Bulletins for April 11, 18, 25

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
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 3:1-4
Gospel - John 20:1-9

"Christ Jesus emptied himself, taking the form of a slave; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." - from Philippians 2

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Mary Alice Barton, Monica Q. Barton, Charlie Basil, Stanley Bartczak, Anthony Bauer, Lucille Beamer, Kerry Bevolaqua, Andrew Benbenek, June Brennan, Robert Brodnicki, Dale Carlos, Marian Coniglio, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Nick Dusenberry, Salvatore Ferro, Jimmy Fiore, Corey Fisher, Betty Flynn, Kathy Garrison, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Michael Georger, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Nila Gnamme, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Delores Grundner-Kleindinst, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Phyllis Heinen, Kenneth Hennig Jr., Dolores Hooker, Karen Kazmierczak, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Arthur Maloney, Bernice Manly, Leo Masgula, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Albert Neuner, Teresa Newland, Bonnie Osborn, Josephine Paolucci, Katie Parks, Ernest Pearch, Eleanor Praetzel, Linda Pschierer, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Ted Rogalski, Mary Ryan, James Saia, Marie Santiago, Donald Sapienza, Tina Scalia, Donald Schwach, Claire Senall, David Setter, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Mary Snyder, Katie Songin, Judy Strubel, Antonietta Suriani, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Michael Vitagliano, Larry Wagner, Linda Weber, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Jordan Thomas Wesley, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Sister Arthur Wingerter, John Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Judy Jerge (mother of Deborah Dougher), and Rev. Bernard "Corky" Mach;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women in the Middle East and their families;
…peace on earth;

CONGRATULATIONS TO…Elizabeth (O'Neill) and Christopher Walsh who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

WEDDING BANNS
2ND - Michelle Raczka and Krishna Mukkamala

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

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2004
As of Tuesday, March 30th, our parish donated $172,276.42 to Catholic Charities. Today is the closing day Appeal 2004. If you haven't done so already, please make your gift today. All we need is a pledge - as much or as little as you can afford - every little bit helps. Catholic Charities is still short of their goal of $10,500,000 and it is with prayers and your help that we can make it.
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 Christ the King), 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! For more details on Catholic Charities, call 856-4494 or visit our website - www.ccwny.org.

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

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS
The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, April 13th, 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.

BEREAVEMENT
Our Bereavement Support Group is currently underway. We ask that you please keep all of our participants in your prayers during the coming weeks as they continue through their grief journey. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one and would like to take part in our Support Group every other Wednesday afternoon, please contact Linda Maslona at 839-2363. Our next session will be Wed., April 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the Church Library.

FAITH SHARING
"Let the word of God influence your busy life." Adult Bible Study is held on two Sunday evenings a month from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Church Library. The next session begins with Psalms on Sunday, April 18th. For more info call Renee' at 833-3499.

SPRING BUS TRIP TO GRAYCLIFF
Situated on a 70-foot cliff overlooking Lake Erie, Graycliff stands as an architectural jewel. Built between 1926 and 1927, Graycliff was designed by the renowned American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright for Isabelle R. Martin and her husband, Larkin Company executive Darwin D. Martin, as the Martins' summer home. On Tuesday, May 18th, we will tour Graycliff and then have a family style lunch at Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant. The cost is $48 each. A flyer will be in the bulletin shortly. For information call Celeste Kersten at 839-2146.

ROSARY AND ALTAR SPRING LUNCHEON
All women of the parish are invited to the Annual Spring Luncheon. It will take place at Fanny's Restaurant on Thursday, May 13th at 12:00 Noon. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $18 made out to Church of CTK to Angela Coppola, 64 Bridle Path, Williamsville, NY 14221. Reservations are due by Thursday, May 6th.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education classes for Grades 1-5 will resume Monday, April 19th.
We wish our families and staff a blessed Easter.

VOCATION VIEW - 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. Leon 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
We wish everyone a blessed Easter Season!
School resumes on Monday, April 19th.

"SCRAPBOOKING" FOR SENIORS - Seniors are invited to come & compile a scrapbook of their most treasured memories & life stories - putting together a book of special moments in your life that you'd especially like to remember - childhood moments, vacations, quiet times with family & friends, a wedding, graduation or the birth of a new baby. Parish Outreach will help you organize your photographs, mementos, & thoughts. You will receive a photo album, a pen, tape for photographs & sheets to take home. The cost is $10 & you may join at any time. We meet every Monday from Noon-2:00 p.m. in the Church Library. Your may join us at any time. To register or for questions, call Keri Mayer at 831-1246.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT KNITTING - This is a wonderful evening of community and fun! Come & learn how to make a great scarf, or how to knit a Prayer Shawl, which when completed, will be blessed and given to a parishioner who is ill or grieving. What better way for us to reach out to those who are hurting. Join us at 7 pm in the Church Library on Wed., April 7, 21 & 28. If you are coming for the first time & want to know what to bring, call Linda at 839-2363.

BECAUSE YOUR MEMORIES DESERVE MORE THAN A SHOEBOX… Come and join your fellow parishioners for a scrapbooking workshop on Friday, April 23rd, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room. Get your photos out of the box and into photo safe albums to enjoy for years to come. The fee is $5, and prizes will be given. Please call Keri Meyer for more information or to register at 831-1246. If you can't join us on April 2nd, the next workshop will be on Friday, April 30th.

