1111 Stevens Drive, Richland, WA 99354 (509) 946-1675

Emergency Number: 539-9972

Website: www.ckparish.org

Msgr. Thomas C. Champoux, Pastor, ext. 241

Rev. Daniel Steele, Associate Pastor, ext. 242 Rev. Van Nguyen, Associate Pastor, ext. 243

Deacons: Mikhail Alnajjar, Dor Collado, Tom Huntington,

Alfredo Jocson, LeRoi Rice, and Ross Ronish

Religious Education Office 946-1154

Religious Education Coordinator, ext. 224 Early Childhood (ages 3—grade 1), 940-1010

Elementary (grades 2—5), 940-1011 Middle School (grades 6—8), 940-1012 High School (grades 9—12), ext. 228

LIFE TEEN, ext. 228 Adult Bible Study, 940-1021

Youth Ministry 946-1154

Middle School Activities, 940-1012 High School Activities, ext. 228

Christ the King School 1122 Long Ave.

Richland, WA 99354 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. Phone: 946-6158 Fax: 943-8402 Website: www.ckschoolrichland.org .

Sheila LaSalle, Principal

Visitation Ministry 946-1675

Parish Office Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m., M-F

Phone: 946-1675 Fax: 946-9940

Schedule of Masses Weekdays: 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m.

5:30 p.m. during Lent Saturday: 8:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. (Sunday Vigil)

Sunday: 8:00, 9:30*, 11:30* a.m. LIFE TEEN Mass 5:00 p.m.

Holy Days: 5:30 p.m. Vigil: 5:30 p.m. *Child care provided

Devotions Rosary: 6:00 and 7:30 a.m., M-F;

7:30 a.m. Sat. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:

Fridays 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.; Sundays 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Vespers for Peace: Thursdays 5:30 p.m. (Except during Lent)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 2:30 p.m., or by appointment

Music Ministry

946-1675

Sacrament of Baptism: is scheduled by appointment only; parents must have been registered members of the parish for at least 2 months and must attend a Baptismal Instruction Class offered at 7:00 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Sacrament of the Sick: In the event of serious illness or medical emergency, Anointing and Eucharist may be arranged. Call the parish office during office hours, or the emergency number after hours. Contact the Visitation Ministry Office to arrange for home visits. Celebration of Christian Funeral: After the death of a loved one, you may contact the Parish Office at your earliest convenience to arrange for a date and time for the funeral liturgy.

Sacrament of Marriage: Engaged couples requesting information about matrimony must contact and meet with one of the priests or deacons at least 4 months before the proposed wedding date and should expect to participate in a marriage preparation program. Christian Initiation of Adults: Adults requesting information about full initia-tion into the Roman Catholic Church (the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) may contact the RCIA Coordinator at 371-0994. Christian Initiation of Children (CIC): We offer a program for older children who have not been baptized or received their First Communion. Call the Reli-gious Education Office at 946-1154 for information.

December 24 and 31, 2017

Welcome! If you are new in the parish, please introduce yourself after Mass and arrange to register with us; online at www.ckparish.org or in the office during business hours. We’re glad you’re here!

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Christ the King Catholic Church

Whether you are a visitor, a devoted parishioner, or one who is looking for a faith family and home, we’re glad you’re here!

If you are not registered in Christ the King parish, please call the parish office at 946-1675 or fill out the forms at www.ckparish.org. We can better serve you by having your name, phone number, address, email and family information in our data base.

If you move or change your phone number, please call the parish office at 946-1675 to let us know.

Bulletin Information—the bulletin deadline is 4:30 p.m. Monday evening. Please fax, email, or deliver your input, in writing, to the parish office. Our email is bulletin@ckparish.org. All notices are subject to available space and may be edited.

Welcome to Christ the King Parish

Announcements

Stewardship

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Mass Readings for the Week Divine Office: 4th Week in Advent/Christmas Octave

Dec. 24: 4th Sunday in Advent 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 Dec. 25: The Nativity of the Lord Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 Dec. 26: St. Stephen Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3-4, 6, 8, 16-17; Mt 10:17-22 Dec. 27: St. John 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1-8 Dec. 28: The Holy Innocents 1 Jn 1:5—2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7-8; Mt 2:13-18 Dec. 29: Fifth Day within the Octave of Christmas St. Thomas Becket 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5-6; Lk 2:22-35 Dec. 30: Sixth Day within the Octave of Christmas 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Dec. 31: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40

Collection totals for December 7-31 will be reported on January 7. As always, we are so very grateful for your generosity to the parish, the diocese, and the poor with your gifts of treasure, time, and tal-ent. May God bless you abundantly in the coming year!

