Christ the King C O U R I E R Volume 4, Issue 4 Christ the King Catholic Church February, 2002 Thanh Thai Nguyen Pastor Christ the King Catholic Church By Ron Lynch Vietnamese. Their wonderful voices praising God in Father The 5:00 p.m. Mass of January Thanh’s native tongue was a fitting 26, 2002 was something special. tribute to the Lord. Deacon Dung Bishop Victor B. Galeone was Bui then read the Gospel to us. there. He had come to officially Bishop Galeone next introduced install Father Thanh Thai Nguyen Father Thanh to the congregation as as the new pastor of our parish. the new pastor of Christ the King This kind and worshipful man had Parish.The applause from the begun the journey many years ago suddenly standing parishioners was to Christ the King by stepping onto thunderous.After the applause had a boat in the China Sea to leave his died down and Father Thanh had native Viet Nam. Their loss was taken his seat, Bishop Galeone certainly our gain. gave the homily. The homily dealt Wearing green vestments and with the issues of leadership and his white miter, Bishop Galeone what true leaders have as their strode with his shepherd’s crook of priorities. Bishop Galeone said that office between an honor guard of a true leader looks to the interests Knights of Columbus down the of his people before his own. That center aisle of the church. He was seemed about as important accompanied by the concelebrants regarding leadership as anything of the Mass, Father Thanh Thai else he presented. Nguyen, Father Neil Carr, Father After the homily, Father Thanh Guy Noonan, Father Gerald led his parishioners in our Pincince and, from St. Maron, profession of faith, the Nicene Father Ellie Shadid. Creed. He recited an oath then to Accompanying them were Deacon formalize his new position. Bishop Dung Bui, Maronite Sub-Deacon Galeone donned his miter and (now Deacon) Eli Shami. They officially installed Father Thanh as entered a church filled with happy our pastor. Father Thanh then parishioners that included many asked any members of the parish Vietnamese faithful who were there council that were present to come to celebrate the installation of one forward to the altar and thanked of their own as the pastor of one of them for their support and the more notable parishes in the encouragement. diocese. Sister Therese Horan was The offering hymn was also in attendance for the first time performed by the Vietnamese choir in quite a while, her “fast” and the communion processional Photos page 19 reputation enhanced by having hymn, “One Bread, One Body,” been spotted earlier in the day at was beautifully offered by our adult and said he needed our prayers, dressing, and an all time favorite, Hooters. Bernie Sans led the adult choir. The Vietnamese choir also support and cooperation in order to sushi. A giant box of cookies filled choir in the uplifting “Canticle of sang after communion before the be a successful pastor. After Father out the spread. As the available the Sun”. Rocky DiGeorgio final prayer and blessing. Our Thanh’s comments, he and the beverage, a red punch was provided a virtuoso performance on congregation was so involved in bishop were met at the rear of the welcome after attending Mass in a the violin accompanied by a flautist the proceedings that had taken church for many congratulations church filled with the warmth of and two guitarists. The hand bell place, Bishop Galeone had to and good wishes. Then we many people. Everyone there choir was also there to add their prompt us to stand for the final adjourned to the Shirley David Hall seemed to be happy with the unique sound to the proceedings. prayer and blessing. for the reception. selections and filled their plates and The setting was completed by the When Mass had ended, Father The walls of the Shirley David glasses with hopeful anticipation. beautiful red flowers placed on the Thanh addressed the congregation Hall were adorned with many paper Father Thanh was greeted by many floor at either end of the altar. and introduced his brother, Hung, cutouts of children hand in hand more people who wished him well It was a normal Mass until after and new sister-in-law, Binh, who made by the students of Christ the and congratulated him on his the second reading when we were had recently wed and come to King to honor and congratulate appointment.The reception was full treated to an unexpected surprise. Jacksonville from Houston to Father Thanh. There were buffet of parishioners who were glad our The Vietnamese choir that attend Father Thanh’s installation. tables covered with plentiful egg large ship had finally received its performs during the Vietnamese He described how pleased he was rolls, spring rolls, fresh fruit, tiny new captain. We are thankful. Mass on Sundays sang a hymn in to be officially in his new position sandwiches, fresh vegetables with Page 2 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 From the Editor Visiting with our Pastor Dear Readers of the Courier me and to the staff. Thank you Mary Ann for your generosity of Here it is . . . The winter issue of spirit and dedication to this the Courier. As usual, life at ministry. Thank you for being my Christ the King has been a beehive friend. of activity full of events many of My heartfelt thanks go to Father which are reflected within these Thanh, Tony Trotti, and all the pages. The staff of the Courier has Courier staff for their friendship, worked very hard to produce an love, prayers, and support as my informative as well as an husband and I make this difficult entertaining issue. journey together. The Lenten season will soon be I would also like to extend my upon us and in this issue we’ve thanks to my co-workers, friends, included several items upon which and all at Christ the King for your to reflect. You will also find our loving concern and prayers. I now coverage from the various know a deeper meaning to the ministries, the Epiphany words, “love lifted me.” Both Rick Celebration and last, but not and I are grateful to everyone. By Mickey Kenny We welcomed Father Tom definitely not least, the visit of As you read this issue of the Willis this month as well to help us Bishop Victor Galeone at the Courier please say a prayer for the January has surely been a with our Liturgical Formation Day. installation of Father Thanh staff who have worked so month of welcoming, of greeting, Father Willis reminded us the Nguyen as our Pastor. We hope diligently to bring you the news of and of hospitality. It is in the visit welcoming to the Eucharist begins you will enjoy reading it. our faith community. May they of the three kings that it is revealed in the parking lot, outside the Because of my husband’s illness, continue to be passionate in their to us in scripture that this baby is church, when we have the my part in this issue has been desire to make every issue of the God’s gift to all people. The gift of opportunity to make all those we minimal. While I’m on leave of Courier the best it can be. God in our personal lives and in our meet feel welcome. We extend the absence Mary Ann Sullivan has A special thanks for all who families is made abundantly clear welcome beyond our special graciously accepted the position contribute to the Courier . . . to in Mary and Joseph; this gift given friends and acquaintances, and and responsibility of Associate those who submit articles and to to the people of Israel is acknowledge the arrival of those Editor. She has been very involved those who read them. Your support acknowledged by the shepherds; we haven’t had the privilege of in the Courier since it’s beginning makes this paper a success. and the gentiles and people of all knowing. We are to welcome in in the Spring of 1998. Her the world are represented, even at their diversity those with whom we dedication and expertise have been the manger, by the kings. God is a have not as yet established a and continue to be invaluable to gift to all. connecting thread. This gift of God requires a Everyone is invited to bring response. It is not enough that Jesus their gifts to the altar; everyone is Christ the King Courier knocks at our door – we have to included in the call to the altar, the 742 N. Arlington Road respond to His call with welcoming call to the banquet, the invitation to Jacksonville, FL 32211 and hospitality. Our special be a part of the body of Christ. Phone: (904) 724-0080 Fax: 721-2326 celebration of Epiphany was a very We want also to include happy and successful beginning to everyone in our many ministries Publisher: Father Thanh Thai Nguyen the year. here at Christ the King. As pastor, Managing Editor: Judy Koziolek Starting with the special liturgy Father Thanh expressed how proud Associate Editor: Mary Ann Sullivan and the celebration of the Mass, and also humbled he is to take note Advertising/Layout Design: Tony Trotti, (904) 744-6648 everyone from everywhere is every week how many ministries Newspaper Staff: invited to accept the invitation to are listed in the Bulletin - and these Donna Baker Kathy Daniels Dottie McMillan come and worship the babe in the ministries are alive and working Frank Bauman Bill Dougherty Jane Middleton manger. here in Christ the King. All those Phyllis Bauman Michele Easterling Kathy Nichols In all our individuality and who have not taken a place in one Frank Becht Doris Faustini Eileen Porter diversity, we are invited to the of these ministries at this time are Ward Berkey Lisa Gable Bill Salzman table. We are included; we belong. encouraged to come on down and Dolores Bianco Lucille Guzzone Debra Scobie We are all special gifts; and we are join. Carol Ann Black Harriet Hughes Patti Sloan each invited to bring ourselves to Special thanks are extended to Willie Blaquiere Mickey Kenny Cynthia Surles Lee Callahan Wanda Klima Josephine Thomas the banquet. And what is asked of several people. Father Willis, of Yolanda Cerqueira Claretta Lamusga Ray Walker us? Actually nothing. God’s gift of course, for his help with liturgical James Claxton Ron Lynch Himself is exactly that: gift, and changes. Mike Mackin, the Parish Maggie Damato Linda McCreary freely given. Council president, certainly The mission of CHRIST THE KING COURIER is to provide our Christ The King But this gift must call forth a enjoyed organizing the Epiphany Family with information and news regarding our faith and parish ministries. The response. Throughout scripture we gathering. And the more people goal is to share information, happenings, and stories that abound within the are shown the power of the helped with their gifts and their ministries of our parish in the hope that people can use this information to bring you invitation when there is response. sharing, the more connected we closer to God and our parish church family. Wisdom and enlightenment are two of Look at the Emmaus journey. became. He is thanked for getting many of God's gifts, and through CHRIST THE KING COURIER, parishioners can Traveling along they encounter the ball rolling. Helen Ramos, who share in the joy, love, and fellowship of Christ the King Parish. Our desire is to Jesus, risen but not recognized. He has served courageously as reader serve our God, share his message of love and hope with all, and to encourage others teaches them and invites them into at the 6:30 a.m. weekday Mass, is to spread the message of the Gospel of Christ the King. deeper understanding of the thanked for having already begun As the official publication of our parish family, Christ the King Courier sees the scripture. They accept the to organize a rotating call for reading from St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians as exemplifying the content and invitation and learn as they walk lectors and Eucharistic ministers to character of this publication. with Him. But, they never would serve at this Mass. have known Him if they had not And so the invitation goes on. "As the chosen of God, then, the holy people whom He loves, you are to be clothed responded with an invitation of We want to explore ways in which in heartfelt compassion, in generosity and humility, gentleness and patience. Bear their own to stay and dine! It was in all ministries invite and then with one another; forgive each other if one of you has a complaint against another. The Lord has forgiven you; now you must do the same. Over all these clothes, put His breaking of the bread they welcome in a continuing cycle of on love, the perfect bond. And may the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, because recognized Him. hospitality. it is for this that you were called together in one body." Colossians 3:12-15. As we shared our foods from In keeping with these thoughts our homes around the world at the Father Thanh said, “I want to thank The Christ the King Courier is a quarterly newspaper published by Christ the King Epiphany banquet we were a joyful everyone for their welcoming of Catholic Church. Publisher reserves the right to refuse articles, poetry, expression of hospitality. One my brother and his wife to the advertisements, etc. contrary to paper's policy and standards. The appearance of parish with many traditions. One parish at the time of my advertising in these pages does not imply endorsement of businesses, services and products. Readers must exercise prudence in responding to advertising in all media. group responding to the invitation installation. He told me ‘my Political advertising not accepted. Publisher reserves the right to edit all materials to belong to the body of Christ here church has a great hospitality.’” submitted for publication. in our parish. February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 3 Letters What’s Happening

OUR CHURCH WELCOMES Welcome: We woud like to welcome the following individuals and families to Christ the King Community The Edward Baldwin Family The Oh-Criner Family Mr. & Mrs. John Barnes The Robin Naderson Family The Leopold Charles Family The Brian Smith Family Eileen Geesey Rosemarie Sudhoff Bernardino Hernandez Mr. & Mrs. Jesu Valencia Baptisms: We Would like to announce the following people who were recently baptized into the Catholic Church Patrick McClintock in the Turret Morgan Anh Thu Nguyen Nov. 3 Lilly Thu Nguyen Jan. 20 E. McRae Mathis Nov. 10 Teresa Lynsey Thuy-Tien Duong Joseph Broward Carlton, IV Nov. 11 Jan. 20 Gabriel F. Goldsby Nov. 11 John David Bunag Jan. 20 Isabela Elise Baldwin Nov. 7 Jack F. Ogin, Jr., Jan. 20 Karli Rae Wrubluski Nov. 18 Peyton Elizabeth Bayot Jan. 27 Tillman J. Lankford Nov. 24 Michael Dean Barron Jan. 27 Eric Brian Smith, III Nov. 25 Kimo Leon Barron Jan. 27 Lee Christopher Hunter Meade Hannah Barron Jan. 27 Dec. 16 Jacob Tyler Bonnichsen Jan. 27 Alyssa Victoria Barron Dec. 30 Jacob Michael Ossi Jan. 27 Dylan Henry Oh-Criner Nov. 25 Marcel Jamal Smith Jan. 27 Jacob Randall Waite Jan. 12

Marriages: We would like to acknowledge the following parishioners who were recently united into the Sacrament of Marriage. Lawrence G. Fete, III and Gwen Charles M. Keisling and Mai Thi Fekete on November 17. Dinh on December 26

That’s me on patrol Deaths: The following people are recently deceased members of our parish for whom we offer our special prayers. Regis G. O’Connell Nov. 1 Lino E. Ramos Dec. 14 Margaret Heater Nov. 1 Judy T. Dallavia Dec 16 In our bulletin a number of back for so long after you took the Frank Napoli Nov. 8 Richard Michael Dayoub Jan. 7 weeks ago it was suggested writing time to write me. It’s not just you, I Thuc Ngoc Tran Nov. 9 Judy M. Remy Jan. 16 to a parishioner who is serving in haven’t written anyone in months Frank Henry Graham, III Nov. 9 Susan Farwell Fridell Jan. 16 Bosnia. Father Guy Noonan took due to my mission load and ... Thomas J. Sheehan Nov. 16 Richard Francis Whelan Jan. 21 the occasion to send such a letter. problems. I’m very sorry and I’d Daniel Richard Labelle Nov. 19 Emily Kourdy Jan. 24 Below is his reply from Christ the like to thank you very much for Adee Clyde Martin Nov. 25 Margaret Alesi Jan. 27 King parishioner, SPC Patrick writing me without even knowing Edward J. Ansloan Dec. 4 McClintock. me. So much has happened since Dear Father Noonan, I’ve been here it’s hard to know First I’d like to ask your where to begin. One thing I’d like An Invitation to Share forgiveness for putting off writing to say is that I miss Christ the King Thank you Church more than anything else back home. I truly mean that. I’ve From All Saints Home learned a lot of things being over Christ the King Courier is eager to hear how here, especially about myself. I Thank you to all the wonderful miss being with the family of your ministry embraces your fellow brothers people who bought our residents a Christ, not the family of this world, and sisters Christmas gift. though I know that they are with You are all wonderful! me in their prayers. Christ the King parishioners Well, Father, there is so much helped make our residents at All more that I’d like to write about, Saints Catholic Home enjoy their but I need to get some sleep so I Christmas Day. can get up for a mission tomorrow We love you all and God (also my mouth is bothering me Bless. from having my wisdom teeth We thank you all, and our removed yesterday). Well I hope to residents thank you also. write again soon and I hope to hear We look forward to receiving your articles on from you. From the Staff and Residents of your outreach efforts in the coming months All Saints Home. God Bless, Patrick Page 4 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 Greetings from the Emerald Isle A Letter from Father Carey Greetings from the Emerald purposes. At that time it was Isle. Several times I have begun to extended and the extension was write something for the Courier, used as a Novitiate. Later the but each time the idea waned. At Novitiate moved to another one stage it was to have been a location and our seminary was built Christmas letter, but the mailing there. This in turn was sold to the date came upon me too soon. So telephone company as a training here goes. school, and we built a smaller establishment to provide The time of writing is early accommodation and tuition December. Winter has its foot in the facilities for seminarians. door. We have had frost Besides the Manor and the occasionally, and on one occasion a House of Studies, the Holy Ghost little snow and sleet which did not community has a number of other The Original Kimmage Manor House stay on the ground more than an buildings. There is the “Mission hour or so. Some of the nights have House,” (known to us as the “White been very cold. We have had our House” because of its color), which usual ration of Irish rain. I had is a retirement home nowadays, forgotten how wild, blustery, with accommodation for about 50 stormy and penetrating the wind retirees can be here. I decided to buy a hat and others needed for the rather than an umbrella for the rain. administration and services at the One Mary Poppins is enough. house. It is attached to “Marian The leaves have all gone from House,” a nursing home unit with the trees now. Naked trees have a 25 beds, fully equipped and staffed beauty of their own. There is quite to provide for those needing 24- a bit of green area around here. hour nursing care. Medical services With the leaves gone I can see more are available to us all, including of it now. Even in this wintry scene doctor visits. Kimmage Parish Church there are still a few roses on the It is good we have some bushes. I expected we would have younger people around us here. together and con-celebrate the with cousins or old friends yet. many birds around in these trees. This is a community living face to Eucharist. The stained glass Lazy? Careless? Not bothering? We do, but only magpies, which face with mortality. It seems we windows in it are beautiful and Ireland has really changed in I’ve been told, have driven all the have a funeral every few weeks. No bring back many memories to me. recent years. Coming to terms with others away. They are noisy wonder our liturgists find it They used to be in the seminary that is taking time. By now I think I scavengers. Someone counted over difficult to have “fresh” study hall when I was a student have become used to Irish money, there. celebrations for them. But it is nice and to a degree its relative value. 40 of them in the local flock. What am I doing? I’m still Of course, I’ll have to go through The Kimmage Campus is a to know there may be 40 to 50 trying to understand what it means all that again January 1, 2002. On busy place. There is a Parish priests con-celebrating one’s to be retired, and what others that day the Euro, the common Church with its attendant activities. funeral Mass. around me understand it to be. I currency of the European Union, In the educational sector we have As the need for accommodation have not taken on any job. At times will become the only legal tender the Kimmage Institute of Theology of retiring missionaries increases, it I have done part-time ministry, here. You have all heard of the and Culture. It is in this institute was decided to add two more such as saying Mass for retired “Celtic Tiger,” the name given to our seminarians take their theology buildings named for Bishop sisters, replacing a couple of the tremendous improvements in courses. Some are Irish; some are Shanahan, one of our great hospital chaplains while they took the Irish economy in recent years. missionary bishops in the early vacation. On the one hand I do not With the slowdown all over the members of the Holy Ghost Order, years of the 20th century. Each some are from other orders. Some want my gift of priesthood to lie world I’m afraid it has lost its building is of three stories, with idle, but on the other hand I do not stripes. Lots of businesses have are lay people. The student body is two three-bedroom apartments and international in character as is the feel up to a full time ministry. I closed down resulting in many job two two-bedroom apartments on suppose I am “in process” with losses. faculty. Both primary degrees and each floor. When the Holy Ghost regard to all that. As I had hoped, I I bought a small car, a tiny postgraduate courses are available, Fathers no longer have need of am getting my prayer life better Toyota called a “Yaris.” It is nice including doctorates. Standards are them they can be sold or rented to organized. I am seeking a spiritual and adequate for my needs. But set and supervised by other families. House A in which I live, director, something that takes a Dublin seems to be in perpetual universities. and share an apartment with a little time. My interest in the gridlock. Like most older European Another major educational priest I had known in Kenya, is Scriptures continues as I review my element is the Development occupied by Holy Ghost Fathers, cities, its streets and roads were not notes from my year in Jerusalem, designed for the volume of traffic Studies Course. This was begun by except for one apartment which is and have joined a Lectio Divina a classmate of mine with a used as an office by the editor of group in the community. I bought we have these days. On one recent doctorate in Economics. His our Mission Magazine. some drawing material but have yet trip it took 20 minutes to cover a experiences in the missions in West House B is occupied by our to use it. One of our priests is quite half mile. Africa led him to do something to Mission Promotions Staff, and an artist and offers classes. But, the It has also been difficult dealing educate leaders who would bring some of the students from the way I see it, for him it is a second with September 11th and all its about change in Third World Development Studies Course. It is career and somewhat professional. consequences. There was a countries. These changes would nice to live in a place that still I just wish to putz around for my tremendous outpouring of benefit the lives and economies of smells so new. While the Mission own amusement. sympathy here on that occasion. the poorest people. It is a House has housekeeping help, we The area around us has been September 14th was declared a postgraduate course which has are expected to do our own developed into a nice residential been established for 30 years now. special public holiday so people Its staff is completely lay and housekeeping and cleaning, etc. enclave, with quiet, traffic free could join church and prayer includes some of its own alumni. It Why is the washing machine so streets and roads. This is great for services and the churches were also is linked to other colleges and complicated? walking, and I make a point of filled. But there was also sorrow universities. Obviously the students For our meals we join the main doing some walking daily. It keeps because of more war and killing are from several nationalities. community in the Mission House me in a good mood, helps my and people’s homes and lives being The Development Studies Dining Room. It is nice to be with diabetes and blood pressure, but destroyed. It looks as if the worst of Course is housed in the old “Manor others for meals. There I meet apparently does nothing for my it is coming to an end. May the classmates and others I had worked House.” This is not a nursing home, with in Kenya and other places. As weight. I also read a fair amount. final outcome lead to peace and an but was once the property of a Psalm 133 says, “how good and I have been in touch with my end to terrorism. This has to be “Lord of the Manor,” a local pleasant it is for brothers to live brothers and visited with them. My founded on justice. It’ll be a while landowner in British times. It was together in peace.” In our house we sister lives about two miles from before that will be achieved. bought by the Holy Ghost Fathers have a small Oratory in which we here, so I join her for Sunday I wish you all every blessing in about 1930 for administration celebrate the Liturgy of the Hours dinner. I have not been in touch this New Year. February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 5 Advent Tree

by Trudy Cameron into boxes for distribution. The Mental Health agency, Angel Aid, Once again the Advent Tree the Department of Children and was an outstanding success. Families, and St. Gerard’s House Parishioners at Christ the King each had representatives come with truly know the spirit of giving to trucks and vans on Sunday evening those less fortunate. This year to pick up the gifts for their 1,377 paper ornaments were on the organizations. trees but because of the generosity On Monday morning we had of Christ the King, we had over many volunteers return to deliver 2,000 gifts to give away. Many gifts to the remaining agencies. people sent extra presents and They came with their trucks and others gave their person two or cars and all presents were delivered three gifts. in record time. We are most These presents go to needy grateful to these people: Helen people of all ages, from babies to Ramos, Hector Cameron, Bud those in nursing homes. We get the Stiles, Jim and Bet Knight, Jim names and gifts wanted from 14 Dolan, Danny Mills, Donnell Baer, different agencies.(see list below) Mike Yarborough, Helen Stenner, Many people helped on this Jesse Morgan and Mary Ann project. Special recognition goes to Danese. those who helped write the None of this would be possible ornaments - Ruth Gunther, Marj without the generosity of Christ the Burke, Betty Becht, Kathy King parishioners. The thing that Robinson, Kathleen Rein, Mary makes this project so rewarding is Ann Danese, Ashley Yount, Helen that in many cases our gift is the Stenner, Donna Simons and Peggy only Christmas present that the Mills. person receives. On Sunday night December It has been a joy and privilege 16,th the Gathering Area was one for me to organize this wonderful beehive of activity. It took 1 ½ project and I thank each and every hours to separate the gifts for each one of you who helped in any way. agency. Next, the gifts were loaded

