Bulletins for December 11, 18, 25

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Second Sunday of Advent
1st Reading - Isaiah 40:-5, 9-11
2nd Reading - 2 Peter 3:8-14
Gospel - Mark 1:1-8

NEXT SUNDAY: Third Sunday of Advent
1st Reading - Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11
2nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Gospel - John 1:6-8, 19-28

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, Dale Carlos, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Joe Drew, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Jimmy Fiore, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Martha Johns, 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, James Mahoney, 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, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, Paul Steckel, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Amy Tiede, Al Trybus, Dennis Valenti, Joseph Vastola, Linda Vigorito, Edgar Villa, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Paul E. Collins (grandfather of Pia O'Connor), Bill Lalli, Jr., and Beverly Mooney (wife of Jim Mooney);
…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 THE FAITH COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Sydney Mary Arcara, daughter of Debra (Yencer) & Mark Arcara, who was baptized in our Church on Sunday, November 20th.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
FATHER JOE
DECEMBER 4TH

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Thurs., Dec. 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a holy day of obligation. Masses are at 6:55, 8:45, Noon and 5:30, with a vigil mass on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

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

CTK SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP
The CTK Senior Citizens Group now meets in the Chapel Meeting Room for an afternoon of fun on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. Please join us on Thurs., Dec. 15th, 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. Also, call Frances at 636-1332 if you'd like to join the Seniors at their Christmas luncheon.

CHRISTMAS CARD SALE
The Respect Life Committee will sell Christmas Cards after Masses this weekend. Cards range in price from $5 to $15 per pack. There are many beautiful varieties to choose from. The cards will be available in the Rectory during the weekday business hours.

CHRISTMAS WREATHS
Christmas Wreaths will be sold by Boy Scout Troop #431, which includes boys from CTK Parish. The decorated fresh Christmas wreaths will be sold outside the doors of the church at all Masses today, $18 for a large size wreath.

SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER GROUP
New this year, a Scripture and Prayer Group for Men, is offered on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of the month, in the Msgr. McMahon Library beginning at 7:30 p.m. using the Little Rock Scripture Study as a guide. Mark's Gospel, will be the focus for this study. An invitation to pray with other Catholic Men from 8:15-9:00 p.m. is also extended. If you wish to participate call Deacon Norm at 839-0322. The next session is on Mon., Dec. 12th.

BIBLE BUDDIES
You and your pre-school children ages 2-4 are invited to join us on either Wed., Dec. 14th or Thurs., Dec. 15th from 10:00-10:30 in the Chapel Meeting Room (Please enter through the single door under the overhang, between the Church and the School). We will share a story with your child and help them to learn more about God and the Bible, and with your help, they will make something special to bring home. The two sessions offered are identical, you may attend either. Please call Adele Kraus at 839-5340 if you have any questions.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
Next weekend will be the annual collection for the retired religious. Elderly members of the religious outnumber those who earn salaries in the workplace, and they are financially unable to care for the elderly. Please help those people who have given so much to us all, especially those who have worked in our parish: the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph, the Jesuit Fathers, the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, the Consolata Fathers, the Grey Nuns, the Stella Niagara Franciscans, and the Sisters of St. Joseph.

JOURNEY IN FAITH AND GRACE
What are the Diocesan Core Values?
Eucharistic Community / Prayer & Worship: Through prayer and worship, especially celebration of the Eucharistic, Catholics are nurtured and transformed. The Eucharist is the source and summit of Church life; the Eucharistic assembly is the visible expression of the Church.
Evangelization and Faith Formation: It is only by being firmly grounded in the faith that Catholics can live the Gospel and proclaim it to others. The diocese will engage in a spiritual renewal to stimulate in all Catholics such an enthusiasm for the faith that, in living their faith in Jesus, they will freely share it with others.
Respect for Every Human Person: The dignity of human life is linked to its origin and destiny in God and God's love. The Church will promote respect for the life and dignity of every human being, from conception to natural death.
Concern for Families - the Domestic Church: The family unit, whether traditional or non-traditional, shapes the society in which we live. The diocese will continue to promote the sanctity of marriage and family life, to minister to the needs of every generation, and to seek out new ways to involve youth in the life of the Church.
Justice, Peace, and Preferential Option for those who are Poor: The Church's contribution to culture is to form human hearts for peace and justice. Despite social or economic disparity, we are all members of one human family with gifts to give and to receive from one another. The diocese is committed to a just social order that will give hope to those involved in oppressive situations. Every diocesan policy will be viewed on the basis of its impact on the poorest and most vulnerable members of the society.
…continued next week

LOOKING FOR A RIDE TO CHURCH: A woman who lives on Thomas Jefferson in Snyder, is looking for a ride to weekend mass (prefers 4:30, but will accept any mass time) and possibly daily morning mass. If you can help, please call her daughter Sara at 685-2398. Thank you.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES - If family relationships are strained, the holidays will only add to the stress. Reach for help now. our professional staff in more than 50 offices around WNY is ready to lighten your burden by assessing your family's situation and providing real help and hope through counseling and other support. You can call the local office at Main and Westfield at 839-4066.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There will be no Religious Education Classes on Monday, Dec. 5th for grades 1-5 and 6 and 8. Classes will resume on Monday, Dec. 11th.

