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For other bulletins for February click on the date: February 13, February 20, February 27 FIFTH
SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 6,
2000
PLEASE PRAY FOR: The Sick of the Parish, especially: Sue Barlow, Carol Ann Bradner, Sister Susan Buckley, Shirley Carocci, Paula Clody-Neumeister, Josephine Federici, Salvatore Ferro, George Grow, William Knittel, Dorothy Leonard, Dante Maggiotto, Sister Margaret Mary, Russell Messina, Kelley Mitchell, Lynn Paul, Mary Rafferty, Donald Rusciolelli, Margaret Russo, Pasquale Scime, and Sheridan Smith; IF YOU HAVE AN INTENTION FOR THE PARISH ROSARY CHAIN or if you would like to be added to Rosary Chain, please call Margaret Babich at 839-0335. WHEN SOMEONE FROM YOUR FAMILY OR OUR PARISH are hospitalized, please call the Rectory. Most Hospitals no longer notify us when parishioners are admitted. WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING Claire Elizabeth Hofmeister, daughter of Matthew & Elizabeth (Pelosi) Hofmeister; Grace Frances Morrison, daughter of Gregg & Janine (Wilhelm) Morrison; and Jacob Robert Schultz, son of Robert & Krista (Brown) Schultz; who were baptized in our Church this weekend. A VOCATION VIEW: Jesus created much excitement in His day through His preaching, teaching and healing. Today the Church communicates that same wonder and grace by those active in priesthood, religious life, and lay ministries. If you think God is calling you to discern a call to priesthood, call Father Leon Biernat at 847-5535. Dear Parishioners, I have been serving at Christ the King since January 2, 1995. The Diocesan policy calls for a review of my ministry. The review will involve Msgr. Lichtenthal, staff members, myself, some parishioners I have worked with, and the Priest's Personnel Board. This review has the sole purpose of evaluating my strengths, weaknesses and my ministry as a priest. After this review is completed, the next step will be to meet with the Priest Personnel Board and Bishop Mansell to discuss my future. Please remember in your prayers all those who will be involved in the process, that we may be open to the Spirit. In Christ's Peace Father David IN THIS SEASON OF COLDS AND FLU, SNEEZING AND COUGHING it may be better for you to remain at home, rather than coming to Church and spreading your germs. Also, if you have difficulty getting around in good weather, please stay home when it's icy or snowy. God understands. If you have a cold please do not receive the Precious Blood at Mass or extend the Sign of Peace until you are well. REMEMBER: If you can, shovel your sidewalks to help those who must walk in the winter. RESPECT LIFE THOUGHTS: Spread the word that forgiveness, healing, counseling, and support groups are available for women who have had abortions. Call Project Rachel at 847-2210. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS for 1999 for tax purposes, please call the Rectory (Mon.Fri., 8:30-4:00). COLLECTION FOR NEEDY YOUTH - This weekend
the CTK Teen Youth Group is asking for your help in collecting School Supplies for needy
youth. Items such as notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, binders, etc. can be dropped in
the large box in the vestibule of the Upper Church. All the supplies collected will be
taken to the Diocesan Youth Convention in February, for distribution to organizations that
deal with "at-risk teens. MEN'S PRAYER GROUP meets on Monday evenings from 8:15 - 9:00 p.m. in the Upper Church. All men are welcome to join any time. For more information, please call Bob Fahey at 839-5044 or Jim Wright at 837-1552 THE BIBLE BUDDIES pre-school (ages 2-4) bible story time will meet this Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00-10:30 a.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room. We will share a story to help you learn more about God and the Bible, and you will make something special to bring home. Both sessions are identical, and parents are required to stay. Please enter through the "little door" located under the archway between the Church and the School. THE NEXT PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS will be held on Wednesday, February 9th at 7: pm in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. Please call the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation if you plan on attending. Please enter the Church through the doors on Lamarck Drive, on the circular driveway. RCIA - The _Rite of Christian Initiation of _Adults will hold its next session on Thursday, Feb. 10th at 7:15 pm in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. We will continue in our discussion of each of the Sacraments. This week we will be discussion the Anointing of the Sick, along with healing and wholeness. We ask you to continue to pray for our candidates as they move closer to becoming full members of our Catholic Family. If you have any questions, call Father David at 839-1430 ROSARY AND ALTAR SOCIETY will recite the Rosary after the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Friday, Feb. 11, and then go to the Wehrle Restaurant for a Dutch-treat