INSIDE: Religious Formation classes begin NEXT Sunday! We still need teachers. Page 2

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1 INSIDE: Religious Formation classes begin NEXT Sunday! We still need teachers. Page 2 The Mass schedule changes on September 9. Please check the new times. Page 2 How does the Diocesan Office of Compliance respond to any allegations of misconduct? Page 3 We need a Welcome House Meal coordinator for CTK. Please help. Page 4 Learn more about the Grateful for God s Providence Campaign. Page 4

2 Mass Intentions Sunday, September 2 8:00 a.m. Evie Rossner Mary Ann Farrell 9:15 a.m. Raymond Trementozzi Peggy Lighthill Anne Sedlock 11:00 a.m. Berangere Winward Juliette Archambault Joseph Bynes Friday, September 7 12:00 p.m. David Johnson Saturday, September 15 5:00 p.m. Jack and Alberta Falvey Robert Fox Sunday, September 16 9:15 a.m. George Perry 11:30 a.m. Ann Knudsen MASS SCHEDULE CHANGES Daily Mass moves back to the Catholic Center on Labor Day. Labor Day Mass is 9 a.m. September 9: 11 a.m. Mass changes to 11:30 a.m. 8 p.m. Mass on Sunday resumes. Religious Formation Class Registrations: Registration for classes by phone or will be accepted until September 5. Please be aware that we will need a copy of your child s baptismal certificate. A mailing went out to all families that have students registered. containing important information. If you did not receive a letter, please call the office. Contact the RF office at or Georgann Lardaro, glardaro@ctkri.org to register. Registration is required for new students entering grades 1-8. You do not need to register if your child was in class last year. Catholic School students need to register for Sacramental Preparation: Grade 2: First Communion & Grade 8: Confirmation Important Dates to remember: Sunday, September 9: 10:15 a.m.: 1 st day of classes and book pickup for grades Pre-K-5 - Swan Hall Sunday, September 9: 6:00 p.m.: Student/Parent Meeting Grade 8 Confirmation - Parish Hall Sunday, September 16: 10:15 a.m. : Student/Parent meeting - Grade 7 - Swan Hall Sunday, September 23: 10:15 a.m.: Student/Parent Meeting Grade 6 Parish Hall Sunday, September 30: 10:15 a.m.: Parent Meeting - Grade 2 First Communion - Swan Hall We still need teachers in these grades. Grade 1 - (God Loves Us) Grade 3 - (We Are the Church) Grade 4 - (God s Law Guides Us) RF Stewardship - Join Us! We have about 500 children in the program and classes are held in 2 different buildings (or 3 at times) on the University campus; we need help. In addition to teaching (or other in-class assistance) the RF program has many ways for you to share your time and talent! Leaders for Liturgy of the Word program for First and Second Graders Prep time is minimal. During the 9:15 a.m. Mass the 1 & 2 nd graders are dismissed to the Parish Hall where adults and/or Confirmed teens share the meaning of readings of the day through simple activities for 20 minutes, then return to the congregation for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Hall monitors for Swan and Washburn halls - An adult is needed for security, simple first aid, extra pair of hands in a class, bathroom patrol, crowd control and directions. No training needed. Traffic/crossing guards before and after class (rotating duty) There is a lot of traffic on Upper college road with 2 crosswalks and we want everyone to be safe. Must be 16 years of age. Special class project helpers there are great things planned for all grade levels and sometimes there is a one time need for additional help. RF Committee member adults needed to help the staff meet the needs of our parish we meet the First Tuesday of the month. Confirmation Notes: Student/Parent Meeting for Confirmation families: September 9, at 6:00 p.m. in Parish Hall. In this meeting we will give parents and students an overview of our program. Please bring a copy of your child s Baptismal certificate if you are new to the parish. Each student needs to be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. Please consider helping as a Group Leader for grade 8: Contact Eva Mancuso (emancuso@ctkri.org) for more information.

