July '04 Bulletins

Bulletins for July 11, 18, 25


BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF July 4th 2004 CHURCH OF CHRIST THE14th Sunday in Ordinary Time KING, 30 LAMARCK DR

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 66:10-14c
2nd Reading - Galatians 6:14-18
Gospel - Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

NEXT SUNDAY: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Deuteronomy 30:10-14
2nd Reading - Colossians 1:15-20
Gospel - Luke 10:25-37

"The seventy-two returned rejoicing, and said, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name." Jesus said, "Do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven." - Luke 10

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Monica Q. Barton, Charlie Basil, Anthony Bauer, Lucille Beamer, Andrew Benbenek, Walt Bissett, Michael Boldt, June Brennan, Robert Brodnicki, Lea Calabrese, Marian Coniglio, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Nick Dusenberry, Emerson Eidenier, Salvatore Ferro, Jimmy Fiore, Corey Fisher, Fred Floss, Betty Flynn, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Michael Georger, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Nila Gnamme, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Delores Grundner-Kleindinst, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Carol Helfer, Kenneth Hennig Jr., Dolores Hooker, John Kaczorowski, Karen Kazmierczak, Celeste Kersten, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Arthur Maloney, Bernice Manly, Leo Masgula, Susan Maybe, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Albert Neuner, Teresa Newland, Josephine Paolucci, Katie Parks, Ernest Pearch, Eleanor Praetzel, Linda Pschierer, Justin Puleo, Martin Quinn Sr., Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Ted Rogalski, Mary Ryan, James Saia, Marie Santiago, Donald Sapienza, Tina Scalia, Donald Schwach, David Setter, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Robert Smith, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, Katie Songin, Genevieve Spadafora, Antonietta Suriani, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Chuck Varco, Michael Vitagliano, Larry Wagner, Linda Weber, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Sister Arthur Wingerter, John Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Emil DiNicolantonio, Phyllis Heinen (mother of Susan Fitzpatrick), Carol Helfer (wife of Joe Helfer, Jr.), David Landel (cousin of Eileen Summers), Ellen Polk (sister of Jeanne Slough), Rev. David Roche (retired Diocesan Priest), and Rev. Eugene Wagner (retired Diocesan Priest);
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women in the Middle East and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

WEDDING BANNS
1st - Michael Suffoletto & Erin Kazmierczak
2nd - Scott Simard & Mindy Miranda
3rd - Dustin Mills & Jennifer Kraus

CONGRATULATIONS TO… Zilayi (Moreno) & Charles Parish who were married in our parish last weekend. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING … Mark Christopher Johnson, Jr., son of Monica (Fasanello) & Mark Johnson, Sr., and Ryan James Mason, son of Elizabeth (Wolf) & Matthew Mason; who were baptized in our Church last Sunday.

CHRIST THE KING SEMINARY
Next weekend the annual collection will be taken for Christ the King Seminary. The Seminary is needed here in our own diocese to train our future priests, deacons, and lay leaders so that they can continue to bring the message of Jesus to the people of God. We need to train those who will minister to the sick, the weak, the young, those in need of education, and to those who search to be strengthened in their faith. We ask your support so that the next generation of leaders will be able to continue their training at CTK Seminary, East Aurora

CTK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
"Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
A new ministry at Christ the King aims to preach the Gospel with their actions. The CTK Social Justice Committee will feed the hungry, clothe the naked, mentor, tutor, befriend and assist. If you are seeking a community volunteer opportunity, have ideas to offer, or are simply curious, we'd love you to join us at our opening meeting on Tuesday, July 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room. (Please enter through the single door located under the canopy between the Church and the School). We will meet the 2nd & 4th Tuesday in July and August. All adults (18 and older) are welcome. Contact Allison Killeen with any questions or ideas at 839-5225, or go to Allison.K@adelphia.net.

CAN YOU HELP SOMEONE GET TO WEEKLY MASS?
There are many people in our parish who would like to go to church, but are unable to drive. Outreach would like to be able to help them. If you would be willing to drive a fellow parishioner to church, OR, if you are a Eucharistic Minister, or would like to become one to bring the Eucharist to the homebound and sick, please call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS
The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, August 17th 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.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
The Second Vatican Council recommended that the Church renew its way of receiving Adult Candidates. A revised rite call the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) was approved by Pope Paul VI in 1972 and started at CTK in 1994. RCIA stresses formation in doctrine, liturgy, Church life, and service and involves the larger Church community in welcoming, instructing, helping and praying for Candidates. It is the process by which non-baptized candidates are received into the Catholic Church. Baptized members of other Christian denominations who wish to join the Catholic Church are not baptized again, but are received into the Church through Profession of Faith, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist. RCIA is also for baptized Catholics who have not received Confirmation and/or Holy Eucharist. Through the RCIA they can complete the Sacraments of Initiation. RCIA can also serve as a focus for ongoing conversion for all members of the Catholic Church. For information about the RCIA process, call Celeste at 839-2146 or the Rectory at 839-1430, or visit the CTK Web site at www.ctksnyder.com, click organizations, then RCIA.

PETITIONS FOR THE ROSARY CHAIN
If you have an intention to be added to our Parish Rosary Chain or if you would like to become part of the Rosary Chain Ministry, please call Margaret Babich at 839-0335.

YOUTH NEWS
The Teen Youth Group of CTK is an organization in which all high school teen parishioners are automatically members. Teens are encouraged to participate in any or all events. Members who feel a strong dedication and commitment to serve should consider a position on the CTK Youth Council. This leadership council works directly with adult coordinators, volunteers, and parish teens to plan programs & events that seek to increase faith, encourage friendship, & promote fun in a welcoming atmosphere. We invite you to become an active part of teen life at CTK Church. For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).

¢ Join us this Summer… Do you long for a greater understanding of our Church? Are you searching for ways to deepen your faith? This summer may be the perfect time for you to experience Mission. Mission is being held this summer every evening from July 17-24 at St. Gregory's Church. Many of our parishioners who have made Mission at St. Greg's encourage you to take advantage of summer break to participate in this great experience. Mission is open to confirmed teens or teens from our parish who will be confirmed this October. For more information or to talk to a teen who has already made Mission contact one of our Youth Ministers.

¢ 2004-2005 Youth Council - We are currently looking for teens who wish to become more actively involved at CTK Parish as a member of the parish Youth Council. Any teen currently in grades 8-11 who is a person of faith with a desire to serve their peers and their parish is encouraged to contact either Mrs. Peer or Mrs. Testa.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT KNITTING
There are now have approximately 20 people who are taking an active part in the CTK Prayer Shawl Ministry. Since we began in mid-February, 36 shawls have been made, blessed and delivered. These shawls are given as gifts, they are not for sale. This is why your donations of yarn have been so important. Many thanks to all the people who have donated yarn to this ministry. Each shawl has prayers knit into it. When they're finished, we gather together and have them blessed. We meet every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Library. Prayer Shawls are a great project to work on as you wait for appointments, travel, while watching television, or any time you have a free moment. For more information, call Linda Maslona at 839-2363. Any donation of yarn may be brought to the Rectory.

VOCATION VIEW
"The harvest is rich but the workers are few. Ask the harvest-master to send workers into the harvest!" Pray for vocations! If God is calling you, call Fr. Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration for Religious Education for the Fall for grades 1-9 is now closed. If you are new to the parish, please contact the office at 839-0946 ext. 306.

CTK SCHOOL
If you are interested in registering your child in CTK's PreK3 or PreK4 class for the 2004-2005 school year, please contact the school office at 839-0473, x301 and leave a message.
" School is closed for the summer. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 7th. We wish everyone a safe and happy summer.

