DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

MASS INTENTIONS

PLEASE NOTE: indicates an intention for the deceased

Mon. Apr. 13 8:40 AM – Joseph Tin Cao Tues. Apr. 14 8:40 AM – Margaret Beaver Wed. Apr. 15 8:40 AM – Special Intention Thurs. Apr. 16 8:40 AM – Robert Baumgarten

Fri. Apr. 17 8:40 AM – Richard Downs Sat. Apr. 18 5:00 PM – Benjamin T. Perez

Sun. Apr. 19 8:30 AM – People of Christ the King 10:30 AM – Colin Morton 12:30 PM – Esposos Juan Partida y Estefana Bautista

For all Youth Ministry questions & inquiries, please contact Lindsey Barry, lbarry@ckseattle.org or 859-5107.

Christ the King Parish April 12, 2015

Readings for Mon., Apr. 13 - Sun., Apr. 19

Mon. Acts 4:23-31 Ps 2:1-3,4-7a,7b-9 Jn 3:1-8

Tues. Acts 4:32-37 Ps 93:1ab,1cd-2,5 Jn 3:7b-15

Wed. Acts 5:17-26 Ps 34:2-9 Jn 3:16-21

Thurs. Acts 5:27-33 Ps 34:2,9,17-20 Jn 3:31-36

Fri. Acts 5:34-42 Ps 27:1,4,13-14 Jn 6:1-15

Sat. Acts 6:1-7 Ps 33:1-2,4-5,18-19 Jn 6:16-21

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Sun. Acts 3:13-15,17-19 Ps 4:2,4,7-9 1 Jn 2:1-5a Lk 24:35-48

Join us Wednesdays Classes Resume this week!

We begin each week with a Potluck Dinner at 6pm in the Fitzgerald Room. At 6:30 pm, the Kid’s Club (for grades K-5) continue their fun and energetic catechesis in the Fitz Room while Foundations of Faith and RCIA move to the Brannan House.

First Communion Classes meet this week!

Women’s Book and Faith Sharing Group: Our next meeting will be on Monday, April 13th in the Brannan House. We will be starting a new book, so now is a great time to join us. All women are invited. For more information contact Marti Lundberg at 206-859-5105 or mlundberg@ckseattle.org

‘Ite Missa Est’ Men Group Meets weekly on Thursday mornings at 6:45am. Join us this week, April 16th in the Church to pray the rosary followed by a discussion of the Gospel for the coming Sunday and a light breakfast.

F a i t h F o r m a t i o n

PARISH STEWARDSHIP - FISCAL YEAR 2015 July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 Total Collection Budget - $572,500

Collections Budget Variance March $ 50,746 $ 52,520 $ (1,774) Year-To-Date $ 431,135 $ 424,920 $ 6,215

Includes amounts from all Masses

Christ the King Catholic School News

Midnight in Paris – Online Auction Reservations are rolling in! Please consider attending this year’s school auction – Midnight in Paris. The auction is not just for school families! It is a celebration of our greater community supporting CTK’s largest ministry – the school! The online auction runs from April 20th – April 26th. The silent and live auction/gala is on May 16th from 5pm – 10pm. Please visit http://ckseattle.maestroweb.com for more details.

CKS 5th & 6th Graders – Off to Camp! The CKS 5th and 6th graders will be attending environmental camps in April. This is a wonderful learning and bonding experience for our talented students! Please keep the students, volunteers, and faculty in your prayers as they embark on this journey together.

Limited Enrollment Opportunities – Preschool through 8th Grade We have limited enrollment opportunities for our grades preschool – 8th grade. Discover Seattle’s best kept secret! Your children will learn and grow in a loving atmosphere while being challenged academically. Become part of the CKS family today. Contact Michelle at cksdev@ckseattle.org for more details.

Youth Group: YOUTH GROUP IS BACK!!! 6th – 12th

grade. Join us tonight in the Youth Room from 6:30-

7:30. Tonight we will learn about Divine Mercy, St.

Faustina and the Religious Order both she and I were a

part of!

AGAPE: We still have room! If you are in Junior

High and are interested in a FANTASTIC week of

service, we still have space available! Permission slips

available in Parish Office! SIGN UP SOON!

Young Women's Group: This week we move onto our

last installment of True Beauty, this section focuses

specifically on sisterhood and how important it is for us

as women to have someone to talk to. Join us for great

discussion and friendship this Tuesday from 7p-8:30p.

Kids Club: KIDS CLUB IS BACK! Come and join us for

an evening of fun and learning! This week we will be

learning about the young David and the GIANT Goliath!

CLOW: HAPPY EASTER!!! HE IS RISEN

HALLELUJAH!!!! Next week in the Gospel Jesus returns

to his Apostles.

Quote of the Week: Jesus Christ is risen! Love has triumphed over hatred,

life has conquered death, light has dispelled the

darkness!

-Pope Francis

Hungering for Celebration

Our community changed lives

this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl

wants to say THANK YOU!!

Don’t forget to turn in your

CRS Rice Bowl.

April 12, 2015

Dear Friends,

Happy Easter! As we celebrate this joyful season, I invite you

to consider the symbol of Easter, prominently placed on the

altar—the Paschal (Easter) Candle.

If you have never taken time to look closely at or

consider the significance of our Easter candle, I

invite you to take a minute and do just that. The

candle, which is new each year, is more than

decoration. It has very specific and meaningful

markings. In the center is a cross, etched into the

candle with five grains of incense inserted to

represent the five wounds of Christ. Above and

below the cross is the Alpha and Omega (the first

and last letters of the Greek alphabet) indicating

that Christ is the beginning and the end. The four

digits of the current year are marked on the

candle, between the arms of the cross—a good

reminder that Christ is present with us today.

Fr. Rowan first lit this candle from the new fire at the Easter

Vigil, surrounded by the community, including those waiting

to receive their Sacraments of Initiation. As he lit the candle,

he said this prayer, “May the light of Christ, rising in glory,

dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds.” On seeing the

Easter Candle when I enter the church, I always try to repeat

that prayer.

The candle will remain on the altar, and be lit at all of our

liturgies throughout the Easter Season. Following Pentecost

and for the remainder of the year, it will be placed near the

baptismal font and lit at every baptism, symbolizing baptism

as a death and resurrection in Christ. In a similar way, the lit

candle is placed near the casket or cremated remains at

funerals, testifying to our Christian certainty in the

resurrection of the dead, and reminding us that all are alive in

the risen Christ.

At the Easter Vigil, all in attendance carried a small candle.

From the Easter Candle, Father Rowan lit a small candle and

began sharing this light with those around him. The flame

spread from one person to another until the darkened church

was glowing with light. The light of the Easter candle should

remind us always to walk as children of the Light and to be

the light of Christ to the world.

Just as our collective flames lit up the church at the Easter

Vigil, we, as a community of faith-filled believers can light up

our neighborhood, workplace and community with that same

light. At Baptism, we received the light of Christ. This Easter

season let’s joyfully share it with others.

Happy Easter, Indeed!

Marti Lundberg

Save the Date! Vacation Bible School

at Christ the King June 22-26, 2015

Rachel’s Corner Hope and Healing After Abortion

Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat so you can let the

past go and allow God to create a new life for you.

May 29-31, 2015 Call Valerie: 1-800-822-HOPE (4673)

Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services.

THANK YOU from St. Vincent de Paul!

The SVdP Ministry at Christ the King continues to depend on all of your support. We continue to receive many calls for help. Last month, March, we pledged $4,793.00 to

help 161 people in our community. Requests for assistance include low income families, the elderly, single mothers, many disabled folks, and even a few veterans. In addition to food and clothing, we provide rent and utilities assistance, bus tickets, beds and other furniture, and many hugs! The need is great. With your help we can continue to make a difference for those less fortunate. The smiles and hugs we receive back for what little we can do are humbling. If you would like to be a part of our ministry please contact the parish office. We would love to have you join us! It is truly a rewarding experience. Thank you!