Church of

Christ the King

30 Lamarck Drive Snyder New York 14226 March 1, 2020 Website: www.ctksnyder.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ First Sunday of Lent Masses Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. on First Friday during School year

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

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

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

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

Weekend Assistant Rev. Richard Reina

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

Deacon Deacon John Coughlin

Parish Trustees Katherine K. Juhasz Michael R. Summers

Business Manager Kelly Caterina: 839-1430 ext. 203

Parish Council President Steve Roth

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Sunday of Lent Christ the King Parish Sunday Scripture Readings Stewardship in Faith This Sunday:1st Sunday of Lent Weekly Offering / Week Ending

1st Reading - Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7  February 24, 2019—Regular Collection- $8,600 2nd Reading - Romans 5:12-19 Gospel - Matthew 4:1-11  February 23, 2020—Regular Collection- $9,771

 February, 2019—Electronic Donations- $8,102 Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Lent

 February, 2020—Electronic Donations- $8,464 1st Reading - Genesis 12:1-4a

2nd Reading - Timothy 1:8b-10 Thank you for your generosity. Gospel - Matthew 17:1-9 The weekly collection pays our monthly bills.

+++ +++ St. Novena of Grace March 4—12 Black and Native American Mission Collection The Novena of Grace is a 9-day prayer to St. The Black and Native American Indian collection this Francis asking for a favor from . It is prayed weekend, supports missionaries here in the U.S. who are beginning on Wednesday, March 4 through evangelizing among African Americans, Native Americans, Thursday, March 12. The Novena will be Eskimo and Aleut communities, churches and schools. Our prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass (Monday- mission efforts at home have a huge impact on the Church Friday), but you are asked to pray the Novena on Saturday in the U.S. Please place your envelope in the regular collection. There will not be a second collection. and Sunday on your own, at home or in the Church. The Petition Forms and Novena Prayer can be found in +++ front of the St. Francis statue on the right side of the Altar. Soup Pick-Up +++ If you ordered Chicken Tortellini Soup or Tuscan Chicken Soup from the CTK School fundraiser, please pick it up In Your Prayers… today, Sunday, March 1 between 11 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at Please pray for the sick of our parish listed below and the double Gym doors in the School Parking Lot also listed in the Adoration Chapel, especially: 2020: Fr. John Bustamante, Maria Fiddler, Jen Mozg, Carol Nowak, +++ Kelsey Sorensen, and Grace Suozzi. First Friday Mass and Rosary Altar Society ...those who have died, our relatives, parishioners, and Friday of this week is the First Friday of the month of friends, especially: Elizabeth Schaefer (mother of Nancy March. The Rosary and Altar Society will attend 8:45 a.m. Murray), and William Wehr (husband of Ruth Wehr). Mass and will then recite the Rosary in the Msgr. McMahon

.To be placed on the Prayer List: Our policy regarding Church Library. They will then go to CTK School to help praying for the sick will be strictly adhered to. The ill person make Rosaries with the Middle School Students. Coffee and must want to be added to the list and prayed for in Church, donuts will be provided. Any women of the parish interested and it can be reported to us only by an immediate family helping with the Rosaries, please call Laura at 632-5018. member. We appreciate your consideration in this matter. +++ Please help us keep our list current. Let us know when we may remove a name. Call the Rectory at 839-1430. Holy Name Society Next Sunday, the Holy Name Society, their families and The Parish Rosary Chain is made up of a group of friends will attend the 8:00 a.m. Mass and sit together as a parishioners who pray a decade of the Rosary daily for group. After Mass, coffee and donuts will be served in the special requested intentions. If you have an intention Msgr. McMahon Church Library. All parishioners are invited for the Rosary Chain, or you would like to become part of to this breakfast. the Rosary Chain Ministry, call Nancy Leed at 839-5807. The Rosary Chain is ideal for those who wish to keep their +++ intentions private. Welcome to the Faith Community of Christ the King “Support your priests with your love We welcome Olive Cler Goodwin, daughter of and prayers, that they may always Stephanie (Gallson) and Patrick Goodwin, be shepherds after Christ’s heart.” who was baptized in our Church last Sunday, — Pope Francis February 23. 2

