Bulletins for November 14,   21,  28

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14
2nd Reading - 2 Thessalonians 2:16 - 3:5
Gospel - Luke 20:27-38

NEXT SUNDAY: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Malachi 3:19-20a
2nd Reading - 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12
Gospel - Luke 21:5-19

"Jesus said to them, 'The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive'" - Luke 20

QUESTION OF WEEK: How can Scripture be used in a way that is life-giving? How can it be
used in a way that is harmful?
FAITH RESPONSE: Consider making one book of the Bible your own by reading it all the way
through, down to the footnotes. (The New American Bible makes a great study Bible.)
Then pick up a book about that Scripture from your local Catholic bookstore for
deeper understanding.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Monica Q. Barton, Charlie Basil, Anthony Bauer, Andrew Benbenek, Walt Bissett, Robert Brodnicki, Dale Carlos, Fr. Joe Carlos, Lea Calabrese, Marian Coniglio, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Nick Dusenberry, Emerson Eidenier, Mary Fazekas, Salvatore Ferro, Jimmy Fiore, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Diane Giglia, , Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Delores Grundner-Kleindinst, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Dolores Hooker, John Kaczorowski, Karen Kazmierczak, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Gloria Kocick, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Rebecca Lorrimer, Arthur Maloney, Leo Masgula, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Ernest Pearch, Eleanor Praetzel, Linda Pschierer, Justin Puleo, Martin Quinn Sr., Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Stephen E. Rubach, Marie Santiago, Donald Sapienza, Tina Scalia, Donald Schwach, David Setter, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, Genevieve Spadafora, George Strubel, Antonietta Suriani, Josephine Syracuse, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Chuck Varco, Larry Wagner, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, John Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, (especially):
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women in the Middle East and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

PETITIONS FOR THE ROSARY CHAIN
If you have an intention to be added to our Parish Rosary Chain or if you would like to become part of the Rosary Chain Ministry, please call Margaret Babich at 839-0335.

REMEMBER OUR VETERANS
Catholic Charities offers a broad range of support - from mental health and substance abuse programs to parenting skills and adult day care - to help not only veterans and their families, but everyone, deal with life challenges. Call 856-4494 or check out www.ccwny.org

8th GRADE DONUT SALE
Today, after the 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Masses, the CTK 8th Grade will be selling Krispy Kreme Donuts for $6 per dozen.

SENIORS: CREATE A BOOK OF YOUR MEMORIES
Come and join other seniors who meet every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Church Library to compile a scrapbook of their most treasured memories & life stories. You can put together a book of special moments in your life that you'd especially like to remember - childhood moments, vacations, quiet times with family & friends, a wedding, graduation or the birth of a new baby. Parish Outreach will help you organize your photos, mementos, and thoughts. You will receive a photo album, a pen, tape for photographs & sheets to take home. There is a one-time fee of $10 and you may join at any time. To register, or for questions, call Keri Mayer at 831-1246.

RESPECT LIFE MEETING
There will be a meeting of the Respect Life Committee on Tuesday, Nov. 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Counting Room. Please enter through the glass doors on Lamarck Dr. All parishioners are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please call Wendy at 837-0008.

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
RCIA is a rite of acceptance into the Catholic Faith Community. Adults journey with team members to hear their stories and learn more about the Catholic faith. The process helps to prepare candidates for the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist. If you or someone you know wishes to enter, investigate or update your knowledge of the Catholic faith, the RCIA process may be for you. We invite you to join us on Thursday evenings from 7:15 - 9 pm in the Parish Library. For details, please call the Rectory at 839-1430 or visit our website at www.ctksnyder.com/rcia. Come and join us! Topics for Upcoming Session: Nov. 11 - Beatitudes.

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

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
Next Weekend - Nov. 13th & 14th - the Teen Youth Group will be selling Entertainment Books for $23, after masses. They are now available in the Rectory Office on weekdays, from 8:30-4pm. Supplies Are Limited!!!! - so don't wait until they are gone! Checks may be made out to Christ the King Church.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS
The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16th at 7:00 pm in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. If you are planning to attend, please call the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation. There is no class scheduled in December. Please enter the Church through the doors on the circular driveway on Lamarck Drive.

BIBLE BUDDIES
You and your pre-school children ages 2-4 are invited to join us on either Wednesday, Nov. 17th or Thursday, Nov. 18th from 10:00-10:30 a.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room (please enter through the single door under the overhang, between the Church and the School). We will share a story with your child and help them to learn more about God and the Bible, and they will make something to bring home. The two sessions offered each month are identical, so you may attend either. Please contact Adele Krause at 839-5340 for more details.

CATHOLIC MEN'S FELLOWSHIP
The next meeting of the Catholic Men's Fellowship will be on Wed., Nov. 17th, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Counting Room (please enter through the glass doors on Lamarck Dr.). Men of all ages are invited.

KINGS KIDS CLUB
Don't Be A Turkey!!! Bring a parent and join the King's Kids Club as we give thanks. Join us on Fri., Nov. 19th from 7:00-9:00 pm in the School Gym. Open to students in grades 5-8.

THANKSGIVING DAY
The Masses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25th will be at 8:00 and 10-:00 a.m. Parishioners attending these masses are asked to bring canned goods to be used at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room. Traditionally, the Thanksgiving Day collection is 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 the Sunday before or after. Your generosity is appreciated.

ROSARY AND ALTAR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
All women of the parish are invited to celebrate the Christmas holidays with a Luncheon at Salvatore's Italian Garden on Thursday, Dec. 11th at 12:00 Noon. To reserve a place, please send a check for $18 (made out to Christ the King Church) to: Pat Kelly, 15 Halwill, Amherst, NY 14226, by Friday, Dec. 3rd.

BUSY HANDS - MANY BLESSINGS …
Are you interested in helping others - but find it difficult to commit to a particular time each week? Do you know how to knit, or are you willing to learn? Maybe you should consider joining the CTK Prayer Shawl Ministry. Since this ministry first started in February, over 90 shawls have been knit, which have been blessed by Msgr. Lichtenthal, and given as gifts to parishioners who have serious illnesses, are shut-ins, or have a need to be wrapped in prayers. Over 30 women have met and are taking an active part in the CTK Prayer Shawl Ministry. At each of the weekly gatherings (Wednesday from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Church Library), the women share a gathering prayer, and knit the shawls in a prayerful, relaxed atmosphere. This a great project to work on as you wait for appointments, travel, while watching television, or any time you have a free moment. You are invited to join us at any time. For details call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for some much needed mental comfort;
2) Thank you for a new job and a new career;

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
"If we truly understand the Eucharist; if we make the Eucharist the central focus of our lives; if we feed our lives with the Eucharist, we will not find it difficult to discover Christ, to love him, and to serve Him in the poor." Mother Teresa - In My Own Words

MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR HOLY NAME SOCIETY AND ROSARY AND ALTAR SOCIETY
All men and women of the parish are invited to join these societies. To join, please enclose your $10 fee in an envelope with your name and address on it, addressed to the Society, and place it in the Sunday collection. The Rosary and Altar Society depends upon its yearly dues to help pay for the cleaning and care of the Altar Linens. Please support these organizations.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education classes for Monday, Nov. 8th is as follows:
Grades 1 - 5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 p.m.

Grade 9 - Mrs. Mary Voglmayr's class will be going to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen today. Next Sunday, Nov. 14th, 9th Grade Classes will meet. Teachers have contacted students in regard to time and place of class.
Grade 9 Enrollment Mass - Sunday, Nov. 14th at 9:30 a.m. Mass. Information was mailed about this special mass
Congratulations to 74 of our young people who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, Oct. 31st from Bishop Edward Kmiec. 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: Mrs. Vicki Gladysz, Mrs. Karen Gould, Mrs. Sheila Groeger, Mr. Martin Haumesser, Mrs. Joanne Johnson, Mrs. Jane Licata, Mr. Terry Johnson, Mrs. Jill LaMantia, and Mr. Kent Liszewski.

