alaska Radio Mission, September 2003
There is always a need for Adorers: We are looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly at: 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. We are also urgently looking for adorers at 4:00 pm on Saturday. If you can fill one of these time periods, call Mary at 839-3386 or Linda at 839-1889. New Adorers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless you!

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
¢ St. Gregory's Senior Citizens - For information on any trip contact Nancy Harkins at 631-5313: (1) Monday, July 21, to Buffalo Race Track, enjoy Triple Crown Buffet and $10 coin bonus. Cost $60, bus leaves at 10:00 a.m., proper ID required. (2) Monday, August 18 a tour of Magnificent Mansions in the Finger Lakes, Geneva, NY. Lunch at Esperanza Mansion and stop at a local winery. Cost $72; (3) Sept. 18 - Oct. 4, a Mediterranean Legacies Cruise. Cost $3,674 down-payment, with $750 final payment due before July 10. Includes a side trip to Medjugorie.
¢ St. Benedict's Senior Citizens are going to Seneca Niagara Casino on July 14 and July 22. Cost is $15, get $20 back. Departure at 10:00 or 11:30. Call Val at 838-0291
¢ Amish Country Visit - Join St. Benedicts on a 3-day, 2-night trip to Amish Country in Lancaster, PA from August 12-14. See two shows "In the Beginning" (creation) and "Classic Crooners," sight see, go to Hershey Factory. Cost is $359 - call Val at 838-0291 for more information.
¢ Pilgrimage to Shrines of Montreal & Quebec from September 22-26. Tour will be led by Msgr. George Yiengst, Pastor of St. Pius X, Getzville. For info call the parish at 688-9143.
¢ Pilgrimage to Lourdes & Rome with Fr. Paul Seil, Pastor of St. Bernadette's Church and host of "Our Daily Bread". Tour from November 10-21 will go to Lourdes, Avignon, Nice, Florence, Assisi and Rome. Call 649-3090 for a free brochure.

AREA EVENTS
¢ St. Joseph Hospital will be continuing their Summer Youth Volunteer Program for youth ages 14-18 this summer. For more information and application, please call the volunteer office at 891-2545.
¢ Blessed Sacrament's Annual Golf Outing on July 21 at Oak Run Golf Course, Lockport, at 10 am. Cost is $59 - includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, dinner, refreshments & prizes. Call Jack at 832-0489, Claude at 833-5772 or
¢ Reunion for St Rose of Lima School - Sat., July 26 from 4-8 pm in the school hall. Did you attend St. Rose School on Parkside Ave. during the 1950's or 1960's? Call the Rectory (834-6688) for more information.
¢ Icon Painting Retreats will be offered on August 16, 21-23; and another on September 13, 17-20. For more information call Sister Marcia 632-2155.

NEW MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend masses will be celebrated at: Saturday: 4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; and 12:15 p.m. For the summer months, the weekday daily mass will be at 8:00 a.m. only.

MASSES
SAT., July 5 - Vigil of Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Leigh Ann Dietrich and Jeremy Urbanski
4:30 p.m. Stella and Alfonso Cumella and Janet Rossi

SUN., July 6 - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Edward Colpoys - Mrs. Mary Jordan
Lower 10:00 People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione
Upper 12:15 pm Howard F. Boswell - Josephine & Randy

MON., July 7 - Weekday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. ANNIV. Dr. John Bartels - Family

TUES., July 8 - Weekday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. All Souls Intentions - Parish Intentions

WED., July 9 - Augustine Zhao Rong, priest, martyr and companions
8:00 a.m. Frank J. Ricotta - wife, Vinnie

THURS., July 10 - Weekday, 14th Week in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. Mary Drew - Family

FRI., July 11 - Benedict, abbot
8:00 a.m. Mary Clark - Angela Coppola

SAT., July 12 - Vigil of Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Anne and John Hard - Debbie & Libbie

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

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

Facts for the Fourth
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country. In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation was 2.5 million. Today, the nation's population on this July Fourth is 304 million.

Patriotic-Sounding Names
Ü There are 31 places nationwide with "liberty" in their name. The most populous one as of July 1, 2006, is Liberty, Mo. (29,581). Iowa, with four, has more of these places than any other state: Libertyville, New Liberty, North Liberty and West Liberty.
Ü Thirty-one places are named "eagle" - after the majestic bird that serves as our national symbol. (Places include cities, towns, villages and census-designated places.) The most populous such place is Eagle Pass, Texas, with 26,401 residents.
Ü Twelve places have "independence" in their name. The most populous of these is Independence, Mo., with 109,400 residents.
Ü Nine places adopted the name "freedom." Freedom, Calif., with 6,000 residents, has the largest population among these.
Ü There is one place named "patriot" - Patriot, Ind., with a population of 192.
Ü And what could be more fitting than spending the Fourth of July in a place called "America"? There are five such places in the country, with the most populous being American Fork, Utah, population 25,596.

