Nov. '06

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BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF November 5, 2006 CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Deuteronomy 6:2-6
2nd Reading - Hebrews 7:23-28
Gospel - Mark 12:28b-34

NEXT SUNDAY: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - 1 Kings 17:10-16
2nd Reading - Hebrews 9:24-28
Gospel - Mark 12:38-44

"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength." - Deuteronomy 6

Question of the Week: How do you show you love of God and your neighbor in your everyday life?

Faith Response: Practice surrender. Give up something everyday: a seat on the bus, a spot in line, control of the remote, spare change for the one who asks, the chance to vent your aggression, the best portion of the meal, the need to be right.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Pol Akman, Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Kay Barone, Charlie Basil, Erik Batzloff, Tom Bauer, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Robert Caprio, Dale Carlos, Barbara Cocca, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Joanne Fleischauer, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Susan Friedhaber-Hard, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Adele Kapuza, Anita Keenen, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Brian Parkot, Sr., Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, Ray Skelly, Connie Smith, Mary Snyder, 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, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Esther Driskel (mother of Dana Dee), and Barbara Schmitt Flynn (wife of John, mother of Paul Schmitt);
…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.

MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR
"…not by bread alone…"
We have established the parish budget necessary to meet our financial obligations for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. Each week we will publish the amount collected compared to our budget. Please note that the week of the storm there were no masses. This does not absolve us of our financial needs and therefore does not absolve you of your commitment to stewardship. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Christ the King Parish.

12, 724 - Weekly Collection
12, 835 - Weekly Budget
( 111) - Under Budget

(11, 774) - Under Budget YTD

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS - Entertainment Books will be sold after all masses this weekend. They are also available in the Rectory for $25 during weekday business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:00 pm).

SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY - The first meeting of the season will be held on Sunday, November 12th after the 9:30 a.m. Mass (10:15 a.m.) in the Chapel Meeting Room. Deacon Norm will be giving a brief description of what Social Justice is. We will also be planning for the Giving Tree collection for Erie County Home. Help will be needed in making ornaments, decorating the tree, or designing the bulletin board. We also need people to help deliver the gifts to the residents. Please consider joining us, you can give a lot or a little of your time - but you will receive much more in return! Call Lorrie R. at 633-5887, if you can't make the meeting. There will be free babysitting by the Youth Group at the Meeting.

BIBLE BUDDIES - You and your pre-school children ages 2-4 are invited to join us on either Wednesday, November 15th or Thursday, November 16th from 10:00-10:30 in the CHURCH LIBRARY (please note the change of location. Enter the Church through the double doors off of the small parking lot.) We will share a story with your child and help them to learn more about God and the Bible, and they will make something special to bring home. The two sessions offered are identical, so you may attend either. Please contact Adele Kraus at 839-5340 for more details.

POINSETTIA SALE IS BACK! - The CTK 8th Grade Poinsettia sale will be held again this year. We found a new distributor and we will start taking orders with the order form in next week's bulletin. Thanks for advance for all of your support!

CHRISTMAS CARDS - The Respect Life Ministry will be selling Christmas Cards after Masses on November 18th and 19th.

CONGRATULATIONS & GOD BLESS THIS COUPLE WITH HAPPINESS
Nikole (Gabrysczak) and Andrew Gardner who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE - Our Music Minister Adria Ryan will be holding the next choir practice on Wednesday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. New members are encouraged to join, men's voices are especially needed. Come and show your support for our parish as we begin rebuilding our choir.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS CHOIR - The Children's Christmas Choir sings on Christmas Eve at the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the Lower Church. The first practice will be on Sunday, November 19th at 8:45 a.m. in the Music Room. Parents and kids - grades 5 to 8 - who are interested are asked to attend. The rehearsals will be on Sundays from 8:45-9:15 a.m. as follows: December 3rd, December 10th, and December 17th. On Christmas Eve, December 24th, practice will be at 3:00 p.m. Please come and join the fun!

HOLY NAME SUNDAY - Next Sunday the Holy Name Society, their friends and family will attend the 8:00 a.m. Mass and sit together as a group. After mass, coffee, donuts and bagels will be served in the Church Library. All parishioners are invited to this breakfast.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLLECTION - Next weekend, is the annual Diocesan collection for the National University of the Catholic Church in the US - The Catholic University of America, in Washington, DC. Undergraduate, graduate, professional and doctoral degrees in more than 50 disciplines are offered. This collection underwrites scholarships to help financially deserving students complete their education at CUA. Please give generously.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS - The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Library. There will be no class held in December. 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.

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Youth Group Meeting - Sunday, November 5th, at 10:30 am in the Church library. All interested teens are invited at attend.
¢ Our Fall Coffee House will be postponed due to unavailability of the Gym. We will reschedule when able.
Service Opportunities: (Call in you're interested!)
¢ Baby Sitters Needed - The CTK Social Justice Ministry is looking for teens to help organize activities for younger children during the meeting on Sunday, November 12th. Volunteers are needed immediately following the 9:30 am Mass for approximately 1 hour.
¢ St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room - Saturday, November 18th - 8:00 am-12:30 pm - Volunteers are needed to help with food preparation and serving.
¢ Born Hava Pre-School - volunteers needed for Parent's Afternoon Out on a Saturday in December - date to be announced.

CLOTHING DRIVE - The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank everyone who contributed to the recent used clothing drive. Although the drive wasn't as successful this year as previous years due to the October "surprise", we do appreciate your generosity. Thanks again.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education Classes for Monday, November 6th are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 pm
Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 pm
¢ Grade 10 - Confirmation - Congratulations to all those who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, October 29th. Rev. Msgr. David S. Slubecky confirmed sixty of our young people. We ask that our parish community pray for our Confirmandi so that the newly confirmed through the gifts of the Holy Spirit become more like Christ and more perfect members of the Church. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so special for our Confirmandi and their families. Our sincere thanks to the teachers who helped prepare these students for this Sacrament: Dr. Stan Bukowski, Mrs. Nina Caffarelli, Mrs. Vickie Gladysz, Mrs. Karen Gould, Mrs. Joanne Johnson, Mrs. Patricia Klementowski, Mrs. Judy Molik, Mrs. Nancy Mule, Mrs. Lisa Mullane and Ms. Ellen Stanford.
¢ Grade 3 Parent Meeting - First Communion- Monday, November 6th at 7:00 pm in the Upper Church. Information was mailed about this meeting.

