Oct. 5

October: 12, 19, 26


CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF October 5, 2008 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Respect Life Sunday
1st Reading - Isaiah 5:1-7
2nd Reading - Philippians 4:6-9
Gospel - Matthew 21:33-43

NEXT SUNDAY: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 25:6-10a
2nd Reading - Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
Gospel - Matthew 22:1-14

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, Natalie Berg, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Jennifer Buchheit, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Claudia Cardino, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Robert Crowe, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, 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, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Krista Lichtenberger, 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, Donald O'Brien, 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, 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;
…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.

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.

CHRIST THE KING PARISH STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Each year, people throughout the world make New Year's resolutions. For many they are short lived, and quickly forgotten. At our Baptism and Confirmation, we made New Life resolutions. Our Baptismal promises are lifelong commitments to Jesus and the Church.
We recognize that all that we possess comes from God. We are God's stewards - we have been empowered to manage the abundant gifts that we have received.
As "good stewards" it is our responsibility to give back a portion of the time, talent and treasure we receive from our generous and loving God. Let us recommit ourselves to the Lord by taking the time to plan and make stewardship of time and talent part of our lifestyle and stewardship of treasure part of our budget.
"Everyone must give according to what he has inwardly decided; not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2Cor. 9:7

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH
Weekly Offering:
Week Ending
" September 30, 2007 - Regular Collection - $11,360
" September 28, 2008 - Regular Collection - $14,910
Thank you for your Support!!

DON'T MISS THE 2008-2009 ENTERTAINMENT BOOK SALE TO BENEFIT CTK YOUTH GROUP
This latest edition offers great discounts for fine dining, casual family dining, 24 reduced rate movie passes, goods and services from area retailers as well as discounts for chain hotels, car rentals and Internet specials. Cost is only $25, which can easily be recovered with as few as 1 or 2 coupons from the book. Don't miss out - supplies are limited. Books will be sold after all masses this weekend and in the Rectory during weekday business hours.

THE CHILDREN'S LITURGY MINISTRY is greatly in need of volunteers so that our ministry to the children of the parish can continue. If you have one Sunday a month to help out a team at the 10:00 a.m. Mass, please consider joining us. No experience is necessary, training will be provided. Call Debbi Testa at 310-7937.

WEDDING BANNS
2nd - Rebecca Wright and James Havens
2nd - Erica Carlos and Ross Goddard

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
Joseph Anthony Cappellini, son of Kathleen (Moore) & Christopher Cappellini; and Samuel River Picone, son of Jennifer (Wania) & Christopher Picone; who were baptized in our Church last Sunday.

LIVING EUCHARIST GATHERED, NOURISHED, SENT
OCTOBER 5th, 6th AND 7th
in the Lower Church

Come to one or all presentations to renew and deepen your spirituality.

Sunday, October 5th - 10:00 am Mass with a talk to follow at 11:00 am
Topic - GATHERED: Joining together in community at Mass.
What's in it for me?
Speaker - Fr. Joseph Klos

Monday, October 6th - 7:00-8:30 pm
Topic - NOURISHED: How do sacraments and prayer help us
to care for ourselves?
Speaker - Fr. Ed Sheedy

Tuesday, October 7th - 7:00-8:30 pm
Topic - SENT: How can we be a blessing to those around us?
Speaker - Dennis Mahaney

Each presentation will be followed by
a social with refreshments in the Chapel Meeting Room

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY EVENTS
Sunday, October 5

Respect Life Mass
10:30 a.m.
At St. Joseph's Cathedral with
Bishop Edward Kmiec as the main celebrant

At the end of Mass the Bishop's will give
a special blessing on families, babies and expectant mothers.

"Can You hear Me now?"
11:30 a.m. - Noon
At St. Joseph Cathedral;
Dr. Alveda King will speak about abstinence, peace and pro-life
for today's youth

National Life Chain
2:00-3:00 p.m.
with Dr. Alveda King
along Niagara Falls Blvd.

Join us in a peaceful, prayerful witness to life. Participants stand in prayer, holding signs, along Niagara Falls Blvd.
from Main St. to Niagara Falls.
CTK will meet at the main entrance of the Boulevard Mall (on Niagara Falls Blvd.) beginning at 1:50 pm for
distribution of signs and instructions. Questions, call Maureen Pratt 836-0736

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration for Religious Education is closed for all Grades
Religious Education Classes for
Ü Sunday, October 5th are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 11:00-12:00 Noon
Grade 9: Some classes will meet today.
Teachers have contacted students in regard to time and place
Ü Monday, October 6th are as follows:
Grade 8: 7:00-8:15 pm
" Opening Classes:
Grade 6: Monday, October 20th - 7:00-8:15 pm
Grade 7: Monday, January 5th, 2009 - 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Ü Confirmation Rehearsal will be held on Monday, October 13th in the Lower Church at 7:00 p.m.
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.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
" Monday, October 6th- Wednesday, Oct 8th - Iowa Standardized Tests, Grades 2,3,5,6 & 7. Please make sure your children are in school, have had breakfast and are well rested.
" Tuesday, October 7th - Protecting God's Children Workshop - 6:00 pm in the school gym
" Wednesday, October 8th - First Quarter Progress Report
- 8th Grade Students Shadow Day at various area High Schools
" Thursday, October 9th - Parent's Guild Meeting- 7:00 pm in the Chapel Meeting Room
- No School - Yom Kippur
" Friday, October 10th - No School - Diocesan Faculty Conference

" We have a few openings for the following grades for 2008-09 school year: Kindergarten,
1st Grade, 3rd Grade and 7th Grade. Please contact the school's main office 839-0473 ext. 301 for enrollment information.

" Virtus Training: Tuesday October 7th - We are offering a Protecting God's Children Workshop
here at CTK School on Tuesday, October 7th, at 6:00 pm. Please note that anyone who volunteers in the school in any capacity (lunchroom monitor, field trip chaperone, sport coaches, etc.) must attend one of these workshops and keep up with the monthly Virtus online bulletins.

