MASS SCHEDULE !!

Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM!!

Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM!!

Weekdays 7:00 AM!!

Saturday 8:00 AM!!

Holy Day Mass Times 7:00 PM (vigil)!7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 6:00 PM (on the day) !

Christ !the King!Parish!

1052 Pleasant Street Worcester, MA 01602!

HOURS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT!Monday!Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM�

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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION!Saturday 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM or please call Msgr. Sullivan �

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HOLY MATRIMONY!Couples planning a Christian marriage should contact �

Msgr. Sullivan following their engagement.��

HOLY BAPTISM!Baptisms take place at Sunday Mass once a month.�

Please see information inside this bulletin.��

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK!Please call Msgr. Sullivan for the Sacrament of the �

Anointing of the Sick or Holy Communion.��

WORSHIPING WITH US?!We hope you introduce yourself and register in our parish.�

Please call the rectory to do so.�

PASTOR!Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Sullivan�

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IN RESIDENCE!Rev. Richard F. Reidy, Vicar General�

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DEACONS!Joseph M. Baniukiewicz, Michael T. Chase�

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DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION!Sr. Ellen Guerin, RSM�

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT!Mindy A. Dulude�

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SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR!Deacon Joseph M. Baniukiewicz�

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PHONES!!

Parish Office! ! 508�754�5361!Parish Fax ! ! 508�753�0448!For an emergency! 508�450�2556!

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Msgr. Sullivan: tsullivan5@mac.com!Parish Office: mindyd1052@gmail.com!Sr. Ellen, DRE: ctkedu1052@gmail.com!

Parish website: www.ctkworc.org!Haiti Twinning: www.ctk�haiti.com!

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Saturday�April 21st! 4:00PM!! Austin Cannon (mem.), Elizabeth Trainor !! ! (mem.), Bernard Trainor (mem.), and John !! ! Trainor (mem.) req. of family!Sunday�April 22nd! 7:30AM! Parishioners of Christ the King! 9:00AM! Courtney Butcher (11th anniv.) req. of family!11:00AM! Dennis Ferrante (mem.) req. of Yvonne and !! ! Daniel Masakowski!Monday�April 23rd! 7:00AM! Denise Heisler (Living) req. of Alice Fenlon!Tuesday�April 24th! 7:00AM! Antoinette M. Boucher (mem.) req. of Christ ! ! the King Women’s Guild!Thursday�April 26th! 7:00AM! Alice Ann Kitka (mem.) req. of the Quinn !! ! Family!Saturday�April 28th! 8:00AM! Thomas B. Waters (17th anniv.) req. of family! 4:00PM!! Lorraine and Paul Conway (mem.) req. of !! ! family!

COME TO DAILY MASS!!!

As you can, please consider coming to our daily Masses (M�F, 7:00 am and Saturdays; 8:00 am all year round). The Mass brings many special graces! It is a wonderful way to begin the day. This week we will celebrate regular Easter weekday Mass-es in addition to the Feast of St. George, Martyr (Monday) and St. Mark the Evangelist (Wednesday). !

Recent Offertory Donations!!

As we are very grateful for the time you share with Christ the King, and the abundance of your talents, so we are for your offer-tory gifts. Your donations for last weekend were as follows: !!

Offertory: $7,765.00; Fuel: $25.00; Mass Stipends: $70.00; !Holy Land/Good Friday: $26.00; Easter Flowers: $15.00; !Easter: $251.00; Funeral Stipends: $300.00.; Donations:

$3,050.00; Rice Bowl: $12.00; Catholic Free Press: $39.00; Haiti Twinning: $20.00.!

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Total: $11,573.00!

BAPTISM PREP SESSIONS !& CELEBRATIONS!

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All parents must participate in a prep session, led by our trained team, if this is their first child and/or if they do not worship at Mass here each Sunday. Baptisms take place at Sunday Masses and parents choose the date (see available dates below). PAR-ENT PREP SESSION: One session is required and it takes place on select Sundays from 1:00�3:30 p.m. in the Rectory and church. Upcoming 2018 Preparation Dates: June 17; July 22. Upcoming 2018 BAPTISM DATES at the 11:00 am Mass on Sundays (for prepared parents): May 6; June 3; July 15; and August 12. For sign�ups please call Monsignor Sullivan at 508�754�5361 or email him at: tsullivan5@mac.com.!

