December 16, 2012 ~ Third 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 16, 2012 ~ Third Sunday of Advent Today s Readings First Reading Your God will sing joyfully because of you, as one sings at festivals (Zephaniah 3:14-18a). Psalm Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12:6). Second Reading Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! (Philippians 4:4-7). Gospel Whoever who has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. Whoever who has food should do likewise (Luke 3:10-18). MASS TIMES SATURDAY: 4:00 pm SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am, 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm (Misa en Español) WEEKDAYS: Mon - Sat ~ 8:00 am HOLY DAYS: 8:00 am LAS POSADAS On Thursday, December 20th at 5:30 pm we will be celebrating Las Posadas. We will begin our procession at the gymnasium and end at the church. This is a wonderful Mexican Christmas tradition. Las posadas literally translates in English as "the inns" or "the lodgings" and symbolizes the Biblical journey of Mary and Joseph as they searched for shelter in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus. The nine-day celebration lasts from December 16 to Christmas Eve (Noche Buena or "Holy Night") and includes a candle-lit procession of children and parents reenacting Mary and Joseph's journey through Bethlehem. The holiday ritual includes a lively and colorful pageant of kids (the "pilgrims" or peregrinos) - costumed as Joseph, Mary, angels, shepherds and the Three Wise Men - who travel from house to house until they reach a designated home where Las Posadas will be celebrated that year. Upon arrival, the hosts or "innkeepers" meet the procession at the door to begin the holiday fiesta with an exchange of lyrics from the traditional Pidiendo (asking for) Posada: The song goes on for several stanzas until Joseph and Mary are finally recognized and allowed inside with everyone singing in unison: Outside Singers In the name of heaven, I ask you for shelter because my beloved wife can continue no longer. Let us sing with joy, all bearing in mind that Jesus, Joseph and Mary honor us by having come. Inside Singers This is no inn, continue on your way. I am not about to open. You may be a scoundrel. Soon, everyone begins celebrating with traditional songs & prayers - just before an explosion of merrymaking that includes Christmas party music, piñata bashing, sweet treats and fireworks!

2 The Community in Action 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 CGS Coordinator Teresa Chisholm Liturgy Department Director of Liturgy/Music Mary Ryan Liturgy/Music Assistant Cathy Bruzzese Director of Parish Finance Susan Wheeler-Nesmith Maintenance Department Mark Medina Michael Roberts & Brady Guzman Gift Shop Manager Shella Davila Gym & Recreation Director John Bartleson Website Anna Sy & 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: Join us on facebook: search for Christ the King Catholic Community Page 2 HELP & HEALING AA - Thursdays, 7:30 pm, Room 4 and Fridays, 7:30 pm Room 4 Al-Anon - Thursdays, 7:30 pm, Room 2 Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Business phone: Emergency Assistance: Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) Marie & Tony Incorvia, 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 (see page 12) Grades 1-5: Wednesdays (see page 12) Grades 6-8: Tuesdays (see page 9) Grades 9-12: (see page 9) For all the above programs, pre-registration is required through the parish office. Call the Religious Education office, Advocacy is available through the Diocese for any individual who has been sexually and/or physically abused. The 24-hour hotline number is: (702) MASSES Saturday Mass: 4:00 pm Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30 (signed for hearing impaired) 11:30 am, 5pm & 7pm Spanish. Daily Mass:(Mon-Sat) 8:00 am HOLY DAYS: 8:00 am & 7 pm OFFICE HOURS Monday ~ Thursday 8:00 am 4:00 pm (Closed Noon - 1:00 pm) Friday ~ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CONFESSIONS By appointment only, LITURGICAL MINISTRY COORDINATORS Hospitality Ministers Teresa Fawley, Environment Gail Lehtinen, Flowers Eva Iwafuchi, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Luanne Wagner, Lectors Mike Dunegan, Sacristan Al & Lucia Yabut Bread Baker Coordinator Matthew Hiu, Martha & Mary Guild Suzy Jones, Sound/Lighting/Technical Christ the King Pastoral Council Penny Baratta B J Comstock Vince Gorski Rick Houle Les Lisicki Amanda Marty Mary Milanowski Norm Perren Emily Rios Maria Romero Steve Smith Heda Taormina Rob Walsh Fr. Ray Rioux Sheri Rios, Recording Secretary us at: ctkpastoralcouncil@gmail.com

