The Messenger

Christ the King Catholic Community A Roman Catholic Parish

of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas NV; 89118 www.ctklv.org ~

(702) 871-1904 ~ Fax: (702) 251-4935

December 4, 2016 ~ Second Sunday of Advent

MASS TIMES

SATURDAY: 4:00 pm SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:30,11:30 am, 1:30 pm (Misa en Español) 3:30 pm (New Time) WEEKDAYS: Mon - Sat ~ 8:00 am HOLY DAYS: 8:00 am and 7:00 pm

First Reading — He shall bring justice for the afflicted; the earth shall overflow with the knowledge of the L (Isaiah 11:1-10). Psalm — Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever (Psalm 72). Second Reading — Glorify God by living in harmony with one another, welcoming each other as Christ welcomed you (Romans 15:4-9). Gospel — Produce good fruit worthy of your baptism; repent, for the reign of God is near (Matthew 3:1-12).

Today’s Readings PREPARE THE WAY

Saint John the Baptist appears on

the scene today as Advent enters its second week. The mysterious consumer of locusts and wild honey, John echoes the words of the prophet Isaiah as he calls for repentance in the face of the nearness of the kingdom of heaven. The rhythms of the Christian life are often confounding. Each year we meet the Baptist and hear his calls for repentance. Each year we see him pointing to the one who is coming after him, the Lord Jesus. Yet each year the words and actions of John the Baptist echo anew in our hearts, because we have fallen into old sinful traps again and again. Advent gives us the opportunity once again to turn away from our sinful ways and embrace the gospel way of life. John the Baptist invites us to prepare the way for the Lord, in whom we place our hope.

PREPARA EL CAMINO

San Juan Bautista aparece hoy cuando el Adviento comienza su

segunda semana. Juan, el misterioso consumidor de saltamontes y miel silvestre, hace eco de las palabras del profeta Isaías en su llamado al arrepentimiento en la cercanía del Reino de los cielos. Los ritmos de la vida cristiana son muchas veces confusos. Todos los años conocemos a Juan Bautista y oímos su llamado al arrepentimiento. Todos los años lo vemos señalando al que vendrá después de él, al Señor Jesús. Sin embargo, cada año las palabras y las acciones de Juan Bautista hacen eco de nuevo en nuestro corazón, porque hemos caído una y otra vez en antiguas trampas pecaminosas. El Adviento nos da otra oportunidad para alejarnos del camino del pecado y aceptar el modo de vida del Evangelio. Juan Bautista nos invita a preparar el camino para el Señor en quien depositamos nuestra esperanza. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Monday, December 5: Isaiah 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Luke 5:17-26 Tuesday, December 6: Isaiah 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Matthew 18:12-14 Wednesday, December 7: Isaiah 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Matthew 11:28-30 Thursday, December 8: (Immaculate Conception) Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38 Friday, December 9: Isaiah 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Matthew 11:16-19 Saturday, December 10: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday, December 11: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10; Ps 146:6-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11

Daily Bible Readings

Socorro Abad Manuel Solo Alba

Moses Oak Avalos Jim Bain

Niki Anthony Brasich

Lisa Boyd Peggylee Bremer

Imelda Buenaventura Mariano Buenaventura

Cagampang Toni Campton

Jose & Cora Canto Karen Cash

Filomeno Celemin Rogelio Delarosa Rosita Delarosa

Joe & Linda Delcore Angelie C. Estampador Maryann Evangelista

Fred Freeman Fred Gavitt

Maria Gladiola Gadia Michelle Garnett

Maria Gerlac Forgione Maureen Hart

Elaine Hopkins Tammy Janis

Minerva Johnson Juris Judalena

Kathleen Mary Kennedy Gene Kordoban Peggy Kissinger Jenet T. Ladot

Gene & Pat Lush

Deacon Anthony Martucci Amy Maze

Judy Morgan Amelita Morrison Mary Ann Nolan Michael Nolan George Noyes

Andres Oandasan John O’Connor

Bill & Rita Phillips Morghen Pierce Romeo Pulido Kimberly Reed

Rudy & Amor Regala Remedios Rodriguez

Liam Rooney Pacita Sabanal Janice Shonyo

Fe Sales Samantha Aesha

Salvador Danny Shadwick Pedro S. Sindico Joseph Sparks Mary Jo Sparks Diana Spaulding Neil Spaulding Corazon Tasio Tom Thorne Jr