Grade 9: Classes will meet today, Sunday, Dec. 4th. Mrs. Mullane and Mrs. Gould's class will be going to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. Teachers have contacted students in regard to time and place of class. Mrs. Nina Caffarelli's class will meet on Sunday, Dec. 11th.

VOCATION VIEW
John the Baptist is sent by God to prepare the way for His Son. In our present time God sends priests and religious especially to prepare the people to receive His Son. If you think God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Fr Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
" Monday, Dec. 5th - Amy Fleischauer of Prevention Educators will conduct anti-bullying workshops for Grades 3 -8
" Wednesday, Dec. 7th and Thursday, Dec. 8th - Santa's workshop comes to Christ the King's stage. Students will do their Christmas shopping and even have it wrapped!
" Thursday, Dec. 8th - Feast of the Immaculate Conception - students will attend 8:45 Mass.
" Friday, December 9th - PreK 4 will go to the Lancaster Opera House to see "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Volunteers Needed on Monday Dec. 12th to help sort toys collected from our toy drive for distribution to Buffalo parishes. Volunteers should meet in the upstairs foyer outside the ushers Room at 6:00 pm. Please call if you can help.
¢ Diocesan Youth Convention - This annual 3-day event takes place from Feb. 17th- 19th (on Presidents Day Weekend) at Adam's Mark Hotel, Buffalo. Approximately 900 teens from all over the Diocese attend this weekend, which includes workshops, special liturgies, dances, a coffee house, and awards. This is a great opportunity to come with your friends to learn more about your Catholic faith, meet new people, and increase your understanding of the role of young people in our Church. For more details come to our Dec. 4th Youth Group Meeting.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for my daughter's reunion with her husband;
2) Thank you for putting love in my heart;

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
1 HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"I am your hiding place, I will protect you from trouble and surround you with songs of deliverance … I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go … I will counsel you and watch over you. Rejoice in Me …" - Psalm 37:7-11

MUSIC MINISTRY
Questions? Please call Christina Shrewsbury, Dir. of Music Ministry at CTK at 839-1430/ext. 212.
¢ ALL those interested in participating with the Parish Choir for the upcoming season to attend Thursday Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the Church Music Room. The next rehearsal is on Thurs. Dec. 8th.
¢ Holiday Singers for: Advent and Christmas Eve - These are very special opportunities to serve your parish with musical offerings. If you'd like to become a part of these celebrations, please call Christina Shrewsbury.
¢ Parish Youth Choir (Grades 1-5) - Next rehearsal is Friday, Dec. 8th from 2:30-3:30 in the Church Music Room. They will sing on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Come and join the singing and fun.

ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES:
Dec. 6th - 2:00 pm - St. Benedict's
-- 7:00 pm - St Leo's
Dec. 7th - 7:00 pm - St. Francis
Dec. 13th - 7:00 pm - St. Aloysius
Dec. 14th - 7:00 pm - St. Edmund's
Dec. 14th - 7:00 pm - Ss. Peter & Paul
Dec. 17-23 - 7:30 pm - St. Timothy
Dec. 19 - 3:00 & 7:00 p.m. - Infant of Prague
Dec. 19 - 7:00 pm - St. Christopher

CONFESSION AT CHRIST THE KING:
Sat., Dec. 10th - 3:30-4:15 pm
Sat., Dec. 17th - 3:30-4:15 pm
Mon., Dec. 19th - 7:00-8:00 pm

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR PARISH
" Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers to drive their van to pick up donated furnishings and construction materials to be sold at the new Habitat Restore at 501 Amherst Street. Hours flexible to suit you. If interested, call the store @ 852-6607.
" St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen - Come and volunteer your services at the St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen on Tuesday, Dec. 6th from 9am until 1pm. If you would like to join them please call Ceil Becker at 835-7826.

PAMPHLET RACK - Stop and check out the material on our pamphlet rack (near the entrance of the Church Library). We have a lot of Advent and Christmas booklets and also some Advent Calendars.