VOCATION VIEWS - The greatest Commandment is to love the Lord your God; the second is to love your neighbor as yourself. By our Baptism, we are called to love. Our lives, then, must witness this love. If you think God is calling you to a Church vocation, call the Vocation Office at 847-5535.

CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
¢ Tuesday, November 7th - First Quarter Report Cards distributed
¢ Wednesday, November 8th - Noon Dismissal for Students
Parent-Teacher Report Card Conferences - afternoon & evening
¢ Thursday, November 9th - REGULAR SCHOOL DAY
(had originally been scheduled as a day off for students)
¢ Friday, November 10th - NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day Holiday

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"Blessed Eymard, patron of Perpetual Adoration, said "When you were created, the Father said to His Son, 'Here is an adorer for You. I will give him all the necessary aptitudes, graces and qualities. He will please You.'" - Rt. Rev. Msgr. Chas. A. Klauder

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for helping me lower my blood pressure without medication.
2) Thank you for the prayers for my children, which are beginning to be answered.

ANNUAL BEREAVEMENT MEMORIAL MASS sponsored by the Bereavement Committee will be held on Tuesday, November 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Church. A reception will follow in the Msgr. McMahon Library. The Mass will be in the honor of all those parishioners who have died in the past year. Everyone is invited to attend. We ask that you pray for those who are being remembered, and for their families: Terry Allen, Richard Barton, Marga Bartro, Anne Barcelona, Mary Batt, Emily Behringer, Florence Brodziak, Ann Brown, Josephine Brunetto, Mary Bruso, Genevieve Carosa, Robert Cleary, Marlene Cressman, Noreen DeAeth, Mary de Felece, Hazel Dill, Joseph Drew, David Farrell, Barbara Feuz, Salvatore Fricano, Susan Gioia, Marianne Holmes, Dorothy Horan, Neal Horvatits Sr., Marceline Jendras, Edward Jones, David Kersten, Stephen Knisley, Steven Klonowski, Julius J. Kulhanek, William Lalli, Joseph Lang, Marie Leamy, Betty Lemke, Mary Lenegan, Joseph Maiore, Chester Marcinkowski, Delores Maringer, Evelyn McGurrin, Brenda Messina, Francis Miller, Beverly Mooney, Edna Munzart, Geraldine Nelson, Peter Miller O'Connor, Jeanne O'Donnell, Anne Ortolani, June Paradowski, Patricia Pfalzer, Agnes Podwika, Gregory Robida Sr., Marilyn Root, Richard Swan, Lucy Marie Territo, Angelo Tirone, Sylvester Thomas, Albert Trybus, Robert Valenti, Joseph Vastola Sr., Linda Vigoriets, Sally Waterman, Frances Geraldine Waggoner, Barbara Warren, Catherine Wilcox, Elizabeth Wolf, and Jean Wopperer.

DO YOU COPE WITH CHRONIC PAIN, ANXIETY, panic, heart disease and other health issues? Are you frustrated and wish to feel better? Learn to use your own internal resources to better manage health issues. Catholic Charities is offering a class teaching relaxation and meditative techniques to cultivate well-being. Call Deborah Ashour at 839-4066 for more information.

CATHOLIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE - 101.7 FM, WNY's Catholic radio, is presenting Embracing Our Faith: A Catholic Women's Conference on Saturday, November 11th, from 7:00 am-5:00 pm at St. Gregory the Great's Ministry Center (Maple Road in Williamsville). It will include Mass, inspiring talks by today's top Catholic radio hosts, and a powerful faith witness. Conference costs $30, which includes lunch. Order your tickets today; there are a limited number of seats available! For more information or to purchase tickets, call the stations (toll free) at 877-888-6279 or visit www.holyfamily.ws.

ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS!
Before leaving for your warmer winter environment, please make a pledge now to Appeal 2007 for Catholic Charities. It will relieve your mind, and help your parish reach its goal by closing Sunday, April 1st. Appeal 2007 is March 25th-April 1st, 2007. Call Catholic Charities Appeal Department at 856-4494 to make your pledge today, or donate securely online at www.ccwny.org.

HELP SUPPORT CTK SCHOOL - CTK School will again be participating in the Box Tops for Education Program this year. Each box top is worth 10¢ when redeemed from Box Tops for Education. The money collected will be used to purchase items on the teachers' wish lists. The coupons can be found on hundreds of products including: Pillsbury, Yoplait, Betty Crocker, Old El Paso, Ziplock, Cascadian Farm, Nature Valley, and numerous cereals and snack products. Please drop your coupons off at the Rectory (in an envelope). Thank you.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL DINING ROOM - Consider helping out at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room any Tuesday or Friday this fall from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Call Ceil Becker at 835-7826 for details.

