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BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF October 2nd, 2005 CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR 27TH Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 5:1-7
2nd Reading - Philippians 4:6-9
Gospel -Matthew 21:33-43

NEXT SUNDAY: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 25:6-10a
2nd Reading - Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
Gospel -Matthew 22:1-14

"Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, think about these things." - Philippians 4

Question of the Week: What is the greatest obstacle you face in producing a more fruitful life?

Faith Response: Commit to the pursuit of good news. Contemplate the faces of saints instead of celebrities. Give more attention to stories of courage than the activity of criminals. Listen to music that exalts rather than leads to self-absorption and self-pity.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Maureen Bommer, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, Sister Susan Buckley, Dale Carlos, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Mary Fazekas, Jimmy Fiore, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Jim Keenen, David Kersten, Franz Kiefer, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Gloria Kocick, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Beverly Mooney, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Anne Ortolani, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Amy Tiede, Al Trybus, Joseph Vastola, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Elmer Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Petro Chacha (father of Sister Annunciata Chacha), and Rev. Joseph Spatorico (pastor of St. Anthony's Church, Batavia);
…victims of the hurricanes on the Gulf coast;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS will be sold for $25 after Mass today. The books will be for sale in the Rectory during the week (8:30 am-4:00 pm). Please support our Teen Youth Group.

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY AND RESPECT LIFE MONTH - Today, we will be celebrating Respect Life Sunday and God's gift of life at the 9:30 Mass today. The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops in 1975 authored the Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities urging all members of the church to become involved in promoting respect for life. The theme for this year is "Help build a world where human life is always loved and defended-every form of violence banished." Respect Life Month Events: * Saint Vincent De Paul Society will hold a Clothing Drive Oct 22nd & 23rd. * Social Justice Ministry will collect Halloween Costumes for the underprivileged. * Youth Council will host lock-in and collect personal care products.

LIFE CHAIN is a diocesan-wide silent, peaceful, and prayerful abortion protest taking place along Niagara Falls Boulevard today, Sunday, October 2nd from 2:00-3:00 pm. Many faiths gather to give witness to the sacredness of human life. Christ the King will meet at 1:45 pm, under the big "B" sign in the parking lot of the Boulevard Mall along Niagara Falls Boulevard. Please call Maureen Pratt at 836-0736 for more information. Thank you!

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY is a 4-part series, which will help you learn about God's original plan for chastity, marriage, & sexuality. The next session will be held on Monday, Oct. 3rd from 7:30-9:00 pm in the Chapel Meeting Room, located in the Lower Church. Michael Denz leads this study, which is an introductory course, so if you've never heard of Theology of the Body, this series is for you. Contact Wendy Falvey at 837-0088 with any questions. This is an exciting opportunity to dialogue about issues that are important to you and your faith!

THE SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY will meet on Tues. Oct. 4th at 7:15pm in Chapel Meeting Room. All are welcome. (Enter through door under the school/church archway).

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

WEDDING BANNS
2nd - Anne Marie Murphy and Brian Rivard
3rd - Martha Wilson and Michael Snyder

CONGRATULATIONS TO… Andrea (Epstein) and Dominic Ruzzine, who were married in our church last Saturday. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

WELCOME TO THE FAITH COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING … Reilly John Moore, son of Donna (Davis) & Timothy Moore; and Ryan Paul Tokasz, son of Christine (Webb) & Andrew Tokasz, who were baptized in our Church last Sunday.

FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK IS THE FIRST FRIDAY for the month of October. 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. For reservations call Virginia Harder at 839-0230 before noon on Thurs. Oct. 6th. All women of the parish are welcome.

RCIA is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 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 7:15-9:00 pm in the Parish Library. For further information please call the Rectory at 839-1430 & ask for Renée or visit our website at www.ctksnyder.com/rcia. Come and join us! Topics for upcoming sessions: Oct. 6 - Prayer; Oct. 13 - Mary & the Rosary; Oct. 27 - Saints; and Nov. 3 - Scripture, Tradition & the Bible.

THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY their family and friends will gather next Sunday at the 8:00 a.m. Mass 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.

"SCRAP BOOKING" FOR SENIORS meets every Monday from 11:00-1:30 p.m. in the Church Library. You're invited to come & compile a scrapbook of your most treasured memories & life stories. Parish Outreach will help you organize your photos, mementos, & thoughts. You'll receive a photo album, pen, tape for photographs & sheets to take home. Cost is $10 & you may join at any time. Call Keri Mayer (831-1246) to register or for questions

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY will meet one Sunday evening a month from 7:00-9:00 pm for 10 sessions in the Church Library. The Gospel of Mathew will be explored using Little Rock Scripture Study. The next session is on Sun., Oct. 23rd.

THE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP sponsored by CTK Bereavement Committee, is for all persons grieving the death of a loved one. The next session will be on Tues., Oct. 11th and every other Tuesday through Nov. 22nd, from 7:00-9:00 pm, in the Church Library.
When we lose a loved one by death, we are wounded. Just as a wound does, we need to heal from within, to express our thoughts and feelings, even when they seem crazy. A support group is a safe haven where we can talk, cry, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. For information, please call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

ANNUAL ST. VINCENT de PAUL USED CLOTHING DRIVE will take place on the weekend of Sat. Oct. 22nd & Sun. Oct. 23rd. Take this opportunity to clean out your closets. All items donated are used. After sorting, clothing is given to the poor or sold at a nominal fee in the thrift store. Clothing not suitable for resale are bailed and sold for rags

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
¢ Classes for Religious Education on Mon. October 3rd are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Grade 8: 7:00-8:15 p.m.

¢ Grade 6 begins on Mon., October 17th - 7:00-8:15 p.m.
¢ Grade 7: Mon., January 9th 2006
¢ Sacrament of Confirmation - Tues., October 25th 7:00 p.m. in Lower Church
Confirmation Rehearsal - Mon., October 10th a7 :00 p.m. in Lower Church
¢ Parents' Meetings:
Grade 2 - Mon., Oct. 24th
Grade 3 - Mon., Nov. 7th

VOCATION VIEW - Listen for the voice of God. Are you being called to be a priest or religious? If God is calling you, call Father Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
¢ Tues., Oct. 4th - Feast of St. Francis
¢ Thurs., Oct. 6th - Our 8th Grade students will shadow at the High School of their choice.
¢ Fr., Oct. 7th - Students will attend the 8:45 a.m. Mass (prepared by Grade 5)

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ The next Youth Group Meeting is Sunday, Oct. 2nd from 10-30-11:30 in the Church Library. Mary Beth Hall from the Red Cross will be speaking regarding our upcoming Blood Mobile and the needs of the Red Cross.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES: Boys' Schools:; Canisius High School: (882-0466) Oct. 2 - 10-2 pm; Oct. 3 - 6:30-8:30 pm; St. Joseph: (874-4024) Oct. 2 - 12-3pm; Oct. 3 - 5-7 pm; Girls' Schools: Sacred Heart: (834-9/29 -Oct. 2 - 11-2 pm; Holy Angels: (834-7120) Oct. 2 - 11-2 pm; Oct. 3 - 6-8 pm; Nardin: (881-6262) Oct. 2 - 10-1pm; Oct. 3 - 5-8 pm; Villa Maria: (894-0398) Oct. 6 - 5:30-8 pm;