THE RESPECT LIFE SOCIETY is asking people to contact the American Girl doll company, which is a subsidiary of Mattel Inc., and ask them to stop their association with Girls Inc., an organization that backs abortion.

"We await a new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells."
- 2 Peter 3:8-14

Question of the Week: What are you doing this Advent to make a new world possible?

Faith Response: Put your faith in the possibility of a new world on its way. Believe in change, for yourself and for others. Pray for what you hope for, and prepare to receive the answer to your prayers.

THE ADVENT CHAMBER CONCERTS will be held each Sunday during Advent from 10:30-aa:00 a.m. Come and enjoy the uplifting performance:
December 4th (Lower Church) - "Three Women of Bethlehem " Christmas story through narratives and songs;
December 11th (Lower Church) - CTK Youth, Middle School and Adult Choirs performing music of the season.
December 18th (Upper Church) - Pipe Organ Concert with works by Bach, Karg-Elert and seasonal favorites.

LESSONS AND CAROLS - This year the festival of Lessons and carols will be held on Sunday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Church. Come and celebrate this season, and join adults and youth of our parish and students from CTK School enjoy this evening of scripture readings, singing and carols for Christmas.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - On Sunday, Dec. 11th, after the 9:30 am Mass, the annual Breakfast with Santa will be held in the School Gym. All parishioners and their families are welcome. The cost is $3.50 for children and $4.50 for adults. Make you reservations by Thurs., Dec. 8th, by calling the school office at 839-0473 between 8:30 and 2:30 or by leaving a message on the answering machine. Payment will be collected at the door.

ROSARY AND ALTAR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON will be on Monday, Dec. 12th at Noon at Salvatore's Italian Garden. If you wish to attend, respond by Thurs, Dec. 8th by sending a $20 check made out to Christ the King, to Nancy Eberhard, 170 Ridgewood Dr., Amherst, NY 14226. Include your Meal Choice: Penne Pasta Ala Roma, or Chicken Wellington.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - On Dec. 22nd & 23rd at 9:00 am, we will be decorating the interiors of the Upper and Lower churches and the entranceways. We will use the Chapel Meeting Room as our gathering point. If you are interested in assisting with the decorations or have any questions, please contact Bob Kersten (839-2146) or Tom Wiktorski (833-8035).

CHRISTMAS FLOWER DECORATIONS - On Fri., Dec. 23rd anyone who would like to help arrange the Christmas Flowers on the Church Altars is asked to join us at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower Church. If you have any questions, please call Loretta at 839-1612.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL FOOD BASKETS
Next weekend, representatives from St. Vincent de Paul will be accepting monetary donations to be used for Christmas food baskets for needy families. Last year they were able to put together 300 food baskets with your donations. We hope to be as successful this year - you can help make that hope come true. Thank you.

THE GIVING TREE
Gifts (unwrapped) must be retuned by Sunday, Dec. 11th - The Annual CTK Giving Tree was adorned with ornaments with a gift request. If you did take an ornament, please return the item listed on it, unwrapped, to the tree on or before Dec. 11th. Gifts will be delivered to the elderly residents at the Erie County Home in Alden for their Christmas celebration.
A new gift option this year is a $5 certificate with which a resident can shop at the Home's store. Money for these can be labeled as such and placed in the collection basket next week or returned to the Rectory.. Members of the Social Justice Ministry will be selling $5 shopping certificates after Masses this weekend. The Erie County Home is grateful to our parish for reaching out to their community.

MITTEN, SCARF & HAT TREE
Gifts must be returned by Sun., Dec. 18th - As in the past, we will be asking for mittens, gloves, scarves & hats and socks which will be given to St Luke's Mission of Mercy, and to Buffalo Hispanic parishes, where according to their Hispanic tradition, they will be distributed as gifts on Little Christmas (Epiphany on Jan. 8th)

CHRISTMAS TOY COLLECTION
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is collecting toys this weekend and next weekend, to be distributed and Toys must be returned by Sun., Dec. 11th - This year the St. Vincent de Paul Society is again collecting toys for needy children this weekend and next weekend. Last year, the Society was able to collect and distribute over 1,000 toys for children in the Buffalo area. 17 Churches, most in the inner city, were recipients of the toys for distribution among their families. The toys may be brought to Church - wrapped or unwrapped - and placed in the boxes in the Church vestibule. If you choose to wrap the toy, kindly mark it for boy or girl and the age bracket. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., Dec. 3 - St. Francis Xavier, priest
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Katherine Galanis and Michael Verni
4:30 p.m. Rachel Fodero - The Switala Family
SUN., Dec. 4 - Second Sunday of Advent Upper 8:00 a.m. August and Phyllis Russo - Tom & Renée Villa
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Ernest Sandretto - The Family
Lower 11:00 Isabelle Baumann - Melvin Pauly
Upper 12:15 p.m. James Whitehead - Bill, Nance, & Virginia Huber

