Christ the King Community

SCHEDULE OF MASSES Daily Masses: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am

Saturday Masses: 8:00 am & 5:00 pm

Sunday Masses: 7 am, 8 am, 9:15 am, 10:45 am, 12:15 pm, 6:00 pm

CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Parish Office: 682-2486 www.ctkph.org

Religious Ed: 686-1017 www.ctkreligiouseducation.org

Youth Ministry: 676-0979 www.ctkym.org

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WEEK AT A GLANCE Sunday, 7/24 Wednesday, 7/27 cont. Traveling out of town? Find Mass • Youth Group, Game Night 7 pm • School Uniform Sale, Gym times in the city of your choice at Monday, 7/25 Thursday, 7/28 www.masstimes.org. Tuesday, 7/26 • Centering Prayer, Min. Ctr 10 am • Perpetual Help Devotion, Church 7 pm Friday, 7/29 Wednesday, 7/27 Saturday, 7/30 • St. Vincent de Paul, Chapel 7 pm • Men’s Fellowship, Chapel 7:30 am To Hear the Gospel and Make a Difference Dear Friends, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Last week I brought to your attention the unofficial comments made by Cardinal Sarah on celebrating Mass ad orientem. Pope Francis met Cardinal Sarah to indicate First Reading: Genesis 18:20- that no liturgical directives will begin in Advent, according to Vatican spokesman. So there is hope for the Church. Weaning ourselves clean of these controversies and 32 staying focused on what we do well as a Church, there is so much we can do and be T o d a y ’ s p a s s a g e f r o m G e n e s i s proud of. is another episode from the life of Abraham, our father in faith. He Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship lived near Sodom, a city notori- and the Sacraments, urged priests and bishops at the Sacra Liturgia conference in ous for its wickedness. In this London on July 5 to start celebrating Masses ad orientem, or facing away from the passage, Abraham employs the congregation, beginning on the first Sunday of Advent this year. However, Jesuit Middle-Eastern technique of bar- Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, issued a statement on July 11 indi- tering to negotiate with God over cating that Pope Francis met with Cardinal Sarah on July 9 to indicate no liturgical the future of that city. directives will begin in Advent. “Cardinal Sarah is always rightly concerned with the dignity of the celebration of Mass, that it might adequately express an attach- ment of respect and adoration for the Eucharistic mystery,” Fr. Lombardi’s state- Second Reading: Colossians ment said. “Some of his phrasing has been badly interpreted, as if he had announced 2:12-14 new, different indications from those now given in liturgical norms and the words of This week we continue our the popes on celebration toward the people and the ordinary rite of the Mass,” the series of four readings from the spokesman added. letter to the Colossians. We have seen how this letter emphasizes He recalled that the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, which “remains fully Christ as the sole mediator be- in force,” indicated that the altar should be built away from the wall so “that Mass tween God and all creation. To- can be celebrated at it facing the people, which is desirable wherever possible.” The day’s passage speaks of how we statement also reminded people that when Pope Francis visited the offices of the become one with Christ. congregation for divine worship, “he expressly recalled that the ‘ordinary’ form of the celebration of Mass is that foreseen by the missal promulgated by Paul VI,” and that the extraordinary form permitted by Benedict XVI “should not take the place of that ‘ordinary’ form.” Fr. Lombardi also said it would be better “to avoid the use of the expression ‘reform of the reform,’ referring to the liturgy, given that it’s some- PARISH STAFF CONTACTS times the sources of misunderstandings.” (Taken from Catholic Herald) Fr. Paulson Mundanmani 682-2486 [email protected] Pope Francis appoints an American and a woman to head his Press Office: Fr. Vince Cotter 682-2486 Pope Francis named Greg Burke to replace Father Federico Lombardi as his chief [email protected] Fr. Brian Timoney, Michael Dibble spokesman and director of the Vatican’s Press Office. Francis also tapped a lay and Fr. Tom Burns 682-2486 woman, Paloma Garcia Ovejero, previously the Rome and Vatican correspondent Deacon Ashmore [email protected] for the Spanish broadcaster COPE, to the number two position in the Press Office, Fr. Brian Joyce [email protected] instantly making her one of the Vatican’s most visible female officials. A laywoman Sr. Dominic Bonnici OP 682-2486 has never before held the post. Burke is a member of Opus Dei - in their parlance, a [email protected] “numerary,” meaning a lay person who nevertheless is celibate - which is a Catholic Kate Doherty 682-2486 [email protected] group typically seen as fairly conservative. Religious Education Director Sr. Maureen Viani , SNJM 686-1017 “By naming Burke to one of the most visible Vatican positions of all, Francis effec- [email protected] tively has inoculated himself against impressions that Americans don’t have a sig- Assoc. Director: Joan Smits 686-1017 nificant place in his Church.” John Allen Jr. wrote. He further expanded stating, [email protected] “Here’s the bonus shot for Francis on the Burke and Garcia appointments - they’re Youth Minister, Rick Lejano 676-0979 [email protected] both laity, in an institution traditionally dominated by clergy….Granted, lay men Chris Caban, Principal 685-1109 have held these positions before, but never a woman, making the choice of Garcia in [email protected] particular a game-changer. For a pope whose warnings against the dangers of cleri- Al Garrotto: RCIA/faith share 849-6319 calism have become