ST. BENEDICT'S SENIOR CITIZEN GROUP meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m. in their school cafeteria, for a short informational meeting. All seniors, 50 years or older are welcome. Dues are $5 per year. Activities include: trips during the year; card playing: Pinochle, bridge, rummy, poker; catered dinners in the spring, Thanksgiving & Christmas; summer picnic with games, prizes & food; Ice Cream Social & Pot Luck Supper; Last Wednesday of the month is a special treat and bingo (not for profit); Coffee, tea & split club are sold at meetings, which help subsidize our dinners. For information call Val at 838-0291

CTK WEDNESDAY MEN'S GOLF LEAGUE - There are openings for regular golfers and substitutes in the Wednesday Afternoon Golf League. Please call Vince Leising at 633-6280 for information.

CTK THURSDAY MEN'S GOLF LEAGUE - Finally the weather is changing!!! Hope springs eternal and it is that spirit which evokes our thoughts to golf. If you are interested in playing in CTK's Men's Thursday afternoon golf league, which is played at Audubon Golf Course at 4:30 p.m. and begins on May 6th, please contact Dick Schanley at 832-3905.

ATTENTION LADY GOLFERS - Ben's Belles golf every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. from May through August at Oakwood Golf Course. If interested, join us at Sean Patrick's Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. on April 22nd for a pre-season Dutch-treat lunch. Call Marge at 832-3748 for lunch reservation and/or information.

MUSIC MINISTRY
If you are interested in joining the Choir, please call Christina Shrewsbury for rehearsal times for the following groups:
¢ Parish Choir sings at the 12:15 mass each Sunday.
¢ Youth Choir is made up of children in grades Kindergarten and First and up, and they sing at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on the 2nd Sunday of each month.
¢ Teens and Cantors rehearse by scheduling an appointment with Christina Shrewsbury.
The Music Room is located at the bottom of the stairs accessible from the entrance on the circular driveway on Lamarck. Christina Shrewsbury is the Music Director at CTK. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please call her at 839-1430, ext. 212.

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Young Christians at Work - Join teens from across the Diocese during Holy Week for
prayer, liturgy and service experience. You live at Harvest House during the week, and perform service within the Buffalo community. Fee is $145.

THE ALTAR DECORATING COMMITTEE
Additional people are needed, to help decorate the Altars for Christmas and Easter, and to help with maintenance during the year. The commitment includes one day at Christmas, 2 at Easter, & then a scheduled "watering and maintenance" visit once every six weeks. If you are interested please call Loretta Stachura at 839-1612. Both men & women are invited to help.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
The Adorers of the Perpetual Adoration wish to thank Jesus for the following favors:
1) Thank you for a second chance.
2) Thank you for relieving my back pain.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
"We don't have to scheme and labor to have God present in our daily lives. He is already present, waiting to be discovered." - Alaska Radio Mission, Jan., 2004

WE ARE WAITING
To help someone or family who is out of work and needs assistance. Maybe it's only a temporary setback. Cal the Rectory and leave a message for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

HELP SPREAD A RAY OF HOPE - TODAY is the day to respond if we have not yet heard form you in support of Catholic Charities Appeal 2004! All that is needed today is your pledge, if you prefer. We will remind you of your commitment through the year as you request. Make a difference; learn how by going to www.ccwny.org, or call Catholic Charities at 856-4494.

AREA EVENTS
" Jesus Christ Superstar - Sunday, April 4 at 7:30 pm at St. Christopher's, Niagara Falls Blvd. Featuring Ryan Bauer (the Cantor at 9:30 mass) as Jesus
" Ham Dinner - Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 10675 Alleghany Rd (Rt 77), Darien Center- April 4 - Noon-3pm (take outs available). Sunday masses at 8 & 11 pm
" RETROUVAILLE is a weekend experience for troubled marriages (separated and/or divorced). The next weekend is April 30-May 2. Call 652-7138 or 668-9068 to register.
" Lenten Fish Fry - Holy Angles Church, 348 Porter Ave., 4-7 pm, every Friday during Lent. Haddock-$7.50, Shrimp/Scallops-$7.95, Combo Platter-$11.95, Bowl of Soup-$$3.75, Macaroni & Cheese-$5, Cheesecake, Banana Cake & Carrot Cake - $2/slice. Delivery available (add $1), Take-out's add $.25. Call 885-3767

HOLY WEEK

Palm Sunday: April 4
Monday, April 6
Daily Masses: 6:55 and 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 6
Daily Masses: 6:55 and 8:00 a.m.
Confession from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 7
Daily Masses: 6:55 and 8:00 a.m.
Adoration Chapel will be closed from Wednesday, April 7 at 6:00 p.m.
until Monday, April 12th at 9:00 a.m.
Holy Thursday, April 8
Morning Mass: 8:00 a.m.
Mass of the Last Supper at 7:00 p.m., Adoration in Upper Church until 11:00 p.m.
Good Friday, April 9
Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m.
Solemn Liturgy with Holy Communion at 1:00 p.m.
Presentation of Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 10
Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m.
Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets at 2:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Mass & Services at 8:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday: April 11
Masses: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Monday, April 12th
Daily Masses: 6:55 and 8:00 a.m.
Rectory Closed
Adoration Chapel will reopen at 9:00 a.m.

LECTORS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & ALTAR SERVERS: Please sign-up in the Sacristy THIS WEEKEND to help out at Holy Week and Easter Masses. Thanks You!

