Church of

Christ the King

30 Lamarck Drive Snyder New York 14226 March 8, 2020 Website: www.ctksnyder.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Second Sunday of Lent Masses Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. on First Friday during School year

Confessions Saturday: 3:45-4:15 p.m. or by appointment

Miraculous Medal Novena Monday after 8:00 a.m. Mass

Rectory Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:30 am-12:30 pm; 1:30-4:00 pm

Telephones Rectory ...... 839-1430 / Fax: 839-1433 School ...... 839-0473 / Fax: 370-0364 Religious Education . . . .839-0946 Convent ...... 839-0052 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Pastor Rev. Msgr. Paul A. Litwin

Weekend Assistant Rev. Richard Reina

Pastors Emeriti Rev. John R. Gaglione Rev. Msgr. James J. Lichtenthal

Deacon Deacon John Coughlin

Parish Trustees Katherine K. Juhasz Michael R. Summers

Business Manager Kelly Caterina: 839-1430 ext. 203

Parish Council President Steve Roth

Parish Secretary Melissa Schaefer: 839-1430 [email protected]

School Principal Samuel T. Zalacca: 839-0473 ext. 302

School Vice-Principal Maria Wangler: 839-0473 ext. 304

Welcome to Christ the King Church Director of Development Jeanne Ernst: 839-1430 ext. 218 If you are just visiting or are looking for a spiritual home, Director of Faith Formation we welcome you to CTK, Koreen Scalfaro: 839-0946

where we hope you will find our Parish hospitable and prayerful. Director of Music Ministry +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Adria Ryan: 839-1430 ext. 212 St. Gianna Pregnancy Outreach Center: Ministry Coordinator We are here to help you before, during and after childbirth. Call 842-BABY (2229) Lynne Griebner: 839-1430 ext. 220 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Project Rachel / Post Abortion Reconciliation: 847-2211 Sacristan +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sandra Kuminski

Child Victims Act: For information regarding the Child Victims Act (CVA) and for Sexual Abuse Crisis Please Remember CTK Church information, go to the Diocesan website at www.buffalodiocese.org/protection in your Will and Memorials

Second Sunday of Lent Christ the King Parish Sunday Scripture Readings Stewardship in Faith This Sunday:2nd Sunday of Lent Weekly Offering / Week Ending

1st Reading - Genesis 12:1-4a  March 2, 2019—Regular Collection- $11,176 2nd Reading - Timothy 1:8b-10  March 1, 2020—Regular Collection- $9,459 Gospel - Matthew 17:1-9 Thank you for your generosity. Next Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Lent The weekly collection pays our monthly bills. 1st Reading - Exodus 17:3-7 2nd Reading - Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 +++ Gospel - John 4:5-42 An Afternoon of Irish Song, Poetry and Cheer! Annual Lenten Mini-Retreat Today Sunday, March 8th Sponsored by Christ the King Holy Name Society Join us today at 3:00 p.m. in CTK's Upper “Lenten Reflections” Church celebrating Irish culture with Adria Ryan, leading song; Rick Paolini, guiding Featuring Retreat Leader poetry; and Tim and Betsy Herzog, directing cheer! Rick Paolini After our Gaelic-inspired program, a reception will Parishioner and Talk Show Host for Station of the Cross Catholic Radio follow in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library.

When: Saturday, March 21; 9:00 a.m.-Noon Where: Chapel Meeting Room Rosary for Life With Coffee, Donuts, Bagels and more Next Saturday, March 14, the Rosary for Life will be recited after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Leo’s Church, 885 Sweet All Parishioners—Men—Women Home Rd. The CTK Respect Life Ministry invites you to High School—College Students attend the Mass and to participate in this devotion. Are cordially invited to this program No Admission Fee +++

Soup Pick-Up—Next Sunday If you ordered Broccoli Cheddar or Chicken Fiesta Soup In Your Prayers… from the CTK School fundraiser, please remember to pick it Please pray for the sick of our parish which are listed in up next Sunday, March 15 between 11 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. our Adoration Chapel and for those listed below for the at the double Gym doors in the School Parking Lot current year: 2020: Father John Bustamante, Melanie Cronce, Maria Fiddler, Linda Moretuzzo, Jen Mozg, Carol Nowak, +++

Julianne Oesman, Kelsey Sorensen, and Grace Suozzi. Survey Response Due Date

...those who have died, our relatives, parishioners, and Thank you to those of you who have completed and friends, especially: John Keleher (brother of Msgr. Pat returned your surveys. If you have not yet done so, please Keleher), and Rev. Norman Sullivan (retired Diocesan Priest). complete it and return it in the collection basket or to the

. Rectory office by Monday, March 16. Your opinion matters! To be placed on the Prayer List: Our policy regarding praying for the sick will be strictly adhered to. The ill person +++ must want to be added to the list and prayed for in Church, Pre-Baptismal Class and it can be reported to us only by an immediate family The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Wednesday, member. We appreciate your consideration in this matter. March 25, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Msgr. McMahon Please help us keep our list current. Let us know when we Church Library. If you are planning to attend, please call the may remove a name. Call the Rectory at 839-1430. Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation.

