King’s Herald

I am happy to bring to your attention the fact that we

now have on our website live streaming of all church

ceremonies at Christ the King. This development was

prompted by requests from various people who

wanted their out-of-town and out-of-country relatives

and friends to be able to see their weddings, baptisms,

etc. It has the added benefit of enabling our

homebound parishioners to participate online in all of

our Masses. Also, for parents who cannot make it to a

school Mass when their son or daughter is lecturing,

serving, etc. , they can do the next best thing and watch

it online. All you have to do is go to the parish website,

www.ctk-daphne.org and click the live stream on

the front page. The capability to view the stream on

iPhones, iPads and other mobile devices will be added

soon.

Incidentally, when this online streaming ability was

initiated, we also installed security cameras in the

church. These cameras are active 24/7 and provide for

the protection of all of us.

I trust that this development is a step in the right

direction for our parish.

In Christ,

A publication of Christ the King Catholic Church June 2015

From the Pastor

2015 Vacation Bible School

July 13-17 Registration: February 16 through May 29*

Registration will close at 180 children.

$15 per child; $45 for 3 or more children

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Teens and adults of ALL ages are welcome.

Registration forms will be available online or at the Church office.

For more information or to volunteer, contact VBS Director

Alyssa Morisani at 251-709-7944 or by email at sma11103@yahoo.com.

*Late fee may apply after May 30.

Ladies Sodality Festa

The Ladies Sodality would like to thank all who attended the FESTA ITALIANA for all of your support. A very special thank you also goes to the over 100 volunteers who showed up to assist in all of our efforts. Many of our parishioners donated items for the Krafters Booth, Trash and Treasure, the Jewelry Booth and many wonderful baked goods and pizza. It takes so many different talents to make the day a success. The winners of the raffle were: First prize – Paul Soutilo, Second prize – Cathy Hafner and the Gift Basket – Jerry Boyett. Mary Francis won the Auburn Quilt and John Crane won the Alabama Quilt.

1st Annual CCD Super Sunday

In celebration of another successful year of children’s religious education, all Kindergarten through 8th Grade

students participated in field day events. Father Victor led the festivities and served as scorekeeper. Classes are now

on summer break and will resume on September 6th. For more information, contact our Parish Catechetical Leader,

Sam Di Benedetto, in the Parish Office at samd@zebra.net or 626-2343.

2015-2016 CCD Registration Current Students

Forms will be mailed in July. New Students

Registration will take place the weekend of August 15th and 16th in the gym after all Masses.

Silver Saints in Tennessee

It doesn’t get any better than this! The Silver Saints just returned at the end of April from their trip to Tennessee. It was an amazing trip and they were an equally fantastic group. Jacque Odom says that she wishes more could have gone, and that folks just don't know what they are missing. Deacon Bill blessed the members before their departure, and the participants remained blessed, as the weather was good throughout the trip. Once they arrived in Memphis, participants waited for the renowned March of the Ducks at the Peabody Hotel. After a tour of the city, the group dove in to Dyer’s Burgers on Beale Street for a taste of their famous fried Twinkies. Among many other memorable stops was a hilarious show in Nashville and a tour of Graceland with a visit to the gravesite of Elvis Presley.

“It is a great time to build fellowship and spend time together and share our faith and experiences,” says Jacque Odom, leader of the Silver Saints. Trip leaders try to pack as much in the trip as funds will allow. Many of the meals and activities are included on the trips. “We do not try to make money on these trips—they are self-funding. That way we keep the price low so our members can afford it,” states Jacque. Everyone said they had a great time and want to go again. The group’s next meeting was a potluck on May 17th, and they watched a DVD of a show they saw in Nashville. The group plans to meet through the summer. They will not take another long trip until the fall, but they plan to attend the play Mary Poppins in June. They also continue to bowl and have lunch together once a month. If you would like to learn more about this excursion, or participate in any of the many other events in the works, please call Jacque Odom at 626-2932.

Sunday Morning Nursery Take advantage of our Sunday Morning Nursery! It provides a safe environment, as well as spiritual nourishment, for young children while parents attend Mass without distraction.

The nursery is available on Sundays during the 8:30 am and 11:00 am Masses in the Immaculata Center. Infants to 3 years of age are welcome in the nursery. No reservation is necessary. Adult volunteers are needed to help supervise. Child Protection training through the Archdiocese of Mobile is required for all adult participants.

