TIME. From Fr. John Kim

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1 From Fr. John Kim Regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage, Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of the Diocese of Austin released the following statement. Although I shared it with you at Mass last week, I am sharing it here for your further reflection. I am deeply saddened by the Supreme Court s decision to require States to recognize same-sex marriages, because the opinion is based on the court s belief that the culture has changed its views of marriage. This causes confusion among those who are faithful to the Gospel and erodes rights of persons in each State. Regardless of the court s decision, the nature of the human person and marriage remains unchanged and unchangeable. We will remain true and faithful to the Gospel and we will continue to call people to look deeply into the beauty and understanding of our theology of marriage. Jesus taught that from the beginning marriage is the lifelong union of one man and one woman. We follow our Lord and will continue to teach and to act according to this truth. I join my brother bishops in encouraging the faithful to move forward with faith, hope, and love: faith in the unchanging truth about marriage, rooted in the immutable nature of the human person and confirmed by divine revelation; hope that these truths will once again prevail in our society, not only by their logic, but by their great beauty and manifest service to the common good; and love for all our neighbors, even those who disagree with our faith and moral convictions. We intend to proclaim the goodness, truth, and beauty of marriage as rightly understood for millennia. Estoy profundamente entristecido por la decisión de la Corte Suprema de exigir a los Estados a reconocer a matrimonios de personas del mismo sexo, porque la opinión se basa en la creencia de la corte en que la cultura ha cambiado sus puntos de vista del matrimonio. Esto causa confusión entre los que son fieles al Evangelio y erosiona los derechos de las personas en cada Estado. Independientemente de la decisión de la corte, la naturaleza de la persona humana y el matrimonio permanece inalterada e inalterable. Nos mantendremos siendo verdaderos y fieles al Evangelio y seguiremos llamando a la gente a mirar profundamente dentro de la belleza y comprensión de nuestra teología del matrimonio. Desde un principio, Jesús enseñó que el matrimonio es la unión de toda la vida entre un hombre y una mujer. Nosotros seguimos a nuestro Señor y seguiremos enseñando y actuando de acuerdo a esta verdad. Me uno a mis hermanos obispos en animar a los fieles a seguir adelante con fe, esperanza y amor: fe en la verdad inmutable sobre el matrimonio, enraizada en la naturaleza inmutable de la persona humana y confirmada por la revelación divina; esperanza que estas verdades volverán a prevalecer en nuestra sociedad, no sólo por su lógica, sino por su gran belleza y obvio servicio hacia el bien común; y amor hacia todos nuestros vecinos, incluso aquellos que no están de acuerdo con nuestra fe y convicciones morales. Nosotros tenemos la intención de proclamar la bondad, la verdad y la belleza del matrimonio como ha sido entendido correctamente por milenios. Let us ask our Blessed Mother and St. Joseph to intercede for us in this challenging time. Welcome to Christ the King! Thank you for joining us at Christ the King Catholic Church. We are happy to have you with us today, and hope that you feel welcome. Our parish is a very busy community of faith. Are you new to the Catholic Church? Have you been away from the Church for some time? You are invited to worship with us. Contact our parish office if you would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, discuss plans for marriage or baptism, or schedule a chat with Fr. John. If you would like to become a member of our parish, you can register online, or pick up a form in the office. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Page 1

2 Please pray for... Mass Intentions Stewardship THE SICK Emily Cabaniss Mary Davidson Dale Duncan Mark Edwards Quintan Fabiano Fr. Edward Frazer Jackie Garcia Silvia Garcia Feli George Louis George, Jr. Pura Guardiola Bobby Hutchins Josh Loving Marianne Luby Randy MacCurdy Jesus Olivarez, Jr Elena Ornales Patti Quinn Stella Santos Leon Savard Stephanie Van Sickler Grace Smith Marian Testa Robert Trevino Patricia Trujillo Charlie Vasquez Saturday, July 4 5:00pm Pete Jimenez Jr. Sunday, July 5 8:00am Otila Macias 10:30am Isidro Maldonado 5:00pm Pro Populo Monday, July 6 8:00am Frank Mares Friday, July 10 6:30am A.J. Mocek Deceased June 28 Received $11,662 Goal $14,000 Difference ($2,338) Loan Balance $337,496 It is more blessed to give than it is to receive. (Acts 20:35) Thank you for your generosity! SERVICE MEMBERS Phillip Aiello David L. Gomez Deana S. Gomez Matt Jakircevic Reggie Jamo Jason Piper Wilbert Witt After 30 days, names will be removed from the lists. Call the church office to extend the date. Lord, I pray that I never take my freedom for granted. May I always remember that my freedom was purchased at a very high price. My freedom cost others their very lives. Lord, bless those who have served and continue to give their lives for our freedom. Meet their needs and watch over their families. Amen. Page 2