VOCATION VIEW - Let us pray that the Word of the Lord will make progress. Let us pray for an increase of vacations to the priesthood and religious life. If God is calling you, call Fr. Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
¢ Mon., Nov. 8th - Report Cards will be distributed; White envelopes will be distributed.
¢ Tues., Nov. 9th - Noon Dismissal; Parents-Teacher Conferences
¢ Wed., Nov. 10th - No School for Students; Parent-Teacher Conferences
¢ Thurs., Nov. 11th - Veteran's Day; No School for Students
¢ Fri., Nov. 12th - School in Session 8:00 am- 2:30 pm

AREA EVENTS
" CPR for Family & Friends -Techniques to Stop Smoking - Nov 16 - 7 pm at Kenmore Mercy Hosp (free) & Men's Health - Nov 18 - 7 pm at St. Joseph Hospital (free). To register call HealthConnection at 447-6205.
" Healing Mass & Novena to St. Padre Pio - Nov 10 - 7 pm - at Holy Name of Jesus Church , 1947 Bailey Ave. Secured parking & handicapped accessible.
" Healing Mass - Nov. 17th - 7 pm - Annunciation Church, 7580 Clinton St., Elma, with St. Luke's "Voices of Mercy"'
" "Therese" the movie, based on the life of St. Therese of Lisieux. Watch to see if it's still playing at the Regal Elmwood Theatre.
" Retrouvaille - A lifeline for troubled marriages - For information on programs call Bill & Jane at 652-7138, or Frank & Angel at 668-9068, or go to www.marriagesaved.com.

BUFFALO'S DELAWARE AVENUE - MANSIONS & FAMILIES - Fr. Edward Dunn, who celebrates the 12:15 Mass at CTK each week, has authored a book on the beautiful Delaware Avenue Mansions. This book also includes facts and stories about their residents from 1870-1920. The book has 584 pages, and is $49.95. To order or for more details call Dr. Joseph Bieron at 888-2357 or contact bieron@canisius.edu.

"BUFFALO MEMORIES - GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN" - A great gift for anyone interested in stories of Buffalo-past. This book is a compilation of stories about Buffalo by the late George Kunz, reprinted from the Buffalo News. It is available at the Rectory during office hours. Please pay by cash or check, for $16.20 payable to Dorothy Kunz

DU-ET FOR HUNGER - On Sun., Nov. 14th at 7:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church (6320 Main St., Williamsville), come and hear featured sopranos: Carolyn Unitas Roos and Christina Shrewsbury in a recital of duets, arias, and song to benefit The Network of Religious Communities Food Pantry. A reception will follow this program. There is no entrance fee.

MUSIC MINISTRY
Thanksgiving Family Choir: Please join in singing on Thanksgiving Day with your family. Hymns and responses will be reviewed at 9:20 a.m., and mass begins at 10:00 a.m. If your family can participate please contact Christina Shrewsbury.
Parish Choir: The next rehearsal will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room. Singers of any level are invited to join us to socialize, sing and make new friends at CTK. We also need instrumentalists and guitarists to assist.
Youth Choir : The next rehearsal will be held on Friday, Nov. 12th from 2:30-3:30 pm in the Music Room. Children in grades 1-6 are encouraged to participate in this expanding choir.
Christina Shrewsbury is the Music Director at CTK. Rehearsals are held in the Music Room, located at the bottom of the stairs accessible from the entrance on the circular driveway on Lamarck. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please call her at 839-1430/ext 212.

DIOCESAN YOUTH CHOIR FESTIVAL - The 1st Diocesan Youth Choir Festival will take place in April 2005. This Choir festival will be held in St Louis Church at Main & Goodell, and involves Youth Choirs from many parishes. This is a magnificent opportunity for all young singers at CTK in grades 1-6. The journey begins NOW as we rehearse and prepare our voices together on Friday's from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Music Room. Please contact Christina Shrewsbury, Director of Music Ministry at 839-1430, ext. 212, as soon as possible regarding this event and ongoing Youth Choir activities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to sing.

YOUTH NEWS
The Teen Youth Group of CTK is an organization in which all high school teen parishioners are automatically members. Teens are encouraged to participate in any or all events. Members who feel a strong dedication and commitment to serve should consider a position on the CTK Youth Council. This leadership council works directly with adult coordinators, volunteers, and parish teens to plan programs & events that seek to increase faith, encourage friendship, & promote fun in a welcoming atmosphere. We invite you to become an active part of teen life at CTK Church. For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
" Service Opportunity
" Sisters Hospital is looking for youth volunteers age 16 and older to staff a new child-care program that will allow parents of infants in the Hospital's Special Care Nursery to spend more time with their hospitalized newborns. Teens are needed to watch the older siblings free of charge in the facilities adjacent to the Family Activity Room. To participate students must provide a letter of recommendation from their Youth Minister, Confirmation Teacher, Guidance Counselor or Scout Leader, show completion of the American Red Cross Babysitting Course and complete a hospital sponsored volunteer training program. Volunteers must work one 3-hour period per week.
" Parents' Night Out - Friday, December 3rd - Teens are needed to help with activities for the Annual Parents' Night Out. For information call Mrs. Testa.
" Gift Baskets for the Elderly - Sunday, Dec. 5th - Any teens wishing to decorate and fill baskets for the elderly should come to the Chapel Meeting Room at 10:30 a.m.
" Student Writers Needed - St. Mary's Press is looking for Teen Writers to submit poetry, stories, or personal reflections about the emotional peaks and valleys of teenagers' relationships with their families. They are looking for teens who write with honesty, insight and creativity about the joys, challenges, highlights or sorrows of family life. All submitted work will be considered for publication in upcoming book entitled Family Matters. Admissions will be accepted until Dec. 1, 2004. Any interested High School Teens should pick up the guidelines for writing and the required release form. These forms will be available at the door of the Youth Ministry Office.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
Next weekend there will be a special collection for the national University of the Catholic Church. Founded by the bishops of America in 1887, it strives to be a true Christian presence in the university world, confronting the great problems of society & culture. It offers the nation's only ecclesiastical programs in canon law, philosophy, and theology; and has the Catholic world's leading Biblical Studies program. Please be generous.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., November 6 - Weekday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
Lower 4:30 p.m. Ross and Anna DiNatale - Sarah DiNatale

SUN., November 7 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 a.m. Alfonso and Stella Cumella and Janet Rossi - Family
Lower 9:30 Isabelle Baumann - Melvin Pauly
Lower 11:00 Geraldine Drozda - The Coppola Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. ANNIV. Ruth Cecala - Godchild, Elaine

MON., November 8 - Weekday, 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Virginia Wietig - Barbara Marotto
8:00 ANNIV. Sister Columba, SSJ - The McGillicuddy Family
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., November 9 - Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
6:55 a.m. Sandy Giglia - Ernest & Carol Pantano
8:00 Arnold Anderson - sister, Susan Butka

WED., November 10 - Leo the Great, pope
6:55 a.m. Mary Fiorella - Joe & Carol Szymczak
8:00 Myrella M. Nagel - Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., November 11 - Martin of Tours, bishop
No 6:55 a.m. Mass
8:00 ANNIV. Catherine Bohen - The Fahey Family
*Mysteries of Light will be recited after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., November 12 - Josaphat, bishop, martyr
6:55 a.m. Margaret Cunningham - Allen & Yvonne Scherer
8:00 Louis G. Tribunella - daughter

SAT., November 13 - Frances X. Cabrini, virgin
Lower 4:30 p.m. Floyd P. Jankowski - Pat & Marcia Donlon

SUN., November 14 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 a.m. James J., Marie, and Rudy Young
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Helen Sandretto - Family
Lower 11:00 Donald E. Georger - Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. Michael Reed - Family

VETERANS DAY
There will be only ONE MASS on Thursday, November 11th at 8:00 a.m. Also, the Rectory Office will be closed in honor of Veterans Day. It will reopen at 8:30 on Friday.