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.

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.

MAY APPEAL 2008
Reminder letters have been sent out to families who have not yet donated to the annual May Appeal. As you know, the May Appeal is the only major capital improvement appeal and without your support, it will be impossible to maintain our beautiful buildings and grounds. Our need is great this year, as we have some major unexpected maintenance projects that need to be taken care of. As of Tuesday, July 1st, our May Appeal pledges equal $80,349 from 694 of our 2200 families.
This year we have some major necessary projects to complete (listed below), which total $149,603.
$ 73,968 - Exterior and Interior Bell Tower & Roof Repair
9,885 - Gutter Replacement on part of Church
32,200 - Stage One of School Exterior Masonry Restoration
32,550 - Stage Two of School Exterior Masonry Restoration
$149,603

CTK
ANNUAL
GIVING TREE
Supporting Catholic
Charities Refugee Program
Adopting a Family of seven
Settling in Buffalo from Thailand
Christmas
In July
Take an ornament from our Giving Tree in the upstairs vestibule during July. Return the unwrapped new or gently-used donation by July 20.
Arrange for pickup of sofas, beds, dressers, kitchen sets, lamps, end tables, etc. by calling 842-0270.

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF July 13
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 55:10-11
2nd Reading - Romans 8:18-23
Gospel - Matthew 13:1-23

NEXT SUNDAY: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Wisdom 12:13, 16-19
2nd Reading - Romans 8:26-27
Gospel - Matthew 13:24-43

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Esther Alessandra, Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Kay Barone, Wanda Bartczak, Charlie Basil, Judy Battaglia, Ceil Becker, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Jennifer Buchheit, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Fazekas, 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, 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, Tim McCarthy, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Madison Okiec, Emily Olkowski, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Ken Reisner, Judy Rexinger, Philip Sammaco, Tina Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Connie Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Phil Teller, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Rick Vivaqua, Jason Walczak, 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:
John Bartko (father of Fr. Gerald Bartko, OSFS), Joseph Bochynski (husband of Jeanette Bochynski), Rev. Joseph K. Lowry (retired diocesan Priest), and Kathleen Quinlivan (mother of Fr. Bill Quinlivan);
…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
" July 8, 2007 - Regular Collection - $12,636.50
" July 6, 2008 - Regular Collection - $13,278.84
Thank you for your Support!!

THEOLOGY ON TAP
A Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20's and 30's on Tuesday, July 15th at the Pearl Street Grill and Brewery (76 Pearly St, Buffalo) in the Pan American Room (2nd Floor). This month's speaker is Deacon Ralph Poyo with the topic of "If the Catholic Church really has the truth,
why isn't the world breaking down the doors?" Happy Half-Hour is at 7:30 pm; Feature Talk at 8:00 pm; Q&A at 8:45 pm and the Final Blessing at 9:00 pm. Free Parking - No Cover Charge. For more information on Theology on Tap: Buffalo, visit www.totbuffalo.com, call 716-839-6117, or send an email to info@totbuffalo.com.

CHECK OUT THE GARDENS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Tour 18 gardens in the Snyder and Cleve Hill areas on Sunday, July 20th, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, on the Harlem-Kensington-Cleveland 6th Annual Garden View Walk. CTK parishioners participating. See an "Italian Paradise", a charming new garden house, and one of the oldest homes on Roycroft Blvd. Start in front of the Trillium Courtyard Shop on Kensington, to get a map and information for a $3 donation. Enjoy a pleasant day exploring our community. For more details call Joan at 832-3905.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be offered to our students on Sunday, October 26th, at a special 12:15 p.m. Mass. Bishop Edward Kmiec will be the celebrant.

WEDDING BANNS
3rd - Courtney Comstock and Robert Abrams

CONGRATULATIONS …
to Leigh Ann (Dietrich) and Jeremy Urbanski who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Jack Patrick Norris, son of Colleen (Pujolas) & John Norris who was baptized in our Church last Sunday.

MAY APPEAL 2008
Reminder letters have been sent out to families who have not yet donated to the annual May Appeal. As you know, the May Appeal is the only major capital improvement appeal and without your support, it will be impossible to maintain our beautiful buildings and grounds. Our need is great this year, as we have some major unexpected maintenance projects that need to be taken care of. As of Tuesday, July 8th our May Appeal pledges equal $82,354 from 711 of our 2200 families.
This year we have some major necessary projects to complete (listed below), which total $149,603.
$ 73,968 - Exterior and Interior Bell Tower & Roof Repair
9,885 - Gutter Replacement on part of Church
32,200 - Stage One of School Exterior Masonry Restoration
32,550 - Stage Two of School Exterior Masonry Restoration
$149,603

MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP - The next meeting of the Medjugorie Prayer Group will be held on Tuesday, July 15th at 9:30 a.m. at 50 Stahl Road. Please call 639-8568 if you are attending. New members always welcome!

