May '06

Bulletin for May 14, 21, 28


BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF May 7, 2006 CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR Fourth Sunday of Easter

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Fourth Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 3:13-15
2nd Reading - 1 John 2:1-5A
Gospel - Luke 24:35-48

NEXT SUNDAY: Fifth Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 4:8-12
2nd Reading - 1 John 3:1-2
Gospel - John 10:11-18

"There is no other name under heaven given to the human race by which we are to be saved." Acts of the Apostles

Question of the Week: How do your present relationships call you to roles of leadership and service?

Faith Response: Practice being shepherded. Perform a nightly examination of conscience to be clear on "what you have done, and what you have failed to do." Practice shepherding. Seek ways to lead and serve.

Please call the parish office to add a name to our prayer list. The person being placed on the list must give their permission. Also, help us to keep our list current by letting us know when we may remove a name …

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Dorthea Bihl, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Ann Brown, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, Joann Johnson, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Jim Keenen, Franz Kiefer, Emma Jean Kingston, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Brenda Messina, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Jeanne O'Donnell, Emily Olkowski, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Brian Parkot, Sr., Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Edwin Ram, Tom Ray, Anthony Joseph Rittling, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Bob Rodgers, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, Edwin Ram, George Ryan Scandurra, Melissa Schaeffer, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Joseph Vastola, Edgar Villa, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Soo Yee, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends;
Josephine Grippi (mother of JoAnne and Dr. John Grippi), Marceline Jendras (mother of Sandra Boivan) and Norman Uschold (brother of Fr. Ray Uschold);
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth.

MOTHER'S DAY IS MAY 14TH
" NOVENA - The Mother's Day Novena is a wonderful way to remember our Mothers - living and deceased. A 9-day Novena of Masses begins on Mother's Day, May 14 until Monday, May 22. Mother's Day Intention Cards and envelopes can be found in the back of church. Return envelopes to the Rectory or in the collection basket as soon as possible.
" ROSE SALE - Give the gift of roses to someone this Mother's Day! All Mother's Day weekend - May 13 & 14 the Respect Life Ministry will have roses available for $2.50 a stem, $12 per ½ dozen or $24 for a full dozen. Pre-ordered roses in half and full dozen will be beautifully packaged and ready for pick up. Call Wendy at 837-0088 by Wednesday May 10 to pre-order. Proceeds benefit the Respect Life Ministry's ProLife efforts.

RESPECT LIFE-The next Respect Life Ministry meeting will be held Tuesday, May 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Sacristy Meeting Room. Please enter the church through the glass doors on Lamarck Drive. All are welcome!

BIBLE BUDDIES - You and your pre-school children ages 2-4 are invited to join us on either Wednesday, May 10th or Thursday May 11th, from 10:00-10:30 in the Chapel Meeting Room.

CTK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - The CTK Bereavement Support Group will meet on May 9 and 23, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, in the Church Library. When we lose a loved one by death, we are wounded. Just as a wound does, we need to heal from within, to express our thoughts and feelings, even when they seem crazy. A support group is a safe haven where those grieving the death of a loved one, can talk, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. For details, call Linda Maslona 839-2363.

MUSIC MINISTRY- Questions? Call Christina Shrewsbury, Dir. of Music Ministry at CTK at 839-1430/ext. 212. Rehearsals Continue: Parish Youth Choir - Friday from 2:30-3:30 pm; Parish Adult Choir - Thurs. at 7:00 p.m.; Middle School/Teen Ensemble by appointment.

CTK MUSIC MINISTRY 10-DAY CHOIR PILGRIMAGE OF PRAYER AND MUSIC- February 9-18, 2007 to "Greece - In the Footsteps of St. Paul". For details Christina 839-1430 x212. See the power point presentation of this pilgrimage at St Gregory's on May 17th at 7 p.m. in the Garden Room. See the special insert this week!

MEN'S SCRIPTURE STUDY AND PRAYER GROUP -Monday Evenings, May 9 & 23, a scripture study for men, held in the Msgr. McMahon Library beginning at 7:30 p.m

WEDDING BANNS
1st-Eric Smith and Christine Acker
2nd-Chad Sterling and Samantha Ludwig
2nd - Jason Strutz and Kelly LaPlante

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
" A sincere "Thank you" to the dedicated volunteers who taught in this year's Religious Education Program. Without them this program would not have been the success that it was for the children in the elementary, middle and high school levels. They are: Pat Dimino, Sheila Walsh, Ken Brechtel, Renée Newton, Joanne Wright, Thomas Corey, Kathleen Mattar, Terry Ray, Kristi Sosnowski, Sister Sharon, Mary Voglmayr, Kathy Humphrey, Marcia Smith, Barbara Bellman, Nora Dubois, Jane Licata, Marty Haumesser, Terry Johnson, Nancy Legierski, Michael Barrett, Mary Ann Coley, Mary Ann Peer, Stan Bukowski, Nina Caffarelli, Vicky Gladysz, Karen Gould, Joanne Johnson, Trish Klementowski, Judy Molik, Nancy Mule, Lisa Mullane and Ellen Stanford.
" Thank you also to our substitute teachers: Mary Martin, Amanda Voglmayr, Karen Myskiewicz, Melissa Schaefer and Pat Moore and to our teacher aids and office helpers: JoAnn Mikulec, Beth Kreiter, Sharon Kulczyk, and Patricia Rexinger; and also to our sacramental helpers: Mary De Rosa, Joanne Greco and Robin Paolini.
" A Special Thank You to Msgr. Lichtenthal, Father Joe and Deacon Norm Foster who were there to spiritually guide and support the children.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
" Sunday, May 7th - Pastor Appreciation Day -Thank you, Msgr. for all you do for CTK School!
" Monday, May 8th - Gr. 7 will go to Kleinhan's Music Hall for a program on the Civil War
" Tuesday, May 9th - We honor our school nurses today. Thank you to Mrs. Carol Skretny and to Mrs. Bonny Klein for taking such good care of us!
" Tuesday, May 9th - Gr. 8 will take the NYS Science Test Friday, May 12th - Teacher Appreciation Day - thanks to our teachers who do such a great job! The students will celebrate with the teachers during the day and the Parents Guild will honor the teachers with a special get-together this evening.

