Christ the King Church 4700 Madison Avenue, Trumbull CT 06611

Parish Office: 268-8695 • Fax: 268-9265 • Web: www.christthekingtrumbull.org Religious Education Office: 261-2583

Parish Staff Rev. Lawrence F. Carew, Pastor • Rev. Terrence P. Walsh, Parochial Vicar

James A.Brown, Deacon • Don Brunetto, Deacon Colleen Coyle, Director of Religious Education 261-2583

Noreen Douglas, Religious Education Secretary 261-2583

Elizabeth Babbino, Parish  Secretary 268-8695 Nina DeMasi, Music Coordinator 394-3657 Mary Ann DeFusco, Parish Trustee 268-8695 John Donahue, Parish Trustee 268-8695

Masses (Sacrament of the Eucharist) Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM

Daily Mass Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM Friday: 11:00 AM

Sacrament of Penance: Saturday: 4:00 - 4:45 PM or anytime upon request. Sacrament of Baptism: All are requested to call the Parish Office to register. Baptisms are the second Sunday of the month at 12:00 PM.

Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements are to be made 8 months in advance. Attendance at Pre-Cana Conferences is a prerequisite. Hospital and Home Visitations: Please notify the priests of family illness. Parish Membership: Welcome! Please introduce yourself to the parish staff and stop by the Parish Office and register.

WE COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY OF FAITH TO CELEBRATE WITH JOY AND PRAISE

WEEKEND OF JANUARY 17, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MASSES FOR THE WEEK Mon. 1/18 8am ALEKSANDER IWASZKIEWICZ Renee & Ted Neiger Tue. 1/19 8am LEE MAHER CTK Eucharistic Ministers Wed. 1/20 8am ELIZABETH CAMERON Family Thrs. 1/21 8am HENRY DURHAM The C. Perez Family Fri 1/22 11am ANGELA MONARCHIE Bob & Terry Laskos Sat. 1/23 5pm BARTHOLOMEW PURCIELLO, JR. Family Sun. 1/24 8am AGNES ARENA Anne & Harry Martin 930am FILOMENA CORTINA Family 11am CAROLYN PIAZZA Susan Koval

FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON- Jim McNamara 268-8695 ROSARY – Tuesday evenings, 7:00pm PRAYER LINE – Mary Ann DeFusco, 261-4378 or Barbara Sliva at 268-6108. CHOIR- Anyone wishing to join our choir, please contact our Organist, Pat Spencer at 268-8695. CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY – Fridays after the 11am Mass. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB-SITE-Please visit our site at www.christthekingtrumbull.org to get information on upcoming events, our ministries, religious education, Online Giving and much more!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

NO CLASS-Monday, January 18th as this is a school holiday, Martin Luther King day. REMINDER-INCLEMENT WEATHER– Our religious education classes follow the public school calendar. If school is cancelled due to inclement weather, our religious education classes are cancelled for that day; however, regular half days do not affect our schedule. We still have classes for that day. Check our website at www.christthekingtrumbull.org for updates on weather and closings. Any young person who has received the Sacrament of Confirmation and would like to become a Lector at any of our Masses, please call the parish office at 268-8695. We would love for you to join this ministry! CHRIST THE KING BIBLE STUDY –First Corinthians, an eleven week study featuring Tim Gray will begin at Christ the King on Friday, January 22nd from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. To reserve a study Binder and to register for the class please call the parish office at 268-8695 or email ctkparish@aol.com. Flyers are available in the Church entrances.

www.christthekingtrumbull.org is our official website. Please visit to get information on upcoming events, our ministries, religious education, online giving, view current and past bulletins and much more.

BASKETBALL FREE THROW COMPETITION– The Knights of Columbus council #2961 is sponsoring their annual Free Throw Championship on Saturday, January 30th at inSports, 29 Trefoil Dr. Trumbull. The event is open to all boys and girls ages 9-14. Arrive between 1 and 3 P.M. to participate. Everyone receives a participation certificate and the winners receive a prize and advance to the next level of competition. Children 9, 10 & 11 years old shoot from the 12 foot line while older ages shoot from the standard free throw 15 foot line. Age is as of 1/1/2016. A parent’s signature is needed during registration at the event. Last year Brian Hance won the Council, District, Regional and State championships for the 13 year old boys.! Call or text 203-556-6597 with any questions prior to the event. Thanks to insports for providing court time for this competition.