ROSARY FOR LIFE - Next Saturday, July 19th, the Rosary for Life will be recited after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Leo's Church, 885 Sweethome Rd. The CTK Respect Life Ministry invites everyone to attend the mass and to participate in this devotion.

ARE YOU A SCHOOL TEACHER OFF FOR THE SUMMER? Do you have some time to offer to Perpetual Adoration during the summer? If so please read the next announcement.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
[Jesus said,] "You will be with me in Paradise." Luke 23:43
There is always a need for Adorers: We are looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly at: 12:00 Midnight on Sunday, 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, Monday & Friday. If you can fill one of these time periods, call Joanne at 839-1343 or Linda at 839-1889. New Adorers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless you!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - each Tuesday this summer a group of parishioners will help renovate a Habitat for Humanity home. Many are fulfilling their Outreach commitment for school or for Confirmation. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Weekend hours can be scheduled. Contact Allison at allison.k@adelphia.net or 839-5225 for details.

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
Ü CTK Youth Council is looking for interested teens in grades 9-12 as of September to serve on the 2008-2009 Youth Council. This is the teen leadership board for our parish teen community. Members meet monthly to plan and implement events and activities aimed at providing opportunities to grow in the Catholic Faith, serve those in need, and to come together socially, strengthening old friendships and making new ones. If interested call Mrs. Peer for details.
Mark Your Calendar for these summer activities:
Ü Tuesday, July 15th - Annual Teen Picnic - ALL high school teens of our parish are invited to attend. Time: 7:00 p.m., Place: 33 Snyderwoods Ct.. A special invite goes out to all new teen parishioners and upcoming freshman. This is a great event to meet members of the CTK Youth Council. Join us for good food, swimming, games, and to learn about our upcoming events. RSVP: 835-4977 if you are planning on attending.
Ü Sat., July 19th - World Youth Day Faith Fest at CTK Seminary, East Aurora from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Cost is $10. All high school students are invited for a day that includes music, youth witnesses, cookout, and a Mass, which is scheduled for 7:30 pm (the same time as our Holy Father's closing mass at World Youth Day, 2008 in Sydney Australia). We will be arranging car-pools, call by July 15th, if you are planning on attending.
Ü Friday, August 8th - Mid-Summer Charity Ball - Place Daemen College Wick Center, Time 8-11:30 pm, (no admittance after 10 pm), cost $15. All high school teens are invited to this semi-formal event, tickets available at door only. Proceeds to benefit Diocesan Youth Dept. Scholarship fund.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - Registration for the 2008-2009 is now closed. However, if you are NEW to the parish, please contact the Rectory at 839-1430.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS - Our School is now closed for the summer, and will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd. Have a blessed and enjoyable summer!

CONGRATULATIONS TO the following students who achieved first or second honors for the 4th quarter of the school year at Holy Angels: Brittany Dennee, Courtney Dennee, Sarah Griebner, Stephanie Griebner, and Jessica Yee.

PILGRIMAGES TO: (1) Shrines of Montreal & Quebec from September 22-26. Tour will be led by Msgr. George Yiengst, Pastor of St. Pius X, Getzville. For info call the parish at 688-9143.
(2) Lourdes & Rome with Fr. Paul Seil, Pastor of St. Bernadette's Church, from November 10-21 will go to Lourdes, Avignon, Nice, Florence, Assisi and Rome. Call 649-3090 for a free brochure.

FOR THE INFANTS AT HARVEST HOUSE - In April the Respect Life Ministry held a collection for cribs to be given to Harvest House. At that time, Harvest house had a closed waiting list of 100 women who needed cribs. They could wait up to a year to get a bed for their baby. NOW, they have opened up their waiting list and women get a crib in just a WEEK thanks to the support received through CTK Parish. Many items were purchased with your monetary donations, but some were donated. As of now, the following have been given to Harvest House: 43 cribs (most in excellent condition); 29 mattresses; 2 mini-cribs w/ mattress; 8 port-a-cribs w/ mattress; 3 bassinettes; 4 strollers (donated); 3 car seats (donated); 2 swings (donated); 2 gates (donated); and 4 bedding sets (donated). We aren't done yet. Our secret goal was 100 beds…and we've donated 56…so we may make it, with a little help from the Lord. Thank you for your support.

