February 8, 2015 - Christ the King Catholic Church

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
From Fr. John Kim
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ:
On the fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Church celebrates World Marriage Sunday, recognizing the fundamental importance of marriage and the family to the life
of Christianity. In the very first part of the Book of Genesis, the scripture describes the creation of man and woman in the image and likeness of God (Gen
1:27), and continues that marriage was instituted in Paradise when man was in
innocence (Gen 2:18-24). From here, we can deduce that the very nature of Marriage is indeed holy, sacred and communal through oneness as God shows us by
His very own nature – the Holy Trinity, One God and Three Persons.
But the very nature of marriage – the communion of persons – also implies the self-sacrifice of one another. Imagine
person “A” has grown up in a different family tradition, in a town with a different type of family, large or small. Then
person “A” meets another person “B” who has grown up with a different background, and yet they become one and
form the communion of persons, and both persons should learn how to lose and accept each one, both the good and
the bad. No wonder marriage is the training ground, the discipline, and the school for growing toward that communion. We know that this is a key element for a successful marriage yet how changing it can be.
In honor of National Marriage Week, the week of February 7 -14, Christ the King parish would like to recognize and
congratulate all the couples who celebrate a five-year increment anniversary (e.g. 5, 10, 15, 20 years, etc.) on the
following weekend, February 14 and 15. Please kindly contact Mrs. Sophia Gomes at 254-220-9736 or [email protected] by Tuesday, Feb 10th. You can also contact our church office.
There are a few changes among our parish staff. Due to personal reasons, Mrs. Becky
Beechem and Mrs. Manuela Challis, parish secretaries, along with Mrs. Donna Leune, publication specialist, have resigned in December 2014. Their dedication and love for our parish
was truly reflected on the parish office, and I greatly appreciate their effort in the past.
Continuing their legacy, we have new staff on board. Ms. Nora Collazo will be a new full-time
secretary to assist me in any administrative tasks while responding and transferring any call
to the office, along with Mrs. Elida Castro, Sacraments Coordinator, and Mrs. Krista Kaulfus,
Communication Coordinator. Every sacrament requires certain preparatory works, and Mrs.
Castro will work for coordinating Infant Baptism, Marriage preparation and its paper work,
funerals and Quinceañera. Mrs. Kaulfus will organize the bulletin, events and news on the
church website, our future mobile app and any inter-parish and local community communication. Please welcome them warmly and take some time to get to know them.
Stewardship
February 1st
Received
Goal
Difference
$ 14,369
$ 14,000
$369
Feb. 7 & 8
Second Collection
Loan Balance
as of Jan. 31
Catholic Higher Education
$404,384
Feb. 14 & 15
Black Bag Collection
CTK Salt & Light Food Pantry
Helping Hands Ministry of Belton
Body of Christ Clinic
“It is more blessed to give than it is to receive.”
(Acts 20:35)
Thank you for your generosity!
Christ the King Catholic Church Belton
www.ctkbelton.org
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Please pray for...
THE SICK
Lorrie Anderson
Blane Bartek
Fr. Angelo Bertini
Amy Bottoms
Aaron Camp
Dale Duncan
Mark Edwards
Joan English
Quintan Fabiano
Angel Flores Family
Fr. Edward Frazer
Jackie Garcia
Silvia Garcia
Rolfe Geisselbrecht
Sam “The Mailman” Green
Angel Guajardo
Mary Guajardo
Frank Guerra
William Harlow
Don Hahn
Froylan Hernandez
Jose Hernandez
Elena Juarez
Samuel Kaiser
Josh Loving
Marianne Luby
Jeanne Luttrall
Alex Mendoza
Jeff Merriman
Ken Murray
Jesus Olivarez, Jr
Elena Ornales
Anna Paruzinski
John Paruzinski
Patti Quinn
Richard Quinn
Myra Ramos
Cody Rhoades
Louis Rodriguez
Brandon Rojas
Jose Rojas
Myra Rourke
Leon Savard
Jim Starr
Patricia Starr
Stephanie Van Sickler
Henry Taylor
Robert Trevino
Patricia Trujillo
Manuel Vasquez
Mildred Vasquez
Raymond Vriseno
Nettie Wall
Frank Weis
Jesus Zapata
OUR SERVICE MEMBERS
Phillip Aiello
David L. Gomez
Deana S. Gomez
Matt Jakircevic
Reggie Jamo
Jason Piper
Daniel J. Scott
Wilbert Witt
Mass Intentions
Sunday, Feb. 8
8:00 a.m. ....... Silvia Garcia
10:30 a.m. ..... †Frank Mares
Wednesday, Feb. 11
8:00 a.m. ....... †Don Anderson
†Deceased
Altar Flowers
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
Ash Wednesday
Feb. 18 Mass Schedule
6:30 a.m.
