CHRIST THE KING PARISH 1599 Tunner Drive, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 8N3 Phone: 250-334-4716 Email: ctkparish@shaw.ca Website: www.ctkparish.ca Office Hrs: 8 a.m. - Noon 1-3 p.m. Weekend Eucharistic Liturgies 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Weekday Mass: Monday - Friday at 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (Week 1): Sunday - Friday at 7:45 a.m. Rosary: Monday - Saturday at 8:15 a.m. Adoration: Friday morning 9:30-10:30 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturdays at 4:15-4:45 p.m. Baptism: For newborns through to 6 years old, parents attend a Baptism Preparation. Contact Fr. Marek at 334-4716, ideally before the birth of your child thereby allowing sufficient time to attend the group preparation session and to take other steps if needed. Children 7 years and older prepare through Religious Education Classes. Baptisms are usually held the first Sunday of each month. Adults wishing to be Baptized should also contact the Pastor. Funeral: By individual arrangements with the pastor at 334-4716. Marriage: Because the Church is deeply concerned about each marriage & because growth and preparation of a couple is vital to the success of the marriage, couples are asked to give six months notice prior to the intended date of their wedding. Contact the Parish office at 334-4716. The Sick: Those in hospital wishing a visit from a priest should make this desire known as soon as possible. Those homebound wishing to receive communion are asked to call the Parish office. The Sacrament of Anointing is available on request and during communal celebrations. 5th Sunday of Lent April 2nd, 2017 Pastor: Fr. Marek Paczka, SDS 250-702-9368 Pastoral Staff & Ministry Co-ordinators Administration Assistant: Dale Jeffrey 334-4716 Ministry Assistance: Deacon Daniel Lavoie 941-5923 Council Chairperson: Sheila van Gisbergen 250-703-0810 Finance Chairperson: Julius Keresztesi 250-941-2229 Pastor Emeritus: Fr. Joseph Killoran 339-6140 Adult Faith Formation: Murray Lindman 941-6554 Children s Liturgy: Kathleen Murphy 465-2426 Family Ministry: Roger Collin 250-218-1309 Youth Altar Servers: Sharon Brady 250-339-6507 Youth Group Roger Collin 250-218-1309 Young Adult Group Roger Collin 250-218-1309 Religious Education: Corrie Albrecht 250-334-4716 R.C.I.A.: Parish Office 334-4716 Eucharistic Ministers: Stephanie Jones 334-4055 Lectors: Denise Buckley 339-1807 Ushers/Greeters 5:00 p.m. Murray Wilson 871-0750 8:30 a.m. Barry Kruger 334-9260 10:30 a.m. Larry Jangula 334-9373 Music Ministry: 8:30 a.m. Kathleen Murphy 465-2426 10:30 a.m. Maureen Bedford 871-2547 C.W.L.: Mary Nicholas 338-1937 Cenacle Group: Bernadette Lothian 337-8177 Communion Calls to Hospital: Joan McGrath 339-0931 CTK Parish Heritage Society Margaret Beardon 334-3938 Christian Life Community Ralph and Sue Rambow 334-4984 Eucharist to Home-bound: Claude Bédard 339-2313 Justice and Life: Christina Aislabie 338-1304 Knights of Columbus: Arnold Lamb 331-0849 L Arche Comox Valley: Christine Monier 334-8320 Marriage Encounter: Julius & Margaret Keresztesi 941-2229 Prayer Ministry: Bridget Bradshaw 334-4320 Respect Life: Mary McCaffrey 334-1526 St. Vincent de Paul Society: Dispatcher 334-0070 Keeping in Contact. We extend our hands and hearts in Christian fellowship to you here, celebrating with us, whether long-time residents or newly arrived in the parish. We thank God that you are with us. If we may assist you, please fill out the form below and place it in the collection basket or mail to the Parish Office. New parishioner: I am home-bound and would like someone to visit me. I am going to be in hospital, please call on me. Bulletin No. 14/2016 Name: Address: Phone: Home Cell: Email:
This Week in the Parish Morning Prayer: Sunday to Friday at 7:40 a.m. Rosary: Monday to Saturday at 8:15 a.m. Daily Mass celebrated 9 a.m. Shaw Ch. 116, Telus Ch. 871 Sunday 2nd SHARE LENT (5TH) SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. MASS. For Parishioners of Christ the King 10:30 a.m. MASS. For Intentions of Jeffrey Family 3:00 p.m. Solidarity Stations of the Cross 4:00 p.m. Potluck Supper All parishioners invited! 8:00 p.m. AA Group (St. Augustine Room) Monday 3rd 9:00 a.m. MASS. For Iowna and Tom Mason - RIP 9:30 a.m. Adult Study (Assisi Hall) Tuesday 4th ST. ISIDORE 9:00 a.m. MASS. For Int. of Becky Carpenter 4:00 p.m. Senior Youth (Library) 6:15 p.m. Religious Education (Grades 1-6) 7:00 p.m. CWL Meeting (St. Assisi Hall) Wednesday 5th ST. VINCENT FERRER 7:00 a.m. Fellowship of St. Joseph (Rectory) 9:00 a.m. MASS. For Allan Goodall - RIP 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice (10:30 am Mass) 7:00 p.m. Knights Executive Meeting (St. Augustine) Thursday 6th 9:00 a.m. MASS. For Ernie Pisto - RIP 9:00 a.m. MASS. For Int of Patrick Saavedra (G View) 10:30 a.m. MASS. For Mary Anne & Jack Lightburn (Hosp) 4:00 p.m. Choir Practice (8:30 Mass) 7:00 p.m. Young Adults Meeting (Rectory) 7:00 p.m. Ignatian Groups 1 & 2 (St. Augustine & Library) Friday 7th ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE 9:00 a.m. MASS. For Deceased Knights of Columbus 9:30 a.m. Adoration 10:30 a.m. Benediction 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. Dinner (Provided by the Parish Council) 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross 7:30 p.m. RCIA Saturday 8th 4:00 p.m. Senior Youth/Core 4:15 p.m. Confession 5:00 p.m. MASS. Mauro, Jesus & Brian Odi Bohol - RIP 6:00 p.m. Youth Group Sunday 9th PALM/PASSION SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. MASS. For Rosemarie Wadelius - RIP 10:30 a.m. MASS. For Parishioners of Christ the King 2:00 p.m. MASS. Monique Simard Laberge - RIP (Hornby) 8:00 p.m. AA Group (St. Augustine Room) Lenten Fridays Friday, April 7th 9:00 a.m. Mass 9:30 a.m. Adoration 10:30 a.m. Benediction 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer 6:00 p.m. Dinner (Provided by the Parish Council) Suggested minimum donation: $5 per person. 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Share Lent Sunday April 2nd at 3 p.m. Solidarity Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. Potluck Supper following in the Kateri Hall Sponsored by the Filipino Community. All parishioners are invited to attend the stations and potluck supper. Chrism Mass On Thursday, April 6th at 7 p.m. Bishop Gary Gordon will be the principal celebrant at a Mass that is celebrated annually at the Cathedral. At this liturgy, we gather around the Bishop for the blessing and consecration of the oils that will be used in all our parishes in the coming year. May our presence at the Chrism Mass be a sign of our support and gratitude for their ministry - and a reminder that baptism calls all of us to lives of service. All are invited to attend. A reception will follow. Weekly Collections Regular Envelopes $6,000.00 Properties & Maintenance $150.00 Prop. & Maintenance (2017 Year to date) $15,835.00 For those among us who are sick, and for those who have asked for our prayers, especially: Monique Ellis, Leanne Lemieux, Jane Hebert, Glenn Parker, Justice Simon, Mason Christie, Stephan Lahey, Lois Hawkins, Reynaldo Ceballo, Paul St. Germain, Merrilee White, Jodie Voakes, Jessie Weiss, John Novak, Linda Madden, Mary Patterson, Joanne Nash, Cecile Coté, Doris & Doug Pollard, Lori Worden, Julia Thrasher, Susan Bray, Net Beks.
