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Interfaith Leaders Call On President And Congress To Reject Biased Religious Liberty Report - The interfaith leaders' letter states, in part: "We wish to express our deep concern that the Commission has issued a report, Peaceful Coexistence: Reconciling Non-Discrimination Principles with Civil Liberties, that stigmatizes tens of millions of religious Americans, their communities, and their faith-based institutions, and threatens the religious freedom of all our citizens."...Read More News from the Pope: Pope at Mass: No to a “cosmetics” religion that’s all show (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis said Jesus asks us to perform good deeds with humility and reject a "cosmetics" (maquillage) religion that is merely concerned with its outward appearance and pretending to be what it’s not. The Pope was speaking at his morning Mass on Tuesday celebrated in the Santa Marta residence...Read More News from the Church: Bishop Paprocki: ‘Unprecedented and Challenging Election Ahead’ - With the general election coming up in just a few weeks, people are pondering and praying over their choices. Although candidates are also running for state and local offices, the presidential election this year is unprecedented and most challenging...Read more Youth Fundraiser All teens can begin to earn money toward Adventure Camp, World Youth Day, Steubenville Conference, Mission Trip … or any of the great opportunities offered. The fundraiser presently available is selling Younkers Community Day booklets. You sell the booklet for $5 (you earn the entire $5), the buyer gets a $10 coupon (a $5 savings) and everyone is happy! This is only available through Nov. 8. For more details, contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber.
High School Youth Group The first night for High School Youth Group will be Oct. 5 meet from 8-9pm at Beckers The topic for the year will be Theology of the Body for Teens. For questions, contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber . INFO MEETING for the March For Life Pilgrimage 2015 Mon, Oct 24 @ 7pm in the Columbia Rm at St. John’s will be an infor mation meeting for the March for Life which will be Jan 25-29. All people 13 years of age and older are invited to be a witness to the dignity of life for the unborn, elderly, and those who society regards as useless. We’ll travel with a Diocesan group via motorcoach. This is for YOUTH & ADULTS. Cost is ~$330 for teens, $290 for chaperones. Deposit of $175 due by Dec. 1. Pilgrims will also get a hooded sweatshirt. Fundraising options and need-based scholarships are available. (*$25 less if you have a hood from previous March) For more information, please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber . Pilgrims for Life Fundraiser – Need PINT Jars & ClothThe youth preparing to participate in the March for Life will again be making and selling delicious Jar Mixes. We need more PINT size canning jars as well as Christmas colored cloth scraps for covering jars. If you have some to donate, please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber
To continue our series on the different parts of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, we continue to examine the Introductory Rites and take a look at the "The Penitential Rite.”
"Then the priest invites those present to take part in the Act of Penitence, which, after a brief pause for silence, the entire community carries out through a formula of general confession. The rite concludes with the priest's absolution, which, however, lacks the efficacy of the Sacrament of Penance." (GIRM, 51) The history of asking for forgiveness at the start of Mass is very long and rich and started with Christ at the Last Supper: "In the primitive Church, which had its roots in the heart of Christ, there was a spontaneous sense of the soul's need to ask for pardon at the beginning of Mass. (And, indeed, it seems that there may have then existed a penitential rite like the washing of the disciple's feet by Jesus before the Last Supper.) "The Roman Missal as drawn up in 1570 [formalized the need to ask pardon before Mass and] constructed [the rite] in the dramatic manner associated with the four states of a trial:the soul appears before the bar of justice, the soul confesses its guilt, the advocates plead, and pardon is granted. This is a public collective prayer in which priest and people...acknowledge their sinfulness, not just privately, but in the face of the whole Church, of all her saintly witnesses, and even in the face of the very powers of Heaven." (This is the Mass, 32) The current translation of the Penitential Rite not only "better reflects the Latin text of the Mass [it also]helps us cultivate a more humble, sorrowful attitude toward God as we confess our sins. Instead of simply saying that I have sinned 'through my own fault' as we have in the old translation, we...now repeat it three times while striking our breasts in a sign of repentance, saying 'Through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault.' This repetition more fully expresses our sorrow over sin...This prayer in the liturgy helps us recognize that sinning against God is no light matter. We must take responsibility for whatever wrong we have done and whatever good we failed to do." (A Guide to the New Translation of the Mass, 11) Henri Daniel-Rops describes the symbolism of the Penitential Rite best when he writes: “The thrice repeated act of deep repentance, at [through my fault], when the hand strikes the breast in an old biblical and monastic gesture, brings consolation to the sinner in his racking sorrow; for is it not written that the prayer of the humble shall be heard before the Most High? (Ecclus. 35:21) (This is the Mass, 32) The next time you attend Mass and recite these words, envision yourself at the Last Supper, begging pardon from Jesus, before he hand you the bread that is His body. I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, [strike breast while saying] through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Read the Entire Series Save the Date! Christ the King will be hosting a Parish Mission on November 8-9-10 beginning at 6:30pm each evening. Father Chris Alar, will be our guest speaker. Father Alar is Director of the Association of Marian Helpers. We are thrilled to have him coming to our parish!
