March '07

Bulletins for March 11, 18, 25


BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF March 4, 2007 CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR The Second Sunday in Lent

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Second Sunday of Lent
1st Reading - Genesis 15: 5-12, 17-18
2nd Reading - Philippians 3: 17 - 4:1
Gospel - Luke 9:28b-36

NEXT SUNDAY: Third Sunday of Lent
1st Reading - Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
Gospel - Luke 13:1-9

"Many conduct themselves as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction. Their God is their stomach. Their minds are occupied with earthly things." - Philippians 3

Question of the Week: Which impulse purchase is hardest for you to resist, and why?

Faith Response: Don't buy anything you don't really need for one week. Keep your wallet in your pocket, and watch the bargains go by. At the end of the week, give a little extra to your favorite charity..

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, Frieda Clark, 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, Jim 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, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, John Lyons, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Mathilde Martin, Marie Marzolino, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Mark Ohler, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, 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:
Billie Both, James Eddy, Norman Leising, Margaret Lennon (mother of Dennis Lennon), Joseph Niland, Senior, and Thomas Ray (husband of Catherine Ray);
…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

$ 11,915 - Collection - February 25th
12,835 - Weekly Budget
$ (920)- Under Budget

$ _(6,518) - Under Budget YTD

THE ST. FRANCIS NOVENA OF GRACE continues to be prayed until Monday, March 12 after the 8:00 am Mass, Sunday through Friday, including an 8:00 a.m. Mass on Saturday.

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be prayed every Friday evening during Lent at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Church.

NEXT SUNDAY IS HOLY NAME SUNDAY. The Holy Name Society members, 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

THE 30th ANNUAL CTK BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT will be held from March 5-16. Come on out and watch your CTK School Basketball teams play in our annual basketball tournament in our school gym. FUN, FOOD, and GREAT BASKETBALL! Game Schedules can be found on the bulletin board in the back of Church, on the gym door, and on our web site www.ctksnyder.com

A BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP is a safe haven where we can talk, cry, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. The next Bereavement Support Group will be held in the Church Library, and will consist of six sessions beginning Tuesday, March 6th, and every other Tuesday through Tuesday, May 8th, from 7:00 to approximately 9:00 p.m. For more information call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

ST. BENEDICT'S ROSARY & ALTAR SOCIETY will be meeting on Monday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Benedict's School cafeteria. Sister Mary Thompson will be speaking about Mary Magdalene. Questions? Call Dolores at 833-8030.

BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HELP WELCOME people to the Lenten talk on the Beatitudes on Monday, March 19th at 7:00 pm. Fr. Peter Drilling will be the speaker. Please contact the Rectory or e-mail Rvilla@CTKSnyder.com if you can help greet or bake.

THE NEXT PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS will be on Tuesday, March 20th, 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 Dr.

THE NEXT BIBLE BUDDIES will be held on Wednesday, March 14 and Thursday, March 15 in the Church Library. You and your pre-school children, ages 2-4 are invited to join us while we share a story to help them learn more about God and the Bible. The two sessions offered are identical, so you may attend either. Please contact Adele Kraus at 839-5340 for more details

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR LENT????

CTK LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT
~~ Monsignor's Senior's - 47 ~~ Deacon Norm's Adult's - 43 ~~ Father Joe's Youth - 36 ~~
Join our parish community by participating in a service project during this Lenten Season. This project should be noted on one of the yellow Lenten Service Project sheets, which are located in the vestibule of the Church, near the Library next to our new "Peace Post" Mailbox.
" Parishioners are enjoying gathering at St. Vincent de Paul to serve lunch in their Dining Room.
" Parish teens are taking part in the Lenten Scripture Study and are getting to know other CTK youth.
" Several parishioners worked on the Habitat home on Goethe Street this week. The home will be owned by a family of five who resettled here from Kosovo.
" In the next couple weeks, parishioners who have volunteered to sing at our Easter Liturgies will be contacted, as will those helping out with Altar flowers and decorations.
" Easter cards are arriving in our Peace Post mailbox and prayer shawls are being knit.
" A few new faces will be amidst our Children's Liturgy teams and in our Adoration Chapel as well.
" To those making MISSION this Lent - we look so forward to seeing you!
Thank you ALL for your kindness!

LENTEN LECTURE SERIES - Instead of giving up something this year, come to a Lenten Lecture! Weekly talks are on the Beatitudes in Today's World, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday evenings in various parishes. The Lectures are on: March 5 - "Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted", Fr. John Mack will be the speaker at St. Edmund Church, 530 Ellicott Creek Rd, Tonawanda; March 12 - "Blessed are the persecuted, for there is the Kingdom of God", Fr. Joe Gatto will be the speaker at Nativity, 8500 Main St., Clarence; March 19 - "Blessed are they who hunger for righteousness, they will be satisfied", Fr. Peter Drilling will be the speaker at CTK; and March 26 - "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be children of God", Fr. Ray Corbin will be the speaker at St. Aloysius Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga. Learn more about your Catholic faith. Discover new dimensions in your relationship with God and the church. No Cost. No reservations required. Refreshments will follow the lecture.

I Can Only Imagine…
…what it will be like at Mission VI.
I can only imagine what my eyes will see in the faces of my fellow parishioners.
I can only imagine what my heart will feel when we sing the songs of our savior.
I can only imagine the feeling that comes from being surrounded by goodness.
I can only imagine how the speakers will touch my very soul with their words.
I can only imagine the awe at praying together on our knees to our God.
I can only imagine what the food will be like.
I can only imagine……
You don't need to imagine any longer.
Put aside the evenings of SATURDAY, MARCH 24 - SATURDAY, MARCH 31
Just call Steve and Kellie Ulrich at 834-3466, or the Rectory Office at 839-1430.

ANNUAL HOLY NAME LENTEN MINI-RETREAT will be on Saturday, March 17th, beginning with an 8:00 a.m. Mass and will conclude before Noon. The topic this year is A Lenten Experience, and Rev. Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti, a retired Diocesan priest, is returning as the retreat leader. He is known for his reverence, wit, compassion and religious intellect. Plan to attend this mini-Retreat. There is no admission and no pre-registration is required.

