June 1, 2014 ~ The Ascension of the Lord RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT

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1 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; ~ (702) ~ Fax: (702) June 1, 2014 ~ The Ascension of the Lord Today s Readings First Reading Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles begin to speak in tongues (Acts 2:1-11). Psalm Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104). Second Reading In one Spirit we are baptized into one body and given to drink of one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b- 7, 12-13). Gospel Jesus Christ appears to the disciples and sends them on their mission with the power to forgive or retain sins through the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23). MASS TIMES SATURDAY: 4:00 pm SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:30,11:30 am, 1:30 pm (Misa en Español) 4:00 pm WEEKDAYS: Mon - Sat ~ 8:00 am HOLY DAYS: 8:00 am and 7:00 pm RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT At last! The power hinted at and the Spirit promised are unleashed on this holy day. We call it the birthday of the church. Try to listen to today s scripture passages with some sense of how electrifying these events must have been to those who lived through them. Up until now, they have been waiting in the upper room. In today s first reading, that room is filled with wind and fire and bold proclamations in foreign tongues. In the second reading, Paul describes the Pentecost event, too. His description includes all of us. The Spirit lives on in the church in each of us who are members of the Body of Christ, given different gifts from the same Spirit. Only after Pentecost could the apostles look back and understand what Jesus meant when he said, as reported in today s Gospel reading, Receive the Holy Spirit. RECIBAN EL ESPÍRITU SANTO Al fin! El poder que les había sugerido y el Espíritu que les prometió, sólo se libera este día. Lo llamamos el cumpleaños de la Iglesia. Trata de leer los pasajes de la Escritura de hoy con algún sentido de lo extraordinario que esos hechos debieron ser para los que los vivieron. Los dejamos la semana pasada esperando en la habitación del piso de arriba. En la lectura de la primera lectura, la habitación se llena de fuego, viento y audaces proclamaciones en lenguas extranjeras. En la segunda lectura, Pablo describe el acontecimiento de Pentecostés, también. Su descripción incluye a todos nosotros. El Espíritu vive en la Iglesia en cada uno de nosotros que somos miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo, con diferentes dones pero el mismo Espíritu. Sólo después de Pentecostés pudieron los apóstoles mirar el pasado y entender el significado de lo que Jesús quiso decirles cuando expresó lo que nos cuenta el Evangelio de hoy: Reciban el Espíritu Santo. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

2 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 Director of Youth Ministry/Middle School Beth Thompson & Jason Ealy Director of Youth Ministry/Sr. Hi Jason Ealy Administrative Assistant Robyn Runco Liturgy Department Director of Liturgy/Music Liturgy/Music Assistant Mary Ryan Cathy Bruzzese Director of Parish Finance Roseann Tabick Maintenance Department Mark Medina Michael Roberts & Dave Clow Website Anna Sy & Suzy Jones Bulletin Suzy Jones SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY Baptism: ALPHA PROGRAM (Infants or young children) - Contact parish, , 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 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 Monday at 7:00 pm in Room 5, Activity Center. Call Beth Thompson 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 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 Visit our new and improved website: Scan me with your Smartphone to go directly to: The Community in Action HELP & HEALING Al-Anon - Thursdays, 7:30 pm, Room 2 Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Business phone: Emergency Assistance: Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial José & Hortencia Martínez, Family Promise (formerly IHN) - Jane Fransioli, Funeral Ministry - Ministry to bereaved families at time of death. Please call the office , before making arrangements with the mortuary of your choice. GriefSHARE - Help and Healing for those who have lost a loved one. Jim & Linda Dammeyer, Hands of Christ - Ministry to the homebound, Jane Fransioli, Hospital Ministry - Rich Green, , Jeanette Lombardo, Little Rock Scripture Study - Tony Incorvia, Manna Cupboard - Food pantry for the hungry, Jane Fransioli, Marriage Encounter - Jim & Mary, Retrouvaille - A lifeline for troubled marriages, Chuck & Carol Moore, Social Concerns Board - Deals with parish outreach & social justice issues, Dale Devitt, Small Church Communities - Antonio & Jane Davis Inch for Life - Help available for unwanted pregnancies. Pro-Life Office: Catholic Charities Adoption: Southern Nevada Women s Resource Center: Pro-Life counseling and ministry to the unwed mother. Project Rachel - Post Abortion Ministry, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MINISTRIES Preschool - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Ages 3-4, Wed. at 10:00 am. Ages 5-6 Grades 1-5: Wednesdays Grades 6-8: Tuesdays Grades 9-12: (see page 9) For all the above programs, pre-registration is required through the parish office. Call the Religious Education office, Victim s Advocate - Ron Valance (702) 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, LITURGICAL MINISTRY COORDINATORS Hospitality Ministers Teresa Fawley, Environment Gail Lehtinen, Flowers Eva & Les Iwafuchi, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Luanne Wagner, Lectors Mike Dunegan, Sacristan - Elvie Insorio & Annabelle Trajano Bread Baker Coordinator Kay Dunegan, Martha & Mary Guild Suzy Jones, Sound/Lighting/Technical Bob LaPorte, Christ the King Pastoral Council Hector Aguilar Penny Baratta Vince Gorski Rick Houle Roze Kliese Les Lisicki Amanda Marty James P Martin Mary Milanowski Elizabeth Que Maria Romero Steve Smith Roseann Tabick Heda Taormina Rob Walsh Fr. Ray Rioux Recording Secretary Roseann Tabick us at: ctkpastoralcouncil@gmail.com

