FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 22, 2015
From Fr. John Kim
Gospel Reflection
“The hour has come,” Jesus says. Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus explicitly expresses
that “the hour has not yet come” (Jn 2:4; 4:23; 5:25; 7:30; etc). Then there it is. Jesus simply
states, “The hour has come” (Jn 12:23). The time for the fulfillment of God’s glory through his
suffering, death and resurrection has finally arrived, and Jesus himself expresses “I am troubled now” (Jn 12:27). Thus Jesus asks God the Father to give him the strength to carry on
the mission in his time of trouble. God the Father who spoke to Jesus two other times – Jesus’ Baptism (Mt 3:17) and Transfiguration (Mt 17:5) – confirms the importance of Jesus’
mission saying, “I have glorified it and will glorify it again” (Jn 12:28).
Indeed, the hour is near for us as well. It is time for us to prepare for “the hour” - the most important time throughout the liturgical year, the Holy Triduum. So, how have you been? Have
you tried your best to get close to the Lord? Are you still struggling with your habitual sins?
Are you afraid of coming closer to the Lord? My sisters and brothers in Christ, the time is
near. Let’s do our best to prepare for “the hour.”
Living in God This Week
“Today if you hear His voice, harden not your heart” (Heb 3:15). Here is the voice from God:
“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths” (Mt 3:3). The best way to prepare for
the way of the Lord is to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. Did you come to the penance service? If not so, I hope that you will be able to come to our regular confession hours:
Tuesday 6:00 p.m. - 6:25 p.m., Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 6:25 p.m., and Saturday 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Please come to the Lord and receive God’s endless mercy.
Welcome to Christ the King!
Thank you for joining us at Christ the King Catholic Church. We are happy to have you with us
today, and hope that you feel welcome. Our parish is a very busy community of faith. Are you
new to the Catholic Church? Have you been away from the Church for some time? You are invited to worship with us. Contact our parish office if you would like to learn more about the Catholic
faith, discuss plans for marriage or baptism, or schedule a chat with Fr. John. If you would like to
become a member of our parish, you can register online, or pick up a form in the office. We look
forward to seeing you again soon!
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 22, 2015
Please pray for...
THE SICK
Lorrie Anderson
Blane Bartek
Amy Bottoms
Emily Cabaniss
Dale Duncan
Mark Edwards
Joan English
Quintan Fabiano
Angel Flores Family
Fr. Edward Frazer
Jackie Garcia
Silvia Garcia
Rolfe Geisselbrecht
Angel Guajardo
Mary Guajardo
Frank Guerra
William Harlow
Froylan Hernandez
Jose Hernandez
Elena Juarez
Samuel Kaiser
Josh Loving
Marianne Luby
Jeanne Luttrall
Alex Mendoza
Ken Murray
Jesus Olivarez, Jr
Elena Ornales
Anna Paruzinski
John Paruzinski
Patti Quinn
Lourdes R.T.
Myra Ramos
Cody Rhoades
Dennis Risenger
Louis Rodriguez
Betty Rogers
Elizabeth Rogers
Brandon Rojas
Jose Rojas
Myra Rourke
Leon Savard
Jerry Simpson
Stephanie Van Sickler
Henry Taylor
Marian Testa
Robert Trevino
Patricia Trujillo
Manuel Vasquez
Mildred Vasquez
Raymond Vriseno
Nettie Wall
Frank Weis
Jesus Zapata
OUR SERVICE MEMBERS
Phillip Aiello
David L. Gomez
Deana S. Gomez
Matt Jakircevic
Reggie Jamo
Jason Piper
Daniel J. Scott
Wilbert Witt
After 30 days, names will be removed from the
lists. Call the church office to add a name.
Mass Intentions
Stewardship
Saturday, Mar. 21
5:00pm
† Claire Williams
March 15
Sunday, Mar. 22
8:00am
† Erasmo Ramirez
10:30am Pro Populo
5:00pm
Michael & Faith Mason
Received
Goal
Difference
Loan Balance $391,208
Saturday, Mar. 28
5:00pm
† Andrea Garcia
Sunday, Mar. 29
8:00am
† Javier Maldonado
10:30am † Frank Smith
5:00pm
Pro Populo
Wednesday, Apr. 1
8:00am
Living and Deceased
Members of Catholic Life
Insurance Branch
Thursday, Apr. 2
6:30pm
† Lynne Plham
$12,324
$14,000
-$1,676
Catholic Relief Services $3,512
“It is more blessed to give than it is to receive.”
(Acts 20:35)
Thank you for your generosity!