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Malachi 3:19-20a
2nd Reading - 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12
Gospel - Luke 21:5-19

NEXT SUNDAY: Feast of Christ the King
1st Reading - 2 Samuel 5:1-3
2nd Reading - Colossians 1:12-20
Gospel - Luke 23:35-43

"Lo, the day is coming, blazing like an oven, when all the proud and all evildoers will be stubble." - Malachi 3

Question of the Week: What aspects of this life are your prepared to let fall away? Which things are hardest to let go of?
Faith Response: Practice letting go. Clean out a closet of keepsakes. Give up some precious leisure time to a volunteer project. Send a bigger check than usual to your favorite charity. Surrender an old grudge.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Monica Q. Barton, Charlie Basil, Anthony Bauer, Andrew Benbenek, Walt Bissett, Robert Brodnicki, Dale Carlos, Fr. Joe Carlos, Lea Calabrese, Marian Coniglio, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Nick Dusenberry, Emerson Eidenier, Mary Fazekas, Salvatore Ferro, Jimmy Fiore, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Diane Giglia, , Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Delores Grundner-Kleindinst, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Dolores Hooker, John Kaczorowski, Karen Kazmierczak, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Gloria Kocick, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Rebecca Lorrimer, Arthur Maloney, Leo Masgula, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Ernest Pearch, Eleanor Praetzel, Linda Pschierer, Justin Puleo, Martin Quinn Sr., Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Stephen E. Rubach, Donald Sapienza, Tina Scalia, Donald Schwach, David Setter, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, Genevieve Spadafora, George Strubel, Antonietta Suriani, Josephine Syracuse, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Chuck Varco, Larry Wagner, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, John Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends);
John Haran (Brother of Rev. James Haran), Jane Hodosy (sister of Ruth Warnick), Norman J. McTigue (father of Rev. Norman McTigue), and Marie Santiago (sister of Rose Santiago);
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women in the Middle East and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

WELCOME TO THE FAITH COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING…
Joshua Michael Creamer, son of Renee' (Rzapecki) & Dominick Creamer, who was baptized in our Church last Sunday.

PETITIONS FOR THE ROSARY CHAIN - If you have an intention to be added to our Parish Rosary Chain or if you would like to become part of the Rosary Chain Ministry, please call Margaret Babich at 839-0335.

SENIORS: CREATE A BOOK OF YOUR MEMORIES - Come and join other seniors who meet every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Church Library to compile a scrapbook of their most treasured memories & life stories. You can put together a book of special moments in your life that you'd especially like to remember - childhood moments, vacations, quiet times with family & friends, a wedding, graduation or the birth of a new baby. Parish Outreach will help you organize your photos, mementos, and thoughts. You will receive a photo album, a pen, tape for photographs & sheets to take home. There is a one-time fee of $10 and you may join at any time. To register, or for questions, call Keri Mayer at 831-1246.

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - Please join us next Sunday, November 21, The Feast of Christ the King, at the 8 am Mass as our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA - inquirers continue their faith journey and declare their intention to the Church. The Church in turn will accept them as persons who intend to become its members. God showers His grace upon the candidates, 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 the Mass, come to the Parish Library for a reception to meet the candidates and their sponsors, and to welcome them into our community. Together we will grow in faith as we share our experience of Christ. If you have any questions regarding RCIA, please call the rectory at 839-1430.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS - The Teen Youth Group will be selling Entertainment Books after all masses this weekend for $23. Supplies are limited; so don't wait until they are gone! Checks may be made out to Christ the King Church. Any remaining books will be available in the Rectory Office on weekdays only, from 8:30-4pm.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS - The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16th at 7:00 pm in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. If you are planning to attend, please call the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation. There is no class scheduled in December. Please enter the Church through the doors on the circular driveway on Lamarck Drive.

BIBLE BUDDIES - You and your pre-school children ages 2-4 are invited to join us on either Wed., Nov. 17th or Thurs., Nov. 18th from 10:00-10:30 a.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room (please enter through the single door under the overhang, between the Church and the School). We will share a story with your child and help them to learn more about God and the Bible, and they will make something to bring home. The two sessions offered each month are identical, so you may attend either. Please contact Adele Krause at 839-5340 for details.

CATHOLIC MEN'S FELLOWSHIP - The next meeting of the Catholic Men's Fellowship will be on Wed., Nov. 17th, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Counting Room (please enter through the glass doors on Lamarck Dr.). Men of all ages are invited.

KINGS KIDS CLUB - Don't Be A Turkey!!! Bring a parent and join the King's Kids Club as we give thanks. Join us on Fri., Nov. 19th from 7:00-9:00 pm in the School Gym. Open to students in grades 5-8.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY - Our works are not so much what we do, but rather what we are. Our works are not something we do for God, nor even with God. Our works are something we allow God to do in us.

ATTENTION MISSION TEAM MEMBERS: On Friday, Dec. 3rd, all Mission Team members are invited to participate in 9th Night. We will be meeting in the Upper Church at 7:00 p.m. for prayer followed by fellowship. Hope to see you there.

THANKSGIVING DAY
The Masses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25th will be at 8:00 and 10-:00 a.m. Parishioners attending these masses are asked to bring canned goods to be used at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room. Traditionally, the Thanksgiving Day collection is given to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in our parish to help them carry out their good works 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 the Sunday before or after. Your generosity is appreciated.

2004 COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
On Tuesday, Nov. 23rd at 7:00 pm, a Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church - 4640 Main St. at Burroughs. There will be a mixed choir from Amherst Middle School, clergy from the Eggertsville-Snyder religious community, with Dorothy Johnson, Executive Director of the Buffalo Control Board as the guest speaker. Please bring an offering of canned goods for the community pantry.

ROSARY AND ALTAR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
All women of the parish are invited to celebrate the Christmas holidays with a Luncheon at Salvatore's Italian Garden's on Thursday, Dec. 9th at 12:00 Noon. To reserve a place, please send a check for $18 (made out to Christ the King Church) to: Pat Kelly, 15 Halwill, Amherst, NY 14226, by Friday, Dec. 3rd.

BUSY HANDS - MANY BLESSINGS …
Are you interested in helping others - but find it difficult to commit to a particular time each week? Do you know how to knit, or are you willing to learn? Maybe you should consider joining the CTK Prayer Shawl Ministry. Since this ministry first started in February, over 90 shawls have been knit, which have been blessed by Msgr. Lichtenthal, and given as gifts to parishioners who have serious illnesses, are shut-ins, or have a need to be wrapped in prayers. Over 30 women have met and are taking an active part in the CTK Prayer Shawl Ministry. At each of the weekly gatherings (Wednesday from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Church Library), a number of women share a gathering prayer, and knit the shawls in a prayerful, relaxed atmosphere. This a great project to work on as you wait for appointments, travel, while watching television, or any time you have a free moment. You are invited to join us at any time. For details call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for leading me to the path of sobriety;
2) Thank you for my wonderful experience at Mission III as a Team Member;

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
"Many are seeing the positive effects of adoration: communities are blossoming, vocations are increasing, people are experiencing a renewed enrichment of faith and deepened closeness with God." Extension, June 2000

MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR HOLY NAME SOCIETY AND ROSARY AND ALTAR SOCIETY
All men and women of the parish are invited to join these societies. To join, please enclose your $10 fee in an envelope with your name and address on it, addressed to the Society, and place it in the Sunday collection. The Rosary and Altar Society depends upon its yearly dues to help pay for the cleaning and care of the Altar Linens. Please support these organizations.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education classes for Monday, Nov. 15th are as follows:
Grades 1 - 5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 p.m.

Grade 9 - Classes will meet today, Sun., Nov. 14th. Students have been notified in regard to time and place of class. Dr. Stan Bukowski's class will be going to St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen on Sunday, Nov. 21.

Grade 9 Enrollment Mass - will take place today at the 9:30 am Mass for the Confirmation candidates who are in Grade 9. The candidates will be officially accepted as "candidates" for the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation. They will take part in the "Rite of Enrollment" as a sign of their being elected or "accepted" by the community to receive the sacrament. As candidates, they enter the beginning period of preparation, including completion of service projects, participating in class sessions, workshops, and attending a retreat. We ask our parish community to pray for these students as they begin this journey.

