Bulletins for April 8,  15,   22,  29

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Palm Sunday
1st Reading - Isaiah 50:4-7
2nd Reading - Philippians 2:6-11
Gospel - Luke 22:14 - 23:56

NEXT SUNDAY: Easter Sunday
1st Reading - Acts 10:34a, 37-43
2nd Reading - Colossians 3:1-411
Gospel - John 20:1-9

"A short while later someone else saw him and said, "You too are one of them"; but Peter answered, 'My friend, I am not.'" - Luke 22

Question of the Week: In your lifetime, whose testimony to the truth has impressed you the most?

Faith Response: Be faithful to those you love. Risk the unpopular truth. Kneel humbly before the cross of Christ and tell the truth about what you have done and failed to do.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Kay Barone, Charlie Basil, Erik Batzloff, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Gary Blaser, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Robert Caprio, Dale Carlos, Barbara Cocca, Arthur Cologgi, Eileen Conlon, Josephine Coppola, Sharon Curtin, Ronald Donnelly, Brian Downey, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Leah Rose Fitzpatrick, Joanne Fleischauer, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Susan Friedhaber-Hard, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Nicholas Paul Giangreco, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Eleanor Gottstein, Jim Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Judy Heinen, George Herzog, Jim Holden, Maureen Hutchinson, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Adele Kapuza, Anita Keenen, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, John Lyons, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Mathilde Martin, Marie Marzolino, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Father Don Measer, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Robert F. Mordino, Teresa Newland, Mark Ohler, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Stephen E. Rubach, Philip Sammaco, Tina Scalia, Marie Schmidt, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, Ray Skelly, Connie Smith, Mary Snyder, Laura Spielman, Julie Styrzo, Josephine Syracuse, Lois Todaro, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Edgar Villa, Jason Walczak, Michael V. Walters, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Lorraine Manuszewski (sister-in-law of Glenda Manuszewski), and Fr. Roman Siola, OFM Conv.;
…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

COLLECTION FOR MARCH
$ 14,657 - Collection
$ 12,835 - Weekly Budget
$ 1,822 - Over Budget
$ _(3,798) - Under Budget YTD

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2007

As we reach the culmination of Appeal 2007 week, please ensure we reach our goal of $11 million by responding with your contribution or pledge today. Your donation educates, counsels, and trains parents, and provides child and senior care-giving. Be a face of caring in the effort to make Western New York strong. As of Tuesday, March 27th, our parish has donated $158,522. Please consider increasing your donation this year, by pledging a larger amount, and making payments in several installments. A gift of $100 is less than $2 per week. Try to join the Large Gift donor group by giving a minimum of $250. This is what helps make our parish go over the top every year. Let us show Fr. Joe Sicari (Director of Catholic Charities, who assists at CTK) our support. Your support of this year's Appeal is vital.
If you haven't already given, you are asked to look into your heart and give as much as you can. Please indicate the amount of your donation on the card you received in the mail, and enclose it with a check or cash and return it in next weeks collection, to the Rectory or in the mail.
People give to worthy causes and gain a sense of satisfaction. We know there are many organizations asking you to share your hard earned money with them, but consider one organization that serves all people with many different needs. One for more than 160,000 people each year. One community of Catholic Charities. One for All.
If you are employed by a firm that "matches gifts" to charitable institutions, secure a form from your personnel office and forward the completed form to Catholic Charities Appeal Office. Your contribution is used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously.
Caring has many faces. One name - One for All. Call 856-4494 or donate online; for reasons to give, log onto www.1-for-all.org.
Remember our theme - One for all.
It helps to see we are not alone. We are here for one another.

EASTER VIGIL MASS - The RCIA team invites everyone to attend the Easter Vigil on Saturday April 7th, at 8:00 pm to support our RCIA candidates - Rachel Carroll, Diana Galdon, Cory Herzog and Jeremy Wolford - as they become fully initiated in the Roman Catholic faith. The Easter Vigil will begin in a darkened Church with the lighting of the fire and the Pascal Candle. As the procession moves into the church, each person in attendance will light a candle signifying Christ entering the Church. Scripture readings will be proclaimed and baptismal vows will be renewed. Rachel will receive Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Cory and Jeremy will receive Eucharist and Confirmation, and Diana will be confirmed. Immediately following Mass a reception will be held in the Parish Library for everyone so that they can congratulate our RCIA neophytes. Please come and share with us this very special event.

ATTENTION: Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors - Please help us to serve our community by signing up for Easter Liturgy. Altar Servers especially needed for Holy Thursday Mass at 7:00 pm (practice at 6:00 pm) and Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00 pm (practice at 11:00 am) and the 12:15 pm Easter Mass.

EASTER PLANTS - Plants that were ordered can be picked up on Tuesday, April 3rd, from 2:00-3:00 pm in the School Kitchen.

WEDDING BANNS
1st - John Kehoe and Barbara Dougherty

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - A Support Group is a safe haven where we can talk, cry, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. The next Bereavement Support Group will be held in the Church Library, on Tuesday, April 3rd, from 7:00 to approximately 9:00 p.m. For details call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

WOMEN OF GRACE STUDY GROUP - Women of the parish are invited to join a 9-week study course of Scripture, the Catechism, papal writings and the Saints. You will be equipped to fulfill your call and mission as a Woman of Grace in the world today. This authentically feminine, faithful, and Catholic study series was created by Johnnette Benkovic using her book and study guide "Full of Grace". Please call Ellen Stanford at 632-2369 to be included in an introductory meeting.

GOLF, GOLF, GOLF - The sun is shining, the snow is beginning to abate, spring is here and our thoughts turn to golf. If your are interested in playing in CTK's Men's Thursday afternoon Golf League beginning in May, at 4:40 pm at Audubon Golf Course, contact Sam Legierski at 839-5302.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND ONE HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
"As you fight the spiritual battle, never permit a fall to become a permanent stopping point. Tell the Lord that you are sorry. … Don't remain a slave to sin. With St. Peter say: 'Lord, you know everything; You know that I love You.' (John 21:17)" - Mother M. Angelica Family Newsletter, July 2001

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for my dad's reconciliation with the Church before his peaceful death;
2) Thank you for good results on my mammogram.

THE ROSARY CHAIN - The parish Rosary Chain is made up of a group of parishioners who pray a daily 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.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes for Religious Education on Monday, April 2nd, are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Grade 9: Classes will meet today, Sunday, April 1st. Teachers have contacted students in
regard to time and place for class.
On behalf of the Religious Education Department we wish all of our families a blessed and happy Easter

VOCATION VIEWS - Blessed are they who come in the Name of the Lord! Am I being called to proclaim Jesus as a priest, deacon, religious brother or sister? If God is calling you, call Fr.. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
¢ Tuesday, April 3rd - 8th Grade will participate in a retreat from 10:30 - 2:00.

¢ Wednesday, April 4th - 3rd Quarter report cards will be distributed.
Noon Dismissal. Easter vacation begins!
We wish everyone a very blessed Easter! School resumes on Monday, April 16th.

¢ Attention Parishioners: We start taking names on a waiting list for grades Pre-School or K-8 on the first day of school for the following year. This means that if you are interested in having your child attend Christ the King School in the 2008-2009 school year you should call on the first day of school (the day after labor day - September 4, 2007) and put their name on the list. At that point we won't know how many openings we'll have, but later in the fall we will start filling openings on a first-come, first-served basis.