The Rosary Group will not meet for the months of January and February. We will resume in March.

Our sympathy and promise of prayer to the family of Genevieve Marr. May she rest in peace.

CHRIST THE KING Trumbull

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL NO 2961 will have monthly meetings at Christ the King Parish Center the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m.

www.christthekingtrumbull.org and enter the portal through the Online Giving tab. It is fast, easy & secure - you are always in control of your private information. HOUSE BLESSING– If you are interested in having your Home Blessed, please call Fr. Walsh in the parish office at 203-268-8695 To arrange a date and time. YOUNG ADULTS in their 20’s and 30’s who have an interest in forming a group here at Christ the King for faith, fellowship, and service, please call Liz in the parish office 268-8695 to sign up. TAG SALE-SAVE THE DATE-Saturday, May 14, 2016 in the parish hall -please start thinking of items we can resell at our tag Sale (No books or clothing)

ATTN SENIORS: Our seniors have been invited to be part of the St. Theresa Senior Club. Upcoming events: . January 19, 2016- Meeting. 2015 TAX STATEMENTS –Contribution statements will be mailed out by the end of the month to all Christ the King parishioners who gave $250.00 or more in 2015. Anyone who has made a contribution under $250.00 and would like a statement can call the Parish Office at 203-268-8695 to request one. We recently welcomed to our parish family through the Sacrament of Baptism: Rosalina Roma Dorsey, daughter of Anthony Dorsey and Melissa Roma Dorsey.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2016 8:00 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M.

The Knights of Columbus Council 2961 presents a special Valentine’s Day Pancake breakfast in the parish hall. Stop by

anytime for some delicious all you can eat fresh-baked pancakes, Sausage and Bacon, milk coffee, Tea, Water and Juice! $7 for adults and $5 children 5-12 (Under 5 free) Please pay at the door.

Please join us!

ST THERESA SR CLUB- has announced upcoming trips-LANCASTER PENNSYLVANIA-Tuesday- Thursday May 24-26 2016 2 nights at the Cork Factory Hotel, Includes 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, show at Sight & Sound Theatre "SAMSON" Guided Amish Tour to an operating dairy farm, and explore Kitchen Kettle Village 42 shops. PRICE: $441 DOUBLE, $541 SINGLE DEPOSIT of $150.00 by MARCH 1, 2016, FINAL PAYMENT BY APRIL 5,2016 Trip cancellation insurance available. Sharing bus so book early. LAURALTON HALL invites you to attend Take-a-Look Tuesday on February 2, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. Join us for coffee and a tour of Lauralton Hall. RSVP to 203-877-2786 ext 144, but if you don’t know until the last minute-just drop in. Lauralton Hall, 200 High Street Milford. PARISH HALL RENTAL-The Parish Hall may be rented for any celebration such as: Graduation Party, Birthday Party, Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, Anniversary etc, or any other that you chose. The Parish Hall is also available for Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation Celebration, and is also available for Post Funeral Receptions. We are very pleased with amount of parishioners and non-parishioners who have rented our hall. Call Mary Ann DeFusco at 261-4378 for info. A MASS OF HEALING AND HOPE– will be celebrated on Monday February 1, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Church. Fr. Carew will preside. All are welcome to attend. A DAY WITH MARY-A FREE Marian Eucharistic Day Retreat You are invited to A Day With Mary, a free one-day retreat offered by the Franciscan friars of Saturday, February 20 at Our Lady of the Assumption in Fairfield. The day starts at 8:45am and includes Saturday daily Mass, Confession for those who wish, Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, Marian Procession, recitation of the Rosary, conferment of the Brown Scapular and the Miraculous Medal, a Fatima video, and preaching by the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. The day ends at 3pm. Please bring a bag lunch and invite your friends! More information and video:www.daywithmarywest.org or visit us on Face book at Day with Mary - West: Griswold!

January 9-10 2016 2015 Sunday Offertory $4,225.50 $4,826.59 Monthly Offertory $1,375.20 $1,713.50

Thank You for your generosity.