MON., Dec. 5 - Advent Weekday, Second Week of Advent
6:55 a.m. Albert Zimmerman - Joyce & Anne Sinnott
8:00 Katherine McDermott - Cornelius V. McGillicuddy
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., Dec. 6 - Nicholas, bishop
6:55 a.m. Michael Dugan - Jane & Randy Crandall
8:00 Jewel and Leo Milligan - Marilyn Propis
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., Dec. 7 - Ambrose, bishop, doctor
6:55 a.m. Romayne Eddy - Rosemary Richert
8:00 For the Intentions of Sister Mary Catherine Cummins, OSU
Vigil Mass:
5:30 p.m. Deceased Members of the McCarthy and Weber Families
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., Dec. 8 - Immaculate Conception of Mary
6:55 a.m. Special Intention
8:45 Maurice Hillery - Nancy & Dan Torrell
Noon Thomas Cartney - Peggy Page
5:30 p.m. ANNIV. Nicholas Dusenberry - Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 9:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., Dec. 9 - Blessed Juan Diego, hermit
6:55 a.m. Jean Lynch - Kathy & Paul Schweitzer
8:00 Dr. Leonard and Mary Sapienza - The Coppola & Sapienza Families
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

SAT., Dec. 10 - Advent Weekday, Second Week of Advent
4:30 p.m. Howard Whitmer - Mr. & Mrs. Edward O'Connell

SUN., Dec. 11 - Third Sunday of Advent Upper 8:00 a.m. Pascal Petrino - Brian & Cathy Hunt
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Mary and Jack Alessandra - Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tringali
Lower 11:00 Albert V. Zimmerman - Linda, Greg & Brian
Upper 12:15 p.m. Elmer Wingerter - Family

   THE BULLETIN FOR DECEMBER 11 IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Fourth Sunday of Advent
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Fourth Sunday of Advent
1st Reading - 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a-16
2nd Reading - Romans 16:25-27
Gospel - Luke 1:26-38

NEXT SUNDAY: Christmas, The Nativity of the Lord
1st Reading - Isaiah 9:1-6
2nd Reading - Titus 2:11-14
Gospel - Luke 2:1-14

"Coming to her, the angel said, 'Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.' " - Luke 1

Question of the Week: Where do you see grace in action, and how can you participate in it?

Faith Response: Be an active vessel of grace. Admit your faults and rely on the sufficiency of God to supply whatever is lacking in you. Engage Christ's life in you and participate in the flow of mercy and love.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, Dale Carlos, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Joe Drew, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Jimmy Fiore, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Martha Johns, 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, James Mahoney, 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, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Bob Rodgers, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, Paul Steckel, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Amy Tiede, Al Trybus, Dennis Valenti, Joseph Vastola, Edgar Villa, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Josephine Brunetto (mother of Peter, Michael and Louis Brunetto), Mary DeFelice (aunt of Debbi Testa), and Catherine Wilcox
…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;

COLLECTION FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
The second collection today will be for the Christmas Flowers, which will be used to decorate both the Upper and Lower Churches. Please be generous.

THE LAST ADVENT CHAMBER CONCERT
The last Advent Chamber Concert will be held this Sunday from 10:30-11:00 a.m. in the Upper Church for a Pipe Organ Concert with works by Bach, Karg-Elert and seasonal favorites. Come and enjoy the uplifting performance.

LESSONS AND CAROLS
This Sunday, December 18th is the Festival of Lessons and Carols, at 7:00 pm in the Upper Church. Come and celebrate this season, and join adults and youth of our parish enjoy this evening of scripture readings, singing and carols for Christmas.

CHRISTMAS WAFER / OPLATEK
Today after mass, Christmas Wafers - a Polish Christmas tradition - will be available.

MITTEN, SCARF & HAT TREE
Items must be returned this weekend. As in the past, we will be asking for mittens, gloves, scarves & hats and socks which will be given to St Luke's Mission of Mercy, and to Buffalo Hispanic parishes, where according to their Hispanic tradition, they will be distributed as gifts on Little Christmas (Epiphany on Jan. 8th).