3 Daily Bible Readings Monday, June 2: 1 Kings 17:1-6; Ps 121:1bc-8; Matthew 5:1-12 Tuesday, June 3: 1 Kings 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-5, 7b-8; Matthew 5:13-16 Wednesday, June 4: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Ps 98:1-6;Matthew 5:17-19 Thursday, June 5: 1 Kings 18:41-46; Ps 65:10-13; Matthew 5:20-26 Friday, June 6: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-16; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14;Matthew 5:27-32 Saturday, June 7: 1 Kings 19:19-21; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-10; Matthew 5:33-37 Sunday, June 8: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9; Daniel 3:52-55; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; John 3:16-18 F I N A N C E S Sunday Collection May 24/25, 2014: $14, E-Tithing $ Total $14, 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! MASS INTENTIONS 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 May 31 8:00 am Mass of Thanksgiving 4:00 pm Mariane Rioux Sunday June 1 7:30 am 9:30 am Kurt Wolf 11:30 am Pablo Ronco 1:30 pm 4:00 pm Linda Golden Monday June 2 8:00 am Tuesday June 3 8:00 am John Baldwin Wednesday June 4 8:00 am Thursday June 5 8:00 am Allen Menard Friday June 6 8:00 am Saturday June 7 8:00 am 4:00 pm Sunday June 8 7:30 am 9:30 am Amelia Matarazzo 11:30 am Peter Purpura 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 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 the name to jacobf@ctkccnv.org or call the office at As Jesus prayed to his Father he said, I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave me to do. Do we glorify God on earth by living out our marriage vows faithfully? Restore, renew and rekindle your marriage on the next upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on September th in the Las Vegas area. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, call Steve and Terri Sharp at (702) or go to For information on Spanish-language weekends, call Javier and Maria Lopez at (702) or (702) Stephan A. Barski Victor Bolano Anthony Brasich Jacqueline Cagampang Joe & Cora Canto Eleanor Constantino Valerie DeLaRosa Maryann Evangelista Blanca Garcia Gomez Bill Green Matt Grimaldi Maureen Hart Elvira Hernandez Kimberlee Johnson Tille Kucinski Joe Lavoie Gary Messinger Rondi Mills Maureen Morley Susan Nelson Michael Nolan Ramon Rodriguez Remedios Rodriguez Ronnie Rioux Liam Rooney Angelo Runco Christina Runco Patrick Russell Samantha Salvador Marcela Tumang Pacity Uy Storee Verchick Steve Williams

4 The Week Ahead A Word from Fr. Ray MONDAY - JUNE 2 1:00 pm Sack Lunches - Room 1 7:00 pm Readers Study - Room 3 7:00 pm Alpha Baptism Class for Parents and Godparents - Room 1 TUESDAY - JUNE 3 8:30 am Centering Prayer - Daily Chapel 7:00 pm Charismatic Prayer - Daily Chapel 7:00 pm Estudio Biblico - Room 5 WEDNESDAY - JUNE 4 8:30 am Our Lady of Perpetual Devotion - Church 9:00 am CTK Seniors - Room 1 4:00 pm Stew for Catholic Worker - Comm. CTR. 6:00 pm Music Rehearsal - Music Room THURSDAY - JUNE 5 8:30 am Adoration of Blessed Sacrament - Daily Chapel 4:00 pm Spanish Bread Bakers - Kitchen 7:00 pm Non Catholic Inquiry - Room 5 7:00 pm Barbershop Rehearsal - Community Ctr. 7:00 pm Pastoral Council Meeting - Office Conference Room 7:30 pm Al Anon - Room - 2 FRIDAY - JUNE 6 8:30 am Divine Mercy Devotion - Church SATURDAY - JUNE 7 9:00 am Pentecost Decorating - Church PENTECOST SUNDAY - JUNE 8 Pentecost Mystagogia 1:30 pm Misa en Español 4:00 pm Graduation Mass Happy Easter! The parking lot is finished now, and we are hoping to commence the courtyard sidewalk as soon as possible. There are a few technical issues that need looking into, but we hope to make this a reality in the very near future. Anyone wishing to help underwrite this project please contact Fr. Ray or Deacon Jacob. The cost for this project is about $10,000 and we aren t quite there yet with the total amount, but dollars continue to come. Thanks again for your generosity and support of these projects. As I mentioned in my State of the Parish Address last weekend that summer is upon us and our collections have a tendency to lag in weekly contributions. Unfortunately, this is the most expensive season for us for our utilities with much higher water and power bills. We currently are still running a deficit of about $60,000 in our payments for liability insurance, Workmen s Comp, Retirement and insurance for the campus buildings. The monies that are going towards the repairs and maintenance is from designated funds from private benefactors and miscellaneous funds directed to the building and maintenance fund. It s vital for us to keep up as much as we can in the Sunday collection, as this is what pays the bills. If you are going on vacation, please remember to drop your donation in the mail, or maybe make a second envelope for the time you re away and drop into the regular Sunday collection. QUESTIONS FOR THE FEAST OF PENTECOST To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit. 1 Corinthians: 12: 3-7 What are manifestations of the Spirit that St. Paul is alluding to in this pericope? When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled Acts 2:1-11 What is the Jewish feast referred to in this pericope that we call Pentecost? With much love and gratitude, Fr. Ray 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.

5 O U T R E A C H WHOM DID WE SERVE? May 11 through May 14, Households 54 Adults and 38 Children STEW NIGHT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 TH Please join us on Wednesday evening to make our monthly meal for the Catholic Worker soup line. We will be in the community center from 4:00 6:00 p.m. Thank you.. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED FOR THE SICK If you are interested in being trained to visit the sick to bring Eucharist to them, please call Jane at (702) or janef@ctkccnv.org NEVADANS FOR THE COMMON GOOD Are you interested in being a part of our parish group which supports the local organization, Nevadans for the Common Good? They are a voice for the voiceless here in Las Vegas. As Christians, we are called to embrace the problems that face our local community. We can do this individually, working with our neighbors, or also, we can act as the body of Christ, working together towards more just policies on the issues of the vulnerable around us. A few of issues include: the elderly, immigration and integration, human trafficking, public education, health care, and neighborhood blight. For more information on NCG call Jane at (702) or janef@ctkccnv.org ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM Would you be interested in participating with other parishioners to act as mentoring tutors for students having difficulties with their studies at local elementary, middle or high schools? Tutors must have taken Protecting God s Children seminar through the diocese, have taken CCSD training, and be fingerprinted in order to be a parish representative in the schools. Registration for CCSD training which will be held on June 17 th is being taken now. Call Jane Fransioli in office, (702) , to register. You can register for a Protecting God s Children class by going to The next class at Christ the King will be held on May 6th at 6:00 p.m. You can be fingerprinted by calling Gina in the parish office, (702) Next week we will be celebrating Pentecost! Please wear RED!

6 C T K G R O U P S Centering Prayer every Tuesday at 8:45 am is a method of prayer, which prepares us to receive the gift of God s presence, traditionally called contemplative prayer. It consists of responding to the Spirit of Christ by consenting to God s presence and action within. For more information please call Gil Canlas at (702) 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. Seed of Life Charismatic Ministry ~ Tuesdays, 7 pm in the Daily Chapel. Come and join us to praise and worship the Lord in prayer, songs, personal testimonies, reflection and sharing of God's holy word! For more information please contact Val & Leoni Kiamco at (702) 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) Grief Recovery Support Group ~The regular classes for this group will meet every Friday evening at 7:00 pm in the Activity Center in Room 6. For more information concerning GriefSHARE, contact Linda Dammeyer at (702) 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) Knights of Columbus ~ Knights of Columbus Council is a MEN'S FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION. We work for CTK and our local community. Would you like to be a member? Catholic Men in good standing are eligible members. Interested? Call Ron Tabick at (702) or Rick Houle at (702) for information about K of C. WE are Christian Men: MAKING A DIFFERENCE! TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITIONS Before there was water, there was fire. Once in a while, a volcano hints at the sizzling magma upon which the whole human enterprise floats. Over eons, the surface cooled off a bit, and rain sizzled down for thousands of centuries, filling the oceans and sculpting the earth. We Christians can catch God s glory in a shimmering pool of water, but we can also capture God s burning desire to fan the tiny flames of our baptismal candles into something that will make a difference. In Sicily to this day, there is a custom of scattering rose petals down from the ceiling of church on the heads of the faithful, an effective reminder of the tongues of flame descending on the apostles, and a sign that the Holy Spirit still is poured out on the baptized. It is not merely a quaint custom, but a fairly potent sign of what baptism does. An interesting sidebar: if you have traced the Epiphany blessing on your doorway in chalk, Pentecost is the day to erase it. From now on, no need To rely on the wise men you are alive in the Spirit! Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El día 9 de junio del año 1597, falleció el jesuita José de Anchieta proveniente de las Islas Canarias, España. Este santo apóstol de Brasil fue beatificado en 1980 gracias a sus grandes esfuerzos humanitarios, literarios y evangelizadores en Brasil. Llegó a Brasil en 1553 donde aprendió Tupí, el idioma de los nativos. Enseñaba a los indígenas, evangelizándolos con la doctrina cristiana y educándolos en historia, filosofía y medicina. Eventualmente fundó el colegio jesuita de São Paulo de Piratininga donde tuvo la audacia de educar, junto a los hijos de los nativos, los hijos de los portugueses. Para este esfuerzo escribió muchos libros y manuales, cosa que le mereció ser el primer escritor en Brasil. Además de ser un escritor prolífico, este misionero dedicó su vida a predicar el Evangelio en Brasil, país que cruzó a pie, fundando pueblos y escuelas para los indígenas cristianos. Estos le llamaban el santo volador por la velocidad con que caminaba. Su celo por el Evangelio lo motivaba a seguir caminando. Como dice el profeta Isaías: Que hermosos son los pies del que trae buena nuevas (Isaías 52:7). Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

7 LITURGY CORNER Something New and Exciting Coming to Christ the King How quickly the time has passed since January of 2010 when Fr. Bill asked myself and Cathy to be in charge of both the Music and Liturgy Departments for the parish after Mary Jane Leslie retired. Having said yes to the task at hand the ministry has proven to not only be personally rewarding but also extremely challenging in trying to maintain a balance between both music and liturgy. So, in prayer and keeping both ministries in mind, I approached Fr. Ray and asked him to consider bringing on board a separate Director of Music for the parish, someone who could give their sole concentration to only music. Fr. Ray agreed that Liturgy is the number one priority and as we want to keep our music vibrant and strong and of the same excellent quality we re known for, he has agreed to bring on board Ellen and Ken Lerum, as the new Music Director Team here at Christ the King. Ellen and Ken are a married couple currently working in Music Ministry here in the Diocese at St. Peter s on Boulder Highway. They are degreed musicians, have an extensive background in instrumental and vocal music as well as being able to service the needs of the Spanish speaking community and our Spanish language mass. They are tech savvy and have much to offer in the integration of technology into our music program. We will welcome Ellen and Ken the weekend of June 15 th to the CTK community. They will be playing/directing for the 7:30, 1:30 and 4 pm masses on that Sunday and covering any of the masses that I would normally be playing for each weekend. As a team they will be dividing up the duties between them. As the new parish directors, they will build upon the foundation that has been set here and take our music program to a new level. It is our hope to develop a regular Children s Choir, a Youth Choir to name a few as well as to add more singers and instrumentalists to all of the music groups that minister at our liturgies. With this will now come the ability for me to be able to devote all of my efforts towards the liturgy as a whole. I will be able to attend all the masses at one time or another on the weekends as well as work with the various ministry groups on a more personal and individual basis, and be more available to help out where needed. I will still have my hand in music, playing for funerals during the week, and filling in on the piano when needed. Together we can have the best of both worlds for Music and Liturgy! This is an exciting time for our parish community. I thank Fr. Ray wholeheartedly for his support and ask you to welcome Ellen and Ken. Please consider becoming part of our Music Ministry either singing or playing an instrument. Come and Praise the Lord! Mary Ryan

8 REFLEXIONEMOS SOBRE LA PALABRA DE DIOS REFLECTING ON GOD S WORD Los discípulos tenían mucho miedo y con las puertas de la casa cerradas. El miedo tiene maneras de encarcelarnos y alejarnos del mundo exterior lo mismo que de nuestro mundo interior, y así nos desprovee de nuestra libertad para tener esperanza, imaginación y sueños. Podemos llegar a sentirnos cómodos trabajando en espacios estrechos, estando aislados y desencarnados, lejos de la vida y del contacto con los demás. Pero entonces llega el Señor resucitado con sus brazos extendidos, su corazón abierto y trayendo dones que van a transformar nuestra vida. El primer don del Señor resucitado es la paz o shalom, que significa todo lo bueno que se necesita, ya sea físico, mental o espiritual, para tener vida interior. Esta paz es un don que el mundo no puede dar. El segundo don es una misión: Somos enviados como Jesús fue enviado por el Padre. Adónde? Al mundo. Pues, tanto amó Dios al mundo que le dio a su Hijo único, para que todo el que crea en él no perezca, sino que tenga vida eterna. Dios no envió a su Hijo al mundo para condenarlo, sino para salvarlo por medio de él (Juan 3:16 17). Ahora el Hijo envía a sus discípulos ( también a nosotros!) para ofrecer vida. El tercer don es el Espíritu Santo, para el perdón de los pecados. El Espíritu Santo es el don del Padre y del Hijo, que hemos recibido en nuestro bautismo y de nuevo en nuestra confirmación. Y los dones del Espíritu Santo se le dan a la Iglesia y a sus miembros para beneficio de todos, ya estén dentro o fuera de la Iglesia. Entre todos esos dones el primordial es el perdón. James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Derechos de autor 2013, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados The disciples were cowering behind locked doors. Fear has a way of imprisoning, away from the outer world, but also from our inner world, taking away our freedom to hope, imagine, and dream. We can become comfortable working in cramped spaces, isolated and unattached, removed from life and contact with others. But then along comes the risen Lord, arms outstretched, heart wide open, bearing gifts to transform our lives. The first gift of the risen Lord is peace (shalom), which translates as all good things, physically, mentally, and spiritually all that is needed to be alive inside. This peace is a gift that the world cannot give. The second gift is a mission: we are sent, as Jesus was sent, by the Father. Where? To the world. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but in order that the world might be saved through him (John 3:16 17). Now the Son sends the disciples us! to bring life. The third gift is the Holy Spirit, given for the forgiveness of sins. The Holy Spirit is the gift of the Father and the Son, given to us at baptism, again at confirmation, and whose gifts are given to the church and its members for the good of all, within and outside the church. Primary among these gifts is the gift of forgiveness. James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Copyright 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. 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) or at sellmanc@cox.net

9 High School Happenin s Jason Ealy - Director of Youth Ministry x 291 ythmin@ctkccnv.org Join us on Facebook ~ Search for CTK Youth Confirmation Calendar Summer Schedule Middle School Youth Ministry Jason Ealy Youth Minister ythmin@ctkccnv.org Beth Thompson Director of Christian Formation betht@ctkccnv.org TBA YMAC (Youth Ministry After Confirmation) Thursdays 6:30pm - 8pm in the Youth Lounge For all juniors, seniors, college-age students. We meet every Thursday Explore Calendar SUMMER SCHEDULE TBA Graduation Mass High School & College June 8, pm mass Please contact Jason Ealy know if you would like to be a part of this mass. Just5Days June Service work $275 ($50 to hold your spot) Please sign up with Jason Ealy

10 Christian Formation Beth Thompson 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) and leave your name and phone number. We will do our best to accommodate you. Please contact Beth Thompson at (702) ext. 230 if you have any questions. Please contact our office for information. (702) ext. 230 or 232 No Baptisms may be scheduled until sessions and requirements are completed. Page 12 Religious Education Grades 1-5 First Communion Baptism of older children How do I enroll my child? Elementary Registration for 2013/14 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 5:45 pm Fees: Religious Education Classes $80.00 per child. First Holy Communion $ per child. Full Initiation $ per child. $25 non-refundable deposit is required to register. Payment plans are available. 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. Elementary Religious Education Fall Registration To Be Announced Requirements for Fall Registration 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 year must be paid prior to registering $50 non0refundable deposit is required to register each child ADULT CONFIRMATION Fall Registration TBA 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) Please remember to recycle your old cell phones, ink and toner cartridges with us weekly when you attend Mass. Collection containers are in the Gathering Space of the Church and in the North and South entrances of our Activity Center. You can also drop them off In the Church Office. Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (closed 12-1:00 pm) Thank you for your support! NOT REGISTERED IN THE PARISH! Please stop by our Parish Office Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed 12-1:00 pm)