Please remember the parish and school in your will!

Annual Catholic Appeal: Thank you to all who have already pledged to the ACA, which sustains the many ministries of the Diocese of Yakima. Our goal, besides the dollar amount, is always 100% participation. Please be generous if you can, but please contribute! All pledges above our goal help balance our budget. Goal: $213,442 Pledges: $250,725 Participation: 424 of 2600 families

Christmas Collection: Extend the love of Christ to your neighbors by contributing to the 2017 Christmas Collection for Catholic Charities. As the social service arm of the church, Catholic Charities serves people from expectant mothers and young children to frail elders and the handicapped and brings hope to life for those most in need. Please help us serve others by giving generously on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Visit www.catholiccharitiescw.org for more information.

Note: Contributions intended for the parish should be made at a time other than Christmas Eve or Christ-mas Day. If you want your contributions credited in 2017, they must be received by Friday, Dec. 29.

Online Giving is now available. Visit www.ckparish.org and click on the online giving link. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and withdrawals from checking or savings.

Monday, December 25, is the Nativity of Our Lord and a holy day of obligation. Masses on Sunday, Dec. 24, are at 4:00 p.m. in the church and in the school gym; and 6:00, 8:00, and 10:30 p.m. in the church. We’ll have two Masses on Christmas Day, at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 1, is the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. This year it is not a day of obligation, but we will have one Mass at 9:00 a.m. The parish office will be closed on December 25 and January 1. Merry Christmas and blessings in the new year!

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Mass Readings for the Week Divine Office: Christmas Season

Dec. 31: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 Jan. 1: The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Jan. 2: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Jan. 3: Christmas Weekday The Most Holy Name of Jesus 1 Jn 2:29–3:6; Ps 98:1, 3-6; Jn 1:29-34 Jan. 4: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Jan. 5: St. John Neumann 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1-5; Jn 1:43-51 Jan. 6: Christmas Weekday St. Andre Bessette 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 Jan. 7: The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13.; Eph 3:2-3, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Are you interested in joining the Catholic church? Our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults classes meet on Thursday evenings

at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room. For more infor-mation, contact Deacon Ross Ronish at 371-0994.

RCIA Information

COMING HOME: As families gather during the holi-days, remember the Coming Home program starting January 22. Please invite any of your friends or family members who might be thinking about taking another look at the Catholic Church. Designed for inactive Catholics, CH offers the opportunity for questions to be explored in a respectful environment, meeting once a week for 8 weeks. For more information, contact Gretchen Sarrazolla at gretchen@ckparish.org or 940-1021

Coming Home

Parish Library Hours: Saturdays: After Vigil Mass Sundays: After Every Mass Wednesday Evenings: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Thursday Evenings: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

Email library@ckparish.org to get answers, check the status of your materials, or update your library card information, or contact Diane Chesney at 396-8880.

Web site: www.ckparish.org. Bulletin address: locate and bookmark! http://www.ckparish.org/Content/142.htm Homilies online: https://sites.google.com/a/ckschool.net/homilies/

Parish Resources

Christ the King Gift Shop (Located near parish office downstairs)

Regular Hours: Monday—Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cash or check only

Come in and browse!

Parish Library Book Group. We’re reading Padre Pio, Man of Hope by Renzo Allegri. Meetings are at noon on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. All are welcome! You can buy this book on Amazon or ask Diane to order it for you.

More Announcements

CK Adult Religious Education Bible study classes beginning in January: Morning Classes The Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy - Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m., 10 weeks beginning Jan. 9 ($25) Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother – Tues-days, 9-11 a.m., 8 weeks beginning Jan. 23 ($25) Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance – Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m., 8 weeks beginning Jan. 16 ($25) Saying Yes: Discovering and Responding to God’s Will in Your Life - Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m., 6 weeks begin-ning Jan. 10 ($15) Evening Classes Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John-Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 8 weeks beginning Jan. 9 ($20) Women in the Old Testament - Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., 8 weeks beginning Jan. 9 ($15) James: Pearls for Wise Living-Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 10 weeks beginning Jan. 4 ($25) For more details or to register please call Gretchen at (509) 940-1021 or email: gretchen@ckparish.org. Ad-ditional class information can be found on the church webpage under “Faith Formation/Adult” (click on the “Adult Bible Study” link) or on our Facebook page (@CKAdultRE).

Elementary Religious Education: NO classes Wednesday, Dec. 27; Classes resume January 3. Merry Christmas and Blessings for the New Year! Contact Jean at 940-1011 for more information.

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Faith Formation

Early Childhood Religious Education: during the 9:30 Mass; n o class today or Dec. 31; clas-ses resume January 7. Merry Christmas and Blessings for the New Year! Contact Dori Luzzo Gilmour at 940-1010 for more information.

Middle School Faith Formation: No classes on Wednesday, Dec. 27. We will return to classes on Wednesday, January 3. Hope you’re having a great Christmas vacation! Contact Melissa at 940-1012 or Melissa@ckparish.org for more information.

Please contact Mary Seidler at 946-1154 ext. 228; mary@ckparish.org; or www.cklifeteen.com if you have questions about youth programs, Life Teen or confirmation.

Young Adult Ministry: If you are a young adult 18 or older, join Catholic Young Adult Ministries (CYAM) for Bible study every Wednesday night in the basement of the Youth Center (1080 Long Ave.) at 7:00 p.m. Check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TCCYA/ for the latest information on events.

First Communion students’ Penance Service: Sunday, Jan. 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the church. This service is for all Christ the King School and Religious Education, 2nd and 3rd grade students who have pre-pared for First Reconciliation. The sacrament of Recon-ciliation marks an important moment in your child’s spiritual development. We look forward to celebrating it with you. If you have any questions, call Lori Wasner at 946-1154 ext 224.

Christ the King School News

Christ the King School has a job opening for a kitchen manager for the 2018-19 school year. Interested candidates may call Sheila LaSalle at 946-6158 for more information.

Preschool and soon-to-be Kindergarten parents, mark your calendars! On January 23, CK School will hold an Information Night for Preschoolers and incoming Kindergarteners. The Preschool session will begin at 6 p.m. in the Montessori room and will be followed by the Kindergarten session at 6:30 p.m. in the school library.

I look forward to seeing you there! Sheila LaSalle--Principal Crusaders for Academic Excellence and Social Justice

“As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you.” Is 62:5

It can be very difficult to understand and accept the will of God in our lives. How could Mary have accepted what she was being asked to do if not for her great humility and faith - and the appearance of the Angel Gabriel? How could Joseph possibly have believed Mary’s expla-nation for her pregnancy if not for the angelic message received in a dream? But most of us don’t have the benefit of such miraculous appearances, whether in dreams or daylight!

But every once in a while, we are blessed with little signs of God’s presence. God chooses these moments for each of us, although He may wait until our hearts are ready to receive His gift. Although Jesus reminds us not to seek after signs, I think He knows our human hearts well enough to understand our need to some-times see those little miracles that build up our hope and faith.

It’s easy to miss those miraculous moments. An atheis-tic friend of mine once told me about going to a Mid-night Mass on Christmas Eve with her mother. She was deeply moved by the concert of Christmas hymns be-fore the Mass. As she listened, tears streamed down her face. Yet, she was not ready to recognize the source of her overwhelming emotion. She credited the moment to music’s power, not God’s. I hoped that this glimpse of God’s glory had opened her heart to believe, but her eyes remained firmly closed to His existence and His love for her.

This Christmas, take special notice of all the little mira-cles that are taking place around you. See the miracle in the manger: a little Child who seems so much like us, but is so miraculously God-with-us. Hear the miracle in the Christmas songs, see the miracle in the eyes of a newborn baby, touch the miracle in the melting cold of a snowflake on your fingertip. Don’t let these moments pass by unseen. God is sending a message to you alone; you are His Beloved.

Sunday Reflection

SURVIVING DIVORCE: New sessions begin at Christ the King Church on Monday, January 22, 2018 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the lower level of the Youth Center. Come join others who have experienced separation and divorce. In this video series, Rose Sweet, Catholic au-thor, speaker, and pastoral counselor, tackles the pain and suffering of divorce from her own experience and that of the Catholic Church. Joined by a group of distin-guished priests and professionals who have dedicated their lives to helping people understand and cope with loss and grief, they will guide you through the shock, anger, denial, and emotional upheaval of separation and divorce. Questions? Contact gretchen@ckparish.org (509-940-1021) or Elizabeth at 509-420-4509.