MUSIC MINISTRY
Questions? Please call Christina Shrewsbury, Director of Music Ministry at CTK at 839-1430/ext. 212.
¢ Parish Youth Choir (Grades 1-5 ) - Next rehearsal is Friday, Oct. 7th from 2:30-3:30 in the Church Music Room. First Sunday Liturgy for singing is October 9th at 9:30 a.m. Mass. We warm up at 9:05 a.m. Come and join the singing and fun.
¢ Middle School Ensemble (Grades 6-8) - This group is new this fall. If you are interested in joining, please see Christina Shrewsbury soon, so that we can form a schedule together.
¢ Teen Ensemble (Grades 9-12) - Vocal and instrumentals will meet on designated Saturdays to prepare special liturgical music.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for being with me during my surgery;
2) Thank you for the success of my daughter's job interview;

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: "I have made this day; rejoice and be glad in it!" - Psalm 118:24

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR PARISH
¢ Social Justice & St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen - If you are interested in joining a
group of CTK parishioners to volunteer at the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen on Tues. Oct. 18th and Tues. Oct. 25th from 9:00 am-1:00 pm, please call Ceil at 835-7826.
¢ Social Justice & Habitat for Humanity - A group of parishioners will gather at a home
being renovated in Buffalo on these dates: Tues. Oct. 11th and Sat. Oct. 29th. No experience necessary. Call Allison for details, carpools & directions. 839-5225.
¢ Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Wed. evening from 7-9 pm in the Church Library.
Prayer Shawls are knit, blessed and given as gifts to parishioners who are shut-ins, have serious illnesses, or those who have a need to be wrapped in prayers. For details call Linda Maslona at 839-2363. If you can't participate, but wish to help, we would appreciate donations of 3 complete skeins of one color yarn, used to knit a prayer shawl.
¢ Visiting the Homebound - we are always looking for Eucharistic Ministers who are
interested in committing 1-2 hours per week, to visit someone who is sick or homebound and to give them weekly communion. If you can help, send a e-mail to Mschaefer@ctksnyder.com.
¢ Rosary Chain - If you have an intention for the Rosary Chain, or if you would like to
become part of the Rosary Chain Ministry, please call Irene Wingerter at 632-0646. The Rosary Chain is ideal for those who don't want their name announced publicly.

AREA EVENTS
¢ Family Fun Day at Have Ewe Any Wool (4551 Main St. near Harlem in Snyder) on Sun., Oct. 2nd 1-4 pm. Family fun, activities, refreshments and live Alpacas.
¢ Marian Day of Prayer for Seniors - Wed., Oct. 5th - 10:30am-3pm at St. Columban Center, Derby. The day, led by Fr. David Bellittiere will include: Mass, talk, Rosary, Exposition and Benediction. Cost is $17. Call 947-4708 if interested.
¢ Marriage Encounter Weekend - Oct. 14-16th - It's a great time to rekindle communication and enjoy a weekend away. Call 585-342-2430 or go to www.wwme-wny.org .

JOIN ST. BENEDICT SENIORS - Atlantic City on Nov. 7, 8, 9 & 10 a 4-day and 3-night trip with optional side trip to historic Philadelphia. Cost is $190, & includes $30 in coins, 3 breakfasts, games, and prizes on luxury bus and all gratuities. Call Val at 838-0291 for info.

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING with finances, domestic violence or child behavior issues, Catholic Charities is the place to start. Find help through a caring staff member who can help sort out the issues at one of our many offices throughout WNY. Call 856-4494 or go to www.ccwyn.org.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., Oct. 1 - Therese of the Child Jesus, virgin, doctor
4:30 p.m. John and Anne Hard - Debbie & Libbie
SUN., Oct. 2 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Upper 8:00 a.m. James Anthony Villa - Tom and Renée Villa
Lower 9:30 Respect Life Sunday
Lower 11:00 Rita Forster - Daughter and Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. Dolores Stenclik - Dr. & Mrs. Raymond A. Hudson

MON., Oct. 3 - Weekday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Madeline Vecchio - Tony and Sally Giammarise
8:00 a.m. In Celebration of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Jean and John Donovan - Mary Jo & Skip Meyer
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., Oct. 4 - Francis of Assisi, religious
6:55 a.m. Lawrence M. Kavanaugh - Paul & JoAnne Wahlgren
8:00 Dr. Anthony and Shirley Mancini - sisters
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., Oct. 5 - Weekday, 27th Week Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. ANNIV. John Propis - wife, Marilynn
8:00 Michel Rusciolelli - Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., Oct. 6 - Bruno, priest; Bl. Marie-rose Durocher, virgin
6:55 a.m. John Murray - Jon & Heather Williams
8:00 Anthony and Mary Mancini - Granddaughters
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., Oct. 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary
655 a.m. Genevieve Slack - Estate
**8:45 Special Intention
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:45 am Mass

SAT., Oct. 8 - Weekday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Michael Snyder and Martha Wilson
4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Elmer P. Donlon - Pat & Marcia Donlon

SUN., Oct. 9 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Upper 8:00 a.m. Bernis Whalen - Husband & family
Lower 9:30 Dorothy Eckert - husband
Lower 11:00 ANNIV. Carlton Egner - daughter Judith
Upper 12:15 p.m. Joan Pauly - husband, Melvin

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF October 9th 2005
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
28TH Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 25:6-10a
2nd Reading - Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
Gospel -Matthew 22:1-14

NEXT SUNDAY: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
2nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians
Gospel -Matthew 22:15-21

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Maureen Bommer, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, Dale Carlos, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Mary Fazekas, Jimmy Fiore, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Jim Keenen, David Kersten, Franz Kiefer, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Gloria Kocick, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Beverly Mooney, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Anne Ortolani, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Amy Tiede, Al Trybus, Joseph Vastola, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Elmer Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends;
…victims of the hurricanes on the Gulf coast;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

WEDDING BANNS
3rd - Anne Marie Murphy and Brian Rivard

WELCOME TO THE FAITH COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Carly Jude Illos, daughter of Mary Lynn (Vinal) & Gary Illos, and Jack Daniel Owen, son of Carolyn (Illos) & Richard Owen, who were baptized in our Church last Sunday.

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
The next Respect Life Ministry' meeting is Wed., Oct. 12th at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Counting Room. Enter the church through the glass doors on Lamarck Drive, and signs will direct you to the counting room. Everyone is welcome!

BIBLE BUDDIES
You and your pre-school children, ages 2-4 are invited to join us on either Wed., Oct. 19th, or Thursday, Oct. 20th 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 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.

SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER
On the 2nd and 4th Monday Evenings of the month, a scripture study for men, will be held in the Msgr. McMahon Library beginning at 7:30 pm, using the Little Rock Scripture Study as a guide. Mark's Gospel, the primary Gospel used for the Sunday Liturgy during Cycle C, which begins in Advent, will be the focus for this study. An invitation to pray with other Catholic Men from 8:15-9:00 p.m. is also extended. If you wish to participate call Deacon Norm at 839-0322 or the parish office at 839-1430. The first session will be on Mon. Oct. 24th.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There are no Religious Education classes on Mon., Oct. 10th.
¢ Grade 10 - Confirmation Rehearsal on Mon., Oct. 10th in the Lower Church at 7:00 p.m. Candidates and sponsors should arrive by 6:55 p.m.

¢ Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Tues., Oct. 25th at 7:00 p.m. Today, we will begin to list the names of the candidates who will receive this Sacrament. We ask that our parish community to pray for these young people as they complete the final preparation for this sacrament. The following are in Dr. Stan Bukowski's class, Mrs. Joanie Cuff's class and Mrs. Rosemary Dziak's class: Alexis Asquith, Antoinette Canna, Andrew Gibson, Brian Hopkins, Bryce Hopkins, Samantha Podlas, Brendon Silver, Katherine Tirella, Garrett Weinholtz, Chelsey Cuff, Kahley Cuff, Keith Stumpf , Marisa Stumpf, John Battaglia, Sarah Lister, Brigid Parkot, Katherine Philipps, James Shea, Peter Smiltins, and Matthew Weber.