Brady Tiso Jacqueline To-ong Marcela Tumang

Ava Urrea Geno Wiczek

Rebecca Wizcek

Prayer List Join us in Community Prayer for parishioners and their

family members who are seriously ill. If you or your immediate family member is seriously ill and would like to be added to our prayer list

please e-mail the name to jacobf@ctkccnv.org or call the office at 871-1904.

If you want the name of your loved ones to be read aloud during mass or written in our weekly bulletin it

must be turned in to the front desk at least two weeks in advance.

Saturday December 3 8:00 am †Avelino Generoso 4:00 pm †Jessica Silvera

Sunday December 4 7:30 am †Sue Weaver 9:30 am †Navarro Family 11:30 am †Belen Jumanan 1:30 pm †Francisco Oceguera 3:30 pm People of the Parish

Monday December 5 8:00 am Ernesto Tabora

Tuesday December 6 8:00 am Frederico Vallar

Wednesday December 7 8:00 am †Lorena Omapas

Thursday December 8 8:00 am †Michalina Castiglione

Friday December 9 8:00 am †Raymond Swannie

Saturday December 10 8:00 am †Nemesia Maninay 4:00 pm People of the Parish

Sunday December 11 7:30 am †Hilary Ripani 9:30 am †Arnell Serapio 11:30 am †John Bolino 1:30 pm †Jesus Baca 3:30 pm †Daniel Baier

MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday Collection Nov 19/20/2016 $12,411.50 E-Tithing $ 3,326.24 Total $15,737.74 Necessary weekly budgeted amount $20,000.00 Plus/Minus amount for this week $ 4,262.26 Sunday Collection Nov 26/27/2016 $12,529.50 E-Tithing $ 833.97 Total $13,363.47 Necessary weekly budgeted amount $20,000.00 Plus/Minus amount for this week $ 6,636.53

Debt Owed to Diocese $275,000.00 Debt Reduction-This Week $2,492 Total $141,970.00 Balance $130,538.00

PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO "CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY"

If you have an envelope # please write it on your check.

Thank you for your generosity!

F I N A N C E S

UNA PALABRA DE PADRE RAY

A WORD FROM FR. RAY

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE: Please take note of the mass times for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Even though Christmas falls on a Sunday, we will follow the Christmas schedule of masses, and NOT the Sunday schedule.

Christmas Eve: Saturday – Dec. 24, 2016 4 pm ~ Church Fr. Manny Guico 4 pm ~ Community Center Fr. Brian Highfill 6 pm ~ Church Fr. Ray Rioux 10 pm ~ Church Fr. Manny Guico Midnight ~ Church Fr. Ray Rioux

Christmas Day: Sunday, December 25, 2016 9:30 am ~ Church Fr. Max Oliva 11:30 am ~ Church (Spanish) Fr. Max Oliva

There are NO other masses on Christmas day

Advent Day of Reconciliation There will be priests available on Wednesday, December 7th in church to hear confessions from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm (English) and then again from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm (English and Spanish). Please take advantage of this beautiful sacrament in preparation for Christmas.

Immaculate Conception ~ Holy Day of Obligation Thursday, Dec. 8th we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of obligation for all Catholics. Masses will be at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm that day. Please plan on attending to celebrate the Patroness of the United States and to pray for her protection and guidance of our country.

Here’s hoping that all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. On behalf of the staff and myself, I thank you for your generous support of CTK in your donations and those of you involved in our ministries. I thank you also for your continued patience as well as we finish the many projects that are still underway. Many thanks again to our benefactors that have underwritten the costs for so many needy refits and maintenance.

As a reminder, we are closing in on the end of our CSA pledges. Unfortunately we are still behind in our pledge campaign by $8,364.99. If we do not meet our goal, we will be required to make up the difference. The total goal is $108,981.00 and we currently have pledged $105,899.05 and actual paid pledges as of November 27, 2016 we are at $100,526.01. If per chance you have not made a pledge, it isn’t too late. Envelopes will be available at the information center after the Sunday Masses or during business hours at the parish office. Let’s make an effort to make this year’s campaign successful.