3 Let s acknowledge the irrefutable: Child abuse is insidious and arises from circumstances that repel the sympathy and understanding of all. The recent grand jury report from Pennsylvania has reopened the wound and the history of the Catholic church s role in this crisis. However, in examining any situation, it s important to be fair and accurate. The recent and justifiable anger has clouded the civil discourse and distorted the local history. Any reasonable factual examination will yield a conclusion that while Rhode Island experienced its own welldocumented abuse crisis, in the decades since that period our diocese has implemented strong and effective methods to confront the problem. In sum, Rhode Island is not Pennsylvania. As the Director of the Diocesan Office of Compliance, and a former twenty-three-year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police, I have as good a view as any of our diocese s response to this crisis. Nearly ten years prior to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops adoption in 2002 of a formalized Charter for the Protection of Children, the Diocese of Providence was already taking steps to get its arms around the crisis. In 1993, it took the unprecedented step of establishing my office, and hired a trained law enforcement investigator and former Lieutenant of the Massachusetts State Police to run it. For the past quarter century, this office has vigorously, tenaciously and transparently conducted investigations, background checks and training to protect all within our care. Moreover, we are always improving our procedures. These efforts are not widely understood by the public because they receive scant attention. For two decades, every allegation received by my office, regardless of credibility, is promptly and fully reported to law enforcement. This cooperative approach allows the police complete freedom and independence to conduct an objective investigation, and to convict and punish criminals. Independently, our Advisory Board, which has included a former Rhode Island Attorney General, a former Major of the State Police, the former Rhode Island Child Advocate and the former Director of the DCYF, assesses cases and makes recommendations to the Bishop regarding an accused s suitability for ministry. Any allegation credibly established regardless of when it occurred results in permanent removal from ministry. There is also much activity to prevent occurrences of abuse. More stringent procedures have been implemented for seminarian selection. My office annually conducts over 4,000 Bureau of Criminal Investigation Checks, as well as Safe Environment Training Programs for all having regular contact with children. These elements require renewal every three years. Finally, we are always looking to improve and implement best practices. In 2016, following the events at a private, non-catholic school, we worked voluntarily with the Department of Attorney General to establish formalized reporting protocols and more supplemental transparency which exceeds requirements set forth in the Rhode Island General Laws. These policies and procedures have produced significant and positive results. This is not to say that we are complacent with our effort, or that bad people still can t do bad things. However, significant and measurable progress has been made as evidenced by the systematic statistical decrease showing that the overwhelming majority of claims are from behavior many decades ago. I spent over twenty years serving the public as a proud member of the Rhode Island State Police. When I signed on as the Director of the Diocesan Office of Compliance, I knew the history of the abuse crisis and because of my work as a detective commander I was cognizant of the dependable and trustworthy reputation established by the Office of Compliance since In large measure, sustaining, advancing and improving its tradition was the most attractive feature of this job. Now, and in the future, we all need to strengthen our resolve to protect children. Yet, we also need to push back on any narrative or notion that Rhode Island is Pennsylvania for it overlooks and ignores the tremendous efforts of many to address the ills of the past. INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK In response to how the Pharisees and scribes lived their faith, Jesus said, This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Both good and evil impulses come from our hearts. Which one has the upper hand depends on how well a person has taken on the mind and heart of God. How well we live our faith is determined by the same. As Pope Francis tells us, Jesus is present in all of our brothers and sisters, especially those who endure suffering like his own. Our world is full of tragedy, conflict, and suffering: slave labor, diseases, wars, terrorism, exploitation, famine, human trafficking. We cannot simply pay lip service to the evils of the world? we must act!

