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

March 20, 2016 ~ Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Come to the Triduum, March 24,25, 26

The Three Days, this Easter Triduum, is the center, the core of the year for Christians. These are days to save and savor. Adults in the community are invited to plan ahead so that the whole time from Thursday night until the Easter Vigil is free of social engagements, free even of work, free of entertainment, free of meals except for the simplest nourishment. We are asked to fast during Good Friday and to continue fasting, if possible, all through Holy Saturday as strictly as we can, so that we come hungry and full of excitement to the Easter Vigil. We make Good Friday and Holy Saturday free for prayer and reflection and preparation and silence. The church is getting ready.

Whether you are young or old, currently active in the parish or not, please set these days aside. All of us should know that our presence for the liturgies is not by invitation. We are all needed here. All of us need this whole community together on its greatest days.

On these three days, we gather a number of times with each other. Together we hear some of the church's most beautiful prayers and scriptures and we make some of our finest music. We make plans to take part in the various liturgies and other gatherings of Holy Thursday night, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Above all, come on Saturday night for the Vigil.

Special Reminder: Each evening of the Triduum the church doors will be open at 6:40 p.m. You are invited to gather for simple soup on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, served from 5:30 until 6:30 pm in the Community Center. You might prefer not to wear socks or hose on Holy Thursday to ease your participation in the foot washing, to which the whole community is invited.

We ask that when entering the church and during our services these sacred days, a spirit of prayer and reverence be observed.

March 26, HOLY SATURDAY ~ SABADO SANTO No Daily Mass at 8:00 am 9:00 am ~ Ephetha Rite of the Elect in the Daily Chapel NO Simple Soup this evening. 6:40 pm ~ Church doors open 7:00 pm ~ Easter Vigil ~ A three hour vigil service

March 27, EASTER SUNDAY ~ DOMINGO DE RESURRECCION 7:15 am ~ Salubong - Procession of the Risen Christ Church ~ 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 am, 1:30 (Spanish language) Community Center ~ 9:45 & 11:45 am NO 4:00 pm MASS

March 25, GOOD FRIDAY ~ VIERNES SANTO No Daily Mass at 8:00 am Noon ~ Contemporary Service of Reflection on our Faith Journey with Christ 5:30 - 6:30 pm ~ Simple Soup Meal in the Community Center 6:40 pm ~ Church doors open 7:00 pm ~ Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

March 24, HOLY THURSDAY ~ JUEVOS SANTO No Daily Mass at 8:00 am 5:30 - 6:30 pm ~ Simple Soup Meal in the Community Center 6:40 pm ~ Church doors open 7:00 pm ~ Mass of the Lord’s Supper (We suggest you do not wear socks or hose to facilitate foot washing.) Money donations this evening will benefit Street Teens 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ~ Vigiling in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament

TRIDUUM SCHEDULE

Monday, March 21: Isaiah 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; John 12:1-11 Tuesday, March 22: Isaiah 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; John 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday, March 23: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Matthew 26:14-25 Holy Thursday, March 24: Isaiah 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Revelation 1:5-8; Luke 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15 Good Friday, March 25: Isaiah 52:13 -- 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1 -- 19:42 Holy Saturday, March 26: a) Genesis 1:1 -- 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Genesis 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Exodus 14:15 -- 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Isaiah 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Isaiah 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Baruc 3:9-15, 32 -- 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Romans 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Luke 24:1-12 Easter Sunday, March 27: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8; John 20:1-9 or Luke 24:1-12 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Luke 24:13-35