Contact the nursery coordinator, Connie Kennedy, at 251-626-3537 or cmkennedy@aol.com for more information.

CCD Living Stations of the Cross The 6th Grade Children’s Religious Education students presented their production of the Living Stations of the Cross during Lent to their family members and friends. The play was directed by 6A and 6B catechists, Janice Hall and Andi Philpot, along with their student assistants, William Jones and Thomas Sylvester.

CKCS First Holy Communion

April 26, 2015

2B Class: Kate Barranco, Tristan Blackinton, Jameson Calvery, Piper Cook, Albert DeSousa, Christian Duckworth, Chloe

Fasanello, Lee Graham, Luke Johannesmann, Karleigh Keller, Cooper Kurth, Emma Machree Marlowe, Mason Midkiff, Brice Morgan,

Natalia Pyatt, Sole Ryder, Kelan Stacey, Robert Watson, Connor White, Katie Whitehead, Charlotte Williams, Teacher: Mrs. Silvia

Stroud, Assistant: Mrs. Kim Ready Photos Courtesy of Huval Photography

2A Class: Abram Abbott, Caroline Adamski, Calvin Ashe, Rusty Cowles, Grace Dawson, Catherine Doyle, Deese Faulkner,

Elizabeth Ford, Olivia Ford, Wilks Gallaspy, Jack Garrison, Evan Helton, Elizabeth Henry, Roman Hise, McKenna Hornsby, Michael

Jones, Lily Kerbl, Corinne Kelly, Anna Kiernan, Connor Olsen, Alex Potier, Katie Richardson, Sophia Robichaux, Annaleise Schneider,

Brady Zdyb, Teachers: Mrs. Sarah Marzella, Assistant: Mrs. Christy Gwin

Celebrant: Father O’Connor, Concelebrants: Father Deasy, Father Victor Deacons: Bill Robinson, Malcom Zellner, Principal: Max Crain

CCD First Holy Communion

May 3, 2015

2B Class: Sophia Beedy, Jaizen Berdos, Marissa Boeggeman, Jacob Castrillo, Aidan Conrad, Anthony Cross, Vincent DeRose,

William Harpin, Crista Hoffman, Luke Justino, Ava Maciokas, Landon McIntyre, Andrew Morgan, Colin Murphy, Bryar Oberkirch,

Riley Osborne, Caroline Robinson, Callie Saxon, Marygrace Sebastian, Ava Tardy, Bardley Thomas, Catechists: Mrs. Jennifer Peckey

and Ms. Alexandria Peckey, Assistants: Christina Peckey, Nicholas Peckey and Tyler Sheils

2A Class: Benjamin Biggs, Carter Bolin, Ava Caldwell, Abigail Cruz, Ellen Druhan, William Gaignard, Grayson Gibson,

Calleigh Guarisco, Meredith Hunsader, Taylor Ishmael, Nicholas Justino, Cooper Kelly, Andrew Klotz, Liam McTague, Macie

Rayburn, Dominic Sanchez, Tyler Swanson, Cooper Thomson, Kellen Totsch, Diana Tran, Catechists: Mrs. Michelle Knizley and Mrs.

Michelle Anderson, Assistant: Callie Shirk

Celebrant: Father O’Connor, Concelebrants: Father Deasy, Father Victor Deacon: Malcom Zellner, Parish Catechetical Leader: Sam Di Benedetto

CKCS News Notes Congratulations Graduates As the 2014-2015 school year closes, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our Class of 2015 graduates. These forty students received their certificates of completion at the Graduation Mass on May 20.

Caitlin Adams, Sophie Akyuz, Murphy Barr, Kathleen Baumhauer, Katherine Cane, Graham Canton, George Robert Cowles, Audrey Destro, Jacob Domning, Luke Farrell, Stirling Faulkner, Carolene Fouty, Brianna Freund, Reily Gordon, Brighid Griffin, Jeri Grundhoefer, Elena Heiss, Jamie Henry, Anna Hood, Nicholas Johnston, Fabian LaPalme, Maggie Lollis, Griffin Mahoney, Kristen Matus, Emily McDonald, Michael Moore, Mitchell Moore, Mary Reed Morel, Brooke Morgan, Colette Murphy, Seth Murphy, Allie Nobles,Mary Ellis Ollinger, Jia Ou, Grace Roberts, Joey Roh, Jr., Ryan Russo, Emily Schaffer, Isabel Thibodeaux, Gia Vollmer. Thank you for being part of Christ the King Catholic School and Best Wishes in your future endeavors! Pro Life Rally