The Parish Rosary Chain is made up of a group of +++ parishioners who pray a decade of the Rosary daily for special requested intentions. If you have an intention St. Francis Xavier Novena of Grace for the Rosary Chain, or you would like to become part of The 9-day Novena of Grace will continue through Thursday, the Rosary Chain Ministry, call Nancy Leed at 839-5807. March 12. The Novena will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. The Rosary Chain is ideal for those who wish to keep their Mass (Monday-Friday), you are asked to pray the Novena on intentions private. Saturday & Sunday on your own, at home or in the Church. 2

Snyder, New York March 8, 2020 Lenten Penance Service What Will You Do For Lent? Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. Instead of giving up something for Lent this year, why not At Christ the King Church do something special for your spiritual life by attending the Lenten Lecture Series, Mondays at 7:30 pm.

The next session is this Monday, March 9 at St. Stephen Priests available for Confession: Church, 2100 Baseline Rd., Grand Island. Fr. Matt Nycz, Msgr. Paul Litwin pastor at Blessed Sacrament Church in Tonawanda will

Father Jerry Kopec speak on the topic of Divine Mercy in Prayer and Life. Father Gary Kibler Plan to come and bring a friend. No cost. No reservations Father Richard Reina required. Refreshments served. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @necvicariate. Father Ed Sheedy Upcoming Lectures:

Create in me a clean heart O God. Mon., March 16—Divine Mercy—A Way of Life Presented by Mr. Rick Paolini Presented at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, Cheektowaga +++ Mon., March 23—Mercy—The Song of Christ’s Priestly Heart

19th Annual Sweepstakes Presented by Rev. William Quinlivan Presented at Nativity at Harris Hill, Clarence You’ve Got to be IN IT to WIN IT!!! Mon., March 30—Blood & Water—The Scriptural Basis of Our parishioners have been mailed Divine Mercy Sweepstakes tickets—which are only Presented by Rev. Paul Cygan $10 each. Please support the Presented at Infant of Prague Church, Cheektowaga Sweepstakes so that we can continue to fund programs in both the Church +++

and the School that would not be possible without your generosity. The Grand Prize is $3,000, with an additional nine prizes totaling $4,500. This year the Praying the Stations of the Cross helps the faithful to make a winning tickets will be chosen at the Fish Fry on Friday, spiritual pilgrimage of prayer by meditating on the scenes of March 20. Christ’s suffering and death. Please join us on the following You do not have to be present to win. dates at Christ the King Church or at Ss. Peter and Paul’s +++ Church, 5480 Main St., Williamsville:

St. Vincent de Paul Wednesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. at CTK Peace Stations Serving those in need Friday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul

March On Hunger Friday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. at CTK The St. Vincent de Paul Society is sponsoring their 10th Mary Stations

Annual “March on Hunger.” This weekend after Masses, Friday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul the Vincentians will distribute plastic bags to be filled with Friday, April 10 non-perishable food items to be returned next weekend. No Stations at CTK IMPORTANT INFO: For this collection only, please donate Tenebrae Service at Ss. Peter and Paul at 7:00 p.m. only canned or plastic containers. We cannot +++ accept cardboard containers. Thank you.

Items can be returned to the truck which will be parked in Lent: A Time of Preparation the School parking lot or to the Usher’s Room. Lent originated as a time of preparation for people Your continued generosity to minister to those in need is who were preparing for baptism. Those of us who are greatly appreciated. baptized use Lent as a time of preparation to renew our baptismal promises at Easter. One of the things we promised (or our parents promised for us) at baptism was to renounce sin.