VOCATION VIEWS-World Day of Prayer for Vocations is May 7. The world needs leaders with courage and integrity. The Church needs good leaders as well, leaders that will unselfishly care for the needs of God's people and minister to them. If you feel God is calling you to priesthood or religious life, call Father Leon Biernat-847-5535

CATHOLIC BIBLICAL STUDIES PROGRAM-The Bible-Get into It! A new how-to course sponsored by the Catholic biblical Studies Program. Presented by Mr. Dennis Mahaney this course is for Catholic lay leaders who minister with the Word of God or anyone who wants to be more confident in the use of the Bible or appreciate more fully God's Word at Mass. Four Tuesday mornings at CTK - May 2, 9, 16, and 23 starting at 10 a.m. until noon - there is room for only 30 people. Brochures can be found throughout Church or for more information phone (716) 871-9180, email: Info@CBStudies.org, or visit the website: CBStudies.org. Reduced tuition for CTK parishioners attending at CTK - only $20.

YOUTH NEWS
" Youth Group Meeting - Sunday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the Church Library. All are invited.
" Youth Council- Registration is open to high school teens interested in serving on the 2006-2007 CTK Youth Council, a leadership board composed of teens in grades 9 through 12, who work to plan and implement events which bring parish teens together to experience faith, fellowship, and service to the parish and community. Teens must be in grades 9 through 12 as of this September 2006 and be practicing Catholics committed to learning more about their Catholic faith. Anyone interested should come to the May 7th Youth Group meeting or contact Mrs. Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Testa (834-3586).
" Christian Leadership Institute - June 23-29 at the St. Columban Center. Register NOW for this week long training program for teens- fosters leadership potential, teaches practical skills, and increases participant's knowledge about the responsibility of leadership. Early bird cost by registering by May 26th is $255.00 (then $270.00) includes all materials, tuition, room and board. Final date for registration is June 9th. Call Mrs. Peer if interested.
" The CTK Youth Council hosted their 2nd Coffeehouse for charity last Friday, April 30th collecting $617.00 for For War Kids Relief. We thank Eric Newton, Amy Tirella and Beth Peer for recognizing this need and for organizing the event. Many thanks to the great music supplied by great high school musicians who volunteered their time and talent for the event.

YOU CAN HELP! -There will be a Benefit for 4-year-old Anne Garrett (daughter of Lisa Lundy a parishioner), the 4 year old that is allergic to almost every food and environmental allergen and facing financial difficulty on June 4th at Heathstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew from 1-6 p.m. Donations of Grand Prizes, Chinese Auction Items, food and beverage are being accepted. Phone Lisa Lundy at (716) 835-6392 or e-mail her for a list of ways you can help make a difference in Anne's life Lisa@theroostercrows.com. Thank you!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2006
Thank you for all you have done and continue to do to help us reach $10.9 million. You will be the reason the goal is reached! As of Tuesday, May 2nd we are at $218,000! "The appeal will succeed because there are a lot of people who depend on Catholic Charities." Bishop Kmiec. Send in your contribution or pledge if you haven't already. Call Catholic Charities Appeal Office- 856-4494 or donate online. For more info www.1-for-all.org .

GOLF, GOLF, GOLF !!!
" CTK MEN'S 4:30 THURSDAY AFTERNOON GOLF LEAGUE-play Audubon Golf Course at 4:30 p.m. has begun on May 4th. Interested? Call Sam Legierski at 946-7870.
" CTK MEN'S 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY 9 hole GOLF LEAGUE starts on Wednesday May 10th, at 2:00 p.m. Call Norris Pritchard - 834-1187, or Vince Leising - 633-6280.
" ATTENTION LADY GOLFERS! Ben's Belles Golf at Oakwood Golf Course every Thursday at 8:15 a.m. from May - August. Interested? Join us! Call Marge at 832-3748

SAVE THIS DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH Rosary and Altar Society Luncheon.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL-Thank you-sincerely. You are performing a good work; far greater than you may think. Your nickel, dime or quarter is multiplied by the coins placed by others in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Boxes. May your heart be glad because of your almsgiving.

SPAGHETTI DINNER AND AUCTION -SATURDAY MAY 20, 4:40-7:30 P.M. supports the Consolata Missionaries at St. Pius X Church 1700 N. French (at I-990) Getzville. Adults $5/Children (10 and under) $3.00 Family Tickets (5 or more) $20.00.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for my niece's healthy baby & good delivery!
2) Thank you for healing my brother from pain and depression.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: "What in your life is causing you pain? Resentment? Take your cup to the Lord and ask Him to empty it of resentment and guilt, and to fill it with the sparkling forgiveness that God can give". Alaska Radio Mission, May 2004

PARISH OUTREACH-May 9th we are volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul dining room from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call Ceil at 835-7826 for details.

JOURNEY IN FAITH AND GRACE - MODELS OF FAITH RESTRUCTURING & LEADERSHIP
Considering the reduced number of priests who will be available for ministry in future years, there will need to be fewer parishes as well as new models for organizing and staffing those parishes.
In urban areas where there are many churches, the merging of parishes is an advisable option. Mergers take many forms. There is no limit to the number of parishes that might merge to form a single parish. The merged parish might use a current church site or build a new church in a central location. In some cases the merged parish might use the church on one site, but other parish buildings on another site. In a merger, the assets and liabilities of the participating parishes are united and become the responsibility of the merged parish.

PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS DUE (Nominations Needed by Friday June 2)
The Parish Council meets the first Monday of every month from September - June. It is an advisory group, performing the dual purpose of representing the parishioners to the pastoral staff and the pastoral staff to the parishioners. The first meeting you would be required to attend is scheduled for Monday, June 5th where both the current Parish Council and new members will meet. Pentecost Sunday, June 4th, 2 new members of the Parish Council will be chosen to serve a term of not more than 3 years. Nominations may be taken by any current Council Member, or by completing the application form and returning it to the Rectory or in the collection basket before June 2. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, and all nominations are subject to approval by Msgr. Lichtenthal.

Please complete and return by Friday, June 2.