MASSES
SAT., November 4 - Charles Borromeo, bishop
Lower 4:30 pm ANNIV. Bud Coleman - Family

SUN., November 5 - 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am ANNIV. John Baron - Wife, Agnes
Lower 9:30 Alice Oleszak - Sippel Family
Lower 11:00 Ruth Cecala - Family
Upper 12:15 pm Isabelle Baumann - Melvin Pauly

MON., November 6 - Weekday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Ruth Meyer - The Brignone Family
8:00 ANNIV. Michael Syracuse - Family
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., November 7 - Weekday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Doris Cramer - Peter Littlefield
8:00 Alfonso and Stella Cumella and Janet Rossi - Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass
WED., November 8 - Weekday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Barbara Fisher - Mr. & Mrs. Eugene O'Connor, Jr.
8:00 David Foster - Norm & Nancy Foster
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., November 9 - Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
6:55 am Thaddeus Kujawa - The Carocci Family
8:00 Special Intention - Mary Ann Murray
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass
FRI., November 10 - Leo the Great, pope, doctor
6:55 am John Culhane - The Villa Family
8:00 Louis G. Tribunella - Daughter
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

SAT., November 11 - Martin of Tours, bishop
Lower 4:30 pm Floyd Jankowski - Pat & Marcia Donlon

SUN., November 12 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am Alma Lankes - Peggy Page
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Myrella M. Nagel and Beatrice F. Smith - Myrella Nagel
Lower 11:00 ANNIV. Michael Reed - The Family
Upper 12:15 pm Madeline and Michael Dominick - Loretta Dominick

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF Nov. 12, 2006
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - 1 Kings 17:10-16
2nd Reading - Hebrews 9:24-28
Gospel - Mark 12:38-44

NEXT SUNDAY: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Daniel 12:1-3
2nd Reading - Hebrews 10:11-14, 18
Gospel - Mark 13:24-32

ON THIS VETERAN'S DAY
Keep in your prayers,
those who stand on the front,
keeping danger from our door.

Remember and honor
those who gave their lives
so that we can keep the freedoms
that all people should enjoy.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Pol Akman, Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Kay Barone, Charlie Basil, Erik Batzloff, Tom Bauer, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Robert Caprio, Dale Carlos, Barbara Cocca, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Joanne Fleischauer, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Nicholas Paul Giangreco, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Mary Halldin, Susan Friedhaber-Hard, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Adele Kapuza, Anita Keenen, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Brian Parkot, Sr., Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, Ray Skelly, Connie Smith, Mary Snyder, 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, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Richard Daly (father of Katherine Bryan), Eusebio Mambo (father of Fr. James Kingori, a Consolata Father);
…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.

FOUND: An American Flag was found at the Rectory early this week. If you are missing yours, please call the Rectory.

14,711 - Weekly Collection
12,835 - Weekly Budget
1,876 - Over Budget

(9,898) - Under Budget YTD

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS are available in the Rectory for $25 during weekday business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:00 pm).

ROSARY FOR LIFE will be recited next Saturday, November 18th, after the 8:00 am Mass at St. Leo's Church. The CTK Respect Life Ministry invites everyone to attend the mass and to participate in this devotion.

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY will have their next meeting on Tuesday, November 21st at 7:30 pm in the Sacristy Meeting Room. The meetings are open to anyone who would be interested in supporting the Respect Life Ministry in CTK Parish.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
Madeline Rose Herzog, daughter of Kiera (Obst) and Cory Herzog, who was baptized in our parish last weekend.

THANKSGIVING DAY - The Mass on Thanksgiving Day, November 23rd will be at 9:00 a.m. only. Parishioners attending this Mass are asked to bring canned goods to be used at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room. Traditionally, the Thanksgiving Day collection taken that day will be given to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in our parish to help them carry out their good words for people in need. This is their main income for the year, and your monetary contributions are greatly appreciated. A special Thanksgiving Day envelope can be found in your packet of Church envelopes. It may be returned on Thanksgiving Day or in the Sunday collection. Your generosity is appreciated.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT - Again this year, the CTK Teen Youth Group will be hosting a Parent's Night Out on Friday, December 1st from 6:30-9:00 pm for ALL CHILDREN of the parish in grades K-5. Work on your Christmas shopping or have a leisurely dinner out with your spouse or friends while your children enjoy Christmas crafts, games and refreshments.

RELATIONSHIPS AND THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
On Sunday, December 3rd at 7:00 pm in the Upper Church, Dr. Christine Moll, a member of the faculty at Canisius College and a Family Counselor will be here to discuss relationships in the context of the holiday season. Separation from loved ones as a result of death and disenfranchisement will be the topic. A social will follow the presentation. If you are interested in helping with this event please contact the Rectory at 839-1430 or e-mail at rvilla@ctksnyder.com .

ROSARY AND ALTAR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON - Save Tuesday, December 12th for the annual Rosary and Altar Christmas luncheon at Salvatore's Italian Gardens. More information will be in next week's bulletin!

CHRISTMAS CARDS - The Respect Life Ministry will be offering gift items and Christmas Cards for sale from the Upper Room Catholic Books and Treasures store in the Church Library after all Masses on November 18th and 19th.

CHRISTMAS WREATHS - Boy Scout Troop #431, which includes our boys, will be selling decorated fresh Christmas wreaths outside the doors of the church at ALL MASSES on the weekends of November 25th & 26th, and December 2nd & 3rd. The cost is $18 for a large size wreath. Please buy early - sold out in 2005!

LOOKING FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT? Ryan Bauer, one of our cantors at CTK, has a CD out called "Neon Lights" ($12). It has some of his favorite Broadway songs and a few requested Josh Grobin tunes. To order call 445-0410 or e-mail RJBMusic@aol.com.

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.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education Classes for Monday, November 13th are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 pm
Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 pm
¢ Grade 9 - Classes for Grade 9 will be held Sunday, November 12th. Teachers have contacted students in regard to time and place for class. The following classes will be going to St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room: Mrs. Coppola's & Mrs. Swiantek's class and Mrs. Mule's and Mrs. Murray's class.

VOCATION VIEWS - In the first Scripture reading, we are called to trust in the Lord to provide for our needs. We must trust in the Lord by praying for vocations and responding if we feel God is calling us to a church vocation as a priest or religious. If you think God is calling you to serve Him a Church vocation, call the Vocation Office at 847-5535.

CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
¢ Wednesday, November 15th - Children's Outreach Program (Community Service) will sponsor a
¢ food collection to benefit St. Vincent DePaul.
¢ Wednesday, Nov. 15th and Thursday, Nov. 16th - Grade 5 will take the NYS Social Studies tests.
¢ Friday, November 17th - Sports Booster Club Theme Tray Auction
¢ Saturday, November 18th - 8th Grade students will take the Catholic High School Entrance exams

CTK Girls' Cross Country Team won the Catholic Cross Country Association League Title and All Catholic Championship Title for the 2006 season. That's a third straight season title for the girls, second
consecutive All Catholic (AC) Title; they placed three runners in the All Catholic Top Ten. Undefeated for a second season, Anne Pyrak ran away with the AC first place honors finishing the 1.5 mile course in 9:18. Chloe Wingerter finished second AC at 9:54 and Kate Edwards was eighth AC at 10:36. The CTK boys' team finished the season and the AC meet in sixth place. Chris Walter placed fourth AC at the championship in 9:18. This season the league included twelve WNY Catholic elementary school teams, more than 200 young runners. Congratulations to all!

MUSIC MINISTRY
To reach Adria Ryan, CTK Music Minister, please call 839-1430 ext. 212
¢ Adult Choir Practice - The next choir practice on Wednesday, November 15th from 7-9 p.m. New members are encouraged to join. Men's voices are especially needed. Come and show your support for our parish as we begin rebuilding our choir.
¢ Children's Christmas Choir - The Children's Christmas Choir sings on Christmas Eve at the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the Lower Church. The first practice will be on Sunday, November 19th at 8:45 a.m. in the Music Room. Parents and kids - grades 5 to 8 - who are interested are asked to attend. The rehearsals will be on Sundays from 8:45-9:15 a.m. as follows: December 3rd, December 10th, and December 17th. On Christmas Eve, December 24th, practice will be at 3:00 p.m. If you can only commit through Christmas, please don't hesitate joining. Please come and join the fun!

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Parents Night Out - Friday, December 1st - Teens are needed to volunteer to help run activities for younger children. Set up begins at 5:30 pm and the event ends at 9:00 pm. Call if interested.
¢ Youth Group Meeting - Sunday, December 3rd - Chapel Meeting Room - 10:30-Noon - we will be working on our Christmas Service Projects
¢ Save this Date! - Feb. 16th-18th for the Diocesan Youth Convention at the Adams Mark Hotel. This annual event hosts teens throughout the Diocese and includes speakers, workshops, liturgies, two dances/socials and meals. Cost is $149. Additional information and details will be available at the December 3rd Youth Group meeting, registration for the convention is due in early January (TBA)
¢ Convention Casting Calls: Any teens planning on attending the Diocesan Youth Convention are invited to share their gifts in a performance related roll. Rolls include: readers, actors, and more. For more information at the December meeting.
Service Opportunities: (Call in you're interested!)
¢ Baby Sitters Needed - The CTK Social Justice Ministry is looking for teens to help organize activities for younger children during the meeting on Sunday, November 12th. Volunteers are needed immediately following the 9:30 am Mass for approximately 1 hour.
¢ St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room - Saturday, November 18th - 8:00 am-12:30 pm - Volunteers are needed to help with food preparation and serving.
¢ Born Hava Pre-School - volunteers needed for Parent's Afternoon Out on a Saturday in December - date to be announced.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL DINING ROOM - Consider helping out at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room any Tuesday or Friday this fall from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Call Ceil Becker at 835-7826 for details.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"The value of a holy hour is so great that it brings multitude of souls from the edge and brink of hell to the very gates of heaven." - Letters to a Brother Priest

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for blessings received during this year of illness.
2) Thank you for the conversion of my daughter-in-law.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLLECTION - The second collection today is the annual Diocesan collection for the National University of the Catholic Church in the US - The Catholic University of America, in Washington, DC. Undergraduate, graduate, professional and doctoral degrees in more than 50 disciplines are offered. This collection underwrites scholarships to help financially deserving students complete their education at CUA. Please give generously.

MASSES
SAT., November 11 - Martin of Tours, bishop
Lower 4:30 pm Floyd Jankowski - Pat & Marcia Donlon

MON., November 13 - Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin
6:55 am Alice Primosch - Dan and Irene
8:00 Donald Georger - Family
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., November 14 - Weekday, 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Intentions of All Souls - Parish Intentions
8:00 Agnes McGeever - The McGeever Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass
WED., November 15 - Albert the Great, bishop, doctor
6:55 am Genevieve Slack - Estate
8:00 Alma Hanna - Gloria Burdette & Del Thompson
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., November 16 - Margaret of Scotland; Gertrude, virgin
6:55 am Fred Selig - Peggy Page
8:00 Kenneth Leising - Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass
FRI., November 17 - Elizabeth of Hungary, religious
6:55 am Regis Fallon - Ken & Margaret Brechtel
8:00 Mary Pratt - Rosary and Altar Society
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

SAT., November 18 - Dedication of Basilicas of Ss Peter & Paul;
Rose Philippine Duchesne, virgin
Lower 4:30 pm Nancy Germain - Mark, MaryLou, & Anthony Scott

SUN., November 19 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am ANNIV. Ed Schneggenburger - Family
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Helen Sandretto - Family
Lower 11:00 Dr. Charles M. Klipfel - Geraldine Klipfel
Upper 12:15 pm Deceased Members of the Walsh-Schierer Families

"Christ, offered once to take away the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to take away sin but to bring salvation." - Hebrews 9

Question of the Week: Who is the most generous person you know, and how can you be more like him or her?

Faith Response: Open your hear. Forgive someone who doesn't deserve it. Open your mind. Accept someone you don't understand. Open your purse or wallet. Give something you think you can't afford..