Daily Bible Readings

Manuel S. Alba Coral Aponte

Darlene Blanchard Carmen Bonilla

Maritess R. Boribon Anthony Brasich

Pat Bremer Peggy Bremer

Jacqueline T. Cagampang Angelie A. Canto

Jose & Cora Canto Mike Carran

James Celestino Cathy Checkler

Mike Chilton Eleanor Constantino

Barbara Corrales Leo Coughlin

Rogelio Delarosa Rosita Delarosa

Vernon Dickinson Carol Flynn Donahue

Juan Enriquez Sam Falbo

Alex Florencio David Flores

Bob Foti Mary Fulton

Emma Jane Garcia Heidi Gatacha Lian

Maria Gerlacforgione Fred Gavitt

Maureen Hart Doreen Hasselman

Adrian Herrera Pat Holbury

Ellie Hunsberger Cathy Janis

Tammy Janis Alyssa Jones

Renato Judalena Mel Kleinschmit

Maria Gladio LaGadia Bob LaPorte Mary LaSalle Carla Lawler Mary LaSalle Terri Lehner

Julian Leos, Jr. Grace Leva

Rebecca Luivcek Michael Lorenzo

Tex Luminarias Isabelle Mann Kerry Mann

Patricia Manning Brittany Marshall Steven Marshall Marie McCarty

Hortensia Garcia Mesta Robert Milianta

Bernadette Morley Amilita Morrison

Annie Nelson George B Noyes

Logan Noyes John O’Connor Cooper Owen Mary Perrin Rita Phillips Noel Pineda Amber Pinna Patricia Pinna William Pinna

Perla A. Pinuela Romeo Pulido Rudy Regala Billy Ramirez

Minda Ramirez Joseph Reynolds

Mary Ricciardi Richie Rivera

Ramon Rodriguez Remedios Rodriguez

Sidney L. Rollins Liam Rooney Angelo Runco

Christina Runco Pacita Sabanal

Fe Sales Cheyenne Scott Andrea Sevilla

Erena Ellen Sedge Milana Staklef Debby Taber

Phil Taber Tom Thorne Jr.

Rolando Oscar Torres Marcela Tumang

Ava Urrea Marco Vidauri II Geno Wiczek

Rebecca Wicvzek Donald

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.

MASS INTENTIONS 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 March 19 8:00 am † Nellie & Robert Rivero 4:00 pm † Avelino Generosos

Sunday March 20 7:30 am † Tanglao Family 9:30 am † Robert Copeland 11:30 am † Charles Wenedelyn 1:30 pm † Maria Paula Quintanilla 4:00 pm Marco Vidauri II

Monday March 21 8:00 am † Andrew Malloy

Tuesday March 22 8:00 am † Avelino Generoso

Wednesday March 23 8:00 am † Marcelino Bautista

Thursday March 24 8:00 am † NO MORNING MASS

Friday March 25 8:00 am † NO MORNING MASS

Saturday March 26 8:00 am † NO MORNING MASS

Sunday March 27 7:30 am † Charles Missar 9:30 am † Rachel Peluso 11:30 am † Vicente Lorete 1:30 pm † Veronica Ponce-Orozco 4:00 pm † NO EVENING MASS

The income for the weekends of March 19/20, and 26/27 will be posted in a later bulletin

as these bulletins went to print early because of Easter.

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

A Word from Fr. Ray

HAPPY TRIDUUM TO ALL. May this Holy Week be filled with inspiration and joy of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Here’s hoping that this Holy Week will allow you to fully appreciate the great sacrifice of our Lord Jesus through his passion and resurrection. Join us beginning with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday as we come to a fuller understanding of what it means to be a servant to all. Be sure to attend one of our Good Friday services as well. With much love and gratitude, Fr. Ray

Una Palabra de P. Ray FELIZ TRIDUO A TODOS. Que esta Semana Santa sea llena de inspiración, y alegría de la pasión de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Esperamos que la esperanza de que esta Semana Santa nos permitirá apreciar plenamente el gran sacrificio de nuestro Señor Jesús a través de su pasión y resurrección. Únase a nosotros a partir de la misa de la Cena del Señor el Jueves Santo a medida que llegamos a una comprensión más completa de lo que significa ser un siervo de todos. Asegúrese de asistir a uno de nuestros servicios el viernes también. Con mucho amor y gratitud, Padre Ray