Mental Health Association Harbor House Oakwood Villas (needy children) Boys Home Silvercreek Apartments (needy children) All Saints Nursing Home First Coast Rehab & Health (nursing home) Children’s Home Society Foreign Seafarers (Deacon Gjet Bajraktari of the Apostleship of the Sea gives a gift to all foreign seamen coming to the port of Jacksonville during the holidays) Our Lady of Hope Farm in St. Augustine Department of Children & Families (needy children) Catholic Charities (baby presents) St. Gerard House (baby presents) Angel Aid (children with life-threatening diseases) Page 6 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 Knights of Columbus Memorial Service

by Eileen Porter & Frank Becht forward to light a candle in his honor. For those Knights who did The Arlington Council Knights not have a representative present, a of Columbus held its annual candle was lighted in his honor by Memorial Service for deceased two Knights who were assisting members on All Soul’s Day, with the ceremony. November 2, 2001. The service When all the candles had been was held in Christ the King Church lighted for the deceased Knights, and followed a Mass celebrated by Shirley Mosely, representing the Monsignor Mortimer Danaher, KCees, came forward and lit one who has been Chaplain for the large candle for the deceased Knights for more than twenty members of the KCees. years. In his homily, Monsignor The ceremony is a very moving Danaher reminded the experience for everyone in congregation of the thousands of attendance, but particularly for hours of service to God and family members and close friends, community provided by the as it recalls vivid memories of deceased Knights who were being loved ones and renews our honored by the service. prayerful fervor for the souls of our Candles were provided for each departed brothers and sisters. deceased Knight, and placed at the Following the Memorial front of the church sanctuary in the Service a reception was held in the form of a cross. As Grand Knight Shirley David Hall providing an George Coseo called out the name opportunity to visit and share of each Knight, a family member or memories of our departed friends friend of the deceased came and to renew old friendships. February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 7 Annual ACTS Marriage Celebration by Mickey Kenny how difficult it can be and are somewhat “spoiled” by the Remember ACTS? Adoration, convenience. We have to remember Contrition, Thanksgiving, our “Easter duty” – which is an Supplication. We’re lucky enough unfortunate name given to a to learn that acronym and then have wonderful opportunity provided by it brought to mind again drilling Christ to remain in a state of grace. our children and grandchildren. Sometimes we forget. Here at Christ the King Church Reconciliation has developed we are particularly fortunate over the past thirty years into a very because our pastoral team has positive and reinforcing sacrament. given us so many opportunities to It is difficult to remember the ACT – we’ll find enough time and negative connotations which once space for the S all by ourselves! surrounded this sacrament. And the Adoration is a hallmark of priests are so good about helping us Christ the King Church. Monday learn ways to avoid a continual through Friday we have Adoration repetition of things we really don’t in the Chapel from 9 a.m. want to do or feel! Maggie and Joe Damato (following the 8:15 Mass) until Thanksgiving is always part of by Maggie Damato by Bishop Galeone could not have 5:30 p.m. In order to maintain this our everyday relationship with God been more spiritually moving. we must have a minimum of two and everyone else we love and st After the homily each couple was people in prayer at all times during want to please. I personally know On November 21 , my husband, Joe, and I attended the called to the altar and greeted there the exposition of the body of that being grateful for all the good 22nd Bishop’s Anniversary by Bishop Galeone who presented Christ. All of us can come by at in my life has helped me more than Celebration. There are some of you them with a certificate honoring any time during the day and have most other things. An attitude of who might ask what this their particular anniversary. The this very special prayer gratitude – it falls off the tongue celebration is all about. Bishop ladies were presented with a long- opportunity. Anyone who wants to rather easily, but is sometimes slow John Snyder initiated this event 22 stemmed yellow rose. You be a part of the team, contact to appear in the memory when the years ago to celebrate with couples witnessed tear-stained faces as Claretta Lamusga at 743-9998. It “poor me’s” come to settle in! And in our diocese on their wedding these couples renewed their would certainly be appreciated. nothing helps more with anniversaries beginning with the th marriage vows. Contrition is a word for forgiveness than to remember all 25 , then 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and I was informed by the Diocesan sorrow for our sin, repentance. The the qualities in anyone and above. Each year the celebration is Family Services that 231 couples Penitential Rite we sometimes everyone for which I am grateful – held in a different parish in the had made reservations with 216 celebrate does not replace our need or should be. And where would it diocese. This year the event was held at St. Catherine’s Parish in actually in attendance. There were for the Sacrament of Confession. leave me if everyone else were Orange Park. 95 couples who could not make the This Rite “is not to be confused perfect? When we arrived at St. trip to Orange Park but requested with the Sacrament of Supplication is pretty easy. Catherine’s we were directed to certificates be sent to them. Reconciliation. Lacking Most of us have that down to a fine what you might call “a staging Certificates were mailed to all sacramental absolution, it is an science without any special service. area.” Here you meet old friends couples not able to attend. understated, preparatory, and The Vesper service Father Carr has and make new friends from Be sure to watch for the optional rite, to help the assembly been giving to us on the second different parts of the diocese. When announcement in the fall of 2002 reflect on their spiritual condition Friday evening of every month is all the couples were assembled we for the 23rd Anniversary and bring a humble attitude to actually a service in which we processed into the church to begin Celebration and make plans to worship.” [Catholic Source Book, implore God to grant special grace the liturgy of the Holy Mass. The attend. It is an experience you will edited by Rev. Peter Klein, Brown to those we love who are serving songs, the readings and the homily never forget. ROA Publishing Media, 1990, p. the country. 266.] This Rite is a preparation for We need these special services the Confession which follows. being provided by our priests. We In our parish we have been are so very fortunate to have them Just Imagine given during both Advent and Lent all. By taking them too much for the opportunity to participate in a granted, like an I-really-don’t- by Rosemary McDougal always so beautiful but it takes on very special service. It has all been have-time-now-I’ll-just-go-next- special meaning when friends arranged by our pastoral team so time attitude we could risk losing gather round the Table of the Lord. that many priests from neighboring their services. Success will Let your memory roll back a At the sign of peace the warmth of parishes, in addition to our own hopefully be judged by how much few weeks to the holiday season the greetings only further deepened staff, are here to make it so very these services mean to those who when houses were filled with the joy of the occasion. convenient for us to prepare for and do attend rather than judged by the laughter and excitement as we When the Mass was completed, to make a Confession . There are actual number in attendance – but waited in hopeful anticipation for chairs were moved, tables no long lines for the Confessionals. come on everyone, come join in the the birth of the King. The St. appeared, grace was said, and the Perhaps some of us have forgotten beauty. Vincent de Paul Society was holding their annual Christmas members scurried to the dining party. room where a feast awaited the “We’ve got mail…” guests. With the Kennys supplying Morning Star School John and Mickey Kenny were mouth-watering meats, the so gracious to open their lovely is Vincentians themselves had Christ the King Courier’s home for this celebration. For collecting printer prepared the most delicious array email address is Vincentians it was not only a time of salads, vegetables, specialty [email protected] cartridges of great joy but also a realization of breads, and all sorts of how truly blessed they were as their or accompaniments, too numerous to daily mission is working with those mention. The finale, of course, was feel free to write us at the Drop off your used who struggle in life. a splendid display of desserts Rectory and label it Courier After happy greetings and which unfortunately for the weight cartridges at the exchange of news, St. Vincent de watcher crowd were irresistible. Paul members were privileged to Suffice to say that no one left the We welcome your letters, front desk at have a home Mass said by the Kenny home hungry. ideas, thoughts, poems, Morning Star ministry’s chaplain, Father Neil Everyone agreed that the best pictures and articles Carr. The members themselves place in town for a party is at the Thank you reverently did the reading for the home of John and Mickey Kenny. day and the psalm. The liturgy is Just imagine next year! Page 8 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 L’Arche Harbor House Courier Christmas Gathering

by Dolores Bianco

The L’Arche Harbor House community would like to express our gratitude to Christ the King for your most generous and giving spirit. In November you not only allowed Harbor House the use of your Parish Hall for our 10th Annual Silent Auction–you also supported us by your attendance! We netted over $13,000. THANK YOU!!! We wish to express our thank you by inviting the Parishioners of Christ the King to our Living Stations of the Cross to be held at Harbor House on Thursday, March 7th at 6 p.m., followed by a simple dinner. Hope to see you there! Santa Visits Again by Lucille Guzzone honoring Mary, Jesus’ mother, Santa bowed to the baby in the As usual the Christmas Eve manger and then picked Him up Mass at 5 p.m. was filled to holding Him well over his head. capacity with little children and The children saw that Santa loved their families. At the end of the the miraculous Baby and realized liturgy, as the lights dimmed and that the giver of gifts was honoring the organ played “Silent Night,” a the most precious gift of all. red clad figure began to walk Santa’s visit has become a tradition slowly and reverently toward the in our parish and one which our altar. The youngsters craned their children of all ages will anticipate necks to see dear old Santa as he for many years to come. made his way up the aisle. After The world without God

Like Autumn without leaves, Like the beach with no breeze. Like homework without a book, Like a poem with no hook. Like rainbows without color, Like a daughter with no mother, is the world without God.

The world without God Like games without competition, Like studying with no composition. by Mary Ann Sullivan how we are an extension of these Like a bird without a perch, ministries. Like Sunday without a church. The Christ the King Courier After Mass, the group gathered around the dining table as Father staff and spouses gathered together Like a house without a door, blessed our food. The potluck fare Like a room without a floor, the first part of December for an was a huge hit and one we would is the world without God. evening of faith, food, and frolic. like to repeat in the future. We John and Mickey Kenny graciously spent the rest of the evening opened their home for this special enjoying good food and enjoying by Christina Lohr occasion. each others company. The Kennys’ Our publisher and pastor, hospitality was very much Father Thanh Nyugen started the appreciated and it put everyone in a Christina Lohr is in Mrs. Cooney’s evening off with the celebration of festive mood. 8th grade class at Christ The King We missed those staff members the Mass. During his homily Father School and spouses who were unable to spoke of the ministry work that the attend this gathering. We hope we Courier has done in spreading the will all be together in the spring news of all the ministries in our when we celebrate our 4th faith community. He explained anniversary. February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 9 Faith as a Journey of Interpretation of Life:

Some Considerations - Part Two by Father Guy Noonan believe that God’s way has been particularly and astoundingly shown in the humanity of Jesus THE COMMUNAL ASPECT Christ, and that in that OF INTERPRETATION: humanity we see the divine shine forth. We do not here have some form of a ghost- As you move through this spirit who took on flesh process of the RCIA, reflect on temporarily. Jesus was flesh as your personal story as a place we are flesh, humanity as we wherein the surprise of God – are humanity. It is in His real though often unsuspected – also humanity and history that God seeks to show its face. revealed God’s self. It is in our Interpret your story where you real flesh and our real history see these surprises within the that God does the same. We struggle and within the good times, hope that what happened in and the desire for “more” in your Jesus is a sign of what God has life. Do not be afraid of in store for us all. . . . interpretation. Everything we know in life is an interpretation; there is The Sacraments: no raw, cold fact out there that is not in some way merged with our We do not only say all this own questions and shadings in through words. As a worshiping some way. (Why does one love, and community we also “act out” another not love, the same person!). our belief through ritual. We Understand that your take the “simple stuff” of life, There is nothing strange in this; it is teaching and practice; in other interpretation will be different to a and in all of this we hope that true in all of life. No one is born, instances, he separates himself degree than others’ interpretations. the profundity of life will shine lives or finds meaning in a vacuum. from it. Your story is different, and that is forth. We take basic things and In fact, when there is an empty an important part of the truth as it is call them sacrament. They are space, one seeks to close it by INTERPRETATION revealed to you. part and parcel of the normal reflecting on that void. This too is WITHIN A TRADITION But there are common elements day-to-day and even humdrum part of the motive for your inquiry: AND WITHIN MARGINS: to consider also, and that too is an life: Your family, language, culture, important part of the truth * We take water for Baptism interests, political preferences, TheChristian-Catholic tradition All candidates in the RCIA and speak of cleansing. occupation and nationality have not is two thousand years long, and it are seeking to understand their * We take oil for stifled the tiny vacuum which is has many persons who help to life more deeply. Confirmation and speak of always there, seeking the “More.” nourish it and bring it forth in every All believe that in some being anointed, set aside for Some have called it the “God- age. The margins are wide and way the surprising God offers the Lord. shaped hole” in our life (Jean allow for much uniqueness. surprises in our life too. Faith is * We take bread and wine for Vanier, founder of the l’Arche Remember, your own story is not simply a past reality Eucharist, and say that in communities). unique, and the stories of many that bread is the wonder of (remembering the past story of saints (past and present) are also Jesus), but also a present reality. God’s nourishment for us A HUMBLE WAY: especially in the person and unique. All of you wonder if Nonetheless, there are margins perhaps the Catholic Christian memory of Jesus. * We take our own bodies and We need to be humble about around this Christian-Catholic tradition will be the best place this inquiry and about our faith. There are also margins for you to come to understand persons for Marriage, and say that the physical, interpretations. We do not impose around what it means to respect life this depth dimension to life. them on others, and we know that and to seek justice for all so that all This is why your own faith is psychological and spiritual sharing of life can form a we will never understand the whole might have a more full and seeking further understanding. meaningful life. In fact, one of the The question is this: In all the fitting dwelling place of of truth. It is simply too much for God. us. Positively speaking, some of most surprising things about twists and turns – the surprises Judaism and the life and ministry of of life – will I come to * We take our own sins as in these can help us better understand Penance/Confession, and Jesus is the concern for the “widow, something new yet again – the our own; then again, some others the orphan and the poor,” and those realization that God was say that our need and God’s will be just too far away from our love combine to restore us whom the society excluded. These present in ways I least expected experience to help shed light on our “ones in need” are seen as .... and will do so again and on the journey. life. Just think, for example, of how * We take our own special examples par excellence of what it again too! Judaism helps us to understand our means (a) to be a human person All hope – and we as the ministries in Holy Orders, and we say that these are set own Christ and Christianity. As the (that is, to be a dependent creature), congregation of Christ the King aside in service for the great Rabbi Abraham Heschel said: and (b) to also be open (precisely hope too – that this parish church. ‘Christians need to remember that because we are in need) to community will help you come * We even take our own we Jews gave them the Christ’ and salvation and wholeness from to a better understanding of this sickness as in the Anointing so the whole of Jewish history and beyond us, from God. depth in life. It is not simply of the Sick, and say that in theology is implied in many, There are also “overseers” your depth that is at play here. our weakness we still hope though not in all ways, when we within this Catholic-Christian It is our depth as a community for God’s strength. speak of Jesus and of the Church. “Tradition.” This is no surprise; gathered in the name of Jesus. There is no way to understand there are overseers in all traditions, We are saying as a group that In all of these very physical Eucharist, to give one example, including those of families. God is part and parcel of our and “common” aspects of without also understanding some However, these overseers are not life. We are also saying that life— there is something aspects of the Jewish Passover meal called to exercise their power Jesus is the most “potent” sign uncommon seeking to show its and the weekly Jewish “meals of “over” people as if a form of we have ever seen among the face: God’s action within us, in thanks” in Jesus’ day. Jesus was dominion. Rather, it is ministry for many signs we have seen of the name of and through Jesus. born a Jew and the real good of their respective God among us. In the end a believer’s died a Jew, and he interpreted communities. In the Catholic In brief, we are saying that interpretation is not just his or her and acted both within and from that community we have: God is life and the only own. It is shared by others, in a tradition. Thus, in some instances, explanation for our being. We tradition of belief, ritual and action. he was in accord with Jewish Continued on page 10 Page 10 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 St. Bernadette Circle Celebrates

Bill Campbell, Father Carr, Marge Campbell Ruth Fitzgerald, Betty Harky, Father Guy, and Hector Cameron Sissy Keegan (hidden), and Bud and Marge Stiles

Jim Setser, Dell and Alick Hardie Father Guy, Ruth Gunther, Claretta Lamusga, Trudy Cameron, Sissy Keegan, and Father Carr by Pat Setser various specialties that evening. creates lots of laughs for the large 36 inch ruler with great Forty-two people (members, aspiring actors. This year was no energy and coaxed answers from A Christmas gathering of Circle spouses, Father Neil Carr, Father exception. The performers were the quiet class. Sister Mary Pat 7, St. Bernadette Circle of the Guy Noonan and CKCCW Claretta Lamusga, Bishop Danese, even had small prizes for correct Council of Catholic Women, is a president, Daisy McDonald) came Bernie Voor in a “to die for” blond long standing traditional event. The for an evening of food, fun and wig, Ruth Gunther, Sissy Keagan, answers. Trudy enjoyed her role as evening always includes a meal, entertainment. Willie Blaquiere and Trudy Sister Mary Pat so much that some some entertainment and the singing The entertainment is almost Cameron. Trudy was the “Star” as of us thought that she may have of Christmas carols. This year it always provided courtesy of Sister Mary Pat. Trudy is better missed her “true calling.” was held at the home of Jim and Pat inspiration from Claretta Lamusga. known as Mrs. Santa Claus for The evening ended with Setser on December 2nd. The meal She searches for talent the months organizing and fulfilling the Christmas carols. Another was coordinated by Sissy Keagan. before and they practice only once Advent Giving Trees. For this She did not allow any health before the performance. “They evening she donned a black top and memorable Christmas party spent problems to prevent her from don’t want to get too good!” The skirt, a white bib and a large rosary. enjoying the season and the fulfilling her responsibility. Several performance is always marked with She really got into the role as a company of faithful friends. members prepared and served clever costumes, funny lines and catechism teacher. She tapped her

