THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 18, 2021

SATURDAY, APR 17 PB 9:00 AM Reconciliation WA 3 - 3:40 PM Reconciliation at Bernard PB 4:00 PM t Beatrice and Everett Schaefer (D. Michael & Joan Schaefer) SUNDAY, APR 18 PB 8:00 AM Mass For the People of Christ King Parish PB 10:30 AM Mass t Nell Otis (Gundersen Family)

MONDAY, APR 19 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Personal Prayer and Reflection at both Christ King and Saint Bernard PB 8:15 AM Mass at Saint Bernard t Jerry and t Kay Ulschmid (Thomas & Donna Ulschmid)

TUESDAY, APR 20 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Personal Prayer and Reflection at both Christ King and Saint Bernard 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Adoration at Saint Bernard (interrupted for Mass from 5:30-6:00 p.m.) WA 5:30 PM Mass at Saint Bernard t Nancy Shaw-Calarco WA 6:00 PM Reconciliation at Saint Bernard BS 7:00 PM Sacrament of Confirmation WEDNESDAY, APR 21 REQUIESCAT IN PACE 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Personal Prayer and Reflection at both Christ King and Saint Bernard Please remember in your prayers the PB 7:00 AM Mass repose of the soul of t Junior Kimball whom God has called into eternal life. THURSDAY, APR 22 St. Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Personal Prayer and Reflection at both Christ King and Saint Bernard PRAYER REQUESTS WA 8:00 & 8:50 AM Mass with students t Frances Lodde (Lori and Roger Birenbaum) Please pray for our parishioners with t Mary Mazza (Mazza/Urbanski Families) acute health problems and continuing

FRIDAY, APR 23 St. George, ; St. Adalbert, Bishop and Martyr health concerns: Maureen Ivans, Tony 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Personal Prayer and Reflection at both Berg, Jim Michalek, Matthew Howard, Christ King and Saint Bernard Rowan Wilcox, Anna Bullio, Savanna PB 12:00 PM Noon Mass Heltemes, Virginia Krysiak, Mary Anne, Laine Meske, Sara Block, Steven SATURDAY, APR 24 St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr Neitzke, Donna Stahoviak, Amy Bilski, WA 9:00 AM Reconciliation Diane Brulc, Jerry Inhoff, Harold Henry, PB 3 - 3:40 PM Reconciliation at Saint Bernard John Volpe, Martha Lenz, Katina WA 4:00 PM Mass Yerton, Pat Borck, Madeleine Dodgion, Tom Stepp, Vian Sirwardena, Barb SUNDAY, APR 25 Dropp, Julie Zeman, Neil Schmidt, Kate WA 8:00 AM Mass For the People of Christ King Parish Bullio, Katie Krahn, Joan Bielefeld, John WA 10:30 AM Mass with First Communicants - CGS Schaefer, Linda Wunderlich and t Betty O'Sullivan (Barbara Jagerborg) Catherine Harris.

PB Fr. Phillip Bogacki WA Fr. Will Arnold BS Bishop James Shuerman

2604 N SWAN BLVD. WAUWATOSA WI 53226 | CHRISTKINGPARISH.ORG | [email protected] | 414.258.2604 look past these temptations and live out my own share His love more passionately, and do His Holy Spirit to evangelize), and king (lead, influence, life with faith.” will…This sacrament for me…is a step forward in a and care for others).” – paraphrased mission of devotion to a life with Christ.” “Bishop Schuerman…it would mean a lot if you “My Confirmation preparation has been a great would pray for me on my journey…I would like to “Confirmation to me means that I would be able experience. My most memorable experience was receive this sacrament because I have been to continue living life as priest (form a deeper spending time with my sponsor. I got to learn how struggling in my faith recently…Although I could understanding of the Eucharistic Miracle that he has become a successful family man while be doing much better, I am trying my best to find occurs during Mass), prophet (be filled with the incorporating the teachings of the Catholic my vocation and rely on God’s grace more and Church into his everyday life.” more in my daily life.”

