July 26, 2015 ~ Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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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) July 26, 2015 ~ Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today s Readings First Reading Elisha feeds a hundred people with twenty barley loaves (2 Kings 4:42-44). Psalm The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs (Psalm 145). Second Reading Paul urges the Ephesians to live in a manner worthy of the call they received (Ephesians 4:1-6). Gospel Jesus feeds a large crowd with five barley loaves and two fish (John 6:1-15). 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 The Filipino Community at Christ the King Catholic Church Will Host San Lorenzo Ruiz Fiesta Celebration Sunday, September 20, 2015 From 7:00am to 6:00pm 7:15 am: Procession of San Lorenzo Ruiz Statue 7:30 am: Mass All day food and entertainment will follow after all Sunday Masses For more information call: Minda Banaria (702) Nadia Jurani (702) Cora Peña (702) Roze Kliese (702) The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due season. Psalm 145:15

2 August 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat RR Fr. Ray Rioux AA r. Alberto Alzate BH Fr. Brian Highfill AFP Fr. Albert Felice-Pace SM Fr. Samuel Martinez AK Fr. Adam Kotas DN Fr. Dan Nelson 1 2 7:30 MG 9:30 MG 11:30 BH 1:30 AA 4:00 AFP :30 MG 9:30 MG 11:30 MG 1:30 AK :00 SM :30 BH 9:30 BH 11:30 BH 1:30 AA :00 DN :30 BH 9:30 RR 11:30 RR 1:30 AK 4:00 AFP :00 SM :30 RR 9:30 RR 11:30 BH 1:30 AA 4:00 AFP 31

3 Daily Bible Readings Monday, July 27: Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23; Matthew 13:31-35 Tuesday, July 28: Exodus 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-13; Matthew 13:36-43 Wednesday, July 29: Exodus 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7,9; John 11:19-27 or Luke 10:38-42 Thursday, July 30: Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Matthew 13:47-53 Friday, July 31: Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Matthew 13:54-58 Saturday, August 1: Leviticus 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3,5, 7-8; Matthew 14:1-12 Sunday, August 2: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:34, 23-25, 54; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35 F I N A N C E S Sunday Collection July 18/ $12, E-Tithing $ 3, Total $16, Necessary weekly budgeted amount $20, Plus/Minus amount for this week $ 3, Debt Owed to Diocese $275, Debt Reduction - This Week - $1, Total $23, Balance $251, 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 July 25 8:00 am All Souls 4:00 pm Tim Leahy Sunday July 26 7:30 am Theresa Citera 9:30 am Jim Clay 11:30 am Jim Dammeyer 1:30 pm Eli J Golez Sr 4:00 pm People of the Parish Monday July 27 8:00 am Galicano & Margarita Sumagui Tuesday July 28 8:00 am Samuel Avila Wednesday July 29 8:00 am Alvina Alvarez Thursday July 30 8:00 am Mary Victoria McCubbin Friday July 31 8:00 am Guillermo Gonzalez Saturday August 1 8:00 am Earnest M McCubbin 4:00 pm Benedicta Serrano Sunday August 2 7:30 am People of the Parish 9:30 am Benhur Aldave 11:30 am Ignacio Mempin 1:30 pm Florante Laraya 4:00 pm Christine Markham 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 In the second reading, St Paul tells us to live in a manner worth of the call you have received, having humility, gentleness and patience and to bear with one another through love. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are on September th or November 6-8 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) Manuel S. Alba Pedro Alejandrino Coral Aponte Maritess R. Boribon Anthony Brasich Pat Bremer Jacqueline T. Cagampang Angelie A. Canto Jose & Cora Canto James Celestino Cathy Checkler Eleanor Constantino Barbara Corrales Leo Coughlin Carol Flynn Donahue Juan Enriquez Sam Falbo Bob Foti Maria Gerlacforgione Maureen Hart Pat Holbury Ellie Hunsberger Cathy Janis Tammy Janis Richard Kucinski Maria Gladio LaGadia Bob LaPorte Grace Leva Tex Luminarias Isabelle Mann Steven Marshall Hortensia Garcia Mesta Bernadette Morley Amilita & Tom Morrison George B Noyes Logan Noyes Perla A. Pinuela Romeo Pulido Ernie Ramirez Joseph Reynolds Richie Rivera Ramon Rodriguez Remedios Rodriguez Liam Rooney Pacita Sabanal Fe Sales Andrea Sevilla Brittany Marshall Steven Marshall Marcela Tumang Ava Urrea Glenn Vergara