Mass
8:15 a.m.
Mass
12:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word
with ashes
5:00 p.m.
Liturgy of the Word
with ashes
6:30 p.m.
Bilingual Mass
Stations of the Cross
Fridays during lent at 6:00 p.m.
Alter flowers can be purchased to adorn the
altar and honor a loved one.
Flowers will not be sold during the Lenten
Season, Feb. 21 - Apr. 11.
Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary
February 20 begins the 33 days of preparatory prayers for “Total
Consecration to Jesus through Mary” that continue until March 24.
Each day of prayer, representing one year in the life of Christ, is to
be done privately in homes using the consecration preparation
books. Preparation books will be
provided by parish Legion of Mary
groups between Feb. 6 and Feb.
20. After 33 days of prayers, all
are invited to make or renew their
Consecration to Jesus through
Mary.
On March 24, the rosary will be
prayed and Mass will be offered at
St. Mary Cathedral in Austin with
Bishop Joe S. Vásquez celebrating, at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Parish in Martindale, and at St.
William Parish in Round Rock. On
March 25, the rosary will be
prayed and Mass will be offered at
Santa Cruz Parish in Buda.
Visit www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org to reserve a free book
and for more information.
Christ the King Catholic Church Belton
www.ctkbelton.org
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Faith Formation
YOUTH
ADULT
Sunday Night Lights (High School Students)
Thank you to all who helped make our tamale sale a
success this past weekend! Whether you donated supplies,
slaved in the kitchen, or bought tamales, you helped our
teens get one step closer to World Youth Day in Poland.
We have a long road ahead, but we are overwhelmed by
your generosity and kindness. We will be praying for you
and we ask that you continue to pray for the youth. SNL
this week is at 6:00 p.m. See you there!
Cru Catholics (UMHB Students)
Thank you for joining us for our Super Bowl
party and business meeting. We look forward
to seeing you next week! Please come by the
house when the light is on if you haven't had
the chance to see the Cube yet. All visitors
welcome! God bless.
SSPC2 Classes
Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. Parent information will be coming soon, so continue to check the bulletin. Parents, if you have any questions,
please call the office and ask for Teresa or Marcie.
Reminder for Second Grade Students
Students preparing for First Communion should have their
First Reconciliation by attending Mass on Feb. 12 at
6:30 p.m., followed by Confession at 7:00 p.m.
Recordatorio para los del Segundo Grado
Los estudiantes que se preparan para la primera comunión
deben tener su primera reconciliación por asistir a misa en
febrero 12 en 6:30 p.m. seguido de la confesión a las
7:00 p.m.
Vacation Bible School
VBS is right around the corner! We still need volunteers.
For details, call Patricia Star at 939-2095, or Krissie
Lastovica at 939-0806.
Infant Baptismal Class
The next baptismal class is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21
rom 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Parents
should call the church office to register and get additional
information.
La proxima classe de bautismo se llevara acavao el Sabado, 21 de febrero a las 9:00 a.m. 12:00p.m. Padres/
Padrinos deveran llamar a la oficina para registrarse y obtener mas informacion.
“The church has always considered catechesis one of her
primary tasks, for before Christ ascended to His Father
after His resurrection, He gave the apostles a final command to form disciples of all nations and teach them to
observe all that He had commanded.” Catachesi Tradendae #1
The Office of Adult Catechesis and Formation is dedicated
to carrying out Christ’s mandate. In collaboration with other ministries in the parish and the Diocese of Austin, Christ
the King office of Adult Catechesis and Formation has created a variety of programs and events for our Catholic faith
community. You are invited to come and learn about
Christ and his abundant love for us, how to become intentional disciples, and how to grow in your faith.