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All of the sick members of our parish — especially these:

Please Pray For:

Jim Baioa, son of John and Margaret Baioa Jan Beardsley Michael Belsito, brother of Tony Belsito

Charles Bishop, brother of Mike Bishop

Kathleen Blanco, sister of Priscilla Cadwell Tiffany Burke, daughter- in-law of Pat Burke

Alex Burkos, grandson of Marci Burkos

Carma and Michael Buss David Clark, brother of Diane Mueggler

Jack Clark, husband of Ann Clark

Alger Cooper, father of Melody Cooper Lisa Cummings, daughter of Roger & Carolyn Shippert

Curtis, Chrystal and Hunter Davis Mary Davis/Joe Sackman Dominique Dassonville, friend of Xavier & Segolene Hubert Pat Ellis Ingrid Gosselin, friend of Pat Wildenborg Alice Groth, sister of Lee O’Neill Marjorie Haggard Bob Horgos Jinny Howser, mother of Tana Payne

Bill and Doris Hodges George Janicek Jeanne Kelly, aunt of Erin Gaston

Doug and Mardell Kendall

Aimee Kovis Pat Kruger Don and Donna Mattes, parents of Maria Weis Bernie and Bonnie Lewis Marie-Gabrielle de Malleray, friend of Xavier & Segolene Hubert Rita Mazur Tom McInerny, brother-in-law of Vic and Clara Weil

Roberta Montgomery Raquel Murillo Kalleen Murphy Susan Plahuta, sister-in-law of Maynard Plahuta

Claire Patry, friend of Xavier & Segolene Hubert Sue Rollins, aunt of Nicole Myjak Bill Prussing Mark Sampson Steve and Joann Sandlin Mason Schauss Edward Schwier Robert Shaw, brother of Clara Weil Mike Schoenrock, father of Diane Winget Frances Shearer Josh Siekawitch Gary Soehnlein Janet Swickard, sister of Nancy Petrowicz Colleen Timney Agnes True George Valdez Phil Wheeler, father of Christine Buss Maryanne Wildenborg Pat Wildenborg

The repose of the souls of all our beloved dead, espe-cially Patricia Feser and Marilou Parong.

SUNDAY HOLY HOUR/FRIDAY ADORATION in the Chapel on Sundays, 1:30—2:30 p.m. and Fridays: Exposition at 8:30 a.m., Adoration all day, Benediction at 5 p.m. Note: No Sunday adoration on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31.

Carmelite Corner

Praying portions of the Divine Office

Christmas is celebrated for eight days, and the Christ-mas season lasts until the Epiphany. During this time join the Church in praying the following intercessions from the Christmas Offices:

• You were born into poverty and lowliness, look with favor on the poor and comfort them.

• You are the true vine that brings forth the fruit of life; make us branches of the vine, bearing much fruit.

• King from all eternity, you desired to be born within time and to experience the day-to-day life of men and women, share your gift of unending life with us, weak people, doomed to death.

• You came to earth to lead everyone into the king-dom, share your life of glory with those who have died.

Give praise to God the Father as you ponder these Psal-ter and Gospel antiphons for Mary Mother of God:

• Mary has given birth to a King whose name is ever-lasting; hers the joy of motherhood, hers the vir-gin’s glory. Never was the like seen before, never shall it be seen again, alleluia.

• Marvelous is the mystery proclaimed today: man’s nature is made new as God becomes man; he re-mains what he was and becomes what he was not. Yet each nature stays distinct and forever undivid-ed.

• O marvelous exchange! Man’s creator has become man, born of a virgin. We have been made sharers in the divinity of Christ who humbled himself to share in our humanity.

For additional information about the Lay Carmelites, contact Rebecca Moak at 509-460-1608.

Spiritual Practices

Ignatian Spirituality

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from SEEL Tri-Cities! While you’re making New Year’s resolutions, consider strengthening your prayer life through the Spiritual Exercises. We begin a new session each September, so you’ll have nine months to prepare. If you participate in the Exercises, you’ll learn how to pray in many new ways including contemplation, meditation, and imaginative prayer. Best of all, you’ll be assigned a spiritual director who can accompany you through your journey. Deepen your year of faith through the Spiritual Exercises. Think about it. Pray about it. If God is calling you, we'll see you in September.

For those who are participating in the Spiritual Exercises this year, our next group meeting will be Saturday, January 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The theme will be the Two Standards. To learn more about SEEL please visit http://spiritual-exercises.com. Alums are always welcome.

