April '06

Bulletin for week of Aprl: 9, 16, 23, 30


BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF April 2, 2006 CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR Fifth Sunday of Lent

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Fifth Sunday of Lent
1st Reading - 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a
2nd Reading - Ephesians 5:8-14
Gospel - John 9:1-41

NEXT SUNDAY: Palm Sunday
1st Reading - Isaiah 50:4-7
2nd Reading - Philippians 2: 6-11
Gospel - Mark 14:1-15:47

"I will place my law within them, and write it upon their hearts." - Jeremiah 31

Question of the Week: How can you live by a law of love in a world of indifference*

Faith Response: Prepare for the life to come: live by the new rules now. Cultivate attentiveness to the indwelling Spirit of God in prayer, silence, beauty, and wisdom.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Dorthea Bihl, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Fred Floss, Ralph Forgione, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Martha Johns, Joann Johnson, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Jim Keenen, Franz Kiefer, Emma Jean Kingston, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Brenda Messina, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Emily Olkowski, Anne Ortolani, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Marion Pryzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Anthony Joseph Rittling, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Bob Rodgers, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Dennis Valenti, Joseph Vastola, Edgar Villa, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends;
Noreen S. DeAeth (wife of Bruce), Msgr. Stanley H. Klein (retired Diocesan Priest), Josephine Schwab Geary (sister of Mary Murphy), Ruth Martin (aunt of Christine Braungart), Father Francis Storm OFM, and Fr. Joseph Trawinski;
…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 Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

IF YOU NEED A FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2005 for tax purposes, please put a note in the collection basket, or send a note to the Rectory.

CTK BLUE & GOLD GALA & AUCTION
SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH ~ 6PM
~ BUY TICKETS NOW~
ALL proceeds go to our SCHOOL and CHURCH!
~AND FOR THE FIRST TIME!~
Your bartenders at the gala will be our very own HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEMBERS!
YES the whole PARISH is involved!!
DONATIONS are still coming in!
BE the WINNER of:
" Shooting Star Handmade Quilt,
" Made to order First Communion Dress
" Dessert every month for a YEAR!
COME and BID on:
" M.P. Caroll Wood Floor Refinishing,
" SUITE at a Bison's Game, a BOX at the BILL'S game,
" HOW ABOUT a golf outing with Paul MacPherson and John Brady,
" Even a pair of DIAMOND earrings!!
WHAT A NIGHT!! Bring your friends!!
GALA TICKETS ~GET THEM NOW~~ $40 per person
Available at the RECTORY or call Maureen Wydysh 839-1462
SWEEPSTAKES TICKETS available after ALL Masses this weekend!
LAST WEEK!! HURRY NOW!!

BIBLE BUDDIES - You and your pre-school children ages 2-4 are invited to join us on either Wednesday, April 5th or Thursday, April 6th from 10:00-10:30 in the Chapel Meeting Room 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. The two sessions offered are identical, so you may attend either. Please contact Adele Kraus at 839-5340 for more details.

FIRST FRIDAY MASSES this week will be at 6:55 and 8:45 a.m. After mass, the Rosary and Altar Society will recite the Rosary and will then go the Wehrle Restaurant for a Dutch-treat breakfast. If you are planning to come, please call Virginia Harder at 839-0230 before Noon on Thursday, April 6th. ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH ARE WELCOME.

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

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
… Shane Matthew Higgins, son of Ann (Riga) & Matthew Higgins; and Charles Slater Smith, son of Kelly (Ziegler) & Mark Smith, who were baptized in our Church last weekend.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
TARGET WEEKEND!!!
Today is the Target weekend for Catholic Charities. You are asked to look into your heart and give as much as you can. If you are able, please consider increasing your donation this year. Please indicate the amount of your donation on the card, enclose it with a check or cash and return it in the weekly collection, to the Rectory or in the mail.
Your support of this year's Appeal is vital. 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.
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 the Catholic Charities Appeal Office. Your contribution is used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously.
One Community of Catholic Charities - One For All. Call 856-4494 or donate online and learn more about the help we provide at www.1-for-all.org .

THE CTK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Tuesday, April 4, 11, 25, 9 and May 23, from 7:00 until approximately 9:00 pm, in the Church Library. When we lose a loved one by death, we are wounded. Just as a wound does, we need to heal from within, to express our thoughts and feelings, even when they seem crazy. A support group is a safe haven where those grieving the death of a loved one, can talk, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. For details, call Linda Maslona 839-2363.

THE CTK SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP meets for an afternoon of fun on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. Please join us on Thursday, April 6th, from 1:00-4:00 in the Chapel Meeting Room for an afternoon of coffee and cards - pinochle, bridge, poker, or just to meet other seniors from CTK. Please park in the large parking lot,. Only use the inside parking lot if you are handicapped. If you have any questions, please call Dan at 633-6280.

GOLF, GOLF, GOLF - Even though our weather is cool and breezy, hope springs eternal and it is in that spirit which evokes our thoughts to golf. If you are interested in playing in CTK Men's Thursday. Afternoon Golf League, which is played at Audubon Golf Course at 4:30 p.m. and begins May 4th please contact Sam Legierski at 946-7870.

ATTENTION LADY GOLFERS: Ben's Belles Golf at Oakwood Golf Course every Thursday at 8:15 a.m. from May through August. If interested, join us at 12:00 Noon and April 19th for a Dutch-treat lunch at Friendly's Restaurant, 4350 Maple Road near Sweet Home Road. Call Marge at 832-3748 to make your lunch reservation and/or for information.

PARISH OUTREACH: On Tuesday, April 11th, from 9:00-1:00, our parish will prepare and serve the meal at St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room. Call Ceil Becker for details and car polls at 835-7826. And a big thanks to all those who have been volunteers!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education Classes for Monday, April 3rd, are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 pm
Grade 9: Some classes will meet today, Sunday April 2nd. Teachers have contacted students n regard to time and place for class.

VOCATION VIEW - Unless a seed first dries out and ides it cannot be planted in the earth to grow. Unless we die tour selfish ways we cannot expect to be people who will "lay down their lives for their friends." If you think God is calling you to lay down your life as a priest or religious for His Church, call Fr. Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
" Wednesday, April 5th - Grades 4-7 will visit the Niagara Falls Airbase;
" Friday, April 7th - Students will attend First Friday Mass at 8:45 a.m. The Mass will be prepared by Grade 6. Report Cards will be distributed; Noon Dismissal
" Saturday, April 8th - Hope to see you all at the Blue and Gold Gala!

MUSIC MINISTRY
Questions* Call Christina Shrewsbury, Dir. of Music Ministry at CTK at 839-1430/ext. 212.
" Rehearsals Continue: Parish Youth Choir - Friday from 2:30-3:30 pm; Parish Adult Choir - Thursday at 7:00 p.m.; Middle School/Teen Ensemble by appointment
Call for Singers for Easter: You are invited to participate and sing with the Parish Choir on Easter. All voice parts are needed and are welcome to join with us in rehearsal.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for full scholarship to school.
2) Thank you for giving me such a devoted father for so many years.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
In times of struggle and sorrow, remember that God knows best. He always has His reasons.

CTK SENIOR CITIZENS are invited to join St. Benedict Seniors on the following trips: 1) May 22-26: Trip to Ocean City, MD, including tours, food, entertainment, Casino & the Boardwalk. 2) Aug. 13-17: Trip to Montreal & attend Mass at St. Ann de Beaupre. You don't have to be a senior to travel with us, call Shirley at 686-1923 for details.

