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OUR PARISH MISSION We are Christ the King Parish, a richly diverse Christian Community in Northwest Detroit. We are on a journey of Discipleship with Jesus, seeking conversion, reconcilia- tion and renewal. We reach out in welcome to all the people within our neighborhood, December 11, 2011 proclaiming the Good News of Christ the King, building community, celebrating together, serving one another's needs and the needs of all our neighbors.

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A famous definition of religion is they can explore the power of their ings. Children are vulnerable to potentials, creativity, and daring. predators, but they keep posting Mysterium Tremendum et Fascinans – a mystery that is both terrifying Warfare is a Mysterium Tremen- themselves on Facebook and “sexting” one another. and transfixing. The Bible often de- dum et Fascinans, with its mys- scribes God as mysterious, appearing tique of battle and exhilarating There are fascinating web sites in wondrous fire, thunder and light- bravery – from the disciplined le- about angels and other mysterious ning, yet the people are so mesmer- gions of the Roman Empire to the realities, but few are Catholic, and ized that they cannot flee. gangs of Los Angeles. Sometimes a none have the power of John the

Actually, human life is full of fear- Roman cohort would have a spec- Baptist to draw people’s attention some mysteries that we can’t keep tacular victory, led by one astound- and challenge them to a more away from. Religion creates a safe ing soldier with incredible courage wholesome life. Wikipedia states: space where the Ultimate Mystery and agility, filled with the very “We’re not just building an encyclo- (God) has tremendous power over spirit of Mars himself. After the pedia, we’re working to make people any of the others, and Who loves us fight, the soldiers would offer a free. When we have access to free so much that we cannot escape God’s thanksgiving sacrifice to the god knowledge, we are better people. We fascination with our welfare. Mars. Guess who got to be sacri- understand the world is bigger than ficed? He would go to the altar to us, and we become infected with Every farmer knows that, despite all die willingly (albeit trembling) be- tolerance and understanding.” the hard work, the weather is a cause he had come too close to the Catholics have these same goals, mysterious force that can flood away mysterium to sleep in the same bar- but our new golden-gilded missals seedlings, or become a drought, or racks with his mortal comrades. with mysterious wording will never unleash a fungus that kills a whole be more fascinating than Wikipedia. crop of potatoes. Yet most farmers This was one way that ancient re- cannot imagine doing anything else. ligion contained the tremendous The most universal experience of Christianity developed Ember Days violence of war; Christianity set Mysterium Tremendum et Fasci- to cope with this uncertainty – a no- strict conditions reducing the possi- nans is sex – a powerful life-givi ng vena of prayers and four bilities for waging war. This has not force, and endlessly fascinating. times a year: at planting, while crops always worked, as with the Cru- But (as Adele sings) “Who would are tended, at harvest, and when sades, and the U.S. war in Iraq. have known how bittersweet it food is stored for the winter. Even if And our pastoral care of soldiers is would taste?” The early Church did the weather destroys a crop, we know that anemic at best. Only the powerful much to disband child prostitution, God is still more tremendous, and will see Love of God can absolve us of that and our of marriage ele- us through the mystery of survival. bloodshed and reconcile us with one vated the position of women. But another and within ourselves. Jes- currently we remain frightened by Everyone has some experiences of uit Fr. Greg Boyle is making some sex and gender equality rather than Mysterium Tremendum et Fascinans. headway in L.A., using tremendous bringing these forces to the all- Teenagers are genetically wired to love to overwhelm the fascinating loving mind of Christ. set out into the mysterious world be- power of gang warfare, but he is the God is not the only mystery. The yond the comfort and control of the exception rather than the rule parental home. They engage in risky Christian religion transforms all (Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of the mysteries that surround us, behavior because it is a powerful Boundless Compassion). rush that they can hardly stay away which on their own leave us puzzled from – and there is a reason for that! Every parent knows that the Inter- and powerless. Now is the time to It is their key to success as adults net is a Mysterium Tremendum et exchange gifts of Hope, Strength, (David Dobbs, “Beautiful Brains” Na- Fascinans. Unlimited information, Joy, Renewal and Light. We pledge tional Geographic, October 2011). connectivity and recreation are fas- to work with one another as we Churches have Youth Groups to give cinating but dangerous. We waste transform our fears and fascina- them safe experiences of Mysterium hours following links. People are tions by the great Mystery of the Word made Flesh. Fr. Clore Page 2 CHRIST THE KING Christ the King Parish Intentions This Week: Grand River at Burt Road Sun 12/11 10am Mass & Coffee Hr. Rectory Sunday December 11, 2011 Tue 11/13 8:30am Mass & Coffee Hr. 16805 Pierson...... 532-1211 10:30 Scripture 10am Patricia Otto School 7pm The Mass: A Guided Tour 16800 Trinity...... 532-1213 By Family Wed 12/14 8:30am Mass Parish/School Website Monday ~ No Mass 7pm worship Commission www.ChristTheKingDetroit.org Tuesday RCIA St. Christine Christian Services 8:30am Ben Washburn Sr. Thu 12/15 6:15 Mass

