February 23, 2020 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, February 22

5:00pm Jim Fasching, Margaret Lewis,

Mary Hanley

Sunday, February 23

8:00am William and Daniel Gardiner,

Frank & Gloria O’Brien,

Joseph & Sally Caron

9:15am: Gerry DiSchino, Judy Robison,

Margaret Nesfield

11:30am: Edward Torgen

Monday, February 24

8:00am Jacqueline Serafin

Tuesday, February 25

8:00am Raymond Gannon, John Bergantini

Wednesday, February 26

7:00am Michael Coletta

Thursday, February 27

8:00am Patricia Fogarty

Saturday, February 29

5:00pm Lester LeBlanc, Robert LeBlanc,

Edward Cobaugh

Sunday, March 1

8:00am Daniel Mason

9:15am: Joseph Nnaemeka Osakwe

11:30am All deceased parishioners

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ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY 26

Ashes will be distributed at Mass at

7 a.m., 12, 5 & 7 p.m.

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RELIGIOUS FORMATION

Grades 1- 5: There is No class on February 23, (end of

school vacation).

Remaining classes for grades 1-5 are: March 1, 8, 15, 22,

29 & April 5

Grade 6 class – Saturday, March 14 from 2-6 p.m.

(includes mass)

Grade 7 classes – Sunday, March 1, and Sunday, March

29 at 10:15 a.m.

Confirmation classes – Sunday, March 1, and Sunday,

March 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Speaking of Vacations – we need travel size toiletries for

the next 7

th

grade project. If you are away for February

vacation, make sure you bring your hotel freebies home

for the collection! There is a box in the Parish Hall.

LITURGY CORNER

Jesus tells us that, as Christians, we are not simply to

eschew revenge, but instead to will and act for the good

of our persecutors, tormentors, and enemies. How is this

possible? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus offers the

guidelines by which he will live his life of perfect, self-

giving love and holiness. From the cross he will pray for

his persecutors: “Father, forgive them, they know not

what they do (Luke 23:24). The teachings of Jesus are

hard…….In striving to be like our heavenly Father, we

are called to emulate God’s kindness and mercy, to oth-

ers and to ourselves. Is there a situation in your life that

is calling out for mercy and compassion? How might you

embrace the perfect love of God as you move forward?

From Living Liturgy 2020, Liturgical Publications

CATHOLIC CHARITY FUND APPEAL

Last week letters from the diocese regarding the Catho-

lic Charity Appeal were sent to all parishioners.

It contained the information that you need to make a

donation or pledge to the Appeal. Please use the

information in that letter to make your gift this year.

There will not be a separate letter from the parish.

Last year almost 80% of the gifts from CTK were

made online or were returned directly to the Diocese.

If you have misplaced the diocesan letter, you can make a

donation on the secure diocesan site

givecentral.org/2020CCA or mail your donation to

Catholic Charity Appeal

Diocese of Providence

PO Box 6605, Providence, RI 02940-6605

“The former bishop’s residence in the Catholic Diocese

of Tucson will become a haven for adults with disabili-

ties... Diocesan Bishop Edward Weisenburger recently

told parishioners in an email that the house is too large

for one resident. He will relocate to a smaller house made

available by a donor.”

“Tucson bishop’s residence to become group home for

disabled.” Crux. February 11, 2020.

“To say that it’s impossible for priests to be married

seems to elevate the ban on celibacy to the status of doc-

trine, calling into question the legitimacy of the vocations

of married clergy who already minister in the Catholic

Church. On Thursday the Washington Post charmingly

profiled one such priest, a cleric in the Ukrainian Greek

Catholic Church. ‘Married priests are not above the

folks,’ the Rev. Oleh Kindiy told the Post. ‘My wife is

friends with the parishioners. My kids are growing up

with parishioners’ kids.’

Especially in light of Benedict’s intervention, Francis’

refusal to relax the celibacy rule for the Amazon also

sends a discouraging signal to the Eastern churches not

in communion with the pope — that reunion with Rome

could render their married priests second-class clergy.

I’m sure the pope didn’t intend to demean the ministry

of married priests — Catholic and non-Catholic — with

this decision. But it could have that effect.”

“Opinion: Did Pope Francis acquiesce to conservatives

on married priests? Sure looks like it.” Los Angeles Times.

February 14, 2020.

“The church’s status in the Amazon region is precarious.