WE ARE LISTENING. We do want to hear from you. We do need you to act as our eyes and our ears. Is there a neighbor of yours in our parish that might benefit by our visiting them, a neighbor who is in temporary need because of loss of a job or who is experiencing a financial crisis? We may be able to assist them during a difficult time. The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to hear form you. Please leave a message at the Rectory Office for us.

THE MAY APPEAL
Donations continue to come in for our annual May Appeal. As of Tuesday, June 29th, we have received $79,828, from 715 of our parishioners. The May Appeal funds are used to help maintain and improve our Parish properties. This year we plan to continue our building maintenance with upgrading the heating system in the church, updating the organ with new electronic controls, and updating the computer lab in the School. We would appreciate a minimum of $100 per family, but any contribution within your means will be gratefully accepted. Your continued cooperation and generous response to the needs of the parish, helps us realize our hopes and plans to improve our Parish community. We thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed on us, and we ask for your generous and positive response to this appeal.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for your help in our difficult situation;
2) Thank you for husband's strength to stop smoking;

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"There are only fourteen hundred-forty minutes in each day. And they go by so fast! Let's do our very best to make the most of every one of them." - Alaska Radio Mission January, 2004.

HARLEM-KENSINGTON-CLEVELAND COMMUNITY ASSOC. 2ND ANNUAL GARDEN VIEW - Next Sunday, July 11, from Noon - 4 p.m., tour gardens in the Snyder & Cleve-Hill areas. It begins at Buffalo Coffee Works at Kensington & Hamilton, where maps will be handed out. Get ideas & explore our community. For details call Joan Schanley at 832-3905.

AREA EVENTS
" UB Newman's Center Annual Chicken BB - July 11 - Noon-5:30 - 495 Skinnersville Rd, off Sweet Home in Amherst. Cost: $6 Adult (pre-sale call 636-7495), $7 Adult, $4 Children. Entertainment, silent auction, raffles, prizes & children's games.
" 54TH ANNUAL LITTLE 3 GOLF TOURNAMENT - July 19 - Lancaster Country Club. Alumni from Canisius College, Niagara University & St. Bonaventure are invited. Cost is $120 per person with a 12:15 shotgun start. Contact Art Traver at 873-8400.
" St. Lawrence Church - Searching for Alumni for 75th Anniversary celebration on Oct. 23rd. Write or call: 1520 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo NY 14215;; 892-2471.
" Catholic Biblical Studies Program - new classes are beginning in September at: St Leo's on Tuesday, 7-9 pm; St. Mary's, Lancaster on Wednesday, 7-9 pm; and St. Paul, Kenmore on Thursday, 10am-Noon. For registration information call 871-9180.
" Join Fr. Don Measer on a Classical Cultures Cruise to Italy & the Greek Islands. A 12-night Mediterranean Cruise from Oct. 19-31 on the new Holland America ship m/s Westerdam. Inside stateroom $1375 per person. Price does not include airfare. For reservations/info, call Toni McConnaughey at 862-7674. Ask for the "Measer Group".

MEALS ON WHEELS of Buffalo & Eric County is looking for volunteers to help feed WNY's growing elderly population. We presently have a volunteer shortage and are looking for volunteers for one day a week or month. Call JoAnn Lahrs at 892-1711, from 9 am-1 pm .

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!

Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?
Imagine how you would feel if someone older than you kept telling you what to do all of the time and kept taking more and more of your allowance. That is how the colonists felt in the years leading up to 1776. Great Britain kept trying to make the colonists follow more rules and pay higher taxes. The people no longer wanted Great Britain to tell them what to do, so they decided to tell Great Britain that they were becoming an independent country.
The Congress met in Philadelphia, and a committee was formed to write a formal document that would tell Great Britain that Americans had decided to govern themselves. Thomas Jefferson wrote the document, which became our Declaration of Independence. We declared our independence on July 2, 1776, and officially adopted it on July 4, 1776. That is why we call in "Independence Day".

Popular Patriotic Songs:

*God Bless America
* My Country 'tis of Thee
* Air Force Hymn
* Anchors Aweigh
* The Army Song
* Coast Guard March
* Stars and Stripes Forever

* Washington Post March
* You're a Grand Old Flag
* America the Beautiful
* Liberty Bell March
* Yankee Doodle Boy
* Marine's Hymn

IT MAY BE INDEPENDENCE DAY, but some of us don't feel like celebrating. New "independence" may not be what you want. If your relationship is experiencing difficulty, contact Catholic Charities Marriage Counseling Center at 839-4406. For more information about other Catholic Charities' services call 856-4494, or go to www.ccwny.org.

SUMMER CAMPS
" Camp Turner - $295 per week. For Registration materials & info go to www.campturner.com or call Youth Department at 847-8789.
" Timon Summer Science Exploration Camp - July 12-30 - 8 am-4 pm - Boys grades 6-9 - Topics include: environmental, forensic & engineering science. Fee is $160 per week. To register or info call Mr. Mugridge at 826-3610 or e-mail mugridge@bishoptimon.com.
" O'Hara Basketball Camps: Boy's - grades 3-10 - July 12-16 and July 26-30 from 9 am-4 pm. Cost $120; Girl's - grades 5-10 - July 19-23 from 9 am-12:30 pm; cost $70, www.goldglovebc.com.
" Spanish Language Camp - July 19-23 and July 26-30. 9 am-1:pm. at Sacred Heart. Cost is $125 per person for 1 week, or $225 for two weeks
" O'Hara Baseball Camp - July 19-23 - 9 am-3 pm - for boys & girls ages 6-12. Cost $180/person with a $20 sibling. Info? Call Angelo Sciandra 695-2600, ext 306.
" O'Hara Soccer Camp - Aug 2-6 and Aug 19-13, 9 am-1 pm .Cost is $150/person.
" O'Hara's Young Ladies for Leaders of Tomorrow Camp - Aug 2-6. - Call 695-26-ext 306 for info or to register.
" Single Parent Family Camp - Aug 22-28 at Camp Stella Maris, Livonia, NY. Single parents & their children work at strengthening the family unit, & receive support from other single parents in a safe, loving and fun atmosphere. Blending families are also welcome. For info call Camp Stella Maris at 585-246-2243 or Tom Bardo at 631-8666

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE
The two daily masses at 6:55 & 8:00 a.m. will be held in the Lower Church during the Summer months.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., July 3 - Thomas the apostle
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Christie Arrigenna and Kevin DiPirro
Lower 4:30 p.m. Eugene Sieteski - Mary Sieteski

SUN., July 4 - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 a.m. Carl J. Nagel - wife, Myrella
Lower 9:30 Jean Osuch - husband
Lower 11:00 Intentions of Natalie Habert - Maggie and Dave Miller
Upper 12:15 Mary Fiorella - Al J. and Mary

MON., July 5 -Anthony Mary Zaccaria, priest
NO 6:55 a.m. Mass
8:00 Alfonso and Stella Cumella & Janet Rossi - Family
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., July 6 - Maria Goretti, virgin, martyr
6:55 a.m. Audrey Dahler - Family
8:00 Rosemary Brennan Kahrs - Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sullivan, Jr.

WED., July 7 - Weekday, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Jack Terhaar - Jon & Heather Williams
8:00 ANNIV. Santa & Ted Boulder - Mr. & Mrs. Sam Bellittiere & Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., July 8 - Weekday, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Florence Uebbing - Estate
8:00 Dr. Arthur Schaefer - Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Miller
*Mysteries of Light will be recited after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., July 9 - Augustine Zhao Rong & companion martyrs
6:55 a.m. Phyllis Heinen - Family
8:00 ANNIV. Frank Ricotta - wife, Vinnie

SAT., July 10 - Weekday, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Jennifer Kraus & Dustin Mills
Lower 4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Anne Hard - Debbie & Libbie Hard

SUN., July 11 - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 a.m. Margaret & Matthew Russo - Tom & Renee Villa
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Vincent Alessandra - Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tringali
Lower 11:00 Richard Stachura - St. Vincent de Paul Society
Upper 12:15 Helen Eleczko - Andrew and Gertrude Diakun

ATTEND MASS WHILE YOU ARE ON VACATION
The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) provides Mass times for Catholic churches throughout the country. When traveling, you can call 410-676-6000 to find the location and time of a Mass in your area. This information can also be accessed at www.masstimes.org. This is just one product provided because of your donations to CCC.