LIVING THE FULLNESS OF THE FAITH - CTK and St. Leo's Respect Life Ministries will host this 4-part series, which is related to Pope John Paul II's revolutionary Theology of the Body. It will be held at St. Leo's Parish Holy Family Wing, Room #111 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Dates are: Tuesday, March 6th - "Yours, Mine, and Ours: Recognizing God's Call in your Life"; Tuesday, March 13th - "Eucharist". Questions? Call Dolores Kurzdorfer (835-2387) or Maureen Pratt (836-0736).

ANNUAL MEN'S CONFERENCE - " CHANGES AND CHALLENGES" - On Saturday, March 24th from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, at the Clarence Event Center (11163 Main St., Clarence). Great food, Great music, and Great speakers, including: H. James Towey, Msgr. Angelo Caligiuri, and Fr. James Vaco OFM. Tickets are $25 ($10 for students) and include lunch. Register at www.SpiritIsCalling.org.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes for Religious Education on Monday, March 5th, are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Grades 7: 7:00-8:15 p.m.

The Sacrament of First Reconciliation was held this weekend for 63 of our young children. We thank all of our parishioners for their prayers and support as these children prepared for this sacrament. A special "thank you" to Mrs. Mary DeRosa and Mrs. Robin Paolini for the design of the altar banner which is on display in the Upper Church. Also thank you to their teachers: Ms. Christine Migliaccio, Mrs. Joanne Wright and Mrs. Kelly Maley. Thanks also to JoAnne Greco for doing the certificates for the candidates.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
Monday, March 5th - Pep Rally to kick-off the 30th Annual CTK Basketball Tournament
Tuesday, March 6th - March madness begins at CTK
Tuesday, March 6th - Thursday, March 8 - 4th Grade NYS Math Testing
Friday, March 9th - Dupont Science Presentation to Grades 3, 4, and 5
Friday, March 9th - Grades 6, 7, and 8 go to UB Center for the Arts to see "Firebird"

VOCATION VIEWS - Peter, John and James had a mountaintop-experience with Jesus by witnessing His transfiguration. We too, can have a mountaintop-experience when we open our minds and hearts to following God's Will for our life. If God is calling you, call Fr. Walter Szcesny at 847-5535.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2007 - JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY!!!
THE BIRTHDAY AND GOOD-BYE CELEBRATION
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 (pastor since November, 1992), as well as to celebrate his 70th birthday, the parish has set Sunday, March 18th to honor him. Msgr. Lichtenthal will celebrate the 12:15 p.m. Mass, which will then be followed with a reception in Mooney Hall (School Gym) from 1:30-4:00 p.m. All parishioners are invited to come. If you have any photos that you wish to share for a collage we will be creating, please drop them off at the Rectory or put them through the Rectory mail slot. Please note that the pictures will not be returned.

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Young Christians at Work - April 3rd-7th - This program run by the Diocesan Youth Department is
an intensive service & training program during Holy Week. Participants will live at Harvest House on Seneca Street and will spend each day serving people in need in various locations in the Buffalo area. The rest of each day is spent learning about Catholic social teaching through hands-on activities and discussions. Shared work, prayer, and community living are important parts of the week. Participants must be age 15 and older. Cost is $145 and includes room, board, tuition, and transportation to and from work sites. Early bird registration is $130 before March 9th. Registrations are due by March 23rd.
Opportunities to Deepen Your Faith During Lent …
¢ Lenten Scripture Series - Join us for a look at the Scripture Readings on four Sunday's during
Lent. Our sessions are informal and include refreshments. You can come to listen, to ask questions, or give comments. The series will be held in the Church Library from 10:30-11:30 on the following Sundays: March 11th, 18th, and 25th.
¢ Mission VI is a parish 8-evening retreat from March 24t-31st. Teens in grades 10 and up are
invited to attend. Mission is free and takes place at Christ the King Church, and begins at 7:00 pm. Please contact the Rectory (839-1430) to register.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING ...
Luke Christopher Voelkl, son of Julie (Lannon) & Trent Voelkl; Samantha Grace Jay, daughter of Amy (Licata) & Nathan Jay; and Raymond Vincent Paolini III, son of Tara (Sosa) & Raymond Paolini; who were baptized in our Church on the weekend of February 17th & 18th.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND ONE HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"All of you who are thirsty, come to the water." - Isaiah 55:1

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for successful surgery;
2) Thank you for the life and devotion of my brother, a priest of God'

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.

MASSES
SAT., March 3 - Weekday, 1st Week of Lent
11:00 a.m. Sacrament of First Reconciliation
1:00 p.m. Sacrament of First Reconciliation
Lower 4:30 pm Stan Pearson - Family

SUN., March 4 - Second Sunday of Lent
Upper 8:00 am Elizabeth Saeli - Beth, Melissa, Meg and Claire
St. Francis Novena of Grace will be prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass
Lower 9:30 Dr. John P. and Florence T. Kelly - Pat Kelly
Lower 11:00 Mary Stoj - Family
Upper 12:15 pm Sister M. Emil - Vic & JoAnne Lichtenthal

MON., March 5 - Lenten Weekday, 2nd Week of Lent
6:55 am. Jack Terhaar - Roger and Sue Cleary
8:00 ANNIV. Josephine Tribunella - Daughter
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
St. Francis Novena of Grace will be prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., March 6 - Lenten Weekday, 2nd Week of Lent
6:55 a.m. Victor Gapinski - Estate
8:00 ANNIV. John Trent - Josephine Syracuse
St. Francis Novena of Grace will be prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., March 7 - Perpetua & Felicity, martyrs
6:55 am Roselyn Geary - Estate
8:00 Eleanor Fisher - Family
St. Francis Novena of Grace will be prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., March 8 - John of God
6:55 am Richard Collard - Peter Collard
8:00 am Hella Potter - Estate
St. Francis Novena of Grace will be prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., March 9 - Frances of Rome
6:55 am Joseph Coppola - Margaret Gould
8:00 Angeline & Stanley Mania - The Mania Family
St. Francis Novena of Grace will be prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:45 am Mass
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

SAT., March 10 - Lenten Weekday, 2nd Week of Lent
8:00 a.m. James J. Murphy Sr. - Family
St. Francis Novena of Grace will be prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass
Lower 4:30 pm August Geraci - Wife & children

SUN., March 11 - Third Sunday of Lent
Upper 8:00 am Joseph Sperrazza - Family
St. Francis Novena of Grace will be prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Margaret Riso - Daughters
Lower 11:00 Nancy McGuire - Dolores & Jim Scherer
Upper 12:15 pm Reginald & Frances Tresidder - E.J. Terhaar