4 A Word from Fr. Ray Una Palabra de P. Ray Questions for Sunday August 2, 2015: In context to what St. Paul is writing to the Church in Ephesus, how were the Gentiles living that was contrary to the life that St. Paul was alluding to? EPH 4-17, What is the metaphor of the bread that is being discussed between Jesus and his disciples? John 6:24-35 With much love and gratitude, Fr. Ray Preguntas para el domingo 02 de agosto 2015: En el contexto de lo que St. Paul está escribiendo a la Iglesia en Efeso, cómo fueron los gentiles viviendo que era contrario a la vida que St. Paul se refería a? EFE 4-17, Cuál es la metáfora del pan que se está discutiendo entre Jesús y sus discípulos? Juan 6: Con mucho amor y gratitud, P. Ray FEEDING THE WORLD With today s two accounts of feeding miracles and the psalm response about the Lord s hand feeding us, it is easy to gloss over the marvelous hymn in Ephesians. It is built around the most potent biblical numbers: one, three, and seven. The core of it is the word one expressed seven times. Three of these describe the church: one body, one Spirit, one hope; the next three are the foundations of the church: one Lord [Jesus], one faith, one baptism. All of these are bound up together in the one Father of all. While we might feel daunted by the prospect of duplicating the wonders worked by Elisha and Jesus in the feeding of multitudes, Ephesians gives us a more realistic way to live and feed others as the church: by living in humility and gentleness, by acting with patience, bearing with each other in love, and always seeking and striving to preserve unity through peace. Who among us cannot increase the way we feed the church and the world by living this way? We are always called upon to feed the world in the literal sense; but our mission as church tells us that others are also fed by the way we live and act each moment of each day. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. 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? July 6 to July 9 23 Households 32 Adults and 14 Children Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 am until noon Located in the Parish Office Education Meeting August 13th from 10:30 am to 12:00 in Room 1 of the Activity Center or IN SPANISH, on Aug. 16 th from 2:45 4:15 pm in Room 2 of the Activity Center We will be holding two separate meetings of the Nevadans for the Common Good to gather research and share stories among interested parishioners concerning the quality of education here in our community. At the last Nevada State Legislative Session, Governor Sandoval urged passage of new taxes to promote better education. NCG would like to confer with educators, parents and concerned citizens about where you think these funds should be allocated. Bring your stories for coffee and sharing on August 13 th or the 16th. Note the change of times, locations, and language listed. RSVP if you plan on coming to either meeting to Jane at (702) or janef@ctkccnv.org REMEMBER THE POOR BOX Each summer as parishioners take vacations or are out of town, our food donations go down. Please give to the poor box located in the gathering space of the church to empower us to purchase those missing foods for our food pantry shelves. Thank you. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR NEXT FAMILY PROMISE VISIT: AUGUST 23RD Families experiencing homelessness will stay at our church overnight the week of August th. During that week we house the families supplying them with all their meals. The families leave here early each morning to go to their day site where they work on finding jobs and housing. If you would like to participate in this worthy ministry during that week, please call Jane in the office at (702) or janef@ctkccnv.org SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS Please join us in providing local school children with much needed supplies to start school in August. As you are outfitting your children for school, buy a few extra pieces to leave in the basket located in the gathering space on July 19th, 26th, and August 2nd. BACK TO SCHOOL