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Youth Group Meeting - Sunday, April 15th - in the Church Library from 10:30-11:30 all teens are
invited.
¢ Bowling for Catholic Charities - All High School teens and their friends are invited to bowl for
Catholic Charities on Sunday, April 1st, from 2:00-4:00 pm at Transit Lanes in Williamsville. Cost is $10 and includes 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental. Pledge sheets are available in the back of Church, and pledges should be in the form of a one-time donation, all pledge money should be brought with you on April 1st. Please have any checks made out to Catholic Charities.
¢ The Pure Life - Teens, check out this new series, featuring chastity speaker Jason Evert, hear the
answers to questions on dating & relationships posed by teens, just like you, who are facing difficult issues on a daily basis. The Pure Life is on Thursdays from 10:30-11:00 p.m., on EWTN (Channel 10-Time Warner Cable).

WILL YOU BE HOME FOR EASTER? Invite a family member or friend, who doesn't go to Mass regularly, to come to Mass with you for Easter. It may be just the invitation they need to strengthen their relationship with God or the Catholic Church.

HOLY WEEK
" Palm Sunday, April 1
" Monday, April 2: Masses at 6:55 and 8:00 am
" Tuesday, April 3: Masses at 6:55 and 8:00 am ; Confessions: 7:00 to 8:00 pm
" Wednesday, April 4: Masses at 6:55 and 8:00 am; Adoration Chapel will close at 6:00 pm, and will reopen on Monday, April 9th at 9:00 am.
" Holy Thursday, April 5: 9:00 am Morning Prayer; 7:00 pm Mass of the Last Supper, followed by Procession, Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament to the Repository of Adoration. Church is open until 11:00 pm
" Good Friday, April 6: 9:00 am Morning Prayer, 1:00 pm Solemn Liturgy with Holy Communion; Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm followed by Confession
" Holy Saturday, April 7: 9:00 am Morning Prayer; 2:00 pm Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets; 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass
" Easter Sunday, April 8: Masses at 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am and 12:15 pm
" Easter Monday, April 9: Mass: 8:00 am, Adoration Chapel reopens at 9:00 am; Rectory is closed.

TRAVELING? - Don't Forget to Attend Mass on Easter Sunday!!! For Mass times and locations, call 1-800-MASSTIMES (1-800-627-7846)

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES - Infant of Prague - April 2 at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm; Blessed Sacrament, 263 Claremont, Tonawanda - April 2 at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm; St. Christopher, Tonawanda - April 2 at 7:00 pm; St. Pius X, Getzville - April 2 at 7:00 pm; Mother of Divine Grace, Cheektowaga - April 4 at 6:30 pm; April 5 at 3:45 pm; April 6 after 7:00 pm Tenebrae Service; April 7 at 3:45 pm

PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL will close on Wednesday, April 4th at 6:00 pm and will reopen on Monday, April 9th at 9:00 pm.

HOLY LAND OFFERING - On Good Friday, during the Liturgy at 1:00 pm, a collection will be taken for the shrines in the Holy Land. The Holy Land is a special home across the sea, where Christ was born, lived, preached, worked His miracles and died. Today, the Holy Land is in need. Most Christians who live near and care for the holy places in Jerusalem and Palestine are very poor or foreign missionaries in a foreign land. For over 800 years, the Franciscan Fathers have been charged with the care of the Holy Places. Our Good Friday collection supports their ministry. Please be generous with this special act of almsgiving.

THE LITTLE WHITE BOOKS - The Little White Books with reflections for the Easter Season are available in the back of the church today. These are used as a continuation of the Little Black Books, which were distributed for Lent. The Easter Season begins on Monday, April 9 and continues through Pentecost, Sunday, May 27 in the Upper Church.

MASSES
SAT., March 31 - Lenten Weekday, 4th Week of Lent
Lower 4:30 pm Rev. Frank Barone - The Fasanello Family

SUN., April 1 - Palm Sunday
Upper 8:00 am Natalie Gorman - Family
Lower 9:30 Robert Stangle and Angelo LaMonto - The LaMonto Family
Lower 11:00 Frank Duran - CTK Parents' Guild
Upper 12:15 pm Angelo F. Suozzi - Family

MON., April 2 - Monday of Holy Week
6:55 am Charolette Bunn - Walter & Martha Sielski
8:00 ANNIV. Dr. Carl Weber - Tim & Jean McCarthy
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., April 3 - Tuesday of Holy Week
6:55 am Marion Dechert - Family
8:00 Victor Gapinski - Estate
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., April 4 - Wednesday of Holy Week
6:55 am Joseph Coppola - Mary Rutecki
8:00 Esther Horan - The Horan Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., April 5 - Mass of the Lord's Supper
9:00 am Morning Prayer
7:00 pm Mass of the Last Supper
- Adoration After Mass until 11:00

FRI., April 6 - Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
9:00 am Morning Prayer
1:00 pm Solemn Liturgy and Holy Communion
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross

SAT., April 7 - Holy Saturday
9:00 am Morning Prayer
2:00 pm Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets
Easter Vigil Mass & Services
8:00 pm People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal

SUN., April 8 - Easter Sunday, Resurrection of the Lord
Upper 8:00 am Howard W. Georger - Family
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Ann Marie Dunn - Joe Dunn & Family
Lower 11:00 John Propis, Sr. - Wife, Marilyn
Upper 12:15 pm Rev. Msgr. Henry J. Gugino - Estate

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2006 - If you need a Financial Statement for 2006 for tax purposes, please put a note in the collection basket, or send a note to the Rectory.

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Easter Sunday
1st Reading - Acts 10:34a, 37-43
2nd Reading - Colossians 3:1-411
Gospel - John 20:1-9

NEXT SUNDAY: Second Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 5:12-16
2nd Reading - Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Gospel -John 20:19-31

THE ROSARY CHAIN - The parish Rosary Chain is made up of a group of parishioners who pray a daily 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.

THE GIFT OF PRAYER - Special occasion cards are available at the Rectory, which with your prayer of the rosary are available with sentiments for birthdays, weddings, get well, sympathy, thank you, and anniversary of wedding or death. These cards are only $1.50 each.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Kay Barone, Charlie Basil, Erik Batzloff, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Gary Blaser, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Robert Caprio, Dale Carlos, Barbara Cocca, Arthur Cologgi, Eileen Conlon, Josephine Coppola, Sharon Curtin, Ronald Donnelly, Brian Downey, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Leah Rose Fitzpatrick, Joanne Fleischauer, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Susan Friedhaber-Hard, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Nicholas Paul Giangreco, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Eleanor Gottstein, Jim Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Judy Heinen, George Herzog, Jim Holden, Maureen Hutchinson, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Adele Kapuza, Anita Keenen, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, John Lyons, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Mathilde Martin, Marie Marzolino, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Father Don Measer, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Robert F. Mordino, Teresa Newland, Mark Ohler, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Stephen E. Rubach, Philip Sammaco, Tina Scalia, Marie Schmidt, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, Ray Skelly, Connie Smith, Mary Snyder, Laura Spielman, Julie Styrzo, Josephine Syracuse, Lois Todaro, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Edgar Villa, Jason Walczak, Michael V. Walters, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Elsie Regan (mother of Terry Ray)
…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

COLLECTION FOR April 1st
$ 14,855 - Collection
12,835 - Weekly Budget
$ 2,020 - Over Budget
$ _(1,798) - Under Budget YTD

