christ the king church schedule of masses
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Sunday, 12/18
NO RE Classes
Confirmation, 6 pm
Simbang Gabi, Church 6 pm Monday, 12/19
NO RE Classes
Simbang Gabi, Church 6:30 pm
Communal Penance, Church 7:30 pm Tuesday, 12/20
NO RE Classes
Perpetual Help Devotion, Church 7 pm
Simbang Gabi, Church 6:30 pm Wednesday, 12/21
NO RE Classes
Simbang Gabi, Church 6:30 pm
Thursday, 12/22
No Youth Group
Centering Prayer, Hall 9 am
RCIA, Chapel 7 pm
Simbang Gabi, Church 6:30 pm Friday, 12/23
Simbang Gabi, Church 6:30 pm Saturday, 12/24 Christmas Eve Masses
3:30 pm & 5:30 pm Family Liturgy (in the Church)
3:45 pm & 5:45 pm (in the Gym)
8 pm
12 am (carols begin at 11:30 pm) Sunday, 12/25 Christmas Day
8 am, 9:15 am, 10:45 am, 12:15 pm
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 www.ctkph.org
Religious Ed: 686-1017
www.ctkreligious education.org
Youth Ministry: 676-0979
www.ctkym.org
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WEEK AT A GLANCE Mass Intentions 12/19 8 am - Jack Viani+ 12/20 8 am - William Radding+ 12/21 8 am - Taylor Faith Almeida+ 12/22 8 am - Mark McDonald+ 12/23 8 am - Ann Obscher ning+
To Hear the Gospel and Make a Difference
3rd Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016
Christ the King Church
D E C E M B E R 1 8 2 0 1 6
Communal Reconciliation Monday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 pm
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 18, 2016
First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14
In today’s passage, the prophet Isaiah speaks to the Jewish King Ahaz, who is more interested in politics than religion. Isai-ah announces that the wife of Ahaz will soon have a son, who will be a better king than his father. Christians have seen in this passage a deeper meaning, namely, Mary giving birth to Jesus.
Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7
The opening words of the letter to the Romans are an example of the clas-sical style of letter writing at that time: Paul first identifies himself, extends a greeting, gives some helpful information about himself, and personalizes his letter by naming the community to whom he is writing. Paul highlights the fact that Jesus was de-scended from the Royal House of David. Early Christians (many of them from the lower class) were particularly proud of this.
Over the past few days as I meet and talk to people I am often asked a question that is commonly asked this time of the year which is, “Are you ready for Christmas?” As a priest and parish leader, there are so many things to attend to. But I am not alone in this effort. We have wonderful priests staff and volunteers who help us prepare for the feast of the incar-nation. I would like to express the gratitude of our parish to everyone who makes Christmas a meaningful and joyful celebration here at Christ the King. Fr. Brian Joyce called me to his study this week and told me that he wanted to give me the gift of a banner, to be displayed at Christ the King. And I said “Thank you for get-ting me into some holy trouble.” Some of us may look at this and say it is about politics, but I say it is about who we are in Christ. “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” This Christmas, as we remember how the holy family was forced to flee from violence and take refuge in a foreign land, let's send a powerful message that our churches will con-tinue to be places of sanctuary for immigrants and refugees. Reflecting on the first Christmas, Pope Francis highlights what today’s poor experiences. “He was born into the poverty of this world; there was no room in the inn for him and his family. He found shelter and support in a stable and was laid in a manger for animals. And yet, from this nothingness, the light of God’s glory shines forth.” There is so much of God’s glory in the poor, in the excluded and unwelcome. May the Babe of Bethlehem lead us to dis-cover His glory in the least of these.
We at Christ the King want to open our doors to refugees and immigrants. Who knows? Jesus could be one of those seeking sanctuary! We know that each and every family is a holy family and the individuals and families who have fled violence don’t just need our prayers, they need haven. We open our doors to today’s Josephs and Marys. I am so grateful to so many of you who have tried to help our Afghan family during the past weeks. It has been a difficult time for them as well as for those who are trying to minis-ter to them. I am grateful to you and say, it is all in the Spirit of Christmas. In his Christ-mas message last year, Bishop Barber wrote, “Let’s do this together in the same spirit in which we would welcome Mary and Joseph as they looked for a place at the inn,' he said. 'If we would welcome the Holy Family to our parish and provide a place where Mary could give birth to the Christ child, shouldn’t we do the same in the name of Jesus to those who come to us for help? 'For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.' (Matt 25:35).” Christmas is like Super Bowl. It may be our one time all year that someone comes in and hears a message of hope in a world that’s hurting or hopeless. Always remember the reason why we are here in Church in the first place. This is an opportunity to touch somebody that has thought about going to church for months but they haven’t. And, we know, we don’t get a lot of opportunities with those folks. This is a great opportunity for evangelization. Let us work together as a parish to make our worship space a welcoming sanctuary for all people. Paulson
Pray for Our Sick May you be wrapped up in God’s love, Found deep in His everlasting
wings, Carried and kept, safe and cherished.
May the healing power of Christ breathe across your being now.
