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The Messenger
Christ the King Catholic Community A Roman Catholic Parish
of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas NV; 89118 www.ctklv.org ~
(702) 871-1904 ~ Fax: (702) 251-4935
December 14, 2014 ~ Third Sunday of Advent
"SIMBANG GABI" ~ December 14-23, 2014
BACKGROUND: In the Philippines, "Simbang Gabi" is a daily mass/novena just before Christmas, celebrated early in the morning, 4-5am or in the evening 6-7pm. It is also called “Misa de Gallo” (mass when the cock crows) or “Misa de Aguinaldo”. This is a very much desired Filipino religious tradition. Back home, families wake up early, attend mass and fill up many churches. After the liturgy, delicious Filipino food and delicacies are served and shared by families. Thus this becomes both a religious and social gathering. ACTIVITIES: In the Las Vegas valley, “Simbang Gabi” is celebrated in ten different parishes at their regular mass time. The schedule is published in parish bulletins and all parishioners, especially Filipino Catholics, are invited to attend, participate & complete the novena. It is recommended that the Pastor/Associate at the assigned parish presides the liturgy. Other priests are welcome to concelebrate. The readings of the day are read and proclaimed. A simple reception/fellowship takes place after mass. SCHEDULE of Mass/Novena: Dates, Time and Places: 1. Sunday. December 14 ~ 5:00 pm at St Francis of
Assisi; 2300 Sunridge Heights Pkwy, Hend, NV 89052
2. Monday, December 15 ~ 6:00 pm at St John Neumann; 2575 El Campo Grande Ave., NLV, NV 89031
3. Tuesday, December 16 ~ 8:15 am at Saint Viator 2461 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121
4. Wednesday, December 17 ~ 8:00 am at Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary; 7260 W Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117
5. Thursday, December 18 ~ 7:00pm at Our Lady of Las Vegas 3050 Alta Drive, LV, NV 89107
6. Friday, December 19 ~ 8:00am at Christ the King; 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive, LV, NV 89118
7. Saturday, December 20 ~ 4:30pm at St Thomas More; 130 N. Pecos Road, Henderson, NV 89074
8. Sunday, December 21 ~ 12:30pm at Holy Spirit; 5959 S. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV 89148
9. Monday, December 22 ~ 6:00pm at St Elizabeth Ann Seton; 1811 Pueblo Vista Dr, LV, NV 89128
10. Tuesday, December 23 ~ 5:00PM at St Bridget 220 N. 14th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
MASSES Saturday Mass: 4:00 pm Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30 11:30 am and 4:00 pm 1:30 pm ~ Spanish Language Daily Mass:(Mon-Sat) 8:00 am HOLY DAYS: 8:00 am
OFFICE HOURS Monday ~ Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
(Closed Noon - 1:00 pm) Friday ~ Closed
CONFESSIONS By appointment only,
(702) 871-1904
LITURGICAL MINISTRY
COORDINATORS
Hospitality Ministers Teresa Fawley, (702) 953-6332
Environment Gail Lehtinen, (702) 565-3459
Flowers Eva & Les Iwafuchi, (702) 332-2865
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Luanne Wagner, (702) 279-2137
Lectors Mike Dunegan, (702) 362-8490
Sacristan - Elvie Insorio & Annabelle Trajano
Bread Baker Coordinator Kay Dunegan, (702) 362-8490
Martha & Mary Guild Suzy Jones, (702) 340-8148
Sound/Lighting/Technical Bob LaPorte, (702) 454-1952
HELP & HEALING Al-Anon - Thursdays, 7:30 pm, Room 2 Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Business phone: (702) 385-2662 Emergency Assistance: (702) 383-2291 Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial José & Hortencia Martínez, (702) 436-8605 Family Promise (formerly IHN) - Jane Fransioli, (702) 871-1904. Funeral Ministry - Ministry to bereaved families at time of death. Please call the office (702) 871-1904, before making arrangements with the mortuary of your choice. GriefSHARE - Help and Healing for those who have lost a loved one. Find a meeting near you www.griefshare.org Hands of Christ - Ministry to the homebound, Jane Fransioli, 702) 871-1904 Hospital Ministry - Rich Green, (702) 248-9199, Jeanette Lombardo, (702) 882-8750 Manna Cupboard - Food pantry for the hungry, Jane