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2007
At Catholic Charities today we rejoice with you in the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus! We also want to Thank You - you proved again that you are a part of the one for all community of WNY. The time the treasure you dedicated to Catholic Charities Appeal 2007 will help return people in our community to a place of strength and stability.
As of Tuesday, April 2nd, our parish has donated $204,118. Please consider increasing your donation this year, by pledging a larger amount, and making payments in several installments. A gift of $100 is less than $2 per week. Try to join the Large Gift donor group by giving a minimum of $250. This is what helps make our parish go over the top every year. Let us show Fr. Joe Sicari (Director of Catholic Charities, who assists at CTK) our support. Your support of this year's Appeal is vital.
If you haven't already given, you are asked to look into your heart and give as much as you can. Please indicate the amount of your donation on the card you received in the mail, and enclose it with a check or cash and return it in next weeks collection, to the Rectory or in the mail.
People give to worthy causes and gain a sense of satisfaction. We know there are many organizations asking you to share your hard earned money with them, but consider one organization that serves all people with many different needs. One for more than 160,000 people each year. One community of Catholic Charities. One for All.
If you are employed by a firm that "matches gifts" to charitable institutions, secure a form from your personnel office and forward the completed form to Catholic Charities Appeal Office. Your contribution is used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously.
Caring has many faces. One name - One for All. Call 856-4494 or donate online; for reasons to give, log onto www.1-for-all.org.
Remember our theme - One for all.
It helps to see we are not alone. We are here for one another.

WEDDING BANNS
2nd - John Kehoe and Barbara Daugherty

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Fiona Catherine Ann Cusack, daughter of Elise (Swiantek) & Martin Cusack, who was baptized in our Church last Sunday.

PARISH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR - Ted Sosnowski, our Business Administrator, will be retiring at the end of June. A search for his replacement is underway. For more information, call the Rectory at 839-1430.

BLUE AND GOLD GALA TICKETS
The Blue and Gold Gala will be held on Saturday, April 21st. A donation of $30 each or $50 for two will get you entrance into a special drawing and food and drinks for the evening - contact Kelly Reinhardt at 839-5844 for tickets.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
A Support Group is a safe haven where we can talk, cry, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. The next Bereavement Support Group will be held in the Church Library, on Tuesday, April 17th, from 7:00 to approximately 9:00 p.m. For details call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

BIBLE BUDDIES
You and your pre-school children ages 2-4 are invited to join us on Thursday, April 19th, from 10:00-10:30 am in the Church Library. We will share a story wit your child and help them to learn more about God and the bible, and they will make something special to bring home. Please contact Adele Kraus at 839-5340 for more details.

WOMEN OF GRACE STUDY GROUP
Women of the parish are invited to join a 9-week study course of Scripture, the Catechism, papal writings and the Saints. You will be equipped to fulfill your call and mission as a Woman of Grace in the world today. This authentically feminine, faithful, and Catholic study series was created by Johnnette Benkovic using her book and study guide "Full of Grace". Please call Ellen Stanford at 632-2369 to be included in an introductory meeting.

ST. BENEDICT'S ROSARY AND ALTAR SOCIETY
Women of CTK Parish are invited to come to the next St. Benedict's Rosary & Altar meeting on Monday, April 16th at 7:00 pm in the School cafeteria. Park in the small lot on Eggert Road. This meeting will feature Joseph Han of The English Gardener as the speaker. We look forward to having you join us! If you have questions, please call Dolores at 833-8030.

GOLF, GOLF, GOLF
The sun is shining, the snow is beginning to abate, spring is here and our thoughts turn to golf. If you are interested in playing in CTK's Men's Thursday afternoon Golf League beginning in May, at 4:40 pm at Audubon Golf Course, contact Sam Legierski at 839-5302.

THANK YOU!!!
Father James, from the Consolata Missions, wishes to thank his many friends and supporters for their generosity and support in the construction of a home for his parents in their native village of Africa. The fund drive, spearheaded by Larry Funk, was a huge success and he was able to build a 3-room solid stone house and supply solar power and a cistern for water to several villagers. Sadly, Fr. James' father passed away before its completion, but it was an enormous relief for him to know that his wife would be able to live in comfort and security for her remaining years

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There will be no Religious Education Classes on Monday, April 9th. Classes will resume on Monday, April 16th.

VOCATION VIEWS - The Lord is risen, it is true! Through our baptism He calls us to proclaim new life to the world. Pray for those who herald the Good News as priests, brothers, sisters and deacons. If God is calling you, call Fr.. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
Happy Easter!
School is closed for Easter Vacation. Have a safe and happy week. School resumes on Monday, April 16th.
¢ Attention Parishioners: We start taking names on a waiting list for grades Pre-School or K-8 on the first day of school for the following year. This means that if you are interested in having your child attend Christ the King School in the 2008-2009 school year you should call on the first day of school (the day after labor day - September 4, 2007) and put their name on the list. At that point we won't know how many openings we'll have, but later in the fall we will start filling openings on a first-come, first-served basis.

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Youth Group Meeting - Sunday, April 15th - in the Church Library from 10:30-11:30 all teens are
invited.
¢ The Pure Life - Teens, check out this new series, featuring chastity speaker Jason Evert, hear the
answers to questions on dating & relationships posed by teens, just like you, who are facing difficult issues on a daily basis. The Pure Life is on Thursdays from 10:30-11:00 p.m., on EWTN (Channel 10-Time Warner Cable).

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND ONE HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservations." - Elton Trueblood

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for a workable solution for care of my mom who has Alzheimer's;
2) Thank you for my family that is closer together, after being split apart by parents' illness & circumstances;

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2006
If you need a Financial Statement for 2006 for tax purposes, please put a note in the collection basket, or send a note to the Rectory.

CATHOLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
To register call 447-6205
¢ Pre-Diabetes Class - April 17 at 10 am, St. Joseph Hospital, Community Room, AND April 18 at 7 pm, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Community Room (FREE)
¢ Vitamins & Minerals - April 18 at 7 pm, Appletree Business Park, Ste 8A, presented by Dr. Sanford Levy (FREE)
¢ Osteo Support Grp Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment: A Lifestyle Approach - April 18 at 10am, Beechwood Residence, 2235 Millersport (FREE)
¢ Use Humor to Cope with Stress - April 19 at 7 pm, Appletree Business Park Ste 48 (FREE)
¢ CPR for Family & Friends - April 24 at 6 pm - Appletree Business Park, Ste 8A
¢ How to Care for the Needs of the Dying - April 26, 6:30 pm, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, presented by Rev. Thunder Sillk (FREE)
¢ Discover Your Personality - April 30, 6:30 pm, Appletree Business Park, Ste 8A, presented by Debbie Hender (FREE)

