October 12, 2014
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October 12, 2014
Christ the King Parish October 12, 2014 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Readings for Mon., Oct. 13 - Sun., Oct. 19 Mon. Gal 4:22-24,26-27,31-5:1 Lk 11:29-32 Tues. Gal 5:1-6 Ps 113:1b-5a,6-7 Saint Callistus I, pope, martyr Ps 119:41,43-45,47-48 Lk 11:37-41 Saint Teresa of Jesus, virgin, doctor of the Church Wed. Gal 5:18-25 Ps 1:1-4,6 Lk 11:42-46 Saint Hedwig, religious; Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin Thurs. Eph 1:1-10 Ps 98:1-6 Lk 11:47-54 Fri. Saint Ignatius of Antioch, bishop, martyr Eph 1:11-14 Ps 33:1-2,4-5,12-13 Lk 12:1-7 Sat. SAINT LUKE, EVANGELIST 2 Tm 4:10-17b Ps 145:10-13,17-18 Lk 10:1-9 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sun. Is 45:1,4-6 Mt 22:15-21 Ps 96:1,3-5,7-10 1 Thes 1:1-5b MASS INTENTIONS PLEASE NOTE: indicates an intention for the deceased Mon. Oct. 13 8:40 AM – John Khan & Martha Nguyen Tues. Oct. 14 8:40 AM – Class of 1945 Seattle Prep Wed. Oct. 15 8:40 AM – Remedios Sales Thurs. Oct. 16 8:40 AM – Arsema Hagos Fri. Oct. 17 8:40 AM – Philip Murphy Sat. Oct. 18 5:00 PM – Gary Smith Sun. Oct. 19 8:30 AM – Souls with no one to pray for them 10:30 AM – Grace Amah 12:30 PM – The People of Christ the King PARISH STEWARDSHIP - FISCAL YEAR 2015 July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 Total Collection Budget - $572,500 Collections Budget Variance September $ 37,526 $ 41,825 $ (4,299) Year-To- Date $ 125,187 $ 134,040 $ (8,853) ** Amounts include total collections from ALL Masses. Note: Budget for Fiscal Year 2015 is $14,500 higher than 2014 ** Now is the time to support the Priest Pension Fund by returning the envelope from your October packet or online at https:// www.seattlearchdiocese.org/Stewardship/ Collections/PriestPensionFund.aspx. Your much needed donation supplements the pension of our retired and retiring priests. They are very grateful for this additional support. You may put your envelopes in the collection basket or return them to the parish office. “Life After Loss” Seminar The St. Luke Parish Grief Group is offering a 7-week seminar for anyone who has had a loved one die within the last two years. Participants need not be a member of St. Luke parish or have a church affiliation. The sessions will take place on Thursday evenings, beginning Oct. 23rd, from 7-9 p.m. in the St. Luke Parish Center (across from the church). Preregistration is suggested. For further information, please contact Sue Nies at (206)440-8791 {[email protected]}. Dear Friends, Today, you should notice something new in our church. You may recall that several months ago Father Cleaveland spoke of purchasing artwork for the church, including the opportunity for all of us to provide our input. This painting, Adoration of the Shepherds by Gerrit Van Honthorst, was the final selection. Father Cleaveland ordered this himself in the summer and made all the arrangements for framing and hanging before he left. As we unrolled the painting when it arrived, and then again as I pondered it as it was hung in the church, I was struck by how fitting it is to include this image of the Christ-child in our church. This infant was the not the King that the people were expecting or even hoping for. Art historians talk about the powerful use of light in this depiction of the nativity. In this image, the only source of light is the Christ child himself, small, humble and quiet. As Mary lovingly unveils the infant, Jesus, St. Joseph calmly looks on in wonder and awe. The shepherds demonstrate a range of responses from grieved reverence, to excitement and surprise. Notice how one shepherd is pointing as if leading the newly arrived visitor to Christ. As this image so powerfully demonstrates, Jesus is the source of all light – and He is our source of light still, in a world that can sometimes seem dark and uncaring. I hope that this image will inspire you to take time to reflect and pray about who Christ is in your life, and how you can share His light with others. In Christ’s Peace, Marti Lundberg Pastoral Coordinator P.S. I have been asked about the plan for bulletin columns going forward. Fr. Rowan and I have agreed that we will alternate writing them. Generally, Father Rowan will focus on liturgy and scripture, and my focus will be on parish life. About the artist: Gerrit Van Honthorst was a Dutch painter. He spent time in Rome early in his career and was heavily influenced by Caravaggio. The original of this painting hangs in the Wallraf-Richartz Museum in Cologne, Germany. October 12, 2014 F a i t h F o r m a t i o n Thank you to all who attended and helped with last Wednesday’s Potluck—it was a huge success! Over 50 people enjoyed good food and lively conversation before our faith formation programs began at 6:30! We will meet again this coming Wednesday, 10/15, and all are welcome! Sacramental Preparation Classes meet again this week, along with Kids’ Club and Faith Foundations / RCIA. Please join us! Women’s Book Group will meet on Monday, October 20th in the Brannan House. We will be discussing Chapter 3 of “The Joy of the Gospel” by Pope Francis. Contact the parish office for more information or to get a copy of the book. Men’s Group—Meets Thursday mornings at 6:45am in the Church followed by discussion of this week’s Gospel and a light breakfast. Contact Deacon Joe for more information. For all Youth Ministry questions & inquiries, please contact Lindsey Barry, [email protected] or 859-5107. Youth Group: has BEGUN and it looks to be an exciting year! If you are in 6th and 7th grade join us for EDGE at 6:30pm in the Youth Room this Sunday Oct 12th Jr. High Halloween Boat Cruise: is October 25th. $30 per person. Permission Slips are available in the Parish Office!!! High School Students: Youth Convention online registration is available!!!! “Saints Alive” will be Nov 1st and 2nd at Bellevue Community College. It is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY to join with hundreds of youth from the area. Go on the parish website for the link! Young Women's Group: Join us this Tuesday Oct 14 for fun and great discussion! Youth Room Join us for True Beauty! The Heart of a Woman! Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Join us next week as Jesus teaches "Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God". Who do we belong to? Quote of the Week: "O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where no water is. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. -- Psalm 63 A Prayer for World Peace Lord, we pray for the power to be gentle; the strength to be forgiving; the patience to be understanding; and the endurance to accept the consequences of holding to what we believe to be right. May we put our trust in the power of good to overcome evil and the power of love to overcome hatred. We pray for the vision to see and the faith to believe in a world emancipated from violence, a new world where fear shall no longer lead men to commit injustice, nor selfishness make them bring suffering to others.Help us to devote our whole life and thought and energy to the task of making peace, praying always for the inspiration and the power to fulfill the destiny for which we and all men were created. If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential non-judgmental help is available. Call Project Rachel's national toll-free number: 888-456-HOPE (-4673) or visit HopeAfterAbortion.org.