CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING GUILDERLAND, NY

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

JANUARY 14, 2018 Offertory from: Loose Collection $2746.10

Envelopes collected $5285.01

Total Collection $8031.11

E-Giving (Faith Direct) $2,037.00

Total $10,068.11

Budgeted Need for Last Week $12,782.00

Please consider increasing your weekly donation.

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Harry Shamlian, Rick Rodino,

Lawrence “Sam” Conway,

Mark Nolan, Clarence & Holly Timony,

Ralph Bellanger, Ann Ryan, Joanne

Dame, Ruth Panthen, Earnestina Siver,

Mary Biondi, David Gray, Jack Marcil,

David Gervais, Ken Hulsopple, John

Lehocky, Janet Morales, Amelia Hugan,

Litia Pettricola, Carol Chandler, Connor Hicks, Mary Beth

Jordan, Madeline Girard, George Wilkes, Joelle Gilmore, Jane

Henry, Doug Strout, Allen Decker, George Laing, Marilyn

Allendorph, Bennett Cohen, William Anson Rogan, George

Cavanaugh, Rose Martin, Jeremy Stevens, Ann Towers,

Giovanna Brooks, Joe Oppedisano, Helen Rosencrans, Sandra

Daniels, Roman Hunt, Margaret McGuire, Elicia McMullen,

Randy Fine, Patrick Ryan, Daniel Ryan, Irene Jack, Mary

Beals, Louise Draisey, Janet Gaumond, Julie Bradt, Katherine

Ryan and child, Loyal Towers, Jim Keating, Marie Cascone,

Mary Kehn, Mary Savoy, Joseph Halenbeck, Jane Senecal, Betty

Canape, Sharon Martinez, Dorothy Gisotti, Carol Goodwin,

Marjorie Meyer, Alice Begley, Sharon Henderson

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PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DECEASED

Allen D. Hannaford, James D. Fink, Charles Jordan, Marilyn

Wojeski, Barbara Barr, Antonio Audino, Frank McTague, Jason

Vivenzio, Frances Printsky, James Clark , Kathleen Farrell,

Kenneth C. Jack, Norman & Virginia Farinacci, Vincent &

Grace Cordi, Josephine Sano, Arthur Hutson, Logan Elizabeth

Anderson (8 yr. old niece of John Fassett), Marianne Dapolito,

Doris Visker (Sister-In-Law of Ed & Mary Clare Visker), Peter

McCarthy (Brother of Donald F. McCarthy, Jr.)

First Year Anniversary/January, 2017

Lester Beauchaine (1/1), Virginia Dwyer (1/4), Edward

Dougherty (1/13) and Richard Dewey (1/22)

ANNOUNCED MASSES THIS WEEK

MONDAY, JANUARY 22

9:00 a.m. Mona Khalaf * Michael & Joanne Esposito

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23

9:00 a.m. Linda Papale * Robert & MaryAnn Ferraro

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24

9:00 a.m. Bessie Pezzula (3rd Anniversary) * her Family

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25

9:00 a.m. Communion Service

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26

9:00 a.m. Philip Darrigo (11th Anniversary) *his Family

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27

4:00 p.m. Christopher Riedy (17th Anniversary)*his sister,

Patricia

4:00 p.m. Orlando Raponi * Antonia Raponi

4:00 p.m. Patricia & James Hippchen * Chris & Tom Hippchen

4:00 p.m. Mary E. Shields * Grandaughter & Family

4:00 p.m. Richard Dewey (1st Anniversary) *Wife & Family

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28

8:00 a.m. Sr. Veronica Nolan *Michael & Lois Keefrider

10:00 a.m. Donald Filkins (2nd Anniversary) *Family

10:00 a.m. Frank S. Russo (50th Anniversary) *Daughter

Kathi Cannone

10:00 a.m. John Bullis * Curt & Marti McEwan

12:00 noon Allen Hannaford * Ed & Fran Weatherwax

12:00 noon Joseph Rizzo *Elean Crupi

12:00 noon Jim Fink *Jean Jenkins

12:00 noon Marjorie “Midge” Gorlewski *Linda Carducci

& Nancy Paino

Readings for the Week of January 21, 2018 Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [4a]/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20 Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10/Ps 89:20, 21-22, 25-26 [25a]/Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [8]/Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17/Ps 89:4-5, 27-28, 29-30 [29a]/Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:15-18 Friday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 [3]/Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [12a]/Mk 4:35– 41 Next Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9, [8]/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk

1:21-28

As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother

Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus

said to them, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." -

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…

Flu Season We’ve all been reading about the seriousness of the

current flu season, perhaps, like me, you’ve fallen victim to

the current outbreak. Yes, I did get the flu shot this year

also but it didn’t help last weekend.