breakfast. For reservations call Virginia Harder at 839-0230. All Women of the Parish are Welcome THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY has invited Assemblyman Jim Hayes to speak at next Sunday's program to be held at Shannon's Pub (in the Lord Amherst) after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Assemblyman Hayes will speak on the topic of "The Albany - Amherst Connection." Breakfast is $8 each. Ever. is invited to attend. ST. JOSEPH'S DAY TABLE "HELPERS" - Anyone interested in helping out with the St. Joseph's Day Table (cooking, serving, decorating, set-up, break-down) please plan on attending a meeting on Sunday, Feb. 13th at Bing's Restaurant on Kensington Avenue at 1:00 p.m. Please call Shelly Schratz at 862-0607. The St. Joseph's Day Table is scheduled for March 19th. ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY We have received so much from the good Lord that we wish to encourage others to experience his love for them through our ministry of assistance. JUBILEE 2000: Practice Forgiveness and Celebrate the Eucharist - Learn to forgive and be forgiven. Regularly examine your conscience, practice fasting, and celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Actively participate in the Eucharistic Liturgy each Sunday, and on other occasions, even daily, whenever possible. life. Use personal prayer, the Scriptures, meditations, and the Liturgy of the Hours. During the year 2000, consider making a pilgrimage or a retreat. Pray the Our Father as a prayer for Christian Unity. IF YOU HAVE MISPLACED a hat, gloves, umbrella, baby bottle, book, etc. over the past year, please look in the Lost & Found in the Ushers' Room. At the end of February, all items will be donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION C:lasses for
Monday, February 6th: Grades 1-52:30-3:30 p.m. Grades 6 & 7 7:00-8:30
p.m. CTK SCHOOL Grades 3-5 will
see a performance of Fiddler on the Roof at Amherst High School this Wednesday. Thank you to all
families for your participation in our Catholic School Week Activities There are still
openings in next year's Kindergarten Class. :all
the school for more details. YOUTH NEWS For information on any of the items
listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa at 834-3586. * Youth Group
Meeting - Sun. Feb. 6 at 11:00 -1:00 in the Chapel Meeting
Room. We will be working
on our Parish Banner - Please bring in your fabric square complete with design to this
meeting. REMEMBER: "We are Catholic Youth, Let it Show" is the theme of
this year's Diocesan Youth Convention. Decorate your fabric squares with simple pictures
or symbols of the wonderful things you do in areas of faith, service, social justice,
fellowship, leadership. *Youth Council Members who volunteered to write for the Newsletter
should remember to bring their articles to this meeting. * Buffalo Sabres
Game - Sunday, March 12 - Sabres vs New York Islanders at 2:05 p.m. Tickets may be
purchased for $21 each (300 Level). Deadline for tickets is Feb. 25th. * Check out the
Web Site: www.ctksnyder.com. SEED HELP AT
HOME? If caring for your family has become i chore that's bigger than you are, Catholic
Charities may be the Home Care help you need. You'll find support and a keen understanding
of your situation from years of experience person Call Debbie Alberth at 856-4494. NEW WOMEN'S
GROUP is being organized at the Catholic Marities Amherst Office (4498 Main St., at Harlem
Rd.). This group is for women in a period
of transition looking to examine changes they would like to make in their lives, and
decisions they would like to make about their future. Held for 8 weeks on Wednesday
mornings, 9-11., from Feb. 16-April 5th. Call 8394066 to register. AREA EVENTS * The Felician
Sisters - Today, Feb. 6 at 4 pm, Evening Prayer & Benediction will be held in the
Villa Maria Convent Chapel ;600 Doat St) & will continue on the first Sunday of every
month, is part of their year-long observance of the 100 Anniversary of the founding of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary Province * A Mid-Winter
Concert for the Jubilee Year will be held at Blessed Sacrament (French Road, Depew) today,
Feb. 6 at 7 pin. Admission: Adults-$6, Children-$3 *Do you have
dust bunnies in your marriage? It's time to clean them out
on a Marriage Renewal weekend - Either Feb. 18-20 or April 14-16. Call Tom & Dona
Sturm at 668-1316 for info &
registration.* Mission at Annunciation Church - Feb. 19-26, 7-10 pm. For more information
or pre-registration call Twilight Dawn Miller at 684-3053 8:00 a.m. ANNN. Catherine
Syracuse - Josephine * Domestic Violence Awareness Task Force of the Diocese ofBuffalo
works with Haven House, Catholic Charities & other agencies to provide programs &
referral information to educatepeople about family violence. Call Esther at 839-0797 or
Kathleen at 847-5531 for program information. *ASSUMPTION/OUR
LADY OF BLACK ROCK SCHOOL REUNION 2000: will be celebrated at Assumption Church atNoon on
June 4. The event is open to all graduates of Assumption & Our Lady of Black Rock
School. A reception follows in the Church Hall & the School will be open for tours.