Jr. High students participated in a special program at CTK Catholic School. Each year our 8th grade students host a Pro-Life Rally for their fellow classmates. Guest speakers are invited to talk about what it means to be Pro-Life and the importance of respecting life from

birth to natural death. 8th grade students lead everyone in scripture and prayer and also prepare a skit to depict the lesson of respect for life in our Catholic faith. At the end of the rally, each class competes with their loudest chant supporting Pro-Life. Congratulations to our 7B class who had the most spirit!

Saints Life Seminary Run

CTK Catholic School participated in the annual Saints Life Seminary Run to kick off Field Day. Our Student Council President presented a check to Director of Priestly Vocation, Fr. Travis Burnett, for $1600 from our school.

As we end the 2014-2015 school year, CKCS would like to extend a huge thank you to all our volunteers who have helped in so many ways to make this another great year. Also, a special thank you to the PTO Executive Committee who, as always, does a fabulous job coordinating the many events throughout the year.

More information about Christ the King Catholic School can be found on our website, www.ctheking.org or by following us on Facebook.

Confirmation

Collecting For the SVDP Food Drive

The St. Vincent DePaul Society will be collecting nonperishable food items for Ecumenical Ministries during the month of June.

Please bring all items to the collection boxes on each side of the church.

Ecumenical Ministries distributes food items to families and individuals in need here on the eastern shore. Contact Charles Moore at 251-391-7747.

Front Row (L to R): Kristen Huete, Casey Tomberlin, Krista Ericksen, Allie Leavitt, Sami Jeffrey, Nicole Sanders, Meredith Goergen Second Row (L to R): Joseph Quint, Sophia Kieffer, Elizabeth Morel, Tristan Landreneau, Aldric Koolman, Molly Murphy, Alexis Wetsel, JP Grundhoefer, Grayson Bertolla, Erik Jimenez Third Row (L to R): Brennan Griffin, Katherine Bray, Mason Arnold, Haley Miller, Ryan Haase, Blaine Walker, Lucy Moore, Brandon Schaffer, Madison Copeland, Seth Murphy, Ethan Andrews Fourth Row (L to R): Nick Ferguson, Jordan Miller, Josh Freund, Colin Noonan, Dalton Bodet, Cory Johnston, Christopher Wolstenholme, Alan Williams, David Thomas, Connor Fulton, Christopher Walding, Robbie Mills Concelebrants (L to R): Father Victor. Archbishop Rodi, Father Deasy. Father Lito Capeding (Shrine of the Holy Cross), Father O’Connor, Father Steve Williams (St. Lawrence)

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PARISH CODE: 342234

Council #2737

Grand Knight:

George Huth

251.753.5501

Summer 2015 Calendar

June 2015

Wednesday, June 10 Monthly Meeting; KOC Hall, 6:30 pm Saturday, June 13 Team Trivia - Help the Knights Support Local Charities; CTK Gym, 6:00 pm Sunday, June 21 4th Degree Dinner; KOC Hall

July 2015

Wednesday, July 8 Monthly Meeting; KOC Hall, 6:30 pm Sunday, April 19 Chicken Bar-B-Que; KOC Hall, 11:30 am

August 2015

Wednesday, August 12 Monthly Meeting; KOC Hall, 6:30 pm Sunday, August 16 Pork Bar-B-Que; KOC Hall, 11:30 am Sunday, August 30 Quarterly Mass; CTK Church, 8:30 am September 2015

Watch for details of Nick Flynn Texas Draw Down to Support Our Seminarians

Team Trivia Back For a 3rd Year MORE PRIZES, MORE FUN, GREAT FOOD ALL TO HELP THE KNIGHTS OF

COLUMBUS HELP LOCAL CHARTIES

3RD ANNUAL TEAM TRIVIA FUND RAISER

Saturday June 13th

6:00PM in the CTK Gym

A donation of $15.00 in advance ($20.00 at the door) will get you a delicious

pulled pork dinner with 2 sides, beverages, dessert, and great fun. Beer

and wine will be available for a donation.

