TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WHAT'S HAPPENING Daily ~ Perpetual Adoration 24 hours a day

Today, Oct. 1

10:45 a.m. CCE (School)

1 p.m. Blessings of Animals

2 p.m. OFS (ROK)

3 p.m. Marriage Jubilee Mass

4 p.m. Bible Timeline series (Kasteel Hall)

7 p.m. Life Teen (FAC)

Monday, Oct. 2

Tuesday, Oct. 3 5:30 p.m. School Board (School Library)

7:30 p.m. Celebration Choir (Church)

Wednesday, Oct. 4 9 a.m. Rosary (Parlor)

12 p.m. Confessions

6 p.m. encounter (Kasteel Hall)

6:30 p.m. Women’s Org. meeting (Parlor)

7 p.m. Edge/Rooted (FAC)

7 p.m. RCIA (PFC)

Thursday, Oct. 5 5:30 p.m. Youth Band Practice (Church)

7 p.m. Small Group meeting (FAC-3)

Friday, Oct. 6

Saturday, Oct. 7 9 a.m. Saturday Spirituality (Parlor)

9:30 a.m. Baptism Class (MCRm)

3 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church)

3 p.m. Confessions

NEW TO THE AREA OR NOT

REGISTERED WITH A LOCAL PARISH?

We invite you to join us at Christ the King

Cathedral. We offer numerous opportunities for spiri-

tual growth for the entire family. If you would like to become

a member or know of someone who would like to, contact the

parish office, 792-6168, or Sara Parenti, Welcoming Chair,

at 797-2308 for more information. Christ the King Cathedral

would like to welcome our new families that joined our parish

during the summer months:

Clifton and Erica Castle; Albino and Veronica Estrella

Anthony and Marissa Hernandez; Fernando and Terresito Hernandez

Jasmin and Armani Herrera; Robert and Sharon Holton

Remi and Rachel Kiwior; Andrew and Amanda Lange

Matthew and Abby McEwen; Riley and Shayleen Minyard

Ruben and Laura Moran; David and Clarissa Sanchez

Miguel and Yuzalet Rubio; Margaret Szeljack

Sam and Michelle Wiley

BLESSING OF ANIMALS We will have the annual blessing of

animals at 1 p.m. TODAY in the small

parking lot that is to the south of the Church.

Bring your dog, cat, horse, etc. for a special

blessing by Father John and Fr. Jacob.

WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION

Autumn is here and it's time to decorate for the fall season! All

women of the parish and their friends, Catholic or non-

Catholic, are invited to attend the upcoming CTKC Women's

Organization meeting and enjoy a meal, fellowship and learn

some fun fall decorating tips on

Wednesday, Oct. 4

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

in the parlor

Program: "Create and Decorate for Fall"

Presented by: Lacey Jones of Wild West Vintage Décor

Babysitting is provided. If you have questions or need trans-

portation contact Peggy Aguilar at 438-0620.

OCTOBER 7

9 a.m.

Parlor

“Fatima”

Presented by: Ysidro Gutierrez

Ysidro Gutierrez Bio Born in Lubbock Texas 1951; Married: 48 years to Ester Rangel,

three Children, two Grandchildren; Education: Graduated

Lubbock High School, Texas Tech University MBA; Career:

Retire with 20 years of Honorable Service in US ARMY Served

4 Years as Lubbock County Commissioner for Pct 3; Religion:

Cradle Catholic Member at Our Lady of Grace Church. Lubbock

Civic American Legion Post 500, Constitutionalist Society of

Lubbock (Charter Member) Optimist Club of Lubbock – A Youth

Serving Nonprofit Club.

ST. MONICA’S MINISTRY WILL NOT MEET

IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER.

WE WILL SEE YOU

NOVEMBER 5.

CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL

LUBBOCK, TEXAS October 1, 2017

FLOWERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

In Memory of: David and Barbara Buescher

Luis Muvdi and Marian Held by Ruben and Monica Villa

Janell Mosser by John Mosser

Leo and Jimmy Cavarrubio by the Cavarrubio family

Benny, Rosie and Sunny Gallegos by Mary Martinez

Leo and Jimmy Cavarrubio by Helen Cavarrubio

Pete Marmolejo by Pauline Marmolejo

Marion Washburn by Frank Washburn

Therese Heinrich by Roy Lee Heinrich

John M. McKenna by Barbara McKenna

In Honor of: Joseph and Meredith Ottis

Mother Mary by Matthew and Rita Crasta

Jimmy and Mae Martin by William Holliday

St. Rita of Cascia by Maria Apodaca

If you would like to offer the flowers in the sanctuary for the

month of October place your offering in an envelope marked

October or use the envelope in your offertory envelope packet

and place it in the collection basket. Your offering will be

printed in the month that your envelope is received, unless

otherwise designated on your envelope; donation is $25.

VOCATION VIEW

Jesus emptied himself and took the form of a

slave. Am I willing to empty myself to follow

the Lord? Consider a call to priesthood or religious life.

(Philippians 2:1-11) ~Vocations Committee

SCRIPTURE STUDY Sunday Scripture Study for Adults will begin to-

day and each Sunday from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. in

the MC Room (South of the Church in the Parish Family

Center). We invite new participants to join us. There is a small

charge to copy materials for the class.

We will be reflecting on Sunday's Scripture readings as the two

disciples on the Road to Emmaus with Jesus by breaking open the

word of God, answering and asking questions, and finding ways

to apply the Sunday readings in our everyday lives. Hopefully, we

will recognize Jesus in breaking open the word of God, in sharing

it with one another, and in the breaking of the bread (Eucharist) at

Sunday Mass.

For information contact Jeanette Hardin at 778-3684.

SPECIAL REQUEST FOR PRAYERS for this week are:

+Dr. Antonio Talusan, +Gaynell Donaldson

+Josefina Rodriguez; Felipe Garcia

Crystal McMillan; Gayle Smothers

Our Prayer Line has the complete list of

prayer requests.

PARISH VOCATIONS CROSS NOW

AVAILABLE AT ALL MASSES

All parishioners are encouraged to sign up to receive the Parish

Vocations Cross at any Mass you desire – all Masses are now

participating on the first Sunday (also Saturday night Vigil) of

each month. A family, couple, or individual can receive the Parish

Vocation Cross and special prayers written to accompany it at the

beginning of the first Sunday Mass (and Saturday night Vigil). In

taking the Vocations Cross they commit themselves to pray

during the month, in the name of our parish, the vocation prayers

in thanksgiving for all those generously sharing in Church

ministry and to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood

and religious life.

Everyone is invited to participate in this program. There is a sign

up sheet in the back of the church as well as at the Adoration

Chapel. We encourage you to sign up for one of the months and

then to attend the designated Mass that month to receive the Par-

ish Vocation Cross. It is our hope that this experience will encour-

age each of us to take seriously our vocation as a member of the

Body of Christ and encourage ALL of us to pray for the gift of

vocations to priesthood, religious life, married and single life (not

just the parishioners with the Vocations Cross for the month!). We believe the Spirit is calling forth men and women from our

faith community of Christ the King to these roles of service. May

our prayer help inspire young women and men to be attentive to

the movement of the Spirit within them and to step forward in

faith and with generous hearts to wherever the Spirit leads them.

Questions? Please call the parish office at 792-6168, Dcn. Gary

Simmons at 794-4384 or Bill Lintz at 799-2903. Thank you again

for this ministry of vocation prayer in the name of our parish of

Christ the King Cathedral.

MASS INTENTIONS and SCRIPTURE READINGS

Monday, Zechariah 8:1-8; Matthew 18:1-5,10

6:55 a.m. +Donicio Castaneda by the Diaz family

8:15 a.m. +Al Schmuck by Virginia Schmuck

Tuesday, Zechariah 8:20-23; Luke 9:51-56

6:55 a.m. +Coley Green by Dr. and Mrs. Hal Green

8:15 a.m. +Chuck Roberts by Beverly Wink Wednesday., Nehemiah 2:1-8; Luke 9:57-62 6:55 a.m. Spec. Int. Crystal McMillan by Dolores McMillan

8:15 a.m. Deceased family members by John Mosser Thursday., Nehemiah 8:1-4a,5-6,7b-12; Luke 10:1-12 6:55 a.m. +Courtny Dillard by Linda York