Tickets are $25 & include a "gift" for the school. Call 875-7626 for
reservations: deadline - March 15. NOTES FROM MUSIC
MINISTRY: January & February are cold months, but your participation in singing the
songs at weekend liturgies is definitely bringing about a warming trend at CTK! Singing
hymns "Antiphonally" is a great way to generate enthusiasm and participation,
along with learning less familiar songs. To sing Antiphonallv
creates a musical dialogue between the leader and the people. This was a popular way
of singing Chants and songs in the early Church during processions and various festivals.
This is still done in the Church today. Join us at rehearsal this month and make new
contacts and learn something new! Choir
Rehearsal Schedule will continue in February as follows: Cantors - Contact
Christina for appointments at 689-2453; Parish Choir - Thursday, Feb.
10 at 7:00 p.m.; Teen Ensemble - Sunday, Feb. 13,
at 1:00 p.m.; Youth Choir - For grades K-6,
Friday, Feb. 11 at 2:30 p.m.; Family Choir - Join at
anytime with Parish Choir to prepare Music; WEEKLY MASSES SAT.,
FEB. 5 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lw
4:30 p.m. Edward A. Smith - Daughter Up 7:00 p.m James
H. Coleman - Paula & Kevin Enstice and Family SUN.,
FEB. 6 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Up 8:00 a.m.
People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal Lw 9:30
ANNIV. Peter David Ray - Family Up 11:00
Jerome & Mildred Terhaar - Family Lw 11:00
Laurie Jo Dominick - Mother Lw
12:15 p.m. Florence Zeis - Covey Family MON., FEB. 7 - Weekday, 5th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m.ANNIV. Estelle Olson - Family
8:00Samuel DiVincenzo - Jim & Kathy Williamson
5:30 p.m. Carmela Marone - Family *Novena of the Miraculous Medal
follows 5:30 p.m. Mass TUES., FEB. 8 - Jerome Emiliani, presbyter
6:55 a.m.Leon Paxon - Dunn Family
8:00 Frank Wagner - Syty Family WED., FEB. 9 - Weekday, 5th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m.Edward Zimpfer, Jr. - Family
8:00 Casimir J. Zadner - Mr. & Mrs. Paul Zadner THURS., FEB. 10 - Scholastica, virgin
6:55 a.m. All Souls - Parish Intentions 8:00 John W. & Ella V. Connor - Mary Cole FRI., FEB. 11 - Our Lady of Lourdes 6:55 a.m. Msgr. Francis
L. Schwartz - Kersten Family
8:00Special Intention SAT., FEB. 12 - Weekday, 5th Week in Ordinary Time
Lw 4:30 p.m. Up 7:00 p.m.Mary Ludwig - Family MONTH'S
MIND John Golinski - TheGolinski Family SUN.,
FEB. 13 - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Up 8:00 a.m.
Casey Warren - Wife Lw 9:30
Helen Crowe - The Family Up 11:00
ANNIV. Kenneth Koessler - Mr. & Mrs. Lw 11:00
All Married Couples on this World Marriage Lw
12:15 p.m. Edward Black - Stella Bachan
SIXTH
SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading - Lev 13:1-2, 44-46 Isaiah 48:18-25 2nd Reading 2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 10:31 - 11:1 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Gospel - Mark 1:40-45 . Mark 2:1-12 Those among us who have died, our relatives, parishio ners & friends, especially: Jean Higgins (sister of Arthur, Ruth, Margaret and Eileen), Marie Littlefield, and Mary Fiorella (mother of Carol Szymczak); IF YOU HAVE AN INTENTION FOR THE PARISH ROSARY CHAIN or if you would like to be added to Rosary Chain, please call Margaret Babich at 839-0335. WHEN SOMEONE FROM YOUR FAMILY OR OUR PARISH are hospitalized, please call the Rectory. Most Hospitals no longer notify us when parishioners are admitted. ST. JOSEPH'S DAY TABLE "HELPERS" - Anyone interested in helping out with the St. Joseph's Day Table (cooking, serving, decorating, set-up, break-down) please plan on attending a meeting on Today. Sunday. Feb. 13th at Bing's Restaurant on Kensington Avenue at 1:00 p.m. Please call Shelly Schratz at 862-0607. The St. Joseph's Day Table is scheduled for March 19th. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP will be held on Feb. 23 at 9:30 am at 291 Mt. Vernon Road. Please call 839-3177. All are welcome. For more information at any time of day, call the QUEST Hotline at 688-5678, ext 715 or visit our new website at http:// clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/wnyquest. GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD. When we pray the Our Father, we ask God to provide our food. The Majority of us receive sufficient food. Others do not. We can be our Father's instrument by providing "bread" for the needy. You do this by your contributions to the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Boxes located near the doors of Church. Grades 1-5 -2:30-3:30 p.m. Grades 6 & 7 7:00-8:30 p.m. ` On Wednesday, Grades K-5 will enjoy a Milk Magic Presenation by Rob Allen and Grade 3 will participate in a Dental Program at 10:30 For information on any of the items listed below, call
Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa at 834-3586. New York Islanders at 2:05 p.m. Tickets
may be purchased for $21 each (300 Level). Deadline for tickets is Feb. 25th. * Check out
the Web Site: www.ctksnyder.com. AREA EVENTS * Mission at Annunciation Church - Feb. 19-26, 7-10 pm. For more information or pre-registration call Twilight Dawn Miller at 684-3053 * Heads Up - The Amherst Catholic Charities Office in cooperation with Sister's Hospital is forming a group to assist individuals with head & neck cancers. They are also accepting referrals for counseling both for individuals and families with needs of this nature. Please call Cindy or Amy at 839-4066. * Domestic Violence Awareness Task Force of the Diocese of Buffalo works with Haven House, Catholic Charities & other agencies to provide programs & referral information to educate people about family violence. Call Esther at 839-0797 or Kathleen at 847-5531 for program information. NOTES FROM MUSIC MINISTRY: The
ancient practice of singing chants and songs Antiphonallv is a great way to
"warm up" your voice & to learn less familiar songs for liturgy. Song
leaders are very important during the Lenten & Easter season. Children's &
teens who enjoy music can learn to lead others as well. Some music dates to mark on you calendar for all ages include: Cantors - Contact Christina for appointments at 689-2453; Teen Ensemble - Sunday, Feb. 20, at 1:00 p.m.; Youth Choir - For grades K-6, Friday, Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m.; Lw 4:30 p.m. Mary Ludwig - Family Up 7:00 p.m. MONTH'S MIND John Golinski - The Golinski Family Lw 9:30 Helen Crowe - The Family Up 11:00 ANNIV. Kenneth Koessler - Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Juhasz Lw 11:00 All Married Couples on this World Marriage Day - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal Lw 12:15 p.m. Edward Black - Stella Bachan MON., FEB. 14 - Cyril, religious; and Methodius,
bishop 6:55 a.m.People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal 8:00Shirley Rounds - Kathleen Gladkowski 5:30 p.m. Neil Cain - Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Schaefer *Novena of the Miraculous Medal follows 5:30 p.m. Mass TUES., FEB. 15 - Weekday, 6th Week in Ordinary Time 6:55 a.m.Clara Langan - Addie Lou Herr 8:00 Dr. Stanley Urban - Edward F. Kumrow WED., FEB. 16 - Weekday., 6th Week in Ordinary Time 6:55 a.m. Clementine Collins - Pat & Marcia Donlon 8:00 Mark Franke Burdick - Bourget Family THURS., FEB. 17 - Seven Servite Founders, religious 6:55 a.m. Charles Cumella - Family 8:00 Madeline Henry - Mary Troy 6:55 a.m.Anna Bellanti - Mr. & Mrs. Nick Sapienza 8:00Intentions of Lipinski Family - The Rucinski Family SAT., FEB. 19 - Weekday, 6th Week in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Arthur Adamczak - The Camiolo Family Lw 4:30 p.m. Richard Ludwig - Family Up 7:00 p.m. Timothy Heavey - Rene & Bill Newton Up 8:00 a.m. Loretta Ulrich - Paul Zadner Lw 9:30 Nelson Pauly - Melvin Pauly Up 11:00 People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J.,Lichtenthal LW 11:00 Anna Nowak - Daughter LW 12:15
Mary Egner - Daughter, Judy
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME 1st Reading - Isaiah 4:18-25 Hosea 2:16b,17, 21-22 Gospel - Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2:18-22 PLEASE PRAY FOR: The Sick of the Parish, especially: Sue Barlow, Carol Ann Bradner, Shirley Carocci, Paula Clody-Neumeister, Josephine Federici, Salvatore Ferro, George Grow, Sally Healy, William Knittel, Dorothy Leonard, Dante Maggiotto, Sister Margaret Mary, Russell Messina, Kelley Mitchell, AndreaNiemic, Lynn Paul, Mary Rafferty, Donald Rusciolelli, and Pasquale Scime; IF YOU HAVE AN INTENTION FOR THE PARISH ROSARY CHAIN or if you would like to be added to Rosary Chain, please call Margaret Babich at 839-0335. RESPECT LIFE THOUGHTS: Abortion on demand is bad medicine: The abortion doctor doesn't heal. The abortionist kills a baby whose DNA "instructions" direct the development of an unprecedented and irreplaceable human life; a child whose heart was beating 18 days after conception and whose brain activity could be recorded 24 days later; a baby whose unique fingerprints had formed at 7 weeks and who could feel pain by 8 weeks. After the 9th week -and before the woman was even certain she