LITURGY CORNER As we continue our journey of faith with Christ, we reflect: March 19-20, 2016 – Palm Sunday This day marks the beginning of a week like none other in the church year. We begin on a triumphant note with Christ and end in what would seem like tragedy and despair. However, nothing could be further from the truth. After Good Friday, there is ALWAYS an EASTER. This week look back on your own life and see how this has been true for you. Make it a truly personal week between you and Christ. If the Lenten days have slipped by with little reflection or change on your part, it is not too late. Este día marca el comienzo de una semana como ninguna otra en el año de la iglesia. Comenzamos con una nota triunfante con Cristo y terminamos en lo que pareciera tragedia y desesperación. Sin embargo, nada podría estar más lejos de la verdad. Después de cada Viernes Santo, SIEMPE hay una Pascua. Esta semana mira hacia atrás en tu propia vida y ver cómo esto ha sido cierto para ti. Haz que esta sea una semana verdaderamente personal entre tú y Cristo. Si los días de Cuaresma se han deslizado con poca reflexión o cambio de tu parte, no es demasiado tarde.

PASSION The word "passion" connotes deep, focused engagement. It

also relates to passivity, interestingly. The deeply passionate person in the Gospel narrative from Luke is Jesus. He appears passive, but he is not. He is wholly self-possessed and wholly present for the one day that begins on Thursday evening at his last meal with his apostles and ends with his burial before sunset the next day. Then follows the long Sabbath silence.

The narrative of the Passion is read whole and without pause on the Palm Sunday of the Passion. This story, found in each of the Gospels, is unchanging. We are the ones who change. Each year, we bring ourselves with another year's history to hear and heed the story we so badly need. Life has its way with us, and we look again to the Passion narratives to learn to follow. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

WHOM DID WE SERVE? Feb 22 to Feb 25, 2016

56 Households 77 Adults and 36 Children

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

O U T R E A C H Mark Your Calendars for the

NEVADANS FOR THE COMMON GOOD Convention at Cashman Center

Monday evening, May 9th

We’re hoping to have a large Christ the King contingent of parishioners attend the upcoming Nevadans for the Common Good Convention in May. This is one way to come together to show our parish’s support in areas of social justice here in our local community. There are a lot of ills to mend in this valley: certainly, the difficulties of schools and teachers educating our children; the issues surrounding immigration laws; our vulnerable elderly. Nevadans for the Common Good hopes to amass a large group representing 40 congregations and non-profits to come out for this convention to show our Legislative representatives and school board members we want a “seat at the table” making decisions in this valley. We can only do this by showing our strength. Please plan to attend.

FAMILY PROMISE Coming in May!

Families will again be our guests the week of May 15 – 22nd . In order to work with this program which houses families experiencing homelessness here at our parish facility, you must have taken “Protecting God’s Children” seminar by registering at www.virtus.org for a three hour workshop and been fingerprinted by Gina in our parish office, (702) 871-1904.

Easter Surprises for Manna Cupboard!

By including the following items in your weekly food donations, you can add a great deal of cheer for our hungry families coming in for food in Manna Cupboard.

Easter candy Easter egg dye

Cake and cookie mixes Scalloped potatoes Chocolate bunnies

Inspirations Gift Store Christ the King

Catholic Community

Little White Easter books are now available for $2 each.

Check out our selection of RCIA and First Communion gifts.

The Gift Store is open after all weekend Masses

Stop by and check it out!

Inspiration’s Gift Store will be open during the hours of the Fish Fry on Fridays during Lent.

We will be closed during the Triduum & Easter

Sunday and re-open the first Saturday of

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS

Join our Community on

Sunday, April 17th 8:30 am until 5:00 pm

to be part of our Craft Fair!

You can rent a table to display your crafts for sale!

Tables are just $25 and we ask that you donate a

$15 craft item for a Raffle!