If we could have at least 100-200 families donate a onetime pledge of $50.00 towards our CSA 2016 before the end of next month the 31st of December 2016, this would help us make our goal for CSA 2016.

Please Note: There will be a strict and enforced code on Staff Parking. Vehicles parked in Staff Parking will require a placard placed on the dashboard in plain sight. Any vehicle parked without a permit will be towed at the owner’s expense. Please be respectful of our Staff Parking and not block the Staff Parking area during business hours and weekends. These spaces are used by staff 7 days a week, as many of our staff teach after hours, plan Liturgies, teach classes and on the weekends are ministering at our Sunday Masses. So again I ask that you please do not park in the staff parking spaces.

Fr. Ray

Espero de que todos ustedes tuvieron un maravilloso Día de Acción de Gracias. En nombre del personal y de mí mismo, les agradezco su generoso apoyo de CTK en sus donaciones y de que estén involucrados en nuestros ministerios. Les agradezco también por su paciencia continua así como por terminar los muchos proyectos que todavía están en marcha. Muchas gracias nuevamente a nuestros benefactores que han suscripto los costos de tantos reabastecimientos y mantenimiento necesitados.

Como recordatorio, estamos llegando al final de nuestras promesas de CSA. Desafortunadamente todavía estamos a trazados en nuestra campaña de promesas con la cantidad de $ 8,364.99. Si no cumplimos con nuestro objetivo, tendremos que pagar la diferencia. La meta total es $108,981.00 y actualmente hemos prometido $ 05,899.05 y las promesas reales pagadas al 27 de Noviembre de 2016 estamos en $ 100,526.01. Si por casualidad usted no ha hecho una promesa, no es demasiado tarde. Los sobres estarán disponibles en el centro de información después de las misas dominicales o durante las horas de oficina en la oficina parroquial. Hagamos un esfuerzo para hacer que la campaña de este año tenga éxito.

Si pudiéramos tener por lo menos 100-200 familias donar una promesa única de $50 hacia nuestra CSA 2016 antes del final del próximo mes el 31 de Diciembre de 2016, esto nos ayudaría a hacer nuestra meta para CSA 2016.

Tenga en cuenta: Habrá un código estricto y aplicado en el estacionamiento del personal. Los vehículos estacionados en el estacionamiento del personal requerirán un cartel colocado en el tablero de instrumentos a la vista. Cualquier vehículo estacionado sin permiso será remolcado a costo del propietario. Por favor, sea respetuoso de nuestro personal de estacionamiento y no bloquear el área de estacionamiento del personal durante las horas de oficina y los fines de semana. Estos espacios son utilizados por el personal 7 días a la semana, ya que muchos de nuestro personal enseñan después de horas, planean liturgias, enseñan clases y los fines de semana están ministrando en nuestras Misas dominicales. Así que nuevamente le pido que por favor no aparcar en los espacios de aparcamiento del personal.

Padre Ray

WHOM DID WE SERVE? November 14 to November 17, 2016

54 Households 86 Adults and 44 Children

Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 am until noon Located in the Parish Office

O U T R E A C H

LOVE TREE ORNAMENTS ARE ON OUR LOVE TREE

THIS WEEKEND Our tree is covered with wishes from the needy

All parishioners wanting to fulfill a wish are invited to choose an ornament you know you can provide, purchase the gift, and return it to the Love Tree (unwrapped) by the weekend of December 3/4 or December 10/11. Please securely attach the ornament to the gift, so it is plainly visible and will not come loose. The CTK team will see to it that the gift reaches the appropriate agency.

There will be someone in the Community Center collecting the gifts after every mass on the 3rd & 4th and the 10 & 11th.

Return Gift Cards by placing them in the Collection Basket during mass rather than putting them under the tree.

Call Robyn in the parish office, 871-1904, with any questions.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT LOVE TREE GIFTS!

