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MASS INTENTIONS - March 6th - 14th
Saturday - March 6
8:00AM Dorothy Figleski (mem.) req. of Alphonse G. York
4:00PM George Gavin (mem.) req. of Fred and Patrician
Rushton
Sunday - March 7
7:30AM Stanley Pietrowicz (38th anniv.) and Viola Pietrowicz
(10th anniv.) req. of family
9:00AM Parishioners of Christ the King
11:00AM Thomas Dunn (mem.) req. of family
Friday - March 12
7:00AM Shannon Fortier (4th anniv.) req. of family
Saturday - March 13
8:00AM Mary Tisdell (11th anniv.) req. of family
4:00PM Gordon F. Chicoine (birthday mem.) req. of family
Sunday - March 14
7:30AM John F. "Jack" Nuzzolilo (3rd anniv.) req. of family
9:00AM Parishioners of Christ the King
11:00AM Leo F. Dalbee, Jr. (birthday mem.) req. of family
Please pray for the repose of the soul of June O. Whalen,
mother of Thomas Whalen.
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CALENDAR
Saturday - March 6
3:30-4:30PM Rel. Ed. Grades 1-6 (hall)
Sunday - March 7
8:30-9:30AM REL. ED. Grades 1-6 (hall)
10:30-11:30AM REL. ED. Grades 1-6 (hall)
6:30-8:00PM Confirmation class (hall)
NOON-4:00PM CYC (hall)
Monday - March 8
7:00-8:00PM REL. ED. Grades 9 & 10 (hall)
Tuesday - March 9
7:00-8:00PM Rel. Ed. Grades 7 & 8 (hall)
7:00-9:00PM CYC (Johnson Center)
Wednesday - March 10
5:00-6:00PM Youth Choir Rehearsal (church)
7:30-9:00PM Folk Group Rehearsal (church)
7:00-9:00PM Boy Scouts (hall)
Thursday - March 11
NOON Social Club (Johnson Center)
7:30-9:00PM Festival Choir Rehearsal (church)
3:00-6:00PM Brownie Scouts (hall)
4:00-5:00PM Daisy Scouts (hall)
6:30-7:30PM Bible Study (rectory)
7:00-9:00PM CYC (hall)
Friday - March 12
3:00-6:00PM Brownie Scouts (hall)
4:00-5:00PM Daisy Scouts (hall)
6:00-9:00PM Cub Scouts (hall)
7:00PM Stations of the Cross (church)
Saturday - March 13
3:30-4:30PM REL. ED. Grades 1-6 (hall)
Sunday - March 14
8:30-9:30AM REL. ED. Grades 1-6 (hall)
10:30-11:30AM REL ED. Grades 1-6 (hall)
3:00PM Deanery Penance Service (church)
3:00-6:00PM CYC (hall)
6:00-9:00PM CYC Mass and Meeting (hall0
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! IN THE EVENT OF
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND CLASSES NEED TO BE
CANCELLED, PLEASE LISTEN TO WTAG AT AM580 OR
FM94.9 OR GO ONLINE TO www.WTAG.com.
Jesus then said to them in reply, "Do you think that
because these Galileans suffered in this way they were
greater sinners than all other Galileans? By no means! But
I tell you, if you do not repent, you will perish as they did!"
Lk 13:2-3
DEANERY PENANCE SERVICE
A Deanery Penance Service will be held here at
Christ the King Church on
Sunday, March 14th at 3PM.
Prayer for Lent
Good and loving God, each year you give us this season
of Lent to turn our hearts and minds back to you. May the
prayer we offer during this season draw us closer to you
in love as we seek forgiveness for our sins. May our
fasting help us see that even as this world is a gift from
you, it is still passing away and will not endure. May our
alms giving honor you as we care for our brothers and
sisters whose need is great and whose hope is in you.
Help us in this holy season to be reconciled with you and
with any whom we have harmed so that we may celebrate
on Easter eternal joy.
Amen.
ECUMENICAL LENTEN PROGRAM IN TATNUCK
Lenten Practices in our Churches in the Past and Now!
Three Churhces enter and embrace Lent:
The Episcopal Church - Anglican Communion
The Congregational Church - UCC United Church of Christ
The Latin Rite Catholic Church - Roman Catholic Church
Each Night From 6PM to 8PM
6:00PM - Shared prayer led by Host Church
6:20PM - Pot Luck or light buffet supper
7:00PM - Presenter's talk
7:20 - 8:00PM Table conversation and sharing
guided by a couple of timely questions about the
presentation delivered.