Please call the Office for more details. (702) 871-1904

Good Friday Service at Noon March 25, 2016

This year our Noon service on Good Friday will be a contemporary presentation in three parts reflecting on our faith journey with Christ and all that it entails. We will take a look at our walk of faith from Advent as we walked the road of HOPE into Ordinary Time where we have walked the road of DISCOVERY of self. Then we will move into the Lenten season where the road has led us to experience God’s MERCY AND CHANGE OF HEART. The second part will lead us to look at our lives more closely through an examination of conscience which will then flow into the third part, an opportunity for the congregation to become more truly and physically involved in the experience of the Cross and Christ’s death. The service then will conclude with an optional veneration of the cross as we depart from the church. We invite you to come and experience the Lord in a very special way as we recall the Passion and Death of Christ.

The Lord is my help, therefore I am not

disgraced. Isaiah 50:7a

Treasures from Our Tradition What day is today? Ask most folks strolling home from church today and they will reply “Palm Sunday.” Not too long ago, today was known as the “Second Sunday of the Passion,” and in 1970 it was renamed “Passion Sunday.” This made some sense, since the procession recalling Christ’s entry into Jerusalem is usually only celebrated once in a parish on this day, but the Passion is proclaimed solemnly at every liturgy. In its most recent incarnation, the name for this day includes both aspects of the celebration: “Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.” In the United States today, most worshipers are provided with palm branches, although in northern Europe pussy willows are favored, and in Italy olive branches are the norm. When our calendar was reformed, the entire structure of the week to come was revised even as the traditional name, “Holy Week,” was retained. The major benefit of the restructuring of our calendar is to help us see that the Triduum, the great three days beginning at sunset this Thursday and extending until sunset on Easter Sunday, is at the heart of the Christian life. Today, as you ponder the Lord’s Passion, you may consider your response to so great a gift. Centuries ago, good Christians vowed to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Today, at least once in your lifetime, promise to participate faithfully in the liturgies. Now begins the Church’s annual baptismal retreat: don’t be left out! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD PALMS AND GLORY Here we stand, once again, holding high our palm branches to be blessed. With the crowd in the Gospel story, we proclaim, "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord." Unlike those people in the Gospel who greeted Jesus, we know where this is going. We know that we are included in the crowds who greeted Jesus with joy, and in the same crowds who one week later would shout, "Crucify him!" We live into the story of Christ's glory and his suffering. SUFFERING AND REDEMPTION The reading of the Passion is long and hard to hear. Beginning with the Last Supper, the Passover meal in which Jesus gives himself to us in