“Although faith was a big part of my life before high school, it felt more like something for adults to understand…I was proven wrong when opportunities were given to me to speak about topics of my faith that I haven’t spoken on before. These conversations helped me to understand that faith is not just for adults, but for anyone who believes.”

“I used to question the Catholic faith, and I have even questioned my belief in the Trinity. However, In just a few short days on Tuesday, April 20, at as I have matured and my relationship with God 7:00 PM, 53 young people from the Tri-parish will has improved, I have realized the importance of be Confirmed with the Holy Spirit here at Christ Confirmation. I want to be close to God for the King Church. Bishop Schuerman, Fr. Phillip, Fr. Will, rest of my adult life, and Confirmation is the Fr. Paul and Deacon Peter will be present to help perfect way to kick-start that journey.” celebrate. A group of parishioners began a Novena to the Holy Spirit on Monday April 12, “I plan to live as a mature disciple by keeping my praying a short daily prayer for the candidates for promises to God and living my faith with laughter nine days, ending on April 20. and joy…I plan to lead as an example to others. I will be mature in my faith and how I live my life as Included below are a few highlights from some of a disciple.” the letters that the candidates wrote as part of their preparation. They are inspirational, to say the “Confirmation means that I am ready and willing least: to publicly state that my faith is important to me. I want to be Confirmed because I feel I am ready “I believe that when I get Confirmed, my to live out my faith with the help of the gifts of the relationship with God will grow stronger. I wish and Holy Spirit…I am excited and ready to tackle this ask to be Confirmed knowing this. I want to monumental moment in my faith.” become close and more attentive to God. I know Confirmation will not just do this. I know I have to “My faith is the single most important and work on [it].” consistent aspect of my life, so I could never imagine choosing to go on with my life in a “As a life-long Catholic student, the Church has different direction of God’s plan.” influenced every part of my life…the communities that I’ve been a part of will forever shape who I “I…feel very ready to receive the sacrament of am and what I do in this life and the next.” Confirmation. I feel like I have been preparing my whole life for this moment.” “I have chosen St. Casimir…because I feel a lot of the aspects of his life can be applied to mine. “I have been preparing by practicing types of Throughout his life, he felt called to God, yet prayer and practicing more Catholic traditions. experienced many pressures and temptations in My favorite so far is Lectio Divina. I find there is so his life to ignore and forget about his faith. This much meaning in the scripture that can lead me speaks to me because sometimes I feel pressure to be better in the ways I worship and serve.” to ignore my faith life, but like St. Casimir, I work to “I desire so strongly to grow in my faith with God,

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2604 N SWAN BLVD. WAUWATOSA WI 53226 | CHRISTKINGPARISH.ORG | [email protected] | 414.258.2604 | APRIL 18, 2021 look past these temptations and live out my own share His love more passionately, and do His Holy Spirit to evangelize), and king (lead, influence, life with faith.” will…This sacrament for me…is a step forward in a and care for others).” – paraphrased mission of devotion to a life with Christ.” “Bishop Schuerman…it would mean a lot if you “My Confirmation preparation has been a great would pray for me on my journey…I would like to “Confirmation to me means that I would be able experience. My most memorable experience was receive this sacrament because I have been to continue living life as priest (form a deeper spending time with my sponsor. I got to learn how struggling in my faith recently…Although I could understanding of the Eucharistic Miracle that he has become a successful family man while be doing much better, I am trying my best to find occurs during Mass), prophet (be filled with the incorporating the teachings of the Catholic my vocation and rely on God’s grace more and Church into his everyday life.” more in my daily life.”