PLEASE DO NOT PUT THE GIFT UNDER THE TREE. There will be someone in the Community Center collecting the gifts after every mass. Or . . . You can drop them off in the Parish office during the week. See the back page for our office hours.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Holiday Dinner Vouchers We are outside today to collect

$10 donations for our dinner baskets for the needy during the

upcoming holidays.

CHRISTMAS FOODS FOR THE NEEDY

We are collecting the “trimmings” for our holiday food program in the Manna Cupboard. (Please avoid glass containers). Please bring by December 11th. Thank you!

1 lb. Brown Sugar 1 lb. Powdered Sugar Boxed Cake Mixes Canned Frosting

Large Jell-o Large Box of Stuffing Lipton Onion Soup Mix Canned Mushroom Soup

Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Council 14144

We are looking for members for the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Council 14144. We are a group of women bonded together by our desire to make a difference in the daily lives of people in our community. The Auxiliary members volunteer their time in worthy endeavors in various fundraising events such as Bake Sale, Fish Fry, Pancake breakfast, St. Patrick’s Dinner, San Lorenzo Ruiz Fiesta just to name a few. Some members participate in the regular celebration of the Mass as Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors. The Auxiliary works side by side with the Knights of Columbus with which it is affiliated in many of its activities. Join us and be a part of a growing organization, meet new friends, have fun and be of service to Christ the King and the larger community. For more information please contact: Vicki Gorski, President ~ (702) 569-8187 Elena Payumo, Secretary ~ (702) 461-6387 Julia Westerlund, Mbrshp Comm ~ (702) 409-4664.

SUPPORT OUR YOUTH MINISTRY Our next pancake breakfast will be on December 11

with Reuben sandwiches added to the menu after the 11:30 Mass. With all profits going to help our students go to the Anaheim Youth Day in February. Stop by and support our students. The Ladies Auxiliary will also be conducting a Bake Sale.

On Friday, December 9th, we will be hosting a Christmas party for the Transitions Children. This is the where the monies go that we collect from our Tootsie Roll drive.

On Wednesday, December 14 we will be hosting the Christ the King’s Religious Education Christmas party. All the children and their families are invited to attend for pizza and soda. Plus … visit with Santa Claus. Pizza will be provided by Little Caesars at the Spring Mountain and Fort Apache location.

Don’t forget the celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Monda, December 12 at 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. This is being hosted by the CTK Hispanic community. Please

As you can see this is a busy time for the Knights of Columbus, and it’s a great time for you to join. Any male over the age of 18 is welcome to join and for the ladies … don’t forget the Ladies Auxiliary. Ken Chipman, Grand Knight Council 14144

Inspirations Gift Store Christ the King

Catholic Community open after all weekend Masses.

ATTENTION: Parents and Children Choir kids!

The Children’s Choir will be singing at the December 24th Christmas Eve 4 pm Mass. The important dates to note for practice are as follows: Christmas Eve Mass Practice:

Thursday, December 8th ~ 4:30 until 5:30 pm Thursday, December 15th ~ 4:30 until 5:30 pm Thursday, December 22th ~ 4:30 until 5:30 pm Mass time, and arrival time: Saturday, December 24 2016 ~ Arrive at 3:00 pm Mass begins at 4:00 pm Parents: please come early in order to find parking and good seating for yourself and your family. This Mass is well attended.

All above practices will be in the church.

A note and reminder for parents: Children who participate in the Children’s Choir should be age 7-12 years old. Being able to read the lyrics for songs is a requirement.

Thank you again for your continued interest. Please see me after Mass with any questions or leave a message for me at the Parish office. Please make sure I have your email address and contact information. I communicate primarily through email by sending rehearsal links, scheduled practice reminders, and other materials for practice. Please add my email address below to your contact link to insure all my communications get to your inbox. Regards, Kenny Lerum Music Director the529group@mac.com

"SIMBANG GABI" ~ December 16 - 24, 2016 BACKGROUND: In the Philippines, "Simbang Gabi" is a daily mass/novena just before Christmas, celebrated early in the morning, 4-5am or in the evening 6-7pm. It is also called “Misa de Gallo” (mass when the cock crows) or “Misa de Aguinaldo”. This is a very much desired Filipino religious tradition. Back home, families wake up early, attend Mass and fill up many churches. After the liturgy, delicious Filipino food and delicacies are served and shared by families. Thus this becomes both a religious and social gathering.