PARISH EVENTS DURING LENT
*Daily Masses: 6:55 and 8:00 a.m. On First Friday Mass is at 8:45 a.m.
*Stations of the Cross: Friday, April 7th at 7:15, preceded at 7:00 with Lenten Music
*Saturday, April 8: Confessions: 3:30 to 4:15 pm
*Palm Sunday, April 9
*Tuesday, April 11: Confessions: 7:00 to 8:00 pm
*Wednesday, April 12: Adoration Chapel will close at 6:00 p.m.
*Holy Thursday: 9:00 a.m. 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 p.m.
*Good Friday: 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer, 1:00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy with Holy Communion
Stations of the Cross at 7:00, followed by Confession.
*Holy Saturday: 9:00 am Morning Prayer, 2:00 pm Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets,
8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass.
*Easter Sunday, April 16: Masses 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 pm
*Easter Monday, April 17: Adoration Chapel reopens at 9:00 a.m.

Traveling? Don't forget to Attend Mass on Easter!!! Call 1-800-MASS-TIMES (1-800-627-7846) or www.masstime.org.

DECORATING THE ALTARS - If you are able to help decorate the Altars and help arrange the flowers for Easter, please come and help the committee at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12th in the Lower Church, and at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 15th in the Upper Church.

THE LENTEN LECTURE SERIES is at 7:30 pm on Monday, April 3rd at Blessed Sacrament Church, 263 Claremont Ave., Kenmore. Msgr. Pat Keleher will examine Peter, the apostle who made a lot of mistakes, including the denial of Jesus, but went on to become a leader of the early Christians. No cost, no reservations required. For information call 688-5678.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES: St. Mary's, Swormville: April 3rd at 7:00 pm; Infant of Prague: April 10th at 3:00 and 7:00 pm; and St. Paul's: April 12 at 7:00 pm.

TIME TO GIVE BACK: Fr. James Kingori, one of the Consolata Missionaries that celebrates the 11:00 or 12:15 Mass at CTK, will be returning to his home in the remote village of Ngarendare, Kenya in Africa in June for three months. He will be building his father, 81, and mother, 76, a new, safe and comfortable structure to live in. Currently his parents live in a beehive-shaped hut made of mud walls, a straw roof and a dirt floor - the dirt taken from ant colonies. They sleep and sit on sacks placed on the floor. Rats and snakes permeate the structure. There are no bathrooms, and the water they use for cooking, cleaning and bathing must be carried from a river. Even though the new structure he helps build won't have electricity or running water, he hopes his parents will be able to live their remaining years in some degree of comfort. But this can't be done without money, so donations are currently being accepted to help Father James and family. Donations may be made in care of Lawrence J. Funk for the Father James Fund. For more info, contact Mr. Funk at 778-5655.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., April 1 - Vigil Mass for 5th Sunday of Lent
Lower 4:30 Lillian & Rudolph Mambretti - Pat & Marcia Donlon

SUN., April 2 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Upper 8:00 a.m. Donald Rusciolelli - Family
Lower 9:30 James Curry - Mr. & Mrs. Edward Short
Lower 11:00 Reginald and Frances Tresidder - E.J. Terhaar
Upper 12:15 p.m. Angelo Suozzi - Family

MON., April 3- Lenten Weekday, Fifth Week of Lent
6:55 a.m. Thomas Flaherty - The Richelt Family
8:00 Elizabeth Devine - Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tringali
The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

TUES., April 4 - Isidore, bishop, doctor
6:55 a.m. Ronald Szwartz - John & Mary Sullivan
8:00 Esther Horan - The Horan Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., April 5 - Vincent Ferrer, priest
6:55 a.m. Tina Bellovia - Flora Dispenza
8:00 Josephine Schwab Garey - The Murphy Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., April 6 - Lenten Weekday, 5th Week of Lent
6:55 a.m. Richard Larson - Ed & Sharon Martin
8:00 John Propis, Sr. - The Miletello Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 a.m. Mass
FRI., April 7 - John de la Salle, priest
6:55 a.m. Mary Beth Maggio - Visiting Nurses Assoc. Managers
*8:45 Mary Nathan - Rosary and Altar Society
7:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:45 am Mass

SAT., April 8 - Vigil Mass for Palm Sunday
Lower 4:30 Mr. & Mrs. Lazzero Picca - Family
SUN., April 9 - Palm Sunday
Upper 8:00 a.m. Mamie Rusciolelli - Family
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Rev. Msgr. Henry J. Gugino - Estate
Lower 11:00 Howard Georger - Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. Petro Chacha - daughter, Sister Chacha

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF April 9, 2006
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
Palm Sunday

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Palm Sunday
1st Reading - Isaiah 50:4-7
2nd Reading - Philippians 2: 6-11
Gospel - Mark 14:1-15:47

NEXT SUNDAY: Easter Sunday
1st Reading - Acts 10:34a, 37-43
2nd Reading - Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel - John 20:1-9

"He humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross" - Philippians 2

Question of the Week: How is Jesus "guilty" of being your Lord and king?

Faith Response: Meditate on the meaning of guilt and innocence at the foot of a crucifix. Resolve to be as guilty as Jesus in telling the unpopular truth.

Please call the parish office to add a name to our prayer list. The person being placed on
the list must give their permission. Also, help us to keep our list current by letting us know when we may remove a name …
IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Dorthea Bihl, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Martha Johns, Joann Johnson, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Jim Keenen, Franz Kiefer, Emma Jean Kingston, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Brenda Messina, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Emily Olkowski, Anne Ortolani, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Marion Pryzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Edwin Ram, Tom Ray, Anthony Joseph Rittling, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Bob Rodgers, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Dennis Valenti, Joseph Vastola, Edgar Villa, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends;
Ralph Forgione; Neal Horvatis (husband of Jean Sherman Horvatis)
…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 Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

IF YOU NEED A FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2005 for tax purposes, please put a note in the collection basket, or send a note to the Rectory.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2006
One for All. As we reach the culmination of Appeal 2006 Week, please ensure we reach our goal of $10.9 million by sending in your contribution or pledge. Your support of the Appeal is vital. As of Tuesday, April 4th our parish has collected $187,481. 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. Please indicate the amount of your donation on the card, enclose it with a check or cash and return it in the weekly collection, to the Rectory or in the mail. Let us show Fr. Joe Sicari (Director of Catholic Charities, who assists at CTK) our support.
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 the Catholic Charities Appeal Office. Your contribution is used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously.
Let us be the ONE FOR YOU and we will continue to be the ONE FOR ALL. Call 856-4494 or donate online and learn more about the help we provide at www.1-for-all.org .

CEMETERY OF THE INNOCENTS - Last Sunday, the CTK Youth Group joined members of the Respect Life Ministry in a prayer service memorializing the babies killed by abortion, and asked God's love and mercy to fill the hearts of all those touched by abortion. 330 crosses (representing the number of daily abortions in NYS) were placed on the front lawn of the Church creating a Cemetery of the Innocents. We must Pray and Act - stand up for life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death.

EASTER VIGIL - The RCIA team invites everyone to attend the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 15, at 8:00 p.m. to witness the Confirmation of our RCIA candidates - Nancy Burns and Jose (Joe) Reyes - as they become fully initiated in the Roman Catholic faith. Also, we will be welcoming Paul Swisher into our Church from the Ukranian Sect of the Catholic Church. 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, baptismal vows will be renewed, Nancy and Paul will be Confirmed and Paul welcomed. 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.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for me being in remission from cancer;
2) Thank you for the gift of a healthy new granddaughter;

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: "Peace comes when we pray to be able to forgive those who have hurt us or whom we don't like, and we forgive as we have been forgiven." - Alaska Radio Mission - April 2004

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING - Ava Corinne Galante, daughter of Janine (Roach) & David Galante; Lillian Maureen Colpoys, and Luke Joseph Colpoys, children of Mary (Walter) & Donald Colpoys; and Emily Marie Duran, daughter of Kelly (Kenline) & David Duran; who were baptized in our Church last weekend.

