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CALENDAR
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Stop after Mass to meet the new Religious education
Coordinator and sign up!
We will be holding registration for all levels of religious
Education classes and for all Sacraments, as well as an
opportunity to sign up if you are interested in teaching
Religious education at Christ the King:
during the weekends of August 21st-22nd, and 28th-29th
after all Masses.
We still need many catechists at all different grade levels.
Please consider serving the parish in this rewarding and
fun way!
A LITTLE SOMETHING ELSE
Laughter tickles and brings life to our souls. When we
laugh with others, we form a bond with them and grow
closer. Laughter energizes our whole body, and the
effects of laughter can stay with us for at least forty-five
minutes.
Laughter reminds us to keep what is important in front of
us and not be distracted by clutter. The energy of
laughter relaxes our bodies and opens our pores so that
positive energy can bless our existence.
Have a laugh today and see how better you feel.
BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE HELP NEEDED
We need bereavement help for funerals. This ministry
is very rewarding and a real necessity in our parish. If you
are interested please contact Mindy in the parish office at
(508) 754-5361.
A NOTE FROM DEACON JOE
Dear Parishioners,
Would you be willing to give solace and comfort to a
fellow parishioner who has lost a loved one?
We are in need of women and men to serve in the Ministry
of Altar Servers for funerals. We are down to only four
men who serve at funerals. Two are indisposed at this
time, but hope to be able to serve shortly.
If you are willing to serve at a funeral, please contact the
parish office at (508) 754-5361. Training will be provided.
Thank you and God Bless,
Deacon Joe Baniukiewicz
"Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his
disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say: Father,
hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each
day our daily bread." Lk 11:1b-3
FUN FACTS FOUND IN THE BIBLE
Did you ever get in trouble and need some friends to help
you? Maybe your bike got a flat tire and you needed
somebody to help you take it to get some air in it. Or you
were doing a school project and needed another "hand"
to hold something while you worked on it. Or maybe you
just needed a friendly ear to listen while you talked about
something! It great to GET help from a friend when you
need it. But it's also important to GIVE help to a friend
who needs it. Always remember, friendship is like a two
way street -- coming and going!
OLD HERMIT'S ALMANAC
Summertime, and the fish are jumping - rather,
swimming for hours on television as people stare at their
small plywood box. Several summers ago, the cable
television company that serves Columbia, South Carolina
directed a camera full-time at an aquarium in order to
occupy a vacant channel. The cable company was waiting
until September to start up their science fiction channel.
When the new channel replaced the swimming fish, the
company was swamped with complaints for the aquarium
show. They wisely found another channel that now runs
the fish program continuously for 14 hours a day.
Fish are natural gurus for those who would like to
meditate. Watching fish swimming can be soothing,
relaxing, and even fascinating. Next to a home-chapel or a
prayer corner, an aquarium may be the surest way to find
solitude and a meditative soul. It's also an excellent place
to sit in front of, in silence, when you and someone else
in your home have had an argument or when you're
stressful or overdrawn. You can simply sit quietly as
these underwater magicians, with a swish of their tails,
remove your stress. Consider, today, how a glass
aquarium is almost identical in appearance to a TV set,
but the contents are often far superior. If you own a TV
set, perhaps you should also have an aquarium.
FUN FACTS FOR CATHOLIC KIDS
Bang the drum, shout and stomp -- to celebrate today's
feast of Saint James, the Apostle. Jesus nicknamed him
and his brother, John, "sons of thunder". Sometimes it's
fun to "thunder about" - making noise and having fun,
but sometimes it's NOT. Do you know which time it
which?
HELP KEEP OUR PARISH CLEAN
Please help keep our parish clean by picking up any
tissues, papers, empty water bottles, etc.
Thank you.
SUMMER FUN
Please remember that when outside enjoying the
summer to stay hydrated with plenty of water and always
wear sunscreen. Please stay safe!
Also: Please check on your elderly neighbors.
BOSTON PIANO FOR SALE
Christ the King Church has a Boston Piano for sale. It is a
beautiful upright oak finish in mint condition. It sits in the
Johnson Center. The asking price is $2000.00.