Snyder, New York March 1, 2020 Parish Council What Will You Do For Lent? The next Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, Instead of giving up something for Lent this year, why not March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Msgr. McMahon Church do something special for your spiritual life by coming to the Library. Parishioners are invited to attend this meeting. Lenten Lecture Series, Mondays at 7:30 pm. The first session

+++ is this Monday, March 2 at the Msgr. Donovan Center at St. Andrew’s Church, 1525 Sheridan Dr. Buffalo. Fr. Jacek Mazur, pastor of St. Mary’s and Divine Mercy Parishes in Niagara An Afternoon of Falls, and co-host of the radio program Divine Mercy in My Irish Song, Poetry and Cheer! Soul will speak on Divine Mercy and Trust.

Next Sunday, March 8th Plan to come and bring a friend. No cost. No reservations Plan on spending next Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in CTK's required. Refreshments served. Follow us on Facebook, Upper Church celebrating Irish culture Instagram and Twitter @necvicariate.

with Adria Ryan, leading song; Rick Mon. March 9—Divine Mercy in Prayer and Life Paolini, guiding poetry; and Tim and Presented by Rev. Matt Nycz Betsy Herzog, directing cheer! Presented at St. Stephen Church, Grand Island After our Gaelic-inspired program, a reception Mon., March 16—Divine Mercy—A Way of Life will follow in the Msgr. McMahon Church Library. Presented by Mr. Rick Paolini Presented at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, Cheektowaga Mon., March 23—Mercy—The Song of Christ’s Priestly Heart +++ Presented by Rev. William Quinlivan 19th Annual Sweepstakes Presented at Nativity at Harris Hill, Clarence You’ve Got to be IN IT to WIN IT!!! Mon., March 30—Blood & Water—The Scriptural Basis of Our parishioners have been mailed Sweepstakes tickets— Divine Mercy which are only $10 each. Please support the Sweepstakes so Presented by Rev. Paul Cygan that we can continue to fund programs in both the Church Presented at Infant of Prague Church, Cheektowaga and the School that would not be possible without your +++ generosity. The Grand Prize is $3,000, with an additional nine prizes totaling $4,500. This year the winning tickets will be chosen at the Fish Fry on Friday, March 20.

You do not have to be present to win. Praying the Stations of the Cross helps the faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer by meditating on the scenes of +++ Christ’s suffering and death. Please join us on the following Lenten Penance Service dates in Christ the King Church or in Ss. Peter and Paul’s Church, 5480 Main St., Williamsville: Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.

At Christ the King Church Friday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Church

Priests available for Confession: Wednesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. at CTK Msgr. Paul Litwin Peace Stations

Father Jerry Kopec Friday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul

Father Gary Kibler Friday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. at CTK Father Richard Reina Mary Stations

Father Peter Santandreu Friday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul

Father Ed Sheedy Friday, April 10 No Stations at CTK Create in me a clean heart O God. Tenebrae Service at Ss. Peter and Paul at 7:00 p.m.

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Pre-Baptismal Class Don’t Forget! The next pre-Baptismal Class will be held on Wednesday, Next Sunday, March 8 March 25, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Msgr. McMahon push your clocks Church Library. If you are planning to attend, please call ahead One Hour! the Rectory at 839-1430 to make a reservation. 3

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

Schedule of Classes: Grade 1-5: Sunday, March 1—11:00 a.m.-Noon Next Classes: March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Fish Fry - $13 Dinner includes: Grade 6, 7, 8: No Class this week Hayes fish, coleslaw, French fries & roll with butter No Class on March 2 and 9: CTK Basketball Tournament Next Classes: March 16, 23 and 30 Cheese Pizza - $2 per slice Grade 9: March 15– 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Church Library The 8th Grade will be hosting a bake sale to benefit their year-end trip Grade 10A ONLY: – Sunday, March 1—4:00-6:00 p.m. Parents’ Guild will be selling bottled water, —Church Library; Sponsor should attend

beer and wine will also be sold st 1 Communion Retreat: Saturday, March 14, 9:00 a.m. This is a pre-pay only event. Please return this —Noon: for Grade 3 children and parents for both Faith form in the Sunday Collection Basket or to the Formation and CTK School. Please meet in the Gym. Rectory by Monday, March 16 ------ of First Reconciliation: Saturday, March 28, 11:30 a.m. In the Upper Church