CHRISTMAS CARDS
Christmas Cards are available for sale in the Rectory office during weekday business hours. They cost from $10 to $15 per pack. There are many beautiful varieties to choose from. The sale will benefit the Respect Life Ministry.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS IN THE CHURCH
" Interior of Churches: On December 22nd and 23rd at 9:00 am, we will be decorating the interiors of the Upper and Lower churches and the entranceways. We will use the Chapel Meeting Room as our gathering point. If you are interested in assisting with the decorations or have any questions, please contact Bob Kersten (839-2146) or Tom Wiktorski (833-8035).
" Decorating the Altars: On Friday, December 23rd anyone who would like to help arrange the Christmas Flowers on the Church Altars is asked to join us at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower Church. If you have any questions, please call Loretta at 839-1612.

JOURNEY IN FAITH AND GRACE
What are the Diocesan Core Values? (…continued from December 4th)
" Common Good and Solidarity - Personal interests needs to be aligned with those of the larger church community; local churches and schools need to see their future in light of what will be best for the entire diocese. We all journey together in solidarity and hope.
" Cultivating Unity in Diversity / Respect for Culture - All persons have a right to cultural identity, a duty to develop themselves culturally, and a responsibility to help everyone participate equally in cultural life. The Church, which is not tied to any particular culture, will work to promote a sense of unity and harmony within our culturally diverse community.
" Stewardship, Respect for Resources - All that we have is a gift from God. As good stewards, we will show respect for the created world and the resources available to us. We will use our time, talent, and treasure wisely, responsibly, and for the benefit of all.
" Loving Compassion, Forgiveness and Reconciliation - The Gospel message of Jesus emphasizes the compassion and forgiveness of a loving God. In this time of transition, which may be troubling for some, the Church will strive to build human relationships through compassion, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
" Honesty, Integrity and Accountability - All aspects of the Church, including its administration, its stewardship of Church assets both human and financial, and its communication with the faithful as well as with the general community, shall be conducted with honesty, integrity, and a spirit of accountability.

THE NEXT MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP will meet on Tuesday, December 27th at 9:30 a.m. at 303 Burroughs Drive. Please call 839-2185 if you are attending. Merry Christmas!

CTK SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP meets in the Chapel Meeting Room for an afternoon of fun on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. Please join us on Thursday, January 5th, 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.

THANK YOU!!! - The St. Vincent de Paul Society wishes to sincerely thank all parishioners, the school children at Christ the King school, the girls from Nardin Academy, and the Trooper Toys for Tots Program for their gifts of food and toys during the Christmas Season. You helped to make many hundreds of children and their families have an enjoyable Christmas. The Society was able to collect and distribute well over 1,000 toys and over a half-ton of food to twenty inner-city parishes. Thanks again.

LAST MINUTE GIFT: "Buffalo Memories - Gone But Not Forgotten" - A great gift for anyone interested in stories of Buffalo-past. This book is a compilation of stories about Buffalo by the late George Kunz, (a CTK parishioner), reprinted from the Buffalo News. It is available at the Rectory during office hours. Cost is $16.20. $1 of each purchase is donated to St. Vincent de Paul Society.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education Classes for Monday, Dec. 19th, are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 pm
Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 pm
On Behalf of the Religious Education Department, we wish all of our families a blessed Christmas and a joyous New Year.

VOCATION VIEW
From the angel Gabriel Mary heard God's plan for her life and she said, "Yes!" … and so the Savior came into the world. Pray to know God's Will for your life, so as to help bring Jesus to our world. If you think God is calling you to do this, call Fr Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
" Thursday, December 22nd - 12:00 Noon Dismissal
Christmas Vacation begins!
School resumes on Tuesday, January 3rd
We wish everyone a happy and holy Christmas Season!

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Diocesan Youth Convention - This annual 3-day event takes place from Feb. 17th- 19th (on Presidents Day Weekend) at Adam's Mark Hotel, Buffalo. Approximately 900 teens from all over the Diocese attend this weekend, which includes workshops, special liturgies, dances, a coffee house, and awards. This is a great opportunity to come with your friends to learn more about your Catholic faith, meet new people, and increase your understanding of the role of young people in our Church.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for my husband and partner for out 55 years of marriage
2) Thank you for Debbie's successful cure.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
1 HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
"You don't need candlelight and fireside glow to make Christmas happen. Trees, ornaments, gifts, and all of it are splendid embellishments. Not necessary, but so very nice. It's Him … It's priceless to discover the pleasure of His company … May your home know something of all this glory during these days." - Jack Hayford

THE PAMPHLET RACK has many booklets with Advent and Christmas reflections. Also there are many affordable coloring books for the young children on your Christmas list.

ADORATION CHAPEL CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
The Perpetual Adoration Chapel will be closed from 12:00 Noon Saturday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) until 12:00 Noon Monday, December 26th (the day after Christmas). We hope this will help those scheduled during these hours, and we thank you for your dedication throughout the year. Thank you.

