Parish Mission Statement

Christ the King Parish is called together by

God as a faith sharing community to radiate,

celebrate and proclaim Jesus Christ through

prayer, word, worship and service as we seek

to build up His one body, adapting to the

diverse needs of the people in whose midst

we live and witness.

Parish Masses of our Local Catholic Community:

Altamont: St. Lucy’s/St. Bernadette’s 861-8770

Saturday @ 5 p.m. / Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

Delmar: St. Thomas the Apostle 439-4951

Saturday @ 5 p.m.

Sunday Masses @ 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Voorheesville: St. Matthew’s 765-2805

Saturday @5 p.m. / Sunday @ 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

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Parish Staff: Rev. James T. Fitzmaurice, Pastor FatherJim@ctkparishny.org

Joseph Markham, Deacon

Kathleen Nolles, Administrative Assistant/Parish knolles@ctkparishny.org

LouAnn Cleary, Director of Music Ministry lcleary@ctkparishny.org

Michael Markham, Business Manager

Ed Brown and Jack Stevens, Buildings and Grounds

Parish Trustees: Richard Doney & John Risler

Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: 464-4776 Nancy Paino Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Linda Carducci Administrative Assistant E-Mail: npaino@ctkparishny.org

Christ the King Early Childhood Education Center: 456-5400 Director, Stacie Boelkins: sboelkins@ctkparishny.org Nursery, Pre-School, and Full Day Care Programs

20 Sumter Avenue, Albany (Westmere), NY 12203

Phone: (518) 456-1644 * Fax: (518) 456-4070

Office E-mail: knolles@ctkparishny.org

Website: www.ctkparishny.org

Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil @ 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00, 10:00, & 12:00 Noon

Holy Days: As announced

Daily Mass 9:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

9:00 a.m. Thursday Morning Prayer with Holy Communion

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday at 3 p.m.

Anytime by appointment

Care of the Sick

Our Visitation Ministry Team would like to bring Communion to our

homebound parishioners as well as visit those in a hospital or a nursing

facility. Please call the Parish Office to let us know of those who wish

to be visited.

Sacrament of Marriage

Please call the Parish Office to arrange a meeting with one of the

priests at least 6 months prior to the planned wedding. Marriage

Preparation program and interviews are required.

Sacrament of Baptism

Communal Baptisms are celebrated the first weekend of each month.

Baptisms may also be celebrated at weekend Liturgies. A Baptismal

preparation program is expected prior to celebrating the Sacrament.

Please call the Parish Office to arrange for your baby’s Baptism or for

further information.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

RCIA is the process available for those wishing to explore becoming a

member of our Catholic Christian Community. For more information

please contact Mrs. Nancy Paino in the Faith Formation Office.

TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…. All parishioners are invited to volunteer to be part of the

offertory procession at the Mass. This may be especially

appropriate if the Mass is being offered for a relative or

friend! Please see one of the ushers before Mass begins to

make your intention known. ******************************************* Thanks to everyone who made a donation last weekend to the

Medical Missionaries of Mary. If you didn’t get the chance to

donate and would like to do so you may visit the Sisters’

website: www.mmmusa.org, or you may send a donation to

the Parish Office or put it in the Sunday offering basket.

Please make checks payable to Christ the King. To date, our

donations amounted to $5,963.00.

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The end of the 1st Saturday Mass—Fr. Jeff L’Arche has

been celebrating the 9:00 a.m. Mass on the 1st Saturdays

of each month for a number of years. Now that he is Pastor

in Amsterdam he has begun the 1st Saturday mass there at

St. Mary’s. With the many weekend masses, along with

occasional Funerals and Weddings, I do not feel like I can

take on an added weekend Mass, therefore, effective

immediately, the Mass will no longer be celebrated here at

Christ the King.

*********************************************** Next weekend, we celebrate the Labor Day Holiday. On

Monday, September 5th all Parish Offices will be closed and

there will be no Morning 9:00 a.m. Mass. Enjoy this

traditional end of our summer season by doing something

special and fun with your family.

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On behalf of the Diocese and your Parish I am very pleased to announce that once again, we have met the Bishop’s Appeal goal set for us of $135.238! Your generosity is always inspiring and please know that so much of that money will go directly to help students in Catholic schools and also to the needy through Catholic Charities. I am extremely grateful to Don Geoffroy who coordinated every aspect of the Bishop’s Appeal campaign. Thanks Don for another successful effort!************************************************

Congratulations to Christine Gifford and

Ben Spear who were married here at CTK last

Saturday, August 20th. Best wishes and blessings to

them as they begin their married life together. ************************************* NEWS FROM THE ALBANY DIOCESE CONSULTATION

CENTER-Monday, September 26 from 7:00 to 9:00PM Suicide

Prevention Workshop Presented by Garra Lloyd-Lester

Assistant Director of the Suicide Prevention Center of New York

State. At Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet-

Shaker Rd. Latham. Sponsored by: The Consultation Center, Our

Lady of Assumption Parish, and The Suicide Prevention Center

of NYS. For more information or to register: Call the

Consultation Center at 518-489-4431

FAITH FORMATION/YOUTH

MINISTRY NEWS:

RCIA AND SACRAMENTAL PREP FOR ADULTS

Do you have questions about the Catholic faith? Is

becoming a Catholic something you have thought about but

never pursued? Have you ever wondered, “How can I do

this”? Have you been Baptized, or made your First

Communion, but still need to complete the sacramental

process? Are family members Catholic and you would like

to be able to share fully with them in worship? Whatever

your needs may be, we are here to help you. We have a

group forming this Fall. Contact Nancy Paino in the Faith

Formation office at 464-4776 or by email at

npaino@ctkparishny.org with any questions or to sign up to

join the group. Please join us!

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BOTTLES/CANS -Please place your items directly in

the shed which is next to the dumpster. ***********************************************

We Need YOU! We are in need of catechists for

many of our program sessions. Catechists have the

unique opportunity to grow in their faith as they interact

with those they teach. You are part of a

Ministry that is crucial to the life of our parish

community and will receive training and ongoing

support. We have the following opening for you to

prayerfully consider:

Monday 4pm 2nd grade, Tuesday 4pm, 4th grades,

Tuesday 6pm 5th grade. Tuesday 7:15pm ,6th, 7th

& 8th grades. Monday 7pm: 9th & 10th grades.

Being a catechist is a wonderful way to model the

importance of faith to our children, an opportunity

to grow in your faith as you prepare to teach each session,

as well as to help our children grow in their

relationship with Jesus and the Church.

We can be creative in how we do this: you can be the

primary, solo catechist, or you can team teach so you

have others to work with and provide flexibility when life

happens. For 5 years, we had a team of 3 catechists who

worked collaboratively with their group of children. It was

an effective way to be involved and help pass on the faith!

Please contact the FF Office at 464-4776, or

npaino@ctkparishny.org for further information.

Prayer of a Catechist

Here I am Lord, I am not worthy to be the one to

teach your truths, but you in your infinite wisdom,

have called me to this place. Give me the wisdom

to use my abilities for the good of your kingdom.

Give me the courage to be a witness of the Gospel.

Give me the grace to deepen my Faith so that I

might share that Faith with others. With your

help, I will speak your words. Reveal your

presence. Show your love. Now and all the days

of my life. Amen

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING GUILDERLAND, NY

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

August 21, 2016 Offertory from:

Loose Collection $2,251.00

Envelopes collected #173 $5,646.00

Total Collection $7,897.00

E-Giving (Faith Direct) $2,066.00

Total $9,963.00

Budgeted Need for Last Week $12,782.00

Please consider increasing your weekly donation. *********************************************************

“CAPITAL DEBT REDUCTION”

Principal Debt as of July 31, 2016………………………...$180,981

Church Expansion and Renovation:

Contributions Received Week Ending August 21, 2016 $441.00

THANK YOU! To all who faithfully fulfilling their pledge including

those who continue to contribute. In addition we recognize and

encourage all members of Christ the King Community” to help reduce

our Capital Debt.

WE NEED YOU ALL!!

PLEASE NOTE:*DEBT REDUCTION (Building Fund)

ENVELOPES ARE IN THE GATHERING SPACE! TOTAL

INTEREST PAID DURING FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017

$2413.03

PRAY FOR THE SICK… Harry Shamlian, Rick Rodino, Lawrence “Sam” Conway, Mark

Nolan, Sherry Kunkel, Clarence & Holly Timony, Ralph

Bellanger, Ann Ryan, Katie Hesch, Virginia Milne, Joanne

Dame, Ruth Panthen, Marianne, Patricia, Earnestina Siver,

Mary Biondi, David Gray, Jack Marcil, David Bosworth, David

Gervais, Dean Gray, Ken Hulsopple, Patricia Vallejo, John

Lehocky, John Leyden, Janet Morales, Mary Beals, Amelia

Hugan, Litia Pettricola, Carol Chandler, Connor Hicks,

Charles & Mary Beth Jordan, Madeline Girard, Bruce Mauce,

Judi McGinn Michela. PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DECEASED

Kathleen Cox-Morris (8/24/16), Mary Emsing, James Devlin

Frances Speranza, Rita Franconere, George Stephen Beals

Grace Rene (Mother of Philip (Linda) Carducci),

Beverly Orlander, Joan Forster, Marjorie Diefendorf

First Year Anniversary/August 2015

Charles (Peter) Walsh ( 8/1), Elizabeth Riedy (8/13)

John Thomas (8/29)

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Its that time of year again! Protect yourself and your family

from the Flu. Rite-Aid Pharmacy will be holding its annual

Flu Shot Clinic at Christ the King Church in the

Knights Chapel on Sunday, October 2nd following the

8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Mass. Most insurances accepted including

Medicare, CDPHP, MVP, Medicaid and others.

Cash price for people without insurance would be $31.99.

High-dose vaccines will be available for people 65yrs.

And older. We accept cash, check or credit-card. Must be

18 or older. Stop by after Mass and have your Blood Pressure

checked and protect yourself again the Flu!

Questions? Feel free to contact Sherry Sorrentino

@ 458-8691

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SCRIPTURE VERSE:"Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite

the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will

you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be

repaid at the resurrection of the righteous." -Lk 14:13-14

ANNOUNCED MASSES THIS WEEK

MONDAY, AUGUST 29

9:00 a.m. Rita Franconere * Paul & Kathy Nolles

Cathy Geoffroy (better health) * Mom and Dad

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30

9:00 a.m. Mass for the Parishioners

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31

9:00 a.m. Mass for the Parishioners

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 9:00 a.m. Communion Service

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2/First Friday

9:00 a.m. Sophie Perry & Ted Polak * Vickie Roemer

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

2:00 p.m. Wedding: Frank Zabinski & Maria Commisso

4:00 p.m. 11th Anniversary Isabel Healy *

Howard & Anne Healy

4:00 p.m. Frank & Fanny Naslitsch * Fran & Joe Schmidt

4:00 p.m. Grace Rene * Linda & Phil Carducci

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

8:00 a.m. Thanksgiving to St. Jude

10:00 a.m. G. Stephen Beals * Joe & Maryann Markham

10:00 a.m. Joan Forster * Joe & Maryann Markham

10:00 a.m. Phillip Mann * Joe & Maryann Markham

10:00 a.m. Philip Mass * Emmaus Faith Group

12:00 noon John F. Fitzgibbons * David Yezzi

12:00 noon Birthday Memorial Louis M. Greco *

Mom, Cathy & Family

12:00 noon Carol Russo * Elaine Luzine

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5/Labor Day

* NO Daily Mass today

Readings for the Week of August 28, 2016 Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Ps 68:4-7, 10-11/ Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a/Lk 14:1, 7-14 Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5/Ps 119:97-102/Mk 6:17-29 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16/Ps 145:8-14/Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9/Ps 33:12-15, 20-21/Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5/Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40/ Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15/Ps 145:17-21/Lk 6:1-5 Next Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-6, 12-17/ Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK-

“You grow up the day you have your first real laugh at

yourself.” -Ethel Barrymore

AUGUST 28, 2016

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

NEWS... Registration for Fall Programs is ongoing.

Please contact the Early Childhood Center for more

information about our programs for Toddlers, Nursery

School, Pre-K, and After School programs at 456-5400.

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PROCTORS TICKETS:

*4 Tickets left for Dirty Dancing

Saturday, November 12, 2016

@ 8:00 p.m. $64.00

Beautiful, the Carole King Musical

Saturday, April 14, 2017

@ 8:00 p.m. -$71.00

Please contact LouAnn Cleary 456-1644 x5 or Lcleary@ctkparishny.org

Or call the church office at 456-1644

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Food Pantry Canned fruit is in low supply at the

food pantry. *****************************************************

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A PRAYER SHAWL?

PLEASE CALL MARYANN AT 456-5301

******************************************** CALLING ALL GOLFERS!

The Knights of Columbus are running their Annual

Joseph A. Bosco Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday,

September 17 at the Town of Colonie Golf Course. All

parishioners and their friends are invited to participate. The fee is

$95 including golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Sign up sheets

are available in the Gathering Space. If you have a business that

would like to sponsor a hole or donate a prize, call Rich Dietlein at

522-2349.

******************************************* DIOCESAN MARRIAGE JUBILEE

The 44th Annual Marriage Jubilee Celebration sponsored by the

Office of Lay Ministry Formation will be held Sunday,

October 2nd, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at The Cathedral of the

Immaculate Conception, corner of Eagle St. and Madison Ave.

Albany, NY.

Couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th or other special

wedding anniversaries are invited to attend this celebration.

Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger will celebrate the Liturgy

at 2:00 p.m. and greet couples and their guests at a reception

in the gathering area at the Cathedral immediately following Mass

Please register through your parish office.

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FALL FAMILY CAMPING AT PYRAMID LAKE

September 16-17, 2016

Join families from Christ the King and St. Lucy’s parish to

spend a relaxing weekend in the Adirondacks, at the

Diocese’ Pyramid Life Center in Paradox, NY. Weekend

activities include boating, fishing, camping and hiking.

Guests stay in cabins overlooking Pyramid Lake, with

meals served in the main dining hall. Reasonable rates.

(http://www.pyramidlife.org/)

Registration and other information email:

John Miller jpmill5@verizon.net or call 456-5346.

AUGUST 28, 2016

CALENDAR OF EVENTS THIS WEEK MONDAY, AUGUST 29

9:00 a.m. Mass/Rosary following

6:30 p.m. Virtus Training/Parish Center

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30

9:00 a.m. Mass/Rosary following

9:30 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet with Adoration

of the Blessed Sacrament until

10:00 pm/Reservation Chapel

5:30 p.m. Garden Ministry

6:30-8:30 p.m. FF Elementary Catechist Meeting/PC

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31

9:00 a.m. Mass/Rosary following

6:15 p.m. Rosary/Church

6:30-8:00 p.m. FF/Board Meeting/PC

7:00 p.m. Cantor Rehearsal/Church

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 9:00 a.m. Communion Service

*ECEC/ School Age Program

11:00 a.m. Faith Sharing Group/Knights Chapel

1:00 p.m. Memory Loss Group/Music Room

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 9:00 a.m. Mass/Rosary following

5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal/Church

5:45-9:00 pm Basketball/gym

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 8:00-9:00 a.m. Zumba/gym

2:00 p.m. Wedding/Church

4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Masses: 8:00, 10:00 and 12:00 noon

MONDAY, SETPEMBER 5/Labor Day

No Daily Mass

All Church Offices Closed/Early Childhood Center Closed

REV. FRANK DE SIANO, CSP, is a PAULIST priest who spoke to our Ministry groups here at

Christ the King on Thursday, August 18. He spoke

to us about how our Sunday Eucharist is our great-

est tool for evangelizing our people and gaining

new disciples. If anyone would like to get more

information about Fr. DeSiano you may contact:

Paulist Evangelization Ministies, 3031 4th Street

NE, Washington, DC 20017 or call (202) 832-5022

ext 101 or check the website aqt www.pemdc.org

or fdesiano@pemdc.org

*************************************** GREAT COFFEE-CHANGES LIVES We will once again

offer Fair/Trade Coffee for sale the weekend of September

3rd at the 4:00 p.m. Mass. And September 4th at the 10:00

a.m. Mass. 100% of the sale of the coffee goes directly to the

San Lucas Mission in Guatemala. We thank you for your sup-

port

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BISHOP’S APPEAL After fifteen weeks, the Parish

received $135.261 in gifts and pledges from 457 do-

nors. WE HAVE MET OUR ASSESSMENT!

Thanks to all those who so generously donated to

make this possible.