Name: ______ Email: ______It’s Never to Late to register for 2020-21 Faith Formation! Here are a few ways you can register your children: Phone: ______1) The registration form is available online. Just go to the

# Fish Dinners ____ @ $13 = ____ CTK parish website—www.ctksnyder.org. 2) Pick up a registration form at the Rectory Office during # Pizza Slices ____ @ $ 2 = ____ regular business hours.

Total Enclosed = ____ 3) Stop by the Faith Formation office on Sundays between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon to fill out a registration form. Eat-In ____ OR Take-Out ____ The registration fee can be paid any time before April 26.

Make checks payable to Christ the King Parents’ If there are extenuating circumstances please speak Guild or pay by credit card at with Koreen Scalfaro and arrangements can be made. christthekingschool.ejoinme.org/FishFry2020 NOTE: If you are new to the parish or registering your child for the first time, a copy of their baptismal certificate YES! I would like to volunteer to help at this event! is needed unless they were baptized at CTK.

____ Set up (Friday 2:30pm) ATTENTION Parents and High School Students: ____ Kitchen Help: 5:00pm – 6:00pm We need volunteers who would be interested in becoming co-catechists on Sundays for the upcoming school year. A ____ Kitchen Help: 6:00pm – 7:00pm co-catechist is someone who would work hand-in-hand and ____ I’ll help wherever! teach with the current catechist on Sundays. We especially ____ Clean up need someone for grade 3. If you are interested in becoming Name: ______a co-catechist or even a Substitute Catechist, Classroom Aide or Office Staff, please call or stop by the Faith Formation Phone #: ______office for more information – Our children would love to have you join them on their faith journey!

+++ Attention High School Students: Volunteering for Faith Vocation Blurb Formation on Sundays is a great way to accomplish your Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert for forty community service hours for high school and/or your days of prayer and fasting. Likewise, in places of solitude ministry service requirements for confirmation. Call or stop we too can hear the voice of God. Take some time to listen by the Faith Formation office for more details!! this Lent. If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Father Andrew Lauricella at 847-5535.

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Snyder, New York

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

CTK School Basketball Tournament—March 1—March 8 $90 for 90 years! Each evening begins with a student singing a patriotic song, and includes our cheerleaders, a Thank you to everyone who visit from our mascot - the Badger, a 50-50 Raffle and the delicious food at our snack stand. has already been kind enough to donate to our 90th Anniversary campaign. We have been able to purchase computers and a Genie TV for the school, and provide Tuition Angel Scholarships for students who are unable to afford the full tuition. There are more projects that could be completed with your help.

If you haven't already, please consider donating $90 to help support our school as we register students for the start of our next 90 years! You can mail your check to the school or donate online at www. myCTKschool.com/donate.

Sweepstakes Tickets

Don’t forget to sell your CTK Sweepstakes Tickets! All proceeds benefit CTK School and Parish, which helps to keep tuition rates down and funds needed improve- ments/projects throughout Christ the King School.

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Christ the King Parish Perpetual Adoration Chapel Catholic Women of Buffalo Inc.: Blessed and Broken The Lord’s Prayer The Annual Catholic Women’s Conference is on Saturday,