ACTIVITIES: In the Las Vegas valley, “Simbang Gabi 2016” is celebrated in different parishes at their regular Mass time, as published in parish bulletins. All parishioners, are invited to attend, participate in the novena. The Pastor/Associate at the assigned parish may preside the liturgy. Visiting priests may be welcome to concelebrate. The readings :of the day are read and proclaimed. A simple reception/fellowship takes place after mass.

SCHEDULE of Mass/Novena:

1. December 16, Friday at 8:00 am at Christ the King 4925 S Torrey Pines Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89118

2. December 17, Saturday at 5:30 pm at Saint Francis of Assisi 2300 Sunridge Heights Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052

3. December 18, Sunday at 12:30 pm at Holy Spirit 5959 S. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, NV 89148

4. December 18, Sunday at 5:00 pm at Saint Bridget 220 N. 14th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101

5. December 19, Monday at 6:00 pm at Saint John Neumann 2575 El Campo Grande Ave., North Las Vegas, NV 89031

6. December 20, Tuesday at 8:00 am at Saint Joseph, HOM 7260 W Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117

7. December 20, Tuesday at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Las Vegas; 3050 Alta Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89107

8. December 21, Wednesday at 6:00 pm at St Elizabeth Ann Seton - 1811 Pueblo Vista Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89128

9. December 22, Thursday at 8:30 pm at Saint Anne 1901 South Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89104

10. December 23, Friday at 6:00 pm at at St Peter the Apostle; 204 South Boulder Hwy, Henderson, NV 89105

11. December 24, Saturday at 8:00 am at St Joan of Arc; 315 South Casino Center Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Note: The following three parishes have evening Masses from Dec 15 to 23. For mass times, please call their parish offices. Our Lady of Las Vegas (702) 870-2767, St. Bridget (702) 384-3382, St Anne (702) 735-0510

The Week Ahead

Monday, December 5 8:00 am Love Tree Gifts - Music Room 1:00 pm Sack Lunches - Room 1 6:30 pm Talleres de Oracion y Vida - Room 4 7:00 pm UNLV Concert - Church

Tuesday, December 6 8:45 am Centering Prayer - Daily Chapel 4:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry - Room 1 6:00 pm Religious Ed - Rooms 1,2,4,6, Community Center

Wednesday, December 7 8:30 am Our Lady of Perpetual Devotion - Church 8:30 am Small Church Community - Room 5 9:00 am CTK Seniors - Room 1 9:00 am Advent Day of Reconciliation - Church 4:00 pm Elementary Religious Ed - Rooms 1-7, Childcare Wing 6:00 pm Elementary Religious Ed - Rooms 1-7, Childcare Wing 7:00 pm Readers Study - Office Conference Room 8:00 pm Al-Anon - Room 1 8:00 pm Ala-Teen - Room 5 and 7

Thursday, December 8 - Immaculate Conception 8:30 am Adoration of Blessed Sacrament - Daily Chapel 6:30 pm YMAC - Youth Lounge 7:00 pm K of C - Community Center 7:30 pm Al Anon - Room 2 7:30 pm AA Meeting - Room 6

Friday, December 9 8:30 am Divine Mercy Devotion - Church 12:00 pm Transitions Christmas Party - Community Center

Saturday, December 10 9:00 am Homeless Kits - Room 1

Sunday, December 11 1:30 pm Misa en Español 2:00 pm Confirmation I & II - Rooms 1-7, Childcare Wing & Youth Lounge 3:30 pm Mass - Church 5:00 pm Confirmation I & II - Rooms 1-7, Childcare Wing & Youth Lounge