15317 Dacosta at Fenkell………………….535-7272 By Washburn Family 7pm Formation for

www.SCCSdetroit.org Wednesday Altar Servers 8:30am Intentions of Fri 12/16 8:30am Mass Siena Literacy………………...………..313-532-8404 6pm Village Builders at Mrs. Donna Nesbitt ………[email protected] John & Helen Jakubowicz St. Christopher/St. Paul By Joe & Clarice Urbiel The Education Experience at St.Vincent & Sarah Fisher Sat 12/17 11am Reconciliation Ms. Diane Renaud……………………...…..313-535-9200 Thursday [email protected] Sun 12/18 8:50 Religious Education 6:15pm Leroy J. Williams Sr. 10am Mass Pastoral Staff By Christ the King Parish Staff 7pm Youth Group & Confirmation Rev. Victor Clore...... Pastor ([email protected]) Friday Sr. Fiorentina D’Amore...... Pastoral Associate 8:30am Soyna Talwalker The St. Vincent dePaul ([email protected]) Rev. Mr. Joseph Urbiel…………..…………...Deacon By Norma Mekus Conference of Christ [email protected] or 248-910-0490 Saturday ~ No Mass the King Church wishes Mrs. Maureen Northrup………Evangelizing Outreach Sunday to express our deep grati- [email protected] Andi Kovach ...... Office Mgr. 10am Joseph Kordos tude to the generous peo- ([email protected]) By Washburn Faamily ple of our parish who gave Rosanne Jodway ...... Principal ([email protected]) Michelle Monks at our annual pancake breakfast. The

Parish Council - Elected Members By Family needs are great in our neighborhood for Ron Eady……………….……...Council President food, clothing, beds, furniture, utility Robert Gard, Chad Witcher, Ike Quiney, Lucy Mutebi, MikeWebb, Joinae Jennings, David Collins, Susan Coffee Hour is Sponsored today by and rent assistance, appliances, etc. Groenenboom Regalado & Remus Families Your help will make a difference. The

Commissions in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. total received at the breakfast was Sheila Fenbert...... Christian Service $1,918.00! This is the best we have ever Carole Ann Beaman...... Worship Ron Hildebrandt...... Stewardship received! Thank You! Lois Phillips...... Evangelization Michelle Lewis..……………………..Faith Formation Don’t Forget… St. Vincent DePaul...... 535-7272 to shop for your Giving Liturgy Schedule Sunday ...... 10:00 a.m. Tree Gift and bring it Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Mass…….. ..8:30 a.m. back as soon as possible. Thursday Mass (Sunday Readings)………....6:15 p.m. You donation will help to Religious Education.……Sundays 8:50 to 9:50 a.m. put a smile on the face of

Becoming Catholic someone in need.

Adults, Children/Youth: If you are interested in becoming a member of the Catholic faith or Please check the Coffee Hour sign Also: This year we will be learning more about the , the up sheet in Koelzer Hall and see if collecting blankets at Adult Catechumenate will prepare you for this there is a Sunday that YOU can decision. Please call Sr. Fiorentina if you would the Masses. like more information. sponsor.

Infants: Baptism is the public celebration of the FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY Liturgical Ministries beginning of life in the Church. At the celebra- Sunday December 11, 2011 tion of Baptism, parents publicly affirm their 12/11 Third Sunday in decision to raise their child in the faith of the Is 61:1-2a, 10-11, 1 thes 5:16-24, Jn Lectors: Helena Daley & Nicholas church. To make arrangements for your infant to 1:6-8, 19-28 be baptized, please contact Sr. Fiorentina. Pre- Mutebi baptismal classes for parents and godparents are Mon 12/12 Rv 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab, necessary, held as arranged with families. Lk 1:26-47 Servers: Daniel & Merit Amadi, Tue 12/13 Zep 3:1-2,9-13 Mt 21:28-32 Matthew Taube Holy Eucharist and Confirmation Preparation Call Parish Office …………………….. 313-532-1211 Wed 12/14 Is 45:6b-21b Lk 7:18b-23 Liturgy of the Word for Children

