June '07

Bulletins for June 10, 17, 24


BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF June 3, 2007 CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR Trinity Sunday

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Trinity Sunday
1st Reading - Proverbs 8:22-31
2nd Reading - Romans 5:1-5
Gospel - John 16:12-15

NEXT SUNDAY: Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
1^st Reading – Genesis 14:18-20
2^nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel – Luke 9:11b-17

"We even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint." - Romans 5

Question of the Week: Who is the most hopeful person you know, and what ignites their hope?

Faith Response: Reflect thoughtfully and honestly about the testimony of your life. Consider habits of anxiety, fear, anger, and impatience as counter-witnesses to the hope of Christianity.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Kay Barone, Charlie Basil, Erik Batzloff, 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, Arthur Cologgi, Eileen Conlon, Josephine Coppola, Sharon Curtin, Owen Devine, 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, Jim Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Judy Heinen, George Herzog, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Pamela Kaiser, Adele Kapuza, Anita Keenen, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Jenny Lee, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, John Lyons, Marion Lyons, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Mathilde Martin, Marie Marzolino, Tim McCarthy, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Father Don Measer, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Robert F. Mordino, Teresa Newland, Mark Ohler, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Amelia Guzman Perez, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, 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, Tom Swiatek, Josephine Syracuse, Lois Todaro, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Jason Walczak, Michael V. Walters, Kevin Weidner, Christine Weir, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Joseph Cilano (brother of Fr. Richard Cilano), Mark Jasen Sr., Rev. Thomas V. Normanly SSC (Columban Father in the Diocese of Buffalo), Sister Pauline Therese (taught at CTK School during the 1950's), and Sharon Wrzosek (wife of Joe Wrzosek, mother of Lauren and Andrew)
…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.

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

COLLECTION FOR May 27th
$ 11,208 - Collection
12,835 - Weekly Budget
$ (1,627)- Under Budget
$ ( 5,540) - Under Budget YTD

CONGRATULATIONS to the three parishioners who were selected on Pentecost Sunday to serve a 3-year term on the Parish Council. They are: John Cudmore, Ellen Stanford, and Martin Quinn.

HOLY NAME SUNDAY - Next Sunday, June 10th, the Holy Name Society, their friends and family will attend the 8:00 am 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.

GRADUATION MASS sponsored by the Teen Youth Group, will be held on Sunday June 10th at the 9:30 am Mass. This mass is in recognition of the achievement of all Graduates of the parish, from grade school, high school and college. A reception will follow the Mass in the Chapel Meeting Room.

CTK SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY - Current members will present exciting new possibilities for our Parish on Sunday, June 10th in the Church Library after the 9:30 am Mass. All are welcome to this discussion! Feel comfortable bringing any ideas you may have as it is amazing what can happen when faithful, committed parishioners come together.

ROSARY AND ALTAR HIGH TEA - On Tuesday, June 12th, at 1:00 pm, the Rosary and Altar Society will be hosting a High Tea at the Asa Ransom House, 10529 Main St., Clarence (next to Clarence Town Park). The cost is $16 each. Please send your checks payable to Rosary & Altar Society to Virginia Harder, 171 Huxley Dr., Amherst, NY 14226 by Friday, June 8th. Questions? Call 839-0230.

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY - The whole parish is invited to Benediction with our Pastor, Fr. John, on Wednesday, June 13th at 7:30 pm, sponsored by the Respect Life Ministry. A social will follow.

BIBLE BUDDIES - You and your pre-school children ages 2-4 are invited to join us on Thursday, June 14th from 10:00-10:30 am in the Church Library. We will share a story with your child to help them learn more about God and the Bible, and they will make something special to bring home. Please contact Adele Kraus at 839-5240 for more details.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS - The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, June 19th in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. If you are planning to attend, please call the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation. Enter the Church through the doors on the circular driveway on Lamarck Dr.

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

WEDDING BANNS
3rd - Christopher LaRotonda and Amy Zaidel

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Connor Michael Gallo, son of Jeanette (Flynn) & Brian Gallo; and Jocelyn Arlone O'Brien, daughter of Kelly (Wopperer) & Randy O'Brien; who were baptized in our Church last Sunday.

CONGRATULATIONS TO …
Ellen (Fabiano)and Dennis Rhoney, who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God's blessings and a wonderful life together.

MAY APPEAL 2007 - As of Tuesday, May 29th, we have collected $46,900.
The May Appeal is the annual fund-raiser used at Christ the King Parish to help maintain and improve our Parish properties. This year we will address the exterior of the Church. Some of the fixtures are beginning to deteriorate. Also, the aged heating system will continue to get attention. This past year we purchased a copier for the Rectory Office, and in addition, encountered significant and uninsured expense due to the October storm.
May Appeal letters have gone out to all our parishioners. We would appreciate a minimum contribution of $100 per family, but any contribution within your means will be gratefully accepted. Your continued cooperation and generous response to the needs of our parish helps us realize our goals and plans to improve our Parish community. We thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed on us, and we ask for you generous and positive response to this appeal.

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.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"O God, we believe You are here. We adore You and love You with our whole heart and soul because You are most worthy of all our love." - Mother Teresa

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for health and happiness of my children.
2) Thank you for a favor granted for our son.

DOERS OF THE WORD - 101.7 FM, the Station of the Cross, is presenting a Catholic conference featuring Fr. John Corapi and Raymond Arroyo, on Friday, June 29th (6:30-9:00 pm) and Saturday, June 30th (7:30 am-5:00 pm) in the Agri-Center on the Fairgrounds, in Hamburg. Don't miss out - this is one of Fr. Corapi's final live appearances! Cost is $30 pre-sale or $40 at the door. For information, or to purchase tickets, call the station at 1-877-888-6279 or visit www.holyfamily.ws.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
¢ Registration Forms have been mailed to the families who are currently in our program. If you have a child who will be in first grade or are new to the parish and you did not receive this mailing, please contact the office at 839-0946, ext 306.
¢ If you have a child who will be attending Catholic, private or public school and will be in the 9th grade in the fall and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, they must register in the program.
¢ To secure a place in the program all students must register by July 7, 2007.

VOCATION VIEWS - Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit . Listen to what Jesus says: "The Spirit of Truth will come to you." What is the 'truth' of your life? How can you best serve God? If God is calling you, call Fr. Walter Szczesny, at 847-5535

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
We have an opening in our PreK 4 class for the 2007-2008 school year. If you are interested, please call the school office at 839-0473, x301
¢ Tuesday and Wednesday, June 5 & 6 - Grade 8 will take the NYS Social Studies Exam.
¢ Wednesday, June 6th - Last Day for PreK 4
¢ Thursday, June 7th - Last day for PreK 3
¢ Friday, June 8th - Students will attend 8:00 a.m. Mass (prepared by Grade 1)
"Light of the World" Mass
Last day of school for Kindergarten students
Exams - Grades 3-8
Kindergarten Graduation - 7 p.m.

AREA EVENTS
¢ Spiritual Renewal - Information session on June 4th at 3100 Elmwood Ave. (corner of Sheridan). Experience a 30-week retreat beginning in September, known as the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The focus is on daily prayer with scripture & weekly meetings with a trained prayer guide. For info call Sister Marie Schober, SSMN at 873-6467
¢ Healing Mass - June 4 at 7:00 pm with Father Baker's Relic at St. Lawrence Church (1520 E. Delavan Ave, Buffalo).
¢ Queen of Peace Healing Ministry at St. Leo's Church on June 4 - Confessions at 6:30, Rosary at 7:00 and Mass at 7:30.
¢ Natural Family Planning - Upcoming introductory session for the Creighton Model Fertility care System will be held June 6 at 6:30 at Buffalo Mercy Hospital (828-2437; and June 9 at 10:30 at Sisters Hospital (862-1944). Pre-registration is required.
¢ St. Rose of Lima School, Farewell Mass & Celebration on Sat., June 16. Mass at 4:30 followed by picnic on school grounds (201 Winston Rd., Bflo.) Call 833-4100 for more information.
¢ St. Benedict Seniors are going to Branson, MO. from September 23rd-29th. We will see 10 shows. Call Val for details at 838-0291.

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
Teens remember to check this column for updates on these and other summer events:
¢ Graduation Mass - On Sunday June 10th join us at the 9:30 am Mass, in recognition of the achievements of all students graduating from grade school, high school and college. A reception will follow after the Mass.
Service Opportunities:
¢ Born Hava Preschool - Chateau Terrace in Snyder. Volunteers are needed during summer weekdays and for evening Parents Night Out to help with activities for developmentally challenged younger children. Call Mrs. Peer for details.
¢ Service Trip to Nazareth Farms in rural West Virginia, sponsored by the Diocesan Youth Dept.- August 19-25. Make a difference in the lives of others by working and praying for those in need. Applicants must be 16 years old or entering 11th grade. Cost is $350 & includes food, board , and transportation. Check www.nazarethfarm.org for details. Contact Kathy Nicastro for applications at 716-484-9869 or at ktdioceseofbuffalo@stny.rr.com. Deadline for applications is June 22nd.
Mark your calendars:
¢ Catholic Youth Nights - Buffalo Bisons at Dunn Tire Park: Friday, July 6th Bisons vs. Durham Bulls (Deadline for tickets is June 29th) and Friday July 27th Bisons vs. Charlotte Knights (Deadline July 20th). Reserve seat tickets are $7.50 and include fridaynightbash and fireworks. Your ticket purchase helps to support the Diocesan Youth Dept.
¢ Mid - summer Charity Ball - Friday, August 10th - Daemen College Wick Center, 8-11:30 PM to benefit scholarship fund for Diocesan Youth Dept. Cost is $15.00 per ticket at door only. Semi-formal appropriate dress required.

YOUNG ADULTS IN THEIR 20's AND 30's are Invited to the first meeting of Theology on Tap in Buffalo on Tuesday, June 12th, at Brennan's Bowery Bar, 4401 Transit Rd. This Christ-centered speaker series includes a dynamic talk, question and answer period, and time for socialization. The topic is "100 Proof" is the Catholic Church Relevant Today? given by Fr. Jim Erving. The schedule is 7:30: Happy Half-Hour, 8:00: Presentation; 8:30: Discussion, ending at 9:00 pm.

iSERVE: CALLING YOUNG ADULTS in their 20's & 30's with an interest in and potential for parish ministry are invited to participate in the iSERVE program. Church leadership skills, diversity training, and other learning opportunities will prepare young adults for effective lay leadership within our parish communities. To learn more about the iSERVE program, come to an iSEEK gathering, which will give an overview of the iSERVE program. There is no cost to attend a gathering which will be held on; Mon, June 11 at 6:30 pm at St. John the Baptist, Kenmore. For more info visit www.iservebuffalo.com.

CROSSROADS SINGLES is a Catholic Community of single adults, 40+, seeking diversified spiritual and social needs and blessings. We welcome people of all faiths. The members of the Crossroads Steering Committee attest to the fact that they respect and uphold the spiritual, moral and ethical teachings of the Catholic Church, including the respect for life. The next General Meeting is Tuesday, June 5, 7:15 p.m. at Infant of Prague Church Hall, 921 Cleveland Drive, Cheektowaga.

HEARD THE GOOD NEWS TODAY? Next week's collection supports the Catholic Communication Campaign. Your gift helps our diocese to provide television, radio and print materials that spread the Good News of Christ's love for us all. Visit www.CatholicCommunicationCampaign.org for information.

MASSES
SAT., June 2 - Marcellinus and Peter, martyrs
2:00 pm WEDDING Katherine Swiatek and Kenneth Adamzak, Jr.
Lower 4:30 pm Intentions of the CTK Sports Boosters

SUN., June 3 - Trinity Sunday
Upper 8:00 am Monica Barton - Melissa & Bob Schaefer
Lower 9:30 Margaret and Katherine Kelly - Pat Kelly
Lower 11:00 Dick McLeron - Wife, Kay McLeron
Upper 12:15 pm ANNIV. Joanne Cecala Deveso - The Cecala Family

MON., June 4 - Weekday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Eugenia Dykas - The Cheney & Connolly Families
8:00 John W. and Ella V. Connor - Mary Cole

TUES., June 5 - Boniface, bishop, martyr
6:55 am Vilma Mannoni - The Militello Family
8:00 ANNIV. Paul Horan - The Horan Family

WED., June 6 - Norbert, bishop
6:55 am Ruth Martin - The Braungart Family
8:00 Victor Gapinski - Estate

THURS., June 7 - Weekday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am James Niebuhr - Barbara, Joshua, and Andrew Meidinger
8:00 Jacob Brechtel - Family

FRI., June 8 - Weekday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Santa Malmborg - Mary Rowe
8:00 Claire Senall - Peggy Page

SAT., June 9 - Ephrem, deacon, doctor
2:00 pm WEDDING Amy Zaidel and Christopher LaRotonda
Lower 4:30 pm Mark W. Schneider - Family

SUN., June 10 - Body and Blood of Christ
Upper 8:00 am ANNIV. Michael Riso - Sisters
Lower 9:30 Graduates of the Parish - The CTK Teen Youth Group
Lower 11:00 Marion Gudgel - Carol Wagner
Upper 12:15 pm ANNIV. Charles McCarthy - Tim & Jean McCarthy

PRAYERS AFTER 8:00 a.m. MASS
Monday: The Miraculous Medal Novena
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: Rosary prayed for World Peace
Wednesday: Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF June 10, 2007
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
Body and Blood of Christ

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
1st Reading - Genesis 14:18-20
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel - Luke 9:11b-17

NEXT SUNDAY: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13
2nd Reading - Galatians 2:16, 19-21
Gospel - Luke 7:36 - 8:3

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

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Kay Barone, Charlie Basil, Erik Batzloff, 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, Arthur Cologgi, Eileen Conlon, Josephine Coppola, Sharon Curtin, Owen Devine, 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, Jim Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Judy Heinen, George Herzog, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Pamela Kaiser, Adele Kapuza, Anita Keenen, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Jenny Lee, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, John Lyons, Marion Lyons, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Mathilde Martin, Marie Marzolino, Tim McCarthy, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Father Don Measer, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Robert F. Mordino, Teresa Newland, Mark Ohler, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Amelia Guzman Perez, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, 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, Tom Swiatek, Josephine Syracuse, Lois Todaro, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Jason Walczak, Michael V. Walters, Kevin Weidner, Christine Weir, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Virginia Campbell (mother of Donna Koppmann)
…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.

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

CTK SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY - Current members will present exciting new possibilities for our Parish today, Sunday, June 10th in the Church Library after the 9:30 am Mass. All are welcome to this discussion! Feel comfortable bringing any ideas you may have as it is amazing what can happen when faithful, committed parishioners come together.

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY - The whole parish is invited to Benediction with our Pastor, Fr. John, on Wednesday, June 13th at 7:30 pm. We will pray the Rosary at 7:00. A social will follow sponsored by the Respect Life Ministry.

ROSARY FOR LIFE - Next Saturday, June 16th, 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.

MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP - The next meeting of the Medjugorie Prayer Group will be held on Tuesday, June 19th at 9:30 am at 59 Smallwood Dr. Please call 839-1575 if you are attending. All are invited.

WEDDING BANNS
1st - Elizabeth Dempsey and James Witnauer
1st - Julie Konowalski and Jeffrey Schaefer
1st - Cheryl Geary and Douglas Andrew

CONGRATULATIONS TO …
Katheryn (Swiatek) and Kenneth Adamzak, Jr. who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God's blessings and a wonderful life together.

MAY APPEAL 2007 - As of Tuesday, May 29th, we have collected $58,860
The May Appeal is the annual fund-raiser used at Christ the King Parish to help maintain and improve our Parish properties. This year we will address the exterior of the Church. Some of the fixtures are beginning to deteriorate. Also, the aged heating system will continue to get attention. This past year we purchased a copier for the Rectory Office, and in addition, encountered significant and uninsured expense due to the October storm.
May Appeal letters have gone out to all our parishioners. We would appreciate a minimum contribution of $100 per family, but any contribution within your means will be gratefully accepted. Your continued cooperation and generous response to the needs of our parish helps us realize our goals and plans to improve our Parish community. We thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed on us, and we ask for you generous and positive response to this appeal.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"Feed you faith by prayer, and all of your doubts will starve" - Alaska Radio Mission, October 2003

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for an answer about my vocation.
2) Thank you for the kindness of others.

SENIOR CITIZENS are invited to join St. Benedict Senior's for a great trip to Branson, MO. You don't have to be a senior or a parishioner. We will leave September 23 for 7-days, 10 shows and 10 meals. We also have trips planned to the Seneca and Fairgrounds Casino's. For details call Val at 838-0291

AN ANNULMENT WRITING WORKSHOP will be held on 4 Monday - July 9th through July 30th , at 7:00 pm in St. John the Baptist Church Hall, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. $20 registration fee includes a book, paperwork, snacks and supplies. For information call Barbara Wyse at 633-7786.

VOCATION VIEWS - Jesus has given us His Body to eat and His Blood to drink so as to nourish us on our journey towards the Kingdom. May we be faithful to him on our journey as a married, single, ordained or consecrated person. How can you best serve God? If God is calling you, call Fr. Walter Szczesny, at 847-5535

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
Monday, June 11th - Kindergarten Orientation for 2007-2008 class; Kindergarten Screening Begins
Exams continue for Grades 3-8
Tuesday, June 12th - Kindergarten Screening Continues; Exams continue for Grades 3-8
Wednesday, June 13th - Last Day of Kindergarten Screening; Exams continue for Grades 3-8
Thursday, June 14th - Exams continue for Grades 3, 4, and 7
Grades 5 & 6 - Field Trip to the Iroquios National Wildlife Refuge
Grade 8 Class Trip to Cleveland, Ohio
Friday, June 15th - NO School for students; Teacher Planning Day;
Family Fun Day - 6:00 p.m.

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
Teens remember to check this column for updates on these and other summer events:
Service Opportunities:

Born Hava Preschool - Chateau Terrace in Snyder. Volunteers are needed during summer weekdays
and for evening Parents Night Out to help with activities for developmentally challenged younger
children. Call Mrs. Peer for details.

Service Trip to Nazareth Farms in rural West Virginia, sponsored by the Diocesan Youth Dept.-
August 19-25. Make a difference in the lives of others by working and praying for those in
need. Applicants must be 16 years old or entering 11th grade. Cost is $350 & includes food,
board , and transportation. Check www.nazarethfarm.org for details. Contact Kathy Nicastro for
applications at 716-484-9869 or at ktdioceseofbuffalo@stny.rr.com. Deadline for applications is
June 22nd.

Mark your calendars:
Catholic Youth Nights - Buffalo Bisons at Dunn Tire Park: Friday, July 6th Bisons vs. Durham Bulls
(Deadline for tickets is June 29th) and Friday July 27th Bisons vs. Charlotte Knights (Deadline
July 20th). Reserve seat tickets are $7.50 and include fridaynightbash and fireworks. Your ticket
purchase helps to support the Diocesan Youth Dept.

Freshman Welcome - Tuesday, July 17th - 7:30 pm at 33 Snyderwoods Ct. All high school freshman
are welcome to come and check out the upcoming CTK Teen Youth Group events.

Car Wash for Charity - Saturday, July 21st - 9:30-Noon in the CTK Large School parking lot.
Volunteers are needed to work and raise money for Cross International.

Mid - summer Charity Ball - Friday, August 10th - Daemen College Wick Center, 8-11:30 PM to
benefit scholarship fund for Diocesan Youth Dept. Cost is $15.00 per ticket at door only. Semi-
formal appropriate dress required.

Youth Group Picnic - Tuesday, August 14th , Rain date: August 16th - 33 Snyderwoods Ct., Join us
for food, swimming, games and hanging out with friends. Begins at 6:30 pm

AREA EVENTS
¢ St. Rose of Lima School, Farewell Mass & Celebration on Sat., June 16. Mass at 4:30 followed by picnic on school grounds (201 Winston Rd., Bflo.) Call 833-4100 for more information.
¢ St. Margaret's 7th Annual Chicken BBQ on June 9th, 1395 Hertel Ave. Pre-sale only Chicken BBQ-$7 & Rib Dinner $11.50. Dinners from 4-7 pm; Music from 8-11 pm; Call 876-5318 for info.
¢ Bake Sale for Ladies of Charity at Cathedral on the Green at St. Joseph's Cathedral at Noon on Tuesday, June 18th.
¢ St. Andrew's BBQ, Sloan - June 29, 20 & July 1 - Rain or Shine; live music all weekend in Beer Tent, gambling, children's games, raffle, Chiavetta chicken dinner Sunday, after 11:00 Polka Mass.
¢ Marriage Encounter Reunion Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 18th at 7:00 pm at St. Andrew's parish (Sheridan & Elmwood, Kenmore). Reception to follow. Call Joe Burgio at 694-4469 with any questions.
¢ St. Stanislaus School Reunion/Homecoming for all graduates on Sat., Sept 15th . Mail your name, address, phone number, e-mail and year you graduated to: Alumni Reunion Committee, St. Stanislaus School, 128 Wilson St., Buffalo, NY 14212.
¢ St. Benedict Seniors are going to Branson, MO. from September 23rd-29th. We will see 10 shows. Call Val for details at 838-0291.

MASSES
SAT., June 9 - Ephrem, deacon, doctor
2:00 pm WEDDING Amy Zaidel and Christopher LaRotonda
Lower 4:30 pm Mark W. Schneider - Family

MON., June 11 - Barnabas, apostle
6:55 am Rita Morrisey - Estate
8:00 Joseph Flynn - Dr. Jeremiah O'Sullivan

TUES., June 12 - Weekday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione
8:00 Margaret and Nicholas Koppmann - The Koppmann Family

WED., June 13 - Anthony of Padua, priest, doctor
6:55 am ANNIV. Peter O'Connor - Parents
8:00 Florence Bell - Family

THURS., June 14 - Weekday, 10th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Dell and Chris Olislager - Joe & Shirley Granville
8:00 Jane Sullivan - Mr. & Mrs. Mike Diminio

FRI., June 15 - Sacred Heart of Jesus
6:55 am Intention of All Souls - Parish Intentions
8:00 Deceased member of the Horan and Christ Families - The Horan Family

SAT., June 16 - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Lower 4:30 pm ANNIV. Ben Mankowski - Family

SUN., June 17 - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Father's Day Novena Intentions
Lower 9:30 Rick Merritt - Mr. & Mrs. Pasquarella
Lower 11:00 Marie A. Pratt - Geraldine Klipfel
Upper 12:15 pm John and June Muranyi - Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Muranyi

PRAYERS AFTER 8:00 a.m. MASS
Monday: The Miraculous Medal Novena
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: Rosary prayed for World Peace
Wednesday: Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL,
SMALLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND
AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!!
The Buffalo Business First's Guide to Western New York Schools for 2007 came out last week and once again, our schools were at the top of the rankings! Congratulations to the principals, teachers and students for their outstanding work and dedication to academics.

In the Elementary School Section (Grades K-4):
Out of 291 Schools:
Smallwood Drive ranked #1 overall, and Christ the King ranked #2 overall.
Christ the King was ranked #1 of all of the Private Schools

In the Middle School Section (Grades 5-8):
Out of 207 Schools
Christ the King ranked #5 overall, and #2 of all of the Private Schools.
Amherst Middle School ranked #6 overall.

HAPPY 31st ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
FR. JOHN GAGLIONE
JUNE 12, 1976

"Taking the five loaves and two fish, Jesus said the blessing over the, broke the, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. All ate and were satisfied." - Luke 9

Question of the Week: What keeps me from doing more about the problem of world hunger?

Faith Response: From the local soup kitchen to global organizations like Loaves and Fishes, opportunities abound to feed the hungry. Some prefer to send livestock through groups like Heifer International, or work behind the scenes to get micro-loans to subsistence farmers. Choose prayerfully.

HEARD THE GOOD NEWS TODAY?
The second collection today is for the Catholic Communication Campaign. Your gift helps our diocese to provide television, radio and print materials that spread the Good News of Christ's love for us all. Visit www.CatholicCommunicationCampaign.org for information.

INVITING ALL YOUNG ADULTS IN THEIR 20's AND 30's!!
The inaugural meeting of Theology on Tap: Buffalo is meeting on Tuesday, June 12th at Brennan's Bowery Bar & Restaurant (4401 Transit Rd., Williamsville). This Christ-centered speaker-series includes a dynamic talk, question and answer period, and time for socialization. The gathering features Father Jim Erving, OMI, and his presentation on "100 Proof" is the Catholic Church Relevant Today? There's no cover charge and appetizers will be provided, however, attendees must purchase their own drinks. The schedule is 7:30: Happy Half-Hour, 8:00: Presentation; 8:30: Discussion, ending at 9:00 pm. This gathering is presented by 101.7 FM, The Station of the Cross, and St. Gregory the Great Parish. For more information on Theology on Tap: Buffalo, call the station at 839-6117, or visit www.holyfamily.ws. Cheers.

ADORER NEEDED:
An adorer is desperately needed for 3:00-4:00 am - early morning on Tuesday for the months of July and August. If you can help, please call the Rectory at 839-1430 or Marie at 839-1205. Thank you.

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF June 17, 2007
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13
2nd Reading - Galatians 2:16, 19-21
Gospel - Luke 7:36 - 8:3

NEXT SUNDAY: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 49:1-6
2nd Reading - Acts 13:22-26
Gospel - Luke 1:57-66, 80

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Kay Barone, Charlie Basil, Erik Batzloff, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Robert Caprio, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Eileen Conlon, Josephine Coppola, 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, Jim Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Judy Heinen, George Herzog, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Pamela Kaiser, Adele Kapuza, Anita Keenen, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Jenny Lee, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, John Lyons, Marion Lyons, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Mathilde Martin, Marie Marzolino, Tim McCarthy, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Father Don Measer, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Robert F. Mordino, Teresa Newland, Mark Ohler, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Amelia Guzman Perez, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, 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, Tom Swiatek, Josephine Syracuse, Lois Todaro, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Jason Walczak, Michael V. Walters, Kevin Weidner, Christine Weir, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Jean Davis Glynn (sister of John Davis), Owen Devine (brother of Betty Tringali), Paul O'Brien (Grandfather & Uncle of Sean Fleming & Rev. William Bigelow), and Rose Zweigle
…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.

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

SISTERS OF MERCY NUNS MISSION APPEAL
Next weekend, the second collection will be taken for the Sisters of Mercy Nuns. Since 1957 the Sisters of Mercy have worked in the Philippines among the poor and needy people; children and adults; in health care and hospital service; in ministries of education at every level; in catechetical and leadership training; and in reaching out to indigenous people. Vocations among gifted and generous young women have flourished, and their enthusiasm and dedication assure future ministry growth and expansion. Help support this Mission

MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP
The next meeting of the Medjugorie Prayer Group will be held on Tuesday, June 19th at 9:30 am at 59 Smallwood Dr. Please call 839-1575 if you are attending. All are invited.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS
The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, June 19th in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. If you are planning to attend, please call the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation. Enter the Church through the doors on the circular driveway on Lamarck Dr.

COMMUNITY SUMMER PARTY
On Tuesday, June 19th, there will be a summer party open to anyone in the community, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Harlem Road Community Center playground. Get your hotdog, drink and ice cream all for only $1.00. Nickel City Reptile show fascinates the children at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Harlem-Kensington-Cleveland Community Association. Call Joan Schanley at 832-3905.

REMEMBERING AND PLEDGING
Following in Sister Karen's trail of Peaceprints, please join us on Saturday, July 7th, in … "Remembering (those murdered in Buffalo) and Pledging". (Make a commitment to: a daily practice of nonviolence). On Saturday, July 7th at 1:00 p.m. at Ephesus Cathedral (across from ECMC on Grider St.), there will be a Prayer Service followed by a short walk on Grider St., carrying signs of your church or organization. The walk will include visiting / praying at the Bissonette Peace Park where "remembering crosses" are placed in memory of murdered victims from July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007. For more information, contact the SSJ Sister Karen Klimczak Center for NONVIOLENCE at 716-362-9688 or www.sisterkarencenter.org, or e-mail info@sisterkarencenter.org.

WEDDING BANNS
2nd - Elizabeth Dempsey and James Witnauer
2nd - Julie Konowalski and Jeffrey Schaefer

CONGRATULATIONS TO …
Amy (Zaidel) and Christopher LaRotonda who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God's blessings and a wonderful life together.

MAY APPEAL 2007
DOWN $10,000!
As you know, our May Appeal is the annual major fund-raising effort we conduct for our buildings and grounds maintenance. This year, our pledges are $10,000 lower than last year. As of Tuesday, May 29th, our May Appeal pledges equal $61,175.
We have a number of projects to address beginning this summer, including continuing upgrade of our aged heating system.
If you have not already submitted your pledge card, please do so at your earliest convenience. We are confident that you will be generous to the needs of the parish.

AREA EVENTS
¢ Bake Sale for Ladies of Charity at Cathedral on the Green at St. Joseph's Cathedral at Noon on Tuesday, June 18th.
¢ St. Andrew's BBQ, Sloan - June 29, 20 & July 1 - Rain or Shine; live music all weekend in Beer Tent, gambling, children's games, raffle, Chiavetta chicken dinner Sunday, after 11:00 Polka Mass.
¢ Annulment Writing Workshop will be held on 4 Mondays - July 9th through July 30th, at 7:00 pm in St. John the Baptist Church Hall, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. $20 registration fee includes a book, paperwork, snacks and supplies. For information call Barbara Wyse at 633-7786.
¢ Marriage Encounter Reunion Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 18th at 7:00 pm at St. Andrew's parish (Sheridan & Elmwood, Kenmore). Reception to follow. Call Joe Burgio at 694-4469 with any questions.
¢ St. Stanislaus School Reunion/Homecoming for all graduates on Sat., Sept 15th. Mail your name, address, phone number, e-mail and year you graduated to: Alumni Reunion Committee, St. Stanislaus School, 128 Wilson St., Buffalo, NY 14212.
¢ Join St. Benedict's Senior's for a great trip to Branson, MO. You don't have to be a senior or a parishioner. We will leave September 23 for 7-days, 10 shows and 10 meals. We also have trips planned to the Seneca and Fairgrounds Casino's. For details call Val at 838-0291

DOERS OF THE WORD
101.7 FM, the Station of the Cross, is presenting a Catholic conference featuring Fr. John Corapi and Raymond Arroyo, on Friday, June 29th (6:30-9:00 pm) and Saturday, June 30th (7:30 am-5:00 pm) in the Agri-Center on the Fairgrounds, in Hamburg. Don't miss out - this is one of Fr. Corapi's final live appearances! Cost is $30 pre-sale or $40 at the door. For information, or to purchase tickets, call the station at 1-877-888-6279 or visit www.holyfamily.ws.

VOCATION VIEWS
"Ask and you shall receive. Seek and you shall find. Knock and it will be opened to you." Try it! Then listen, look and enter. Perhaps priesthood or consecrated life awaits you. If God is calling you, call Fr. Walter Szczesny, at 847-5535

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
Monday, June 18th - No School for Students; Faculty Marking Day
Tuesday, June 19th - Field Trips:
Grades 1 & 2: Becker Farms, Gasport, NY
Grades 3 & 4: Strong Museum, Rochester, NY
Grade 7: Lockport Locks, Lockport, NY
Wednesday, June 20th - Noon Dismissal
8th Grade Graduation at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 21st - Last Day of School
Awards Assembly in the lower church
9:30 a.m. Dismissal

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
Teens remember to check this column for updates on these and other summer events:
Service Opportunities:

Born Hava Preschool - Chateau Terrace in Snyder. Volunteers are needed during summer weekdays
and for evening Parents Night Out to help with activities for developmentally challenged younger
children. Call Mrs. Peer for details.

Service Trip to Nazareth Farms in rural West Virginia, sponsored by the Diocesan Youth Dept.-
August 19-25. Make a difference in the lives of others by working and praying for those in
need. Applicants must be 16 years old or entering 11th grade. Cost is $350 & includes food,
board , and transportation. Check www.nazarethfarm.org for details. Contact Kathy Nicastro for
applications at 716-484-9869 or at ktdioceseofbuffalo@stny.rr.com. Deadline for applications is
June 22nd.

Mark your calendars:
Catholic Youth Nights - Buffalo Bisons at Dunn Tire Park: Friday, July 6th Bisons vs. Durham Bulls
(Deadline for tickets is June 29th) and Friday July 27th Bisons vs. Charlotte Knights (Deadline
July 20th). Reserve seat tickets are $7.50 and include fridaynightbash and fireworks. Your ticket
purchase helps to support the Diocesan Youth Dept.

Freshman Welcome - Tuesday, July 17th - 7:30 pm at 33 Snyderwoods Ct. All high school freshman
are welcome to come and check out the upcoming CTK Teen Youth Group events.

Car Wash for Charity - Saturday, July 21st - 9:30-Noon in the CTK Large School parking lot.
Volunteers are needed to work and raise money for Cross International.

Mid - summer Charity Ball - Friday, August 10th - Daemen College Wick Center, 8-11:30 PM to
benefit scholarship fund for Diocesan Youth Dept. Cost is $15.00 per ticket at door only. Semi-
formal appropriate dress required.

Youth Group Picnic - Tuesday, August 14th, Rain date: August 16th - 33 Snyderwoods Ct., Join us
for food, swimming, games and hanging out with friends. Begins at 6:30 pm

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.

CAMP TURNER
Camp Turner in Allegany State Park, a Catholic Youth camp welcomes all children ages 7-15 regardless of affiliation. Horseback riding, sports, swimming, hiking, creekwalks and much and much more. Bus transportation available from Main and Eggert. Bring a friend. For more information visit us at www.campturner.com or call 354-4555 or pick up a brochure in the back of church.

MASSES
SAT., June 16 - Vigil for Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lower 4:30 pm ANNIV. Ben Mankowski - Family

MON., June 18 - Weekday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Violet Lopresti - Leland & Lois Kenyon
8:00 Father's Day Novena Intentions

TUES., June 19 - Romuald, abbot
6:55 am Irene Thompson - Hubert Houpson
8:00 Father's Day Novena Intentions
WED., June 20 - Weekday, 11t Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Father's Day Novena Intentions
8:00 Nancy Germain - Larry & Joanne Randles

THURS., June 21 - Aloysius Gonzaga, religious
6:55 am Richard Creighton - Mr. & Mrs. Paul Zadner
8:00 Father's Day Novena Intentions

FRI., June 22 - Paulinus, Bishop / John Fischer and Thomas More, martyrs
6:55 am Father's Day Novena Intentions
8:00 People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione

SAT., June 23 - Weekday 11th Week in Ordinary Time
Lower 4:30 pm Father's Day Novena Intentions

SUN., June 24 - Nativity of John the Baptist
Upper 8:00 am Mary and Phillip Lichtenthal - Mary Ann and Bill Murray
Lower 9:30 Father's Day Novena Intentions
Lower 11:00 Special Intentions - Richard C. Roberts
Upper 12:15 pm Jean Wopperer - husband, Frank

PRAYERS AFTER 8:00 a.m. MASS
Monday: The Miraculous Medal Novena
Tuesday and Friday: Rosary prayed for World Peace
Wednesday: Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests
Thursday: Rosary prayed for Life

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
Father's Day is a day of commemoration and celebration of Dad. It is a day to not only honor your father, but all men who have acted as a father figure in your life - whether as Stepfathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, or "Big Brothers."

FATHER'S DAY NOVENA OF MASSES
The Father's Day Novena is a wonderful way to remember our Fathers - living and deceased. A 9-day Novena of Masses begins on Father's Day, June 17th until Monday, June 25th. Father's Day Intention Cards and envelopes can be found in the back of Church. Please return the envelopes in next weeks collection, or to the Rectory as soon as possible.

MASSES FOR JULY
There will be a change in the Daily Mass schedule for the month of July. The 6:55 a.m. will be temporarily cancelled and there will only be the 8:00 a.m. Mass, Monday through Friday. For your convenience, we've included the daily Mass schedule for surrounding parishes:

St. Benedict's, Main St. & Eggert Rd., Eggertsville:
Monday-Friday at 7:00 a.m.

St Peter and Paul, 5480 Main St., Williamsville:
Monday-Friday at 12:05 p.m.

Infant of Prague, 921 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"The holy and glorious God is constantly inviting us to come to Him, to hold converse with Him, to ask for such things as we need, and to experience what a blessing there is in fellowship with Him." - Bishop Fulton J. Sheen

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for the prayers and petitions that have been answered.
2) Thank you for the lump that was found that was benign;

"David said to Nathan, 'I have sinned against the Lord.' Nathan answered David, 'The Lord in his part has forgiven your sin: you shall not die.'"

Question of the Week: How does knowing you are a sinner make it easier to be a saint?

Faith Response: Admit to the times when you have failed to love God, others, and yourself. Seek reconciliation where necessary. Forgive as you are forgiven.

FAMOUS T.V. DADS
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952-1966), Ozzie, Harriet, David and Ricky, were family members in real life, too. Television's longest-running sitcom, was low on adventures - Harriet, rarely left the kitchen and Ozzie didn't venture much out of the yard. Ozzie's occupation, was never mentioned, so he had plenty of time to guide his sons through dating problems, career choices and marriage.
Father Knows Best (1954-1963) portrayed the stereotypical family, with Robert Young playing insurance agent Jim Anderson, a loving husband and the doting father of three children with the nicknames Princess, Bud, and Kitten.
Leave It to Beaver's (1957-1963) The Beave's ever-patient, accountant father, Hugh Beaumont's Ward, was always on hand to offer words of wisdom and to make sure his son learned a valuable lesson from his mistakes; and more often than not, Ward learned a few lessons himself.
The Andy Griffith Show (1960-1968), Andy Griffith was Mayberry, North Carolina's down-home Sheriff Andy Taylor, and was one of television's first single dads. Taylor handled fatherhood with a laid-back sense of humor. It helped that his son, Opie, didn't pose much of a threat to his authority, and Andy had Aunt Bee to manage the household responsibilities with a maternal touch.
My Three Sons (1960-1972) widower Steve Douglas (Fred MacMurray)), a bland aeronautical engineer, struggled a bit more than Andy Taylor but still managed to make raising three boys look like a day at the park. Douglas's father-in-law, "Bub" O'Casey, also pitched in at 837 Mill Street.
The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969-1972), magazine editor and widowed father Tom Corbett was able to fit women into his schedule, thanks in part to the matchmaking efforts of his young son, Eddie. And who wasn't touched by Tom and Eddie's relationship as "best friends?"
The Brady Bunch (1969-1974). Mike Brady (Robert Reed), a widower architect father of three boys, also found time for a relationship. The union of Mike and Carol produced television's most famous blended family. Mike and his three sons and Carol and her three daughters complemented each other like pork chops and applesauce, with very few "step" issues.
The Cosby Show (1984-1993)Bill Cosby crafted his sitcom to resemble the traditional family. Dual-income families were the norm, rather than the exception, and with both Heathcliff and Clair working (Cliff was an obstetrician and Clair an attorney), Dr. Cliff assumed more responsibility with the kids than was seen in earlier sitcoms.
Roseanne (1988-1997) John Goodman's Dan headed what was much closer to the true traditional family: blue-collar parents struggling to raise 3 difficult kids. Dan often lost his temper, fought with wisecracking wife Roseanne, worried about money, was stymied by his kids and loved his beer and chips.
The Simpson's (1989-present) Homer has brought new meaning to the word underachiever. Through his bumbling ineptitude and foibles in everything from raising his kids to his career at the nuclear plant, Homer, thanks to consistently edgy writing, has managed to convey social, political and environmental messages.
Home Improvement (1991-1999) Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor (Tim Allen), had 3 adolescent boys who blew him away in intelligence and maturity. Though successful with his cable handy-man show, Tim relied on his wife for nearly all the serious decision-making.

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF June 24, 2007
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 49:1-6
2nd Reading - Acts 13:22-26
Gospel - Luke 1:57-66, 80

NEXT SUNDAY: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21
2nd Reading - Galatians 5:1, 13-18
Gospel - Luke 9:51-62

THE ROSARY CHAIN - The parish Rosary Chain is made up of a group of parishioners who pray daily, a 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.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Sonja Bailey, Kay Barone, Charlie Basil, Erik Batzloff, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Robert Caprio, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Eileen Conlon, Josephine Coppola, 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, Jim Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, Judy Heinen, George Herzog, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Pamela Kaiser, Adele Kapuza, Anita Keenen, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Jenny Lee, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, John Lyons, Marion Lyons, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Mathilde Martin, Marie Marzolino, Tim McCarthy, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Father Don Measer, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Robert F. Mordino, Teresa Newland, Mark Ohler, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Amelia Guzman Perez, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, 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, Tom Swiatek, Josephine Syracuse, Lois Todaro, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Jason Walczak, Michael V. Walters, Kevin Weidner, Christine Weir, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Rev. Msgr. Richard S. Amico (retired Diocesan priest), and Connie Savage (aunt of Tom Villa);
…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.

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

CONGRATULATIONS AND BLESSINGS
TO ALL 2007 PARISH GRADUATES
We wish to thank the following Youth Council Members for singing at our Parish Graduation liturgy … Devon Borowski, Joe Fahey, Alex Gilewicz, Joe Killeen, Alex Kulczyk, Liz Murphy, Molly Murray, Mark Peer, Katy Tirella and Chris Wright .

COME JOIN THE KNITTING FUN!
The Prayer Shawl Ministry has knitted, blessed and distributed over 400 prayer shawls to those who are sick, grieving or going through a difficult time. 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. We meet every Wednesday evening in the air-conditioned Church Library from 7:00-9:00 p.m. All you need to bring are needles - size 11 or 13 - we supply the yarn.

ARE YOU REGISTERED AT CTK?
Just because you attend weekly mass at CTK, please don't assume that you are automatically registered in the parish. If you have children who have graduated from school, are working at a full-time job or are no longer living at home, they should register as an adult. Also, if you will be moving out of the parish or if you no longer consider yourself a parishioner, please notify us, so that we can remove you from our census. Please call the parish Rectory at 839-1430.

WEDDING BANNS
3rd - Elizabeth Dempsey and James Witnauer
3rd - Julie Konowalski and Jeffrey Schaefer

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Reid Thomas Brown, son of Amanda (Flynn) and Jason Brown who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God's blessings and a wonderful life together.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
Christ the King School is now closed for the summer. School will resume on
Wednesday, September 5th.

The following students graduated from Christ the King School on Wednesday, June 20th:
Angelo Michael Abramo
Mikaela K. Brady
Courtney Lynn Dennee
Ramone Samuel Eads
Henry Scott Edwards
Sarah Lyons Eyeington
Benjamin Russell Georger
Francisco Gomez-Chaves
Gordon Duggan Lyons
Victoria Rae Kreuz
Andrew Tobin MacPherson
Kristen M. Magiera
Tyler James Mikulec
Catherine Alexandra Murphy
John Timothy Murray
Patrick M. Murray
Owen Reid Ortolani
Anne Elizabeth Pyrak
Christopher Robert Reinhardt
Katherine Alexandra Rivard
Michael Joseph Rodman
Kevin C. Schmitt
Jenna Marie Schratz
Christopher M. Walter
Chloe E. Wingerter
Chelsie Taylar Zanghi
Zachary Joseph Zenger

The Msgr. Sorci Award of Excellence for Christian Values was presented to Gordon Lyons.

At our Awards Assembly on Thursday, June 21st, the following awards were presented:

¢ JoAnn Mikulec Award for Excellence in Writing: Michael Rodman

¢ Norine Nirschel Award for Christian Attitude and Community Service: Jack Lyons, Grade 6

¢ Christopher Golinski Award for a friendly, congenial attitude: Caitlin Grundtisch, Grade 4

¢ Helen Bress Award for Diligence: Nicholas Gioia, Grade. 4

John Murray has been selected as a 2007 recipient of the New York State Council, Knights of
Columbus Scholarship, which will give him a monetary award for each of his four years of high school. Congratulations, Jack!

We extend special congratulations to all of these students for their accomplishments.

Thank you to all the families and students, faculty and all the volunteers who make Christ the King School such a special place. Have a safe and happy summer!

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION has been set for Christ the King on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

VOCATION VIEWS - John the Baptist was sent to bear witness to Christ in his day. Could God be calling you to be His witness as a priest or consecrated person in our day? If God is calling you, call Fr. Walter Szczesny, at 847-5535

REMEMBERING AND PLEDGING
Following in Sister Karen's trail of Peaceprints, please join us on Saturday, July 7th at 1:00 p.m. in "Remembering (those murdered in Buffalo) and Pledging". (Make a commitment to: a daily practice of nonviolence). At Ephesus Cathedral (across from ECMC on Grider St.), there will be a Prayer Service followed by a short walk on Grider St., carrying signs of your church or organization. The walk will include visiting / praying at the Bissonette Peace Park where "remembering crosses" are placed in memory of murdered victims from July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007. For more information, contact the SSJ Sister Karen Klimczak Center for NONVIOLENCE at 716-362-9688 or www.sisterkarencenter.org, or e-mail info@sisterkarencenter.org.

AREA EVENTS
¢ St. Andrew's BBQ, Sloan - June 29, 30 & July 1 - Rain or Shine; live music all weekend in Beer Tent, gambling, children's games, raffle, Chiavetta chicken dinner Sunday, after 11:00 Polka Mass.
¢ Annulment Writing Workshop will be held on 4 Mondays - July 9th through July 30th, at 7:00 pm in St. John the Baptist Church Hall, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. $20 registration fee includes a book, paperwork, snacks and supplies. For information call Barbara Wyse at 633-7786.
¢ Marriage Encounter Reunion Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 18th at 7:00 pm at St. Andrew's parish (Sheridan & Elmwood, Kenmore). Reception to follow. Call Joe Burgio at 694-4469 with any questions.
¢ St. Stanislaus School Reunion/Homecoming for all graduates on Sat., Sept 15th. Mail your name, address, phone number, e-mail and year you graduated to: Alumni Reunion Committee, St. Stanislaus School, 128 Wilson St., Buffalo, NY 14212.
¢ Join St. Benedict's Senior's for a great trip to Branson, MO. You don't have to be a senior or a parishioner. We will leave September 23 for 7-days, 10 shows and 10 meals. We also have trips planned to the Seneca and Fairgrounds Casino's. For details call Val at 838-0291

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
Teens remember to check this column for updates on these and other summer events:
The Senior Service Award is a recognition given to a graduating senior who has served the parish as
a Youth Council member for a minimum of 2+ years. This year's award recipient is Stephen
Gladyz who has served our parish throughout all 4 years of high school. We thank Stephen for
his hard work and commitment.

Service Opportunities:

Born Hava Preschool, Chateau Terrace in Snyder. Volunteers are needed during summer weekdays
and for evening Parents Night Out to help with activities for developmentally challenged younger
children. Call Mrs. Peer for details.

Mark your calendars:
Catholic Youth Nights - Buffalo Bisons at Dunn Tire Park: Friday, July 6th Bisons vs. Durham Bulls
(Deadline for tickets is June 29th) and Friday July 27th Bisons vs. Charlotte Knights (Deadline
July 20th). Reserve seat tickets are $7.50 and include fridaynightbash and fireworks. Your ticket
purchase helps to support the Diocesan Youth Dept.

Freshman Welcome - Tuesday, July 17th - 7:30 pm at 33 Snyderwoods Ct. All high school freshman
are welcome to come and check out the upcoming CTK Teen Youth Group events.
Car Wash for Charity - Saturday, July 21st - 9:30-Noon in the CTK Large School parking lot.
Volunteers are needed to work and raise money for Cross International.

Mid - summer Charity Ball - Friday, August 10th - Daemen College Wick Center, 8-11:30 PM to
benefit scholarship fund for Diocesan Youth Dept. Cost is $15.00 per ticket at door only. Semi-
formal appropriate dress required.

Youth Group Picnic - Tuesday, August 14th, Rain date: August 16th - 33 Snyderwoods Ct., Join us
for food, swimming, games and hanging out with friends. Begins at 6:30 pm

SUMMER CAMPS / PROGRAMS
¢ Holy Angels Academy is offering Soaring High Program July 2-July 27 for girls entering 6, 7 & 8 grades. Program prepares your daughter for high school & beyond. For information call 834-7120 or e-mail soaringhigh@holyangelsacademy.org

¢ Mt. St. Mary Summer Camps for Middle School Girls, Basketball (July 9-12), Soccer (July 16-20), and Summer Sessions 2007 (August 13-17) which includes athletic, arts & academic experience. Call 877-1358 or visit www.mt-st-marys.org

¢ O'Hara High School Summer Camps for boys and girls ages 6-16, offering basketball, baseball and soccer. For info call Angelo Sciandra at 695-2600 ext 306. In addition for information on an academic camp called the Higher Success Program call Joan Mullin at ext. 307.

¢ Camp Summerspace '07 at Sacred Heart Academy offers a variety of camps for girls enter grades 5-8. for more info go to www.sacredheartacademy.org or call Eileen Maloney at 834-2101, ext 353.
¢ St. Gregory the Great Summer Basket Ball Program with coach Sal Buscaglia for boys and girls. Girls Week: 7/30-8/3; Boys Week 8/6-8/10. Call Coach Sal at 807-4774 or e-mail coachsalsbasketballcamps@yahoo.com

¢ St. Joe's High School Readiness & Recreation Program from 7/2 - 7/27 from 9am-3 pm for boys in 7th & 8th grade. For info call 874-4953 or visit www.sjci.com for brochure and application.

¢ Villa Maria Institute of Music, 240 Pine Ridge Rd, Cheektowaga, accepting registration for summer music lessons. Call 961-1858, or visit www.vmmusicinstitute.org

¢ Camp Turner in Allegany State Park, a Catholic Youth camp welcomes all children ages 7-15 regardless of affiliation. Horseback riding, sports, swimming, hiking, creekwalks and much and much more. Bus transportation available from Main and Eggert. Bring a friend. For details visit www.campturner.com or call 354-4555 or pick up a brochure in the back of church.

¢ St. Vincent de Paul Camp is a co-educational camp for youth, ages 8-13, with 6 1-week sessions from July 8th - August 18th. Located in Angola on Lake Erie. Campers attend craft activities, sports, beach / nature hikes, and campfires. For registration and more information call 882-3360.

MASSES
SAT., June 23 - Weekday 11th Week in Ordinary Time
Lower 4:30 pm Father's Day Novena Intentions

MON., June 25 - Weekday, 12th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Father's Day Novena Intentions
8:00 Richard Collard, Sr. - Peter Collard

TUES., June 26 - Weekday, 12th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Richard Jendras - Mr. & Mrs. Edward Grus
8:00 David Farrell - The Farrell Family

WED., June 27 - Cyril of Alexandria, bishop, doctor
6:55 am Grace S. Hantz - Dan & Nancy Torrell
8:00 People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione

THURS., June 28 - Irenaeus, bishop, martyr
6:55 am Eileen Forgione - Barbara DiTondo
8:00 ANNIV. Bob & Lucille Gordon, and Sue Gordon - The Sam Bellittiere Family
4:00 pm WEDDING Elizabeth Dempsey and James Witnauer

FRI., June 29 - Peter and Paul, apostles
6:55 am Robert Brodnicki - Mr. & Mrs. Harold Speers
8:00 ANNIV. Robert H. Georger - Family
5:00 pm WEDDING Julie Konowalski and Jeffrey Schaefer

SAT., June 30 - Vigil for 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Lower 4:30 pm Anne and John Hard - Debbie & Libby

SUN., July 1 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Margaret and Matthew Russo - Tom & Renée Villa
Lower 9:30 Anne Ortolani - Family
Lower 11:00 William Swartzenburg - Mr. & Mrs. Newhouse
Upper 12:15 pm People of the Parish - Rev. John R. Gaglione

St. Benedict's, Main St. & Eggert Rd., Eggertsville: Monday-Friday at 7:00 a.m.

Infant of Prague, 921 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.;
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 9:00 a.m.; Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"The purpose of the Holy Hour is to encourage a deep personal encounter with Christ." - Bishop Fulton J. Sheen

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for granting my favor.
2) Thank you for my family's health.

DO YOU HAVE AN HOUR TO GIVE EACH WEEK?
Scheduled adorers are needed for the Adoration Chapel. There is a list on the Chapel door that shows the times that adorers are needed. Check it out and make more time for God in your life. Please call the Rectory for info.

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.

"The Lord called me from birth, from my mother's womb he gave me my name. You are my servant, he said to me, Israel, through whom I show my glory."

Question of the Week: What has been your favorite name or nickname and why?

Faith Response: Seek you true name before God. It may be the name you received at Confirmation, or another name known only between you and God.

MAY APPEAL 2007
DOWN $10,000!
As you know, our May Appeal is the annual major fund-raising effort we conduct for our buildings and grounds maintenance. This year, our pledges are $10,000 lower than last year. As of Tuesday, June 19th, our May Appeal pledges equal $ 63,695.
We have a number of projects to address beginning this summer, including continuing upgrade of our aged heating system.
If you have not already submitted your pledge card, please do so at your earliest convenience. We are confident that you will be generous to the needs of the parish.

SISTERS OF MERCY NUNS MISSION APPEAL
The second collection today will be taken for the Sisters of Mercy Nuns. Since 1957 the Sisters of Mercy have worked in the Philippines among the poor and needy people; children and adults; in health care and hospital service; in ministries of education at every level; in catechetical and leadership training; and in reaching out to indigenous people. Vocations among gifted and generous young women have flourished, and their enthusiasm and dedication assure future ministry growth and expansion. Help support this Mission

DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND MASS WHILE YOU ARE ON VACATION
When traveling, you can call 410-676-6000 to find the location and time of a Mass in your area, or go to www.masstimes.org.

YOU SAY: "It's impossible"
GOD SAYS: All things are possible - Luke 28:27