was pregnant - all the baby's human body parts had been formed, the only substantive biological change in the fetus from this point onto a ripe old age would have been those of size. IT'S COMING: THE MARDI GRAS AT CHRIST THE KING! Sunday, March 5th from 2:00-4:00 pm in the School Gym. Come join the fun and games (for children and adults; food and prizes. More information will follow. * Volleyball: Fri., Feb. 25, 8:00 pin at St. Peter & Paul Williamsville; *Weekend Retreat: March 3-5, 7:00 pin Friday Noon on Sunday, at St. Columban Center in Derby. Retreat then is prayer. Cost is $105, includes all meals & private room. Reservtions required by Feb. 18; call Tom Dillman at 691-8431. Hotline at 688-5678, ext. 715 or visit our new website at http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/wnyquest. IS PRESIDENTS'
DAY THE RECTORY WILL
BE CLOSED IT WILL REOPEN
TUESDAY, AT 8:30 a.m. ELIGIOUS EDUCATION - There is no Religious
Education z Monday. Classes will resume on Monday, Feb. 28. For information on any of the items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi
Testa at 834-3586. * Buffalo Sabres Game -
Sunday, March 12 - Sabres vs New York Islanders at 2:05 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased for $21 each (300 Level). Deadline for tickets is Feb. 25th. * Check out the Web Site: www.ctksnyder.com. NOTES FROM MUSIC MINISTRY: The study
ofhymns and songs in the Church is reviewed by those who are fascinated with their
history. Many societies exist today that research the text, cultural background &
musical "worthiness" of a particular hymn. There's a Wildness in God's Mercy is a strong Dutch melody with a steady
marching rhythm. Since the melody is repetitious we can learn to sing this tune with
confidence & vigor. Sun., Feb. 27 - Open
Choir - come and warm up at 10:30 with the Parish Choir and enjoy singing at the 11:00
am liturgy in the Upper Church. Choir Rehearsal
Schedule will continue in February as follows: antors - Contact Christina for
appointments at 689-2453; Parish Choir - Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7:00 p.m.; Teen
Ensemble - Sunday, Feb. 20, at 1:00 p.m.; Youth Choir- For grades K-8, Friday,
Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m.; Family Choir - Join at anytime with Parish Choir to prepare
Music; Area
Events Mission at Annunciation Church - Feb. 19-26, 7-10
pm. For more information or pre-registration call Twilight Dawn Miller 3t 684-3053 Introductory Session for Natural Family
Planning to be field
Wed., Feb. 23 at 7:00 pm at the Snyder Office. Call Nicole it 807-0839 for more
information. Domestic Violence Awareness Task Force of the
Diocese of Buffalo works with Haven House, Catholic Charities & other agencies to
provide programs & referral information to educate people about family violence. Call
Esther at 839-0797 or Kathleen it 847-5531 for program information. Do you have dust bunnies in your
marriage? It's time
to glean them out on the next Marriage Renewal weekend - April 14-16. Call Tom & Dona
Sturm at 668-1316 for information and -registration. Spaghetti Dinner on Feb. 27, from Noon-5 at the
Villa Maria College Cafeteria. Tickets are $5 adults & $3.50 children. Includes theme
basket raffle & Chorale members singing Italian songs. O'Hara High School's Casino Night is on March 3 at
7:30 pm. Sweepstakes tickets are $50 & include 2 admission tickets, bever ages &
hors de'oeuvres, & a 1 out of 12 chance to win 115 cash prizes totaling over $30,000,
& a Caribbean vacation for 2. General admission is $10 per person. Call 695-8091 for
more info. IF
YOU HAVE MISPLACED a hat, gloves, umbrella,
baby Bottle, book, etc. over the past year, please look in the Lost & Found in the
Ushers' Room. At the end of February, all items will be donated to the St. Vincent de Paul
Society HOLY CROSS GRAMMAR SCHOOL REUNION - Graduating classes from
1954-1984, on April 29, beginning with a Mass at 4:00, followed by dinner ($40 each) at
Grand Island Holiday Inn. Send check, payable to "Holy Cross School Reunion" to
Re union Committee, 345 Seventh Street Buffalo, NY 14201. WEEKLY MASSES SAT., FEB. 19 - 7th Sunday in Ordinary
Time Lw 4:30 p.m. Richard Ludwig - Family Up 7:00 p.m. Timothy Heavey - Rene
& Bill Newton SUN., FEB. 20 - 7th Sunday in Ordinary
Time Up 8:00 a.m.
Loretta Ulrich - Mr. & Mrs.Paul Zadner Lw 9:30
Nelson Pauly - Melvin Pauly Up 11:00
People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lw 11:00
Anna Nowak - Daughter Lw 12:15 p.m. Mary Egner - Daughter, Judy MON., FEB. 21 - Peter Damian, bishop,
doctor 6:55 a.m.