VOCATION VIEW - By patient endurance you will win your life. Be patient with yourself and with God as you await the sign of your call. If God is calling you, call Fr. Leon at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
¢ Tues., Nov. 16th - Pictures will be taken with Santa (Grades PreK-3)
¢ Wed., Nov. 17th - Gift Wrap Pick-Up; Grade 5 NYS Social Studies Test
¢ Thurs., Nov. 18th - Grade 5 Social Studies Test; Principal's Appreciations Day!
¢ Sat., Nov. 20th - Catholic High School Entrance Exams

AREA EVENTS
" Healing Mass - Nov. 17th - 7 pm - Annunciation Church, 7580 Clinton St., Elma, with St. Luke's "Voices of Mercy"'
" Heim Elementary/Middle School Craft Fairs - Dec. 4 & 5 - 10am-4pm. Free shuttle bus service will run from North High School on Saturday. Admission is $2.
" St. Mary's in Swormville Craft Show - Nov. 14 - 10am-4pm in Parish Center, 6919 Transit Rd. Admission $1.
" Cantalician Center Craft Show - Nov. 21- 10am - 4 pm - 1360 Egger Rd, near Main.
" St. Gregory the Great Craft Show - Nov 26 (10-4) & Nov. 27 (10-3). Admission $1.
" Retrouvaille - A lifeline for troubled marriages - For information on programs call Bill & Jane at 652-7138, or Frank & Angel at 668-9068, or go to www.marriagesaved.com.

BUFFALO'S DELAWARE AVENUE - MANSIONS & FAMILIES - Fr. Edward Dunn, who celebrates the 12:15 Mass at CTK each week, has authored a book on the beautiful Delaware Avenue Mansions. This book also includes facts and stories about their residents from 1870-1920. The book has 584 pages, and is $49.95. To order or for more details call Dr. Joseph Bieron at 888-2357 or contact bieron@canisius.edu.

"BUFFALO MEMORIES - GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN" - A great gift for anyone interested in stories of Buffalo-past. This book is a compilation of stories about Buffalo by the late George Kunz, reprinted from the Buffalo News. It is available at the Rectory during office hours. Please pay by cash or check, for $16.20 payable to Dorothy Kunz

IS THERE SOMEONE YOU KNOW WHO NEEDS HELP? - Or do you and your family? Catholic Charities has more than 30 locations throughout WNY where we provide basic emergency services (food, prescription assistance and advocacy) and counseling for a number of problems facing individuals, couples and families. Call 856-4494 or go to www.ccwny.org for information

DU-ET FOR HUNGER - Today, Sun., Nov. 14th at 7:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church (6320 Main St., Wmsvl.e), come and hear featured sopranos: Carolyn Unitas Roos and Christina Shrewsbury in a recital of duets, arias, and song to benefit The Network of Religious Communities Food Pantry. A reception will follow this program. There is no entrance fee.

MUSIC MINISTRY
Thanksgiving Family Choir: Please join in singing on Thanksgiving Day with your family. Hymns and responses will be reviewed at 9:20 a.m., and mass begins at 10:00 a.m. If your family can participate please contact Christina Shrewsbury.
Parish Choir: The next rehearsal will be held on Thursday, Nov. 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room. Singers of any level are invited to join us to socialize, sing and make new friends at CTK. We also need instrumentalists and guitarists to assist.
Youth Choir : The next rehearsal will be held on Friday, Nov. 19th from 2:30-3:30 pm in the Music Room. Children in grades 1-6 are encouraged to participate in this expanding choir.
Christina Shrewsbury is the Music Director at CTK. Rehearsals are held in the Music Room, located at the bottom of the stairs accessible from the entrance on the circular driveway on Lamarck. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please call her at 839-1430/ext 212.

DIOCESAN YOUTH CHOIR FESTIVAL - The 1st Diocesan Youth Choir Festival will take place in April 2005. This Choir festival will be held in St Louis Church at Main & Goodell, and involves Youth Choirs from many parishes. This is a magnificent opportunity for all young singers at CTK in grades 1-6. The journey begins NOW as we rehearse and prepare our voices together on Friday's from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Music Room. Please contact Christina Shrewsbury, Director of Music Ministry at 839-1430, ext. 212, as soon as possible regarding this event and ongoing Youth Choir activities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to sing.

YOUTH NEWS
The Teen Youth Group of CTK is an organization in which all high school teen parishioners are automatically members. Teens are encouraged to participate in any or all events. Members who feel a strong dedication and commitment to serve should consider a position on the CTK Youth Council. This leadership council works directly with adult coordinators, volunteers, and parish teens to plan programs & events that seek to increase faith, encourage friendship, & promote fun in a welcoming atmosphere. We invite you to become an active part of teen life at CTK Church. For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
" Service Opportunity
" Parents' Night Out - Friday, December 3rd - Teens are needed to help with activities for the Annual Parents' Night Out. For information call Mrs. Testa.
" Gift Baskets for the Elderly - Sunday, Dec. 5th - Any teens wishing to decorate and fill baskets for the elderly should come to the Chapel Meeting Room at 10:30 a.m.
" Sisters Hospital is looking for youth volunteers age 16 and older to staff a new child-care program that will allow parents of infants in the Hospital's Special Care Nursery to spend more time with their hospitalized newborns. Teens are needed to watch the older siblings free of charge in the facilities adjacent to the Family Activity Room. For more information, please contact one of the Youth Ministers
" Student Writers Needed - St. Mary's Press is looking for Teen Writers to submit poetry, stories, or personal reflections about the emotional peaks and valleys of teenagers' relationships with their families. They are looking for teens who write with honesty, insight and creativity about the joys, challenges, highlights or sorrows of family life. All submitted work will be considered for publication in upcoming book entitled Family Matters. Admissions will be accepted until Dec. 1, 2004. Any interested High School Teens should pick up the guidelines for writing and the required release form. These forms will be available at the door of the Youth Ministry Office.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
The second collection today will be for the national University of the Catholic Church. Founded by the bishops of America in 1887, it strives to be a true Christian presence in the university world, confronting the great problems of society & culture. It offers the nation's only ecclesiastical programs in canon law, philosophy, and theology; and has the Catholic world's leading Biblical Studies program. Please be generous.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., November 13 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lower 4:30 p.m. Floyd P. Jankowski - Pat & Marcia Donlon

SUN., November 14 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Upper 8:00 a.m. James J., Marie, and Rudy Young
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Helen Sandretto - Family
Lower 11:00 Donald E. Georger - Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. Michael Reed - Family

MON., November 15th - Albert the Great - bishop, doctor
6:55 a.m. Mary Driscoll - Joe Dunn Family
8:00 The Schwartz and Kersten Families
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., November 16 - Margaret of Scotland; Gertrude, virgin
6:55 a.m. James Kelly - Stachura Family
8:00 ANNIV. Kenneth Leising - Family

WED., November 17 - Elizabeth of Hungary, religious
6:55 a.m. Melvin Mergenhagen - CTK Parents Guild
8:00 Aaron Holender - Kevin & Colleen O'Connor
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., November 18 - Dedication of Ss Peter & Paul; Rose Philippine Duchesne,
virgin
No 6:55 a.m. Mass
8:00 Walter Migdal - Paul and Pat Zadner
*Mysteries of Light will be recited after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., November 19 - Weekday, 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. ANNIV. Ed Schneggenburger - Family
8:00 ANNIV. Carl V. Cole - Mary Cole

SAT., November 20 - Feast of Christ the King
Lower 4:30 p.m. Margaret E. Donlon - Pat and Marcia Donlon

SUN., November 21 - Feast of Christ the King
Upper 8:00 a.m. Ben Mankowski - wife, Rita
Lower 9:30 Youth of the Parish
Lower 11:00 Teresa Millitello - Marilyn Propis
Upper 12:15 p.m. Jack Quinn - Rectory Staff

MASS CHANGE:
On Thursday, Nov. 18th there will not be a 6:55 a.m. Mass, there will only be an 8:00 a.m. Mass.