8:15 a.m. Special Intention John Mosser

Friday, Baruch 1:15-22; Luke 10:13-16 6:15 a.m. Rosary for Vocations: 6:55 a.m. Vocations by Serra Club

8:15 a.m. +Joan Tenner by Betty Hauck Saturday, Baruch 4:5-12,27-29; Luke 10:17-24 8 a.m. +Nenita Camungao/Mary Lou Acio by Aquino family

5:30 p.m. +Joe and Dale Robles by the Robles family

SUNDAY, ISAIAH 5:1-7; PSALM 80

PHILIPPIANS 4:6-9; MATTHEW 21:33-43

8 a.m. For the people of CTKC

9:15 a.m. Special Intention Randy and Beverly Wink

11 a.m. +Greg Gorman by PSNA

5:30 p.m. +Esperanza Barron by the Castillo family

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

OUR GUARDIAN ANGELS

“According to the Christian tradition, angels and humans –

though different – are not different kinds of things. Both angels

and humans are things that are capable of knowing and loving

God. Angels do this more excellently than humans, but both do

it” (Charles Camosy, For Love of Animals: Christian Ethics,

Consistent Action).

Each day we are challenged to give in to sin, but our Lord who

loves us “Commands his angels with regard to you, to guard

you wherever you go” (Psalm 91:11). Jesus just before he was

crucified prayed to God “Holy Father, keep them in your name

that you have given me so that they may be one just as we

are” (John 17:11). Our loving Father even sent the Holy Spirit

to continuously watch us and guide our steps when tempted,

strengthen our character when we’re threatened and sustain us

when we are weak. St. Joseph quite possibly was the first

guardian angel, or at very least he performed that role in terms

of guarding and protecting Jesus and his mother, Mary.

“From infancy to death human life is surrounded by their

watchful care and intercession. Beside each believer stands an

angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life. Already

here on earth the Christian life shares by faith in the blessed

company of angels and men united to God” (Catechism of the

Catholic Church, no. 336).

Mother Angelica says "What would it hurt you, when you wake

up, to have a little conversation with your angel? Say, ‘Thank

you, angel, for watching over me during the night. Pray for me

today that I do not offend God.’ It is a simple thing. Remember

your guardian angel sees the face of the Father in heaven.”

“St. John Vianney taught that we should imitate the angels in

their consciousness of the presence of God. In his 'Sermon on

Holy Communion,' he said, 'We ought to ask the Blessed Vir-

gin, the angels, and the saints to pray for us that we may receive

the good God as worthily as it is possible for us to receive Him.'

Ponder these words and pray that your own guardian angel will

enlighten you and guide you on the path to heaven. Here is a

simple prayer: Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s

love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side, to light and

guard, to rule and guide. Amen” (Donna-Marie Cooper

O’Boyle, Our Lady of Fatima: 100 Years of Stories, Prayers,

and Devotions).

“Heavenly Father, in your divine plan you sent forth your an-

gels, to participate in the great work of our salvation. Thank you

for all that is done through the heavenly host on our behalf.

May we eagerly follow their example of active participation in

your salvific work, that we too may proclaim your glory and

assist others along the journey to your heavenly kingdom.

Amen" (Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C.).

PRAY THE “LIVING ROSARY” WITH US AT

ENCOUNTER

October is the month of the Holy Rosary and Oct. 13 marks

the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady, spe-

cifically the Miracle of the Sun, to the three little

shepherd children, Lucia de Jesus, Francisco and Jacinta

Marto, in Fatima, Portugal. Both are great reasons to

introduce people and rededicate ourselves to the devotion of

praying the Rosary.

You are invited for a unique prayer service of the “Living

Rosary.” Make a festive memory of these extraordinary

events, bringing our community of Christ the King

Cathedral together around the Rosary. How do you pray the

Living Rosary? Let us show you how – come pray with us!

encounter the Living Rosary, Wednesday, Oct 4 at 6 p.m. in

the Ben Kasteel Hall of the Family Activity Center.

Come join us in studying

Celebrating the Mass, a six

lesson series from Loyola Press.

The series will be conducted in

a small group discussion format. Each month we will go on

a guided discovery of understanding why we celebrate the

Mass. We will explore the connections between what we

find in Scripture and our own lives. In a general way, the

sequence of themes in our Scriptural readings follow the

sequence of events in the Mass.