John J. Pieri -
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Sapienza 8:00
ANNIV. Elizabeth Syracuse - Josephine Syracuse 5:30 p.m.
ANNIV. George Kunz - Family TUES., FEB. 22 - Chair of Peter,
apostle
6:55 a.m. Donald
L. Shanahan - Oprik Family
8:00 Luke Santiago - Family WED., FEB. 23 - Polycarp, bishop,
martyr 6:55 a.m.
Josephine Dominano - Lu & Jack Lydon 8:00
Casimir J. Zadner - Mr. & Mrs. Paul Zadner THURS., FEB 24 - Weekday, 7th Week in Ordinary
Time . 6:55 a.m.Arthur Adamczak - Mary Cole 8:00 Lucy Fortunato - Mr. & Mrs. Sam Bellittiere & Family FRI., FEB. 25 - Weekday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time 6:55 a.m ANNN. Greg Garrison - Family . 8:00 Stephen & Sophia Witkowski - Irving
& osephine Lorich SAT., FEB. 26 8:00 a.m.- Weekday, 7th Week in Ordinary Time 8:00 am. Edward M. Flynn - Mr. & Mrs. Edward
M. Flynn Up 7:00 p.m. Jack Williack - The Coley Family SUN., FEB. 27 - 8th Sunday in Ordinary
Time Up 8:00 a.m. Francis Blanford - Family Lw 9:30 ANNIV. Ruth Cecala - Son, Frank Up 11:00 Ted Scroback - Jim & Marcia Sickau Lw 11:00 Jospehine P. Dominick - Wife Lw 12:15 p.m. People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr.
James J. EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Christ the King
Today
Next Sunday
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
1 st Reading - 1 st
Reading - Hosea 2:16b,17, 21-22
Deuteronomy 5:12-15 2nd
Reading - 2
Corinthians 3: lb-6
2
Corinthians 4:6-11 Gospel
- Mark 2:18-22 Mark 2:23-3:6 PLEASE PRAY
FOR: The Sick of the Parish, especially: Those among us who have died, our
relatives, parishio IF YOU HAVE AN INTENTION FOR THE PARISH ROSARY CHAIN or
if you would like to be added to Rosary Chain, please call Margaret Babich at 839-0335. WHEN SOMEONE FROM YOUR FAMILY OR OUR PARISH are
hospitalized, please call the Rectory. Most Hospitals no longer notify us when
parishioners are admitted. RESPECT LIFE THOUGHTS: "We are
asked to love and honor the life of every man & woman & to work with perseverance
and courage so that our time, marked by all too many signs of death, may at last witness
the establishment of a new culture of life, the fruit of the culture of truth and
love." - John Paul II. JUBILEE 2000: Know and Share Your
Faith. Learn more about the teachings & traditions of the Church. Read the Scriptures.
Take advantage of adult education & formation opportunities. Study the Catechism of
the Catholic church & the Documents of Vatican II. Talk about God's presence in your
life with other people, especially those closest to you. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF YOUR
CONTRIBUTIONS for 1999 for tax purposes, please call the Rectory at 8391430, (Mon.-Fri.,
8:30-4:00). EVENTS DURING LENT: (clip & save) * Ash
Wednesday: March 8 - Masses at 6:55 & 8:45 am, 5:30 & 7:00 pm. * Daily
Mass: 6:55, 8:00 & 5:30 (Monday - Friday). * Stations
of the Cross: Fridays at 7:15 pm. * St.
Francis Novena: March 4-12 after the 8:00 am Mass, daily & on weekends. *Lenten
Family Fish Fry: Friday, March 10. * First
Reconciliation: March 11 at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. * Lenten
Book Sale: March 11 & 12, before & after all Masses. * Understanding
Eucharist: Msgr. Lichtenthal will present this topic on March 16 in the Upper Church
at 7:15 pin. He has done this presentation for the past 4-years for the RCIA Candidates
& RCIA Team. Join us this year for an excellent, informative presentation. * The
Devil Made Me Do It!: March 16 at 7:30 pm. Presentation given by Fr. Leon Biernat. * Parish
Mini-Retreat sponsored by Holy Name: March 18, starts at 8:00 am with Mass and ends at
Noon. Fr. Richard Zajac will lead the retreat. * 4th
Annual St. Joseph's Day Dinner: Sunday, March 19th. * Day of
Recollection for all High School Students will be held April 8th. The day starts at
10:00 am and ends with Eucharist at 4:30 pm. * Fr.