3 The Week Ahead MONDAY, December 17 7:00 am Christmas Baskets - Community Center 4:30 pm Children's Xmas Choir Rehearsal - Music Rm. 6:30 pm Women s CRHP - Room 7 7:00 pm Alpha Baptisms - Room 1 7:00 pm Boy Scouts - Room 2 7:00 pm Non-Catholic Inquiry - Room 5 TUESDAY, December 18 3:00 pm Christmas Baskets - Community Center 7:00 pm Social Concerns Board - Outreach Office WEDNESDAY, December 19 7:00 am Simbang Gabi - Church, Community Center 8:30 am Our Lady of Perpetual Devotion - Church 9:00 am All Day Confessions - Church 9:00 am CTK Seniors - Community Center 6:00 pm Readers Study - Office Conference Room 6:00 pm Music Rehearsal - Music Room THURSDAY, December 20 1:00 pm Sack Lunches - Community Center 5:00 pm Spanish Music Rehearsal - Music Room 5:30 pm English Conversational - Room 1 6:30 pm Men s CRHP - Room 7 7:30 pm Al Anon - Room 2 7:30 pm AA - Room 4 FRIDAY, December 21 8:00 am Divine Mercy Devotion - Church 7:00 pm Gay/Lesbian - Room 3 7:30 pm AA - Room 4 SATURDAY, December 2 SUNDAY, December 23 7:00 pm Misa en Español - Church Christ the King Mission Statement Recognizing that we are the body of Christ, the Catholic Community of Christ the King is called to live the Gospel. We desire to express our commitment to this call through praise filled celebration which culminates in our being sent into the Las Vegas community to reach actively out to others. Thus, we seek to grow in Wisdom and Christian love. Gaudete Sunday The Third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday, the 'pink candle' Sunday, the Sunday we light the pink candle on the Advent wreath. Gaudete is the imperative plural form of the Latin verb gaudere (to rejoice). It is a command ordering us to rejoice! In these days of penance and preparation leading up to the feast of our Savior's birth, it reminds us of the joy that is to come, and serves, amid this season of penance, as a kind of 'break' when we recall the hope we have because of the coming of Jesus. In Advent, we not only celebrate the first coming of our Lord, but eagerly prepare for His Second Coming as well, when the restoration of all things takes place. Too often many of us shudder at the thought of our Lord's coming in glory, as if it were a frightening event and certainly it will be for those who knowingly rejected Jesus. But for Christians who persevere it will be our great deliverance from the troubles and trials of this world. All the world will bend the knee some in terror but as for God's friends, they will bend the knee in joyful adoration as Jesus takes His place as King. The earliest Christians cried 'Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!' expecting Jesus to come at any moment. So should we... we should long for His return with our lamps trimmed and our souls ready. It is indeed something to celebrate... and prepare for. Advent turns our hearts and minds to this reality. Should commercialism or the evils of the world get us down we need to look at the Advent wreath with its candles burning down patiently, a new one each week in the spiral they create, going down as we light the pink one this week which fills us with joy that we are getting closer and closer to the coming of the Lord. We can place ourselves on the hillsides with the shepherds in the silent chill with patient anticipation of they-knew-not-what until the angel told them. We can imagine the three wise men silhouetted in the brightness of the Christmas star. And then we can meditate on being in that stable with the smell of straw, animals, and a beautiful Newborn Who is our hope. We can let our burdens drop away at the foot of the manger when He smiles at us. We can receive Him into our arms and hearts as Mary holds Him out to us as the gentle Joseph looks on. This Child is our victory. REJOICE! Page 3

4 Daily Bible Readings Mon: Dec 17, Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Matthew 1:1-17 Tues: Dec 18, :Jeremiah 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Matthew 1:18-25 Wed: Dec 19, Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Luke 1:5-25 Thurs: Dec 20, :Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Luke 1:26-38 Fri: Dec 21, Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Luke 1:39-45 Sat: Dec 22, 1 Samuel 1:24-28; 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-8abcd; Luke 1:46-56 Sun: Dec 23, Micah 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 F I N A N C E S Offering for December 8/9, 2012 Regular Collection $17, E-Tithing Previous Week $ Total: $20, Retirement Fund For Religious: $ Immaculate Conception Coll Dec 8th: $3, CSA Rebate for November: $8, PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO "CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY" If you have an envelope number, please write it on your check! Thank you for your generosity! 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 Phone: We will be open Christmas Day after mass! Advent Books are here ~ $2.00 Advent candles/candle holders & Christmas items are on display Mon: 10-12, 1-3 Tue., Wed., Thurs: 9-12, 1-4 Friday - Closed MASS INTENTIONS Saturday December 15 8:00 am Luigi Falbo 4:00 pm People of the Parish Sunday December 16 7:30 am Linda Presutti 9:30 am Kathy Taylor Guynup 11:30 am 5:00 pm Susie Lee 7:00 pm Nelson Vivero Monday December 17 8:00 am David Roberts Tuesday December 18 8:00 am Rita Rousseve Wednesday December 19 8:00 am Tom Sullivan Thursday December 20 8:00 am JJ Taorormina Friday December 21 8:00 am Saturday December 22 8:00 am 4:00 pm Sunday December 23 7:30 am Veronica Kostusak 9:30 am People of the Parish 11:30 am 5:00 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 Please remember to obtain the permission of the person who is to be listed. Scott Baron Adam Baruka Basham Family Johnny Biscan Michael Biscan Anthony Brasich Andrea Brown and Family Dennis Campton Robert Campton Joe & Linda Delcore Amanda De la Cruz Juan DeLeon Emily Flores Helen Florida Jonathan Garcia Kathy Lee Katherine-Taylor-Guynup Larry Hanks Maureen Hart Estelle Kaminski Kalie Kelly Lori Kinum Pat Kotke Henry Lavoie Jr. Brook Leach & Family Lynda Manalaysay Shigeru & Tosae Nomi Andrea Noyes George B. Noyes Logan Noyes Debra Pathoff Ruby Piñeda Jeff Purser Rose Reynolds Liam Rooney Patrick Russell Rick Schmitt Trock Family Robert Trock Sr. Ava Urrea

5 O U T R E A C H WHOM DID WE SERVE? Month of Nov 1 Nov 30, Clients Fed 1027 adults and 493 Children LOVE TREE Love Tree presents should be returned at this time. If you still have an ornament with a wish which you have not been able to fulfill, you may place a check in the collection box in an envelope marked Christmas Outreach. These funds can then be used to purchase missing gifts. CHRISTMAS DINNER BASKETS FOR THE NEEDY The Christmas Baskets will be made up tomorrow evening on Monday, Dec. 17th, in the Community Center at 6:00 p.m. Bring cookies to share while we make up 100 dinner baskets to feed the hungry during the holidays. Remember to include one of these foods with your normal Manna Cupboard donation each Sunday and try to avoid glass containers: Large Stuffing Med Size Canned Yams Cream of Mushroom Soup Canned Broth Broth or Gravy Lipton s Onion Soup Mix Canned Fruit Cranberry Sauce Powdered Sugar Cake or Cookie Mix Large Box of Jello (Please avoid glass containers) CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS CHOIR All children of the parish, grades 2-6 are invited to join in forming our annual Children's Christmas Choir that will sing at the 4 pm mass on Christmas Eve in the church. The children MUST be able to make the three rehearsals in order to participate: Monday - Dec. 3 4:30-5:30 pm CTK Music Room in church Monday - Dec. 10 4:30-5:30 pm CTK Music Room in church Monday - Dec. 17 4:30-5:30 pm CTK church For more information or if your child would like to join, please contact MARY RYAN in the Music Office ( ) to register before Dec. 1st. SHOPPING FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER BASKETS If you have some extra time to help shop for our baskets, please come to the Community Center at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 17 th, so that we can shop and be ready for our community to gather that evening to make the baskets. TABLE COORDINATOR NEEDED We are in need of a Table Setter Coordinator for our 11:30 am Sunday Liturgy. There are various simple duties involved in this volunteer ministry including: inviting people before mass to assist in carrying the cross, to set the table and to move the candles. The coordinator of table setting is an important part of getting more of the gathered assembly involved in the liturgy. If you are a friendly and dependable person and think you would like to serve our community in this way, please contact either Mary or Cathy in the office at This is an every other weekend commitment. Training will be provided. 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. Page 5

6 LITURGY CORNER THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT This weekend marks the midway point for our Advent journey. Where are you on that journey right now? Are there still some things you would like to change? Have you taken the time and opportunity to come to church and walk the LABYRINTH in the daily chapel? Have you extended yourself to others during these weeks of preparation for Christmas? It's not too late as we continue on our path. This week we celebrate our liturgy with "JOY" symbolized by the pink candle in our Advent wreath. What special "joy" will you bring to someone this week? Happy journey! Fearless Rejoicing Deluged by Mercy s Passion We are you... on Earth Lydia Wiltse LIVING OUR FAITH VALUES IN THE WORKPLACE Guardian Angel Cathedral Ethics in the Marketplace is the title of the ministry of Jesuit, Fr. Max Oliva, who makes his home in the Vegas Valley at St. Christopher Parish. On the last Wednesday of each month, Father Oliva is the Presider for the noon Mass at Guardian Angel Cathedral. The focus of his homilies (sermons) is Living One s Faith Values in the Workplace. Non-Catholics are welcome. For information on Father s work, see his web site: Future dates of this Mass: December 19 th The Cathedral is located at 336 Cathedral Way. It is situated just north of the Encore Hotel, on the east side of the Strip. There is plenty of FREE parking available. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Look around most Catholic churches, and you will discover an image of John the Baptist, often in the old baptistery, or in a window near where the font is or was located. He has two feast days in the calendar: one commemorating his birth, and the other his death. There are only three nativities in our calendar: for Jesus, for Mary, and for the Baptist. John s birthday is reckoned according to the schedule given in Luke s Gospel of the angel s announcement to Mary. The angel tells her that her cousin Elizabeth is in the sixth month of pregnancy, and so Mary hastens to help her. Reckoning Christmas as December 25, we count backwards nine months to March 25 for the Feast of the Annunciation. Then we count forward three months to June 24 for John the Baptist s birth. Halfway to Christmas, his nativity gives ample reason for rejoicing in the summer, and his symbols of fire and water are used playfully in bonfires and dives into the sea. Even at the polar opposite of Christmas in the calendar, the energy of Christ s birth in the Incarnation provides cause for rejoicing. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch

7 C T K G R O U P S Charismatic Prayer Meeting ~ Tuesdays, 7 pm (Check weekly for location.) We are joining our friends from Faith Chapel Fellowship in praising the Lord. For more information please contact Pastor Robert Domis at 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 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 morning 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. For more information, call Walter Johnson, (702) New members ALWAYS welcome! Christian Men s Ministry ~ The Christian Men s Ministry is a Christcentered 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) PICTURES OF LOVED ONES If you haven t picked up the pictures of your deceased loved ones, as well as the inscribed brick with your loved one s name (those who were buried from the parish this past year), please pick them up in the chapel as soon as possible. They will be held only until Sunday, Dec. 16. ALL DAY CONFESSIONS On Wednesday, December 19, we offer an opportunity for everyone to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Priests will be available all day to hear confessions beginning at 9:00 am until 8:00 pm. You may choose face to face or anonymous (behind screen). Confessions will be heard in Spanish between 5:00 and 8:00 pm. Receiving this sacrament is a beautiful way to enhance your Advent spiritual journey. 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) Gay & Lesbian Ministry, Their Parents, Family & Friends ~ Imago Dei: Gay/Lesbian Catholic Ministries of Southern Nevada sponsors a Mass the 2nd Friday of each month at 7 pm in the CTK Chapel. A Faith Sharing Group will meet on the other Fridays at 7 pm in the Parish Activity Center. For more information, contact Jonathan ( ) or visit the web site: For more information concerning Parents, Family & Friends of gays/lesbians, please contact Adele Urbiztondo at (702) Survivors of Suicide ~ All is possible through Christ. Contact Gil Canlas 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: Angga Cordero, (702) , Roze Kliese (702) , Emma Santini (702) YACHT Club ~ Young Adults Catholics Hanging Together ~ This group has been formed for young adults in their 20s and 30s, married/single, kids/no kids. It s a group that will provide you the opportunity to partake in spiritual, service and social events each month. Whether you choose one event or all, we hope to see you there! Any questions, please contact Jason Ealy at (702) x 291 or ctkyachtclub@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook (Search for Christ the King Yacht Club) and each week on page 12 where you will find our calendar of events. Babysitting can also be arranged by contacting Jason. 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 Ray Troik at (702) or David Miranda at (702) for information on K of C. WE are Christian Men: MAKING A DIFFERENCE! Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) ~ pronounced chirp is a spiritual renewal experience which brings adult parishioners together in order to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and each other. The next CRHP weekend for women is scheduled for March 9/10, 2013 and the men s weekend will be held April 13/14, For more information contact Tony/Marie Incorvia at (702) In the Gospel St. John the Baptist is calling us to prepare for the coming of the Lord. In the second reading St. Paul is telling us to rejoice for the Lord is near. As we continue to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Christchild at Christmas let us live in his love in all we do, especially in our marriage relationship. Strengthen, renew and rekindle your marriage sacrament; sign up today to attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekends are May 4-6, 2012 and September in the Las Vegas area. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, call Wayne Marcia Kessler at For information on Spanish-language weekends, call Javier Maria Lopez at or