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF July 11th 2004
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Deuteronomy 30:10-14
2nd Reading - Colossians 1:15-20
Gospel - Luke 10:25-37

NEXT SUNDAY: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Genesis 18:1-10a
2nd Reading - Colossians 1:24-28
Gospel - Luke 10:38-42

"Christ Jesus is before all things, and in him all things hold together" - Colossians 1

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Monica Q. Barton, Charlie Basil, Anthony Bauer, Lucille Beamer, Andrew Benbenek, Walt Bissett, Michael Boldt, June Brennan, Robert Brodnicki, Lea Calabrese, Marian Coniglio, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Nick Dusenberry, Emerson Eidenier, Salvatore Ferro, Jimmy Fiore, Corey Fisher, Fred Floss, Betty Flynn, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Michael Georger, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Nila Gnamme, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Delores Grundner-Kleindinst, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, , Kenneth Hennig Jr., Dolores Hooker, John Kaczorowski, Karen Kazmierczak, Celeste Kersten, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Arthur Maloney, Bernice Manly, Leo Masgula, Susan Maybe, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Albert Neuner, Teresa Newland, Josephine Paolucci, Ernest Pearch, Eleanor Praetzel, Linda Pschierer, Justin Puleo, Martin Quinn Sr., Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Ted Rogalski, Stephen E. Rubach, James Saia, Marie Santiago, Donald Sapienza, Tina Scalia, Donald Schwach, David Setter, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Robert Smith, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, Katie Songin, Genevieve Spadafora, Antonietta Suriani, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Chuck Varco, Michael Vitagliano, Larry Wagner, Linda Weber, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Sister Arthur Wingerter, John Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Estelle L. Jeris (mother of Gerald Jeris), and Dr. Daniel Szymoniak;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women in the Middle East and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

WEDDING BANNS
1st - Stephen Hart & Meggen Hamann
2nd - Michael Suffoletto & Erin Kazmierczak
3rd - Scott Simard & Mindy Miranda

CONGRATULATIONS TO…
Courtney (Meade) & Joseph Jukic; and Christie (Arrigenna) & Kevin DiPirro; who were married in our parish last weekend. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

CHRIST THE KING SEMINARY
Today the annual collection will be taken for Christ the King Seminary. The Seminary is needed here in our own diocese to train our future priests, deacons, and lay leaders so that they can continue to bring the message of Jesus to the people of God. We need to train those who will minister to the sick, the weak, the young, those in need of education, and to those who search to be strengthened in their faith. We ask your support so that the next generation of leaders will be able to continue their training at CTK Seminary, East Aurora

CTK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
"We must be the change we wish to see in the world" - Gandhi
A new ministry at Christ the King aims to preach the Gospel with their actions. The CTK Social Justice Committee will feed the hungry, clothe the naked, mentor, tutor, befriend and assist. If you are seeking a community volunteer opportunity, have ideas to offer, or are simply curious, we'd love you to join us at our opening meeting on Tuesday, July 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room. (Please enter through the single door located under the canopy between the Church and the School). We will meet the 2nd & 4th Tuesday in July and August. All adults (18 and older) are welcomed. Contact Allison Killeen with any questions or ideas at 839-5225, or go to Allison.K@adelphia.net.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults ministry is the process by which people become members of the Roman Catholic Church. The participants are fully immersed in scripture, church history, church doctrine and teachings. If you, or someone you know might have an interest, please call Celeste at 839-2146 or the Rectory at 839-1430, or visit the CTK Web site at www.ctksnyder.com, click organizations, then RCIA.

THE MAY APPEAL
Donations continue to come in for our annual May Appeal. The May Appeal funds are used to help maintain and improve our Parish properties. This year we plan to continue our building maintenance with upgrading the heating system in the church, updating the organ with new electronic controls, and updating the computer lab in the School. A donation of $100 per family is appreciated, but any contribution within your means will be gratefully accepted. Your continued cooperation & generous response to the needs of the parish, helps us realize our hopes and plans to improve our Parish community. We thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed on us, and we ask for your generous and positive response to this appeal.

VOCATION VIEW - It's a simple concept: love God with your whole being and put that love into practice. How is God calling you to love? Have you considered the way of loving called "priesthood" or "religious life"? If God is calling you, call Fr. Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

YOUTH NEWS
The Teen Youth Group of CTK is an organization in which all high school teen parishioners are automatically members. Teens are encouraged to participate in any or all events. Members who feel a strong dedication and commitment to serve should consider a position on the CTK Youth Council. This leadership council works directly with adult coordinators, volunteers, and parish teens to plan programs & events that seek to increase faith, encourage friendship, & promote fun in a welcoming atmosphere. We invite you to become an active part of teen life at CTK Church. For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Join us this Summer… Do you long for a greater understanding of our Church? Are you searching for ways to deepen your faith? This summer may be the perfect time for you to experience Mission. Mission is being held this summer every evening from July 17-24 at St. Gregory's Church. Many of our parishioners who have made Mission at St. Greg's encourage you to take advantage of summer break to participate in this great experience. Mission is open to confirmed teens or teens from our parish who will be confirmed this October. For more information or to talk to a teen who has already made Mission contact one of our Youth Ministers.
¢ Bison's Catholic Youth Night - Tickets are available for the Bison's Game on Friday, July 16th at 7:35 pm. Reserved seats are $7.50. Includes Friday Night Bash and Fireworks. Call one of the numbers above for tickets.
¢ Mid-Summer Charity Ball - Friday July 23rd at Wick Center Dining Hall, Daemen College. Charity Ball is from 8 pm-Midnight. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $12. This is a semi-formal event. All proceeds benefit the Youth Dept. Scholarship Fund.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT KNITTING
There are now approximately 20 people who are taking an active part in the CTK Prayer Shawl Ministry. Since we began in mid-February, 36 shawls have been made, blessed and delivered. These shawls are given as a gift, they are not for sale. This is why your donations of yarn have been so important. Many thanks to all the people who have donated yarn to this ministry. Each shawl has prayers knit into it. When they're finished, we gather together and have them blessed. We meet every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Library. Shawls are a great project to work on as you wait for appointments, travel, while watching television, or any time you have a free moment. For more information, call Linda Maslona at 839-2363. Any Yarn donations may be brought to the Rectory.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration for Religious Education for the Fall for grades 1-9 is now closed. If you are new to the parish, please contact the office at 839-0946 ext. 306.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for solving my husband's medical problems;
2) Thank you for allowing us to fulfill our commitment to you;

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"The Rosary, especially prayed in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, is a powerful means of spiritual grace …" - Rev. Thomas Daily, retired Bishop of Brooklyn

HARLEM-KENSINGTON-CLEVELAND COMMUNITY ASSOC. 2ND ANNUAL GARDEN VIEW - This Sunday, July 11, from Noon - 4 p.m., tour gardens in the Snyder & Cleve-Hill areas. It begins at Buffalo Coffee Works at Kensington & Hamilton, where maps will be handed out. Get ideas & explore our community. For details call Joan Schanley at 832-3905.