DeLuca speaking on Perpetual Adoration: At all Masses on April 8 & 9 * Lenten
Penance Service: Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 pm. * Buffalo
Area Holy Week Pilgrimage: Monday, April 17. * Holy
Week: April 17-22. * Reflections
on the Way of the Cross: Good Friday at 7:00 pm. THE SECOND COLLECTION TODAY will aid
the Catholic Church in Central & Eastern Europe. Since Communism's collapse & the
restoration of religious freedom money is needed to rebuild, and instruct. Please be
generous. BABY SHOWER!!! This weekend and next
weekend the Respect Life Committee will be collecting new or "gently" used baby
items to be distributed to those in need through various organizations. Items needed
include: clothing, diapers, formula, etc. Please place unwrapped items in the playpen in
the Church vestibule. Call Maureen at 836-0736 if you have any questions. RCIA - The Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults will be holding its next session on Thursday, March 2, at 7:15 pm in
the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. We will be discussing the Lenten Season, which is an
important time in the lives of our candidates. On the first Sunday of Lent, they will
participate in the Rite of Sending and the Rite of Election; the time when they will come
forward before our Church community and express their desire to be chosen to receive the
Sacraments of Initiation, and then go on to present themselves before the Bishop at St.
Amelia's Church in Tonawanda. We ask that you keep them in your prayers as they approach
this next step in their journey. If you have any questions, call Father David at 839-1430. FIRST FRIDAY: Friday of this week is the First
Friday for the month of March. Masses are at 6:55 & 8:45 am. Adoration is from Noon -
5:00 pin, please join in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for 1 hour, the benefits are
priceless. Adoration closes with Benediction. The Family Rosary is recited at Noon. THE ROSARY AND ALTAR SOCIETY will recite the
Rosary after the 8:45 am Mass on Friday, and then go to the Wehrle Restaurant for a
Dutch-treat breakfast. For reservations call Virginia Harder at 839-0230 before noon on
Thursday, March 2. All women of the Parish are welcome. THE MARDI GRAS AT CHRIST THE KING! Everyone (children and adults) are
invited next Sunday, March 5th from 2:00-4:00 pm in the School Gym. Mask making
& games (including cards & Bingo for adults) from 2:00-3:00, refreshments &
prizes from 3:00-3:30 and quiet prayer service from 3:30-4:00. LENTEN FAMILY FISH FRY is scheduled
for Friday, March 10th, from 4:30-7:00 pin. in the School Gym. Dinners are re-sale
only! Adult Fish Dinner: $6.75; Child's Chicken Finger Dinner: $4. Eat-in or Take-out.
Tickets are available through the School, or in the Rectory 8:30-4:00 on weekdays. LENTEN BOOK SALE - The Education Committee is sponsoring
a sale of quality spiritual reading materials - adult & children's books - Lenten
reflections, Bibles, reference books - First Communion Gifts. When: Sat, March 11
& Sunday, March 12 - before & after all Masses; Where: Msgr. McMahon Church
Library; Payment: Cash or checks at time of purchase please. THE NEXT PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS for the
month of March will be held on the 3rd Wednesday: March 15th, in the Church Library
at 7:00 p.m. If you are planning to attend please call the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a
reservation THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT! Our parish
is co-sponsoring a Lenten Lecture Series this year. On Thursday, March 16 at 7:30
pm in the Chapel Meeting Room, Fr. Leon Biernat will explore the existence of evil in our
world, the different dimensions of temptation, how to recognize temptation in our own
lives, what to do when you are confronted with temptation, and how to turn temptation into
a time of real spiritual growth. Take advantage of this presentation! HOLY WEEK CHURCH PILGRIMAGE - Monday,
Aril 17th. Begin Holy Week 2000 with a pilgrimage to three area places of worship: St.
Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, St. Joseph's Cathedral & Temple Beth Zion. Included in the
cost of $39 is deluxe motor coach transportation, the tours, mass at St. Joseph's
Cathedral, a donation to each place of worship, bus driver's gratuity & a delicious
lunch at Chef's Restaurant. A reservation flyer will be available in early March. For
further information, call Celeste Kersten at 839-2146. February 27, 2000 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: On Monday through Friday Mornings, the Church will be unlocked at 6:30
for the 6:55 a.m. Mass. On Saturdays & Sundays, the Church will be opened at 7:30 for
the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Also, for emergency use phones are available in the Ushers' Room
and in the Kitchen in the Chapel Meeting Room. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION classes from
Monday, Feb. 28th are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 pm
Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:30 pm This is the last class for Grade 6.
All Bibles must be returned at this class * Grades 9 & 10: will meet today,
Sunday, Feb. 27th. * Grade 9: St. Vincent de Paul Soup
Kitchen: Mrs. Mary Ann Paul's class will be going to the soup kitchen today, Sun., Feb.