Fransioli, (702) 871-1904. Marriage Encounter - Jim & Mary, (702) 263-2004 Retrouvaille - A lifeline for troubled marriages, Chuck & Carol Moore, (702) 604-1006 Social Concerns Board - Deals with parish outreach & social justice issues, Dale Devitt, (702) 871-1642 Small Church Communities - Chris & Sharon Sellman - (702) 257-2511 Inch for Life - Help available for unwanted pregnancies. Pro-Life Office: (702) 212-6472 Catholic Charities Adoption: (702) 385-3351 Southern Nevada Women’s Resource Center: (702) 366-1247 - Pro-Life counseling and ministry to the unwed mother. Project Rachel - Post Abortion Ministry, (702) 737-1672.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MINISTRIES Preschool - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Level I & II on Wednesdays Grades 1 - 5: Wednesdays Grades 6 - 8: Tuesdays Grades 9 - 12: (see Youth Page)
For all the above programs, pre-registration is required through the parish office. Call the Religious Education office, (702) 871-1904
PARISH STAFF Parish Administrator Rev. Ray Rioux Parish Deacons Administrative Assistant & Hispanic Ministry Deacon Jacob Favela Hospital Ministry Deacon Rich Green
Receptionist Gina Pignatello
Director of Pastoral Ministries Jane Fransioli
Religious Education Department Director of Christian Formation Beth Thompson Co-Director of Christian Formation
Beth Thompson & Jason Ealy Administrative Assistant Robyn Runco
Liturgy Department Director of Liturgy Mary Ryan Directors of Music Ellen & Ken Lerum Liturgy/Music Assistant Cathy Bruzzese
Director of Parish Finance Roseann Tabick
Maintenance Department Mark Medina Michael Roberts & Dave Clow
Website Anna Sy
Bulletin Suzy Jones
SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY Baptism: ALPHA PROGRAM (Infants or young children) - Contact parish, (702) 871-1904, during pregnancy or at least 3 months in advance to arrange for preparation program. Parents must complete program before baptism can be scheduled. First Communion/First Reconciliation Beth Thompson - (702) 871-1904 Confirmation Teens: Jason Ealy Adults: Beth Thompson R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Inquiry sessions for non-Catholics interested in learning more about the Catholic faith every Thursday at 7:00 pm in Room 5, Activity Center. Call Beth Thompson - (702) 871-1904 Marriage: Contact the parish office 8-12 months in advance. Call Deacon Jacob for details of the 6-month preparation program. For annulments also call Deacon Jacob Favela - (702) 871-1904 Anointing of the Sick - Call office if you or a member of your family seek the Sacrament. Please try to call before loved one is in the active process of dying. Remembering Community: A welcoming process for Catholics who have been away. More information call Beth Thompson - (702) 871-1904
The Community in Action
Christ the King Pastoral Council
Hector Aguilar Linda Dammeyer
Ramon Diaz Vince Gorski Rick Houle Roze Kliese Les Lisicki
Mary Milanowski Maria Patino
Elizabeth Que Roseann Tabick Heda Taormina Hector Vicuna
Luanne Wagner Rob Walsh
Fr. Ray Rioux Recording Secretary
Roseann Tabick
Email us at: [email protected]
Victim’s Advocate - Ron Valance (702) 235-7723
Visit our new and improved website:
Scan me with your Smartphone to go
directly to: www.ctklv.org
Monday, December 15: Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Matthew 21:23-27 Tuesday, December 16: Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19, 23; Matthew 21:28-32 Wednesday, December 17: Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Matthew 1:1-17 Thursday, December 18: Jeremiah 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Matthew 1:18-25 Friday, December 19: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Luke 1:5-25 Saturday, December 20: Isiah 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Luke 1:26-38 Sunday, December 21: 2Samuel 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16 Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
If you want the name of your loved ones to be read aloud during mass or written in our weekly bulletin it
must be turned in to the front desk at least two weeks in advance.