“...and lead us not into temptation, March 14, from 8:00 a.m.-Noon, at St. Mary’s High School, but deliver us from evil. Amen” 142 Laverack Ave., Lancaster. The Featured speakers are Heather Renshaw and Fr. Jack Mattimore. Tickets are $20- Prayer Partner Needed: students/$30. Register at www.CatholicWomenofBuffalo.org. Sunday: 9-10 a.m. +++ The Adoration Chapel is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Every hour (especially daytime hours) MUST have 18th Annual Catholic Men’s Conference at least one person present with the Lord in the Blessed Being a Godly Man in an un-Godly World Sacrament. Sign up for one hour a week with Jesus. This Conference will be held on Saturday, March 28 at Cardinal O’Hara High School, 39 O’Hara Rd., Tonawanda. We Stop in the Adoration Chapel to pray any day from welcome the attendance of priests, deacons, religious and 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. The Chapel is located at the top of the seminarians. Featured speakers are Jon Leonetti, Catholic stairs when entering the Church at the archway between Author and Radio Host; Rev. Dave Richards, Preacher the Church and the School. To reserve your hour with and Teacher; and Frank Kelly, Catholic Speaker. For more Jesus, please call the Rectory at 839-1430. information or to register visit https://www.cmfofwny.org/. +++ Holy Hour of Mercy Every Saturday, 2-3 p.m. join us in prayer for Christ's children who are in pain! You can help. Prayer to God has been March 1: 11 a.m.—Rel. Ed Grades 1-5—School known to change the course of human history. We invite 4 p.m.—Rel. Ed Gr 10A—Lower Church anyone who feels called to pray for an end to drug and alcohol March 1-8: CTK Basketball Tournament addiction, and for the healing of all those affected, to join us March 2: 7 p.m.—Rosary—Church at our weekly Hour of Mercy from 2:00-3:00 p.m. During this hour we will begin by reciting the Holy Rosary, pray in 7:30 p.m.—Parish Council– Church Library silence, and end by reciting the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. 8:15 p.m.—Men’s Prayer Group—Church March 3: 7 p.m.—RCIA—Church Library Join us in prayer for Christ’s children who are in pain! March 4: 6 p.m.—Choir practice—Music Room March 6: 8:45 a.m.—First Friday Mass +++ 9:30 a.m.—Rosary & Altar Recite Rosary—Ch. Lib. Lenten Parish Mission March 7 & 8: Speaker at Masses for March on Hunger St. Gregory’s, Williamsville, welcomes international March 8: 8:34 a.m.—Holy Name Coffee/Donuts—Ch. Lib. conference speaker, Dr. John Bergsma on March 2, 3 and 4. 11 a.m.—Rel. Ed Grades 1-5—School Dr. Bergsma is a former Protestant Pastor who entered the March 9: 7 p.m.—Rosary—Church Church in 2001. He will speak each day at 12:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.—Men’s Prayer Group—Church 7:00 p.m. in the Church. No cost. Questions? Contact Brian March 11: 6 p.m.—Choir practice—Music Room Ruh at 688-5678 or [email protected]. 7 p.m.—Prayer Shawl Ministry—Ch. Library March 14 & 15—March on Hunger Collection +++ March 14: 9 a.m.—First Communion Retreat—Sch. Gym

“Spiritual Motherhood and March 15: 11 a.m.—Rel. Ed Grades 1-5—School Marian Moments on the Pilgrimage of Life” 6 p.m.—Rel. Ed Grade 9—Church Library March 16: 7 p.m.—Rel. Ed Grades 6, 7 & 8—School Join Magnificat of Buffalo on March 21, at the Millennium 7 p.m.—Rosary—Church Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave. Cheektowaga. Registration opens 7 p.m.—St. Vincent de Paul—Church Library at 9:00 a.m., breakfast and program is from 9:45 a.m.- 8:15 p.m.—Men’s Prayer Group—Church Noon. Guest speaker is Dawn Iacono who will share the March 17: St. Patrick’s Day unspeakable joy of experiencing the presence of Our Lady 7 p.m.—RCIA—Church Library during pivotal moments in her pilgrimage of life. To March 18: 6 p.m.—Choir Practice—Music Room register go to www.facebook.com/magnificatbuffalo or call 7 p.m.—Lenten Penance Service—Church Maureen at 683-2290. March 19: St. Joseph’s Day +++ 7 p.m.—Pre-Baptismal Class—Church Library March 20: 5 p.m.—Fish Fry—School Gym 6

