Welcome to our Amazing Parish!

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1 Welcome to our Amazing Parish! 1708 Horseshoe Drive Pueblo, Colorado (719) facebook.com/christthekingcatholicparish Join us for a celebration of our 62nd year at the Feast of Christ the King Celebration Saturday, November 24, 2018 Wine and Cheese in the Narthex after the 4:30 P.M. Mass in the Narthex Sunday, November 25, 2018 Cake in Adrians Hall after the 8:15 A.M. and the 10:45 A.M. Masses Come enjoy food and fun with your parish family as we celebrate our Feast Day! Photos from Catholic Connection Sunday on October 28, 2018

2 Staff Directory If you forget the extension, you will be able to go to the staff directory by hitting 5. If further assistance is needed hit 7 for Mary Meissner. Bob Mysliwiec, Accountant, Ext. 115 Deacon Corey Compton Ext. 251 ccompton@ctkpueblo.org Deacon Steve Escalera Ext. 250 sescalera@ctkpueblo.org Fr. John Ozella, Pastor Ext. 116 jozella@ctkpueblo.org Jacob Mutz, Youth Minister, Ext. 252 Katharine Redmond Ext. 114 Pastoral Associate for Worship gkredmond@comcast.net Laura Fisher Escalera Ext. 113 Pastoral Associate for Religious Formation lescalera@ctkpueblo.org Lauren Bartolo, Youth Minister, Ext. 253 Lori Judkins Ext. 118 Pastoral Associate for Liturgical Music judkins.lori@yahoo.com Mary Meissner Ext. 111 Administrative Assistant - General Mailbox: Option 7 mmeissner@ctkpueblo.org Randy Pfeffer/Pat Duran, Ext. 120; Facilities/Grounds Sarah Nelson Ext. 121 Pastoral Associate for Youth and Adult Pastoral Care snelson@ctkpueblo.org Saturday: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 8:15 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. Monday: 7:15 A.M. Morning Prayer 7:30 A.M. Word Communion Service Tuesday through Friday: 7:15 A.M. Morning Prayer 7:30 A.M. Mass Confessions: Saturdays, 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Prayer Line: If you have a prayer request for yourself or for someone you know, please call Sarah at Ext. 121 or snelson@ctkpueblo.org. MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24th St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions 4:30 P.M. Dr. Charles Salerno, by Proctor Family Marvin Read, by Harold and Carol Robinson For the deceased members of the Gerald Martinez and Manuel Cordova Families SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25th Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:15 A.M. For our Christ the King Parish Family 10:45 A.M. Donald Walters, by Louisa A. Walters and Ohana Msgr. Tom Adrians, by Escalera Family Krissy Trujillo, by Escalera Family Deceased members of the Truong Family MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26th 7:30 A.M. Word Communion Service TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27th 7:30 A.M. Special Intentions for Frank and Kathy Drotar, by Brandon and Sarah Nelson Deceased members of the Davis, Lovato and DeLeon Families WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28th 7:30 A.M. Sr. Joan Hentges, by Ray and Mary Gurule Frank Caffey, by Don and Mickie Markowski Deceased members of the Baghetti and Drotar Families THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29th 7:30 A.M. Dorothy Mayer, by Roberta Harkness Deceased members of Christ the King Deceased members of the Vigil and Campbell Families FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30th St. Andrew, Apostles 7:30 A.M. Rosemany Eickelman, by Mike Doon Deceased members of Nelson, O Connell and DeNiro Families SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1st 4:30 P.M. Andy Sefcovic, by Rose Hopper William R. Trevithick, by Ed and Sue Mastro Deceased members of the Vigil and Harriman Families SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2nd First Sunday of Advent 8:15 A.M. Gordon Redmond, by Katharine Redmond Krissy Trujillo, by Pat and Marv Hamann Kathy Hall, by Joe Gomez For the deceased members of the Nelson Family 10:45 A.M. For our Christ the King Parish Family The Definition of Advent The word advent (the arrival of an important person or thing) is derived from the Latin word adventus, which means coming. For Catholics, Advent is the four-week season leading up to Christmas. During Advent we anticipate the coming of Jesus. It s a time full of reflection, excitement, and hope. Advent begins next Sunday, December 2nd. Are you ready?