AREA EVENTS
¢ The Catholic FertiltyCare Center of WNY is offering an introductory Session of Natural Family Planning at Sisters Hospital on Saturday, April 14th. Pre-registration is required. Please call 862-1944 for more information.
¢ Queen of Peace Healing Mass - Mon., April 16th - at St. Leo's, 885 Sweet Home Rd. Confessions at 6:30 pm, Rosary at 7 pm, and Mass at 7:30 pm with Rev. Steven Frenier, followed by prayers for healing, with laying on of hands.
¢ TRY Program (Teaching & Restoring Youth) is having its 8th annual Spaghetti Dinner on April 20th at Sacred Heart Academy from 4:30-7:30 pm. Adults - $8, Seniors - $7, Children - $6. Includes raffles, gift baskets, etc.
¢ Benefit to Support the Barrett Family whose father/husband has suffered serious brain trauma and will need extensive therapy. Benefit at St. John Maron (2040 Wehrle Dr, Wmsv.) on Sat., April 21st, from 1-10pm. Tickets are $20, and include food, drinks, Chinese auction, 50/50 splits and more. For tickets or info, please contact Mary at 839-6086.
¢ St. Ann's Church & Shrine (Broadway & Emslie St.) - April 22 - 10:00 am - There will be a special German/English Mass, celebrating the parish and shrine's German origins and heritage, and Buffalo's German Catholic community.
¢ St. Mary's Annual Auction (Transit Rd. Swormville) - April 28th - 6:00 pm - over 500 items are expected. Admission is only $5, refreshments available. For more info call 688-9380.
¢ St. Paul's Lutheran Church 5th Annual Basket Gala (Dinner & Chinese Auction) - Sat., April 28th, Marriott Hotel (Millersport Hgwy). Proceeds benefit the St. Paul's WNY Disaster Family Relief Fund. Doors open at 5, dinner at 6:30. $21 tickets cover dinner & 5 Chinese Auction tickets. call 835-0407 between 8:30 am & 4:30 pm for tickets.
¢ Villa Maria Institute of Music, 240 Pine Ridge Rd, Cheek., is offering the Suzuki String Program for students ages 3 and up. For info or to register call 961-1858 or visit www.vmmusicinstitute.org

ON MONDAY, APRIL 8th there will be an 8:00 a.m. Mass (no 6:55 am). The Rectory will also be closed on Monday. It will reopen on Tuesday morning at 8:30.

MASSES
SAT., April 7 - Holy Saturday
9:00 am Morning Prayer
2:00 pm Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets
Easter Vigil Mass & Services
8:00 pm People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal

SUN., April 8 - Easter Sunday, Resurrection of the Lord
Upper 8:00 am Howard W. Georger - Family
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Ann Marie Dunn - Joe Dunn & Family
Lower 11:00 John Propis, Sr. - Wife, Marilyn
Upper 12:15 pm Rev. Msgr. Henry J. Gugino - Estate

MON., April 9 - Easter Monday
6:55 am No 6:55 a.m. Mass
8:00 Mr. & Mrs. Lazzero Picca - Family
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., April 10 - Easter Tuesday
6:55 am Richard Collard - Peter Collard
8:00 Mamie Rusciolelli - Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., April 11 - Easter Wednesday
6:55 am Harry Marmion - Family
8:00 ANNIV. Helen Erdman Conroy - Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., April 12 - Easter Thursday
6:55 am Roslyn Geary - Estate
8:00 Anna Pro Nobis - Mr. & Mrs. J. Przmieliewski
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., April 13 - Easter Friday
6:55 am Richard Jendras - Mr. & Mrs. Peter Carroway
8:00 ANNIV. Fern Woolf - Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

SAT., April 14 - Vigil for Second Sunday of Easter
4:30 pm ANNIV. Joseph Riso - Sisters

SUN., April 15 - Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday
Upper 8:00 am ANNIV. Walter Clark - daughter, Pat
Lower 9:30 Thomas Slough - Family
Lower 11:00 Joseph Bohen - The Fahey Family
Upper 12:15 pm Claire Senall - Selmensberger Family

HAPPY EASTER!!!!

Dear Parishioners,
Greetings in the Risen Lord. How fortunate we are to be a resurrection people; people immersed in the belief that Jesus has conquered sin and death for us by His death and glorious Resurrection.

As we gather at this time of year, renewed and refreshed in our faith, we join together as a parish family to renew our baptismal promises and our fidelity to the Risen Lord and His Church. May God's blessings remain with all of you as we celebrate together and sing our "Alleluias" until the Lord shall come again.

On behalf of Fr. Daniel O'Leary, Fr. Joseph Klos, and Deacon Norm Foster, we wish each of you a Blessed Easter. Many thanks for your thoughtfulness in cards and gifts this Holy Season.

In Christ our King,
Msgr. James Lichtenthal
Father Joe Sicari

PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL - According to Church Law: "Under no circumstances may perpetual exposition take place during the Easter Triduum." The Perpetual Adoration Chapel has been closed for the Triduum and will reopen on Monday, April 9th at 9:00 pm.

EASTER DUTY - Part of our Lenten regulations requires us to "perform our Easter Duty," that is, to receive Holy Communion at least once a year, between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday, which is Sunday, June 3rd.

THE LITTLE WHITE BOOKS - The Little White Books with reflections for the Easter Season are available in the back of the church today. These are used as a continuation of the Little Black Books. The Easter Season begins on Monday, April 9 and continues through Pentecost Sunday, May 27.

"They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb first." - John 20

Question of the Week: Where in your life have you seen new life come from a place of death?

Faith Response: Mediate on the Christian belief that God brings new life out of the place of death. Surrender the places of death in your life - a relationship, activity, habit, or way of thinking - into the hands of God and ask for new life.

EASTER THANK-YOU'S EXTENDED TO
… The Altar Decoration Committee for the beautiful display of Easter flowers in both our Churches. Thanks especially to Loretta Stachura for her hard work in organizing the flower order.
… Dan Staszak, our maintenance Supervisor, for all the extra work he has done to help prepare our churches for the Easter celebration. His preparation began 3 weeks ago, with the polishing of the brass and copper candlestick holders, and continued through Easter, helping Msgr. make sure everything was where it should be for the appropriate celebrations.
… Thanks also to Ugo DelSorbo, who works with Dan to help keep the churches look their best.
… Adria Ryan, Director of Music Ministry, the Parish Choir and the Children's Choir, who helped make the Lenten Season so special, especially the Holy Week services.
… Eileen and Mike Summers for their help in setting up the Repository on Holy Thursday, and helping to cover the statues throughout the Church for Passion Sunday.
… To our Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers and Ushers for their dedication to these ministries throughout the year, and whose presence assists our priests during the Mass.

RCIA AND THE EASTER SACRAMENTS - RCIA is a process, through which newcomers are welcomed into the Roman Catholic Church, and others complete their initiation in our faith. We are proud of our candidates who have now fully entered into our Catholic community. Those of you who attended the Easter Vigil were fortunate to witness Rachel Carroll, Diana Galdon, Cory Herzog and Jeremy Wolford being welcomed into the Church. They have been studying the Catholic faith since September and have grown in their spirituality as they grew closer to Jesus Christ. Pray for Rachel, Diana, Cory and Jeremy as we celebrate with them as they are fully initiated into our Church family.

AN EASTER INVITATION - Maybe you came to Mass for Easter Sunday, but you're not really a regular. Maybe you feel separated from the Church because of divorce, doubts, painful memories, anger, or other reasons. Maybe something in your soul keeps tugging at you to come back. Maybe you don't know where to turn with questions or concerns. Maybe you should stop by St. Benedict's on Thursday, May 3rd at 7:30 pm for Come and See. It's an evening of prayer and information. Fr. Fabian Maryanski will speak on Why God Allows Pain and Suffering. You can get answers at the information tables after the talk. No reservations required.