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
Ü Sunday, October 5th - 11:00 a.m. - Youth Group meeting in the Church Library.
Ü Teen Choir - Any high School teens interested in singing for the Sacrament of Confirmation, on Sunday, October 26th at the 12:15 pm Mass, should call Mrs. Peer at 835-4977.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES: O'Hara - 695-2600, www.cardinalohara.com; Sunday, Oct. 5 - 9:30-12:30 pm; Monday, Oct. 6 - 5-8 pm; Canisius HS - 882-0466, www.canisiushigh.org; Sunday, Oct. 5 - 6-8 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 6 - 6-8:30 p.m.; Nardin Academy - 881-6262, www.nardin.org; Sunday, Oct. 5 - 10 am-1 pm; Monday, Oct. 6 - 5-8 pm;

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING
ROSARY AND ALTAR SOCIETY

CEREMONY OF ROSES

When: Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Upper Church

Please come join us in our
October Devotion
to the Blessed Mother.

All are welcome:
Parishioners, Friends,
Family, Youth, Children

The Ceremony includes the Recitation of the Rosary in the Upper Church with a Candlelight Procession
followed by refreshments in the Chapel Meeting Room.

MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE NOW DUE
For just $10, you can join the Holy Name Society or the Rosary and Altar Society, using the envelope found in your envelope packet for September-October.
¢ Rosary and Altar Society - All women of the parish are invited to join the Rosary and Altar Society and to participate in the Rosary recitation after the 8:45 a.m. First Friday Mass every month, followed by breakfast. The dues collected are used to pay for the cleaning of the Altar Linens in our Churches.
¢ Holy Name Society - All men are invited to join the Holy Name Society and to participate in their monthly Mass at 8:00 a.m., on the second Sunday of each month.

NEXT SUNDAY, IS HOLY NAME SUNDAY. The Society, their friends and family will attend the 8:00 a.m. Mass and sit together as a group. After Mass, coffee, donuts and bagels will be served in the Church Library. All parishioners are invited to this breakfast.

CTK SCHOOL ANNUAL THEME TRAY EVENT will be held on Friday, October 17th. Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the drawings start at 8:00 pm. This is the primary fundraiser for the sports program at the School and is an Adult Only event. Admission is $5 per person, which includes one sheet of tickets, beverages and snacks.

AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, sponsored by the Teen Youth Group will be held on Sunday, October 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the School Gym. Donors need to be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and in good health. Please consider giving this gift of life. Sign-up sheets are available on the table in the vestibule near the library.

THE NEXT PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS will be offered on Tuesday, October 21 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 through the doors on the circular driveway on Lamarck Drive.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Ü There is always a need for Adorers! We are in Urgent Need of an adorer for 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.
Ü We are also looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly at 12:00 Midnight on Sunday and Monday, 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday; and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, Monday and Friday. If you can fill one of these time periods, call Linda at 839-1889. New Adorers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless you!

THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY thanks all parishioners who contributed to this years annual Used Clothing Drive. It was again a great success. Thank 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.

PLEASE VOTE PRO-LIFE YARD SIGNS - The Respect Life Ministry is offering yard signs which state "Please Vote Pro-Life" to display on your front lawn. These will serve as a reminder to others about the most important social issue of our time as they head to the voting booths in November. A donation of $7 is requested for each sign. Please call Maureen at 836-0736 if you are interested.

BUFFALO 40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN -Now thru November 2nd - Last year in Buffalo, 30 babies were saved during this peaceful vigil with 300 participants. Please consider sacrificing 1 hour at the Peaceful Prayer Vigil outside of the Buffalo WomenServices Clinic at 2500 Main St., between UB and Canisius College, during the 40 days. Spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort being held in 174 cities. For info, call Ellen Stanford, Buffalo campaign director at 632-2369, email Buff40DFL@roadrunner.com, or at www.40daysforlife.com/buffalo. All are welcome! Sign-up online for daily prayer intentions!

THANK YOU! FROM MSGR. JOE
Many thanks to all of those who attended the reception last weekend and helped make it such a joyous occasion. A sincere thank you to all those who worked on making this day so special for me.
Msgr. Joe Sicari

MASSES
SAT., October 4 - Vigil for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Kathryn Rehak and Mark Shoemaker
4:30 p.m. Dr. Arthur Schaefer - Wife, Betty

SUN., October 5 - - Respect Life Sunday
Upper 8:00 am ANNIV. Elizabeth Bauda - Family
Lower 10:00 Respect Life Mass
Upper 12:15 pm ANNIV. John Propis - Wife, Marilyn

MON., October 6 - Brunno, priest; Bl. Marie-Rose Durocher, virgin
6:45 a.m. People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione
8:00 Bob Kersten - wife, Celeste

TUES., October 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary
6:45 a.m. Suzanne Hambsager - Mrs. Anne Hunt
8:00 Michael Josa - The Mania Family

WED., October 8 - Weekday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Peter O'Connor - Don & Pat Cerrone
8:00 Edward and Margaret Maney - Norm & Nancy Foster

THURS., October 9 - Denis, bishop, martyr and companions; John Leonardi, priest
6:45 a.m. Dorothy and Herbert Eckert - Estate
8:00 MONTH'S MIND Daniel McCarthy - Frank & Mary Cain

FRI., October 10 - Weekday, 27th Week of Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Carmela Giuliana - Tom & Renée Villa
8:00 Gladys Georger - Family

SAT., October 11 - Vigil for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. World Youth Day

SUN., October 12 - - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Dr. Leonard and Mary Sapienza Family
Lower 10:00 The Aranibar and Johns Families - Martha Johns
Upper 12:15 pm Robert Brodnicki - wife & 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 October 12, 2008 -
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 25:6-10a
2nd Reading - Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
Gospel - Matthew 22:1-14

NEXT SUNDAY: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
2nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b
Gospel - Matthew 22:15-21

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, Natalie Berg, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Jennifer Buchheit, Caroline Rhea Camp, Mary Capozzi, Claudia Cardino, Dale Carlos, Jule Cerrone, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Robert Crowe, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, 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, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Krista Lichtenberger, 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, Donald O'Brien, 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, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Phil Teller, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, 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:
Joan Barth (Grandmother of Kristi Sosnowski), Thomas Langan (brother of Mary Ellen Selmensberger), Karen Moriarity, and Rosemary Trautman (wife of Bert Trautman);
…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

CTK PARISH STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Christ the King Parish Stewardship Appeal is being very well received by the people of the parish. To date, 345 people have increased their weekly contribution in response to our stewardship of treasure program, representing a combined weekly increase of $3,216.25. The average increase of weekly offerings is $9.32. Please use the special stewardship envelope to indicate your new level of giving and then in succeeding weeks, return to your regular envelope packet.