Eucharistic Devotion

Pope Francis on Twitter

“We become holy when we work for others. When we do so, we continue the creative action of God in history.” December 16, 2017

Evening prayers for peace are said in the chapel on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Prayers from the breviary are led by members of the Social Justice and Peace Com-mittee. In a world rampant with violence, Pope Francis calls us to follow the nonviolent way of Jesus. Can you spare a half-hour before dinner?

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Parish Organization & Activity Contacts

Altar Servers Training: Fr. Van Scheduling: Marlena Slatick

Benedictine Spirituality Joyce Jungles 375-1308

Cancer Support Group Cathy Exarhos 554-4798

Carmelite Spirituality Rebecca Moak 460-1608

Catholic Charities 946-4645

Childcare Teri Senior 521-7409

Church League Sports (Men’s) Tom Reisenauer 581-8660

CK Checks/Scrip 946-6158

CK Moms Group facebook.com/groups/ckmoms CK School Office Phone: 946-6158 Fax: 943-8402 School Commission: Jason Sweesy 735-5246 Home & School: Dina Sullivan 378-9468

Couples for Christ Willy Zaragoza 627-1853

Cursillo/Ultreya (English) Carl Zeamer 943-9991

Development Fund Parish Office 946-1675

Elijah Family Homes Ryan Washburn 943-6610

Engaged Encounter Frank and Tracy Becker 627-1076

Eucharistic Ministers Maria Roach/Leslie Diaz 531-5228/539-3595

Fertility Awareness Christine Disselkamp 628-8810

Finance Committee Bob McCullugh 946-1675

Funeral Lunches Parish Office 946-1675

Holy Angels Home School April Burris 946-6856

Hospitality Helen Robinson 491-1803

Ignatian Spirituality Ellen Tomaszewski 628-8626

Jail/Prison Ministry Mikhail Alnajjar 627-4680

Justice & Peace Committee Sheila Moon 528-7551

KC Medical Equipment HELP 212-0900

Knights of Columbus Tom Pysto 702-339-1738

KPG Club (Children’s Choir) Sheila Zilar-Gephart 943-5409

Lectors Bob Carosino 539-2817

Marriage Encounter Mikhail and June Alnajjar 627-4680

Master of Ceremonies Yvonne Sherman 539-2523

Mental Health Ministry Sara Hall 392-9153

Ministries Coordinator Emilia Jasen 627-3531

Music Director Donna Horstman 946-1675

Parish Council Yvonne Sherman 539-2523

Parish Library Diane Chesney 946-1675

Parish Office Staff 946-1675 Parish Secretary Cindy Siekawitch ext. 244 Parish Receptionist Maria Clossey ext 100 Bookkeeper Michelle Wittreich ext 233 Contributions Barb Sisk ext 240

Prayer Chain prayerchain@ckparish.org 554-4798

Prayer Quilt Ministry Rose Collado 375-0566

PREPARES Syndee Sauceda-Cavasos 946-4645

Pro-Life Contact Winnie Zeamer 943-9991

RCIA Ross Ronish 371-0994

Religious Education Office 946-1154 Religious Education Coordinator Lori Wasner ext 224 Religious Education Secretary Cindy Siekawitch 946-1154 Early Childhood (age 3-gr 1) Dori Luzzo Gilmour 940-1010 Elementary (gr 2-5) Jean Rieb 940-1011 Middle School (gr 6-8) Melissa Montenegro 940-1012 High School (gr 9-12) LIFETEEN Mary Seidler ext 228 Adult Bible Study Gretchen Sarrazolla 940-1021

Retrouvaille Tim and Sara Flaten 528-8980 or 539-1926

Rummage Sale Margaret Davis 946-5782

Sacramental Preparation First Communion Lori Wasner 946-1154, ext 224 Confirmation Mary Seidler 946-1154, ext 228 Christian Initiation for Children Michelle Portch 946-1154

Sausage Fest 2017 Gary and Maria Castillo 205-9940

Scouting Cub Scouts — Boy Scouts — Eugenia Zito 735-7372 Scouts/Archery Jim & Barb Schmitt 946-8601