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Second Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 5:12-16
2nd Reading - Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Gospel - John 20:19-31

NEXT SUNDAY: Third Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 5:12-16
2nd Reading - Revelation 5:11-14
Gospel -John 21:1-19

THE ROSARY CHAIN - The parish Rosary Chain is made up of a group of parishioners who pray a daily 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.

THE GIFT OF PRAYER - Special occasion cards are available at the Rectory, which with your prayer of the rosary are available with sentiments for birthdays, weddings, get well, sympathy, thank you, and anniversary of wedding or death. These cards are only $1.50 each.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Kay Barone, Charlie Basil, Erik Batzloff, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Gary Blaser, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Robert Caprio, Dale Carlos, Barbara Cocca, Arthur Cologgi, Eileen Conlon, Josephine Coppola, Sharon Curtin, Ronald Donnelly, Brian Downey, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Leah Rose Fitzpatrick, Joanne Fleischauer, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Susan Friedhaber-Hard, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Nicholas Paul Giangreco, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Eleanor Gottstein, Jim Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Judy Heinen, George Herzog, Jim Holden, Maureen Hutchinson, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Adele Kapuza, Anita Keenen, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, John Lyons, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Mathilde Martin, Marie Marzolino, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Father Don Measer, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Robert F. Mordino, Teresa Newland, Mark Ohler, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Stephen E. Rubach, Philip Sammaco, Tina Scalia, Marie Schmidt, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, Ray Skelly, Connie Smith, Mary Snyder, Laura Spielman, Julie Styrzo, Josephine Syracuse, Lois Todaro, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Edgar Villa, Jason Walczak, Michael V. Walters, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Rev. James Daily (retired Diocesan Priest), Rose Lock (mother of Carol Stewart), Joseph Molfese, and Michael Pellegrino;
…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

COLLECTION FOR April 8th
$ 12,835 - Collection
12,835 - Weekly Budget
$ -0- - Over Budget
$ _(1,778) - Under Budget YTD

BLUE AND GOLD GALA TICKETS
The Blue and Gold Gala will be held on Saturday, April 21st. A donation of $30 each or $50 for two will get you entrance into a special drawing and food and drinks for the evening - contact Kelly Reinhardt at 839-5844 for tickets.

ST. BENEDICT'S ROSARY AND ALTAR SOCIETY
Women of CTK Parish are invited to come to the next St. Benedict's Rosary & Altar meeting on Monday, April 16th at 7:00 pm in the School cafeteria. Park in the small lot on Eggert Road. This meeting will feature Joseph Han of The English Gardener as the speaker. We look forward to having you join us! If you have questions, please call Dolores at 833-8030.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
A Support Group is a safe haven where we can talk, cry, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. The next Bereavement Support Group will be held in the Church Library, on Tuesday, April 17th, from 7:00 to approximately 9:00 p.m. For details call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

BIBLE BUDDIES
You and your pre-school children ages 2-4 are invited to join with us on Thursday, April 19th, from 10:00-10:30 am in the Church Library. We will share a story wit your child and help them to learn more about God and the bible, and they will make something special to bring home. Please contact Adele Kraus at 839-5340 for more details.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2006
If you need a Financial Statement for 2006 for tax purposes, please call the Rectory at 839-1430 during weekday business hours.

WEDDING BANNS
3rd - John Kehoe and Barbara Daugherty

ROSARY FOR LIFE
Next Saturday, April 21st, the Rosary for Life will be recited after the 8:00 am 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.

MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP
The next meeting of the Medjugorie Prayer Group will be held on Tuesday, April 24th, at 9:30 a.m. at 2402 Kensington Ave. Please call Paul at 839-9641 if you are attending. All are invited.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND ONE HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"O God, we believe you are here. We adore you and love you with our whole heart and should because you are most worthy of all our love." - Mother Teresa

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for helping my friend with her problems.
2) Thank you for my husband's decision.

WOMEN OF GRACE STUDY GROUP - Women of the parish are invited to join a 9-week study course of Scripture, the Catechism, papal writings and the Saints. You will be equipped to fulfill your call and mission as a Woman of Grace in the world today. This authentically feminine, faithful, and Catholic study series was created by Johnnette Benkovic using her book and study guide "Full of Grace". Please call Ellen Stanford at 632-2369 to be included in an introductory meeting.

GOLFERS - We're looking for regular members and subs for the Wednesday Afternoon 2:30 CTK Golf League at Audubon. If you're interested, call Dick Brown at 632-6456.

GOLF, GOLF, GOLF - If you are interested in playing in CTK's Men's Thursday afternoon Golf League beginning in May, at 4:40 pm at Audubon Golf Course, contact Sam Legierski at 839-5302.

PARISH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR - Ted Sosnowski, our Business Administrator, will be retiring at the end of June. A search for his replacement is underway. For more information, call the Rectory at 839-1430.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education Classes for Monday, April 16th are as follows:
Grade 1-5: 2:30-3:30 pm

¢ First Holy Communion - Today we begin to list the names of candidates who will be making First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 28th at the 4:30 pm Mass. We ask our parish community to pray for these children as they complete their final preparation of this sacrament. The following students are in Mrs. Maureen Butwin's class: Anthony Abramo, Gabriella Augello, Hannah Bartels, Reilly Brouillard, Callie Bystryk, Abby Cleary, Noah Epolito, Joseph Foster, Nicholas Foster, Benjamin Greatrix, Peter Klein, Reid Martin, Emma McIntyre, John McMahon, James Metzger, William O'Connor, Mary O'Neill, Parker Ortolani, Simon Pratt, Madonna Sinagra, Justin Starkweather, Joseph Steszewski, Melanie Sturtz, Steven Swiantek, Kyle Wilk, and Veronica Zelasko.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
¢ Monday, April 16th - School Resumes
¢ Friday, April 20th - Awards Assembly - 1:30 pm
¢ Saturday, April 21st - Blue and Gold Gala - Hope to see you there!

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Youth Group Meeting - Sunday, April 15th - in the Church Library from 10:30-11:30 all teens are
invited.
¢ Volunteers Needed for TRY Annual Spaghetti Fund Raisers held at Sacred Heart Academy on Friday, April 20. TRY (Teaching and Restoring Youth) is a Community based program directed by Sister Janet DiPasquale whose mission is to provide a safe haven for homeless young women between the ages of 16 and 25 who have suffered from violence, abuse and victimization . Volunteers are needed between the hours of 3:30-8:30 pm. Students can work the entire time or during either of two shifts (3:30-6:00 or 6:00-8:30 pm). Call Mrs. Peer if interested.

THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY sincerely thanks all Christ the King parishioners who most generously supported the Society in their efforts to help needy people in our area. Your prayers of encouragement and support are appreciated. Some of your support has come through the:
¢ Yearly Thanksgiving Day Collection;
¢ Christmas Food Basket Program;
¢ Christmas Toy Program;
¢ Weekly food collection basket in the vestibule of the Church;
¢ Yearly Used Clothing Drive,
¢ Generous donations to the Poor Boxes,
¢ Acceptance and use of the newly installed Used Clothes Collection Bin;
¢ Camp improvement programs.

VOCATION VIEWS
Thomas believed because he saw Jesus. What will it take for you to respond to God's Call to priesthood or consecrated life? If God is calling you, call Fr. Szczesny, at 847-5535.

CATHOLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
To register call 447-6205
¢ Pre-Diabetes Class - April 17 at 10 am, St. Joseph Hospital, Community Room, AND April 18 at 7 pm, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Community Room (FREE)
¢ Vitamins & Minerals - April 18 at 7 pm, Appletree Business Park, Ste 8A, presented by Dr. Sanford Levy (FREE)
¢ Osteo Support Group Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment: A Lifestyle Approach - April 18 at 10am, Beechwood Residence, 2235 Millersport (FREE)
¢ Use Humor to Cope with Stress - April 19 at 7 pm, Appletree Business Park Ste 48 (FREE)
¢ CPR for Family & Friends - April 24 at 6 pm - Appletree Business Park, Ste 8A
¢ How to Care for the Needs of the Dying - April 26, 6:30 pm, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, presented by Rev. Thunder Silk (FREE)
¢ Discover Your Personality - April 30, 6:30 pm, Appletree Business Park, Ste 8A, presented by Debbie Hender (FREE)

AREA EVENTS
¢ Queen of Peace Healing Mass - Mon., April 16th - at St. Leo's, 885 Sweet Home Rd. Confessions at 6:30 pm, Rosary at 7 pm, and Mass at 7:30 pm with Rev. Steven Frenier, followed by prayers for healing, with laying on of hands.
¢ TRY Program (Teaching & Restoring Youth) is having its 8th annual Spaghetti Dinner on April 20th at Sacred Heart Academy from 4:30-7:30 pm. Adults - $8, Seniors - $7, Children - $6. Includes raffles, gift baskets, etc.
¢ Benefit to Support the Barrett Family whose father/husband has suffered serious brain trauma and will need extensive therapy. Benefit at St. John Maron (2040 Wehrle Dr, Wmsv.) on Sat., April 21st, from 1-10pm. Tickets are $20, and include food, drinks, Chinese auction, 50/50 splits and more. For tickets or info, please contact Mary at 839-6086.
¢ St. Ann's Church & Shrine (Broadway & Emslie St.) - April 22 - 10:00 am - There will be a special German/English Mass, celebrating the parish and shrine's German origins and heritage, and Buffalo's German Catholic community.
¢ St. Mary's Annual Auction (Transit Rd. Swormville) - April 28th - 6:00 pm - over 500 items are expected. Admission is only $5, refreshments available. For more info call 688-9380.
¢ St. Paul's Lutheran Church 5th Annual Basket Gala (Dinner & Chinese Auction) - Sat., April 28th, Marriott Hotel (Millersport Hgwy). Proceeds benefit the St. Paul's WNY Disaster Family Relief Fund. Doors open at 5, dinner at 6:30. $21 tickets cover dinner & 5 Chinese Auction tickets. call 835-0407 between 8:30 am & 4:30 pm for tickets.
¢ Villa Maria Institute of Music, 240 Pine Ridge Rd, Cheek., is offering the Suzuki String Program for students ages 3 and up. For info or to register call 961-1858 or visit www.vmmusicinstitute.org


MASSES
SAT., April 14 - Vigil for Second Sunday of Easter
4:30 pm ANNIV. Joseph Riso - Sisters

SUN., April 15 - Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday
Upper 8:00 am ANNIV. Walter Clark - daughter, Pat
Lower 9:30 Thomas Slough - Family
Lower 11:00 Joseph Bohen - The Fahey Family
Upper 12:15 pm Claire Senall - Selmensberger Family

MON., April 16 - Easter Weekday
6:55 am Carol Helfer - Dr. & Mrs. Donald Clark
8:00 James and Jean Roberts - Richard Roberts
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., April 17 - Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
6:55 am Robert Smith - Mary & Sue Leary
8:00 Josephine Ferolete - The Caffarelli Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., April 18 - Easter Weekday
6:55 am Intention of All Souls - Parish Intentions
8:00 Robert Gerasimowicz - The Napier Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., April 19 - Easter Weekday
6:55 am Phyllis Bauer - Deb, Len, and Jessie Pope
8:00 Irene Thompson - Herbert Houpson
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., April 20 - Easter Weekday
6:55 am Carmela Letizia - Salvatore Letizia Family
8:00 ANNIV. James Curry - Wife, Eileen
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass
6:00 pm WEDDING Barbara Daugherty and John Kehoe

SAT., April 21 - Anselm, bishop, doctor
4:30 pm Patty Stachura - Family

SUN., April 22 - Third Sunday of Easter
Upper 8:00 am Robert Curtin - Dan, Kathy Maureen, Dave & Bob
Lower 9:30 Anthony Affronti, Jr. - Pam & Allan Brown
Lower 11:00 Mrs. Catanzaro - Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hunt
Upper 12:15 pm Leo Barron - Family

WE'RE IN OVERTIME
CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2007
Thank you for all you have done to help us reach $10,304,330 by Tuesday, April 10. We know that our goal of $11 million is attainable - your efforts totaled more than that by the close of Appeal 2006. We are still about 15,000 gifts behind last year's total. These gifts alone could bring in $700,000.
As of Tuesday, April 9th, our parish has donated $216,346. If you haven't already given, you are asked to look into your heart and give as much as you can. Please indicate the amount of your donation on the card you received in the mail, and enclose it with a check or cash and return it in next weeks collection, to the Rectory or in the mail. Consider increasing your donation this year, by pledging a larger amount, and making payments in several installments. A gift of $100 is less than $2 per week. Try to join the Large Gift donor group by giving a minimum of $250. This is what helps make our parish go over the top every year. Let us show Fr. Joe Sicari (Director of Catholic Charities, who assists at CTK) our support. Your support of this year's Appeal is vital.
If you are employed by a firm that "matches gifts" to charitable institutions, secure a form from your personnel office and forward the completed form to Catholic Charities Appeal Office. Your contribution is used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously.
Caring has many faces. One name - One for All. In order to provide hope, we must have charity or love. Please open your heart to the senior who struggles to find affordable, livable housing, the family who depends on a bag of groceries each month from a pantry to keep food on the table or the teen who needs help with his or her education. Read about those we have held at www.1-for-all.org. Also, go to our website to donate online or for reasons to give.
Remember our theme - One for all.
It helps to see we are not alone. We are here for one another.

" The other disciples said to Thomas, 'We have seen the Lord.'" - John 20

Question of the Week: In whom have you encountered the Risen Christ today?

Faith Response: Make pilgrimages to holy places. Sit quietly at the end of the day. Look into the eyes of someone you care about. Receive the sacraments mindfully. Love the poor. See Christ.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES' CLIENT CORNER
A Healing Place
"Throughout most of my adult life, I have suffered from depression and anxiety. Four years ago, my therapist told me about a place that used art therapy for healing called Creative Edge Arts Studio, a program of Catholic Charities.
"I have been coming to Creative Edge ever since and I call it 'the peak of my week!' At the end of each session, we share our artwork, which is always met with encouragement and kind words. I have met some fantastic people and have witnessed some amazing healing. I am testimony to that. And I owe my sincere thanks to Catholic Charities for being an integral part of my recovery.
"Without funds that the Catholic Charities Appeal raises year after year, this program would not exist for me and so many like me. I hope people will find kindness in their hearts to donate so that programs like Creative Edge, and the many others that Catholic Charities provides, will stay intact. I never thought I'd need them, and neither will the next person who knocks on their door." - Deborah Tonner

EASTER DUTY
Part of our Lenten regulations requires us to "perform our Easter Duty," that is, to receive Holy Communion at least once a year, between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday, which is Sun., June 3rd.