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES
Infant of Prague - Mon., April 5 at 3 pm & 7 pm
St. John's, Kenmore - Mon, April 5 at 7 pm

HOLY LAND OFFERING - On Good Friday, a collection will be taken for the shrines in the Holy Land during the Liturgy at 1:00 p.m. 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 every 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 as generous as you can 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 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 12th, and continues through Pentecost Sunday on May 30th.

TRAVELING? DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND MASS ON EASTER!
For nationwide Mass times and locations, call 1-800-627-7846 (1-800 MASS TIMES) or log onto www.masstime.org

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., April 3 - Vigil of Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
Lower 4:30 p.m. Lillian & Rudolph Mambretti - Pat & Marcia Donlon

SUN., April 4 - Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
Upper 8:00 a.m. Emil W. Steck - Melanie Genet
Lower 9:30 Marion Dechert - The Gallson Family
Lower 11:00 Howard W. Georger - Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. Anthony and Lucy Suozzi - Grace Suozzi & Mary Mancini

MON., April 5 - Monday of Holy Week
6:55 a.m. ANNIV. Elizabeth Devine - Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tringali
8:00 Esther Horan - John Horan
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., April 6 - Tuesday of Holy Week
6:55 a.m. Dr. Arthur Schaefer - Debbie & Libby Hard
8:00 John Propis, Sr. - Family

WED., April 7 - Wednesday of Holy Week
6:55 a.m. Rosemary Kahrs - William Lynette & Lana Smith
8:00 Mr. & Mrs. Lazzero Picca - Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., April 8 - Holy Thursday
8:00 a.m. People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal
7:00 p.m. ANNIV. Rev. Msgr. Henry Gugino - Estate

FRI., April 9 - Lenten Weekday, 5th Week of Lent
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
1:00 p.m. Solemn Liturgy of the Passion & Death of our Lord, and Holy Communion
7:00 p.m. Reflections on the Way of the Cross

SAT., April 10 - Holy Saturday
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
2:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Food Baskets
Easter Vigil Mass:
Upper 8:00 p.m. People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal

SUN., April 11 - Easter Sunday
Upper 8:00 a.m. ANNIV. Joseph Riso - Sisters
Lower 9:30 Guiseppi and Concetta Acquisto - Sarah DiNatale
Lower 11:00 Mrs. Fern Wolff - Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. The Cecala and Santercole Families

FOUND IN CHURCH: Over the past few weeks we have found an earring with the Irish Cladaugh, a pink tear drop earring, and a cell phone. Call Melissa at 839-1430 if you think one of these items is yours. Please be ready to identify it.

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 5:27-32, 40b-41
2nd Reading - Rev 5:11-14
Gospel - John 21:1-19

"Do not be afraid" He said, "I am the first and the last, the one who lives. Once I was dead, but now I am alive forever and ever." - from Revelation 1:9-19

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

WEDDING BANNS
1ST - Korey Sixbury and Lauren Tracy

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

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

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2004
As of Tuesday, April 13th, our parish donated $203,674.42 to Catholic Charities. The Appeal Drive was successful again this year, although the need is still great. If you haven't done so already, please make your gift today. All we need is a pledge - as much or as little as much as you can afford - every little bit helps.
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! For more details on Catholic Charities, call 856-4494 or visit our website - www.ccwny.org.

MUSIC MINISTRY "THANK YOU!"
A special thanks to all of the fine singers and instrumentalists who have faithfully served the Music Ministry at CTK throughout the Lenten and Easter Season. The Parish Choir, Youth Choir and Teen Ensembles have provided outstanding liturgical music through preparation and performances. God's blessing to everyone - Christian Shrewsbury, Director of Music Ministry

BEREAVEMENT
Our Bereavement Support Group is currently underway. We ask that you please keep all of our participants in your prayers during the coming weeks as they continue through their grief journey. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one and would like to take part in our Support Group every other Wednesday afternoon, please contact Linda Maslona at 839-2363. Our next session will be Wed., April 21st at 1:00 p.m. in the Church Library.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY
"Let the word of God influence your busy life." Adult Bible Study is held on two Sunday evenings a month from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Church Library. The next session begins with Psalms on Sunday, April 18th. For more info call Renee' at 833-3499.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS
The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, April 20th, 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.

BIBLE BUDDIES
You and your pre-school children ages 2-4 are invited to join us on either Wed., April 21st, or Thurs., April 22nd, from 10:00-10:30 a.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room (Please enter through the single door under the overhang, between the Church & the School). 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 each month are identical, so you may attend either. Please contact Adele Kraus at 839-5340 for more details.

KINGS KIDS CLUB
King's Kids Club will celebrate Earth Day on Friday, April 23rd, from 7:00-9:00 pm in the CTK School Gym. Children in Grades 5-8 should bring a parent and join us as we talk about ecology, God's creation and how to protect it. We'll have crafts, games, and snacks! Hope to see you there!

BECAUSE YOUR MEMORIES DESERVE MORE THAN A SHOEBOX…
Come and join your fellow parishioners for a scrapbooking workshop on Friday, April 23rd, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room. Get your photos out of the box and into photo safe albums to enjoy for years to come. It's an evening of fun and camaraderie, and you leave with a very satisfied feeling. The fee is $5, and prizes will be given. Please call Keri Meyer for more information or to register at 831-1246.

STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH AT HOME
Next Sunday, the second collection will benefit the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Home Missions in the U.S. are places where the Catholic Church struggles just to keep parishes open and to educate people in their faith. Please give generously to assist fellow Catholics here in America.

SPRING BUS TRIP TO GRAYCLIFF
Situated on a 70-foot cliff overlooking Lake Erie, Graycliff stands as an architectural jewel. Built between 1926 and 1927, Graycliff was designed by the renowned American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright for Isabelle R. Martin and her husband, Larkin Company executive Darwin D. Martin, as the Martins' summer home. On Tuesday, May 18th, we will tour Graycliff and then have a family style lunch at Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant. The cost is $48 each. A flyer will be in the bulletin shortly. For information call Celeste Kersten at 839-2146.

ROSARY AND ALTAR SPRING LUNCHEON
All women of the parish are invited to the Annual Spring Luncheon. It will take place at Fanny's Restaurant on Thursday, May 13th at 12:00 Noon. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $18 made out to Church of CTK to Angela Coppola, 64 Bridle Path, Williamsville, NY 14221. Reservations are due by Thursday, May 6th.

"SCRAPBOOKING" FOR SENIORS
Seniors are invited to come & compile a scrapbook of their most treasured memories & life stories - putting together a book of special moments in your life that you'd especially like to remember - childhood moments, vacations, quiet times with family & friends, a wedding, graduation or the birth of a new baby. Parish Outreach will help you organize your photographs, mementos, & thoughts. You will receive a photo album, a pen, tape for photographs & sheets to take home. The cost is $10 & you may join at any time. We meet every Monday from Noon-2:00 p.m. in the Church Library. Your may join us at any time. To register or for questions, call Keri Mayer at 831-1246.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT KNITTING
This is a wonderful evening of community and fun! Come & learn how to make a great scarf, or how to knit a Prayer Shawl, which when completed, will be blessed and given to a parishioner who is ill or grieving. What better way for us to reach out to those who are hurting. As a group, we have already knitted 15 Prayer Shawls. Join us every Wednesday evening at 7 pm in the Church Library. If you are coming for the first time & want to know what to bring, call Linda at 839-2363.

ST. BENEDICT'S SENIOR CITIZEN GROUP
This Group meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m. in their school cafeteria, for a short informational meeting. All seniors, 50 years or older are welcome. Dues are $5 per year. Activities include: trips during the year; card playing: Pinochle, bridge, rummy, poker; catered dinners in the spring, Thanksgiving & Christmas; summer picnic with games, prizes & food; Ice Cream Social & Pot Luck Supper; Last Wednesday of the month is a special treat and bingo (not for profit); Coffee, tea & split club are sold at meetings, which help subsidize our dinners. For information call Val at 838-0291

CTK WEDNESDAY MEN'S GOLF LEAGUE
There are openings for regular golfers and substitutes in the Wednesday Afternoon Golf League. Please call Vince Leising at 633-6280 for information.

ATTENTION LADY GOLFERS
Ben's Belles golf every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. from May through August at Oakwood Golf Course. If interested, join us at Sean Patrick's Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. on April 22nd for a pre-season Dutch-treat lunch. Call Marge at 832-3748 for lunch reservation and/or information.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education classes for Monday, April 19th are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Grade 9: Mrs. Sheila Greoger's class will be held today, Sunday, April 18th. All other classes for Grade 9 will meet on Sunday, April 25th. Mrs. Jill LaMantia's class will be going to St. Vincent de Paul's Soup Kitchen. Notices were mailed in regard to this service project.

First Holy Communion Mini-Retreat: Saturday, April 24th at CTK School from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Notices were mailed at the end of March in regard to this event.

Grade 3 - First Holy Communion: Today, we will begin listing the names of the candidates who will be making their First Holy Communion. We ask that our parish community, pray for these children as they complete their final preparation for this sacrament. The following candidates are in Mrs. Maureen Butwin's class: John Audet, Robert Battaglia, Kelsey Clayback, Katelyn Dennee, Natalie Gasiecki, Lindsay Georger, Taylor Jordan, Amanda Londono, John Lyons, Christopher MacPherson, Kristina Macro, Melissa Magiera, Charlotte McLellan, Allison Mikulec, Kara Murray, Claire O'Neill, Joseph Ortolani, Jessica Phillips, Joseph Primerano, Karina Randles, Paul Schmitt, Matthew Shea, Kaitlyn Taylor, Michael Uba, Courtney Wilk, Jacqueline Wydysh, Benjamin Yee, and Megan Zenger.

VOCATION VIEW
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. Leon 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
If you are interested in registering your child in CTK's PreK3 or PreK4 class for the 2004-2005 school year, please contact the school office at 839-0473, x301.
" Monday - School Resumes
" Thursday - Grade 5 will visit the "Rodin" exhibit at the Albright Knox Art Gallery.

MUSIC MINISTRY
¢ Parish Choir sings at the 12:15 mass each Sunday. The next rehearsal is Thurs., April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room.
¢ Youth Choir is made up of children in grades Kindergarten and First and up, and they sing at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on the 2nd Sunday of each month. The next rehearsal is Friday, April 23rd, at 2:30 pm in the Music Room.
The Music Room is located at the bottom of the stairs accessible from the entrance on the circular driveway on Lamarck. Christina Shrewsbury is the Music Director at CTK. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please call her at 839-1430, ext. 212.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
The Adorers of the Perpetual Adoration wish to thank Jesus for the following favors:
1) Thank you for my change of heart regarding some neighbors;
2) Thank you for bringing my son back to Church and back to our family;

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you." James 4:8

"BUFFALO MEMORIES - GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN"
A great MOTHER'S DAY/FATHER'S DAY gift! This book is a compilation of stories about Buffalo by the late George Kunz (a long-time parishioner), reprinted from the Buffalo News. It is available at the Rectory on weekdays. Please pay by cash or check, for $16.20 payable to Dorothy Kunz.

