Jan. '07

Bulletins for January 14, 21, 28


BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF January 7, 2007 CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR The Epiphany of the Lord

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: The Epiphany of the Lord
1st Reading - Isaiah 60:1-6
2nd Reading - Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6
Gospel - Matthew 2:1-12

NEXT SUNDAY: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 62:1-5
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Gospel - John 2:1-11

Help us keep our list current. Let us know when we may remove a name. Also, any person being placed on the list must give their permission. Call the Rectory Office at 839-1430. Thank you.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Kay Barone, Charlie Basil, Erik Batzloff, Tom Bauer, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Robert Caprio, Dale Carlos, Barbara Cocca, Arthur Cologgi, Eileen Conlon, Josephine Coppola, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Brian Downey, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Leah Rose Fitzpatrick, Joanne Fleischauer, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Nicholas Paul Giangreco, Robert Giolando, Anthony Golinski, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Mary Halldin, Susan Friedhaber-Hard, Judy Heinen, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Jim Holden, Maureen Hutchinson, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Adele Kapuza, Anita Keenen, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Brian Parkot, Sr., Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Stephen E. Rubach, Philip Sammaco, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Marie Schmidt, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, Ray Skelly, Connie Smith, Mary Snyder, Laura Spielman, Julie Styrzo, Josephine Syracuse, Lois Todaro, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Edgar Villa, Jason Walczak, Michael V. Walters, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Elizabeth Horan (mother of Kathy Swiantek), Henry M. Kmiec (brother of Bishop Edward Kmiec), Lucille Muffoletto (mother of Sue Davis), and Rev. Msgr. Arnold J. Schneider (retired Diocesan Priest);
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;
…peace on earth.

THE ROSARY CHAIN - The parish Rosary Chain is made up of a group of parishioners who pray a daily decade of the rosary for special requested intentions. If you have an intention for the Rosary Chain, or you would like to become part of the Rosary Chain Ministry, call Irene Wingerter at 632-0646. The Rosary Chain is ideal for those who wish to keep their intentions private.

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

$ 14,545 - Weekly Collection - December 31, 2006
12,835 - Weekly Budget
$ 1,710 - Over Budget

$ (3,482) - Over Budget YTD

HOLY NAME SUNDAY
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.

HELP NEEDED TO TAKE DOWN DECORATIONS
On Monday, January 8th at 9:00 a group of parishioners - men and women - will meet in the Lower Church to take decorations down from the two churches. Help is needed, so if you are available your help would be very much appreciated. Questions? Call Tom at 833-8035.

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
The next Respect Life Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 9th at 8:30 in the Sacristy Meeting Room. Please enter through the glass door entrance on Lamarck Drive.

BIBLE BUDDIES
Bible Buddies will meet next on Wednesday, January 10th and Thursday, January 11th 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). You and your pre-school children ages 2-4 are invited to join us as we share a story and help them to learn more about God and the Bible, and they will make something special to bring home. The two sessions offered are identical, so you may attend either. Please contact Adele Kraus at 839-5340 for more details.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS
The next pre-baptismal class will be held on Tuesday, January 16th at 7:00 pm in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. If you are planning to attend, please call the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation. Please enter the Church through the doors on the circular driveway on Lamarck Drive.

SAVE THIS DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2007
As many of you know, Msgr. Lichtenthal will be celebrating his 70th birthday on March 17th, AND retiring on May 1st. To thank Msgr. for his years of service here at Christ the King, as well as to celebrate his 70th birthday, the parish has set this date aside to honor him. More information will follow in regard to this gala event.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes for Monday, January 8th, 2007 will be as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 pm
Grades 6 & 7: 7:00-8:15 am

¢ Grade 9: Classes will meet on Sunday, January 7th. Teachers have contacted students in regard to time and place for class.
¢ Wanted: Missing Videos - The Religious Education Department always has videos available for parishioners to borrow. We are missing a few, and hope that they will turn up. If you have borrowed any in the past, please check and see if you have a video on the Story of Creation, or any videos on Christmas or the Saints

VOCATION VIEWS - This is National Vocation Awareness Week. Celebrate our common vocation of Baptism. Pray for those who are discerning a call to live their baptismal commitment as religious Brothers, Sisters, Priests or Deacons. If God is calling you, call Fr. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
January 9-11 - Grade 4 takes the NYS ELA tests
Wednesday, January 10th - Community Outreach Program
Friday, January 12th - 1:00 p.m. Buffalo News Spelling Bee - Grades 6, 7, & 8

SENIOR CITIZENS - You are invited to join St. Benedict's Seniors on two trips - Call Val at 838-0281 if you're interested:
¢ February 12th day trip on a Luxury Bus to Niagara Falls Seneca Casino. Cost $15 - receive $20 in play and $5 in food.
¢ March 25th trip to Foxwood's Casino. Cost is $230. You will receive 2 nights at Great Cedar Tower, two buffet breakfasts & dinners, $20 Keno, $5 Pull Tab, and a gift. On our way home we will stop at Turning Stone Casino and receive $25 play and $5 food vouchers.

TOO MANY CALENDARS? This is the time of year when many of us end up with various calendars for the New Year that we know we will never use or need. Did you know that many of the patrons of the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room never own a calendar? They would appreciate any extra calendars you may receive over the next few weeks. Please drop them off at the Rectory.

CHRISTMAS CARDS - After you have enjoyed your Christmas cards, it's hard to just throw them away. If you wish, you can mail them (just the front of the card please - no larger than 5"x7") to St. Jude's Ranch for Children, 100 St. Jude St., Boulder City, NV 89005. Please just send the front of the card.