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF March 11, 2007
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
The Second Sunday in Lent

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Third Sunday of Lent
1st Reading - Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
Gospel - Luke 13:1-9

NEXT SUNDAY: Fourth Sunday of Lent
1st Reading - Joshua 5:9a, 10-12
2nd Reading - 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Gospel - Luke 15:1-3,11-32

NEXT SUNDAY IS THE CELEBRATION FOR
MSGR. LICHTENTHAL'S BIRTHDAY AND RETIREMENT
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 (pastor since November, 1992), as well as to celebrate his 70th birthday, the parish has set Sunday, March 18th to honor him. Msgr. Lichtenthal will celebrate the 12:15 p.m. Mass, which will then be followed with a reception in Mooney Hall (School Gym) from 1:30-4:00 p.m. All parishioners are invited to come.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, 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, Barbara Cocca, 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, 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, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, John Lyons, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Mathilde Martin, Marie Marzolino, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Mark Ohler, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, 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, 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:
Msgr. John J. Conniff (Director Emeritus of Catholic Charities from 1965-1995), Bernard Kennedy (wife Gerry Kennedy), Joseph Scanio, O.Thomas Slough (father of Jim Slough)
…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

$ 14,853 - Collection - February 25th
12,835 - Weekly Budget
$ 2,018 - Over Budget

$ _(4,500) - Under Budget YTD

A PARISH MEETING
On Tuesday, March 13th, Msgr. Peter Popadick and Fr. Michael Uebler representatives of the Priest Personnel Board will preside at a general meeting in our parish at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper Church. This meeting is open to any parishioners who are interested in sharing their thoughts on qualities desired in our new pastor.

MUSIC FOR MONSIGNOR'S CELEBRATION MASS
We are extending a parish-wide invitation for singers and/or musicians who would like to participate together in celebrating Msgr. Lichtenthal's farewell mass. The musical rehearsal for this mass will take place on Thursday, March 15th at 7:00 pm in the loft of the Upper Church. You will also be expected to be in the loft of the Upper Church by 11:45 am on Sunday, March 18th to warm-up before Mass. If you are interested in participating, contact Adria Ryan, Music Minister, at 839-1430, ext. 212 by Tuesday, March 13th. Let her know if you would like to sing or play a musical instrument or both.

THE 30th ANNUAL CTK BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT continues until Friday, March 16. Come on out and watch your CTK School Basketball teams play in our annual basketball tournament in our school gym. FUN, FOOD, and GREAT BASKETBALL! Game Schedules can be found on the bulletin board in the back of Church, on the gym door, and on our web site www.ctksnyder.com

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING ...
Dylan Rhodes Cloen, son of Lynn (Guzman) & Raymond Cloen; and Tessa Elizabeth Muskopf, daughter of Julie (Cahill) & David Muskopf; who were baptized in our Church last Sunday. .

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR LENT????

CTK LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT - Join our parish community by participating in a service project during this Lenten Season. You can participate by sending an Easter Card to the VA Hospital, helping with the Children's Liturgy, offering an Hour of Adoration for someone you know who needs it, making Mission VI, helping in the Easter Liturgy as a singer or musician, help at St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room or Habitat for Humanity, help decorate the Altar for Easter, or knit a Prayer Shawl for someone in need of prayers. This project should be noted on one of the yellow Lenten Service Project sheets, which are located in the vestibule of the Church, near the Library next to our new "Peace Post" Mailbox.

LENTEN LECTURE SERIES - Instead of giving up something this year, come to a Lenten Lecture. Weekly talks are on the Beatitudes in Today's World, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday evenings in various parishes. The Lectures are on: March 12 - "Blessed are the persecuted, for theirs is the Kingdom of God", Fr. Joe Gatto will be the speaker at Nativity, 8500 Main St., Clarence; March 19 - "Blessed are they who hunger for righteousness, they will be satisfied", Fr. Peter Drilling will be the speaker at CTK; and March 26 - "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be children of God", Fr. Ray Corbin will be the speaker at St. Aloysius Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga. Learn more about your Catholic faith. Discover new dimensions in your relationship with God and the church. No Cost. No reservations required. Refreshments will follow the lecture.

LIVING THE FULLNESS OF THE FAITH - CTK and St. Leo's Respect Life Ministries have been hosting this 4-part series, which is related to Pope John Paul II's revolutionary Theology of the Body. The final presentation is on March 13th - "Eucharist". It will be held at St. Leo's Parish Holy Family Wing, Room #111 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Questions? Call Dolores Kurzdorfer (835-2387) or Maureen Pratt (836-0736).

THE ROSARY FOR LIFE will be recited after the 8:00 a.m. Mass next Saturday, March 17th 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.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES - The number of families turning to Catholic Charities for family relief continues to increase. So many people who are working struggle daily to make ends meet. Have you made a contribution that reflects your care and concern? Donate the cost of renting one movie per week and you'll make a significant difference. Go to www.1-for-all.org to donate online, or call 856-4494.

MISSION …
… is a time for prayer, personal reflection, education, laughter and enjoyment. It is a wonderful spiritual event that offers you the opportunity to experience Jesus in a deeper sense in the company of fellow parishioners. It consists of an eight-night spiritual journey. Each night is different and includes speakers, liturgy and personal reflection.
With all the pressures of daily activities, Mission offers a chance to take a break for yourself and focus on your Faith. People having completed Mission comment how the week went by quickly and that the experience was very rewarding.

ARE YOU BEING CALLED?
ARE YOU LISTENING?
ARE YOU WILLING TO MAKE THE COMMITMENT?
MISSION VI
…taking place at CTK the evenings of Saturday, March 24th-31st
To register, call Steve and Kellie Ulrich at 834-3466, or the Rectory Office at 839-1430

A BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP is a safe haven where we can talk, cry, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. The next Bereavement Support Group will be held in the Church Library, on Tuesday, March 13th, from 7:00 to approximately 9:00 p.m. For more information call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes for Religious Education on Monday, March 12th, are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Grades 7: 7:00-8:15 p.m.

Grade 9: Classes will be held today, Sunday, March 11th. Students have been contacted in regard to time and place for class. Today, Mrs. Maureen Wydysh and Mrs. Mary Beth White's class will be going to St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room

VOCATION VIEWS - The Lord is kind and merciful, and calls us to proclaim His Name. Consider a call to the priesthood or consecrated life. If God is calling you, call Fr.. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
March Madness continues here at CTK through March 15th.

