September Bulletins

Bulletin for the week of: Sept. 10, Sept 17, Sept 24

22^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF September 3, 2000

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR

Vincent Balbierz, Sue Barlow, Joe Bardenett, Andrew Benbenek, Carol Ann Bradner, Patrick Buttaccio, Shirley Carocci, Paula Clody-Neumeister, Shalet DiCapito, Nicholas Dusenberry, Salvatore Ferro, Frank Frontera, Eleanor Gottstein, Marge Green, George Grow, Angela Hudson, Leonard Jarmusz, Beth Kurtz, William Knittel, Diane Kraus, David Leamy, Virginia Lintner, Sister Margaret Mary, Leo Masgula, Katherine O’Donnell, Lynn Paul, Mary Rafferty, Bob Richelt, Gary Schulenberg, Kimberly Shrewsbury, Marion Yerke, Pat Weissman, Alex Woczak and Sharon Wrzosek;

Those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, ESPECIALLY:

Tim Lobene (nephew of George & Mary LoBene), Robert Mayer (cousin of Msgr. Lichtenthal), Marjorie Schivley, and Josephine Voglmayr (Grandmother of Chris & Mary Voglmayr).

WEDDING BANNS

CONGRATULATIONS TO JoAnn (Ortolano) & Stefan Freshour who were married in our Church last Saturday. We wish them God’s blessings and a happy life together.

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING

Caitlyn Mary Perna, daughter of Jennifer (Graham) & Joseph Perna, who was baptized in our Church last Sunday.

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 wit those who understand and care.

A Bereavement Support Group, sponsored by Christ the King Bereavement Committee, has been organized for all persons grieving the death of a loved one. The program will consist of six sessions beginning Wednesday, Sept 20^th and every other Wednesday, through November 29^th. The program will be held in the Church Library. For more information, please call Linda Maslona at 839-2363.

The new school year is rapidly approaching & the Children’s Liturgy will be starting soon at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working with young children & have ONE Sunday a month to offer to this ministry. No experience is necessary. We only need your enthusiasm and commitment. Training will be provided. Please call Debbi Testa at 834-3586 or John Weinholtz at 689-6453.

The opening celebration of our 75^th Anniversary will be held NEXT SUNDAY, September 10^th. At 2:30 p.m. there will be a concert featuring the Niagara Brass. Mass, at 3:00 p.m., will be celebrated by the Most Rev. Edward M. Grosz, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Buffalo. Please plan on attending this wonderful celebration. A Reception will follow the Mass in Mooney Memorial Hall (School Gym). All are welcome.

Next Sunday, Sept. 10^th is Holy Name Sunday. Holy Name members and their friends will be attending the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Immediately after mass, coffee, bagels and donuts will be served in the Church Library. Everyone is invited to attend this event.

This collection gives all Catholics of the United States an opportunity to join the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, to quickly help relieve the suffering of those subjected to war, oppression, disease, and natural disasters. Please be generous next weekend , the Holy Father depends on our support.

The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 13^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. If you are planning on attending, please call the Rectory at 839-1430. Please enter the Church through the doors on the circular driveway on Lamarck Drive.

Over the past six years, 39 adults have been welcomed into the Church of Christ the King through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – RCIA. The main purpose of the RCIA process is to assist prospective Catholics to become active members of the church community. Inquirers come from a variety of backgrounds – not baptized; baptized n the Roman Catholic Church, but not completely initiated (did not receive Confirmation and/or First Communion); baptized in another Christian church but need further instruction and initiation.

Anyone interested in learning more about the RCIA process is invited to attend our first session on Thursday evening, September 14 at 7:15 pm in the Church Library. For further information about the RCIA process please call Fr. David Bellittiere at 839-1430 or visit our website www.ctksnyder.com/rcia.htm.

ST. PEREGRINE HEALING MASS - On Thursday, Sept. 28^th at 7:00 p.m., the Friends of St. Peregrine will celebrate a healing mass in our parish. St. Peregrine, is the patron saint of cancer and he gives hope to those individuals afflicted with life-threatening illnesses. If you know of someone who might be interested in attending this mass, please give them this info.

The CTK Parish based Pre-Cana is designed to help prepare you for the special sacrament of marriage. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to share your expectations and experiences with each other as well as with other couples. The program is a 1-day session that runs from 8:30 am to 3:00 p.m. A nominal fee of $10 per couple is payable on the day of the session. Pre-registration by phone is required, as enrollment to limited. The last date scheduled for this year is Saturday, Sept. 23^rd. To pre-register, call Donna or David Ortolani at 633-9908.

The St. Vincent de Paul Used Clothing Drive will be held on Sat., Sept. 30^th and Sun., Oct. 1^st. Now would be a good time to clean out those closets and dressers for clothes that are no longer needed by your family.

When we pray the Our Father, we ask God to provide our food. The majority of us receive sufficient food. Others do not. We can be our Father’s instrument by providing “bread” for the needy. You do this by your contribution to the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Boxes. THREE (

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

tLetters with information regarding the start of classes will be mailed out this week.

tConfirmation will be on Sunday, October 22 at the 12:15 p.m. Mass. Bishop Edward Head will be the main celebrant.

SCHOOL NEWS

A Dismissal for the first week of school is 12:00 Noon. Uniforms will be worn beginning Wednesday, September 6^th.

A The first day of school for Grades 1 – 8 , is Tuesday, September 5^th - Williamsville

School District buses will not pick up from CTK until 12:30 p.m. & Cheektowaga Central will not provide ANY buses on Tuesday, September 5^th (only).

A On Friday, September 8^th, the school children will attend Mass at 8:45 a.m.

A June, 2000 Graduates – Your Graduation pictures are available in the office.

A CTK Swim Team - Students in grades K-8 at CTK, can join the Neumann Catholic Swim League beginning on Thursday, September 7^th. All practices will be held at Amherst High School swimming pool on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. For further info, please call either Mary Ellen Carocci at 839-5497, or Kim Skomra at 839-2986.

A CTK Cross Country Running Team – Students in Grades 4 – 8 at CTK can join the Cross Country Running Team. Meets are every Tuesday, beginning September 26^th, at 4:00 p.m, at Cazanovia Park, in South Buffalo. Practices will be held Sundays at 4:00 p.m. – meet at the Amherst High School Track on Westmoreland Drive. You may sign-up in the Physical Education class. For further information please call Mrs. Jane Edwards at 839-2928.

Our second Scripture reading reminds us that “every worthwhile gift, every genuine benefit, comes from God”. God’s gifts should prompt our responsive gratitude, which whould be the basis of our daily lives. If you feel God is offering you the gift of priesthood and you wish to respond generously, trusting in God, call Father Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

“Dying ,” Morrie suddenly said, “is only one thing to be sad over, Mitch. Living unhappily is something else. So many of the people who come to visit me are unhappy … They’re more unhappy than me – even in my current condition. I may be dying, but I am surrounded by loving, caring souls. How many people can say that?” - Mitch Albom, from Tuesdays with Morrie

EVENTS OUTSIDE OF OUR PARISH

� Marriage Renewal – Keep the warmth of summer in your relationship this fall. Attend a

Marriage Renewal weekend on 9/29-10/1. Call Tom & Dona Sturm at 668-1316 for info.

� The Catholic Biblical Studies Program has classes at various points in the Diocese

& on several mornings & evenings. If you need more info, call the School at 647-6772.

CTK SEMINARY begins a series of 10-week courses the week of Sept. 11^th, from 7-9 pm.:

Thursday’s – Introduction to Moral Theology – Fr. Paul Varuvel, Instructor

AND Monday’s at St. Leo’s – Foundations in Youth Ministry – Patricia J. Bubar, Instructor

Now that fall is approaching and summer activities are ending, consider becoming a scheduled adorer. What a perfect way to begin your fall activities , with many blessings and grace from God. New adorers are always welcome! Many adorers may be signed up at the same time slot. If you are unable to attend the chapel every week, you may become an adorer and attend the Chapel every other week by “sharing a square” with a family member or friend. Family members and friends from other parishes are welcome. For all those who vacation for long periods of time out of town, it is also possible for you to “share a square”. Let us know and we will help to arrange it.

The Adoration Chapel is located at the top of the stairs, when entering the Church from the circular driveway on Lamarck Drive. The doors, which make the Chapel accessible, are unlocked from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. Our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel has been a tremendous success! We thank God for all the graces and blessings that he has granted.

The Adorers of the Perpetual Adoration wish to thank Jesus for the following favors:

1) Thank you for the continuing recovery of 15 year old female on ventilator following a swimming accident.

ONE REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1-hour each week with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament: When you look upon the Sacred Host, YOU LOOK UPON JESUS, the Son of God. “Indeed, this is the will of My Father, that everyone who looks upon the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life. Him I will raise up on the last day.” (John 6:40)

Christ the King Women’s Bowling League begins bowling on Tuesday, Sept. 12^th at 10:30 a.m. at Sheridan Game Zone. New bowlers are welcome. For information call Josephine Riso at 839-4150.

40^th Anniversary – September 13^th, at Chestnut Hills Golf Club, Alden, NY. Call Vince Leising at 633-

Festival Choir Rehearsals for the 75^th Anniversary on Sept. 10^th, will be as follows: Wed., Sept. 6^th – 7-9 pm; Friday, Sept. 8^th – 7-9 pm. Please meet in the Music Room before going to the Choir Loft and be sure to bring water with you.

Youth Choir Program – CTK is planning to begin a Youth Choir Program during the 75^th Anniversary year. Parishioners with children grades 1 – 8 were sent a letter and survey to complete & return. If you did not receive this information – your child can still participate. This program will focus on fostering musicianship and singing with active participation in weekend and special liturgies. Call Christina, Dir. of Music Ministry at 839-1430, ext. 212.

Check out CTK Parish Web Site. There is a tour of the Church, and different sites to visit including Bereavement, RCIA, and History of the Church. Father David’s Corner has bimonthly reflections: This week is on Living Life – Instead of Just Surviving!

Please call the Rectory and one of the priests will make every effort to come and see you. Most Hospitals no longer notify us when parishioners are admitted.

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.

INVEST IN OUR YOUTH – The Teen Youth Group is selling “Stock Certificates” so that as a parish, we can Invest in Our Youth. The money raised by this sale, will help support the group’s activities for the year. The stocks are only $5 apiece, and are available for sale in the Rectory until October 8^th, the date of our Youth Liturgy celebrating the 75^th Anniversary of CTK. If you can help the youth group by donating your time or talent, please call Mary Ann Peer at 835-4977 or Mrs. Debbi Testa at 834-3586.

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 and events that seek to increase faith, encourage friendship, and promote fun in a welcoming atmosphere. We invite you to become an active part of teen life at Christ the King Church.

For information on any of the items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).

KYouth Council Members – On September 9^th, plan on attending the Youth Council Orientation/Day of Recollection. The program will begin at Noon in the Chapel Meeting Room.

KLights for the World – Sunday, Sept. 24^th, 9:15 am – 6 pm at the MicKinley Park Inn, Blasdell. All teens, grades 9 – 12 are invited to participate. The convention includes a presentation by Apex Ministries, who entertain with humor and juggling while sharing personal witness. In addition, there will be a liturgy-training institute for interested teens, workshops and a special liturgy. Cost is $22 (lunch is included). Our parish registration is due by Monday, Sept. 11^th. Please call if you wish to register. Parental permission slips must accompany registration and are available at the back of Church.

Ticket Sales - CTK Parish is holding its 3^rd Annual Sweepstakes. Tickets are only $10 each and will be available after all masses this weekend, and in the Rectory during the week. All profits from the sweepstakes will be shared between the Church and the School. The Grand Prize is $2,500, 2^nd Prize - $1,000, 3^rd & 4^th Prizes - $750, 5^th & 6^th Prizes - $600 & 7^th-12^th Prize - $250

Can You Help Us Get More Auction Items? We need your help, and your connections (friends, relatives, business associates, vendors, clients, etc.) to obtain more gifts for our auction to truly make this affair a success. We have a wish list and some ideas like: TV’s, stereos, DVD Players, Trips, Auto Lease, Clothing, Shopping Sprees, Bikes, Sporting Goods, Bills/Sabres Tickets, Sports Memorabilia, Theatre Tickets, Dinner Packages and whatever else you can dream up! Our goal is to obtain gifts that will yield a high price, but smaller items can be bundled together with a certain theme to carry a high return. As the auction will be live only, we want to make it brief but profitable, so the more we can return on each of our auction items the more successful we will be. It you have anything to donate, large or small, call Mary Gaulin at 832-8489. Thank you for all of your generosity & support!

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE - Beginning Sunday, Sept. 10^th, the Summer Mass Schedule ends, and there will be two 11:00 a.m. Masses (Upper & Lower Church), and there will be a 5:30 p.m. Mass on Monday afternoons.

THE RECTORY WILL BE CLOSED on Monday, Sept. 4^th in honor of Labor Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 5^th at 8:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. William N. Lynch, Jr. – Janet and George Collins

MON., SEPTEMBER 4 – Weekday, 22^nd Week in Ordinary Time

TUES., SEPTEMBER 5 – Weekday , 22^nd Week in Ordinary Time

WED., SEPTEMBER 6 - Weekday, 22^nd Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Mary Connelly – The Wright Family

Upper 8:00 a.m. Josephine Bellittiere – Mr. & Mrs. Sam Bellittiere and Family

*Upper 3:00 CTK 75^th Anniversary Mass Opening Celebration – Most Rev. Edward M. Grosz D.D. Celebrant

23^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time”

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF September 10, 2000

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING, 30 LAMARCK DR

Vincent Balbierz, Sue Barlow, Joe Bardenett, Andrew Benbenek, Carol Ann Bradner, Patrick Buttaccio, Shirley Carocci, Paula Clody-Neumeister, Shalet DiCapito, Nicholas Dusenberry, Salvatore Ferro, Eleanor Gottstein, Marge Green, George Grow, Angela Hudson, Leonard Jarmusz, Deacon Jack Klein, Beth Kurtz, William Knittel, Diane Kraus, David Leamy, Virginia Lintner, Sister Margaret Mary, Leo Masgula, Katherine O’Donnell, Lynn Paul, Mary Rafferty, Bob Richelt, Gary Schulenberg, Kimberly Shrewsbury, Marion Yerke, Pat Weissman, Alex Woczak and Sharon Wrzosek;

Those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, ESPECIALLY:

Josita Battaglia (sister of Fr. Norman McTigue), Frank Frontera (brother of Edward Frontera), Charles Gormley (uncle of Katie Juhasz & Laurie Brosnahan), Deacon Jack Klein (father of Sharon Kulczyk), Joseph Obstarczyk (cousin of Fr. David), Fr. Robert E. Priester, and Phyllis Snow;

WEDDING BANNS

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING

Benjamin Thomas Ciocca, son of Molly (Baldwin) and Stephen Ciocca, who was baptized in our Church last Sunday.

The Children’s Liturgy will be starting soon at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working with young children & have ONE Sunday a month to offer to this ministry. No experience is necessary. We only need your enthusiasm and commitment. Training will be provided. Please call Debbi Testa at 834-3586 or John Weinholtz at 689-6453.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!

Could you volunteer in the Rectory Office for 2 hours once a month? Help is needed at the Rectory on Monday afternoons from 2:00-4:00. You would be asked to answer the phone and to take messages while the secretary is out of the office. If you can help, please call Melissa at 839-1430. Thank you.

The second collection today is for Peter’s Pence. This collection gives all Catholics of the United States an opportunity to join the Holy Father to quickly help relieve the suffering of those subjected to war, oppression, disease, and natural disasters. Please be generous, the Holy Father depends on our support.

Becoming Catholic – Very often, a non-Catholic may get a fleeting thought of possibly becoming a Catholic. Sometimes the thought may even be a burning desire. Yet the first step is not taken because it seems to involve such an intense, immediate commitment to some sort of program. Now, the process for becoming a Roman Catholic Christian is entirely different from previous years. In the RCIA there is a specified time for questioning and getting one’s questions answered; a time for meeting people and being met; a time for faith seeking and faith finding; a time to find out if the Catholic faith is “really what I want”, and a time to hear stories. In the RCIA, this period is called “Inquiry”. The RCIA will meet every Thursday evening at 7:15 p.m. in the Msgr. McMahon Library beginning September 14^th. We presently have 4 inquirers. If you know of someone who might want to become a Catholic, this is where to start. For more information, please call Fr. David at 839-1430,

The CTK Parish based Pre-Cana is designed to help prepare you for the special sacrament of marriage. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to share your expectations and experiences with each other as well as with other couples. The program is a 1-day session that runs from 8:30 am to 3:00 p.m. A nominal fee of $10 per couple is payable on the day of the session. Pre-registration by phone is required, as enrollment is limited. The last date scheduled for this year is Saturday, Sept. 23^rd. To pre-register, call Donna or David Ortolani at 633-9908.

LIGHT FOR THE WORLD

Light for the World is a one-day convention held Sept. 24^th and open to all students of high school age. It is a full day that brings them together with others students from the Diocese and is a great opportunity to become energized in their faith. Do you know a young person who might be interested? See YOUTH NEWS for registration information.

Join US for a Fall Foliage Progressive Meal in the Southern Tier in early October. Check next week’s bulletin for complete details.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

v Letters with information regarding the start of classes have been mailed out this week.

v Confirmation will be on Sunday, October 22 at the 12:15 p.m. Mass. Bishop Edward

Did not God choose those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom? Count your blessings, then come and help others count theirs too, as a priest. If you feel you have such a vocation call Father Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

SCHOOL NEWS

� Monthly Character Traits - Each month we will focus on a Character Trait during our morning gathering prayers. The Character Trait for September is “COURTESY”.
� School Openings – There are openings available in some of the grades at CTK school. Call if you are interested.

� Lunch Room Supervisor – There is a paid position as Lunch Room Supervisor

� June, 2000 Graduates – Your Graduation pictures are available in the office.

CTK CUB SCOUTS – Membership sign-up for Cub Pack #649, for boys in grades 1 – 5, will be on Saturday, Sept. 16^th, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room. You can contact Steve Timmel at 839-1835 with any questions.

Our main source of revenue comes from the Poor Boxes in the Church. Help us to help our own needy. Drop a coin in one of the boxes. The boxes are located as the entrances of the Church.

The Roman Catholic Church is a mosaic with many individual pieces: some large, some small, some highly visible, some nearly concealed. All are members of the Body of Christ joined together by Baptism and nourished through the Eucharist. All contribute to God’s glory and reflect the universal values of the Catholic Church. All help to reveal Christ to the world calling every person to encounter the Triune God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Central to the identity of the Catholic Church and her institutions is respect for the dignity of the human person. Catholics believe that human life is sacred from conception to natural death and should be valued as a gift from God. This primary value shows forth in the actions of Catholic institutions and organizations regardless of their mission. Catholic institutions and organizations acknowledge this fundamental respect for human dignity through attentiveness to five essential realities of the human person: Spiritual, Communal, Educational, Institutional, and Service. Catholics are not alone in our attentiveness to many of these realities, but a truly Catholic organization needs to respect all of them in some manner. This is the essence of Catholic identity.

The St. Vincent de Paul Used Clothing Drive will be held on Sat., Sept. 30^th & Sun., Oct. 1^st. Trucks will be parked in the School parking lot, ready to receive your donations before and after all Masses.

An Open House will be held at the CTK Eucharistic Adoration Chapel on Saturday, Sept. 9^th from 4:00-6:00 p.m., and 6:45-8:00 p.m. AND on Sunday, Sept. 10^th, from 8:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. The Chapel door will be open and an adorer will be outside the Chapel to answer any questions you may have. [The Adoration Chapel is located at the top of the stairs, when entering the Church from the circular driveway on Lamarck Drive. The doors, which make the Chapel accessible, are unlocked from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.]

The Adorers of the Perpetual Adoration wish to thank Jesus for the following favors:

ONE REASON FOR WANTING TO SPEND 1-hour each week with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament: Each moment that you spend in His Eucharistic Presence will INCREASE HIS DIVINE LIFE WITHIN YOU and deepen your personal relationship and friendship with Him. “I have come that you may have life, and have it more abundantly.” “I am the Vine and you are the branches. Whoever remains in union with Me shall bear much fruit for without Me you can do nothing.” (John 10:10; 15:5)

“Bringing a respect for human dignity to practical politics can be a daunting task. There is such a wide spectrum of issues involving the protection of human life and the promotion of human dignity. Good people frequently disagree on which problems to address, which policies to adopt and how best to apply them. But for citizens and elected officials alike, the basic principle is simple: We must begin with a commitment never to intentionally kill, or collude in the killing, of any innocent human life, no matter how broken, unformed, disabled or desperate that life may seem. In other words, the choice of certain ways of acting is always and radically incompatible with the love of God and the dignity of the human person created in His image. Direct abortion is never a morally tolerable option.” (US Bishops, Living the Gospel of Life, 1998, n.21).

“We can make the process of dying easier by expertly controlling an individual’s pain and other physical symptoms, while fostering open and honest communication with them and their families. This can transform what may have been a frightening and miserable existence into a time of continuing personal growth and of completion.” – (Dr. Michael Kearney, Mortally Wounded)

Once you find the room, the rest is easy. As any of Catholic Charities foster Mom’s or Dad’s. Right now children are waiting for love, nurture and a safe environment. Every child deserves a family and Catholic Charities is working hard to help their dream come true. We need you, even if it’s for a short while. Can you be a foster family? Call Beth at 856-4494 to learn more

Christ the King Women’s Bowling League begins bowling on Tuesday, Sept. 12^th at 10:30 a.m. at Sheridan Game Zone. New bowlers are welcome. For information call Josephine Riso at 839-4150.

40^th Anniversary – September 13^th, at Chestnut Hills Golf Club, Alden, NY. Call Vince Leising at 633-6280 for reservations. Open to all men of the parish.

Alcoholic’s Anonymous meets in our Chapel Meeting Room every Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m.

EVENTS OUTSIDE OF OUR PARISH

� Marriage Renewal – Make your good marriage even greater by gong on a Marriage

Renewal weekend. The next date is Marriage Renewal weekend on 9/29-10/1. Call Tom & Dona Sturm at 668-1316 for info.

� Marriage Problems? Retrouvaille is a proven program for troubled marriages, including

the separated & divorced. The program consists of a weekend experience with NO group discussion and a series of follow-up sessions. All inquirers are Confidential. To register call Doug & Terry at 675-4734 or Bill & Jane at 652-7138. The next weekend is Sept 22^nd - 24^th

� The Catholic Biblical Studies Program has classes at various points in the Diocese

& on several mornings & evenings. If you need more info, call the School at 647-6772.

� Widows/Widowers – are you a person 55 and under grieving the loss of a spouse.

SURVIVE can give you support during this difficult time. An introductory meeting is held on the 2^nd Monday of each month at St. Philip the Apostle Church on Losson Road in Cheektowaga. For info call Diane at 694-3446.

Open House & Auditions on Sept. 11 at the Cleveland Heights Christian Church (4774 Union Rd). Open House for Youth Chorus singers will begin at 6 pm, & auditions for adult singers at 7:30 pm For more info call 689-2453, 836-2214 or visit our website http://bfn.org/~chorus/ for a Fall schedule.

� Holy Cross Church Homecoming Celebration on Sept. 17^th with a special Mass at 11:00

am , followed by a reception is the Parish Hall. All former parishioners are invited to attend.

� 7^th Annual Rochester Marian Conference on Oct. 14^th at the Theater on the Ridge

(Kodak Park), Rochester. Program includes speakers, Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, confession, music, chaplet of Divine Mercy, Benediction, Rosary Mass & Healing Service. Call Nina at (315)539-2025 or Mary at (716)889-2849 or visit http://www.flare.net.mary .

The Buffalo Diocesan Liturgical Convocation planned for Oct. 27-28 at Christ the King Seminary will serve the needs of those who minister or have an interest in the liturgy. Special Interest Sessions will help parish liturgical ministers grow in practical knowledge and grace within their specific ministry. An Early Bird Special Discount is offered before Sept. 29^th. For a registration form and/or information on group rates call the Office of Worship at 847-5545

Have you visited the Website of the Diocese of Buffalo recently? There is much to see and o on the diocesan website including the ability to “Subscribe to Diocesan News”. The website address is http://www.buffalodiocese.org . On the left side are links to all kinds of info about the diocese. Choose the item entitles “Subscribe to News” in order to be able to receive info by e-mail from various diocesan departments. Also be sure to browse around to see what is happening in our diocese

Check out CTK Parish Web Site. There is a tour of the Church, and different sites to visit including Bereavement, RCIA, and History of the Church.

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED

> A group of dedicated men in our parish recite the Rosary at the wake of any deceased man in our parish. If you would like to become part of this ministry, please call Bob at 632-8903, Hap at 839-2451 or Ron at 837-9450.

> Women from our Rosary and Altar Society recite the Rosary at the wake of deceased members. If you would like to become a part of this ministry, please call Dorothy at 839-2621.

A group of men meets every Monday evening from 8:15-9:00 p.m. in the Upper Church to join in prayer. Any man is welcome to join at any time. Please use the double doors off of the small parking lot to enter. For more information, please call Bob Fahey at 839-5044 or Jim Wright at 837-1552.

Every Tuesday, following the 8:00 a.m. Mass, the Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests (M.M.P.) is held to pray for all priests and for an increase in vocations. It consists of the rosary, a short message, and the Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. All are welcome to join in the Cenacle or in reciting the Rosary.

FAITHFUL AT HOME - Do you know someone housebound who would like to become part of the Faithful at Home Ministry? It is available to anyone who is unable to attend weekly mass. Those involved are asked to remember the people listed on our Sick and Deceased Lists in their daily prayers. A newsletter is sent on a regular basis, including this information and other notes of interest from our parish. Call the Rectory or Katie Juhasz at 835-0895.

HEARING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

Both of our Churches are set up to aid those who are hard-of-hearing, and those who currently use hearing aids. All hearing assistance items are stored on shelves in the Usher’s Room, including information on the systems & instructions for use. 2 systems are available:

(1) A “Mini Earphone” and receiver – A earphone you place directly into your ear;

(2) “Neckloop Telecoil Couplers” – Magnetically couples the audio output from a Williams Sound unit into a hearing aid equipped with a telephone “T” coil.

Please call the Rectory and one of the priests will make every effort to come and see you. Most Hospitals no longer notify us when parishioners are admitted.

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 the Rectory at 839-1430.

YOUTH NEWS

For information on any of the items listed below, call Mrs. Maryann Peer (835-4977) or Mrs. Debbi Testa (834-3586).

Parish Choir rehearsals resume on Thursday, Sept. 14^th beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room. Come, sing and enjoy this ministry. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. All Voice categories are welcome. (Be sure to bring water with you.) Questions? Call Christiana

Youth Choir Program – CTK is planning to begin a Youth Choir Program during the 75^th Anniversary year. Parishioners with children grades 1 – 8 were sent a letter and survey to complete & return. If you did not receive this information – your child can still participate. This program will focus on fostering musicianship and singing with active participation in weekend and special liturgies. Call Christina, Dir. of Music Ministry at 839-1430, ext. 212.

Drawing and Auction at Harry’s Harbor Place - The Sweepstakes Drawing will be held on Friday, Nov. 10^th at Harry’s Harbor Place at 7 pm (ticket info is yet to come). The evening will include dinner, dancing, the sweepstakes drawing and a small, but exciting live auction. We have secured a number of items, but could use more auction items. Can You Help Us Get More Auction Items? We need your help, and your connections (friends, relatives, business associates, vendors, clients, etc.) to obtain more gifts for our auction to truly make this affair a success. We have a wish list and some ideas like: TV’s, stereos, DVD Players, Trips, Auto Lease, Clothing, Shopping Sprees, Bikes, Sporting Goods, Bills/Sabres Tickets, Sports Memorabilia, Theatre Tickets, Dinner Packages and whatever else you can dream up! Our goal is to obtain gifts that will yield a high price, but smaller items can be bundled together with a certain theme to carry a high return. As the auction will be live only, we want to make it brief but profitable, so the more we can return on each of our auction items the more successful we will be. It you have anything to donate, large or small, call Mary Gaulin at 832-8489. Thank you for all of your generosity & support!

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE - Beginning Monday, Sept. 11^th, the Summer Mass Schedule ends, and the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Monday evening will resume.

Lower 4:30 p.m. James C. Tibbetts – The Tibbetts Family

Upper 8:00 a.m. Josephine Bellittiere – Mr. & Mrs. Sam Bellittiere and Family

MON., SEPTEMBER 11 – Weekday, 23^rd Week in Ordinary Time

TUES., SEPTEMBER 12 – Weekday , 23^rd Week in Ordinary Time

WED., SEPTEMBER 13 – John Chrysostom, bishop, doctor

8:00 a.m. Esther Unverzart – Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schaefer

24^th Sunday in Ordinary Time”

BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF
September 17, 2000
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING,
30 LAMARCK DR

Vincent Balbierz, Sue Barlow, Joe Bardenett, Andrew Benbenek, Carol Ann Bradner, Patrick Buttaccio, Shirley Carocci, Paula Clody-Neumeister, Shalet DiCapito, Nicholas Dusenberry, Regis Angel, Salvador Ferro, Dorothy Georgia, Eleanor Gottstein, Marge Green, George Grow, Angela Hudson, Leonard Jarmusz, John Kaczorowski, Beth Kurtz, William Knittel, Diane Kraus, David Leamy, Virginia Lintner, Sister Margaret Mary, Leo Masgula, Frances Oddi, Katherine O’Donnell, Lynn Paul, Mary Rafferty, Bob Richelt, Gary Schulenberg, Kimberly Shrewsbury-Melin, Marion Yerke, Pat Weissman, Alex Woczak and Sharon Wrzosek;

Those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, ESPECIALLY:

Father Wallace Borucki (pastor of St. Mary’s, Little Valley and St. Isidore’s, East Otto), Norm Gerabek, and John Scherer;

WEDDING BANNS

A very special “thank you” to all the wonderful parishioners who sent cards, wishes and “stormed” heaven during my recent illness. I know your prayers were heard, because I am witnessing the healings happening in my life. You are truly a wonderful people. – Father David.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which people become members of the Roman Catholic Church. The process is concerned with the total formation of the person into believing with the Church community (doctrinal formation), living with the Church community (practical formation), praying with the Church community (liturgical formation), and serving with the Church community (Apostolic formation). This gradual development culminates in the celebration of the initiation sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist at Easter time.

Anyone interested in learning more about RCIA process is invited to attend our next session on Thursday evening, September 21^st at 7:15 pm in the Church Library we will be discussing conversion and faith. For further information about RCIA process, please call Fr. David Bellittiere at 839-1430 or visit our website www.ctksnyder.com/rcia.htm.

“Woman of Grace – A Bible Study for Married Women”. Open to all women of the parish. Begins Monday, Sept. 18^th 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Chapel Meeting Room. Call Maureen at 836-0736 for further info.

The CTK Parish based Pre-Cana is designed to help prepare you for the special sacrament of marriage. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to share your expectations and experiences with each other as well as with other couples. The program is a 1-day session that runs from 8:30 am to 3:00 p.m. A nominal fee of $10 per couple is payable on the day of the session. Pre-registration by phone is required, as enrollment is limited. The last date scheduled for this year is Saturday, Sept. 23^rd. To pre-register, call Donna or David Ortolani at 633-9908.

The next meeting of the Medjugorie Prayer Group will take place on Wed., September 27^th at 9:30 a.m. at 59 Smallwood Drive. Call 839-1575 if interested.

A Healing Mass in honor of St. Peregrine, the patron saint of cancer, will take place on Thursday, September 28^th at 7:00 pm in our Church. Rev. James G. Judge and the Friends of St. Peregrine cordially invite you and any parishioners that are afflicted with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses, who wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick to attend this special healing mass.

Those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, ESPECIALLY:

WEDDING BANNS

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SCHOOL NEWS

EVENTS OUTSIDE OF OUR PARISH

YOUTH NEWS

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE - Beginning Sunday, Sept. 10^th, the Summer Mass Schedule ends, and there will be two 11:00 a.m. Masses (Upper & Lower Church), and there will be a 5:30 p.m. Mass on Monday afternoons.

8:00 a.m. William N. Lynch, Jr. – Janet and George Collins

MON., SEPTEMBER 4 – Weekday, 22^nd Week in Ordinary Time

TUES., SEPTEMBER 5 – Weekday , 22^nd Week in Ordinary Time

WED., SEPTEMBER 6 - Weekday, 22^nd Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Mary Connelly – The Wright Family

Those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, ESPECIALLY:

WEDDING BANNS

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!

LIGHT FOR THE WORLD

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Did not God choose those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom? Count your blessings, then come and help others count theirs too, as a priest. If you feel you have such a vocation call Father Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

SCHOOL NEWS

EVENTS OUTSIDE OF OUR PARISH

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED

HEARING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

YOUTH NEWS

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE - Beginning Monday, Sept. 11^th, the Summer Mass Schedule ends, and the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Monday evening will resume.

Lower 4:30 p.m. James C. Tibbetts – The Tibbetts Family

MON., SEPTEMBER 11 – Weekday, 23^rd Week in Ordinary Time

TUES., SEPTEMBER 12 – Weekday , 23^rd Week in Ordinary Time

WED., SEPTEMBER 13 – John Chrysostom, bishop, doctor

8:00 a.m. Esther Unverzart – Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schaefer

Those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, ESPECIALLY:

WEDDING BANNS

Those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, ESPECIALLY:

WEDDING BANNS

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SCHOOL NEWS

EVENTS OUTSIDE OF OUR PARISH

YOUTH NEWS

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE - Beginning Sunday, Sept. 10th, the Summer Mass Schedule ends, and there will be two 11:00 a.m. Masses (Upper & Lower Church), and there will be a 5:30 p.m. Mass on Monday afternoons.

8:00 a.m. William N. Lynch, Jr. – Janet and George Collins

MON., SEPTEMBER 4 – Weekday, 22nd Week in Ordinary Time

TUES., SEPTEMBER 5 – Weekday , 22nd Week in Ordinary Time

WED., SEPTEMBER 6 - Weekday, 22nd Week in Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Mary Connelly – The Wright Family

Those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, ESPECIALLY:

WEDDING BANNS

WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF CHRIST THE KING

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!

LIGHT FOR THE WORLD

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Did not God choose those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom? Count your blessings, then come and help others count theirs too, as a priest. If you feel you have such a vocation call Father Leon Biernat at 847-5535.

SCHOOL NEWS

EVENTS OUTSIDE OF OUR PARISH

PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED

HEARING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

YOUTH NEWS

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE - Beginning Monday, Sept. 11th, the Summer Mass Schedule ends, and the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Monday evening will resume.

Lower 4:30 p.m. James C. Tibbetts – The Tibbetts Family

MON., SEPTEMBER 11 – Weekday, 23rd Week in Ordinary Time

TUES., SEPTEMBER 12 – Weekday , 23rd Week in Ordinary Time

WED., SEPTEMBER 13 – John Chrysostom, bishop, doctor

8:00 a.m. Esther Unverzart – Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schaefer

Those among us who have died, our relatives, parishioners & friends, ESPECIALLY:

WEDDING BANNS

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE - Beginning Sunday, Sept. 10^th, the Summer Mass Schedule ends, and there will be two 11:00 a.m. Masses (Upper & Lower Church), and there will be a 5:30 p.m. Mass on Monday afternoons.

MON., SEPTEMBER 4 – Weekday, 22^nd Week in Ordinary Time

TUES., SEPTEMBER 5 – Weekday , 22^nd Week in Ordinary Time

WED., SEPTEMBER 6 - Weekday, 22^nd Week in Ordinary Time

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE - Beginning Monday, Sept. 11^th, the Summer Mass Schedule ends, and the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Monday evening will resume.

MON., SEPTEMBER 11 – Weekday, 23^rd Week in Ordinary Time

TUES., SEPTEMBER 12 – Weekday , 23^rd Week in Ordinary Time