Poinsettia Sale
CTK School 8th Grade Fundraiser

¢ Proceeds help pay for Our Class Trip and the
8th Grade Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
¢ Paid Orders Due: Sunday, Nov. 26th in the Collection Basket
¢ Wednesday, Nov. 29th in CTK School Office
¢ Flower Pick-Up will be on Thursday, December 7th and Friday December 8th
Details of exact time and location will be in the November 25th-26th bulletin
as we try to work around the damaged gym floor

Questions? Call Eileen 839-0367
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
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BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF Nov. 19, 2006
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Daniel 12:1-3
2nd Reading - Hebrews 10:11-14, 18
Gospel - Mark 13:24-32

NEXT SUNDAY: 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Daniel 7:13-14
2nd Reading - Revelation 1:5-8
Gospel - John 18:33b-37

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Pol Akman, Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Kay Barone, Charlie Basil, Erik Batzloff, Tom Bauer, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Robert Caprio, Dale Carlos, Barbara Cocca, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Joanne Fleischauer, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Nicholas Paul Giangreco, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Mary Halldin, Susan Friedhaber-Hard, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Adele Kapuza, Anita Keenen, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Brian Parkot, Sr., Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, Ray Skelly, Connie Smith, Mary Snyder, 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, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Fr. Gary J. Bagley (pastor of St. Benedict's), and Lillian Merrill (sister of Martha Johns);
…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.

RIDE WANTED: A parishioner who lives on Amherstdale Road (near Main and Harlem), is looking for a ride to the 12:15 p.m. Sunday Mass. If you can help out, please call the Rectory at 839-1430

13,416 - Weekly Collection
12,835 - Weekly Budget
581 - Over Budget

(7,453) - Under Budget YTD

CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT supports self-help projects of poor and low-income people by working together to improve their lives and their communities. Poverty in America is on the rise, nearly 35 million Americans live below the poverty line. The second collection today is for this campaign. Please give generously.

THE NEXT PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS will be held on Tuesday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Library. There will be no class held in December. 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.

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, November 21st at 7:30 pm in the Sacristy Meeting Room. The meetings are open to anyone who would be interested in supporting the Respect Life Ministry in CTK Parish.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS - RCIA - Please join us on Sunday, November 26, at the 9:30 am Mass as our RCIA inquirers continue their faith journey and declare their intention to join the Church. The Church in turn will accept them as persons who intend to become its members. God showers His grace upon the catechumens (unbaptized) and candidates (baptized) since the celebration manifests their desire publicly and marks their reception and first consecration by the Church. This very beautiful ceremony is called the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens. After Mass, join us in the Chapel Meeting Room for a reception to meet the candidates and welcome them into our community. Together we grow in faith as we share our experience of Christ. If you have any questions regarding RCIA, please call the Rectory at 839-1430.

CTK SCHOOL SAFETY COMMITTEE - We are looking for members of the Parish Community with Law Enforcement, Firefighting, EMS, Security Systems or Military experience. If interested, please contact Chris Runckel at 839-5980 or Terry Burns at 834-0063.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
Katherine Anne Dailor, daughter of Heather (Ogilvie) & Joseph Dailor who was baptized in our parish last weekend.

CHRISTMAS CARD AND GIFT SALE - This Weekend, the Respect Life Ministry will be offering gift items and Christmas Cards for sale from the Upper Room Catholic Books and Treasures store in the Church Library after all Masses. Please stop in and see what is available.

THE LITTLE BLUE BOOK for Advent and Christmas season is available to help you prepare for Christmas and to give you an opportunity to improve your prayer life. There is a six-minute reflection for each day. The books are in the back of the Church.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - We will be decorating our Parish Facilities for the Christmas Holidays beginning on Saturday, November 25th at 9 am. On that day we will decorate the exterior of the church. This includes the roping around the Main Street and Lamarck Drive entrances, trimming two trees outside the Main Street entrance and hanging the large wreaths. We will use the Parish Library as our gathering point. The interiors of the Upper Church and Lower Church and entrance ways will be decorated on December 20th and 21st at 9 am. We will use the Chapel Meeting Room as our gathering point. If you are interested in assisting with the decorations or have any questions, please contact Bob Kersten (839-2146) or Tom Witkorski (833-8035).

POINSETTIA SALE - The CTK 8th Grade will be selling Poinsettia's as a class fundraiser. Orders are due next Sunday, November 26th. Orders can be placed in the collection basket. Flowers will be ready for pickup the first week of December. Order forms can be found at the Church entrances.

ROSARY AND ALTAR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON will be on Tuesday, December 12th at Noon at Salvatore's Italian Gardens. Cost is $20, checks should be made out to Rosary & Altar and sent to Nancy Eberhard, 170 Ridgewood Dr., Amherst, NY 14226. Lunch choices are Salmon with a lobster dill sauce, or Chicken Wellington, stuffed with wild rice, mushrooms & spices. Please include your dinner choice when mailing the check.

PARISH CHRISTMAS OUTREACH PROJECTS
The Christmas Tree in the Church vestibule will be serving two of our Christmas parish outreach projects:
The Giving Tree will be decorated with tags on Thanksgiving Weekend, giving names, wishes and sizes. The recipient will be a patient at Erie County Home in Alden, and they will receive their wrapped gift, delivered by our own Santa Claus. Santa will need some helper elves, however, so please contact Lorrie at 633-5887 if you are interested in helping. PLEASE RETURN YOUR WRAPPED GIFT BY SUNDAY DECEMBER 10th with the tag on it. If you take a tag and later decide NOT to participate, then PLEASE! return the tag to the tree.
Mitten, Scarf & Hat Tree - Gifts must be returned by Sunday, December 17th - As in the past, we will be asking for mittens, gloves, scarves and hats, which will be given to Holy Cross Church and St. Luke's Mission of Mercy.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS - A limited number of Entertainment Books are still available in the Rectory for $25 during weekday business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:00 pm). PLEASE buy one and support our Youth Ministry.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL DINING ROOM - Consider helping out at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room any Tuesday or Friday this fall from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Call Ceil Becker at 835-7826 for details.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the tie to go to meet Him in adoration." - New Catechism of the Holy Church

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for letting my mom and dad enjoy their new environment;
2) Thank you for guiding me to a healing service to experience your presence and peacefulness;

LECTORS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND ALTAR SERVERS are asked to stop in the Sacristy to sign-up for the Christmas masses.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education Classes for Monday, November 20th are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 pm
Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 pm
¢ Grade 9 - Today, Mrs. Sheila Mitchell's class will be going to the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room. Information has been sent home.