LOCAL LAWN FETES / BBQ'S / ACTIVITIES
Ü Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Lawn Fete - July 25-27 - 10 French Rd., Depew - Live music. Sunday Chiavetta BBQ from 12:30-?, Grand Prize Giveaway at 11 pm. Food, music, rides & games, handicapped accessible. For info call 684-6342
Ü St. Joseph University 2nd Annual Jazz Concerts - Sundays in July from 2-4:30 pm: July 13 features Bobby Militello Quartet; July 20 features Tim Wells Quintet featuring vocalist Kathy Carr; & July 27 features Natural Elements. On August 3, the Jim Tudini Band with dancing under the stars from 8-10 pm. Concert in the Community Room or on the grounds, weather permitting. Suggested donation is $10, children under 10 free. Refreshments available.
Ü St. Mary in Swormville Annual Picnic - July 20 - 11 am-10 pm - 6919 Transit Rd, East Amherst; games, bounce house, refreshments, chicken BBQ in air-conditioned parish center & famous "Chicken-Clam Chowder"
Ü Reunion for St Rose of Lima School - Sat., July 26 from 4-8 pm in the school hall. Did you attend St. Rose School on Parkside Ave. during the '50's or '60's? Call 834-6688 for information.
Ü Icon Painting Retreats will be offered on August 16, 21-23; and another on September 13, 17-20. For more information call Sister Marcia 632-2155.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
¢ St. Gregory's Senior Citizens - For information contact Nancy Harkins at 631-5313: Monday, July 21, to Buffalo Race Track, enjoy Triple Crown Buffet and $10 coin bonus. Cost $60, bus leaves at 10:00 a.m., proper ID required.
¢ St. Benedict's Senior Citizens are going to Seneca Niagara Casino on July 22. Cost is $15, get $20 back. Departure at 10:00 or 11:30. Call Val at 838-0291
¢ Amish Country Visit - Join St. Benedicts on a 3-day, 2-night trip to Amish Country in Lancaster, PA from August 12-14. See two shows "In the Beginning" (creation) and "Classic Crooners," sight see, go to Hershey Factory. Cost is $359 - call Val at 838-0291 for more information.

1st ANNUAL WALK OFF HUNGER is being held to raise money to help the Food Bank of WNY, help those who are unable to put food on their table. The need for assistance is up, but the donations are down. Join others in Walk of Hunger on Saturday, August 2nd at 11:00 a.m. The Route begins and ends at Temple Beth AM, 4660 Sheridan Dr, and is less than 2 miles long, making it easy for families to walk. The registration fee is $15 per walker and includes a free t-shirt and refreshments afterwards. Children under 13 walk for free. For details on how to join the walk, call Polla Milligan at 852-1305. Every dollar raised will help Western New Yorkers who cannot afford this basic need of food.

MASSES
SAT., July 12 - Vigil of Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Anne and John Hard - Debbie & Libbie

SUN., July 13 - Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am ANNIV. Joseph Gugino - Estate
Lower 10:00 Faith Ernst - husband, Frank
Upper 12:15 pm Paul Cecala - Joseph Karpinski

MON., July 14 - Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin
8:00 a.m. ANNIV. Eleanor Fisher - Family

TUES., July 15 - Bonaventure, bishop, doctor
8:00 a.m. People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione

WED., July 16 - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
8:00 a.m. Lee Reeves - Kathy Reeves O'Donnell

THURS., July 17 - Weekday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. Joseph Moretuzzo - John & Rosemarie Burgholzer

FRI., July 18 - Camillus de Lellis, priest
8:00 a.m. Julianne Schierer - Mr. & Mrs. Albert Burget

SAT., July 19 - Vigil of Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Courtney Comstock and Robert Abrams
4:30 p.m. Dr. Arthur Schaefer - Brian & Nancy Murray

SUN., July 6 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Casey Daniel Murszewski - Eleanor Tomczak
Lower 10:00 James Morgan - The Fahey Family
Upper 12:15 pm Josephine Santercole - daughter, Elaine

CTK
ANNUAL
GIVING TREE
Supporting Catholic
Charities Refugee Program
Adopting a Family of seven
Settling in Buffalo from Thailand
Christmas
In July
Take an ornament from our Giving Tree in the upstairs vestibule during July.
Return the unwrapped new or gently-used donation by July 20. Arrange for pickup of sofas, beds, dressers, kitchen sets, lamps, end tables, etc. by calling 842-0270.