Boston Piano is designed by Steinway Co. and it is of the
highest caliber and quality. This would be a great
instrument for any level musician and certainly a great
buy for a beginner's instrument. The original price of the
instrument was about $7,300.00 with an institutional
discount of 20% and a final selling price of $5,500.00. It
was purchased from Steinert's. For the most part, the
instrument has been used for limited choir rehearsal and
the Anna Maria College Choral Series each year. It has
been tuned every year since its purchase.
The buyer must also arrange for and assume the cost of
moving the instrument. Any questions please e-mail
Dennis Ferrante at dvcaf@charter.net or leave a phone
number at the rectory.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
STOP IN: AND HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting coffee and
donuts in the Johnson Room after the 9:00AM Mass on
the first Sunday of the month. Please come and enjoy
some fellowship.
The Knights of Columbus will be collecting old cell
phones. Each cell phone will be sent to Re-Cellular, which
provides an hour of talk time to a soldier abroad. Please
put your old cell phones into the Knights of Columbus
box, at the back of the church.
Thank you.
David Standring
Grand Knight
FEEDING THE HUNGRY
Dear Jesus, you said that your flesh and blood were real
food and real drink and those who consumed it would
have eternal life.
But before you gave your flesh for the life of the world,
you fed thousands with small amounts of bread and fish.
Before you fed our souls, you fed our bodies. Before our
eternal life, we must live in this life. Help, us Lord, to see
you in the hungry of the world. Inspire us to feed not only
the souls of the needy, but their bodies as well.
Amen
YOUR HELP IS STILL NEEDED:
DON'T FORGET GROCERY CARDS ARE STILL ON SALE
AFTER MASS. HELP THE HUNGRY WHILE PURCHASING
GROCERIES FROM LOCAL STORES. IT'S EASY TO DO
AND SO IMPORTANT TO OTHERS.
SAFETY INFORMATION
CONCERNING PARKING LOT AND PARISH.(click here)
MINISTRY TO THE SICK
If you would like to visit and/or bring communion to
people who are homebound or in a nursing home, please
call Deacon Mike at (508) 755-4773 or the rectory at (508)
754-5361.
If you or a family member are sick and/or unable to leave
your home and would like to have someone from the
parish visit and/or bring communion, please call Deacon
Mike.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
If you know of anyone in the parish in need of financial
assistance, please contact the rectory at (508) 754-5361.
The rectory will then contact a member of the Society. All
is done in confidence.
CHRIST THE KING PRAYER LINE
If you know of someone who needs our prayers and would
like to add them to our Prayer Line,
please contact either Father Riley at the rectory (508)
754-5361 or Jeannine Gemme at (508) 792-1351 (e-mail at
jgem77@yahoo.com).
COME CHEER OUR CYC VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS
Tuesday, July 27th at 6PM at North American Martyrs
Parish, 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn, MA.
SIMPLE BLESSINGS
BLESSINGS FOR THOSE ON VACATION
Summer has been a time for new adventures, for
relaxing recreation, and for informal learning. As we
share what we have gained from this summer, let us
remember that God our Father has given us minds and
hearts to grow so that we can become fuller persons and
thus, more like his Son Jesus.
Thank you God, for friends we visited or who visited us,
sharing their life with us. For vacations and gardens, for
ball games and bike riding, for swimming ans suntans.
For the sun and wind and rain, for lakes and mountains
and prairies, for grass and flowers and trees and blue
skies.
Thank you God!
RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a
baptized member of the Catholic church? Would you or
someone you know who is already baptized Catholic or
another Christian denomination, but have not been
prepared for First Communion or Confirmation like to
become a full member of the Catholic church?
The Christ the King RCIA team would welcome a call from
you for more information concerning initiation into the
catholic church. Please call Deacon Mike at (508) 755-4773
or call the rectory at (508) 754-5361.
APOSTOLATE OF PRAYER
Christ has promised to His followers that anything asked
in His name will be given to them. We are bound together
as a community through our faith in God and His Son
Jesus Christ. It is the belief that the Spirit works through
us all that we call upon all to pray this month of July for:
The safety of those on vacation
Hospital information:
Hospital and Post-Hospital Informational packets were
sent out to parishioners who are 50 years of age and
older. The packets are also available at the rectory and are
now online (health care).