Monday March 1st at St. Luke's Church
Presenter - Fr. Warren Hicks
Facilitator Fr. Thirb Millott
Monday, March 8 at Christ the King Church
Presenter - Rev. Kathryn Keene
Facilitator - rev. Warren Hicks
Monday - March 15 at first Congregation Church
Presenter - Fr. Thirb Millott
Facilitator - Rev. Kathryn Keene
Monday - March 22 - tentative Friends Meeting House
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
WOMEN'S GUILD EVENING OF RECOLLECTION
Wednesday, March 10th in Johnson Center
6:00PM - Liturgy
6:45PM - Dinner
7:15PM - Presentation by Deacon Chase
"Mary's Journey with Christ to the Cross"
Contact Donna Byrnes at (508) 753-3024 by March 8th for
more information or to make reservations.
NOVENA
The 87th Novena of Grace in Hon or of St. Francis Xavier
will be held at St. John's Church (44 Temple St. in
Worcester) from Thursday March 4th to Friday March 12th.
Mass and Novena prayers will be celebrated on:
Sunday at 8:00AM, 10:00AM. and 12:15PM
Saturday at 4:15PM, 7:15PM
Weekdays at 9:15AM, 12:15AM, and 6:15PM
NB: On March 5,6,9, and 12, there will be a service at
2:15PM with benediction and Novena Prayers.
Please consider bringing your child, grandchild, niece, or
nephew to these days of grace which have been
celebrated in Worcester for so many years.
A DAY OF HEALING AND RESTORATION
IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
Saturday, March 20th 10AM to 5PM
Southbridge Hotel
Please join Fr. Ralph A. DiOrio . Tickets are $55 which
include:
10:00AM-Noon Seminar
12:00PM - 2:00PM Lunch
2:00-4:00PM Seminar
4:00-5:00PM Mass
For more information call (508) 832-7890.
CHESTERTON IN AMERICA & AT HOLY CROSS
Holy Cross Center for religion, Ethics, and Culture and
the G.K. Chesterton Society of Worcester are
co-sponsoring a program commemorating the 80th
anniversary of the visit of Chesterton to Holy Cross and
his second visit to the US. The event takes place at
7:30PM on Thursday, March 25th in the Rehm Library
(Smith Hall) at Holy Cross. It is free and open to the
public. Father Ian Boyd and Dr. Dermot Quinn, editors
ofthe Chesteron Review, will speak.
Further information may be found at
http//gkcatholycrosswordpress.com
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 the
1st 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
CYC NEWS
The CYC is planning their annual trip to Camp Sunshine
for the week of July 11-16. Camp Sunshine is a camp in
Casco, Maine for terminally ill kids and their families.
Volunteers get to help out indifferent aspects of the camp
and it's always an awesome week! Volunteers must be 16
years old.
Spots are limited though so if you would like to attend,
you must pass in your application to:
Kate Barrett
16 Woodman Road
Worcester, MA. 01602
NO LATER THAN MARCH 7TH!!!
Spots will be given on a first come, first served basis.
In order to make this trip possible, we also need 1
chaperone for every 5 kids attending. We hope to send a
group of 10-15 kids. If you are interested please contact
Chris Barrett at 9508) 798-5626.
ATTENTION ALTAR SERVERS
The next schedule will be mailed to you this coming
week, so please watch your mailbox.
Thank you.
Mrs. Dulude
MARK THIS DATE
TUESDAY, JUNE 1ST
7:00PM 2010-2011 Calendar meeting
EVERY organization should have a member at this
meeting so that you make certain your dates are correct.
CONSIDERING ADOPTION
CHILDREN ARE WAITING FOR FAMILIES - FAMILIES ARE
WAITING FOR CHILDREN!
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) invites you to learn more
about the many options available for expanding your
family. Attend one of our regular informational meetings
hosted by the LSS Adoption team of specialists. They will
cover infant, international, and special needs adoption as
well as adoption of older children. LSS is also happy to
meet with individuals and families in complete
confidentiality.
Please contact Catherine Stack, Adoption Supervisor at
(508) 791-4488 ext. 28 for more details. There is no charge
for informational meetings but please RSVP.
CATHOLICS GOING GREEN
This Lent, starting February 23rd, St. George's Parish, 40
Brattle St. in Worcester, presents Catholics Going Green,
a six session interactive discussion series on the
connectedness between our faith and caring for creation.
The cost is $5.00 for the purchase of the Catholics Going
Green guidebook. It is open to everyone in the Worcester
Diocese.
