The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
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THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST JUNE 22, 2014 Dear Friends, I know you’ve all been wondering about your new parish priest, Fr. John Kim. As I mentioned to you some time back, he is very happy to be coming to CTK. Currently he is finalizing his work down at St. John’s in San Marcos. He came up for lunch last week to meet the staff and will be moving some of his things this week, and next. Many of you have looked him up on the internet and seen his energetic style in his catechetical presentations that are on line. So you are all in for a treat when he gets here. He was explaining to the staff at lunch this week that his strengths are adult catechesis, youth ministry, technology evangelization, and liturgy. Please make him welcome when he arrives! I was looking for a biography on Fr. John and came across his bio and letter of thanksgiving on the day of his ordina- tion back in 2010. I thought you’d enjoy reading it. Jungtack John Kim, 36, was born in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea, to Giho and Buyoung Kim. He attended all secondary schools in South Korea, then entered Kunkuk University in Seoul in 1993 as a Korean Literature major. After military service in South Korea, he studied English in Australia, and eventually entered the University of Melbourne as an Information Systems major. While studying at UT Austin as an exchange program participant, he decided to enter Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving in 2000. He then attended St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington, La. in 2003, and then St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston in 2005. Before entering the seminary, he was actively involved in the Church as a volunteer teacher, a catechist, a liturgist and a cantor. On this day of blessing and joy, I would like to express the most gratitude to God almighty – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit – who invites and confers upon me this holy vocation to priesthood. I also confess my great love to the Blessed Mother, Virgin Mary, who has walked with me on the journey of priestly formation. I also give thanks to all the saints, especially, St. Andrew Kim Taegon, St. Paul Chong Hasang and Companions, all the martyrs in Korea, St. Pius V and St. John the Apostle. While I reflect on my journey of priestly formation, I have realized that many people have been involved in forming me to be a good priest. Archbishop Gregory Aymond has been my spiritual father through his words, prayers and letters. I cannot thank him enough for what he has done for me and for my family. Also a special thanks goes to Bishop Joe S. Vásquez who invites me to become his co- worker. I sincerely thank Fathers Edward Karasek, David Konderla, Mike Sis and Brian McMaster, Vocation Directors throughout my formation, and Fathers John Collet, Scott Underwood and Damon Geiger for my spiritual growth. I also would like to appreciate Fa- thers Kunsuk Chung, Paul McCallum, Yonghuk Lee, Hokun Park, Dean Wilhelm, Michael Grey, David Ivey and Msgr. John McCaffrey who have helped me to be a good priest of Jesus Christ. And I thank my brother seminarians for their friendship. My thanks to all the people of St. Andrew Kim Taegon Korean Parishes in Austin and Houston for all of their prayers and support. I thank the faithful of St. Mary Immaculate Conception in Brenham, my pastoral year parish as well as the faithful of St. Joseph in Bry- an, my diaconate year parish. I cannot forget to show my appreciation for all of the members of the Knights of Columbus, especially, St. John Neumann Council # 10836, of the Serra Club and of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. Most of all, I am grateful to my parents, who gave me life in this world, have supported me in any way they can, and to my siblings. It is a new beginning of my life in Christ. Please keep me in your prayers so that I may resemble Christ more and more each day and become a worthy dispenser of his sacraments and love to his flock. May God abundantly bless each of you. Have a great week! Fr. James Weekly Mass Intentions Our Military Serving Overseas Please pray Phillip Aiello 21st 5PM †Josh Beierman for those in our 22nd 8AM Pro Populo Mark Barreras Parish who are ill. 10:30AM †Rafael O’Bryan & †Gabriel O’Bryan Ryan Curtis 5PM †Jacob Jones Maj. David L. Gomez Maj. Deana S. Gomez, USAF 23rd 8AM †Anna Tamez The list is posted at the Matt Jakircevic 24th 6:30PM Fr. John Kim entrance to the Oratory. Maj. Reggie Jamo 25th 