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH
Weekly Offering:
Week Ending
" October 7, 2007 - Regular Collection - $15,196.00
" October 5, 2008 - Regular Collection - $17,961.99
Thank you for your Support!!

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Next Sunday, we will collect for World Mission Sunday, which will help with the basic life-blood of some 1,150 mission dioceses around the world. In times of tragedy, natural disaster, war, and persecution, many from our world human family look to the Church and her missionaries for help and hope.

CTK ROSARY AND ALTAR SOCIETY

CEREMONY OF ROSES

Today, Sunday October 12
1:00 p.m.
Upper Church

Join us in the October Devotion to the Blessed Mother
The Ceremony includes the Recitation of the Rosary in the Upper Church with a Candlelight Procession
followed by refreshments in the Chapel Meeting Room.

All are welcome: Friends, Family, Youth, & Children

Coloring contest and essay contest entries from the children
will be on display in the Chapel Meeting Room this weekend!

CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, October 26th at a special 12:15 p.m. Mass in the Lower Church with Bishop Edward Kmiec as the celebrant. There will also be another 12:15 p.m. Mass celebrated in the Upper Church. Parishioners are invited to attend the Confirmation Mass, but seating will be limited.

HAPPY 91st BIRTHDAY
MSGR. FRANCIS SORCI
OCTOBER 16th

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, sponsored by the Teen Youth Group, will be held next Sunday, October 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the School Gym. Donors need to be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and in good health. Please consider giving this gift of life. Sign-up sheets are available on the table in the vestibule near the library.

WEDDING BANNS
3rd - Rebecca Wright and James Havens
3rd - Erica Carlos and Ross Goddard

CONGRATULATIONS …
to Kathryn (Rehak) and Mark Shoemaker who were married in our church last Saturday. We wish them God's love and a happy life together.

DON'T MISS THE 2008-2009 ENTERTAINMENT BOOK SALE TO BENEFIT CTK YOUTH GROUP
Take advantage of great discounts for fine dining, casual family dining, 24 reduced rate movie passes, goods and services from area retailers as well as discounts for chain hotels, car rentals and Internet specials. Cost is only $25, which can easily be recovered with as few as 1 or 2 coupons from the book. Don't miss out - supplies are limited. Books are available in the Rectory during weekday business hours.

THE MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP will meet on Tuesday, October 21st at 9:30 a.m. at 59 Smallwood Dr. Please call 839-1575 if you are attending. All are invited.

THE ROSARY FOR LIFE will be recited next Saturday, October 12, 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 this devotion.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION - There is always a need for Adorers! We are in Urgent Need of an adorer for 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. We are also looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly on Friday and Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. and Sunday at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. If you can fill one of these time periods, call Linda at 839-1889. New Adorers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless you!

BUFFALO 40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN -Now thru November 2nd - Last year in Buffalo, 30 babies were saved during this peaceful vigil with 300 participants. Please consider sacrificing 1 hour at the Peaceful Prayer Vigil outside the Buffalo WomenServices Clinic at 2500 Main St., between UB and Canisius College, during the 40 days. Spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort being held in 174 cities. For info, call Ellen Stanford, Buffalo campaign director at 632-2369, email Buff40DFL@roadrunner.com, or at www.40daysforlife.com/buffalo. All are welcome! Sign-up online for daily prayer intentions!

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Confirmation Teen Choir - The rehearsal dates for the Confirmation Choir are as follows: Saturday, October 18, 5:15-6:15 pm, and Saturday, October 25, 1:00-2:30 p.m. All rehearsals will take place in the Choir Room downstairs. On Sunday, October 26, Confirmation, please arrive by 11:15 a.m.
¢ Youth Council Meeting - Sunday, October 19 - 9:00 a.m. in the School Gym. All Youth Council Members are asked to come to a planning meeting for November events.
¢ Youth Group Meeting - Sunday November 2nd - 11:00 in the Church Library all are invited to attend.

THE GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE:
CONTINUING THE CATHOLIC RESPONSE - There will be a workshop on Global Climate Change on Saturday, October 18th from 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Hilbert College. The keynote speaker will by Kathy Dubel, and the workshop is sponsored by Catholic Charities, the Diocesan Global Climate Change Committee and NYS Catholic Conference Grant. Cost is $6 pre-registration and $10 at the door (lunch is included, but please bring your own cup or mug if you wish). For more information please call 853-4424, ext 3006.

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE NOTES: In 2003 the United States used 7,794 kilograms of oil per person. Other developed countries: France-4,500, Germany-4,200, United Kingdom-3,900. Ireland, Spain and Switzerland used less than half of our oil per capita. Conservation and new green technologies could substantially reduce our need for non-sustainable fossil fuels such as oil and coal.

SET YOUR WATCH BACK…
on November 2 and bring the ones your don't want to church! The CTK St. Vincent de Paul Society will be collecting old wristwatches and pocket watches during the month of November. These watches will be repaired and sold at the Society's Main Street store to raise money to support the stores operation. A special box will be placed in the Church vestibule from November 2 until November 30. Please donate your unwanted watches to help the needy in our community. Thanks you.!

'VOICE BUFFALO' whose members consist of churches of every denomination in Buffalo and it's suburbs, will hold a general meeting on Thursday, October 16 at the beautiful new St Martin de Porres Church at 555 Northampton St. in Buffalo. The purpose of the meeting is to give an opportunity to the entire community to reaffirm support of VOICE as it strives to improve the quality of life for citizens of Buffalo. Parishioners of CTK are enthusiastically invited to take an interest in what is happening in the city and it's first ring suburbs. The evening will begin at 6:30 with choral selections by the acclaimed St. Martin's choir, followed by a call to order at 7:00 pm. Speakers will focus on actions to be taken during the coming year. Please call Rita Lankes at 893-2526 if you have any questions.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Ü Registration for Religious Education is closed for all Grades
Ü There will be no Religious Education Classes on Sunday, October 12th, and Monday, October 13th. Classes will resume on Sunday, October 19th, and Monday, October 20th.

