 Evening of Recollection * Led by Fr. Martin * Eucharistic Adoration and Reflection * The evenings will alternate between St. John and Christ the King parishes. Time: 6:30 pm-8 pm Thursday-October 5, 2017 Theme: Our Lady of Fatima @ Christ the King Catholic Church in Spencer.
The Family Life Committee of the parish is participating in the “Winter Clothing Drive” again with the Spencer Schools. We ask that you bring gently worn winter coats, boots, hats and scarfs. We will be accepting * children * teen * women * men * size winter clothing . Please bring to the gathering room , of the church, your contributions , in sturdy bags, by the deadline of Sunday-October 29, 2017. Thank you. 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. The next “Baptismal” preparation class will be on Tuesday - October 3, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 8 pm. @ St. John’s in Mfld. / Columbia room of the school. * You are served a nicer little meal * 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. Parishioners of Christ the King * there is an “URGENT” need for your assistance in the “Ministry of Music” and to be part of your parish choir or choir leader as cantors at all the weekend masses. All questions and interest can be addressed to the choir members at the mass you attend. We welcome you to participate! Connect with your Parish like never before! Get parish and diocesan messages, daily readings, Catholic news and more by downloading the free myParish app today! Text “app” to “88202” to download
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What can I do? - Not too many years ago, when I was a parish priest, I remember listening to (young) people trying to describe the dilemmas they faced in their lives of faith. They wanted to determine what “to do” in the church (in their lives as an expression of their faith — if they did not feel called to be a priest, a deacon or a religious. That same dilemma presented itself for others who believed that the only way to serve in their parish is to become a reader at Mass or an extraordinary minister of holy Communion. These are all noble callings and vocations — but they are not the only ones available. We should not walk away in distress, thinking we are “not needed” or we “are wrong” for any reason when we are not chosen for these particular ministries. There is so much to do in the church and so many ways to offer ourselves for service......Read More News from the Pope: Pope Francis sends money for Mexico earthquake relief - (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has given money to the earthquake relief effort in Mexico to help survivors and victims’ families in the worst hit areas of the country. The Vatican said on Thursday that an initial contribution of 150.000 dollars would be sent through the Dicastery for Integral Human Development.....Read More News from the Church: Bishop Barron Talks Religion at Facebook Headquarters - People need to learn how to argue better on the internet, especially about religion, Catholic media personality and Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron said in remarks at Facebook’s headquarters on Monday. “Seek with great patience to understand your opponent’s position,” he advised, adding that it can be “very tempting just to fire back ‘why you’re wrong.’”.....Read more  Our Sunday School program, for 4 & 5 year olds, begins on October 8, 2017 during the 10am Mass. Please contact Deb if your child would like to attend but is not yet registered. We have around 9 students so far!!
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. SHS High School Luncheon Bible Study: Starting Sept 12, then every Tuesday meet in room 310 during your lunch period. Bring your lunch and a hunger to grow in your faith. We read, discuss & share God’s Word and the food. This year, we’ll be reading 1 Corinthians. This is a GREAT opportunity! Bring your friends!! Dynamic Catholic Presents: “Holiness Revolution” with Inspiring Speaker Dan Dematte & Musical Guest on Saturday, Oct. 7th from 9am - 1:30pm at St. James Parish in Amherst. Dan will motivate you to live the life God intended, an extraordinary life filled with peace, joy, and a purpose. Dan tells us, “You have two options: Either you will change the world or the world will change you. What will it be?” Join us for this incredible presentation. The event is appropriate for ages 12+; Catholic & non-Catholic; perfect for Confirmation students. Registration is required. Tickets are available at Dynamic- Catholic.com/Amherst. For more information to: sjsmmcc.weconnect.com.  Praised be Jesus Christ! “Father, what should I do about this invitation to my niece’s wedding next month? Even though she is Catholic, she’s getting married in a park and I’m not sure if I should go or not. What do you think?” Resolving difficult situations is something a priest is asked to do many times in his life. What becomes very clear about life in this world is that a “one size fits all” approach is rarely adequate when dealing with people made in God’s image and likeness. Yes, thankfully we do have the 10 Commandments and the teachings of Jesus which come to us through the Catholic Church. Even so, life is messy sometimes and we struggle to know what we ought to do. A friend of mine is a religious Sister and after her parents divorced, her Mom decided to get married outside of the Church (I do not think she went through the annulment process); as my friend pointed out, “She’s my Mom. She knows I disagree with the way she is handling this, but charity necessitates that I attend her civil ceremony.” It’s not easy for us to balance our convictions with true Christian charity. Just the same, there are some basic principles that help us discern what we can and cannot do in challenging situations. For example, from the Hippocratic Oath we’re expected to “do no harm.” Following this means we never have recourse to abortion or other procedures that unnecessarily damage our bodies (e.g. tubal ligations and vasectomies). Another principle comes from Saint John Paul’s Love and Responsibility, namely the obligation to treat people with respect. In other words, a human being is never to be used, even for ostensibly noble goals. An example of this sort of manipulation happens when people decide that destroying human embryos in the name of science is morally defensible. It is not. Again, Jesus’ own “golden rule” is as valid today as it was when He first taught it, namely to treat others as we would like to be treated. Finally, the criteria that we must always consider is what charity demands; defined as “willing the good of the other,” charity ought to characterize our actions and our omissions. For example, my aforementioned friend determined that charity meant she should attend her Mom’s wedding, even though it was irregular and not blessed by the Church. However, there are times when charity means that we ought not to attend; I think of occasions when our absence will not cause any real crisis (e.g. a relative or friend that we do not see all that often). God knows we have a duty to live our faith and defend it too – for the times that we feel not attending a civil marriage ceremony will do more harm than good, it’s important that we find a way to share our belief in a non-threatening way. For example, we could buy the newlyweds a Bible and share with them our hope and prayer that God will be the center of their lives. Or we can express that while Catholics ordinarily can only receive the graces of the Sacrament of matrimony in a ceremony presided over by a priest or deacon, we came because we did not want to hurt them in any way. These are difficult situations and even writing about them makes me uncomfortable. God knows that even though we get more practice than we bargained for, it’s always difficult determining what we ought to do. Prayer is the most important component. Sometimes we find that we’ve prayed many hours and still feel a bit unsure. In the end, we can tell God that we are trying to love His people the best we can, but that we only want to do it according to His plan. As Saint Josémaria once pointed out, “We win some, we lose some; repentant, we try again!”
May God show us how to live in the splendor of His truth while loving our family and friends who resist Him! Your friend in Christ, Father Martin  The Family Life Committee of the parish is participating in the “Winter Clothing Drive” again with the Spencer Schools. We ask that you bring gently worn winter coats, boots, hats and scarfs. We will be accepting * children * teen * women * men * size winter clothing . Please bring to the gathering room , of the church, your contributions , in sturdy bags, by the deadline of Sunday-October 29, 2017. Thank you.
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. The next “Baptismal” preparation class will be on Tuesday - October 3, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 8 pm. @ St. John’s in Mfld. / Columbia room of the school. * You are served a nicer little meal * 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. Parishioners of Christ the King * there is an “URGENT” need for your assistance in the “Ministry of Music” and to be part of your parish choir or choir leader as cantors at all the weekend masses. All questions and interest can be addressed to the choir members at the mass you attend. We welcome you to participate! Connect with your Parish like never before! Get parish and diocesan messages, daily readings, Catholic news and more by downloading the free myParish app today! Text “app” to “88202” to download
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U.S. Bishops Executive Committee Release Statement On Administration’s DACA Decision; Calls On Catholic Faithful To Urge Congress To Pass DREAM Act - WASHINGTON—The Executive Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement asking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to extend DACA renewal deadlines in hurricane impacted states. The statement also urges Congress to find a durable and permanent solution on behalf of DACA youth and urges the Administration to allow 75,000 refugee admissions into the United States in 2018. The full statement from the USCCB Executive Committee follows:.....Read More News from the Pope: Pope Francis urges new Bishops to cultivate discernment - (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Thursday urged Bishops to cultivate what he called an “attitude of listening” and to avoid being “imprisoned by nostalgia.”Addressing Catholic Bishops from across the globe who have been appointed during the past year, the Pope focused on the need for discernment.......Read More News from the Church: Pope Francis Meets Liberated Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil - Liberated Salesian missionary Father Tom Uzhunnalil bowed down to kiss the feet of Pope Francis at his Santa Marta residence this morning, after today’s weekly general audience. The Holy Father welcomed the Indian missionary who was freed yesterday after being held captive for 18 months by Islamist militants in Yemen........Read more  Please keep in your prayers the youth of our parish who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, later this month, on Sunday, September 24, 2017 @ St. John the Baptist Catholic Church @ 5 p.m. God’s blessings to each of them.
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. SHS High School Luncheon Bible Study: Starting Sept 12, then every Tuesday meet in room 310 during your lunch period. Bring your lunch and a hunger to grow in your faith. We read, discuss & share God’s Word and the food. This year, we’ll be reading 1 Corinthians. This is a GREAT opportunity! Bring your friends!! Dynamic Catholic Presents: “Holiness Revolution” with Inspiring Speaker Dan Dematte & Musical Guest on Saturday, Oct. 7th from 9am - 1:30pm at St. James Parish in Amherst. Dan will motivate you to live the life God intended, an extraordinary life filled with peace, joy, and a purpose. Dan tells us, “You have two options: Either you will change the world or the world will change you. What will it be?” Join us for this incredible presentation. The event is appropriate for ages 12+; Catholic & non-Catholic; perfect for Confirmation students. Registration is required. Tickets are available at Dynamic- Catholic.com/Amherst. For more information to: sjsmmcc.weconnect.com.  Praised be Jesus Christ! Bullying is sadly a part of human existence for which there seems to be no complete and lasting cure. And even though there is a bit more awareness of this reality these days, people still get picked on and pushed around and hurt by the antics of bullies. While some bullies are obvious enough, it’s the bullies they fail to warn us about that I’d like to discuss today. For example, every time I see a parade sponsored by Susan G. Komen for the Cure I wonder if people know the truth about their not-so-hidden agenda. Before anyone reading this gets upset, please know that I’m all for research that will either cure or preclude breast cancer. My sister survived breast cancer but my cousin Tricia did not – I know this is a terrible scourge and I believe we have a duty to do all we can to find a cure. But Susan G. Komen is being victimized right before our very eyes and little is said about this today. Arguably the most prominent and pernicious bully, Planned Parenthood, has done all it can to use Susan G. Komen to clean up its otherwise despicable reputation for preying on women and taking advantage of them during so-called unwanted pregnancies. Five years ago Karen Handel, then Senior Vice President for Susan G. Komen, was fired because she had the audacity to suggest that Komen was really not interested in abortion. Though most Komen employees supported abortion, it was not the work that they took to be their primary mission; finding a cure for breast cancer was their focus. When Komen began the process to untangle itself from Planned Parenthood, initially all seemed tranquil and acceptable. However, Planned Parenthood had merely lulled Handel and others into a false sense of security before pouncing on them in the press and bullying them into basically admitting it was horribly egregious of Komen to consider leaving Planned Parenthood. Heads had to roll and Handel was the most prominent to be fired: her book Planned Bullyhood is well worth a read as it gives a play by play account of Planned Parenthood’s penchant for power plays. Planned Parenthood is a bully and has been for years; our job is to expose these things so that more people will pray for conversion and reconciliation with God. Such conversions are happening and you only have to watch the excellent film “Blood Money” or read the book Unplanned by Abby Johnson for proof. One other bully that gets off easy is the one commonly found at many universities. Many times this bully masquerades as “tolerance” and as long as you agree, all is well. The interesting thing about tolerance is that the people who preach it most vehemently become decidedly intolerant when you disagree with them. Professor Paul Griffiths found this out when he suggested that his university’s method for eliminating racial inequity would be ineffective at best and agenda-driven at worst. For expressing his opinion Griffiths immediately found himself accused of harboring corrupt and dangerous ideas, all because he had the temerity to suggest that the university’s “diversity-and- inclusion industry” is “a disciplinary enterprise meant to herd us toward predetermined goals.” And although he was a tenured professor, the team of tolerant tyrants triumphed: Griffiths retired from the university. Bullying is real and while one might expect to see it in our youth, it’s even more discouraging in our adults. 100 years ago the Blessed Mother taught Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta a simple prayer that would do great good in such situations: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.” I can think of no better response to the bullies of our time and place. May God show us how to pray for our persecutors and so win grace for their souls! Your friend in Christ, Father Martin  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.
The next “Baptismal” preparation class will be on Tuesday - October 3, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 8 pm. @ St. John’s in Mfld. / Columbia room of the school. * You are served a nicer little meal * 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. Parishioners of Christ the King * there is an “URGENT” need for your assistance in the “Ministry of Music” and to be part of your parish choir or choir leader as cantors at all the weekend masses. All questions and interest can be addressed to the choir members at the mass you attend. We welcome you to participate! Connect with your Parish like never before! Get parish and diocesan messages, daily readings, Catholic news and more by downloading the free myParish app today! Text “app” to “88202” to download |
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Welcome 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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