3 THE YEAR OF LUKE PART TWO OF FOUR SALVATION HISTORY Luke s conviction about the important role of Israel leads him to write his Gospel in a way unique from all the other evangelists. Luke is the Gospel-writer who presents us with the Good News of Jesus Christ in the form of salvation-history, and he links it to the end of time. He frequently quotes scripture from the Old Testament to show how the history of ancient Israel, as revealed in the Old Testament, leads up to Jesus Christ. History has evolved according to God s plan and finds its fulfillment in Jesus. In Luke s Gospel, it follows that Jesus is preoccupied with Jerusalem as the city of his destiny. In his final goodbye, The Great Commission, Jesus tells his disciples to preach forgiveness of sins in his name beginning from Jerusalem. SALVATION AND SAVIOR Luke announces that Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, and he proclaims, unapologetically, that only Jesus can save human beings for eternal life with God. This becomes the mission given to all of Jesus s followers: to give witness that only Jesus can save us from our sins. Luke speaks about salvation more than any other Gospel writer, and casts Jesus with the title of Savior (Matthew and Mark do not). God has delivered his people through Jesus. As such, he writes about Jesus in the past tense (unlike Mark, who writes in the present tense). The phrase Paschal mystery is a shorthand expression for the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ the Church views these as one event, not separate ones, so highlighting one aspect over another isn t heresy. For Matthew, Mark and John, Christ s death on the cross is our moment of salvation. But for Luke, our moment of salvation is the Resurrection from the dead of Jesus, where death is conquered and Christ is glorified. But Luke doesn t downplay the passion and death of Christ. None of the other Gospel writers can top where Luke quotes Jesus assuring the repentant thief hanging next to him, This day you will be with me in Paradise. That certainly affirms the saving act of Christ s death! God s plan of salvation is realized and achieved in the activity of Jesus, and the effects of that salvation continue to be available to every human being thereafter. Jesus defeats evil in all its forms: physical, mental or satanic. THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Another unique quality of Luke s Gospel is its emphasis on the role of the Holy Spirit s guidance throughout salvation-history: in the history of Israel, in Jesus s own life (earthly and risen) and ministry, and in the life of the Church (remember that St. Luke also wrote The Acts of the Apostles together, these Books comprise a quarter of the New Testament). The Holy Spirit will be the form of Christ s presence among his disciples after his final leave-taking; they will no longer behold him in bodily form. The Spirit is the active, creative and prophetic presence of God, the personified relationship between the Father and Christ. The Spirit becomes God s presence to his people anew, the guiding force of Christian disciples and witnesses. The Christian community is Spirit-guided. The Spirit is given to the People of God as a whole. Fr. John OCTOBER 2018 YTD FINANCIAL SUMMARY CATEGORY ACTUAL BUDGETED Collection Income $129,660 $132,352 Other Income $45,714 $42,036 TOTAL Income $175,374 $174,388 LESS: Expenses $173,668 $176,022 BALANCE $ 1,706 (-$1,634) Analysis: We had lower collection income than we projected, but higher other income, so we came ahead of our budgeted projection for total income. Likewise we were able to control expenses better than we anticipated, so we came out better than the budgeted projection. We expected to be slightly in the red by this time of year, but wound up in the black instead. I pray that the spirit of stewardship will seize everyone, where we give not because of our needs but because we need to give, so that our collection income will equal or exceed our expenses. Then we can get ahead and allocate our other income for the major expenses that lie ahead for the 62 year old buildings here. Otherwise a capital campaign will be necessary, but that s the next Pastor s problem. Fr. John O. CTK COMMUNION MINISTERS! Nov Blessing of Communion Ministers and the Commissioning and Re-Commissioning of Communion Ministers at each Mass REMAINING TRAINING FOR: ALTAR SERVERS Please plan on meeting in the front of church after Mass for a short training session on December 1/2. Next week: Dec. 1-2 Altar Server Training

4 The Giving Tree Advent Parish Project As a community of believers, we invite you to spend the coming Advent season actively awaiting the birth of Christ; look for Him in the face of the poor. Please consider participating in our annual Giving Tree project. We will be gathering gifts for El Centro del Quinto Sol Recreation Center. A tree will be in the Narthex the weekend of December 1/2 with tags available for boys and girls, ages 8 to 12 years old. Suggested gift amount is $ Please take a gift tag and return the gift with the tag attached securely to the wrapped gift and place it under the Giving Tree by December 9th or bring your gift to the parish office by December 11th. Thank you for your generosity and for helping make a child smile this Christmas. The weeks leading up to Christmas are filled with holiday songs, seasonal sales, decorations, lights, and sometimes Advent wreaths and candles. Why? What is it that we re celebrating? What is Advent? Each year the Catholic Church gives us an incredible opportunity for a powerful encounter with Jesus. In her genius, the Church invites us during Advent to take a step back and look at who we are, what we are doing, and where Jesus fits into our lives. Jesus came into this world at that first Christmas for you, to bring meaning and deep satisfaction into your life, to fill you with lasting joy, and ultimately to bring you to eternal happiness with him in heaven. That s what we celebrate at Christmas. Are you ready? We prepare for everything we consider important in life. In every case preparation makes a wonderful experience possible. When was the last time you prepared your heart for Christmas? Advent is a season of preparation. And if we want to experience the true magic and meaning of Christmas, we need to take a break from our to-do lists and get our hearts ready for Christmas. Sign up today to have the Best Advent Ever!

5 Please take home your Altarcito photos today. Those not picked up this weekend will be available at the Parish Office on Monday. We will also give you a reminder call on Tuesday. Thank you for participating in this special remembrance of our loved ones. Healing Hearts Monday, December 3rd Grief is a process that each person experiences uniquely in his or her own way. The Christ the King Altar & Rosary Society Christmas Luncheon Tuesday, December 18th 11:30am Walking Stick Golf Course Restaurant All women in the parish are invited to join us. The cost will be $ Please call Betty Mestas at to reserve your spot by December 13th. Grief is a necessary process that helps an individual adjust to a loss. Grief is not a lack of faith. Grief is a normal reaction to the loss of a significant someone or something in your life. Unfortunately, there are no written scripts for how to grieve or for how long to grieve. This group encompasses many different types of loss and grief -- caregiver support, death of loved one, divorce, empty nest, pain and emotional wounds. The group will meet twice a month on 1 st and 3 rd Mondays of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Sr. Joan s Room in the Little Flower Formation Center. Their next gathering will take place on Monday, December 3rd, You are invited to join us at any time. Dedicated parishioners, Christi Kurtz and Cindy Kramer will facilitate the group. Contact Christi for more information at Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. John 16:20 Weekly Calendar Sunday, November 25, :30am Catholic Connection Sunday Groups PreK to Adult All Parishioners welcome! 1:00pm Steubenville of the Rockies Meeting Sr. Joan s Room for teens and parents Tuesday, November 27, :00am Men s Bible Study Sr. Joan s Room Wednesday, November 28, :00am Women s Bible Study Sr. Joan s Room 6:30pm Choir Practice Music Room Thursday, November 29, :30pm Middle School & High School Making Cookies Event Adrians Hall Sunday, December 2, :30am Religious Formation PreK-8 Formation Center 9:30am First Reconciliation Class Formation Center Noon RCIA Formation Center 5:30pm Middle School and High School Reconciliation Service at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 414 W. 11th High School Discipleship Sunday, November 25th Catholic Connection Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (no evening session) Sunday, November 25th Steubenville of the Rockies Inquiry Meeting at 1:00pm in Sr. Joan s Room. Meeting for all interested teens and their parents from across the city of Pueblo. Sunday, December 2nd HS Reconciliation Service at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 414 W. 11th at 5:30 p.m. See our webpage at ctkpueblo.org for more info.

6 Middle School and High School Students! Join us for an evening of making Christmas cookies to sell at a bake sale (after Masses on December 1 & 2) to raise money for youth activities. Thursday evening, November 29 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Adrians Hall at Christ the King High School Newman Clubs Are you a high school student who attends East, Centennial, Central or South? Did you know that there is a Newman Club at your school that meets once a week during all the lunch periods? Newman Clubs provide food (yes free food!) and a great place to talk about Catholic faith issues with other students and Catholic youth ministers. You don t even need to be Catholic invite your friends. Here is where and when they meet. Stop in and check it out! East High School Mondays in Mr. Terry's room (Room #37) Centennial High School Tuesdays in the Art Room (Room 418) South High School Wednesdays in Mrs. Tkacik s Room (Room 25) Central Tuesdays in Room 315 Newman Clubs are sponsored in part by the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Pueblo.

7 CTK MINISTRY SCHEDULE If you are unable to fulfill your assigned Mass, please get a substitute to fill in for you. The Ministry Schedule is posted at ctkpueblo.org. Saturday, December 1, 4:30 p.m. 1st Proclaimer: Theresa Dudley 2nd Proclaimer: Paula Loseke Bread: Carol Robinson Cup: Estella McClelland, Dr. Harry Robinson, Stella Romero, Deacon Servers: Dave Yagel Ushers: Dan Guadagnoli, Martin McClelland, Dan Medved, Jose Rosales Greeters: Celine Pacheco, Sandy Musso Sacristans: Susan & Freddy Lettig Sunday, December 2, 8:15 a.m. 1st Proclaimer: John Cummings 2nd Proclaimer: Frank Drotar Bread: Andy Hernandez Cup: Loretta Hernandez, Rose Higgs, Louise Martinez, Deacon Servers: Zack Garduno, Francisco Pangtay Ushers: Nicole and Scott Cummings, Joe Gomez, Christiana Gurule Greeters: Pat Hamann Sacristans: Rose Higgs Sunday, December 2, a.m. 1st Proclaimer: John Steefel 2nd Proclaimer: Michele Steefel Bread: Sherri Baca Cup: Louise Compton, Yolanda Gonzales, Diana Ortiz, Deacon Servers: Brooklyn Weckx, Timo Gonzales Ushers: James Kramer, Wayne Martinez, Catherine Hohman, Victor Padilla Greeters: Ida Gallegos and Richard Marez Family Sacristans: Rosanna Padilla Cold and Flu season is here! Some reminders: 1) if you are not feeling well, you are excused from your obligation to attend a Weekend Mass. 2) If you are scheduled as a CM please get a replacement. The parish office is off of Horseshoe Drive next to the attached garage. Look for the sign and turn into parking lot. Parish Office Hours: Monday thru Friday: 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Readings for the Week Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; 1 Thes 3:12 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

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