Ü Grade 10 - Confirmation Rehearsal will take place on Monday, October 13th, in the Lower Church. Please arrive 5 minutes early so we can begin on time. Information was mailed to each student about rehearsal this past week. The doors that will be opened are the doors off of Lamarck under the archway and the front door off of Main St.

Ü Today, we will begin to list the names of the candidates who will be making Confirmation on Sunday, October 26th. We ask that our parish community pray for these candidates as they complete their final preparation for this sacrament.. The following students are in Dr. Stan Bukowski's class: Courtney Dennee, Joseph Gallivan, Patrick Murray, Edward Pawlik, Nicholas Piraino, Michael Rodman, and Grace Scamurra; Deacon Norman & Nancy Foster's class: Mikaela Brady, Emma O'Connor, Timothy Ray, Alex Schintzius, Michael Thompson, Richard Walsh and Jordan Wishman; Mr. Marty Haumesser's class: Gregory Gaglione, Abigail Gaulin, Samuel Haumesser, Emma Mathien, Christopher Reinhardt, Matthew Sarraf, Kristen Scime, and Zachary Zenger; and Mr. & Mrs. James Herzog's class: Ben Georger, Brian Herzog, Lara Juhasz, Matthew Merkle, James Mullane, Kevin Schmitt, Alessandra Tarantino, and Chloe Wingerter.
" Opening Classes:
Grade 6: Monday, October 20th - 7:00-8:15 pm
Grade 7: Monday, January 5th, 2009 - 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Ü One teacher is still needed for the 6th Grade program. Please call the Religious Ed Dept. if you are able to help.

VOCATION VIEWS - The Lord is the shepherd who calls. Pray for an increase invocations to priesthood, diaconate and religious life. If God is calling you, call Fr. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
Monday, October 13th - NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 14th & 15th - Iowa Testing Make up Days
Wednesday, October 15th - Fire Safety Day- Snyder Fire Department assembly @ 8 am
Thursday, October 17th - Theme Tray Event - doors open @7 pm in the school gym
" We have a few openings for the following grades for 2008-09 school year: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade and 7th Grade. Please contact the school's main office 839-0473 ext. 301 for enrollment information.

ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 13th, Mass will be at 8:00 a.m. only, also, the Rectory will be closed in recognition of Columbus Day.

MASSES
SAT., October 11 - Vigil for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. World Youth Day

MON., October 13 - Weekday, 28th Week in Ordinary Time
8:00 People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione

TUES., October 14 - Callistus l, pope, martyr
6:45 a.m. All Souls - Parish Intentions
8:00 Edward A. and Beatrice F. Smith - Myrella S. Nagel

WED., October 15 - Teresa of Jesus, virgin, doctor
6:45 a.m. Peter M. O'Connor - Margaret M. Maggio
8:00 Virginia Campbell - Koppmann Family

THURS., October 16 - Hedwig, religious; Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin, priest
6:45 a.m. Marceline Jendras - Mrs. Rita Boivin
8:00 Kenneth and Katherine Koessler - Steve & Katie Juhasz

FRI., October 17 - Ignatius of Antioch, bishop, martyr
6:45 a.m. Yvonne Ostrowski - CTK Women's Bowling Team
8:00 Peggy Collins - Family
3:00 p.m. WEDDING Rebecca Wright and James Havens

SAT., October 18 - Vigil for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Erica Carlos and Ross Goddard
4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Ed O'Connell - Family

SUN., October 12 - - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione
Lower 10:00 Joan Pauly - Pauly Family
Upper 12:15 pm Carlton Egner - daughter, Judith

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING,
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF October 19, 2008
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
2nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b
Gospel - Matthew 22:15-21

NEXT SUNDAY: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Exodus 22:10-26
2nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10
Gospel - Matthew 22:34-40

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, Natalie Berg, 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, Robert Crowe, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, 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, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Krista Lichtenberger, 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, Donald O'Brien, 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, Bill Smith, Benjamin Smith, Mary Snyder, Kevin Sosnowski, Pat Telaak, Phil Teller, Elizabeth Thomas, Lois Todaro, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, 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:
Sophie Bembenista; Mildred Szulist (mother of Judy Molik), and Fred Voorhes (father of Msgr. Fred Voorhes);
…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

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated next Sunday, October 26th at a special 12:15 p.m. Mass in the Lower Church with Bishop Edward Kmiec as the celebrant.
There will also be another 12:15 p.m. Mass celebrated in the Upper Church. Parishioners are welcomed to attend the Confirmation Mass, but seating will be limited.

CTK PARISH STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM PROGRESS
Christ the King Parish Stewardship Appeal is being very well received by the people of the parish. To date, 408 people have increased their weekly contribution in response to Fr. John's letter, representing a combined weekly increase of $3,560.75. The average increase of weekly offerings is $8.73. If you have not already done so please use the special stewardship envelope to indicate your new level of giving and then, in succeeding weeks, return to your regular envelope packet.

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH
Weekly Offering:
Week Ending
" October 14, 2007 - Regular Collection - $12,970.50
" October 12, 2008 - Regular Collection - $14,242.50
Thank you for your Support!!

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Today we will collect for World Mission Sunday, which helps with the basic life-blood of some 1,150 mission dioceses around the world. In times of tragedy, natural disaster, war, and persecution, many from our world human family look to the Church and her missionaries for help and hope.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS
The next pre-Baptismal Class will be offered on Tuesday, October 21 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 through the doors on the circular driveway on Lamarck Drive.