3 FOURTEENTH 5, 2015 Faith Formation YOUTH Leadership Retreat: July A retreat for all staff members interested in leading the confirmation retreat will be July 18th - 19th. Contact ariley@ctkbelton.org if you are interested in chaperoning and are EIM compliant. Confirmation Retreat: July Our Confirmation Retreat is scheduled for July 24th - 26th. It is mandatory for all incoming sophomore students going into their second year of confirmation classes, as well as for any student planning to be confirmed this September who has not previously attended a retreat. Permission forms can be found on the CTK website at select YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT, then High School Youth Ministry, then Parental Consent. Forms and payment are due by July 16th. If you have questions, contact Abby Riley at ariley@ctkbelton.org or ADULT Discussion Questions for Gospel Whom do you consider a prophet today? How do you honor today s prophets? When and why have others ever said to you "You're just too much" or "Who do you think you are?" when they disapproved of you? What might these complaints reveal about the ones who make them? What questions did the people of Nazareth have about Jesus? Why do you think they were so determined to reject him? Find and quote Jesus' response to the way he has been treated. How does his experience help you to act when you are misunderstood or criticized for doing the right thing? Congratulations! We are pleased to announce the recipients of Christ the King s Knights of Columbus scholarships for ! Both received $1,000 towards their education. Hayden Allen is a graduate of Belton High School. This fall he will attend the School of Business at Texas State University in San Marcos. Tracy Boettcher is a graduate of Belton High School. This fall she will attend Stephen F. Austin State University to study nursing and plans to pursue a career in pediatric nursing. Christ the King Catholic Church Belton Summer Courses for Adult Formation & Catechetical Certification Holy Trinity will be hosting a week in August (3-7th) over the first 5 basic teachings courses. We are opening this class up to anyone else who needs the training for RE certification. Please help me spread the word. They will be all day from 9 am-4 pm (approximately), they bring their own lunch and the cost is $50. The need to register through the office at the diocese with Gustavo Rodriguez, Associate Director for Evangelization & Catechesis, (512) gustavo-rodriguez@austindiocese.org The summer courses listed below serve the needs of parish catechists and Catholic school faculty as they work toward the basic levels of catechist certification. Basic Teachings: Sacred Scripture (6-hour class) Basic Teachings: Sacraments (6-hour class) Basic Teachings: Creed (6-hour class) Basic Teachings: Sacred Scripture (6-hour class) Basic Principles of Strategic Planning (4-hour class) Page 3