A CASH PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED TO THE WINNING TEAM.

Cash prizes totaling over $500.00 as well as door prizes will be awarded

during the evening. There will be a 50/50 split raffle and a second raffle for

a round of golf at TimberCreek Golf Club including a cart. Teams of six (6)

players will be competing for the prizes; form your Team or come and we

will place you on a Team. Child Care for a fee of $10.00 will be available.

Discount for three or more children per family. However, you must register

with Henry Tamburin (251.648.2471) before June 11th.

TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE (BUT SELLING FAST).

Contact Henry Tamburin (above), Joe Mahar (cell.text: 865.342.1180)

or Kim Walker at the Church Office: 251.626.2343.

These Men They Call Knights

GEORGE HUTH, our Grand Knight is stepping down after 3 years of dedicated

service to the Knights of Columbus Council 2737. During his tenure, the council received

the prestigious Star Council Award, gave over $8,000 to our Seminarians toward their

education, another $8,000 to parish organizations and local charities and over 10,000

hours of service. George ushers at the 8:30 Mass every Sunday and is always willing to

help some one in need. He and his lovely wife, Rita live in Daphne, own and manage

Snelling & Snelling Personnel Agency. George is a loving caring man that wears the armor

of Jesus Christ.

Visiting Knight TERRY NOONAN from Newfoundland, played and sang beautiful Irish

songs and ballads at our Fish Fry on February 27, 2015. Thanks to Terry, this was our

most successful Fish Fry of the season.

Parish Library Comments by Publishers and Others – R. Reid

COMMENTARY – Travel with Fr. Martin and his companion, as they explore many places where Jesus stood or walked or preached and places where many of his miracles were performed. Fr. Martin a Jesuit is a story teller with deep imagining capabilities. As a Jesuit, Father was taught, in periods of meditation, to “place himself” within the meditation, thus bringing greater reality to his study of scripture. His is a highly developed skill and Fr. Martin imagines you right into the life and times of Jesus. A pilgrimage not to be missed. 020 MAR Jesus: A Pilgrimage: Martin, James: 2014 Introduction—Who Is Jesus? Jesus is walking with his friends to Caesarea Philippi, a town roughly twenty-five miles north of the Sea of Galilee. The story comes midway through the Gospel of Mark. Out of the blue Jesus asks, “Who do people say that I am?” His friends seem caught off guard. Perhaps they are embarrassed, as when someone mentions a taboo topic.

Perhaps they have been discussing that very question furtively, wondering who would be forthright enough to ask Jesus about his identity. Maybe Jesus had even overheard them arguing over who he was. The disciples offer halting responses: “John the Baptist; and others, Elijah,” they say, “and still others, one of the prophets.” That’s probably a fair summary of popular opinion at the time. Herod, the first-century ruler of Galilee, thought Jesus might be John the Baptist come back to life. A number of Jews believed that Elijah’s return would herald the reign of God, which some in the region expected to come soon. And the comparison to a prophet like, say Jeremiah seemed sensible because of the similarities between the prophet and Jesus. But the disciples are careful to avoid saying what they believe. So Jesus asks them directly, “But who do you say that I am?” Who is he? Why another book on this first-century Jewish man? Why have I spent years studying the life of an itinerant preacher from a backwater town?. . .

The Lord is here, come and read Him.

Ladies Sodality St. Valentine Tea The Ladies Sodality of Christ the King held their 5th Annual St. Valentine Tea honoring their friends and loved ones with the theme "What a Friend We Have In Jesus.” The Very Reverend Paul Zoghby, pastor of St. Margaret of Scotland, was the guest speaker. He ended his talk by serenading the ladies and guests singing "On Mobile Bay" a cappella. It was a wonderful afternoon of coming together for friends, family members and meeting new people! Each table is decorated differently by the members of the Sodality, and everyone helps, cooks and cleans up!

Father Victor enjoying his "first" Tea with the ladies!

Long time friends Marilyn O'Connor and

Joan Demeranville

The Green sisters Loretta Macdonald, Mary Francis,

Cecilia Tomberlin

Pretty decorated table

Suzanne Zellner and Friend

Friends Colleen Kennedy &

Terry Abeln

Friends Val Smith, Mary Francis &

Kim Walker

Friends Winnin Calhoon,

Ethel Smith & Pat Ernst

Our Adult Faith Formation program introduces new courses this Summer and brings back some past favorites.