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF July 20
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Wisdom 12:13, 16-19
2nd Reading - Romans 8:26-27
Gospel - Matthew 13:24-43

NEXT SUNDAY: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12
2nd Reading - Romans 8:28-30
Gospel - Matthew 13:44-46

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Esther Alessandra, Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Kay Barone, Wanda Bartczak, Charlie Basil, Judy Battaglia, Ceil Becker, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Jennifer Buchheit, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Fazekas, 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, 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, Tim McCarthy, Mary McGhee, Cecelia McGovern, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Eileen McCarthy, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Madison Okiec, Emily Olkowski, Peggy Page, Shelly Palmisano, Josephine Paolucci, Irene Papiz, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Joseph Pohrte, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Ken Reisner, Judy Rexinger, Tina Scalia, George Schanzer, Margaret Kathleen Scherrer, Marie Schmidt, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Connie Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Phil Teller, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Rick Vivaqua, Jason Walczak, 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:
Rev. William Lanphear, OSFS
…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
" July 15, 2007 - Regular Collection - $12,258.55
" July 13, 2008 - Regular Collection - $12,235.00
Thank you for your Support!!

CHECK OUT THE GARDENS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Tour 18 gardens in the Snyder and Cleve Hill areas this Sunday, July 20th, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, on the Harlem-Kensington-Cleveland 6th Annual Garden View Walk. CTK parishioners participating. See an "Italian Paradise", a charming new garden house, and one of the oldest homes on Roycroft Blvd. Start in front of the Trillium Courtyard Shop on Kensington, to get a map and information for a $3 donation. Enjoy a pleasant day exploring our community. For more details call Joan at 832-3905.

VOLUNTEERS FOR ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY CEREMONY OF ROSES
On Sunday, August 3, there will be a committee meeting in the Chapel Meeting Room from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for anyone wishing to help with the Rosary Altar Society Ceremony of Roses. The Ceremony will be held the afternoon of Sunday, October 12, 2008 in the Chapel Meeting Room. Anyone interested in assisting, please call Laura Beckinghausen at 632-5018.

MAY APPEAL 2008
As you know, the May Appeal is the only major capital improvement appeal and without your support, it will be impossible to maintain our beautiful buildings and grounds. Our need is great this year, as we have some major unexpected maintenance projects that need to be taken care of. This year we have to complete, including Bell Tower & Roof repair, gutter replacement and school exterior masonry restoration, which total $149,603. As of Tuesday, July 15th our May Appeal pledges equal $84,214 from 727 of our 2200 families. We thank you for your donations.

WEDDING BANNS
1st - Kelly Parkot and Craig Kacolski

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Jaren Cole Waterman, son of Carol (Russo) & Timothy Waterman who was baptized in our Church last Sunday.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Ü Registration for the 2008-2009 is now closed. However, if you are NEW to the parish, please contact the Rectory at 839-1430
Ü The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, October 26th, at a special 12:15 p.m. Mass. Bishop Edward Kmiec will be the celebrant.

VOCATION VIEWS - Yeast, which a woman kneaded … Say thanks today to that special woman who has kneaded the yeast of God's love into your life. Pray God's blessing on all people who bring leaven and light. If God is calling you, call Fr. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS - Our School is now closed for the summer, and will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd. Have a blessed and enjoyable summer!

GOLDEN AND DIAMOND ANNIVERSARIES - The Diocese of Buffalo wishes to honor couples who will observe their 50th , 60th, and 70th wedding anniversaries during 2008. The couples are invited to a special Mass in St. Joseph's Cathedral on Sunday, October 12th, at 3:00 p.m. During the Mass, couples will renew their marriage vows. A reception will follow at the Buffalo Convention Center. If you would like to attend, please call the Rectory to make a reservation.

ANNULMENT WRITING WORKSHOP - Here's a chance for anyone having trouble writing their annulment papers to get it done in one weekend. The session will be held Friday, August 22nd, from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 23rd, from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in Queen of Heaven Parish Center, 4220 Seneca St., West Seneca. The $20 registration fee includes snacks, lunch and supplies. To register, call Barbara Wyse at 633-7786.

ARE YOU A SCHOOL TEACHER OFF FOR THE SUMMER? Do you have some time to offer to Perpetual Adoration during the summer? If so please read the next announcement.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"God, when I am willing to follow You, I discover a whole new world of wonder to explore. With faith, new life opens. Assurance replaces regret. Joy overcomes sorrow. With loving power, You create life. My heart sours with appreciation when I consider that I am needed in Your creation. When I follow You, I know that I will discover even more of the glory and wonder You create." - Alaska Radio Mission - June 2005
There is always a need for Adorers: We are looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly at:
3:00 a.m. on Wednesday & Thursday; and 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday; and 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday. If you can fill one of these time periods, call Joanne at 839-1343 or Linda at 839-1889. New Adorers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless you!

THE 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.