Bible Study
Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the
Christus Center. Contact: Diane Waite.
Bible Timeline
Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30a.m. in the
Christus Center. Contact: Donna Gelner or Colleen Saxon.
This program combines personal Bible reading and study,
and small group faith sharing in an informal setting.
That Man Is You
Wednesday mornings at 6:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
Contact: Michael Reyes or Tom Blair. This is a men's
group studying the Symbolon Series.
Between the Masses
Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in the Christus Center.
Contact: Eric Roach, Jeff Pustka or Grace Conner. Enjoy
enriching your faith with different Adult Faith topics
ACTS Mission
Members of the ACTS community strive to assist our retreatants in attaining a deeper relationship with the Lord
through Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. This is a 3-day weekend retreat for men and a 3-day
weekend retreat for women. It is patterned after the description of the early church in the Acts of the Apostles. This retreat can have a profound effect our your spiritual life, with the goal of imparting a deeper love for each
other and a desire to become more involved in your parish
community. Contact: Lynn Hauger (women) or
Richard Cashion (men).
Christ the King Catholic Church Belton
www.ctkbelton.org
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Around the Parish
Around the Diocese
Lenten Fish Fry
Feb. 20, Mar. 6, Mar. 20
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the
Parish Hall
Fireside Reflections
“I Begin Now” with Cedarbrake Staff, Feb. 6 - 8. Contact Cedarbrake Retreat Center at 254-780-2436.
St Stephen’s Catholic Church 3rd Annual Bingo
Feb. 8th, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Silent
Auction with great Valentine’s gifts.
Simple Soup Supers
Feb. 27, Mar. 13, Mar. 27
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Christus Center
Pilgrimage to France, Spain & Portugal with Rev. Justin
Nguyen and Deacon Jerry Klement., April 13 - 24. For more
information call 254-773-1561.
Lenten Night Workshop
Join Fr. John Kim on Saturday, Feb. 7 for a Lenten workshop titled “Contemplation Based on Ignatian Spirituality:
Opening Our Heart with the Scripture.” Come learn how
God is present in our world and active in our lives. Find a
pathway to deeper prayer, good decisions guided by keen
discernment, and an active life of service to others.
Semi-contemplative Religious Society
Feb. 8th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 7827 Fieldstone Dr.,
Temple, TX.
Holy Trinity Catholic High School Open House
Sunday, Feb. 8th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pot Luck Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., workshop begins at
6:30 p.m. in the Christus Center. Bring your bible!
Between the Masses
Sundays, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. in the Christus Center
Join us for our new seven-week series
“TRE ORE”, The Seven Last Words of Christ
hosted by the very Rev. Robert E. Barron. The “Three
Hours’ Agony” or Tre Ore is a liturgical service held on
Good Friday from noon until 3 o’clock to commemorate the
Passion of Christ. We will listen and discuss His Words
each week to prepare us for the Passion Week and bring
you ever closer to him.
January Food Pantry Report
In January, the CTK Salt and Light Food Pantry served
100 families! This represents 392 individuals, and six new
clients. Thank you for your continued support of this
important ministry!
Every parent dreams of their child going to college....but what
about the path that gets them there? Come see how Holy Trinity
can make this dream come true. We are located at 6608 W. Adams Ave., Temple, TX 76502. No RSVP needed, just drop by
anytime between 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Or, schedule a shadow
day online at www.holytrinitychs.org.
Preparatoria Catolica
Cada padre anhela que su hijo(a) atienda la universidad, pero ?
que del camino para lograrlo? Vengan a conocer la directora,
Dra. Veronica Alonzo, el 8 de febrero de la 1:00 p.m - 3:00
p.m. Ella le puede explicar el proceso para matriculacion, y como
se puede calificar para becas para asistir. La escuela esta ubicada en frente del nuevo Walmart que se esta construyendo,
6608 W. Adams Ave., Temple, TX 76502.
Juntos, !si se puede!
Third Annual Men’s Conference: Armor of God
Saturday, Feb. 21, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
St. William Catholic Church, Round Rock
Tickets on sale for $39 at
www.CatholicArmorOfGod.com.
Sponsored by Central Texas Fellowship of
Catholic Men and The Knights of Columbus
Joyful Hearts Mother’s Group
This ministry is open to all moms. We meet weekly on
Wednesdays. Contact Sarah Spellman at
540-845-0215 for more information.
Women’s Ministry
The next regular monthly meeting will be on Monday, Feb.
9, at 9:15 a.m. in the Christus Center.
There will be a social time beginning
at 8:30 a.m. All women of the parish are
invited. Contact Taddy Maddox at [email protected] for
more information.
Junta Guadalupana
La próxima junta será el 8 de febrero en el
salón parroquial.
Baile de San Valentín Habrá un baile el 14 de febrero en el salón
parroquial, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Será gratis. Aquí los esperamos.
14th Annual White Mass
Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 6:00 p.m., St. Louis King of France
Catholic Church, 7601 Burnet Rd., Austin. To RSVP, visit
http://whitemass2015.eventbrite.com.
Check out www.austindiocese.org for more information about upcoming
events in the Austin Diocese.
Christ the King Catholic Church Belton
www.ctkbelton.org
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Special Presentations
Volunteer Appreciation
Prayer Workshop with Fr. Mark Toups
Tamale Sale Volunteers
Saturday, Feb. 14 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Holy Family Catholic Church
Alma Trevino and Alma Cantu
Do you know how to pray? Is your prayer life dry? Does it
seem that no matter how hard you try, prayer is just really
difficult? On Saturday, Feb. 14th, Fr. Mark Toups from the
Diocese of HoumaThibodaux will be at Holy
Family Catholic Church in
Copperas Cove to lead a
prayer workshop. The event
will begin with mass, and
includes lunch. Tickets to
the workshop are on sale at
the Holy Family office for $20. We urge you to consider taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity, as Fr. Toups
doesn’t conduct this workshop every often. We are certain
this will be the best $20 you ever spend! For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Holy Family Catholic Church at (254) 547-3735.
To our kitchen warriors Alma
Trevino and Alma Cantu: you
ladies were the backbone of
the entire tamale fundraising
operation! You give tirelessly
of yourselves to the youth
program and our community.
Thank you for selflessly putting
aside free time and sleep to
help us raise the money and
bring our teens closer to
Christ. We can't thank you
enough. God bless you in your
generosity! We love you!
World Youth Day
July 23 - August 3, 2016
Fr. Jonathan Raia
What is World Youth Day?
Monday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m.
CTK Christus Center
Be Inspired by dynamic speaker, priest, and vocations director, Fr. Jonathan Raia who will address the topic,
Prayer--the Lifeblood of a Relationship with the Lord!
Learn how to come to the Lord as you really are and realize
His longing for you!
Fr. Jonathan Raia is the Vocation
Director and Director of Seminarians
for the Diocese of Austin. He was
born in Houston, Texas into a strong
Catholic family, where he came to
know Jesus Christ as his Lord, Savior
and Friend. He felt a call to the priesthood as early as his First Holy Communion, but discerned the call most
seriously while a student at the University of Texas at Austin. After graduating in 2002, he entered seminary and
was ordained a priest in 2009. He
served at St. William in Round Rock
for four years, then at St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A&M University
for a year before beginning in the Office of Vocations.
24th Ave. Project
If you have questions or concerns about the 24th Ave.
Project, contact John Pollack at 254-541-4732 or
[email protected].
World Youth Day began in
the early 1980s with an invitation from St. John Paul II inviting young people to attend an International Jubilee of Youth
in St. Peter's Square. This event has grown to be the single
largest, international gathering of young people the world
has ever seen. WYD attracts pilgrims from some 200
nations who gather to celebrate their faith in the
Catholic Church.
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Youth ages 16–18 and their chaperones
Warsaw, Auschwitz, Krakow, Czestochowa, Prague
3 or 4 star hotel accommodations
Optional days in the Diocese pre-pilgrimage
Christ the King plans to help send eighteen of our youth to
this important event. Information packets will be sent home
with teens soon!
Bulletin Submissions
We have many wonderful things happening in our parish!
Help us get the word out. Submit your bulletin items to our
Communication Coordinator, Mrs. Krista Kaulfus, at
[email protected]. The deadline is Monday at
noon to be included in the following week’s bulletin.
Christ the King Catholic Church Belton
www.ctkbelton.org
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