the stuff of legend, this is a case in which Francis is, quite liter- [email protected] ally, putting his money where his mouth is.” Robin Morley, Office Staff 682-2486 [email protected] Helen Christian, Office Staff 682-2486 As I am writing this note, I am on a personal retreat with nature in the company of [email protected] an Archbishop from Shillong India, where I spent twenty years as a seminarian and Kathy Ridgway, Office Staff 682-2486 priest. I am also spending a few days with a classmate of mine, who is a missionary [email protected] in the Patagonian region of Argentina. It is like coming home for me, going back to Phyllis Gurnett, Music Director my beginnings as a priest and a student. [email protected] Fr. Paulson Mundanmani St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday R.E. CATECHISTS NEEDED You can donate from is here! Bring your clean, gently 3 Yr. Old and 4 Year Old ~ During your smart phone! used clothing to the truck here on our Sunday 9:15 AM Mass Simply scan the image CTK campus. St. Vincent de Paul Grades 1-5 ~ Monday, Tuesday & using your phone’s QR members will be near the truck before Wednesday ~ 3:30-5:00 PM code reader. and after masses this weekend to as- Grades 7-8 ~ Tuesday Evenings ~ sist all. 7:00-8:15 PM Join us this summer for Ministry Meet and Greets! The masses High School Come, meet others who love praying, listed will have hospitality hosted by Youth Group working and playing together! Con- various CTK ministries. Enjoy some Registration: tact Sr. Maureen at (925) 686-1174. wine and appetizers after church Youth Group is No strings attached! while you get to know some of the for all high Come ~ Hear ~ Decide . . . vibrant ministries we have here at school teens in Christ the King: the 9th-12th grades. We meet on our July 23/24: Music Ministry new night - Thursdays- in the parish Music Ministry Happenings! (5pm,12:15) hall. Registration forms and calen-  Calling all children who love to July 30/31: The Filipino Society dars can be found in the back of the sing! If you have children in (5 pm, 12:15) church or you can download a form grades 1st-8th, our Children’s August 6: Hospitality (5 pm) at ctkym.org. Youth Group fulfills Music Ministry would love them August 13/14: Dress A Child the Confirmation prerequisite hours. to come and participate in our one (5 pm, 12:15) Any questions? Please call the Youth week summer music camp, Au- August 20/21: Eucharistic Ministers Ministry office at 676-0979. gust 1st-5th. Camp cost is $60 (5 pm, 12:15) and is from 12:30 - 3:30 each day. August 27/28: CTK School Space is limited! Please email (5 pm, 12:15) Phyllis at [email protected]. Religious Education Information  Adults, ages 18+ who have a 3 year old to grade 8: strong desire to praise God • A Pilgrimage to The Holy Land, The RE Office will be closed on through song and lead the con- July 1 and will reopen on Aug. 8. Jordan and Turkey: Includes daily gregation in singing at our CTK mass, roundtrip airfare from SFO, •Anyone new or returning to the RE masses, please join us for a cantor first class hotel accommodations, program who has not yet regis- workshop, Saturday, Aug. 6 and tered, may do so beginning 8/8. breakfast and dinner daily plus more! Saturday, Aug. 13th. Meet in the Dates are November 11-22, 2017. •Registration hours are 10 am to 5 church from 6 - 8 pm both Satur- For more information contact pm Monday-Thursday, closed days. RSVP to our music director Marites Baula at 925-899-9078. noon to 1:00 pm. Let us know if at [email protected]. you need an evening registration.  Adults 18+, do you love singing Save the Date! Saturday, October 29 •Deadline to register is August 25. with a group of singers? Did you at 10:00 am there will be a special •Note: 3 yr. old registration is on know studies have shown there mass of thanksgiving at The Cathe- Sunday, September 11 after the are health benefits from partici- dral of Christ the Light to thank and 9:15 mass. This is the only regis- pating on a regular basis in such a honor those in physical, mental and tration day for 3 yr olds. group? There are 5 different spiritual healthcare professions. All •Please call 686-1017 after Aug. 8 choirs at CTK! This coming fall who provide healthcare services, di- for any questions regarding the we will be adding a contemporary rect and administrative, to attend this RE program. style of worship at one of our ex- multicultural Mass, as we celebrate Happy summer, Sr. Maureen isting services. Please contact your energy, dedication and generosi- Phyllis at [email protected] for ty. More information to follow. more information. Confirmation Registration - If you are a Sophomore or Junior in High New offertory envelopes will be dis- School and would like to receive the tributed during the month of August. sacrament of Confirmation this up- If you have requested envelopes from Father of goodness and love, coming school year, please download the parish office, you will find yours hear our prayers for the sick a registration form at ctkym.org. on the tables in the vestibule begin- members of our community and for You can also find forms in the vesti- ning in August. Make sure to pick all who are in need: bule. Questions? 676-0979. yours up! Shally Cuizon Back 2 School Backpack Drive 2016 CTK will be helping Monument Crisis Center ful- fill their commitment to supply 1200 under served, at risk school age children, with a new backpack filled with school supplies to help with the chal- lenges that each school year brings, as well as the tools needed for academic and personal success. We will have barrels in our vestibule here at church the weekend of August 6 and 7 to collect the filled backpacks. Contact Kate at [email protected] with questions.