Snyder, New York Think of Me. Catholic Charities Appeal 2020 One On the Road participant was hesitant about Mass Intentions attending the weeklong leadership training for Sat., Feb. 29—Vigil for First Sunday of Lent high school students, but at his parent’s’ urging, he 4:30 p.m. (1) ANNIV. Francis J. Cain—Wife, Mary went. To his surprise, it turned out to be quite the (2) Mike McGuire—Karen Brayer impactful week! “On the Road was truly a life-changing experience for me. The most significant thing I learned was Sun., March 1—First Sunday of Lent different ways to pray that were comfortable for me. Since 8:00 a.m. (1) Francis Peter Wasik, Sr.—Son, Paul On the Road I have begun to incorporate prayer into songs (2) People of the Parish—Rev. Msgr. Paul A. Litwin that I write,” he said. “I am so grateful for this amazing 10:00 a.m. Elizabeth and Joseph Saeli—Children experience!” Your gift to the Fund for the Faith through 12:15 p.m. ANNIV. Robert Baier—Wife, Corinne 2020 Appeal can help other young people like this young Mon., March 2—Lenten Weekday, 1st Week in Lent man find new inspiration and strength in their faith. Will 8:00 a.m. The Intentions of Fr. John Bustamante you think of him and so many others like him? Make a —The Szumski Family secure donation online at www.ccwny.org/donation or by calling Catholic Charities at 218-1400. Think of Me! Tues., March 3—Saint Katharine Drexel, Virgin

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Daily Mass on TV Wed., March 4—Saint Casimir 8:00 a.m. Intentions of the Szumski Family—Parents EWTN: Daily televised Mass at 8 a.m., Noon, 7 p.m. and Midnight—Channel 24 (Spectrum) Thurs., March 5—Lenten Weekday, 1st Week in Lent Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m. WNYO Cable Ch 8 and ANT. Ch 49 8:00 a.m. Intentions of the Kish Family—Szumski Family Computer Online Streaming St. Leo’s: Daily: 8:00 a.m. / Saturday:4:30 p.m. / Sunday: Fri., March 6—Lenten Weekday, 1st Week in Lent 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at https://www.Stleo *8:45 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mikulec thegreatamherst.com/about-st-leo-the-great/live-feed/ —Rob and Joann Mikulec St. Gregory’s: Daily: 7 and 8 a.m. and Noon, /Sat.: 4 and 1:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross at CTK 5:30 p.m. / Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., with the School Children

and 4:30 p.m. at http://www.stgregs.org. Sat., March 7—Vigil for Second Sunday of Lent 4:30 p.m. (1) Helen O’Such—Prayer Shawl Ministry +++ (2) John Pawlowski—Marianne Grimmelt Weekly Food Collections Please DO NOT INCLUDE any electrical or medical items. Sun., March 8—Second Sunday of Lent St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room / St. Aloysius: Every week 8:00 a.m. (1) Evelyn M. Raffa—Jon and Heather Williams food is collected in the basket in the Church Vestibule for (2) People of the Parish—Rev. Msgr. Paul A. Litwin the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room and for the St. Aloysius 10:00 a.m. Jack Saltal—Family 12:15 p.m. John Kraus—CTK Rosary and Altar Society Church Food Pantry. // Monthly Food Item For St. Luke’s: During the month of March, we are collecting spaghetti, +++ macaroni, noodles and pasta. Make an every day chore an Rosary and Prayers After 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass Act of God. Next time you go shopping, purchase an extra Monday: The Miraculous Medal Novena box and put it in the shopping cart in the Church Vestibule. Tuesday & Friday: Rosary prayed for World Peace +++ Wednesday: Cenacle of the Marian Movements of Priests Thursday: Rosary prayed for Life End of Year Tax Statement If you would like a Tax Statement of your donations for 2019, +++ please fill in the form below and put it in the Sunday If You Do Not Wish to Receive Communion ... Collection basket. Thank you. If you are not Roman Catholic and do not wish to Name: ______receive Communion, you are welcome to come Address: ______forward for a blessing during the Sacrament of -OR- Communion. Crossing your arms across your Request an Electronic Copy by emailing Melissa at chest will indicate to the priest that you wish to [email protected] receive a blessing.

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