MASS OF FAREWELL
On Sun, May 9th, at 2:00 pm in St. Louis Church (corner of Main & Edward St. Buffalo), the Diocese of Buffalo will gather along with the Parish Community of St. Louis for a Mass of Farewell in honor of Msgr. Robert J. Cunningham and his appointment as Bishop of Ogdensburg. Immediately following the Mass there will be a light reception at the Catholic Center. All are welcome to attend. Please join us as we express our sentiments of profound gratitude & appreciation for all that Msgr. Cunningham has done for our Diocese as our Vicar General & Chancellor and as a truly dedicated priest for 35 years. We bid him farewell with our prayers for God's richest blessings as Bishop of Ogdensburg.

GETTING RID OF RESENTMENTS
Fr. Jack Ledwon will explore ways to let go of grudges & resentments & discover the freedom that comes with forgiveness at Come and See on Thursday, May 6th at 7:30 p.m. in St. Benedict's church. Table topics include: bereavement, divorce & separation, annulments, prayer, interfaith marriage, Catholic singles, answering tough questions, coming back to the church, coping with cancer. No cost. No reservations required. For details call 5565-2525.

AREA EVENTS
" Prayer of Silence (contemplation or meditation) - April 22nd from 7-8:30 pm at St. Christopher Church with Fr. John Mergenhagen.
" Life in the Spirit Seminar at St. Francis of Assisi Parish (118 Schiller Ave, Buffalo) - Informational meeting on April 22nd at 7 pm. Seminar begins April 29th, from 7-9 pm for 7 consecutive weeks. For more info call 847-2214.
" Singles Mass - April 24th - at 6 pm at St. Gregory's. Sponsored by Catholic Alumni Club of Buffalo for ages 21 and over.
" Mass For Anyone Touched by Adoption - April 24th - at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Basilica. All are welcome to attend - birth parents, adoptees, adoptive parents, grandparents & other relatives. Reception to follow. For more info call 847-2205.
" All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner - April 25th - 1-6 pm - at The Polish Falcons, at 3171 Broadway near Union. Cost is $5-adults, $4.50-seniors, & $3-children under 12.
" Marriage Encounter Weekend - April 23-25 - at Radisson Hotel, Rochester. For more info & reservations call Ed & Pam at 1-585-544-8896 or Eric & Rene at 527-3762.
" RETROUVAILLE is a weekend experience for troubled marriages (separated and/or divorced). The next weekend is April 30-May 2. Call 652-7138 or 668-9068 to register.
" Natural Family Planning - Introductory Sessions to the Ovulation Method of NFP will be held April 17 at 10:30 am at Sister Hospital (862-1944), and on April 29th at 7 pm at Mercy Diagnostic & Treatment Ctr, West Seneca (809-7526). Pre-registration is required.

PROJECTRUTH
ProjecTruth is a character-based, abstinence-until-marriage education program that seeks to provide WNY adolescents with the good decisions-making skills they will need to make healthy life-affirming choices. For more information on the program, which is administered by Catholic Charities, call 332-3910 or go to www.projectruth.com or www.ccwny.org.

"TRAVELING" STATUES OF JESUS AND MARY
If you and your family would like to invite the statues of Jesus & Mary into your home for 1 week, please call Martha Johns at 839-2268 and leave a message. While you have the statues, you are encouraged to say a daily Rosary. The statue of Mary is Our Lady of Guadeloupe, the patroness of the Americas, and the patroness of the unborn. These statues have become so popular over the past few years, that two sets are now available.

REACHING OUT
During our liturgy, you extended your hand and said "Peace be with you." After the liturgy, you stretched out your hand to the Poor Boxes & by this action again you said "Peace be with you."

UPPER CHURCH TEMPORARILY CLOSED
All Masses, daily and weekend, will be held in the Lower Church until the week of May 2nd (approximately), while the floor covering in the Upper Church is replaced.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., April 17 - Easter Saturday
12:00 Noon WEDDING Michelle Raczka and Krishna Mukkamala
Lower 4:30 p.m. Richard Jendras - Wife and Family

SUN., April 18 - 2nd Sunday of Easter
Upper 8:00 a.m. Henry Saulter - sister, Loretta
Lower 9:30 Angela Hamman - Sarah DiNatale
Lower 11:00 Bernice Hamann - Helen A. Hoffman and Family
Upper 12:15 Helen Sandretto - The Leary Family

MON., April 19 - Easter Weekday, 3rd Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Patrick Buttaccio - CTK Choir
8:00 Dr. Arthur Schaefer - Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Miller
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., April 20 - Easter Weekday, 3rd Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Herb Stengel - Wednesday Night Bishop's Committee
8:00 ANNIV. James Curry - Wife, Eileen

WED., April 21 - Anselm, bishop, doctor
6:55 a.m. Arthur and Ruth Deyell - The Deyell Children
8:00 Richard Wagner - Janet and Jack Terhaar
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., April 22 - Easter Weekday, 3rd Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Audrey Dahler - Family
8:00 Rosemary Kahrs - Elizabeth Galloway

FRI., April 23 - George, martyr
6:55 a.m. Matthew Maslona - Faculty Garden Nursery School
8:00 James Murphy - Mr. & Mrs. Steve Juhasz

SAT., April 24 - Fidelis, priest, martyr
Lower 4:30 p.m. Sophie Muszynski - Granddaughter Laureen Glenn & Family

SUN., April 25 - Third Sunday of Easter
Lower 8:00 a.m. Mary Ann Villa - Tom and Renee' Villa
Lower 9:30 James Oddi - Mother
Lower 11:00 ANNIV. Richard Larson - Wife and Children
Lower 12:15 Florence Bell - Gertrude Orszulak

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 6th this year.