During the “Month of October ” the rosary only will be recited 20 minutes before Mass * Needed: Parishioners of the parish to lead the congregation in reciting the rosary. A sign-up sheet can be found on back table in gathering room. Your help in being a prayer leader (Ladies, men or young adults) in reciting the rosary would be greatly appreciated. Parishioners * Please show respect for the rosary being prayed and enter church quietly. Thank you. Tuesday-Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. in the dining hall will be the “Tying of Fleece Quilts” for the needy in our area. We extend an invitation to come and join us, ladies or men of the parish. Please bring a scissors with you. Questions, please call Sue Mueller @ 715-659-3911 Thursday, Oct. 13 – “Chalice of Mercy in the Year of Mercy” – St. John the Baptist Parish, MarshfieldYou are invited to the annual diocesan Gospel of Life Celebration on Oct. 13. Hear the inspiring Valentyna Pavsyukova, who immigrated to the U.S. from Ukraine at the age of 18, underwent a powerful conversion and founded Chalice of Mercy, a beautiful pro-life mission to Ukraine. Valentyna will speak of God’s abundant graces in her life and mission and the latest initiatives of Chalice of Mercy. The 7:00 pm talk (parish school, lower level) will be preceded by 6:00 pm Mass at St. John the Baptist Parish, 201 W. Blodgett St. There will be a free-will offering at the talk to benefit Chalice of Mercy. To read a feature article on Valentyna or view some short videos, visit www.diolc.org/respectlife. The weekend of October 15th and 16th, 2016 . Representatives from Blest Art, Inc. will be selling religious items, after all the weekend masses. These items hold special value, as they are not only unique, but purchasing them helps support the Christian people, in the Holy Land. Blest Art, Inc. is not a team of merchants, rather family ambassadors for the 600 plus families working to stimulate the economy once thriving that is now troubled. This art is an invaluable way to sustain the Christian community in the Holy Land. The handiwork has been passed down from many generations. Blest Art, Inc. strives to keep this tradition alive. This company accepts all forms of payment (cash / credit card / personal checks) Check out the website: wwwblestart.com to view their wonderful items.
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Cardinal Dolan Launches 2016-17 Program With Respect Life Month Statement WASHINGTON—In a statement to mark Respect Life Month, October 2016, Timothy Cardinal Dolan of New York called for all human life to be "cherished and protected." Cardinal Dolan chairs the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).The Cardinal's statement launches the year-long Respect Life Program (www.usccb.org/respectlife), which explores the theme, "Moved by Mercy." As Pope Francis said in calling for the Jubilee Year of Mercy, "We are called to show mercy because mercy has first been shown to us." Cardinal Dolan said: "When we let our hearts be moved by God's mercy, it shapes everything."...Read More News from the Pope: Pope tells Vodafone to ‘promote development, not spread bad news’ (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis met with the directors of the ‘Vodafone Foundation’ in a private audience in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Wednesday, telling them to ‘be constructive’ and make religious text available to more people....Read More News from the Church: Revealing the Real Music of St. Francis of Assisi - St. Francis, who experienced a dramatic conversion in his early 20s, also converted from worldly music to holy music, both inside and outside the liturgy. This transition was recently discussed by Nicholas Will, professor of sacred music at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, and director of music at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Will plays the pipe organ on the 2016 album Laudato Si: In the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Will says that St. Francis, whose feast day is Oct. 4, was markedly different from some popular views of him...Read more Sunday school for our 4&5 year olds began today, October 2 during the 10 am Mass! Please pray for our little learners, their families and their teacher(s).
Please pray for our students and our volunteers so that we may have a successful year and all grow closer to Christ. Sunday, October 16 is our 7th grade class Mass during the 10am Mass. October 19 - Father Martin will be celebrating with the students who earned the prayer reward. October 26 - Father Sedlacek will be giving a talk about the Religious Life to our 6th grade students. High School CCD & Youth Group CCD class time for high school students will be on Wednesday night from 6:30 until 7:45p.m. and Youth Group will meet from 8 until 9pm. For questions about high school CCD or Youth Group , contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber. Young Adults The next gatherings for all young adults in the area will be Tues., Oct. 11 at 6:30pm in St. Francis Hall at St. John’s. There will be time for socializing, praying and learning! For more information contact Dan Kitzhaber or Fr Sedlacek. Diocesan Youth Rally – October 2 On Sunday, October 2, join a road trip to La Crosse for a Diocesan Youth Rally to celebrate this Year of Mercy. This event is for grades 6-12. The cost per person is ONLY $15 per person and a new pair of socks. This includes bus transportation. The socks will be used to make care bags for the homeless. The day will include Lunch, Mass and some GREAT youth speakers. PLEASE RSVP BY SEPT. 15th by contacting contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber. SHS High School Luncheon Bible Study: Starting September 13, then every Tuesday meet in room 310 during your lunch period. Bring a hunger to grow in your faith. We take turns providing the food. We read, discuss & share God’s Word and the food. This year, we’ll be reading the Gospel of Mark. This is a GREAT opportunity! Bring your friends!! Teen & Young Adult Retreat Team Looking for teens and young adults to help lead youth retreats. Living Stones is the name of the group and it rocks! Meet lots of great people, grow in your faith, and have tons of fun. If interested, contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber.
“The Eucharist is ‘the source and summit of the Christian life.’”The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch.”
“[The Eucharist] is the culmination both of God’s action sanctifying the world in Christ and of the worship men offer to Christ and through him to the Father in the Holy Spirit.” “Finally, by the Eucharistic celebration we already unite ourselves with the heavenly liturgy and anticipate eternal life, when God will be all in all.” (CCC 1324-26) The celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been “the source and summit” of our lives as Catholics ever since Christ’s sacrifice upon the Cross. As a result, it is “right and just” to put emphasis on the celebration of such great a mystery that unites us to the cross of Christ and to heaven itself. Unfortunately, many of us do not understand the gravity of a Mass and how it can truly change our lives. It is easy to get caught “going through the motions” and so that is why we will be spending the next few weeks explaining the vital importance of the Mass and taking you step by step into the most profound meeting of heaven and earth. We will start at the beginning of Mass, with what is called the “Introductory Rites.” “The rites preceding the Liturgy of the Word, namely the Entrance, Greeting, Act of Penitence, Kyrie, Gloria, and Collect, have the character of a beginning, introduction, and preparation. Their purpose is to ensure that the faithful who come together as one establish communion and dispose themselves to listen properly to God’s word and to celebrate the Eucharist worthily.” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, GIRM 46) The Entrance: ”After the people have gathered, the Entrance chant begins as the priest enters with the deacon and ministers.” (GIRM, 47) This entrance procession before the liturgy begins has a rich history as is related by Henri-Daniel Rops: “In the early days of the Roman Church, the Pope went from the Lateran Palace in a solemn cortege of his attendant clergy, deacons, and acolytes, to the particular sanctuary in which Mass was, that day, to be said…In it lies the origin of the processional entrance. Psalms were chanted by alternating choirs…psalms which were specially chosen for their consonance with the underlying intention of the particular day’s sacrifice….Thus the Introit [also called the Entrance Antiphon] became an entrance-song…which, by a few brief words, states the theme or point of emphasis of the Mass.” (This is the Mass, 40) Currently in the Church we retain the tradition of reciting or singing a psalm as the “Entrance Antiphon” which is based on the theme for the Mass of the day. In the GIRM, there are four options that are permissible to celebrate the entrance procession: (1) the antiphon from the Roman Missal or the Psalm from the Roman Gradual as set to music there or in another musical setting; (2) the seasonal antiphon and Psalm of the Simple Gradual; (3) a song from another collection of psalms and antiphons, approved by the Conference of Bishops; (4) a suitable liturgical song similarly approved by the Conference of Bishops or the Diocesan Bishop. If there is no singing at the entrance, the antiphon in the Missal is recited either by the faithful, or by some of them, or by a lector.” Regardless of what option is selected, the hope is that the selection will reflect the theme of the day, often based on the readings at Mass. This helps those present at Mass to prepare and presents a sort of “prelude” to the readings that will be read. Read the Entire Series Anointing of the Sick / Opening Mass is Wednesday - Oct 5 at 6:40pm with the religious education students * if you would like to received the “Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick”, a sign-up sheet can be located on back table, in the gathering room for you to place your name.