Rest in Peace!!

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Francis J. Kivoir, the brother of Mary Kivoir.!

Our New Parish Website:!ctkworc.org!

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We want you to take note of our new website and its many mod-ern features. All diocesan parishes were asked to create new websites in a collaboration with eCatholic and Flocknotes. It is part of a diocesan initiative to create better communications and evangelization through the use of more modern technology. And communications will be more instantaneous. You can find our new website by going to ctkworc.org. Try it today! We urge you to sign up for Flocknotes (free, of course) by providing your name, email address and mobile phone at the bottom of the

PLEASE GIVE TO!

Partners in Charity!!285 Donors So Far = 31% of Our Families!

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The goal for the Diocese this year is $5 million again. This vital campaign supports all 28 charitable, educational and ministry programs of the Diocese. It’s the responsibility of all of us to help with these important ministries. It is Christ’s work and we should all be partners in Christ’s work. All the money that is raised supports diocesan programs for the entire year ahead. !!

Donor envelopes can be found in the book rack in the foyer. Please be as generous as you possibly can and return the enve-lope in next week’s collection or through the mail or by dropping it off at the rectory. Your gift will help the Diocese implement its essential charitable, pastoral and educational works. Thank you!!

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Need a Free Air Conditioner?!!

Neil and Carol Carmody have 4 window air conditioners they are willing to donate. If you would like one (or more) please email Neil at carmody33@charter.net.!

Mustard Seed Food Prep!Cancelled This Month!

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Due to construction at the Mustard Seed our normal food prepa-ration scheduled for Wednesday, April 25th has been cancelled. We will be back in May! Thanks for your support.!

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HOSPITAL VISITS !!

Msgr. Sullivan is honored to support you and your family during times of illness by visiting the hospitals. NEITHER UMASS(LAKE) HOSPITAL NOR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRO-VIDE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENTS’ RELI-GIOUS AFFILIATION. So, we are entirely dependent on infor-mation we receive from family or friends. St. Vincent’s Hospi-tal’s records are excellent, and “St. V’s” provides current information in a timely way. Please call the rectory to advise us that someone is in the hospital so that Msgr. Sullivan can visit that person. !

September Pilgrimage to Fatima & Rome!!Father Donato Infante is leading a!pilgrimage!to!Fatima!and Rome from!September 21�30!with Deacon Steve Kohut of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Worcester, who is also the past presi-dent of Serra Club of Southern Worcester County.! This coin-cides with the annual diaconate ordination in Rome, at which a Worcester seminarian, Alfredo Porras, is on track to be or-dained.! If you are interested in joining or seeing the itinerary, go to the website: www.johnpaultours.com/sjcc.!

JOIN THE CYC!!

All those ‘higher schoolers’ interested in participating in CYC activities (the annual retreat, boys basketball, the CYC musical, summer volleyball, etc.) will need to be registered with our CYC to participate. You can send an email now to CTKCYC@gmail.com for registration and to learn about our upcoming events.!

INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK!HOSTING WEEK ~ APRIL 29 � MAY 6!

!Christ the King will again be hosting the Interfaith Hospi-tality Network Program at 91 June Street in Worcester dur-ing the week of April 29 ! May 6. In the past, we at CTK have responded to their needs with overwhelming generosi-ty in the provision of meals, chaperoning and overnight support. Donations of grocery store or CVS gift cards are appreciated to allow the guests the opportunity to shop for their own food & personal needs. Please feel free to call any of the coordinators to offer your time to this min-istry. Your calls should be directed to one of the following: Celeste Hedge, 508!735!3997; Allen Stansky, 508!756!7142; or Janet Rauktis, 508!752!0462.!

From the Desk of Monsignor Tom!!!

My dear fellow parishioners,!!