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POINSETTIA SALE
CTK School 8th Grade will be selling Poinsettia plants again this year. Orders must be returned in the collection on Sunday, Nov. 21st, or to the School Office by Monday, Nov. 22nd. Plants can be picked up in the School Gym on Thursday, Dec. 2nd, from 2:30-3:30 and 4:30-6:30; and on Friday, Dec. 3rd from Noon-2:30 and 6:00-7:00

$6.00 $10.00 $12.00 $19.00
6 inch Pot 8 inch Pot 10 inch 10 inch Pot
Hanging Pot 25 blooms
5-6 Blooms 12-15 blooms 3 plants

qty. red: ______ ______ ______ ______
qty. white: ______ ______ ______ ______
qty. pink: ______ ______ ______ ______

Total Dollar Amount Included $_____________ / Checks Payable to "Christ the King School"

Name: ________________________________________Phone #: ____________________

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: Feast of Christ the King
1st Reading - 2 Samuel 5:1-3
2nd Reading - Colossians 1:12-20
Gospel - Luke 23:35-43

NEXT SUNDAY: First Sunday of Advent
1st Reading - Isaiah 2:1-5
2nd Reading - Romans 13:11-14
Gospel - Matthew 24:37-44

"God delivered us form the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." Colossians 1

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Monica Q. Barton, Charlie Basil, Anthony Bauer, Andrew Benbenek, Walt Bissett, Robert Brodnicki, Dale Carlos, Fr. Joe Carlos, Lea Calabrese, Marian Coniglio, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Nick Dusenberry, Emerson Eidenier, Mary Fazekas, Salvatore Ferro, Jimmy Fiore, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Diane Giglia, , Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Delores Grundner-Kleindinst, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Dolores Hooker, John Kaczorowski, Karen Kazmierczak, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Gloria Kocick, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Rebecca Lorrimer, Arthur Maloney, Leo Masgula, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Ernest Pearch, Eleanor Praetzel, Linda Pschierer, Justin Puleo, Martin Quinn Sr., Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Stephen E. Rubach, Donald Sapienza, Tina Scalia, Donald Schwach, David Setter, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, Genevieve Spadafora, George Strubel, Antonietta Suriani, Josephine Syracuse, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Chuck Varco, Larry Wagner, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, John Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Msgr. Joseph Waclawski (retired pastor of St. James, Depew);
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women in the Middle East and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

WELCOME TO THE FAITH COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING…
Jack Dennis Starck, son of Amy (Szefel) & James Starck; and Christopher John Thielman, son of Kathleen (Brunett) & Thomas Thielman; who were baptized in our Church last Sunday.

ADVENT CHAMBER CONCERTS - This year's Advent Chamber Concerts begin next Sunday, Nov. 28th, and will continue on each Sunday during Advent. They will be held from 10:30-11:00 am Come early and enjoy the uplifting performances: November 28th (Lower Church)- Youth Ensemble Performances led by Amy Vredenburg; December 5th (Upper Church) Pipe Organ Concert with Christina Shrewsbury; December 12th (Lower Church)- A Children's Christmas Program "The Night the Animals Sang"; December 19th (Lower Church) - Kelly Bochynski, clarinetist.

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

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - Today, Sunday, Nov. 21st, the Feast of Christ the King, at the 8 am Mass, five adults will continue their faith journey and declare their intention to the Church during the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens. The RCIA team invites you to join them in welcoming the following catechumens: Linda Catterson, Katherine A. Hayes, Mandy Jarosik, Kathryn Militello and Shannon O'Malley. These catechumens, who are our brothers and sisters, have already traveled a long road. We rejoice with them in the gentle guidance of God who has brought them to this day. Let us pray that they may press onwards, until they come to share fully in our way of life. If you have any questions regarding RCIA, please call the rectory at 839-1430.

CHRISTMAS CARDS will be sold this weekend and next weekend, by the Respect Life Committee. Packages of 10 are $5 and packages of 25 cards are $10. There are many beautiful varieties to choose from.

THE LITTLE BLUE BOOK for the Advent and Christmas season is available again this year 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.

THANKSGIVING DAY - The Masses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25th will be at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Parishioners attending these masses are asked to bring canned goods to be used at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room. The Thanksgiving Day collection is given to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in our parish to help them carry out their good works 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.

THANKSGIVING DAY FAMILY CHOIR - Please join in singing on Thanksgiving Day with your family. Hymns and responses will be reviewed at 9:20 a.m., and mass begins at 10:00 a.m. If your family can participate please contact Christina Shrewsbury.

SENIORS: CREATE A BOOK OF YOUR MEMORIES - Come and join other seniors who meet every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Church Library to compile a scrapbook of their most treasured memories & life stories. You can put together a book of special moments in your life that you'd especially like to remember - childhood moments, vacations, quiet times with family & friends, a wedding, graduation or the birth of a new baby. Parish Outreach will help you organize your photos, mementos, and thoughts. You will receive a photo album, a pen, tape for photographs & sheets to take home. There is a one-time fee of $10 and you may join at any time. Questions? Call Keri Mayer at 831-1246.

MEDJUGORIE PRAYER GROUP will be meeting next on Tuesday, Nov. 23rd at 9:30 am at 2402 Kensington Ave. Please call 839-9641 if you are coming. All are welcome.

CHRISTMAS WREATHS - Boy Scout Troop #431, which includes boys from our parish, will be selling decorated fresh Christmas wreaths outside the doors of the church at All Masses on the weekends of Nov. 27th & 28th and Dec. 4th & 5th. The cost is $18 for a large size wreath.

PARENTS' NIGHT OUT - On Friday, Dec. 3rd from 6:30-9:00 pm, the CTK Youth Group will be hosting a Parent's Night Out for ALL CHILDREN of the parish in grades K-8. Finish your Christmas shopping or have a leisurely dinner out with your spouse or friends while your children enjoy Christmas crafts, games a movie and refreshments. Merry Christmas!

FOOD BASKETS FOR THE POOR - On the weekend of Dec. 4th & 5th, representatives of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be stationed at the church doors collecting monetary donations for food to be distributed to needy families at Christmas time. Last year 350 bags were distributed which we hope to repeat again this year.Your continued giving is appreciated.

PARISH HOLIDAY OUTREACH PROJECTS - This year, the tree in the vestibule of the Upper Church will be serving two of our holiday parish outreach projects.
¢ The Giving Tree - GIFTS (UNWRAPPED) MUST BE RETURNED BY SUNDAY, DEC.
5TH - Gifts this year will be for the Erie County Home in Alden. This is a nursing home for people of all ages. Their needs are very basic because this home often houses the poorest in the County, many of whom have no family or visitors. Starting on Thanksgiving Day, there will be tags on the tree with a list of a few items that may be donated - from shampoo, makeup and hair supplies to music, pictures and sweatshirts. There will also be a complete list of possible donations posted on the Social Justice Bulletin Board next to the tree, as well as additional copies under the tree for you to take home.
¢ Mitten, Scarf & Hat Tree - GIFTS MUST BE RETURNED BY SUNDAY, DEC. 12TH - As
in the past, we will be asking for mittens, gloves, scarves and hats, which will be given to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy and Immaculate Conception Church, Buffalo where according to their Hispanic tradition, they will be distributed as gifts on Little Christmas (Epiphany on Jan. 2).

CHRISTMAS TOY COLLECTION - The St. Vincent de Paul Society is collecting toys on the weekends of Dec. 4th & 5th, and Dec. 11th & 12th, to be distributed to needy families for Christmas. Past experiences have been very rewarding. Last year with your assistance, the society was able to distribute over 1,000 toys during the Christmas Season. A box will be in the Upper Church vestibule, ready to receive your gifts. The toy may be wrapped/unwrapped. If wrapped please indicate the age level and boy or girl on the wrapper. Your generosity will help a child have a happy holiday season. Thank you & have a Merry Christmas.

ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS - The St. Vincent de Paul Society knows of several families who currently have a family member undergoing treatment at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, that are currently experiencing financial difficulties. Consequently, their holiday season is looking rather bleak. If your family is interested in helping us adopt one of these families, by helping them with support in the way of food and gifts, please contact Sue Cleary at 741-5043.

BEREAVEMENT AND "GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS" - perhaps the most difficult time of the year for a family struggling with the loss of a loved one is the holiday season. More than any other time, it brings to mind memories of years past. We would like to be able to help you through this time. There will be a discussion group on "Getting Through the Holidays" on Tuesday, Dec. 7th at 7:00 pm in the Church Library. We invite you, your family and friends to join in our discussion - to share your thoughts, feelings and ideas with us. To register, call Linda Maslona at 839-2363 by Monday, Dec. 6th.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - On Sunday, Dec. 12th, the annual Breakfast with Santa will be held in the School Gym. All parishioners and their families are welcomes. The cost is $3.50 for children and $4.50 for adults. We request you make reservations by Dec. 9th, by calling the school office at 839-0473 between 8:30 and 2:30, or leaving a message on the answering machine. Payment will be collected at the door.