Catholics in isolated areas go months or even years with-

out attending Mass, while evangelical churches are mov-

ing into the interior of the country with the outreach

strategies that have brought them extraordinary success

elsewhere… Evangelical growth has been spectacular.

The Templo de Solomão in São Paulo was built at a cost

of $300 million, seats 10,000 worshipers and is as tall as

an 18-story building… Pope Francis is aware that the

tendency of past Catholic leadership not to be open to

innovation hasn’t served the church well.”

“Op-Ed: As Brazil drifts away from Catholicism, the

church remains rigid.” Los Angeles Times. February 17,

2020.

“Public masses in Singapore have been suspended in re-

sponse to the continued spread of coronavirus… In a

letter posted on the Archdiocese of Singapore's website,

Archbishop William Goh said that all other public

Catholic services and events should be cancelled as well.”

“Catholic Church in Singapore suspends Masses.” The

Tablet. February 17, 2020.

“Responding to a government appeal for citizens to stay

home in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus,

the administrator of the Hong Kong diocese has sus-

pended public Masses until the end of the month, includ-

ing the Ash Wednesday service marking the beginning of

the Lenten season. ‘The Church, being a member of soci-

ety, has the duty to maintain public hygiene and promote

the common good,’ {Cardinal John] Tong said, announc-

ing that all churches, chapels and Catholic centers are to

suspend Sunday and weekday Masses Feb. 15-28, with

follow-up measures to be announced.”

“Public Masses canceled in Hong Kong as fears over

coronavirus swell.” Crux. February 14, 2020.

In a first since the Reformation era, Protestants are set to

receive communion during a Catholic mass at a historic

Cathedral in Geneva, Switzerland, John Calvin's adopted

home. The historic Swiss church, Saint-Pierre Reformed

Protestant church, will hold a Catholic mass on Feb. 29,

leap day, and Protestants have been invited to attend and

take part, including in receiving communion.”

“Protestants to take Catholic communion at Calvin's Ca-

thedral in Geneva on leap year day.” Christian Post. Febru-

ary 16, 2020.

“St. Pius X Catholic School in Flint Township [Michigan]

will be closing at the end of this school year due to de-

clining numbers of students and parishioners at the at-

tached church.”

“St. Pius X Catholic School in Flint Township closing

after this school year.” WJRT. February 14, 2020.

“Faculty, parents, and students at Mercy High School, a

private Catholic school in Red Bluff [California] are wor-

ried that the school will have to close down because of

not enough funds… School administrators say they need

to raise $200,000 in order to keep kids in class for an-

other year.”

A high school in Red Bluff faces threat of shutting

down.” Action News Now. February 12, 2020.

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VETERANS COMMITTEE LECTURE SERIES

On March 5 at 7:00 p.m., the Veterans Committee will

be hosting the first in a series of lectures entitled

“Profiles in Faith and Valor.” The lectures are designed

to educate parishioners on the remarkable stories of ser-

vice members who served during times of war with a

specific focus on their faith and how it shaped their ser-

vice to the country. The discussions will also provide

context to their actions relative to the operations in

which they served. This session will be presented by

CAPT Christopher Senenko, USN, the Director of the

Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS) at the

Naval War College and will focus on North Atlantic

Convoy Operations in WW II and the amazing story of

The Four Chaplains.

PEACE & JUSTICE NEWS

Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. in the parish hall.

Many of us live in a comfortable bubble and the Peace

& Justice Committee invites you to pierce that bubble by

viewing the film “Providence Lost.” It demonstrates the

plight of homelessness and eviction in RI. A guided dis-

cussion will follow to help us learn advocacy steps for

policy solutions.

MORNING OF REFLECTION:

“EXAMINING OUR IMAGE OF GOD”

Saturday, March 7, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Parish Hall

The Spiritual Life Committee has invited Fr. John

Soares, the pastor of St. Thomas Parish in Providence

and former Chaplain at the URI Catholic Center, to pre-

sent a Lenten Morning of Reflection. Please join us as

Fr. John invites us to reflect on our images of God and

to explore how those images not only affect our relation-

ship with God, but also how they impact our relation-

ships in our daily lives. To pre-register, contact Sarah

Tracy at sjttracy@aol.com

STEPHEN MINISTRY MESSAGE

It happens, sometimes, that long awaited changes bring

with them a sense of loss. The planned move to a new

city and new job, for example, can leave you feeling the

loss of what is familiar and comfortable.