ST. BENEDICT'S SENIORS TRIPS: Niagara on the Lake - Aug. 16th includes continental breakfast, wine tasting tour, lunch at Port Dalhousie, Welland Canal viewing platform, and coffee, tea & dessert at top of Minolta Towers, Niagara Falls. 8am-5:30 pm Cost $65. Register by July 26th. Call Val at 838-0291 to register.

AREA EVENTS
" Healing Mass & Novena to St. Padre Pio - Wed., July 14 at 7 pm at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1947 Bailey Ave. Handicapped accessible & secured parking.
" 54TH ANNUAL LITTLE 3 GOLF TOURNAMENT - July 19 - Lancaster Country Club. Alumni from Canisius College, Niagara University & St. Bonaventure are invited. Cost is $120 per person with a 12:15 shotgun start. Contact Art Traver at 873-8400.
" O'Hara Annual Golf Tournament - Aug 11 - Rothland Golf Course (12089 Clarence Center Rd) - Start at 10:30 with registration at 9:30. Dinner at The Grove at Banchetti. To register call Angelo Sciandra at 695-2600 x306 or go to www.cardinalohara.com
" Catholic Biblical Studies Program - new classes are beginning in September at: St Leo's on Tuesday, 7-9 pm; St. Mary's, Lancaster on Wednesday, 7-9 pm; and St. Paul, Kenmore on Thursday, 10am-Noon. For registration information call 871-9180.
" Join Fr. Don Measer on a Classical Cultures Cruise to Italy & the Greek Islands. A 12-night Mediterranean Cruise from Oct. 19-31 on the new Holland America ship m/s Westerdam. Inside stateroom $1375 per person. Price does not include airfare. For reservations/info, call Toni McConnaughey at 862-7674. Ask for the "Measer Group".
" Single Parent Family Camp - Aug 22-28 at Camp Stella Maris, Livonia, NY. Single parents & their children work at strengthening the family unit, & receive support from other single parents in a safe, loving and fun atmosphere. Blending families are also welcome. For info call Camp Stella Maris at 585-246-2243 or Tom Bardo at 631-8666.
" Senior Bowlers - St. Gregory's Senior Citizens (ages 55 and older) sponsors a mixed senior bowling league on Thursdays at 1:00 beginning in September at Transit Lanes. If interested call Joyce Stanky at 634-3928 or Gloria D'Amico at 688-9379.

BBQ/LAWN FETE
" UB Newman's Center Annual Chicken BB - July 11 - Noon-5:30 - 495 Skinnersville Rd, off Sweet Home in Amherst. Cost: $6 Adult (pre-sale call 636-7495), $7 Adult, $4 Children. Entertainment, silent auction, raffles, prizes & children's games.
" Immaculate Conception Annual Lawn Fete - July 11 - Ellicott St., (Rt. 63). East Bethany; Chicken BBQ: 11:30-?.
" St. Mary's Swormville Annual Picnic - July 18 - 11 am-10 pm (6919 Transit Rd., East Amherst). Chicken Dinners served in a/c center. Serving famous chicken-clam chowder, fun, games & prizes
" Polka Mass & Chiavetta's Chicken Dinner - July 18- Noon-4 (following 11:15 Polka Mass) - St. Andrew's Church, 34 Francis Ave., Sloan. Games, prizes. Take-out available.
" St. John the Baptist Summer Festival & Run - July 23 & 24 - 4-11 pm, 1085 Englewood Ave., Kenmore. Chiavetta's dinners both nights 4-7 in a/c, handicap accessible hall. Saturday: 2.3-mile run/walk: 7:30 pm. Games, rides, car or cash raffle.

Summer's here.
We're at our ease.
But it's still God's house …
so remember, please …
Respect Our Lord
in demeanor and style.
Let's all bring our best
with a joyful smile.

With the warm weather upon us, we all like to dress casually or as some would say: "dress down." Although we might take going to church as a casual event, our time of formal prayer and worship together should be special. Can we all make sure that when we come to church we do not look like we are going to the beach or sunning ourselves in the backyard?
Please show respect for Christ in the Eucharist, as well as your fellow worshippers. Our dress expresses who and what we are and what we think is important. Scanty summer apparel can be a distraction to others and shows a lack of respect for the dignity of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Nice summer wear can be cool, beautiful, respectful and appropriate. And please, no gum in church.
Also, please help us all remain focused on the Word and the Eucharist, by trying to avoid: Arriving Late, Inattentiveness during Mass, or Leaving early.
Thank you, and God's Blessings for a wonderful Summer for all!!!

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT THIS SUMMER? - Come to St. John the Baptist in Lockport for a five-week summer festival from July 11-August 15 that includes daytime and evening lectures, concerts, how-to workshops, art history, spirituality, health days, a play, a magic show and story hours for kids, a basketball tournament, and social events for people of all ages. This week's lecture is Fr. Joseph Gatto on What is Faith? The concert is Fr. Art Smith on the Piano. There's a special session for people who are thinking about becoming Catholic and a Genealogy workshop. Activities take place in the air-conditioned parish facilities and in an outdoor tent at 168 Chestnut in Lockport. All are welcome! For a schedule and times and events call 433-8118 or go to www.stjohnslockport.org.

MANGIA! What a nice invitation - Eat. Mangia, it has a hospitable and generous sound - a warm welcome to share a meal. You are saying mangia to a person you do not know every time you share your coins in the Poor Boxes. The response is spoken though you do not hear it. Grazie, St. Vincent de Paul Society.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., July 10 - Weekday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Jennifer Kraus & Dustin Mills
Lower 4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Anne Hard - Debbie & Libbie Hard

MON., July 12 - Weekday, 15th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. ANNIV. Joseph Gugino - Estate
8:00 Francis Ricotta - Theresa Campagna
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., July 13 - Henry
6:55 a.m. Robert Logal - Steve and Kellie Ulrich
8:00 ANNIV. Faith H. Ernst - husband, Frank

WED., July 14 - Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin
6:55 a.m. Gregory Anderson - Penfield Family
8:00 ANNIV. Eleanor Fisher - Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., July 15 - Bonaventure, bishop, doctor
6:55 a.m. Albert Illig - Don and Fran O'Brien
8:00 Patricia Siuda - Family
*Mysteries of Light will be recited after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., July 16 - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
6:55 a.m. Suzanne Harrer Breen - Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Schierer
8:00 ANNIV. Mary B. McGillicuddy - The McGillicuddy Family
5:00 p.m. WEDDING Mindy Miranda and Scott Simard

SAT., July 17 - Vigil Mass for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lower 4:30 p.m. Dr. Arthur J. Schaefer - wife, Betty

SUN., July 18 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 a.m. Thomas and Stephen Peck - Helen Peck
Lower 9:30 Richard Stachura - The Stachura Family
Lower 11:00 Intentions of Edward Habert - Maggie & Dave Miller
Upper 12:15 Jack Saccomondo - CTK Parent's Guild

ATTEND MASS WHILE YOU ARE ON VACATION - The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) provides Mass times for Catholic churches throughout the country. When traveling, you can call 410-676-6000 to find the location and time of a Mass in your area, or go to www.masstimes.org. This is just one product provided because of your donations to CCC.

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF July 18th 2004
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Genesis 18:1-10a
2nd Reading - Colossians 1:24-28
Gospel - Luke 10:38-42

NEXT SUNDAY: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Genesis 18:20-32
2nd Reading - Colossians 2:12-14
Gospel - Luke 11:1-13

"The Lord said to her in reply, 'Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing.' " - Luke 10

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Monica Q. Barton, Charlie Basil, Anthony Bauer, Lucille Beamer, Andrew Benbenek, Walt Bissett, Michael Boldt, June Brennan, Robert Brodnicki, Lea Calabrese, Marian Coniglio, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Nick Dusenberry, Emerson Eidenier, Salvatore Ferro, Jimmy Fiore, Corey Fisher, Fred Floss, Betty Flynn, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Michael Georger, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Nila Gnamme, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Delores Grundner-Kleindinst, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Kenneth Hennig Jr., Dolores Hooker, John Kaczorowski, Karen Kazmierczak, Celeste Kersten, Diane Kloss, Barbara Knorr, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Arthur Maloney, Bernice Manly, Leo Masgula, Susan Maybe, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Albert Neuner, Teresa Newland, Josephine Paolucci, Ernest Pearch, Eleanor Praetzel, Linda Pschierer, Justin Puleo, Martin Quinn Sr., Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Ted Rogalski, Stephen E. Rubach, James Saia, Marie Santiago, Donald Sapienza, Tina Scalia, Donald Schwach, David Setter, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Robert Smith, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, Katie Songin, Genevieve Spadafora, Antonietta Suriani, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Chuck Varco, Michael Vitagliano, Larry Wagner, Linda Weber, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Sister Arthur Wingerter, John Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends

…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women in the Middle East and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

WEDDING BANNS
2nd - Stephen Hart & Meggen Hamann
3rd - Michael Suffoletto & Erin Kazmierczak

CONGRATULATIONS TO…
Jennifer (Kraus) & Dustin Mills 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
Mary Reagan Caterina, daughter of Kelly (Hebert) & Salvatore Caterina; Lena Elizabeth Galante, daughter of Janine (Roach) & David Galante; and Madeline Rose Moslow, daughter of Lisa (Wiley) & Arthur Moslow; who were baptized in our church last weekend.

CTK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
"We must be the change we wish to see in the world" - Gandhi
A new ministry at Christ the King aims to preach the Gospel with their actions. The CTK Social Justice Committee will feed the hungry, clothe the naked, mentor, tutor, befriend and assist. If you are seeking a community volunteer opportunity, have ideas to offer, or are simply curious, we'd love you to join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, July 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room. (Please enter through the single door located under the canopy between the Church and the School). We will meet the 2nd & 4th Tuesday in July and August. All adults (18 and older) are welcomed. Contact Allison Killeen with any questions or ideas at 839-5225, or go to Allison.K@adelphia.net.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
How does one become Catholic? Through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This is the liturgical process concerned with the total spiritual formation of a person that enables an individual to become Catholic. The gradual development culminates in the celebration of the Initiation Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. If you or someone you know might have an interest, call Celeste at 839-2146 or the Rectory at 839-1430 or visit the Christ the King web site at www.ctksnyder.com and click organizations then RCIA.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for helping make the pain in my hip better;
2) Thank you for a wonderful family vacation;

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"Time spent in adoration exposes us to a personal, spiritual, and physical presence of the Lord Jesus. How could we better spend our time than in His presence? Our theology tells us that the Lord lives among us, and in the monstrance, we can gaze at Him in quiet contemplation." - Eucharistic Adoration Newsletter, February 2004

YOUTH NEWS
The Teen Youth Group of CTK is an organization in which all high school teen parishioners are automatically members. Teens are encouraged to participate in any or all events. Members who feel a strong dedication and commitment to serve should consider a position on the CTK Youth Council. This leadership council works directly with adult coordinators, volunteers, and parish teens to plan programs & events that seek to increase faith, encourage friendship, & promote fun in a welcoming atmosphere. We invite you to become an active part of teen life at CTK Church. For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Mid-Summer Charity Ball - Friday July 23rd at Wick Center Dining Hall, Daemen College. Charity Ball is from 8 pm-Midnight. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $12. This is a semi-formal event. All proceeds benefit the Youth Dept. Scholarship Fund.

VOCATION VIEW
We are like Martha. There's plenty to be anxious about but only one thing is required of us. For five minutes today be like Mary, rest with Jesus and ask Him what He requires of you. If God is calling you, call Fr. Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration for Religious Education for the Fall for grades 1-9 is now closed.
" If you are new to the parish, please contact the Rectory Office at 839-1430.

CTK SCHOOL
If you are interested in registering your child in CTK's PreK3 or PreK4 class for the 2004-2005 school year, please contact the Rectory Office at 839-0473, x301 and leave a message.
" School is closed for the summer. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 7th. We wish everyone a safe and happy summer.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT KNITTING
There are now approximately 20 people who are taking an active part in the CTK Prayer Shawl Ministry. Since we began in mid-February, 40 shawls have been made, blessed and delivered. These shawls are given as a gift, they are not for sale. This is why your donations of yarn have been so important. Many thanks to all the people who have donated yarn to this ministry. Each shawl has prayers knit into it. When they're finished, we gather together and have them blessed. We meet every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Library. Shawls are a great project to work on as you wait for appointments, travel, while watching television, or any time you have a free moment. For more information, call Linda Maslona at 839-2363. Any yarn donations may be brought to the Rectory.

AREA EVENTS
" Festival of Praise - St. Luke's Mission of Mercy - July 24th at 8 pm.

" O'Hara Annual Golf Tournament - Aug 11 - Rothland Golf Course (12089 Clarence Center Rd) - Start at 10:30 with registration at 9:30. Dinner at The Grove at Banchetti. To register call Angelo Sciandra at 695-2600 x306 or go to www.cardinalohara.com

" Catholic Biblical Studies Program - new classes are beginning in September at: St Leo's on Tuesday, 7-9 pm; St. Mary's, Lancaster on Wednesday, 7-9 pm; and St. Paul, Kenmore on Thursday, 10am-Noon. For registration information call 871-9180.

" Join Fr. Don Measer on a Classical Cultures Cruise to Italy & the Greek Islands. A 12-night Mediterranean Cruise from Oct. 19-31 on the new Holland America ship m/s Westerdam. Inside stateroom $1375 per person. Price does not include airfare. For reservations/info, call Toni McConnaughey at 862-7674. Ask for the "Measer Group".

" Single Parent Family Camp - Aug 22-28 at Camp Stella Maris, Livonia, NY. Single parents & their children work at strengthening the family unit, & receive support from other single parents in a safe, loving and fun atmosphere. Blending families are also welcome. For info call Camp Stella Maris at 585-246-2243 or Tom Bardo at 631-8666.

" Crafters need for Ss. Peter & Paul, Wmsvl.,Craft Fair -Sept. 11- Call Bonny at 877-3893.

" Senior Bowlers - St. Gregory's Senior Citizens (ages 55 and older) sponsors a mixed senior bowling league on Thursdays at 1:00 beginning in September at Transit Lanes. If interested call Joyce Stanky at 634-3928 or Gloria D'Amico at 688-9379.

SOMETHING NEW TO DO THIS SUMMER - St. John the Baptist in Lockport is hosting a five-week summer festival from July 11-August 15 that includes daytime and evening lectures, concerts, how-to workshops, art, history, spirituality, health days, a play, a magic show and story hours for kids, a basketball tournament and social events for people of all ages. This week's lecture is Fr. Joseph Gatto on What is Faith? The concert is Fr. Art Smith on Piano. There's a special session for people who are thinking about becoming Catholic and a Genealogy workshop. Activities take place in the air-conditioned parish facilities and in a outdoor tent at 168 Chestnut in Lockport. All are welcome! For a schedule and times and events call 433-8118 or go to www.stjohnslockport.org.

REACHING OUT TO THE ELDERLY
Catholic Charities has a Senior Day Program, which began in 1973 as the first adult day care center of its kind in Upstate NY and one of the first in the nation. It's available for adults age 50 and older that are unable to participate in traditional senior center programs. It is located at 30 Rich Street, Buffalo and is open 8:15 am-4:45 pm. Participants pay a fixed daily fee for all services received. For more information call 896-6388.

CAMP RENOVATION DRIVE
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Central Council of Buffalo has announced a $1,000,000 Capital Campaign for the renovation of its Children's summer camp located in Angola, NY. Each summer the camp hosts over 600 young people during its six session. The campers come from throughout WNY and during their weeklong stay participate in nature programs, swimming, crafts and sports activities. The camp was established in 1923 and this is the first major renovation campaign for the camp. For more information about the campaign please contact Mark Zirnheld Executive Director at 882-3360.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SUMMER CAMP - A weeklong camp in Angola, NY for boys and girls 8-13 years old. Camp Sessions remaining for the summer are: July 25-31, Aug. 1-7, and Aug 8-14. Fee is $110 per week. For more info call 882-3360 or 549-2950.

BARBECUE
The welcome and attention you give your friends and neighbors when you gather them in your backyard for a cookout is a sign of hospitality. Your guests are appreciative and happy and you have a warm glow from the pleasure you give them. There are others who just as truly are your guests though you have never met them. They are the ones who share your hospitality each time you make a contribution in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Boxes. Thank you for this sign of your hospitality.

BBQ/LAWN FETE
" St. Mary's Swormville Annual Picnic - July 18 - 11am-10pm (6919 Transit Rd., East Amherst). Chicken Dinners served in a/c center. Serving famous chicken-clam chowder, fun, games & prizes
" Polka Mass & Chiavetta's Chicken Dinner - July 18- Noon-4 (following 11:15 Polka Mass) - St. Andrew's Church, 34 Francis Ave., Sloan. Games, prizes. Take-out available.
" 5K Run & Lawn Fete - July 22nd - 25th - St. John Vianney Parish (2950 Southwestern Blvd., OP) - 5K Run on Thursday, July 22, for info call 674-9133 or go to kickoffrun@netscape.net.; Friday, July 23 is Cruise Night with a Classic Car Show, Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner; Saturday is a spaghetti dinner with fireworks at 9:30; Sunday Chicken BBQ at Noon; $10,000 raffle at 9 pm Sunday. Music each night, games, climbing wall, more. For info call 674-9133 or go to www.saintjohnvianney.com.
" Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Lawn Fete - July 23-25 - 10 French Rd, Depew; Beer Tent each night, Saturday Polish Mass at 5 pm, Chiavetta Chicken BBQ on Sunday at 12:30. Fun, food, music rides & games.
" St. John the Baptist Summer Festival & Run - July 23 & 24 - 4-11 pm, 1085 Englewood Ave., Kenmore. Chiavetta's dinners both nights 4-7 in a/c, handicap accessible hall. Saturday: 2.3-mile run/walk: 7:30 pm. Games, rides, car or cash raffle.
" Lebanese Festival - July 30-Aug 1 - St. John Maron Church, 2040 Wehrle Dr., www.stjohnmaron.org., Fri: 6-11 pm, Sat: 2-11 pm, Sun: Noon-7 pm. Featuring live Lebanese music, dancing, good, adult & children's games.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., July 17 - Vigil Mass for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lower 4:30 p.m. Dr. Arthur J. Schaefer - wife, Betty

MON., July 19 - Weekday, 16th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Genevieve Slack - Estate
8:00 Virginia Lintner - Angie Coppola
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., July 20 - Apollinarius, bishop, martyr
6:55 a.m. Agnes M. Pollack - Mark Lukich
8:00 Intention of All Souls - Parish Intentions

WED., July 21 - Lawrence of Brindisi, priest, doctor
6:55 a.m. Dr. John Foley - Dr. & Mrs. Schlehr
8:00 Marion and Kenneth Toner - Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., July 22 - Mary Magdelene
6:55 a.m. Paul J. Pojman, Sr. - Mr. & Mrs. Joseph O'Connor
8:00 Serafini Bellissimo - Anne & Steve Castelli
*Mysteries of Light will be recited after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., July 23 - Bridget of Sweden, religious
6:55 a.m. Victor Gapinski - Estate
8:00 Charles McGillicuddy - The McGillicuddy Family

SAT., July 24 - S. Sharbel Makhluf, priest
12:00 Noon WEDDING Erin Kazmierczak and Michael Suffoletto
Lower 4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Harry E. Jordan - wife, Mary

SUN., July 25 - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 a.m. Bernard and Catherine Nigro - The Villa Family
Lower 9:30 Peter P. Rizzo - Eileen Provenzo & Family
Lower 11:00 ANNIV. Joseph Campagna - Teresa Campagna
Upper 12:15 ANNIV. Josephine Santercole - Family

Please take a moment to relax your mind and humble your heart to focus on Christ. Allow God, to be the only person on your mind while you read this prayer. If we can take the time to read long jokes, stories, etc. we should give the same respect to this prayer. Friends that pray together, stay together.

Dear Lord, I thank You for this day. I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning. I am blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me.

Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to you. I ask now for your forgiveness. Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude.

Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my mind so that I can hear from You. Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things. Let me not whine and whimper over things I have control over.

Let me continue to see sin through God's eyes and acknowledge it as evil. And when I sin, let me repent, and confess with my mouth my wrongdoing, and receive the forgiveness of God.

And when this world closed in on me, let me remember Jesus' example - to slip away and find a quiet place to pray. It's the best response when I'm pushed beyond my limits. I know that when I can't pray, You listen to my heart. Continue to use me to do Your will.

Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak. Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I pray for those that are lost and can't find their way. I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who don't know You intimately. I pray for those that don't share this prayer with others. I pray for those that don't believe. But I thank you that I believe.

I believe that God changes people and God changes things. I pray for all my sisters and brothers. For each and every family member in their households.

I pray for peace, love and joy in their homes that they are out of debt and all their needs are met.

I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight.

I pray that these words be received into the hearts of every eye that sees them and every mouth that confesses them willingly.

This is my prayer … in Jesus' name. Amen.

Just repeat this phrase and see how God moves!
Lord, I love you and I need You, come into my heart, please.

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF July 25th 2004
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Genesis 18:20-32
2nd Reading - Colossians 2:12-14
Gospel - Luke 11:1-13

NEXT SUNDAY: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23
2nd Reading - Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11
Gospel - Luke 12:13-21

"For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." - Luke 11

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Monica Q. Barton, Charlie Basil, Anthony Bauer, Lucille Beamer, Andrew Benbenek, Walt Bissett, Michael Boldt, June Brennan, Robert Brodnicki, Lea Calabrese, Marian Coniglio, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Nick Dusenberry, Emerson Eidenier, Salvatore Ferro, Jimmy Fiore, Corey Fisher, Fred Floss, Betty Flynn, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Michael Georger, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Nila Gnamme, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Delores Grundner-Kleindinst, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Kenneth Hennig Jr., Dolores Hooker, John Kaczorowski, Karen Kazmierczak, Celeste Kersten, Diane Kloss, Barbara Knorr, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Arthur Maloney, Bernice Manly, Leo Masgula, Susan Maybe, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Albert Neuner, Teresa Newland, Josephine Paolucci, Ernest Pearch, Eleanor Praetzel, Linda Pschierer, Justin Puleo, Martin Quinn Sr., Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Ted Rogalski, Stephen E. Rubach, James Saia, Marie Santiago, Donald Sapienza, Tina Scalia, Donald Schwach, David Setter, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Robert Smith, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, Katie Songin, Genevieve Spadafora, Antonietta Suriani, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Chuck Varco, Michael Vitagliano, Larry Wagner, Linda Weber, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Sister Arthur Wingerter, John Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
John Cooke, Richard C. Devine (father of Timothy Devine), Ruth Hoban, Edwin A. Litwin (father of Rev. Paul Litwin), Leo S. Mierzwa (father of Rev. Ronald B. Mierzwa), Judy Snider (wife of Richard Snider),
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women in the Middle East and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

WEDDING BANNS
3rd - Stephen Hart & Meggen Hamann

CONGRATULATIONS TO…
Mindy (Miranda) & Scott Simard who were married in our Church last Friday. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
Owen Patrick Haley, son of Susan (Barton) & Sean Haley; Griffin Michael Sponholz, son of Ellen (Pitz) & Scott Sponholz; and Lillian Cassandra Young, daughter of Anne Marie (Hogenkamp) & Paul Young; who were baptized in our church last Sunday.