6 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITIONS Sooner of later, as they plan their wedding liturgy, a couple will receive some advice about a unity candle. They need one, they are told (at great expense); it is a tradition; it is what Catholics have always done. Not so. In the last thirty years or so, the custom has enjoyed wide popularity in the United States. It has never been officially part of our liturgy, and it exists in tension with some of our core symbols. Usually there are two smaller candles and one larger one to be lit from the smaller. Large candles in our tradition always mean Christ, and smaller ones are always tokens of our baptismal candle. If the candles are meant for a kind of renewal of baptismal vows, then the meaning is clearer, yet this is seldom the understanding. Why, then, are those smaller candles extinguished? It s hard to tell where these pesky candles came from. Some suggest that the Presbyterian Church, which has a very lean wedding liturgy, introduced them as an option for extending a short service. Generally, it s been experienced as a photo opportunity rather than a genuine liturgical ritual. The unity candle, a recent invention rather than an authentic tradition, has not been approved as an adaptation to our rite, and it is to be hoped that it will gradually disappear from view. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. GOT CLUTTER? WISH YOU COULD PARK IN YOUR GARAGE? Reserve a space now for our First Annual Parking Lot Sale When: Saturday, September 19 th 7:00 am until noon Where: Christ the King Parking Lot Cost: $40.00 We provide the space and you reap the rewards! Call (702) and ask for Gina or Beth TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Para los hispanos y las personas de otras culturas, el recuerdo y vinculación con nuestros antepasados es algo muy importante. De hecho, en las culturas latinoamericanas se usan los apellidos del padre y de la madre para enfatizar de dónde y de quiénes provienen. Muchas personas han conservado esta misma tradición aquí en Estados Unidos. Este sentido de conectarnos a nuestros antepasados también se encuentra en la fe cristiana. Mediante la imposición de manos, por citar un ejemplo, llegamos hasta los apóstoles. Podríamos decir que los cuatro evangelios subrayan esta vinculación con los orígenes de nuestra fe. La forma en que lo hacen, aunque pequeña, es interesante. Luego de que todos comieron de los panes y los peces multiplicados por Jesús, recogieron doce canastos llenos de pan. En cierta manera, los evangelistas aseguran que el pan que Jesús dio al gentío de su tiempo nos lo sigue dando hoy en la eucaristía. Ahora, este pan es la carne de Jesús, quien se hace ofrenda y hostia (sacrificio) por nosotros. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. It s on its way Our Annual Pumpkin Patch Religious Education Fundraiser! Mark your calendar now for Saturday, Oct. 17 th Prize Raffle, Crafters, Games, Food Villages, Bouncies We are currently seeking donors to help fund the Patch. Contact Beth or Gina at (702)

7 The Week Ahead LITURGY CORNER MONDAY - JULY 27 1:00 pm Sack Lunches - Room 1 7:00 pm Readers Study - Room 3 TUESDAY - JULY 28 8:45 am Centering Prayer - Daily Chapel 7:30 pm Lectors Reading Español - Room 5 WEDNESDAY - JULY 29 8:30 am Our Lady of Perpetual Devotion - Church 9:00 am CTK Seniors - Room - 1 THURSDAY - JULY 30 6:30 pm YMAC - Jr., Sr. and College age students - Youth Lounge 7:30 pm Al Anon - Room 2 FRIDAY - JULY 31 8:30 am Divine Mercy Devotion SATURDAY - AUGUST 1 SUNDAY - AUGUST 2 1:30 pm Misa en Español The summer is hopefully a time for many to kick back and relax a bit. This is true, to a small extent for those of us who work in liturgy but liturgy never really takes a holiday and there are always things to be attended to in preparation for future services and in making sure there are enough volunteers for each mass to make things run as smoothly as possible. VOLUNTEERS are always needed in each of the areas of liturgical ministry. If anyone is interested in being a READER, EUCHARISTIC MINISTER, HOSPITALITY PERSON, MASS OR TABLE COORDINATOR, MUSICIAN, SOUND/ LIGHTING TECH, ENVIRONMENT & FLOWER COORDINATOR, BREAD BAKER, or member of the MARTHA/MARY GUILD that helps out with the altar linens, please contact Mary Ryan in the Liturgy Office at (702) PLEASE NOTE EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Anyone wishing to be a Eucharistic Minister, prior to serving, you are required to attend a mandatory training session. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 29th from 9:30 am until 11:00 am in the church for this mandatory training. Even if you are currently serving as a Eucharistic minister, you are welcomed to attend the training as a refresher. Please call Mary Ryan in the Liturgy Office at (702) to register for the training. FLOWER ARRANGER / COORDINATOR Our wonderful flower coordinator Eva Iwafuchi will be stepping down at the end of December. We are looking for a person or persons who have experience and knowledge in arranging flowers. We would like to have you work with Eva during the Fall months to become acquainted with the church and our needs and then assume the role of coordinator in January If you are interested, please contact Mary Ryan in the Liturgy Office at (702) for further information.