WNY SENIOR CARE
WWW.WNYSeniorCare.org is an online senior care assessment tool designed for families who are experiencing a caregiver challenge with their elderly loved one and may not know how to move forward in obtaining the right type of tool. Answer the 11 questions about your senior's daily life, from how meals are prepared, to bathing abilities, to level of mobility. The score you receive will enable you to read a description of the level of care that would best suit your elderly loved one, as well as a list of facilities and services throughout WNY that fall within this level of care.

PASTORAL COUNSELING
Pastoral Counseling is a specialized extension of the Church's ministry of pastoral care. It combines counseling skill with a sensitive attention to the religious dimension of life. I believe that each person is a physical, cognitive, emotional and spiritual being. Personal problems can create excessive stress in daily living in one or more of these areas. Are you struggling in your marriage? Anxious, stressed, depressed or grieving? Are you concerned about alcohol, drug or sexual problems in yourself or someone you love?? If these or other issues are of concern, you are welcome to call for an appointment. Sliding fee scale - Michele Jackson, OSF - 390-9836.

LOCAL LAWN FETES / BBQ'S / ACTIVITIES
Ü St. Mary in Swormville Annual Picnic - July 20 - 11 am-10 pm - 6919 Transit Rd, East Amherst; games, bounce house, refreshments, chicken BBQ in air-conditioned parish center & famous "Chicken-Clam Chowder"
Ü St. Joseph University 2nd Annual Jazz Concerts - Sundays in July from 2-4:30 pm: July 20 features Tim Wells Quintet featuring vocalist Kathy Carr; & July 27 features Natural Elements. On August 3, the Jim Tudini Band with dancing under the stars from 8-10 pm. Concert in the Community Room or on the grounds, weather permitting. Suggested donation is $10, children under 10 free. Refreshments available.
Ü Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Lawn Fete - July 25-27 - 10 French Rd., Depew - Live music. Sunday Chiavetta BBQ from 12:30-?, Grand Prize Giveaway at 11 pm. Food, music, rides & games, handicapped accessible. For info call 684-6342
Ü St. John the Baptist Summer Festival & Run - July 25 & 26 - 1085 Englewood Ave, Kenmore - 4-11 pm each day, Chiavetta's dinners both nights, raffle drawing at 10 pm. Games, rides live music. Saturday a 2.3 mile Run/Walk at 7:30 pm. Call 873-1122 for info.
Ü Reunion for St Rose of Lima School - Sat., July 26 from 4-8 pm in the school hall. Did you attend St. Rose School on Parkside Ave. during the '50's or '60's? Call 834-6688 for information.

PILGRIMAGES TO: (1) Shrines of Montreal & Quebec from September 22-26. Tour will be led by Msgr. George Yiengst, Pastor of St. Pius X, Getzville. For info call the parish at 688-9143. (2) Lourdes & Rome with Fr. Paul Seil, Pastor of St. Bernadette's Church, from November 10-21
will go to Lourdes, Avignon, Nice, Florence, Assisi and Rome. Call 649-3090 for a free brochure.

4th ANNUAL NICHOLAS A. DUSENBERRY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT helps raise money used toward Melanoma Research at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Nick was a parishioner who died at age of 24, of Melanoma, the 6th most common cancer in the US. Tournament will be held at The Links at Ivy Ridge, 12221 Main Rd., Akron, on Friday, August 8th. To golf 18 holes, including a steak dinner is $130, Steak dinner only is $42. For details go to www.nicholasdusenberry.com

ONE-WAY DRIVEWAYS
In the spirit of safety, please observe the one-way driveway designations for the parking lot between the Church and the School. Enter the parking lot using the driveway on Main Street, and Exit the parking lot using the driveway onto Lamarck Drive. Everyone's cooperation will help make our complex safer.

MASSES
SAT., July 19 - Vigil of Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Courtney Comstock and Robert Abrams
4:30 p.m. Dr. Arthur Schaefer - Brian & Nancy Murray

SUN., July 20 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Casey Daniel Murszewski - Eleanor Tomczak
Lower 10:00 James Morgan - The Fahey Family
Upper 12:15 pm Josephine Santercole - daughter, Elaine

MON., July 21 - Lawrence of Brindisi, priest, doctor
8:00 a.m. Marion and Kenneth Toner - Terry

TUES., July 22 - Mary Magdalene
8:00 a.m. People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione

WED., July 23 - Bridget of Sweden, religious
8:00 a.m. Richard Stachura - Loretta Stachura

THURS., July 24 - Sharbel Makhluf, priest
8:00 a.m. Joseph Watson - Family

FRI., July 25 - James, apostle
8:00 a.m. David Kersten - Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kersten

SAT., July 26 - Vigil of Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Mark W. Schneider - wife, Dorothy

SUN., July 27 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am ANNIV. Kimberly Woodruff - Family
Lower 10:00 People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione
Upper 12:15 pm Intentions of Katie and Steve Juhasz - Ellen Koessler

CTK
ANNUAL
GIVING TREE
Supporting Catholic
Charities Refugee Program
Adopting a Family of seven
Settling in Buffalo from Thailand
Christmas
In July
Take an ornament from our Giving Tree in the upstairs vestibule during July.
Return the unwrapped new or gently-used donation by July 20. Arrange for pickup of sofas, beds, dressers, kitchen sets, lamps, end tables, etc. by calling 842-0270.