VOCATION VIEWS - The moment of death provides the most beautiful experience of all: to be in God's immediate presence. Let the angels sing, the saints applaud. Let the heavens rejoice. Another person has fulfilled the vocation to be one with God forever. That beautiful experience will be ours when we are faithful to the vocation that God calls us to. If you feel God may be calling you to a religious vocation in His Church, call the Vocation Office at 847-5535.

CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
¢ Wednesday, Nov. 22nd - Hall Decorating Day
First Quarter Awards Assembly/Thanksgiving Presentation at 11:15 in the
Lower Church, followed by Noon Dismissal
¢ Thursday, Nov. 23rd - Happy Thanksgiving to all!! Let's give thanks for our many blessings.
¢ Friday, Nov. 24th - No School

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Parents Night Out - Friday, December 1st - Teens are needed to volunteer to help run activities for younger children. Set up begins at 5:30 pm and the event ends at 9:00 pm. Call if interested.
¢ Youth Group Meeting - Sunday, December 3rd - Chapel Meeting Room - 10:30-Noon - we will be working on our Christmas Service Projects
¢ Save this Date! - Feb. 16th-18th for the Diocesan Youth Convention at the Adams Mark Hotel. This annual event hosts teens throughout the Diocese and includes speakers, workshops, liturgies, two dances/socials and meals. Cost is $149. Additional information and details will be available at the December 3rd Youth Group meeting, registration for the convention is due in early January (TBA)
¢ Convention Casting Calls: Any teens planning on attending the Diocesan Youth Convention are invited to share their gifts in a performance related role. Roles include: readers, actors, and more. For more information at the December meeting.
¢ Classic Christmas Movie Night - Friday, Dec. 8th - at St. Leo's Church (Sweethome Road), CTK Teens are invited. Please call if interested. Event begins at 8:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Wing located in the back of St. Leo's in the large parking lot.
Service Opportunities: (Call in you're interested!)
¢ Born Hava Pre-School - volunteers needed for Parent's Afternoon Out on a Saturday in December - date to be announced.

MASS ON THANKSGIVING will be at 9:00 a.m., and on Friday there will be only an 8:00 a.m. Mass. Also, the Rectory will be closed both Thursday and Friday. It will reopen Monday at 8:30 a.m.

MASSES
SAT., November 18 - Dedication of Basilicas of Ss Peter & Paul;
Rose Philippine Duchesne, virgin
Lower 4:30 pm Nancy Germain - Mark, MaryLou, & Anthony Scott

MON., November 20 - Weekday, 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Edward Frontera - wife, Marie
8:00 ANNIV. Carl V. Cole - Mary Cole
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., November 21 - Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
6:55 am Joseph Davis - Donna Juenker
8:00 Richard Jendras - Bernice Jendras
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., November 22 - Cecilia, virgin, martyr
6:55 am Dr. Ignatius Bertola - Dr & Mrs. James Slough
8:00 ANNIV. Beverly Mooney - husband, Jim
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., November 23 - Clement I, pope, martyr
Thanksgiving Day
9:00 am Intentions of the St. Vincent de Paul Society
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 9:00 am Mass

FRI., November 24 - Andrew Dung Lac, priest & companions, martyrs
No 6:55 a.m. Mass
8:00 a.m. Lucy Lojacono Ashton - Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

SAT., November 25 - Catherine of Alexandria, virgin, martyr
Lower 4:30 pm Margaret Donolon - Pat & Marcia Donlon

SUN., November 26 - 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 am ANNIV. Frank Piddisi - Michael & Esther Piddisi
Lower 9:30 People of the Parish on the Feast of Christ the King
Lower 11:00 Albert Zimmerman - Family
Upper 12:15 pm Carrie Quintilone - Family

THANKSGIVING DAY
This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. only. Parishioners attending this Mass are asked to bring canned goods to be used at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room. Traditionally, the Thanksgiving Day collection taken that day will be given to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in our parish to help them carry out their good words for people in need. This is their main income for the year, and your monetary contributions are greatly appreciated. A special Thanksgiving Day envelope can be found in your packet of Church envelopes. It may be returned on Thanksgiving Day or in the Sunday collection. Your generosity is appreciated.

"In those days, I, Daniel, heard this word of the Lord: 'At that time there shall arise Michael, the great prince, guardian of your people.'"

Question of the Week: Where do you best encounter the sacred: in church, in relationships, or elsewhere?

Faith Response: Walk in a park. Hug a tree. Buy a potted plant. Thank a farmer. But whatever you do, get a little closer to the natural world and let creation teach you about the Creator.

THE CHRISTMAS CHOIRS
To reach Adria Ryan, CTK Music Minister, please call 839-1430 ext. 212
¢ Adult Choir Practice - The next choir practice on Wednesday, November 29th from 7-9 p.m. New members are encouraged to join. Men's voices are especially needed. We are starting to practice for Christmas, so come and show your support for our parish as we begin rebuilding our choir. If you can only commit to the Christmas Choir, you are warmly welcome to participate.
¢ Children's Christmas Choir - The Children's Christmas Choir sings on Christmas Eve at the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the Lower Church. The next practice will be on Sunday, December 3rd at 8:45 a.m. in the Music Room. Children - grades 5 to 8 - who are interested are asked to attend. The rehearsals will be on Sundays from 8:45-9:15 a.m. on December 10th and 17th. On Christmas Eve, December 24th, practice will be at 3:00 p.m. If you can only commit through Christmas, please don't hesitate joining. Please come and join the fun!
COPING
THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
WHILE SEEKING INNER PEACE

" Separation From Loved Ones
" Severed Relationships Through Misunderstanding, Divorce, Death, etc.
" Family Traditions

CHRIST THE KING CHURCH
Sunday, December 3rd, 2006
7 - 9 pm in the Upper Church

Speaker will be Dr. Christine Moll,
an Associate Professor at Canisius College and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor

A Social will be held in the Chapel Meeting Room immediately following the presentation

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF Nov. 26, 2006
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
Feast of Christ the King

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Feast of Christ the King
1st Reading - Daniel 7:13-14
2nd Reading - Revelation 1:5-8
Gospel - John 18:33b-37

NEXT SUNDAY: 1st Sunday of Advent
1st Reading - Jeremiah 33:14-16
2nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - 4:2
Gospel - Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

"Pilate said to him, 'Then you are a king?' Jesus answered, 'You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth.'" - John 18

Question of the Week: What are the four biggest questions in your life right now?