Name_________________________________________
Address_______________________________________
Phone (Home)__________________________________
Signature______________________________________
I will be able to attend the meeting on Monday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m.: _______Yes_______No

WEEKLY MASSES

SAT., May 6 - Vigil Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Lower 4:30 p.m. Michael Seerieter-Family

SUN., May 7- Fourth Sunday of Easter
Upper 8:00 a.m. John Henel-Family
Lower 9:30 Leo & Agnes Lukinski-Maggie Lukinski
Lower 11:00 Carl Nagel-Katie & Steve Juhasz
Upper 12:15 p.m. Catherine Bohen-Mr & Mrs. Robert Yerke & Lisa

MON., May 8- Monday, Fourth Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Mary Ann Baldassari-Jon & Heather Williams
8:00 Dr. Arthur Schaefer-Mr. & Mrs. Sam Santarosa
The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

TUES., May 9- Tuesday, Fourth Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Joseph Trampert-Paul & Maureen Montgomery
8:00 Anniversary Mary Gugino-Estate
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., May 10- Wednesday, Fourth Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Walter Sullivan-Family
8:00 Frank Kelly-Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., May 11-Thursday, Fourth Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Dorothy Weist-Bill & Sue Knittel
8:00 a.m. Mary Buckley-Daughter, Sister Susan
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., May 12-First Friday, Fourth Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Catherine Clifford-Dan & Nancy Torrell
8:45 a.m. Alice Oleszak-Janet & Joe Rebhan

SAT., May 13-Vigil Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
Lower 4:30 p.m. Anniversary August Geraci-Family

SUN., May 14-Fifth Sunday of Easter Upper
8:00 a.m Stan & Helen Binda-Family
Lower 9:30 Lena Graziano-Msgr, Fr. Joe & Rectory Staff
Lower 11:00 Mother's Day Novena
Upper 12:15 p.m. Ethel Busch-Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Scheirer

EASTER SEASON CONTINUES THROUGH JUNE 11TH. Keep close to our Lord! Part of our Lenten regulations requires us to "perform our Easter Duty", that is, to receive Holy Communion at least once a year, between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday, June 11.

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF May 14, 2006
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
Fifth Sunday of Easter

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Fifth Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 9:26-31
2nd Reading - 1 John 3:18-24
Gospel - John 15:1-8
NEXT SUNDAY: Sixth Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
2nd Reading - 1 John 4:7-10
Gospel - John 15:9-17
"Paul moved about freely with them in Jerusalem, and spoke out boldly in the name of the Lord." Acts of the Apostles
Question of the Week: How do you show your love to God, family and friends, and those in need?
Faith Response: Spend a few minutes counting the signs of love in your life as it comes to you from God, family, friends, and community. Include the occasions of tough love too!
Please call the parish office to add a name to our prayer list. The person being placed on the list must give their permission. Also, help us to keep our list current by letting us know when we may remove a name.
IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Dorthea Bihl, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, Joann Johnson, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Jim Keenen, Franz Kiefer, Emma Jean Kingston, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Brenda Messina, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Jeanne O'Donnell, Emily Olkowski, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Brian Parkot, Sr., Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Edwin Ram, Tom Ray, Anthony Joseph Rittling, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Melissa Schaefer, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Joseph Vastola, Edgar Villa, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Soo Yee, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends;
Alfred Trybus, husband of Carol, Hazel Dill, aunt of Brian Dill.
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth.

MOTHER'S DAY IS MAY 14TH
" NOVENA - The Mother's Day Novena is a wonderful way to remember our Mothers - living and deceased. A 9-day Novena of Masses begins on Mother's Day, May 14 until Monday, May 22. Mother's Day Intention Cards and envelopes can be found in the back of church. Return envelopes to the Rectory or in the collection basket as soon as possible.
" ROSE SALE - Give the gift of roses to someone this Mother's Day! All Mother's Day weekend - May 13 & 14 the Respect Life Ministry will have roses available for $2.50 a stem, $12 per ½ dozen or $24 for a full dozen. Benefits the Respect Life Ministry's ProLife efforts.
" CHOCOLATE HEART SUCKERS FOR SALE $1.00 - Respect Life and Social Justice Ministries combine efforts to benefit 4-year-old parishioner Anne Garrett who suffers from severe food and environmental allergies. All profits will go toward Anne's medical expenses.

ANOTHER WAY TO HELP! -There will be a benefit for 4-year-old Anne Garrett (daughter of Lisa Lundy parishioner). This 4 year old is allergic to almost every food and environmental allergen and facing financial difficulty on June 4th at Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew from 1-6 p.m. Donations of Grand Prizes, Chinese Auction Items, food and beverage are being accepted. Phone Lisa Lundy at (716) 835-6392 or e-mail her for a list of ways you can help make a difference in Anne's life Lisa@theroostercrows.com. Thank you!

CTK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - The CTK Bereavement Support Group will meet on May 23, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, in the Church Library. When we lose a loved one by death, we are wounded. Just as a wound does, we need to heal from within, to express our thoughts and feelings, even when they seem crazy. A support group is a safe haven where those grieving the death of a loved one, can talk, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. For details, call Linda Maslona 839-2363.

CTK MUSIC MINISTRY 10-DAY CHOIR PILGRIMAGE OF PRAYER AND MUSIC- February 9-18, 2007 Travel to "Greece - In the Footsteps of St. Paul". For details and to RSVP call Christina 839-1430 x212. You can see a power point presentation of this pilgrimage at St Gregory's on May 17th at 7 p.m. in the Gathering Room. Please RSVP!

MEN'S PRAYER GROUP- Meets every Monday evening from 8:15-9:00 p.m. in the Upper Church. The rosary is recited along with other traditional prayers of the Church. Any man is welcome to attend at any time. Let us join together in spiritual defense.

WEDDING BANNS
2nd - Eric Smith and Christine Acker
3rd - Chad Sterling and Samantha Ludwig
3rd - Jason Strutz and Kelly LaPlante

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION LETTERS will be mailed the week of May 15th .
PLEASE LOOK FOR THEM, COMPLETE AND RETURN THEM ASAP. Thank you!
" If you have a child who will be in first grade or are new to the parish and did not receive this mailing, please contact the office at 839-0946 ext. 306.
" If you have a child attending Catholic, private or public school and will be in 9th grade in the fall and would like to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, they must be registered by June 12th in the program to secure their place.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS-No School Monday, May 15 to honor both our boys and girls varsity basketball teams that won the Diocesan playoffs!
" Wednesday, May 17th Book Fair. Art and Math Show from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
" Thursday, May 18th Book Fair

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

CATHOLIC BIBLICAL STUDIES PROGRAM-The Bible-Get into It! Final two classes at CTK are May 15 and 23, 10 a.m. -12 noon! For Catholic lay or anyone who wants to be more confident with the Bible or appreciate more fully God's Word at Mass. Call (716) 871-9180, email: Info@CBStudies.org, or go to: CBStudies.org. for information on next sessions.

HOLY NAME SUNDAY-This weekend is the second Sunday of the month and Holy Name Sunday-members, their friends and family attend the 8:00 a.m. Mass and sit together. After mass, enjoy coffee, donuts and bagels in the church library. Join us! All parishioners invited!

SECOND COLLECTION - is for the Church in Latin America. Please be generous!

QUEEN OF PEACE HEALING MINISTRY-Wednesday May 17th at Christ the King Church. Confession at 6:30 p.m., Rosary at 7 p.m., Mass by Fr. James Kingori at 7:30 p.m. This will be a Mass of prayer for Healing followed by the laying on of hands for healing of spirit, mind and body and for Gifts of the Holy Spirit according to the Divine Will of God.