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Today, Sunday, October 19th there is an American Red Cross Blood Drive being held in the School Gym from 8:30 to 1:30. Although registrations were taken, walk-ins will still be welcome. Donors need to be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and in good health. Please consider giving this gift of life. Sign-up sheets are available on the table in the vestibule near the library.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
Today, Sunday, October 19 the 2008-2009 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS will be for sale from $25, in the School Gym, during the Blood Drive. The sale of these books will benefit the CTK Youth Group. Take advantage of great discounts for fine dining, casual family dining, 24 reduced rate movie passes, goods and services from area retailers as well as discounts for chain hotels, car rentals and Internet specials. The $25 cost can easily be recovered with as few as 1 or 2 coupons from the book. Don't miss out - supplies are limited. Books are available in the Rectory during weekday business hours.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Morgan Jae Bolis, daughter of Renée (Brzyski) & Jason Bolis; Finn Weston Dailey and Maeve Walker Dailey, children of Elizabeth (Welkley) & James Dailey; Nicholas Charles Roma, son of Joanna (Reimer) & Thomas Roma; and Lauren Ann Scibetta, daughter of Jennifer (Willig) & Charles Scibetta, who were baptized in our Church last Sunday.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
October 20-24 - Red Ribbon Week- we will observe drug awareness during the week
Tuesday, October 21 - Field Trip - Grades 1 & 2 , Tifft Farm
Tuesday, October 21 - QSP Assembly 1:40 pm in the gym
Wednesday. October 22 - Field Trip - Grades 6, 7, & 8 - Albright Knox Art Gallery
Field Trip - Grade 5 - T.O.Y. Theater
Friday, October 24 - "RED DAY" - Catholic Charities Day, bring in a $1 and wear red today

¢ We have a few openings for the following grades for 2008-09 school year: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade and 7th Grade. Please contact the school's main office 839-0473 ext. 301 for enrollment information.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education classes for Sunday, October 19th are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
" Parents: Next Sunday, October 26th classes for Grades 1-5 will meet from 10:30 11:30 a.m. Information will be sent home in regard to the change of time for class.

Religious Education classes for Monday, October 20th are as follows:
Grades 6 and 8: 7:00-8:15 p.m.

Grade 9: Some classes are meeting today, Sunday, October 19th. Teachers have contacted students
in regard to time and place of class.

Grade 10: Today, we continue to list the names of the candidates who will be making Confirmation on Sunday, October 26th. We ask that our parish community pray for these candidates as they complete their final preparation for this sacrament. The following students are in Mrs. Nancy Legierski's class: Nicholas Ferrara, Stephen Klementowski, Maxwell Legierski, Kristen Magiera, Katherine Merrill, Catherine Murphy, Katherine Rivard, and Jessica Schimtdt; Mrs. Mary Jo MacPherson's class: Victoria Kreuz, Gordon Lyons, Andrew MacPherson, Tyler Mikulec, Owen Ortolani, Jenna Schratz, Christopher Walter and Kristin Whissel; Mr. Al Oechsner's class: Ashley Cercone, Clarence Beutel, Henry Edwards, Stephen Ferry, Matthew Morse, Andrew Nusal, and Bridget Whalen; Randy Rakoczynski's class: Sarah Eyeington, Francisco Gomez-Chaves, John (Jack) Murray, Emmett Ogiony, Benjamin Pollhein, Anne Pyrak, Samantha Riso, and Austin Smith; and Mrs. Valerie Szeluga's class: Daniel Hidalgo, Jenna Liszewski, Alexandra Pace, Joseph Paglicci, Justin Szeluga, and Scott Thielman.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Information was mailed to all confirmation candidates. All candidates, sponsors and parents are to be in their assigned pew in the Lower Church, by 12:00 Noon on Sunday, October 26th . Additional family members and guests will sit behind the reserved pews that are only intended for the candidate, sponsor and parents.

PARENT MEETINGS
Grade 2 - First Reconciliation Parent Meeting will be held on Monday, October 27th, in the Upper Church at 7:00 p.m. Letters were mailed to parents regarding this meeting.
Grade 3 - First Communion Parent Meeting will be held on Monday, November 3rd in the Upper Church at 7:00 p.m. Letters will be mailed this week to parents regarding this meeting.
***It is important that a parent attend this informational meeting. Please arrive 5 minutes early - the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.

VOCATION VIEWS
You shall love your neighbor as yourself. It's a big world, in need of lots of neighborly people. Extend our hand today, tomorrow, for the rest of your life. If God is calling you, call Fr. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

BEREAVEMENT MEMORIAL MASS
On Sunday, November 2nd, we will celebrate a Memorial Mass for all those parishioners who have died in the past year. The Mass will be held in the Upper Church at 2:00 pm with a reception to follow in the Church Library. All are invited to attend. During the next two weeks, we ask you to remember them and their families in your prayers: Dominic Agnello, Kathryn Kelly Bacon, Jane Barrow, Sandra Lasher Benz, Allan Beckworth, Joseph Bochynski, Howard Boswell, Robert Burghardt, Mary Cole, Margaret Conway, Robert Crowe, Eileen Curry, Richard Curtis, Margaret Donnelly, Mary Drew, John C. Feuz, Josephine Fiorella, Emery Fischer, Robert Frauenheim, Frances E. Gaglione, Florence Griffin, Joan Hoffman, Verna Kaiser, Phyllis Kelly and Edward Kent, Jr.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY
The Children's Liturgy Ministry is greatly in need of volunteers so that our ministry to the children of the parish can continue. If you have one Sunday a month to help out a team at the 10:00 a.m. Mass, please consider joining us. No experience is necessary, training will be provided. Call Debbi Testa at 310-7937.

MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP
The Medjugorie Prayer Group will meet on Tuesday, October 21st at 9:30 a.m. at 59 Smallwood Dr. Please call 839-1575 if you are attending. All are invited.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." - Lamentations 3:22-23
There is always a need for Adorers! We are also looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly on Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 a.m. and Sunday at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. If you can fill one of these time periods, call Linda at 839-1889. New Adorers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless you!