New! The Trial & Testimony of the Early Church

New! Knowing the Faith

New! Living the Faith

Between the Masses

Catholics Returning Home

Catholic Book Club

Rich Gift of Love—Theology of the Body (St. John Paul II)

Favorite! Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed

Mother

Favorite! A Biblical Walk Through the Mass For more information, contact coordinator Dan Jaksen: djaksen@aol.com or 251.625.0466.

Busy Summer for Adult Faith Formation Studies

Welcome to the Newly initiated Twenty-five RCIA members were welcomed into the faith at the Easter Vigil Liturgy on April 4th. Our next RCIA

session will begin in the fall. All who are interested are welcome and invited to attend. For more information, contact

Terry Abeln at terry.abeln@gmail.com or 251-209-3001.

Glenn Barr, Julie Booth, Eleanor Brown, Della Caudle, Jim Caudle, Twyla Ducote, Tara Scearce Emerson, Desire’e

Gade, Alexa Givan, Vernon Johns, Jr, Brian Kasch, Jason Linville, Eryn Lunceford, Sandra Lunceford, Joshua Manning,

Amanda Mcintyre, Justin Myers, Trip Noonan, James Pickering, Chad Richardson, Diane Roberson-Hill, Jason Smith,

Ashley Taylor, Kristyn Thacker, Lauren Vesely

Construction of New Courtyard Underway Memorial opportunities available in the new courtyard. Please check with the Parish Office for further information at 626-2343. All donations are welcome and appreciated!

Blessed Seelos Lenten Stations of the Cross

During Lent, our Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Prayer

Group prayed the Stations of the Cross with members

from the St. Lawrence group and the Florence, AL group

in the backyard of Ethel Smith in Daphne. At the last

station, after saying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the

rosary, Father Victor Ingalls and Caleb Todd burned

prayer requests by the stone colored statue of Blessed

Seelos from all five Blessed Seelos prayer groups in

Alabama as the group sang “Christ be our Light.”

PEA 4th Anniversary Celebration a Great Success! In February, over one hundred guardians gathered to express their love and fellowship at the 4th anniversary celebration of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. Christ the King parish is blessed to offer the only Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration site in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Christ the King draws weekly over 450 hourly “guardians” from Mobile, Loxley, Gulf Shores, Atmore, Spanish Fort, Daphne, Montrose, Fairhope and Point Clear who come to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. If you are interested in falling more in love with Jesus, consider spending time in prayer with Him once a week. Please visit www.ctk-daphne.org or call Missy at 626-7427 for more information. "Being such a powerhouse of grace, Perpetual Adoration extends its influence far beyond the individual adorers, touching their homes and families and reaching out to the parish community and beyond."

~Blessed Pope Paul VI

Choir In Action The choir members

that sang for the

Triduum were not

only most generous

with their time and

talents, but also

went beyond their

call to help a poor

desolate lady by

providing food,

money, gift cards,

and a gift bag for

Easter! Only one or

two cans per

person were requested and look what they brought! The

lady, who gave permission to share this story, was able

to get her cell phone turned back on and put food in her

empty cupboard. Our choir is a great group of people!

Walking the walk as they sing the song!!

Liturgy Schedule

Sat. Vigil Mass 5:30pm Sunday Mass 7, 8:30, 11am & 5pm Daily Mass M-F 7:00 am, Sat. 8:00 am School Mass August-May 8:00 am Wednesdays Adoration Blessed Sacrament Chapel Confession Saturday 4:30-5:25 pm (or by appointment)

Parish Office Monday - Friday 8 am-5 pm

Office phone 251.626.2343 Fax 251.621.1640 Early School 251.621.8391 Youth Center 251.626.3992 CTK School 251.626.1692 Building Use 251.626.2343 (Kim)

Rev. Matthew J. O’Connor, Pastor Rev. Victor Ingalls, Parochial Vicar Deacon Walt Crimmins Deacon Malcolm Zellner Deacon Bill Robinson Sam Di Benedetto, Parish Catechetical Leader Jami Graham, Youth Minister Jennifer Felicelli, Early School Director Maxwell Crain, CTK School Principal Trin Ollinger, Athletic Director (591.0111) Kim Walker, Parish Secretary Kathy Barr, Bookkeeper Donna Morgan, Confirmation Coordinator

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