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

JUNE 17, 2012 ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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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 630.396.6077 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 AIDE: Christine Leslie KINDERGARTEN AIDE: Michelle Iwinski FACILITIES MANAGER: Javier Aguilera 630.396.6093 Javier@ctklombard.org MAINTENANCE: Tony Azzolin, Joe Iapichino, Victor Mandin

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

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

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

ST. PEREGRINE DEVOTIONS:

Second Saturdays at 11:00am

ROSARY AND CHAPLET:

Weekdays at 7:35am Tuesdays 5:30pm

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

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 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: 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.

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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Sunday, June 17 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Fathers Day Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34 Monday, June 18 Weekday 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday, June 19 St. Romuald 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday, June 20 Weekday 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday, June 21 Weekday Sir 48:1-14; Mt 6:7-15 Friday, June 22 St. Paulinus of Nola, St. John Fisher, St. Thomas more 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Mt 6:19-23 Saturday, June 23 Vigil of Nativity of St. John the Baptist Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Sunday, June 24 Nativity of St. John the Baptist Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139; Acts 13:2226; Lk 1:57-66, 80

8:00 am Jean Brzezenski 10:00 am Fathers Living & Deceased 12:00 pm Fred Runge

I Patrick Andrews and Marybeth Medrano

Bishop Conlon Comes to Pray at Abortion Clinic

Glen Ellyn abortion clinic, 1186 Roosevelt Road, every Wednesday and Saturday from about 7:45 a.m. until about 10:00 a.m. The rosary group meets at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. We are thrilled to announce that BISHOP R. DANIEL CONLON will join us for the rosary on Wednesday, June 20th at 9:30 a.m. Come and meet our Bishop and thank him for standing with us on all of these important issues."

8:30 am Patricia Van Dyke

8:30 am Jim Thompson

8:30 am Joseph & Marie Lorenzo

8:30 am For all teenagers

Poor Clare Nuns Will be Visiting Christ the King Parish this weekend after each Mass.
They will be selling Rosaries to add on to their monastery in Mexico due to an increase in vocations. Please help support these followers of St. Clare, who was the first to follow St. Frances. If you would like to make a donation in the form of a check, please make the check payable to St. Marys and in the memo section write Poor Clare Nuns.

8:30 am Souls in Purgatory

5:00 pm Peter & Elvira DAgostino

8:00 am Alex Coronado 10:00 am Special Intention 12:00 pm Priests of Joliet

What is Devotion to the Sacred Heart and Why Not?

A Time to Listen and Learn Then a Time to Pray Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy On Us Monday June 25th 7-7:45 pm Christ the King Church, Lombard Rsvp:carol@ctklombard.org 630.629.1717 x4

There are many Mass times available for the month of July. Please contact Carol at the rectory, 630-629-1717 x4

Pray for Healing

Jasmin Navarro, Betty Silvasy, Norma Migali, Cathey Castro, Lorraine Airey, Tina Orlita, William Pociask, Rita Kersten, Patrick O'Leary, Caroline Amorao, Edward Lassa, Stella Jacobs, Don Whitlock, John Schram, Josh Hubbard, Dick and Mira Dykowski, Darlene Kessling, Jean Criddle, Nancy Giampapa, Cindy ONeil, Lee Bormet, Del Redor, Nazario (Jun) Penas, Tim Grobart, Connie Shimkus, Fr Frank McDonald, Letty Hipolito, Mildred DeWald
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.

Rest in Peace
Our condolences to the family and friends of Margaret Perry

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Knights of Columbus / Christ The King

Volunteer Group Needed for Landscaping at Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities needs volunteers to help beautify three rental properties in Addison, Villa Park, and Lombard. Volunteers will help with mowing, digging, planting, spreading mulch, weeding, and pruning. Donations to complete these projects are also appreciated. Lawnmower is provided on site and you can come at a time that is convenient for your schedule. For more information, call Yvonne Morrongiello, Outreach Support Specialist at 630-495-8008 x 2122. To learn more about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

16th Annual Fish & Cut Bait / Fishing Derby A note of thanks to the knights who hosted and arranged this community event, for our children and families. The day was a success and all had fun. Thanks to our fishing directors. Fr. Jarosz chaplain Fishing Directors Eddie Sowa, Henry Sokalski & Ed Pacilli

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME
Fr. Peter, staff and deacons are looking for people who are interested in helping those members of the parish who are not able to attend Mass on a regular basis. Are you interested in helping with the Sunday Communion Services (Holy Communion Outside of Mass) at Beacon Hill and Lexington Square Retirement communities? We are looking for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (Communion ministers) and The Word (Lectors). We are seeking registered parish members who are willing to devote at least one hour of one Sunday of the month to a wonderful ministry. All dioceses in the country, including Joliet require the protecting Gods children class and background check to volunteer. The charter not only protects the children, but the vulnerable, which are the sick, in this case. Come help spread the Word and the Body of Christ, to our fellow members of Christ the King Parish, who live in your communities. This is an opportunity to actively share your faith with those who are unable to come to Mass on a weekly basis. We also welcome those who have never been extraordinary ministers, to inquire about serving as a minister. Thank you in advance for prayerfully considering this ministry opportunity. To begin the process of volunteering, you will meet with Eileen. Please contact Eileen at the rectory office. Then after, you will meet with Fr. Peter. We look forward to your response. If you would like to meet with us, to first prayerfully discern, please contact our deacons or Fr. Peter

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
June 2/3, 2012 Collection
# Registered Families Account White Envelopes Non-envelope users This weeks total Weekly Budget *Difference* Thank You! Green Envelopes* (Mortgage) Restricted Budget** Difference Gold Envelopes 79 97 $1,706.00 $1,731.00 - $25.00 $1,138.00 $962.00 $50,215 1400 No. 334 Households Amount $9,841.75 $2,880.36 $12,722.11 $12,692.00 + $30.11

Gold Budget (extra ordinary expenses) Diocesan Annual Appeal

96% of our goal - Need $2,220 to make goal Why Use Envelopes? Consider electronic giving!

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A Fortnight of Prayer for Freedom: June 21July 4, 2012 Prepared for the people of the Diocese of Joliet in Illinois
Day 1: Thursday, June 21, 2012 Please read Romans 3:21-26 Brothers and sisters: Now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, though testified to by the law and the prophets, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction; all have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God. They are justified freely by his grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as an expiation, through faith, by his Blood, to prove his righteousness because of the forgiveness of sins previously committed, through the forbearance of God- to prove his righteousness in the present time, that he might be righteous and justify the one who has faith in Jesus. Day 2: Friday, June 22, 2012 Sts. John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs Let us pray: O God, martyrdom have brought true faith to its highest expression, graciously grant that, strengthened through the intercession of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More, we may confirm by the witness of our life the faith we profess with our lips. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Day 3: Saturday, June 23, 2012 Vigil of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Grant, we pray, almighty God, that your family may walk in the way of salvation and, attentive to what St. John the Precursor urged, may come safely to the One he foretold, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Day 4: Sunday, June 24, 2012 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Solemnity Like St. John, we are born to proclaim in word and work who Jesus is and the impact that Christ has over all of life. Psalm 63: O God, you are my God- for you I long! For you my body yearns; for you my soul thirsts, Like a land parched, lifeless, and without water. So I look to you in the sanctuary to see your power and glory. For your love is better than life; my lips offer you worship! I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands calling on your name. My soul shall savor the rich banquet of praise, with joyous lips my mouth shall honor you! When I think of you upon my bed, through the night watches I will recall that you indeed are my help, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy. My soul clings fast to you; your right hand upholds me. But those who seek my life will come to ruin; they shall go down to the depth of the earth! They shall be handed over to the sword and become the prey of jackals! But the king shall rejoice in God; all who swear by the Lord shall exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut! Let us pray: O God, who raised up Saint John the Baptist to make ready a nation fit for Christ the Lord, give your people, we pray, the grace of spiritual joys and direct the hearts of all the faithful into the way of salvation and peace. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Christ the King Parish will participate in Habitat for Humanity service project. This is for anyone over the age of 18, 16-17 with parent supervision. Experience is most helpful; however there is help for those in need. The day of service will be on Sat. July 21, 2012. The location will be in the Western suburbs. The work day is 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. We are taking a group of only 10 volunteers. If you would like to support Habitat for Humanity and are not able to work, financial contributions are always welcome.

Items We Pick-Up: Appliances Under 10 years old Windows Vinyl Double-Hung Only Doors Solid Interior & Exterior No hollow-core or Sliding Doors Tile/Flooring 4 Box Minimum Furniture Solid Wood No Particle Board or Entertainment Centers Desks Roll Top or Secretary Only No large wooden/steel/particle board Carpet New and Over 100 sq ft Cabinets (Must provide picture) Light Fixtures Lumber Over 6 and all nails removed Stainless Steel Sinks Countertops Over 6 no holes Toilets/Sinks/Vanities Must be in very good condition No stains/discoloration - Cabinet Sets Must Provide Detailed Description and Photo - Bathtubs Acrylic or Claw Foot only - HVAC Furnaces & Air Conditioners Items We Cannot Take: Automotive Items- Entertainment Centers- Hollow core/Bi-Fold/Sliding Glass Doors Windows Storm/Screen- Bed Frames- Lumber/Trim with Nails- Small Appliances/Vacuum Cleaners- Unframed Mirrors/Glass- Used Insulation-Upholstered Furniture- Mini-Blinds Metal & Plastic Exercise Equipment- Shower Stall- Garbage Disposals- Cast-Iron Sinks/ Tubs - Musical Instruments Other Resources: Salvation Army - 1-800-728-7825 Sharing Connections (All Furniture) 630-971-0565 Jubilee Furniture 630-337-1467 Freecycle.org

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Year of the Eucharist 2010-2011 Please Dont Forget!

June 17, 2012

Please dont forget to collect Box Tops and Labels for Education over the summer. Place box tops and labels in the containers in the Narthex of the church. We appreciate you thinking of these things over the summer. Every box top and label helps our school receive academic and staff resources. God bless you, Mrs. Placey.

Our Academy Summer Hours From May 29 through June 28 the office will be open from 8am until 12 noon. Open registration during the summer. Classes are quickly filling, sign up before you leave for vacation. Thank you and have a blessed summer. Fr. Peter and Mrs. Placey

Prayer in Defense of Marriage

God our Father, we give you thanks for the gift of marriage: the bond of life and love, and the font of the family. The love of husband and wife enriches your Church with children, fills the world with a multitude of spiritual fruitfulness and service, and is the sign of the love of your Son, Jesus Christ, for his Church. The grace of Jesus flowed forth at Cana at the request of the Blessed Mother. May your Son, through the intercession of Mary, pour out upon us a new measure of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit as we join with all people of good will to promote and protect the unique beauty of marriage. May your Holy Spirit enlighten our society to treasure the heroic love of husband and wife, and guide our leaders to sustain and protect the singular place of mothers and fathers in the lives of their children. Father, we ask that our prayers be joined to those of the Virgin Mary, that your Word may transform our service so as to safeguard the incomparable splendor of marriage. We ask all these things through Christ our Lord, Amen. Saints Joachim and Anne, pray for us.

For more information contact eileen@ctklombard.org

The Challenge runs until Registration Weekend ~August 18-19, 2012 AllFaithFormationFamiliesandParishioners areinvitedtosharetheirfaiththissummerand growintheirloveofJesusthroughreflectionon theGospels,EucharisticAdoration,PrayerEx periences,ServiceandFun!Checkoutthetable inthebackofthechurchtofindoutallthestuff wearedoing.Pickupajournaltohelpyourfam ilykeeptrackofallthatyoudo. Turninallyourmaterialswhenyoucomeinto registerforthe20122013schoolyear.Registra tionswillbetakentheweekendofAugust1819, 2012.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecallthe REofficeat6303966078.

Have you heard about our Summer Faith Challenge?

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ALPHA SCHEDULE
Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. Its relaxed, low key, friendly and fun. There is hospitality before each session to get to know each other. Listen, learn, discuss and discover. And ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile. And its supported by the Catholic Church. Alpha is for everyone, especially: Those wanting to investigate Christianity, New Christians, Newcomers to the Church, and those who want to deepen their faith. June 20, 2012 Why Did Jesus Die? June 27, 2012 How Can We Have Faith? July 4, 2012 Happy 4th of July No Gathering July 11, 2012 Why and How Do I Pray? July 18, 2012 Why and How Should I Read the Bible? Each evening begins at 7:00 p.m. with hospitality at Christ the King Parish, Lombard. There is an approximately 40 minute DVD presentation followed by small group discussion. Friday, July 27 and Sat July 28 are weekend talks to allow the Holy Spirit work in our life. Anyone interested can come to one or all of the evenings. If you can register ahead of time is wonderful, but you are always welcome! For more information please call Eileen at 630-396-6076 or email at eileen@ctklombard.org.

The Festival of Faith will be held on October 7th, it will begin with 12:00 Mass followed by lunch, entertainment and games! We need your help to make this festival a joyful day as we welcome our parish family to share a meal and entertainment with a faith-filled day of activities. Join us for the first planning meeting on June 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the PLC. What area would you like to help with? Raffle and Ticket Sales Concessions and Food Publicity Prayer and Liturgy Logistics Games Finance Entertainment

Festival of Faith

Name ________________________________ Phone ________________________________ Email _________________________________ Area that you would like to help with _________________________________ Return to collection basket or contact Kate Uhart at 630-730-9190 or kateduhart@aol.com

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YouthLeadership Conference June22~24th

Theseparishioners willbeparticipatinginthediocesanconfer ence,pleaseprayforthem.Theywillbeshar ingashortreflectionatthemassesonthe29th. Wearesoproudofthemandlookforwardto theseyoungmenandwomensharinginthelife oftheparish.

YLC2012

HighSchoolMissionExperience TheSWIMexperienceallowsteens, 15andolder,to... DiveIn! Joinusforanimmersionexperienceinvarious types of service throughout the Joliet Diocese EmilyMaggiore and beyond. Through service and prayer we NickMaggiore willexperiencewhatitistodiverightintoour SeanRochford CatholicFaithandlivethatfaithaccordingly. Where? Pastoral Center, Romeoville Letusalsokeepinprayertheleaders,keynote Cost? $150 speakers,facilitators,seminarians,andclergy Deadline: July 7th whowillleadtheseteens(alongwiththe700 otherteensfromacrossthediocese)intoalife Pickupyourapplicationinthebackofchurch. inChristthroughprayer,fellowshipandfun.

Calling all teens Are you ready to experience Good Friday again? We are going to set out to St. John Indiana to visit The Shrine of Christs Passion On Friday, July 20th. We will meet here in the parking lot at 9:30 and take a bus down. Bring a bag Lunch and spending money for the gift shop. Need more info? Sherry@ctklombard.org

Save the Date!! Friday, July 20th Good Friday in July

AsapartoftheSWIM(SummerWit nessInMission)experience,teens fromacrossthediocesewillbepro vidingservicetomanydifferentplaceswithin thedioceseandbeyond.Wewillbeworkingat afoodpantryinHopkinsParkandwouldliketo providecleaningsuppliesandpaperproducts tothefamilies.Foodstampsdonotcoverthese typesofsupplies,soweareaskingyoutohelp uscollectthesuppliesweneed.Inthisway,we asChurchcanparticipatewiththeteens.

Areyouandyourfamilylookingforsome summerfunatareasonablecost?Well, wehaveGreatAmericaticketsfor$28 each!Theyareonlyavailableforthe June26,June28andJuly2dates.The teenswillbegoingonJuly2.CallSherry ASAPtoreserveyourtickets!!

Our teens will bring these supplies with them to YLC on June 22
Supplies Needed:

Cleaning buckets, mops, gloves, handywipes, all purpose cleaner, kitchen cleanser, bleach cleaners, disinfecting wipes, toilet bowel cleaner,papertowels,toiletpaper,kleenex,etc.

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From the Bishop

Crime and Punishment

ord, punish me no more in your anger. Foul and festering are my sores. I am stooped and deeply bowed; All day I go about mourning.
These words of Psalm 38 capture how I feel most days about the scandal of child abuse in the Church. They probably express how many Catholics feel about it. Its shame and sorrow weigh on us. I started listening to the stories of victims more than 20 years ago as an official of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. My first meeting, as a bishop-elect, with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops was in Dallas in June, 2002, when the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People was hammered out, after the U.S. Church had been hammered by the horrible news coming from Boston and elsewhere. Today I chair the bishops Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People. The sense of responsibility for dealing with the issue is never far from my mind and heart. That is minor compared with those who have been abused. The extent of harm done to them is hard to fathom. So often, even they do not comprehend it, or most of it, until much later in life. Some of them, by Gods grace and the help of professionals, family and friends make progress toward healing and wholeness. Others keep struggling. The same is true of their family members. Some offenders have acknowledged their guilt and taken steps to guard against further abuse. Others live in

denial and remain angry with their accusers. Priests who have not offended accept the gravity of the situation and contribute personally and institutionally to creating a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults. At the same time, almost all of them feel a diminishment because of what their peers have done and wonder how they themselves are perceived by other people. The rest of the Churchs members have been less directly affected perhaps by the abuse, but they have not escaped its damage. From what I can tell and various surveys confirm it their attitudes cover a wide range. Clearly, though, there is still substantial anger and hurt. As a pastor, I keep asking myself this question: Is there anything that can be done to bring about a general healing of the Church? Lord, punish us no more. So much has been accomplished since Dallas and the Charter. We do better at listening to victim/ survivors of abuse and supporting them in their process of healing. We require a more extensive background review of prospective seminarians and do a much more thorough job with their personal formation while in the seminary. All other adults who work regularly with minors are checked, as well, and receive training to provide safe environments for young people. As a result, thousands of people across the country have been barred from access to children in our churches and schools. Abuse allegations are reported promptly to civil authorities. Dioceses have review boards to provide advice about policies and cases, and they undergo annual, external audits of their compliance with the Charter. Yet, all of that is not enough to

resolve the bitterness, skepticism and confusion that so many people still experience. They continue to ask how priests could betray their solemn trust. They wonder how some bishops could have failed to handle cases in a way that put the safety of children first, and why those bishops have not been held to account. They refuse to believe that anything has really changed. Thus, there is no easy answer to my question about general healing for the Church. The wound is so deep. Part of the answer is continued commitment to the provisions of the Charter and the spirit behind it. Part of the answer is time. Part of the answer is prayer. The 10th anniversary of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People occurs this month. To mark the anniversary, each parish in the Diocese of Joliet will hold a Holy Hour devoted to prayer for reconciliation and recommitment to the protection of children on June 10, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Our Lord gave us the Eucharist as the living memorial of His saving death and resurrection. Ultimately only He can bring real healing to the Church, which is His body, and to each of its hurting members. So I encourage you to participate in the Holy Hour in your parish no matter how you feel. Psalm 38 ends this way: My God, be not far from me. Come quickly to help me, my Lord and my salvation. Bishop R. Daniel Conlon Christ is our Hope June 2012

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WHY CONSCIENCE IS IMPORTANT

During the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, Americans shone the light of the Gospel on a dark history of slavery, segregation, and racial bigotry. The civil rights movement was an essentially religious movement, a call to awaken consciences. In his famous Letter from Birmingham Jail in 1963, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. boldly said, The goal of America is freedom. As a Christian pastor, he argued that to call America to the full measure of that freedom was the specific contribution Christians are obliged to make. He rooted his legal and constitutional arguments about justice in the long Christian tradition: I would agree with Saint Augustine that An unjust law is no law at all. A just law is a man-made code that squares with the moral law or the law of God. An unjust law is a code that is out of harmony with the moral law. Some unjust laws impose such injustices on individuals and organizations that disobeying the laws may be justified. Every effort must be made to repeal them. When fundamental human goods, such as the right of conscience, are at stake, we may need to witness to the truth by resisting the law and incurring its penalties. The church does not ask for special treatment, simply the rights of religious freedom for all citizens. Rev. King also explained that the church is neither the master nor the servant of the state, but its conscience, guide, and critic. Catholics and many other Americans have strongly criticized the recent Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate requiring almost all private health plans to cover contraception, sterilization and abortioninducing drugs. For the first time in our history, the federal government will force religious institutions to fund and facilitate coverage of a drug or procedure contrary to their moral teaching, and purport to define which religious institutions are religious enough to merit an exemption. This is a matter of whether religious people and institutions may be forced by the government to provide such coverage even when it violates our consciences. What we ask is nothing more than the right to follow our consciences as we live out our teaching. This right is not only about our ability to go to Mass on Sunday or pray the Rosary at home. It is about whether we can make our contribution to the common good of all Americans. Can we do the good works our faith calls us to do, without having to compromise that very same faith? Without religious liberty properly understood, all Americans suffer, deprived of the essential contribution in education, health care, feeding the hungry, civil rights, and social services that religious Americans make every day. What is at stake is whether America will continue to have a free, creative, and robust civil societyor whether the state alone will determine who gets to contribute to the common good, and how they get to do it.

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH EVENTS

SUNDAY
Rosary Sale Mass Mass Mass The Gathering (youth ministry)

6/17
All Morning 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 7:00 pm Narthex Church Church Church Academy

THURSDAY
Eucharistic Adoration Break Open the Word Clergy Meeting

6/21
9:00 am 10:00 am 5:30 pm Church ER R/DR

FRIDAY
Wedding Rehearsal Prayer Group

6/22
6:00 pm 7:00 pm Church ER

MONDAY
St. Vincent De Paul Pantry

6/18
12:00 pm ER

SATURDAY
Wedding Confessions Mass K of C Corp. Communion

6/23
2:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm Church Narthex Church PLC

TUESDAY
Rosary Admin Committee meeting

6/19
5:30 pm 7:00 pm Church ER

NEXT SUNDAY WEDNESDAY

Prayer Shawl Ministry Alpha - Why Did Jesus Die?

6/24
8:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Church Church Church Church Narthex

6/20
1:00 pm 7:00 pm ER PLC

Mass Mass Liturgy of the Word for Children Mass Baptism

Adoration Every Thursday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm and every 1st Thursday for 24 hours

Daily Mass 8:30 am Confessions 9:00 am

Rosary Tuesdays 5:30 pm Daily 7:30 am

Ministry Schedule for Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, 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

C. Thompson

D. Denn, A. Forstneger M. Gonzalo M. & J. Maderak J. Benshoof, E. Caselli C. Clishem, M. Iwinski L. Javier J. Maka, E. & K. Schumann R. & B. Venezio R. Beckman O. & E. Manicad, V. Paras S. Pierscionek

M. Sanders I. Santiago Arsenio

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

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

D. Aikman

A. Patel

N. Campbell E. & K. Prado D. Lavedas A. Sandei

P. Millsap

Fr. Peter Jarosz

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 June 17, 2012