CTK CALENDARS FOR 2007 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.

DIOCESAN MASS HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING - A Mass and celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held on Monday, January 15th at 2:00 pm in Infant of Prague Church (921 Cleveland Drive). The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Edward Kmiec, with guest homilist Rev. Amoussou Luc Bonaventure, SJ. The Mass will be followed by ongoing celebration and fellowship and refreshments (bring a dessert/relish/veggie tray to share).

MEN'S SPIRITUALITY - Save Saturday, March 24th for the annual Men's Conference at the Clarence Event Center. Great speakers, great food, great music. Tickets go on sale on January 20th.

AREA EVENTS
¢ The next Retrouvaille Weekend to help troubled and marriages in crisis is scheduled for: January 19, 20 and 21, at the St. Columban Retreat Center in Derby, NY.
¢ Amherst High School Open House for students and their parents in Grades 7 & 8 will be on Thursday, January 18th from 7:00-9:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. This meeting provides a great opportunity for parents and students to learn about the curriculum, and extra curricular opportunities for incoming 9th graders.
¢ Catholic FertilityCare Centers of WNY can offer you a morally acceptable and healthier option to family planning. Introductory Sessions: Sisters Hospital (862-1944), January 13th at 10:30 am or Mercy Hospital (828-2493) on Saturday, January 20th at 10:30 am. Call to register.
¢ Help Wanted: Foster Families. Are you looking to share the warmth of your home and love in your heart with a young person? Baker Victory Services - "Father Baker's" - is looking for adults interested in becoming Foster Parents. Complete training, support & reimbursement are provided. For details, call Rachael Dudczak at 828-9553 or Halli Lavner at 828-9497.
¢ Make a difference … in the life of another. Meals on Wheels is looking for Volunteers to help in delivering meals to our homebound and our elderly. You can make life a little brighter for those less fortunate. Please contact JoAnn @ 560-8832 or 892-1711.

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW is struggling with finances, domestic violence or child behavior issues, Catholic Charities is the place to start. Find help through a caring staff member who can help sort out the issues at one of our many neighborhood offices. For more information call 856-4494, and go to www.ccwny.org.

AVAILABLE NOW AT THE RECTORY (Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:00)
¢ "Neon Lights" CD - Ryan Bauer, one of our cantors at CTK, has a CD out called "Neon Lights" ($12). It has some of his favorite Broadway songs and a few requested Josh Grobin tunes. To order call 445-0410, e-mail RJBMusic@aol.com, or stop by the Rectory.
¢ "Buffalo Memories - Gone But Not Forgotten" - A great gift for $16.20, for anyone interested in stories of Buffalo-past. This book is a compilation of stories about Buffalo by the late George Kunz, reprinted from the Buffalo News. We have a few available at the Rectory during office hours.

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Registration for the Annual Diocesan Youth Convention will begin on Sunday, January 7th at 11:30 a.m. in the Church library. Parents are welcome to stop by during registration with any questions. A mandatory parent-teen meeting will be scheduled in early February for those attending. Registration closes on Monday, January 15th
¢ 55th Annual Diocesan Youth Convention - February 16th-18th at Adam's Mark Hotel in Buffalo. Special guests for this year's convention is APEX Ministries whose joy and enthusiasm for our faith inspires audiences of young Catholics to answer God's call and live the gospel message. The weekend includes meaningful liturgies, workshops on topics important to teens, and social events including a semi-formal dance and coffee house. Cost is $149 for the entire weekend. Partial packages are available. Additional details for the weekend can be found online at www.buffalodiocese.org/youth/.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
"In one day the Eucharist will make you produced ore for the glory of God than a whole lifetime without it." - St. Peter Julian Eymard

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for employment for my friend;
2) Thank you for the extended quality of life who has pancreatic cancer;

CTK PARISHIONERS, THANK YOU once again for being generous with your donations of mittens, hats, gloves and socks. Three full trash bags were given to both Holy Cross Church on Niagara Street, and to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. Many thanks and blessings in the New Year.

THANK YOU FROM ERIE COUNTY HOME - The Social Justice Committee thanks all who donated to the Erie County Home Christmas Giving Tree. About 16 parishioners, including three young students, spent Sunday, December 18 with our own Santa, distributing gifts, joy and song, along with 50+ candy trees assembled by CTK students, to Units J and K at the EC Home. The smiles and tears of happiness on the faces of the patients, was the greatest thanks we could get. It was a day to remember. Consider joining us next year. You won't regret it. Our parishioners donated lovely gifts, which exceeded our Units needs, and other Units also received gifts. Check the bulletin board in the Church Vestibule to see pictures of our day. God bless you all

MASSES
SAT., January 6 - Blessed Andre Bessette, religious
Lower 4:30 pm ANNIV. Angelo Tirone - Family

SUN., January 7 - Epiphany of the Lord
Upper 8:00 am ANNIV. Frank Riso - Daughters
Lower 9:30 Thomas O. Cartney - Peter, Joan, Tricia, Peter IV Schmitt
Lower 11:00 Matthew James O'Donnell - Family
Upper 12:15 pm John and Rita Golinski - Family

MON., January 8 - Baptism of the Lord
6:55 am Dr. George Agzarian - Dr. Rosemary Lubinski & Maggie
8:00 Patrick Gervasi - Peggy Page
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., January 9 - Weekday, 1st Week of Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Louise Kosanovich - Mike & Caryn Jarmusz
8:00 Joseph Coppola - Altar & Rosary Society
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., January 10 - Weekday, 1st Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Anthony Gerasinowicz - The Wingerter Family
8:00 James J. Murphy, Sr. - Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., January 11 - Weekday, 1st Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Mary Louise Kelly - The Higgins Family
8:00 am Bob and Winifred McCarthy - Time & Jean McCarthy
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., January 12 - Weekday, 1st Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am John Graziano, Jr. - Peggy Page
8:00 Dr. Anthony and Shirley Mancini - Sisters
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:45 am Mass

SAT., January 13 - Hilary, bishop, doctor
Lower 4:30 pm Helen Blake - Mr. & Mrs. Edward O'Connell

SUN., January 14 - Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am ANNIV. Daniel Fortunato - Mr. & Mrs. Sam Bellittiere
Lower 9:30 Donna Goff - Pat & Mary Ann Cunningham
Lower 11:00 Peter C. Schmitt, Sr. - The Schmitt Family
Upper 12:15 pm Sister Mary Emil - Vic & JoAnne Lichtenthal

"The real 'work' of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice that says good things about me."
- Henri Nouwen, Life of the Beloved

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH OR HEALING OFFERED
AT CHRIST THE KING CHURCH

Queen of Peace Healing Mass on Tuesday, January 16th, in the Upper Church. Confessions at 6:30 p.m..; Rosary Recited at 7:00 p.m.; followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m with Rev. Msgr. Michael Yunk. Prayers for healing will be led by Tony Cubello. The laying on of hands allows God's Spirit to touch you in a healing way. It may be immediate or it may be in the days or weeks ahead. Our Lord knows just what we need and when we need it. It can be a healing of the mind, body or spirit. You may also ask God to heal someone who cannot be physically present on this night.

Bereavement Classes consisting of seven sessions, beginning Tuesday, March 6th, in the Church Library, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Holy Name Retreat, will be held on Saturday, March 17th, from 8:00 am - Noon in the Chapel Meeting Room. The speaker will be Rev. Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti.

Mission Retreat from Saturday, March 24th through Saturday, March 31st, is an 8-Day retreat, put on by the laity for the laity.

Eucharistic Perpetual Adoration is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Adoration Chapel is located at the top of the stairs, when entering the Church at the archway between the Church and the School. These doors are unlocked from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily for the general public.

"Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come." - Isaiah 60

Question of the Week: When has a child taught you to see greatness differently?

Faith Response: Keep your eyes open for an epiphany - the word means "manifestation of God." God often chooses the smallest, weakest place from which to reveal the divine presence.

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF January 14, 2007
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 62:1-5
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Gospel - John 2:1-11

NEXT SUNDAY: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 8-10
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 12:12-20
Gospel - Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Click here for information on special Memoriam Mass

Help us keep our list current. Let us know when we may remove a name. Also, any person being placed on the list must give their permission. Call the Rectory Office at 839-1430. Thank you.

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

LOST AND FOUND: After Christmas many children's books showed up in the Lost & Found (Usher's Room). Please stop by if you are missing a favorite book. Also, a small teddy bear is waiting in the Church Rectory for his owner.

$ 14,545 - Weekly Collection - December 31, 2006
12,835 - Weekly Budget
$ 1,710 - Over Budget

$ ( 754) - Under Budget YTD

DIOCESAN MASS HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING
A Mass and celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held on Monday, January 15th at 2:00 pm in Infant of Prague Church (921 Cleveland Drive). The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Edward Kmiec, with guest homilist Rev. Amoussou Luc Bonaventure, SJ. The Mass will be followed by ongoing celebration and fellowship and refreshments (bring a dessert/relish/veggie tray to share).

NINTH NIGHT
Mission Team Members after 8 Nights of Mission, it's time for 9th Night. Come on Friday, January 19th at 7:00 pm in the Upper Church. The liturgy will be followed by social.

ROSARY FOR LIFE
Next Saturday, January 20th, the Rosary for Life will be recited after the 8:00 am Mass at St. Leo's Church, 885 Sweethome Rd. The CTK Respect Life Ministry invites everyone to attend the mass and to participate in this devotion.

CTK CALENDARS FOR 2007 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.

MISSING VIDEOS
The Religious Education Department always has videos available for parishioners to borrow. We are missing a few, and hope that they will turn up. If you have borrowed any in the past, please check and see if you have a video on the Story of Creation, or any videos on Christmas or the Saints

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
Molly Elizabeth Breen, daughter of Gina (Michaels) and Patrick Breen; and Katherine Anne Dusza, daughter of Lisa (Gorman) and Ernest Dusza; who were baptized this weekend in our Church

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There will be no classes for Religious Education on Monday, January 15th. Classes will resume on Monday, January 22nd.

CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
Monday, January 15th - NO SCHOOL - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Holiday
Tuesday, January 16th - Grade 4 - Character Development Presentation
Wednesday, January 17th - PreK 4 going to Lancaster Opera House to see "Harry, the Dirty Dog"
Wednesday, Jan. 17th and Thursday, Jan. 18th - Grade 8 takes NYS ELA Tests
Friday, January 19th - 2nd Quarter Marks Close

CONGRATULATIONS to the 26 students who completed the ARC Babysitting Class on January 6th. The response from the students was positive and enthusiastic. Special thanks to Mrs. Mikulec and her staff for their support making this a successful endeavor.

"The real 'work' of prayer is to become silent and
listen to the voice that says good things about me."
- Henri Nouwen, Life of the Beloved

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH OR HEALING OFFERED AT CHRIST THE KING CHURCH

Queen of Peace Healing Mass on Tuesday, January 16th, in the Upper Church. Confessions at 6:30 p.m..; Rosary Recited at 7:00 p.m.; followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Msgr. Michael Yunk. Prayers for healing will be led by Tony Cubello. The laying on of hands allows God's Spirit to touch you in a healing way. It may be immediate or it may be in the days or weeks ahead. Our Lord knows just what we need and when we need it. It can be a healing of the mind, body or spirit. You may also ask God to heal someone who cannot be physically present on this night.

Bereavement Classes consisting of seven sessions, beginning Tuesday, March 6th, in the Church Library, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Holy Name Retreat, will be held on Saturday, March 17th, from 8:00 am - Noon in the Chapel Meeting Room. The speaker will be Rev. Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti.

Mission Retreat from Saturday, March 24th through Saturday, March 31st, is an 8-Day retreat, put on by the laity for the laity.

Eucharistic Perpetual Adoration is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Adoration Chapel is located at the top of the stairs, when entering the Church at the archway between the Church and the School. These doors are unlocked from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily for the general public.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Seek guidance on what the Lord wants you to do with your life.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for your presence in our lives;
2) Thank you for helping my daughter and granddaughter;

MEN'S SPIRITUALITY - Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 24th when the annual Men's Conference will take place at the Clarence Event Center. Great speakers. Great food. Great music. Tickets go on sale on January 20th. Watch next week's bulletin for details.

ANNULMENT WRITING WORKSHOP - Need help with your annulment papers? There will be an Annulment Writing Workshop on Friday, February 16th and Saturday, February 17th at St. Benedict's. It could be just what you need to get the process moving. For information or to register, call Barbara Wyse at 633-7786.

AREA EVENTS
¢ The next Retrouvaille Weekend to help troubled and marriages in crisis is scheduled for: January 19, 20 and 21, at the St. Columban Retreat Center in Derby, NY.
¢ Amherst High School Open House for students and their parents in Grades 7 & 8 will be on Thursday, January 18th from 7:00-9:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. This meeting provides a great opportunity for parents and students to learn about the curriculum, and extra curricular opportunities for incoming 9th graders.
¢ Catholic FertilityCare Centers of WNY can offer you a morally acceptable and healthier option to family planning. Introductory Sessions: Sisters Hospital (862-1944), January 13th at 10:30 am or Mercy Hospital (828-2493) on Saturday, January 20th at 10:30 am. Call to register.
¢ Broadway In Concert - January 26 & 27 at 8:00 pm at the Riviera Theatre (67 Webster St., North Tonawanda). Our Music Minister, Adria Ryan will be performing. Come and see her! Tickets are $15 at the door or $15 pre-sale - visit www.niagaratheatre.com
¢ Help Wanted: Foster Families. Are you looking to share the warmth of your home and love in your heart with a young person? Baker Victory Services - "Father Baker's" - is looking for adults interested in becoming Foster Parents. Complete training, support & reimbursement are provided. For details, call Rachael Dudczak at 828-9553 or Halli Lavner at 828-9497.
¢ Make a difference … in the life of another. Meals on Wheels is looking for Volunteers to help in delivering meals to our homebound and our elderly. You can make life a little brighter for those less fortunate. Please contact JoAnn @ 560-8832 or 892-1711.

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Beach Night - Friday, January 19th - 8:00-10:00 pm in the School Gym - Come with your friends and join us for games, food, movies and fun.
¢ Souper Bowl of Caring - February 3rd & 4th - Our annual dollar drive will also include a drive to collect items for immigrants entering the U.S. Detailed list of items will be in next week's bulletin.
¢ Youth Group Meeting - Sunday, February 4th at 10:30 in the Church Library.
¢ 55th Annual Diocesan Youth Convention - February 16th-18th at Adam's Mark Hotel in Buffalo. Registration for the Convention closes on Monday, January 15th. A mandatory parent-teen meeting on February 12th 7:00 Upper Church for those attending. Detailed information and permission slips can be found at www.buffalodioces.org/youth
¢ Special guests for this year's convention is APEX Ministries whose joy and enthusiasm for our faith inspires audiences of young Catholics to answer God's call and live the gospel message. The weekend includes meaningful liturgies, workshops on topics important to teens, and social events including a semi-formal dance and coffee house. Cost is $149 for the entire weekend. Partial packages are available. Additional details for the weekend can be found online at www.buffalodiocese.org/youth/.

SENIOR CITIZENS - You are invited to join St. Benedict's Seniors on two trips - Call Val at 838-0291 if you're interested:
¢ February 12th day trip on a Luxury Bus to Niagara Falls Seneca Casino. Cost $15 - receive $20 in play and $5 in food.
¢ March 25th trip to Foxwood's Casino. Cost is $230. You will receive 2 nights at Great Cedar Tower, two buffet breakfasts & dinners, $20 Keno, $5 Pull Tab, and a gift. On our way home we will stop at Turning Stone Casino and receive $25 play and $5 food vouchers.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL DINING ROOM NEWS: We have been so grateful all year for the response of our parishioners who have volunteered at the Dining Room to serve the hungry. On Tuesdays and Friday. If you want to help out or need details, call Ceil Becker at 835-7826.

MASSES
SAT., January 13 - Hilary, bishop, doctor
Lower 4:30 pm Helen Blake - Mr. & Mrs. Edward O'Connell

MON., January 15 - Weekday, 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
No 6:55 a.m. Mass Today
8:00 Ruth M. Gittere - Katherine Barone
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., January 16 - Weekday 2nd Week of Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Dr. Frank Kallen - The Fahey Family
8:00 Stanley C. Kloc - Joe & Justine Przmislewski
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., January 17 - Anthony, abbot
6:55 am Intention of All Souls - Parish Intentions
8:00 Don White - wife, Pat
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., January 18 - Weekday, 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Richard Jendras - Frances Horner
8:00 am Stephanie Maza - Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., January 19 - Weekday, 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Thaddeus S. Kujawa - the Brignone Family
8:00 ANNIV. Mrs. Mary Keiser - Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

SAT., January 20 - Fabian, pope, martyr; Sebastian, martyr
Lower 4:30 pm Anniversary of Roe v. Wade - Mass to End Abortion

SUN., January 21 - Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am MONTH'S MIND Dr. Pol Adman - Family
Lower 9:30 Mary Louise Kelly - Pat Kelly
Lower 11:00 ANNIV. Robert H. Georger - Family
Upper 12:15 pm Jerome and Mildred Terhaar - E.J. Terhaar l

"To one is given the expression of wisdom; to another knowledge; to another, faith by the same Spirit; to another, gifts of healing; to another, mighty deeds." - 1 Corinthians 12

Question of the Week: What is one grace or gift that you have shared with your family?

Faith Response: Make a list of ten ways in which you can be described, including parent, boss, sibling, neighbor, American, Christian, and so on. Meditate on ways you answer the call to each of those identities.

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF January 21, 2007
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 8-10
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 12:12-20
Gospel - Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

NEXT SUNDAY: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 12:31 - 12:13
Gospel - Luke 4:21-30

Help us keep our list current. Let us know when we may remove a name. Also, any person being placed on the list must give their permission. Call the Rectory Office at 839-1430. Thank you.

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

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2006
If you need a Financial Statement for 2006 for tax purposes, please put a note in the collection basket, or send a note to the Rectory. PLEASE NOTE: If you have requested a statement in the past, you have already been sent one. Also, all school parents (gr. K-8) have already received one.

$ 12,848 - Weekly Collection - January 14, 2007
12,835 - Weekly Budget
$ 13 - Over Budget

$ ( 741) - Under Budget YTD

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
Next Weekend, January 27 & 28, is the annual collection of the American Bishop's Overseas Appeal. This appeal supports the Catholic Church organizations that carry our international solidarity and relief efforts. Programs include relief and resettlement services to victims of persecution, war, and natural disasters as well as development projects to improve the living conditions of the poor. Less than two cents of every dollar collected is used for fund raising and administration expenses. Please be generous for this worthwhile organization.

A VOCATION JOURNEY SHARED
Next weekend, January 27th & 28th, a Seminarian from CTK Seminary will speak at al of our Parish Masses as to how his vocation developed. He will be available after each Mass to answer any questions. For more information on vocations, please contact Rev. Walter J. Szczesny at 847-5535.

KNITTERS WANTED!
The Prayer Shawl Ministry has been at Christ the King for 3 years - and we have knitted, blessed and distributed over 400 prayer shawls to those who are sick, grieving or going through a difficult time. The response has been overwhelming. In order to keep up with the demand, we need knitters or crocheters who are willing to spend a couple of hours a week doing what we love to do. What better way to use your God given talents than to help those who are in need. We meet every Wednesday evening in the Church Library from 7:00-9:00 p.m. All you need to bring are needles - size 11 or 13 - we supply the yarn. For more information, call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

ESCAPE SCHOOL
CTK School Parents Guild proudly presents Escape School by Beth Garrish. Escape School is a Nationally Acclaimed Child Abduction Prevention Program featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, The View, Hard Copy and others. The Program is intended for both adults and children. Together we can teach our children to be smart, not scared. This free program will be presented on Tuesday, March 6th from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm in the Chapel Meeting Room. To register, contact Nancy Burns @ 834-0799. RSVP: March 2, 2007. For further information with regard to this program visit: www.escapeschool.com

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes for Religious Education on Monday, January 22nd are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 pm
Grades 6 & 7: 7:00-8:15 pm

VOCATION VIEWS - "The Spirit of Lord is upon you to bring glad tidings to the poor and to proclaim the release of captive.: Are you called to be a priest, deacon, brother or sister. If God is calling you, call Fr. Walter Szcesny at 847-5535.

CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
Thursday, January 25 & Friday, January 26 - No School for Pre-K - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, January 26 - Second quarter report cards distributed

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Dollar Drive - Saturday, February 3rd & Sunday, February 4th - Volunteers will be needed for the Souper Bowl of Caring Drive. Please call if you can help with the collection.
¢ Youth Group Meeting - Sunday, February 4th at 10:30 in the Church Library.
¢ Convention Meeting - There will be a mandatory meeting for all teens attending the Diocesan Youth Convention and their parent on Monday, February 12th at 7:00 PM in the Upper Church.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
The deadline for this year's submissions is in February. If you have been saving the Box Tops for Education, please send them into the School or Rectory as soon as possible so they can be included for the year. Any box tops we receive after the deadline will be saved and counted for next year, so please keep sending them in!

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
"A father and a mother make many sacrifices to feed, clothe and shelter their family. Without sacrifice, there is no love. The spirit of sacrifice is the spirit of Christianity. Jesus sacrificed everything for love of you and your salvation. Are you willing to make this sacrifice for love of Him, that our parish may give Him the glory of having perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament." - The Value of Sacrifice

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for Mother's successful open-heart surgery;
2) Thank you for my family and the trials we face;

IN THIS SEASON OF COLDS AND FLU, SNEEZING AND COUGHING… If you are sick, it would be better for you to remain at home, rather than coming to church and spreading your germs. 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 have difficulty getting around in good weather, please stay home when it is icy or snowy. God understands.