“Although faith was a big part of my life before high school, it felt more like something for adults to understand…I was proven wrong when CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE CANDIDATES opportunities were given to me to speak about topics of my faith that I haven’t spoken on before. Carys A. Anthony D. Jack H. Mazie M. Christian S. These conversations helped me to understand Charlie B. Joey D. Daisy J. Aidan M. Calvin S. that faith is not just for adults, but for anyone who believes.” Ashton B. Kelsey E. Juju K. Colin M. Elliot S. Spencer B. Kate F. David K. Nora M. Finn S. “I used to question the Catholic faith, and I have Ella B. Lynden G. Don K. Will N. Gwendolyn T. even questioned my belief in the Trinity. However, In just a few short days on Tuesday, April 20, at as I have matured and my relationship with God Tyler C. Gisele G. Andrew K. Bernie P. Rose U. 7:00 PM, 53 young people from the Tri-parish will has improved, I have realized the importance of Timmy C. Maddy G. Anna K. Gabe P. Ricco V. 2 be Confirmed with the Holy Spirit here at Christ Confirmation. I want to be close to God for the King Church. Bishop Schuerman, Fr. Phillip, Fr. Will, rest of my adult life, and Confirmation is the Dane C. Caroline G. Emily L. Gianna P. Marie W. Fr. Paul and Deacon Peter will be present to help perfect way to kick-start that journey.” Tate C. Nicholas H. Nikolas L. Noah P. celebrate. A group of parishioners began a Mara D. William H. Paulie L. Lucas S. Novena to the Holy Spirit on Monday April 12, “I plan to live as a mature disciple by keeping my praying a short daily prayer for the candidates for promises to God and living my faith with laughter Ava D. Cloe H. Colin M. Owen S. nine days, ending on April 20. and joy…I plan to lead as an example to others. I will be mature in my faith and how I live my life as Included below are a few highlights from some of a disciple.” the letters that the candidates wrote as part of their preparation. They are inspirational, to say the “Confirmation means that I am ready and willing SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS least: to publicly state that my faith is important to me. I want to be Confirmed because I feel I am ready Ready for Confirmation? Preparation for our November 9 high school Confirmation begins soon! If you “I believe that when I get Confirmed, my to live out my faith with the help of the gifts of the have gone through Alpha and wish to be Confirmed, sign up by April 18. For more information, go to relationship with God will grow stronger. I wish and Holy Spirit…I am excited and ready to tackle this triparishfaithformation.org or contact Sarah at [email protected] ask to be Confirmed knowing this. I want to monumental moment in my faith.” become close and more attentive to God. I know Confirmation will not just do this. I know I have to “My faith is the single most important and work on [it].” consistent aspect of my life, so I could never imagine choosing to go on with my life in a “As a life-long Catholic student, the Church has different direction of God’s plan.” SAVE THE DATE OUR THANKS FOR EASTER FLOWERS influenced every part of my life…the communities that I’ve been a part of will forever shape who I “I…feel very ready to receive the sacrament of It’s back! Save the date for the Christ • Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hartung am and what I do in this life and the next.” Confirmation. I feel like I have been preparing my King Auction! On Saturday, February 26, • Mary Anne Haeckel whole life for this moment.” 2022 the Christ King campus will be In loving memory of George and Mary Haeckel “I have chosen St. Casimir…because I feel a lot of completely transformed, items and the aspects of his life can be applied to mine. “I have been preparing by practicing types of experiences will be up for grabs, raffle Throughout his life, he felt called to God, yet prayer and practicing more Catholic traditions. tickets will be sold, fabulous food and experienced many pressures and temptations in My favorite so far is Lectio Divina. I find there is so libations will be offered, live music and his life to ignore and forget about his faith. This much meaning in the scripture that can lead me dancing will be enjoyed, and fellowship to be better in the ways I worship and serve.” speaks to me because sometimes I feel pressure will be abundant. Watch for more “I desire so strongly to grow in my faith with God, to ignore my faith life, but like St. Casimir, I work to details in the coming months!