FAITH Continued from page 9 * Ordained bishops who the possibilities of the Masses). journey; no one is constraining you watch over the community tradition so that we might * Ministers of the varied to do it. It is a sensible journey; the of the faithful in all the be not only faithful, but also interests of the community faith must make sense which is varied parishes and creative and relevant in our (e.g., to name a few, men’s why these reflections are offered institutions of the church. faith response today. gatherings like the Knights for your consideration. It is an These bishops speak and of Columbus, women’s open-ended journey; we never share not only with the There are others who help gatherings like the MOMS; fully arrive. It is also a grace-full people, but with one “manage” the tradition. An teen gatherings like LIFE journey; it must be based on another too. They do this in exemplary though non exhaustive TEEN). openness to receive from God and union with the one Bishop list would include the following: others, and we hope that you will who is called to be ‘first AN OPEN-ENDED receive much. among equals’ with his * Parish staff who are not CONCLUSION: For all of this we give thanks brother bishops, the Bishop ordained but trained by and say at every Eucharist: of Rome, successor to Peter education and/or by Enough. You have the idea. And “Through Him, with Him and in the Apostle, commonly experience in their varied so, we encourage you to continue Him, all honor and glory are yours called the Pope. areas of competency. the journey, and to remember these Almighty Father, forever and ever. * Ordained pastors who, with * Ministers of religious few things: It is your journey, and it Amen!” For in Jesus the surprising their ordained associate education, educators in the will have some very unique aspects priests and also deacons, God becomes ever more real again parish grade schools and to it. It is our journey, because you and again. Why? Because we watch over the faith on the regional high schools. share many questions in common become aware and realize that in more “micro” local church, * Ministers for the varied with others not just in your class the parish. These men are needs of the community but also co-members of humanity. him the depths and breadth of all called to union with the (e.g., those who visit the It is a journey in the Lord; you have humanity is realized. It actually Bishop and with each other. sick, Lectors, Ministers of chosen to look at Jesus as the happens: “God becomes man so * There are also theologians the Eucharist who help possible Master Interpretative that man can show man how man is who help these overseers distribute the Eucharist at Image for your life. It is a free to become like God.” understand the richness and Sunday or weekday February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 11 Mary at the Foot of the Cross This reflection puts you in the shoes can hear the joyful sounds of the of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. crowd echoing across the valley as they begin the slaughtering of the submitted by Robert Riker Passover lambs. How ironic. They prepare for a feast honoring God I stand here at the foot of the for delivering them, while God’s Son is murdered at their request. He Cross, almost in disbelief, looking told me this would happen, and at my Son whom I love so dearly. why, and I know it is God’s will, How could He suffer so much and but that does not make the hurt in still live? This is the second time I my heart any less real, any less have had to offer my Son to His painful. Father. The first time was preceded I was standing nearby when with such joy. But then Simeon they threw Him down so cruelly on spoke, and my heart was chilled, a the rough hewn Cross. Splinters chill that never left. And now, with impaled His already lacerated back. the shouts of joy at His entry into They had just ripped His garment Jerusalem still echoing in the off, that seamless garment I made streets, the prophesy of Simeon has for Him. All the wounds from His come to pass. The sword which has scourging last night were torn open sweet, enthusiastic Peter. I want so and laid across my lap. I held His hung over my heart for 33 years has again, and His whole body much to reach out to comfort the cold, gray, lifeless face tightly struck; struck so very, very hard. I trembled from the pain. He looked hands of my Son which move no against me, embracing all I had left keep telling myself over and over; at me as He lay there, His body more, bless no more, heal no more. of Him. That poor, tortured face God’s will be done, God’s will be weak beyond description, His His fingers, immobilized by the would feel no more the cruelty of done. How can I stand here when blood already soaking the Cross, hatred of men, are now curled man. He is up there, my beautiful Child? and I could do nothing. It was so around those cruel nails. As each spike was pulled from Everything in me is up there on the painful to do nothing. I thank our One of the two thieves just His hand and fell to the ground, the cross with Him. Father in Heaven for not making begged for forgiveness. My Jesus, soft thud echoed through my soul. I can still hear the cruel whips my beloved Joseph witness this. from the Cross, forgave him. He His lifeless arm swung down like a as they tore into His flesh, His cries Then they stretched His arms even promised this man would be cruel pendulum. The awful crown carrying across the courtyard. I out so unmercifully, driving those with Him today in Paradise. was pulled from His head and cannot stop thinking of the many huge nails through His hands; those Jesus just spoke to me. It thrown down so casually, thorns times I held that body, my little wonderful, beautiful hands. The startled me when He did. I didn’t breaking off, thorns covered with baby, washing and cleaning Him, pounding of those hammers will think He had the strength left. He His precious Blood. He was scrubbing Him when He came echo in my ears, and my dreams, gave John to me as my child, and slumped forward, His body draped inside from playing or helping for the rest of my life. I can still see me to John as his mother. But He over on the cloth used to lower Him Joseph; watching Him grow strong His little hands that night in called me woman! He only did that to the ground, to my arms. and tall. His body was so perfect, so Bethlehem, the tiny fingers once before. In His agony, is He I kept wiping and wiping the unblemished. wrapped around my thumbs and delirious, does He realize who I blood from His face and body, As He grew to be a young man, grasping at my lips as I kissed His am? Oh, now I understand, now I He would come inside after removing fragments of thorns and hands. How can I tell you how remember! He is giving me all of splinters, until the water I had was working all day with Joseph, and awestruck I was that night? The them as my children. He told me He would sit beside us. In His Son of God come among men. gone. I would have used my tears, one day that I would be the mother but I had none left. He was so gentle way He would teach us the As He grew, His hands were of all God’s children, and I just ways of God. After Joseph died, always helping, always serving. laughed. I thought it was just His brutalized. I could hardly recognize how I loved those times when we He went from town to town in teasing. I did not understand how Him. My baby, my child. What would just sit and talk. He taught recent years, His hands spread love this could be. Now I am beginning have they done to you? I moved me so many things. Those times and forgiveness and healing to understand. Is this why He called automatically, almost in a trance. alone with Him were so precious to everywhere He went. I remember me woman at Cana? I can hardly believe it has me. Him telling me about the crippled He is so weak. His body slumps actually happened. The whole sky When He left home, just a short man at the healing pool, the poor down and it is so hard for Him to went dark, so very dark, when He three years ago, my heart was filled man who had been there so long breathe. It has been almost three died. Heaven itself cried out in with fear for Him, for I had never and could never touch the water. hours now. How long will He have pain. We heard people say amongst lived a day without the prophesy of My Jesus healed Him instantly. to suffer this? To breathe, He has to the crowd that the veil in the Simeon coming to mind. Is the time And the lepers He healed; there raise Himself by pushing up against Temple, the veil that enclosed the now? I would ask myself. Yes, it is were so many. Once He healed ten those horrible spikes piercing His sanctuary of God, was torn from now. of them at once, and only one came feet. When He does, His torn back top to bottom when the sky I look upon Him, who never back to give thanks. And the rubs against the splintery Cross, darkened. Top to bottom; no man hated anyone, and His body is now woman caught in adultery, I still and He groans in pain. Every move could do this to a veil so high. What covered with the marks of hatred wonder if she understands the gift He makes is agony for Him. My does it mean? What now? What for Him. He gave her as He laid His hands heart cannot take the pain I see in will we do? What will Peter do? My heart longs to give Him on her head and forgave her and His face as He struggles so, but I How will I live without Him, comfort, to hold Him and wipe His entreated her to sin no more. I pray cannot take my eyes from Him. I without my Child? brow, to kiss His forehead once He did not do this for her in vain. must share everything with Him, To add insult to injury, they again, I am held back. I can only Those who needed Him were never for that is all I can do. It is the only even thrust a spear into His dead touch Him with my heart, for He is turned away. He gave so much to so way I can help Him. Those feet, body. Had they not done enough, crucified. His forehead is now many. which walked so far and carried insulted Him enough? kissed by a vicious crown of thorns. Jesus told me once that sin is Him to teach and help so many, can We are almost at John’s house This crown of hatred has not carry Him no more. Those beautiful now. We stopped here to rest for a defeated Him, for in His sublime like leprosy of the soul. It eats away at the soul until finally nothing is feet. Last night, He washed the feet moment at the crest of the hill on dignity, He looks at me through of His twelve companions. None John’s street. I am so weary. As we blood-streaked eyes and says “I left and the soul dies. He told me how He had been sent by the Father are here to wash His feet now, to look back at Calvary, I can see the love you.” give Him comfort. empty Cross, the cloth used to Oh, how my arms ache to hold to bring healing to the souls of men, I can’t bear it; my heart is torn but I did not fully understand. I am lower Him still draped around the Him, to embrace Him and shield apart. A moment ago He cried out, outstretched beams. The sun is low. Him from these men who torture beginning to now. asking why God had abandoned The three crosses are silhouetted and mock Him, these men for I stand here now, looking at Him. His cry pierced my heart like against the evening sky as Passover whom He only has love. A little those beautiful hands so another sword. But now, He is begins. How barren Calvary looks, while ago, He looked up and said, maliciously nailed to the Cross, giving Himself to the Father. He is almost innocent. No noise, no trace those hands which have healed so “Father, forgive them for they reconciled. It is finished. His body left of the horrible cruelty just done many. I see the hands which just collapsed, lifeless at last. It is except for the empty Cross. know not what they do”. All they blessed John, the youngest of His did was jeer, even one who hangs done. His pain is over, for which I Will the world recover from followers, and the others. John thank the Father. Mine continues, with Him. Will His executioners stands here with me, the one whom what it has just done? Will it ever which I offer to the Father. understand what has just ever understand? Jesus loves so much, and whom I John is with me, taking me back I look at Him suffering so, happened? My Son is dead. My love as my own. The others have to his house. It was so painful to listen to His groans of pain, and I scattered, even Peter; my dear, beloved Son. The Son of God. have Jesus lowered from the Cross Page 12 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 Early Morning Deliveries

by Maureen Morissey stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, Now with baskets packed, the the holiday time of the year. That is turkey gravy packet, celery, onions, fun begins for the members. not the only way the families are Twice a year at Thanksgiving potatoes, pumpkin pie, Cool Whip, Having observed and spoken to selected. People from the parish and Christmas you will find a butter, rolls, oranges, apples, cans several members of the Society it is might know someone or some group of your fellow parishioners of corn and cans of string beans, difficult for me to decide who family having a particularly hard arriving in the church parking lot and a box of milk. As you can see enjoys this day more – the people time, and the parishioner might call about 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday from this list, recipients of these who deliver or those who receive. the Society and suggest the name. morning. Most of us are still fast baskets lack for nothing in this There are smiles and tears of joy all It is also the duty and asleep, if not sleeping, probably meal. around. Some of the members are responsibility of the Vincentians to sitting down at the kitchen table Most of the members are old delivering to families they have call on all families when assistance with the newspaper in one hand and hands at this, so once the food worked with through the year and is requested to identify the situation a cup of steaming hot coffee in the trucks arrive, the best assembly line this is a joyous occasion for them and to make sure all possible needs other. They, however, are about the crew in Jacksonville goes into both. Children are always a delight are met. Vincentians know the business of preparing holiday action. The baskets are lined up in as they are so free with their hugs parish has entrusted them with baskets for our needy neighbors. two long rows; working in teams and shouts of glee. Those who do funds to help the less fortunate in If you were to come and one member will hold a box of food this work say it is they who have our neighborhood. They take this observe, you would see from 18 to while two others place the item in a been blessed. matter very seriously and, rest 20 people putting these holiday basket. In a little over an hour all You might be interested to assured, no basket is given without baskets together. Because the the baskets have been filled and are know how the Society chooses who a home visit preceding it. people of the parish have always ready for their destination. is to receive a basket. It is the work If any parishioner would be been so generous in funding these This year, because of your of St. Vincent de Paul throughout interested in becoming an integral baskets, St. Vincent de Paul Society kindness, St. Vincent de Paul the year to visit many homes of part of this very giving ministry, the members are able to assemble a members were able to put together people who have called for some St. Vincent de Paul Society would mouth-watering array of food. For and deliver 75 baskets at kind of assistance; in so doing a list embrace you with open arms, as example, this year a basket Thanksgiving and 80 baskets at is developed of people who could would those we all serve. consisted of a turkey, a ham, Christmas. really use this type of assistance at February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 13 The Living Rosary Three New Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick by Josh Porter stay in touch with our community and bring them comfort in times of We have three new Eucharistic adversity. Ministers to the Sick. Norma Our new Ministers will visit Circle 11 Hostesses L-R: Diane Longenecker, Kerri Tubel, Landers, Tito Espejo, and Laurie assisted care communities such as Mary Yarborough, Patty Stamper, Robin Jordan Plotz joined the ranks of those who the Atrium located near Regency. Sitting L-R: Elaine Hodges, Kelly Driscoll, Lisa Shami, carry the Blessed Sacrament to the They will form lasting bonds of Marsha Williams and Theresa Kennedy home-bound. The people that they friendship which will endear them will visit are members of our parish to their calling. We at Christ the who are unable to attend Mass due King salute them as we send them to illness or hospitalization. Their forth to complete God’s work on work will help the home-bound Earth.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit, hear this prayer Marge Yarborough, Eleanor Elser, Dolores Bianco, Mamie Wilson, Norma Landers and Monica Crisp from Your child below; Guide my thoughts, my words, my deeds; Your Grace and Strength bestow.

Holy Spirit, send forth Your Light, and guide me from above; Make of me an instrument of God’s Eternal Love. Amen.

by Kathleen Purtle

Patty Hamper and Robin Jordan prepares refreshments Annual Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by: Christ the King School 5th Grade Safety Patrol

Friday, April 12, 2002 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Take-Out Available!

Bocce Ball on the Baseball Field beginning at 5:30 p.m. Come Join the FUN!

Daisy McDonald, Claretta Lamusga and Willie Blaquiere by Claretta Lamusga Council president lighting her candle. As each lady took her turn On December 6th the CKCCW to ‘lead’ the prayer, she would light ladies gathered at 5:30 p.m. in the her candle from the preceding Tickets on sale at all Lenten Fish Fry Dinners beginning church with Father Thanh person’s candle. One by one the th celebrating Mass. Our choir lighted candles caused a brighter Ash Wednesday, February 13 at the Drinks and Desserts director, Bernie Sans and the glow throughout the room, ending table. Handbell Choir provided the music with a rosary- shaped glow of of Advent. candlelight. It was a beautiful and After Mass we processed to the powerful service. Please help support Safety Patrol Students for Parish Hall and each picked an The hall was beautifully our trip to Washington D.C. this summer! unlit candle. The group then decorated and tables set, thanks to formed the circular shape of the Circle 11 who also provided a rosary. This was to become our lavish and luscious holiday repast. Adult Dinner - $5.00 living rosary. The food and fellowship were a Child Dinner - $3.00 The Apostles Creed was happy ending to a lovely evening. recited by all present with the Page 14 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 The Christmas Program That Almost Wasn’t

Betty as Joseph Audience in the Dark by Lucille Guzzone about to arrive in just a few minutes waved to me to calm down. Calm was a continuation of what had for the children’s religious down?? It was now close to 6:30. happened during that afternoon, I arrived at the parish hall about education annual Christmas The program was to begin very and even though the alarm was now an hour and a half earlier than the program and party. I got the soon, and children, teachers, and turned off, we were not assured that scheduled start of the program. My assurance of the cleaning staff that parents were beginning to arrive. I it would not happen again. And so, intention was to arrange the tables, they would do their best to glimpsed Bernie Sans driving without wasting any more time and set up the make-shift stage, and accommodate us. Just when I through the parking lot on his way with the help of some older bring in the refreshments from my thought that things were looking to choir practice. Bernie has a children and adults, we set up a car. When I entered the door, I up, the fire alarm went off. It remarkable academic resume. refreshment table and asked noticed that the parish hall, which wasn’t just a ring, ring. It was an Perhaps he would be able to solve everyone to have a seat at the tables serves as the school children’s ear piercing sound that could be the problem. and face the new school building cafeteria during the day, was heard both in Canada and Mexico. “The priests are just finishing where, on the little plot of grass, the certainly not ready for visitors quite “Oh, no,” I cried. I pleaded with dinner. Go to the kitchen door and program was to begin. yet. The janitors were in the the men to turn it off. They looked knock. They will be sure to hear Father Thanh led us in prayer, process of gathering trash and at me as if I were daft. you,” he volunteered. I knocked and I introduced the little children piling it into overflowing bins, and “Turn what off? We don’t know quietly at the door. No answer. I who after three weeks of practicing the wet mops were lined up in anything about this,” they replied. I then banged loudly on the window. indoors and with a microphone, The cook peered at me, and after I finally uttered their words and sang buckets ready for use. ran outside. “Find Mr. Do,” I promised her that I was really who their songs. Those sweet little This was not a good thing. Oh thought. There he was. Lucky me. dear. I pleaded with the men to try I said I was, she cracked the voices, of course, did not carry in “Mr. Do, please do something.” window and allowed me to speak. the night air, but the audience did to speed up the cleaning process, as He gave me a polite bow and 160 children and their parents were After a few moments of their best to strain their ears to hear disappearing from view, she as much as they could and Time to Repent returned announcing that Father applauded politely when the Thanh was aware of the problem, children took their bows. The and that it would be fixed shortly. chorus was more successful by Norine Whitaker Sheppard’s Square was now because the adults recognized the filled with parents asking carols and were able to sing along. Put away that big box of chocolates questions. However, the clearest voice of all Never mind that second piece of cake “Why can’t we go in?” Some was that of our dear third grade Too many sweets sure pack on those pounds brave souls tried, but immediately teacher who at the last minute had So do away with bad inclinations, my friend exited holding their ears and to take the place of a boy who did gasping for breath at the We’re saving our souls this Lent. not show up and had the major part unbelievable vibration of the of Saint Joseph. And so in her adult screeching alarm. Questions were voice, as she and her little “Mary” You may have been ugly to your neighbor flying from every direction. kept walking across the lawn “Let’s use the Kingdome.” A Or told some tales that were not entirely true looking for “shelter,” she kept messenger was dispatched. To no Are you traveling on that famous road to hell? repeating, “But my wife’s going to avail, a basketball game was in So do away with bad inclinations, my friend have a baby, my wife’s going to progress. The school building was We’re saving our souls this Lent. have a baby.” Quite funny but all of no use because the alarms were part of the evening’s adventure. resounding in that building, as well, At the close of the program it Did you forget to say your morning prayers? with additional flashing lights! seemed as if the children really Or failed to keep a promise to a friend Well it was a rather balmy enjoyed the night air as they and Who says that every argument needs to be won? evening for December with a their parents partook of So do away with bad inclinations, my friend temperature of about 60 degrees, no refreshments before departing for rain in the forecast. What else could We’re saving our souls this Lent. their Christmas vacation. Well, as a we ask for? It looked like we would former high school English teacher, have an outdoor theater. So after Do you always thank God for the blessings He sends I made myself feel better when I Father Thanh and I bade farewell to Or say to your, Lord, “That’s not enough, I want more.” thought, “Well, if the great William the firemen who arrived in fire Shakespeare presented his plays in We all know that money doesn’t buy happiness trucks with alarms clearly blasting, an open air theater, then why So do away with bad inclinations, my friend we decided to hold the program couldn’t we?” We’re saving our souls this Lent. outdoors. Evidently, the problem February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 15 Organist Rita Ebbs

by Laura Luminata my Lord?” You alone know that by Frank Becht organizations serving others; one answer. such was the Catholic Professional In a few short days Lent will Lent gives us the perfect Rita Allen Ebbs was born in Women’s USO program during begin anew for all Christian opportunity to explore those New York City but her family World War II. At Christ the King believers. Lent is a penitential questions. Just as Jesus died for us, brought her to Jacksonville at age she was active in Christ the King season of six Sundays and forty we too, must die to the old ways of seven for health reasons. Her father Council of Catholic Women weekdays in which we, as people our life. Many of the things we do worked for The Clyde Mallory (CKCCW) and the Catholic of God, have an opportunity to look or do not do are not sinful in Steamship Lines that traveled the Women’s Club. She was very closely at our lives to see where we themselves but our attitudes are east coast from New York to athletic, bowling in many leagues are going in our spiritual journey. just a little off. No one else might Jacksonville. She and her family across the country including Christ The word “Lent” comes from notice, but you know. How many lived in the Riverside area where the King. She is still an avid tennis the Anglo-Saxon word “lencten” times have you had an opportunity she attended St. Paul’s Catholic player. which means spring or springtide. to do a kind deed or say a kind School from grade school through In 1963, Rita and “Charles” It surely seems to fit right into the word but failed to do so because it high school. finally moved back to Jacksonville heart of this season in that we are was inconvenient or there was not After graduation from St. and bought a house at 863 coming from the darkness of winter enough time. How many times Paul’s in 1933, she went to work Acapulco Road (Holiday Hill). Rita into the light of spring. In winter have you failed to admit you were for Central Truck Lines where she immediately volunteered her everything appears to be dormant wrong or acknowledge that the worked for 12 years. During high services to Father Larkin and was but that only appears to be so on the other person was correct because of school, she met Hubert “Charles” asked to help Mrs. Hodges, the first surface while underneath the roots, your false pride? Ebbs from Fruitland, Florida. and only organist to this time. bulbs and soil are undergoing great A transformation of heart is When the Japanese attacked Pearl Shortly after she became the sole transformation in order to prepare what we are looking for during this Harbor he was in the United States organist she was faced with playing for the first signs of spring. Lenten time. God loves us Navy stationed at Pearl Harbor at more Masses, funerals and By now we all know the unconditionally. Do you really let aboard the USS Solace as a senior functions than was possible. This outward rules for the Lenten God into your heart engineer. When “Charles” returned wasn’t easy for she had two young season. We, Catholics, do not eat unconditionally or do you let Him to the United States in 1943, Rita children, a son, Donald, and a meat on the six Fridays of Lent. into your heart but only on your met him in Baltimore, where they daughter, Katherine. This was Ash Wednesday and Good Friday terms? Do you withhold a part of were married. From this time on in complicated by a Merchant Marine are to be observed as days of fast yourself with family, friends, or her life, she became a traveling husband who was aboard ship and abstinence. And, I suppose, one even God? Only you can answer woman following her husband much of the time. could get by and still be a those questions. from port to port. Rita Ebbs played the organ practicing Catholic in good Remember we are not seeking Rita Ebbs first learned to play during the pastorships of Father standing if one only followed the perfection here but we are certainly the piano and organ from Sister Thomas Larkin, now retired Bishop obligatory rules of Lent. We could looking for signs of progress. How Placida at St. Paul’s in grade school Larkin, Monsignor John Lenihan also throw in giving up candy or do you do this? There is no magical where she played for the children’s and Monsignor Mortimer Danaher. our favorite dessert or even formula or book that gives detailed choir (St. Cecelia’s Music Club). During this period of time, she also watching TV if we were so instructions. It must come from During her years at St. Paul’s, she worked very closely with Sister inclined. But for the mature deep within our soul. A good place played the piano and organ for Enda and Isabelle Fusco. Christian Lent goes far deeper than to start is to find a quiet place such many school and church programs, She remembers Christ the King keeping a few rules or giving up a as the chapel or a place in your including “The Music Box,” “The as being a challenging place to favorite pleasure for six weeks. home where you and the Father are Songs of the Hatchett,” “Father of work for things weren’t so It is a time to really look deep alone. Open yourself to having God Liberty” and many others. By this “organized” then. Many older into ourselves and see where we are change what needs to be changed; time, she had become an church members remember her going in our spiritual journey. It is a be willing to seek Him in all areas accomplished pianist and organist. efforts well and appreciate this very time to fully realize what a great of your life. God will never fail During her traveling about with talented and dedicated volunteer. gift, the death and resurrection of you. her husband, she sp2ent several Rita Ebbs has been an example Jesus, has been to us. Because of If you truly reach up to your years at St. John’s Parish, White not always so easy to emulate. She the cross we have access to God heavenly Father and reach out Plains, New York where she played has contributed greatly to the and heaven. Jesus is the bridge that openly to your fellow man you will the organ and piano and development of Christ the King. made it all possible. But where do find that those seeds of participated in the presentation of “ Rita, we are proud to have you as we fit in here? What is our transformation have rooted and That’s Peggy O’Neill.” one of us. Thank you for your responsibility or better said, “what brought forth a truly loving joyful Rita Ebbs was also very efforts! am I willing to do to grow closer to person. YOU! involved during most of her life in Page 16 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 Liturgical Workshop