CTK SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
"… and may God bless you with foolishness to think that you can make a difference in this world - so that you will do the things which others say cannot be done." - Author Anonymous.
Join us on Tuesday, July 27th in the Chapel Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. (Please enter through the single door located under the canopy between the Church and the School). Come to join our Volunteer Corp, to offer your ideas and experiences, or to simply listen-in.

MUSIC DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS
The Music Ministry has completed its liturgical rehearsal season. If you are interested in requesting special hymns during the summer months, please stop and see Christina Shrewsbury, Director of Music Ministry or call her at 839-1430, ext. 212

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
"Day by Day the Lord added to their numbers those who are being saved." Acts 2:47. The early Church community welcomed people into the Faith who felt called to follow the Way of Jesus Christ. Christ the King Church extends a warm welcome to people who desire to learn more about the Catholic Faith through the RCIA process. For more information, please call Celeste at 839-2146 or the Rectory at 839-2146 or visit the Christ the King web site at www.ctksnyder.com and click organizations then RCIA.

GOLF "FORE" LIFE
Join us on Monday, Aug. 30th for a golf tournament at WNY's newest Links style golf course at Arrowhead Golf Club in Akron. Open to everyone, golfers will enjoy lunch, golf, a steak dinner, wine & beer. Non-golfers are welcome and encouraged to attend the dinner portion. Raffles will round out the evening for all. This tournament is sponsored by the Women's Health Services Crisis Pregnancy Hotline of the Diocese of Buffalo and WLOF 101.7 FM Catholic Radio, and its purpose is for fellowship and to increase awareness of the Respect Life organizations in our Diocese. For a brochure or further info call 839-6117.

ARE YOU CELEBRATING YOUR GOLDEN OR DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY?
Couples who are celebrating their 50th, 60th, or 70th Wedding Anniversary in 2004, are invited to a special Mass in St. Joseph's Cathedral on Sunday, Nov. 7th, at 3:00 p.m. During the Mass couples will renew their marriage vows. A reception will follow at the Buffalo Convention Center. Please call the Rectory at 839-1430 if you would like to take part in this celebration.

YOUTH NEWS
The Teen Youth Group of CTK is an organization in which all high school teen parishioners are automatically members. Teens are encouraged to participate in any or all events. Members who feel a strong dedication and commitment to serve should consider a position on the CTK Youth Council. This leadership council works directly with adult coordinators, volunteers, and parish teens to plan programs & events that seek to increase faith, encourage friendship, & promote fun in a welcoming atmosphere. We invite you to become an active part of teen life at CTK Church. For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Catholic Youth Night with Buffalo Bison's - Fri., Aug. 13th at 7:35 p.m. - Bison's vs. Ottawa Lynx - Help support the Diocesan Youth Dept and get a discounted ticket for a Bison's game at the same time. Reserved tickets are $7.50. Deadline for ticket purchase is Aug. 6th. Send order with payment to: Youth Dept., 795 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14203.
¢ Teen Picnic - Tues., Aug. 17th, at 6:00 p.m. at 33 Snyderwoods Ct. Parish teens are invited for great food, great friends, and swimming. RSVP at 835-4977 by Sun., August 15th. RAIN DATE: Wed., Aug. 18th.

VOCATION VIEW
"Ask and you shall receive. Seek and you shall find. Knock and it will be opened to you." Try it! Then listen, look and enter. Perhaps priesthood or consecrated life awaits you. If God is calling you, call Fr. Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Registration for Religious Education for the Fall for grades 1-9 is now closed. If you are new to the parish, please contact the Rectory Office at 839-1430.

SCRIPTURE STUDY - Rev. James Dugan, SJ, will be offering a Scripture course this summer at St. Amelia Parish. The course is entitled "From God to His people: A Journey from Prophecy to Liberation". This course will explore the root meaning of prophecy in the Judeo-Christian religious tradition and spiritual tradition and the form and function of this fundamental charism in the history & life of God's people. The course will be held in St. Amelia's Rectory at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 3, 10, 17 & 24 and at 11:00 a.m. on Aug. 4, 11, 18 & 25. Please register by calling 836-0011, ext 100.

ST. BENEDICT'S SENIORS TRIP - Niagara on the Lake on Aug. 16th includes continental breakfast, wine tasting tour, lunch at Port Dalhousie, Welland Canal viewing platform, and coffee, tea & dessert at top of Minolta Towers, Niagara Falls. 8am-5:30 pm Cost $65. Register by July 26th. Call Val at 838-0291 to register.

AREA EVENTS
" Feast of St. Ann: St. Ann's Church - Broadway & Emslie, Buffalo - July 24, 25 & 26: 6 pm Mass followed by blessing with relic of St. Ann. On Sunday Mass includes Sacrament of Anointing. Refreshments follow. For more info call 852-3316.
" O'Hara Annual Golf Tournament - Aug 11 - Rothland Golf Course (12089 Clarence Center Rd) - Start at 10:30 with registration at 9:30. Dinner at The Grove at Banchetti. To register call Angelo Sciandra at 695-2600 x306 or go to www.cardinalohara.com
" Single Parent Family Camp - Aug 22-28 at Camp Stella Maris, Livonia, NY. Single parents & their children work at strengthening the family unit, & receive support from other single parents in a safe, loving and fun atmosphere. Blending families are also welcome. For info call Camp Stella Maris at 585-246-2243 or Tom Bardo at 631-8666.
" Magnificat Breakfast - Sept. 4 - 9:30 am at Holiday Inn, 1881 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. - Speaker: Sister Mary Johnice Rzadkiewicz, CSSF, foundress of St. Adalbert's Response to Love Center. Prepaid reservations of $12.50 required by Aug. 27th to: Magnificat-Buffalo, c/o Maureen Chapman, 257 Fairway Land, Grand Island NY 14072. For more info call 773-3834.
" Tour Poland, Vienna & Budapest with parishioners of St. Joseph University Church. -Oct. 2-15. Cost of trip for double occupancy is $2470 per person & includes all airfare, transportation, hotel accommodations, entrance fees & two meals per day. For details contact Sister Jeremay Midura at 833-0298 or www.jmidura@yahoo.com
" Senior Bowlers - St. Gregory's Senior Citizens (ages 55 and older) sponsors a mixed senior bowling league on Thursdays at 1:00 beginning in September at Transit Lanes. If interested call Joyce Stanky at 634-3928 or Gloria D'Amico at 688-9379.
" Catholic Biblical Studies Program - new classes are beginning in September at: St Leo's on Tuesday, 7-9 pm; St. Mary's, Lancaster on Wednesday, 7-9 pm; and St. Paul, Kenmore on Thursday, 10am-Noon. For registration information call 871-9180.

CAMP RENOVATION DRIVE - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Central Council of Buffalo has announced a $1,000,000 Capital Campaign for the renovation of its Children's summer camp located in Angola, NY. Each summer the camp hosts over 600 young people during its six session. The campers come from throughout WNY and during their weeklong stay participate in nature programs, swimming, crafts and sports activities. The camp was established in 1923 and this is the first major renovation campaign for the camp. For more information about the campaign please contact Mark Zirnheld Executive Director at 882-3360.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SUMMER CAMP - A weeklong camp in Angola, NY for boys and girls 8-13 years old. Camp Sessions remaining for the summer are: Aug. 1-7, and Aug 8-14. Fee is $110 per week. For more info call 882-3360 or 549-2950.