YOUTH NEWS
" Thank you to our musicians! We wish to acknowledge the excellent musicians who volunteered their time and talent to make our coffeehouse benefit a successful event for War Kids Relief. Thanks to the group Melonhead featuring Alex Bible, Robin Morace, and Dan Ross; the band Spin Beneath featuring Chris Wright, along with Steve Kuzara, Casey Lillis, and CJ Cook; and Exotic Aquatic with Bredan Finn, Will Africano, Ian Murray, and Jordan Molzen.
" Christian Leadership Institute - June 23-29 at the St. Columban Center. Register NOW for this week long training program for teens- fosters leadership potential, teaches practical skills, and increases participant's knowledge about the responsibility of leadership. Early bird cost by registering by May 26th is $255.00 (then $270.00) includes all materials, tuition, room and board. Final date for registration is June 9th. Call Mrs. Peer if interested.

VOCATION VIEWS-Our second Scripture reading reminds us that we are to love, not in word and speech only, but in truth and action. If you feel God is calling you to priesthood or religious life, call Father Leon Biernat-847-5535.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2006-Thank you for all you have done and continue to do to help us reach $10.9 million. You will be the reason the goal is reached! As of Tuesday, May 9th we have reached $220,000! Contributions and pledges are still welcome. Call Catholic Charities Appeal Office- 856-4494 or donate online. For more info www.1-for-all.org .

GOLF, GOLF, GOLF !!!
" CTK MEN'S 4:30 THURSDAY AFTERNOON GOLF LEAGUE-plays Audubon Golf Course at 4:30 p.m. Interested? Call Sam Legierski at 946-7870.
" CTK MEN'S 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY 9 hole GOLF LEAGUE Call Norris Pritchard - 834-1187, or Vince Leising - 633-6280.
" ATTENTION LADY GOLFERS! Ben's Belles Golf at Oakwood Golf Course every Thursday at 8:15 a.m. from May - August. Interested? Join us! Call Marge at 832-3748

"ANNUAL DAY OF REFLECTION"'-sponsored by the Bishop's Committee Visitors Program Wednesday May 24th, 9:30 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle. - 2 p.m. For more information call 847-2210. Topic "Be it Done According to Your Will", by Sr. Teresa Chmura, CSSF. Bring a brown bag lunch-everyone is invited to attend.

ROSARY AND ALTAR ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON IS TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH. All women of the parish and their friends are invited to Fanny's Restaurant on Sheridan Drive Tuesday June 6th at noon. Cost is $20.00; payment, reservations and lunch selection are due by May 31st to Nancy Eberhard, 170 Ridgewood Drive, Amherst, NY 14226. Phone Nancy at 634-9031 for more information. Lunch choices are: Haddock Italiano or Chicken Pieri.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for the revelation of your constant presence!
2) Thank you for my mother.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: "Great occasions to serve God and His children come very seldom in our lives. But little ones surround us each and every day". Alaska Radio Mission, October 2003

JOURNEY IN FAITH AND GRACE - MODELS OF FAITH RESTRUCTURING & LEADERSHIP
Considering the reduced number of priests who will be available for ministry in future years, there will need to be fewer parishes as well as new models for organizing and staffing those parishes.
There are currently, many situations in the diocese where there are linked parishes. These are situations where one priest is given the responsibility for two parishes, and in a couple of cases three parishes. To pastor more than two parishes has often proven detrimental to the health of the priest and is therefore not a recommended option. For a linked situation to work successfully, the pastor should be assisted by a pastoral associate, and parish organizations and activities should be combined to the extent possible. The mass schedule should be adjusted so that the pastor would be able to abide by the canonical directives concerning the number of masses to be celebrated on a weekend.

Please complete and return by Friday, June 2.

CTK SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP- meets in the Chapel Meeting Room for an afternoon of fun on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. Please join us on Thursday, May 18th, from 1:00-4:00 in the Chapel Meeting Room for an afternoon of coffee and cards - pinochle, bridge, poker, or just to meet other seniors from CTK. Please park in the large parking lot. Only use the inside parking lot if you are handicapped.

THE PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - This ministry meets every Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm in the Church Library. Prayer Shawls are knit, blessed and given as gifts to parishioners who are shut-ins, have serious illnesses, or those who have a need to be wrapped in prayers. For details call Linda Maslona at 839-2363. If you can't participate, but wish to help, we would appreciate donations of 3 complete skeins of one color yarn, used to knit a prayer shawl.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL-The most creative job in the world involves taste, fashion, decorating, recreation, education, transportation, psychology, romance, cuisine, design, literature, medicine, handicraft, art, horticulture, economics, government, community relations, pediatric, geriatric, entertainment, maintenance, purchasing, direct mail, law, accounting, religion, energy and management. Anyone who can handle these has to be somebody special. Happy Mother's Day from the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

YOUR SPIRITUAL BABY AT THREE MONTHS DEVELOPMENT-Your baby is quite active in the womb now-although his mother won't feel him for a couple of months. If his mother's womb had a window, you could watch your spiritually adopted baby squint, swallow, and move his tongue. He can make a tight fist if you touch his palm. He obtains oxygen his body needs through the umbilical cord. The baby you are praying for weighs one ounce. What a miracle he is!

DO SOME OF TODAY'S MORAL QUESTIONS HAVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN A QUANDRY? Our pamphlet rack contains up to date books and folders dealing with many of today's issues. Keep yourself informed and better able to intelligently discuss our Catholic viewpoint.

MOVIE REVIEW LINE - The Catholic Communications Campaign provides a national movie review line for parents who want to know if a current movie is for family viewing. To learn about the story line and content of a movie from a Catholic perspective call 1-800-311-4CCC.

AREA EVENTS
"PRAISE NIGHT" Friday May 19th at 7:30p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 263 Claremont Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14223. Calling all singers and musicians! Lift your voices in praise and song-this is an open invitation to sing, play or listen with others informally to celebrate faith through music. Call Mary Beth Harper with questions 835-0695.

DIOCESE OF BUFFALO LADIES OF CHARITY SCHOLARSHIP MASS AND LUNCHEON
Ladies of Charity, an affiliate organization of Catholic Charities will celebrate youth with a special mass and luncheon at the Saint Rita and Patrick Church, 180 Filmore, Buffalo, NY on May 24 at 11 a.m.Fr. James Czerwinski will officiate. Several partial Catholic high school scholarships are awarded as well as a stipend is awarded to a seminarian studying at Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora. Call Ladies of Charity: 895-4001 for reservations. Cost is $13.00 for catered luncheon held in the parish hall.