WHY DOES GOD ALLOW PAIN AND SUFFERING?
Fr. Fabian Maryanski will discuss Why God allows Suffering on Thursday, May 3rd, at 7:30 pm in St. Benedict's Church. Discussion topics include: bereavement, divorce and separation, annulments, life issues, questions about HIV/AIDS, problems with the Church, coping with cancer. No cost. No reservations required. For information call 834-1041.

YOU SAY: "I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH FAITH"
GOD SAYS: I'VE GIVEN EVERYONE A MEASURE OF FAITH - Romans 12:3

April 22 is missing in action

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Fourth Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 13:14, 43-52
2nd Reading - Revelation 7:9, 14b-17
Gospel -John 10:27-30

NEXT SUNDAY: Fifth Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Act 14:21-27
2nd Reading - Revelation 21:1-5a
Gospel -John 13:31-33a, 34-35

"My sheep hear my voice; I know them , and they follow me."

Question of the Week: How do you keep Jesus at the center of your life?

Faith Response: Pray for vocations on this day. Pray for the leaders we need and also the leaders we have. Pray for parents, teachers, employers, and all the ways each of us is called to lead.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Kay Barone, Charlie Basil, Erik Batzloff, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Gary Blaser, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Robert Caprio, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Eileen Conlon, Josephine Coppola, Sharon Curtin, Ronald Donnelly, Brian Downey, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Leah Rose Fitzpatrick, Joanne Fleischauer, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Susan Friedhaber-Hard, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Nicholas Paul Giangreco, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Eleanor Gottstein, Jim Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Judy Heinen, George Herzog, Jim Holden, Maureen Hutchinson, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Adele Kapuza, Anita Keenen, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, John Lyons, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Mathilde Martin, Marie Marzolino, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Father Don Measer, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Robert F. Mordino, Teresa Newland, Mark Ohler, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Stephen E. Rubach, Philip Sammaco, Tina Scalia, Marie Schmidt, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, Ray Skelly, Connie Smith, Mary Snyder, Laura Spielman, Julie Styrzo, Josephine Syracuse, Lois Todaro, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Jason Walczak, Michael V. Walters, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Sr. Jean Patrice Caraglin, OSF (Allegany Sister)
…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

IT'S EASTER SEASON THROUGH PENTECOST SUNDAY, MAY 27th

COLLECTION FOR April 22nd
$ 12,854 - Collection
12,835 - Weekly Budget
$ 19 - Over Budget
$ _(3,170) - Under Budget YTD

SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS!
Our thanks to everyone who came to the Blue & Gold Gala and to all those who supported our parish sweepstakes. The sweepstakes winners were selected at the Gala …AND the Winners Are …$2,500 - Butch Kreuz; $1,000 - Michael & Julie Fronckowiak; Two $750 winners: Colleen O'Rourke, and James Cumella; Two $500 winners: Carol Pompert, and Adele Shea; and Six $250 winners: Christine Santa Maria, Maria & Matthew Yee, Kerry Collard, Bill Viscardo, Joseph & Ellen Greene, and Paul Griebner. Congratulations to our winners!

FIRST FRIDAY
Friday of this week is the First Friday for the month of May. Masses will be at 6:55 AND 8:45 A.M. after Mass the Rosary and Altar Society will meet in the Church Library to recite the Rosary and will then go to the Wehrle Restaurant for a Dutch-treat breakfast. For reservations, call Virginia Harder at 839-0230 before noon on Thursday, May 3rd. All women of the parish are welcome.

BIBLE BUDDIES
You and your pre-school children, ages 2-4, are invited to join us on Thursday, May 10th from 10:00-10:30 am in the Church Library. We will share a story with your child and help them to learn more about God and the Bible, and they will make something special to bring home. Please call Adele Kraus at 839-5340 for more details.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS
The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 pm 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 Dr.

CONGRATULATIONS TO . . .
Barbara Daugherty and John Kehoe who were married in our Church last weekend. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Julia Alyse Tamulski, daughter of Jacqueline (Brunetto) & Jeffrey Tamulski, who was baptized in our Church last Sunday.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education Classes for Monday, April 30th are as follows:
Grade 1-5: 2:30-3:30 pm
This will be the last class for Religious Education until September. The children will bring home their textbook, folder and report card. If your child is absent on April 30th, please contact the office to pick up these items.

First Holy Communion - This weekend, 57 of our children received their First Holy Communion at the 4:30 pm and 12:15 pm Masses. We congratulate our communicants and their families. A "special" thank-you to their teachers who helped prepare these children for this sacrament: Mrs. Maureen Butwin, Mrs. Kathleen Mattar, Mrs. Terry Ray, Mr. Thomas Corey and Mr. Ken Brechtel.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
God Bless you, Monsignor Lichtenthal, and thanks so much for all you've done for Christ the King School and Parish.
¢ Tuesday, May 1st - 8th Grade NYS Written Science Test
5th Grade Class DARE Graduation 7 p.m.
¢ Friday, May 4th - 4th Quarter Progress Reports
Students will attend 8:45 Mass prepared by Grade 2
Noon Dismissal

KNITTERS WANTED! - The Prayer Shawl Ministry has knitted, blessed and distributed over 400 prayer shawls to those who are sick, grieving or going through a difficult time. In order to keep up with the demand, we need knitters or crocheters who are willing to spend a couple of hours a week doing what we love to do. We meet every Wednesday evening in the Church Library from 7:00-9:00 p.m. All you need to bring are needles - size 11 or 13 - we supply the yarn.

ST. BENEDICT'S ROSARY AND ALTAR SOCIETY cordially invite women from CTK Parish to attend their last meeting of the season on Monday, May 14th. Denise Reichard will be doing a presentation on a woman in history. The meeting is at 7:00 pm in their School Cafeteria. Please enter the school through the doors off of the small parking lot on Eggert Road. Questions? Call Dolores at 833-8030.

WOMEN OF GRACE STUDY GROUP - Women of the parish are invited to join a 9-week study course of Scripture, the Catechism, papal writings and the Saints. You will be equipped to fulfill your call and mission as a Woman of Grace in the world today. This authentically feminine, faithful, and Catholic study series was created by Johnnette Benkovic using her book and study guide "Full of Grace". Please call Ellen Stanford at 632-2369 to be included in an introductory meeting.

GOLFERS
¢ We're looking for regular members and subs for the Wednesday Afternoon 2:30 CTK Golf League at Audubon. If you're interested, call Dick Brown at 632-6456.
¢ If you are interested in playing in CTK's Men's Thursday Afternoon Golf League beginning in May, at 4:40 pm at Audubon Golf Course, contact Sam Legierski at 839-5302.


PART OF OUR LENTEN REGULATIONS requires us to "perform our Easter Duty," that is, to receive Holy Communion at least once a year, between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday, which is Sunday, June 3rd.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Prayer is a way of life which allows you to find a stillness in the world where you're open to God's promises and where you find hope. In prayer, you encounter God in the midst of the turmoil, distress and joy, and in the loneliness of your own heart.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for giving us many years with a wonderful pastor;
2) Thank you for answering my prayers;

THE ROSARY CHAIN - The parish Rosary Chain is made up of a group of parishioners who pray a daily 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.