MUSIC MINISTRY
Questions? Call Christina Shrewsbury, Dir. of Music Ministry at CTK at 839-1430/ext. 212.
Rehearsals Continue: Parish Youth Choir - Friday from 2:30-3:30 pm; Parish Adult Choir - Thursday at 7:00 p.m.; Middle School/Teen Ensemble by appointment

CTK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - The CTK Bereavement Support Group will meet on Tuesday, April 11, 25, 9 and May 23, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, in the Church Library. When we lose a loved one by death, we are wounded. Just as a wound does, we need to heal from within, to express our thoughts and feelings, even when they seem crazy. A support group is a safe haven where those grieving the death of a loved one, can talk, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. For details, call Linda Maslona 839-2363.

THE NEXT RESPECT MEETING will be on Tuesday, April 11th at 7:30 in the Sacristy Meeting Room. Please enter through the glass door on Lamarck Drive. All are welcome.

GOLF, GOLF, GOLF - Even though our weather is cool and breezy, hope springs eternal and it is in that spirit which evokes our thoughts to golf. If you are interested in playing in CTK Men's Thursday, Afternoon Golf League, which is played at Audubon Golf Course at 4:30 p.m. and begins May 4th please contact Sam Legierski at 946-7870.

CTK MEN'S WEDNESDAY GOLF LEAGUE will start play on Wednesday, May 10th, at 2:00 p.m. The League plays 9-Holes each week. There are openings for new golfers, please call Norris Pritchard at 834-1187, or Vince Leising at 633-6280 for information.

ATTENTION LADY GOLFERS - Ben's Belles Golf at Oakwood Golf Course every Thursday at 8:15 a.m. from May through August. If interested, join us at 12:00 Noon and April 19th for a Dutch-treat lunch at Friendly's Restaurant, 4350 Maple Road near Sweet Home Road. Call Marge at 832-3748 to make your lunch reservation and/or for information.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education Classes for Monday, April 10t, are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 pm

Grade 9: Some classes will meet today, Sunday, April 9th. Teachers have contacted students in regard to time and place for class.

FIRST COMMUNION: Today, we will begin listing the names of the candidates will be making their First Holy communion. We ask our parish community, to pray for these children as they complete their final preparation for this sacrament. The following candidates are in Mrs. Maureen Butwin's class. They will make this sacrament at the 4:30 Mass on Saturday April 29th: Victoria Augello, Zachary Denz, Jacob Denzak, Jeffrey Falvey, Ryan Gibbons, Nicholas Gioia, Margaret Gramza, Lauren Greatrix, Timothy Greco, Caitlin Grundtisch, Matthew Keating, Leonard Krawczyk III, Sarah Macro, Girard Marotto, Zachary McPherson, Ryan Mikulec, Michael Miletich, Chloe Miller, Alan Newton, Gianna Ortolani, Tia Piotrowski, Peter Sinagra, Jacob Sucharski, Grace Tomczak, Christopher Uba, Juliana Wright and Christopher Zenger.

CTK SCHOOL
" Wednesday, April 12th - 12:00 Noon Dismissal - Easter Vacation begins!
We wish everyone a Blessed Easter Season!

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
" Lenten Scripture Series will be held in the Church Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 9. High school teens are invited to join us to look at these Sunday scripture readings. Come, listen, ask questions and give comments. It's a great opportunity to deepen your faith during Lent. The sessions are informal & include refreshments.
" volunteers Needed to work at a benefit spaghetti dinner held on April 21st at Sacred Heart Academy. Proceeds from the dinner are to benefit the organization TRY (Teaching and Restoring Youth ). This organization provides safe haven for young women between the ages of 16 and 25 years old who suffer from violence, abuse and victimization. This program directs young women to a path of safety and healthy life style. volunteers are needed between 3:30 and 7:30. Call the above number if you can volunteer.

PARISH OUTREACH - On Tuesday, April 11th, from 9:00-1:00, our parish will prepare and serve the meal at St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room. Call Ceil Becker for details and car polls at 835-7826. And a big thanks to all those who have been volunteers!

ST BENEDICT SENIORS CITIZENS GROUP have 5 openings for a trip to Ocean City, MD, May 22-26, including tours, food, entertainment, Casino & the Boardwalk. For information call Val at 838-0291.

HOLY WEEK
?Palm Sunday, April 9
?Monday, April 10: Masses at 6:55 and 8:00 a.m.
?Tuesday, April 11: Masses at 6:55 and 8:00 a.m.; Confessions: 7:00 to 8:00 pm
?Wednesday, April 12: Masses at 6:55 and 8:00 a.m. Adoration Chapel will close at 6:00
p.m. and will reopen on Monday, April 17th at 9:00 a.m.
?Holy Thursday: 9:00 a.m. 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 p.m.
?Good Friday: 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer; 1:00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy with Holy Communion
Stations of the Cross at 7:00, followed by Confession.
?Holy Saturday: 9:00 am Morning Prayer; 2:00 pm Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets,
8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass.
?Easter Sunday, April 16: Masses 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 pm
?Easter Monday, April 17: Mass: 8:00 a.m. Only; Adoration Chapel reopens at 9:00 a.m.; Rectory is Closed
Traveling? Don't forget to Attend Mass on Easter!!! Call 1-800-MASS-TIMES (1-800-627-7846) or www.masstime.org.

DECORATING THE ALTARS - If you are able to help decorate the Altars and help arrange the flowers for Easter, please come and help the committee at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12th in the Lower Church, and on Saturday, April 15th in the Upper Church.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES: Infant of Prague: April 10th at 3:00 and 7:00 pm; and St. Paul's: April 12 at 7:00 pm.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL will close on Wednesday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m. and will reopen on Monday, April 17th at 9:00 a.m.

HOLY LAND OFFERING - On Good Friday, during the Liturgy at 1:00 p.m., 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 & 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 17th and continues through Pentecost, Sunday, June 4th.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., April 8 - Vigil Mass for Palm Sunday
Lower 4:30 Mr. & Mrs. Lazzero Picca - Family
SUN., April 9 - Palm Sunday
Upper 8:00 a.m. Mamie Rusciolelli - Family
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Rev. Msgr. Henry J. Gugino - Estate
Lower 11:00 Howard Georger - Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. Petro Chacha - daughter, Sister Chacha

MON., April 10 - Monday of Holy Week
6:55 a.m. Dr. Arthur Schaefer - The Robert Lichtenthal Family
8:00 Mrs. Fern Wolff - Family
The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

TUES., April 11 - Tuesday of Holy Week
6:55 a.m. ANNIV. Calvin C. Kibler - Eileen & children
8:00 ANNIV. Joseph Riso - sisters
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., April 12 - Wednesday of Holy Week
6:55 a.m. Catherine Bohen - Peggy Page
8:00 Faith Ernst - husband Frank
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., April 13 - Mass of the Lord's Supper
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
7:00 p.m. People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal
Adoration will follow Mass until 11:00 p.m.

FRI., April 14 - Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
1:00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
*Followed by Confessions

SAT., April 15 - Easter Vigil
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
2:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Food
Easter Vigil Mass
Upper 8:00 p.m. People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal

SUN., April 16 - Easter Sunday
Upper 8:00 a.m. Stella & Matthew and Matthew Pietrzyk - Gary Pietrzyk & family
Lower 9:30 Tom McCarthy - Family
Lower 11:00 Deceased members of Cecala and Santercole Families - Elaine Santercole
Upper 12:15 p.m. Salvatore Ferro - Family

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF April 16, 2006
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR

Easter Sunday

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Easter Sunday
1st Reading - Acts 10:34a, 37-43
2nd Reading - Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel - John 20:1-9

NEXT SUNDAY: 2nd Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 4:32-35
2nd Reading - 1 John 5:1-6
Gospel - John 20:19-31

Please call the parish office to add a name to our prayer list. The person being placed on
the list must give their permission. Also, help us to keep our list current by letting us know when we may remove a name …

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Dorthea Bihl, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Ann Brown, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Martha Johns, Joann Johnson, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Jim Keenen, Franz Kiefer, Emma Jean Kingston, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Brenda Messina, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Emily Olkowski, Anne Ortolani, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Edwin Ram, Tom Ray, Anthony Joseph Rittling, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Bob Rodgers, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, Edwin Ram, George Ryan Scandurra, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Joseph Vastola, Edgar Villa, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends;
Jeanne Johnson (mother of Terry Johnson);
…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 Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth.