My entire time in high school, college and for 3 years beyond college fell during the Vietnam war. And, there’s a news story from Vietnam that I’ll never forget.!!

In 1968, an American soldier, Sergeant Anund C. Roark, was leading his platoon under intense enemy fire. The American forces were trying to take out some machine gun bunkers up hill. A hand grenade was thrown into the middle of Roark’s soldiers. In a split second, Sgt. Roark threw his body on the grenade and absorbed the entire blast. Killed immediately, eve-ry one of his comrades were saved.!!

In my mind’s eye, I revisited that scene over and over again. I couldn’t get it out of my head I was so filled with admiration. Part of what I wondered, of course, was: “Would I have the courage to do that?” I think of it on this Good Shepherd Sun-day. Stories of selfless people happen every year. We find them memorable. On Good Shepherd Sunday we focus on Jesus who lays down his life for the sheep.!!

In the Gospel Jesus begins by saying the “hired man” runs away. He’s simply working for money. When danger comes, he runs away. But the good shepherd surrenders his life for the sheep. At first blush, that sounds very pious. You might expect the shepherd to do all that he can for the sheep but then ulti-mately run to protect his own life. After all, we’re talking about sheep here. But there are shepherds like this. They save sheep.!!

But the teaching really underscores that God is willing to die to save us. And that has to take our breath away. That God loves us we believe. But that God would actually die? For us? All the wonderful distinctiveness of Christianity is found in that claim.!!

Jesus taught us that to love is to fully will the good of another. But he goes much further. God’s Son would actually die that we might live. There’s no greater love than this. This is who the Good Shepherd is.!!

We sometimes have a view of God as distant. He may know us indirectly. Of course, He’s concerned with the human race in a general way. But this Good Shepherd knows my voice and your voice. He hears us when we pray. He singles us out.!!

Today, who is called to be a good shepherd? Certainly, every leader of the Church. But not just them. Every disciple who has been entrusted with the gift of faith is called to be a good shep-herd. We, too, are charged to use our freedom to make choices that give life to others and that help the faith of others to grow. And Jesus gives us the power to share in the very knowledge that he enjoys with the Father.!!

Monsignor Tom Sullivan!

Monsignor Sullivan is a Notary Public!!

Monsignor Sullivan is a notary public. Should any parishioner need to have a document notarized you are welcome to call up-on him. There is no fee. Just call the rectory should you need this service.!

Report Sexual Abuse!!

If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church we encourage you to come forward. You may meet with Bishop McManus or his delegate, Mrs. Judith Audette, the Director of the Diocesan Office of Healing and Pre-vention (508�929�4363).!

A���� 22, 2018!

CHRIST THE KING PRAYER LINE!!

If you know of someone who could use our prayerful support please contact either Mindy at 508�754�5361 or by email at mindyd1052@gmail.com.!

Highlights of the Week Ahead!!

Saturday, April 21�7:00 pm � CYC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar”!�

Sunday, April 22�12:00�4:00 pm � CYC Cleans Parish Hall!12:30�4:30 pm � Private meetings, church!!

Monday, April 23�7:00 pm � Women’s Guild Crafts, Johnson Room!!

Tuesday, April 24�6:30�8:00 pm � W.I.N.G.S., Johnson Room!!

Wednesday, April 25 !7:00 pm � Boy Scouts, Hall!7:30 pm � Folk Group Rehearsal!!

Thursday, April 26�4:15�5:15pm � Youth Choir rehearsal!7:00 pm � Festival Choir rehearsal!!

Friday, April 27�3:30 pm � Daisies & Brownies, Hall!5:30 pm � Wedding Rehearsal!6:30 pm � Wedding Rehearsal!6:30 pm � Cub Scouts, Hall!!

Saturday, April 28�12:30 pm � Wedding: Quynh Pham & Asek Sritrai!4:00 pm � Mass!5:30 pm � Wedding: Kerri Woods & Jarod Baronowski!!

Sunday, April 29�10:00�11:00 pm � Grades 1�6, Religious Education!6:00�7:00 pm � Grades 7�10, Religious Education!Interfaith Hospitality Hosting Begins, 91 June Street!

Religious Education Classes!This Weekend and Next!

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There are no religious education classes this weekend because of the school vacation and the CYC musical. All classes (Grades 1�6 on Sunday morning; and Grades 7�10 on Sunday evening) will meet next Sunday, April 29.!

W.I.N.G.S. (Women in God’s Spirit)!Continues this Tuesday Night, April 24!

!W.I.N.G.S. (Women in God’s Spirit):!Continues this Tuesday, April 24,!and will meet at 6:30 pm in the Johnson Room for three additional consecutive Tuesdays.!!All women are welcome to join us for the second part of Fr. Michael Gaitley’s DVD se-ries:!Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told.!Come learn and discuss the transformative message of St. Faustina, the prophetic apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, the powerful witness of St. Maximillian Kolbe, and the world�changing papacy of Pope St. John Paul II. “You’ll not just learn about the consoling message of Divine Mercy, you’ll experience it.” Please join us!!

Are You Interested in!Social Activities Trips?!

!Jack Staples, one of our parish social activities leaders, invites your interest in either of a couple of upcoming trips (sponsored by the Retired Men’s Club of Greendale). Jack is also involved in that group. On Monday, June 18, you are invited to travel to Indian Ranch in nearby Webster and board The Indian Princess (a paddle wheel boat) for a cruise on Webster Lake. Lunch will follow at the Point Breeze Restaurant. On Thursday, August 2, you are invit-ed to take a trip to New Hampshire’s beautiful Lake Win-nipesaukee, for a relaxing cruise. Full course buffet on the ship. For information regarding cost, times, etc., for either of these trips please contact Jack Staples at 508!835!3954. You will be most welcome on these trips.!

PLEASE USE OUR!HOPE FOR HOUSING CARDS!

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Please purchase ‘Hope for Housing’ food cards. Here’s how they work: (1) You purchase food gift cards in various amounts of $10 to $100; (2) You use the food cards for your grocery shop-ping; (3) You receive the full face value of the card you pur-chase; (4) What you don’t spend remains on your card for later use; and (5) The supermarket donates 5% to 10% of what you spend to prevent family homelessness. !

Cursillo Weekends!!

Cursillo or “a short course in Christianity” is an uplifting and educational experience.! The weekend is facilitated by a team of laypeople and clergy who deliver organized talks and discus-sions.! Our 2018 dates are: Men’s �!!June 14�17; Women’s �!May 3�6!&!October 25�28.! All weekends will be held at the Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center in Putnam, CT. For additional information, please contact Sue Leighton at 508�278�3155 or sleighton1958@gmail.com. !

Low�Gluten Hosts Available for Holy Communion!!

For several years we’ve been offering ‘low�gluten’ hosts for those who cannot tolerate gluten. These hosts meet the require-ments of the Catholic Church for Holy Communion in terms of ingredients and gluten content. The Holy See and the American bishops have endorsed certain breads that are low in gluten con-tent. The hosts we use have gluten content of less than 0.01%. It is important for the person requiring this special host to speak to Msgr. Sullivan prior to Mass so that we can offer this special host to you.!

FATAL!

FLAWS�LEGALIZING ASSISTED DEATH!

Come and join and our parish group, led by Monsignor Sullivan, to watch this documentary mov-ie on physician assisted suicide. We will watch the film and engage in a panel discussion led by Bishop Robert J. McManus. The event will take place on Thursday, May 17, in the Hagan Cam-pus Center at Assumption College. It begins at 7:00 pm and will conclude at 9:00 pm. The event is sponsored by Witness for Life and Emmanuel Radio.!!

FATAL FLAWS is a new documentary being released in May. It exposes the danger of assisted suicide world�wide. You can watch a short YouTube clip from the film by searching for “Fatal Flaws Euthanasia Film” on your computer browser.!!

For further information please contact Kris Correira at krisedpa@live.com or 508�654�1798. To reserve a free ticket contact Mindy Dulude at the rectory, 508�754�5361.!

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