¢ Parents' Meetings: Grade 2 - Mon., Oct. 24th ; and Grade 3 - Mon., Nov. 7th
¢ Grade 6 begins on Mon., October 17th - 7:00-8:15 p.m.
¢ Grade 7: Mon., January 9th 2006

VOCATION VIEW - The invitation to serve often comes more than once, are you prepared with your answer? Consider ministry as a priest or in consecrated life. Are you being invited? Call Father Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
¢ Mon., Oct. 10th - Columbus Day - No School
¢ Fri., Oct. 14th - Fire Prevention Program & QSP Magazine Sale Kick-Off Assembly

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Oct. 23rd - World Youth Day Mass - 9:30 a.m. in Lower Church.
¢ Red Cross Blood Drive - Sun., Nov. 6th from 8:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the School Gym. Teens aged 16 and up are now eligible to donate at our parish drive with a signed parental permission slip. Sign-up will take place after all Masses on the weekends of Oct. 15th & 16th and 22nd & 23rd.
¢ A Coffee House Benefit for the Hurricane Relief Effort will be held on Fri., Oct. 28th in the School Gym. Look for details on this event in next weeks bulletin on how you can help us help those in need.

ROSARY FOR LIFE
Christ the King Respect Life Ministry leads the Rosary for Life following 8:00 a.m. mass at Saint Leo's Parish (885 Sweet Home Road) the third Saturday of every month. The next Rosary for Life is Sat., Oct. 15. Your prayers make a difference! Thank you!

EUCHARISTIC PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL
The Adoration Chapel is located at the top of the stairs, when entering the Church at the archway between the Church and the School. These doors are unlocked from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. Please feel free to make a visit to the Chapel. You do not need to be a scheduled adorer in order to come and pray. However, don't be afraid to take a fixed hour for fear that there may be times that you can't make it. There is a substitute system in place. "You have nothing whatsoever to fear from Him. Get up. He is calling you!" (Mark 10:50)

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for the "glimmer of hope" my son received last week.
2) Thank you for helping my friend recover from her accident.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR
WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"We are not some casual or meaningless product of evolution. Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed, each of us is love, each of us in necessary." - Pope Benedict XVI

ROSARY CHAIN
There are a group of parishioners who pray a daily rosary for special intentions requested through the Parish Rosary Chain. If you have an intention for the Rosary Chain, or if you would like to become part of the Rosary Chain Ministry, please call Irene Wingerter at 632-0646. The Rosary Chain is ideal for those who wish to keep their intention private.

MARRIAGE COUNSELORS
Catholic Charities marriage counselors are state certified, and have Master's degrees. They're ready to address a variety of issues, pre-marital as well, in a professional, compassionate manner. If you or someone you know could benefit, 839-4406.

MUSIC MINISTRY
Questions? Please call Christina Shrewsbury, Director of Music Ministry at CTK at 839-1430/ext. 212.
¢ Parish Youth Choir (Grades 1-5) - Next rehearsal is Friday, Oct. 14th from 2:30-3:30 in the Church Music Room. They will sing at the 2nd Sunday of each month at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Come and join the singing and fun.
¢ Middle School Ensemble (Grades 6-8) - This group is new this fall. If you are interested in joining, please see Christina Shrewsbury soon, so that we can form a schedule together.
¢ Teen Ensemble (Grades 9-12) - Vocal and instrumentals will meet on designated Saturdays to prepare special liturgical music.

SAVING YOUR MEMORIES - Scrap booking for Seniors meets every Monday from 11:00-1:30 p.m. in the Church Library. You're invited to come & compile a scrapbook of your most treasured memories & life stories. Parish Outreach will help you organize your photos, mementos, & thoughts. You'll receive a photo album, pen, tape for photographs & sheets to take home. Cost is $10 & you may join at any time. Call Keri Mayer (831-1246) for details.

ARE YOU THERE, LORD? - "When God Doesn't Answer our Prayers" will be the topic for the next session of Come and See on Thurs., Oct. 13th at 7:30 pm in St. Benedict Church. Fr. Joseph Rogliano will be the keynote speaker. Discussion topics include: When bad things Happen; Bereavement, Divorce & Separation, Annulments, Life Issues, Coming Back to the Church, & Coping with Cancer. No cost. No reservations required. Call 565-2525 for details.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND - A great time to rekindle communication & enjoy a weekend away on Oct. 14th-16t. Call 585-342-2430 or go to www.wwme-wny.org .

SNYDER FIRE DEPARTMENT - OPEN HOUSE - The Snyder Fire Department, 4531 Main St. will hold their annual open house on Sun., Oct. 9th from 1-4 pm. The Open House will feature displays and demonstrations of firefighting equipment and apparatus, as well as provide visitors with important safety tips. In additions, members will be available to discuss membership requirements and pass out applications to interested Snyder residents.

LADIES OF CHARITY will hold their annual fashion show Dress For Less and Theme Basket Raffle, on Sat., Oct. 15th at 11:00 at Hearthstone Manor (333 Dick Rd., Depew). Members will model Neat-repeat fashions from Lots of Clothes Thrift Store. Admission is $20 and reservations must be made in advance at 895-4001. All are invited to attend.

RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults into the Catholic Faith Community)
The RCIA helps 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, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. 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 7:15-9:00 pm in the Parish Library. For further information please call the Rectory at 839-1430 & ask for Renée or visit our website at www.ctksnyder.com/rcia. Come and join us! Topics for upcoming sessions: Oct. 13 - Mary & the Rosary; Oct. 20 - Prayer; Oct. 27 - Saints; and Nov. 3 - Scripture, Tradition & the Bible.

THE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
The Bereavement Support Group, sponsored by CTK Bereavement Committee, is for all persons grieving the death of a loved one. The next session will be on Tues., Oct. 11th and every other Tuesday through Nov. 22nd, from 7:00-9:00 pm, in the Church Library. When we lose a loved one by death, we are wounded. Just as a wound does, we need to heal from within, to express our thoughts and feelings, even when they seem crazy. A support group is a safe haven where we can talk, cry, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. For information, please call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY
The third session of the Theology of the Body Study and Discussion Group is Mon., Oct. 17th from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room. It's wonderful to discover how very much God loves each and every one of us!

"On this mountain the Lord of hosts will provide for all peoples a feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines." - Isaiah 25

Question of the Week: Which kinds of invitations fill you with joy?