THE 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.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS - 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, April 18th 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.

CTK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - The CTK Bereavement Support Group will meet on Tuesday, April 25, May 9 and 23, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, in the Church Library. When we lose a loved one by death, we are wounded. Just as a wound does, we need to heal from within, to express our thoughts and feelings, even when they seem crazy. A support group is a safe haven where those grieving the death of a loved one, can talk, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. For details, call Linda Maslona 839-2363.

JOURNEY IN FAITH AND GRACE
" As the Diocese of buffalo prepares to restructure its parishes and schools, there is a two-fold purpose: 1) to ensure that parishes will have the membership, leadership and resources to be vibrant centers of Catholic life. 2.) To foster academically excellent and financially sound Catholic Schools that will give witness to Gospel values through their environment, teaching and activities.
" Most quasi-parishes, commonly known as missions, were established at a time when distance was a hardship and there was the hope that a growing population might eventually result in a mission becoming a parish. Where transportation and the custom of traveling distances to meet other needs are present, and where the church population has not shown an increase, serious consideration should be given as to whether a mission is necessary.
Decisions will attempt to promote the common good of the entire diocese and evidence a deep concern for what will best serve future generations.

CATHOLIC BIBLICAL STUDIES PROGRAM
The Bible-Get into It! A new how-to course sponsored by the Catholic biblical Studies Program. Presented by Mr. Dennis Mahaney this course is for Catholic lay leaders who minister with the Word of God or anyone who wants to be more confident in the use of the Bible or appreciate more fully God's Word at Mass. 4 Tuesday mornings at CTK - May 2, 9, 16, and 23 starting at 10 a.m. until noon - there is room for only 30 people. Brochures can be found throughout the Church. For information phone (716) 871-9180, email: Info@CBStudies.org, or visit the website: CBStudies.org. Reduced tuition for CTK parishioners attending at CTK - only $20. St. Vincent de Paul, Springbrook 7 p.m. beginning May 2; St. Mary, Swormsville 7 p.m. beginning May 3rd, O.L.B.S., Depew 7p.m. Thursdays starting May 4th. Call 871-9180 to register - tuition is $35.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
THERE ARE NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES ON MONDAY, APRIL 17TH.
CLASSES WILL RESUME ON MONDAY, APRIL 24TH
We wish all of our families a Blessed Easter!

FIRST COMMUNION:
We are listing the names of the candidates that will be making their First Holy Communion. We ask our parish community, to pray for these children as they complete their final preparation for this sacrament. The following candidates are in Mrs. Terry Ray and Mr. Tom Corey's class: Kevin Abel, Elizabeth Ferrara, Caroline Grace, Connor Harrington, Elizabeth Humphrey, Nicole Johnson, Olivia Pace, Alison Ray, Victoria Rucinski, Laura Staff, Sydney Telaak, Matthew Thielman, Alana Zakroczemski. The will make their First Holy Communion on Sunday, April 30th at the 12:15 Mass.

REHERSAL FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
" Monday, April 24th from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. pick the children up at the same place that you usually pick up your child on Mondays after Religious Education class.
" Tuesday, April 25th from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Practice will be in the Lower Church. Parents are responsible for your child's transportation to and from practice. Please enter at the door on the circular driveway on Lamarck Drive. You must turn the knob and pull on the door to enter the Church.

VOCATION VIEW - The glorious feast of the Resurrection of Christ proclaims, forever, that life is greater than death. Jesus commanded us to preach his good news to all peoples in all places at all times. If you feel God is calling you to minister in His Church as a priest or religious, call Father Leon Biernat ~ 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
We wish everyone a Blessed Easter Season! The school is closed this week for Easter vacation. School resumes at 8:00AM on Monday, April 24th!

CTK SCHOOL & CHURCH 6th ANNUAL BLUE & GOLD GALA & AUCTION
On behalf of the Parent's Guild, I would like to thank everyone who participated, donated AND enjoyed our event this past weekend! A special thank you to the Holy Name Society who manned the bar for the entire night! We will announce our final sweepstakes total monies earned in the bulletin at the end of this month!
Here is the list of the SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS: $2500 - Dorothy Veriesky, $1000 - Sharon Savgeasomo, $750 - Vince & Millie Muranzi, $750 - Schratz, $500 - Joanne & James Wright, $500 - Darlene Gorski, $250 - Paul Coleman, $250 - Jim Battaglia, $250 - W Taylor, $250 - R Paolini, $250 - Jeanne Crosby, $250 - Kathleen Kramer. Hope to see MORE of you at next year's event! Talk to those who went to the GALA THIS year...and you will be convinced this is a night NOT to be missed!! Thank you! Maureen Wydysh - President of the Parent's Guild

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
" Volunteers Needed to work at a benefit spaghetti dinner held on April 21st at Sacred Heart Academy. Proceeds from the dinner are to benefit the organization TRY (Teaching and Restoring Youth ). This organization provides safe haven for young women between the ages of 16 and 25 years old who suffer from violence, abuse and victimization. This program directs young women to a path of safety and healthy life style. Volunteers are needed between 3:30 and 7:30. Call the above number if you can volunteer.
" SAVE THIS DATE - FRIDAY APRIL 28TH 7:30 PM - Coffee House Benefit at Christ the King Gym. More information to follow.

GOLF, GOLF, GOLF - Even though our weather is cool and breezy, hope springs eternal and it is in that spirit which evokes our thoughts to golf. If you are interested in playing in CTK Men's Thursday, Afternoon Golf League, which is played at Audubon Golf Course at 4:30 p.m. and begins May 4th please contact Sam Legierski at 946-7870.

ST BENEDICT SENIORS CITIZENS GROUP have 5 openings for a trip to Ocean City, MD, May 22-26, including tours, food, entertainment, Casino & the Boardwalk. For information call Val at 838-0291.

CTK SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP - The CTK Senior Citizens Group meets in the Chapel Meeting Room for an afternoon on fun on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. Please join us on Thursday April 20, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room for an afternoon of coffee and cards-pinochle, bridge, poker, or just to meet other seniors from CTK. Please park in the large parking lot. Use the inside parking lot only if you are handicapped. Questions call Dan Quatroro at 632-6280.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2006
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 Western New York. The time and treasure you dedicated to Catholic Charities Appeal 2006 will help return people in our community to a place of strength and stability.
Help us reach our goal of $10.9 million by sending in your contribution or pledge. Your support of the Appeal is vital. As of Tuesday, April 11th our parish has collected $207,460. 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. Please indicate the amount of your donation on the card, enclose it with a check or cash and return it in the weekly collection, to the Rectory or in the mail. Let us show Fr. Joe Sicari (Director of Catholic Charities, who assists at CTK) our support.
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 the Catholic Charities Appeal Office. Your contribution is used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously. Let us be the ONE FOR YOU and we will continue to be the ONE FOR ALL. Call 856-4494 or donate online and learn more about the help we provide at www.1-for-all.org .