Suggestions: soups, vegetables, fruit, spaghetti sauce, +++ ketchup, mustard, salad dressings, canned tuna and meats. 3

Christ the King Parish CTK School & Parish Lenten Fish Fry Faith Formation / Religious Education Friday, March 20 Director: Koreen Scalfaro // 839-0946 ext. 306 in the School Gym from 5:00-7:00 p.m. [email protected] Pre-Order ONLY www.ctksnyder.org

Schedule of Classes: Grade 1-5: Sunday, March 8—11:00 a.m.-Noon Next Classes: March 15, 22 and 29 Fish Fry - $13 Penny Drive total raised for St Vincent DePaul: $276!! Dinner includes: Grade 6, 7, 8: No Class this week Hayes fish, coleslaw, French fries & roll with butter No Class on March 9 Cheese Pizza - $2 per slice Next Classes: March 16, 23 and 30  The 8th Grade will be hosting a bake sale to benefit Grade 9: March 15– 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Church Library their year-end trip st Parents’ Guild will be 1 Communion Retreat: Saturday, March 14, 9:00 a.m. selling bottled water, beer, and wine —Noon: for Grade 3 children and parents for both Faith

This is a pre-pay only event. Formation and CTK School. Please meet in the Gym.

Please return this form in the Sunday Collection Sacrament of First Reconciliation: Saturday, March 28, Basket or to the Rectory by Monday, March 16 11:30 a.m. In the Upper Church ------ATTENTION Parents and High School Students: Name: ______We need a volunteer who would be Email: ______interested in becoming an 8th Grade

Phone: ______Catechist on Monday evenings for 2020-21

School year. Our current Catechist Mr. John W. will no # Fish Dinners ____ @ $13 = ____ longer to be able to continue as a catechist because his job # Pizza Slices ____ @ $ 2 = ____ status will be changing this fall. John is hoping that there

are individuals who would be willing to become the Total Enclosed = ____ catechist and join our team. He would also like the

Eat-In ____ OR Take-Out ____ opportunity to work with them during the remainder of the current year so that they are prepared when classes Make checks payable to Christ the King Parents’ begin in September. If you are interested PLEASE contact Guild or pay by credit card at Koreen Scalfaro at 839-1430, ext. 219.

christthekingschool.ejoinme.org/FishFry2020 We are also looking for individuals to become co-catechists YES! I would like to volunteer to help at this event! on Sundays. We especially need someone for Grade 3. If you are interested in becoming a co-catechist or even a ____ Set up (Friday 2:30pm) Substitute Catechist, Classroom Aide or Office Staff, please ____ Kitchen Help: 5:00pm – 6:00pm call or stop by the Faith Formation office for more ____ Kitchen Help: 6:00pm – 7:00pm information – Our children would love to have you join them on their faith journey! ____ I’ll help wherever!

____ Clean up Attention High School Students: It would be awesome if you could join the Faith Formation program on Sundays. Name: ______Becoming a Catechist, co-catechist, or a classroom aide is a Phone #: ______great way to accomplish community service hours for high +++ school and to engage in your own spiritual ministry service. If interested just call or stop by the Faith Formation office Vocation Blurb for more details!! On Mount Tabor, Jesus revealed a glimpse of his glory, not It’s Never to Late to register for 2020-21 Faith Formation! to show off, but to express his desire to share his glory with To register, you can get the form online at us. Thanks to Christ, it is this glory that we are destined for. www.ctksnyder.org; stop by the Rectory Office during The same Christ calls some to priesthood and religious life regular hours; or stop by the Faith Formation Office on to show his followers how to live for this glory. If God is Sundays between 8:00 a.m.– 12:00 Noon. Registration fees calling you to a Church vocation, call Father Andrew should be paid by April 26. Lauricella at 847-5535. 4

Snyder, New York

Christ the King School STREAM School & STREAM Academy An Accredited Member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Principal: Mr. Samuel Zalacca / Vice Principal: Mrs. Maria Wangler 2 Lamarck Dr., Snyder, NY 14226 / www.myctkschool.com / 716-839-0473

CTK School Basketball Tournament—March 1—March 8 Each evening begins with a student singing a patriotic song, and includes our cheerleaders, a visit from our mascot - the Badger, a 50-50 Raffle and the delicious food at our snack stand.

The Basketball Tournament program features a stylish front cover designed by Lucy Balcom who is in 7th Grade.

The first game pitted St. Christopher’s against St. Mark's. Before it began, America the Go Badgers! Beautiful was sung by our own talented 6th Grader, Fiona Beck. The 43rd Annual CTK Basketball Tournament began last Sunday. The Tournament kicked off with an attempted 3-point shot by Legislator Ed A Rath III. While he didn't make the basket, he was good natured about it. He was cheered on by the crowd which included the CTK Badger (skillfully animated by Paige Krygier), #14 Grace Caterina, Monsignor Litwin and his dog, Boookie. There are 36 teams playing this year. Playoff games will run this Saturday and Sunday. The tournament will conclude this Sunday, March 8 with the 6th Grade Boys playoff game which begins at 8:00 p.m.