8 Inspirations Gift Store Christ the King Catholic Community Come by Inspirations after mass this weekend and check out the display with items for Pope Francis. We have several other devotions such as Divine Mercy & Our Lady of Guadalupe. Search our "Wall of Crucifixes & Crosses" for a special addition to your home or as a gift. Speaking of gifts...maybe you need a rosary or piece of religious jewelry for someone special or something for a special occasion such as baptism or birthday. Stop in and check us out or just to say "hi". OPEN AFTER ALL WEEKEND MASSES Volunteers are needed for our Gift Store on the weekends. This will only take about a half an hour to 45 minutes of your time after your mass. We would also like to staff the store a few mornings during the week. Come join us and have some fun meeting new people and helping our customers find just the right gift for their special occasion or loved one. Call the parish office to leave your name and phone number. You will be contacted by the volunteer coordinator regarding all the details. Our 2015 Annual Auction is fast approaching Saturday, November 21st at Christ The King We need your donations 2015 Wish List Car Liquor Jewelry Art Work Concert Tickets Household Items Musical Instruments Weekend Get-Aways Vacation Tour Packages Fully Decorated Christmas Trees New Items Suitable for Gift Baskets Gift Certificates from Restaurants & Services We are looking for people to be chairman of the different committees. For more information please contact Maureen at (702) , Rob Walsh at (702) or Heda Taormina at (702)

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 - CTKYoughLV SUMMER PALOOZA Summer Activites for incoming 9th graders and High School 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 Registration started July 7 See Robyn in the Religious Ed office in the Main Offices. Confirmation Registration Starts July 7 If you were in Conf. I last year you will need to re-register for Conf. II Conf. I - you must be 9th grade or higher to enter Conf. II - you must have attended Conf. I in a previous year See Robyn in the Religious Ed Offices. We are looking for help with all areas of Youth Ministry. Confirmation (High School) Middle School Elementary Adults Please contact Jason Ealy if you feel like you are being called by God to work with our youth. YMAC (Youth Ministry After Confirmation) Thursdays 6:30pm - 8pm in the Youth Lounge For all juniors, seniors, college-age students. We meet every Thursday Thank you for all of your support and prayers for the Just 5 Days Program. IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!! 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. Religious Education Grades 1-5 First Communion Baptism of older children How do I enroll my child? Elementary Registration for 2015/16 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 agelevel 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. Elementary Religious Education Registration for the Fall 2015/16 started Tuesday, July 7th Registration Hours Religious Ed Office Hours M-Thurs 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed 12-1:00 pm) 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 If you have any questions please contact Robyn in the Religious Ed Office at (702) ext. 232 Next class start date 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) RCIA - Non Catholic Inquiry will NOT meet over the summer months. Please mark your calendar for Thursday, September 10th and plan to attend a reception for all those individuals who are interested in becoming Catholic. 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 Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed 12-1pm) in the Parish Office