Faith Response: Come to Scripture with eager expectation. Ask questions of the text, and let its message pose questions to you. If you don't know the answers, sit with the questions and learn from them.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Pol Akman, Faiza Alnakeeb, Austin Alsentzer, Luanne Auriemma, Kay Barone, Charlie Basil, Erik Batzloff, Tom Bauer, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Blake Bommaraju, Maria Borowski, Marilyn Brunner, Alexis Bruno, Mary Capozzi, Robert Caprio, Dale Carlos, Barbara Cocca, Arthur Cologgi, Josephine Coppola, Sharon Curtin, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Lola Dudzic, Mary Fazekas, Joanne Fleischauer, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Nicholas Paul Giangreco, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Susan Griffo, Fran Growe, Pamela Gunther, Mary Halldin, Susan Friedhaber-Hard, Judy Heinen, Jim Holden, Anthony Jividen, Martha Johns, George Jordan, John Kaczorowski, Adele Kapuza, Anita Keenen, Helen Kline, Raymond Kline, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, Margaret Lennon, John Lintner, Anne Lundy, James Mahoney, Jim Maisano, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Jerry Miano, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Emily Olkowski, Josephine Paolucci, Brian Parkot, Sr., Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Marion Pruzinsky, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Sister Isabelle Reilly, Isabelle Katherine Robida, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Dorothy Shareno, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, Ray Skelly, Connie Smith, Mary Snyder, 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, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Mary Lynn Whissel, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Fr. Paul Coppola (retired Diocesan Priest, brother-in-law of Angela Coppola), Patricia Hora (sister of Fr. Robert Hora), and Sister Mary Emil Matuszewski (Aunt of Jo Anne Lichtenthal) ;
…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.

$13,274 - Weekly Collection
12,835 - Weekly Budget
$ 435 - Over Budget

($7,014) - Under Budget YTD

POINSETTIA SALE - The CTK 8th Grade will be selling Poinsettia's as a class fundraiser. Orders are due today, November 26th. Orders can be placed in the collection basket. Flowers will be ready for pickup the first week of December. Order forms can be found at the Church entrances.

CHRISTMAS WREATHS - Boy Scout Troop #431, which includes our boys, will be selling decorated fresh Christmas wreaths outside the doors of the church all Masses Today and Next Weekend. The cost is $18 for a large size wreath. Please buy early - sold out in 2005!

PARENTS NIGHT OUT - Again this year, the CTK Teen Youth Group will be hosting a Parent's Night Out this Friday, December 1st from 6:30-9:00 pm for ALL CHILDREN of the parish in grades K-5. Work on your Christmas shopping or have a leisurely dinner out with your spouse or friends while your children enjoy Christmas crafts, games and refreshments.

COPING THROUGH THE HOLIDAY SEASON WHILE SEEKING INNER PEACE
Is this a jolly time of year for you? Are you experiencing pain through separation, loss, hurtful feelings? Give yourself the gift of peace by attending a presentation on Sunday, December 3rd, the First Sunday of Advent, from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Upper Church. Dr. Christine Moll, Associate Professor at Canisius College and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, will talk about Coping through the Holiday Season while Seeking Inner Peace. A social will follow in the Chapel Meeting Room immediately following the presentation. If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact the Rectory at 839-1430 or e-mail at rvilla@ctksnyder.com.

MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP
The next meeting of the Medjugorie Prayer Group will be on Tuesday, November 28th at 9:30 at 2402 Kensington Hwy. Please call 839-9641 if you can come.

LECTORS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND ALTAR SERVERS are asked to stop in the Sacristy to sign-up for the Christmas masses.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
Kate Barton Haley, daughter of Susan (Barton) & Sean Haley; and Anthony Joseph Lana, Jr., son of Kimberly (Nikonowicz) & Anthony Lana, Sr. who were baptized in our parish last weekend.

PARISH CHRISTMAS OUTREACH PROJECTS
The Christmas Tree in the Church vestibule will be serving two of our Christmas parish outreach projects:
The Giving Tree has again been decorated with tags, giving names, wishes and sizes. The recipient will be a patient at Erie County Home in Alden, and they will receive their wrapped gift, delivered by our own Santa Claus. Santa will need some helper elves, however, so please contact Lorrie at 633-5887 if you are interested in helping. PLEASE RETURN YOUR WRAPPED GIFT BY SUNDAY DECEMBER 10th with the tag on it. If you take a tag and later decide NOT to participate, then PLEASE! return the tag to the tree.
Mitten, Scarf & Hat Tree - Gifts must be returned by Sunday, December 17th - As in the past, we will be asking for mittens, gloves, scarves and hats, which will be given to Holy Cross Church and St. Luke's Mission of Mercy.

CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS - Next Weekend December 2nd & 3rd, representatives from the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be stationed at all exit doors after Mass, ready to receive donations to purchase food for needy families during the Christmas season. Last year, the Society distributed over a half-ton of food to families less fortunate than ourselves. We hope this year's food distribution program will be as successful! Your generosity will make it so.

CHRISTMAS TOYS - The St. Vincent de Paul Society is again planning to collect and distribute toys for needy families and their children during the Christmas Season. In past years, the Society has been able to distribute well over 1,000 toys to twenty inner city parishes. Toys will be collected on December 2nd & 3rd and December 9th & 10th. It is preferred if the gifts are unwrapped. This is an ideal time for you to help light up the Christmas Season for some child.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS -The interiors of the Upper Church and Lower Church and entrance ways will be decorated on December 20th and 21st at 9 am. We will use the Chapel Meeting Room as our gathering point. If you are interested in assisting with the decorations or have any questions, please contact Bob Kersten (839-2146) or Tom Witkorski (833-8035).