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Christ the King Parish Perpetual Adoration Chapel The Lord is My Fortress “My soul finds rest in God alone; March 7 & 8: Speaker at Masses for March on Hunger My salvation comes from Him. March 8: 8:45 a.m.—Holy Name Coffee/Donuts—Ch. Lib. He alone is my rock and my salvation; 11 a.m.—Rel. Ed Grades 1-5—School He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” March 9: 7 p.m.—Rosary—Church -Psalm 62:1-2 8:15 p.m.—Men’s Prayer Group—Church

Prayer Partner Needed: March 11: 6 p.m.—Choir practice—Music Room Sunday: 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. 7 p.m.—Prayer Shawl Ministry—Ch. Library March 14 & 15—March on Hunger Collection The Adoration Chapel is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days March 14: 9 a.m.—First Communion Retreat—Sch. Gym a week. Every hour (especially daytime hours) MUST have March 15: 11 a.m.—Rel. Ed Grades 1-5—School at least one person present with the Lord in the Blessed 6 p.m.—Rel. Ed Grade 9—Church Library Sacrament. Sign up for one hour a week with Jesus. March 16: 7 p.m.—Rel. Ed Grades 6, 7 & 8—School Stop in the Adoration Chapel to pray any day from 7 p.m.—Rosary—Church 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. The Chapel is located at the top of the 7 p.m.—St. Vincent de Paul—Church Library stairs when entering the Church at the archway between 8:15 p.m.—Men’s Prayer Group—Church the Church and the School. To reserve your hour with March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Jesus, please call the Rectory at 839-1430. 7 p.m.—RCIA—Church Library

Holy Hour of Mercy March 18: 6 p.m.—Choir Practice—Music Room Every Saturday, 2-3 p.m. join us in prayer for Christ's children 7 p.m.—Lenten Penance Service—Church who are in pain! You can help. Prayer to God has been March 19: St. Joseph’s Day known to change the course of human history. We invite 7 p.m.—Pre-Baptismal Class—Church Library anyone who feels called to pray for an end to drug and alcohol March 20: 5 p.m.—Fish Fry—School Gym addiction, and for the healing of all those affected, to join us March 21: 9 a.m.—Holy Name Retreat—Chapel Mtg. Rm. at our weekly Hour of Mercy from 2:00-3:00 p.m. During this March 22: 11 a.m.—Rel. Ed Grades 1-5—School hour we will begin by reciting the Holy Rosary, pray in March 23: 7 p.m.—Rel. Ed Grades 6, 7 & 8—School silence, and end by reciting the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. 7 p.m.—Rosary—Church

Join us in prayer for Christ’s children who are in pain! 7 p.m.—Parents Guild Mtg.—Teachers’ Lounge 8:15 p.m.—Men’s Prayer Group—Church +++ March 24: 7 p.m.—RCIA—Church Library March 25: 6 p.m.—Choir Practice—Music Room Learn to Dance for Dyngus Day 7 p.m.—Pre-Baptismal Class—Church Library Join us for Polka lessons and learn a new dance each week on Wednesdays, March 18, 25 and +++ April 1. Lessons offered at St. Leo’s, 885 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cost Catholic Women of Buffalo Inc.: Blessed and Broken is $15 with a partner ($40 for all 3), or $10 for a The Annual Catholic Women’s Conference is on Saturday, March 14, from 8:00 a.m.-Noon, at St. Mary’s High School, single ($25 for all three). Classes are sponsored by the First 142 Laverack Ave., Lancaster. The Featured speakers are Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc. Space is limited. Call or text 983 Heather Renshaw and Fr. Jack Mattimore. Tickets are $20- -5084 or 480-4370 to reserve your spot by March 13. students/$30. Register at www.CatholicWomenofBuffalo.org. +++ +++ Magnificat of Buffalo 18th Annual Catholic Men’s Conference Join Magnificat of Buffalo on March 21, at the Millennium Being a Godly Man in an un-Godly World Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga. Registration opens This Conference will be held on Saturday, March 28 at at 9:00 a.m., breakfast and program is from 9:45 a.m.- Cardinal O’Hara High School, 39 O’Hara Rd., Tonawanda. We Noon. Guest speaker Dawn Iacono, will share the welcome the attendance of priests, deacons, religious and unspeakable joy of experiencing the presence of Our Lady seminarians. Featured speakers are Jon Leonetti, Catholic during pivotal moments in her pilgrimage of life. To Author and Radio Host; Rev. Dave Richards, Preacher register go to www.facebook.com/magnificatbuffalo or call and Teacher; and Frank Kelly, Catholic Speaker. For more Maureen at 683-2290. information or to register visit https://www.cmfofwny.org/. 6