ROSARY & ALTAR SOCIETY CONTEST WINNERS
The following students were selected from 193 entries received from our school and Religious Education program. Essay/Poem Contest: 1st Prize - Sydney Bucholtz (7th Grade); 2nd Prize - Isabella Hinton (7th Grade); 3rd Prize - Gabriel Gomez-Chavez (8th Grade). Coloring Contest 3rd & 4th Grades: 1st Prize - Hailey Runkel (4th Grade); 2nd Prize - Michael Merhige (3rd Grade); 3rd Prize - Susan Zulewski (3rd Grade). Coloring Contest 1st & 2nd Grades: 1st Prize - Daniel Zlasko (2nd Grade); 2nd Prize - Samantha Denz (1st Grade); 3rd Prize - Tessa Pizzella (2nd Grade)
Thank you to all who entered. A special thanks to our Chairman Laura Beckinghausen, for all of her hard work and organization.

WHAT DOES GOD WANT?
How do we know what God wants? Fr. David Baker will discuss how to discern God's will on Thursday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. during the next session of Come and See in St. Benedict Church, (Main St. at Eggert Rd.) in Amherst. discussion topics, include: closed parishes, bereavement, divorce and separation, annulments, life issues, difficult questions and coping with cancer. No cost. No reservations required. For information, call 834-1041.

SET YOUR WATCH BACK ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd
… and bring the ones your don't want to church! The CTK St. Vincent de Paul Society will be collecting old wristwatches and pocket watches during the month of November. These watches will be repaired and sold at the Society's Main Street store to raise money to support the stores operation. A special box will be placed in the Church vestibule from November 2 until November 30. Please donate your unwanted watches to help the needy in our community. Thank you.!

THANK YOU CTK PARISHIONERS FOR YOUR ABUNDANT GENEROSITY - The St. Vincent de Paul Society thanks all our parishioners for their overwhelming generosity. Through your weekly donations to the 'poor boxes' at the entrances of the Church, you have enabled direct care to those in need in our community. This past summer, your generous donations to the 'poor boxes' have: sent children to the St. Vincent de Paul summer camp in Angola, NY; directly assisted dozens of needy families with the purchase of household goods including furniture, appliances, clothing, bedding, linens; and enabled us to increase the utilization of our food pantry services. These are just some of the ways in which you answer the question; "what would Jesus do?". On behalf of all those that you lend a helping hand to, THANK YOU!

AREA EVENTS
¢ Villa Maria Chorale Spaghetti Dinner - Sun., Oct. 19 - noon-4 pm in Villa Maria College cafeteria. Tickets at door - $7 adults & $3 children.
¢ Presentation for Caregivers: Interacting with Persons who have Dementia - Mon., Oct. 20 - 7-8:30 pm at St Joseph University Church. Program will provide insights in dealing with and caring form family members with dementia.
¢ Springtime in the Holy Land! Are you interested in going on a pilgrimage at the end of February, 2009? Please call Rose at 803-1101.
¢ Fall Craft & Bake Sale at Pilgrim's Landing Senior Living Community - Oct. 25 & 26 from 1-5 pm. There will also be a book and bake sale. 410 Mill St., Williamsville.
¢ Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Sisters of St. Francis on Oct. 26, from 11 am-6 pm at Our Lady of Peace, 10950 Main St., Clarence. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 children under 10. Enjoy door prizes, theme baskets, auctions and "non-Sweeter" Bake Sale.
¢ Ladies of Charity "Dress for Less" style show & theme Basket Raffle - Oct. 25 - 11:00 at the Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Rd, Depew. Tickets $25 each. All are invited. Call 895-4001 for reservations a.s.a.p.

PLEASE VOTE PRO-LIFE YARD SIGNS
The Respect Life Ministry is offering yard signs which state "Please Vote Pro-Life" to display on your front lawn. These will serve as a reminder to others about the most important social issue of our time as they head to the voting booths in November. A donation of $7 is requested for each sign. Please call Maureen at 836-0736 if you are interested. Hurry - only 4 are left!!

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE NOTES
"The seriousness of the ecological issue lays bare the depth of the human moral crisis. If an appreciation of the human person and of human life is lacking, we will also lose interest in others and in the earth itself …
"AN EDUCATION IN ECOLOGICAL RESPONSIBILITY is urgent: responsibility for oneself, for others and for the earth. This education cannot be rooted in mere sentiment or empty wishes …
"Churches and religious bodies, non-governmental and governmental organizations, indeed all members of society, have a precise role to play in such education." - Pope John Paul II, World Day of Peace, January 1, 1990

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP AND THE CATHOLIC VOTE
As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops states in their document, "Faithful Citizenship", "...it is so important to vote according to a well-formed conscience that perceives the proper relationship among moral goods. A Catholic cannot vote for a candidate who takes a position in favor of an intrinsic evil, such as abortion or racism, if the voter's intent is to support that position. In such cases a Catholic would be guilty of formal cooperation in grave evil." (#35) and "In making these decisions, it is essential for Catholics to be guided by a well-formed conscience that recognizes that all issues do not carry the same moral weight and that the moral obligation to oppose intrinsically evil acts has a special claim on our consciences and our actions." (#37)

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP FOR CATHOLIC VOTERS
On Thursday, October 30, at 7:00 pm, St. Gregory's will present a program on "Faithful Citizenship for Catholic Voters. The presenter will be Msgr. Robert Zapfel, pastor of St. Leo's and a noted Moral Theologian.

BUFFALO 40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN
Now thru November 2nd - Last year in Buffalo, 30 babies were saved during this peaceful vigil with 300 participants. Please consider sacrificing 1 hour at the Peaceful Prayer Vigil outside the Buffalo WomenServices Clinic at 2500 Main St., between UB and Canisius College, during the 40 days. Spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort being held in 174 cities. For info, call Ellen Stanford, Buffalo campaign director at 632-2369, email Buff40DFL@roadrunner.com, or at www.40daysforlife.com/buffalo. All are welcome! Sign-up online for daily prayer intentions!

ST. LEO'S WILL BE HAVING A PARISH RETREAT that is open to everyone! On October 27, 28 and 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church at 885 Sweet Home Road. Fr. Jack Mattimore, will be the main speaker. The themes will be: Monday - Reconciliation; Tuesday - Eucharist; and Wednesday - Service. Take advantage of this opportunity to be enriched in your faith and to grow closer to God. Refreshments will be served and baby-sitting will be available.