Other Thu 12/15 Is 54:1-10 Lk 7:24-30 Teresa Gordon & Mary Schneider Reconciliation ...... Sundays 9:30a.m. Fri 12/16 Is 56:1-3a Jn 5:33-36 Anointing of the Sick………….....Call Parish Office Sat 12/17 Gn 49:2-10 Mt 1:1-17 Serving at the Table of the Lord Innocent Opara Please let an usher know if you would like 12/18 Fourth Sunday of Advent to receive Communion at your pew. 2 Sm 7:1-5,8b-16 Rom 16:25-27 Ministers of Service Lk 1:26-38 Ike Quiney & Mary Beth Seefelt CHRIST THE KING Page 3 Making a Charitable Gift through Kindergarten Happenings Faces of Lay Leadership an IRA Charitable Rollover “We met them Normally, a distribution from your Kindergarten has been off to a very IRA is taxed as ordinary income. at the Table” exciting year. We have been able to However, until this year, 2011, if you Veronica Moore are 70½ or older, you can make a follow our curriculum but also have direct gift from your IRA to the done some additional activities that Q. How long has your family been Church through your parish, the have been exciting for the students. members of Christ the King Parish? Catholic Services Appeal, the Arch- One program we have started is a A. Our family has been coming to diocese of Detroit Endowment Foun- collaboration with the 6th grade church ever July of 2011. dation, Major Semi- class that we have called Think, nary, an archdiocesan institution or collaborate. This is a program that Q. What or who brought you to other qualified charity without the provides the children in middle Christ the King parish? distribution taxed as income to you. chool and our class to come to- A. A. The children have been at- This law may also reduce your state gether to work and converse. Our tending the school, so for that rea- income tax and the tax impact on son we chose Christ the King as our your Social Security benefits, as well first project was the creation of a parish family. This will be our 8th as affect deductions determined by book. The 6th grade stu- year at Christ the King school. income, such as medical expenses. dents helped the Kindergartners to To take advantage of the IRA chari- outline a story. They illustrated Q. You have been helping out at table rollover to support the Church: pictures, and wrote words to accom- the school. What kinds of things

● Contact your IRA custodian or pany the pictures. The project al- are your doing? representative before making a gift lowed both groups of students to A. A. I assisted at the summer pro- to arrange for the proper transfer of work on skills that help them in gram and I assist with the pre- school lunch daily. I help out wher- funds from your IRA directly to the school and in their lives. Not only Church and other qualified charities. ever I can in the school office and are the students getting practice classrooms. The check issued from the IRA must with their writing skills, but they be made payable to the charity. are also improving their communi- Q. How have you and your fam- ● If you have elected to have in cation skills. It is very rewarding to ily been involved with parish come tax withheld from your normal see the 6th graders be leaders. activities? IRA distributions, advise your IRA The leadership is even seen outside A. A. The kids are enrolled in the administrator not to withhold taxes of the classroom. The children in Religious Education classes. from distributions my class become ecstatic when the Manuel and Carlos are altar serv- ers. We help with set up and clean to charity. see their 6th grade "friends". Since up whenever needed. the younger siudents look up to ● While this topic is fresh on your them they are going to begin to sit mind, ask your attorney and finan- Q. What keeps you coming back with the older children at all school cial advisor how to make the Church to Christ the King? a beneficiary of your will or trust or masses. This will give the 6th grad- A.The homilies that Fr. Clore gives IRA. ers more responsibility and the at Mass helps us to stay focused on Kindergartners role models to look the Word of the Lord. For more information about how you up to in mass. We are planning to and the Church can benefit from an have more activities that allow the Q. Is there anything else you would like to say about our parish? IRA charitable rollover, contact the students to work together. Not only parish office or the Archdiocese De- A. Christ the King parish welcomed do the students enjoy them, Ms. our family with so much love and partment of Development and Stew- Ceniseroz and I find great joy in ardship. support. We will always remain at this partnership between the pri- Christ the King Church. Thank you Christmas Eve mary grades and the middle school. for having us!! Sr. Fiorentina, andi, Children’s Mass After all this school and parish are and Maureen welcomed our family We are looking for a community. As the song goes, “we and we love the spirit that they have showered us with!!! shepherds, angels, are Christ the King together.” kings and anyone that would like to - - - - - SECURITY ISSUES- - - - - 1. We are aware that sometimes people will stop parishioners help in any ay....We in church and ask for money, giving a variety of reasons for their need grown-ups and need. PLEASE!!! Do not give out money. We have a system by children to help. which we can evaluate needs and offer help. If you are ap- If you would like to proached, please refer the person to the parish office which opens at sign up, please see Carol O'Brien or 8am Monday morning. We will take care of the need. call 313-534-9265 [email protected] 2. We are looking for a person with security experience to offer suggestions for keeping our parking lot and property secure. If you know of a security specialist, ask them to call the office at 313-532-1211. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �����������������������������������������������������