Rosary Novena Mass
sponsored by Respect Life Ministries of Christ the King and cluster parishes

8 AM Mass
Saturday July 26
St. Rose of Lima Church
St. Rose of Lima is at Parkside and Parker

Bishop Edward Kmiec and the Diocesan Pro-Life Ministry
extend this invitation to everyone to attend this
Saturday morning Mass for Pro-life intentions.

After Mass there will be an
optional silent prayerful procession
saying the rosary to the abortion clinic on Main St.

Music by the talented 'Glory Beats' from St. Greg's

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF July 27 -
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12
2nd Reading - Romans 8:28-30
Gospel - Matthew 13:44-46

NEXT SUNDAY: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 55:1-3
2nd Reading - Romans 8:35, 37-39
Gospel - Matthew 14:13-21

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Esther Alessandra, Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Kay Barone, Wanda Bartczak, Charlie Basil, Judy Battaglia, Ceil Becker, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Jennifer Buchheit, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Fazekas, Sister Dorothy Feltz, Fred Floss, Greg Gaglione, 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, 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, Teresa Newland, Madison Okiec, 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, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Phil Teller, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Rick Vivaqua, Jason Walczak, 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:
Emily Olkowski; Mildred Lesh (mother of Vincent Lesh)
…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
" July 22, 2007 - Regular Collection - $ 11,261.00
" July 20, 2008 - Regular Collection - $ 11,880.49
Thank you for your Support!!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - each Tuesday this summer a group of parishioners will help renovate a Habitat for Humanity home. Many are fulfilling their Outreach commitment for school or for Confirmation. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Weekend hours can be scheduled. Contact Allison at allison.k@adelphia.net or 839-5225 for details.

CAR WASH FOR CHARITY
On Saturday, August 2nd , the Teen Youth Group will be holding a Car Wash in the Large School Parking Lot from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CTK Teens are participating in the Diocesan-wide Wash for Life 2008 where all free will donations from the car wash will benefit the St. Gianna Molla Pregnancy Care Center in Buffalo.

WEDDING BANNS
2nd - Kelly Parkot and Craig Kacalski

CONGRATULATIONS TO…
to Courtney (Comstock) and Robert Abrams who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Elias John Lafornara, son of Diana (Walker) & Phillip Lafornara; who was baptized in our Church last Sunday.

VOCATION VIEWS - Am I willing to sell everything I own and follow the Lord? What is precious to me? If God is calling you, call Fr. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS - Our School is now closed for the summer, and will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd. Have a blessed and enjoyable summer!

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who achieved the honor roll at St. Joseph Collegiate Institute for the 4th marking quarter: John Battaglia, Kevin Cheney, Brian Chmielowiec, Henry Edwards, Francisco Gomez-Chaves, Brian Killeen, Joseph Killeen, John Murray, Patrick Murray, Mark Peer, Christopher Reinhardt, Michael Rodman, Kevin Schmitt, James Shea, Garrett Weinholtz, Andrew Zenger, Zachary Zenger, Joseph Fahey, Benjamin Georger, Anthony Lobuzzetta, Nicholas Lobuzzetta, Andrew MacPherson, John Paul MacPherson, Matthew Masterson, Tyler Mikulec, Charles Mule, Philip Schneider, Kevin Schwab, William White, III, Peter White, and Christopher Wright.

ARE YOU A SCHOOL TEACHER OFF FOR THE SUMMER? Do you have some time to offer to Perpetual Adoration during the summer? If so please read the next announcement.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"Do not fear what may happen tomorrow. The same loving Father who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow, and every day. Either God will shield you from suffering, or God will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, and put aide all anxious thoughts and imaginings." - St Frances De Sales
There is always a need for Adorers: We are looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly at:
7:00 a.m. on Wednesday & Friday; 9:00 a.m. on Sunday; and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. 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!

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.

CATHOLIC BIBLICAL STUDIES PROGRAM - Take the first step and begin your personal, spiritual journey by becoming a student in the Catholic Biblical Studies Program. First year classes will be held at St. Leo's in Amherst on Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:00 pm, Our Lady Help of Christians in Cheektowaga on Thursday mornings from 10:30-12:30; and at St. Mary of the Assumption in Lancaster on Thursday evenings, from 7:00-9:00 pm. This program is open to adults of all ages with a curiosity to learn more about God's living word. Classes begin in September. There are three 10-week sessions per year with classes that meet for 2-hours once a week. Do something for yourself and enroll today! Check out our website at www.CBSStudies.org, or call 871-9180 for more information.

