XX SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 17, 2014

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1 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ: As you have probably noticed, the City of Belton has begun to widen the sidewalk along Main Street in order to prepare for the future. This project is in partnership with TXDOT who has the right of away on Main Street. The city officials visited our church with Mrs. Wanda Slye, the head of landscaping committee, Mr. John Gillette and I to discuss the whole project with them. I was very glad that the city was very cooperative and friendly. They understood the importance of our front flower beds and therefore, are working very hard to make the damage minimal. The duration of the construction will be about 4 to 5 days, and they promised us that it will not interfere with any weekend services. Although we might need to reshape our flower bed and irrigation system, we will still have them as well as some grass along the street and at no cost to the church at all! In the end, if the construction is done as planned, this will produce a beautiful sidewalk so that we might accommodate pedestrians and cyclers passing by our beautiful church. Who knows, one of them might stop by and encounter our Lord! Let s hope and pray that everything goes well according to the plan. Thank you very much for your warm farewell to our summer resident seminarian, Greg Gehart. It is always wonderful to see a young man who continuously discerns the vocation to the priesthood as a seminarian. Witnessing him refreshes my commitment to the Lord beginning from the seminary formation to now in Belton, Texas. As you probably know, we have one religious sister from Christ the King parish, Sr. Marissa Wick. She is a member of the Sisters of Lamb of God in Owensboro, Kentucky, and her parents are Steven and Phyllis Wick. During her vacation, I had an opportunity to meet with Sr. Marissa, and here is a quote from her vocation story: High school was a big adjustment for me going to a public school after spending ten years in parochial school. I missed Mass & religion classes. I wasn t satisfied with the CCD classes my parents insisted I attend. One semester during open campus lunch when I had final exams, I arranged for someone to take me to Mass without my parents knowing about it. My mother took me to Mass every day during my Christmas break that year. [ ] Over the years there were other career possibilities I was looking into, but I always kept the possibility of becoming a nun in the back of my mind. My thinking was if God wanted me to become a nun, He d make it happen. Then God granted her prayer! Now, in two years, if God willing, Sr. Marissa will profess her perpetual vow and completely offer herself to our Lord. It is a great joy to know that one of our parishioners pursued the consecrated life. I hope that many young people open to God s calling to priesthood and religious life. It is indeed a challenging yet beautiful and meaningful life! If you feel that God is calling you to be a part of His mission, please do not hesitate to talk to me. I am more than happy to guide you in the right direction. School is about to begin. That means the end of the summer is just around the corner. I hope that it has been a peaceful and restful summer, and the rest of summer will be with God s abundant blessing. God loves each of you very much! In Christ, Weekly Mass Intentions 16th 5PM Josh Beierman 17th 8AM Javier Maldonado 10:30AM Pro Populo 5PM Michael Mason In honor of the Holy Trinity & God s help & protection 18th 8AM 6:30PM Mary Taylor & Henry Guinan 19th 6:30 PM Isabel Sosa Fernandez & Robert Burks 20th 8AM Pro Populo 21st 6:30PM Sam Hawkins 22nd 8AM Andrea Conner Jez those in our Parish who are ill. The list is posted at the entrance to the Oratory. Please remember to contact the office with any changes. Our Military Serving Overseas Phillip Aiello John Cushing Ryan Curtis Maj. David L. Gomez Maj. Deana S. Gomez, USAF Matt Jakircevic Maj. Reggie Jamo Capt. Jason Piper Wilbert Witt VIEW THIS BULLETIN ONLINE AT JOIN OUR GROUP PAGE ON CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH BELTON!

2 Altar Flowers This weekend are given in memory of Luz Flores Morales Black Bag Collection This weekend! Thank you for your generosity Stewardship Report August 10 Received $ 13, Goal $ 14, Difference $ 1, Loan Balance $482,180 Additional debt reduction for July $7500 T XDOT & The City Of Belton are building a sidewalk along North Main Street. The sidewalk will be in front of our West Parking Lot. P lease consider driving into the parking lot from 21st Avenue during the construction of the sidewalk. I Sing For Ice Cream Social!!! Come learn about the Music Ministry at CTK! Get to know other singers & musicians! Sing fun songs! Eat ice cream! Bring a friend! Tuesday, August :15 PM In the Christus Center! For more information, contact Pam Fette at Grief Group If your are grieving the loss of a loved one, please join us at 7pm each 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesday night. We meet at 7pm in the Gift Shop. Mary Queen of The Rosary We would love for you to join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Gift Shop. In every way we must keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, It is more blessed to give than it is to receive. Acts of the Apostles 20:35 Homemade Breakfast tacos, Menudo & Gorditas After 8AM & 10:30 AM Masses Take out Available Car Wash Saturday, August 23 8:00AM-1:00PM In the Northwest Parking Lot Earnings will be used to help defray the cost of the celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe in December Hosted by the Guadalupanos Women s Ministry Membership Drive Weekend of August 23/24 After all Masses See the registration form in this bulletin. Ladies, please plan to attend the 10:30 Mass as a group next week with the Women s Ministry For information, contact Taddy Maddox, President At or by taddym@gmail.com VIEW THIS BULLETIN ONLINE AT JOIN OUR GROUP PAGE ON CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH BELTON!