4 ADULT CHOIR Our Adult Choir will begin rehearsals for the fall season on Thursday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. We are looking for new singers to join the choir. The Adult Choir rehearses weekly on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and sings at Sunday masses, holidays, and concerts. If you are interested in joining the adult choir, please contact Tom Kendzia or Heather Skidds at or MAKE A DIFFERENCE We are now in our sixteenth year and most of the supplies for making the sewn quilts were donated by Bea Parker, the senior citizen who started this program. Those supplies have all been used. Other materials have been donated by parishioners, and we have purchased the needed batting from monies received from Christ the King. At this time we are requesting donations of material. We need pieces one yard wide and appropriate for children. No fleece at this time. Please place donations in a bag marked Make a Difference and put in the hallway closet at church. CHRIST the KING PARISH YARD SALE September 22: 9 a.m. 1 p.m. *Rain or Shine Donations will be collected September We will also need help sorting and setting up. Private vendors can also rent a space for $25 Please leave all donated items under the tent in the parking lot by the shed. These items will not be accepted. Broken, stained, non-working items Firearms and Ammunition (including BB guns, pellet guns and arrows) Construction debris, used carpet, paints, fuels or solvents Mattress or box springs, Large Computer monitors Sectional couches, large televisions, console TVs Large Appliance: Washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator WELCOME HOUSE/CTK MEAL COORDINATOR NEEDED Welcome House of South County is a multi-faceted human service organization that provides emergency shelter and supportive housing opportunities to persons experiencing homelessness. Their main building, located at 8 North Road in Peace Dale, is a 17 bed emergency shelter for single adult males and females. Christ the King Parish has partnered with Welcome House to prepare and deliver Sunday and Monday meals to the residents. As coordinator of this stewardship, you would be responsible for maintaining a list of stewards who are interested in preparing meals, and organizing a schedule of meal deliveries throughout the year. The majority of communications can be accomplished by . Please call Beth in the office if you are interested for details. GRATEFUL FOR GOD S PROVIDENCE The Diocese of Providence has launched the Grateful for God s Providence Campaign in an effort to meet present and future archdiocesan and individual parish needs. Through the campaign, parish leaders and volunteers will reach out to all members of our parish to communicate our vision for our Archdiocese and parish, and to affirm our commitment to our Catholic faith, parishes, schools, seminaries, and neighbors throughout our community. Our first step in sharing information is to invite all parishioners to attend an informational campaign reception. Receptions are informational gatherings that provide an opportunity to learn about the Grateful for God s Providence Campaign. They emphasize the personal nature of giving, allow for a thorough presentation of the campaign needs and give parishioners an opportunity to ask questions. Every registered family has been mailed an invitation to attend one of these gatherings where they will receive campaign materials in a social setting. You will not be asked to make a gift during the reception. Refreshments will be served. For more information Gerri gbeagle38@gmail.com or Lynda, itislynda@hotmail.com TASTE & SEA A Tasting Event Benefiting Msgr. Clarke School September 15: 6 10 p.m. Live Music, Food and Local Beer, Wine & Spirits to sample.visit and click the pop up flyer for more details and tickets.

5 ALPHA RETURNS TO CTK Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. beginning September 11! For more information or to register, call Laureen at , or visit us at More about Alpha from a 2017 participant: Attending Alpha was a wonderful and rejuvenating experience for me. I wasn t sure what to expect and anticipated more of a structured or rigid class, but I was completely wrong! Alpha was all about discovering new connections to God and to others in a relaxed and warm atmosphere. I always loved watching the videos each week and found them extremely inspiring and interesting. Breaking down into small groups after for discussion, wonderful things happened. Instead of being instructed or attending a catechism with a Litany of religious history, this was simply connecting with other people, talking about our relationships with God and some of our questions and doubts about living with faith in a modern world. As the weeks went by, true close friendships developed, and it became easy to open up to one another about our faith, our families and life stories, and to learn from one another new ways and approaches to connect with our spirituality and with God. There is such a depth and richness to the Alpha experience! It will bring you closer to God in a very human way, which I think many of us are thirsty for and don t even know it. I m so glad I was asked by a parishioner of CTK Church to attend. I am not a parishioner of CTK church, and Alpha makes it very clear that all are welcome regardless of whether they are parishioners in a particular church/faith or don t even go to church. You re not expected to know anything in particular, to have a certain familiarity with the Bible or to have any particular beliefs or affiliations. It s just come as you are, and you ll be treated like family. This experience was not intimidating, nor was it rigid. It was truly food for the soul! - Lynda Avanzato, 2017 Alpha Participant QUOTES OF THE WEEK The Archdiocese of Newark and Cardinal Joseph Tobin express shock, sadness and consternation at the wide-ranging array of allegations published by the former apostolic nuncio to the United States of America, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, which cannot be understood as contributing to the healing of survivors of sexual abuse. The factual errors, innuendo and fearful ideology of the testimony serve to strengthen our conviction to move ahead resolutely in protecting the young and vulnerable from any sort of abuse, while guaranteeing a safe and respectful environment where all are welcome and breaking down the structures and cultures that enable abuse. Together with Pope Francis, we are confident that scrutiny of the claims of the former nuncio will help to establish the truth. - Statement in Response to Testimony of Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Former Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, August 27, 2018 [Archbishop Vigano s statement] is not an attempt to comprehensively convey the truth. In its ideologicallydriven selection of bishops who are attacked, in its clear efforts to settle old personal scores, in its omission of any reference to Archbishop Vigano s own massive personal participation in the covering up of sexual abuse by bishops, and most profoundly in its hatred for Pope Francis and all that he has taught, Archbishop Viganò consistently subordinates the pursuit of comprehensive truth to partisanship, division and distortion. We as bishops cannot allow the pathway of partisanship to divide us or to divert us from the searing mission that Christ calls us to at this moment. - San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy, August 28, 2018 VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL With a theme promoting Progress & Promise, Voice of the Faithful s Conference will be October 6 in Providence. Register for the conference at votf.org and have the opportunity to learn from three dynamic speakers: Marie Collins, a forceful voice for clergy abuse survivors, a lay member of Pope Francis initial Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, and counselor to bishops conferences worldwide on best practices for protecting children from abuse; Prof. Massimo Faggioli, Ph.D., a professor of theology and religious studies at Villanova, an internationally known theologian, expert on Vatican II and Pope Francis leadership, prolific writer and sought-after speaker. He will address us on Vatican II s legacy for the laity, offering his view on what it means to be a lay person in today s Church; and Fr. William Clark, S.J., S.T.D., who will talk about lay leadership in our Church. Fr. Clark specializes in systematic theology, particularly ecclesiology. His work is about grounding lay leadership in a theology of the people, according to the teachings of Vatican II.