2604 N SWAN BLVD. WAUWATOSA WI 53226 | CHRISTKINGPARISH.ORG | [email protected] | 414.258.2604 | APRIL 18, 2021 RCIA SAFE During Saturday evening’s beautiful and moving Easter Vigil on April 3, we ENVIRONMENT witnessed three individuals give their profession of faith, experience their first Eucharist and all four receive the Holy Spirit in Confirmation. Welcome! The Archdiocese of Milwaukee recognizes April 18 - April 24 as Safe Environment Awareness Week. Each year in the month of April, which is recognized around the country as child abuse prevention month, we dedicate a week to elevating the general awareness of the Church's efforts to keep our children safe.

We want people to know that we are committed to maintaining safe environments in our parishes and schools through adult child abuse prevention training; criminal background checks for all clergy, volunteers working with minors, and employees; safety training for children in each grade level; and adhering to all mandatory reporting requirement laws.

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The Marian troop is made up of 7th grade girls from the Christ King community. These girls are working on earning their Marian Award by learning about Mary and how they can say ‘yes’ CHRISTKINGSCHOOL.ORG to being more like Mary in their everyday lives. The ENROLLING K3-GRADE 8 & EXTENDED CARE Marian Girl Scout troop of Christ King Parish needs your help to collect necessities and personal items for the children at the Milwaukee Child Advocacy Center who often come with nothing of their own.

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• Women’s sizes XS-L socks/underwear There is another round of phishing emails • Journals/sketchbooks circulating that appear to be from Fr. Phillip and • Hygiene products: deodorant, lotion, hairbrushes, other staff. Please pay close attention to the shampoo, conditioner (no toothbrushes or sender's email address. If it is not coming from, toothpaste please) for example, [email protected], it is • Earbuds not a legitimate email. Also watch for generic We will also collect new and gently used books. messages, or messages that ask for money, or an immediate reply or have spelling or grammatical You can drop off the items you want to donate errors. Those are all signs of a phishing email. Do on Sunday, April 25th from 12:00-1:30 in the Christ not open, do not follow any links that may be King parking lot. Marians will be there to collect the included in the message or download and open items. any attachments. Delete the email. Thank you. Thank you for your generosity!