Our next time together will be Oct. 10 for Lesson 3,

“Thanks and Praise Are Just Right.” In this reflection on

Scripture we turn our attention to giving God praise and

thanksgiving.

Some questions we will be exploring include: What do we

thank God for? What should we thank God for? What

happens when we give thanks? How can our thanks turn

into praise? If God does not need our praise, why do we

praise God?

Each participant will receive their own book, free of charge.

This is an opportunity for everyone, from Neophytes to

longtime Catholics, to learn more about the Mass, and to

form connections with others who are studying and growing

in our Catholic faith. Come to one, several, or all sessions;

each lesson stands alone.

The Journey Continues meets the second Tuesday of each

month from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Ben Kasteel Hall in the

Family Activity Center. Light snacks will be provided.

CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL

LUBBOCK, TEXAS October 1, 2017

Please contact Rose at 777-1320 or 792-6198 if you have

any questions regarding these announcements:

Rooted (Grades 3-5) Edge (Grades 6-8) NO ACTIVITIES.

Youth Mass with the Refuge Band, first and third Sundays of

the month at 5:30 p.m. Please join us Oct. 1 for the most sacred

celebration. Please remember your area of commitment;

arrive at least 20 minutes before Mass time.. Come and sing

your praises with Refuge. Praise and Worship starts at 5 p.m.

Youth CORE: Life Teen, Edge and Rooted need core members.

If you are 19 years or older we need you to come share your gifts.

Background check and Safe Environment Training required. We

are willing to take those with limited time.

Youth Commission Members: We are looking for parents to

serve on the Youth Commission. We need your voice, your ideas

and your vision; please come share your talents. Background

check and Safe Environment training are required. Thank you for

answering the call.

The annual appeal for Adopt-a-Student Program has begun for the

2017-2018 school year. All CTK Cathedral parishioners should

have already received information in the mail for their prayerful

consideration. The students and faculty remember donors and

those memorialized with gifts in our prayers throughout the

school year. Approximately one-third of CTKC School students

request some level of financial support in order to attend the

school. With your help, we can make every effort to aid these

students and their families so that as many as possible can receive

their education in CTKC School’s faith-filled environment. If

you are interested in supporting the Adopt-a-Student Program and

have not received your information in the mail, or if you would

like to receive more information or ask questions, please contact

the School Development Office at 795-8283 or via email

at cduran@ctkcathedralschool.org.

Feast of St. Francis Prayer Service - Students will be making

posters of their pets for a special prayer service for the Feast of St.

Francis this coming Wednesday, Oct. 4. During morning prayer

which begins at 7:55 a.m., students will have a “pet parade” with

their posters as part of an animal blessing for St. Francis. We

welcome anyone who would like to join us!

Mark Your Calendars! CTKC School’s 13th Annual Grand

Day will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 This is a special day that the

school has set aside to thank grandparents and grand-friends for

all they do for the school. The day will include a special mass at

8:15 a.m. followed by a reception in the school cafeteria, a pro-

gram in the gym around 10 a.m. and classroom visits. The day

will end with an early noon dismissal for everyone to start the

weekend. We invite everyone to come and enjoy a morning at the

school celebrating our faith, friends, and family!

This Week’s CTK Sports Schedule - Come out and cheer on the

Trojans! Mon., Oct. 2: Jr. High Volleyball plays Southcrest

Christian at HOME at 4 and 5 p.m. in the CTK Gym; Tues.,

Oct. 3: Varsity Volleyball plays Southcrest Christian at HOME at

6:30 p.m.in the CTK Gym; Thurs., Oct. 5: Jr. High Football plays

Kingdom Prep Academy at 4 p.m. on the Trojan’s HOME field at

St. John Neumann Church (22nd & Frankford); Fri., Oct.6: Var-

sity Volleyball will be on their HOME court again against Plain-

view Christian at 6:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 7: Jr. High and Varsity

Cross-Country will run in the O’Donnell Meet. GO TROJANS!