Faith Response: Say yes to the invitation and come to the feast. Receive Eucharist gratefully. Share food with the disadvantaged regularly. Enjoy meals with family and friends as a sign of God's bounty.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Next Weekend, a Franciscan Missionary, Fr. James Vacco, OFM, will be visiting our parish and speaking at all the Masses on the benefits of the Missionary work of the Church. Throughout our world today, missionaries are "called and sent" by God to proclaim the Gospel and offer help and hope, and experience of Jesus' love, to the suffering poor. Each of us is called to be missionaries, in prayer and sacrifice, let us answer that call together.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
The Teen Youth Group is selling Entertainment Books this year. The books are $25 and will be available in the Rectory during the week (8:30 am-4:00 pm). The books will be sold after masses, the weekends of Oct. 15th & 16th and 22nd & 23rd.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
On Sun., Nov. 6th, the Teen Youth Group will be sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive. It will be held in the School Gym from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please consider becoming a donor. Donors must be in good health & 17 years of age. This year, with a parent's signed permission form, teens age 16 may be a donor. Sign-up will be in the back of Church on the weekends of Oct. 15th & 16 and 22nd & 23rd.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL USED CLOTHING DRIVE
This annual Clothing Drive will take place on the weekend of Sat. Oct. 22nd & Sun. Oct. 23rd. Take this opportunity to clean out your closets. All items donated are used. The trucks will be parked in the large school parking lot, and people will be available to help unload your cars, before & after the masses. If you have larger household items, such as stoves, refrigerators, tables, chairs, beds, etc. that you might like to donate, then call the Main Office at 882-3360 so that arrangements for pick-up can be made.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., Oct. 8 - Weekday, 27th Week in Ordinary Time
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Michael Snyder and Martha Wilson
4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Elmer P. Donlon - Pat & Marcia Donlon
SUN., Oct. 9 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Upper 8:00 a.m. Bernis Whalen - husband & family
Lower 9:30 Dorothy Eckert - husband
Lower 11:00 ANNIV. Carlton Egner - daughter, Judith
Upper 12:15 p.m. Joan Pauly - husband, Melvin

MON., Oct. 10 - Weekday, 28th Week in Ordinary Time
No 6:55 a.m. Mass
8:00 a.m. ANNIV. Grace L. 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., Oct. 11 - Weekday, 28th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. William Nailos - Hamburg H. S. Staff
8:00 Dr. Arthur Schaefer - Mr. & Mrs. Sam Duga
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., Oct. 12 - Weekday, 28th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Edward J. Nightengale - wife, Maryann & sons, Michael & John Paul
8:00 Dr. Leonard & Mary Sapienza - The Coppola & Sapienza Families
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., Oct. 13 - Weekday, 28th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Hella Potter - Estate
8:00 Fred Johns - wife, Martha
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., Oct. 14 - Callistus I, pope, martyr
6:55 a.m. Intentions of All Souls - Parish Intentions
8:45 Stanton J. Pearson - family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:45 am Mass

SAT., Oct. 15 - Teresa of Jesus, virgin, doctor
2:00 p.m. WEDDING Anne Marie Murphy and Brian Rivard
4:30 p.m. Ruth Meyer - grandchildren
SUN., Oct. 16 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Upper 8:00 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Rocco Migliazzo - family
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Dominic Campagna - sister, Teresa
Lower 11:00 Katherine Koessler - Steve & Katie Juhasz
Upper 12:15 p.m. Harold Hensen - wife, Mary Jane

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF October 16th 2005
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
30TH Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Exodus 22:20-26
2nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10
Gospel - Matthew 22:34-40

NEXT SUNDAY: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Malachi 1:14b- - 2:2b, 8-10
2nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13
Gospel - Matthew 23:1-12

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, Dale Carlos, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Mary Fazekas, Jimmy Fiore, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Jim Keenen, David Kersten, Franz Kiefer, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Gloria Kocick, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Beverly Mooney, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Anne Ortolani, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Amy Tiede, Al Trybus, Joseph Vastola, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Elmer Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Maureen Bommer (sister of Mary Jean Taylor), and Chester J. Marcinkowski;
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

CONGRATULATIONS TO… Anne Marie (Murphy) and Bryan H. Rivard, who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

WELCOME TO THE FAITH COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING … Brendan Sean Batchen, son of Stacy (Duffett) & Sean Batchen; and Annabella Elizabeth Batchen, and Gabriella Alise Batchen, daughters of Lisa (Smith) & Gerald Batchen; who were baptized in our Church last Sunday.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
The Second Collection today will be used to assist the missions throughout the world. Missionaries are called & sent by God to proclaim the Gospel and offer help, hope, and experience of Jesus' love, to the suffering poor. Each of us is called to be missionaries, in prayer & sacrifice, let us answer that call together. Please be generous.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL USED CLOTHING DRIVE
The annual used clothing drive takes place this weekend. Trucks are parked in the large school parking lot, and people will be available to help unload your cars, before & after the masses.

USED HALLOWEEN COSTUME COLLECTION
Along with the Used Clothing drive, this weekend, the Social Justice Ministry is also collecting Used Halloween Costumes, which will be distributed by the St. Vincent de Paul Society. A Halloween Box, decorated by the CTK Pre-School, will be in place near the Clothing Drive trucks in the Large Parking Lot. Please put any Halloween Costumes that you wish to donate - new or used into this box.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
After Masses today are for sale for $25 by the Teen Youth Group after Mass today. The books will also be available in the Rectory during the week (8:30 am-4:00 pm).

ALL SOULS ENVELOPES
Wednesday, Nov. 2nd is the Feast of All Souls. Envelopes are available in the back of church for your All Souls Day Intentions. This is a wonderful way for us to pray for al our deceased relatives and friends. They will be remembered at monthly Masses throughout the year and on All Souls Day.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
The Bereavement Support Group, sponsored by CTK Bereavement Committee, is for all persons grieving the death of a loved one. The next session will be on Tuesday, Oct. 25th and every other Tuesday through Nov. 22nd, from 7:00-9:00 pm, in the Church Library. A support group is a safe haven where we can talk, cry, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. For information, please call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

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

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY
The last session of the Theology of the Body Study and Discussion Group will be held on Monday, Nov. 7th, from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults into the Catholic Faith Community)
The RCIA helps 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, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. 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 7:15-9:00 pm in the Parish Library. For more details please call the Rectory at 839-1430 & ask for Renée or visit our website at www.ctksnyder.com/rcia. Come and join us! Topics for upcoming sessions: Oct. 27 - Saints; and Nov. 3 - Scripture, Tradition & the Bible.

SCRAPBOOKING FOR SENIORS
Scrapbooking for Seniors meets every Monday from 11:00-1:00 p.m. in the Church Library. You're invited to come and compile a scrapbook of your most treasured memories and life stories. Parish Outreach will help you organize your photos, mementos, and thoughts. You'll receive a photo album, pen, tape for photographs and sheets to take home. Cost is $10 and you may join at any time. Call Keri Mayer (831-1246) for details.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR PARISH
¢ Social Justice & St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen - If you are interested in joining a
group of CTK parishioners to volunteer at the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen on Tues. Oct. 25th from 9:00 am-1:00 pm, please call Ceil at 835-7826.
¢ Social Justice & Habitat for Humanity - A group of parishioners will gather at a home
being renovated in Buffalo on Sat. Oct. 29th. No experience necessary. Call Allison for details, carpools & directions. 839-5225.
¢ Visiting the Homebound - we are always looking for Eucharistic Ministers who are
interested in committing 1-2 hours per week, to visit someone who is sick or homebound and to give them weekly communion. If you can help, send a e-mail to Mschaefer@ctksnyder.com.
¢ Rosary Chain - There are a group of parishioners who pray a daily rosary for special
intentions requested through the Parish Rosary Chain. If you have an intention for the Rosary Chain, or if 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 intention private.
¢ Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Wed. evening from 7-9 pm in the Church Library.
Prayer Shawls are knit, blessed and given as gifts to parishioners who are shut-ins, have serious illnesses, or those who have a need to be wrapped in prayers. For details call Linda Maslona at 839-2363. If you can't participate, but wish to help, we would appreciate donations of 3 complete skeins of one color yarn, used to knit a prayer shawl.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes for Monday, Oct. 24th are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 p.m.

¢ Grade 2 Parent Meeting - Monday, Oct. 24th in the Upper Church at 7:00 p.m.
¢ Grade 3 Parent Meeting - Monday, Nov. 7th in the Upper Church at 7:00 p.m.