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2604 N SWAN BLVD. WAUWATOSA WI 53226 | CHRISTKINGPARISH.ORG | [email protected] | 414.258.2604 | APRIL 18, 2021 CHRIST KING PARISH ONGOING MINISTRIES, HOW CAN WE HELP? Christkingparish.org / (414) 258-2604 ______AND FORMATION Sacraments: Christ King and Saint Bernard: Reach out to contacts for activity status. Infant Baptism Pastor Alpha Baptism is an initiation into a new life of Very Rev. Phillip Bogacki, ext. 20 Alpha is for anyone who is seeking discipleship and access to the full spiritual [email protected] community, has opinions about the riches of the Church. The parish rejoices at Christian faith, is unsure of, or would like to the gift of new life and seeks to assist you in Associate Pastor deepen their belief or relationship with Rev. Will Arnold, ext. 32 this mission as parents, starting with the God. Sessions run Spring and Fall. [email protected] sacramental grace of Baptism. Preparation Emily Linn, [email protected] sessions are held regularly among our Permanent Deacon Small Discipleship/Connect Groups tri-parish collaborative relationship. For the Deacon Peter Rebholz, ext. 56 convenience of parents, we encourage Join or facilitate a small discipleship group [email protected] you to begin preparation prior to the birth (6-8 people) to grow together in your of the child. Baptisms are celebrated on Director of Liturgical Music Catholic faith. Groups meet various days/ particular Sundays of the month either Bill Lieven, ext. 27 times. Emily Linn, [email protected] [email protected] during Mass or after Mass. Contact the Director of Liturgy Men’s Ministry Group parish office for details. Weekly breakfast and discussion group Maggie Pernice, ext. 22 Marriage [email protected] focusing on men’s relationship with God, their spouse, and their children. Thursday The grace proper to the Sacrament of Campus Maintenance Supervisor Mornings, 6AM in Christ King Parish Matrimony is intended to perfect the love Mark Martinez, ext. 29 Centers. Pat Masterson or Casey Allen, of a couple and to strengthen their [email protected] [email protected] indissoluble unity. By this grace, they help Campus Maintenance Technicians one another to attain holiness in their Bill Flaig, Ramos & Bryan Puglisi, x48 Mom’s Playgroup married life and in welcoming and ______Suspended until further notice. Kathy educating their children. Our parish rejoices Director of Administrative Services Driscoll, [email protected] at the gift of marriage. Contact the parish Laura Brown, ext.12 priests or the parish office as soon as Simply the Word possible prior to planning a wedding, so as [email protected] Bible study and discussion emphasizing to allow the support and preparation Scripture’s transforming personal Director of Finance process the Church provides to future application. Meets weekly, Thursday Emily Axt, ext. 34 married couples. [email protected] morning/evening, Sept. - May. Cindy Administrative Assistant Schmidt, [email protected] Anointing of the Sick Peggy Jelacic, ext. 10 Parish Center Library Anointing of the Sick is a powerful [email protected] Open with social distancing, after Masses sacrament of healing for one's body and Pastoral Executive Assistant on Saturday & Sunday. soul. It can be requested any time, most conveniently after a Sunday Mass. Contact Shelley Harrington, ext.23 SPRED (Special Religious Development) the celebrant to request this sacrament. [email protected] Faith formation for children with The parish priests may be contacted Communications Coordinator intellectual disabilities ages 6-10. Sunday directly to celebrate this sacrament by Laura Shears, ext. 13 Mornings 10-11:30AM. Sessions Sept.-May. appointment as well. [email protected] Eileen Wingenter, [email protected] ______House/Hospital/Care Facility Calls Tri-Parish Faith Formation Ministries: Monthly Meal Programs Call the parish office or one of the parish See triparishfaithformation.org for full Southside-2nd Wed: Julie Wendelberger, priests directly. [email protected] program details. Looking to Become Catholic? Northside-4th Wed: Mary Anderson, Do you desire more information on entering Director of Children's Ministry (Grd K3-5) [email protected] or Julie Frank, the ? We are here to Samantha El-Azem, ext. 33 [email protected] [email protected] answer your questions, listen to your story, and help you grow closer to God. For more Director of Youth Ministry (Grd 6-12) St. Vincent dePaul Society Offers voucher assistance for clothing, information contact Emily Linn at Sarah Daszczuk, ext. 26 furniture and appliances to those in need [email protected] or 414-258-2604. [email protected] by visiting families in their homes. Meets Want to become a Parishioner? Director of Adult Formation & Discipleship monthly, 2nd and 4th Monday. Judy Stop by the Parish Office and visit us to pick Emily Linn, ext.21 O’Connell, [email protected] or up a new member folder or go online and [email protected] (414) 303-2229 start the process. St. Vincent dePaul Milwaukee Help CHRIST KING SCHOOL (414) 462-7837 Christkingschool.org / (414) 258-4160 DIGITAL CONNECTIONS Principal PARISH COLLABORATIVE Weekly eNews Scroll down and Mrs. Grace Urbanski join on christkingparish.org/status.cfm [email protected] We work with two parishes to coordinate activities and maximize resources. Visit Youtube.com Search Christ King Executive Administrative Asst. their websites for info and offerings: Catholic Parish and School Julie Sgrignuoli, ext. 40 [email protected] Saint Bernard/stbernardparish.org Facebook.com Search Christ 7474 Harwood Ave. (414) 258-4320 King Parish and School Mailing Address 2646 N. Swan Blvd Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Saint Pius X/stpiusparish.org Online Giving Scroll down and Main Entrance - Enter on 91st Street 2506 Wauwatosa Ave. (414) 453-3875 click the giving link on the homepage