There is a need to make new friends, find your way

around a new city, settle into that new job. This feeling

of loss can be eased by having someone to help you get

settled in and find your way around your new life. A

Stephen Minister can help.

Call Carol Hartley at 783-4036 (e-mail:

CTK_StephenMinistry@verizon.net), Larry Bartley at

965-7276 (e-mail: LJBJR@cox.net) or call the office at

783-7459 for more information.

STEWARDSHIP WEEKEND III

Our parish commitment to sharing our time and talents

is year round, and highlighting opportunities to serve

continues. The weekend of March 7/8

will highlight the many committees and groups involved

in Education and Evangelization at Christ the King.

Education and Evangelization Ministries

Religious Formation (RF):

RF Teacher, RF Assistant, RF Hall Monitor

RF Traffic Assistance

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Confirmation Team:

Group/Table Leader, Office/Records Assistance,

Snack Coordinator

Adult Mission Trips

Becoming Catholic (RCIA)/Adult Sacrament Prep

Bible Study Lectures

Bible Study Faith Sharing/Discussion

Communications/Marketing Team

Connections Welcome Team

Finance Council

Mustard Seed Newsletter

Parish Council

Spiritual Life Group/Book Group

Stewardship Council: Stewardship Giving,

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Youth Ministry: Adult Advisor, Youth Member

Youth Mission Trips

Wellness Initiative

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT

In another passage from his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus

continues to turn his disciples’ way of thinking upside-

down. One of the lessons for the Christian steward in

today’s Gospel is that if we have a chance to help some-

one in need, we should be generous and give more than

is expected of us. Jesus went “the extra mile” for us. Can

we be more like Jesus and “go the extra mile” for others?

FRIENDLY VISITOR MESSAGE

When returning home after a hospital or rehabilitation

center, the flow of people in and out of your house can

be overwhelming. There is busy activity but no time for

pleasant conversation. A Friendly Visitor's visits can be a

chance to just talk about everyday matters without focus-

ing on getting you up and around again. A visit with

someone who has time to just visit is a lovely break. Call

Bonnie Feeney at 391-9460 to get started.

PALMS to ASHES, ASHES to GROWTH

Where are your palms from last year’s Passion

Sunday? The ritual of burning old palms for the

ashes on Ash Wednesday is a reminder of our ongoing

journey of faith. We held our palms high on Passion Sun-

day, welcoming Christ, our triumphant King, to Jerusa-

lem. We burn these same palms turning triumph to ash,

symbolizing the times we fail to live as Christians. On

Ash Wednesday, the dust of the ashes will be marked on

our foreheads as once again we begin our communal

journey to renewed faith at the Baptismal font on Easter.

Baskets will be placed at the doors of the Church for col-

lection of palms this weekend.

Lenten Fast and Abstinence Regulations

Abstinence from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fri-

days of Lent (for those 14 and older) is required by

Church law. Also, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are

fast days: those between the ages of 18 and 59 should eat

less, meaning, take no solid food between meals and only

one full meal that day. Serious health conditions excuse a

person from these precepts.

Pastors and parents are encouraged by the law of the

Church to ensure that minors who are not bound by the

law of fast and abstinence are educated nonetheless in an

authentic sense of penance.

Following the implementation of the revised Code of

Canon Law on November 27, 1983, the National Con-

ference of Catholic Bishops in the United States deter-

mined that the rules of fast and abstinence, which have

existed for the last several years in this country be main-

tained. Namely, that the faithful observe suitable peniten-

tial practices on all Fridays throughout the year. These

penitential practices need not include abstaining from

meat. However, as indicated above, the faithful must not

eat meat on all the Fridays of Lent as well as on Ash

Wednesday. They must also observe faithfully the fast

regulations as they have been stated above in accord with

the universal law of the Church (Cf. Code of Canon Law,

Canons 1250-1252).

LENTEN SCHEDULE

Ash Wednesday: February 26 7 a.m. 12, 5, 7 p.m.

Lenten Morning of Reflection Saturday, March 7 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Mass of Anointing Sunday, March 15 1:00 p.m.

End of life Presentation (Tony LoPresti) Monday, March 30 1:00 p.m.

Stations of the Cross with Music Wednesday April 1 7 p.m.

Palm Sunday Sunday, April 5 Normal Mass schedule

Holy Thursday April 9 6:30 p.m.

Good Friday Stations April 10 12 p.m.

Good Friday Service April 10 6:30 p.m.