A number of parishes are adjusting their liturgy practices

to avoid spreading the flu among the parishioners. This is

probably a very good idea!

I’d like to suggest the following for anyone worried about

catching—or spreading—the flu. While attending Mass we

can avoid direct contact with others by a simple nod of the

head and a smile instead of shaking hands during the

“Kiss of Peace.”

A simple wipe of the cup with the purificator by the

Eucharistic Minister does little to purify the rim of the cup.

If you are worried about receiving from the cup it is

perfectly allowable to receive the host only for

communion.

I am not mandating these procedures for

everyone. They are suggestions for those worried about

catching the flu. If you believe you are coming down with

the flu please stay home and take care of yourself. ****************************************************

Reflection For the Week

In today’s Gospel, Jesus begins calling and collecting his

disciples. Amazingly, Andrew, Peter, James and John, simple

fishermen, leave their jobs and much of their family life

and simply follow him.

Do I have that degree of faith and trust to do the same?

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Valentine’s CTK is here! In the cold of winter, nothing

warms the heart more than the graciousness of a volunteer.

Our valentine tradition at CTK has grown by leaps and

bounds, and your response has been wonderful. What is it?

It’s a connection between our families at home with our

parish family who are homebound, in hospitals and in care

facilities. Our valentines enable us to shower our love, care

and prayers, and a cheery “hello” to brighten someone’s

day—someone who might not receive a valentine otherwise.

They are so appreciated by their recipients.

Here’s how it works:

1. Pick up a “starter” kit at the Family Life table in the

Gathering Space. It contains some basic materials to get

you started. Feel free to embellish valentines with things

you have at home - stickers, foamies, glitter, ribbon,

lace, etc. Be creative and have fun. This is a great family

activity for everyone. Please attach the enclosed parish

“God bless you” i.d. on the back of each valentine, and if

you wish, sign your first name only. This was a request

from recipients who want to remember you in their

prayers.

2. Bring your valentines to the big Valentine Box in the

Gathering Space no later than Feb. 11.

3. The Visitation Ministry will pick up and deliver your

valentines.

FAITH FORMATION/YOUTH

MINISTRY NEWS: RCIA AND SACRAMENTAL PREP FOR

ADULTS Do you have questions about the Catholic

faith? Is becoming a Catholic something you

have thought about but never pursued? Have

you ever wondered, “How can I do this”?

Have you been Baptized, or made your First

Communion, but still need to complete the

sacramental process? Are family members Catholic and you would like

to be able to share fully with them in worship? Whatever your needs

may be, we are here to help you. We have a group forming this Fall.

Contact Nancy Paino in the Faith Formation office at 464-4776 or by

email at paino@ctkparishny.org with any questions or to sign up to join

the group. Please join us!

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Faith Formation/Youth Ministry

Program— Please check out our Faith Formation

website by going to our parish website:

ctkparishny.org, Faith Formation and then

click on the Website. New updates will be

coming for Lent!

MORE THAN 25 YEARS AGO, the Souper Bowl of Caring began

with a simple prayer from a single youth group: “Lord, even as

we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of

those without a bowl of soup to eat.” Since that day, more than

$125 million has been raised for local charities across the country

through Souper Bowl of Caring. It has become a powerful

movement that is transforming the time around the Big Game into

the nation’s largest celebration of giving and serving. Our Middle

School youth have participated in the Souper Bowl for the past 11

years and will be accepting monetary donations after all Masses

on Feb. 3rd-4th. Our goal is to raise $2000 for the Guilderland

Food Pantry who is a tremendous help for local families. Please

help us make this a reality!

*************************************************** IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF A PRAYER SHAWL PLEASE

CALL MARYANN MARKHAM

AT 518-456-5301

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

NEWS…

Registration is ongoing. Please contact the Early Childhood

Center for more information about our programs for Toddlers,

Nursery School, Pre-K, and after School Programs at 456-5400.

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Coffee & Conversation Please join us on the following Thursdays for Coffee &

Conversation, our Lenten Series: February 8th & 15th and

March 8th & 15th. We will view Bishop Barron’s DVD

series on “David, The King”. Each evening starts at 7:00pm

and meets in the Knight’s Chapel.

“King David causes us to look back toward Adam’s

kingship and forward toward Christ the King, seeing Christ

as the fulfillment of the Davidic line and the realization of

the Kingdom of God on earth. In David the King, Bishop

Barron helps us to understand this pivotal figure in light of

the first king and the King of Kings.”

JANUARY 21, 2018

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

Remember always that you have not only the right to be

an individual, you have the obligation to be one.

-Eleanor Roosevelt

******************************************** FOOD PANTRY

Coupons and sales are a good way to purchase the personal

care items needed at the pantry. *********************************************** Dear Members of Christ the King Church,

Thank you for your continued generosity to the Guilderland

Food Panty. You continue to be one of our largest supporters.

Your church has donated over $2,000 and 4,000 pounds of food.

We appreciate your call to collect the food that appears in your

church bulletin. We appreciate Barb and Jim Catlin who have

faithfully brought the food to us from your church for 18 years.

We are so blessed to have your church body as a contributing

force. God bless you and have a Happy New Year!

Susan Hennessy and Mark Hopper

Directors of the Guilderland Food Pantry

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Didn’t get the House Blessings for the Feast of Epiphany? They

are still available in the gathering space. Be sure to take one!

***************************************************** There will be a meeting of the NEW 55+ Club on Monday,

January 22nd at 1pm in the music room at Christ the King. Bring

ideas of things you would like to do with you and we will discuss

them. Please contact Tina Bosco at 518-456-8030 or by email at

Dipierno8@gmail.com

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Free January 2018 Pastoral Care Ministry Presentation:

Please join us on Saturday, January 27, 2018 for a FREE

presentation entitled “CHRIST REVELS HIMSELF IN

TEARS” which will be held from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Pastoral

Center, 40 North Main Ave., Albany AND will be broadcast to the

following FIVE videoconferencing sites for viewing:

-Our Lady of Annunciation/Queensbury

-St. Francis de Sales/Herkimer - St. Edward’s/Clifton Park

-St. Patrick’s/Catskill - St. Mary’s/Oneonta

To register for the free presentation or for additional information,

please go to -

http://www.rcda.org/Offices/pastoral care ministry/events.asp

or email Maria Schollenberger, Maria.Schollenberger@rcda.org

or call her in Pastoral Care Ministry at 518-641-6818. All Faith

traditions welcome.

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Calling All Couples— Are you engaged, thinking about it,

newly married, married for a long time or anything in

between? Christ the King Adult Faith Formation has an

opportunity for you!! On May 5, 2018, Dynamic Catholic

will present “Passion and Purpose for Marriage” with Alan

Hunt in Westford, MA. While exploring the key ingredients

for a happy marriage, we will find out the most important

word in marriage (hint—it’s not love) and five things men

and women need to know about the opposite sex. If we have

enough interest, we will hire a bus. The cost will be

approximately $75 per person, which includes transportation

and the event. All those interested, please contact Maureen

McAuliffe at 518-869-0454 or email

MTMCA22@gmail.com by March 1st.

JANUARY 21, 2018

MONDAY, JANUARY 22

9:00 a.m. Mass/Rosary following

4-5:10 p.m. FF/Elementary

4:45 p.m. First Reconciliation/Church

7-8:30 p.m. FF/ 9th & 10th Gr./Parish Center

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23

9:00 a.m. Mass/Rosary following

9:30 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet with Adoration of

the Blessed Sacrament until 9pm/Reservation Chapel

12-3 p.m. AARP Meeting/Speaker John Welteron on

Introverts/MR & KC

4-5:10 p.m. FF/Elementary

4:45 p.m. First Reconciliation

7:15-8:30 p.m. FF/Middle School

*Grade 6 Church Tour/ Church

*Grades 7& 8 in the Parish Center

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24

9:00 a.m. Mass/Rosary following

5:45-9:00 p.m. CYO/gym

7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal/Church

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25

9:00 a.m. Communion Service

5:45-9:00 p.m. CYO/gym

7-9:00 p.m. Jubilee Faith Sharing Gp./Vesting Sacristy

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26

9:00 a.m. Mass/Rosary following

5:45-9:00 p.m. CYO/gym

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27

8:30-9:30 a.m. Zumba/gym

10:15-7:00 p.m. CYO/gym

4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28

Masses: 8:00, 10:00 and 12:00 noon

10:00 a.m. CLOW/Church

11:00 - 1 p.m. Early Childhood Ctr. Winter Open House

10:00 a.m. FF Pre-K/Kindergarten/Parish Center

11:00 a.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal/KC

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CANELLLATION FOR DAILY MASS due to

NCLEMENT WEATHER -

With winter weather here, please listen to SCHOOL

CLOSING announcements on Radio/TV and note if the

Guilderland Central School Distrist and/or Christ the

King Early Childhood Education Center is CLOSED or

DELAYED due to weather conditions, the 9 a.m. Daily

Mass will also be cancelled and the Church offices will

also be closed!