EVERY THURSDAY from

8:30 until 10:00 am in the Daily Chapel

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Did St. Francis of Assisi invent the Christmas crib? Not exactly, but his devotion to the Incarnation and his love for the poverty of the Christ Child certainly popularized this beloved custom. Long before Francis, it was a custom at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome to enshrine a rich image of Mary, gilded and bejeweled, embracing the child Jesus. This church was founded as a kind of home for the feast of Christmas in the fourth century. In 1223, Francis was ready to celebrate this feast in a new way. In the tiny city of Greccio, he asked friends to prepare a place where they could experience the poverty and suffering embraced by Christ in his birth. It was a living scene: an ox from the barn, an ass from the stable, and peasants standing in for shepherds and kings. The night of the celebration was beautiful, the weather was warm, and people came in crowds, bearing candles and singing hymns that echoed through the forest. Francis himself chanted the Gospel and preached. The custom spread quickly, and by the sixteenth century cribs were seasonal features not only in church, but in the home. On December 17, the liturgy begins to unfold the Lord's birth before us, and it's the right time to follow this beautiful tradition. In Germany, each night throughout Advent children prepare a bedding for the manger. At bedtime prayer, a child places a single straw in the manger for each act of devotion or virtue performed during the day. If the children are good, then the Christ child will have plenty of soft bedding when he is placed in the manger on Christmas. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El 8 de diciembre, la Iglesia celebra solemnemente la Inmaculada Concepción de María. A la vez, la Madre de Jesucristo es honrada en Venezuela bajo la advocación de Nuestra Señora de Coromoto, en Paraguay como Nuestra Señora de Caacupé, en Panamá como Nuestra Señora de La Antigua y en Nicaragua como Nuestra Señora del Viejo. Esta última advocación tiene distintas historias que relatan su origen. Hay quienes dicen que pertenecía a un viejo ermitaño que viajaba con unos marinos. En cierto punto la imagen no quiso continuar el viaje y el barco no se movió hasta que se bajó el viejo con ella. Según otro relato, Nuestra Señora del Viejo fue traída a Nicaragua por Francisco de Ahumada, hermano de Teresa de Ávila. Francisco viajaba a América y su santa hermana quiso mandar tres imágenes marianas como regalo a los misioneros religiosos que estaban evangelizando en Guatemala, Perú y Nicaragua. Durante el año 1562, Francisco entregó la imagen de la Purísima a los Franciscanos de Nicaragua en el pueblo de "El Viejo", por lo cual los nicaragüenses han declarado por años que "El viejo nos trajo a la Conchita". Hay que saber que el viejo Francisco tenía 41 años de edad cuando pasó por Nicaragua. --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Middle School

Youth Ministry Beth Thompson Director of Christian Formation betht@ctkccnv.org

Beth Thompson Director of Christian For-mation betht@ctkccnv.org

Explore Calendar All classes are on Tuesday nights 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Next Class 12/06 - Regular Class 12/13 - Regular Class 12/20 & 12/27 - No Classes Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

High School Happenin’s

Beth Thompson Director of Christian Formation betht@ctkccnv.org

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YMAC (Youth Ministry After Confirmation)

Thursdays 6:30pm - 8pm

in the Youth Lounge For all juniors, seniors,

college-age students. We meet every Thursday

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Confirmation I and II All classes are on Sunday evenings

from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Next Classes are: 12/04 - Regular Class 12/11 - Regular Class 12/12 (Monday) - The Mandatory Orientation Session for Confirmation I Candidates and Sponsors will be rescheduled to a later date. 12/18, 12/25 & 1/1 - No Classes Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Dear Parents and Students,

Just 5 Days—a Middle School Summer Camp sponsored by Center for Ministry Development and held right here at Christ the King!!! Students go to work sites each day to encounter the needs of our world and bring Christ to the situation An opportunity for our students to focus of Faith, Service, Prayer, Community and What “Catholic” looks like. Date: June 19-23, 2017 Cost: $290.00 for the week

If your Middle School aged student needs either/both

First Communion or Baptism

Please contact Robyn in the Religious Ed Office (702) 871-1904 ext. 232

Dear Parents and Students,

Attention students who wish to participate in our annual trip to

Anaheim Youth Day, February 22nd and 23rd

Spaces are filling fast!