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
St. George's Church, 40 Brattle St., Worcester.
The Adorers of the Perpetual Adoration wish to thank Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament for the following favors:
1. Thank you Jesus for listening to our prayers.
2. Thank you Jesus for the unending strength you give to us.
Please consider being a committed adorer at the chapel. Call Deacon
Archie at (508) 853-816.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
On behalf of the Worcester Veteran's Shelter, the Knights
of Columbus Council #12691 at Christ the King is seeking
the following items:
Tee shirts (assorted sizes); briefs (assorted sizes); socks;
disposable razors; shaving cream; toothpaste,
toothbrushes; combs; hankies; and bars of soap.
These may be left in the Veteran's donation box in the
Church foyer.
SUMMER FUN!!!
Summertime is a time of vacations. However, our parish
expenses do not take a vacation. Please remember to keep
us in your summer plans.
Thank you.
SUNDAY COLLECTION
PARISH FINANCIAL UPDATE
After processing the Sunday collections and the payment
of parish bills, the following is a summary of activity since
the last bulletin publication of information.
Sunday Collection Deposit for July 18th $5,544
Payroll and bills in this same time frame equals $7,418.39
During the month there is an ebb and flow week to week
of income and expenses.
Watch these notes each week to know our parish financial
realities. Your generous parish support, financial, and
spiritual is appreciated and needed.
Parish Finance Committee with Fr. Millott
Capital Improvement Fund - Boilers
The original goal remains $87,000
Final costs have exceeded this goal.
The improvement fund envelope ended in January 2010.
To date you have contributed $74,810.16 Thank you.
Currently there are no envelopes for this fund in your
packets. Please help close the gap with a check as you
are able.
SOME WEATHER TIPS
It's that time of year again! Here are some weather tip
reminders.
WATCH:
Conditions are favorable for the severe weather event in
or near the watch area. Watches are issued for tornadoes,
severe thunderstorms, and flash floods.
WARNING:
The severe weather event is imminent or occurring in the
warned area. Warning are issued for tornadoes, severe
thunderstorms, flash floods, and river flooding.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS:
A storm that produces hail 3/4 inch in diameter (size of
penny) or larger and/or winds gusts of 58 mph or more.
LIGHTNING:
Lightning occurs in ALL thunderstorms and is also a
significant threat to life. It tends to strike the tallest object
in an area, so make sure it's not you. Remain in your
vehicle or an indoor location whenever possible.
If you must go outside, crouch down to make yourself a
poor lightning target. Do not lie flat on the ground since
you will be more likely to be severely shocked if lightning
strikes close to you.
This information is from the National Weather Service of
the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
Please watch for future bulletins for more helpful weather
tips.
SUNSCREEN PROTECTION:
Use a sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of
at least 30 or higher. Sunscreens that say
"broad-spectrum" can protect the skin from UVA and UVB
rays.
Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes BEFORE going in the
sun. Reapply every 2 to 3 hours while in the sun and after
swimming or sweating a lot
MASSES INTENTIONS - July 24th to August 1st
Saturday - July 24
8:00AM Thomas J. Sweeney, Jr. (mem.) req. of The Fortier
Family
4:00PM Andrea Carlson (mem.) req. of Mary Lou Lehigh
Sunday - July 25
7:30AM Parishioners of Christ the King
9:00AM John H. Collins (mem. - 2nd anniv.) req. of family
11:00AM Mintrani Persaud (mem.) req. of The Abboud
Family
Friday - July 30
7:00AM Rosario and Jeanette Fortier (mem.) req. of family
Saturday - July 31
8:00AM Michael G. Ratte' (mem.) req. of family
4:00PM Harriet Camarra (mem. - 42 anniv.) and William
Cammarra (mem. - 14thanniv.) req. of family
Sunday - August 1
7:30AM Parishioners of Christ the King
9:00AM Margaret McManus (mem.) req. of family
11:00AM George V. Jones (mem.) req. of Seril & Michael
Glass
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rev. John D.
Thomas.