Father Tom Willis

Bernie Sans

After we arrived at the church, workshop, Father Tom Willis, was we dropped the donuts off at the able to give us an insight into the Father Thanh Shirley David Hall and went into workings of the church and how the the church to see if anything Liturgy grew to be what it is today. by Kathy Daniels the Liturgical Ministers?” They are needed to be done there. We set up He used some pretty straight talk the extraordinary ministers of Holy a table in front of the center doors with a little humor thrown in. Here it is early Saturday Eucharistic lectors, and ushers, for people to sign-in. There were a Everyone was totally caught up in great number of people attending what he was saying. We thoroughly morning and I am up picking up musicians, sacristans, decorators from the different ministries. enjoyed the time spent there. and planners. My husband Rich and donuts at 8:00 a.m. and taking them We started the workshop with Father Willis, thank you for to the church. Why? Because a I are the co-ordinators for the Morning Prayers. This was a truly coming to Christ the King and workshop is being held in the Eucharistic Ministers and we spiritual time for us. It seemed to sharing with us. May God bless you church for all the Liturgical volunteered to pick up the donuts set the tone for the rest of the and we hope you will come back Ministers. You might ask, “Who are and make coffee during the break. morning. The presenter of the again. F.Y.I. Father Tom Willis St. Valentine’s Day Wish Our world is filled with sorrow and grief, by Lucille Guzzone church’s front entrance steps. with war and hate and strife; * That, as a visiting priest, he was It’s time to put some loving thoughts It’s amazing what one learns chided by a parishioner who back into our way of life. about a person who is giving a claimed that Father’s Mass was three hour workshop on a rather over 35 minutes long, causing As we give our Valentine cards this year serious subject. the man to miss his tee time. Did you know that Father Tom to colleagues and to friends, * That he is an ardent Jaguar fan Willis: Remember the thoughtful wishes and words and can sing songs that are each Valentine greeting sends. * Remembers a special teacher in played in the stadium during grade school, Sister Ignatious TV commercials . On this coming St. Valentine’s Day, Loyola, who taught him that the * And that he is the pastor, not of and through the rest of the year, most spiritual prayer was the the Holy Redeemer Church, but May the Lord bestow His Blessings on you one before the Crucifix. the Church of the MOST Holy and all whom you hold dear. * That he attended Notre Dame, Redeemer. and can still quote one of his professors. Father Tom Willis’ success as a – Kathleen L. Purtle * That, as a visiting priest, he was teacher lies not only in his hugged by a very enthusiastic knowledge of his subject matter, but in his own delightful greeter half way up the personality!!! February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 17

The Liturgy of the Eucharist What we sing and how we sing begins when we present to God the affects what we do. Father stressed fruits of our labor. This collection very heavily that the music which Our Living should be presented at the same accompanies the Mass is as much a time as the bread and wine is prayer as formal prayers in the brought up to the altar. These are Missal. Liturgy our gifts and should remain in the There is ongoing discussion sanctuary. And what does God give within the Church as to the posture by Mary Alice Callahan back to us? He gives us the greatest of the assembly at Communion gift of all – His own Son. The priest time. In this country we kneel at On a recent Saturday in January takes our gifts and blesses them in Communion, for the most part, the liturgical ministers of Christ the the Eucharistic prayers. The even though there are others who prayers the priest says are what was King participated in a workshop on said at the Last Supper. They are to are still processing to the altar our Liturgy, past, present, and the be found in the gospels of Matthew, waiting to receive. As an aside, future. Father Thomas Willis, the Mark and Luke, and in Corinthians. Father Willis said the reason pews pastor of the Most Holy Redeemer This action is done in ritualistic were first installed in Catholic Church was the presenter. Father form. Our action in response is how Churches in America was so they Thanh, our pastor, introduced him we decide to take this gift out into would look like Protestant stating that the vision of our parish the world. It is intimately linked to churches and thus would avoid is to help others experience Christ what we do at Communion. being burned down. At some in their lives. One of the ways this juncture it might be determined is accomplished is making the This is the peace the world everyone will stand during this Liturgy of the Mass more cannot give. This is the peace of time as a sign of unison. No final meaningful to all of us who sit in salvation, the embrace of Christ on decision by the bishops of the these pews on Sunday morning. the cross church has been made as yet. It was interesting to learn that After the Communion when all the Liturgy in the Catholic Church It is now time to pray the Our have received and time has been has never been stagnant but vital Father. It was Pope Gregory, an given for private prayer we arrive and alive. If you were to go back early liturgical reformer who at the Concluding Rite which is the and study the history of the Church, placed the “Our Father” in our final blessing by the priest and the it would be clear that the Liturgy liturgy as immediate preparation dismissal. We have just been reflected the times. It is important for the reception of the Eucharist. nourished by the reception of the to understand however, the basic We pray together as an assembly, Eucharist and as Catholics we are core of beliefs does not change; it is Father Tom Willis acknowledging our dependence on charged to go out and be models of only the manner in which it is God in our lives. The Sign of Peace what we profess to believe when presented that does. begins in the parking lot. Do we as follows the prayer and it is we receive Christ within us. That The Second Vatican Council parishioners make others feel blessing is the final charge to had a vision for the direction in important to understand the welcome and aware they are going significance. This is the peace the continue this work outside. We are which the Church should be to be the Eucharistic action in the moving. One of the ways this could to participate in something very world cannot give. This is the special — the Mass? peace of salvation, the embrace of world. be accomplished was to celebrate As you can see, our Church is a the Mass in the language of the Are my smiles reserved for Christ on the cross. Peace is how people. In the 1940’s and 50’s only those I know or know about? we deal with one another in right living, vital, breathing organism many people did not have a clue as We need look only at Jesus as the relationships. and, therefore, changes in our to what was going on at the altar. example. He went to the outcasts of The Eucharistic ministers have Church will continue to be made, The priest faced the altar and the society and welcomed them. Do joined the priest on the altar, the NOT our beliefs, but styles will Mass was in Latin. What did the others see Christ in us? Do we Communion is ready, and the come and go. The bishops of our people do? There were three bring Christ to those who appear assembly is now called to the Table Church are working on ways to options: say the Stations of the “unworthy”? It is something to of the Lord. Sometime in the future make our Mass more meaningful to Cross, focus on a devotion to a reflect upon and act accordingly. the Communion will be distributed us for the time we are now living. Saint, or, and the most popular, say All of us are charged to be at the front of the Church as this is The people of Christ the King may ministers of hospitality in our own the Rosary. Very few people were where the Altar of the Lord is rest assured your pastor and priests actually involved in the liturgy of way. located. While waiting to receive, After the Introductory Rite and will inform you of any changes the Mass. the assembly should be in unison long before they take effect. Christ The Second Vatican Council the singing of the Gloria we are singing a hymn, which further the King is here for you. wanted the people to know the now prepared for the first reading. enhances this special moment. difference between liturgy and This is very significant in that in devotion. The liturgy is the public these readings God is speaking to prayer of the Church while us. The lectors are charged to study devotions are private and and be familiar with the epistles. Teen Angels individualized. The law of the They are to speak slowly so that Church does not govern devotions God’s words flow from the reader’s Midnight Mass 2001 in the same manner it does liturgy. lips into the ears of the assembly. Beginning in 1969, the Mass There should be a time of silence was to be said in the vernacular between the readings as it is here (the language of the people). It was that the Holy Spirit may seep into also at this time the priests first the heart of the receiver. Each of us began to face the congregation responds in our own way, but it during Mass and lay people did the takes time to reflect on what God is scripture readings. We take this all saying to us. for granted now but in the late 60’s The story of Christ is read at the and early 70’s this was an Gospel and so the congregation enormous change. stands to show Christ has been raised from the dead and these Do we as parishioners make words of Christ will also raise us. others feel welcome and aware they Candles and incense may are going to participate in accompany the book of the Gospel, something very special — the as this is Christ present among us. Mass? When the priest delivers the homily we are nearing the end of Liturgy consists of two very the Liturgy of the Word which important parts and two lesser reaches its conclusion with the ones. Those that are major are the general intercessions. Father Willis Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy clearly said the next phase of the of the Eucharist. The minor ones Mass, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, Susan Gossholz, Denise Myers, Martha Coyle are the Introductory and the should flow easily from the Concluding Rites. Catherine Bekkedal, Ashley Wilson, Michelle Myers intercession into the presentation of Pam De Sara, Brandy Tyndall, Jennifer Semper When does the Liturgy begin? the gifts. Surprisingly enough, Father said it Bruno Vassallo, Rebecca Coyle, Bethany Pevy Page 18 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 Wildest Dream by Father Terry Morgan and his siblings went to school. He was an altar server for the Two weeks ago, I had never dedication of the “new” met Mike Stumpf. Now I have a Assumption church, in 1931. meeting with him set for the Assumption parish, Bellview, is Sunday after Christmas... 2026. where I got my faith. It’s “roots” Mike is as normal a 27-year-old for me. I had returned to Assumption to finish off my Silver young man as you’d ever want to Jubilee of Priesthood. My meet. (My cousin Jackie says he’s godparents - my dad’s sister and “sooo cute,” whatever that means!) her husband - still live in the parish, Born and raised in suburban as do scads of other relatives who Pittsburgh, he went to Catholic were not able to make any of our grade school and Catholic high celebrations in Florida. It was back school and got his college degree to beginnings in more ways than I and then... answered the Lord’s could imagine. The pastor at Father Terry Morgan with retired Bishop John Snyder at call. Father Michael Stumpf was Assumption had asked Father Mike Fathers’s installation as Rector of Cathedral of Saint Augustine ordained a priest last May, and now to “hold my hand” and get me serves at Assumption parish, started at Mass, but I could tell as “And, Terry, you don’t have a dreams, to the wildest of dreams, Bellview Pennsylvania. he was leading me to the vestment homily prepared, do you?” he that God gave him, just an ordinary Therein is the connection. cabinet that he really did want to be asked. I knew what was coming fellow. And it gave me hope that in Assumption parish, was where I out on that altar with me. “That next. This was Mike’s first Feast of our ordinary little parish in our was baptized. It was where my dad would be great,” I said. the Holy Family. And Michael was ordinary little town, there were so grateful for his own family. And other Michaels (and Johns and THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS this would be his first chance to Tims) who were being gifted with From Catholic Teaching brag, on the altar. Of course, I let this “Wildest Dream.” (And... that verse by Kathy Purtle him do the honors. He was the there were quite ordinary principal celebrant. He was full of Elizabeths and Kims being gifted I. Jesus Is Condemned To Death energy and enthusiasm and, yes, with the dream of Church service Resented By Scribes and Pharisees, devotion. And, of course, he as a consecrated religious.). The Condemned to die at thirty-three. reminded me of me twenty-five church calendar may call this Vocations Awareness Sunday, but II. Jesus Carries the Cross years before, at my own first celebration of the feast of the Holy we know better. It is Your Wildest Beaten and bleeding, crowned with thorns; Dreams Sunday. Let’s never stop Family as a priest. Upon His Shoulder the Cross was borne. praying, and encouraging, our “In my wildest dreams,” he young people to follow those III. Jesus Falls The First Time said, “I never imagined that I would dreams and answer our Lord’s call. Struck and kicked by the Jews in their wrath, be up in front of you, saying Mass, He stumbled and fell on the rocks in His path. preaching. But God’s dreams are so My appointment with Mike will much more imaginative than ours!” IV. Jesus Meets His Mother be in 2026? It will be to celebrate He saw His Mother standing there; It was so encouraging to see his Twenty-Fifth Jubilee, and, God Her grief and sorrow were hard to bear. someone still tuned in to the willing, my own fiftieth! V. Simon Helps Jesus To Carry The Cross So weak and nearly unable to stand, From Simon He got a helping hand. Give Up What?! by Ron Lynch change in character, especially if VI. Veronica Wipes The Face Of Jesus Veronica wiped His Face with her veil, continued beyond Lent. And a picture remained in sharpest detail. The season of Lent is just about Ask an adult what they are here. Most of us follow the “giving up” for Lent and the VII. Jesus Falls The Second Time Catholic tradition of giving up answers may be: dessert, staying up The heavy Cross was pulling Him down; something for these forty days as a late, beer, soap operas, chicken He fell once more upon the ground. sacrifice. This makes us more wings, rental movies, chocolate, worthy of our redemption by wine, second helpings, driving fast, VIII. Jesus Consoles The Women Of Jerusalem Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and being late, and others that we are He told the women not to cry, familiar with. As He climbed the hill on His way to die. prepares us for the celebration of His resurrection on Easter Sunday. Then there are those sacrifices When people are asked or they that carry the possibility of IX. Jesus Falls The Third Time changing our lives if we can stick His tortured Body was filled with pain; volunteer what they will “give up” with them beyond Easter Sunday. Weak and weary, He fell again. for Lent, many of the answers are Some things that have been given well known. Children often give up up during Lent are: being lazy, X. Jesus Is Stripped Of His Garments sodas, cookies, ice cream, or pizza. destructive gambling, losing one’s Garments stripped, bleeding anew; Some of them are even more Insulted, abused by Romans And Jews. temper, pessimism, overeating, specific, such as: Hershey bars, neglect of all kinds. Imagine the XI. Jesus Is Nailed To the Cross Breyers ice cream, Coca-Cola, or positive benefits in one’s life if an Nailed to the Cross and raised on the hill; chocolate. Then there are the honest attempt made during Lent Surrendered Himself to The Father’s Will. sensory input sacrifices: television resulted in the defeat of a (or a certain program), talking on destructive behavior. It would be a XII. Jesus Dies On The Cross. the phone with friends, video benefit that lasts beyond Easter Offered His Soul to His Father above, games, listening to music, using the And gave His Life as a Sign of His Love. Sunday and a real celebration of computer only for homework. All Christ’s love for us. XIII. Jesus Is Taken Down From The Cross are worthy sacrifices. Even more We all know that any sacrifice Removed from the Cross and lowered with care interesting are the young people is pleasing to God. Small sacrifices To the arms of His Mother, waiting there. who want to give up cracking their as well as large ones earn us grace knuckles, being “mean” to their in the eyes of the Lord. It was just XIV. Jesus Is Laid in the Sepulcher siblings and to others or being lazy a thought, though, that while Wrapped in linen and laid in a tomb, about helping with housework at performing our Lenten duty, we This Blessed Fruit of Mary’s womb. home. These last three, if really could be improving our lives at the sacrificed, show the promise of true same time. February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 19 Installation Celebration

Bishop Galeone installs Father Thanh Father Thanh, Brother Hung, Sister-in-law Binh

Bishop Galeone leads the procession Father accepts his new title Father Thanh at the reception

Vietnamese Choir Father Thanh and parishioners enjoy reception Page 20 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 Eli Shami Ordained Deacon

Elias and Diane Shami Bishop Stephen Hector Doueihi, Saint Maron Eparchy of Brooklyn, presiding Bishop, celebrating Holy Mass by Frank Becht A&P as a store manager for a year but has since worked for Publix Elias “Eli” Shami, was born in Supermarkets. Diane has worked Palestine, the oldest of eleven for J C Penney’s for twenty-three brothers and sisters. He came to the years. They have a beautiful family of four children, Donna, Kahalil, United States in 1957 to Brooklyn, Michelle and Paul who are all New York,. Eli was born into the married with eight grandchildren Latin rite and was educated at St. and all live in Jacksonville. Joseph’s School, Jaffa, Palestine, Eli was immediately a very which he attended from grade active member of Christ the King school through college. He was a Church. He became a Eucharistic member of the Latin Rite church, minister shortly after institution of St. Antoine in Jaffa. For a short the ministry in the parish under time during his attendance at St. Monsignor John Lenihan. For years Joseph’s, about the age of 12, he he was a Bingo caller, but hated it. felt he wanted to become a priest so He was the Wedding Co-ordinator he attended a Petrarch seminary in for the parish for four years and handled baptismal instruction until Bishop Doueihi, Father Elie Chedid, imposition of hands on Bethlehem, after which he returned Deacon Dave MacNamara was to St. Joseph’s. appointed by Monsignor Mortimer Deacon Elias Shami For 6 years after graduation Danaher. For seven years, he was from St. Joseph’s, he taught French the CCD Director for the parish and and Arabic at a Benedictine school has continued as CCD Chaplain in Tripoli, Lebanon. He then when Lucille Guzzone took over worked for Quatar Petroleum the ministry. He has also been Company in Persia as a security involved in the Knights of officer for five years. Columbus for thirty-five years. He Concern for family life and and Diane have been members of hopes for improving their life the adult choir since it was formed caused the family to immigrate to even before Music Director, Dr. the United States. First, two Bernie Sans. brothers and one sister, all single, Even with his involvement in came to Brooklyn, New York. his faith and the church he never About two years later, after much lost the dream that he had as a paper work and with the help of twelve year old boy in Palestine Congressman Francis Dorn, his when he went into the seminary for parents and seven more siblings a short while. In Jacksonville, he became very involved in the were able to immigrate to the Deacon Elias Shami preparing to distribute Communion United States. They all settled in Lebanese Community and his Brooklyn. Brother Tony was the Lebanese friends knowing of his dream, encouraged him to apply to language, for he had not spoken King for St. Maron’s is currently a first to come to Jacksonville, Arabic for many years. Eli was very small Maronite community of followed by their parents, Kahalil the Maronite Community to become a Deacon. Upon discussing very instrumental in the St. 120 families; probably only 59 and Shafouka; shortly after Eli and Maron’s Church community being his wife, Diane, followed. this with Bishop John Snyder, he families are closely involved with learned that the Diocese of St. established and the building of the others attending Latin Rite Eventually all of the Shami’s came church. to Jacksonville except one sister Augustine had no program for Churches. Sunday Masses are 9:00 who is in New Jersey. diaconate, as other Florida DREAMS COME TRUE A.M. in English and 11:15 A.M. in Diane, Eli’s wife, was born in dioceses, Bishop Snyder readily Arabic and English. granted permission for his Eli’s dream is coming true, as Eli is a dedicated and hard Brooklyn, New York and was he relates, “As a child I acted like a baptized in the Melkite Rite, one of application to the Maronite Rite. worker, as is evidenced by his He was quickly accepted by the child but wanted to be a priest. I am the 22 rites within our universal involvement in the Parish. But Monsignor in charge in Miami. He as close to having my dream come don’t give him all the credit for he Catholic Church. studied for a short while and was true as possible.” Eli and Diane were married, has a beautiful, hard working wife ordained at Christ the King to the On February 2, 2002, Elias who pushes him and supports him October 18, 1959 at the Virgin of sub-diaconate, August 17, 1996. Shami was ordained to Deacon by Mary Melkite Church in Brooklyn. one hundred percent. Since that time he has been the Maronite Bishop, the Most Eli, we are lucky to have you as They came to Jacksonville in 1973 Reverend Stephen Hector Doueihi studying diligently on his own one of us for you have contributed and resided at 1414 Townsend Blvd under the guidance of his pastor, of Eparachy of St. Maron’s Church where they lived for 26 years as in Brooklyn here in Jacksonville at much to Christ the King. Father Elie Abin Chedid. At St. Congratulations on being elevated members of Christ the King Church Maron’s he has participated in the St. Maron’s Church on Bowden until they moved to Heatherley ceremonies and Masses in both Road. to this lofty position and best Oaks Lane in North Jacksonville, English and Arabic, learning and We can still expect to see Eli wishes! two years ago. Eli first worked for becoming more comfortable in the and Diane involved in Christ the February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 21 The Maronite Catholic Church