THE GIFT OF PRAYER - Special occasion cards are available at the Rectory, which with your prayer of the rosary are available with sentiments for birthdays, weddings, get well, sympathy, thank you, and anniversary of wedding or death. These cards are only $1.50 each.

WHEN LIFE DOESN'T MAKE SENSE - Fr. Fabian Maryanski will discuss Why God allows Suffering on Thursday, May 3rd, at 7:30 pm in St. Benedict's Church. Discussion topics include: bereavement, divorce and separation, annulments, life issues, questions about HIV/AIDS, problems with the Church, coping with cancer. No cost. No reservations required. For information call 834-1041.

AREA EVENTS
¢ Ladies of Charity Theatre and Dinner event - Sunday, June 10th - A matinee performance of Sound of Music at the Lancaster Opera House, followed by a dinner of Salmon or Chicken marsala at the Lancaster Country club on Broadway. Cost is $40. Call 895-4001 for reservations by May 5th.
¢ Marriage Problems? Retrouvaille is a proven program for Troubled Marriages including separated and divorced who want a second chance for their marriages. The program consists of a weekend experience with NO group discussions and a series of follow-up sessions. All inquiries are strictly confidential. The next weekend is May 4-6. For info & to register call Bill & Jan at 652-7138 or visit www.retrouvaille.org.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2007
WE'RE IN OVERTIME!
To date, Catholic Charities reports that $425,000 is still needed to reach the $11 million goal for Appeal 2007. Thank you for helping us get this far. As of Tuesday, April 24th, our parish has donated $221,651. If you haven't already given, you are asked to look into your heart and give as much as you can. Please indicate the amount of your donation on the card you received in the mail, and enclose it with a check or cash and return it in next weeks collection, to the Rectory or in the mail. Consider increasing your donation this year, by pledging a larger amount, and making payments in several installments. A gift of $100 is less than $2 per week. Try to join the Large Gift donor group by giving a minimum of $250. This is what helps make our parish go over the top every year. Let us show Fr. Joe Sicari (Director of Catholic Charities, who assists at CTK) our support. Your support of this year's Appeal is vital.
If you are employed by a firm that "matches gifts" to charitable institutions, secure a form from your personnel office and forward the completed form to Catholic Charities Appeal Office. Your contribution is used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously. Caring has many faces. One name - One for All. Read about those we have held at www.1-for-all.org. Also, go to our website to donate online or for reasons to give.
One for all. It helps to see we are not alone. We are here for one another.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES' CLIENT CORNER
Parents Once Again- "In July of 2000, my wife and I had to adjust our lifestyle in order to provide for our two young grandchildren, Joshua and Rihanna. They had endured serious issues in their short lives from dealing with scars left by their parent's mistreatment. Now in our mid-sixties, we started to search for a support group that would help with the transition of becoming parents once again. Our hunt led us to the Catholic Charities' Kinship Caregiver Program, where we made new friends and found comfort in the knowledge that others were going through similar issues. Today, Joshua and Rihanna are in fourth and first grades. With the help of Catholic Charities, we recently adopted the children and have given them a loving, permanent home.
"Thanks to the annual Catholic Charities Appeal, programs like the Kinship Caregiver Program are able to exist for the hundreds of people like my wife and I. We are practicing Catholics, and never did we think we would need to turn to Catholic Charities for assistance. But looking back, we do not know where else we could have turned. This organization has been there for our family and will b ether for the next family, but it needs all of our help. So many of the programs Catholic Charities provides are vital to our community." - Mike and Rose Falsone

PARISH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR - Ted Sosnowski, our Business Administrator, will be retiring at the end of June. A search for his replacement is underway. For details, call the Rectory at 839-1430.


CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL
The second collection today is for the Catholic Home Missions, which supports the Home Missions - places in the U.S. where the Catholic Church struggles just to keep parishes open and to educate children in the faith. Some dioceses are terribly short of priests, sisters, and the money needed to run parishes. For example, there are only 70 priests in the whole state of Utah, 57 in Idaho, and 45 in Wyoming. Please give generously to help your fellow Catholics here in America.

MASSES
SAT., April 28 - Peter Chanel, priest, martyr; Louis de Montfort, priest;
4:30 pm Intentions of the First Communicants and their Families

SUN., April 29 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Upper 8:00 am Eileen Forgione - Tom & Renée Villa
Lower 9:30 Francis Conlin - Family
Lower 11:00 Monica Barton - Bob & Celeste Kersten
Upper 12:15 pm Intentions of the First Communicants and their Families

MON., April 30 - Pius V, pope
6:55 am Calvin C. Kibler - wife and children
8:00 The Intentions of Msgr. James Lichtenthal - CTK Parish Community
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., May 1 - Joseph the Worker
6:55 am Rita Morrissey - Estate
8:00 Mary and Maurice Buckley - daughter, Susan
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., May 2 - Athanasius, bishop, doctor
6:55 am In Honor of the Sacred Heart - Becky
8:00 Patrick M. Barry - Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Hunt
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., May 3 - Philip and James, apostles
6:55 am Michael Seereiter - The Seereiter Family
8:00 Sharon Rogers - Mr. & Mrs. William Purcell
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., May 4 - Easter Weekday, Fourth Week of Easter
6:55 am ANNIV. Al Trybus - wife, Carol
*8:45 Katherine Bialoblocki - George & Laura Beckinghausen
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

SAT., May 5 - Vigil for Fifth Sunday of Easter
4:30 pm Andrew Sobczyk - the Mania Family

SUN., May 6 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
Upper 8:00 am The Syracuse and Scinta Families - Josephine Syracuse
Lower 9:30 Christian Schwenk - Mary Jordan
Lower 11:00 Julianne Schierer - Parents
Upper 12:15 pm ANNIV. Alfred Heinen - Family


Msgr. Lichtenthal,
We sincerely thank you for your many years of faithful service not only to Christ the King Parish, but also to the Diocese of Buffalo. You have led by example, demonstrating to us how to follow Christ. Your spirituality, sincerity, kindness, and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
May God bless you in your retirement years with good health and happiness. We will pray for you.
With Love,
Your CTK Parish Family

MONSIGNOR LICHTENTHAL FACTS
¢ March 9, 1963 - Was Ordained
¢ June 10, 1963 - Missionary Apostolate, St. Jude, Sardinia, assigned as Administrator
¢ June 13, 1964 - Holy Cross Church, Buffalo, Assistant
¢ June 4, 1965 - Holy Spirit Church, Buffalo, Assistant - June 4, 1965
¢ September 3, 1966 - Turner High School Faculty and
Weekend Assistant, Blessed Trinity Church, Buffalo
¢ July 1, 1967 - St. Lawrence Church, Buffalo, Assistant
¢ June 17, 1972 - St. Patrick Church, Brocton, Assistant
¢ August 1, 1972 - St. Mary Church, Dunkirk, Assistant
¢ November 30, 1974 - St. Benedict Church, Eggertsville as an Assistant
¢ August 1, 1981 - St. Patrick Church, Salamanca, Pastor
¢ October 15, 1988 - Appointed Prelate of Honor (given the title of Monsignor)
¢ November 16, 1992 - Christ the King Church, Snyder, Pastor
¢ May 1, 2007 - Retires happy and healthy at age 70, after 44 years priesthood!

GOOD BYE
GOOD LUCK
GOOD LIFE
YOU'LL BE MISSED
COME BACK AND VISIT US!