MAGNIFICAT-Saturday, June 3rd, 2006. Women of all faith are invited to this Breakfast Buffet with speaker Lorene Hanley Duquin. The topic is "Has a Loved One Left the Church?" Location is Creekside Banquet & Picnic Grove, 2669 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY, from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12.50 and payable to: Maureen Janik, 257 Fareway Lane, Grand Island, NY 14072 Phone: (716) 773-3834. Payment and reservation due May 27, 2006.

SPIRITUAL RENEWAL: Do you desire to know Jesus more intimately or to come to a deeper experience of God's love for you? Do you wish to deepen your prayer life or to pray more personally? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then you may be interested in a thirty week retreat experience in everyday life, which begins in September '06. This is known as the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Daily prayer with Scripture and weekly individual meetings with a trained prayer guide are the main dynamics of the retreat. INFORMATION SESSION: Monday, June 5th at 7p.m., 3100 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore (next to Wilson Farms). For more information, brochures or reservations call Sister Marie Schober, SSMN (716)873-6476.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., May 13-Vigil Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
Lower 4:30 p.m. Anniversary August Geraci-Family

SUN., May 14-Fifth Sunday of Easter
8:00 a.m Stan & Helen Binda-Family
Lower 9:30 Lena Graziano-Msgr., Fr. Joe & Rectory Staff
Lower 11:00 Mother's Day Novena
Upper 12:15 p.m. Ethel Busch-Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Scheirer

MON., May 15- Monday, Fifth Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Margaret Leising - Family
8:00 Mother's Day Novena
The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

TUES., May 16- Tuesday, Fifth Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Richard Larson - Dr. and Mrs. Barone
8:00 Mother's Day Novena
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., May 17- Wednesday, Fifth Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Msgr. Henry Gugino - Estate
8:00 Mother's Day Novena
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., May 18-Thursday, Fifth Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Anniversary Joan C. Pike - Mary Cole
8:00 a.m. Mother's Day Novena
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., May 19-First Friday, Fifth Week of Easter
6:55 a.m. Paula Gugino - Estate
8:00 a.m. Mother's Day Novena
4:00p.m. Wedding- Samantha Ludwig and Chad Sterling

SAT., May 20-Vigil Mass for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
2:00 p.m. Wedding - Kelly LaPlante and Jason Strutz
Lower 4:30 p.m. Mother's Day Novena

SUN., May 21-Sixth Sunday of Easter
8:00 a.m Anniversary Helen Lichtenthal-Msgr. Lichtenthal
Lower 9:30 Edward Zimpher, III - Family
Lower 11:00 Stephen & Martha Juhasz-Steve & Katie
Upper 12:15 p.m. Mother's Day Novena

EASTER SEASON CONTINUES THROUGH JUNE 11TH. Keep close to our Lord!

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF May 21, 2006
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
Seventh Sunday of Easter

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Sixth Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
2nd Reading - 1 John 4:7-10
Gospel - John 15:9-17

NEXT SUNDAY: Seventh Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 1:15-17, 20A, 20C-26
2nd Reading - 1 John 4:11-16
Gospel - John 17:11B-19

"Lord, show which of these two you have chosen to take the place in this apostolic ministry from which Judas turned away." Acts of the Apostles
Question of the Week: Who has come or gone in your life most significantly, bringing Jesus?
Faith Response: Polish your comings and goings. Come from prayer, study of Scripture, rest and contemplation of beauty. Go to others, to love and serve the Lord.
Please call the parish office to add a name to our prayer list. The person being placed on the list must give their permission. Also, help us to keep our list current by letting us know when we may remove a name.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Dorthea Bihl, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, John Burghulzer, Mary Capozzi, Robert Caprio, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, Joann Johnson, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Franz Kiefer, Emma Jean Kingston, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Brenda Messina, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Jeanne O'Donnell, Emily Olkowski, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Brian Parkot, Sr., Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Edwin Ram, Tom Ray, Anthony Joseph Rittling, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Melissa Schaefer, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, Connie. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Joseph Vastola, Edgar Villa, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends;
Soo Yee mother-in-law of Maria Yee, Marga Bartro mother of Mary Giamo
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth.

MUSIC MINISTRY- Questions? Call Christina Shrewsbury, Dir. of Music Ministry at CTK at 839-1430/ext. 212. Rehearsals Continue: Parish Youth Choir - Friday from 2:30-3:30 PM; Parish Adult Choir - Thurs. at 7:00 PM.; Middle School/Teen Ensemble by appointment.

MEN'S PRAYER GROUP- Meets every Monday evening from 8:15-9:00 PM. in the Upper Church. The rosary is recited along with other traditional prayers of the Church. Any man is welcome to attend at any time. Let us join together in spiritual defense.

THE 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.

IN THE MONTH OF MAY, Catholics show their devotion to the Blessed Virgin in many wonderful ways …following closely the Second Vatican Council's recommendation that the entire body of the faithful pour forth instant supplication to the Mother of God and Mother of men that she, who aided the beginnings of the Church by her prayers, may now, exalted as she is above all the angels and saints, intercede before her Son in the fellowship of all the saints………"In Conversation with God", Francis Fernandez.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING!
John Francis Gramza, son of Kathleen (Crawford) and Eugene Gramza;
Griffin Earle Killeen son of Jeseca (Martel) and Brendan Killeen and
Mia Grace Provenzo daughter of Abigail (Hull) and John Provenzo, who were baptized in our church last weekend.

WEDDING BANNS
1st - Edmund Wick and Elizabeth Donofrio
3rd - Eric Smith and Christine Acker

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION LETTERS HAVE BEEN MAILED. PLEASE LOOK FOR THEM, COMPLETE AND RETURN THEM ASAP. Thank you
" If you have a child who will be in first grade or if you are new to our parish and did not receive this mailing, please contact the office at 839-0946 ext 306.
" If you have a child attending Catholic, private or public school and will be in 9th grade in the fall and would like to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, they should register in the program ASAP or by June 12th to secure a place in the program.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS-
" Monday, May 22nd - Diocesan Track Meet
" Thursday, May 25th - Ascension Thursday Students will attend 8:45 Mass
" 1:40 Assembly - and Concert Band -7:00 PM.
" Friday, May 26th - No School

BUSINESS FIRST ranks Christ the King School as the top private elementary in all of WNY for the third year in a row! You won't find a better education for your children than at Christ the King, where every child counts. Our qualified and dedicated teachers are fully devoted to every student's success. Our track record demonstrates that Catholic school students outperform on New York standardized tests for English and Math-meaning Christ the King students are better prepared for success in high school and in life. Discover how a Christ the King education can be the start of something great for your children. For a personal tour, please call 839-0473

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS - The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, June 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 Drive.

DO YOU DESIRE MORE JOY & PEACE IN YOUR DAY? - Are you longing for more joy and peace in your day? Let Jesus fill your heart! Visit Our Savior at the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. Scheduled Adorers are welcome between 12:00 noon and 5:00 PM. Become an afternoon adorer by calling Linda Yerke at 839-1889.

YOUTH NEWS
" Christian Leadership Institute - June 23-29 at the St. Columban Center. Register NOW for this week long training program for teens- fosters leadership potential, teaches practical skills, and increases participant's knowledge about the responsibility of leadership. Early bird cost by registering by May 26th is $255.00 (then $270.00) includes all materials, tuition, room and board. Final date for registration is June 9th. Call 835-4977 if interested.

VOCATION VIEWS-The greatest love story that ever happened: God's continuing love for His people. All God asks is "love one another as I have loved you". The world really needs to see people who are trying to love others with all their hearts. Priests and religious can be excellent examples of this love. If you are willing to answer God's call, call Father Leon Biernat-847-5535.

MAY APPEAL 2006-THIS IS THE TARGET WEEKEND!
The May Appeal is the Annual fund-raiser used at Christ the King Parish to help maintain and improve our Parish properties. 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. We thank God for His many blessings, and we in turn will be good stewards of these Church grounds.

GOLF, GOLF, GOLF!!!
" CTK MEN'S 4:30 THURSDAY AFTERNOON GOLF LEAGUE-plays Audubon Golf Course at 4:30 PM. Interested? Call Sam Legierski at 946-7870.
" CTK MEN'S 2 PM WEDNESDAY 9 hole GOLF LEAGUE Call Norris Pritchard - 834-1187, or Vince Leising - 633-6280.
" ATTENTION LADY GOLFERS! Ben's Belles Golf at Oakwood Golf Course every Thursday at 8:15 AM. from May - August. Interested? Join us! Call Marge at 832-3748

"ANNUAL DAY OF REFLECTION"'-sponsored by the Bishop's Committee Visitors Program Wednesday May 24th, 9:30 AM. at St. Philip the Apostle. - 2 PM. For more information call 847-2210. Topic "Be it Done According to Your Will", by Sr. Teresa Chmura, CSSF. Bring a brown bag lunch-everyone is invited to attend.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for the MIRACULOUS brain tumor surgery result for my son-in law!
2) Thank you for the love of our children, healing memories, and all your blessings.

VISITING WITH JESUS IN THE ADORATION CHAPEL IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK.
Think of our Lord speaking to you…. "My child, you need not know much in order to please Me; only love Me dearly. Speak to Me as you would talk to your mother, if she had taken you in her arms. Have you no one to recommend to Me? Tell Me the names of your relations, of your friends; after each name add what you wish Me to do for them. Ask a great deal: I love generous hearts that forget themselves for others."

Please complete and return by Friday, June 2.

CTK SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP- meets in the Chapel Meeting Room for an afternoon of fun on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. Please join us on Thursday, June 6th, from 1:00-4:00 in the Chapel Meeting Room for an afternoon of coffee and cards - pinochle, bridge, poker, or just to meet other seniors from CTK. Please park in the large parking lot. Only use the inside parking lot if you are handicapped.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL-Need Knows No Season. We thank you for continuing, season after season, to share your coins in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Boxes.

DO SOME OF TODAY'S MORAL QUESTIONS HAVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN A QUANDRY? Check out our pamphlet rack and the Adoration Chapel, both contain books and information dealing with many of today's issues. Keep informed to be able to intelligently discuss our Catholic viewpoint and share the faith as we are called to do.

EASTER SEASON CONTINUES THROUGH JUNE 11TH. Keep close to our Lord!

AREA EVENTS WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE- is being celebrated in the Diocese of Buffalo this weekend, May 20-21. We are grateful for the women and men who choose to live their baptismal call according to the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience. We also want to pray for and encourage others to consecrate their lives in the service of the mission of Christ. For information about various forms of consecrated life, please call Sister Mary Charlene Nowak, CSSF, Vicar for Religious at (716) 847-5529

QUEEN OF PEACE HEALING MINISTRY HEALING MASS: Wednesday May 22nd at St. Pius R.C. Church 1700 Getzville. Confession at 6:30 PM Rosary at 7 PM, Celebrant Fr. Arthur Mattulke at 7:30 PM. This will be a Mass of prayer for Healing followed by the laying on of hands for healing of spirit, mind and body and for Gifts of the Holy Spirit according to the Divine Will of God.

PLEASE COME Tuesday May 23, 2006 at 9:30 AM to 513 Roycroft Blvd for prayer and the rosary to celebrate Mary 's month of May. Everyone welcome! Call 833-6824 for information.

DIOCESE OF BUFFALO LADIES OF CHARITY SCHOLARSHIP MASS AND LUNCHEON
This affiliate organization of Catholic Charities will celebrate with a special mass and luncheon at Saint Rita and Patrick Church, 180 Filmore, Buffalo, NY on May 24 at 11 AM, Fr. James Czerwinski will officiate. Several partial Catholic high school scholarships are awarded as well as a stipend is awarded to a seminarian studying at Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora. For reservations 895-4001. Cost is $13.00 for catered luncheon held in the parish hall.

MAGNIFICAT-Saturday, June 3rd, 2006. Women of all faith are invited to this Breakfast Buffet with speaker Lorene Hanley Duquin. The topic is "Has a Loved One Left the Church?" Location is Creekside Banquet & Picnic Grove, 2669 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY, from 9:30 AM till 12:30 PM. Cost is $12.50 and payable to: Maureen Janik, 257 Fareway Lane, Grand Island, NY 14072 Phone: (716) 773-3834. Payment and reservation due May 27, 2006.

BENEFIT FOR ANNE GARRETT- June 4th at Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew from 1-6 PM. This 4 year old is allergic to almost every food and environmental allergen and facing financial. Donations of Grand Prizes, Chinese Auction Items, food and beverage are being accepted. Call Lisa Lundy at (716) 835-6392 or e-mail her for a list of ways you can help make a difference in Anne's life Lisa@theroostercrows.com. Thank you!

SPIRITUAL RENEWAL: Do you desire to know Jesus more intimately, come to a deeper experience of God's love for you? Do you wish to deepen your prayer life or to pray more personally? You may be interested in a thirty-week retreat experience in everyday life, which begins in September '06. This is known as the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Daily prayer with Scripture and weekly individual meetings with a trained prayer guide are the main dynamics of the retreat. INFORMATION SESSION: Monday, June 5th at 7 PM., 3100 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore (next to Wilson Farms). For more information, brochures or reservations call Sister Marie Schober, SSMN (716) 873-6476.

ASCENSION THURSDAY, May 25 is a Holy Day of Obligation.
WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., May 20 - Vigil Mass for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
2:00 PM Wedding - Kelly LaPlante and Jason Strutz
Lower 4:30 PM Mother's Day Novena

SUN., May 21 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
8:00 AM Anniversary Helen Lichtenthal-Msgr. Lichtenthal
Lower 9:30 Edward Zimpher, III - Family
Lower 11:00 Stephen & Martha Juhasz-Steve & Katie
Upper 12:15 PM Mother's Day Novena

MON., May 22 - Monday, Sixth Week of Easter
6:55 AM Theresa Rodems - Michelle Hendrix
8:00 Mother's Day Novena
The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

TUES., May 23 - Tuesday, Sixth Week of Easter
6:55 AM Anniversary Earl Webb - Family
8:00 Edward M. Maney - Norm & Nancy Foster
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., May 24 - Wednesday, Sixth Week of Easter
6:55 AM William Schomers - Terry Fraas
8:00 Marion Gudgel - Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass
May 24., Vigil Mass for the Holyday the Ascension of the Lord
5:30 PM John Rusciolli - Family

THURS., May 25 - Thursday, Ascension of the Lord - Holy Day of Obligation
6:55 AM Daniel A. Torrell - Dan & Nancy Torrell
8:45 AM David Foster - Rectory Staff
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass
12 Noon People of the Parish
5:30 PM Ruth Quirk - Mary Clark

FRI., May 26 - First Friday, Sixth Week of Easter
6:55 AM Mary Uba - CTK Faculty & Staff
8:00 AM Intention of All Souls

SAT., May 27- Vigil Mass for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
2:00 PM Wedding - Christine Acker & Eric Smith
Lower 4:30 PM William Swartzenburg - Mr. & Mrs. Newhouse

SUN., May 28- Seventh of Easter
8:00 AM Norine Georger - Family
Lower 9:30 Marcella Donavon - Slough Family & E. Ludders
Lower 11:00 Edward & Martha Brown - E. J. Terhaar
Upper 12:15 PM. Anthony & Lucy Syozzi - Grace Syozzi & Mary Mancini

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF May 28, 2006
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
Seventh Sunday of Easter

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Seventh Sunday of Easter
1st Reading - Acts 1:15-17, 20A, 20C-26
2nd Reading - 1 John 4:11-16
Gospel - John 17:11B-19

NEXT SUNDAY: Pentecost Sunday
1st Reading - Acts 1:15-17, 20A, 20C-26
2nd Reading - 1 John 4:11-16
Gospel - John 17:11B-19

"Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I give him will never thirst; the water that I shall give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life!. " 1 John 4:13-14
Faith Response: There exists a knowledge of God and of what refers to God which only comes with holiness of life. Through the gift of wisdom the Holy Spirit places this knowledge within the simple souls who love God.
Please call the parish office to add a name to our prayer list. The person being placed on the list must give their permission. Also, help us to keep our list current by letting us know when we may remove a name.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, John Burghulzer, Mary Capozzi, Robert Caprio, Dale Carlos, Arthur Cologgi, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, Joann Johnson, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Franz Kiefer, Emma Jean Kingston, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Brenda Messina, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Jeanne O'Donnell, Emily Olkowski, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Brian Parkot, Sr., Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Edwin Ram, Tom Ray, Anthony Joseph Rittling, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Melissa Schaefer, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, Connie. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Joel Valdez, Dennis Valenti, Edgar Villa, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends;
Joseph Vastola Sr.
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth.

CTK SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP HAS DISCONTINUED MEETING. Please attend St. Benedicts' Senior gathering each Wednesday from 2PM-4PM in St. Ben's cafeteria. Call Dan 632-6280 for details.

FIRST FRIDAY (June 2) - Rosary & Altar Society recites the Rosary after the 8:45 AM Mass, then go to Wehrle Restaurant for a dutch treat breakfast. For reservations call Virginia Harder at 839-0230 before Thursday June 1. All women of the parish are welcome.

A GRADUATION BLESSING for all grade school, high school, and college graduates from our parish will be given on the Feast of Pentecost, Sunday June 4th at the 9:30 am Mass. Please join us with your prayer intentions for our graduates. A reception will follow.

CONSIDER THE SACRED PILGRIMAGE TO GREECE in February 2007; "Walking In The Footsteps of St. Paul". This 10 day educational and spiritual tour follows the actual paths of St. Paul from Thessalouiki to Athens. Call Christina Shrewsbury, Dir. of Music Ministry at CTK at 839-1430/ext. 212 for information.

DEVOTION TO MARY: 'Marvel at the courage of Mary-at the foot of the cross, in the greatest of human sorrow (there is no sorrow like hers) filled with fortitude. Ask her for that same fortitude, so that you too will know how to remain close to the cross.' #508 The Furrow, St. Josemaria Escriva'

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS - The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, June 20th at 7:00 pm in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. Please call the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation.

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD BLESSINGS TO TWO COUPLES MARRIED IN OUR CHURCH!
Chad Sterling and Samantha Ludwig were married on May 19th,
Jason Strutz and Kelly LaPlante were married on May 20th. Best Wishes and Congratulations!

WEDDING BANNS
1st Michael Nazarath and Helen Mahler
1st Thomas Clark and Andrea Willert
2nd Edmund Wick and Elizabeth Donofrio

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION LETTERS HAVE BEEN MAILED. PLEASE LOOK FOR THEM, COMPLETE AND RETURN THEM ASAP. Thank you very much!
" If you have a child who will be in first grade or if you are new to our parish and did not receive this mailing, please contact the office at 839-0946 ext 306.
" If you have a child attending Catholic, private or public school and will be in 9th grade in the fall and would like to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, they should register in the program ASAP or by June 12th to secure a place in the program.

CTK SCHOOL NEWS
" Monday, May 29th No School
" Tuesday, May 30th Grades K,1 and 2 Theater of Youth to see "Junie B. Jones"
" Wednesday, May 31st Grade 6 presents their International Fair
" Thursday, June 1 8th Grade Ribbon Ceremony 1:30 PM
" Friday, June 2 "Light to the World" Mass (8:45 AM) prepared by Gr. 1
Teacher Appreciation luncheon hosted by the 8th Grade
Talent show at the CTK Gym (time TBD)
" Saturday June 3 Car Wash 10 AM-2:30 PM to benefit Grade 8

BUSINESS FIRST ranks Christ the King School as the top private elementary in all of WNY for the third year in a row! Christ the King education can be the start of something great for your children. For a personal tour, please call 839-0473.

YOUTH NEWS
" Christian Leadership Institute - June 23-29 at the St. Columban Center. Register NOW for this week long training program for teens- fosters leadership potential, teaches practical skills, and increases participant's knowledge about the responsibility of leadership. Early bird cost by registering by May 26th is $255.00 (then $270.00) includes all materials, tuition, room and board. Final date for registration is June 9th. Call 835-4977 if interested.

THANK YOU CTK PARISHIONERS, YOUR GENEROSITY IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
" for raising $475.35 to benefit 4 year old parishioner, Anne Garrett through the Mother's Day Chocolate Heart Sale.
" Thank you to all of the volunteers from the Social Justice and Respect Life Ministries, and members of Anne Garrett's family, whose time and caring made this fundraiser possible.
" Thank you, also, for supporting the work of the Respect Life Ministry by raising $574.60 through the Mother's Day Rose Sale. A portion of the Rose Sale profits were used to cover the purchasing cost of the chocolate hearts sold to benefit Anne Garrett. Love is a gift that keeps on giving.

VOCATION VIEWS-The first reading today tells of the apostles filling the vacancy made by the absence of Judas. Each generation must find its own successors to spread the Word of God to the next generation. Jesus prays "Father, as you have sent Me into the world so I have sent them into the world". Perhaps God is calling you to fill a vacancy in today's church. If you feel a call to a Church vocation, call Father Leon Biernat-847-5535

CAR WASH Saturday JUNE 3rd 10 AM-2:30 PM in the large school parking lot to support end of year activities for CTK'S 8TH grade ONLY $5 per vehicle!

RESERVATIONS NEEDED NOW FOR SPRING LUNCHEON ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH. All women of the parish and their friends are invited to Fanny's Restaurant on Sheridan Drive Tuesday June 6th at noon. Cost is $20.00; payment, reservations and lunch selection are due by May 31st to Nancy Eberhard, 170 Ridgewood Drive, Amherst, NY 14226. Phone Nancy at 634-9031 for more information. Lunch choices are: Haddock Italiano or Chicken Pieri.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for safe delivery of a new baby, his mother's good recovery.
2) Thank you for letting me feel your presence.

CAN YOU RESIST COMFORT &CONVERSATION WITH JESUS IN THE ADORATION CHAPEL ?
Jesus says…. "Do not hesitate to ask for the goods of body and mind-for health, for memory, for success. I can give everything, and I always give when the gifts would make souls more holy. What do you want today, My child? Oh, if you knew how I long to do you good!"."

PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS DUE (Nominations Needed by Friday June 2). The Parish Council meets the first Monday of every month from September - June. It is an advisory group, performing the dual purpose of representing the parishioners to the pastoral staff and the pastoral staff to the parishioners. The first meeting you would be required to attend is scheduled for Monday, June 5th where both the current Parish Council and new members will meet. Pentecost Sunday, June 4th, 2 new members of the Parish Council will be chosen to serve a term of not more than 3 years. Nominations may be taken by any current Council Member, or by completing the application form and returning it to the Rectory or in the collection basket before June 2. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, and all nominations are subject to approval by Msgr. Lichtenthal.

1ST CHOICE: _______________________ 2ND CHOICE: _____________________________

3RD CHOICE: ________________________

BENEFIT FOR ANNE GARRETT- June 4th at Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew from 1-6
PM. 4 year old Anne, is allergic to most food and environmental allergens and needs financial assistance to cover extraordinary medical expenses. Donations of Grand Prizes, Chinese Auction Items, food and beverage are being accepted. Call Lisa Lundy at (716) 835-6392 or e-mail her for a list of ways you can help make a difference in Anne's life Lisa@theroostercrows.com. Thank you!

HELP AT THE ST. VINCENT de PAUL DINING ROOM! June 13th 9AM -1PM Show up to help or call Ceil Becker for details 835-7826. Where? 1298 Main Street (just beyond W. Utica).

MAY APPEAL 2006 donations can still be made and are greatly appreciated.

RECRUITING NEW ALTAR SERVERS
Any boy or girl entering 5th Grade or higher, who wishes to become an Altar Server, please complete the form below and return it to the Rectory as soon as possible. Training will take place over the summer, beginning in July.
Christ the King has a total of 116 Altar Servers, including 32 who are in High School that we are very proud of. It is wonderful to see so many young people active in this Church Ministry. If you are interested, please complete this form and put is in the collection basket, or return it to the Rectory this week. Questions? Call the Rectory at 839-1430.

YES, I WANT TO BE AN ALTAR SERVER

NAME: _________________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ________________________________________________________

SCHOOL: _______________________________________________________________

GRADE IN SEPTEMBER: _________________________

MASS TIME I WOULD LIKE TO SERVE: ________________________________________________________________________
Parent's Signature of Permission

SAT., May 27- Vigil Mass for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
2:00 PM Wedding - Christine Acker & Eric Smith
Lower 4:30 PM William Swartzenburg - Mr. & Mrs. Newhouse

MON., May 29 - Monday, Seventh Week of Easter
NO 6:55 AM Mass today
8:00 May Piddisi Michael & Esther Piddisi
The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

TUES., May 30 - Tuesday, Seventh Week of Easter
6:55 AM Barbara Paul - CTK Faculty and Staff
8:00 Mary Lyon- Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., May 31 - Wednesday, Seventh Week of Easter
6:55 AM Lucille Wolf-Terry & Mike Ray
8:00 Peter Collard Sr.-Peter Collard
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., June 1 - Thursday, Seventh Week of Easter
6:55 AM Anniversary Dorothy Curtis-Richard Curtis
8:00 AM Estelle Castiglia-Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

FRI., June 2 - First Friday, Seventh Week of Easter
6:55 AM Mary Batt-Tim & Jean McCarthy
8:45 AM Paul Horan-the Horan Family

SAT., June 3- First Saturday Mass for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
2:00 PM Wedding - Christine Acker & Eric Smith
Lower 4:30 PM Christ the King Sports Booster Club Mass

SUN., June 4- Pentecost Sunday
8:00 AM John W. and Ella V Connor-Mary Cole
Lower 9:30 Margaret & Katherine Kelly-Pat Kelly
Lower 11:00 Anthony Bauer Anniversary-Tom & Maryann & Family
Upper 12:15 PM. Angelo Tirone-Family