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Confessions:
Monday, December 19th: 7:00-8:00

Christmas Masses:
Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24th
4:30 p.m. (Upper Church) - Neighborhood Choir
4:30 p.m. (Lower Church) - Youth Choir
10:00 p.m. (Upper Church) - Parish Choir
Christmas Concert begins at 9:25 p.m.

Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25th
8:00 a.m. (Upper Church) - Christmas Hymns
10:00 a.m. (Upper Church) - Special Music
12:15 p.m. (Lower Church) - Special Music

Traveling? Don't Forget to Attend Mass on Christmas!!!
For nationwide Mass times and locations,
call 1-800-MASS-TIMES (1-800-627-7846)
or www.masstime.org

ON CHRISTMAS EVE the 4:30 p.m. Masses are very crowded. It is recommended that you arrive early.

LOCAL ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES: Dec. 17-23 - 7:30 pm - St. Timothy, Dec. 19 - 3:00 & 7:00 p.m. - Infant of Prague, and Dec. 19 - 7:00 pm - St. Christopher

CALENDARS FOR THE NEW YEAR - CTK calendars for 2006 are now available. Please take one home and refer to it for the Holy Days and phone numbers. Our thanks to Dietrich Funeral Home for providing our parish with the calendars

CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS - If you want a monetary contribution to be considered for the year 2005, it must be returned to the Rectory by Friday, December 30th. Any contribution received after December 30th, 2005, will be considered for a 2006 contribution.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., Dec. 17 - Vigil for Fourth Sunday of Advent
4:30 p.m. William Mailler - The White Family
SUN., Dec. 18 - Fourth Sunday of Advent Upper 8:00 a.m. Rachel Rose Burkheimer - The Jordan Family
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Joseph Coppola - Wife and family
Lower 11:00 Deceased Members of Edward A. Smith & Carl J. Nagel Families
Upper 12:15 p.m. Virginia Zimmerman - Don & Carol LaPlante

MON., Dec. 19 - Late Advent Weekend
6:55 a.m. Santa Genco - Joseph Dunn
8:00 Antoinietta DeRosa - The DeRosa 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., Dec. 20 - Late Advent Weekday
6:55 a.m. John T. Burtell - Mary Anne & Don McMahon
8:00 MONTH'S MIND Beverly Mooney - Husband, Jim
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass
WED., Dec. 21 - Peter Canisius, priest, doctor
6:55 a.m. ANNIV. Patrick Devine - Mr. & Mrs. Michel Tringali
8:00 Ella V. Connor and John W. Connor - Mary Cole
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass THURS., Dec. 22 - Late Advent Weekday
6:55 a.m. Eileen Carey - Nancy & Dan Torrell
8:00 Marcellyn Di Maggio - Gary & Barb Brignone & Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 a.m. Mass
FRI., Dec. 23 - John of Kanty, priest
6:55 a.m. ANNIV. Albert Privitera - Wife, Elizabeth and children
8:00 Ann Marie Dunn - Mr. & Mrs. Duane Munro
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

SAT., Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve
Upper 4:30 p.m. Deceased Members of the Schaefer and Cain Families
Lower 4:30 ANNIV. Carol Pfhol Paul - Family
Upper 10:00 People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal
SUN., Dec. 25 - Christmas Day - The Nativity of the Lord Upper 8:00 a.m. Richard Fricano - Wife, Marie & Family
Upper 10:00 Richard Stachura - Jack & Claudia Stachura
Lower 12:15 p.m. Deceased Members of Cecala and Santercole Families

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Christmas, The Nativity of the Lord
1st Reading - Isaiah 9:1-6
2nd Reading - Titus 2:11-14
Gospel - Luke 2:1-14

NEXT SUNDAY: Mary the Mother of God / New Year's Day
1st Reading - Numbers 6:22-27
2nd Reading - Galatians 4:4-7
Gospel - Luke 2:16-21

YOU SAY: "Nobody really loves me"
GOD SAYS: "I Love you

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, Dale Carlos, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Joe Drew, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Jimmy Fiore, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Martha Johns, 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, James Mahoney, 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, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Bob Rodgers, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, Paul Steckel, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Amy Tiede, Al Trybus, Dennis Valenti, Joseph Vastola, Edgar Villa, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Stefan Toman (brother-in-law of Rev. Joseph Fifagrowicz);
…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;

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
The Rectory will be closed on Monday, December 26th. It will reopen on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.

THE NEXT MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP
The next meeting of the Medjugorie Prayer Group will be on Tuesday, December 27th at 9:30 a.m. at 303 Burroughs Drive. Please call 839-2185 if you are attending. Merry Christmas!

CTK SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP
meets in the Chapel Meeting Room for an afternoon of fun on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. Please join us on Thursday, January 5th, 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.