ROSARY AND ALTAR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON - All women of the parish are invited to celebrate the Christmas holidays with a Luncheon at Salvatore's Italian Garden's on Thursday, Dec. 9th at 12:00 Noon. Entertainment will be "The Lunch Bunch" - a group of 12 men who sing - you'll love them! To reserve a place, please send a check for $18 (made out to Christ the King Church) to: Pat Kelly, 15 Halwill, Amherst, NY 14226, by Friday, Dec. 3rd.

ATTENTION MISSION TEAM MEMBERS: On Friday, Dec. 3rd, all Mission Team members are invited to participate in 9th Night. We will be meeting in the Upper Church at 7:00 p.m. for prayer followed by fellowship. Hope to see you there.

MUSIC MINISTRY
Parish Choir: The next rehearsal will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room. Singers of any level are invited to join us to socialize, sing and make new friends at CTK. We also need instrumentalists and guitarists to assist.
Youth Choir : The next rehearsal will be held on Friday, Dec. 2nd from 2:30-3:30 pm in the Music Room. Children in grades 1-6 are encouraged to participate in this expanding choir.
Christina Shrewsbury is the Music Director at CTK. Rehearsals are held in the Music Room, located at the bottom of the stairs accessible from the entrance on the circular driveway on Lamarck. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please call her at 839-1430/ext 212.

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
" Service Opportunity
" Parents' Night Out - Friday, December 3rd - Teens are needed to help with activities for the Annual Parents' Night Out. For information call Mrs. Testa.
" Gift Baskets for the Elderly - Sunday, Dec. 5th - Any teens wishing to decorate and fill baskets for the elderly should come to the Chapel Meeting Room at 10:30 a.m.
" Student Writers Needed - St. Mary's Press is looking for Teen Writers to submit poetry, stories, or personal reflections about the emotional peaks and valleys of teenagers' relationships with their families. They are looking for teens who write with honesty, insight and creativity about the joys, challenges, highlights or sorrows of family life. All submitted work will be considered for publication in upcoming book entitled Family Matters. Admissions will be accepted until Dec. 1, 2004. Any interested High School Teens should pick up the guidelines for writing and the required release form. These forms will be available at the door of the Youth Ministry Office.

POINSETTIA SALE - CTK School 8th Grade will be selling Poinsettia plants again this year. Orders must be returned in the collection on Sunday, Nov. 21st, or to the School Office by Monday, Nov. 22nd. Plants can be picked up in the School Gym on Thursday, Dec. 2nd, from 2:30-3:30 and 4:30-6:30; and on Friday, Dec. 3rd from Noon-2:30 and 6:00-7:00

$6.00 $10.00 $12.00 $19.00
6 inch Pot 8 inch Pot 10 inch 10 inch Pot
5-6 Blooms 12-15 blooms Hanging Pot 25 blooms
qty. red: ______ ______ ______ ______
qty. white: ______ ______ ______ ______
qty. pink: ______ ______ ______ ______

Total Dollar Amount Included $_____________ / Checks Payable to "Christ the King School"

Name: ________________________________________Phone #: ____________________

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education classes for Monday, Nov. 22nd are as follows:
Grades 1 - 5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Grade 9 - Today, Dr. Stan Bukowski's class will be going to St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. We wish our families a blessed Thanksgiving

VOCATION VIEW - The King is bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh. The King is a servant-leader, who let go of His life for our sake. Who will follow the example of Jesus and renounce world power for the chance to serve all as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? If God is calling you, call Fr. Leon at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
¢ Mon, Nov. 22nd - Grades K, 1 & 2 will go to the Kenan Center in Lockport for a presentation entitled "Slim Goodbody".
¢ Wed., Nov. 24th - Dress down day - Students pay $1 to benefit Catholic Charities;
-- Awards Assembly at 11:15 a.m.; Noon Dismissal
¢ Thurs., Nov. 25th - Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for!
¢ Fri., Nov. 26th - No School

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for the new job and career;
2) Thank you for helping us through a difficult situation;

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
"Teach me, my God and King, to see You in all things, and to see You in all that I do." Nome Static, Year End Report 2003

THANK YOU! We take this opportunity to extend our grateful appreciation to you during this season. Through your donations, Catholic Charities can continue to offer hope for all seasons. Your gift brings hope to a teen, a family and a senior. We are thankful for your compassion and concern. For more information call 856-4494 or go to www.ccwny.org.

AREA EVENTS
" Heim Elementary/Middle School Craft Fairs - Dec. 4 & 5 - 10am-4pm. Free shuttle bus service will run from North High School on Saturday. Admission is $2.
" St. Gregory the Great Craft Show - Nov 26 (10-4) & Nov. 27 (10-3). Admission $1.
" St. Aloysius Christmas Fair - Dec 4 - Noon-6:30 pm, 157 Cleveland Dr.
" Retrouvaille - A lifeline for troubled marriages - For information on programs call Bill & Jane at 652-7138, or Frank & Angel at 668-9068, or go to www.marriagesaved.com.

BUFFALO'S DELAWARE AVENUE - MANSIONS & FAMILIES - Fr. Edward Dunn, who celebrates the 12:15 Mass at CTK each week, has authored a book on the beautiful Delaware Avenue Mansions. This book also includes facts and stories about their residents from 1870-1920. The book has 584 pages, and is $49.95. To order or for more details call Dr. Joseph Bieron at 888-2357 or contact bieron@canisius.edu.

"BUFFALO MEMORIES - GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN" - A great gift for anyone interested in stories of Buffalo-past. This book is a compilation of stories about Buffalo by the late George Kunz, reprinted from the Buffalo News. It is available at the Rectory during office hours. Please pay by cash or check, for $16.20 payable to Dorothy Kunz

RECTORY CLOSED
The Rectory will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25th & Friday, Nov. 26th. Also, on Friday, Nov. 25th, there will be an 8:00 a.m. mass only.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., November 20 - Feast of Christ the King
Lower 4:30 p.m. Margaret E. Donlon - Pat and Marcia Donlon

SUN., November 21 - Feast of Christ the King
Upper 8:00 a.m. Ben Mankowski - wife, Rita
Lower 9:30 Youth of the Parish
Lower 11:00 Teresa Millitello - Marilyn Propis
Upper 12:15 p.m. Jack Quinn - Rectory Staff

MON., November 22 - Cecilia, virgin, martyr
6:55 a.m. Arthur Fabiano - Wopperer Family
8:00 Madeline Kelly - The Rosary & Altar Society
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., November 23 - Clement, pope, martyr
6:55 a.m. Anthony A. Holnbeck - Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schwenk
8:00 Mass of Thanksgiving - Charles Burdette

WED., November 24 - Andrew Dung-Lac & companions, martyr
6:55 a.m. Robert Georger - Kevin & Carol
8:00 Mass of Thanksgiving - Michael & Maureen Pratt
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., November 25 - Thanksgiving Day; Catherine of Alexandria, virgin
8:00 a.m. Intentions of St. Vincent de Paul Society
10:00 Intentions of Bishop's Committee Members and their Families
*Mysteries of Light will be recited after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., November 26 - Weekday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time
There will be NO 6:55 a.m. Mass
8:00 John J. Horan - John Horan

SAT., November 27 - Vigil for First Sunday of Advent
Lower 4:30 p.m. Michael T. Kennedy - The Paul Kennedy Family

SUN., November 28 - First Sunday of Advent
Upper 8:00 a.m. Mark Conley - Marty & Martha Quinn
Lower 9:30 Carrie Quintilone - Family
Lower 11:00 Deceased Members of the Klipfel Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. Angeline Feskun - son, William Federici

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - We will be decorating our Parish Facilities for the Christmas Holiday beginning on Sat., Nov. 27th at 9:00 a.m. 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 tress outside the Main St. entrance and hanging the large wreaths. We are decorating the interiors of the Upper & Lower Churches & entranceways on Wed., Dec. 22nd & Thurs., Dec. 23rd at 9:00 a.m. We will use the Chapel Meeting Room as our gathering point. If you are interested in helping decorate or have any questions, please contact Bob Kersten (839-2146) or Tom Wiktorski (833-8035)

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: First Sunday of Advent
1st Reading - Isaiah 2:1-5
2nd Reading - Romans 13:11-14
Gospel - Matthew 24:37-44

NEXT SUNDAY: Second Sunday of Advent
1st Reading - Isaiah 11:1-10
2nd Reading - Romans 15:4-9
Gospel - Matthew 3:1-12

"Brothers and sisters: You know the time; it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep. The night is advanced, the day is at hand." Romans 13

Question of the Week: In these four weeks of Advent, what is the most important preparation you will make for the coming of Christ?