Holy Saturday - Vigil April 11 7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday April 12 7:15, 9, 10:30 a.m., 12p.m.

COMMUNION PRACTICES

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-

vention, at least 19 million people in the U.S. have ex-

perienced flu illnesses this season. About 180,000 people

have been hospitalized so far, and an estimated 10,000

people have died -- including 68 children. In an effort to

prevent the spread of the flu, in accordance with the best

advice from the best medical experts, the sign of peace

will be dropped from the Mass until further notice. You

are more than welcome to greet people and offer them

peace as you enter or leave the church. Please use your

best judgment when deciding whether to attend Mass,

and whether to drink from the communion cup.

When it comes to drinking from the cups, remember:

- There is absolutely no "extra grace" received once you

have received the host. Receiving the host alone com-

pletes the act of Holy Communion (Norms for the Dis-

tribution and Reception of Holy Communion under

Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of

America #15).

- Sharing cups is strongly discouraged by medical experts

in the field of disease control and prevention.

- Although ministers of the cup use a cloth to clean the

rim of the cup, the cloth is being reused over and over

again. Also, ministers cannot prevent someone from

"back washing" into the cup -- a common practice

among children and young people when they realize they

may have initially taken too much to swallow.

- A "lipstick oil slick" is nearly always seen at the surface

-- a reminder that the cloth is ineffective.

As you consider whether to avoid the cups temporarily

during the flu season or permanently, remember this:

"Above all, [pastors] should instruct the Christian faithful

that the Catholic faith teaches that Christ, whole and en-

tire, and the true Sacrament, is received even under only

one species, and consequently that as far as the effects

are concerned, those who receive under only one species

are not deprived of any of the grace that is necessary for

salvation." (General Instruction of the Roman Missal

#282.)

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00, 9:15 & 11:30 a.m.

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.

BAPTISM

The celebration of baptism takes place either during a

weekend Mass or a Sunday afternoon liturgy. Parents

should speak to Jennifer Marran to make arrangements.

ADULT INITIATION

Adults wishing to receive the sacraments of Baptism,

Eucharist, and/or Confirmation should speak to Jennifer

Marran.

CONFIRMATION

Eighth graders receive Confirmation in Lent. Please

speak to Eva Mancuso for more information.

MARRIAGE

Engaged couples should speak to Fr. Jared at least nine

months prior to the wedding.

RECONCILIATION

Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. or by appointment.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Please call the parish office to make arrangements.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND

If you or someone you know is unable to attend Mass

and would like to receive Holy Communion regularly,

please speak to Jennifer Marran to make arrangements.

On the third Tuesday of each month, Mass is celebrated

at South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at

10:30 a.m., and at Brookdale South Bay Assisted Living

at 1:30 p.m.

BIBLE STUDY: The Book of Ruth (Fr. Jared)

March 4, 18, 25. April 8, 15,

29. May 13, 20, 27

BIBLE STUDY (Shared/Group) 7:00 p.m.

April 16, 23, 30. May 7,14

GODPARENTS & SPONSORS

Please see one of the priests for a sponsor form, or visit

ctkri.org/sponsor.

BELONG TO CHRIST THE KING!

Welcome to our growing family of faith! Call the parish

office or visit ctkri.org for more information.

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Parish Directory

Parish Office Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (401) 783-7459

Fax: (401) 789-3671

Religious Formation Office: (401) 789-0417

Rev. Jared Costanza (jaredjcostanza@gmail.com)

Pastor

Rev. Joseph Creedon (jcreedon@verizon.net)

Parish Priest Emeritus

Jennifer Marran (jmarran@ctkri.org)

Pastoral Associate

Tom Kendzia (tjkendzia@gmail.com)

Director of Music Ministry

Heather Skidds (hskidds@gmail.com)

Associate Director of Music Ministry

Georgann Lardaro (glardaro@ctkri.org)

Director of Religious Formation

Eva Mancuso (emancuso@ctkri.org)

Director of Confirmation & Youth Ministry

Beth Hogan (bhogan@ctkri.org)

Parish Office Manager

Ron Bernier (rbernier@ctkri.org)

Fiscal Manager

Doug Paquin (dpaquinjr@gmail.com)

Custodian

Mike Mitchell

Website Administrator (ctkri.org)

Trustees: Mark Noble & Phil Tracy

Auditors: Richard Gervais & Carol Hartley

Prayer Chain (prayerchain@ctkri.org)

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