the bread and wine, through the agonizing prayer in the garden, to the trial, condemnation, and finally the crucifixion, we stand, patiently listening and wondering how we fit into this story. Although told in the past tense, we hear this story in the present tense, knowing that this is our story, one in which we suffer with our crucified Lord. We know also that this will lead to the Resurrection, but for now, we experience the grief and sadness that will be repeated in the rituals later this week: the Mass of Holy Thursday, the service of Good Friday with the veneration of the cross, and the quiet and thoughtful time of Holy Saturday leading to the glorious Easter Vigil. We view Jesus' suffering through the eyes of the women of Galilee as well as the guards and other disciples who watch from a distance. We have a glimpse of our redemption in the conversation of Jesus with "the good thief." Our hearts are broken. We finally recognize the effects of our sinfulness and the great gift that Jesus has given us in the Eucharist and in his death. That recognition can lead us truly to redemption as we contemplate its implication in our lives. We look forward to the Resurrection with eager anticipation of our salvation. Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe La liturgia oficial de la Iglesia para el Domingo de Ramos es algo paradójica. Entramos proclamando Hosannas con cantos y vítores y al poco tiempo estamos gritando: “¡crucifícalo, crucifícalo!” Según el rito la lectura del Evangelio y la consagración de la Eucaristía se hacen dentro del templo, pero se comienza afuera del templo con la bendición de los ramos. En Estados Unidos y otros países latinoamericanos se usan palmas en lugar de ramos. En Europa, normalmente, se usan ramos de olivos. Últimamente en Colombia para proteger la palma de cera del Quindío, se les ha pedido a los fieles que usen ramitas de plantas o ramos de flores. Estoy de acuerdo hay que proteger el ambiente, pero admito que prefiero las palmas, ya que es difícil poner un ramo de olivo o de flores detrás de una imagen sagrada colgada en la pared. Esta es una costumbre latina que nos recuerda que los “hosannas” y el “crucifícalo” del domingo de ramos nos acompañan todos los días del año. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Domingo de Ramos "de la Pasión del Señor" RAMOS Y GLORIA Aquí estamos, una vez más, sosteniendo a lo alto nuestras ramos y palmas para que sean bendecidos. Junto a la multitud de la historia del Evangelio, proclamamos: "Bendito el que viene en nombre del Señor". Pero a diferencia de esas personas del Evangelio, que vitoreaban a Jesús, sabemos el resto de la historia. Sabemos que estamos dentro de la multitud que alegremente saludó a Jesús, y en la misma multitud que una semana después a gritos pediría que lo "crucificaran". Vivimos dentro de la historia tanto la gloria de Cristo como su sufrimiento. SUFRIMIENTO Y REDENCIÓN La proclamación de la Pasión es larga y difícil de escuchar. Empezando con la Última Cena, la cena pascual en la que Jesús se nos ofrece a nosotros en la forma del pan y el vino, de la oración agonizante en el jardín de los olivos al juicio, la sentencia y finalmente la crucifixión, estamos de pie pacientemente escuchando y preguntándonos nuestro papel en esta historia. Aunque narrada en tiempo pasado, escuchamos esta historia en tiempo presente, sabiendo que esta es nuestra historia, una en la que sufrimos junto con nuestro Señor crucificado. También sabemos que esto nos llevará a la Resurrección, pero por ahora, tenemos la experiencia del dolor y duelo que se repetirán en los rituales más adelante esta semana: la Misa del Jueves Santo, el servicio del Viernes Santo con la veneración de la Cruz y la soledad y reflexión del Sábado Santo guiándonos a la Vigilia Pascual. Vemos el sufrimiento de Jesús a través de los ojos de las mujeres de Galilea, los soldados y otros de los discípulos que veían desde lejos. Tenemos un vistazo de nuestra redención en la conversación de Jesús con "el buen ladrón". Nuestros corazones están rotos. Por último reconocemos los efectos de nuestros pecados y el gran don que Jesús nos dio en la Eucaristía y en su muerte. Y este reconocer pueden guiarnos verdaderamente a la redención mientras contemplamos su implicación en nuestras vidas. Esperamos la Resurrección con una gran expectativa de nuestra salvación.

The Week Ahead

Monday, March 21 1:00 pm Sack Lunches - Room 1

Tuesday, March 22 8:45 am Centering Prayer - Daily Chapel

Wednesday, March 23 8:30 am Our Lady of Perpetual Devotion - Church 9:00 am CTK Seniors - Room 1 8:00 pm Al-Anon - Room 1 8:00 pm Ala-Teen - Room 5 and 7

Thursday, March 24 - HOLY THURSDAY 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Friday, March 25 - GOOD FRIDAY 12:00 pm Contemporary Service of Reflection on our Faith Journey with Christ 7:00 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Saturday, March 26 - HOLY SATURDAY 7:00 pm Easter Vigil

Sunday, March 27 - EASTER SUNDAY 1:30 pm Misa en Español 4:00 pm NO EVENING MASS

Are we also like Peter and deny Christ over and over? Christ calls us to be all we can in our Marriage Sacrament. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are on May 20-22nd and August 12-14th. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, call Steve and Terri Sharp at (702) 589-0068 or go to www.lvloveyourspouse.org.

For information on Spanish-language weekends, call Javier and Maria Lopez at (702) 243-5934 or (702) 206-4270.