Adult Confirmation

12/4 - Yellow Room/Childcare Wing of the Activity Center at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Requirements: • Adults who are age 18 and above and graduated • Must submit a Baptism Certificate • Registration fee $100.00 • Mandatory attendance is required at all sessions Please contact Beth Thompson if you have any questions

(702) 871-1904 ext. 230

Beth Thompson 871-1904

betht@ctkccnv.org

If you think you would like to become Catholic, or if you would just like to learn about Catholicism, we offer weekly opportunities to learn about the Catholic faith. These informal gatherings for coffee and conversation are held 7:00 pm each Thursday (except major holidays) in Room 5 of the Activity Center. If, due to your schedule, you can’t join us at our regular Thursday night sessions, please call the parish office at (702) 871-1904 and leave your name and phone number. We will do our best to accommodate you. Please contact Beth Thompson at (702) 871-1904 ext. 230 if you have any questions.

Please contact our office for information.

(702) 871-1904 ext. 230 or 232

No Baptisms may be

scheduled until sessions and requirements are completed.

Elementary Religious Education Wednesday Classes: 4:00 to 5:15 or

6:00 to 7:15 • 12/7 - Regular Class • 12/14 Knights of Columbus Christmas Family

Celebration and Dinner 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Community Center. Please bring a donation of baby wipes, diapers or both for the Women’s Resource Medical Center as our Advent Giving Project.

• 12/21 & 12/28 - No Classes Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year!!

If you have any questions please contact Robyn in the Religious Ed

Office at (702) 871-1904 ext. 232

Religious Education Grades 1-5 First Communion

Baptism of older children How do I enroll my child?

Elementary Registration for 2016/167year Grades 1-5 in the Religious Ed Office

M-TH 8-4:00 pm - Closed from 12-1:00 pm A BAPTISM CERTIFICATE is required for

each child being registered.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Family must be registered at Christ the King • Family must be worshipping at Christ the King at

our weekend liturgy • Past due balances from the previous Religious

Education year must be paid prior to registering

When are classes held?

Classes are held on Wednesdays at either 4:00 or 6:00 pm SACRAMENTS

(1st Communion, Baptism)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Same as for Religious Education Registration plus: • Child is in second grade or above • Child is enrolled in and attending weekly age-level

Religious Education classes on a regular basis • Unbaptized children must attend one full year of

Religious Education first Our sacrament preparation is a family preparation process that requires the participation of the child and a parent or guardian in monthly sessions. Attendance at these sessions is mandatory.

Small Church Communi es; a way of being

Church Small Church Communities are groups of 6 to 8 people who gather in homes to reflect on the scriptures of the upcoming Sunday and their significance in their lives. All ministries and organizations connected to Christ the King are asked to use a simple formula for prayer as they gather: Read one of the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday. Take a few moments to reflect on one of the questions related to the scripture (in Fr. Ray’s column). Invite individuals to share their response with the person next to them; encourage people to share with someone they do not know well. Before we know it we have grown closer as a community!

Please call Chris at (702) 378-5622 or e-mail at sellmanc@cox.net

Please remember to recycle your old cell phones, ink and toner cartridges with us weekly when you attend Mass. Collection containers are in the Gathering Space of the Church and in the North and South entrances of our Activity Center. You can also drop them off Monday - Thursday 8:00 -4:00 in the Parish Office.

A BIG THANK YOU FOR ALL THE INK AND TONER

CARTRIDGES RECEIVED!!

We have received extra bonus checks for all the cartridges we have submitted.

Thank you for your parish support!!

Christian Formation

PARISH STAFF Parish Administrator Rev. Ray Rioux Parish Deacons Administrative Assistant & Hispanic Ministry Deacon Jacob Favela Hospital Ministry Deacon Rich Green Receptionist Gina Pignatello Director of Pastoral Ministries Jane Fransioli Religious Education Department Director of Christian Formation Beth Thompson Administrative Assistant Robyn Runco Liturgy Department Director of Liturgy Mary Ryan Directors of Music Ellen & Ken Lerum Director of Parish Finance Roseann Tabick Maintenance Department Mark Medina Michael Roberts & Dave Clow Website Anna Sy Bulletin Suzy Jones SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY Baptism: ALPHA PROGRAM (Infants or young children) - Contact parish, (702) 871-1904, during pregnancy or at least 3 months in advance to arrange for preparation program. Parents must complete program before baptism can be scheduled. First Communion/First Reconciliation Beth Thompson - (702) 871-1904 Confirmation Teens & Adults Confirmation: Beth Thompson R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Inquiry sessions for non-Catholics interested in learning more about the Catholic faith every Thursday at 7:00 pm in Room 5, Activity Center. Call Beth Thompson - (702) 871-1904 Marriage: Contact the parish office 8-12 months in advance. Call Deacon Jacob for details of the 6-month preparation program. For annulments also call Deacon Jacob Favela - (702) 871-1904 Anointing of the Sick - Call office if you or a member of your family seek the Sacrament. Please try to call before loved one is in the active process of dying. Remembering Community: A welcoming process for Catholics who have been away. More information call Beth Thompson - (702) 871-1904