For more information please contact Eileen Charbonneau
at (508) 853-1739; etcharb@yahoo.com; or Annie Doyle at
(508) 853-0183; adoyle@saintgeo.com.
FROM THE PARISH SECRETARY:
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN.
If you would like to receive a copy of your 2009 Donations
for tax purposes, please call the rectory at (508) 754-5361
Monday - Friday from 9AM to 4PM. I will be more than
glad to get it out to you.
**If you requested a copy last year at this time, you will
automatically be sent your donations for this year.**
Thank you.
Mindy
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Thank you Father Millott and Father Riley for giving us
the time to speak at all masses this past weekend.
Because of this opportunity to better explain the grocery
card program, we sold $3,470.00 in grocery cards and
received $10 in donations. That is $183.50 donated to the
Central mass Housing Coalition which will go to help
needy families in our area.
We apologize for running out of some cards, but more
were ordered for this coming weekend and we will
continue to adjust our order to meet all requests. Some
Hannaford cards were ordered for those of you who
requested them and some extras for anyone else who may
want some.
We are looking for three people to help with Saturday
evening Mass, selling cards after Mass one time per
month. If you are able to help, please call or e-mail Kathy
at (508) 795-1143 or kathjohn82@aol.com.
Thank you to all our regular customers and our new
customers; together we can make a difference in the lives
on many.
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.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS?
To ALL males 18 years and older, the Knights of
Columbus of Christ the King cordially invite you to join
them. Thank you and God bless.
Christ the King Knights of Columbus Council #12691.
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@haoo.com).
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 March for:
The Family of Christ the King Church
1OTH ANNIVERSARY CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE
All parish men, as well as their sons, brothers, fathers,
and friends, are invited to this Anniversary Conference,
scheduled for Worcester's DCU Center, on Saturday,
march 20th. Get "discounted tickets" now. Hear dynamic
talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Matthew Kelly
("Is Catholicism Still Relevant?"), Jesse Romero
("Evangelizing Like An Apostle"), Msgr. Stuart Swetland
("To Be Reconciled to God"), Dale Ahlquist ("What's
Wrong with the World?"), and Father Mitch Pacwa ("St.
Paul's Theology of the Cross"). Bishop McManus will
offer the conference Mass. Diocesan priests and bishops
will hear confessions. For a conference brochure, further
information, or registration, call (508) 929-4345. Visit our
website at www.firstmensconf.org for information and
ticket purchases.
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
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 helping us to complain less.
2. Thank you Jesus for helping us to repent more often.
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.
SUNDAY COLLECTION:
NEEDED WEEKLY TO SUPPORT THE PARISH - $8800
WE SHOW THE FOLLOWING:
Received February 28th $7,163
This is $1,637 Under
We are now $22,691.60 UNDER
Father Millott and the Finance Committee
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND:
FOR BOILERS GOAL $87,000
Received to date $71,389.16
PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL.
Saturday - March 6
3:30-4:30PM Rel. Ed. Grades 1-6 (hall)
Sunday - March 7
8:30-9:30AM REL. ED. Grades 1-6 (hall)
10:30-11:30AM REL. ED. Grades 1-6 (hall)
6:30-8:00PM Confirmation class (hall)
NOON-4:00PM CYC (hall)
Monday - March 8
7:00-8:00PM REL. ED. Grades 9 & 10 (hall)
Tuesday - March 9
7:00-8:00PM Rel. Ed. Grades 7 & 8 (hall)
7:00-9:00PM CYC (Johnson Center)
Wednesday - March 10
5:00-6:00PM Youth Choir Rehearsal (church)
7:30-9:00PM Folk Group Rehearsal (church)
7:00-9:00PM Boy Scouts (hall)
Thursday - March 11
NOON Social Club (Johnson Center)
7:30-9:00PM Festival Choir Rehearsal (church)
3:00-6:00PM Brownie Scouts (hall)
4:00-5:00PM Daisy Scouts (hall)
6:30-7:30PM Bible Study (rectory)
7:00-9:00PM CYC (hall)
Friday - March 12
3:00-6:00PM Brownie Scouts (hall)
4:00-5:00PM Daisy Scouts (hall)
6:00-9:00PM Cub Scouts (hall)
7:00PM Stations of the Cross (church)
Saturday - March 13
3:30-4:30PM REL. ED. Grades 1-6 (hall)
Sunday - March 14
8:30-9:30AM REL. ED. Grades 1-6 (hall)
10:30-11:30AM REL ED. Grades 1-6 (hall)
3:00PM Deanery Penance Service (church)
3:00-6:00PM CYC (hall)
6:00-9:00PM CYC Mass and Meeting (hall0
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! IN THE EVENT OF
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND CLASSES NEED TO BE
CANCELLED, PLEASE LISTEN TO WTAG AT AM580 OR
FM94.9 OR GO ONLINE TO www.WTAG.com.