¢ Thursday, March 15th - Grade 6 will go to the Theater of Youth t o see "The Giver"
¢ Friday, March 16th - Author Tom Colson will visit Grades 1, 2, and 3
¢ Friday, March 16th - Students may wear green for a $1 donation to benefit Catholic Charities

CTK 7th ANNUAL BLUE & GOLD GALA & AUCTION will be held on the evening of Saturday, April 21st in the School Gym. During this Gala, the Sweepstakes ticket winners will be drawn. The Parents Guild would like to thank the Parish Community for their continued support of this event. To ensure the success of the 7th Annual Blue & Gold Gala and Auction, we encourage you to purchase your sweepstakes tickets and return them to the Rectory. If you need additional tickets, please call Tom Philips at 685-1052. Also, Auction Items and Sponsors are needed. Anyone that would like to donate an item or sponsor the Gala and Auction can contact Kelly Reinhardt 839-5844 or drop item off at the Rectory. Save the Date: Gala Tickets will soon be on Sale

ST. JOSEPH TABLES - Viva San Giuseppe
¢ Sister of St. Joseph, Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main St. Clarence - Sunday, March 11th - 12:00 Noon-3:00 pm - All Donations received will go to Clarence Food Pantry, and Catholic Charities Lackawanna/South Buffalo Food Panty
¢ St. Benedict's Parish - Sunday, March 25th at 1:00 & 4:00 p.m.- A special meal prepared by Fanny's. Tickets: Adults-$15, Children's spaghetti dinner-$5. Call 834-1041 for reservations. Proceeds benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society and their work with the poor in our area.
¢ La Nova's Pizzeria, 371 West Ferry, Buffalo - Sunday, March 18th at 11:00 a.m. The Todaro family invites everyone to join them. For more info call the Todaro Family at 881-3355.

BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HELP WELCOME people to the Lenten talk on the Beatitudes on Monday, March 19th at 7:00 pm. Fr. Peter Drilling will be the speaker. Please contact the Rectory or e-mail Rvilla@CTKSnyder.com if you can help greet or bake.

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ The Pure Life - Teens - check out this new series, featuring chastity speaker Jason Evert, hear the
answers to questions on dating and relationships posed by teens, just like you, who are facing difficult issues on a daily basis. The Pure Life is on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:00 p.m., on EWTN (Channel 10-Time Warner Cable).
¢ Young Christians at Work - April 3rd-7th - This program run by the Diocesan Youth Department is
an intensive service & training program during Holy Week. Participants will live at Harvest House on Seneca Street and will spend each day serving people in need in various locations in the Buffalo area. The rest of each day is spent learning about Catholic social teaching through hands-on activities and discussions. Shared work, prayer, and community living are important parts of the week. Participants must be age 15 and older. Cost is $145 and includes room, board, tuition, and transportation to and from work sites. Registrations are due by March 23rd.
Opportunities to Deepen Your Faith During Lent …
¢ Lenten Scripture Series - Join us for a look at the Scripture Readings on four Sunday's during
Lent. Our sessions are informal and include refreshments. You can come to listen, to ask questions, or give comments. The series will be held in the Church Library from 10:30-11:30 on the following Sundays: March 18th, and 25th.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND ONE HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
Slowly read Scripture until something hits you. Then listen.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for granting a long-prayed for request.
2) Thank you for another opportunity for a reunion.

ST. BENEDICT SENIORS have a few openings for Great Lunch at Green Acres and Fort Erie Slots. Cost is $12, and you get $5 in tokens. ALSO - we are going to Branson, MO. from September 23rd-29th. We will see 10 shows. Call Val for details at 838-0291.

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.

THE ST. FRANCIS NOVENA OF GRACE continues to be prayed until Monday, March 12 after the 8:00 am Mass.

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be prayed every Friday evening during Lent at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Church.

MASSES
SAT., March 10 - Lenten Weekday, 2nd Week of Lent
8:00 a.m. James J. Murphy Sr. - Family
St. Francis Novena of Grace will be prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass
Lower 4:30 pm August Geraci - Wife & children

MON., March 12 - Lenten Weekday, 3rd Week of Lent
6:55 am. Richard Jendras - Mr. & Mrs. William Holder
8:00 John and Catherine Waterman - sons
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
St. Francis Novena of Grace will be prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., March 13 - Lenten Weekday, 3rd Week of Lent
6:55 a.m. Gerald O' Sullivan - Clara Phillies
8:00 Charlotte Balczarek - Faculty and Staff of CTK School
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., March 14 - Lenten Weekday, 3rd Week of Lent
6:55 am John and James Dedloff - Morale & Sondel Families
8:00 William Huber - Tom & Mary Bauer & Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., March 15 - Lenten Weekday, 3rd Week of Lent
6:55 am Intention of All Souls - Parish Intentions
8:00 am Claire Senall - Bob Barton
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., March 16 - Lenten Weekday, 3rd Week of Lent
6:55 am John Graziano, Jr. - The Bayer Family
8:00 Frances Duran - Faculty and Staff of CTK School
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:45 am Mass
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

SAT., March 17 - Patrick, bishop
8:00 a.m. Intentions of the Holy Name Retreat
Lower 4:30 pm Edwin J. McAuley - Family

SUN., March 18 - Fourth Sunday of Lent
Upper 8:00 am Mr. & Mrs. Lazzero Picca - Family
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Ursula Cary - The Bourget Family
Lower 11:00 ANNIV. Edwin L. Georger - Family
Upper 12:15 pm Carol E. Helfer - Joseph C. Helfer & Family

"These things happened to our ancestors as an example, and they have been written down as a warning to us." - 1 Corinthians 10

Question of the Week: When has someone given you a second chance to prove yourself?

Faith Response: Make a fresh start as a fruit bearing tree. Grow in the way of justice, generosity, compassion, and peace.

ANNUAL LENTEN MINI-RETREAT
sponsored by Christ the King Holy Name Society

"A LENTEN EXPERIENCE"
Featuring Retreat Leader: Rev. Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti

When: Saturday, March 17th
Where: Chapel Meeting Room
Time: 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Upper Church
9:00 a.m. - Coffee, donuts, bagels, etc.
Retreat Ends before 12:00 Noon

All Parishioners - Men and Women -
Are cordially invited to this program
No Admission Fee Required

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF March 18, 2007
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
The Fourth Sunday in Lent

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Fourth Sunday of Lent
1st Reading - Joshua 5:9a, 10-12
2nd Reading - 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Gospel - Luke 15:1-3,11-32

NEXT SUNDAY: Fifth Sunday of Lent
1st Reading - Isaiah 43:16-21
2nd Reading - Philippians 3:8-14
Gospel - John 8:1-11

HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY
MSGR. JAMES LICHTENTHAL
MARCH 17th

Join us today, Sunday, March 18th, as we celebrate with Msgr. Lichtenthal the momentous occasion of his 70th Birthday. You are invited to give Monsignor your best wishes as we gather for a reception in Mooney Hall (School Gym) after the 12:15 pm Mass, from 1:30-4:00 pm.
This reception is also to thank Msgr. Lichtenthal for his almost 15 years of service here at Christ the King. Monsignor will be retiring on May 1st, (his last mass will be said on Sunday, April 29th) and he will be leaving us for sunny Florida, where he is set to take up residence.
We wish Msgr. Lichtenthal the very best, great joy in his retirement, and pray for his continued good health.
Happy Birthday Monsignor.
You will be missed by all.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, 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, Barbara Cocca, 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, Judy Heinen, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, George Herzog, 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, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, John Lyons, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Mathilde Martin, Marie Marzolino, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Mark Ohler, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, 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, 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:
Benjamin Ashton (father of Sheila Keller), Rev. Msgr. Stephen Lackovic, DD (served Croatian Catholics in Buffalo from 1949-2000), Maryann Scott, and Kathleen Smith;
…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.

COLLECTION FOR MARCH
$ 13,406 - Collection
12,835 - Weekly Budget
$ 571 - Over Budget
$ _(3,929) - Under Budget YTD

EASTER PLANT SALE ORDERS will be accepted until Monday, March 26th through CTK 8th Grade class for $7.50 each (checks made payable to Christ the King School). Please list your name and phone number, along with the quantity and color of plants requested: Tulips - Red, Pink or Yellow / Lilies - White / Hyacinths - White, Blue, or Pink. Plants can be picked up on Tuesday April 3rd from 2:00-3:00 in the school kitchen.

CTK 7th ANNUAL BLUE & GOLD GALA & AUCTION will be held on Saturday, April 21st in the School Gym. During the G ala, the Sweepstakes ticket winners will be drawn. To ensure the success of the 7th Annual Blue & Gold Gala and Auction, we encourage you to purchase your sweepstakes tickets and return them to the Rectory. Call Tom Philips at 685-1052 for additional tickets. Anyone that would like to donate an item or sponsor the Gala and Auction can contact Kelly Reinhardt 839-5844 or drop item off at the Rectory. Save the Date: Gala Tickets will soon be on Sale

THE MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP meet on Tuesday, March 27th at 9:30 a.m. at 64 Thistle Lea Lane. Please call Rita at 634-3582 if you are attending. Anyone interested in joining is welcomed.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING ... Madison Elizabeth Okiec, daughter of Rachel (Safeir) & Kevin Okiec, who was baptized in our Church last Sunday.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
TARGET WEEKEND IS COMING
Next weekend, March 24th & 25th is Target Weekend for Catholic Charities. You are asked to look into your heart and give as much as you can. Please indicate the amount of your donation on the card you received in the mail, and enclose it with a check or cash and return it in next weeks collection, to the Rectory or in the mail.
Your support of this year's Appeal is vital. Please consider increasing your donation this year, by pledging a larger amount, and making payments in several installments. A gift of $100 is less than $2 per week. Try to join the Large Gift donor group by giving a minimum of $250. This is what helps make our parish go over the top every year. Let us show Fr. Joe Sicari (Director of Catholic Charities, who assists at CTK) our support.
If you are employed by a firm that "matches gifts" to charitable institutions, secure a form from your personnel office and forward the completed form to Catholic Charities Appeal Office. Your contribution is used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously.
Caring has many faces. One name - One for All. Call 856-4494 or donate online and learn more about the help we provide at www.1-for-all.org.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR LENT????

CTK LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT - Join our parish community by participating in a service project during this Lenten Season. Monsignor's Seniors have fallen behind with a score of 56, Fr. Joe's Children are in second place with 62, and Deacon Norm's Adults are leading with 66. Total participation so far is 184. Easter cards and decorations are showing up in our Peace Post mailbox, many parishioners have served lunch at the SVDP dining room and Habitat has been grateful to CTK for all the help. The Adoration Chapel list is over 30 people long--- Children's Liturgy is enjoying new faces--- And at least 5 prayer shawls have been completed. This project should be noted on one of the yellow Lenten Service Project sheets, which are located in the vestibule of the Church, near the Library next to our new "Peace Post" Mailbox. Many thanks to all for your participation!

LENTEN LECTURE SERIES are weekly talks presented on the Beatitudes in Today's World, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday evenings on: March 19 - "Blessed are they who hunger for righteousness, they will be satisfied", Fr. Peter Drilling will be the speaker at CTK; and March 26 - "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be children of God", Fr. Ray Corbin will be the speaker at St. Aloysius Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga. Learn more about your Catholic faith. No Cost. No reservations required. Refreshments will follow the lecture.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes for Religious Education on Monday, March 19th, are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Grades 7: 7:00-8:15 p.m.
¢ Grade 3 - The following classes will attend the Mini-Retreat for First Communion: Mr. Thomas Corey's class and Mrs. Kathleen Matter's class. The retreat will be held on Saturday, March 31st. Information was mailed to the families.

VOCATION VIEWS - Like the father in the Gospel, God welcomes us home in spite of our sinfulness, and calls us to a life of holiness. Where are you at home? Are you being called to a life as an ordained or consecrated person? If God is calling you, call Fr.. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
Best wishes to Msgr. Lichtenthal on this special day!
¢ Monday, March 19th - Spring pictures will be taken. Students may come out of uniform.
¢ Wednesday, March 21st - Grades 7 & 8 are going to the Lancaster Opera House to see "I Remember FDR"
Children's Outreach - Walk-A-Thon to benefit Roswell Park Memorial Institute
¢ Friday, March 23rd - Grades 1 and 2 will visit the Williamsville North High School's Planetarium.

URGENT == YOUR ACTION NEEDED: On l/31/07, Gov. Spitzer proposed his Executive Budget for fiscal year 2007-2008. Included in the 'Economic Development' portion of the budget is the creation of a new public benefit corporation called "The New York State Stem Cell and Innovation Fund." This corporation would award grants to support research in "stem cells, other life sciences and emerging technologies" with a particular focus on human cloning* and embryonic stem cell research. The fund would be governed by a board, the majority of which, including the chairperson, would be appointed by the Governor. Absolutely no ethical advice, guidelines or oversight is required under the plan.
All N.Y. State Senators and Assembly members must vote NO on this proposal. Please contact your representatives by phone or by e-mail and let them know that you do not wish your tax dollars used in the manner proposed. Act now as budget negotiations are ongoing and must be in place by April 1st .
You can find more information on this matter by going to www.nyscatholic.org. Contacts in the Amherst area: Senate: Mary Lou Rath - local phone 633 0331, email: rath@sentate.state.ny.us; and Assembly: Jim Hayes - local phone 634 1895, email: hayesj@assembly.state,ny.us. *Cloning, by any other name, is still cloning! Research in Adult Stem Cell therapies, would be favored.

ST. JOSEPH TABLES - Viva San Giuseppe
¢ St. Benedict's Parish - Sunday, March 25th at 1:00 & 4:00 p.m.- A special meal prepared by Fanny's. Tickets: Adults-$15, Children's spaghetti dinner-$5. Call 834-1041 for reservations. Proceeds benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society and their work with the poor in our area.
¢ La Nova's Pizzeria, 371 West Ferry, Buffalo - Sunday, March 18th at 11:00 a.m. The Todaro family invites everyone to join them. For more info call the Todaro Family at 881-3355.

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Bowling for Catholic Charities - All High School teens and their friends are invited to bowl for
Catholic Charities on Sunday, April 1st, from 2:00-4:00 pm at Transit Lanes in Williamsville. Cost is $10 and includes 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental. Pledge sheets are available in the back of Church, and pledges should be in the form of a one-time donation, all pledge money should be brought with you on April 1st. Please have any checks made out to Catholic Charities.
¢ The Pure Life - Teens, check out this new series, featuring chastity speaker Jason Evert, hear the
answers to questions on dating and relationships posed by teens, just like you, who are facing difficult issues on a daily basis. The Pure Life is on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:00 p.m., on EWTN (Channel 10-Time Warner Cable).
¢ Young Christians at Work - April 3rd-7th - This program run by the Diocesan Youth Department is
an intensive service & training program during Holy Week. Participants will live at Harvest House on Seneca Street and will spend each day serving people in need in various locations in the Buffalo area. The rest of each day is spent learning about Catholic social teaching through hands-on activities and discussions. Shared work, prayer, and community living are important parts of the week. Participants must be age 15 and older. Cost is $145 and includes room, board, tuition, and transportation to and from work sites. Registrations are due by March 23rd. Financial assistance is available.
¢ Lenten Scripture Series - Join us for a look at the Scripture Readings on Sunday, March 25th in
the Church Library from 10:30-11:30. The session is informal and includes refreshments. Come to listen, to ask questions, or give comments.

GOLF, GOLF, GOLF - Ah, the sun is shining, the snow is beginning to abate, spring is just around the corner and our thoughts turn to golf. If your are interested in playing in CTK's Men's Thursday afternoon Golf League, which is played at 4:40 pm at Audubon Golf Course, and begins in May. Please contact Sam Legierski at 839-5302.

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 blessing received and a new outlook on life.
2) Thank you for beginning of the reconciliation with my brother.

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be prayed every Friday evening during Lent at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Church.

MASSES
SAT., March 17 - Patrick, bishop
8:00 a.m. Intentions of the Holy Name Retreat
Lower 4:30 pm Edwin J. McAuley - Family

MON., March 19 - Joseph, husband of Mary
6:55 am. Carol Helfer - Lisa-Jase Coty
8:00 The Mancini and Scibetta Families - Granddaughters
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., March 20 - Lenten Weekday, 4th Week of Lent
6:55 a.m. Dr. Carol Frattale - Rosemary & Maggie Lubinski
8:00 Robert Smith - Josephine & Margaret Riso
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., March 21 - Lenten Weekday, 4th Week of Lent
6:55 am Robert Gerasimowicz - Janet Terhaar
8:00 Edward Zimmer - Sharon, Dan & Mike Barth
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., March 22 - Lenten Weekday, 4th Week of Lent
6:55 am Joseph Flynn - Bill & Mary Ellen Schlaerth
8:00 am Stanley & Viola Rogalski - Anna ProNobis
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., March 23 - Toribio, bishop
6:55 am John Bennett - Militello Family
8:00 Bernham Cutler - Janet Collins
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:45 am Mass
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

SAT., March 24 - Lenten Weekday, 4th Week of Lent
Lower 4:30 pm Edward and Florence Swartzenburg - Mr. & Mrs. Newhouse

SUN., March 25 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Upper 8:00 am ANNIV. Peggy Collins - Family
Lower 9:30 Patricia Will - husband, Paul
Lower 11:00 John McLaughlin - Jim & Dolores Scherer
Upper 12:15 pm Angela Rignetto - CTK Parents' Guild

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.

"Let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found."

Question of the Week: Who has taught you the most valuable lesson about how to forgive?

Faith Response: Make time for the sacrament of reconciliation. Forgive those who need your forgiveness. Seek forgiveness from those you have wronged. The heart and soul of Christianity is here.

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF March 25, 2007
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
The Fifth Sunday in Lent

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Fifth Sunday of Lent
1st Reading - Isaiah 43:16-21
2nd Reading - Philippians 3:8-14
Gospel - John 8:1-11

NEXT SUNDAY: Palm Sunday
1st Reading - Isaiah 50:4-7
2nd Reading - Philippians 2:6-11
Gospel - Luke 22:14 - 23:56

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, 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, 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, Judy Heinen, Jack Halldin, Mary Halldin, George Herzog, 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, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, John Lyons, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Mathilde Martin, Marie Marzolino, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Sam Messana, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Mark Ohler, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, 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, 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:
Walter Kingston (brother of Ceil Becker), Betty Rae Parkot (mother of Paul and Brian), and Rev. James Ruddick S.J. (Co-Vicar for Religious for the Diocese of Buffalo)
…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.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS, those parishioners participating in Mission VI in our parish this week, may they all be open to the graces of God.

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.

COLLECTION FOR MARCH
$ 11,145 - Collection
12,835 - Weekly Budget
$ 1,690 - Under Budget
$ _(5,619) - Under Budget YTD

ATTENTION: Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors
Altar Servers especially needed for Holy Thursday (7:00 pm) and Easter Vigil Mass (8:00 pm e

Please help us to serve our community by signing up for Easter Liturgy. Thank you.

DECORATING THE ALTARS
If you are able to help decorate the Altars and help arrange the flowers for Easter, please come and help the committee at 8:00 am on Wednesday, April 4 in the Lower Church and Saturday, April 7 in the Upper Church

EASTER PLANT SALE
Orders will be accepted until Monday, March 26th through CTK 8th Grade class for $7.50 each (checks made payable to Christ the King School). Please list your name and phone number, along with the quantity and color of plants requested: Tulips - Red, Pink or Yellow / Lilies - White / Hyacinths - White, Blue, or Pink. Plants can be picked up on Tuesday April 3rd from 2:00-3:00 in the school kitchen.

THE MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP
The Medjugorie Prayer Group will meet on Tuesday, March 27th at 9:30 a.m. at 64 Thistle Lea Lane. Please call Rita at 634-3582 if you are attending. Anyone interested in joining is welcomed.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
A Support Group is a safe haven where we can talk, cry, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. The next Bereavement Support Group will be held in the Church Library, on Tuesday, April 3rd, from 7:00 to approximately 9:00 p.m. For details call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

CTK 7th ANNUAL BLUE & GOLD GALA & AUCTION
The date is set for Saturday, April 21st in the School Gym. During the G ala, the Sweepstakes ticket winners will be drawn. To ensure the success of the 7th Annual Blue & Gold Gala and Auction, we encourage you to purchase your sweepstakes tickets and return them to the Rectory. Call Tom Philips at 685-1052 for additional tickets. Anyone that would like to donate an item or sponsor the Gala and Auction can contact Kelly Reinhardt 839-5844 or drop item off at the Rectory. Save the Date: Gala Tickets will soon be on Sale

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
... John Patrick Woodworth, son of Ellen (Mahoney) & Roger Woodworth, who was baptized in our Church last weekend.

PARISH EVENS DURING LENT
" Daily Masses: 6:55 and 8:00 a.m.
" Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 7:00 (March 30, April 6)
" Saturday, March 31: Confessions: 3:30-4:15 pm
" Palm Sunday, April 1
" Tuesday, April 3: Confessions: 7:00-8:00 pm
" Wednesday, April 4: Adoration Chapel will close at 6:00 pm
" Holy Thursday, April 5: 9:00 am Morning Prayer; 7:00 pm Mass of the Last Supper, followed by Procession, Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament to the Repository of Adoration. Church is open until 11:00 pm
" Good Friday, April 6: 9:00 am Morning Prayer, 1:00 pm Solemn Liturgy with Holy Communion; Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm followed by Confession
" Holy Saturday, April 7: 9:00 am Morning Prayer; 2:00 pm Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets; 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass
" Easter Sunday, April 8: Masses at 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am and 12:15 pm
" Easter Monday, April 9: Mass: 8:00 am, Adoration Chapel reopens at 9:00 am ; Rectory is closed.

TRAVELING? - Don't Forget to Attend Mass on Easter Sunday!!! For Mass times and locations, call 1-800-MASSTIMES (1-800-627-7846)

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES
St. Mary's, Swormville - March 26 at 7:00 pm
Nativity, Harris Hill - March 26 at 7:00 pm
Mother of Divine Grace, Cheektowaga - March 26 at 7:00 pm; April 4 at 6:30 pm; April 5 at 3:45 pm;
April 6 after 7:00 pm Tenebrae Service; April 7 at 3:45 pm
St. Benedict's - March 27 at 2:00 pm
St. Leo's - March 27 at 7:00 pm
St. Amelia's, Tonawanda - March 27, 28 & 29 during Lenten Healing Mission at 11:00 am and 7:30 pm
St Gregory the Great - March 29 at 7:00 pm
Infant of Prague - April 2 at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament, 263 Claremont, Tonawanda - April 2 at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm
St. Christopher, Tonawanda - April 2 at 7:00 pm
St. Pius X, Getzville - April 2 at 7:00 pm

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Lent should be more than time of fasting. It should also be a joyous season of feasting. Lent is a time to fast from certain things and to feast on others. It is a season to turn to God in Prayer. Stop into the Chapel and share some time with Him in Prayer.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for walking with me all the times I was running from You.
2) Thank you for the miracle of successful brain surgery.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR LENT????

CTK LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT
Do you feel that you need to "do something" for Lent this year rather than "give something up"? There is still time to work on one of our Parish wide Lenten Service Projects. You can
o Prepare an Easter card for a patient at the VA Hospital;
o Offer an hour in the Adoration Chapel for someone you know who needs prayers. Then send an Adoration Card to them (free)
o Sign-up for Mission VI (March 24-31). Do something spiritual for yourself.
o Participate in the Easter Liturgy as a singer or musician.
o Help serve lunch at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room on a Tuesday or Friday.
o Help decorate the Altar for Easter.
o Knit a prayer Shawl, to be given to someone who is sick or in need of prayers.
Your project should be noted on one of the yellow Lenten Service Project sheets, which are located
in the vestibule of the Church, near the Library next to our new "Peace Post" Mailbox. Many thanks to all for your participation!

LENTEN LECTURE SERIES
The last in the series of weekly talks presented on the Beatitudes in Today's World, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 26 at St. Aloysius Church, 157 Cleveland Dr., Cheektowaga. Fr. Ray Corbin will present: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be children of God". Learn more about your Catholic faith. No Cost. No reservations required. Refreshments will follow the lecture.

LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION
On Saturday, March 31 from 8:30 am -3:00 pm the Catholic Biblical Studies Program will sponsor its 15th annual Lenten Day of Reflection at the Millennium Airport Hotel. Sister Barbara Bowe, RSCJ will present her topic "Touching the Finger to the Flame: Exploring Biblical Spirituality." To register call 871-9180 or check website at www.cbstudies.org.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes for Religious Education on Monday, March 26th, are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Grades 7: 7:00-8:15 p.m. - Grade 7 Parents: When dropping off and picking up your child for
class on Monday, March 26th, please have them come in the front door (near Main Street).
¢ Grade 3 Mini-Retreat - Mr. Thomas Corey's class and Mrs. Kathleen Matter's class will attend the First Communion Mini-Retreat on Saturday, March 31st. Information was mailed to the families.
¢ Grade 9 - Today, Mr. Mike Barrett's class will be going to St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room. Information was mailed to each student in regard to time and place to meet.

VOCATION VIEWS - What am I racing after in my life? Fame? Fortune? A life in Jesus? What is the prize I seek at the finish line? If God is calling you, call Fr.. Walter Szczesny at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
" Monday, March 26th - Grade 4 - Character development presentation
" Tuesday, March 27th - Grades 3-8 will go to Kleinhans Music Hall for Catholic Schools Day with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
" Wednesday, March 28th - 3rd quarter marks closes
Attention Parishioners: We start taking names on a waiting list for grades Pre-School or K-8 on the first day of school for the following year. This means that if you are interested in having your child attend Christ the King School in the 2008-2009 school year you should call on the first day of school (the day after labor day - September 4, 2007) and put their name on the list. At that point we won't know how many openings we'll have, but later in the fall we will start filling openings on a first-come, first-served basis.

GOLF, GOLF, GOLF - The sun is shining, the snow is beginning to abate, spring is here and our thoughts turn to golf. If your are interested in playing in CTK's Men's Thursday afternoon Golf League beginning in May, at 4:40 pm at Audubon Golf Course, contact Sam Legierski at 839-5302.

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be prayed every Friday evening during Lent at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Church.

MASSES
SAT., March 24 - Lenten Weekday, 4th Week of Lent
Lower 4:30 pm Edward and Florence Swartzenburg - Mr. & Mrs. Newhouse

MON., March 26 - Annunciation of the Lord
6:55 am. Dr. & Mrs. Dan Szymoniak - Mr. & Mrs. Don Heintz
8:00 Beatrice F. Smith - Myrella Nagel
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., March 27 - Lenten Weekday, 5th Week of Lent
6:55 a.m. Anne Redmond - Catherine Barone
8:00 Phyllis Bauer - John & Sue McMahon Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., March 28 - Lenten Weekday, 5th Week of Lent
6:55 am Jim Smithling - The Stachura Family
8:00 ANNIV. Noreen De'Aeth - Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., March 29 - Lenten Weekday, 5th Week of Lent
6:55 am Irene Thompson - Hubert Haupson
8:00 am Antonietta DeRosa - The DeRosa Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., March 30 - Lenten Weekday, 5t Week of Lent
6:55 am Margaret Hercheskel - Renée Villa
8:00 Donald Rusciolelli - Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:45 am Mass
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross

SAT., March 31 - Lenten Weekday, 4th Week of Lent
Lower 4:30 pm Rev. Frank Barone - The Fassanello Family

SUN., April 1 - Palm Sunday
Upper 8:00 am Natalie Gorman - Family
Lower 9:30 Robert Stangle and Angelo LaMonto - The LaMonto Family
Lower 11:00 Frank Duran - CTK Parents' Guild
Upper 12:15 pm Angelo F. Suozzi - Family

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.

THIS WEEKEND, March 24th & 25th
TARGET WEEKEND FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES

If you haven't already given, you are asked to look into your heart and give as much as you can. Please indicate the amount of your donation on the card you received in the mail, and enclose it with a check or cash and return it in next weeks collection, to the Rectory or in the mail.
Your support of this year's Appeal is vital. Please consider increasing your donation this year, by pledging a larger amount, and making payments in several installments. A gift of $100 is less than $2 per week. Try to join the Large Gift donor group by giving a minimum of $250. This is what helps make our parish go over the top every year. Let us show Fr. Joe Sicari (Director of Catholic Charities, who assists at CTK) our support.
People give to worthy causes and gain a sense of satisfaction. We know there are many organizations asking you to share your hard earned money with them, but consider one organization that serves all people with many different needs. One for more than 160,000 people each year. One community of Catholic Charities. One for All.
If you are employed by a firm that "matches gifts" to charitable institutions, secure a form from your personnel office and forward the completed form to Catholic Charities Appeal Office. Your contribution is used to bring strength and stability to the community. Please give generously.
Caring has many faces. One name - One for All. Call 856-4494 or donate online and learn more about the help we provide at www.1-for-all.org.

" When someone is upset with a parish or a Diocese and they withhold a donation from an affiliate organization, be it Catholic Charities, St. Vincent de Paul, Ladies of Charity, for example, it is the people of the community who suffer - your friends, neighbors, even families - when services are curtailed because people misplace their feedback. In fact, Catholic charities will be there for our diocese, for our parishes, pastors and people, as they work through these changes together as the family of God, the body of Christ that we are. It is during these vulnerable times when support is so critical

Remember our theme - One for all.
It helps to see we are not alone. We are here for one another.

"Jesus straightened up and said to her, 'Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?' She replied, 'No one, sir.' "

Question of the Week: When have I been offered forgiveness I didn't earn?

Faith Response: Let God surprise you with boundless compassion and unnumbered forgiveness. Surprise friends, family, even strangers, with the same generosity.

A MESSAGE FROM MSGR. LICHTENTHAL

I would like to Thank All who made arrangements for my 70th Birthday and Retirement Reception. I am deeply grateful for all your hard work in making last Sunday's celebration so very special for me. It has been a joy to be among you as your Pastor. I shall pray for each and everyone who came to celebrate with me and for all in the Parish of Christ the King.

You will forever be in my heart!

Msgr. Lichtenthal

RETIREMENT ADVICE FOR MONSIGNOR …
If you're retired, nobody tells you what to do with your day. Here are some suggestions:
" Make lists of the things that you want to accomplish and tasks toward those goals; keep these lists in prominent and convenient places.
" Come up with a schedule for your days as though you had a job, setting aside time for sleeping, writing, reading, answering email, going to the gym, etc. Schedule lots of lessons and other things in advance so that your days have some structure (Maybe golf lessons?)
" Important sources of happiness are often those that require some free time to pursue, such as spending time with friends. Spend more time with other people. Almost every person feels happier when they're with other people.
" Older people are happier and less subject to depression than young people
" Keep a gratitude journal, once a week, in which you write down three to five things for which you are current thankful. Practice acts of kindness to make yourself feel generous and capable
" Laugh more. Move to a place where people around you are happy (The Villages seems to be a happy place). - Become a sports fan and cheer like an idiot
" Those who have a lot of religious faith tend to be happier and find meaning in life.
YOU'LL DO FINE MONSIGNOR!!!;