27th. Class will follow. * Grade 10 Workshop: On Sat., March 4th there will be a morning
workshop for 10th Graders preparing for Confirmation. It will begin promptly at 9:00 am in
the Lower Church. Letters in regard to this workshop were mailed last week. If you did not
receive this information, call the office at 839-0946. * First Reconciliation: We continue
to list the names of the candidates for First Reconciliation. We ask, our parish family to
pray for these children as they prepare for this sacrament. They will receive this
sacrament on Sat., March 11, at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. The following candidates are in Mrs.
Gail Canna's class: Connelly Barnett, Kelsey Battaglia, Christian Byrd, August Canna,
Olivia Dann, Haley Fromen, Alex Kulczyk, Larisa Kumm, Bryan Lawson, Bruce Mitchell, Brent
Pizzuto, Bianca Porto, Lindsay Rexinger, Emily Wilhelm, Peter White and William White. If
you would like to pray for one of these children, please take one of the name cards from
the basket located in the back of Church. CTK SCHOOL * This will be Metric Week at CKT.
Each class will focus on a different theme (measurement, weight, etc.) and will have a
presentation on their door on in the hallway to illustrate the metric units they are
working with. * On Wednesday, Grades 3, 4 & 5
will go to Kleinhans for the Philharmonic's presentation for Catholic Schools. * Friday is First Friday. Students
will attend 8:45 Mass & dismissal at Noon. YOUTH NEWS For information on any of the items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann
Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa at 834-3586. * Youg Christians at Work is a
dynamic "work camp" during Holy Week. Info regarding this opportunity &
registration will be in next week's bulletin * Search Retreat - March 10-12 at St.
Columban's Center, Derby. A great retreat experience for teens - sophomore year & up.
Cost for weekend $75, discounts given to groups of 2 or more. It's a great of opportunity
that helps teens explore questions about their faith and teen issues. * Day of Recollection for all High
School Students will be held April 8th. The day starts at 10;00 am and ends with Eucharist
at 4:30 pm. * Check out the Web Site: www.ctksnyder.com. THANK YOU TO ALL THE PARISHIONERS who donated to the
needy youth "school supply" drive. The collection, with an estimated worth of
$1,000, was taken to the Diocesan Youth Convention & we are happy to announce that it
far exceeded any other parish at the convention. Thank you for your generosity!!! A VOCATION VIEW: Our second Scripture
reading reminds us that through Baptism, God has made us qualified ministers of a New
Covenant - a covenant not of a written law, but of spirit. By a unique call from God some
are to live the covenant as priests or religious. If you think God is calling you to a
Church vocation, call Fr. Leon Biernat at 847-5535. O'HARA HIGH SCHOOL'S CASINO NIGHT -
March 3 at 7:30 pm. Sweepstakes tickets are $50 each & include 2 adm tickets,
beverages & hors de'oeuvres, & a 1 out of 12 chance to win 115 cash prizes totaling
over $30,000, & a Caribbean vacation for 2. Admission is $10 per person. Questions?
Call 695-8091. NOTES FROM MUSIC MINISTRY: As we review some of the new songs
that we ,.' have been singing, be thinking of the ones that are your favorites. The
Millennium Hymn,'~'River of Glory, Divinium Mysterious andthere is a Wideness in God's
Mercy are all songs for the Lenten and Easter Season. The musical settings for each of
these songs is quite different. The
Family Choir will meet Wednesday, March 1 at 6 pm in the Music Room. Cantors
are needed for Lent and Easter. Please contact Christina Shrewsbury at 839-1430 ext
212, regarding these ministries. Choir Rehearsal
Schedule will continue in February as follows: Cantors -
Contact Christina for appointments at 689-2453; Parish Choir - Thursday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m.; Teen Ensemble - Sunday, February 27, at 1:00 p.m.; Youth Choir - For grades K-8, Friday, March 3 at
2:30 p.m.; Family
Choir - Join at anytime with Parish Choir to prepare Music; WEEKLY MASSES SAT., FEB. 26 - 8th Sunday in Ordinary
Time Lw 4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Dr. Thomas Syracuse -
Josephine
Syracuse Up 7:00 p.m. Jack Williack - The
Coley Family SUN., FEB. 27 - 8th Sunday in Ordinary
Time Up 8:00 a.m. Francis Blanford - Family Lw 9:30 ANNIV. Ruth Cecala - Son,
Frank Up 11:00 Ted Scroback - Jim & Marcia Sickau Lw 11:00 Jospeh P. Dominick - Wife Lw 12:15 p.m. People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr.
James J.
Lichtenthal MON., FEB. 28 - Weekday, 8th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Peter
Carini - Family
8:00 MONTH'S MIND Theresa Wiesner Nowak - |