¢ Grade 9 - The following classes will go to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen today, Sun., Oct. 23rd: Mrs. Nina Caffarelli & Mrs. Vicki Gladysz. Students will meet at their home at 8:00 a.m. Also, Mrs. Judy Molik's class will be meeting today as scheduled.

¢ Sacrament of Confirmation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 25th at 7:00 p.m. We continue to pray for the candidates who will receive this Sacrament. We ask that our parish community to pray for these young people as they complete the final preparation for this sacrament. The following are in Mrs. Leslie Porto's, Mrs. Mary Voglmayr's, and Mrs. Maria Yee's classes: Matthew Blake, Margo Casciano, Gabriella DiBella, Meagan Hurley, Connor Ortolani, Tracey Paglicci, Leah Porto, Mitchell Shadron, Devon Borowski, Mark Coley, Alexander Dusenberry, Rebecca Kujawa, Danielle Magiera, Christina March, Claire McGorry, Kyle Schmidt, Eric Sowers, Sarah Voglmayr, Jane Abel, Alexandra Gilewicz, Peter Marshfield, Robert Slough, Kevin Smyth, Christopher Williams, Margaret Wydysh, and Jessica Yee.

VOCATION VIEW - "Love God with your whole heart, with your whole soul, and with all your mind." Live in that love in consecrated life or priesthood. Call Father Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
¢ Mon., Oct. 24th - Picture Retake Day
¢ Thurs., Oct. 27th - Magazine Sale ends
¢ Fri., Oct. 28th - No School for Students - Teacher Conference Day

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for the kindness my neighbors showed me;
2) Thank you for getting me through yesterday

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: "May you grasp how wide and long and high and deep My love for you is; a love that surpasses knowledge … you cannot ask or imagine the things I am planning for you!" - Ephesians 3:16-21

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Red Cross Blood Drive - Sun., Nov. 6th from 8:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the School Gym. Teens aged 16 and up are now eligible to donate at our parish drive with a signed parental permission slip.
¢ A Coffee House Benefit for the Hurricane Relief Effort will be held on Fri., Oct. 28th from 7:30-11:00 pm the School Gym. Admission for this event is $8 and includes refreshments. A variety of area bands and musicians will be playing throughout the night., including Tony & Vinnnie DeRosa, Exotic Aquatic, All You Can Eat, and more. This event is open to teens at CTK and their friends, no admittance after 8:30 p.m.
¢ ProjecTruth Poster Contest - any interested students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to participate by creating a poster with the theme Waiting is Easier Because … Winners will be judged on the best and creative representation of the abstinence until marriage theme. Entries may be submitted any time, but no later the Jan. 30th, 2006. A complete set of contest rules posted on the door of the Youth Office.

MUSIC MINISTRY
Questions? Please call Christina Shrewsbury, Director of Music Ministry at CTK at 839-1430/ext. 212.
¢ Parish Youth Choir (Grades 1-5) - Next rehearsal is Friday, Oct. 28th from 2:30-3:30 in the Church Music Room. They will sing on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Come and join the singing and fun.
¢ Middle School Ensemble (Grades 6-8) - This group is new this fall. If you are interested in joining, please see Christina Shrewsbury soon, so that we can form a schedule together.
¢ Teen Ensemble (Grades 9-12) - Vocal and instrumentals will meet on designated Saturdays to prepare special liturgical music.

GOT PURPOSE?
Fr. Gary Kibler will discuss "What is the Purpose of Your Life" at the next session of Come and See on Thursday, Nov. 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in St. Benedict Church (Main & Eggert Rd.) Discussion topics include: What Catholics believe, bereavement, divorce and separation, annulments, life issues, questions about HIV/AIDS, problems with the Church, coping with cancer. No cost. No reservations required. For information call 565-2525.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., Oct. 22 - Weekday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Elizabeth Havas - family

SUN., Oct. 23 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Upper 8:00 a.m. ANNIV. Ross Syracuse - Josephine Syracuse
Lower 9:30 World Youth Day - Teen Youth Group
Lower 11:00 ANNIV. Cecelia Beckinghausen - George & Laura Beckinghausen
Upper 12:15 p.m. Jacob Maldiner - Grace Suozzi & Mary Mancini

MON., Oct. 24 - Anthony Mary Claret, bishop
6:55 a.m. Stanley and Beatrice McCormick - Family
8:00 Vincent DiNatale - Sister, Sarah
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., Oct. 25 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. John Murray - Nancy & Francis Wahlen, Jr.
8:00 Irene Thompson - Husband, Herbert
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., Oct. 26 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Frances Wilczynski - Dan Staszak & Melissa Schaefer
8:00 Marie Seerieter - Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., Oct. 27 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Michael Fiorentine - Mary Belle & Rich Walsh
8:00 Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., Oct. 28 - Simon and June, apostles
6:55 a.m. James Coppola - The Higgins Family
8:00 Michael Herr - Bob & Celeste Kersten
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:45 am Mass

SAT., Oct. 29 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Charles Coleman - Family

SUN., Oct. 23 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Upper 8:00 a.m. MONTH'S MIND Petro Chacha - The Rectory Staff
Lower 9:30 Stanton J. Pearson - The Bellman Family
Lower 11:00 Carmella and Horace Battaglia - Son & Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. Dr. Vincent Rizzo - Maryann & Family

MYSTERY OF THE EUCHARIST
We come to the official end of the Church's proclamation of the Year of the Eucharist. Are we aware of the importance of receiving the Eucharist, of the importance it plays in our lives?
On Friday, Nov. 4th at 7:00 pm in the Lower Church, Father Paul Seil, pastor of St. Lawrence Church in Buffalo, will give us his insight on the Mystery of the Eucharist. Our hope and prayer is that we continue to learn more abut the Eucharist and make it the center of our lives.
This is an opportunity for all to grow in their faith. Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers and Choir Members are encouraged to attend, but all members of the parish are invited. The talk will be followed with refreshments.

NOVEMBER 6TH - SAVE THE DATE!
The Christ the King Mission Team will sponsor the 9:30 Mass on Sunday, November 6th. Please plan to come to this special liturgy and experience "faith and community" with our parishioners who have made Mission at Christ the King.
There will be a special Mission Choir and guest pianist for our Mass. Everyone is welcome to join us for refreshments in the Chapel Meeting Room immediately after Mass.

"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" Jesus answered, "You shall love the Lord, your God will all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." - Mathew 22:34-40

Question of the Week: Who will you learn to love tomorrow that you do not love today?

Faith Response: Chart the boundaries of your love at present. Who is excluded? Which groups of people do you find it hard to forgive or embrace? Make those folks beyond the border, your new frontier for love. Pray for the love of God to overwhelm you.

ANNUAL CEREMONY OF THE ROSES
Today, Sunday, Oct. 23rd at 2:30 p.m. in the Upper Church the Rosary and Altar Society will be meeting to celebrate their annual Ceremony of the Roses. There will be a candlelight procession honoring the Blessed Mother, followed by the Rosary and Benediction. Pizza and refreshments will follow in the Chapel Meeting Room. Please mark your calendars and plan to join in this special ceremony for our Blessed Mother which we hope will inspire devotion to our Lady. This event is presented by the Rosary and Altar Society and all parishioners and families are invited

GREAT NEWS FOR SENIORS
Starting on Thursday, Nov. 3rd, in the Chapel Meeting Room, there will be a fun gathering of seniors, hosted by St. Benedict's Senior Citizen Group. It will be meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:00-4:00 pm. Sit and enjoy each other's company, or play bridge, pinochle, rummy, penny-anti poker or bingo and enjoy some refreshments. Please enter the Chapel Meeting Room through the single door under the overhang between the Church and the School, or use the elevator entrance if necessary. If you want more info, please call Max at 542-3421 or just come that afternoon.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
On Sunday, Nov. 6th, from 8:30-1:30 a Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in the CTK School Gym. The Teen Youth Group who is sponsoring the Drive will be signing up donors after mass today. Please consider becoming a donor. Donors must be in good health & 17 years of age. This year, with a parent's signed permission form, teen's age16 may be a donor.

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF October 23th 2005
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
30TH Sunday in Ordinary Time"

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Exodus 22:20-26
2nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10
Gospel - Matthew 22:34-40

NEXT SUNDAY: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Malachi 1:14b- - 2:2b, 8-10
2nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13
Gospel - Matthew 23:1-12

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, Dale Carlos, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Mary Fazekas, Jimmy Fiore, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Jim Keenen, David Kersten, Franz Kiefer, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Gloria Kocick, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Beverly Mooney, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Anne Ortolani, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Amy Tiede, Al Trybus, Joseph Vastola, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Elmer Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
Maureen Bommer (sister of Mary Jean Taylor), and Chester J. Marcinkowski;
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

CONGRATULATIONS TO… Anne Marie (Murphy) and Bryan H. Rivard, who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God's blessings and a happy life together.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
After Masses today are for sale for $25 by the Teen Youth Group after Mass today. The books will also be available in the Rectory during the week (8:30 am-4:00 pm).

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY
The last session of the Theology of the Body Study and Discussion Group will be held on Monday, Nov. 7th, from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults into the Catholic Faith Community)
The RCIA helps 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, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. 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 7:15-9:00 pm in the Parish Library. For more details please call the Rectory at 839-1430 & ask for Renée or visit our website at www.ctksnyder.com/rcia. Come and join us! Topics for upcoming sessions: Oct. 27 - Saints; and Nov. 3 - Scripture, Tradition & the Bible.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR PARISH
¢ Social Justice & St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen - If you are interested in joining a
group of CTK parishioners to volunteer at the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen on Tues. Oct. 25th from 9:00 am-1:00 pm, please call Ceil at 835-7826.
¢ Social Justice & Habitat for Humanity - A group of parishioners will gather at a home
being renovated in Buffalo on Sat. Oct. 29th. No experience necessary. Call Allison for details, carpools & directions. 839-5225.
¢ Visiting the Homebound - we are always looking for Eucharistic Ministers who are
interested in committing 1-2 hours per week, to visit someone who is sick or homebound and to give them weekly communion. If you can help, send a e-mail to Mschaefer@ctksnyder.com.
¢ Rosary Chain - There are a group of parishioners who pray a daily rosary for special
intentions requested through the Parish Rosary Chain. If you have an intention for the Rosary Chain, or if 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 intention private.
¢ Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Wed. evening from 7-9 pm in the Church Library.
Prayer Shawls are knit, blessed and given as gifts to parishioners who are shut-ins, have serious illnesses, or those who have a need to be wrapped in prayers. For details call Linda Maslona at 839-2363. If you can't participate, but wish to help, we would appreciate donations of 3 complete skeins of one color yarn, used to knit a prayer shawl.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Classes for Monday, Oct. 24th are as follows:
Grades 1-5: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Grades 6 & 8: 7:00-8:15 p.m.

¢ Grade 2 Parent Meeting - Monday, Oct. 24th in the Upper Church at 7:00 p.m.
¢ Grade 3 Parent Meeting - Monday, Nov. 7th in the Upper Church at 7:00 p.m.

VOCATION VIEW - "Love God with your whole heart, with your whole soul, and with all your mind." Live in that love in consecrated life or priesthood. Call Father Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
¢ Mon., Oct. 24th - Picture Retake Day
¢ Thurs., Oct. 27th - Magazine Sale ends
¢ Fri., Oct. 28th - No School for Students - Teacher Conference Day

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for the kindness my neighbors showed me;
2) Thank you for getting me through yesterday

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ Red Cross Blood Drive - Sun., Nov. 6th from 8:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the School Gym. Teens aged 16 and up are now eligible to donate at our parish drive with a signed parental permission slip.
¢ A Coffee House Benefit for the Hurricane Relief Effort will be held on Fri., Oct. 28th from 7:30-11:00 pm the School Gym. Admission for this event is $8 and includes refreshments. A variety of area bands and musicians will be playing throughout the night., including Tony & Vinnnie DeRosa, Exotic Aquatic, All You Can Eat, and more. This event is open to teens at CTK and their friends, no admittance after 8:30 p.m.
¢ ProjecTruth Poster Contest - any interested students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to participate by creating a poster with the theme Waiting is Easier Because … Winners will be judged on the best and creative representation of the abstinence until marriage theme. Entries may be submitted any time, but no later the Jan. 30th, 2006. A complete set of contest rules posted on the door of the Youth Office.

MUSIC MINISTRY
Questions? Please call Christina Shrewsbury, Director of Music Ministry at CTK at 839-1430/ext. 212.
¢ Parish Youth Choir (Grades 1-5) - Next rehearsal is Friday, Oct. 28th from 2:30-3:30 in the Church Music Room. They will sing on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Come and join the singing and fun.
¢ Middle School Ensemble (Grades 6-8) - This group is new this fall. If you are interested in joining, please see Christina Shrewsbury soon, so that we can form a schedule together.
¢ Teen Ensemble (Grades 9-12) - Vocal and instrumentals will meet on designated Saturdays to prepare special liturgical music.

"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" Jesus answered, "You shall love the Lord, your God will all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." - Mathew 22:34-40

Question of the Week: Who will you learn to love tomorrow that you do not love today?

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., Oct. 22 - Weekday, 29th Week in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Elizabeth Havas - family
SUN., Oct. 23 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Upper 8:00 a.m. ANNIV. Ross Syracuse - Josephine Syracuse
Lower 9:30 World Youth Day - Teen Youth Group
Lower 11:00 ANNIV. Cecelia Beckinghausen - George & Laura
Upper 12:15 p.m. Jacob Maldiner - Grace Suozzi & Mary Mancini

TUES., Oct. 25 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. John Murray - Nancy & Francis Wahlen, Jr.
8:00 Irene Thompson - Husband, Herbert
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., Oct. 26 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Frances Wilczynski - Dan Staszak & Melissa Schaefer
8:00 Marie Seerieter - Family
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., Oct. 27 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Michael Fiorentine - Mary Belle & Rich Walsh
8:00 Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., Oct. 28 - Simon and June, apostles
6:55 a.m. James Coppola - The Higgins Family
8:00 Michael Herr - Bob & Celeste Kersten
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:45 am Mass

SAT., Oct. 29 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Charles Coleman - Family
SUN., Oct. 23 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Upper 8:00 a.m. MONTH'S MIND Petro Chacha - The Rectory Staff
Lower 9:30 Stanton J. Pearson - The Bellman Family
Lower 11:00 Carmella and Horace Battaglia - Son & Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. Dr. Vincent Rizzo - Maryann & Family

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF October 30th 2005
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Malachi 1:14b- - 2:2b, 8-10
2nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13
Gospel - Matthew 23:1-12

NEXT SUNDAY: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Reading - Wisdom 6:12-16
2nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Gospel - Matthew 25:1-13

"The scribes and Pharisees preach but they do not practice. All their works are performed to be seen." - Matthew 23

Question of the Week: How can you lead others by acts of service?