CATHOLIC BIBLICAL STUDIES PROGRAM - It's a brand new year and time to do something for yourself. Consider being a student in the Catholic Biblical Studies Program. The Bible is for everyone and classes are open to adults of all ages and creeds. New classes begin in September of 2007. Check out our website at www.cbstudies.org or call 871-9180 for more information.

STRUGGLING WITH CHANGE - Ever feel as if life is spinning out of control? Deacon Ted Pijacki will explore "Struggling with Change" at the next session of Come and See on Thursday, February 1st at 7:30 p.m. in St. Benedict Church (Main & Eggert Rd.) Discussion topics include: bereavement, divorce and separation, annulments, life issues, problems with the Church, coping with cancer. No cost. No reservations required. For information call 834-1041.

OUR MARRIAGE COUNSELORS are Master's level educated and state certified. They're ready to address a variety of issues in a compassionate, professional manner. Residents of WNY are eligible. If you are someone you know needs help in this area, call the Marriage Counseling Center of Catholic Charities at 839-4406 or visit www.ccwny.org.

ANNULMENT WRITING WORKSHOP - Having trouble writing your annulment papers? There will be an Annulment Writing Workshop on Friday, February 16th and Saturday, February 17th at St. Benedict's. For information or to register, call Barbara Wyse at 633-7786.

AREA EVENTS
¢ Broadway In Concert - January 26 & 27 at 8:00 pm at the Riviera Theatre (67 Webster St., North Tonawanda). Our Music Minister, Adria Ryan will be performing. Come and see her! Tickets are $15 at the door or $15 pre-sale - visit www.niagaratheatre.com
¢ Garden Nursery School Open House Saturday, February 3rd, from 10am-Noon (Main at Burroughs). Class openings for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Call 839-5783 for more information.
¢ Villa Maria Institute of Music (240 Pine Ridge Rd, Cheektowaga) is accepting registrations for its music instruction program. Call 961-1858 or visit www.vmmusicinstitute.org/
¢ Help Wanted: Foster Families. Are you looking to share the warmth of your home and love in your heart with a young person? Baker Victory Services - "Father Baker's" - is looking for adults interested in becoming Foster Parents. Complete training, support & reimbursement are provided. For details, call Rachael Dudczak at 828-9553 or Halli Lavner at 828-9497.
¢ Make a difference … in the life of another. Meals on Wheels is looking for Volunteers to help in delivering meals to our homebound and our elderly. You can make life a little brighter for those less fortunate. Please contact JoAnn @ 560-8832 or 892-1711.

RESERVED PARKING - When attending Weekday or Weekend Masses, please Do Not park in the two spots reserved for the Adoration Chapel or the parking spots reserved for the Convent. Thank you.

MASSES
SAT., January 20 - Fabian, pope, martyr; Sebastian, martyr
Lower 4:30 pm Anniversary of Roe v. Wade - Mass to End Abortion

MON., January 22 - Vincent, deacon, martyr
6:55 am Kenneth Yoerg - Denise Herberger
8:00 Patrick Connelly - The Cheney Family
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., January 23 - Weekday 3rd Week of Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. John and James Dedloff - Marie Morrisey
8:00 Gerald O'Sullivan - Clara Phillies
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., January 24 - Francis de Sales, bishop, doctor
6:55 am Christian Lewis - Donald & Jennifer Fauer
8:00 ANNIV. Genevieve Georger - Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., January 25 - Conversion of St. Paul, apostle
6:55 am Fred Rorick - Dan & Irene
8:00 am Stanley & Viola Rogalski - Joe & Justine Przmielewski
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., January 26 - Timothy and Titus, bishops
6:55 am Lewis Zimmerman - John & Sue Davis
8:00 R. William Wende - Dr. & Mrs. John Bartels
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

SAT., January 27 - Angela Merici, virgin
Lower 4:30 pm Robert Brodnicki - wife, children & grandchildren

SUN., January 28 - Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Dr. Frank Kallen - The Fahey Family
Lower 9:30 Catholic Schools Week Mass
Lower 11:00 Josephine Hoff - Lucy Zinzola
Upper 12:15 pm Rita Skretny - William & Carol Skretney

RESPECT LIFE WEEKEND
Saturday, January 20th and Sunday, January 21st

DIOCESAN OBSERVANCE MASS
This weekend, our parish will observe the 34th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Decision. We welcome Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, who will celebrate the Diocesan Mass at Christ the King, at the 4:30 p.m. this Saturday.

ANNUAL PRO-VITA AWARDS
These awards are intended to recognize those who have labored tirelessly for the pro-life cause and to give these people strength, encouragement and support. This year's recipients are Michael and Maureen Pratt, Judy Gorman, Pat Gardner and Rev. Msgr. Harold Wagner. Michael and Maureen Pratt are parishioners that have served at CTK in many ways and have taken a very active role in the Respect Life Ministry.

MARCH FOR LIFE
EWTN carries full coverage on the Rally and March for Life, which begins at Noon on Monday, January 22nd, if you would like to participate but are unable to attend.

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION
Begin this weekend to pray for a baby whose life may be in danger of being lost through abortion and continue to pray for them for a full nine months. Please stop by the table in the back of Church and fill pledge card.

CANDLE IN YOUR WINDOW
Remember those babies who never had a chance … light an electric candle in your window beginning at dusk, on the Monday, January 22nd. These candles will serve as a witness to the unborn children who have been killed under Roe v. Wade. Candles are available after mass today for $2 each.

"Rolling up the scroll, Jesus handed it back to the attendant and sat down. He said, 'Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.'" - Luke 1

Question of the Week: Which story, verse, or character in the Bible has challenged or changed you the most?

