NOVEMBER 20, 2011

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY

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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

Feast of Christ the King

The Church celebrates the feast of Christ the King on the last Sunday (34th Sunday) of her liturgical year. It was Pope Pius XI who introduced this feast in the liturgy in 1925. Although emperors and kings now exist mostly in history books, we still honor Christ as the King of the Universe, by enthroning him in our hearts and allowing him to take control of our lives. The first reading introduces God as a shepherd reminding us of Christs claim that he is the Good Shepherd. In the second reading, St. Paul presents Christ as the all-powerful ruler who raises the dead and to whom every other power and authority must eventually give way. Todays gospel describes Christ the King coming in his heavenly glory to judge us, based on how we have shared our love and blessings with others through genuine acts of charity in our lives. Jesus is present to us now, not only as our Good Shepherd leading, feeding and healing his sheep, but also as dwelling in those for whom we care. In the parable of the separation of sheep from goats in the Last Judgment, every person to whom we give ourselves, "whether hungry, thirsty or a stranger, naked, sick or in prison," is revealed to us as having been the risen Jesus. Our reward or punishment depends on how we have treated this risen Jesus in the needy.

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Christ the King Directory

PASTOR: Rev. Peter Jarosz
630.396.6079; frpeter@ctklombard.org

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

WEEKEND ASSISTANT: Rev. Robert Schoenstene

630.629.1717

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

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

Deacons: Deacon Wayne Storrs 630.629.1717

Deacon Frank Lillig 630.396.6077 frank@ctklombard.org Deacon Peter Robinson 630.629.1717 deaconpeter@ctklombard.org

ST. PEREGRINE DEVOTIONS:

Second Saturdays at 11:00am

PASTORAL ASSOC./ ADULT FAITH FORMATION:

Eileen Maggiore 630.396.6076; eileen@ctklombard.org

ROSARY AND CHAPLET:

Weekdays at 7:35am Tuesdays 5:30pm

BUSINESS MANAGER: Elaine Colpo-Ward

630.396.6073; elaine@ctklombard.org

EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION:
1st Thursday 9:00am until 1st Friday at 8:15am Other Thursdays 9:00am-8:00pm

CHILDRENS FAITH FORMATION: Sherry Rochford

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 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

RECTORY HOURS:
Mon-Thurs: 9:00 am-3:00 pm Friday: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. After Hours By Appointment 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. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements for baptisms are made by attending a preparation meeting. Parish registration is a prerequisite for attending the meeting. 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. 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. 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.

PRE-SCHOOL AIDE: Jan Waas KINDERGARTEN AIDE: Michelle Iwinski

FACILITIES MANAGER: Javier Aguilera 630.396.6093 facilitymanager@ctklombard.org MAINTENANCE: Tony Azzolin, Joe Iapichino, Victor Mandin

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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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Sunday, November 20 Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46 8:00 am Dennis Brust

10:00 am Walter Stawiarski 12:00 pm Special Intention

Monday, November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 am Dn 1:1-6, 8-20 Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday, November 22 St. Cecilia Dn 2:31-45 Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday, November 23 St. Clement, St. Columban, Bld. Miguel Agustin Pro Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday, November 24 St. Andrew Dung-Lac Thanksgiving Day Dn 6:12-28; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving DaySuggested: 1 Kgs 8:55-61; 1 Cor 1:3-9 Lk 1:39-55 Friday, November 25 St. Catherine of Alexandria Dn 7:2-14 Lk 21:29-33 Saturday, November 26 Blessed Virgin Mary Dn 7:15-27 Lk 21:34-36 Sunday, November 27 First Sunday of Advent Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80 1 Cor 1:3-9 Mk 13:33-37 8:30 am

John Suerth

What happened in 1975? Our own Fr. Bob Schoenstene was ordained to the Priesthood on November 22. The parish staff and parishioners wish Fr. Bob continued success, health and happiness in the years ahead! We are grateful for his ministry to the Joliet seminarians to our parish. Fr. Peter

Terence Donlin

8:30 am Betty and Ted Niziolek

9:00 am Ricardo & Lucia Bulaon Gerardo Bulaon

In today's Gospel, Saint Matthew offers a compelling vision of the end-time, when the people of all the nations are brought before the Lord to give an account of their lives and actions. Interestingly, the sheep, the righteous ones, are rewarded for having acted with love and compassion without having recognized the face of Christ in others. Good stewards recognize those in need of their care as gifts from God. They know that they are the instruments of Christ's active, loving presence in the world. How will we treat others this week: our family members, neighbors, customers, strangers? What accounting will we make to the Lord for their care?

8:30am Gary Stellmach

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday the parish office will close at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. If there is an emergency please call 630.629.1717 ext 1. You can also leave messages for our staff as usual. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! The office will reopen at 9:00 a.m. Monday morning.

4:00 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Madonna Walter 8:00 am Margaret Piorkowski

Pray for Healing

Marge Urbonas Dave Hepko Coletta Novak Adeline Staib John Cleary Cathey Castro Betty Adams Terri Jirsa Ali Broshar Madalyn Lostumo Kathleen Intiher Mary Lou Nugent Marilynn Melichar Fr. Bob Pietras Rita Kiely Michael Lang Gonzalo Sadia Tina Orlita Dorothy Hamil Rose Marie Bergantino Deacon Joe Riggi Steven Van Dyke Joshua Hubbard Fr. Herb Essig Joe Iwinski Sean Hennessey Joseph LaGioia Fr. Ernie Norbeck Fr. Gerry Riva

10:00 am Lucia Bulaon 12:00 pm Antonette Tesi

Rest in Peace
Our condolences to the family and friends of Anne Maguire & Fr. Donald OConnor

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH

Increased Stewardship Renewal Appeal
White Envelope Commitment (General Fund) Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City, St., Zip _________________________________ $______________ Weekly Monthly Yearly Green Envelope (Mortgage Payment) $______________ Weekly Monthly Yearly Gold Envelope (Capital Expenses) Please print clearly and return in the collection basket as soon as possible. $______________ Weekly Monthly Yearly

Stewardship Appeal Update

Commitment weekend was November 13th. Thank you to all parishioners who have returned your commitment cards! If you have not returned a commitment card, please do so in the next week or so. There are three envelopes in which we ask your support. The white envelopes fund general expense, while green and gold are restricted funds that support specific needs of our mortgage and capital improvements. By completing the commitment card, it will help us to operate and plan in a fiscally prudent manner. God has blessed each and every one of us! One way to show our gratitude to God is to share some of our gifts. Ideally, we invest in what we believe in. We volunteer. We financially support. Hopefully you believe in Christ the King and believe in what our parish does for you and for our community. We hope that you find that this is a place you want to invest in. - The Finance Council

Stewardship Prayer For Thanksgiving

Heavenly Father, We give you thanks for the inspiration of your Holy Spirit as we reflect on the Gospel call to exercise Christs stewardship on our journey of faith. We ask you to guide us in our discernment, and show us how to be faithful in the plans we make, the actions we take, and the love we share on our pilgrim way. Give us the courage to find wisdom in our sacrifices, joy in our generosity, and hope in the compassion we show, especially to those most in need of your comfort and care. And create in us a more open heart and a greater awareness of our need to grow, to change, to be transformed, so that we may be better stewards of your gifts for the good of all. We pray this in Jesus name. Amen.

Stewardship of Treasure Nov 5/6, 2011 Collection

# Registered Families Account White Envelopes Non-envelope users This weeks total Weekly Budget *Difference* (help us make up the difference) Green Envelopes* (Mortgage) Restricted Budget** Difference Gold Envelopes Gold Budget
(extra ordinary expenses)

1400 No. 354

Households Amount $10,103.00 $3,512.00 $13,615.00 $12,692.00 + $923.00

71

$2,345.00 $1,731.00 + $614.00

56

$942.00 $962.00

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Calling All Ladies Who Would Like to Share Their Time and Talents:
How: By knitting and crocheting shawls, lap robes, and various other items. When: On Wednesdays from 1:003:00 PM Why: To show that Christ the King Church is a caring and blessed community. Where: The East Room of the Rectory. If anyone has a special need in the parish and wants to comfort a loved one, just call us and we will fill your request. Have any unused yarn or pillow batting hanging around your house? Donate it and it will be put to good use, call 630-519-3190 ask for Bonnie.

We Conclude our Liturgical Year

We have now come to the end of the liturgical year, the point that marks the transition from one period to another. Today we see that the kingdom of God is inclusive. Its embrace is as comprehensive as is the embrace of God. Criteria for membership are not based on obedience to the commandments or on conformity to ritual obligation, but on the bonds of love and concern. What we do for others, we do for Christ, because Christ is identified with those in need. We very seldom see the face of the glorified Christ in the faces of the needy; it is more often the face of the disfigured Christ that is turned to us. We see his fear and his shame, his brokenness and sense of loss. As difficult as it may be to look into such eyes, it is precisely the needy with whom Christ is identified. Having entered into the frailty of human nature, identified himself with the needy, and handed himself over to death, in the end Christ will have conquered all. It is a curious kingdom that he has won, a kingdom of the weak rather than the strong. He has turned the standards of the world upside down. He has shown that it does not take strength to ignore or to exploit the needy, but it does take strength to overcome our own selfishness in order to serve them. The kingdom that Christ hands over to God is a kingdom of love and care. Dianne Bergant CSA

Be A Good Steward of Thanksgiving Day

Your Thanksgiving Day can be more than just enjoying a great meal and turning on the television to search for the traditional parades and football games. How about expressing your stewardship of this day in a more meaningful way? Here are some suggestions for making Thanksgiving an opportunity for expressing our gratitude to the Lord in creative ways: Go to Mass and count your blessings. Start the day off on a positive note and celebrate the Eucharist. In your prayer reflect on five things you are most grateful for in your life. Then reflect on how you can be an even better steward of these gifts. Write Im thankful for you cards and give them out or e-mail them on Thanksgiving (or mail them beforehand). Share your Thanksgiving meal with someone who is alone this Thanksgiving. Look for someone, such as a neighbor, co-worker, fellow parishioner, college student or armed services personnel who may be separated from family and ask them to join in your Thanksgiving dinner. Practice ecumenism! Many parishes make Thanksgiving an opportune time to join in ecumenical services with other Christian worshipping communities, or inter-faith activities and programs with non-Christian centers of worship. Find one nearby and experience something new and enriching. Visit the sick. Check with hospitals, assisted living facilities or nursing homes in the area to see if there are volunteer opportunities to visit with patients or residents on that day. Help someone if you can. Extend your generosity and blessings beyond your own family. Be part of an adopt-a-family effort, help distribute food baskets, or bring canned foods or clothing to St. Vincent de Paul centers. Volunteer your time at a soup kitchen to help prepare and serve Thanksgiving dinners to others. Take a walk. Find a place to enjoy Gods gift of creation. Head out the door for a refreshing walk. Invite family, friends or others to share the experience too. Most important! Take advantage of the Thanksgiving holidays to focus on what youre grateful for and the things you appreciate about yourself and others. It is an ideal time to remember and to celebrate the many blessings in our lives.

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~ St. Nicholas Fair ~

Council of Catholic Women The 2011 St. Nicholas Fair is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, December 3 & 4. The Fair will take place in the Parish Life Center, along side the scheduled December Hospitality event. The holiday event will sell baked goods and craft items which will be donated by our parishioners. There will also be a collection of festive Holiday Baskets for a raffle. Your donation to either the Bake Sale or Craft Table would be very much appreciated. You can bring pre-priced baked goods and craft items to the Parish Life Center on Saturday, December 3 between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. If you would like to donate to the raffles, please call Mary Ellen Clish at 630-495-1339 or Anna Weselak at 630-6207797 by November 27.

Latin High Mass coming to Saint Isaac Jogues!

The Traditional ExtraOrdinary Form of the Roman Rite Wednesday, November 23rd at 7pm (The Eve of Thanksgiving Day)
The night before Thanksgiving, on Wednesday, November 23rd at 7pm Saint Isaac Jogues Parish will celebrate a traditional Latin Mass, according to the ExtraOrdinary Form of the Roman Rite of 1962 the Tridentine Mass. This Extraordinary Form of the Mass has been described by many of the great saints of the Church as the most beautiful thing, this side of Heaven. Father Scott Haynes, S.J.C. along with other priests and brothers of the Canons Regular of Saint John Cantius (Chicago, Illinois), will be here to celebrate the Mass and provide the beautiful Latin music. Attend this age-old celebration to begin the holiday season that is upon us once again. It will be a special faith-filled celebration, full of memories, especially for older Catholics who remember the Latin Mass. Yet, as part of the living heritage of the Church, it will provide a powerful prayer experience of the mystery and majesty of God for all. Young and old, life-long Catholics and new Catholics are invited to attend this Mass which is centuries old the Mass most of the Saints knew. The Traditional Latin Mass, as it will be celebrated Wednesday evening, November 23rd is more than 400 years old. But, its roots go back to the time of the Apostles, and will offer a truly uplifting experience for all who attend. Please join us. Saint Isaac Jogues Parish 306 West Fourth St. Hinsdale, www.sij.net

Last note on this year's Tootsie Roll Drive. The Knights of Columbus Council #11027 will be distributing checks in the near future to the following Charitable Organizations: 1. Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Assn. 2. Ray Graham Assn. 3. Catholic Charities MR Program 4. West Suburban Assn.for the Retarded & Handicapped 5. Special Camps for Special Citizens 6. N.A.M.I. Special Needs Housing 7. Resources for the Ret.& Autistic Family (RRAF) 8. Western DuPage Special Recreation Fund 9. Thumbuddy Special 10. Marklund Children's Home The amount to be distributed to the above organizations is approximately $7,200.00. This was a very good year. Once again thank you to everyone who helped with the drive. If anyone would like additional information about our council at Christ the King please contact Ed Schumann at (630)627-8213.

Our life centers offer free pregnancy tests, limited-ultrasound, material assistance, parenting and mothering programs, post-abortive programs and free consultations for women who are experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Womans Choice Services, with facilities currently located in Lombard and Crest Hill. Offering positive choices and support to these women in need requires many volunteers to help serve these women!!! To learn more about Womans Choice Services and volunteer opportunities, please contact: Phone: (630) 655-3290 and/or e-mail Fr. Peter frpeter@ctklombard.org Real Options, True Choices

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Living the Eucharist is a parish renewal program that will be offered to all parishioners this Lent season. Small groups will gather weekly for 6 weeks during the Lenten season. There is something for adults, teens and families. The weekly gathering will be 90 minute session reflecting on the Sunday readings and other topics each week. there will be a Living the Eucharist retreat on April 28, 2012. Living the Eucharist has the potential to renew and deepen the Eucharistic spirituality of parishioners in the following ways: Increased knowledge about the centrality of the Eucharist in Catholic life Greater appreciation and understanding of preparing for and participating in Sunday Mass Deeper, more intentional engagement in Sunday Mass, and, by extension, in parish life Keener awareness of living as a disciple of Jesus and building up the Kingdom of God A stronger, more Eucharist-based Catholic identity among participants More frequent attendance at Sunday Mass Opportunities to increase the knowledge, skills, and commitment of the parish liturgical ministers, thereby creating more vibrant Sunday liturgies Increased opportunities to invite and welcome inactive Catholics and the unchurched

If you would like to become involved in the parish planning team call Eileen Maggiore at 630 396 6076 or send an email eileen@ctklombard.org. Our first team planning meeting will be on Monday, November 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the East Room of the rectory.

OPERATION SUPPORT OUR TROOPS WAS A BIG SUCCESS!

Through the generous support of fellow parishioners, the OSOT collection for our military was a big success. On behalf of the men and women who serve, we send our thanks to you, our parishioners who contributed 251 pounds of treats and toiletries to the cause. Although the items will soon be delivered, the need for prayers for their safety is never finished. To find out how to send cards and notes, go to www.osotil.org. Thank you! A Community Concerns Project The Council of Catholic Women

!!! Stress !!!!

CCW Meeting The program for the November 21 meeting is Nutrition, Stress and Health. Learn about the health consequences stress causes and the dietary factors that can help. The program will be presented by parishioner, Jim Golick, who is a licensed nutritionist. The meeting will take place in the PLC and begin at 7:00 p.m. Be sure to come and bring a friend. You will go home with a better understanding of what causes Stress! and some helpful hints on ways to avoid being stressed.

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There will be no R.E. (Religious Education) Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Please join us for Mass on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 9:00 AM You may bring food to help fill the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry R.E. will resume Wednesday, November 30

Candidates Who Will Enter Into the Fullness of the Faith on Easter Sunday
My name is Sandi Schroeder. I was baptized Christian and attended St. Francis Catholic High School. I went to Catholic Church with my grandmother when I was younger. My mother and father have attended Christ the King for twenty plus years. I have always liked the ceremony of the Catholic Church throughout my life. I decided it was time to make it official. My sponsor is my sister in law, Paige Logan. My name is Amy Schroeder. I was baptized Christian in a Presbyterian church. Growing up I did not attend church. My grandmother has been a parishioner of Christ the King for all of my life. This has drawn me towards Jesus and the Church. Being a part of the Catholic Church gives me a sense of belonging and peace in my life. My sponsor is Anthony Dilla. My name is Reuben Logan. I was baptized Presbyterian and have attended Christ the King Parish for many years with my wife, Elaine. After many years of being called to do that for which God put me on Earth. This is for me the beginning of the final journey to finally meet face to face with Him. Hopefully, He will grant me the time, direct my hands and my heart, and give me the strength to accomplish that mission. My wife, Elaine, will be my sponsor. My name is Marie Lowenthal Schram. I was baptized a Catholic but I was not raised in the Catholic Church. I did occasionally attend various Christian churches. When my husband and I decided to start a family, we agreed that we would raise the children in the Catholic faith. We have them in Catholic school, and they have learned so much. My oldest son just told me that he wants to be a priest! I wanted to join the Church so I could help lead them in the Catholic faith. My sponsor will be my husband, Jeff Schram.

Blessings to you and yours on this day of thanks. May your holiday be filled with the joy family brings, the peace of our Lord Jesus, and prayer for those less fortunate. The Catechists and Staff of Christ the King Parish

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service 2011

The DuPage Interfaith Resource Network Thanksgiving Service will be held on Monday, November 21st at 7:30 PM in the beautiful sanctuary of St. Procopius Abbey at the corner of Maple and College in Lisle. The service features broad participation from a wide range of religions including: Protestants, Buddhists, Catholics, Jews, Moslems, Zoroastrians, Sikhs, and B'hai. We hear the prayers of other religions, sung and chanted. The service is a wonderful way to begin the week of Thanksgiving. The warmth and diversity of the worshipping congregation expresses the promise of America. We respect our differences and appreciate that which binds us together. We proclaim a common message of thanks with our words and melodies of prayer.

Leadership Meeting
The next Leadership Meeting of Christ the King will be held on Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Early Learning Academy. All members of the parish commissions are reminded to attend. Anyone in the parish interested in serving on a commission are also welcome to attend. The theme of the meeting will be to discuss the implementation of the Communication Theme of the parish strategic plan. For more information on the Pastoral Parish Council, contact Anna Weselak (630 -620-779 or parishcouncil@ctklombard.org) or Deacon Frank Lillig (630-620-8362 or frank@ctklombard.org). Thank you, Anna Weselak

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Gratitude: The Heart of Thanksgiving

The Giving Tree

Our Giving tree will be set up in the Narthex the weekend of November 19 & 20. We will have a variety of tags up this year. The gifts you provide will go to:

St. Vincent DePaul PADS Catholic Charities Prayer Shawl Ministry

Thank-you in advance for your generosity!

JESUS SAID FEED THE HUNGRY

Thank you to all our First Grade Families that participated in our monthly service project. During the month of October, our families worked on the Corporal Work of Mercy-Feed the Hungry. The families decide how best to participate and complete the project together. They then do a reflection and turn that in. We draw a name from all the reflections turned in and have two winners who receive a gift card that will benefit the whole family. Some families went to Feed my Starving Children and others packed food for the Food Pantries. Others shopped for their favorite foods and donated it to various food pantries. Even though we could only choose two to win, all families who participated are winners and based on the reflections we received, learned quit a bit about being hungry!

In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is a holiday that is among the nations finest national traditions. Indeed, setting a day aside for giving thanks to God is not just a U.S. phenomenon. Canadians have a Thanksgiving Day, and many countries worldwide celebrate harvest festivals that express gratitude to God. For Christian stewards, Thanksgiving Day has special meaning, for we know that gratitude lies at the very heart of stewardship. A grateful heart heralds the beginning of discipleship and opens the way to our deepest response, the desire to return to God for the bounty of our lives. The French educator Jean Baptiste Massieu put it beautifully: Gratitude is the memory of the heart. For what do we thank our Creator? The early American colonists, who gave inspiration to the Thanksgiving Day tradition, were thankful for their very survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Many of their compatriots were buried in the soil of their new land, far from all that had been cherished and familiar. Its natural to thank God when things seem to turn out the way we had hoped, when disaster is averted, when life seems filled with abundance. Harder, perhaps, is the ability to thank God for being present to us in times of struggle, seeming failure, illness and death. But, in the heart of the Christian steward, the memory of Gods presence is a comfort and a gift all its own. If we take time to reflect on our lives, we often discover that that for which we are most grateful was a gift which we struggled to receive. What came to us in the form of hardship has in hindsight revealed itself as gift. This is why each days struggles and trials should be met with a heartfelt thank you. Meister Eckhart, the 14th century Dominican mystic, wrote, If the only prayer you ever say is thank you, that will suffice. At first, this seems puzzling. What of praise and petition? But Eckhart knew that the most genuine response, and indeed, the first and most spontaneous response of the heart which has discovered God, is thank you. Gratitude lies at the beginning of true prayer. As we reflect on this time of thanksgiving, let us be present to those moments when Gods gifts were hidden in shadow and remember to be thankful for all.

CURRENT TEXT:

Lord, I am not worthy To receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.

NEW TRANSLATION:
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

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Leadership News
On Tuesday, November 14, the Chairmen of the Parish Commissions met to discuss the plans and events of the Leadership Team for the coming year. Three of the four commissions were represented. Ideas for topics for each Leadership meeting were presented and events for the entire leadership team were discussed. Besides sharing information with other members of the Parish Leadership Team, advisory topics will be included in upcoming Leadership Team Meetings. Please thank those who have taken on the role of chairman of their committee or commission: Jun Penas, Matt Novak, Judy Knox, Martha Cebulski, Jarrod Cebulski, and Rick Cosenza. There are additional openings on each of the parish commissions. If you are interested in representing a parish ministry or organization please contact Anna Weselak 630-620779 or parishcouncil@ctklombard.org or Deacon Frank Lillig 630-620-8362 or frank@ctklombard.org.

7:00 p.m. In the Parish Life Center. CATHOLICISM is a groundbreaking Documentary Film Series and multi-media Study Program.
No class on November 23 November 30, 2011 Week 6: A Body Both Suffering and Glorious - The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church Clearly answering the question, What is the Church? Father Barron presents the reality of the Church as one, holy, catholic and apostolic. The Body of Christ can be seen all over the earth, while still escaping total understanding as the mystical union between Christ and his Church.

Thanksgiving Day Eucharist 9:00am

"Give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you"
(Thess. 5:18)

As November quickly passes us by, nearly everyone looks with anticipation to the Thanksgiving Day feast. Families and friends gather around tables bursting with good food, a signal that the season of winter Holy Days is about to begin. On Thanksgiving Day, many Catholics will attend Mass, although it is not a Holy Day. It is a day when the secular culture and the Church meet. Over 400 years after the first Thanksgiving, the missals used in Roman Catholic parishes throughout the United States now present special readings for Thanksgiving Day. The word, Eucharist, means "thanksgiving." What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day that to celebrate Eucharist in union with all Catholics in the United States. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the gifts we have been blessed with, beginning with the gift of our own life and the lives of those we love. But it doesn't end there. It is also a time to pray for those who feel they don't have anything to give thanks for. We invite you to bring non-perishable goods for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. We will have a presentation of food for the needy during the offertory of the mass-the time when we physically present our gifts before the Altar of Sacrifice. Following mass, blessed bread will be passed out for your family meals that evening. Thank you to all those who volunteer for our St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry and PADS service team. These servants tend to the poor and needy of our community each and every week throughout the year. Please note that there will not be a 8:30am Mass on Thanksgiving, nor will there be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Fr. Peter and the entire parish staff wish you, your family and friends a safe, happy, and blessed Thanksgiving!

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH EVENTS

DAILY MASS AND CONFESSIONS 8:30 A.M. SUNDAY
Mass Winter Wonderland RE Classes Mass (Interpreted Hearing impaired) Family Class Mass RCIA Mass SVDP Holiday Turkey pick-up Call to Conversion

11/20
8:00 am After Masses 8:45 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm Church PLC Academy Church Church ER Church ER Cathedral

THURSDAY
No School Academy Thanksgiving - Office Closed Mass

11/24
9:00 am Church

FRIDAY
No School Academy Office Closed Prayer Group

11/25
7:00 pm ER

MONDAY
St. Vincent De Paul RCIC (For Children) CCW Meeting

11/21
12:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm ER Rectory PLC

SATURDAY
Confessions Mass

11/26
4:00 pm 5:00 pm Narthex Church

TUESDAY
Office Closed Staff practice Mass Rosary and Chaplet

11/22
10:30 am 5:30 pm Church Church

NEXT SUNDAY
Mass Mass (Interpreted Hearing impaired) Liturgy of the Word for Children RCIA Mass

11/27
8:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Church Church Church ER Church

WEDNESDAY
No School Academy SVDP preparing bread for mass Prayer Shawl Ministry Childrens Choir Kings Choir Rehearsal

11/23
9:00 am 1:00 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm ER ER Ch/PLC Church

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Nov 27, 8:00 AM

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Nov 27, 12:00 PM

Altar Server

Jennifer Emmert Sydney Rudman Mary Maderak Joseph Maderak Pat McGovern George Zelazny Fran Zelazny Linda Dovalovsky Fr. Peter Jarosz

Lance Grunert Charles Grunert Arsenio Alzona Eugene Caselli Rudy Caselli Carol Clishem Ludy Redor Rory Villamil Fr. Peter Jarosz

Kaitlin Klasen Ryan Lim Kiera McLaughlin Iner Olson Ed Schumann Karen Schumann Bonnie Venezio Ray Venezio Amar Patel Fr. Bob Schoenstene

Justin Martinez Cedric Martinez Monique Martinez Evelyn Manicad Oscar Manicad Norma Migali Sharon Pierscionek Barbara Robinson Valeree Paras Fr. Bob Schoenstene

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Lector Presider Ministers of Care

M. & K. Campbell, M. Gonzalo, L. Michalik, S. Pierscionek, Chub Thompson, M. Novak, E& E Mears , J. & E. Rodenas.

CHURCH NAME & NUMBER Christ The King #512918 ADDRESS 1501 South Main Street Lombard, IL 60148 PHONE 630.629.1717 CONTACT PERSON Gina Gallo 630.290.6367 or Eileen Maggiore 630.308.1127 SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2007 E-Mail from bulletin@ctklombard.org Adobe Acrobat NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12

SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN NOVEMBER 20, 2011