Saturdays following the 5 p.m. Mass Our youth night take place on Saturdays following the 5 p.m. Mass. All youth are invited downstairs for dinner and a youth program. Pickup time for youth is 8:15 p.m. When the Family Mass is scheduled for Saturday, there is no formal youth program, Senior Youth/Core will assist with preparation and child care. If you wish more information, please contact Roger Collin at 250-218-1309 or rogercollin@shaw.ca. Dr. Patricia Rooke presents: Finding Grace in Unexpected Places Saturday, May 13 th at 1:30 pm in the Kateri Hall at Christ the King - Dr. Rooke s presentation will be based on her new book Judged on Love Alone: the Communion of Saints. Books will be on sale ($15) and all proceeds will go to Adult Faith Formation at Christ the King Parish. No charge please register at Parish Office or call Denise at 250-339-1807 or email two-bucks@shaw.ca Bring a friend this talk is for men & women alike! CWL Monthly Meeting Tuesday April 4th at 7 p.m. in the Assisi Hall. Please NOTE we are back to evening meetings until November. ALSO--A gentle reminder to be sure your membership dues are paid up for 2017. New Memberships are always welcome as well, whether active or otherwise. The numbers of members are important. Thus, when presentations are made to the government by National CWL, on current issues and resolutions,they know they are hearing from close to 100,000 women from all across Canada. You re Invited The Knights of Columbus invite you to attend a presentation by Lisa Brown from the Pregnancy Care Centre. The presentation will be at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April12th in the Kateri Room (large hall of our church complex). Coffee will be provided. L Arche ibelong Centre Thank you to all your support! This past month members of L Arche have been creating art pieces for the Art of Belonging in the Assisi Hall. Thank you for the use of your hall. The ibelong Centre is getting very close to completion. Now all is needed are furnishings. If you would like to donate household items to the ibelong Centre visit the L Arche website: http://larchecomoxvalley.org/i-belong-centre-gift-registry/ March for Life Thursday, May 11 th, Victoria March for Life Caring NOT Killing Price: $25 per person (Please register/pay at Parish Office asap!!!) Bus Leaves Christ the King parking Lot - 8:00 a.m. (Time for shopping/quick lunch or bring your own) Opening Mass at St. Andrew s Cathedral Noon March begins at Centennial Square 2:00 p.m. Legislature Rally begins 2:30 p.m. Rally ends 3:30 p.m. Bus leaves Victoria (in front of BC Museum) 5:30 p.m. Bus arrives back to CtK parking lot 8:00 p.m. To be a Catholic is to celebrate life from conception to natural death! Let us march together as a Parish & Diocese! More info? Call Denise at 339-1807 or email two-bucks@shaw.ca Combined Easter Choir All choir directors would love to have new voices for our Easter Triduum. You are invited to practices which are as follows: Holy Thursday and 8:30 a.m. Easter Sunday : April 6th at 4 pm Good Friday and 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday: April 5th & 12th at 7 p.m. Easter Vigil Tuesday, April 11th at 6 p.m. All current choir members are welcome to sing at all services. Young Adult Ministry All young adults from 19 to 35 are invited to join our ministry. We meet on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. We will meet at the Rectory. If you wish more information, please contact Roger Collin at 250-218-1309, or rogercollin@shaw.ca. Coming soon to Campbell River Movie Theatre! Apparition Hill - Good news for a troubled world! Saturday, April 8th - 10 a.m. To purchase tickets please contact: St. Patrick s Parish Office - 25-287-3498 or Jim Proctor 778-420-4346 One of the most powerful films I have ever watched in my life. - Daniel Klimek, Huffington Post. Seven strangers investigate the greatest paranormal mystery in the world.