Saint Maron’s Church by Father Elie Abi Chedid, Pastor then a hermit, retiring to a St. Maron’s Church, Jacksonville mountain of Taurus near Antioch Taken from the welcome handout above the banks of the Orontes River. Maron’s life was one of piety from St. Maron’s Church, used with and dedication to the simple life of permission. prayer and meditation; his holiness attracted many persons to join him The Maronite Rite is one of 22 and to convert others to rites within the one universal Christianity through the spreading Catholic Church. A rite is a of the Gospel. community of faith having a He converted an old pagan Bishop Doueihi, imposition of Holy Spirit on distinct tradition, theology, temple along the Orontes river into Deacon Elias Shami a monastery. Here, many disciples spirituality, liturgy, hierarchy, and gathered around him and followed canon law. At the same time, each his rule. Some became monks and rite enjoys an autonomy and hermits themselves, while others independence from its sister spread the teachings of Christ, as churches. All of the rites are united missionaries, through Central and in the same profession of faith, in North Syria. Much of the details of the same celebration of the the life of St. Maron have been lost, Sacraments, and in the same but it is known that he performed hierarchal unity. The different rites many miracles of healing, as evolved from five centers of attested by his historian, Theodoret, Christianity where the apostles the Bishop of Cyr. After Maron’s preached – Antioch, Alexandria, death in the year 410 A.D., his disciples saved his remains and in Constantinople, Rome and spite of strong persecution, his Jerusalem. tomb became a place of religious The Maronite Rite evolved pilgrimage. St. John Maron, the from the Antiochene tradition. The first Patriarch of the Maronite first Maronites were direct people, was a monk of the descendants of the people who had monastery of St. Maron, who was received the faith from Saint Peter elected by the religious community the Head of the Apostles. They to secure the Apostolic succession Father Elie Chedid introducing Deacon Elias Shami to originated as an ecclesiastical to the See of Antioch. Accordingly, the Congregation and the World grouping of the Christians who the Maronite Patriarchate was assembled around the hermit monk initiated by the election of John total of 72 Patriarchs to the present known as the Syriac liturgy of Maron about the year 400 A.D. on Maron in 686 A.D. and has successor, Mar Nasrallah Boutros Antioch, ascribed to St. James the the mountain slopes of Cyr, near continued, since his death to the Sfair, Patriarch of Antioch and the Less, “brother of the Lord,” Antioch. Born in the late Fourth present time. There have been a Entire East. Late in the Seventh Apostle and first Bishop of Century, he became a priest and Century, due to religious Jerusalem. The ritual formulation persecution and heresy, the expresses the spirit of Eastern Maronite monks became obliged to monasticism. The liturgical seek refuge in Lebanon, where St. language used in the Maronite THE RED SATIN BOX Maron’s relics were transferred to Mass is Syriac-Aramaic, the the Patriarchal residence in language spoken by Christ. Incense by Willie Blaquiere Kafarhai. In the year 1130, they is used during the Liturgy to signify were removed to Foligno, Italy, and that our prayers go heavenward to The shape of a heart, so lovely to see, placed in the Cathedral there. God as the sweet-smelling smoke Guarding sweet treasure, it beckons to me. The Maronite Rite was brought of incense rises. This Rite is the Saint Valentine’s day is near, to the United States in the early only one in which the words of Time to honor those we hold so dear. 1900’s with the immigration of consecration are traditionally many Maronites from Lebanon. chanted in Aramaic, the same The Maronites of the U.S.A. language our Lord spoke at the Sitting on the counter, waiting to be sold, became an Exarchate in 1965, and First Mass of the Last Supper. Dare I be so bold. in 1971 the Diocese of St. Maron Before communion, the Celebrant Pennies, dimes and nickels, savings of a year, was established with the See in touches the Holy Mysteries Given up without a tear. Brooklyn. In the year 1995, the (Eucharist) and blesses the people My mother will love this gift from me, Diocese (Eparchy) of Our Lady of signifying that the remission of sins The smallest limb on the family tree. Lebanon was established with its is bestowed upon us through the See in Los Angeles. There are over Sacrifice of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Secret in my room until the special day, 54 Maronite parishes and several Communion is received by the I am very proud to show my love in this way. missions in the United States. faithful in the mouth, after the The Maronite Church professes priest dips the Host in the chalice. Cherries, vanillas and caramels, I favor, the same faith and beliefs of the This is the only form prescribed for One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic reception of the Body and Blood of the covered nuts all have a different flavor. Church. It also administers the Christ in the Maronite Rite. Milk chocolates are a dream, seven Sacraments instituted by Maronites cultivate profound strawberry creams, fit for a queen. Christ, and obeys all the rules and adoration of the Blessed I put them all to the test, ordinances issued by our Holy Sacrament, seeing in the Holy they are truly the very best. Father, the Pope, the successor of Eucharist the Risen Christ who sent Saint Peter in the Vatican. The only to us the Sanctifying Spirit. They Happy Saint Valentine’s Day Mom difference between the Maronite are also deeply devoted to Mary, I hope you like The Red Satin Box. Church and the Roman Church The Mother of the Light, hailing consists only of traditional her strength and fidelity in the title particularity. The liturgy, itself, is of “Cedar of Lebanon.” Page 22 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 Epiphany

by Eileen Porter proclaimed in Spanish by Rosa Townsend, the second reading was Christ The King Parish proclaimed in Arabic by Raymond celebrated the Feast of the Saliba, and Father Guy Noonan Epiphany of the Lord in a special proclaimed the Holy Gospel in way this year. In keeping with the French. theme of The Three Kings coming When Father Thanh came to the from various lands, it was decided podium to deliver the homily he to make it an International Day and announced that it would be in to celebrate the ethnic diversity of our parish. “Vietnamese-Boston” accented The celebration began with the English. noon Mass following a delightful In his homily, Father Thanh musical interlude by our bell remarked that we are all part of a ringers. The Priest and ministers large caravan, and all reflect the processed into the church with image of God, even though because colorful streamers to the music of of our diversity and different “We Three Kings.” Our Pastor, traditions we may seem to be Father Thanh Thai Nguyen was different, we are all members of the chief celebrant with Father Guy Body of Christ. Father Thanh Noonan and Father Neil Carr con- continued “we need each others’ celebrating. Deacon Dung Bui also values on our common journey.” participated in the Liturgy. He thanked the parishioners for Carrying out the International their consolation following the theme, the first reading was death of his father and for the GERMAN VIETNAMESE GERMAN February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 23 Celebration

encouragement they have Mike Mackin, and the members of provided for his ministry. the council were responsible for The Prayers of the Faithful this part of our celebration and they were presented in seven languages. did an outstanding job. It was well Some of the presenters wore the organized and everything came dress of the countries of their together so beautifully that there origin. had to have been many hours of During the presentation of the preparation involved. Gifts, the Vietnamese choir sang. There were dozens of different Many of their members were in nationalities represented in the wonderful array of food. Eggrolls native dress and it was a beautiful from our Vietnamese community, and moving interlude. cabbage rolls from our Polish Father Thanh chanted the friends and Italian pasta, Irish stew, Eucharist Prayer, accompanied by German sauerkraut and hot potato our choir which was followed by salad, deep fried turkey, trifle ... The Lord’s Prayer sung in Latin. you name it, someone made it. The entire Liturgy was There were Spanish, Greek, Arabic, beautiful and we thank all those and Philippine foods as well. Our who made it possible, especially French speaking, Irish priest, Bernie Sans and the music Father Guy made a wonderful ministry. Italian pasta. The dinner was really Following Mass, everyone was a gourmet’s delight. invited to come and share in an The day was such a wonderful International dinner in the parish success that we are planing on it as hall. Parish Council President, an annual event. Page 24 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 MINISTRIES Coordinator of PRAYER MINISTRIES Queens and Kings LIFE TEEN - Core Team MEDICAL SERVICES Volunteer Services Our lively senior citizens socialize Over 18, have a love for teens and are If you would like to volunteer your Daily Adoration on the second Sunday of each month not currently a parent of a teen. Call Time, Talent, & Treasure but are not We need people who are willing to from 1:30-4 p.m., September through Nancy Powers, 398-1961, for more Blood Drive sure what you would like to do or sign up for one hour a week so that June. Do come to enjoy! Call Jane information on meeting times. Twice a year Christ the King Church, maybe you’re in a ministry but it’s someone is praying all during the Podein, 632-9758. along with the Florida Georgia Blood not the one you want, call Al Martin, day. Adoration is in the sacred Heart Parents for LIFE TEEN Teen Alliance, holds a blood drive, call 744-4302. Chapel, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. Respect Life Adults or parents interested in Karlene Simmons, 642-8319. - 5:30 p.m. Call Claretta Lamusga, We are a ministry wishing to make a supporting the LIFE TEEN program. 743-9998 or Betty Wheeler, 724- difference in people’s lives by Membership is open to all adults 9662. supporting the Saint Gerard House, regardless of whether or not you are Christ the King Clinic LITURGY Project Rachel, Respect Life a parent. Activities are creative, fun, Staffed by doctors, registered nurses, Pilgrimage, and the Diocesan exciting, and diverse, call Mollie and ancillary support people. They Altar Server Ministry Nocturnal Adoration Respect Life Program. Sign up at the O’Neil, 997-6871. donate their services the fourth Interested youth 5th grade or older Held on the first Friday of each Time and Talent Fair, or contact Saturday of each month 9 a.m. - 1 and who have received First Holy month from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. There are Mike Maroney, 743-9227. Teen Stewardship p.m., call Willie Blaquiere, 744- Communion. Once trained, they are eight groups who rotate their hour Teens share their Time, Talent, and 5447. entered into a rotating schedule for each month. If you would like to join Single and Single Again Treasure with their parish, call Gus & the Masses. Contact Page Peeler, us in this prayer ministry, call Paul Alone? Join us! We’re the Single and Jackie Carlson, 465-6957. 724-4849. Ghiotto, 727-5040. Single Again Support Group, Parish Nurse Ministry meeting new friends and enjoying Teen Stewardship Adult Nurses who belong to Christ the Eucharistic Ministers Prayer Network social activities. We meet Tuesdays, Volunteers King Parish willing to volunteer their Assisting the clergy in the One of our most rewarding ministries 7:30 p.m. in the Shirley David Hall. Meet twice a year to coordinate time and talent to support the distribution of Holy Communion - praying for others in need - Call Katie, 745-1287 or David, 384- service hours and pledges of teens, ministry of health within the parish, either during Mass or by bringing the spiritual, health related, and other. 2449, or read your parish bulletin to call Jackie and Gus Carlson, 465- call Barbara, 724-1776. Eucharist to the homebound or Call Donnell Baer, 743-6174. get the latest calendar of events. 6957. hospitalized. Candidates are chosen by the Pastor as recommended by the ORGANIZATIONS Sponsor Couples CHILD CARE priests and staff members of the Married couples needed to help OFFICE/RECTORY parish. Kathy and Richard Daniels, Christ the King Council of engaged couples discern if marriage Child Care Center coordinators, 743-9441. Catholic Women (CKCCW) is for them. Jim/Mary Ann Adults wanting to share their talents Rectory Office Volunteers Our board meets monthly, Middleton, 743-3953, for further in three different subcommittees: Adults willing to volunteer a Gift Bearers September-June, to guide our seven information. educational, plant facilities, and fund morning/afternoon/all day Monday Families, Individuals or Parish circles who meet at various times raising, contact Theresa Little, 724- thru Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Different Ministries who want to bring the gifts during the month. Our General 7239. positions available: receptionist, to the altar during Mass, call Kathy meeting is the last Thursday of each ST. VINCENT dePAUL clerical, computer operator. Call the Weedon, 221-5468. month at 7 p.m. We welcome new PROGRAMS CHRIST THE KING Rectory at 724-0080 for more members. Daisy McDonald, 646- SCHOOL information. Lector Ministry 0902. St. Vincent de Paul A Lector does the readings and the Emergency Assistance Christ the King Catholic School Prayer of the Faithful at Mass. If you We need volunteers to work in the St. Grades Pre-K thru 8th grade. The would like to be a reader, call Lucille Christ the King Courier Vincent de Paul office in the rectory, principal is Janet Morton. The school AFFILIATED Guzzone, 724-9617. Interested in publishing a providing referrals, and assisting has many needs for volunteers on a ORGANIZATIONS newspaper? We need proofreaders, people who need immediate help. daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The Music Ministry reporters, photographers, etc. We Hours are from 10 a.m. - noon, school seeks assistance in the office, Any individual who has a talent with meet Wednesdays in the rectory at 7 Monday through Friday. Call 724- cafeteria, library, and clinic. Christ the King music or can play an instrument or a.m. Judy, 724-0080. 8442. Volunteers are needed as board Athletic Association (CKAA) just interested in the Singing Choir, members and business partners, Serves children (ages 5-12, boys; 5- Handbell Choir, Funeral Choir, or St. Vincent de Paul Society room mothers, and speakers. Help 15, girls) who believe that youth being a Cantor for Mass, call Bernie, Widows/Widowers Support We were founded by people who care with the yearly golf tournaments is athletics provide valuable lessons in 724-0080. For those who have lost loved ones. about the problems of those around also needed, call 724-2954. citizenship/teamwork. Also, if you Contact Isabelle Fusco, 724-5186, them. We care and would like you to would like to contribute toward the Sacristans for information or read your bulletin share the care with us. For cost associated with registering a We help prepare for the celebration for the next meeting date, place, and information on how to become a SCOUTING PROGRAMS child for a C.K.A.A. sport, call Lance of Mass. For more information on time. Vincentian, call 807-7233, ext #1, Simons, 745-4881. how you can be a Sacristan, call Nick and leave a message. Boy Scouts Debs, 744-8749. Hispanic Ministry Troop 5 sponsored by Christ the We wish to develop a parish ministry Young Vincentians King Church. Boys 6-12th grade. Clown Ministry to worship and meet the spiritual and Newly formed group for teens who Meet Tuesdays, 7 p.m. in the Scout Is there a child somewhere inside social needs of the growing Hispanic want to make a difference. For Hut, call Rob, 744-5902. you? Interested in sharing your HOSPITALITY population at Christ the King. We information on meeting times, call religion with others while having meet every Monday at 7 p.m. for Robert at 398-1961. Catholic Scouting Committee fun? The Clown Ministry is planning Mass Greeters Bible study in The House of Prayer. Adult individuals interested in fun nights for the whole family, call Welcome all who come to Mass. This If interested call Rosa Townsend, providing youth ministry through the Janyce Jendryn, 346-5501. team may offer the only contact 744-9231. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION scouting program. Meets four times a many parishioners have in our faith ADULTS year; organizes and implements community. Great opportunity for “Catholic Camporee” for all Scouts Cursillo adults and families. Contact the chief Landings Faith Sharing Small Groups once a year; attend spring awards A Renewal movement of individuals usher at the Mass you are attending Works with Catholics who have been Small groups of people meeting in ceremony. Training provided, call in the Church who want to deepen for more information. away from the Church for a period of private homes to discuss the Sunday Donna, 641-0698. their faith and enhance their walk time and wish to return. Contact readings and sharing how these with Christ, call Carl Ludwig, 724- Ushers Larry McKay, 220-5843 or Judy readings relate to our daily lives. Cub Scouts 8485. Men and women who commit to Meade, 220-2244. Contact Alick Hardie, 721-9188. Pack 5 sponsored by Christ the King attend the same Mass every week. Church. Boys in 1st-5th grade. Dens They are requested to wear a navy R.C.I.A. meet weekly in the Scout Hut, call K’ Cees blue jacket and to assist the celebrant The Legion of Mary Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Mike Klima, 726-5502, or Donna Organization of Catholic Women an as needed. Howard Sell, 744-5937. Men and women who offer their Preparing people to enter the Baker, 641-0698. auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus services to their pastor, to aid him in Catholic Church through an inquiry Council 4727. They help/support the performing spiritual works in the and catechetical process. Call James Girl Scouts Knights. Meetings are in the Rectory parish. Members may be active or Scott, 722-3309. Girls of different age levels that meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month SPECIAL SERVICES auxiliary (praying). Weekly meetings weekly or bi-weekly in the Shirley at 8 p.m. Call Wanda Martin, 744- are held every Monday at 7 p.m. in David Hall after school or in the 4302 for information. Altar Society the rectory. Michael Mackin, 744- RELIGIOUS EDUCATION evenings, call Nancy D’Antoni, 745- Individuals who care for the vessels, 6659. YOUTH 9652. vestments and linens used in the Knights of Columbus Liturgies. Debbie Scobie, 723-3977. M.O.M.S. Ministry C.C.D. Organization of Catholic men and Ministry of Mothers Sharing, is Opportunity for students grades 1-8 SPECIAL ASSISTANCE their families dedicated to promoting Beautification Committee designed to encourage prayer, to learn/experience the Catholic faith concepts of charity, unity, fraternity Individuals and families who want to discussions, and friendships between with others in their age group. Advent Tree and patriotism. If you are a practicing beautify the church grounds. Meet women of all ages. Carol Ann Black, Sessions held September-May in the A program that puts smiles on faces Catholic man, at least 18 yrs. old, and the third Saturday of every month, 9 221-2642. school on Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. of people at Christmas. Those who interested in fellowship with people a.m. - noon, in the church parking lot Sunday Mass attendance required. share time and talent in this ministry who share the same beliefs, call by the fountain. Come join us in Certified teachers are always help put up the Advent Tree with George Coseo, 724-9585. beautifying His yard. Terry Riggs, Parish Council welcome to apply, and volunteers are special paper ornaments. 762-0703. The Parish Council is a consultative needed on a regular basis. Call Parishioners choose ornaments to body that the pastor can pray and Director Lucille Guzzone, 724-9617, take home, purchase the gift, and L’Arche Harbor House Religious Articles Gift Shop reflect with, and ask for assistance to or chaplain Subdeacon Eli Shami, return the ornament with the gift Mutual ministry with members and Volunteers staff the gift shop before guide in the overall care/ministry of 714-6404. attached to it. Volunteers are needed assistants, building community and after Sunday Masses and the the Parish and the enhancement of its to help distribute the gifts to nursing support and awareness to the needs Wednesday Marian Mass. Maureen mission. Meeting are the first Vacation Bible School homes, orphanages, etc., call Trudy and gifts of the disabled members of McCook, 642-2725. Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. A week long summer program Cameron, 724-0511. the L’Arche Harbor House family, in the Rectory. Call Mike Mackin, (usually in Ausust) for children ages call 744-4435 for information. Seasonal Church Decorating 744-6659. It is made up of 4-11 years to help deepen their faith Habijax - Habitat for Humanity Decorating the church and Gathering representatives (President, and involvement in the Christian Forms partnerships between those in Area, during different seasons of the Chairperson or Facilitator) from each community. Fun for everyone, call need and those who are willing to put Marriage Encounter Church. Contact Terri Vogelsang, ministry in the Parish, as well as Diana Mattox, 928-9224, for their faith into action by donating A program designed to teach married 744-6310, for information on how representatives from the Finance information. their time, talent, and treasure to couples how to better communicate, you can help. Council, Christ the King School, construct new homes, call Bill to strengthen and support Christian Christ the King Daycare, Athletic Damato, 642-8920. marriage. Contact Emilo and Theresa Sunday Childcare Association, Scouts, Knights of TEEN PROGRAM Gonzalez-Chavez, 721-0012 foro For 8:30 & 10:00 Masses Columbus, Marriage Encounter, I. M. Sulzbacher more information. Christ the King Childcare for your 1- Sponsor Couples, and Wedding LIFE TEEN Individuals who give two hours of 4 year-old child in the Child Care Coordinator. Elections are held every Youth ministry program with a their time to 400-500 men, women Center. Free of charge. Call Marsha two years to elect a President, vice- strong focus on the Eucharist. Meet and children the third Tuesday of Pre Cana/Engaged Encounter Williams, 221-4459, or Donna president, secretary-recording, and Sunday for Mass (usually 5 p.m.) and each month by saying grace, serving For information on upcoming Iglesias, 725-0680, to help or for secretary-clerical from the body of LIFE Night (fellowship) afterwards. dinner, and cleaning up the kitchen, workshops and weekends, call 308- more information. representatives. Call Nancy, 398-1961. call Donnell 743-6174. 7474. February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 25 HabiJax - Knights of Columbus Building on Faith Initiation Ceremony

Newly inducted Bishop Galeone receives his membership card and the Knights prayer card from George Coseo, Grand Knight of Arlington Council #4727

by Jim Middleton Father Mike Thompson and Father Peter Colasurdo. Bishop Vincent Galeone was It was an unusually large class inducted into the Knights of as the candidates present were from Columbus in a First Degree various Councils throughout (Initiation Ceremony) sponsored Duval, Clay and St. John counties. by Arlington Council #4727, that was held in the Parish Hall the The Degree, under the aegis of evening of November 20. Also District Deputy Thomas Bagby, inducted were Father Guy Noonan was named in honor of Regis of Christ the King, and 29 other O’Connell, a recently deceased candidates. Other clergy present, Brother of Council #4727, and a already Knights, were: our own Christ the King parishioner. Father Thanh, Father Tom Cody, CKCCW Bake Sale

The Damatos sign up volunteers for HabiJax by Eileen Porter important ministry was and TV Raffle enthusiastically supported by our “Building on Faith” was the parishioners, who put in hundreds Habijax project conducted in of hours, plus donated building October and November 2001. The materials. Bill Damato has been construction took place in the coordinating the program for Royal Terrace Section of Christ the King. Bill has worked on Jacksonville. It was a very the houses from the beginning of ambitious project that involved Christ the King’s involvement with building 25 homes in a period of the program and has done a six weeks. While it was a wonderful job in this important challenge, it was nothing new for ministry. Habijax! Since joining the Habitat In 1998 Catholics for Habijax For Humanity program in 1988, approached Christ the King about Habijax has been responsible for joining forces and forming a the construction of over 800 homes coalition to build 8 houses and in Jacksonville. Christ the King agreed. In addition In the year 2000, Habijax to Christ the King, the coalition constructed 125 homes and has the consists of Assumption, San Jose, most aggressive building effort of and San Juan Del Rio parishes. Tonya Downer from Circle 11 and winner of the TV, Catherine any affiliate in the country. Downer Christ the King became The coalition built four homes involved in the Habijax program in 2001. by Claretta Lamusga raffle. The television was won by during House Raising Week in Kathleen Downer and she 1993, when they provided lunches Bill Damato and Christ the The ladies of the CKCCW are purchased her winning ticket from for volunteers working on the King parish are grateful to the pleased to announce that they had a her sister-in-law, Thonya Downer, houses. In 1994 the parish built its many men and women who have so profit of approximately $800.00 on from Circle 11. the bake sale that was held on the Some of the money was used to first Habijax house. In each of the willingly shared their time and th th following 3 years Christ the King talent to make this program such an 8 and 9 of December. We also purchase six new brass planters for parish built another house. This outstanding success. made about $800.00 on the TV use in the Church and Chapel. Page 26 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 Faith Sharing News