Faith Response: Give the creative word of God a good crack at transforming your life. Read Scripture daily. Attend Mass regularly. Post Bible verses that speak personally to you on the fried or on the bathroom mirror.

"SOUPER" BOWL OF CARING ON FEBRUARY 3rd & 4th
WAYS TO SHOW WE CARE …
The CTK Teen Youth Group will be having their annual Dollar Drive after all Masses on Super Bowl weekend, February 3rd and 4th. All dollars collected will be donated to Catholic Charites Food Pantries.
In addition, this year our teens will be participating in a diocesan wide project to collect items that will be used to create a "Welcome Package" for immigrants entering the U.S. A group of CTK teens will be representing our parish at the Diocesan Youth Convention and will bring all the items collected for distribution to those who arrive to our country with little or nothing at all.
Essential items needed are: toothbrushes, toothpaste, bath towels, washcloths, bars of soap,
small bottles of shampoo, shaving cream, packages of disposable razors, combs, & deodorant.
Additional items have also been requested: Adult sized gloves, lotion, new T-shirts (medium or large), blankets, twin sheet sets, rain ponchos, hats
We thank you for any donation that you are able to make. Please place all items in the labeled box in the upstairs foyer.

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF January 28, 2007
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 12:31 - 12:13
Gospel - Luke 4:21-30

NEXT SUNDAY: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Gospel - Luke 5:1-11

Help us keep our list current. Let us know when we may remove a name. Also, any person being placed on the list must give their permission. Call the Rectory Office at 839-1430. Thank you.

Mission VI is Coming …

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

…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the conflicts in the Middle East;
…peace on earth.

$ 11,146.00 - Weekly Collection - January 21, 2007
12,835.00 - Weekly Budget
$ 1,689.00 - Under Budget

$ 2,430.00 - Under Budget YTD

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
The Second Collection today, is the annual collection of the American Bishop's Overseas Appeal. This appeal supports the Catholic Church organizations that carry out international solidarity and relief efforts. Programs include relief and resettlement services to victims of persecution, war, and natural disasters as well as development projects to improve the living conditions of the poor. Less than two cents of every dollar collected is used for fund raising and administration expenses. Please be generous for this worthwhile organization.

A VOCATION JOURNEY SHARED
This weekend, a Seminarian from CTK Seminary will speak at all of our Parish Masses as to how his vocation developed. He will be available after each Mass to answer any questions. For more information on vocations, please contact Rev. Walter J. Szczesny at 847-5535.

… Mission VI: March 24th - 31st

FIRST FRIDAY
Friday of this week is the First Friday for the month of February. Masses will be at 6:55 and 8:45 a.m. After mass the Rosary and Altar Society will gather in the Library to recite the Rosary, and will then go to the Wehrle Restaurant for a Dutch-treat breakfast. For reservations, call Virginia Harder at 839-0230 before noon on Thursday, February 1st.

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.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes for Religious Education on Monday, January 29th are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 pm
Grades 6 & 7: 7:00-8:15 pm

VIDEOS ??? - The Religious Education Department always has videos available for parishioners to borrow. We are missing a few, and hope that they will turn up. If you have borrowed any in the past, please check and see if you have a video on the Story of Creation, Christmas or Saints. THANKS!

…Watch the Bulletin for details on Mission VI …

VOCATION VIEWS - Before you were formed in the womb God knew you. Before you were born you were dedicated to the Lord. Do not be afraid to respond to God's call. If God is calling you, call Fr. Walter Szcesny at 847-5535.

ESCAPE SCHOOL - CTK School Parents Guild proudly presents Escape School by Beth Garrish. Escape School is a Nationally Acclaimed Child Abduction Prevention Program featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, The View, Hard Copy and others. The Program is intended for both adults and children. Together we can teach our children to be smart, not scared. This free program will be presented on Tuesday, March 6th from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm in the Chapel Meeting Room. To register, contact Nancy Burns @ 834-0799. RSVP: March 2, 2007. For further information with regard to this program visit: www.escapeschool.com

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION - The deadline for this year's submissions is in February. If you have been saving the Box Tops for Education, please send them into the School or Rectory as soon as possible so they can be included for the year. Any box tops we receive after the deadline will be saved and counted for next year, so please keep sending them in!

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Dollar Drive - Saturday, February 3rd & Sunday, February 4th - Volunteers will be needed for the Souper Bowl of Caring Drive. Please call if you can help with the collection.
¢ Youth Group Meeting - Sunday, February 4th at 10:30 in the Church Library. - Join us to hear a talk given by 2 young people from our parish about their experiences during their recent Mission Trip. We will also be sorting items from our Souper Bowl collection. All teens are invited.
¢ Convention Meeting - There will be a mandatory meeting for all teens attending the Diocesan Youth Convention and their parent on Monday, February 12th at 7:00 PM in the Upper Church.

… Youth Can Attend Mission Too!
(Grade 10 and Up)

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
"Give thanks to God for favors received. Pause and spend a moment looking at this day's gifts. Be concrete! Recall the taste of jam on toast, the fragrance of a flower, the smile brought forth by a kind word, an act of patience that gave someone ease. Take stock of what you received and gave." - Fr. Joseph F. Burke, S.J. A Wholistic Approach to Spirituality

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for my niece's successful delivery of twins;
2) Thank you for a successful reunion;

… Set Aside March 24th -31st for Mission VI …

IN THIS SEASON OF COLDS AND FLU, SNEEZING AND COUGHING… If you are sick, it would be better for you to remain at home, rather than coming to church and spreading your germs. 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 have difficulty getting around in good weather, please stay home when it is icy or snowy. God understands.