Saturday December 13 8:00 am Thanksgiving 4:00 pm †Sandra Digah
Sunday December 14 7:30 am †Victoria Laura Lindsey 9:30 am †Tom Auerswald 11:30 am †Patricia M Gray 1:30 pm †Jose Angeles Samson 4:00 pm People of the Parish
Monday December 15 8:00 am †Arminda Samson Serapio
Tuesday December 16 8:00 am †Arnel Samson Serapio
Wednesday December 17 8:00 am †Juanito L Vicuno
Thursday December 18 8:00 am †Ester Carreon
Friday December 19 8:00 am †Lavern Johnson
Saturday December 20 8:00 am †Michael Espiritu 4:00 pm †Katherine Taylor Guynup
Sunday December 21 7:30 am People of the Parish 9:30 am †Ethel Mehocic 11:30 am †Jasper J Taormina 1:30 pm †Andres Corzo 4:00 pm †Nestor Dullas
Daily Bible Readings
Manuel S. Alba Salvador S. Alba Jr. Margaret Anderson
Mary Baratta Stephan A. Barski
Deacon Jacob Bashma Family Victor Bolano
Maritess R. Boribon Anthony Brasich
Ann (Dolly) Busacca Jacqueline Cagampang
Joe & Cora Canto Kelly Cessna Jeanie Clark
Jim Clark Eleanor Constantino
Isaura Cruz Valerie DeLaRosa
John Devlin Mary Dowler Judy Drissel
Jessica Duran Don Gibson
Marilyn Elsenbast Dr Robert Etor, Sr
Maryann Evangelista Tommy Ferriolo Dave Ganacial
Geraldine Giotto Blanca Garcia Gomez
Matt Grimaldi Christopher Halstead
Christi Harcourt Maureen Hart
Elvira Hernandez Debbie Hitchcock Harold Hitchcock
Pat Holbury Kimberlee Johnson
Eddie Kawal Pierre Keyser
Robert Legaspi Melencio Manalaysay
Joan McCoy Vicki Maynard McCubbin
Leonila Meneldrez Hortensia Garcia Mesta
Rondi Mills Bernadette Morley Adriana Navarette
Susan Nelson Kaitlyn O’Connor Chidi Onyirimba
Lenilita Papa Perla Pinuela
Maria Luisa Pulido Romeo Pulido Rose Reynolds
Ramon Rodriguez Remedios Rodriguez
Ronnie Rioux
Liam Rooney Angelo Runco
Christina Runco Patrick Russell Pacita Sabanal
Hermino Salamat Fe Sales
Concordio Sales, Sr Samantha Salvador
Kirk C Schoeb Raymond Schoeb Louise Shadwick Toni Slingerland
Trock Family Marcela Tumang
Julie Ulibarri John Unick Ava Urrea Pacita Uy
Judy Vandever Storee Verchick
Sammy Washington Warren Welch Steve Williams Felix P Yuzon
Francisca P Yuzon Theresa S Zervoulakos
Prayer List Join us in Community Prayer for parishioners and their
family members who are seriously ill. If you or your immediate family member is seriously ill and would like to be added to our prayer list
please e-mail the name to [email protected] or call the office at 871-1904.
Sunday Collection December 6/7, 2014: $18,909.50 E-Tithing $ Total $
PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO
"CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY"
If you have an envelope # please write it on your check.
Thank you for your generosity!
F I N A N C E S
“I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord.” Are we taking time to put the way of the Lord in our marriage? Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on November 21-23rd 2014 or February 13-15th and May 1-3rd in 2015 in the Las Vegas area. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, call Steve and Terri Sharp at (702) 589-0068 or go to www.lvloveyourspouse.org. For information on Spanish-language weekends, call Javier and Maria Lopez at (702) 243-5934 or (702) 206-4270.