CALENDARS FOR THE NEW YEAR
CTK calendars for 2006 are now available. Please take one home and refer to it for the Holy Days and phone numbers. Our thanks to Dietrich Funeral Home for providing our parish with the calendars

CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS
If you want a monetary contribution to be considered for the year 2005, it must be returned to the Rectory by Friday, December 30th. Any contribution received after December 30th, 2005, will be considered for a 2006 contribution.

"The most vivid memories of Christmases past are usually not of gifts given or received, but of the spirit of love, the special warmth of Christmas worship, the cherished little habits of the home, the results of others acting in the spirit of Christ." -Lois Rand

THE PAMPHLET RACK
Our pamphlet rack in our vestibule is restocked regularly. Become an avid reader and, with the available literature revive your faith.


RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There are no Religious Education Classes on Monday, December 26th or Monday, January 2nd. Classes will resume on Monday, January 9th.

On Behalf of the Religious Education Department, we wish all of our families a blessed Christmas and a joyous New Year.

VOCATION VIEW
Mary and Joseph brought froth the Son of God to the world this day. May parents identify with their example, not only by praying faithfully for an increase in religious vocations, but promise God to not stand in the way if God should choose their son or daughter to "follow" Him. If you think God is calling you to do this, call Fr Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
School resumes on Tuesday, January 3rd
We wish everyone a happy and holy Christmas Season!

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Diocesan Youth Convention - This annual 3-day event takes place from Feb. 17th- 19th (on Presidents Day Weekend) at Adam's Mark Hotel, Buffalo. Approximately 900 teens from all over the Diocese attend this weekend, which includes workshops, special liturgies, dances, a coffee house, and awards. This is a great opportunity to come with your friends to learn more about your Catholic faith, meet new people, and increase your understanding of the role of young people in our Church.
¢ Youth Group Meeting - on Sunday, January 8th in the Church Library. Any High School teen is welcome to come.


JOURNEY IN FAITH AND GRACE
"The Church is likened to an Inn of Hospitality"
The Church has been likened to an Inn and God as the one who calls or invites us, but does not impose. In a hospitable welcoming parish we find three people: the host, the guest and God. Their positions are not predetermined but fluid. Hospitality starts with the host becoming a guest, the grateful recipient of God's hospitality. If the host does not know what it means to be a guest, then he or she is not capable of being a host. And Jesus? He disguises himself as a guest. He said it very clearly in Matthew 25: "I was hungry … thirsty … a stranger … Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me."
It goes even farther. Not only does God hide himself in the stranger; he is a stranger himself. "The Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head" (Matthew 8:20). His disciples have to learn that they are strangers too. So he sends them as guests in the world (Luke 10:1-9). Therefore hospitality implies a twofold movement: to open our doors for guests and to go ourselves through those open doors to the outside world, to the fringes of society. (Excerpt from Jan Hendriks, The Center Letter, July 2005)
On this Christmas Day, let each of us be hospitable guests, welcoming strangers, and treating everyone we meet as though they were Jesus.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR PARISH
" Many thanks to the women and men of CTK who have volunteers to help at the St.
Vincent de Paul Dining Room. We encourage others to come on down from 9:00am -1:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Call Ceil at 835-7826 for details. Such a small sacrifice of your time will be rewarded for your grace and charity.
" This is the time of year when many of us end up with various calendars for the New Year, that we will never use or need. Did you know that many of the patrons of the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen never own a calendar? If you have any extra calendars, please drop them off at the Rectory - they will be appreciated.
" CTK School collects Box Tops for Education, which can be found, on many food product boxes. Each coupon is worth 10 cents and the school uses them to purchase needed items for the school.

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE
Does a certain someone get on your nerves? Deacon Don Watkins will explore "Dealing and Difficult People" at come and See on Thursday, January 5th, at 7::30 pm in St. Benedict Church. Discussion topics include bereavement, divorce and separation, annulments, life issues, questions about HIV/AID's, problems with the Church, coping with cancer. No cost. No reservations required. For information call 565-2525.