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Third Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41
2nd Reading - Rev 5:11-14
Gospel - John 21:1-19

NEXT SUNDAY: Fourth Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 13:14, 43-52
2nd Reading - Rev 7:9, 14b-17
Gospel - John 1-:27-30

"Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, everything in the universe, cry out, 'To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor, glory and might, forever and ever.'" - from Rev. 5:11-14

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Mary Alice Barton, Monica Q. Barton, Charlie Basil, Stanley Bartczak, Anthony Bauer, Lucille Beamer, Paul Becker, Andrew Benbenek, June Brennan, Robert Brodnicki, Lea Calabrese, Dale Carlos, Marian Coniglio, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Emil DiNicolantonio, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Nick Dusenberry, Salvatore Ferro, Jimmy Fiore, Corey Fisher, Betty Flynn, Kathy Garrison, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Michael Georger, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Nila Gnamme, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Delores Grundner-Kleindinst, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Phyllis Heinen, Kenneth Hennig Jr., Dolores Hooker, John Kaczorowski, Karen Kazmierczak, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Arthur Maloney, Bernice Manly, Leo Masgula, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Albert Neuner, Teresa Newland, Bonnie Osborn, Josephine Paolucci, Katie Parks, Ernest Pearch, Eleanor Praetzel, Linda Pschierer, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Ted Rogalski, Mary Ryan, James Saia, Marie Santiago, Donald Sapienza, Tina Scalia, Donald Schwach, Claire Senall, David Setter, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Mary Snyder, Katie Songin, Genevieve Spadafora, Judy Strubel, Antonietta Suriani, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Michael Vitagliano, Larry Wagner, Linda Weber, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Jordan Thomas Wesley, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Sister Arthur Wingerter, John Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Kerry Bevolaqua (niece of Mary White), Jessie Mary Habdo, Rev. Msgr. Eugene O'Loughlin (former pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Church)
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women in the Middle East and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

WEDDING BANNS
2nd - Korey Sixbury and Lauren Tracy

CONGRATULATIONS TO Michelle (Raczka) and Krishna Mukkamala who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING … Conor Charles Woodson, son of Lisa (Coleman) & Paul Woodson; and Katherine Elizabeth Woodworth, daughter of Ellen (Mahoney) & Roger Woodworth; who were baptized in our Church this weekend.

UPPER CHURCH TEMPORARILY CLOSED
All Masses, daily and weekend, will be held in the Lower Church until approximately the week of May 2nd, while the floor covering in the Upper Church is replaced.

STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH AT HOME - The second collection today will benefit the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Home Missions in the U.S. are places where the Catholic Church struggles just to keep parishes open and to educate people in their faith. Please give generously to assist fellow Catholics here in America.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2004 - As of Tuesday, April 20th, our parish donated $203,566.42 to Catholic Charities. The Appeal Drive was successful again this year, although the need is still great. If you haven't done so already, please make your gift today. All we need is a pledge - as much or as little as much as you can afford - every little bit helps. 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! For more details on Catholic Charities, call 856-4494 or visit our website - www.ccwny.org.

THE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP is currently underway. We ask that you please keep all of our participants in your prayers during the coming weeks as they continue through their grief journey. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one and would like to take part in our Support Group every other Wednesday afternoon, please contact Linda Maslona at 839-2363. Our next session will be Wed., May 12th at 1:00 p.m. in the Church Library.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - At the Easter Vigil we celebrated Jesus Christ's resurrection. We also should have celebrated with the hundreds of thousands in our country who became part of the Roman Catholic community by receiving the Sacraments of Initiation. Next year would you or someone you know like to join this faith filled group and become members of the Catholic Church? If you would, RCIA is the process for you. For information about the RCIA process call Celeste at 839-2146 or the Rectory at 839-1430, or visit the CTK web site at www.ctksnyder.com and click organizations, then RCIA.

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

SPRING BUS TRIP TO GRAYCLIFF - Situated on a 70-foot cliff overlooking Lake Erie, Graycliff stands as an architectural jewel. Built between 1926 and 1927, Graycliff was designed by the renowned American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright for Isabelle R. Martin and her husband, Larkin Company executive Darwin D. Martin, as the Martins' summer home. On Tuesday, May 18th, we will tour Graycliff and then have a family style lunch at Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant. The cost is $48 each. For information call Celeste Kersten at 839-2146.

ROSARY AND ALTAR SPRING LUNCHEON - All women of the parish are invited to the Annual Spring Luncheon. It will take place at Fanny's Restaurant on Thursday, May 13th at 12:00 Noon. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $18 made out to Church of CTK to Angela Coppola, 64 Bridle Path, Williamsville, NY 14221. Please state your choice of either Chicken Francoise, or Lasagna when making your reservations. Reservations are due by Thursday, May 6th.

THANK YOU TO THE MANY TEENS who worked on the presentation of the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. Over 20 teens were involved in all aspects of the presentation. We thank the following for giving their time, and sharing their talents with our parish: Lizzy Aquilina, Devon Borowski, Ellen Cardone, Andrew Clayback, Renee' Ertel, Greg Havas, Sara Hayes, Mike Humphrey, Rachael Humphrey, Becky Justinger, Joe Killeen, Sean Kujawa, Eric Newton, Amy Panczakiewicz, Michelle Paul, Beth Peer, Tony Scott, Mike Sima, Dan Slough, Jen Testa, Any Tirella, Lorraine Villa, Nick Williams, and Nora Williams.

"SCRAPBOOKING" FOR SENIORS - Seniors are invited to come & compile a scrapbook of their most treasured memories & life stories - putting together a book of special moments in your life that you'd especially like to remember - childhood moments, vacations, quiet times with family & friends, a wedding, graduation or the birth of a new baby. Parish Outreach will help you organize your photographs, mementos, & thoughts. You will receive a photo album, a pen, tape for photographs & sheets to take home. The cost is $10 & you may join at any time. We meet every Monday from Noon-2:00 p.m. in the Church Library. Your may join us at any time. To register or for questions, call Keri Mayer at 831-1246.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT KNITTING - This is a wonderful evening of community and fun! Come & learn how to make a great scarf, or how to knit a Prayer Shawl, which when completed, will be blessed and given to a parishioner who is ill or grieving. What better way for us to reach out to those who are hurting. As a group, we have already knitted 15 Prayer Shawls. Join us every Wednesday evening at 7 pm in the Church Library. If you are coming for the first time & want to know what to bring, call Linda at 839-2363.

ST. BENEDICT'S SENIOR CITIZEN GROUP
" This Group meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m. in their school cafeteria, for a short informational meeting. All seniors, 50 years or older are welcome. Dues are $5 per year. Activities include: trips during the year; card playing: Pinochle, bridge, rummy, poker; catered dinners in the spring, Thanksgiving & Christmas; summer picnic with games, prizes & food; Ice Cream Social & Pot Luck Supper; Last Wednesday of the month is a special treat and bingo (not for profit); Coffee, tea & split club are sold at meetings, which help subsidize our dinners. For information call Val at 838-0291
" "Singing in the Rain" at Lancaster Opera House on Thursday, June 10th, Luxury bus, show and dinner for $40. For ticket information call Shirley at 686-1923.
" Christmas at Radio City Music Hall - St. Benedict's Seniors Citizen Group is planning a 2-day, 3-night trip to Radio City Music Hall and Atlantic City from Nov. 30th - Dec 3rd. Call Val at 838-0291 for information

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
The Adorers of the Perpetual Adoration wish to thank Jesus for the following favors:
1) Thank you for the successful medication changes;
2) Thank you for 55 years in a beautiful, blessed marriage;

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"Today solemn exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is the grace and need of our time. Society will be restored and renewed when all its members group themselves around our Emmanuel." - St. Peter Julian Eymard

"BUFFALO MEMORIES - GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN" - A great MOTHER'S DAY/FATHER'S DAY gift! This book is a compilation of stories about Buffalo by the late George Kunz (a long-time parishioner), reprinted from the Buffalo News. It is available at the Rectory on weekdays. Please pay by cash or check, for $16.20 payable to Dorothy Kunz.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education classes for Monday, April 26th are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Grade 9: Classes for Grade 9 will meet today, Sunday, April 25th. Mrs. Jill LaMantina's class will be going to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. Teachers have contacted the students in regard to time and place for class.

Grade 3 - First Holy Communion: We ask that our parish community, pray for our children as they complete their final preparation for the sacrament of First Holy Communion. The following candidates are in Mrs. Mary Lyn Herzog's class and Mrs. Terry Ray's class, they will make this sacrament at the 12:15 p.m. Mass on Sunday, May 2nd: Creighton Barnett, Michaela Barrett, Rebekah Barrett, Mary Kathryn Comer, Hannah Dauria, Lucas Fromen, Colin Gibson, Daniel Klementowski, Mary Lister, Carly Mayer, Olivia Merrill, Owen Ogiony, Sarah Rice, Michael Schake, James Stites, Alayna Troutman, Lydia Wishman, Dale Yoder, Jordan Allen, Brianna Barbarossa, Kara Barke, Brendan Barrick, Stephen Ciocca, Brianna Drozda, Kayleigh Krasinski, Hannah Lasher, Brett Lawhon, Ryan Marko, Nicholas Myszkiewicz, Alexander Pizzuto, Callan Smith, Hannah Stanek-Chu, Michaela Stumpf, Claire Whalen Maris Zakroczemski, and Kathryn Zotara.

VOCATION VIEW - How am I being called to feed the lambs of Jesus? Could it be as an ordained or consecrated person. If God is calling you, call Fr. Leon 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
If you are interested in registering your child in CTK's PreK3 or PreK4 class for the 2004-2005 school year, please contact the school office at 839-0473, x301.
" Friday, April 30th - Grades K, 1 and 2 will go to Rockwell Hall to see "The Princess and the Pea"

MUSIC MINISTRY
Christina Shrewsbury is the Music Director at CTK. Rehearsals are held in the Music Room, located at the bottom of the stairs accessible from the entrance on the circular driveway on Lamarck. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please call her at 839-1430/ext 212.
¢ Parish Choir sings at the 12:15 mass each Sunday. The next rehearsal is Thurs., April 29th at 7:00 p.m.
¢ Youth Choir is made up of children in grades Kindergarten and up, & they sing at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Next rehearsal is Fri., April 30th, at 2:30 pm.

YOUTH NEWS
The Teen Youth Group of CTK is an organization in which all high school teen parishioners are automatically members. Teens are encouraged to participate in any or all events. Members who feel a strong dedication and commitment to serve should consider a position on the CTK Youth Council. This leadership council works directly with adult coordinators, volunteers, and parish teens to plan programs & events that seek to increase faith, encourage friendship, & promote fun in a welcoming atmosphere. We invite you to become an active part of teen life at CTK Church. For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
" Youth Group Meeting - Sunday May 2nd - 10:30-11:30 in Church Library. All are invited
" Christian Leadership Institute - June 25th-July 1st - Presented by the Youth Dept. Diocese of Buffalo at the St. Columban Center, Derby. This dynamic experience is open to any High School teen who has completed their freshman year. The week includes workshops on leadership, communication, group dynamics, and exploration of faith, prayer and liturgy. Early bird deadline for registration is June 1st, for $245. Cost increases to $260 to register by June 11th.

MASS OF FAREWELL - On Sun, May 9th, at 2:00 pm in St. Louis Church (corner of Main & Edward St. Buffalo), the Diocese of Buffalo will gather along with the Parish Community of St. Louis for a Mass of Farewell in honor of Msgr. Robert J. Cunningham and his appointment as Bishop of Ogdensburg. Immediately following the Mass there will be a light reception at the Catholic Center. All are welcome to attend. Please join us as we express our sentiments of profound gratitude & appreciation for all that Msgr. Cunningham has done for our Diocese as our Vicar General & Chancellor and as a truly dedicated priest for 35 years. We bid him farewell with our prayers for God's richest blessings as Bishop of Ogdensburg.

LETTING GO - Fr. Jack Ledwon will explore ways to let go of resentments & discover the freedom that comes with forgiveness at Come and See on Thursday, May 6th at 7:30 p.m. in St. Benedict's church. Table topics include: bereavement, divorce & separation, annulments, prayer, interfaith marriage, Catholic singles, answering tough questions, coming back to the church, coping with cancer. No cost. No reservations required. For details call 5565-2525.

AREA EVENTS
" Life in the Spirit Seminar at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 118 Schiller Ave, Buffalo -Seminar begins April 29th, from 7-9 pm for 7 consecutive weeks. For info call 847-2214.
" All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner - April 25th - 1-6 pm - at The Polish Falcons, at 3171 Broadway near Union. Cost is $5-adults, $4.50-seniors, & $3-children under 12.
" RETROUVAILLE is a weekend experience for troubled marriages (separated and/or divorced). The next weekend is April 30-May 2. Call 652-7138 or 668-9068 to register.
" Natural Family Planning -April 29th, 7 pm - at Mercy Diagnostic & Treatment Ctr, W. Seneca (809-7526). Pre-registration is required.


MOTHER'S DAY 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 9th, and is completed on Monday, May 17th. Mother's Day Intention Cards and Intention Envelopes can be found in the back of the Church. Please return the envelopes to the Rectory, or in the collection basket before Mother's Day.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., April 24 - Fidelis, priest, martyr
Lower 4:30 p.m. Sophie Muszynski - Granddaughter Laureen Glenn & Family

SUN., April 25 - Third Sunday of Easter
Lower 8:00 a.m. Mary Ann Villa - Tom and Renee' Villa
Lower 9:30 James Oddi - Mother
Lower 11:00 ANNIV. Richard Larson - Wife and Children
Lower 12:15 Florence Bell - Gertrude Orszulak

MON., April 26 - Easter Weekday, 3rd Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Emerson Lankes - Mr. & Mrs. William Cotter
8:00 Mariano F. Saia - Mike & Karen Gould
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., April 27 - Easter Weekday, 3rd Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Frank Guzzetta - Girls from Hair Works
8:00 John Terhaar - Mr. & Mrs. John Davis

WED., April 28 - Peter Chanel, priest, martyr; Louis Mary de Montfort, priest
6:55 a.m. Sister Columba - Irene Schneider
8:00 ANNIV. Genevieve McDonald - daughter Patricia McDonald
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., April 29 - Catherine of Siena, virgin, doctor
6:55 a.m. Edith Gartler - Carol Mathner
8:00 Peggy Collins - Mr. & Mrs. Steve Juhasz
*Mysteries of Light will be recited after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., April 30 - Pius V, pope
6:55 a.m. Charolette Glascek - Tom & Debbie Renzi and Family
8:00 James Anthony Villa - The Villa Family

SAT., May 1 - Joseph the Worker
Lower 4:30 p.m. Intentions of First Communicants and Families

SUN., May 2 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Lower 8:00 a.m. Robert Johnson - wife, Louise
Lower 9:30 Leo and Agnes Lubinski - Rosemary & Maggie Lubinski
Lower 11:00 Norman Reinhardt - Helen A. Hoffman
Lower 12:15 Intentions of First Communicants and Families

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 6th this year.