Serra Club Bill Davis 946-5782

St. Vincent de Paul Message Line: 946-1325

Usher/Greeters Jeff & Teri Ahlers 627-5713

Volunteer Chore Services — CF & CS Kelly Ramey 943-2590

Visitation Ministry Elizabeth Owczarski 946-1675

Weddings: Coordinator: Carol Geier-Melton 375-3023

Young Adults (Ages 18-35) Tom Huntington 554-4271

YLI Lovada O’Leary (membership) 531-3149/Maria Schwegel (president) 967-2287

The Next Two Weeks at Christ the King

MONDAY Dec. 25 Merry Christmas! Masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., church Parish Office Closed TUESDAY Dec. 26 Masses at 6:30 and 8 a.m., church St. Vincent de Paul, 6:30 p.m., children’s chapel WEDNESDAY Dec. 27 Masses at 6:30 and 8:00 a.m., church THURSDAY Dec. 28 Masses at 6:30 and 8 a.m., church Quilters, 9 a.m., youth center rm B Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., chapel RCIA, 6:30 p.m., youth center FRIDAY Dec. 29 Masses at 6:30, and 8, a.m., church Adoration, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., chapel SATURDAY Dec. 30 Weekday Mass at 8 a.m., church Confessions at 2:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m., church SUNDAY Dec. 31 Sunday Masses at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m., church No Sunday Adoration

MONDAY Jan. 1 Happy New Year! Mass at 9:00, church Parish Office Closed TUESDAY Jan. 2 Masses at 6:30 and 8 a.m., church St. Vincent de Paul, 6:30 p.m., children’s chapel WEDNESDAY Jan. 3 Masses at 6:30 and 8:00 a.m., church Traditional Choir practice, 7 p.m., church THURSDAY Jan. 4 Masses at 6:30 and 8 a.m., church Quilters, 9 a.m., youth center rm B Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., chapel RCIA, 6:30 p.m., youth center FRIDAY Jan. 5 Masses at 6:30, and 8, a.m., church Adoration, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., chapel SATURDAY Jan. 6 Weekday Mass at 8 a.m., church Confessions at 2:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m., church SUNDAY Jan. 7 Sunday Masses at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m., church Adoration, 1:30 p.m., chapel

Mark Your Calendars

The Richland Knights of Columbus have a couple of events coming up in 2018:

19th Annual Evening of GRACE: Saturday, Feb. 3. Benefit Dinner featuring Wild Alaskan Salmon and Alas-kan Pollo Tarragon. Dinner net proceeds will benefit lo-cal youth and K of C supported Charities, as well as St John’s by the Sea Catholic Church on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. Tickets available in January after all Masses.

Dinner Auction for Military Chaplaincy: Saturday, April 21. Organizers of this event are now accepting donations of auction items: any new item, any service, time-share, vacation, or vehicle. Please consider sup-porting the U.S. Military Chaplaincy. For more infor-mation, contact Ellen at 509-628-8626.

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Notice the Flowers in the Foyer! Every Sunday, Buds & Blossoms Too donates a lovely fresh floral arrangement for our foyer. Please return the favor and keep them in mind when in need of fresh flowers. Thank you, Buds & Blossoms Too! 1310 Jadwin, Richland WA 99352

(509) 946-2336; (877) 877-2837

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In and Around the Diocese

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land (Feb. 18-27, 2019): You are invited to join this 10-day Catholic tour that will expand your knowledge of the Bible and this sacred land. The pilgrimage includes the Road to Emmaus, the birthplace of Jesus and his baptismal site, the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee, Jericho, Mount of Transfigura-tion, Cana, Jerusalem, the Garden of Gethsemane and the crucifixion site, and we will celebrate the Mass of Resurrection at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Inter-ested? Please send your mailing address to Deacon Mikhail Alnajjar at: dmikhail925@gmail.com for a bro-chure and related information. Special offer will be pro-vided for early registrations.

In and Around the Diocese

CK Justice and Peace Committee- Regarding DACA

In a message from Bishop Tyson, Central Washington Catholic, Nov. 2017, the Bishop says “Pro-life immigra-tion policies demand respect for women, respect for the unity of the family, and care for our many youth here in the Diocese of Yakima whose presence is threatened by the question of DACA revocation and care for their un-documented parents.”

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) pro-gram has enabled 17,000 young people in Washington State, who were brought to the United States as undoc-umented children, to meet criteria and pay fees to apply for the DACA program which protects them from depor-tation and allows them to enroll in college and to get work permits.

In September 2017, President Trump announced the termination of the DACA program. If Congress does not pass legislation by March 5, these young students/working professionals will be at risk of deportation. Legislation to protect DACA recipients and to provide a path to legal citizenship is needed so they can get on with their lives.

Please call Rep. Dan Newhouse (202-225-5816) and Sens. Maria Cantwell (202-224-3441) and Patty Murray (202-224-2621) who support this protective legislation. Thank them and ask them to continue to actively sup-port the clean DREAM act.