Faith Response: Leadership begins in small things. Commit to a daily "mitzvah," the Hebrew practice of doing a good work. A mitzvah can be a small deed: picking up litter on the street, greeting someone who is normally unfriendly, writing an unexpected note of appreciation, allowing someone else to have his or her way.

IN YOUR PRAYERS…
…Please pray for the sick of the parish, especially:
Faiza Alnakeeb, Luanne Auriemma, Charlie Basil, Linda Beardi, Andrew Benbenek, Johanna Bergstrom, Walt Bissett, Jenna Boguhn, Patrick Bohen, Maria Borowski, Alexis Bruno, Dale Carlos, Angela Coppola, Josephine Coppola, Marlene Cressman, Shalet DiCapito, Sarah DiNatale, Ronald Donnelly, Mary Drew, Marybeth Drozda, Mary Fazekas, Jimmy Fiore, Fred Floss, Elizabeth Margaret Foster, Jan Genau, Tony Genau, Pat Georger, Diane Giglia, Robert Giolando, Sr. Marie Dolores Gionta, OSF, Eleanor Gottstein, Ruth Grow, Fran Growe, Rita Guaftaferro, Pamela Gunther, Judy Heinen, Martha Johns, John Kaczorowski, Anita Keenen, Jim Keenen, Franz Kiefer, Emma Jean Kingston, Geraldine Klipfel, Diane Kloss, William Knittel, Dorothy Lagman, Richard LaMendola, John Lintner, James Mahoney, Arthur Maloney, Marie Marzolino, Leo Masgula, Sister Betty McTarnaghan, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Victor Molfese, Beverly Mooney, Teresa Newland, Lew Novotny, Emily Olkowski, Anne Ortolani, Becky Osvath, Josephine Paolucci, Maureen Parish, Ernest Pearch, Concetta Petrie, Patricia Pfalzer, Justin Puleo, Mary Rafferty, Tom Ray, Stephen E. Rubach, Tina Scalia, George Ryan Scandurra, Donna Shepherd, Marcia Sickau, Lorraine Singleton, Robert Singleton, William N. Smith, Mary Snyder, George Strubel, Julie Styrzo, Rosal Tariclo, Sr., Elizabeth Thomas, Emily Thomas, Amy Tiede, Al Trybus, Joseph Vastola, Sally Waterman, Kevin Weidner, Sr. Mary Ann Weldon RSM, Arthur Wenerowicz, Donald Westendorf, Paul Whelan, Michael White, Msgr. Robert Williamson, Norma Wind, Sister Arthur Wingerter, Elmer Wingerter, Grace Wolcott, Sharon Wrzosek, Arthur Zelasko & Victor Zucarelli;
… those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, especially:
David Kersten (brother of Bob Kersten), Gloria Kocick (mother of Andrea Niemiec), Marie Leamy, and Evelyn Wickens McGurrin (mother of Sally Vastola, grandmother of Lisa Damiani)
…victims of natural disasters;
…an end to abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia;
…our service men and women and their families;
…all who have died in the Iraqi conflict;
…peace on earth;

WELCOME TO THE FAITH COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING …
Joseph Robert Arnold, son of Kathleen (McAuliffe) & William Arnold; and Matthew Joseph Guglielmi, son of Deborah (Colosimo) & Mark Guglielmi; who were baptized in our Church last Sunday.

ALL SAINTS DAY, a holy day of obligation, is on Tuesday, Nov. 1st. Masses are at 6:55, 8:45, Noon & 5:30. On Monday, Oct. 31st, there is a 5:30 pm Vigil Mass.

ALL SOULS DAY, is on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd. Envelopes are available in the back of church for your All Souls Day Intentions. This is a wonderful way for us to pray for all our deceased relatives and friends. They will be remembered at monthly Masses throughout the year and on All Souls Day.

GREAT NEWS FOR SENIORS! Starting on Thursday, Nov. 3rd, in the Chapel Meeting Room, there will be a fun gathering of seniors, hosted by St. Benedict's Senior Citizen Group. It will be meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:00-4:00 pm. Sit and enjoy each other's company, or play bridge, pinochle, rummy, penny-anti poker or bingo and enjoy some refreshments. Please enter the Chapel Meeting Room through the single door under the overhang between the Church and the School, or use the elevator entrance if necessary. If you want more info, please call Max at 542-3421 or just come that afternoon.

FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK, is the First Friday for the month of November. 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. For reservations, please call Virginia Harder at 839-0230 before Noon on Thursday, Nov. 3rd. ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH ARE WELCOME!

MYSTERY OF THE EUCHARIST - We come to the official end of the Church's proclamation of the Year of the Eucharist. Are we aware of the importance of receiving the Eucharist, of the importance it plays in our lives? On Friday, Nov. 4th at 7:00 pm in the Lower Church, Father Paul Seil, pastor of St. Lawrence Church in Buffalo, will give us his insight on the Mystery of the Eucharist. Our hope and prayer is that we continue to learn more abut the Eucharist and make it the center of our lives. This is an opportunity for all to grow in their faith. Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers and Choir Members are encouraged to attend, but all members of the parish are invited. The talk will be followed with refreshments.

A RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE is being sponsored by the Teen Youth Group, next Sunday, Nov. 6th, from 8:30-1:30 in the CTK School Gym. Please consider becoming a donor. If you wish to sign-up for an appointment, please call the Rectory (Mon-Fri., 8:30-4:00). Donors must be in good health & 17 years of age this year, with a parent's signed permission form, teen's age 16 may be a donor.

CTK MISSION TEAM MASS - The Christ the King Mission Team will sponsor the 9:30 Mass on Sunday, November 6th. Please plan to come to this special liturgy and experience "faith and community" with our parishioners who have made Mission at Christ the King. There will be a special Mission Choir and guest pianist for our Mass. Everyone is welcome to join us for refreshments in the Chapel Meeting Room immediately after Mass.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS are now available in the Rectory Office during the week (8:30am-4:00 pm) for $25. The profits from the books will benefit our Teen Youth Group.

THE CTK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP is for all persons grieving the death of a loved one. The next sessions will be on Tuesday, Nov. 1st and Nov. 22nd, from 7:00-9:00 pm, in the Church Library. A support group is a safe haven where we can talk, cry, share our anger, guilt and fears with those who understand and care. For information, please call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

ANNUAL BEREAVEMENT MEMORIAL MASS sponsored by the Bereavement Committee will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8th at 7:00 pm in the Upper Church. A reception will follow in the Msgr. McMahon Library. The mass will be in 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 their families: Lucy Ashton, Joseph Aquilina, Margaret Babich, Samuel Barreca, Anthony Bauer, Pearl Braniecki, Walter Brazer, Teresa Campagna, Mary Clark, Dominic Comardo, Mary Crehan, Richard Creighton, William Cross, Anthony Diati, Mildred Diati, Shirley DiVita, Nicholas Dusenberry, Richard Engler, Joseph Feroleto, Salvatore Ferro, Vincent Fetto, Eileen Forgione, Nancy Germain, Michael Gigante, Gregory Arthur Peter Grippi, Katherine Ann Gurbacki, Regina Halter, Clarence Heupel, John Hoegerl, Mathew Kazmierczak, Calvin Kibler, Grace Perez-Lara, Rebecca Larimer, Carmela Letizia and Joseph Lubelski. The remainder of the names will be listed in next week's bulletin.

THE LAST SESSION OF THE THEOLOGY OF THE BODY Discussion Group will be held on Monday, Nov. 7th, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room.