Faith Response: Advent preparations will pull us in many directions: shopping, decorating, holiday party planning, wrapping gifts. Don't forget to make time to contemplate the advent of new life and hope into the human story. Be still and know who God is.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Monica Q. Barton, Charlie Basil, Anthony Bauer, Andrew Benbenek, Walt Bissett, Robert Brodnicki, Dale Carlos, Fr. Joe Carlos, Lea Calabrese, Marian Coniglio, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Nick Dusenberry, Emerson Eidenier, Mary Fazekas, Salvatore Ferro, Jimmy Fiore, Fred Floss, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Diane Giglia, , Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Delores Grundner-Kleindinst, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Dolores Hooker, John Kaczorowski, Karen Kazmierczak, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Gloria Kocick, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, Rebecca Lorrimer, Arthur Maloney, Leo Masgula, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Teresa Newland, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Ernest Pearch, Eleanor Praetzel, Linda Pschierer, Justin Puleo, Martin Quinn Sr., Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Stephen E. Rubach, Donald Sapienza, Tina Scalia, Donald Schwach, David Setter, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, Genevieve Spadafora, George Strubel, Antonietta Suriani, Josephine Syracuse, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Emily Thomas, Al Trybus, Chuck Varco, Larry Wagner, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, John Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends;

…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women in the Middle East and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
FR. JOE SICARI
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4TH

ADVENT CHAMBER CONCERTS
The Advent Chamber Concerts begin this weekend and will continue on each Sunday during Advent. They will be held from 10:30-11:00 am Come early and enjoy the uplifting performances: November 28th (Lower Church)- Youth Ensemble Performances led by Amy Vredenburg; December 5th (Upper Church) Pipe Organ Concert with Christina Shrewsbury; December 12th (Lower Church)- A Children's Christmas Program "The Night the Animals Sang"; December 19th (Lower Church) - Kelly Bochynski, clarinetist.

CHRISTMAS CARDS
The Respect Life Committee will sell Christmas Cards after masses this weekend. Packages of 10 are $5 and packages of 25 cards are $10. There are many beautiful varieties to choose from.

CHRISTMAS WREATHS
Boy Scout Troop #431, which includes boys from our parish, will be selling decorated fresh Christmas wreaths outside the doors of the church at All Masses this weekend and next weekend. The cost is $18 for a large size wreath.

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults -
On the Feast of Christ the King five adults declared their intention to the Church to continue their faith journey during the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens. We ask you to pray for them as they continue their preparation to receive the Sacraments of Initiation. We invite you to join us on Thursday evenings in the Parish Library from 7:15 - 9 pm. For further information about the RCIA process, please call the rectory at 839-1430 or visit our website at www.ctksnyder.com/rcia. Topics for Upcoming Sessions: December 2 - Advent and Christmas Season; December 9 - Parables; and December 16 - Infancy Narratives

FIRST FRIDAY
Friday of this week is the First Friday for the month of December. Masses will be at 6:55 and 8:45 a.m. After Mass, the Rosary and Altar Society will recite the Rosary, and will then go to the Wehrle Restaurant for a Dutch-treat breakfast. If you can attend, please call Virginia Harder at 839-0230 by noon on Thursday, Dec. 2nd. All women of the parish are invited.

PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
On Friday, Dec. 3rd from 6:30-9:00 pm, the CTK Youth Group will be hosting a Parent's Night Out for ALL CHILDREN of the parish in grades K-8. Finish your Christmas shopping or have a leisurely dinner out with your spouse or friends while your children enjoy Christmas crafts, games a movie and refreshments. Merry Christmas!

ATTENTION MISSION TEAM MEMBERS:
On Friday, Dec. 3rd, all Mission Team members are invited to participate in 9th Night. We will be meeting in the Upper Church at 7:00 p.m. for prayer followed by fellowship. Hope to see you there.

ROSARY AND ALTAR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
All women of the parish are invited to celebrate the Christmas holidays with a Luncheon at Salvatore's Italian Garden's on Thursday, Dec. 9th at 12:00 Noon. Entertainment will be "The Lunch Bunch" - a group of 12 men who sing - you'll love them! To reserve a place, please send a check for $18 (made out to Christ the King Church) to: Pat Kelly, 15 Halwill, Amherst, NY 14226, by Friday, Dec. 3rd.

BEREAVEMENT AND "GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS"
Perhaps the most difficult time of the year for a family struggling with the loss of a loved one is the holiday season. More than any other time it brings to mind memories of years past. We would like to be able to help you through this time. There will be a discussion group on "Getting Through the Holidays" on Tuesday, Dec. 7th at 7:00 pm in the Church Library. We invite you, your family and friends to join in our discussion - to share your thoughts, feelings and ideas with us. To register, call Linda Maslona at 839-2363 by Monday, Dec. 6th

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
On Sunday, Dec. 12th, the annual Breakfast with Santa will be held in the School Gym after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. All parishioners and their families are welcomes. The cost is $3.50 for children and $4.50 for adults. We request you make reservations by Dec. 9th, by calling the school office at 839-0473 between 8:30 and 2:30, or leaving a message on the answering machine. Payment will be collected at the door.

FOOD BASKETS FOR THE POOR - NEXT WEEKEND
Next weekend, Dec. 4th & 5th, representatives of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be stationed at the church doors accepting your donations for Christmas Food Baskets for the needy. Last year, through your generosity, we were able to distribute 500 food baskets to needy families. Your continued giving is appreciated.

PARISH HOLIDAY OUTREACH PROJECTS
This year, the tree in the vestibule of the Upper Church will be serving two of our holiday parish outreach projects.
¢ The Giving Tree - GIFTS (UNWRAPPED) MUST BE RETURNED BY NEXT SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 5TH - Gifts this year will be for the Erie County Home in Alden. This is a nursing home for people of all ages. Their needs are very basic because this home often houses the poorest in the County, many of whom have no family or visitors. There are tags on the tree with a list of a few items that may be donated - from shampoo, makeup and hair supplies to music, pictures and sweatshirts. There will also be a complete list of possible donations posted on the Social Justice Bulletin Board next to the tree, as well as additional copies under the tree for you to take home.
¢ Mitten, Scarf & Hat Tree - GIFTS MUST BE RETURNED BY SUNDAY, DEC. 12TH - As
in the past, we will be asking for mittens, gloves, scarves and hats, which will be given to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy and Immaculate Conception Church, Buffalo where according to their Hispanic tradition, they will be distributed as gifts on Little Christmas (Epiphany on Jan. 2).

CHRISTMAS TOY COLLECTION
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is collecting toys on the weekends of Dec. 4th & 5th, and Dec. 11th & 12th, to be distributed to needy families for Christmas. Past experiences have been very rewarding. Last year with your assistance, the society was able to distribute over 1,000 toys during the Christmas Season. A box will be in the Upper Church vestibule, ready to receive your gifts. The toy may be wrapped/unwrapped. If wrapped please indicate the age level and boy or girl on the wrapper. Your generosity will help a child have a happy holiday season. Thank you & have a Merry Christmas.

ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
The St. Vincent de Paul Society knows of several families who currently have a family member undergoing treatment at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, that are currently experiencing financial difficulties. Consequently, their holiday season is looking rather bleak. If your family is interested in helping us adopt one of these families, by helping them with support in the way of food and gifts, please contact Sue Cleary at 741-5043.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education classes for Monday, Nov. 29th are as follows:
Grades 1 - 5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Grade 9 - On Sunday, Dec. 5th, Mrs. Mary Martin & Mrs. Nancy Murray's class will be going to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. Information was mailed to each student.