Triduum Schedule 2017 Join us as we celebrate our Three Most Sacred Days The Easter liturgy is the high-point of the entire liturgical year and the reason for our joy as Christians. The Sacred Triduum reflects the fact that the joy of Easter came about through Jesus suffering and death. The Mass of the Lord s Supper on Holy Thursday sets the context for the Triduum. Jesus Passover begins in love: the love he has for his disciples as well as the love he has for the Father. By celebrating these three days, the Church offers us the big picture in which the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ are not isolated from one another, but form one continuous act of love for us. Holy Thursday - April 13th 7:40 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:15 a.m. Rosary No Morning Mass 7:00 p.m. - Mass of the Lord s Supper 8:30 p.m. Night Prayer Because this is a special night you are asked to leave in silence as many will wish to remain and pray. The Blessed Sacrament will be reserved in the Altar of Repose located in the St. Augustine Room. Bring Your Bells! On Holy Thursday for the singing of the Gloria, all children and adults alike are invited to bring bells and ring them joyously! As the Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord s Supper, Jesus shows us the meaning of loving service. The symbol of washing the disciples feet is following by real self-giving, first in the Eucharist, then on the Cross. This mass also celebrated the Gifts of the Priesthood and the Eucharist. Good Friday - April 14th 8:00 a.m. Rosary 8:15 a.m. Office of Readings & Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Novena 3:00 p.m. Good Friday Solemn Service Paschal Fast - The church fasts to honour the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare to share more deeply in the joy of his resurrection. Good Friday is a universal day of fasting and abstinence from meat. Holy Saturday - April 15th 8:00 a.m. Rosary 8:30 a.m. Office of Readings & Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Novena 10:30 a.m. Blessing of Easter Baskets 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass Collection for the Holy Land The Good Friday Collection has traditionally been taken up in our Diocese for the support and maintenance of the Holy Places of Jerusalem under the care of the Franciscans. The Canadian Commissariat of the Holy Land, along with those in other countries, is responsible for a number of good works, including the upkeep of the Holy Sites and the formation of future priests. Lighting of the Easter fire, Procession with the Paschal Candle to the Church for the Solemn Easter Vigil. The first Mass of Easter. The church gathers in the darkness and lights a new fire and a great candle that will make this night bright for us. We listen to scripture, then we pray to all our saints to stand with us. We renew our baptismal promises. For us these are the moments when death and life meet, when we reject evil and give our promises to God. So together we go to the table and celebrate the Easter Eucharist. Easter day begins and we are ready for 50 days of rejoicing.
Easter Sunday, April 16th 7:40 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Novena 8:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the children of the parish following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Resurrection from the Dead Jesus was raised to new life in a glorified body. When Christians become suddenly aware of God s action in their lives, a strengthening of purpose, a renewed sense of hope, they experience a taste of the Resurrection. Perhaps it comes in the form of health after a long illness, the return of joy after a period of mourning or the ability to trust again after failure. Such new life is part of the Paschal Mystery and well worth celebrating throughout the 50 days of the Easter Season. 4:15 p.m. Easter Mass on Hornby Island Divine Mercy Novena Jesus asked St. Faustina that this Feast of the Divine Mercy be proceeded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy which would begin on Good Friday. He gave St. Faustina an intention to pray for on each day of the Novena, saving for the last day the most difficult intention of all, the lukewarm and indifferent of whom He said: These souls cause Me more suffering than any others; it was from such souls that My soul felt the most revulsion in the Garden of Olives. It was on their account that I said: My Father, if it possible, let this cup pass Me by. The last hope of salvation for them is to flee to My Mercy. In her diary, St. Faustina wrote that Jesus told her: On each day of the Novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy...on each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls. The Divine Mercy Novena will continue to be prayed throughout the upcoming week: April 17-21, Monday to Friday at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Sunday, April 23rd at 3 p.m. Why do we cover the Statues? You may notice purple cloths draped over crucifixes, statues, and images of saints in church this weekend. The veiling of crosses and images is a sort of fasting from sacred depictions which represent the paschal glory of our salvation. Just as the Lenten fast concludes with the Paschal feast, so too, our fasting from the cross culminates in an adoration of the holy wood on which the sacrifice of Calvary was offered for our sins. Likewise, a fasting from the glorious images of the mysteries of fatih and the saints in glory, culminates on the Easter night with a renewed appreciation of the glorious victory won by Christ, risen from the tomb to win for us eternal life. The tradition is often practiced during the last two weeks before Easter, starting on the 5th Sunday (the Sunday prior to Palm Sunday) called Passiontide. Even though it is no longer called by this name as often, the tradition is still practiced in many places. Then, as in a dramatic unveiling, the images are again revealed to mark the end of the penitential season and the beginning of the joy of the Easter season and the hope that the Resurrection brings. It is a beautiful custom that teaches us about the meaning of the liturgical seasons.
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