BBQ/LAWN FETE
" 5K Run & Lawn Fete - July 24th & 25th - St. John Vianney Parish (2950 Southwestern Blvd., OP) - Saturday is a spaghetti dinner with fireworks at 9:30; Sunday Chicken BBQ at Noon; $10,000 raffle at 9 pm Sunday. Music each night, games, climbing wall, more. For info call 674-9133 or go to www.saintjohnvianney.com.

" Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Lawn Fete - July 25 - 10 French Rd, Depew; Beer Tent, Chiavetta Chicken BBQ on Sunday at 12:30. Fun, food, music rides & games.

" St. John the Baptist Summer Festival & Run - July 24 - 4-11 pm, 1085 Englewood Ave., Kenmore. Chiavetta's dinners from 4-7 in a/c, handicap accessible hall. Saturday: 2.3-mile run/walk: 7:30 pm. Games, rides, car or cash raffle.

" Lebanese Festival - July 30-Aug 1 - St. John Maron Church, 2040 Wehrle Dr., www.stjohnmaron.org., Fri: 6-11 pm, Sat: 2-11 pm, Sun: Noon-7 pm. Featuring live Lebanese music, dancing, good, adult & children's games.

" St. Mary's Lawn Fete & Chicken BBQ - Aug 1 - Mass celebrated at 9:30 am - dinners served from 11:30-4:30 pm - 6785 East Arcade Rd, Arcade - Live music Noon - 5 pm, Country Store, Youth games, refreshments, major drawings. Rain or Shine!

" Summerfest 2004 - Aug 6th, 7th & 8th - St. Christopher's Church - 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd. Friday: Beer battered fish fry at 4:30, Saturday: homemade Chowder at Noon. Sunday: Chiavetta Chicken Dinners. Rides, food, live music,
Black Jack, games of chance & skill. Drawing for $16,000 cash or special car lease raffle. For more info call 692-2660.

" Chicken BBQ - Aug 8 - Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 10675 Alleghany Rd, Darien Center - Chicken BBQ, Noon-?, Theme Basket Raffle drawing at 4; Money raffle drawing at 5, Garbage Can Raffle at 5, TV/DVD Combo Raffle, & Yard Sale Noon-5.

"BUFFALO MEMORIES - GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN" - A great gift for anyone interested in stories of Buffalo-past. This book is a compilation of stories about Buffalo by the late George Kunz, reprinted from the Buffalo News. It is available at the Rectory during office hours. Please pay by cash or check, for $16.20 payable to Dorothy Kunz.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for the miraculous cure of Leukemia a week before a bone marrow
transplant was scheduled. Our prayers were answered.
2) Thank you for helping my husband try to turn our problems around.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR
"When Catholics are asked 'Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?' they should answer a resounding YES! There is no closer union with Jesus than when you receive Him in the Eucharist …" - Rev. Richard L. Carroll, V.F.

DID YOU KNOW? - Catholic television programming airs everyday on local or cable channels throughout the diocese. Programs include the Daily Mass, Sunday Mass, Diocesan Conversation, Christopher CloseUp, Closer Walk, All Good Things, Our Daily Bread and Comfort My People. For programs and times check the WNY Catholic television grid. This service is provided by the diocesan Office of Communications, funded in part by your donations to the Catholic Communications Campaign.

7 REASONS TO BE IN LOCKPORT THIS WEEK - This week at St. John the Baptist's Summer Festival of Faith, there is a story hour for kids, a concert, a lecture on how to know God's will, an outreach collection of personal care products, a Teen Awareness workshop, a Family Magic Show, and a Wellness Day with health and fitness information, free cholesterol and blood pressure checks and much more. Activities will take place in the air-conditioned parish facilities and in an outdoor tent at 168 Chestnut in Lockport. All are welcome! For a schedule and times and events call 433-8118 or go to www.stjohnslockport.org.

REACHING OUT TO THE ELDERLY - Catholic Charities has a Senior Day Program, which began in 1973 as the first adult day care center of its kind in Upstate NY and one of the first in the nation. It's available for adults age 50 and older that are unable to participate in traditional senior center programs. It is located at 30 Rich Street, Buffalo and is open 8:15 am-4:45 pm. Participants pay a fixed daily fee for all services received. For information call 896-6388.

BEFORE DINNER
I remember when the family gathered together and prayed before mealtime and Mom would ask that we think of those less fortunate. We ask that you remember those friends less fortunate and perhaps share your extra coins by placing a few in the poor box.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., July 24 - S. Sharbel Makhluf, priest
12:00 Noon WEDDING Erin Kazmierczak and Michael Suffoletto
Lower 4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Harry E. Jordan - wife, Mary

MON., July 26 -Joachim and Anne, parents of Mary
6:55 a.m. Special Intention
8:00 Special Intention
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., July 27 - Weekday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Richard Scherer - Jean and Tom Ward
8:00 Dana Palumbo - Kathy and Bob Morber

WED., July 28 - Weekday, 17th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Diana Carvelho - Marie, Ralph, & Michael Nazareth
8:00 Bernice Wardrop - CTK Altar and Rosary Society
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., July 29 - Martha
6:55 a.m. Sue Fleck - Bob and Melissa Schaefer
8:00 Michael Rusciolelli - Family
*Mysteries of Light will be recited after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., July 30 - Peter Chrysologus, bishop, doctor
6:55 a.m. Carolyn Zappulla - Dr. & Mrs. J. O'Sullivan
8:00 Frances Bink - Tom, Deb & Matt Renzi

SAT., July 31 - Ignatius of Loyola, priest
2:00 pm WEDDING Meggen Hamann & Stephen Hunt
Lower 4:30 p.m. John Harder - wife Virginia

SUN., August 1 - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 a.m. Jack O'Connor - Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wheaton
Lower 9:30 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Haley - Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Neff
Lower 11:00 Edward & Henrietta O'Hara - Ed Terhaar
Upper 12:15 Sarah Greco - Beatrice Dinolfo

ATTEND MASS WHILE YOU ARE ON VACATION - When traveling, you can call 410-676-6000 to find the location and time of a Mass in your area, or go to www.masstimes.org. This is a service provided because of your donations to the Catholic Communications Campaign.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you to all parishioners and friends who came to the Teen Car Wash last Saturday. 18 teens from our Youth Group washed cars from 10 am -2 pm and raised $446 to benefit St. Columba-Brigid Parish in Buffalo. Your donations were most greatly appreciated.

SOME HOLY HUMOR
Q. What kind of man was Boaz before he married?
A. Ruthless.
Q. What do they call pastors in Germany?
A. German Shepherds.
Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible?
A. Noah. He was floating his stock while everyone else was in
liquidation.
Q. Who was the greatest female financier in the Bible?
A. Pharaoh's daughter. She went down to the bank of the Nile and drew out a little prophet.
Q. What kind of motor vehicles are in the Bible?
A. Jehovah drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden in a Fury.
David's Triumph was heard through the land. Also, probably a
Honda, because the apostles were all in one Accord.
Q. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible?
A. Samson. He brought the house down.
Q. What excuse did Adam give to his children as to why he no longer
lived in Eden?
A. Your mother ate us out of house and home.
Q. Which servant of God was the most flagrant lawbreaker in the Bible?
A. Moses. He broke all 10 commandments at once.
Q. Who is the greatest babysitter mentioned in the Bible?
A. David. He rocked Goliath to a very deep sleep.
Q. Which Bible character had no parents?
A. Joshua, son of Nun.
Q. Why didn't they play cards on the Ark?
A. Because Noah was standing on the deck.