MASS INTENTIONS
Una Palabra de P. Ray
Por favor, tenga en cuenta que la promesa de CSA 2014 finaliza el 31 de diciembre. Por favor, asegúrese de cumplir con sus promesas en este tiempo Cualquier promesas recibidas después de esa fecha se aplicarán hasta el año 2015 el compromiso de CSA. Estamos actualmente $ 8,000.00 cortos de las promesas del 2014 CSA. Desafortunadamente la parroquia tendrá que compensar la diferencia de nuestra cuenta de ingresos e estamos agotados. Actualmente se le debe a la Diócesis $ 300,000.00 con intereses, y la adición de este financiamiento en corto de CSA seria una enorme carga para nuestro flujo de efectivo que ya esta en lo negativo
Hay un sinnúmero de personas a quien darle gracias por la Subasta Anual. Muchas personas trabajaron durante horas sin fin para hacer la subasta de este año sea un éxito. En especial le doy muchas gracias al "Nuevo equipo" que puso a la subasta de este año juntos, y muchos de nuestros seguidores les gustó mucho la introducción de la nueva "Subasta China.” Tuvimos mucha gente este año, e incluso con todos los pequeños contratiempos, todos se divirtieron. Me gustaría dar las gracias a nuestros feligreses por todas sus contribuciones a la subasta y por ser tan generoso con la compra de boletos de la rifa. Todo el apoyo de los voluntarios hicieron la subasta de este año un éxito clamoroso. Esperamos que la subasta del próximo año sea aún más grande y mejor. Envíenos sus sugerencias para el próximo año, por lo que podemos mejorar en lo que hemos empezado con nuestro nuevo equipo. Después de todo está dicho y hecho, hicimos alrededor de $ 20,000.00 con el producto de la subasta de este año. ELOGIO DE DIOS !!!! Preguntas para el domingo 21 diciembre, 2014: María le dijo que su hijo se llamaría Jesús. ¿Qué nombre en el Antiguo Testamento es el nombre de Jesús conectado a? ¿Cuál es el significado del nombre traducido del Antiguo Testamento? LK 1: 26-38
Please be advised that the 2014 CSA pledge ends on December 31st. Please be sure to get your pledges in by this time, as any pledges received after that date will be applied to the 2015 pledge year for CSA. We are currently $8,000.00 short for the pledges of the 2014 CSA. Unfortunately the parish will have to make up the difference from our already exhausted operating account. We presently owe the Diocese $300,000.00 with interest, and adding this shorted funding from CSA will make a huge burden on our already negative cash flow
There are countless people to give thanks to for the Annual Auction. So many people worked for endless hours to make this year’s auction a success. I especially give great thanks to the “New Team” that put this year’s auction together, and many of our supporters really enjoyed the introduction of the new “Chinese Auction” as well. We had a huge turn out this year, and even with all the little mishaps, everyone enjoyed themselves. I’d like to thank our parishioners for all of their contributions to the auction and being so generous with purchasing raffle tickets. All of your support from volunteers to bidders made this year’s auction a roaring success. We hope that next year’s auction will even be bigger and better. Please give us your suggestions for next year, so that we can improve on what we have begun with our new team. After all is said and done, we made about $20,000.00 from the proceeds of this year’s auction. PRAISE GOD!!!!
Questions for Sunday December 21, 2014:
Mary was told that her son would be named Jesus. What name in the Old Testament is Jesus’s name connected to?
What is the meaning of the translated name from the Old Testament? LK 1:26-38
A Word from Fr. Ray
With much love and gratitude, Fr. Ray Con mucho amor y gratitud, P. Ray
Small Church Communities; a way of being church
Small Church Communities are groups of 6 to 8 people who gather in homes to reflect on the scriptures of the upcoming Sunday and their significance in their lives. All ministries and organizations connected to Christ the King are asked to use a simple formula for prayer as they gather: Read one of the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday. Take a few moments to reflect on one of the questions related to the scripture (in Fr. Ray’s column). Invite individuals to share their response with the person next to them; encourage people to share with someone they do not know well. Before we know it we have grown closer as a community!
Please call Chris at (702) 378-5622
WHOM DID WE SERVE?
Month of November 2014 323 Households
511 Adults and 295 Children
O U T R E A C H
~ LOVE TREE ~ Important Things to
Remember: GIFT CARDS MUST BE
RETURNED IN COLLECTION BOX
ALL presents should be UNWRAPPED.
All gifts should be returned by this weekend, December 13/14.
Attach the ornament to gift securely, so it is plainly visible.
The “Love Tree” is a beautiful Advent tradition at Christ the King. Each ornament represents a gift for someone who would not receive a gift otherwise. The people can be children and adults in need, mentally challenged adults, or refugees. The design of each group of ornaments represents the agency indicated here. All parishioners wanting to fulfill a wish are invited to choose an ornament they know they can provide, purchase the gift, and bring it back on the dates indicated. Call Jane at the parish office, 702-871-1904, with questions.
CHRISTMAS DINNERS FOR THE NEEDY
We are still collecting the foods needed for Christmas dinners and also the monies needed to purchase extra food. We will be outside after Mass ro collect $10 donations today. Please include some of these items with your normal Manna Cupboard donations:
Large Stuffing Mixes 1 lb. Brown Sugar
Chicken Broth Large Jello
Lipton’s Onion Soup Cranberry Sauce
Cookie and Cake Mixes Cream of Mushroom Soup
We will shop for extra foods for our dinner baskets at 1:00 pm tomorrow, Monday, December 15th. Please meet us in the Community Center if you have a few hours to help us prepare for our basket-making.
HELP US TO MAKE UP THE CHRISTMAS BASKETS
FOR THE NEEDY We will gather in the Community Center tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 15th at 6:00 pm to make up the Christmas Dinner baskets for the needy. Please bring Christmas cookies to share.
HOMELESS VIGIL Thursday, December 18th at 3:00 pm St. James Catholic Church, 1920 N Martin
Luther King Blvd.
This vigil will honor those who have died while living on the streets this past year.
Together, Knights have a voice in the COMMUNITY. We speak out for religious and moral values and against fear and indifference.
By actively and financially supporting many worth causes, member Knights have improved
communities by:
Volunteering hours of community service Donating to charitable causes
Helping men, women and children in times of need
Promote civic involvement and national pride Help preserve the environment
Focus attention on health care matters Lead in the support of all life issues
For information about membership in the
Knights of Columbus please contact: Call Rick Houle (702) 524-1669 or
Pablo Payumo (702) 823-4454
Inspirations Gift Store Christ the King Catholic Community
Wonderful selection of: Bibles, both children and adults
Angels and other sculptures Crosses of all styles
Inspirational Books and Rosaries
Our Gift Store is now ready for Fall, Christmas and Advent.
Please stop by and check it out!
The little blue books are available for $2.00 each!
We are still looking for volunteers for the
9:30 and 11:30 Masses on Sundays!
Please come and celebrate Christmas
with your Christ the King Family!
The 2014 Christmas Schedule of Masses & Presiders is as follows:
Christmas Eve – December 24 4:00 pm - Church - Children’s Liturgy Fr. Ray Rioux 4:00 pm - Hall Fr. Joe Annese 6:00 pm - Church Fr. Joe Annese 10:00 pm - Church Fr. Manny Guico Midnight - Church Fr. Ray Rioux
Christmas Day – December 25 9:30 am - Church Fr. Manny Guico 11:30 am - Church (Spanish Language) Fr. Max Oliva Deacon Jacob Assisting
The Week Ahead
MONDAY - DECEMBER 15 1:00 pm Sack Lunches - Room 1 2:30 PM Christmas Baskets - Community Center 7:00 pm Readers Study - Office Conference Room TUESDAY - DECEMBER 16 8:00 am Christmas Basket Pickup - Community Center 8:30 am Centering Prayer - Daily Chapel 4:00 pm Children’s Christmas Rehearsal - Church 6:00 pm Catechism Middle School - Community Center, Rooms 1 - 7 7:00 pm Social Concerns Board - Outreach Office 7:00 pm Adult Confirmation - Yellow Room WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 17 8:30 am Our Lady of Perpetual Devotion - Church 9:00 am CTK Seniors - Room 1 4:00 pm Catechism Elementary - Childcare Wing, Rooms 1 - 7 4:00 pm Religious Ed - Community Center 5:00 pm Las Posadas Preparation - Kitchen THURSDAY - DECEMBER 18 5:00 pm Las Posadas - Community CTR-Kitchen 6:00 pm Las Posadas - Church 6:30 pm YMAC - Jr, Sr, & College Age - Youth Lounge 7:00 pm Non Catholic Inquiry - Room 5 7:00 pm Readers Study - Room 3 7:30 pm Al Anon - Room 2 FRIDAY - DECEMBER 19 8:30 am Divine Mercy Devotion 1:00 am Transitions Party - Community Center SATURDAY - DECEMBER 20 SUNDAY - DECEMBER 21 1:30 pm Misa en Español 5:30 pm Confirmation I & II Childcare Wing, Rooms 1-7, Youth Lounge
C T K G R O U P S
Devotions • Holy Infant Jesus Novena every Monday following the 8 am Mass. • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena every Wednesday following the 8 am Mass. • Divine Mercy Devotion ~ every Friday following the 8 am Mass.
CTK Seniors Club Have Fun With Us! The CTK Seniors group meets each Wednesday at 10 am, and usually wraps up around 2 pm in the Community Center. Our group is open to people over 55 years of age. The charge for Bingo is $1 per person. Activities include card games, trips and parties. Lunch will be served on the last Wednesday of each month for $3 per person. New members ALWAYS welcome! Christian Men’s Ministry The Christian Men’s Ministry is a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to uniting men through vital relationships to become Godly influences in their world. If you’d like more info about this ministry please call Mark Vincent at (702) 645-0858. CTK San Lorenzo Ruiz Filipino Group If you would like more information or would like to join us, please call us or stop by after daily Mass. Please contact: Nadia Jurani - (702) 240-6600. Knights of Columbus Won’t you join us? We are a group of catholic men in good standing who strive to practice the principles of faith, fraternity and service. Knights worldwide contribute to the mission of the Church at every level. We make a difference by building a community of brothers and sisters who accept and care for one another here at Christ the King and elsewhere. For information about membership in the Knights of Columbus call Rick Houle (702) 524-1669 or Pablo Payumo (702) 823-4454
If you wish to donate money for flowers in memory or in celebration of loved ones. DONATIONS MUST BE FOR WEEKEND LITURGIES.
C T K A L T A R F L O W E R D O N A T I O N
Name of donor: ______________________________________________________ Phone #: ________________________
Name to be honored: _____________________________________________________ Memory or Celebration (circle one)
Date for flowers to be displayed: ________________________________ Alternate Date: ___________________________
We can only accept 3 names per weekend. Please select an alternate date in case 1st choice is unavailable.
A donation of $25 & 2 weeks notice is requested. If less than 2 weeks, please bring your request to the office to ensure availability.
LITURGY CORNER ADVENT – Week 3
Jesse Tree Symbols As we continue to share the story of our faith history, this week we trace the lineage of Christ through the “Jesse Tree” and the “Jesse Tree” symbols using the following: Heart – Ruth Ruth 1: 1-22 Wheel – The Prophet Ezekiel Ezekiel 1: 1-28 Lion – The Prophet Daniel Daniel 6: 2-29 Shell – John the Baptist Mark 1: 2-8 / Mt. 3: 1-12 We encourage you to read one or more of these scriptures during this coming week to get a better understanding not only of the history of our Jewish ancestors but to understand the longing each of these biblical figures had in their own faith lives. Each in their own way sought to live in Godly ways, always longing for the deliverance of Israel and the birth of the promised Messiah.
Happy Advent!
The tradition of anointing the sick with blessed
oil is very old, but developed slowly and unevenly in the first eight centuries of the church’s life. St. Augustine, who wrote volumes of homilies from his thriving church in North Africa, plus pastoral directives, letters, and memoirs, never mentions it at all. We know from ancient prayers that it did happen in Rome, Milan, Gaul, and the British Isles. In Rome the bishop blessed the oil of the sick, but it could be applied by a priest, deacon, or a layperson. It seems that sick persons could even anoint themselves. St. Genevieve of Paris was known for anointing the sick in her care.
Perhaps inevitably, complaints of abuses, and even trickery by sorcerers, brought an end to this consoling practice. In a dangerous world with a dispersed population, clerics may have preferred that this hands-on care was a lay privilege. The purpose of anointing, however, was not simply healing, but forgiveness of sin and an experience of saving power of Christ. By the year 800, dioceses everywhere were organizing rituals for priestly anointing. Although anointing of the sick is reserved to priests today, perhaps this treasured memory will enrich the future of the sacrament. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Treasures from our Traditions
Jesús proclama que Juan el Bautista es más que
un profeta (Lucas 7:26) y lo compara con Elías, el profeta más importante de los judíos (Mateo 17:11-13). Pero, ¿qué es un profeta? El judaísmo, cristianismo e islamismo reconocen a ciertas personas como profetas. La palabra hebrea nabi significa portavoz, o profeta. Los nebiim eran encargados por Dios para una tarea especial. Así por ejemplo, Moisés fue encargado para liberar al pueblo de la esclavitud egipcia, Elías para recordarle la palabra de Dios cuando se apartaba de la alianza, y Jeremías para denunciar las corrupciones y anunciarle el castigo. Cuando tradujeron al griego el Antiguo Testamento, la palabra nabi fue traducida como prophetes (profeta). Esto indica un intérprete de la voluntad de Dios. Los profetas griegos eran oráculos que adivinaban el futuro, por lo cual mucha gente confunde al profeta con un adivino. El profeta según el cristianismo es un testigo (Juan 1:6-8, 19-28) del poder de Cristo y la palabra de Dios. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe
Middle School
Youth Ministry —————— Jason Ealy Youth Minister [email protected]
Beth Thompson Director of Christian Formation [email protected]
Explore Calendar All classes are on Tuesday nights
December Sunday 14th: Sacrament Class 2:30-5pm Room 1 16th: Week #9. 6:00-7:30pm Community Center/Ac vity Center 23rd: No Class. Christmas Break 30th: No Class. Christmas Break January 6th: Week #10. 6:00-7:30pm Community Center/Ac vity Center Sunday 11th: Sacrament Class 2:30-5pm Room 1 13th: Week #11. 6:00-7:30pm Community Center/Activity Center 20th: No Class. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend 27th: Week #12 6:00-7:30pm Community Center/Activity Center
**PARENT NIGHT**
High School Happenin’s
Confirmation Calendar
December
14th: Week 8. noon-8:15pm Day Retreat for Conf. I & II Rite of Acceptance Conf. I at 4pm mass
21st: No Confirmation. Christmas Break 28th: No Confirmation. Christmas Break
January 4th: No Confirmation. Christmas Break 11th: Week #9. 5:30 - 7:00 PM Conf I: Invitation 4 Conf II: Reflection 5 18th: No Confirmation ML King Jr. Weekend 25th: Week #10 5:30 - 7:00 PM Conf I: Invitation 5 Conf II: Parent/Student meeting for retreat
Please help out YOUTH
MINISTRY
Recycle Program Fundraiser
Bring in your old or unused CELL
PHONES and empty INK/TONER CARTRIDGES.
Please write: “YOUTH MINISTRY”
on these items. You can drop them off in the
Youth Lounge or the Religious Education Office.
Parent Corner:
Please start thinking about how you can walk side by side with your confirmation student.
Jason Ealy - Director of Youth Ministry 871-1904 x 291 [email protected]
Join us on Facebook - CTK Youth LV Instagram - CTKYouthLV Twitter - CTKYouthLV
YMAC (Youth Ministry After Confirmation)
Thursdays 6:30pm - 8pm
in the Youth Lounge For all juniors, seniors,
college-age students. We meet every Thursday
Please Register Your Middle Schooler
There is still time! See Robyn in the Religious Ed
Office Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm Closed for lunch 12-1
If your Middle School Aged student needs either/both First Communion or Baptism…. This is the program they need to be in to receive these
sacraments!
If you think you would like to become Catholic, or if you would just like to learn about Catholicism, we offer weekly opportunities to learn about the Catholic faith. These informal gatherings for coffee and conversation are held 7:00 pm each Thursday (except major holidays) in Room 5 of the Activity Center. If, due to your schedule, you can’t join us at our regular Thursday night sessions, please call the parish office at (702) 871-1904 and leave your name and phone number. We will do our best to accommodate you. Please contact Beth Thompson at (702) 871-1904 ext. 230 if you have any questions.
Please contact our office for information.
(702) 871-1904 ext. 230 or 232
No Baptisms may be
scheduled until sessions and requirements are completed.
Religious Education Grades 1-5 First Communion
Baptism of older children How do I enroll my child?
Elementary Registration for 2014/15 year Grades 1-5 in the Religious Ed Office
M-TH 8-4:00 pm - Closed from 12-1:00 pm A BAPTISM CERTIFICATE is required for
each child being registered.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Family must be registered at Christ the King • Family must be worshipping at Christ the King at
our weekend liturgy • Past due balances from the previous Religious
Education year must be paid prior to registering
When are classes held?
Classes are held on Wednesdays at either 4:00 or 6:00 pm SACRAMENTS
(1st Communion, Baptism)
REQUIREMENTS:
• Same as for Religious Education Registration plus: • Child is in second grade or above • Child is enrolled in and attending weekly age-level
Religious Education classes on a regular basis • Unbaptized children must attend one full year of
Religious Education first Our sacrament preparation is a family preparation process that requires the participation of the child and a parent or guardian in monthly sessions.
Attendance at these sessions is mandatory.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Tuesday, January 6, at 7:00 pm Yellow Room of the Activity Center Bring a photo copy of your baptismal certificate
Requirements:
• Adults who are age 18 and above • A senior in High School or above • Adults who have been baptized in the Roman Catholic Faith • Adults who are attending Christ the King
If you are not registered at CTK, please stop by the Parish Office during regular
business hours to register.
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed 12-1:00 pm)
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Christian Formation
Beth Thompson 871-1904
Elementary Religious Education
Classes
Wednesday Classes: 4:00 to 5:15 or 6:00 to 7:15
♦ 12/17 - Regular Class and Protecting God’s Children Safety Class
♦ 12/24 - No Class Merry Christmas
♦ 12/31 - No Class Happy New Year
♦ 01/07/15 - Regular Class
Schedules for the year are available in the Religious Ed Office or check our online
calendar at ctklv.org
If you have any questions please contact Robyn in the Religious Ed Office at (702)
871-1904 ext. 232
Elementary First Reconciliation/First Holy
Communion Mandatory Meetings
Wednesday , January 21, 2015 Parent/Student Meeting in the
Community Center at either 4:00 pm or 6:00 pm
Meetings are for Elementary Students registered in
their 2nd year only of Sacramental Preparation.
If you have any questions please contact Robyn at
871-1904 ext. 232 or [email protected]
Small Church Communities;
a way of being Church Small Church Communities are groups of 6 to 8 people who gather in homes to reflect on the scriptures of the upcoming Sunday and their significance in their lives. All ministries and organizations connected to Christ the King are asked to use a simple formula for prayer as they gather: Read one of the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday. Take a few moments to reflect on one of the questions related to the scripture (in Fr. Ray’s column). Invite individuals to share their response with the person next to them; encourage people to share with someone they do not know well. Before we know it we have grown closer as a community!
Please call Chris at (702) 378-5622 or e-mail at [email protected]