VOCATION VIEW - "They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks;" If God is calling you to ministerial service, call Fr. Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
¢ Wed., Dec. 1st - Grade 4 will see "The Polar Express" at the Regal Imax Theater
¢ Thurs., Dec. 2nd - Grade 2 will see "The Polar Express" at the Regal Imax Theater
¢ Fri., Dec. 3rd - Students will attend 8:45 a.m. Mass prepared by Grade 5
-- Noon Dismissal

SENIORS: CREATE A BOOK OF YOUR MEMORIES
Come and join other seniors who meet every Monday from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Church Library to compile a scrapbook of their most treasured memories & life stories. You can put together a book of special moments in your life that you'd especially like to remember - childhood moments, vacations, quiet times with family & friends, a wedding, graduation or the birth of a new baby. Parish Outreach will help you organize your photos, mementos, and thoughts. You will receive a photo album, a pen, tape for photographs & sheets to take home. There is a one-time fee of $10 and you may join at any time. Questions? Call Keri Mayer at 831-1246.

MUSIC MINISTRY
Parish Choir: The next rehearsal will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room. Singers of any level are invited to join us to socialize, sing and make new friends at CTK. We also need instrumentalists and guitarists to assist.
Youth Choir : The next rehearsal will be held on Friday, Dec. 2nd from 2:30-3:30 pm in the Music Room. Children in grades 1-6 are encouraged to participate in this expanding choir.
Christina Shrewsbury is the Music Director at CTK. Rehearsals are held in the Music Room, located at the bottom of the stairs accessible from the entrance on the circular driveway on Lamarck. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please call her at 839-1430/ext 212.

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
" Service Opportunities: Parents' Night Out - Friday, December 3rd - Teens are needed to help with activities for the Annual Parents' Night Out. For information call Mrs. Testa. Gift Baskets for the Elderly - Sunday, Dec. 5th - Any teens wishing to decorate and fill baskets for the elderly should come to the Chapel Meeting Room at 10:30 a.m.
" Student Writers Needed - St. Mary's Press is looking for Teen Writers to submit poetry, stories, or personal reflections about the emotional peaks and valleys of teenagers' relationships with their families. They are looking for teens who write with honesty, insight and creativity about the joys, challenges, highlights or sorrows of family life. All submitted work will be considered for publication in upcoming book entitled Family Matters. Admissions will be accepted until Dec. 1, 2004. Any interested High School Teens should pick up the guidelines for writing and the required release form. These forms will be available at the door of the Youth Ministry Office.

MARK YOUR ADVENT CELEBRATION with a charitable act. Call your local Catholic Charities office to get involved with our mission of giving or consider a donation to help us serve those who suffer without friends or family this holiday season.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for your many blessings;
2) Thank you for the success of this year's Catholic Charities drive;

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
"Christian hope, unlike most other kinds of hope, is not mere optimism. It's not even a matter of thinking positively: 'Cheer up. Things will work.' Christian hope is applied faith. If God Himself is here with us in His Holy Spirit, then all things are possible." - Bruce Larson

AREA EVENTS
" Heim Elementary/Middle School Craft Fairs - Dec. 4 & 5 - 10am-4pm. Free shuttle bus service will run from North High School on Saturday. Admission is $2.
" St. Aloysius Christmas Fair - Dec 4 - Noon-6:30 pm, 157 Cleveland Dr
" Villa Maria Chorale Christmas Concert with the Cathedral Brass will be performed on Sun. Dec. 5th at 7 pm in Villa Maria College Auditorium, 240 Pine Ridge Rd. Tickets available at door for $10. Call 961-1858 for more information.
" Blessed Sacrament School reunion Christmas Party for alumni on Dec. 10th at Parish Center. For info go to: www.Bsacrament.com, or call Marybeth Harper at 835-0695.
" The Bethlehem Village - Dec. 19th - St. Paul's Church on Delaware in Kenmore. Doors open from 1-5 pm beginning with Christmas caroling in the Church. You will then be taken to our village, which ends with an indoor living nativity! Your visit takes approximately ½ hour and is FREE. A great way to begin your Christmas Week.
" Retrouvaille - A lifeline for troubled marriages - For information on programs call Bill & Jane at 652-7138, or Frank & Angel at 668-9068, or go to www.marriagesaved.com.

WHEN CHRISTMAS ISN'T MERRY
If you or someone you know is dreading Christmas because of death, divorce, illness, or some other loss of difficulty in life, plan to attend the next session of "Come and See" on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 pm in St. Benedict's Church, Main Street at Eggert Rd in Amherst. Fr. Michael Burzynski 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, interfaith marriage, Catholic singles, and coming back to the Church. Referrals to parishes and priests will be available. No cost. No reservation required. For info call 565-2525.

CURIOUS ABOUT HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE'S HISTORY?
Need some inspiration? Tune into WLOF 101.7 FM the station of the Cross, which presents two new programs: The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, with Jeff Cavins at 9 am on Sundays; and Sunday Night LIVE with Father Benedict Groeschel, at 7 pm on Sunday. What better time to know Christ's love than the season preparing for and celebrating His birth? Pray, ask questions, spend time in adoration and listen to WLOF 101.FM Catholic Radio.

BUFFALO'S DELAWARE AVENUE - MANSIONS & FAMILIES - Fr. Edward Dunn, who celebrates the 12:15 Mass at CTK each week, has authored a book on the beautiful Delaware Avenue Mansions. This book also includes facts and stories about their residents from 1870-1920. The book has 584 pages, and is $49.95. To order or for more details call Dr. Joseph Bieron at 888-2357 or contact bieron@canisius.edu.

"BUFFALO MEMORIES - GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN" - A great gift for anyone interested in stories of Buffalo-past. This book is a compilation of stories about Buffalo by the late George Kunz, reprinted from the Buffalo News. It is available at the Rectory during office hours. Please pay by cash or check, for $16.20 payable to Dorothy Kunz

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

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., November 27 - Vigil for First Sunday of Advent
Lower 4:30 p.m. Michael T. Kennedy - The Paul Kennedy Family

SUN., November 28 - First Sunday of Advent
Upper 8:00 a.m. Mark Conley - Marty & Martha Quinn
Lower 9:30 Carrie Quintilone - Family
Lower 11:00 Deceased Members of the Klipfel Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. Angeline Feskun - son, William Federici

MON., November 29 - Advent Weekday, First Week of Advent
6:55 a.m. Henry Forster - The Havas Family
8:00 Margaret Riso - Family
*The Miraculous Medal Novena will be Prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass

TUES., November 30 - Andrew, apostle
6:55 a.m. John Westra - Tom and Colleen Switala
8:00 Leo Barron - Family

WED., December 1 - Advent Weekday, First Week of Advent
There will be NO 6:55 a.m. Mass Today
8:00 ANNIV. Mary Syracuse - Josephine Syracuse
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., December 2 - Advent Weekday, First Week of Advent
6:55 a.m. Robert Georger - Zenger Family
8:00 Veronica Collins - Rosemary & Maggie Lubinski
*Mysteries of Light will be recited after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., December 3 - Francis Xavier, priest
6:55 a.m. Ann DeVita - Cumella Family
**8:45 Rita Skretny - CTK Parent's Guild

SAT., December 4 - John of Damascus, priest, religious, doctor
Lower 4:30 p.m. William Swartzenburg - Mr. & Mrs. Howard Newhouse

SUN., December 5 - Second Sunday of Advent
Upper 8:00 a.m. Katherine McDermott - The McGillicuddy Family
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Ernest Sandretto - Family
Lower 11:00 Albert Zimmerman - Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. Robert Smith - CTK Music Ministry

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
We are decorating the interiors of the Upper & Lower Churches & entranceways on Wed., Dec. 22nd & Thurs., Dec. 23rd at 9:00 a.m. We will use the Chapel Meeting Room as our gathering point. If you are interested in helping decorate or have any questions, please contact Bob Kersten (839-2146) or Tom Wiktorski (833-8035)