Backpack Supply List (Kindergarten-5th grade) 1 - new backpack (no solid red or blue) 1 - 3 ring binder (1/2”) 2 - spiral notebooks (wide rule) 1 - package of #2 pencils 1 - pkg binder paper (wide rule) 1 - package 3 X 5 index cards 1 - box of colored pencils 2 - pocket folders 1 - box of crayons 1 - package markers 1 - pencil sharpener 2 - glue sticks 1 - large eraser 1 - pair safety scissors 1 - 12” ruler Please no mini backpacks

Backpack Supply List (Middle/High School) 1 - new backpack (no solid red or blue) 2 - 3 ring binders (1” - 1 1/2”) 2 - spiral notebooks (college rule) 1 - package of #2 pencils 1 - pkg binder paper (college rule) 1 - pack of pens (blue or black) 1 - “non graphing” scientific calculator 2 - pocket folders 1 - box of colored pencils 1 - package slim markers 1 - pencil sharpener 2 - glue sticks 1 - pencil eraser 1 - pair scissors 1 - 12” ruler 2 - highlighters

If you prefer, each donation of $60.00 will provide a new backpack filled with school supplies for an at risk student. Checks can be made out to “Monument Crisis Ctr” and dropped in the collection basket or at the parish house. Thank you for your support and generosity! Christ the King Church #519944 199 Brandon Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

TELEPHONE 925 682-2486

CONTACT PERSON Robin Morley

EMAIL: [email protected]

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