Snyder, New York Think of Me. Catholic Charities Appeal 2020 What we do with the 24 hours in a day can affect Mass Intentions countless hours and days ahead. Our volunteers at Sat., March 7—Vigil for Second Sunday of Lent Catholic Charities know that to be true. Through 4:30 p.m. (1) Helen O’Such—Prayer Shawl Ministry our agency, volunteers have the opportunity to mentor and (2) John Pawlowski—Marianne Grimmelt tutor children by being Foster Grandparents, serve the community through one of our nine food pantries, lend a Sun., March 8—Second Sunday of Lent supportive ear through the Friendly Phones and Telephone 8:00 a.m. (1) Evelyn M. Raffa—Jon and Heather Williams Assurance programs, and much more. Your gift to the 2020 (2) People of the Parish—Rev. Msgr. Paul A. Litwin Appeal can help continue to move hands and hearts 10:00 a.m. Jack Saltal—Family through the important work we do each and every day for 12:15 p.m. John Kraus—CTK Rosary and Altar Society those in need in WNY. Make a secure donation online at Mon., March 9—Saint Frances of Rome, Religious ccwyn.org/donation or by calling 218-1400. Think of Me. 8:00 a.m. Deceased members of the Schwab and +++ Murphy Families—Mary DeRosa

Daily Mass on TV Tues., March 10—Lenten Weekday, 2nd Week in Lent EWTN: Daily televised Mass at 8 a.m., Noon, 7 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Mary Ann Scherer—Rob and JoAnn Mikulec Midnight—Channel 24 (Spectrum) Wed., March 11—Lenten Weekday, 2nd Week in Lent Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. WNYO Cable Ch 8 and ANT. Ch 49 8:00 a.m. Connie Sfier and Josette Sfier—Joseph Sfier Computer Online Streaming 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross at CTK: The Peace Stations St. Leo’s: Daily: 8:00 a.m. / Saturday:4:30 p.m. / Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at https://www.Stleo Thurs., March 12—Lenten Weekday, 2nd Week in Lent thegreatamherst.com/about-st-leo-the-great/live-feed/ 8:00 a.m. Maryann Corbett—Jerry and Maryann Peer St. Gregory’s: Daily: 7 and 8 a.m. and Noon, /Sat.: 4 and Fri., March 13—Lenten Weekday, 2nd Week in Lent 5:30 p.m. / Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m. Mary E. Harris—CTK Rosary and Altar Society and 4:30 p.m. at http://www.stgregs.org. Sat., March 14—Vigil for the Third Sunday of Lent +++ 4:30 p.m. (1) Ben and Mae Ashton—Don and Sheila Keller

(2) Patrick G. Lucey, Sr.—David and Patty Hopper Weekly Food Collections Please DO NOT INCLUDE any electrical or medical items. Sun., March 15—Third Sunday of Lent St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room / St. Aloysius: Every week 8:00 a.m. (1) Kevin McLaughlin—Don and Joan Starr food is collected in the basket in the Church Vestibule for (2) People of the Parish—Rev. Msgr. Paul A. Litwin the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room and for the 10:00 a.m. Kelly Africano—Karen Brayer St. Aloysius Church Food Pantry. *Children’s Liturgy Of the Word Dismissal During Mass Monthly Food Item For St. Luke’s: During the 12:15 p.m. Anthony Mancini and Family and month of March, we are collecting spaghetti, macaroni, Samuel Scibetta and Family—Grandchildren noodles and pasta. Make an every day chore an Act of God. +++ Next time you go shopping, purchase an extra box and put it in the shopping cart in the Church Vestibule. Rosary and Prayers After 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass Monday: The Miraculous Medal Novena +++ Tuesday & Friday: Rosary prayed for World Peace Wednesday: Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Thursday: Rosary prayed for Life End of Year Tax Statement If you would like a Tax Statement of your donations for 2019, +++ please fill in the form below and put it in the Sunday Collection basket. Thank you. If You Do Not Wish to Receive Communion ... If you are not Roman Catholic and do not wish to Name: ______receive Communion, you are welcome to come Address: ______forward for a blessing during the Sacrament of -OR- Communion. Crossing your arms across your Request an Electronic Copy by emailing Melissa at chest will indicate to the priest that you wish to [email protected] receive a blessing. 7