REMINDER to Parishioners * 24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration – 2016 -First Friday – Oct. 7 through Oct 8. 2016 ** Starting at 9 am on Friday an ending at 9 am on Saturday) Note: There will be a prayer petition book placed out the week prior to our First Friday Eucharistic Adoration. Anyone wishing to have petitions offered during Adoration may enter their petition into the book and they will be prayed for. Attention: Church doors are locked @ 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. if you are coming to pray during this time please knock on door (under carport) 5 minutes before the start of each hour and you will be let in by person already inside of church. The next “Baptismal” preparation class will be on Tuesday - October 4, 2016 @ 5:30 pm - 8 pm. @ St. John’s in Mfld. / Columbia room of the school. Pre-registration is required; please do so by calling 715-659-4480. For those not registered as members at Christ the King parish, information will be given on how to do so. This class is mandatory for all parents expecting their first child and/or those who have not taken Father Martin’s baptismal class. * Evenings of Recollection * Eucharistic Adoration and Reflection * Meditations in honor of the “Year of Mercy” led by Father Samuel Martin * Evenings will alternate between the parishes of St.. John’s / Mfld and Christ the King / Spencer . Time: 6:30 pm-8 pm on October 6 @ Christ the King Theme: St Teresa of Avila During the “Month of October ” the rosary only will be recited 20 minutes before Mass * Needed: Parishioners of the parish to lead the congregation in reciting the rosary. A sign-up sheet can be found on back table in gathering room. Your help in being a prayer leader (Ladies, men or young adults) in reciting the rosary would be greatly appreciated. Parishioners * Please show respect for the rosary being prayed and enter church quietly. Thank you. Tuesday-Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. in the dining hall will be the “Tying of Fleece Quilts” for the needy in our area. We extend an invitation to come and join us, ladies or men of the parish. Please bring a scissors with you. Questions, please call Sue Mueller @ 715-659-3911 Thursday, Oct. 13 – “Chalice of Mercy in the Year of Mercy” – St. John the Baptist Parish, Marshfield You are invited to the annual diocesan Gospel of Life Celebration on Oct. 13. Hear the inspiring Valentyna Pavsyukova, who immigrated to the U.S. from Ukraine at the age of 18, underwent a powerful conversion and founded Chalice of Mercy, a beautiful pro-life mission to Ukraine. Valentyna will speak of God’s abundant graces in her life and mission and the latest initiatives of Chalice of Mercy. The 7:00 pm talk (parish school, lower level) will be preceded by 6:00 pm Mass at St. John the Baptist Parish, 201 W. Blodgett St. There will be a free-will offering at the talk to benefit Chalice of Mercy. To read a feature article on Valentyna or view some short videos, visit www.diolc.org/respectlife. The weekend of October 15th and 16th, 2016 . Representatives from Blest Art, Inc. will be selling religious items, after all the weekend masses. These items hold special value, as they are not only unique, but purchasing them helps support the Christian people, in the Holy Land. Blest Art, Inc. is not a team of merchants, rather family ambassadors for the 600 plus families working to stimulate the economy once thriving that is now troubled. This art is an invaluable way to sustain the Christian community in the Holy Land. The handiwork has been passed down from many generations. Blest Art, Inc. strives to keep this tradition alive. This company accepts all forms of payment (cash / credit card / personal checks) Check out the website: wwwblestart.com to view their wonderful items. |
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Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Stay Connected with Our ParishWelcome from Our PastorWelcome to Christ the King Catholic Church! Ever since 1938 this parish has been assisting souls in their quest for deeper union with God. Our mission statement is essentially found in the stained glass window above the main altar: “For Christ our King.” Insofar as God made us and we belong to Him, we have come to... Read More
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