Shawn Roy Schiller, Helen Gomez, Tony De Devenuta, Bob Nillasca
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Church Support 12/11/16 $27,385.00 (Plate Collection $17,821 + online giving $9564.00) Retired Religious: $10,006.00
PARISH STAFF CONTACTS
Fr. Paulson Mundanmani 682-2486 [email protected] Fr. Vince Cotter 682-2486 [email protected] Fr. Brian Timoney, Michael Dibble and Fr. Tom Burns 682-2486 Deacon Ashmore [email protected] Fr. Brian Joyce [email protected] Sr. Dominic Bonnici OP 682-2486 [email protected] Kate Doherty 682-2486 [email protected] Religious Education Director Sr. Maureen Viani , SNJM 686-1017 [email protected] Assoc. Director: Joan Smits 686-1017 [email protected] Youth Minister, Rick Lejano 676-0979 [email protected] Chris Caban, Principal 685-1109 [email protected] Al Garrotto: RCIA/faith share 849-6319 [email protected] Robin Morley, Office Staff 682-2486 [email protected] Helen Christian, Office Staff 682-2486 [email protected] Kathy Ridgway, Office Staff 682-2486 [email protected] Phyllis Gurnett, Music Director [email protected]
Auction, Auction! CTK Altar So-ciety is holding an auction for a quilt for the Christmas holidays. Starting bid is $200.00. The quilt will be on display until 12/23/16. Proceeds support CTK needs. Quilt was beautifully made by Dr. Bev Spurs, in honor of our late Winnie Spurs.
Save the Date! Chr ist the King Catholic School’s annual Open House will take place Sunday, Jan-uary 29 at 10:30 am. All families interested in learning more about our parish school are welcome. Families with kindergarten applicants are also encouraged to join us on February 2nd at 8 am for a special tour of the early childhood program. For more information, visit the school website at www.ctkschool.org.
Join us for Taize Prayer Around the Cross tonight, Sun-day, December 18 at 7:30 pm. Taize will
be at Church of the Resurrection lo-cated at 399 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill.
Fr. Joyce’s books are again availa-ble outside after mass. Last chance to get one for a Christmas present! There are about 24 copies of “The Catholic Parish Today: Substan-tial, Controversial and Uncen-sored” and approximately 40 copies of his latest book, “What if Your Pastor is a Dud?”. Both books are available at $20.00 each. Get them before they are gone!
Parish Communal Reconciliation, Monday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 pm. Prepare for the Christmas Season by celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent.
Christmas Decorating is near! Please help us by donating poinsetti-as in memory of family members and loved ones; drop off the poinsettias on Saturday morning, Dec. 24 and use the memory book that is provid-ed. Also, if you can spare an hour or two to help decorate our church, we will start on Friday, Dec. 23 at 9 am and also will be decorating Saturday, Dec. 24 beginning at 9 am. We in-vite you to join us!
The 2017 CYO Crab Feed is sched-uled for January 28th. Information on how to buy tickets can be found by going to the CTK CYO website: ctkcyohoops.org. There is a link directing you to the Eventbrite site. Any questions can be directed to Al-len at [email protected].
Save the Date: Walk for Life 2017 Saturday, January 21 at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco. Information faire begins at 11:00 am and the rally begins at 12:30 pm, from the Civic Center walking down Market St. and ends at Justin Herman Plaza. BART stations at both locations and ample parking. 415-648-1793 for more in-formation.
2017 CTK calendars, cour tesy of Oak Park Hills Chapel are available. Please take one per family on your way out of church today.
Come and celebrate the joys of Christmas, presented by the music ministries of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton, classical, gospel and traditional holiday songs will be per-formed by the adult, teen and chil-dren’s choirs along with soloists. The audience will be invited to sing along as well. Free-will offering will be accepted. Christ the Morning Star Christmas Concert, 7:30 pm, Cath-olic Community of Pleasanton, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Pleasanton.
Save the Date - 2017 Men’s Retreat will be March 24-26. For more in-formation, to register or if you want to help on a committee, call Pete O’Brien at 925-899-6662.
CTK has teamed with Car Donation Services to provide you with an easy way to donate a vehicle whether it is running or not! Proceeds from all vehicle donations will go to the CTK Capital Campaign unless you tell us otherwise. Start the process by calling 888-686-4483.
Make plans to join us for our Celebrations:
Monday, December 19: Communal Reconciliation at 7:30 pm
Christmas Eve Masses: Saturday, December 24, 2016:
*Carols begin 15 minutes before each mass*
3:30 pm and 5:30 pm -
Family Liturgy in the Church
3:45 pm and 5:45 pm - Mass in the Gym
8:00 pm - Mass in Church
12:00 am - Mass in Church
(carols beginning at 11:30 pm) Sunday, December 25, 2016:
8:00 am, 9:15 am, 10:45 am and 12:15 pm
Mass Schedule for the New Year: Saturday, December 31, 2016: 8 am and 5 pm, (hospitality after the 5 pm) Sunday, January 1, 2017: 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 9:15 am, 10:45 am, 12:15 pm and 6:00 pm