Adopt-a-Student Program Provides Financial Aid for

CTKC School Students

In 1990, the Catholic bishops of the United States issued a state-

ment in support of Catholic elementary and secondary schools. In

it they affirmed their strong conviction that Catholic elementary

and secondary schools are of great value to our Church and our

nation; and that, in their role as chief teachers, they are each re-

sponsible for the total educational ministry of the local

Church. They call on the entire Catholic community—clergy,

religious, and laity—to assist in addressing the critical financial

questions that continue to face our Catholic schools. This requires

the Catholic community to make both personal and financial sac-

rifices to overcome these financial challenges. The burden of sup-

porting our Catholic schools can no longer be placed exclusively

on the individual parishes that have schools and on parents who

pay tuition. (excerpts from USCCB document - Renewing Our

Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in

the Third Millennium.)

Given this call to support Catholic education, CTKC School’s

annual “Adopt A Student” Program provides financial aid to

families of school students who might not otherwise be able to

attend CTKC School. This annual appeal makes it possible for

any individual or family to assist a child in paying either a portion

or full tuition for the school year. By participating, parishioners

can pass on the blessings of their faith and reaffirm the value of

Catholic education as outlined by the USCCB. Donations for last

school year totaled almost $40,000 in tuition support! We appre-

ciate the generosity our parishioners have shown to our students!

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

LUBBOCK LIFE CHAIN Sunday, Oct. 1, 2-3:30 p.m., Indiana and 66th Street,

Lubbock. A peaceful, prayerful, gathering. Signs will be

provided. Please park north of the Nurturing Center, 3303 66th

Street or at Melonie Park Church, 3302 Indiana. Join pro-life

people across the country who will make a visual statement of

solidarity to end abortion and pray for the 58 million children

lost to abortion. Questions: Sandy Cisneros 473-7592. Or

Lawrence D’Souza 780 6853 or 794 6553

WHEN YOU 'ADOPT' A STUDENT Jesus often interrupted his preaching to call atten-

tion to the value of a precious child. On the day

the disciples ordered the mothers to take their

little ones home, Jesus said "Let the children come to Me,

and let nothing hinder them." God's greatest gift to a family

is a child created in God's image to love and be loved.

Your gift to an 'adopted' students helps to open the door to a

Catholic education.

~Rosalie Martin Adopt a Student, chair

RAIDER PROMISE BANQUET Saturday, Oct. 28

Speaker: Bishop Robert M. Coerver, STL,DD

Raider Promise Banquet benefitting Raider Catholic, the

Catholic campus ministry of the Diocese of Lubbock, will be

at the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center on Oct. 28. Cocktail

reception at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $95 per

person, $195 per couple or $1,000 reserved table of 8. Limited

seating, tickets will be sold through Oct. 18. Please contact

Marsha Tye at 535-8858, Rick Jackson at 777-6193 or Nathan

Robinett at 762-1672. You can also buy tickets online at

www.raiderpromise.org

RETURN GIFTS and OFFERINGS

August 27, 2017

Envelopes $ 11,594.00

Gift-Direct 312.77

Children 143.70

Plate 1,319.95

Special Donations 2,323.00

Miscellaneous 398.73

TOTAL $ 16,092.15

Average Weekly Operating Costs: $ 22,385.00

Black Bag $ 2,878.54

Building Fund $ 285.00

PIO Burn the Mortgage $ 2,444.05

RETURN GIFTS and OFFERINGS

September 4, 2017

Envelopes $ 12,565.50

Gift-Direct 1,592.50

Children 155.11

Plate 1,885.79

Special Donations 4,020.00

Miscellaneous 348.27

TOTAL $ 20,567.17 Average Weekly Operating Costs: $ 22,385.00

Building Fund $ 498.33

PIO Burn the Mortgage $ 2,431.00

RETURN GIFTS and OFFERINGS

September 10, 2017

Envelopes $ 10,166.50

Gift-Direct 868.12

Children 63.20

Plate 1,164.44

Special Donations 3,075.00

Miscellaneous 399.81

TOTAL $ 15,737.07

Average Weekly Operating Costs: $ 22,385.00

Hurricane Harvey $ 14,480.00

Building Fund $ 1,323.00

PIO Burn the Mortgage $ 2,033.45 The will of God, help me to relax in the knowledge that

your plan for me will become clear as I continue to walk

down the path you have shown me.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.