AREA EVENTS
" Make A Difference … In the life of another. Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help in delivering meals to the homebound and the elderly. You can make life a little brighter for those less fortunate. Please call JoAnn Lahrs - Monday-Friday between 9am-12:30pm at 892-1711
" Marriage Encounter Weekend - Celebrate your marriage by attending this weekend and enjoy a positive, common sense, private experience with your spouse. Next Date: Feb. 10th-12th. For more details call 585-342-2430,or go to www.wwme.org.
" Don't let life spin out of control for you or your family, call Catholic Charities. During the Christmas Season, everything is rushed and problems can mount. We offer counseling for individuals, couples and families. There is help and hope during this season and throughout every season of your life. Call 856-4494 or go to www.ccwny.org
" Crossroads - Crossroads is a Catholic group for single adults, over the age of 40. Single adults means men and women who are single, divorced, separated or widowed. The group is not intended for married couples. There is a Catholic spiritual, as well as social and intellectual, base to Crossroads, whose tag line is "Single Adults Sharing Life and Faith". For more info call 635-8010.
" Marriage Problems? - Retrouvaille is a proven program for troubled marriages, including the separated and/or divorced. The program consists of a weekend experience, wit NO group discussions and a series of follow-up sessions. All inquiries are strictly confidential. The next Retrouvaille weekend is scheduled for January 20-22 at the St. Columban Center, Derby. To register, call 652-7138 or 668-9068.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Dear Parishioners,
Christmas Day has arrived! It is a time for preparations and celebrations and much rushing around. Hopefully, you will be able to take some time on today to sit back and enjoy the wonder of Christmas and the birth of Christ. The priests who serve you at Christ the King, pray that you have a Christmas season filled with love and peace.
Christ came to spread peace and love among men and women of good will. May His love and peace fill your hearts this Christmas. These are the best gifts of all. We thank you for all the kindness you have shown to us at this time with your cards, cookies and gifts. These remembrances tell us of your love for us and we in turn will remember you and your families as we offer holy Mass on Christmas Day. May the Christ Child continue to bless our Parish.
Have a blessed Christmas Season and a Happy and Holy New Year.
Sincerely,
Msgr. James Lichtenthal
Fr. Joe Sicari

ADORATION CHAPEL CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
The Perpetual Adoration Chapel will be closed from 12:00 Noon Saturday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) until 12:00 Noon Monday, December 26th (the day after Christmas). We hope this will help those scheduled during these hours, and we thank you for your dedication throughout the year. Thank you.

"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those who bring glad tidings, announcing peace, bearing good news, announcing salvation" - Isaiah 52

Question of the Week: What do you want for Christmas, more than anything?

Faith Response: Commit yourself once more to the cause of justice and peace. Cultivate these blessed conditions within your own heart, then practice sharing them with your family, neighbors, co-workers, and strangers.

SPEND SOME QUIET TIME WITH THE LORD
Each year in this brief season we do come close to a bit of innocence, as we find ourselves seeking ways to make this world a better place. Little wonder then that even the most dour among us is seen to have a twinkle of joy in the eye. In some small way we find our expectations, once hung by the chimney with care, bulging with life.
Spend a few minutes in quiet prayer. Ask God to show you one (or more) ways that you may be called to respond to this week's scripture:
o In you relationship with God
o With family and friends
o At work, school or church
o In the broader community

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for a change in attitude;
2) Thank you for the successful interviews;

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
1 HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
"I will bless you and keep you. I will make my face to shine upon you … I will turn My face toward you, and give you peace." - Numbers 6:24-27

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve
Upper 4:30 p.m. Deceased Members of the Schaefer and Cain Families
Lower 4:30 ANNIV. Carol Pfhol Paul - Family
Upper 10:00 People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal

SUN., Dec. 25 - Christmas Day - The Nativity of the Lord Upper 8:00 a.m. Richard Fricano - Wife, Marie & Family
Upper 10:00 Richard Stachura - Jack & Claudia Stachura
Lower 12:15 p.m. Deceased Members of Cecala and Santercole Families

MON., Dec. 26 - Stephen, first martyr
There is no 6:55 a.m. Mass Today
8:00 Stephen Wasieliewski - The Di Lorenzo 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., Dec. 27 - John, apostle, evangelist
6:55 a.m. Matthew O'Donnell - Family
8:00 ANNIV. Ann B. Flynn - Betty & Mike Flynn
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., Dec. 28 - Holy Innocents
6:55 a.m. Annette Dentinger - Jim & Jean Slough
8:00 Louis and Mary Mancini - Daughters
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., Dec. 29 - Thomas Becket, bishop, martyr
6:55 a.m. Ann Licata - Mary Pat Cerrone
8:00 ANNIV. Robert Campagna - sister, Teresa
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., Dec. 30 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
6:55 a.m. Ralph Fuerter - Mary Pat Cerrone
8:00 Catherine Bohen - The Fahey Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

SAT., Dec. 31 - Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas
Lower 4:30 Mass of Thanksgiving

SUN., Jan. 1 - Mary, the Mother of God
Upper 8:00 a.m. Mass of Thanksgiving
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Brian Sullivan - Carol & Meggan
Lower 11:00 Hella Potter - Estate
Upper 12:15 p.m. People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal