CHRIST THE KING PARISH

DIOCESE OF JOLIET
1501 South Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148 Rectory: (630) 629-1717 Fax: (630) 705-0692 Academy: (630) 627-0640 Fax: (630) 705-0139
WWW.CTKLOMBARD.ORG

NOVEMBER 4, 2012 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

You shall love the LORD, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength.
~ Deuteronomy 6:5

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Christ the King Directory

BISHOP: Most Rev. Daniel Conlon PASTOR: Rev. Peter Jarosz 630.396.6079; frpeter@ctklombard.org WEEKEND ASSISTANT: Rev. Robert Schoenstene 630.629.1717 x 6082 DEACONS: Deacon Wayne Storrs 630.629.1717 Deacon Frank Lillig 630.629.1717 frank@ctklombard.org Deacon Peter Robinson 630.629.1717 deaconpeter@ctklombard.org PASTORAL ASSOC./ ADULT FAITH FORMATION: Eileen Maggiore 630.396.6076; eileen@ctklombard.org BUSINESS MANAGER: Elaine Colpo-Ward 630.396.6073; elaine@ctklombard.org CHILDRENS FAITH FORMATION: Sherry Rochford Youth Outreach 630.396.6078; sherry@ctklombard.org DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND LITURGY: Bill Runge 630.396.6075; bill@ctklombard.org PASTORS/PARISH OFFICE SECRETARY: Carol Clishem 630.629.1717; carol@ctklombard.org BULLETIN EDITOR: Gina Gallo bulletin@ctklombard.org ACADEMY SECRETARY/ PARISH FINANCE ASST.: Lori Bhardwaj 630.627.0640; academy@ctklombard.org KINDERGARTEN TEACHER: Jill Placey, Academy Director 630.627.0640; jplacey@ctklombard.org PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER: Karen Hanish PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER: Sheila Knopf PRE-SCHOOL AIDE: Christine Leslie PRE-SCHOOL AIDE: Karen Corcoran KINDERGARTEN AIDE: Michelle Iwinski OPERATIONS MANAGER: Javier Aguilera 630.396.6093 Javier@ctklombard.org MAINTENANCE: Tony Azzolin, Joe Iapichino, Victor Mandin

WEEKEND LITURGY:
Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 12:00 Noon

WEEKDAY LITURGY: Monday-Friday 8:30 am SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Saturdays: 4:00 pm-4:45 pm M-F 9am; And by appointment

ST. PEREGRINE DEVOTIONS:

Second Saturdays at 11:00 am

ROSARY AND CHAPLET:

Weekdays at 7:35 am, morning prayer 8:10 am Tuesdays 5:30 pm

EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION:
1st Thursday 9:00 am until Midnight Adoration of Blessed Sacrament in Tabernacle Other Thursdays 9:00 am-8:00 pm

RECTORY HOURS:
Mon 10:00 am-3:00 pm Tues-Thurs: 9:00 am-3:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am 12:00 pm After Hours By Appointment Main Office closed: 12-12:30 pm REGISTRATION: We welcome you as a family member of Christ the King Parish. It is our hope and prayer that you feel at home with us at weekend masses, prayer times, and parish activities. Registration is on the first Sunday of the month in the narthex, after each Mass or come to the parish office during business hours. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:
Will be on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the Month. Arrangements for baptisms are made by attending a preparation meeting. Parish registration is a pre-requisite for attending the meeting. 630.629.1717 x0

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Please allow eight months of preparation time. Date arrangements are made after the initial meeting with pastor or a representative before any other commitments are made. Contact 630.396.6076 ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you or one of your loved ones are in need of the Sacrament contact the rectory or see the priest after Mass. In case of an emergency of illness or death, please contact the rectory, ext 1. SACRAMENT PREPARATION FOR CHILDREN: A child must be registered in Religious Education classes for two years prior to receiving the Sacraments of Initiation. Contact 630.396.6078 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS: Individuals who are interested in becoming in full communion with the Catholic Church ought to contact the parish rectory for an appointment.Contact 630.369.6076

Christ the King Mission Statement

The People of Christ the King in Lombard are a welcoming, vibrant faith community building the kingdom of God through our many ministries. We celebrate our diversity, seeking to realize the gifts of each member of our parish, as we are all joined together under one faith, in a spiritual journey of evangelization, service to others, and a reverence for all life. In the Eucharist, we find new life, and bring this life to others through stewardship, education, and worship.

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Join us for Weekly Holy Hours

Sunday, November 4 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b-34 Monday, November 5 Weekday Phil 2:1-4; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday, November 6 Weekday Phil 2:5-11; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday, November 7 Weekday Phil 2:12-18; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday, November 8 Weekday Phil 3:3-8a; Lk 15:1-10 Friday, November 9 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3:9c-11 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Saturday, November 10 St. Leo the Great Phil 4:10-19; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday, November 11 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146; Heb 9:2428; Mk 12:38-44 [41-44] 8:30 am Eddy Resillez 8:30 am Jim Pengel 8:00 Paul Benshoof 10:00 Deacon John Lamon 12:00 Rita Kiely

8:30 am Priests of the Diocese

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place at Christ the King every Thursday from 9:00am until 8:00pm. The final hour of Exposition (7PM-8PM) is a Holy Hour of public petition. A Holy Hour includes scripture readings, psalmody, writings of saints, litanies and Benediction. Our schedule of Holy Hours for the month of November is as follows:

11/8/12 For all the faithful departed 11/15/12 For immigrants

8:30 am Deacon John Lamon

11/22/12 None - Thanksgiving Day; 8:30am Mass 11/29/12 Christ our King
We hope that more parishioners and guests will attend our Holy Hours each week. Our attendance has been quite low (less than 10 people usually). If you have any questions regarding Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, or about our Holy Hours, please feel free to contact our Director of Music and Liturgy, Bill Runge at 630396-6075, or email him at bill@ctklombard.org.

8:30 am Nick Sipolt

CHRIST THE KING SPAGHETTI DINNER

The Knights of Columbus are hosting their annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, November 10th from 5:00 8:00PM in the PLC. We will be serving pasta with meat gravy, salad, bread, garlic bread, desserts, coffee and soft drinks. Meatballs and sausage will be available for an additional charge, which can be paid at the door. There will also be beer and wine available for a donation. Tickets can be purchased in advance, for a $1.00 savings after all of the masses the weekend of November 3rd & 4th. Tickets purchased in advance are $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors and $4.00 for children under 12. Families of 2 adults and 2 or more children can purchase a family ticket for $20.00. Tickets are also available at the door. Bring your appetites to this annual fall event. It is a great opportunity to not have to cook, and enjoy a good meal with family, friends and fellow parishioners.

5:00 pm Deceased Members of Gonzalo family 8:00 Frances Kremesec 10:00 In appreciation of service performed in defense of our country 12:00 Fred Runge

Pray for Healing

Jasmin Navarro, Betty Silvasy, Cathey Castro, Tina Orlita, William Pociask, Rita Kersten, Stella Jacobs, Don Whitlock, Dick and Mira Dykowski, Darlene Kessling, Jean Criddle, Cindy ONeil, Lee Bormet, Del Redor, Tim Grobart, Connie Shimkus, Letty Hipolito, Audrey Lantvit, Neal Bhardwaj, Karen Schumann, Christina Martinez, Coletta Novak, Mary Ireland, Art Tesi, Charles Glickley, Sarah Convalle, Joan Danz, Jack Malmrose, Rose Marie Bergentino, Donald A. Mally, Jeff Peter, Marie Butera, Mary Ellen Reynolds, Marilyn Wozniak, Linda Marczewski, Mary Lou Nugent, Sherry Lesnik, Modesta and Bienvenido Marrero, Patti Kring, Jimmy Longo
Please put in writing the name, address, phone and family contact and send to the rectory to let us know if you want your loved one to be on the Healing List.

Welcome Into The Catholic Church!

Congratulations to the parents of Michael Timothy Dirvin & Kailee Marie Acosta Eloso

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Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Third Follow-Up and Pledge Reminders

A fourth request for a contribution to the 2012 Catholic Ministries Appeal has been mailed to all parishioners who have not made a contribution. The Appeal provides critical funding to diocesan ministries that serve individuals and parishes throughout the Diocese of Joliet. It also provides refunds of 50% of the cash received (not pledged) over the parish goal to each parish. If you receive this mailing, please respond generously. You will be helping both our diocese and our parish. Also, the ninth monthly reminders have been sent to those that made an in-pew pledge to the Appeal. Those that pledged by direct mail have already received payment coupons. Thank you for your gifts, and please make your payment as soon as possible. For your convenience, you can bring your pledge payments to Mass and place them in the basket. The parish will forward them to the diocese.

Stewardship, A Disciples Response

What is stewardship? It is the ability to share ones gifts of life, time, talent, and resources with others with no strings attached and no conditions. And people dare to share these gifts because they realize that they have these gifts that come from a good and gracious God who enriches our lives. Archbishop Thomas Murphy Three convictions underlie Stewardship: 1. Mature disciples make a conscious, firm decision, carried out in action, to be followers of Jesus Christ, no matter the cost to themselves. 2. This commitment is expressed in an entire way of life. 3. Stewardship is an expression of discipleship, with the power to change how we understand and live out our lives. Disciples who practice Stewardship: Recognize God as the origin of life, the giver of freedom, the source of all they have and are and will be. They are deeply aware of the truth that The Lords are the earth and its fullness and those who dwell in it (Psalm 24:1). They are grateful for what they have received and are eager to cultivate their gifts out of love for God and one another. They know themselves to be recipients and caretakers of Gods many gifts. Each day of our lives, as respond to the Gospel message, we give back to God for all that He has given to us. The little things we take for granted is a gift from God. Fr. Peter Jarosz

2012 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL APPEAL PLEDGE REPORT

Monthly pledge payments for the CMAA pledges should be made in the next few days. It is very important that these pledges be paid so that our parish will reach our goal. Once we have reached our goal in paid pledges, 50% of the additional funds received will be returned to the parish for our use.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
# Registered Families Account White Envelopes Non-envelope users This weeks total Weekly Budget *Difference*

Oct. 20 & 21 2012 Collection

1400 No. 320

Households Amount $8,660.00 $2,425.52 $11,085.52 $12,692.00 - $1,606.48

PARISH GOAL: AMOUNT PLEDGED: REMAINING PAID: REMAINING BALANCE: REBATE AMOUNT DUE:

52,435 54,606 47,137 7,469

Thank you to the parishioners, staff and clergy who have given thus far to the Bishops Appeal. May God bless you for your generosity. Fr. Jarosz

Help us make up the difference! Green Envelopes* (Mortgage) Restricted Budget** Difference Gold Envelopes 44 61 $1,680.00 $1,923.00 - $243.00 $594.00 $962.00

Gold Budget (extra ordinary expenses)

Why Use Envelopes? Consider electronic giving!

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HOSPITALITY WEEKEND

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Hospitality for November will be on Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th. It will be hosted by Music and Liturgy.

SAVE THE DATE Breakfast with Mother Assumpta! Saturday, November 17th 8am Mass with Bishop Joseph Siegel followed by breakfast in the Parish Center, and talk 8-11:00 a.m. Saint Issac Jogues Church 306 W. Fourth Street Hinsdale, IL 60521

The Book of the Names of the Dead is located in the Narthex next to the Baptismal Font.. We invite you to inscribe the names of your loved ones who have died.

VOTER INFORMATION
As Catholics we are not single issue voters. A candidates position on a single issue is not sufficient to guarantee a voters support. Yet a candidates position on a single issue that involves an intrinsic evil, such as support for legal abortion or the promotion of racism, may legitimately lead a voter to disqualify a candidate from receiving support. Faithful Citizenship USCCB 2007/2011 Since it is difficult for the average citizen to find accurate information about how the many candidates stand on the life issues, Illinois Citizens for Life has prepared nonpartisan voter information based on responses to a questionnaire, public statements, and/or voting records. This guide is not an endorsement and may not be used to advance the candidacy of any individual. For information please access the ICL web site at www.icl-life.com or call 630-852-5448 for assistance. Thank you for exercising your Christian responsibility to vote with an informed conscience. If you would like to listen to an awesome homily on voting please go to http://www.stjohnparish.org/
homilies.php for Oct. 7, 2012.

Come Away With Me and Rest An Evening of Reflection for the Servant Leader November 6, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Christ the King Church
In place of the regular parish Leadership meeting on November 6, all parish leaders are invited to attend a Leadership Retreat that evening at 7:00 in Christ the King Church. Our retreat will be led by Christine Grano from Mayslake Ministries. Please join us for an evening of prayer, song and reflection. For more information please contact Anna Weselak (630-620-7797 or parishcouncil@ctklombard.org) or Deacon Frank Lillig (630-369-6077 or frank@ctklombard.org).

Foundations of Faith: Prayer in the Christian Life November 7, in PLC at 7pm

When we hear God knocking on the door of our heart, how can we say "thy will be done"? 1. The Revelation of Prayer 2. The Tradition of Prayer 3. The Life of Prayer Define adoration, petition, intercession, and prayer of praise; describe vocal, meditative and contemplative prayer; distinguish between personal prayer, devotional prayer, and liturgical prayerwith special attention to the diversity of devotional practices in different cultures. For more information please contact Eileen at 630-396-6076. Course III: Creed Mondays I Believe in Jesus Christ 11/05/12 I Believe in the Holy Spirit 12/03/12

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Do Dogs Go To Heaven? Mortality, Grief and Eternal Life Wednesday Nov. 7 at 9:00 am
East room of the rectory
The final week addresses the Christian attitude towards aging, death, grief and eternal life. It speaks of the latter as a consequence of salvation wherein people are invited to have an eternal perspective and begin to live Heaven now through their relationship with Christ. Through Jesus overcoming sin and death, humanity through binding itself to Him-may participate in this victory, a consequence of which is eternal life.

Rehearsals Begin November 7

Christmas Choir rehearsals begin on Wednesday, November 7 at 7:00pm. The choir will sing for the 10:30pm mass on Christmas Eve with carols beginning at 10:00pm. This a great opportunity for those who have considered joining the choir, but could not make the long-term commitment. The only prerequisites to join our choir are that you love to sing and that you are willing to commit to attending the weekly rehearsals leading up to Christmas. If you are interested, or if you have any questions, please feel free to talk with me after mass. You can also contact me at the rectory via telephone, 630.396.6075, or email, bill@ctklombard.org. Bill Runge Director of Music and Liturgy

Vocation
The Vocation Office will be sponsoring a trip for all men who are juniors in high school and older to the following college seminaries used by the Diocese of Joliet. There are no costs for these weekend visits which are great opportunities to visit the seminaries, meet seminarians and see seminary life firsthand. RSVP to Fr. Burke (815-834-4004) vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org at least one week prior to the trip if interested.

Thank You
Thanks to the generous parishioners at CTK, $1235 was raised for Illinois Citizens for Life. Addition necklaces can be purchased (while supplies last) from Illinois Citizens for Life, 5021 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove, IL. 630-852-5448 Election Prayer
by the Servant of God ~ Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. Lord Jesus Christ, You told us to give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God. Enlighten the minds of our people [in] America. May we choose a President of the United States, and other government officials, according to Your Divine Will. Give our citizens the courage to choose leaders of our nation who respect the sanctity of unborn human life, the sanctity of marriage, the sanctity of marital relations, the sanctity of the family, and the sanctity of the aging. Grant us the wisdom to give You, what belongs to You, our God. If we do this, as a nation, we are confident You will give us an abundance of Your blessings through our elected leaders. Amen. www.hardonsj.org

Young Married Couples Celebration

Two Events. One Great Day. Come to One or Both. Saturday, November 10, 2012 St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church 306 W. Fourth Street, Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 Young Couples Retreat Day: 10:30 a.m. through 6:30 p.m. Mass Young Couples Anniversary Mass & Reception: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Open to all young adult married couples in their 20s and 30s. Plus there will be a special blessing at the Mass for any couples celebrating their first, fifth, tenth, or fifteenth anniversary in 2012. ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE: www.dioceseofjoliet.org/yam/youngcouples.asp Sponsored by the Diocese of Joliet Young Adult Ministry Office in partnership with Charis Ministries and the Diocesan Center for Family Minstry. The cost for the retreat is $45/couple (or $55 after Oct. 28), and the cost for the evening event is $15/ couple. Couples can register through the retreat registration process online.

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Council of Catholic Women Christ the King Parish Whats Happening November 2012
November is the month we celebrate the harvest and give thanks for the many blessings we have received. Since the beginning of our country, a day has been set aside for giving thanks to God. Some suggest that it would be better to celebrate giving thanks the other 364 days of the year instead of just one day - Thanksgiving Day. November 6 Election Day Please pray for our country, the outcome of the election and dont forget to vote! November 10 & 11 Operation Support our Troops is an opportunity to send a message from home to our men and women in the military serving overseas. Look for boxes in the Narthex to accept your contributions. Top Ten items needed are: Peanut Butter -28oz.or less, Jelly - 32 oz or less in plastic jars, Individual cold drink mix packets, Canned soup or Pasta, Individually wrapped snacks, Shaving cream (non-aerosol preferred), Body wash for men, Hand warmers, Lip balm like Chapstick, AA or AAA Batteries For more information visit: WWW.osotamerica.org. November 19 CCW Community Mass at 8:30 AM Join us as we pray for the intentions of the month: Pray for those who have died, for our country, for our men and women in the military, for each other and especially for Lynn Zelenkas aunt Geraldine and for our friends and family who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer. November 19 CCW Meeting - will be held in the Parish Life Center and will begin at 7:00 The program for the evening will focus on getting ready for the St. Nicholas Fair (December 1 & 2). Here is an opportunity to enjoy a fun time and become more creative. Join St. Nicks CCW Elves workshop as we put together some fun Christmas items to sell at the Fair. Bring your scissors, tacky glue and your crafty ideas. For more information please call Anna Weselak at 630-620-7797. Plan to come and bring a friend. November 22 Thanksgiving Day Take time this Thanksgiving to make it a real day of giving thanks. Ask family members to list the things for which they are most thankful. The one with the longest list wins! Happy Thanksgiving! ************************ ********************************** Coming up in December Have you ever wondered, like the Little Drummer Boy, what you would have brought to the newborn King on Christmas morning? Here is an opportunity for you. CCW will be collecting newborn baby clothes to give to the moms at Womans Choice, in Jesus name, at its December 17th meeting. Put Baby Jesus on your shopping list, pick out a baby outfit and join us on Monday morning. You may also drop off your gift in the Narthex on Saturday, December 15 or Sunday, December 16. Our December 17th meeting will be held at a different place and time! We will meet in the Meeting Room in the Academy after the 8:30 a.m. CCW Community Mass. Coffee, conversation and yummy goodies will be served.

ROAD TO EMMAUS Rocked by God Youth Retreat

November 16 - 17, 2012 Sacred Heart Catholic Church Lombard, IL
The weekend will be filled with plenty of exciting activities while focusing on the Sacraments of Reconciliation and THE EUCHARIST! Ice breakers, skits, witness talks, small group discussions and music make this a weekend of praise you will not want to miss. This two-day retreat is perfect for Confirmation and Youth Ministry groups of either Middle or High School age. For registration forms or more information, visit the Youth Group section at www.sacredheartlombard.org or Email ajcj26@comcast.net

ANNULMENT PROCESS DAY: A seminar on the annulment process will be held on Saturday, November 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral Center. The $25 fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and materials. Pre-registration is required. See http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/documents/ ANNULFLIER12.pdf. Please call for more information (815-838-5334).
LISTENING TO GODS CALL: All men and women, ages 18-40, are invited to gather with women and men religious to explore the possibility of religious life and priesthood. The topic for November is Ways of Praying. November 13: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Loretto Convent in Wheaton. Contact Sr. Claire (630-8682904) or clvand@aol.com. November 14: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. St. Francis Woods in Frankfort. Contact Sr. Maria 815-4643873) or vocations@fssh.net.

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From the Bishop

A Great Opportunity

Sunday for prayer, Bible reading, other spiritual reading and reflection, and personal devotions could greatly deepen our relationship with a God who wants to be close to us. In fact, this is the beginning of faith. Then, what marriage wouldnt benefit from more quality time, especially with both spouses working? What children wouldnt benefit from more extended time with their parents not running around to scheduled activities, but just as a family? Sunday also can provide time to engage in works of service and Clearly, we need to do some creative thinking to recover charity that are the outward signs of Christian discipleship. Sunday as a real blessing. God didnt give us commandments Third and this is even for me a novel idea Sunday gives us to make life burdensome, but so that we could live in an opportunity to protest against the servitude of work. (This harmony with Him, with each other and with natural is a phrase found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, creation. That includes the Third Commandment. Even Jesus #2172.) We typically understand that we are to avoid unneceswent out of His way to proclaim that the Sabbath was made sary work on Sundays. How true it is, though, that we allow for man, not man for the Sabbath. I would like to offer four ourselves to become chained to our jobs, our houses, our shopideas. ping, sometimes even our hobbies and recreations, to the point First, Sunday gives us an opportunity to refocus our lives that we need some moments of freedom. Why not let Sunday be on its central purpose. I have been on many boards and that day of freedom when we dont have to perform our drills? committees, both within the Church and in We can let the words of our the larger community. I am repeatedly Lord really sink in: Is not life What marriage wouldnt benefit amazed at how difficult it is for these groups more than food and the body from more quality time, especially to stay focused on their mission. Countless more than clothing? Look at the with both spouses working? What hours can be spent discussing specific birds in the sky they gather children wouldnt benefit from more programs and budget line items and almost no nothing into barns, yet your extended time with their parents not time checking to see if the fundamental heavenly Father feeds them. Are running around to scheduled purpose of the group is being accomplished. you not more important than The same drift can happen with our they? Fourth, Sunday gives us activities, but just as a family? personal and family lives. They can become the opportunity to exercise our simply a collection of activities, concerns and freedom of religion. (Obviously, short-term objectives. Too rarely do we ask ourselves if we this has particular significance at this time in our nations hisare moving toward our long-term objective. We may not tory.) There is no better way to guarantee our freedoms, any of even have defined what that is. them, than to exercise them. Of course, we can exercise reliSunday can help us center. The Eucharist places us gious freedom any day, and going to church is only one maniactively in the context of the most important moment of festation of religious freedom. Yet, if we observe Sunday as a Gods interaction with us, the Incarnate Sons sacrificial special day, all day, we reinforce the role of faith in our own death and resurrection, the moment when God caught us up lives and give witness of it to others. In our increasingly secularin the drama of salvation. We can reflect on the reality that ized society, which is the underlying force threatening religious our purpose in life the reason we were created, and the liberty, that observance can make a difference. reason we do everything is to move toward union with God Unless you live in a hole in the ground, you know that priests for all eternity. work on the other days of the week. For me anyway, both as a Second, Sunday gives us an opportunity to renew and priest and now as a bishop, Sunday is often the easiest day of strengthen our relationships first, of course, with God, but the week. It is almost always the most enjoyable. Being with also with others. Every survey that asks reports that the vast other people of faith, gathered to celebrate the Eucharist, remajority of Americans pray. Yet what is the quality of that minded what life is all about and strengthened to keep going prayer? Mass is the best prayer in fact, the indispensable what a great opportunity Sunday is. prayer. In our rushed lives, taking some extra time on Bishop R. Daniel Conlon Christ is our Hope

here is the old funny line that priests work only one day a week. On the flip side, many Catholics consider Sunday the only day that they do something they consider holy. Now even fewer and fewer do that, somewhere in the range of 25 percent. While participating in Mass is the most central part of keeping the Sabbath holy for Catholics, for the vast majority, it is probably the only part.

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New Hymnals for Our Parish

Christ the King Parish will introduce a new hymnal this coming Advent. After researching the many publishers options, we have chosen the new Gather Third Edition hardbound hymnal as our principle liturgical resource. This new hymnal will include much of the loved music our community is familiar with, but also offers much new music. The hymnal will also include the scripture readings and mass parts for us all in the same book. The Hymnal will include: The Three Year Cycle of Readings and Responsorial Psalms (this replaces the softbound missalette) The People's new responses in the Mass Many New musical settings of the revised Ordinary of the Mass (Lord have mercy, Gloria, Holy, holy, Mystery of Faith....) Hundreds of hymns (This replaces the current softbound hymnal) The Hymnal will have our church name and location imprinted in gold lettering on the front cover. Therefore we will have ONE Hardbound book to use at Mass for years into the future! You are welcome to donate a hymnal by contributing $20. You may honor a person, event, or milestone; or memorialize a loved one or friend. This information will be placed on a label affixed to the inside cover of the hymnal. A label to honor an event or person may read (these are only examples): In Loving Memory of our mother, Mercedes Rios 1946 - 2007 Given by her loving family. You may contribute by: 1. Emailing your information to the Music Office, bill@ctklombard.org and then sending or bringing your contribution 2. Visiting the Rectory Office with your information and contribution 3. Calling the Rectory Office with your information, 630.396.6075 and sending or bringing your contribution 4. Visiting the Hymnal Table after masses during the weekend of 11/4/5 and 11/10-11 or the Fund Raising table after mass on the weekend or during the week The Hymnal is: Beautiful & durable; with a special binding, the strongest available; designed to minimize wear & tear, Comprehensive; with a wide variety of the finest liturgical music from prominent publishers Earth-friendly; saving trees, decreasing CO2 because periodic shipments of softbound publications are eliminated and economical This hymnal will last for years! If you have any questions regarding our new Hymnal, please feel free to talk with me after mass. You can also contact me at the rectory via telephone, 630.396.6075, or email, bill@ctklombard.org. Bill Runge, Director of Music and Liturgy OR In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Marriage James and Maryanne Smith Given by Jimmy and Joe Smith.

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Winter Wonderland Silent Auction and Raffle Saturday, November 17th and Sunday, November 18th
The 5th Annual Winter Wonderland Silent Auction and Raffle will be held in the Parish Life Center on Saturday, November 17th and Sunday, November 18th. This event is for school parents, parishioners and friends of Christ the King Early Learning Academy. All the money raised will benefit the academy. There is no admission charge for this event. The Parish Life Center will be open from 6:00 to 7:00pm on Saturday, the 17th and from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 18th for a holiday shopping extravaganza. There will be refreshments and hors doeuvres. Many wonderful auction items such as wine baskets, hotel stays, short getaways, restaurant certificates, toys, and other baskets of goodies will be available. You will be able to place bids on them until 2pm on the 18th, when the final bids will be pulled and raffle winners announced. Some silent auction items will have a buy it now price shown, for immediate purchase. Payment by cash, check or charge will be accepted. Raffle tickets will go on sale on Saturday, November 3rd, after the 5:00 mass .

Christ the King Early Learning Academy

They are $5 each or 5 for $20.

Raffle Prizes are as follows: $500 Treasure chest Childs winter sled filled with various games and toys One night stay at the Doubletree Hotel in Downers Grove and $75 gift certificate to Carluccis Restaurant Kindle Fire includes a $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com Holiday Wine , Vodka, and Goodie Basket Raffle winners do not need to be present. For additional information about this event, or if you would like to preorder raffle tickets or donate an item for auction, please contact Lori or Jill at the Early Learning Academy at 630-627-0640. Thank you for your generous support!

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH EVENTS

SUNDAY
Hospitality Mass R.E. Classes/Parent Meeting Mass Reconciliation RE Students RCIA Mass The Gathering

11/4
After Masses 8:00 am 8:45 am 10:00 am 8:45 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 7:00 pm Church Academy Church Church ER Church Academy

THURSDAY
Exposition Blessed Sacrament Break Open the Word CCW Board Meeting Knights of Columbus

11/8
8:30am-8pm 10:00 am 7:00 pm 7:30 pm Church ER REC PLC ER

FRIDAY
Prayer Group

11/9
8:00 pm ER

MONDAY
St. Vincent De Paul Pantry Care & Dignity Foundations of Faith

11/5
12:00 pm 9:00 am 7:00 pm ER PLC PLC

SATURDAY
Anointing of the Sick Service Confessions Mass - K of C Memorial Spaghetti Dinner Support Our Troops

11/10
11:00 am 3:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm Church Narthex Church PLC Narthex

TUESDAY
Staff Meeting Rosary Leadership Retreat

11/6
9:00 am 5:30 pm 7:00 pm R Church Church

NEXT SUNDAY
Support Our Troops Mass R.E. Classes/Parent Meeting Mass Childrens Liturgy of the Word RCIA Mass Harvest Sunday Food Collection Baptism

11/11
After Masses 8:00 am 8:45 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm Church Academy Church Church ER Church ER Narthex

WEDNESDAY
Dogma Adult Faith Prayer Shawl Ministry Childrens Choir Rehearsal R.E. Classes Kings Choir Rehearsal Foundations of Faith - Prayer Bible Study

11/7
9:00 am 1:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm ER ER CH/PLC Academy Church PLC ER

Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Thursdays 9:00am-8:00pm

Daily Mass 8:30 am Confessions 9:00 am

Rosary Tuesdays 5:30 pm Daily 7:30 am

Ministry Schedule for Saturday, November 10, and Sunday, November 11, 2012
Mass Time Lectors Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Altar Server Presider Ministers of Care

Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday 12:00 PM

S. Wick

D. Beyer, S. DiSalvo M. Iwinski, J. Pizzotti R. Reeder I. Boutiette, E. & R. Caselli L. Javier, R. Villarreal C. Porras, M. Schaaf E. Sweeney, R. & B. Venezio O. & E. Manicad S. McDaniel, N. Migali P. Millsap

H. Krause I. Santiago

Fr. Bob Schoenstene Fr. Bob Schoenstene Fr. Peter Jarosz Fr. Peter Jarosz

L. Dovalovsky

E. Chmielewski M. & K. Sweeney B. Beahan Q. McDaniel

A. Patel

L. McDaniel

M. Brudnicki E. & O. Manicad S. Pierscionek I. Boutiette M. Gonzalo L. Michalik S. Pierscionek E. & E. Mears G. Doretti