MASSES
SAT., October 18 - Vigil for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Erica Carlos and Ross Goddard
4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Ed O'Connell - Family

SUN., October 19 - - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 a. m. People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione
Lower 10:00 Joan Pauly - Pauly Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. Carlton Egner - daughter, Judith

MON., October 20 - Paul of the Cross, priest
6:45 a.m. Edward Biehl - Don Baco
8:00 Julianne Schierer - Dr. & Mrs. Paul Werzbeniec

TUES., October 21 - Weekday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Teresa Campagna - Estate
8:00 Cecilia Beckinghausen - George & Laura

WED., October 22 - Weekday 29th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Frances, Anthony and James Oddi - Estate
8:00 David Kersten - Mr. & Mrs. E. Mike Flynn

THURS., October 23 - John of Capistrano, priest
6:45 a.m. Dorothy Wiest - Estate
8:00 Nancy Germain - Mary Parreca

FRI., October 24 - Anthony Mary Claret, bishop
6:45 a.m. Noreen De'Aeth - Family
8:00 Rita Morrissey - Estate

SAT., October 25 - Vigil for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Margaret and Elmer Donlon - Pat & Marcia Donlon

SUN., October 26 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Marie Seerieter - Family
Lower 10:00 Pamela Kaiser - Mother
Upper 12:15 50th Wedding Anniversary of Harry & Kay Lorenzo - Children
Lower 12:15 pm Confirmation Liturgy

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING
30 LAMARCK DR
BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF October 26, 2008 -
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Exodus 22:10-26
2nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10
Gospel - Matthew 22:34-40

NEXT SUNDAY: Commemoration of All Souls
1st Reading - Wisdom 3:1-9
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians
Gospel - John 11:17-27

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, Natalie Berg, 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, Robert Crowe, Ronald Donnelly, Silvana Dorner, 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, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, Kim Kuhn, Meg Kujawa, Richard LaMendola, Krista Lichtenberger, 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, Donald O'Brien, 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, 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:
John Kujawa (husband of Meg, father of Sean and Rebecca);
…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

CTK PARISH STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM PROGRESS
The Stewardship Campaign continues to meet with great success. At this time, 473 families have increased a total of $8.35 per week, with a total average increase of $3,949.25. If you have not yet responded to Fr. John's letter, please use the special stewardship envelope to inform him of your new level of giving or to briefly respond to his request.

STEWARDSHIP IN FAITH
Weekly Offering:
Week Ending
" October 21, 2007 - Regular Collection - $11,691.50
" October 12, 2008 - Regular Collection - $16,719.50
Thank you for your Support!!

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated this Sunday, October 26th at a special 12:15 p.m. Mass in the Lower Church with Bishop Edward Kmiec as the celebrant. There will also be another 12:15 p.m. Mass celebrated in the Upper Church. Parishioners are welcomed to attend the Confirmation Mass, but seating will be limited.

CONGRATULATIONS TO…
Rebecca (Wright) & James Havens; and Erica (Carlos) & Ross Goddard; who were married in our Church last weekend. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

ATTENTION CAREGIVERS:
You and your loved ones are cordially invited to attend the upcoming event at CTK Parish.

END OF LIFE ISSUES
Sunday November 16
Following 10:00 a.m. Mass

Fr. Gregory Faulhaber,
Professor and Theologian from Christ the King Seminary,
will celebrate the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Lower Church.

A talk on End of Life Issues will follow in the Chapel Meeting Room.

The discussion will include:
† The Roman Catholic Teaching on Death and the Preservation of Life,
† Care of the Dying Person,
† Advance Care Directives,
† Euthanasia,
† Physician Assisted Suicide, and
† Nutrition & Hydration

Questions and answers will follow.
Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.

SPIRITUAL REPORT 2007 - 2008

Children in CTK School K-8 - 248
Children in Religious Education - 369
Baptisms - 56
First Penance - 69
First Eucharist - 63
Confirmation - 68
Marriage - 16
Anointing of the Sick - 40
Christian Burial - 53

ALL SAINTS DAY
Saturday, November 1, is All Saints Day, but because it falls on a Saturday, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation.

ALL SOULS DAY
Sunday, November 2, is All Souls Day. Envelopes are available in the back of Church for your All Souls intentions. This is a wonderful way for us to pray for all of our deceased relatives and friends. They will be remembered at monthly masses throughout the year and on All Souls Day.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
† Religious Education classes for Sunday, October 26th are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 10:30-11:30
Parents: This Sunday, October 26th, classes for Grades 1-5 will meet from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

† Religious Education classes for Monday, October 27th are as follows:
Grades 6 and 8: 7:00-8:15 p.m.

† Confirmation Class of 2008 - Grade 10 - Today, Sunday, October 26th, 74 candidates will receive the Sacrament of confirmation from Bishop Edward Kmiec at the 12:15 pm Mass in the Lower Church. All candidates, sponsors and parents are to be in their assigned pew by 12:00 Noon. These pews are intended only for the candidate, sponsor and parents. Additional family members and guests will sit behind the reserved pews.

Parent Meetings
† Grade 2 - First Reconciliation Parent Meeting will be held on Monday, October 27th, in the Upper Church at 7:00 p.m.
† Grade 3 - First Communion Parent Meeting will be held on Monday, November 3rd in the Upper Church at 7:00 p.m.
***It is important that a parent attend this informational meeting. Please arrive 5 minutes early - the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. Detailed information was sent to parents in regard to these sacraments. If you did not receive a letter, contact the Religious Ed office at 839-0946, ext. 306

VOCATION VIEWS - You shall love your neighbor as yourself. It's a big world, in need of lots of neighborly people. Extend your hand today, tomorrow, for the rest of your life. If God is calling you, call Fr. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
We have a few openings for the following grades for 2008-09 school year: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade and 7th Grade. Please contact the school's main office 839-0473 ext. 301 for enrollment information.

Monday, October 27th - Happy Birthday, Mrs. Mikulec
Wednesday, October 29th - Happy Birthday, Mrs. Anthone
Friday, October 31st - 1st Quarter Marks Close
Friday, October 31st - Halloween Parade at 1:15 PM - parties to follow

A special thanks to everyone who contributed to our school's Annual Sports Booster Club Theme Tray Auction last Friday night, we appreciate your continued support!

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Confirmation Teen Choir -On Sunday, October 26, Confirmation, please arrive by 11:15 a.m.
¢ Youth Group Meeting - Sunday November 2nd - 11:00 in the Church Library all are invited to attend.

SET YOUR WATCH BACK ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd
… and bring the ones your don't want to church! The CTK St. Vincent de Paul Society will be collecting old wristwatches and pocket watches during the month of November. These watches will be repaired and sold at the Society's Main Street store to raise money to support the stores operation. A special box will be placed in the Church vestibule from November 2 until November 30. Please donate your unwanted watches to help the needy in our community. Thank you.!

CHILDREN'S LITURGY
The Children's Liturgy Ministry is greatly in need of volunteers so that our ministry to the children of the parish can continue. If you have one Sunday a month, beginning in January, to help out a team at the 10:00 a.m. Mass, please consider joining us. No experience is necessary, training will be provided. Call Debbi Testa at 310-7937.

PRESENTATION FOR CATHOLIC VOTERS
On Thursday, October 30, at 7:00 pm, St. Gregory's will present a program on "Faithful Citizenship for Catholic Voters. The presenter will be Msgr. Robert Zapfel, pastor of St. Leo's and a noted Moral Theologian. If you are unable to attend, or homebound, you can watch over the Internet on your computer. Go to: www.StGregs.org and click on the red streaming message near the top of page. This should take you to a live video feed from the Church.

AREA EVENTS
¢ Fall Craft & Bake Sale at Pilgrim's Landing Senior Living Community - Oct. 26 from 1-5 pm. There will also be a book and bake sale. 410 Mill St., Williamsville.
¢ Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Sisters of St. Francis on Oct. 26, from 11 am-6 pm at Our Lady of Peace, 10950 Main St., Clarence. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 children under 10. Enjoy door prizes, theme baskets, auctions and "non-Sweeter" Bake Sale.
¢ St. Leo's Parish Retreat - Oct 27, 28 & 29 AT 7:00 pm at 885 Sweethome Road. Themes are Reconciliation, Eucharist & Service. Babysitter service available.

2008-2009 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
The sale of the Entertainment Books benefits the CTK Youth Group. The $25 cost can easily be recovered with as few as 1 or 2 coupons from the book. Don't miss out - supplies are limited. Books are available in the Rectory during weekday business hours.

BEREAVEMENT MEMORIAL MASS
On Sunday, November 2nd, we will celebrate a Memorial Mass for all those parishioners who have died in the past year. The Mass will be held in the Upper Church at 2:00 pm with a reception to follow in the Church Library. All are invited to attend. During the next two weeks, we ask you to remember them and their families in your prayers: Robert Kersten, Eleanor Kieffer, Jeanne Kranz, Joseph A. Lamont, Linda Lesniowski, Beatrice Link, James McArtney, Joseph Martin Miller, Daniel C. Murszewski, Edward J. O'Connell, Emily Olkowski, Melvin Olkowski, Jodi Pizzuto, Paul Price, Mary Rafferty, Kathryn Robida, Dorothy Ryniec, Gloria Sapienza, William Shuler, Lorraine Siefert, Robert Singleton, Richard Summers, Janet Terhaar, Raymond Weber, Johanna Wittig and Victor Zucarelli.

HEAL THE SICK!
The church has received this charge from Jesus and strives to take care of the sick through the Sacraments of Eucharist and Anointing of the Sick. Please join your fellow parishioners by participating in a Communal Celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing on Sunday, November 30th immediately after the 12:15 mass. All are welcome.
Who Receives the Sacrament of Anointing?
¢ Those who wish to receive a Blessing because they are preparing for a medical procedure in the future. The nature of the procedure can be non-life threatening.
¢ Those who are suffering in Body, Mind or Spirit.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." - Lamentations 3:22-23
There is always a need for Adorers! We are looking for people to sign-up to adore weekly on Wednesday at 10:00 pm; Friday at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.; and Saturday at 7:00, 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. 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!

WHAT IS GOD'S WILL? In these difficult times it's sometimes hard to figure out what God wants. Fr. David Baker will discuss how to discern God's will on Thursday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. during the next session of Come and See in St. Benedict Church, (Main St. at Eggert Rd.) in Amherst. Discussion topics, include: closed parishes, bereavement, divorce and separation, annulments, life issues, difficult questions and coping with cancer. No cost. No reservations required. For information, call 834-1041.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
FATHER JOE KLOS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31st

VOTER'S GUIDE FOR CATHOLICS
In the back of Church this weekend, voter's guide pamphlets are available for you. These pamphlets are to help you cast your vote in an informed manner, consistent with Catholic moral teaching and fundamental human rights.

MASSES
SAT., October 25 - Vigil for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Margaret and Elmer Donlon - Pat & Marcia Donlon

SUN., October 26 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Marie Seerieter - Family
Lower 10:00 Pamela Kaiser - Mother
Upper 12:15 pm 50th Wedding Anniversary of Harry & Kay Lorenzo - Children
Lower 12:15 Confirmation Liturgy

MON., October 27 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Anne Ortolani - Faculty Members
8:00 Anna E. Keller - Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Keller

TUES., October 28 - Simon and Jude, apostles
6:45 a.m. People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione
8:00 Beverly Mooney - Carol Trybus

WED., October 29 - Weekday 30th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Stephen Pruzinski - Deborah Hard
8:00 Joseph Vastola, Sr. - Robert & JoAnn Mikulec

THURS., October 30 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Robert Galbo - Pat & Paul Zadner
8:00 ANNIV. Mary M. Gaglione - The Gaglione Family

FRI., October 31 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
6:45 a.m. Margaret Gaughan - Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Schierer
8:00 Robert Gatewood, Sr. - Kathleen Swiantek

SAT., November 1 - All Saints Day / Vigil for All Souls Day
4:30 p.m. Rita and Edward Forster - daughter & Family

SUN., November 2 - All Souls Day
Upper 8:00 am Mildred and William Moore - Patty & Bill Moore
Lower 10:00 All Souls - Parish Intentions
Upper 12:15 pm Isabelle Bauman - Melvin Pauly
Upper 2:00 Bereavement Memorial Mass