KNITTERS WANTED!
The Prayer Shawl Ministry has been at Christ the King for 3 years - and we have knitted, blessed and distributed over 400 prayer shawls to those who are sick, grieving or going through a difficult time. The response has been overwhelming. In order to keep up with the demand, we need knitters or crocheters who are willing to spend a couple of hours a week doing what we love to do. What better way to use your God given talents than to help those who are in need. We meet every Wednesday evening in the Church Library from 7:00-9:00 p.m. All you need to bring are needles - size 11 or 13 - we supply the yarn. For more information, call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

CATHOLIC BIBLICAL STUDIES PROGRAM - It's a brand new year and time to do something for yourself. Consider being a student in the Catholic Biblical Studies Program. The Bible is for everyone and classes are open to adults of all ages and creeds. New classes begin in September of 2007. Check out our website at www.cbstudies.org or call 871-9180 for more information.

STRUGGLING WITH CHANGE - Sometimes it's difficult to deal with change. Deacon Ted Pijacki will explore "Struggling with Change" at the next session of Come and See on Thursday, February 1st at 7:30 p.m. in St. Benedict Church (Main & Eggert Rd.) Discussion topics include: bereavement, divorce and separation, annulments, life issues, problems with the Church, coping with cancer. No cost. No reservations required. For information call 834-1041.

… Take a Break for Yourself …
March 24th - 31st

AREA EVENTS
¢ Garden Nursery School Open House Saturday, February 3rd, from 10am-Noon (Main at Burroughs). Class openings for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Call 839-5783 for more information.
¢ Villa Maria Institute of Music (240 Pine Ridge Rd, Cheektowaga) is accepting registrations for its music instruction program. Call 961-1858 or visit www.vmmusicinstitute.org/

…Sign-Up for Mission VI: Begins This Week

MASSES
SAT., January 27 - Angela Merici, virgin
Lower 4:30 pm Robert Brodnicki - wife, children & grandchildren

MON., January 29 - Weekday, 4th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Victor Gapinski - Estate
8:00 Joseph Coppola - Grace Suozzi & Mary Mancini
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., January 30 - Weekday 4th Week of Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Patrick Gerbasi - The Brigone Family
8:00 Claire Senall - Mary Ann & Tony Grimmelt
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., January 31 - John Bosco, priest
6:55 am Richard Jendras - Alfonse Kostrzewski
8:00 Mary Louise Kelly - Angela Coppola
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., February 1 - Weekday, 4th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Joseph Robida - The William Huber Family
8:00 am ANNIV. Lucy Fortunato - Mr. & Mrs. Sam Bellittiere & Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., February 2 - Presentation of the Lord
6:55 am Mary Ludden - Catherine Barone & Family
*8:45 John Graziano, Jr. - CTK Parents Guild
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:45 am Mass

SAT., February 3 - Blaise, bishop, martyr; Ansgar, bishop
Lower 4:30 pm Paul Orrange - Virginia Harder

SUN., February 4 - Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Matthew and Margaret Russo - Tom & Renée Villa
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Peter David Ray - Family
Lower 11:00 Casey Warren - Wife and children
Upper 12:15 pm William Huber - Mr. & Mrs. Hap Spears

RESERVED PARKING - When attending Weekday or Weekend Masses, please Do Not park in the two spots reserved for the Adoration Chapel or the parking spots reserved for the Convent. Thank you.

CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
January 28th - February 2nd

Sunday, January 28th - Opening Mass - 9:30 a.m. (Students will participate)
followed by Open House in the school (10:30 - 12:00).
Refreshments will be served in the gym.
Monday, January 29th - Prayer Service
Tuesday, January 30th - Book Fair - CTK Stage
Spelling Bee - Grades 3, 4, 5 - 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 31st - Book Fair - CTK Stage; Spaghetti Lunch (Advance Reservations required)
Thursday, February 1st - Blue & Gold Day-students may come out of uniform for $1 donation
to Catholic Charities.
Make valentines for the retired religious at St. Francis Nursing Home
Friday, February 2nd - Donuts in the classrooms after Mass; Ice Cream Social - CTK gym - evening

… Mission VI
March 24th-31st …

"The word of the Lord came to me, saying: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you." - Jeremiah 1

Question of the Week: If Jesus returned today, how prepared are you to meet him?

Faith Response: Read a book about something you know nothing about: a saint's life, the history of the church, the dialogue between Catholics and Jews, the church's teaching on capital punishment. Be open to learning something new every day.

"SOUPER" BOWL OF CARING ON FEBRUARY 3rd & 4th
WAYS TO SHOW WE CARE …
The CTK Teen Youth Group will be having their annual Dollar Drive after all Masses on Super Bowl weekend, February 3rd and 4th. All dollars collected will be donated to Catholic Charities Food Pantries.
In addition, this year our teens will be participating in a diocesan wide project to collect items that will be used to create a "Welcome Package" for immigrants entering the U.S. A group of CTK teens will be representing our parish at the Diocesan Youth Convention and will bring all the items collected for distribution to those who arrive to our country with little or nothing at all.
Essential items needed are: toothbrushes, toothpaste, bath towels, washcloths, bars of soap,
small bottles of shampoo, shaving cream, packages of disposable razors, combs, & deodorant.
Additional items have also been requested: Adult sized gloves, lotion, new T-shirts (medium or large), blankets, twin sheet sets, rain ponchos, hats
We thank you for any donation that you are able to make. Please place all items in the labeled box in the upstairs foyer.

MISSION VI …
Do It For Yourself.