3 Ministerios Hispanos en Cristo Rey Junta de acción diferida para jóvenes... Habrá una reunión informativa GRATIS con abogados, el 23 de agosto en Our Lady of Guadalupe en Temple Texas. La reunión comenzará a las 9 am. Este encuentro está organizado por el Centro de Justicia e Igualdad. Es eligible si tiene por lo menos 15 años de edad y tenian menos de 31 años de edad en junio 15, 2012 y entraron al pais antes de los 16 años de edad. Educacíon religiosa... Inscripción de catecismo comienza el fin de semana del mes de agosto 9 y 10 después de cada misa. Cada grado de la clase tendrá una mesa de registro. Las inscripciones continuarán los fines de semana del mes de agosto y Padres: Si su hijo va a regresar y estaba inscrito el año pasado, un paquete de registro con su apellido se ha preparado para llevar. Ellos estarán en las canastas en el nártex después de la misa este fin de semana. Por favor, tome el suyo. Desayuno Guadalupano...Vengan a comer el 17 de agosto después de misa de las 8 a.m. al salón parroquial. Tendremos gorditas, tacos, menudo, arroz y frijoles. Tendremos también platillos para llevar después de las misas de las 8 y 10:30 a.m. Lavada de autos Traigan sus carros el 23 de agosto al estacionamiento de la iglesia para lavarlos. Las ganancias serán para la celebración de la virgen de Guadalupe en diciembre. 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Religious Education Spotlight Students: your school teachers will be returning to work on Monday. Please pray for them as they start the new year. Your family project this week is to pray the rosary together for your principal, your teachers and all staff members in your school. Draw a picture of your school and write as many names of the staff as you know and put it in a place where your family will see. Catechists: thank you to all who attended the gathering Saturday. You are amazing! Registration continues next weekend. Please be present to represent your grade. We are still seeking 3rd and 5th grade Catechists and aides. Parents: registration continues after all Masses for all grades PreK4 through High School. If you have picked up a packet, please return it during the registration weekends. August and August Cost per child is $30, not to exceed $90. ATTENTION, ATTENTION, we are in need of 3rd grade & 5th grade Catechists and aides. If you feel you have a calling, please stop by my office or me at rmotl@ctkbelton.org I d love to visit with you! My New Office Hours are: August - September 4, Monday-Thursday, 4:30-6PM Beginning September 7: Sundays 7:30-10:30AM Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30PM, Wednesdays 4:30-8:00 PM Thursdays 4:30-6:00PM Thank you, Rita Motl, DRE Events Outside CTK August 17, Cameron TX - all day beginning with Spanish Mass at 7AM, Polka Mass at 10 AM Homecoming Festival August 22, 7PM Joyful Spirit Filled Healing Mass Contact Christina Turullois Sunday, August 24 St Stephen Catholic Church 25th Anniversary Celebration Information and RSVP Sunday, August 24 Annual Homecoming Picnic, SS Cyril and Methodius Church, Marak, TX Mass at 10AM, Lunch 11AM September 10 9AM-2:30PM Living Daily with an Attitude for Gratitude Day of Reflection led by Fr. Bertini & Msgr. Holtman September 13 7AM 3rd Annual Charles Davis 4 Person Golf Scramble. Contact Gene Martinka September Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend at Cedarbrake. Call September 27-October 3 Pilgrimage to Mexico and the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Dcn. Jerry Klement. Call October Women s Cursillo Weekend. Contact Robin Spencer November 6-9 Men s Cursillo Weekend. Contact Greg Ganslen, November Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend at the Wingate Hotel in Round Rock. Call

4 Christ the King Catholic Bible Studies for Registration for both the Timeline and the Matthew Bible Studies is After all Masses this weekend & Next weekend In the Christus Center Please come and register even if you do not need a study manual. Do You Want To Know the Way, the Truth and the Life? RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation -Thinking of joining the Catholic Church? -Are you Unbaptized or are you a Baptized Catholic needing to receive First Communion or be Confirmed? -Want to know where to begin? Well, you just begin from where you are now! Come join us for our 1st session on Wednesday, September 10th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. In the Christus Center We will help provide the fundamentals for beginning and developing your life of faith in the Roman Catholic Church!

5 Christ the King Catholic Church 310 East 24 th Avenue Belton, TX (254) DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry is responsible for the upkeep of the celebrants vestments? DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry visits Park Place Manor and takes communion every Tuesday? DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry accepts donations for and/or provides weekly altar flowers? DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry purchases candle oils, altar bread, wine, incense and all other items used for Masses? DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry dresses and cleans the altars each week? DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry washes, irons and maintains all altar linen? DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry participates in honoring graduates of the Parish each year? DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry hosts receptions for the feast of Christ the King and First Communion? DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry sponsors a spiritual retreat each summer? DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry meets the second Monday of each month from August to May including two (2) evening meetings in October and March? DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry provides dinner once a month for the UMHB students at the CRU House? DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry hosts and provides desserts for Bereavement meals? DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry hosts a Parish social in the fall of each year? DID YOU KNOW the Women s Ministry supports diocesan seminarians? DID YOU KNOW...the Women s Ministry holds an annual fundraiser to support all activities? CtK Women s Ministry would like to invite all the women of the Parish to join our organization. We know that not everyone is able to attend the meetings and participate in regular activities, so we have two (2) levels of membership: ACTIVE MEMBER plans to attend most meetings and participates regularly with activities. Annual dues are $ AFFILIATE MEMBER participates in activities of organization to whatever degree possible. Donation: $5.00. I am interested in joining CtK s Women s Ministry as an Active Member / as an Affiliate Member. Name Birthday (Month/Day) Address Phone Address Please enclose exact amount of cash or check made payable to CtK Women s Ministry and place it and the registration form in the collection basket or drop off at the Parish Office.