Betty and Frank Becht Bettie Masters and Betty Becht

Margaret Bekkedal, Pat Setser, Buzz Bekkedal

Buzz Bekkedal, Sam Clements, Jim Setser

Pat and Delores Bianco Father Neil Carr, Claretta Lamusga, Bettie Masters by Frank Becht a close personal relationship and become good friends. As we Why join in faith sharing? An socialize and develop long term, often asked question. “I go to caring relationships, we become a church and communion on social community. Sundays and confession when we Can you imagine what happens have the service.” But what else do in the Church with many Small, you do? It is a well accepted truth Faith-Sharing communities? Look that we can’t get to Heaven by around you, Christ the King is one ourselves. We’ve got to do more such Church. than what’s required to be So, remember you can’t do it ALONE. Try Faith-Sharing. Catholics in name. “Momma” Helen and Helen Ramos Small Faith-Sharing Groups give us an opportunity to interact The Lenten Small Faith-Sharing with others. In so doing, we learn to Group session will begin the week share with others the things we of Ash Wednesday, February 13. could not express before. We can Should there be any question go beyond ourselves and give of regarding materials to be used, or ourselves for the benefit of others. you wish to sign up for a group, Small Faith communities make a please contact Alick Hardie at difference in our church, in the 721-9188. community in which we live and in our own lives. That’s what it’s all Faith Sharing Social Group about; learning to share with others. On December 9, Father Carr Of course, that’s not the end of was able to join a Christmas party the story. In developing this small at the home of Betty and Frank faith sharing community of 10 - 15 Becht to celebrate the coming of Sissy Keegan, Willie Blaquiere, Bernie Voor, Father Neil Carr people, we unconsciously develop Christ in the Year 2002. February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 27 Christ the King Hosts Harbor House

Paul and Sharon Barbara of Harbor House, Emelia Huggart, Becca Pierce by Barbara Hanuscin Vincent de Paul contacted the the dance floor whether on feet or terrific! Barbara, Sharon and Viva, wonderful disc jockey Steve Brown in wheelchairs. also from Harbor House, added For the past several years, the “the Music Man”. Steve had so Next on the list of “to do’s” was their smiles and excitement to the Christ the King conference of the generously donated his time and hall set-up. How was I going to evening. Nino escorted Katrina to Society of St. Vincent de Paul has talent the previous year and did not manage that when I worked until 5 the dance floor and helped Joy take hosted the Arlington hesitate in again offering his p.m. on the other side of town? a spin around the floor. Roberta, Interdenominational Ministries services free for the event. Steve Nick Trotti of the Boy Scouts Robert, Pam, Kathy, Annamae, (A.I.M.) fall-season dance for the said he had enjoyed it so much volunteered to come early and take Gary and Richard were cheerful members of the L’Arche group previously, he was looking forward down tables for the dance floor. His participants. Andy, Jeffry, Larry homes in the Arlington area. In the to it again. Steve is a professional father Tony, wondered how Nick and Brenda were among the past years, other ministries, such as DJ and does music for all occasions was going to get there and Nick YMCA enthusiasts. Stacy had so the Teens and Single and Single as well as karaoke and light show. replied to his dad “I figured if I was much energy and didn’t miss a Again Ministry, have assisted with His phone number is 904-262-7538 helping, you would, too!” How dance. Mary Baez of Singles and this event. Those who have and fax 904-262-2771. If any of could a father refuse such a scout! Singles Again Ministry volunteered participated learn quickly how you need a great DJ, please contact Chris Bodin, of the Society of St. and assisted residents of the group enjoyable it is to do so. him! Vincent de Paul offered his cell homes. This year, Father Thanh I spoke with Lori Gallo of phone number in the event that Later in the evening, some late approached me with a worried look A.I.M. and we decided on the foods additional set-up help was needed. comers from other group homes and asked me “What is this AIM that the guests would enjoy. Since On the day of the dance, all fell arrived at the wrong door. The dance? Do you know what it is all they would have eaten dinner in to place. I arrived with the food MOMS ministry graciously steered already, we decided on fruit, and decorations to a hall that was about?” I then explained that the them in our direction. The music cheese, cupcakes, chips and sodas. ready for decorating, thanks to Arlington Interdenominational beat was picking up and when Sam Clements of the Society of St. Nick and Tony. Katie from the Ministries holds parties for the YMCA was played, the crowd Vincent de Paul agreed to order and Single and Single Again Ministry group homes in the area, such as responded so well, that Steve did a pick up the cupcakes from (where was there to roll out the yellow Harbor House. These parties rotate repeat of YMCA and drew wild else but) Sam’s Club. Pat Thomas, table paper and help place the cheers from the group. We all had a to different churches in the area and stewardship director of Christ the scarecrows. Emelia pitched in with great time with the ‘Lectric Slide, fall is usually Christ the King’s turn King said they would reimburse the food set up. Stu helped ice the to host one. We started with simply him for the expenses. sodas and carry the DJ’s equipment the Macarena, the Hokey Pokey pizza and music played on a small We decided on a fall theme with in. Nino and Pat arrived to help and the Chicken Dance. All were boom box and evolved to having a little scarecrows as centerpieces on greet the guests. Becca Pierce came laughing so hard, I wondered how real disc jockey. Father quizzed, the tables. We borrowed some life with her bright eyes and smile. they could dance at the same time! “Then you will take care of this?” I sized scarecrows from Cindy and We learned the MOMS Father Thanh made a visit to hesitated at first, knowing I was in Mary Ann, of the decorating ministry was having a dinner in the see what it was all about. Sister the midst of playing the role of committee of the Single and Single adjacent Shirley David Hall. We Therese came and was caught “mother of the bride”. Then I Again Ministry. decided to invite them to join us if admiring the life sized scarecrows. thought of all that Father was Emelia Hubbart of the Choir, they would like. We knew the They were taller than Sister! taking on as pastor of the huge Single and Single Again Ministry sound would be carrying over their Everyone had a great fun-filled flock at Christ the King. I told him and the Garden Club had helped the way. I heard later that some of our several hours. We almost hated for I would take care of it and head the previous year and assisted in music and sounds came at precise it to end. I think the MOMS would committee for the event. The sign teaching some dance steps to the moments as to evoke laughter from have joined us if the dance hadn’t of worry left his face (and went to attendees. She immediately their crowd when mixed with the ended before their meeting. I sure mine) as he grinned with that wide consented to come and add to the words uttered by their speaker. We hope that I haven’t omitted smile we have all come to love. I party atmosphere. She is such a heard the laughter and applause on anyone’s name, but at this late called the rectory and reserved the joyful, enthusiastic lady. Nino our side as well at some choice writing I am sure that I may have. Parish Hall for the date of Struzzi and Pat Fitzell of the moments. So a big “thank you” goes out to November 8th from 7 p.m. ‘til 9 Singles and Singles Again Ministry The members of the various everyone who helped add to the p.m. had helped previously and were group homes started to arrive. The pleasure of the evening, especially Those who were involved with most willing to help out again. This music began playing and everyone the folks from the group homes the project the previous years did would be Nino’s third year helping was having a great time. Paul from without whom we could not have not hesitate to say yes once again. with the event. He’s a real “life of Harbor House really showed his hosted the dance. Stu Pierce of the Society of St. the party” and gets the folks out on stuff on the dance floor. He is Page 28 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 For the World So Loved God! by Harriet Hughes Stations from the walls. Next, all of the statues had to be removed from At Christmas the choir lyrically their pedestals. Pews had to be reported angels singing, bells covered to protect them from the ringing and saints proclaiming enthusiastic brushes of the novice songs of love. As Christmas is most painters. assuredly a season of love, so it is After a good bit of time spent in with Easter. Therefore, it is preparing the walls to receive paint, essential to our spiritual lives that certain designated choir members Christmas and Easter become not began applying new color to the mere seasons but important walls. elements of our everyday lives. The choir members Throughout the solemn season undertaking this project were by no Buzz Bekkedal Harriet Hughes of Lent, we will be reminded of the means professional painters and ultimate gift of love. At age thirty- oftentimes one wondered if more three, the tiny baby boy born in a paint was on the walls of the chapel stable in Bethlehem gave His own or on the choir members life on the cross so that we all themselves. Professional services might live. His father had sent Him on the ceiling (for obvious reasons) and He never faltered in what had were provided by and through the generosity of Tim Smith. to be an excruciating mission. The cleaner washed and Christ was betrayed by His polished the Stations and the friends. Even Peter claimed not to various statues and religious icons know Him. The son of God was in the Chapel. The pews were scourged, crowned with thorns, cleaned and polished as well. insulted repeatedly and was forced It was labor, true, but a labor of to carry His cross to the site of His love. Choir Director, Dr. Bernie eventual crucifixion and death. Sans, official duties included “For God so loved the world complimenting the workers on a ...” job well done. He did ensure that (John 3:16) is an expression no spots were missed on the walls that we have heard since our early and that the Stations were once formative years. Certainly sports again level. fans are constantly reminded of it Ward Berkey of Christ The through various signs displayed in King Courier arrived to Painting Grace Berkey numerous stadiums and arenas photographically record the throughout the country. venture but had a difficult time The Christ the King Adult getting any of the workers to Choir decided that perhaps the remain still long enough for him to phrase needed to be revamped so snap a picture. that it reads “For the world so loved The choir members worked God.” On Saturday, January 19, in extremely hard. As the day wound an attempt to return to the Father down and workers found but a small portion of the themselves tiring, they were tremendous love He has shown to reminded of another saying that we mankind, especially in the gift of have heard through the ages. His only son, a group of choir “Wherever two or three are members decided to refurbish the gathered together in My name, Sacred Heart Chapel. there I am in the midst of them.” The mission of these choir They found themselves suddenly members, which they readily refreshed and continued on with accepted, was to repaint and their mission. refurbish the Sacred Heart Chapel What a difference they had which had grown dingy through the made! Though tired and with years. The choir was of the opinion aching muscles, the choir members that the permanent home of our were filled with a sense of pride as Savior needed to be in tip top Dusting Spruce Up condition and “dingy” was just not to what they had been able to acceptable. He was, after all, a accomplish through group effort King. and a desire to improve the looks of This project was ably led by the Chapel. It was once again Jackie and Everett Comstock, they fresh, clean and befitting a King! arrived at Christ the King Church Parishioners are encouraged to armed with paint brushes, pans, pay a visit to the Chapel to paint rollers, drop cloths, dust rags, personally witness the fruits of the detergent, furniture polish, etc. The choir’s labors (and to help locate brave painters, dusters, cleaners, two missing paint brushes and one etc., included Grace Berkey, Buzz choir member). Plan to stay awhile. Bekkedal, Sam and Jan Clements, Christ, the King, is always there Susan Fowler, Anne Gerrity, Susan and anxious for your company. “I Grossholz, Harriet Hughes, Eileen have loved you with an everlasting McCoy, Shawn McNamara, Rose love; I have called you and you are Marko, John Morrissey, and mine.” For sure He would like you Honorary Choir Member and much to enjoy and partake of His more appreciated helper, Mr. Kim Do. pleasant surroundings. (Many thanks, Kim, for a job well Finally, the choir members done!) would like to issue a challenge to These dedicated members were other ministries to come forward stalwart in their intentions to bring with similar projects. If suggestions new life to the chapel. Work are needed, Father Thanh can most commenced at approximately assuredly provide several. “For the 9:00a.m. The task was not an easy … Sam Clements one and began with removing the world so loved God ” February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 29 Queens & Kings Christmas Celebration The Queens & Kings held their Annual Christmas celebration at Selva Marine Country Club on December 9th. Excellent food, Prizes, companionship - a good time was had by all!

Betty Harkey, Genny Ervolino, Joe Ervolino, Erleen Ferguson, Ann Seravo, Secretary; Jane Podein, President; Pat Askew, Anna Mary Riley, Ruth & John Fitzgerald Bill Campbell, Treasurer; Marge Campbell; and Audrey Alexander, 1st Vice President

Irene Laffee, Shirley Long, Idelle Howell, Holga & Walter Miller Sue Starr, Sissy Keegan, Frank and Ruth Gunther, Dolly & Cass Casterlin

Pat White, Monica White (guest), George & Lucy Hollum, Marguerite Simmons, Joan & Jack Sperling, guest, Ann Rudicill, Peggy Cullen Wanda & Al Martin, Marge Yarborough St. Patrick’s Circle Christmas Party

Laverne Japour, Ann Olinto, Mary Lou Coyle Pat Toplay, Belle Vogl, Marge Yarborough

Members of Christ the King Circle #5 gathered December 17th, 2001 at member Dolores Bianco’s home to enjoy food, festivities and the blessings of friends joining to celebrate the arrival of Christ’s birth.

Lucie Hollum, June Costello, Polly Morris Marlene Robertson, Shannon Ishee, Eleanor Elser, Front Pat Deckert Page 30 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 Nocturnal Adoration The Sacrament of Reconciliation by Devin Rhoden (2B) Church Father Thanh read the Society Gospel and we sang songs for our The classes have been preparing parents. There were five priests to hear our confessions. We are so for the sacrament of reconciliation lucky we have a sacrament we can with our teachers for the past two go to any time when we are truly weeks. Saturday, February 2, we sorry for our sins. We are so had a breakfast in the social hall; thankful for all the teachers helping then we went to the Church. In the us for this very special day. Christ the King School Honor Roll 2nd Quarter 2001 - 2002

4A Sarah Woosley Kaylee Burke 6A Estephan Yazgi Christi Diaz** Jerlita Asunto Katy Dodds** Conner Marsh 8A Alison Driscoll Kristin McLeroy Jennifer Detmers Paul Ghiotto, Mary Ann Middleton, John Faustini Mallory Frye Nichole Norton Michelle Fares** by Frank Becht faithful member and leader. This Scott Jeffas Raymond Ford ministry is a viable and growing T. J. Weber 6B David Glotzer Nocturnal Adoration is part of Christ the King. Tyler Wildes Erin D’Antoni Katherine Hayes adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Recently, a new director was Dena Yazji Christopher Glotzer Lauren Salinas by groups who gather on the first appointed because Marty Patrick Golonka David Scott Friday of each month in the Sacred Polsenski, still an active member, 4B Jordan Lewis** Megan Varela Heart Chapel. There are eight moved out of the parish. Our new Kaley Fannin Sayhe Loayza** Bands which begin adoration from director and Society President, Paul Joseph Frenette Jordan Mikell 8B 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the Ghiotto, is a member of an original Anastasia Mann Rebecca Yount** Kristen Campbell following morning. These Bands parish family. Paul’s father, Joe, Melissa Mitchell Cameron Cox** rotate adoration in one-hour was a charter member of Nocturnal Victoria Shami 7A Samantha Ghanayem segments and close with Adoration at Christ the King. Katlin Williamson Leslie Gay Brian Griffin Benediction, and normally a Mass. Through Paul’s efforts, we expect William Joost Lauren Grochmal** Over a period of eight months the to see renewed interest and an 5A Anna Koenig Mark LaDuke** Bands cycle through the hours and expansion of Nocturnal Adoration. Gaby Fares** Monica Lapierre Christina Lohr then begin the cycle again. Other members of the Chrissy Grochmal** Melissa Leonard Erickson Mathis The purposes of the Nocturnal Nocturnal Adoration committee Florence Kuo** Victoria Lynch Nicole Miller** Adoration Society are to: include John Faustini, who has Stephen Matzen Alexander Mathis Cecelia Mussallem Unite members in prayer before been Society Treasurer for 25 Megan McClellan Melissa Mayotte Lauren Petit the exposed Blessed Sacrament years, and Mary Ann Middleton, Jimmy Mollenhour Lauren McGill** Stephanie Ricker To deepen the experience of Society Secretary. Many of the Ryan Rae Paul Nguyen Carlson Salud communion with Christ’s leaders are Charter members and Costi Shami** Jacob Plotz** Megan Stephens Eucharistic, as He continues His have held offices for many years. Hillary Turner Jammarie Porter Andrea Toledo Plans are under way to add two self-offering and saving influence Allie Yocum To revitalize Christian additional Bands to facilitate the closing of adoration ceremonies on 5B 7B Ashley Yount** commitment Britnie Banks Brian Burnes To pray for the needs of the First Saturday mornings. The times of these non-rotating hours would Kaily Collins Chris Infante** ** Denotes all A’s Church and the world at large. be 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. New Christina Csensich Daniel Jerreld** The inspiration of spending one members are also needed for the Agustin D”Orazio Danielle Kehrt hour in prayer mirrors Christ in the non-rotating hours on First Friday Kirsten Greene Amanda Maroney Garden of Gethsemane, when He evening of 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., Michael Mayotte Michelle Medlock found two of His disciples 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. A Tommee Porter Tay Miller sleeping. He reproached them with, recruitment program to add the Jeannette Saliba R. J. Pyell “You could not stay awake with Me additional members was Michael Smith Joey Robison for even an hour?” (Matthew announced at a recent meeting of Kelly Worthington Brandon Wall 26:40) Society Officers and Band leaders. The first hour of Nocturnal In addition a general meeting of the Adoration at Christ the King began membership is being planned to on December 6, 1963. In those install new members and provide for a long overdue social gathering. Bishop Kenny High School early years, it was a men’s only All parish members, you are organization and remained so for invited to join in Nocturnal Honor Roll several years. When the wives and Adoration. Many of our original other ladies joined in adoration is and long term members convey to Students from Christ the King Church unclear, but it is suspected that they us how personally and spiritually joined when maintaining members rewarding it is to be a part of this Second Quarter 2001 - 2002 in the Bands became a problem. ministry. They feel guilty if they Kimberly Barnhart Kimberly Oquindo (Do any of you “First Ladies” of are unable to attend an hour of Danielle Boutte Stephanie Preeschl Nocturnal Adoration know when devotion. They feel something is ... Adam Burnett Anna Salud women first became members?) In missing. Is something missing in Nathalie Chua Bridgette Smith fact, Band 7’s original membership your life? folded and a group from Nydia Diefenbach Sophia Solano Resurrection Church volunteered Samantha Fewell Erin Thurlow to become members and have been Kristina Francisco Katie Tubel Nocturnal Adoration Cameron Frye Nicole Tucker faithful for many years. Band Leaders There appears to have been Elainemarie Gonzales Sarah Tuskey Amanda Kehrt Victoria Ventrone about sixty original members, 1- Paul Ghiotto 5-Buddy Costello several of whom are continuing Tracia Lagdaan Michelle Westhoff members. Many of the original 2- Elli Shami 6- Bruce Shuert Kristian Llave Ashley Wheeler group moved away or have died. 3- Dick Sollee 7- Ken Ulatowski Kelly Loughran Emily Wheeler Dick Sollee is an example of an 4- Al Martin 8- Jim Middleton Elizabeth Ludwig Shaina Williams original member who has moved Nam Mai Annie Zarzoso out of parish but still remains a Victoria Matzen February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 31 Tailgating...the Perfect Prelude RCIA to a Jaguars Football Game Day of Discernment by Kathy Daniels contemplation between each. At the very end Tony Zeaiter and Lyle Saturday, February 2nd the Stewart read a story entitled “Who RCIA had their Day of Cares?” The story took us through Discernment. Father Guy gave the the crucifixion of Christ opening talk welcoming everyone interspersed with the words “Who and outlining what would be done cares?” spoken in various tones of while there. voice. It seems we would be praying We broke for lunch around the Glorious decades of the Rosary noon. There were boxed lunches interspersed with witness talks by for everyone and we shared a lot of the core team and sponsors. One conversation in small groups. talk for each decade of the rosary. The afternoon started with a This took a couple of hours. The video of Mother Angelica’s show speakers shared a personal entitled Scott Hahn’s Conversion. happening in their life dwelling on Scott walked a circuitous path to CK Music Director Bernie Sans, a particular item. They were asked the Catholic Church. Bob the Birthday Boy & Packers Fan! to use as a theme Faith, Hope, Following this, Mass was Mark Nichols - CK Parishioner & Bob’s son-in-law Love, Annulment, or the Journey to celebrated in the Chapel with the Catholic Church. Each of the Father Guy presiding. Father took talks was an emotional sharing on us through the Mass explaining as both sides. The people listening as he went the meaning behind well as the person speaking. It everything we do and how it all ties brought us all together in a special together in one wondrous way. We shared a closeness that celebration of love for God and sometimes takes weeks to develop what He has given us. and we came by it as a natural way After Mass there was a of things. question and answer session in the Afterward we had a Holy Hour Chapel. The questions exhibted a in the Sacred Heart Chapel. This tremendous need to understand the consisted of several people reading various aspects of the Mass. All in scriptures from the Old and New all, we had a very spiritually Testaments with a few minutes of moving day. St. Vincent de Paul’s Father Guy Noonan & CK Parishioner Berlin Clark Christmas Baskets By Wanda Klima dishes. Father Guy was also instructed to find a wine that would We have been tailgating at the go with everything on the menu Jaguars games for seven years now and he did not fail to do so! and each year we seem to perfect A special treat for the evening the tradition with every game. was a birthday celebration for Bob. Monday night games are Bob is a Green Bay Packers fan and always big so when the Jaguars he was decked out from cheese played Green Bay in December, we head to toe in Packers wanted to make our tailgating paraphernalia. Bob is the father of experience one to remember. fellow parishioner, Kathy Nichols, First, we invited our Music and since it was his birthday, we Director, Bernie Sans, and one of Jaguar fans were pretty nice to him! our new priests, Father Guy Kathy’s husband, Mark, Noonan, to join us. Each was given accompanied Bob and brought the task of bringing a favorite dish birthday pies! We lit candles and to share. Bernie cooked authentic sang Happy Birthday, too. This was by Elizabeth Anne Daugharty But Frances and some people in the bratwurst sent directly from his one birthday I am quite sure Bob family that live near by (in the Mom in Milwaukee! Father Guy will not soon forget. The time for delivering baskets apartments) help out. brought homemade cannelloni and Tailgating is the perfect prelude arrived again like it does every I have been visiting them shrimp scampi...mmm mmm good. to a football game because, if you year. The time of the holidays–we through St. Vincent de Paul since I We provided our special TNT chili. are a Jaguars fan, sometimes the deliver for Thanksgiving and was really little and they are just Our regular tailgating friends pre-game festivities out shine the Christmas! The Saturday before the sweetest and most spirit filled brought sides to complement the game itself! Go Jaguars! Christmas, I woke up pretty early people you have ever met. so that my grandmother, my Dad Whenever we go to them, Frances and I could assist in transferring the and Rachel show us their newest food from Publix to the St. Vincent toys or knickknacks. Frances de Paul’s pantry. My Aunt Annie usually gets a little teary eyed took Dad’s place at Christmas because she is so grateful, and I because he was out of town. When always leave there feeling as we got to the pantry we helped though I have just made a huge unload the food and pack the difference in a few people’s holiday baskets. or maybe even their lives. I know There are some people that we they have made a huge difference visit every year. My favorite in my life. Helping with the baskets people: Nathaniel, Rachel, and over the years has helped me with Frances. They are brother and the meaning of Thanksgiving and sisters. Nathaniel is blind and of giving at Christmas. Rachel doesn’t breathe very well. Page 32 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 Christmas Program CTK Child Care K-Cee’s Christmas Party