8AM †Danny Coppin & Please remember to Christopher Kroll Don Anderson contact the office with Capt. Jason Piper 26th 6:30PM †Sam Hawkins any changes. Curtis James Walters II 27th 8AM Fr. John Kim Wilbert Witt VIEW THIS BULLETIN ONLINE AT WWW.CTKBELTON.ORG JOIN OUR GROUP PAGE ON FACEBOOK @ CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH BELTON! THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST JUNE 22, 2014 June 21-22: The Solemnity Black Stewardship Report Received $14,226.00 of the Body & Blood of Bag June 15 Goal $14,000.00 Christ Collection Difference $ 226.00 This Sunday we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of This Additional Debt Reduction from Christ, which gives us life! In Springfest Earnings the Eucharist we share that taste of heaven; Weekend that glorious banquet of the kingdom, which $51,000 is Christ’s promise to us. But this share of One half of the heaven calls us to a way of being that re- collection goes Loan Balance $499,975 flects heaven – a life of generous self- to the CTK Food In every way we must keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who sacrificing love. During this opening week of the Fortnight of Freedom, the Freedom to Pantry and the himself said, “It is more blessed to give than it is to receive.” serve, how will we express the love of Christ other half is Acts of the Apostles 20:35 that has been given so generously to us? contributed to Junio 21-22, La Solemnidad del Cuerpo y Helping Hands Peter’s Pence Special Collection Next la Sangre de Cristo & Body of Christ Weekend Este domingo celebramos el regalo del Cuer- The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide po y la Sangre de Cristo ¡los cuales nos dan to support the most disadvantaged - - victims of war, vida! En la Eucaristía compartimos una CTK oppression, natural disasters and others in need of probada del cielo; ese glorioso banquete del Food Pantry emergency assistance. Pope Francis has asked us to reino, que es la promesa de Cristo hacia no- Will be serving “care for those who are in need of attention, understanding and sotros. Pero esta probada de cielo nos invita clients help, to bring them the warm closeness of God’s love through a una manera de ser que refleje al cielo – una 10-11 AM tangible actions of sensitivity, of sincere affection and of love.” vida de un generoso amor que se sacrifica a Saturday The Holy Father uses the Peter’s Pence Collection to strengthen si mismo- Durante esta semana inaugural de dioceses, religious orders, and struggling communities of faith la Quincena Por La Libertad, la Libertad June 28 when they need it most. para servir ¿Cómo expresaremos el amor de La Colecta de los Peniques de Pedro se recoge a nivel mundial Cristo que se nos ha dado tan generosamente Volunteers para apoyar a los menos privilegiados - - víctimas de guerra, op- a nosotros? welcome presión, desastres naturales y otras personas necesitadas de asis- tencia de emergencia. El Papa Francisco nos ha pedido que “cuidemos de aquellos que necesitan atención, entendimiento y June Events ayuda, para llevarles la cálida cercanía del amor de Dios a través 19-21 - Servus Dei for 6th-8th grade de acciones sensibles, de sincere afecto y amor”. El Santo Padre 22 - SUMMER SNL 6PM - Come meet the new Youth Minister Abigail Riley! usa la Colecta de los Peniques de Pedro para fortalecer diócesis, 27 - TEC for 16 years old and up órdenes religiosas y comunidades de fe en pleno conflict cuando July Events mád lo necesitan. PLAN AHEAD FOR JULY! Religious Education Spotlight 11 - Hawaiian Falls! 12-13 - Leadership Retreat Students: Plan to attend VBS this summer beginning 17 - Cross Training incoming freshmen $185 Diocese of Austin July 28. 18-20 - Confirmation Retreat $45 Pick up Packets in Office Catechists: Remember to pray for all your students to have a safe summer. Parents: Last week we posted the new schedule of days and Men’s Mass July 19 times for RE. Please discard. We will keep the same time as this past year. Bishop Joe Vásquez will celebrate the sixth annu- al Men's Mass July 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Ca- Sunday, 9:15-10:15 AM - PreK 4 - 4th Grade thedral in Austin. Men throughout the Austin Diocese are Wednesday, 6-7:30PM - 5th to 8th Grades. invited to celebrate the Eucharist. A reception will follow in Sorry for the confusion the Bishop's Hall. This Mass is sponsored by the Central Tex- ATTENTION! ATTENTION! Looking for Cathecists for next as Fellowship of Catholic Men (CTFCM). For more infor- year! Stop by my office or email me at [email protected] if mation about CTFCM, visit www.ctfcatholicmen.org.