Sunday, 9/24

CLOW, 9:15 am mass Monday, 9/25

RCIA, Room C 7 pm Tuesday, 9/26

Perpetual Help Devotion, Church 7 pm Wednesday, 9/27

Young Adults, Youth house 7 pm

Thursday, 9/28

Centering Prayer, Hope Ctr (934-1938)

Youth Group Opening Night, Hall 7 pm

RE Opening Night, Church 7 pm Friday, 9/29 Saturday, 9/30

Men’s Fellowship, Rm D 7:30 am Sunday, 10/1

CLOW, 9:15 am mass

Confirmation Kick Off, Hall 1 pm

RE 3yr., Pre-K, K sessions 9:15am

9/25 8 am - Maura Ather ton

9/26 8 am - Ruth Lee 9/27 8 am - Gwendalyn Carlton 9/28 8 am - Myrtis Butler & Family 9/29 8 am - Kevin Harless+ Saturday, 9/30 8 am - Ron Olowin+ 5 pm - Laura Najar Brown+ Sunday, 10/1 7 am - Char les Reau Family 8 am - Frances Trask+ 9:15 am - John Aitken+ 10:45 am - Msgr . James Wade+

12:15 pm - John & David Macaluso+ 6:00 pm - CTK Parishioners

Upcoming Mass Intentions

WEEK AT A GLANCE

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

Daily Masses: Monday-Friday,

8:00 am

Saturday Masses: 8:00 am & 5:00 pm

Sunday Masses:

7 am, 8 am, 9:15 am, 10:45 am, 12:15 pm,

6:00 pm

CONFESSIONS:

Saturday: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Parish Office: 682-2486 199 Brandon Rd.

Pleasant Hill www.ctkph.org

Religious Ed: 686-1017

www.ctkreligious education.org

Youth Ministry: 676-0979

www.ctkym.org

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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9

The prophetic words in today’s reading were spoken during the Isra-elites’ exile in Babylon. Earlier, the prophet had proclaimed that God was looking mercifully upon them and would soon free them. In to-day’s reading, the prophet points out that they now have a window of op-portunity and should take advantage of God’s willingness to forgive. Second Reading:

Philippians 1:20-24,27 For four weeks, our second reading will be taken from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. When Paul wrote this letter, he was in prison for preaching the Gospel and he faced the possibil-ity of execution. A person in those circumstances tends to think long thoughts about death, and death is what Paul is wresting with in today’s passage.

PARISH STAFF CONTACTS Fr. Paulson Mundanmani 682-2486 paulson.ctk@gmail.com Fr. Vince Cotter 682-2486 vcotter643@aol.com Fr. Brian Timoney, Michael Dibble and Fr. Tom Burns 682-2486 Deacon Ashmore jashmore1108@gmail.com Fr. Brian Joyce brianjoyce.ctk@gmail.com Sr. Dominic Bonnici OP 682-2486 sisterdominic.marie@gmail.com Religious Education Director Sr. Maureen Viani , SNJM 686-1017 mvianictkre@gmail.com Joan Smits, Assoc. Director 686-1017 jsmitsctkre@gmail.com Rick Lejano, Youth Minister 676-0979 ctkyouthminister@gmail.com Chris Caban, Principal 685-1109 ccaban@ctkschool.org Al Garrotto: RCIA/faith share 849-6319 algarrotto@comcast.net Phyllis Gurnett, Music Director pgurnett6@aol.com Robin Morley, Office Admin 682-2486 ctk.robin@gmail.com Helen Christian, Office Staff hchristian326@gmail.com Kathy Ridgway, Office Staff kridgway02@gmail.com

Dear Friends, I am deeply indebted to our parishioners who attended the meet-ing a week ago to find ways and means to help support our brothers and sisters reeling under the effects of the hurricane and earthquake. The immense and immediate needs of our peo-ple should inspire us to reach out generously in the best tradi-tions of our nation. As a start, we are working closely with the efforts made by St. Vincent de Paul society in Houston, Texas. Our CTK conference is coordinating the relief efforts from our parish. This is the communication that we had with the conference in Houston.

As we discussed, peoples immediate emergency needs are being met at this time. You mentioned you are probably looking at a 2-3 week time frame for the donations to be collected and shipped here. That timing is perfect because at that point we will be moving into a recovery mode. By this, I mean people have already finished the remediation process and clearing their homes of their ruined belong-ings. They will want to begin to reset up their homes. For this reason, I suggest the following new items: bed linens (sheets, comforters, blankets, bedspreads), pillows, bath towels, New undergarments and shoes. Clothing Vouchers will be convenient too.

We will be doing a second collection on the first of October for the victims of Hurricanes in our nation. I know it is a weekend dedicated to Catholic Education. Our Religious Education and School can contribute that share of their income to fund relief efforts for the month of October. We will send 50% of what we collect to the diocesan effort and the rest we will keep here at CTK to fund the efforts made at the local level to help the victims of the hurricane.

THANKSGIVING MASS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

Saturday, September 30, 10:00am

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ would like to celebrate and honor all

individuals involved in physical, mental, and spiritual healthcare

with a multicultural Thanksgiving Mass for Healthcare Providers.

The 2nd annual Healthcare Thanksgiving Mass will be held on Sat-

urday, September 30 at 10:00 am.

An update on the Ministry Center: Abatement of the building continues. For those unfamiliar, this involves the safe removal of hazardous materials such as asbestos and lead. The contrac-tor has now removed all the interior flooring and plaster and has found a few surprises. Surprises are generally a good thing but not in construction. In this case, the surprise is another layer of unseen material, which will need to be removed. This will take a few more days, and dollars, to address. Thank you for your support and prayer.

To Change the world, we must be good to those who cannot repay us.”

Pope Francis

Pray for Our Sick Dear God, we place our worries in your

hands. We place our sick under your care

and humbly ask that you restore your servants to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us.

Amen. Anne Madden, John Maciula

Forgot your cash, check-book or donation envelope? Scan this QR code to con-nect with our donation site.

Church Support 9/17/17 $31,581.50 (plate collections $26,579.50 + online giving $5,002.00)

USHERS for 9:15 am mass are very much needed. If interested, please contact Jack Murphy at 925-375-0850/ jmurph818@aol.com. If you wish to become an Usher at a different mass, you may also contact

CTK’s Italian Catholic Federation is hosting its annual fall charity din-ner on Saturday, October 7. A de-licious four course Italian meal will be served! Tickets are on sale after mass or by contacting Joan at jmcum-mings9247@hotmail.com.

CTK has a weekly rosary and devo-tion to Our Mother of Perpetual Help. The group meets Tuesdays at 7 pm in the church vestibule children’s room. For details contact Shirley Ro-drigues at 925-957-0488.

The Respect Life Ministry at CTK will host a table after masses the weekend of Sept. 30/Oct. 1. Stop by and learn how you can stand up for all life from fertilization to natural death. Many materials available.

CTK School is currently accepting applications for its School Advisory Council (SAC). The SAC consists of the Principal and Pastor, as well as the President of the school’s Parent Association. In addition, six mem-bers from the school and parish com-munity will be appointed. Applica-tions available in the vestibule and school office.

Monastic Immersion Weekend at The Abbey of Our Lady of New Clairvaux in Vina, CA, Sept. 29 - Oct. 1. Single Catholic men, 18-35 years of age, come join the monks for an experience of the monastic tradi-tion for a weekend. Prayer, confer-ences, meals included. Contact www.newclairvaux.org or 530-839-2161 for more information.

Bringing Communion to sick and elderly: Do you visit/br ing Com-munion to your loved one who is homebound? Do you visit individu-als at their home or in hospitals or care facilities? Do you lead com-munion services at nursing homes? For all of you in this ministry there will be a mandatory meeting - whether you serve on a regular basis or on an occasional basis. Please choose one meeting: Wed. Oct. 4 at 10am or Thurs. Oct. 5 at 7 pm ~ in the church. Questions? Sr. Dominic Marie 925-246-1122.

We Are One In The Spirit - Com-memoration of the 500th Anniver-sary of the Reformation - A joint Protestant and Roman Catholic Ser-vice at Christ the King Church. Join us on Sunday, October 22 at 4 pm, along with our brothers and sisters from other churches. All are wel-come at this service of commemora-tion to celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit in and among the churches, to repent of past (and present) ways that we have separated from each other, and to affirm our work together to witness to and spread God’s love in mission together.

Help Wanted! Truck(s) needed to move our Afghan family from Oak-land to Walnut Creek on Saturday, Sept. 30th. Strong, helping hands also appreciated to move bunk beds, furniture and personal belongings. If you are available to help, please email Gwen at animo3@pacbell.net.

US Catholic Bishops Pledge to Support DACA Enrollees - “We pledge our support to work on find-ing an expeditious means of protec-tion for DACA youth. As people of faith, we say to DACA youth - re-gardless of their immigration status - you are children of God and wel-come in the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church supports you and will advocate for you.”

Join us at The Cathedral of Christ the Light for our 2017 Blue Mass. Friday, October 6 at 10:00 am, with a luncheon following. Mass honors first responders and their families. This is an interfaith event; all are welcome. First responders are invit-ed to attend in uniform and partici-pate in the procession. Please RSVP for the luncheon at oakdiocese.org/bluemass2017. For more infor-mation, contact Fr. Jayson Landeza at 510-917-0125 or OPDChap-lain@aol.com.

Attention 3 year old, Pre-K and K religious education: We remind you that your opening Sunday ses-sions begin next Sunday, October 1st, dur ing the 9:15 am Mass. K classes are at CTK school, 3 yr. old in is Room D and Pre-K in the Parish hall and Rooms A/B/C. Your child’s name will be posted in each session. RE Opening Sessions Grades 1-5 and Older Sacraments opening session is September 28th at 7 pm in the Church. Catechists, parents and children in grades 1-5 and Older Sac-raments, we look forward to welcom-ing you and opening our year togeth-er in prayer.

Celebrate Life, Dinner & Fundrais-er benefitting the Bir thr ight of Concord Support Center. Saturday, Oct. 14 at 5:30 pm. Questions? Call Dot at 925-287-0246.0

Donation Drive for U.S. Armed Forces Care Package

October 7 and 8 On October 7 before and after 5 pm mass and on October 8 from 7 am to 1:30 pm, the Blue Star Moms will collect the following items to be included in Christmas care packages being mailed to the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as care bags given to our veterans at the VA Hospital:

gum and mints; beef jerky; beef sticks;

canned chili, stew, pasta, ravioli; tuna/

chicken salad kits; tuna packets; protein

bars; individual packs of crackers, cookies,

nuts, fruit snacks; drink singles for bottled

water; individual coffee packets; baby wipes;

hand and foot warmers; word game books;

packing tape; AA batteries; cotton socks

(white or black at least 80% cotton), gallon

zip lock bags. The Blue Star Moms have an urgent need for cash donations to pay for care package postage. Each care package requires $17.35 postage. All dona-tions are tax deductible. If you have a deployed friend or loved one, please bring his/her complete APO/FPO address along with an approx. end-of-deployment date, and the Blue Star Moms will send a care package. Con-tact Loretta Masnada at 925-686-3944 with any questions.