Santa & Maggie Damato by Jean Sell As bright and wonderful as the parties were, the Christmas We had a wonderful Christmas Program on December 20th was celebration at the Child Care our shining star. Our children gave Center. Highlights of the activities beautiful performances. Parents were the making of a gingerbread and guests enjoyed the evening house and a camp out where we very much. We are all looking warmed ourselves by a fire we forward to the many activities built. planned for the new year. What I learned in MOMS, I did NOT learn in Kindergarten by Cynthia Surles homework done. But, you may miss out on some important Having been a member of the personal discoveries. Here are Joe Damato, Maggie Damato, Eileen Porter parish since 1984, I have heard of some of the things I’ve learned Neil Porter, Bill Damato, Helen Damato, Grace Berkey MOMS several times. I was even amidst the joy and laughter: ◊ Being a mom is a ministry. You invited to come to a meeting once. minister to your family However, I never felt motivated to everyday. go until recently. When the mother ◊ To be a better mom, it’s of my son’s classmate said how important to minister to much she really enjoyed her yourself also. MOMS group, and explained that it ◊ Each mom is unique and you do was only an eight week session, I not have to strive to be like decided to try it, and I’m glad I did. someone else. Prior to the September session, ◊ Learning to accept yourself is a there was a wine and cheese process. introductory party to give ◊ There are areas of my life that interested women more can be improved to reduce information. We watched a video stress. tape on how the national movement ◊ There are many grace-filled was started and listened to several moments to enjoy, even in speakers. We then had the troubled times. opportunity to sign up for a ◊ It’s good to honor my morning or evening session. I husband’s role as head of the KC’s Dinner Dance decided on morning. house. The women in our morning ◊ We can strive to be more by Eileen Porter We were favored by a visit group came from several countries, spiritual from any starting from Santa Claus. We know it was Germany, Lebanon, England, point, taking small as well as Christmas celebrating had an the real Santa, but the Elf, who Canada, the USA. We came to the big steps. presented each of the ladies with a ◊ early start at Christ the King with group as mothers of young MOMS is a great way to make the K-Cee’s dinner dance on little angel, looked a lot like Carol children, grown children and new friends. December 1st.This is an annual Coseo. grandmothers. We came from What you learn in MOMS will event sponsored by the K-Cee’s to During an intermission from different starting points spiritually. the dancing a drawing was held. But we all came to appreciate our depend on what you are willing to raise funds to provide a happy role in the ministry of motherhood. learn, the journaling time you Christmas for needy families in our There were three baskets At each session there is a spend between sessions (two hours community. artistically arranged by Jenny guided topic led by a facilitator, a is recommended), and the Laura Morris and her Oliver, and a truly lovely creche former attendee of a MOMS willingness to share your feelings committee did a beautiful job crafted by our talented Martha session. After the topic is and experiences and imperfections decorating the Parish Hall with Shea. Phyllis Bauman was the presented, we can each then share with others in the group. Although poinsettias and red and green table lucky winner of the creche. our thoughts, feelings, and we all lead busy lives, the time cloths. Music for dancing was K-Cee’s President Wanda experiences regarding the subject. spent sharing with and learning provided by “Brett” and ran the Martin and her committee did a If you do your homework—reading from the other mothers is time gamut from tunes of the fifties to wonderful job of planning the well spent. I hope you’ll consider the appropriate chapter in the line dancing. event. It was a great evening and journal and answering questions— joining one of the next sessions and giving yourself time to think The dinner was delicious, many of those present declared it to you are able to participate more be our best Christmas party ever. fully. Don’t worry, no one will slap as you journal. It’s truly worth it. thanks to all the good cooks who your hands if you don’t get your are members of the K-Cee’s. February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 33 If Only... by Mickey Kenny ordered society. And . . . we propose and all other issues that affect the State of Florida. Every group sat to our fellow citizens a consistent quality of life. with their own bishop, and we from If only there had been more of ethic of life that promotes all that In the four days we were there, the Diocese of St. Augustine were us . . . If only I had known more . enhances and nurtures life, and one day was reserved for checking fortunate enough to have Bishop . . If only I had known sooner the rejects all that diminishes or in and getting our information on Victor Galeone who was a speaker little I did know . . . if only . . . if destroys it. the possible legislation for 2002 at the luncheon as well, and gave a only. As always, “if only’s” are The bishops encourage and who our individual reflection on “A Consistent Ethic of never very productive. BUT – they Catholics to go to the Capitol each representatives are. One day was Life.” The Lt. Governor, Frank can be used to prepare for next year at the beginning of the for checking out! The other two Brogan, addressed the luncheon in year. legislative session to make known days were packed with events such a warm and feeling way you I’m a convert so I have no to the legislators the positions the beginning with the opening of the couldn’t miss the notion we were in memories of old-time marches and Church has taken on various social legislative session begun by good hands. His strong, Catholic parades except from my husband’s issues. Obviously, the more of us addresses by Senator John McCay, faith is such a part of him. If all family photo albums. Our children who go, the more pressure is President of the Senate, and politics and politicians acted from were thrilled to find pictures of brought upon each legislator to Representative Tom Feeney, within a strong, moral framework, their father carrying the crucifix, remember when he or she votes Speaker of the House. The Senate the world couldn’t help but be a dressed as an altar boy in the black who it is they are there to represent. members then joined the House little better place. cassock and white surplice trimmed What difference can one person members and heard the State of the All the legislators were invited with about ten inches of lace. He make? As Christians we know what State address by the Governor, Jeb to attend this luncheon held at the looked so dignified, so proud, so one man can do! Of course, we are Bush. After this there was an Civic Center close to the Capitol as Catholic! And the whole parish it not that one man – but collectively opportunity for each of us to make well as the XXVII Annual Votive seemed following him down the we can make an impact upon our appointments to visit our personal Mass of the Holy Spirit – street. society, helping our laws reflect the representatives in order to speak to historically known as the Red Mass Members of the Catholic kind of people we want to be. Too each one about our greatest – with the homilist Reverend Church – lay people, just like me often laws are made by pressure personal concern. Edward A. Malloy, the President of and like you – still go to various from the dedicated and persistent At the end of the afternoon we the University of Notre Dame. A legislative places to make known work of one or two people – as in met at the steps of the old Capitol to reception followed at the Co- the social policies of the Church. the loss of school prayer. show our support for social issues Cathedral Center. There were members of Christ the Yolanda Cerquiera and I went and to show again our sorrow over The Red Mass itself has a long King Parish and other local as representatives of the St. Vincent the Roe vs. Wade decision passed history beginning in the 13th churches who stood at the court de Paul Society to be, as much as 29 years ago. This was somewhat Century. “In Florida the Catholic house on the 29th anniversary of possible, a “voice for the poor.” marred by the weather–but many Bishops continue the Red Mass Roe vs. Wade. And there were two But the Catholic Days at the stalwarts stayed in spite of the rain. tradition, inviting the people who of us who went to Tallahassee. And Capitol were organized by the It was at this time our lack of serve in the Executive, Legislative I saw on EWTN there were Florida Catholic Conference with numbers showed most. and Judicial branches of Catholics who went to Washington, people there from other Think what it would be like if government to join them in prayer D.C., as well. organizations within the parishes that plaza framed by the old and that the Spirit of God will guide and This quote from Cardinal who sent them. There probably is new Capitol buildings and the direct them in their service to the Joseph Bernardin in August of no ministry which is not touched in Senate and House buildings was people of Florida..” 1996 defines the meaning of the some way by the laws of the State packed with people. Next year will This was just a part of the many Catholic Days at the Capitol: of Florida. Mainly we are there to be the 30th anniversary of Roe vs. things we learned on this trip. Next Catholics . . . will continue to support the position of the bishops Wade – and we should increase our year let’s help make this a offer a vision of the inalienable on such legislation as adoption, numbers for that alone. memorable experience for more dignity of the human life as the children’s health, the death penalty, The next day there was a representatives from the Diocese of foundational principle for a well- women’s health, human cloning, luncheon with all the bishops in the St. Augustine. What about the St. Jude Circle 11 Widows and Widowers?

By Isabelle Fusco the very best to come out of this ministry is the chance to be with Many people ask, “What can others who are encountering the you do for those who have lost their same type of problems resulting spouse?” from having to take on the You must understand how unwanted challenge of living alone difficult the answer can be. Of – many for the very first time in course, first we handle them with our lives. This sharing of loving care. We try to let them experience has built strong know how all of us have been there friendship, knowing others and how much we want our Lord to understand where we are coming lead us in trying to help. We try to from both spiritually and in our be friendly, while at the same time relationships to the outside world.” assuring them there are many ways Many other members look to move through their sorrow. forward to our date on the second We become support for each Tuesday of each month. We meet Mary & Taylor Hall, Karrie & Kristy Tubel other. for lunch in various places, where Karla & Mattie, Emily Shaw When Bishop Baker was our good food and good service and Mary & Bobby, David Yarbrough pastor he was very supportive and companionship have always Denis & Ashley, Rebecca Yount encouraged me in organizing this prevailed. Tonya & Marrissa, Marina Dowmer ministry. He asked Sister Therese We have been to the House of to assist in this delicate Prayer several times with the Robin & Robert Jordan, Patrice & Mike Pruitt undertaking. (We hope that she spiritual guidance of Father Thanh, by Patrice Pruitt The residents got a special treat continues to be in good health. We Father Dan Shashy and Deacon all miss her. Please pray for her.) this year as we had Ashley and Dave. For the second year in a row, St. The Widows and Widowers We hope those in need of our Rebecca Yount playing the piano. Ministry was introduced to Jude Circle 11 visited First Coast parishioners in September of 1998. special kind of friendship and love Health, a nursing home, spreading We would like to thank First Coast will join us for lunch. Watch the I think a lot of good has come from Christmas cheer. The women and Health for allowing us to it. Bulletin in church for date and children baked cookies, sang One of our participants, time. For more information please Christmas carols and handed out participate in the Christmas Claretta, wrote saying, . . . “I think call 724-5186. Advent presents. festivities. Page 34 Christ the King Courier February, 2002

Inside the Parish Council

Christ the King Clinic by Willie Blaquiere doctor’s office. This is the way many patients have come to think It is the fourth Saturday of the of the clinic. To these patients, who month. On this January Saturday, are not able to change their the holidays are over, time to get financial situation or to obtain back to everyday business, in this insurance coverage, the clinic is the case, once a month business. Warm only medical help they receive. donuts from the donut shop fill my Many faces become familiar as car with their wonderful aroma. It they return each month for their is tempting to take an early coffee medical needs. Other patients may break. It is 7:45 a.m., and the need only a one time visit and parking lot at the South don’t return. Families who are in Jacksonville Family Health Center the midst of hard times are able to is filling up. Ed and Marion Reason get medical help for sick children; are onsite early. They pull the file perhaps dad needs medicine so that cabinet of medical records to the he can get back to work. Our front office, open the cabinets clients range from child to adult; containing free medical supplies, single, married, divorced; parents, and bring out equipment and grandparents and guardians; they supplies that will be used by the represent many different races and volunteer medical staff. Marion has religions, who are struggling by Katie Knowsit Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. the sign-in sheets ready when the without health care. Bad health and to noon and can always use an extra door is opened at 8:00 a.m. On a hard times do not discriminate. Let me begin, dear readers, by green thumb. This year families, typical day there are twenty or The clinic can try the patience saying that your Parish Council is individuals, and groups are more patients lined up outside of our patients. At times initial alive and very well. In fact at the adopting a particular area of the ready to sign in when the door is interviews are tedious and time opened. More will come in as the consuming. The patient may have last meeting there were so many in campus they would like to tend. If limited or no command of the attendance some of the members you are interested, you may contact morning progresses. There are English language. Other interviews had to scurry around to find Terry at 762-0603. If you hurry, many people who are ill and need may require a file for each of the additional chairs before the you can get in on the ground floor. help. No matter the time of year or six members of a family. The meeting began, Katie included. So get out your garden gloves and weather conditions, they will come. clerical volunteers know how There was much excitement join the fun. Before the doctors arrive at important it is to gather all the within the group. Those present Katie has just told you about 9:00 a.m., new patients will be information possible. Most are were there to report on the success two ministries that take care of the interviewed to determine their grateful for the help they will of their recruitment of new outside of our church, the grounds; needs and make sure they meet receive and do not complain. The members from the Time and Talent now she will write a little about a financial guidelines. If they wait time is in relation to the qualify, a new file is started. number of doctors, nurses and Fair held in the Fall. And a great group that takes care of developing Established patients sign in and success it was! the inner person at Christ the King. clerical who are able to help that their files are pulled. The patient particular day. One ministry stands out; your That group is RCIA – the Rite of will then have vital signs taken and If you are a doctor, nurse or brand new Maintenance Ministry Christian Initiation of Adults – wait to see the doctor. pharmacist and have a free headed by Mike Klima. There were which is headed by James Scott Patients with serious conditions Saturday morning, please contact 51 people who signed up to be part along with his capable team and that require further diagnostics are Willie Blaquiere at 744-5447. If of this outstanding ministry. This sponsors. This year there are 39 referred to Shands Medical Center you would like to help with indicates how many parishioners registered candidates to be received or to the We Care program. Blood interviews a few Saturdays a year, are vitally interested in maintaining into the Catholic Church at the is drawn at the clinic for analysis please call. You will be in great the wonderful plant here at Christ Easter Vigil. Three sacraments are by an independent lab and company, the hours are good, (9:00 the King. They will meet on a administered at this time. For the medication is prescribed as needed. a.m. to 1:00 p.m.), the donuts are timely basis to discuss, organize, un-Baptized Catechumens, The procedures are only a little tasty, the coffee is free and best of all, you can make a difference. You and implement needed repairs and Baptism is first administered and different than in your family improvements to our campus. then they join the already baptized may even save a life. Hooray for Maintenance! Candidates to receive Holy While we are speaking of the Eucharist and Confirmation. All of Christ the King campus, another the candidates, team members, and ministry that has a great deal to do sponsors have been working with the good looks of our campus diligently since September to be is the Beautification Ministry ready for this great event. If you which is headed by Terry Riggs. have never attended an Easter Vigil This ministry does all the Mass, make plans to do so this year. landscaping in our parish. They do It is a celebration that will gladden the planting of the beautiful your heart and enrich your flowers, the caring of the rose Christian heritage. garden, the trimming of the bushes That is all the news for now, and trees, all the weeding, and the but you can rest assured that, if picking up of any trash on the anything happens, Katie Knowsit! grounds. They meet every third February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 35 Characteristics Of A Christian Steward

Submitted by Eileen Porter trustworthy. They can be counted on to fulfill their duty, no matter Responsibility what obstacles they may encounter. Being fully responsible, “Who in your opinion is that however, goes deeper than our faithful, farsighted steward whom actions. It is rooted in the very the master will set over his servants essence of who we are. It guides to dispense their ration of grain in how we look at our lives and the season? That servant is fortunate world around us. To be responsible whom his master finds busy when is to first understand that we are not he returns. Assuredly, his master our own masters, but that we will put him in charge of all his belong to the Creator. It is also to property. But if the servant says to understand that we are not entitled himself. “My master is taking his to receive anything, but rather are time about coming,” and begins to accountable for all we have been abuse the housemen and servant given. “None of us lives as his own girls, to eat and drink and get master, and none of us dies as his drunk, that servant’s master will own master. While we live we are And, responsibility is returning school as well. He too, wanted to be come back on a day when he does responsible to the Lord, and when with increase, all that He entrusted a priest. He was admitted to a not expect him, at a time he does we die, we die as His servants. Both to us. Franciscan seminary and took the not know. He will punish him in life and in death we are the name Maximilian. Not long after he severely and rank him among those Lord’s.” (Romans 14: 7-8) Responsibility and Stewardship was ordained a priest in 1918, undeserving of trust. The slave who To be responsible requires a Maximilian began to take knew his master’s wishes but did certain degree of maturity. This For one who aspires to be a responsibility for what he called not prepare to fulfill them will get a maturity is not a result of age, but Christian steward, understanding “the most deadly poison of our severe beating, whereas the one of how we view ourselves in and embracing the characteristic of times”— religious indifference. As who did not know them and who relationship to God and the rest of responsibility is key. The U.S. a result, he founded the Militia nonetheless deserved to be flogged, His creation. In the movie It’s A Bishops describe a Christian Immaculatae (Army of the will get off with fewer stripes. When Wonderful Life, a young but steward as “one who receives Immaculate), whose mission was to much has been given a man, much responsible George Bailey learns God’s gifts gratefully, cherishes conquer all souls for Christ through will be required of him. More will this lesson from his father. “You and tends them in a responsible and Mary. be asked of a man to whom more were born older, George,” his accountable manner, shares them in In the midst of this work, Father has been entrusted.” (Luke 12: 42- father tells him. “How’s that?” justice and love with others, and Kolbe became ill with tuberculosis 48) George asks, not sure he has heard returns them with increase to the and was confined for over a year. “After a long absence, the correctly. “I said, you were born Lord.” His work came to a halt. When master of those servants came back older,” his father says again. They also state that “This returned to Krakow, through, the and settled accounts with them. The When a lack of maturity exists, sharing is not an option for Militia Immaculatae began to grow. man who had received the five there is a tendency to focus first on Catholics who understand what Their work spread into publication thousand came forward bringing self, and as a result, to hold on to membership in the Church of several periodicals. As the the additional five. ‘My lord,’ he various tangible attachments. With involves. It is a serious duty. It is a publications became more popular. said, ‘You let me have five maturity, the focus shifts more and consequence of the faith which Maximilian warned against taking thousand. See, I have made five more clearly to God, and for His Catholics profess and celebrate.” pride in success. thousand more.’ His master said to sake, to others. Those who grow in Jesus stated it even more severely: In 1939, during the German him, ‘Well done! You are an maturity become more and more “When much has been given a man, occupation of Poland, Father Kolbe industrious and reliable servant. detached. This does not mean a much will be required of him. More was arrested by the Gestapo, then Since you were dependable in a decrease in love; rather, will be asked of a man to whom released. In 1941 he was arrested small matter, I will put you in detachment is a purer form of love. more has been entrusted.” (Luke again, and transferred to charge of larger affairs. Come, Through detachment, we no longer 12: 48) Auschwitz. Made to haul gravel for share your master’s joy.’” view people or objects in terms of For the Christian steward who the walls of the crematorium and (Matthew 25: 19-21) what they can do for our sake. recognizes himself as one “to still suffering illness, Father Kolbe Instead, we begin to see them as whom more has been entrusted,” was treated more cruelly because The Characteristic gifts entrusted to us by our beloved this is a sobering statement. It he was a priest. Still, he took on the responsibility of encouraging the of Responsibility Father, and we desire to underscores how serious the conscientiously take care of His other prisoners. He prayed with obligation is to be responsible, and them, heard their confessions, and Responsibility compels us to be gifts for His sake. it implies that being anything less This means, then, that pleaded with them to forgive their accountable for who we are, what than fully responsible is not good captors. He often gave away we have, and what we do. Those responsibility extends far beyond our natural inclination to care for enough. portions of his own severely who are responsible have a serious ourselves and our immediate But when this realization is limited food rations to other sense of duty - a conviction of families. Responsibility is caring taken along with the parable of the prisoners. being obliged to act, whether or for all God’s creation, especially talents, it becomes clear that the One day, a prisoner escaped. As not others do. In fact, when others those most fragile and obligation to be responsible is not punishment, the commandant hold back, those who are marginalized: the unborn, the poor, made out of hardheartedness, but called out ten others to be killed. At responsible often shoulder even the sick, the aging. Responsibility out of love. It is made so that one this point Father Kolbe took on the more. As a result, they are is sharing all that God has given us. day the Christian steward may hear greatest responsibility of all. He asked to take the place of one of the words,”Well done! You are an those designated to die. His request industrious and reliable servant. granted, Father Kolbe and the nine Come, share your master’s joy.” others were locked in an (Matthew 25: 21) underground bunker to starve to death. For the next two weeks he A Responsible Saint consoled the others, and led them in St. Maximilian Kolbe praying the rosary and singing 1894 -1941 hymns to Mary. After those two weeks, Father Kolbe and three As a youth, Raymond Kolbe others were still alive. To kill them, shared the financial responsibility the guards injected them with of helping his older brother study carbolic acid. As he prayed, Father Kolbe raised his arm for the for the priesthood, by staying home injection. from school to help his father in his On October 10, 1982, Pope work. With tutoring however, John Paul II canonized St. Raymond was later able to attend Maximilian Kolbe as a martyr. Page 36 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 And the Saints Came Marching In

Who is Your Favorite Saint? Our Living Litany of Saints

by Kathy Nichols

First we saw Mary, Patrick, Frances and Clare. Then Theresa, Cecilia, Joseph and John. Each first and second grader dressed as a favorite saint, and attended the November Friday’s children’s Mass as such. Each one needed to know a few facts about the saint they portrayed. It’s good that they study these things in religion class. It can be a re-awakening to the parents in helping their child choose a saint to dress as and to learn about. It’s nice to have these refresher courses as our children grow up. One tends to forget the things we’ve learned over the years, if we don’t use them. There’s a patron saint for just about everything, including quitting smoking, and for people with cancer.