8 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Begin date: January Saturdays mornings from 9-12 We will work this schedule until the course is complete. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based religious formation program for children, beginning at the age of three. It seeks to create and facilitate a sacred, hands-on space for children called an atrium, in which both the children and the catechists can hear, ponder, and celebrate the most essential mysteries of the Christian faith as revealed in the scriptures and the liturgy. Originally developed in Rome by Dr. Sofia Cavalletti and Gianna Gobbi over 50 years ago, the Catechesis continues to spread worldwide and is used with adaptation in various Christian traditions. This Level I course grounds the participant in the theory and praxis of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd while also concretely preparing her/him to develop and facilitate an atrium for 3-6 year olds. Course Objectives: To explore with participants the general developmental and religious characteristics of the 3-6 year old child. To facilitate meditation upon the biblical and liturgical themes of the Catechesis. To offer guidelines and assistance to catechists in setting up an atrium for 3-6 year olds, preparing an album, and making materials. To deepen participants ability to observe and learn from children, while also exploring avenues for deepening parental and congregational ability to observe and learn from children. Teresa M. Chisholm Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Coordinator Christ the King Catholic Community Las Vegas, NV : For young adults married/single, kids/no kids Calendar of Events During the month of December we will be collecting winter hats, scarves and mittens at every event. Please help provide aid to the cold individuals of our area. December Sun. 16th - Morning Yoga 9am in the Youth Lounge All Abilities! Bring a mat if you have one If you would like to be put on our ing list or if you have any questions Please contact Jason Ealy x291 ctkyachtclub@gmail.com and find us on facebook Babysitting can also be arranged by contacting Jason If you have any ideas for different events for the Yacht Club, please us!! For Gym Rental Information, Partner Organization & Other Information John at: johnb@ctkccnv.org or bartleson.john@gmail.com Our parish is need of a machine to scrub and clean the floors of our gym and other buildings. If you can help us with that, please call JB at ext 295 Please contact John Bartleson ext bartleson.john@gmail.com Page 8

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 December 16th - Week #8 6:30pm-8pm Youth Lounge/Activity Center 23rd - No Confirmation. Winter Break 30th - No Confirmation. Winter Break Middle School Youth Ministry Jason Ealy Youth Minister ythmin@ctkccnv.org Beth Thompson Director of Christian Formation betht@ctkccnv.org Middle School EXPLORE Classes will be held on Tuesday Nights from 6pm-7:30. Please check the calendar for the days that there is no class. December Explore Calendar 18th - Week #9 6pm-7:30pm Community Center/Activity Center 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. Parents Corner: Help Needed for Fundraisers! Please volunteer your time! Please start thinking about how you can If your Middle School Aged student walk side by side with needs either/both First Communion or your confirmation Baptism. This is still the program student. This question they need to be in to receive these WILL be asked at sacraments! Orientation! Page 9

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 Monday (except major holidays) in Room 5 of the Activity Center. If, due to your schedule, you can t join us at our regular Monday night sessions, please call the parish office at and leave your name and phone number. We will do our best to accommodate you. Please contact Beth Thompson at ext. 230 if you have any questions. Those NOT registered in the parish MUST attend the monthly Newcomers Meeting, held the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm in the Activity Center. We require that you worship with us for at least six weeks before you call to register for the Alpha/ Baptism sessions. Please call Robyn at ext. 232, M-F 8:00 am to 4:00 pm to register for the sessions. No Baptisms may be scheduled until sessions and requirements are completed. Pre-registration is required for Alpha/ Baptism sessions. Religious Education Grades 1-5 First Communion Baptism of older children How do I enroll my child? Elementary Registration for 2012/13 year Grades 1-5 will begin July 9 in the Religious Ed Office M-Th 8:00 am - 4:00 pm and Friday 8:00am to 12 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 $75.00 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 Wednesday Classes: 4:00 to 5:15 or 5:45 to 7:00 12/19 - No Class CGS Level I and Level II Thursday Classes: 4:00 to 5:15 or 5:45 to 7:00 12/20 - No Class Sunday Classes: 9:30-12:15 or 3:30 to 6:00 12/23 - No Class Schedules for the year are available in the Religious Ed Office or check our on-line calendar at ctklv.org. Be sure to update your address with us so you can receive important class notices. Adult Confirmation Class - Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 7:15 pm in the Conference Room of the Church Office 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 currently registered at CTK, please plan to attend one of our monthly Newcomers Sessions which are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Activity Center, to register in our parish.) Dear Elementary Religious Ed Parents and Parish Mandatory Family Religious Ed Activity We will not have class on Wednesday, 12/19 or Thursday 12/20 but invite you to join us for Las Posadas on Thursday, December 20th at 5:30 pm starting in the Gym. Pinatas and and treats for the children. Food will also be available reasonably priced. This is part of your Religious Ed requirement. Please RSVP to Gina or Robyn number of children to attend. Please remember we will be on winter break for Wed/Thurs. 12/26-27 & Wed/ Thurs. 1/1-2. For Sunday classes we will be on winter break Sunday 12/23 and 12/30. Page 12