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for my good husband and beautiful children.
2) Employment for my son.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: "Prayers are like seeds. It takes a while to see the results after they're planted. Sometimes it takes months or years for an answer. Seeds start out small, but they end up fruitful, just like prayers. Alaska Radio Mission, April 2004

YOUR SPIRITUALLY ADOPTED BABY-Two Month Developing Baby: Your baby is making progress developing all of his external features and internal organs. His brain is functioning at 40 days. His mother can hear his heartbeat now on an ultrasonic stethoscope. His milk-teeth buds are present at 6 � weeks, and it has been reported that a two-month old baby can suck his thumb. From this point on, your spiritually adopted baby grows and refines his body, but everything he needs to survive once he is born is already present by the end of the 8th week.

TIME TO GIVE BACK - Fr. James Kingori, one of the Consolata Missionaries that celebrates the 11:00 or 12:15 Mass at CTK will be returning to his home in the remote village of Ngarendare, Kenya in Africa in June. He plans to build his elderly parents a new, safe and comfortable structure to live in. The new home won't have electricity or running water, but he hopes his parents will be able to live their remaining years in some degree of comfort. Donations are currently being accepted to help Father James and family. Please make donations in care of Lawrence J. Funk for the Father James Fund, 2375 Coomer Road, Burt, NY 14028. For more info, contact Mr. Funk at 778-5655.

ON Easter Monday April 17th Mass will be at 8:00 a.m. Only The Adoration Chapel reopens at 9:00 a.m.; The Rectory is Closed Easter Monday.

WEEKLY MASSES

SAT. April 15 - Easter Vigil
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
2:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Food
Easter Vigil Mass
Upper 8:00 p.m. People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal

MON., April 17 - Easter Monday
6:55 a.m. NO 6:55 am MASS
8:00 Annette Dentinger - M. Schwertizert & J. Salecki
The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

TUES., April 18 - Easter Tuesday
6:55 a.m. Dr. Paul Cotter - Mike & Betty Flynn
8:00 Carl Nagel - Katie & Steve Juhasz
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass
WED., April 19 - Easter Wednesday
6:55 a.m. Ruth Martin - The Braungart Family
8:00 Intention of All Souls - Parish Intentions
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., April 20 - Easter Thursday
6:55 a.m. Hella Potter - Estate
8:00 a.m. James Curry - wife Eileen
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., April 21 - Easter Friday
6:55 a.m. Genevieve Slack - Estate
8:00 a.m. Cleo C. Foster - Norm & Nancy Foster

SAT., April 22 -Vigil for Second Sunday of Easter
Lower 4:30 p.m. Arthur & Ruth Deyell - Deyell Children

SUN., April 23- Second Sunday of Easter
Upper 8:00 a.m. James Young - Estate
Lower 9:30 Caroline Bielavitz - Rosemary & Maggie Lubinski
Lower 11:00 Jim Smithling - Holy Name Society
Upper 12:15 p.m. Jeanette Walter - Altar & Rosary Society

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 our priests and sisters who serve here, 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 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL will close on Wednesday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m. and will reopen on Monday, April 17th at 9:00 a.m.

THE LITTLE WHITE BOOKS
The Little White Books with reflections for the Easter Season are still available in the back of church today. These are used as a continuation of the Little Black Books, which were distributed for Lent. The Easter Season begins on Monday, March 28, and continues through Pentecost, Sunday, June 4.

"God granted that Jesus be visible, not to all the people, but to us, the witnesses chosen by God in advance." Acts of the Apostles

Question of the Week: How can you be a witness to Easter hope in one concrete way this week?

Faith Response: Make room for Alleluia today. Rejoice, sing, dance, feast, love, hope, live, believe.

EASTER THANK-YOUS EXTENDED TO
The Altar Decorating 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 candlesticks, and continued through Easter, helping Msgr. make sure everything was where it should be for the appropriate celebrations. Thanks also to Eric Voglmayr who works with Dan to help keep the churches looking their best.
" Christina Shrewsbury, Director of Music Ministry, and the Parish Choir, who helped make the Lenten Season so special, especially the Holy Week services. It is wonderful to reintroduce the Grand Alleluia's at the Easter Vigil and the Easter Masses.
" Eileen and Mike Summers for their help in setting up the Repository on Holy Thursday and helping to cover the statues throughout 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.

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 on June 11.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
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 Nancy Burns and Jose (Joe) Reyes as they received Confirmation and welcome Paul Swisher into our Roman Catholic Church. They have been studying the Catholic faith since September and have grown in their spirituality as they grew closer to Jesus Christ. Let us pray for Nancy, Joe and Paul as we celebrate with them as they are fully initiated into our Church family.

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF April 23, 2006
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
Second Sunday of Easter

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Second Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 4:32-35
2nd Reading - 1 John 5:1-6
Gospel - John 20:19-31

NEXT SUNDAY: 3rd Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 3:13-15
2nd Reading - 1 John 2:1-5A
Gospel - Luke 24:35-48

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Dorthea Bihl, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Ann Brown, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, Joann Johnson, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Jim Keenen, Franz Kiefer, Emma Jean Kingston, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Brenda Messina, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Emily Olkowski, Anne Ortolani, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Brian Parkot, Sr., Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Edwin Ram, Tom Ray, Anthony Joseph Rittling, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Bob Rodgers, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, Edwin Ram, George Ryan Scandurra, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Joseph Vastola, Edgar Villa, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Soo Yee, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends;
Monsignor Richard C. Crumlish, Retired Diocesan Priest, Sister Karen Klimczak, and Father Bernie Staszak (brother of Dan Staszak);
…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 Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth.

WELCOME TO OUR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING….
Emma Grace Marie Brierley, daughter of Francine (Donlin) and William Brierley; and Charles Patrick Cariello, son of Carrie (Watterson) and Joseph Cariello. They were Baptized in our Church Easter Sunday. Congratulations!!!

CTK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - The CTK Bereavement Support Group will meet on Tuesday, April 25, May 9 and 23, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, in the Church Library. When we lose a loved one by death, we are wounded. Just as a wound does, we need to heal from within, to express our thoughts and feelings, even when they seem crazy. A support group is a safe haven where those grieving the death of a loved one, can talk, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. For details, call Linda Maslona 839-2363.

JOURNEY IN FAITH AND GRACE - MODELS OF FAITH RESTRUCTURING & LEADERSHIP
Considering the reduced number of priests who will be available for ministry in future years, there will need to be fewer parishes as well as new models for organizing and staffing those parishes.
The single parish with its own pastor will be possible only in parishes with very large congregations. The pastors of these large parishes ordinarily will not have the assistance of a parochial vicar as is sometimes possible today. The parish should determine which parish ministries require a priest and which could be performed by a deacon or lay ministers. The parish should then hire the support staff needed, especially pastoral associated and a parish business manager.

LETTING GO OF THE HURT- Fr. Leon Biernat will discuss How to Forgive on Thursday,
May 4th at 7:30 p.m. in St. Benedict Church, Main Street at Eggert in Amherst. 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 834-1042

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY - The Teachings of Pope John Paul II
Christopher West is presenting a seminar "God, Sex, and the Meaning of Life", Sat. May 13 at St. Bernadette's Church, 5930 South Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127. Mass at 9 a.m. followed by seminar 10 a.m. -2:15 p.m. Pre-register by April 28 for $15, after 4/28 cost is $20.00 per person. Contact Jennifer Baker for information/registration at 716-656-1962. FREE for Ordained Clergy and Religious.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CLASSES RESUME MONDAY, APRIL 24TH
Grades 1-5: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
FIRST COMMUNION:
67 of our children will be making their First Holy Communion. We ask our parish community, to pray for these children as they complete their final preparation for this sacrament. The children in Mrs. Kathleen Mattar's class are: Dean Battaglia, Eleanor Chambers, Alexandra Ferry, Leah Glenn, Kelly Graser, Vincent Mangubat, Chelsea Mayer, Adam Merkle, Theresa Minigell, Patrick Norris, Micaela Shick, Angelina Simon, Kathryn Yoder. The children in Kristi Sosnowski's class are: Elena Ciotta, Kelly Cohen, Rachel Kaufman, Laura Lawhon, Kaitlyn Lesswing, Alexandra Nusall, Brianna Oryszak, Brandon Pawlik, Brittany Perdziak, McKenzie Pulera, Kyle Ryan, Caitlin Scully, Julia Sosnowski, Benjamin Touma. The candidates will make their First Holy Communion on Sunday, April 30th at the 12:15 Mass.

REHERSAL FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
" Monday, April 24th from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. pick the children up at the same place that you usually pick up your child on Mondays after Religious Education class.
" Tuesday, April 25th from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Practice will be in the lower Church. Parents you are responsible for your child's transportation to and from practice. Please enter at the door on Lamarck Drive it will be unlocked. You must turn the knob and pull on the door to enter the Church.

VOCATION VIEW - Easter! Resurrection and new life; a new life shared from an earthen tomb. This has been the meaning of life for Christian people for two thousand years. There is nothing more secure, nothing more lasting. Come and share the thrill of proclaiming this truth throughout your life as a priest of religious. Call Father Leon Biernat ~ 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL - School resumes at 8:00AM on Monday, April 24th!

SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER - On the 2nd and 4th Monday Evenings of the month, a scripture study for men, will be held in the Msgr. McMahon Library beginning at 7:30 pm using the Little Rock Scripture Study as a guide. An invitation to pray with other Catholic Men from 8:15-9:00 is also extended. If you wish to participate, call Deacon Norm at 839-0322 or the parish office at 839-1430. The next session is on Monday, April 24h.

YOUTH NEWS - FRIDAY APRIL 28TH 7:30 PM - Coffee House Benefit at Christ the King Gym hosted by the CTK Youth Council from 7:30 -10:30 PM for War Kids Relief. Music provided by local bands, admission is $8.00 and includes refreshments. No admittance after 8:30 PM. All proceeds will be forwarded to the War Kids Relief Fund, which was initiated by Buffalo native and former U.S. Army Capt. Jon Powers after his first tour of duty in Iraq. War Kids Relief is dedicated to building orphanages and providing needy Iraqi children with nourishment, shelter, education, and hope.

MUSIC MINISTRY- Questions? Call Christina Shrewsbury, Dir. of Music Ministry at CTK at 839-1430/ext. 212. Rehearsals Continue: Parish Youth Choir - Friday from 2:30-3:30 pm; Parish Adult Choir - Thursday at 7:00 p.m.; Middle School/Teen Ensemble by appointment

GOLF, GOLF, GOLF - Even though our weather is cool and breezy, hope springs eternal and it is in that spirit which evokes our thoughts to golf. If you are interested in playing in CTK Men's Thursday, Afternoon Golf League, which is played at Audubon Golf Course at 4:30 p.m. and begins May 4th please contact Sam Legierski at 946-7870.

ATTENTION LADY GOLFERS! Ben's Belles Golf at Oakwood Golf Course every Thursday at 8:15 a.m. from May - August. Interested? Join us! Call Marge at 832-3748 for information.

ST BENEDICT SENIORS CITIZENS GROUP have 5 openings for a trip to Ocean City, MD, May 22-26, including tours, food, entertainment, Casino & the Boardwalk. For information call Val at 838-0291.

CAN YOU HELP the 4-Year-Old Featured in Sunday's Buffalo News? - Recently, the Buffalo News ran an article about 4 year old Anne Garrett, (daughter of Lisa Lundy a parishioner). Anne, is allergic to almost every food and environmental allergen. The family has spent over $60,000 out-of-pocket for medical expenses. Univera Health Care (their HMO) is refusing to pay for the life-saving medical treatments that are keeping little Anne alive. Anne's mother, has appealed to the NYS Dept. of Health, the NYS Dept. of Insurance, and the NYS Attorney General's office for help, but all 3 state agencies are failing to enforce NYS health care statues. This family is out of money, and out of options to resolve their crisis. Please e-mail Lisa Lundy at Lisa@theroostercrows.com., she will respond with a list of ways you can help make a difference in Anne's life.

MEN'S PRAYER GROUP - The Men's Prayer Group meets every Monday evening from 8:15-9:00 p.m. in the Upper Church. Any man is welcome to attend at any time. The rosary is recited and other traditional prayer of the Church.

THE MEDJUGORE PRAYER GROUP-The next meeting of the Medjugore Prayer Group will be held April 26th (Wednesday) at 60 Stahl Road at 9:30 AM.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2006
ProjectTruth is an abstinence-until marriage and character-based education program that teaches Western New York adolescents good decision making skills they will need to make healthy life - affirming choices. It is administered by Catholic Charities through a federal grant. To learn more about this program conducted throughout the diocese, call (716) 332-3910.
Help us reach our goal of $10.9 million by sending in your contribution or pledge. Your support of the Appeal is vital. As of Tuesday, April 18th our parish has collected $215,455. Please consider increasing your donation this year. You can pledge a larger amount, and make 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. Please indicate the amount of your donation on the card, enclose it with a check or cash and return it in the weekly collection, to the Rectory or in the mail. Let us show Fr. Joe Sicari (Director of Catholic Charities, who assists at CTK) our support.
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 the Catholic Charities Appeal Office. Your contribution is used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously. Let us be the ONE FOR YOU and we will continue to be the ONE FOR ALL. Call 856-4494 or donate online and learn more about the help we provide at www.1-for-all.org .

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for a miraculous outcome to my father's surgery!
2) Thank you for the hunger You have given me to know You.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: "Every person is on a cross. Some ask to be taken down, like the thief at the left. Some ask to be taken up, like the thief on the right". Alaska Radio Mission, March 2003

TIME TO GIVE BACK - Fr. James Kingori, one of the Consolata Missionaries that celebrates the 11:00 or 12:15 Mass at CTK will be returning to his home in the remote village of Ngarendare, Kenya in Africa in July. He plans to build his elderly parents a new, safe and comfortable structure to live in. The new home won't have electricity or running water, but he hopes his parents will be able to live their remaining years in some degree of comfort. Donations are currently being accepted to help Father James and family. Please make donations in care of Lawrence J. Funk for the Father James Fund, 2375 Coomer Road, Burt, NY 14028. For more info, contact Mr. Funk at 778-5655.

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.

WEEKLY MASSES

SAT., April 22 - Vigil for Second Sunday of Easter
Lower 4:30 p.m. Arthur & Ruth Deyell - Deyell Children

MON., April 24 - Monday, Second Week Of Easter
6:55 a.m. Ethel Bauer - Dan & Thelma Pelligrine
8:00 Frances Hertlik - Rudolph Hertlik
The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

TUES., April 25 - Tuesday, Second Week Of Easter
6:55 a.m. Catherine Bohen - The Gallson Family
8:00 Annette Dentinger - The Wright Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., April 26 - Wednesday, Second Week Of Easter
6:55 a.m. Roslyn Geary - Estate
8:00 James Curry - Mr. & Mrs. James McArtny
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., April 27 - Thursday, Second Week Of Easter
6:55 a.m. Special Intention
8:00 a.m. Angela McDermott - Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., April 28 - Friday, Second Week Of Easter
6:55 a.m. John Wood - Koppmann Family
8:00 a.m. Eileen Barron Forgione - Dea McAuliffe

SAT., April 29 - Vigil Mass for Sunday Third Week Of Easter
Lower 4:30 p.m. Intentions of First Communicants

SUN., April 30-Sunday Third Week Of Easter
Upper 8:00 a.m. Maryann Villa - Tom & Ren�e Villa
Lower 9:30 Mary McGuillicuddy - Angela Coppola
Lower 11:00 Richard Collard - Jean & Bob
Upper 12:15 p.m. Intentions of First Communicants

It is Easter Season through Pentecost Sunday, June 4th!

EASTER DUTY- KEEP CLOSE TO OUR LORD
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, June 11.

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU
Loretta Stachura, wishes to thank all the wonderful women who came to assist the Altar Decorating committee in Easter decorating! Thank you - beautiful !

"The apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all." Acts of the Apostles

Question of the Week: Which of the names of Jesus - Sacred Heart, King of Kings, or another - is most meaningful to you?

Faith Response: Claim Jesus as your Lord today. Serve him in every action, observe his teachings in every decision, love him in your response to the smallest and least in every situation.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Congratulations - Nancy Burns and Jose (Joe) Reyes and welcome Paul Swisher are fully initiated into our Church family!

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION IS NEXT WEEKEND! THE CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE THE SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME AT THE SATURDAY 4:30 PM MASS ON APRIL 29TH and at the 12:15 MASS ON SUNDAY APRIL 30TH. Please be aware that many pews will be reserved for the children and their families. We expect these two Masses to be very special, very busy and very crowded with the families celebrating this Holy sacrament with their children.

OZANAM SUNDAY - FOUNDER OF THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
"The question which is agitating the world today is a social one. It is a struggle between those who have nothing and those who have too much; it is the violent clash of opulence and poverty, which is shaking the ground under our feet. Our duty as Christians is to throw ourselves between those two camps, in order to accomplish through charity what justice alone cannot do." Frederic Ozanam

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF April 30, 2006
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
Third Sunday of Easter

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Third Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 3:13-15
2nd Reading - 1 John 2:1-5A
Gospel - Luke 24:35-48

NEXT SUNDAY: Fourth Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 4:8-12
2nd Reading - 1 John 3:1-2
Gospel - John 10:11-18

"The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has glorified his servant Jesus." Acts of the Apostles

Question of the Week: In your family or community, who is waiting for your touch?

Faith Response: Use your senses to discover God in your life today. Be on the lookout for the incarnate God of touch, taste, smell, sound, and sight.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Dorthea Bihl, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Ann Brown, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, Joann Johnson, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Jim Keenen, Franz Kiefer, Emma Jean Kingston, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Brenda Messina, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Jeanne O'Donnell, Emily Olkowski, Anne Ortolani, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Brian Parkot, Sr., Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Edwin Ram, Tom Ray, Anthony Joseph Rittling, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Bob Rodgers, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, Edwin Ram, George Ryan Scandurra, Melissa Schaeffer, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Joseph Vastola, Edgar Villa, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Soo Yee, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends;
Mary Louise Feldman Leising (mother of Sister Bea Leising, OSF and Rev. John J. Leising) and
Anne Ortolani (wife of Minot Ortolani)
…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 Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth.

CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS COLLECTION IS THIS WEEKEND-Throughout America; Appalachia, the Deep South, the Southwest, the Rocky Mountain states - the Catholic church struggles to keep parishes open and to educate children in the faith. Your donations will help.

MOTHER'S DAY IS MAY 14TH
" NOVENA - The Mother's Day Novena is a wonderful way to remember our Mothers - living and deceased. A 9-day Novena of Masses begins on Mother's Day, May 14 until Monday, May 22. Mother's Day Intention Cards and envelopes can be found in the back of church. Return envelopes to the Rectory or in the collection basket as soon as possible.
" ROSE SALE - Give the gift of roses to someone this Mother's Day! All Mother's Day weekend - May 13 & 14 the Respect Life Ministry will have roses available for $2.50 a stem, $12 per � dozen or $24 for a full dozen. Pre-ordered roses in half and full dozen will be beautifully packaged and ready for pick up. Call Wendy at 837-0088 by Wednesday May 10 to pre-order, or to join this Respect Life Ministry activity. Proceeds benefit the Respect Life Ministry's ProLife efforts.

BIBLE BUDDIES - You and your pre-school children ages 2-4 are invited to join us on either Wednesday, May 3rd or Thursday May 4th, from 10:00-10:30 in the Chapel Meeting Room.

FIRST FRIDAY- Friday of this week is the First Friday for the month of May. Masses will be at 6:55 & 8:45 a.m. After the 8:45 Mass the Rosary and Altar Society will recite the Rosary and will then go to the Wehrle Restaurant for a Dutch-treat breakfast. If you are attending, call Virginia Harder at 839-0230 before noon Thursday. All women of the parish are invited.

MAY CROWNING is on Friday May 5th at 7 p.m. in the Upper Church. All parishioners are invited to enjoy this ceremony, pray the rosary with the students & crown Our Blessed Mother.

CTK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - The CTK Bereavement Support Group will meet on May 9 and 23, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, in the Church Library. When we lose a loved one by death, we are wounded. Just as a wound does, we need to heal from within, to express our thoughts and feelings, even when they seem crazy. A support group is a safe haven where those grieving the death of a loved one, can talk, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. For details, call Linda Maslona 839-2363.

WELCOME TO OUR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING….
Nathaniel Joseph-Miguel, son of Gina Talamo and David Rosado. He was Baptized in our Church last Sunday. Congratulations!!!

WEDDING BANNS
1st - Chad Sterling Samantha Ludwig
1st - Jason Street & Kelly LaPlante

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION-
Grades 1 thru 5 Monday 2:30-3:30 p.m., last class until September. Children will bring home textbook, folder, and report card, if absent, please contact the office to pick these up.

FIRST COMMUNION- This weekend, 67 of our children received their First Holy Communion at the 4:30 and 12:15 Masses. Congratulations to our communicants and their families. Special thanks to their teachers who work so diligently to prepare these children for this sacrament; Mrs. Maureen Butwin, Mrs. Kathleen Mattar, Mrs. Kristi Sosnowski, Mrs. Terry Ray and Mr. Thomas Corey. And thank you, JoAnne Greco for doing their certificates!

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
Tuesday Apr. 25 - Grades 3, 4, 5, & 6 visited the Super Scientific Circus at Buffalo State College
Wednesday, April 26 - 8th Grade took the NYS Science Performance test
Monday, May 1 - The Arts in Education Council will conduct an assembly for Grades K-8
Wednesday May 3 and Thursday May 4 - the 4th Grade will take the NYS Science Test
Friday May 5 - 8:45 a.m. Mass - Mother's Day - prepared by Gr. 2, at 7 p.m. - May Crowning in Upper Church; Class Night Party (gym) hosted by Grade 7

CONGRATULATIONS! -Christ the King's accelerated 7th Grade math students attended the St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Math Contest on April 4, 2006. The contest was divided into three divisions - public and large and small private schools. Individual and team recognition was given. In our division, small private school, the team consisting of Chelsie Zanghi, Tori Kreuz, Jack Murray, Zach Zenger, Katherine Rivard, Chloe Wingerter, Tyler Mikulec, and Mikaela Brady won first place. The team consisting of Michael Rodman, Owen Ortolani, Catherine Murphy, Christopher Reinhardt, Courtney Dennee, Kevin Schmitt, Gordon Lyons, and Anne Pyrak won 3rd place. Individual trophies were won by Katherine Rivard who placed second and Tori Kreuz who placed 3rd. Honorable mention trophies were awarded to Courtney Dennee, Chloe Wingerter, Christopher Reinhardt, Owen Ortolani, Jack Murray, Mikaela Brady, Zack Zenger, and Gordon Lyons. What a great job - we are so proud of all of you!

MENS SCRIPTURE STUDY AND PRAYER GROUP -Monday Evenings, May 9 & 23, a scripture study for men, will be held in the Msgr. McMahon Library beginning at 7:30 p.m.

CATHOLIC BIBLICAL STUDIES PROGRAM-The Bible-Get into It! A new how-to course sponsored by the Catholic biblical Studies Program. Presented by Mr. Dennis Mahaney this course is for Catholic lay leaders who minister with the Word of God or anyone who wants to be more confident in the use of the Bible or appreciate more fully God's Word at Mass. 4 Tuesday mornings at CTK - May 2, 9, 16, and 23 starting at 10 a.m. until noon - there is room for only 30 people. Brochures can be found throughout Church or for more information phone (716) 871-9180, email: Info@CBStudies.org, or visit the website: CBStudies.org. Reduced tuition for CTK parishioners attending at CTK - only $20. St. Vincent de Paul 7 p.m. beginning May 2; St. Mary, Swormsville 7 p.m. beginning May 3rd, O.L.B.S., Depew 7p.m. Thursdays starting May 4th. Call 871-9180 to register - tuition is $35.

YOUTH NEWS
" Youth Group Meeting - Sunday, May 7 at 10:30am in the Church Library. All are invited.
" Youth Council- Registration is open to high school teens interested in serving on the 2006-2007 CTK Youth Council, a leadership board composed of teens in grades 9 through 12, who work to plan and implement events which bring parish teens together to experience faith, fellowship, and service to the parish and community. Teens must be in grades 9 through 12 as of this September 2006 and be practicing Catholics committed to learning more about their Catholic faith. Anyone interested should come to the May 7th Youth Group meeting or contact Mrs. Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Testa (834-3586).
" Christian Leadership Institute - June 23-29 at the St. Columban Center. Register NOW for this week long training program for teens- fosters leadership potential, teaches practical skills, and increases participant's knowledge about the responsibility of leadership. Early bird cost by registering by May 26th is $255.00 (then $270.00) includes all materials, tuition, room and board. Final date for registration is June 9th. Call Mrs. Peer if interested.
" Jr. High Eucharistic Rally - May 6th, 10a.m.-8 p.m. at St. Leo's Church on Sweethome Rd. Specifically for students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th this full day includes dynamic speakers, energetic music, small group sessions, Reconciliation, Mass, and Adoration. Cost is $8.00 and covers meals. Contact Mary Beth Lalka at 835-8905 for info.

MUSIC MINISTRY- Questions? Call Christina Shrewsbury, Dir. of Music Ministry at CTK at 839-1430/ext. 212. Rehearsals Continue: Parish Youth Choir - Friday from 2:30-3:30 pm; Parish Adult Choir - Thurs. at 7:00 p.m.; Middle School/Teen Ensemble by appointment.

CTK MUSIC MINISTRY 10 DAY CHOIR PILGRIMAGE OF PRAYER AND MUSIC- February 9-18, 2007 to "Greece - In the Footsteps of St. Paul". Details call Christina 839-1430 x212.

GOLF, GOLF, GOLF !!!
" CTK MEN'S THURSDAY AFTERNOON GOLF LEAGUE, is played at Audubon Golf Course at 4:30 p.m. and begins May 4th. Interested? Call Sam Legierski at 946-7870.
" CTK MEN'S WEDNESDAY GOLF LEAGUE will start play on Wednesday, May 10th, at 2:00 p.m. The League plays 9-Holes each week. There are openings for new golfers, please call Norris Pritchard at 834-1187, or Vince Leising at 633-6280 for information.
" ATTENTION LADY GOLFERS! Ben's Belles Golf at Oakwood Golf Course every Thursday at 8:15 a.m. from May - August. Interested? Join us! Call Marge at 832-3748.
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CAN YOU HELP? -4-year-old Anne Garrett (daughter of Lisa Lundy a parishioner) is allergic to almost every food and environmental allergen. This family has spent over $60,000 out-of-pocket for medical expenses-Univera Health Care (their HMO) is refusing to pay for the life-saving medical treatments that keep little Anne alive. They have appealed to the NYS Dept. of Health, the NYS Dept. of Insurance, and the NYS Attorney General's office for help. All 3 state agencies are failing to enforce NYS health care statues. Out of money, & out of options to resolve their crisis this they are seeking help. E-mail Lisa Lundy for a list of ways you can help make a difference in Anne's life Lisa@theroostercrows.com. Thank you!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2006
The theme for Appeal 2006 for Catholic Charities is ONE FOR ALL -Your contribution brings strength and stability to the community and your support of the Appeal is vital, please help us reach our goal of $10.9 million. As of Tuesday, April 25th our parish has collected $217,094.00 Let us show Fr. Joe Sicari (Director of Catholic Charities, who assists at CTK) our support. Send in your contribution or pledge if you haven't already. Call Catholic Charities Appeal Office- 856-4494 or donate online. For more info www.1-for-all.org .

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for all the First Communion Boys & Girls & Families; that God will be a Real Part of their lives.
2) Thank you for answering my prayers once again.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: "We shall steer safely through every storm so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast, and our trust fixed on God.". St. Frances de Sales, Alaska Radio Mission, August 2003

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY -THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU!
Thank you for the generous support that enabled charity work for the Katrina families.

PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS DUE (Nominations Needed by Friday June 2)
The Parish Council meets the first Monday of every month from September - June. It is an advisory group, performing the dual purpose of representing the parishioners to the pastoral staff and the pastoral staff to the parishioners. The first meeting you would be required to attend is scheduled for Monday, June 5th where both the current Parish Council and new members will meet. Pentecost Sunday, June 4th, 2 new members of the Parish Council will be chosen to serve a term of not more than 3 years. Nominations may be taken by any current Council Member, or by completing the application form and returning it to the Rectory or in the collection basket before June 2. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, and all nominations are subject to approval by Msgr. Lichtenthal.

Please complete and return by Friday, June 2.

Name_________________________________________
Address_______________________________________
Phone (Home)__________________________________
Signature______________________________________
I will be able to attend the meeting on Monday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m.: _______Yes_______No

WEEKLY MASSES

SAT., April 29 - Vigil Mass for Sunday Third Week Of Easter
Lower 4:30 p.m. Intentions of the First Communicants

MON., May 1 - Monday, Third Week Of Easter
6:55 a.m. Margaret Russo-Nancy Redwine
8:00 Gladys Foster-Norm & Nancy Foster
The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

TUES., May 2 - Tuesday, Third Week Of Easter
6:55 a.m. Norine O'Riordan-Dilarenzo Family
8:00 Nick Rocco-Marge & Lou Pascarella
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., May 3 - Wednesday, Third Week Of Easter
6:55 a.m. Edward McGurrin-Joseph & Karen Vastola
8:00 Anniv. Catherine Biablocki-George Beckinghausen
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., May 4 - Thursday, Third Week Of Easter
6:55 a.m. Fred Tornow-Karen D'Arth
8:00 a.m. Syracuse & Scinta Families
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., May 5 - First Friday, Third Week Of Easter
6:55 a.m. Mary Beth Maggio-Mary Rowe
8:45 a.m. Mr & Mrs. John Graziano-Rob & Joann Mikulec
7:00 p.m. May Crowning

SAT., May 6 - Vigil Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Lower 4:30 p.m. Michael Seerieter-Family

SUN., May 7- Fourth Sunday of Easter
Upper 8:00 a.m. John Henel-Family
Lower 9:30 Leo & Agnes Lubinski-Maggie Lubinski
Lower 11:00 Carl Nagel-Katie & Steve Juhasz
Upper 12:15 p.m. Catherine Bohen-Mr & Mrs. Robert Yerke & Lisa

EASTER SEASON CONTINUES THROUGH JUNE 11TH. Keep close to our Lord! 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, June 11.