If you’d like to look up the saint for the day, get on the website: www.americancatholic.org/Features/ SaintofDay/

If you’s like to find a patron saint for a specific reason, try: ttp://saints.catholic.org/patron.html February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 37 Scout Trip To Religious Education’s Patriots Point, SC 2002 Confirmation by Page Acosta Peeler consideration, each Candidate wrote a letter to our Pastor The Confirmation journey for requesting the sacrament. Religious Education Candidates During Advent, the class focused on receipt of the final decided to begin their new year in sacrament of initiation, a prayer by individually offering a completion of the grace they Novena to the Holy Spirit, Prayer received at baptism. They learned for the Seven Gifts while on school how the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit vacation. would assist them in spreading and Our Prayer Cloth was an defending their faith throughout the ongoing project throughout the rest of their lives. It was apparent preparation. We used this special that the Holy Spirit was also in prayer cloth to begin our class each attendance for these 21 students week, lighting a candle and having from 8 different schools and 4 the Candidates circle around for different parishes. opening prayers. Although it began Their text book, Celebrating as just a plain piece of beige felt, it Our Faith, was supplemented with was transformed into a wonderful readings from the Catechism of the memento as each student crafted a Catholic Church, Gifts of the Spirit, faith symbol, special to them, to Prayers with Pizzazz, other adorn the cloth. available resources and of course On January 23rd, the entire the Bible. Several classes were devoted to understanding the Bible, class attended Here I am Lord! its origin and differences with other Confirmation Retreat Program at Christian Bibles. Marywood which was a full day of Although time did not allow for fun, food, games, prayer and service commitments before reflection. The experience was Confirmation, class time did focus more powerful than anyone on the Spiritual and Corporal anticipated. Works of Mercy. The students The sacrament of Christian planned, as a group, to devote their maturity, symbolized by the laying- time and talent to special on of hands and anointing with community needs in the upcoming chrism, by Bishop Galeone, was months. witnessed by family and friends. The Candidates gave much The Candidates were “sealed with thought and prayer in selecting the Gifts of the Holy Spirit” on their individual sponsors as well as February 9th, at our beautiful in choosing and learning about a Confirmation ceremony. Please Saint, special to them, whom they remember to keep these students in would honor by taking their name your prayers as they continue their in Confirmation. After careful Christian journey. Confirmandi

Brian Abrams Erickson Mathis Eric Amante Nicole Miller Angela Anania Carrie Mobley Jerly Asunto Emmanuel Moore Georges Bahri Cecelia Mussallem Alicia Birch Kayleigh Nelesen Anthony Brazell Morgan Osinski Robby Burke Jonathan Pagan Michael Cain Andrew Peeler Kristen Campbell Adriana Pena-Ariet Cristina Campos Rodolfo Pena-Ariet Megan Caswell Lauren Petit Ashleigh Costanza Dustin Poling Cameron Cox Michael Price Sarah Coyle Justin Reliford Jennifer Detmers Addie Recinella Michelle Fares Patrick Reehl Nicholas Favre Christopher Ribble Seth Fallon Stephanie Ricker Raymond Ford Lauren Salinas Michelle Gardner Carlson Salud Samantha Ghanayem David Scott David Glotzer Michael Simons Brian Griffin Kevin Smith YORKTOWN and the Scouts were by Ed Jeffas Lauren Grochmal Mackenzie Smith able to take advantage of this Katherine Hayes James Sommer unique opportunity, sleeping in On November 2, 2001, Scout Benjamin Holland Megan Stephens berthing areas once used by the Pack 5 from Christ the King took a Anthony Inyang Brooke Strauss crew. A day trip to Fort Sumter was trip to Charleston, S.C. They Jeremiah Jossim Andrea Toledo included as part of the overnight visited Patriots Point Naval & Bryan Keel Chas Tyndall stay. Maritime Museum which is home Nathalie Labao Hunter Van Doren Another highlight of the trip to World War II Aircraft Carrier Mark LaDuke Megan Varela was visiting Christ the King’s YORKTOWN, Destroyer Kenneth Largey Robert Willis former pastor, Bishop Robert J. LAFFEY, Submarine Christina Lohr Summer Wood Baker at the Cathedral of St. John CLAMAGORE and Coast Guard Katelyn Longley Robert Wooten the Baptist in downtown Cutter INGHAM. There are Colleen Loughran Allie Yocum Charleston and having their picture complete overnight camping Ashley Madsen Ashley Yount facilities for youths onboard the taken with him. Page 38 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 Christ the King

by Kathy Nichols The next few groups were led by musical directors Rocky and This years’ Christmas program Judy DiGeorgio. First, the was nothing short of spectacular. kindergartners and first graders Under the direction of Laura went to the stage in their Biblical Rausch, the band students started attire, and sang out to the crowd in off playing various musical their most celestial voices! They all ensembles. Ms. Rausch is a new dressed up either as Mary (some teacher at Christ the King and is with baby Jesus), or as angels, helping interested students learn shepherds, or kings. how to play certain band instruments. February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 39

Christmas Program

LIFE TEEN Summer Youth Conference

LIFE TEEN will be traveling to Charleston, South Carolina to celebrate their first ever Steubenville High School Youth Conference. (Charleston is home to our very own Bishop Bob Baker.) The dates of the conference are June 21-23, 2002. The speakers will be fantastic: Father Dave Pivonka, Father Stan Fortuna, Bob Rice and Steve Agrisano. The cost of the conference is $130 not including hotel and other miscellaneous costs. Plan on around $250-$300 total cost with transportation. We are required to lock in a number now - so we have registered 30 teens (this includes teens from Kings Bay). We may have an opportunity to register more but we don’t want to lock in a non-refundable deposit if we are not sure. So...we need your help! If your teen would like to go, we will need $130 up front NON-REFUNDABLE (this is not the total cost). This will be first come first serve for the 30 spots we’ve locked in. If we receive more than 30 fees those teens will be wait listed and we will try to get additional spots. But here’s the deal...the spots fill up very fast. We may be successful if we know the number of spots we’ll need in Second grade performed “The Story Ever Told. A flock of sheep the next couple of weeks but beyond that who knows. Angel Gabriel’s Awesome sang the background vocals, with It’ll be a great weekend. Please consider sending your teen. They Adventure.” And the third grade voices that weren’t that ba-a-a-a- won’t be disappointed. followed with “The Christmas ad! Chronicles.” In “The Christmas This was a very Holy Night, Call me if you have any questions. Chronicles,” an ancient tale was thanks to the efforts of the band and Nancy Powers told with a more modern influence. music directors, all the teachers LIFE TEEN Coordinator It was intriguing to watch the Three involved, and the parents, who cut 398-1961 Kings rap, or the reporters for the and sewed and glued, so that their Bethlehem Chronicle scrambling to child had something appropriate to get the facts about the Greatest wear. Page 40 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 Christ the King School’s Talent Show

by Kathy Nichols The Talent Show has once again returned to Christ the King School. Every student had the opportunity to “try out” for this show. It needed to be a rehearsed performance showing genuine talent. After weeks of practicing, it was time for the show to go on. Twenty-four groups were chosen to display their talent on the night of November 13th. Included were acts such as dancers, pianists, acrobats, violinists, singers, comics, cheerleaders, and karate performers. Everyone put forth his or her best effort. It was a pleasure to be in the audience. In 20 years, the world may have a new Dominique Moceanu or Giovanni to contend with! pssst...good job kids February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 41 Hoopin’ it up

The following article first appeared members. Win or lose he has an in the Christ the King School upbeat attitude. Student Newspaper, November The girls had a great time this 2001, Volume 2 Issue 1. 2001 season! The boys basketball season was by Jamie Jones and Mark filled with improvement and LaDuke enthusiasm from the many close games we competed in. We It takes three things to make up acquired many new skills and a basketball team. The players, the developed a strong sense of coach, and the fans. teamwork. All of the boys on the The players on the girl’s team were devoted players and basketball team were an awesome really enjoyed the season. group. They gave up a lot of good The support we received from time when they could have been the fans was tremendous and had a hanging out with friends and turned positive impact on our games. Next it into practice time. They knew year we hope to continue our talent they might not get to play every and skills to perform well in games. game, but they tried anyway. They tried their hardest on winning. Editor’s note: The teams would Coach Jere Rillstone in his like to thank the Cheerleading squad second year coaching our team, for all of their support before and tries hard to motivate the team during the games. Page 42 Christ the King Courier February, 2002

LIFE TEEN Five LIFE TEEN Parishes Young Vincentians Come Together To Program Celebrate the Holidays

by Erika White tree and decorate the hall itself. I was part of the group decorating The Young Vincentians the Christmas tree and one sweet Program was started back at the little girl helped us put up beginning of the school year and ornaments. She then took pictures has been off to a great start. During of all of us with Nancy Powers’ our first meeting, the club resolved help. to try to complete one indirect and Dinner was spent eating pizza one direct service project per and practicing Christmas carols month to make an impact on our that we were going to sing to the community as Christians. So far, kids. Justin Trull helped us out by we have done our best to stick to playing the guitar to keep us all in this agenda and have completed tune. After dinner, all the teens and several service projects and have core members plus Santa Claus many more on the way. (played by David Espiritu, a fellow Our most recent direct service LIFETEEN core member) made project was a trip to Wolfson’s rounds through a few floors Children’s Hospital to help them caroling to the patients and some of decorate for the holiday season. the families. The kids were all There was a great turnout of teens smiling and happy to see and hear In December, Assumption’s CD’s; Kriss Herndon and Kathy and LIFETEEN core members for us, especially Santa, and the LIFE TEEN hosted a LIFE TEEN Kharman (Parents for LIFE) and this project and, working together, hospital staff seemed to appreciate Holiday Extravaganza where high their team of parents and we were able to transform one floor the caroling also. school teens from five LIFE TEEN volunteers converted the hall into a into a winter wonderland. The All the teens were glad to bring parishes (Assumption, Christ the sparkling wonderland with plenty teens were split into groups; one a smile to these children’s faces and King, Kings Bay, Holy Spirit and of refreshments to make us feel group made Christmas ornaments we all had a wonderful time Resurrection) came together to right at home. We thank all who for the hospital staff members and helping out the hospital during this enjoy incredible music, dancing were involved in making this a others helped put up a Christmas holiday season. and food. Brett Devoe spun the fantastic night. February, 2002 Christ the King Catholic Church Page 43 LIFE TEEN Learns To Heartfelt Thanks Pay it Forward

by Patti Sloan April 21st. This carnival is open to all parishioners and ministries, we Christ the King Family and are in need of everyone’s input and School Association (FSA) would participation. Rumor has it that like to thank its members for their Christ the King, in the past, has support as we continue our school held some great carnivals. We year. At the beginning of the year would like to bring the past to life, we discussed goals; to date, we a day of fun and fellowship, a true have surpassed our expectations. memory-maker. Those of you who This would not have been possible have been involved in past were it not for dedicated and carnivals, smile when you recall by Nancy Powers put a smile on their faces and then generous people. the fun you had in the planning and wrapping each present with love There are those who contribute participation of this event. I even hear tell that many great “If someone did you a favor – and joy. Each teen put their their time and resources on major projects, such as renovations. There friendships were forged during the something big, something you personality into the project and planning process. Today, we need couldn’t do on your own – and are those who contribute weekly, each felt deeply moved by the perhaps in the cafeteria or at the art your help. All ministries are instead of paying it back you paid it experience. encouraged to participate, as we forward to three people...and the table; all are equally important and When the teens were asked appreciated. A wise man of our need your input, your experience, next day they each paid it forward what kind of help can they give and most importantly, your to three more…and the day after parish once told me that God hears without spending any money they the vibrations of the tiniest bell as enthusiasm. Booths need to be built that those 27 people each paid it and decorated, games prepared forward to another three...And said, “We could pray for melodic and resonant as the biggest individuals. I know the power of bell. Each is sweet in God’s sight. and, of course, the menu planned. each day, everyone in turn paid it We have a few volunteers, but a forward to three more people…in prayer because it worked in my So it is with our contributions to the family.” “We could ask the new school and church. The seemingly great many more are needed. Let’s two weeks that comes to 4,782,969 come together as a family and people.” teen at school to sit with us at smallest act, done with love, is the greatest of gifts. create a fantastic day that no one lunch.” Simple ideas but ideas that will soon forget. This carnival From the movie Pay it Forward A heartfelt “thank you” to those can change the world. You never who attended the general needs YOU! Call Patti Sloan at know... one of them may become 733-5835 or Gus Carlson at 645- On Sunday, October 14, 2001, membership meeting of the FSA on the next Mary Korson, who started Monday, January 14th. The FSA 6957, for more information. LIFE TEEN gave three very the St. Francis Soup Kitchen will be holding a Career Day in The FSA looks forward to the surprised teens $100 in cash to downtown by giving out May for the students in fifth second-half of the school year; change the world. The only sandwiches to the homeless who through eighth grade. If you are there are more plans in the works. stipulations were that they must knocked on the door of Immaculate interested in sharing your career Parent and teacher involvement is impact three lives significantly or Conception’s Rectory. One of them with our students, or know of crucial to the success of this meaningfully and they must may become the next Mother someone who might be willing to association. It needs your challenge them to “Pay It Theresa who began her ministry by speak to our students, please involvement, your input, and your Forward.” The teens were chosen picking up just one dying person on contact Kim Dodds in the school’s participation. A special thanks to our parishioners; your prayers and randomly and they are only limited the streets of Calcutta. One office. by their imagination. It really was a The membership agreed and support are, as always, greatly moment, one idea can change the voted upon sponsoring a Spring appreciated. daunting task that each one took world. very seriously. For two months Carnival, to be held on Sunday, they thought, and thought, and thought as their plans came together with some advice from friends, parents, and Core. And on the Feast of the Epiphany the teens told LIFE TEEN about their experience. “The biggest challenge was thinking of what to do,” said one teen. “How do I divide the money up?” “How do I ask someone if they need help or even tell them that I want to help them. That’s kinda sensitive you know.” One teen took a dialysis patient, another young boy and his mom...all total strangers...to a Jaguar game. This was the highlight of these folks’ holiday and our LIFE TEEN teen really enjoyed the experience. Another LIFE TEEN teen helped out a financially strapped family over the holidays by taking the children shopping. They were able to buy presents for their parents and something for themselves. (This family has already Payed It Forward by helping another family in need.) And the third LIFE TEEN teen shopped for a single mom and her child, buying items that would Page 44 Christ the King Courier February, 2002 Prayer Service for Military Personnel

by Father Neil Carr

It has long been a practice in the Church to pray for others in Lt. Seth D. Abbott, Navy Air Force Joe Guyton, USAF special need of our prayer. Surely Michael Aponte, USAF Jared M. Hann, USAF our prayers can be truly effective in M. Sgt. David Arnold, USAA Brian Hatch, USN this time of war for those who have Chief AE James Arnold, USCG Mark Henzel, USN volunteered to leave their circle of Chief WO Michael Arnold, USCG John Howard, USN comfort and have joined the armed WO4 Vincent Arnold, USAA Douglas S. Hughes, USAF forces knowing full well the risks Major John Augsburger, USMC Lance Cpl. Darryle J. Hutchens, that are involved. During our war Sr. Airman Jason E. Bazin, USAF USMC between the states Abraham Gregory A. Benge, USN Bridget O. Johnson Lincoln said , “I have often been Cmdr. Eugene H. Black, III, USN Clayton Jones, USA driven to my knees by the Matthew J. Black, USMC Capt. Maurice Joyce, USN overwhelming conviction that I Capt. Marc Blair, USA 1st Lt. Michael Kappelmann, USMC had no where else to go.” Leaving Sgt. Brian Blaquiere, FLNG Angeline Kuznia the outcome to God as he did is Jason Blust, USAR Monsignor Joseph Lamonde, USMC important, and so we always Dave Brangaccio, USN Jarred Larson, USN conclude our prayer as Jesus did, William B. Bridges, USMC Danny Lopez, USAF “Not my will but Thine be done.” Jessie Brooks, USA Dan McGovern, USAF Let us remember that our Lt. William C. Bushman, USN W. Patrick Macke, FLNG prayers are best when they come Capt. Frank Butler, M.D., USN Seal James Mackin, FLNG from our feelings, not our head, Lt. Jeffrey Butler, USN Seal Steve Mackin, FLNG because it is when we reveal our Sgt. Tom Burnett, USA Josiah Maika, USN feelings to God that we are most Thomas L. Carry, USCG Greg Manasco, USN candid, most genuine. Capt. Curt Chafnich L. Cpl. Brandon Martinek, USA We don’t have to be in any Lt. Comdr. Kent R. Chappelka, Maj. Timothy R. Matthews, USA special place or posture to pray. USCG Lt. Steven Milkey, USN Back in the 700’s A.D. .St. John Lt. Scott R. Chappelka, USA M. Sgt. Jim Myers, USA Damascene wrote. “It is possible to Eric Chester, USAF Lt. Cmdr. Scott Newman, USN offer fervent prayer even while Comdr. Chris Christafferson, USN Kevin O’Neal, USN walking in public or strolling Chris Churchill, USA Maj. Mark Overberg, USA alone, or seated in your Jonathan Colbus, USN Cmdr. John T. Parker, USN shop...while buying or selling...or Christopher Collazo, USAF Joel Pattillo, USAF even while cooking.” How else Rodney Collazo, USA M/S Joe Peabody could we “pray constantly” as St. Jared Conant, USN Melvin Pelegrin, USA Paul tells us to do? M. Sgt. Bud Conlon, USA Michael Pelegrin, USA Our service men and women Peter Crandal David Pelt, Jr., USA surely need our prayers at this Ryan Cristoforo, USA Chris Peterson, USN critical time in our history, prayers Julie Cusak, USAF Capt. Veronica Pierce-Arnold, USAA for their safety and for victory in Glenn Cusak, USAF Mark Richards, USN this war against terrorism. As I Ed Cusak, USA Lt. Col. Sharon E. Riley, USA write these words there are 106 David B. Damato, USN Anne Rogers, USN names on our prayer service list. Gerald L. Danforth, Jr. Matthew Schell, USN Until further notice, every David Dellinger, USN Kevin Schipman, USN second Friday of the month at 7 Rian Demery, USAF Capt. George J. Schmieder, MC USN p.m. we have solemn Vespers and Sgt. Robert Daniels, USA Sgt. Alive Scott, Jr., USAF Benediction in the church where Cmdr. Nanette De Renzie L/C Bill Sherer we pray for their safe and 2nd Lt. Ronald Diefenbach, USMC Sgt. Michael Edward Sigl, USA victorious return. The service lasts Richard A. Drummond, DC Ty Simpson, USN a little less than an hour and Robert Dudley, USN Jessie Slone follows a ritual that has been in use Henry Dy, USN Tommy Stuart for centuries in monasteries around Rafael Dy, USAF Lt. Cmdr. Francis T. Sullivan, USN the world. Jason Eskuche Justin Trull, Spec. People from other parishes Matthew Ferguson, USMC Lt. Alan Turek, USN have been invited to attend and Sgt. Keith Finkler, USA Cpt. Ted Venable, USN pray for their loved ones as well. Neal T. Francisco, USN James Vinocur, USN How many will respond remains to Paul French, USAF Capt. William Walsh, USN be seen. Let those who come be Major David L. Frumerie, USA James D. Webb, USA enriched by their attendance. Chris Gates, USN Todd Welch Praying as a community is even Chad S. Guggisberg, USCG Kenneth M. Wilson, Jr., USMC more effective than praying alone. Col. Christopher Gunther, USMC “Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” What an assurance Jesus gave us!