MASSES Saturday Mass: 4:00 pm Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30 11:30 am and 3:30 pm 1:30 pm ~ Spanish Language Daily Mass:(Mon-Sat) 8:00 am HOLY DAYS: 8:00 am

OFFICE HOURS Monday ~ Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

(Closed Noon - 1:00 pm) Friday ~ Closed

CONFESSIONS By appointment only,

(702) 871-1904

LITURGICAL MINISTRY COORDINATORS

Hospitality Ministers Teresa Fawley, (702) 953-6332

Environment Gail Lehtinen, (702) 565-3459

Flowers Mary Ryan, (702) 871-1904

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Luanne Wagner, (702) 279-2137

Lectors Mike Dunegan, (702) 362-8490

Sacristan - Annabelle Trajano 702-483-9832

Bread Baker Coordinator Kay Dunegan, (702) 362-8490

Martha & Mary Guild Suzy Jones, (702) 340-8148

Sound/Lighting/Technical Bob LaPorte, (702) 454-1952

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Business phone: (702) 385-2662 Emergency Assistance: (702) 383-2291 Catholic Charities Adoption: (702) 385-3351 Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial José ♥ Maria Rios, (702) 232-9293 Family Promise (formerly IHN) - Jane Fransioli, (702) 871-1904. GriefSHARE - Help and Healing for those who have lost a loved one. Find a meeting near you www.griefshare.org Hands of Christ - Ministry to the homebound, Mel Kleinschmit 702 - 871-1904 HELP & HEALING Al-Anon - Thursdays, 7:30 pm, Room 2 Hospital Ministry - Rich Green, (702) 248-9199, Jeanette Lombardo, (702) 882-8750 Inch for Life - Help available for unwanted pregnancies. Pro-Life Office: (702) 212-6472 Knights of Columbus - Ken Chipman (702) 245-9518 Manna Cupboard - Food pantry for the hungry, Jane Fransioli, (702) 871-1904. Marriage Encounter - Steve ♥ Terry Sharp, (702) 589-0068 Project Rachel - Post Abortion Ministry, (702) 737-1672. Retrouvaille - A lifeline for troubled marriages, Chuck & Carol Moore, (702) 604-1006 Social Concerns Board - Deals with parish outreach & social justice issues, Dale Devitt, (702) 871-1642 Small Church Communities - Chris & Sharon Sellman - (702) 257-2511 Spiritual Direction Deacon Rich Green Jane Fransioli, B.A. Please call parish office to schedule appointment with Deacon Rich Green or Jane Fransioli. (702) 871-1904 Southern Nevada Women’s Resource Center: (702) 366-1247 - Pro-Life counseling and ministry to the unwed mother. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MINISTRIES Preschool - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Level I & II on Wednesdays Grades 1 - 5: Wednesdays Grades 6 - 8: Tuesdays Grades 9 - 12: (see Youth Page) For all the above programs, pre-registration is required through the parish office. Call the

Christ the King Pastoral Council

Lydia Alminiana

Manny De la Cruz Ramon Diaz Rick Houle Roze Kliese

Mary Milanowski Maria Patino

Elizabeth Que Roseann Tabick Hector Vicuna

Luanne Wagner James Walker

Rob Walsh Fr. Ray Rioux

Recording Secretary Roseann Tabick

Email us at: ctkpastoralcouncil@gmail.com

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Victim’s Advocate - Ron Valance (702) 235-7723

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