December 7, 2014 ~ 2nd Sunday of Advent

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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) December 7, 2014 ~ 2nd 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 Monday, December 15 ~ 6:00 pm at St John Neumann; 2575 El Campo Grande Ave., NLV, NV Tuesday, December 16 ~ 8:15 am at Saint Viator 2461 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV Wednesday, December 17 ~ 8:00 am at Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary; 7260 W Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV Thursday, December 18 ~ 7:00pm at Our Lady of Las Vegas 3050 Alta Drive, LV, NV Friday, December 19 ~ 8:00am at Christ the King; 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive, LV, NV Saturday, December 20 ~ 4:30pm at St Thomas More; 130 N. Pecos Road, Henderson, NV Sunday, December 21 ~ 12:30pm at Holy Spirit; 5959 S. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV Monday, December 22 ~ 6:00pm at St Elizabeth Ann Seton; 1811 Pueblo Vista Dr, LV, NV Tuesday, December 23 ~ 5:00PM at St Bridget 220 N. 14th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101

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 Co-Director of Christian Formation Beth Thompson & Jason Ealy Administrative Assistant Robyn Runco Liturgy Department Director of Liturgy Directors of Music Liturgy/Music Assistant Mary Ryan Ellen & Ken Lerum 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) , 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) 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) 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) 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) 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: (702) Emergency Assistance: (702) Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial José & Hortencia Martínez, (702) Family Promise (formerly IHN) - Jane Fransioli, (702) Funeral Ministry - Ministry to bereaved families at time of death. Please call the office (702) , 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 Hands of Christ - Ministry to the homebound, Jane Fransioli, 702) Hospital Ministry - Rich Green, (702) , Jeanette Lombardo, (702) Manna Cupboard - Food pantry for the hungry, Jane Fransioli, (702) Marriage Encounter - Jim & Mary, (702) Retrouvaille - A lifeline for troubled marriages, Chuck & Carol Moore, (702) Social Concerns Board - Deals with parish outreach & social justice issues, Dale Devitt, (702) Small Church Communities - Chris & Sharon Sellman - (702) Inch for Life - Help available for unwanted pregnancies. Pro-Life Office: (702) Catholic Charities Adoption: (702) Southern Nevada Women s Resource Center: (702) Pro-Life counseling and ministry to the unwed mother. Project Rachel - Post Abortion Ministry, (702) 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) 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, (702) LITURGICAL MINISTRY COORDINATORS Hospitality Ministers Teresa Fawley, (702) Environment Gail Lehtinen, (702) Flowers Eva & Les Iwafuchi, (702) Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Luanne Wagner, (702) Lectors Mike Dunegan, (702) Sacristan - Elvie Insorio & Annabelle Trajano Bread Baker Coordinator Kay Dunegan, (702) Martha & Mary Guild Suzy Jones, (702) Sound/Lighting/Technical Bob LaPorte, (702) 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 us at: ctkpastoralcouncil@gmail.com

3 Daily Bible Readings Monday, December 8: Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Ephesian's 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38 Tuesday, December 9: Isaiah 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Matthew 18:12-14 Wednesday, December 10: Isiah 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8,10; Matthew 11:28-30 Thursday, December 11: Isaiah 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9, 10-13ab; Matthew 11:11-15 Friday, December 12: Zechariah 2:14-17 or Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Judith 13:18bcde, 19: Luke 1:26-38 or Luke 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos Saturday, December 13: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Matthew 17:9a, Sunday, December 14: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; Luke 1:4650, 53-54; 1Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8,19-28 F I N A N C E S Sunday Collection November 29/30, 2014: $15, E-Tithing $ 3, Total $18, 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! I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." Have you invited the Holy Spirit into your marriage? Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on November rd 2014 or February th and May 1-3 rd in 2015 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) 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 December 6 8:00 am John Golumba 4:00 pm Hillary Ripani Sunday December 7 7:30 am Abel Mattos, Jr. 9:30 am Rosie Koch 11:30 am Irma Burgos 1:30 pm People of the Parish 4:00 pm Marie Taurasi Monday December 8 8:00 am Estelle Sayre Tuesday December 9 8:00 am Leonila Melendres Wednesday December 10 8:00 am Marceliano Samson Thursday December 11 8:00 am Esperavza Angeles Samson Friday December 12 8:00 am Judi Auerswald 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 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 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

4 A Word from Fr. Ray Una Palabra de P. Ray Many thanks go out to the countless volunteers for our annual auction. There are so many names that I would like to include but it would be impossible to name all the names here. You know who you are and we are so fortunate to have you working so hard to make this a success. I d also like to thank our parishioners and friends of Christ the King for supporting this event with their donations of items for baskets auction gifts, and especially for purchasing raffle tickets as well. We will be looking forward to an exciting auction this year with many affordable items and the new surprise, the Chinese Auction. I would like to encourage our parishioners to get involved with our ongoing adult formation through the small church groups. This is a terrific opportunity to Open the Word on a regular basis using the Lectionary Base (the Sunday readings). The small church group offers a safe meeting experience to deepen one s faith and to create an intimate atmosphere for fellowship and sense of belonging to the CTK community. Be sure to consult the bulletin for meeting times and contact information. Please be sure to make your CSA pledges good for We are still behind on our goal, and if we don t reach our goal we will have to make up the difference from our regular collection. Needless to say, we are still behind in our payments to the diocese and adding the CSA shortfall to our present debt would be a tremendous financial burden. Thank you for your continued support of the CSA, and let s try to make our pledges good. Questions for Sunday December 14, 2014: What does St. Paul mean in quenching the Spirit? 1 THES 5:16-24 The Jews sent Priests and Levites to ask St. John the Baptist questions. Who were the Jews that are mentioned St. John s Gospel? JN 1:6-8, With much love and gratitude, Fr. Ray Muchas gracias a los innumerables voluntarios de nuestra subasta anual. Hay tantos nombres que me gustaría incluir, pero sería imposible nombrar a todos los nombres aquí. Usted saben quién son ustedes y nosotros somos muy afortunados de que trabajan tan duro para que esto sea un éxito. También me gustaría dar las gracias a nuestros feligreses y amigos de Cristo Rey por apoyar este evento con sus donaciones de artículos para llenar las canastas de la subastas, y en especial por la compra de boletos de la rifa también. Estaremos mirando adelante a una subasta emocionante este año con muchos artículos asequibles y la nueva sorpresa, la "Subasta China." Me gustaría animar a nuestros feligreses a involucrarse con nuestra formación permanente de adultos a través de los pequeños grupos de la iglesia. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para "Abrir la Palabra" de forma regular utilizando la Base Leccionario (las lecturas del domingo). El grupo de la iglesia pequeña ofrece una experiencia de encuentro seguro para profundizar en la propia fe y para crear un ambiente íntimo para la comunión y el sentido de pertenencia a la comunidad CTK. Asegúrese de consultar el boletín para las horas y la información de contacto de reuniones. Por favor, asegúrese de que sus promesas CSA estén pagadas para Todavía estamos detrás de nuestro objetivo, y si no llegamos a nuestro objetivo tendremos que compensar la diferencia de nuestra colección regular. Todavía estamos atrasados en nuestros pagos a la diócesis y añadiendo el déficit CSA a nuestra deuda actual sería una tremenda carga financiera. Gracias por su continuo apoyo al CSA, y cumplamos con nuestras promesas de CSA Preguntas para el domingo 14 diciembre, 2014: "? Espíritu" Qué significa St. Paul en apagar el 1 Tesalonicenses 5: Los "Judíos" enviaron sacerdotes y levitas a preguntarle San Juan Bautista de las preguntas. Quiénes eran los "Judíos" que se menciona en el Evangelio de San Juan? JN 1: 6-8, 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)

5 O U T R E A C H WHOM DID WE SERVE? Month of November Households 511 Adults and 295 Children CHRISTMAS DINNERS FOR THE NEEDY We are starting to collect the foods and monies for Christmas dinner. 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 HELP US MAKE HOMELESS KITS FOR THE HOMELESS VIGIL We will be in Room 1 of the Activity Center on Saturday morning, December 13 th, from 9:00 am until 12 Noon, to make up survival bags which include snacks, water, hats, gloves and socks. These survival bags will be passed our to the homeless in attendance at the upcoming homeless vigil. This vigil, which honors those who have died while living on the streets this past year, will be held on Thursday, December 18th at 3:00 pm at St. James Catholic Church, 1920 N Martin Luther King Blvd. ~ LOVE TREE ~ Important Things to Remember: GIFT CARDS MUST BE RETURNED IN COLLECTION BOX ALL presents should be UNWRAPPED. Return gifts to the church during weekend Masses on: December 6/7 or 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, , with questions. Ornament description Group and information Yellow Horn Turquoise Ornament White Dove Light Blue Angel White Heart Gray Bell Catholic Charities Refugee Services Program which helps to welcome new refugees, set up apartments, and familiarize the families with services. Child Haven - Clark County facility that houses abused and neglected children. Desert Regional Center - Facility which houses mentally challenged adults and children. Las Vegas/Moapa Paiute Health and Human Services - serves needy families on the Paiute Reservation. Safe Nest Housing and Counseling for families of Domestic Violence. Variety Early Learning Center Day care for children from birth to 12 years old for low-income families.

6 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! Book Club Resumes!!! Our book club, centered on The US Catholic Catechism. For Adults will begin again on Thursday, November 20 th at 10 am or Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 6:30 pm. We will meet in the Yellow Room of the Kids Care Center. We will do chapter 13. See you there!! We are still looking for volunteers for the 9:30 and 11:30 Masses on Sundays! Children s Christmas Choir All children grades 2-6 are invited to take part in our annual CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS CHOIR that will sing at the 4pm mass on CHRISTMAS EVE, December 24th in the church. There will be 3 mandatory rehearsals from 4:00 until 5:00 p.m. on the following dates: Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 4-5 pm Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 4-5 pm Monday, Dec. 22 from 4-5 pm To sign up, please call the church office and ask for Cathy B. CTK Music Directors, Ken and Ellen Lerum will be coordinating and directing this choir. All rehearsals will be in the church. Knights of Columbus MINI-CRAFT SHOW Limited Number of Tables Available After all Masses on December 14 Contact Ron Tabick at (718) or Vince Gorski at (702) 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) or Pablo Payumo (702)

7 The Week Ahead MONDAY - DECEMBER 8 1:00 pm Sack Lunches - Room 1 7:00 pm Readers Study - Office Conference Room TUESDAY - DECEMBER 9 8:30 am Centering Prayer - Daily Chapel 6:00 pm Catechism Middle School - Community Center, Rooms 1-7 7:00 pm Liturgy Meeting - Office Conference Room 7:00 pm Adult Confirmation - Yellow Room WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 10 8:30 am Our Lady of Perpetual Devotion - Church 9:00 am CTK Seniors - Room 1 4:00 pm Stew for Catholic Workers - Community CTR 4:00 pm Catechism Elementary - Childcare Wing, Rooms 1-7 4:00 pm Religious Ed - Community Center THURSDAY - DECEMBER 11 8:30 am Adoration of Blessed Sacrament - Daily Chapel 6:30 pm YMAC - Jr, Sr, & College Age - Youth Lounge 7:00 pm Non Catholic Inquiry - Room 5 7:30 pm Al Anon - Room 2 FRIDAY - DECEMBER 12 8:30 am Divine Mercy Devotion SATURDAY - DECEMBER 13 SUNDAY - DECEMBER 14 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) 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 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) or Pablo Payumo (702) 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.

8 LITURGY CORNER ADVENT Week 2 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: Harp King David 1Samuel 16: 1-13 Crown King Solomon 1 Kings 3: 1-15 Whale Story of Jonah Jonah 1: 1 3:10 Dove Story of Elisha the Prophet 2 Kings 2: 1-25 Rose Story of Isaiah the Prophet Isaiah 6: 1-13 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! Treasures from our Traditions Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe Have you seen Antiques Roadshow on television? People bring attic treasures to experts for appraisal and possible cash. Catholic attics, or maybe Grandma s wall, often hold a sick call crucifix. It is a curiously bulky crucifix hiding a sliding panel and a secret compartment. Two tiny candles, a squeeze bottle of holy water, a stringy purple mini stole, a tube of prayers, and some cotton balls are all hidden inside. The cross folds up to form a mini altar that can be propped up by a sick person s bed. All that is needed is a priest with the oil of the sick and Holy Communion. Forty years ago, when these crosses enjoyed great popularity, the sacrament of the sick was often an encounter between priest and sick person alone, and often only in a last crisis of illness. Gradually, we are reclaiming the sacrament of anointing from this minimal, hidden expression. It is celebrated more richly and more often, even in the Sunday assembly, at every stage of illness and across a wide range of human suffering. The sick call crucifix is not a tradition, it is a curiosity from another time, but it reminds us of true tradition: we are a people who care for our sick, who accompany them in faith, and who sustain them with an experience of Christ s presence. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Nuestras tradiciones son bellas y activas. Normalmente cuando hablamos de Tradición y tradiciones nos entendemos como los sujetos de ellas, pero hay que recordar que primero las recibimos; si conocemos y participamos en nuestras tradiciones, es porque alguien ya nos las enseñó. Teólogos hispanos como Orlando Espín han convertido la palabra tradición en un verbo. El proceso de enseñar y aprender nuestras tradiciones que transmiten el Evangelio de generación a generación lo llamamos tradicionar. Tradicionar es una labor importante de la familia cristiana y, de forma muy limitada, de los ministros y líderes de la Iglesia. Nuestros hijos e hijas no van a recibir nuestras costumbres y creencias en la escuela pública. No van a aprender a ser buenos cristianos en las calles o centros comerciales. Tradicionar cristianamente se hace en la casa, en el barrio y la parroquia. El tradicionar a un nuevo cristiano o cristiana, comienza con el Bautismo, más no termina ahí, es algo continuo, algo que se da en todo momento. Hay que educar a nuestros hijos e hijas en las tradiciones de nuestra fe y la cultura cristiana. Por ejemplo, durante el Adviento es muy bello tradicionar a tus hijos con Virgen de Guadalupe, el pesebre, las posadas y especialmente, amor al Niño Dios. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

9 High School Happenin s Jason Ealy - Director of Youth Ministry x 291 ythmin@ctkccnv.org Join us on Facebook - CTK Youth LV Instagram - CTKYouthLV Twitter - CTKYouthLV Confirmation Calendar December 7th: Week #7. 5:30-7:00pm Youth Lounge/Activity Center Monday 8th: Orientation for Sponsors and Students 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 Parent Corner: Please start thinking about how you can walk side by side with your confirmation student. 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 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. Middle School Youth Ministry Jason Ealy Youth Minister ythmin@ctkccnv.org Beth Thompson Director of Christian Formation betht@ctkccnv.org Explore Calendar All classes are on Tuesday nights December 2nd: No Class. 9th: Week #8. 6:00-7:30pm Community Center/Ac vity Center Sunday 14th: Sacrament Class 2:30-5pm Room 1 13th: Week #9. 6:00-7:30pm Community Center/Ac vity Center 23rd: No Class. Christmas Break 30th: No Class. Christmas Break 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!

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 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 REQUIREMENTS: (1st Communion, Baptism) 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 Classes Wednesday Classes: 4:00 to 5:15 or 6:00 to 7:15 12/10 - Regular Class 12/17 - Regular Class and Protecting God s Children Safety Class 12/24 - No Class Merry Christmas 12/31 - No Class Happy New Year 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) ext. 232 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) 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 ext. 232 or robyn@ctkccnv.org 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)