THE MEN OF JESUS CHRIST PRESENT: MEN'S NIGHT - A night for all men everywhere.
On July 22, at 7:00 p.m. at Corpus Christi Parish, 189 Clark St., Buffalo, Fr. Rick Poblocki will give a talk titled: The Church Impotent: Why Men Don't Like Going to Church. The evening begins at 7:45 with the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration. Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 p.m. Following the mass there will be fellowship and refreshments (Pizza, Pop, Beer). All ages are welcome. This is a great opportunity for fathers and sons. Men only. This event is sponsored by
101.7FM WLOF Catholic Radio

ANNULMENT WRITING WORKSHOP - Need help writing annulment papers? Get it done in one weekend at the Annulment Writing Workshop, Friday, August 22nd from 7:00 -10:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 23rd from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 pm in Queen of Heaven Parish Center, 4220 Seneca St., West Seneca. The $20 registration fee includes snacks, lunch and supplies. To register, call Barbara Wyse at 633-7786.

LOCAL LAWN FETES / BBQ'S / ACTIVITIES
Ü St. Joseph University 2nd Annual Jazz Concerts - Sunday, July 27 features Natural Elements and on August 3, the Jim Tudini Band with dancing under the stars from 8-10 pm. Concert in the Community Room or on the grounds, weather permitting. Suggested donation is $10, children under 10 free. Refreshments available.
Ü Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Lawn Fete - July 27 - 10 French Rd., Depew - Live music. Sunday Chiavetta BBQ from 12:30-?, Grand Prize Giveaway at 11 pm. Food, music, rides & games, handicapped accessible. For info call 684-6342

ONE-WAY DRIVEWAYS
In the spirit of safety, please observe the one-way driveway designations for the parking lot between the Church and the School. Enter the parking lot using the driveway on Main Street, and Exit the parking lot using the driveway onto Lamarck Drive. Everyone's cooperation will help make our complex safer.

MASSES
SAT., July 26 - Vigil of Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Mark W. Schneider - wife, Dorothy

MON., July 28 - Weekday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. Catherine Bohen - The Fahey Family

TUES., July 29 - Martha
8:00 a.m. Walter Studer - Family

WED., July 30 - Peter Chrysologus, bishop
8:00 a.m. Beverly Mooney - The Brignone Family

THURS., July 31 - Ignatius of Loyola, priest
8:00 a.m. Teresa A. Campagna - Estate

FRI., August 1 - Alphonsus Liguori, bishop, doctor
8:00 a.m. Frances, Anthony & James Oddi - Estate

SAT., August 2 - Vigil of Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Jack Harder - wife, Virginia

SUN., August 3 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am The Robert A. Kersten Family - Celeste Kersten
Lower 10:00 Mary Marczak - Family
Upper 12:15 pm Michelle Daege - Family

DID YOU KNOW…
Pope Benedict XVI
"leans GREEN!

Yes. Our Pope has made the Vatican carbon neutral. Changes made in energy sources at the Vatican neutralized the effect of greenhouse gas emissions produced there; they no longer contribute to the dangers of global warming.

It's True. The Vatican has declared pollution as one of the modern day sins. - Vatican, March 2008

"Care for the Earth is not just an Earth Day slogan, it is a requirement of our faith. We are called to protect people and the planet … This environmental challenge has fundamental moral and ethical dimensions that cannot be ignored." - US Catholic Bishops

"Modern society will find no solution to the ecological problem unless it takes a serious look at its lifestyle. In many parts of the world, society is given to instant gratification and consumerism while remaining indifferent to the damage, which these attitudes cause. Simplicity, moderation, and discipline, as well as a spirit of sacrifice, must become part of everyday life, lest all suffer the negative consequences of the careless habits of a few." - Pope John Paul II, Call for Ecological Conversion, January 18, 2001

Ü Let's better understand the stance taken by Catholic leaders regarding today's environmental challenges

Ü Let's share ways in which each one of us can make a difference.

The Social Justice Ministry at Christ the King is taking steps to better care for God's Creation. Each week we'll submit a tip or interesting environmental fact in the bulletin. You can also look forward to a Speaker and Discussion forum at CTK this Fall.

Until then, check out a few informative websites:

www.Catholicsandclimatechange.org - Catholic Coalition of Climate Change
www.Nyipl.org - New York Interfaith Power and Light
www.usccb.org/sdwp/international/globalclimate.shtml - There are several Pastoral
Letters of Bishops on the Care of God's Creation/global climate change.