6 Parish Directory Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: (401) Fax: (401) Religious Formation Office: (401) Rev. Jared Costanza (jaredjcostanza@gmail.com) Pastor Rev. Joseph Creedon (jcreedon@verizon.net) Parish Priest Emeritus Rev. Joseph Upton (fatherupton@gmail.com) Catholic Center Chaplain Jennifer Marran (jmarran@ctkri.org) Pastoral Associate Tom Kendzia (tjkendzia@gmail.com) Director of Music Ministry Heather Skidds (hskidds@gmail.com) Associate Director of Music Ministry Georgann Lardaro (glardaro@ctkri.org) Director of Religious Formation Eva Mancuso (emancuso@ctkri.org) Director of Confirmation & Youth Ministry Beth Hogan (bhogan@ctkri.org) Parish Office Manager Ron Bernier (rbernier@ctkri.org) Fiscal Manager Brenda Tougas (btougas@ctkri.org) Administrative Assistant, Religious Formation Doug Paquin (dpaquinjr@gmail.com) Custodian Mike Mitchell Web site Administrator (ctkri.org) Trustees: Mark Noble & Phil Tracy Auditors: Richard Gervais & Carol Hartley Parish Council (parishcouncil@ctkri.org) URI Catholic Center 90 Chapel Way, Kingston, RI Office: (401) (office@rhodycatholic.com) Liz Cotrupi-Pfunder Campus Minister Doug Carr Facilities Director MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday: 8, 9:15, 11: a.m. BAPTISM The celebration of baptism takes place either during a weekend Mass or a Sunday afternoon liturgy. Parents should speak to Jennifer Marran to make arrangements. ADULT INITIATION Adults wishing to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and/or Confirmation should speak to Jennifer Marran. CONFIRMATION Eighth graders receive Confirmation in the spring. Please speak to Eva Mancuso for more information. MARRIAGE Engaged couples should speak to Fr. Jared at least nine months prior to the wedding. RECONCILIATION Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call the parish office to make arrangements. MINISTRY TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND If you or someone you know is unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion regularly, please speak to Jennifer Marran to make arrangements. On the third Tuesday of each month, Mass is celebrated at South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at 10:30 a.m., and at Brookdale South Bay Assisted Living at 1:30 p.m. BIBLE STUDY (Fr. Jared) 1 & 7 p.m. ST. PAUL S LETTER TO THE ROMANS October 3, 17, November 14, December 5, 12 January 9, 23, February 6, 20 BIBLE STUDY (Shared/Group) 7:00 p.m. September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 GODPARENTS & SPONSORS Please see one of the priests for a sponsor form, or visit ctkri.org/sponsor. BELONG TO CHRIST THE KING! Welcome to our growing family of faith! Call the parish office or visit ctkri.org for more information. ALL weather cancellations will be posted on our website: and on local TV/radio stations.

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