4 Around the Parish Priest, Prophet, King DVD Series - Thursdays 1:00 p.m. Beginning June 25th, we invite you to join us on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall for a six-week DVD series presented by Fr. Robert Barron: Priest, Prophet, King. Parents and children of all ages are welcome. Children can play while adults watch and discuss the DVD presentations. No supplies are needed. July Food Pantry Report This month, the CTK Salt and Light Food Pantry served 63 families. This represents 257 individuals, including 3 new clients. Thank you for your continued support of this important ministry! Meals & Wheels Volunteers Needed July is Christ the King s month to deliver meals. We need volunteers to pick up meals at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays in July. If you can help, contact Elaine Murray at Fish Fry - July 10 Join the Knights of Columbus for their next fish fry on Friday, July 10 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Day of Reflection - July 29 The Women s Ministry invites women in our area to attend a Day of Reflection at Cedarbrake Retreat Center, Wednesday, July 29th, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Linda Villasana will present "Mary and the Saints". The cost is $30.00, and includes lunch. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by July 15 to Maria Ornelas at omariaathome@yahoo.com or You can register with and pay Maria in advance, or arrive on July 29th at 8:30 a.m. for check in and light refreshments. Be prepared to pay with check or exact change. The first session begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. Cedarbrake is located at 5602 Highway 317 North, Belton. Vacation Bible School - August 3 thru 7 VBS is scheduled for August 3rd through 7th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This year s theme is Everest: Conquering Challenges with God s Mighty Power. It will be a fun expedition to the summit! To register as a volunteer or participant, go to and click on We Learn, then Vacation Bible School, and you will find the registration link. If you have questions or need help, call Patricia Starr at We need volunteers to sign up right away so we can continue planning and preparing. EVEREST will be a MOUN- TAIN of fun, but we need YOU! Please consider helping us with this important ministry. Call Patricia Starr today! Around the Diocese BODY OF CHRIST COMMUNITY CLINIC Counting our Blessings Festival - August 8 The BOCCC will host a special event, The Counting Our Blessings Festival at Yettie Polk Park in Belton on August 8th from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This is a free festival open to the public. The event will be a token of thanks by the BOCCC and to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the clinic. There will be at least three featured bands performing including Pride & Joy, Tercia, and Fireside. There will be a Kid s Zone area with various games and events for children, and an estimated 20 to 40 vendors. Other special activities include a bull riding machine, dunking booth, etc. Bring the family and enjoy the fun! Building Smiles Fundraiser - September 1 The BOCCC will host its second Building Smiles fundraiser dinner on September 1st at Tenroc Ranch in Salado beginning at 6:00 p.m. The featured speaker for the event is Dr. Jimmy Dorrell, the co-founder and the Executive Director of Mission Waco. Ticket prices are $35 per person, $300 for a table of eight, and special sponsor recognition levels are also available. Ticket prices include a barbeque dinner. A silent auction will be held, with all proceeds from this event going to help construct the BOCCC s new dental clinic. Holy Land Pilgrimage Fr. Bob Kincl will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land January 6-15, For more information, contact Fr. Bob at or gianicolo@aol.com. Breast Cancer Support Group - July 14 The first meeting of the Belton Area Breast Cancer Support Group will be held Tuesday, July 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the reception area of Christ the King s Religious Education Building. This nondenominational group is open to all women who are newly diagnosed, current patients, and survivors. The purpose of the group is to provide emotional support, friendship, and companionship to women dealing with breast cancer. You may register your name and phone number or address with Nora in the parish office at , or just drop by the meeting. For additional information lgatexas46@gmail.com. Page 4

5 Mass Times for Travel Summer is a time for travel and adventure! As Catholics, we are bound to participate in the Holy Mass on Sundays, wherever we are. If your travels take you away from our parish on Sunday, check out masstimes.org, an easy way to find mass locations and times when you are away from Christ the King. Simply type in a zip code or city, and a full listing of mass locations, days, times, directions and more are at your fingertips. So go ahead and explore the world, and explore a new mass experience, too! CTK Office Directory OFFICE HOURS Monday... 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday - Friday... 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch... 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. OFFICE TEAM Administration Nora Collazo... ncollazo@ctkbelton.org Esther Murillo... emurillo@ctkbelton.org Sacramental Coordinator Elida Castro... sacraments@ctkbelton.org Accounting Marty Seger... mseger@ctkbelton.org Business Coordinator Krista Kaulfus... communication@ctkbelton.org Wanted Calling all musicians and singers! Christ the King s Music Ministry invites you to experience the joy of music ministry. If you play an instrument or sing, we urge you to join us! Please call Pam Fette, Director of Sacred Music at , or at dfette@hot.rr.com. In Case of Emergency CTK has two Automated External Defibrillators (AED) on our campus. You can find one mounted to the wall in the hallway between the sanctuary and the Religious Education Building. The other is located in the Parish Hall. In the event of an emergency, CALL 911, then send someone to get the AED. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Director of Catechesis & Formation Krissie Lastovica... klastovica@ctkbelton.org Religious Education Assistant, K - 4th grades Marcie Gonzalez, RE... mgonzalez@ctkbelton.org Religious Education Assistant, 5th - 8th grades Teresa Hays, RE... thays@ctkbelton.org Director of Youth Ministry Abby Riley... ariley@ctkbelton.org Director of Sacred Music Pam Fette Finance Council Chair... Tom Blair Pastoral Council Chair... Margaret Donohoe Contact the parish office for social needs such as bereavement, illness, Eucharist to the homebound, births, etc. For weddings, contact the office six months prior to the desired wedding date to schedule a consultation. For baptisms, register to attend a preparation class. Lighthouse Resources We have a wonderful new resource for CTK parishioners! Located in the Narthex is a Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosk with books, pamphlets, CDs and DVDs to help deepen your faith. Simply select an item, and put a few dollars in the donation box if you so choose. You will find topics such as Biblical Truths, The Sacraments, Defending the Faith, Marriage, Parenting and more. We are blessed to have this new ministry available to us! Page 5