Jesus then said to them in reply, "Do you think that
because these Galileans suffered in this way they were
greater sinners than all other Galileans? By no means! But
I tell you, if you do not repent, you will perish as they did!"
Lk 13:2-3
DEANERY PENANCE SERVICE
A Deanery Penance Service will be held here at
Christ the King Church on
Sunday, March 14th at 3PM.
Prayer for Lent
Good and loving God, each year you give us this season
of Lent to turn our hearts and minds back to you. May the
prayer we offer during this season draw us closer to you
in love as we seek forgiveness for our sins. May our
fasting help us see that even as this world is a gift from
you, it is still passing away and will not endure. May our
alms giving honor you as we care for our brothers and
sisters whose need is great and whose hope is in you.
Help us in this holy season to be reconciled with you and
with any whom we have harmed so that we may celebrate
on Easter eternal joy.
Amen.
ECUMENICAL LENTEN PROGRAM IN TATNUCK
Lenten Practices in our Churches in the Past and Now!
Three Churhces enter and embrace Lent:
The Episcopal Church - Anglican Communion
The Congregational Church - UCC United Church of Christ
The Latin Rite Catholic Church - Roman Catholic Church
Each Night From 6PM to 8PM
6:00PM - Shared prayer led by Host Church
6:20PM - Pot Luck or light buffet supper
7:00PM - Presenter's talk
7:20 - 8:00PM Table conversation and sharing
guided by a couple of timely questions about the
presentation delivered.
Monday March 1st at St. Luke's Church
Presenter - Fr. Warren Hicks
Facilitator Fr. Thirb Millott
Monday, March 8 at Christ the King Church
Presenter - Rev. Kathryn Keene
Facilitator - rev. Warren Hicks
Monday - March 15 at first Congregation Church
Presenter - Fr. Thirb Millott
Facilitator - Rev. Kathryn Keene
Monday - March 22 - tentative Friends Meeting House
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
WOMEN'S GUILD EVENING OF RECOLLECTION
Wednesday, March 10th in Johnson Center
6:00PM - Liturgy
6:45PM - Dinner
7:15PM - Presentation by Deacon Chase
"Mary's Journey with Christ to the Cross"
Contact Donna Byrnes at (508) 753-3024 by March 8th for
more information or to make reservations.
NOVENA
The 87th Novena of Grace in Hon or of St. Francis Xavier
will be held at St. John's Church (44 Temple St. in
Worcester) from Thursday March 4th to Friday March 12th.
Mass and Novena prayers will be celebrated on:
Sunday at 8:00AM, 10:00AM. and 12:15PM
Saturday at 4:15PM, 7:15PM
Weekdays at 9:15AM, 12:15AM, and 6:15PM
NB: On March 5,6,9, and 12, there will be a service at
2:15PM with benediction and Novena Prayers.
Please consider bringing your child, grandchild, niece, or
nephew to these days of grace which have been
celebrated in Worcester for so many years.
A DAY OF HEALING AND RESTORATION
IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
Saturday, March 20th 10AM to 5PM
Southbridge Hotel
Please join Fr. Ralph A. DiOrio . Tickets are $55 which
include:
10:00AM-Noon Seminar
12:00PM - 2:00PM Lunch
2:00-4:00PM Seminar
4:00-5:00PM Mass
For more information call (508) 832-7890.
CHESTERTON IN AMERICA & AT HOLY CROSS
Holy Cross Center for religion, Ethics, and Culture and
the G.K. Chesterton Society of Worcester are
co-sponsoring a program commemorating the 80th
anniversary of the visit of Chesterton to Holy Cross and
his second visit to the US. The event takes place at
7:30PM on Thursday, March 25th in the Rehm Library
(Smith Hall) at Holy Cross. It is free and open to the
public. Father Ian Boyd and Dr. Dermot Quinn, editors
ofthe Chesteron Review, will speak.
Further information may be found at
http//gkcatholycrosswordpress.com
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 the
1st 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
CYC NEWS
The CYC is planning their annual trip to Camp Sunshine
for the week of July 11-16. Camp Sunshine is a camp in
Casco, Maine for terminally ill kids and their families.
Volunteers get to help out indifferent aspects of the camp
and it's always an awesome week! Volunteers must be 16
years old.
Spots are limited though so if you would like to attend,
you must pass in your application to:
Kate Barrett
16 Woodman Road
Worcester, MA. 01602
NO LATER THAN MARCH 7TH!!!
Spots will be given on a first come, first served basis.
In order to make this trip possible, we also need 1
chaperone for every 5 kids attending. We hope to send a
group of 10-15 kids. If you are interested please contact
Chris Barrett at 9508) 798-5626.
ATTENTION ALTAR SERVERS
The next schedule will be mailed to you this coming
week, so please watch your mailbox.
Thank you.
Mrs. Dulude
MARK THIS DATE
TUESDAY, JUNE 1ST
7:00PM 2010-2011 Calendar meeting
EVERY organization should have a member at this
meeting so that you make certain your dates are correct.
CONSIDERING ADOPTION
CHILDREN ARE WAITING FOR FAMILIES - FAMILIES ARE
WAITING FOR CHILDREN!
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) invites you to learn more
about the many options available for expanding your
family. Attend one of our regular informational meetings
hosted by the LSS Adoption team of specialists. They will
cover infant, international, and special needs adoption as
well as adoption of older children. LSS is also happy to
meet with individuals and families in complete
confidentiality.
Please contact Catherine Stack, Adoption Supervisor at
(508) 791-4488 ext. 28 for more details. There is no charge
for informational meetings but please RSVP.
CATHOLICS GOING GREEN
This Lent, starting February 23rd, St. George's Parish, 40
Brattle St. in Worcester, presents Catholics Going Green,
a six session interactive discussion series on the
connectedness between our faith and caring for creation.
The cost is $5.00 for the purchase of the Catholics Going
Green guidebook. It is open to everyone in the Worcester
Diocese.
For more information please contact Eileen Charbonneau
at (508) 853-1739; etcharb@yahoo.com; or Annie Doyle at
(508) 853-0183; adoyle@saintgeo.com.
FROM THE PARISH SECRETARY:
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN.
If you would like to receive a copy of your 2009 Donations
for tax purposes, please call the rectory at (508) 754-5361
Monday - Friday from 9AM to 4PM. I will be more than
glad to get it out to you.
**If you requested a copy last year at this time, you will
automatically be sent your donations for this year.**
Thank you.
Mindy
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Thank you Father Millott and Father Riley for giving us
the time to speak at all masses this past weekend.
Because of this opportunity to better explain the grocery
card program, we sold $3,470.00 in grocery cards and
received $10 in donations. That is $183.50 donated to the
Central mass Housing Coalition which will go to help
needy families in our area.
We apologize for running out of some cards, but more
were ordered for this coming weekend and we will
continue to adjust our order to meet all requests. Some
Hannaford cards were ordered for those of you who
requested them and some extras for anyone else who may
want some.
We are looking for three people to help with Saturday
evening Mass, selling cards after Mass one time per
month. If you are able to help, please call or e-mail Kathy
at (508) 795-1143 or kathjohn82@aol.com.
Thank you to all our regular customers and our new
customers; together we can make a difference in the lives
on many.
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.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS?
To ALL males 18 years and older, the Knights of
Columbus of Christ the King cordially invite you to join
them. Thank you and God bless.
Christ the King Knights of Columbus Council #12691.
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@haoo.com).
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 March for:
The Family of Christ the King Church
1OTH ANNIVERSARY CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE
All parish men, as well as their sons, brothers, fathers,
and friends, are invited to this Anniversary Conference,
scheduled for Worcester's DCU Center, on Saturday,
march 20th. Get "discounted tickets" now. Hear dynamic
talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Matthew Kelly
("Is Catholicism Still Relevant?"), Jesse Romero
("Evangelizing Like An Apostle"), Msgr. Stuart Swetland
("To Be Reconciled to God"), Dale Ahlquist ("What's
Wrong with the World?"), and Father Mitch Pacwa ("St.
Paul's Theology of the Cross"). Bishop McManus will
offer the conference Mass. Diocesan priests and bishops
will hear confessions. For a conference brochure, further
information, or registration, call (508) 929-4345. Visit our
website at www.firstmensconf.org for information and
ticket purchases.
FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
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 helping us to complain less.
2. Thank you Jesus for helping us to repent more often.
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.
SUNDAY COLLECTION:
NEEDED WEEKLY TO SUPPORT THE PARISH - $8800
WE SHOW THE FOLLOWING:
Received February 28th $7,163
This is $1,637 Under
We are now $22,691.60 UNDER
Father Millott and the Finance Committee
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND:
FOR BOILERS GOAL $87,000
Received to date $71,389.16
PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL.