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Christ the King Church Week at a Glance Sunday, 12/24 3:30, 3:45, 5:30, 8:00, 11:30 pm

8:00, 9:15, 10:45, 12:15 Masses Tuesday, 12/26 Wednesday, 12/27 Thursday, 12/28 Friday,

12/29 8 am - Winifred Spurs+ Saturday, 12/30 8 am - Carondelet HS Community 5 pm - Paula

Granzotto+ 10:45 am - Katie Morley+ 12:15 pm - Richard Freeman+ 6:00 pm - CTK

1 Christ the King Church Week at a Glance Sunday, 12/24 3:30, 3:45, 5:30, 8:00, 11:30 pm Masses Monday, 12/25 Merry Christmas! 8:00, 9:15, 10:45, 12:15 Masses Tuesday, 12/26 Wednesday, 12/27 Thursday, 12/28 Friday, 12/29 Saturday, 12/30 Sunday, 12/31 Regular Mass Schedule Upcoming Mass Intentions 12/25 8 am - Merry Christmas! 12/26 8 am - Reynaldo Jose+ 12/27 8 am - Joy Hall+ 12/28 8 am - Edwin & Carolyn Hall 12/29 8 am - Winifred Spurs+ Saturday, 12/30 8 am - Carondelet HS Community 5 pm - Paula Feil+ Sunday, 12/31 7 am - Joel Pera+ 8 am - Eilee Liska Stronczer+ 9:15 am - Tony Granzotto+ 10:45 am - Katie Morley+ 12:15 pm - Richard Freeman+ 6:00 pm - CTK Parishioners Schedule of Masses Daily Masses: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am Saturday Masses: 8:00 am & 5:00 pm Sunday Masses: 7 am, 8 am, 9:15 am, 10:45 am, 12:15 pm, 6:00 pm Parish Office: Brandon Rd. Pleasant Hill

Dear Friends, As we celebrate Christmas, we are thankful for the gift of faith, a gift of 'good news' that opens up for us the beautiful message of this holy season, namely, that God loves us so much

The best Christmas gift we can give each other is to share our faith with loved ones and strangers alike, proclaiming the joyous tidings that 'God is with us.

2 Dear Friends, As we celebrate Christmas, we are thankful for the gift of faith, a gift of 'good news' that opens up for us the beautiful message of this holy season, namely, that God loves us so much that he sent his only Son to redeem us and to show us the way to the Father in heaven. The best Christmas gift we can give each other is to share our faith with loved ones and strangers alike, proclaiming the joyous tidings that 'God is with us.' Our world, our country and our homes are often witnesses to violence, prejudice and fear. Christmas is a time for us to counter these ills by loving each other as deeply as God loved us by sending us his son. The clergy and staff of Christ the King wish peace and good will to all in our community, assuring you of our prayers and best wishes always. Pope Francis celebrated his 81 st birthday last Sunday and shared a 4ft pizza with young people. Pope Francis said three simple attitudes could help prepare us to welcome Jesus Christ. Saint Paul invites us to prepare for the coming of the Lord by assuming three attitudes: constant joy, persevering prayer and continual thanksgiving, the Pope said. Joy, prayer and gratitude are three attitudes that prepare us to live Christmas in an authentic way. The community of CTK sent a gift of $10, to Puerto Rico, which was matched by a benefactor totaling to $ 20, Over 250 parishioners filled boxes of food for Monument Crisis Center in December. Our CTK school children sent many gifts to St. Boniface with the assistance of SFPD. There are over 650 children who are homeless in Mount Diablo School District and Sr. Maureen and her staff at Religious Education worked with our faith formation children and gathered food and gift cards to bring joy to these children. Our St. Vincent de Paul has brought cheer to so many. Our CYO basketball group sent $ to Cardinal Newman High School in Santa Rosa, devastated by the fire in Northern California. We sent 3 checks of $ each to Monument Crisis Center, Shelter Inc. and the What if Foundation to support the poor in our neighborhood and abroad. Our sewing ministry has sewn and clothed over 9,000 children. These are some of the good acts of kindness rendered by CTK. We have reasons to be happy for turning December into a season of giving. Fr. Paulson

Women s Retreat: Would you like to attend our annual Women s Retreat on Feb. 23-25, 2018 at Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park? In order to reserve a room you must contact Sr.

Give a Christmas gift for the men in your life. Sign them up for the Christ the King s Men s Retreat! March 23-25, 2018 at San Damiano Retreat House.

3 Women s Retreat: Would you like to attend our annual Women s Retreat on Feb , 2018 at Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park? In order to reserve a room you must contact Sr. Dominic Marie at or sisterdominic.marie@gmail.com. Single room: $320. Sharing room: $290. Reservations in advance are required! It s not too late! Give a Christmas gift for the men in your life. Sign them up for the Christ the King s Men s Retreat! March 23-25, 2018 at San Damiano Retreat House. The retreat master will be our very own Pastor, Fr. Paulson. For information: Pete at peteobrien7@gmail.com or or Eddy at eddywilliams1969@comcast.net or Registration for Christ the King School will begin mid January. More information soon or call the school office at Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw/ 3 Pt. Competition - January 14, All girls and boys ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate and - new for all young ladies and men ages are invited to the 3 point program. Bring your ball to warm-up. There is no fee required. Jan. 14 from 7:30 am to 11:30 am at the CTK gym. Contact Roberto at or rbracamontes@mac.com with any questions. Thinking About a New Year Resolution? Fr. Padraig Greene, Catholic Chaplain at John Muir, Concord and the Regional Medical Ctr, Martinez, has discovered an urgent need for more Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick. He hopes to expand teams at both hospitals. This ministry is open to all active Catholics. Fr. Padraig will plan orientation and formation as well as supervise and support the teams in the future. Contact Fr. Padraig at pgreene389@gmail.com. We are excited to announce that the Tickets for the annual Christ the King CYO Crab Feed are now on sale! Come join us for a great evening of food and dancing on January 27, 2018 in the gym. This is the only fundraiser that helps support our basketball program. Please go to our website at ctkcyohoops.org and follow the link to purchase tickets. This is a 21 & over event. For any questions, contact Allen Brezac at allen.brezac@comcast.net. The 14th Annual Walk for Life will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco at 12:30 pm. Earlier that morning, Bishop Barber will be concelebrating the special Walk for Life Mass at 9:30 am at St. Mary s Cathedral in SF. You are invited to join him, Archbishop Cordileone and other priests and lay faithful for this very special mass and walk. Helping at Funerals: If you would like to occasionally assist at a funeral here at CTK it would be very appreciated. You would help by welcoming people, passing out programs and clearing up the church afterwards. Questions? Sr. Dominic Marie at or sisterdominic.marie@gmail.com. Christ the King s annual auction, Under The Stars, will be held Saturday, February 10. Ticket information can be found at ctkauction. To ensure the night is a big success, please consider donating an item, sports tickets or a restaurant gift card. Cash donations are always appreciated as well. Donor forms can be found in the school office. Thank you for your support! Capital Campaign - Gym, Kitchen Update: We currently have 66 families pledging $104, Thanks to those 66 families! Please pick up a pledge sheet and consider helping renovate these much used facilities. Pray for Our Sick May you be wrapped up in God s love, Found deep in His everlasting wings, Carried and kept, safe and cherished. May the healing power of Christ breathe across your being now. Riley Hayes, Donnie Palmer, Lawrence Raymundo Calling all Cantors! Do you have experience with singing and have the ability to learn music quickly? Do you have a desire to lead the congregation in worship? The Cantor Ministry at CTK needs YOU! Contact Phyllis at pgurnett6@aol.com. Want to know what mass to find your favorite choir? Want to explore some new options? Here is what you need to know: Saturdays at 5 pm: Contemporary Choir. Sundays 8 am: Cantor only (1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays) Adult Choir (2nd & 4th Sundays) Sundays 9:15 am: Children s Choir (1st, 3rd & 5th Sun) Adult Choir (2nd & 4th Sundays) Sundays 10:45: Adult Choir Sundays 12:15 pm: Cantor only (1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays) Adult Filipino Choir (2nd & 4th Sun) Sundays 6 pm: Youth Band Tour to Ireland! - Back by popular demand, Sr. Joanne Gallagher will be leading another enjoyable tour to Ireland and Scotland in August More details soon. Call Sr. Joanne at for more information. Forgot your cash, checkbook or donation envelope? Scan this QR code to connect with our donation site. Church Support 12/17/17 $26, (plate collections $20, online giving $5,476)

An old joke asks, What time is Midnight Mass?

The readings and prayers vary greatly from hour to hour.

The concept of midnight predates clock time, and really has to do with a celebration in the hours of darkness.

made it possible for the people to receive.

stories of Jesus birth to focus on the key to the day s celebration: John the Evangelist s majestic theology of

4 An old joke asks, What time is Midnight Mass? The answer is not really obvious, since Christmas is unique in having several distinct celebrations. The readings and prayers vary greatly from hour to hour. The Vigil Mass hinges on the family heritage of Jesus and his origins. The concept of midnight predates clock time, and really has to do with a celebration in the hours of darkness. Years ago, it was not possible to receive Communion without fasting for a full day, so the late hour of this Mass made it possible for the people to receive. The first Mass after sunrise, the Mass at Dawn, was once known as The Shepherds Mass, and later Masses set aside stories of Jesus birth to focus on the key to the day s celebration: John the Evangelist s majestic theology of Christ s identity as the Word made flesh, dwelling among us. One feast, four separate Masses. Only monasteries manage the whole round. Parishioners typically take just one entry point into the mystery. Yet there is much to savor and celebrate in the coming of Christ into the world. Christmas is not a day, but a season. You still have two weeks to send those Christmas cards before you re officially late!

5 Christ the King Church # Brandon Road Pleasant Hill, CA TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Robin Morley SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat 9 Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday, 3:30 pm SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION December 24, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please increase production by 25%

Christ the King Church 199 Brandon Road, Pleasant Hill, CA

Christ the King Church 199 Brandon Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 925-682-2486 Week At A Glance Sunday, 2/25 CLOW, 9:15 am Mass RE 3yr., Pre-K, K sessions 9:15am Monday, 2/26 RCIA, Room C 7 pm RE Grades 1-5 Tuesday,