THE RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults into the Catholic Faith Community) helps 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, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. 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 7:15-9:00 pm in the Parish Library. For more details please call the Rectory at 839-1430 & ask for Renée or visit our website at www.ctksnyder.com/rcia. Come and join us! On Nov. 3 we will be learning about Scripture, Tradition & the Bible.

SCRAPBOOKING FOR SENIORS meets every Monday from 11:00-1:00 p.m. in the Church Library. You're invited to come and compile a scrapbook of your most treasured memories and life stories. Parish Outreach will help you organize your photos, mementos, and thoughts. You'll receive a photo album, pen, tape for photographs and sheets to take home. Cost is $10 and you may join at any time. Call Keri Mayer (831-1246) for details.

THE ROSARY AND ALTAR SOCIETY thanks the almost 150 parishioners, including women, men and children, who attended the Ceremony of the Roses last weekend. It was wonderful to see so many who share this devotion to the Blessed Mother.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
There will be no Religious Education Classes on Monday, Oct. 31st . Classes will resume on Mon., Nov. 7th
¢ Grade 3 Parent Meeting - Monday, Nov. 7th in the Upper Church at 7:00 p.m.
¢ Grade 10 Confirmation - 75 of our young people were confirmed by Bishop Grosz on Tuesday, Oct. 25th. On behalf of our parish we congratulate the Confirmandi and their families.

VOCATION VIEW - "The greatest one among you will be the one who serves the rest." Can I respond to God as a priest, deacon, brother or sister? If God is calling you, call Father Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

CTK SCHOOL
¢ Mon., Oct. 31st - Halloween - Parade at 1:00 p.m. followed by classroom parties;
¢ Tues., Nov. 1st - Students will attend Mass at 8:45 for the All Saints Day holy day.
¢ Thurs., Nov. 3rd - Grades 3 & 5 will visit St. Joseph's Cathedral (as part of the Cathedral's anniversary celebration).
¢ Fri., Nov. 4th - Students will attend 8:45 Mass (prepared by Gr. 3)

TRICK OR TREAT SAFETY TIPS:
DO:
" Accompany young trick-or-treaters.
" Set a curfew for trick-or-treaters.
" Dress Children in light-colored clothing.
" Instruct children to carry a flashlight & use the sidewalks.
" Instruct children to only visit homes in their own neighborhoods.
DON'T:
" Don't allow older trick-or-treaters to go alone. They should be part of a group.
" Don't allow children to enter homes while trick-or-treating.
" Don't allow children to eat treats until you have an opportunity to inspect them.
" Don't allow children to eat unwrapped treats.

MUSIC MINISTRY
Questions? Please call Christina Shrewsbury, Dir. of Music Ministry at CTK at 839-1430/ext. 212.
¢ Parish Youth Choir (Grades 1-5) - Next rehearsal is Friday, Nov. 4th from 2:30-3:30 in the Church Music Room. They will sing on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Come and join the singing and fun.
¢ Middle School Ensemble (Grades 6-8) - This group is new this fall. If you are interested in joining, please see Christina Shrewsbury soon, so that we can form a schedule together.
¢ Teen Ensemble (Grades 9-12) - Vocal and instrumentals will meet on designated Saturdays to prepare special liturgical music

YOU SAY: I'm Not Able" . . . . . . . . GOD SAYS: I am able

YOUTH NEWS
For info on items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).
¢ ProjecTruth Poster Contest - any interested students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to participate by creating a poster with the theme Waiting is Easier Because … Winners will be judged on the best and creative representation of the abstinence until marriage theme. Entries may be submitted any time, but no later the Jan. 30th, 2006. A complete set of contest rules posted on the door of the Youth Office.

FAVORS GRANTED THROUGH PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
1) Thank you for the turn-around in my daughter's marriage.
2) Thank you for the rent money this month.

ANOTHER REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1 HOUR WITH JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: "Wait on Me, I will show you My ways; I will teach you My paths; I will lead you in truth; I am the God of your salvation." - Psalm 25:4,5

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

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR PARISH
¢ Social Justice & Habitat for Humanity - A group of parishioners will gather at a home
being renovated in Buffalo on Wed., Nov. 2nd and Wed., Nov. 30th. No experience necessary. Call Allison for details, carpools & directions. 839-5225.
¢ Visiting the Homebound - we are always looking for Eucharistic Ministers who are
interested in committing 1-2 hours per week, to visit someone who is sick or homebound and to give them weekly communion. If you can help, send a e-mail to Mschaefer@ctksnyder.com.
¢ Rosary Chain - There are a group of parishioners who pray a daily rosary for special
intentions requested through the Parish Rosary Chain. If you have an intention for the Rosary Chain, or if 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 intention private.
¢ Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Wed. evening from 7-9 pm in the Church Library.
Prayer Shawls are knit, blessed and given as gifts to parishioners who are shut-ins, have serious illnesses, or those who have a need to be wrapped in prayers. For details call Linda Maslona at 839-2363. If you can't participate, but wish to help, we would appreciate donations of 3 complete skeins of one color yarn, used to knit a prayer shawl.

THE USED CLOTHING DRIVE was a great success thanks to everyone who contributed. Three truckloads of clothing were collected along with many Halloween costumes. The St. Vincent de Paul Society will clothes will be put to good use as the meet the needs of worthy families. Thanks you for your generosity.

"WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF YOUR LIFE" will be the topic for the next session of Come and See on Nov. 3rd at 7:30 pm in St. Benedict's Church. Fr. Gary Kibler will be the keynote speaker. No cost. No reservations required. For information call 565-2525.

WEEKLY MASSES
SAT., Oct. 29 - Weekday, 30th Week in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. ANNIV. Charles Coleman - Family
SUN., Oct. 30 - 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Upper 8:00 a.m. MONTH'S MIND Petro Chacha - The Rectory Staff
Lower 9:30 Stanton J. Pearson - The Bellman Family
Lower 11:00 Carmella and Horace Battaglia - Son & Family
Upper 12:15 p.m. Dr. Vincent Rizzo - Maryann & Family

MON., Oct. 31 - Weekday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
6:55 a.m. Rose Longo - Gene Vaccaro
8:00 Ruth Timmel - CTK Parents Guild
Vigil Mass:
5:30 pm People of the Parish - Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal
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., Nov. 1 - All Saints Day
6:55 a.m. Clara Lojacono - Sara Kowalski
**8:45 Ethel Bauer - Mr. & Mrs. Paul Zadner
12:00 Noon Stanley and Viola Rogalski - Joe & Justine
5:30 pm ANNIV. Edward Forster - Daughter & family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 am Mass

WED., Nov. 2 - All Souls Day
6:55 a.m. Intentions of All Souls - Parish Intentions
8:00 Intentions of All Souls - Parish Intentions
*Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Prayed after 8:00 a.m. Mass

THURS., Nov. 3 - Martin de Porres, religious
6:55 a.m. Victor Gapinski - Estate
8:00 Patrick McGeever - Family
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:00 a.m. Mass

FRI., Nov. 4 - Charles Borromeo, bishop
6:55 a.m. John Denis - Tom McMahon
**8:45 Helen Unger - Elizabeth Batt
*Rosary prayed for World Peace after 8:45 am Mass

SAT., Nov. 5 - Weekday, 31st Week in Ordinary Time
4:30 p.m. Joseph Borowski - Family

SUN., Nov. 6 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Upper 8:00 a.m. Michael Fiorentino - Rankin Road Neighbors
Lower 9:30 ANNIV. Ruth Cecala - Joseph Karpinski
Lower 11:00 John Baron - wife, Agnes
Upper 12:15 p.m. ANNIV. Michael Syracuse - Josephine Syracuse