Family Prayer Suggestions for March "Because the joy of all parents is to teach their

children the art of living, as parents we want to be the primary educators of our children."

The Christian family constitutes a specific revelation and realization of ecclesial communion, and for this reason it can and should be called "the domestic church."

All members of a family, according to his or her gifts, have the grace and responsibility of building, day by day, the communion of persons, making the family "a school of deeper humanity": this happens where there is care and love for the little ones, the sick, the aged; where there is mutual service every day; when there is a sharing of goods, of joys and of sorrows. A fundamental opportunity for building such a communion is constituted by the educational exchange between parents and children in which each gives and receives. St. John Paul II

Discussion Questions (after prayer together): 1. What are some similarities between how we learn to

live in the family and how we learn to live in the Church?

2. What are some differences between what we learn to live shallowly and what we learn to live in a more deeply human way?

3. Realizing that God has not only given me my life, but also particular parent-child relationships, how do we each give and receive from each other?

4. What are some of the "graces and responsibilities" I think I have to contribute to making our family more Christian and more human?

PASCHAL CANDLE DONATIONS Once again we are accepting donations in memory of your loved ones as we prepare to purchase our Paschal Candle to be blessed at the Easter Vigil. The Paschal Candle, placed by the Baptismal Font, is a very important symbol used during our Baptism and Funeral liturgies throughout the year. The candle represents Christ, our Light. Each time you look at the candle you can also be reminded of your loved one, in a very special way. If you would like to donate, envelopes for your offering and the name of your loved one can be found at the Welcome Center desk and at the parish office during regular business hours. All donations must be in by Monday, March 21st. The names of your loved ones will then be listed in the bulletin during the Easter season.

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

Just Five Days Kids are signing up! Join the fun as we serve others June 20th through June 24th. Come by the office now to reserve your spot!

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

We will continue the tradition of YMAC and meet on Thursdays in the Youth Room.

Rite of Covenant for Confirmation II students at 4 PM mass today! Sponsor and parents should attend and stay afterwards for a presentation.

NO CLASSES March 20th & 27th ~ Happy Easter

Confirmation students must turn in your service projects NOW! You may give your forms to your teachers.

Saturday, April 9th

Adult Confirmation

Next Adult Confirmation Sessions TBA

Requirements: • Adults who are age 18 and above and graduated • Adults who have been baptized in the Roman Catholic Faith Please contact Beth Thompson if you have any questions

(702) 871-1904 ext. 230

Christian Formation

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 • 03/23 - No Classes/Easter Break • 03/30 - Regular Classes • 04/06 - Regular Classes

Schedules for the year are available in the

Religious Ed Office or check our on-line calendar at ctklv.org

Be sure you update your e-mail address

with us to received important class notices

If you have any questions please contact Robyn at 871-1904 ext. 232 or robyn@ctkccnv.org

Religious Education Grades 1-5 First Communion

Baptism of older children How do I enroll my child?

Elementary Registration for 2015/16 year 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.

Elementary First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Mandatory Meetings

Wednesday, April 13 - Parent/Student First Holy Communion Meeting at either 4:00 or 6:00 pm in the Community Center

Wednesday, April 20 - Rehearsal 6:00 pm only in the church

Meetings are for Elementary Students registered in

their 2nd year only of Sacramental Preparation.

If you have any questions please contact Robyn at 871-1904 ext. 232 or robyn@ctkccnv.org

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

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 Liturgy/Music Assistant Cathy Bruzzese 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 4:00 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 Eva & Les Iwafuchi, (702) 332-2865

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. Funeral Ministry - Ministry to bereaved families at time of death. Please call the office (702) 871-1904, before making arrangements with the mortuary of your choice. 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, Jane Fransioli, 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 - Michael Gorts (702) 499-6476 Manna Cupboard - Food pantry for the hungry, Jane Fransioli, (702) 871-1904. Marriage Encounter - Jim & Mary, (702) 263-2004 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 Religious Education office, (702) 871-1904

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

The Community in Action

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

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