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS MAKE GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS! - A limited number of Entertainment Books are still available in the Rectory for $25 during weekday business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:00 pm). PLEASE buy one and support our Youth Ministry.

THE CHRISTMAS CHOIRS
To reach Adria Ryan, CTK Music Minister, please call 839-1430 ext. 212
¢ Adult Choir Practice - The next choir practice on Wednesday, November 29th from 7-9 p.m. New members are encouraged to join. Men's voices are especially needed. We are starting to practice for Christmas, so come and show your support for our parish as we begin rebuilding our choir. If you can only commit to the Christmas Choir, you are warmly welcome to participate.
¢ Children's Christmas Choir - The Children's Christmas Choir sings on Christmas Eve at the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the Lower Church. The next practice will be on Sunday, December 3rd at 8:45 a.m. in the Music Room. Children - grades 3 to 8 - who are interested are asked to attend. The rehearsals will be on Sundays from 8:45-9:15 a.m. on December 10th and 17th. On Christmas Eve, December 24th, practice will be at 3:00 p.m. If you can only commit through Christmas, please don't hesitate joining. Please come and join the fun!

WHEN CHRISTMAS ISN'T MERRY - I f you or someone you know is dreading Christmas because of death, divorce, illness, or some other loss or difficulty in life, plan to attend the next session of "Come and See" on Thursday, December 7th at 7:30 pm in St. Benedict's Church. Fr. James Croglio will offer comfort, support, and helpful advice on getting through the holidays. Following the talk, table topics will include: bereavement, divorce and separation, annulments, coping with cancer, Catholic sexuality and coming back to the church. Referrals to parishes and priest will be available. No cost or reservations. for info call 834-1041

ST. VINCENT de PAUL DINING ROOM - Consider helping out at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room any Tuesday or Friday this fall from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Call Ceil Becker at 835-7826 for details.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND
ONE HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
HE IS REALLY THERE! "I Myself Am the Living Bread come down from heaven." - John 6:35

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
1) Thank you for giving wisdom to our Religion class, as we study.
2) Thank you for a safe medical procedure for my husband.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
¢ Religious Education Classes for Monday, November 27th are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 pm
Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 pm
¢ Parents: There will be class on Monday, December 4th, for all students in grades 1-5 and 6 & 8. Information about this was sent home in a letter.

VOCATION VIEWS - Today we hail Christ as our king, the victor over the power of death. This Jesus, who loves us and freed us from our sins by his own blood, and who by Baptism has made us a royal nation of priests in the service of His God and Father. He who is King, continues to choose men and women to serve as priests, sisters, brothers and deacons, so that the faithful may know Him, love Him, and serve Him as well. If you feel God may be calling you to such a Church vocation, call the Vocation Office at 847-5535.

CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
¢ Friday, December 1st - Students will attend 8:45 Mass prepared by Gr. 3
Noon Dismissal

YOUTH NEWS
For into on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Parents Night Out - Friday, December 1st - Teens are needed to volunteer to help run activities for younger children. Set up begins at 5:30 pm and the event ends at 9:00 pm. Call if interested.
¢ Youth Group Meeting - Sunday, December 3rd - Chapel Meeting Room - 10:30-Noon - we will be working on our Christmas Service Projects
¢ Save this Date! - Feb. 16th-18th for the Diocesan Youth Convention at the Adams Mark Hotel. This annual event hosts teens throughout the Diocese and includes speakers, workshops, liturgies, two dances/socials and meals. Cost is $149. Additional information and details will be available at the December 3rd Youth Group meeting, registration for the convention is due in early January (TBA)
¢ Convention Casting Calls: Any teens planning on attending the Diocesan Youth Convention are invited to share their gifts in a performance related role. Roles include: readers, actors, and more. For more information at the December meeting.
¢ Classic Christmas Movie Night - Friday, Dec. 8th - at St. Leo's Church (Sweethome Road), CTK Teens are invited. Please call if interested. Event begins at 8:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Wing located in the back of St. Leo's in the large parking lot.
Service Opportunities: (Call in you're interested!)
¢ Born Hava Pre-School - volunteers needed for Parent's Afternoon Out on a Saturday in December - date to be announced.

MASSES:

SAT., November 25 - Catherine of Alexandria, virgin, martyr
Lower 4:30 pm Margaret Donolon - Pat & Marcia Donlon

SUN., November 26 - Feast of Christ the King
Upper 8:00 am ANNIV. Frank Piddisi - Michael & Esther Piddisi
Lower 9:30 People of the Parish on the Feast of Christ the King
Lower 11:00 Albert Zimmerman - Family
Upper 12:15 pm Carrie Quintilone - Family

MON., November 27 - Weekday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Genevieve Slack - Estate
8:00 John J. Horan - The Horan Family
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., November 28 - Weekday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Victor Gapinski - Estate
8:00 Mary Latchut - Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Muranyi, Jr.
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., November 29 - Weekday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Roselyn Geary - Estate
8:00 Margaret Riso - Daughters
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., November 30 - Andrew the Apostle
6:55 am Hella Potter - Estate
8:00 am Sarah Provenzo and Connie Blackowski - Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 9:00 am Mass

FRI., December 1 - Weekday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 am Richard Collard Sr. - Peter Collard
8:45 ANNIV. Mary Syracuse - Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

SAT., December 2 - Weekday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time
Lower 4:30 pm Howard Whitmer - Mr. & Mrs. Edward O'Connell

SUN., December 3 - First Sunday of Advent
Upper 8:00 am Jeanette Walter - Family
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Ernest Sandretto - Family
Lower 11:00 The Klipfel Family - Geraldine Klipfel
Upper 12:15 pm June Paradowski -George & Lorraine Dirrigl

RIDE WANTED: A parishioner who lives on Amherstdale Road (near Main and Harlem), is looking for a ride to the 12:15 p.m. Sunday Mass. If you can help out, please call the Rectory at 839-1430