Second Collection - March 21 & 22
Black Bag
CTK Salt & Light Food Pantry
Helping Hands Ministry of Belton
Body of Christ Clinic
† Deceased
Lent Reflections with Fr. Barron
This week’s Lenten booklet reflection by Fr. Robert Barron
mentions “the fear of death is like a cloud, a terrible shadow
that falls over human life and experience”. We use this fear
of death to oppress others, to dominate them. Just as a dictator threatens people with killing to overwhelm the weak. He
asks what life would be like if we were not afraid. If death
had finally “lost its sting” and we were not immune to its suffering, but unaffected by it. If we would believe that we are
loved by a “love that transcends death, and would fill us with
exuberance” then as Jesus says “Do Not Be Afraid”.
“Jesus came to inaugurate a fearless and death-defying love.”
Prayer Intentions
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions
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That those involved in scientific research may serve the well
-being of the whole human person …
That the unique contribution of women to the life of the
Church may be recognized always …
Bishop Vasquez’ Prayer Intention
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As we near the end of the Lenten season and prepare for
Holy Week, let us enter these solemn celebrations with
prayerful contemplation ...
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 22, 2015
Faith Formation
YOUTH
ADULT
Spring Break Schedule
There will be no Religious Education classes on Easter
Sunday, April 5th. Classes will resume on April 12th. Have
a blessed Easter!
Sunday Night Lights (High School)
EVENING OF HEALING
On Sunday, March 22nd Fr.
Charlie Garza will be at CTK for
an Evening of Healing! We will
have a Holy Hour and spend time
learning about the Lord's merciful
heart. The event will be held in
the Christus Center after the 5:00
p.m. mass, and dinner will be
served. This event is mandatory
for all Confirmation students. All
high school teens who are interested in receiving God's healing are encouraged to attend.
Thank you and see you then!
CONFIRMATION 2 STUDENTS
On Sunday, April 12 we will begin confirmation classes for
teens who plan to be confirmed this fall. We will meet after
the 10:30 a.m. mass. All parents are invited to attend the
first teaching session for more information. The full schedule is on the CTK website, select the Youth Ministry button, and you will see it listed under News.
Pope Francis proclaimed 2015 a Year of Consecrated Life,
starting in November, 2014, and ending in February, 2016.
Its purpose, as stated by the Vatican is to “make a grateful
remembrance of the recent past” while embracing “the future with hope.”
“Our brothers and sisters in Christ living consecrated lives
make great contributions to our society through a vast number of ministries,” said Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of USCCB. “They teach in our
schools, take care of the poor and the sick and bring compassion and the love of Christ to those shunned by society;
others lead lives of prayer in contemplation for the world.”
Let us pray for all those who are living consecrated lives:
CRU Catholics (UMHB Students)
Exciting news! Christ the King will
be hosting a retreat for college
students on April 18th-19th. The
retreat will be on the topic of
"Discernment of Gifts and Christian Leadership" and we encourage all Catholic college students
to attend, even if you are not currently a member of the Cru Catholic Organization. The retreat costs $20 and we will be coordinating rides to the retreat center. Please email Abby Riley at [email protected] for more information or to reserve a spot!
Just a reminder, the Cru Catholic ministry nights will resume this coming Tuesday, March 24th. Praying you had a
blessed and restful Spring Break!
Prayer of Thomas Merton
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see
the road ahead of me. Nor do I really know myself. And the
fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I
am actually doing so.
But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact
please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am
doing. And I hope that I will never do anything apart from
that desire. And I know that if I do this, you will lead me by
the right road though I may
know nothing about it.
Therefore I will trust you always though I may seem to be
lost and in the shadow of death.
I will not fear, for you are ever with me. And you will never
leave me to face my struggles alone.
—From Thoughts in Solitude (1956)
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 22, 2015
Around the Parish
Around the Diocese
Gabriel Project
The Cross of Simon is now in the Narthex with cross-shaped
paper tags listing the various supplies needed to support the Gabriel Project, a local support program for women in crisis pregnancies. Please pick up a cross, like Simon did for Jesus. Purchase the item, and return it to the crib that will be in the Narthex
beginning March 21.
Love Among the Ruins
Love Among the Ruins, a day of reflection, will be held March 28
at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. Father Angelo
Bertini will lead an in-depth look at the book of Hosea. To register, call (254) 780-2436 or e-mail [email protected].
Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Training
Our next Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) workshop will be
held on March 28 in the Christus Center. EIM training is required
for all employees and volunteers who minister to youth or vulnerable adults in the diocese. The Refresher Course for those who
have had the training in the past will be held from 10:00 a.m. –
11:00 a.m. The Basic Course for anyone who has not had the
training will be from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. You must register in advance online at www.austindiocese.org, select the Ethics & Integrity in Ministry tab on the lower right-hand side of the page. It is
important to be on time, and children are not allowed in the training due to the content. For more information, contact Teresa
Hays at [email protected] or call the church office.
Women’s Ministry
Helpers are needed on Saturday, March 28 at 9:00
a.m. to prepare the church for Palm Sunday. This
includes preparing the palms for distribution. Contact Diane Waite at 254-780-2298 or
[email protected].
Salt & Light Food Pantry
The Salt & Light Food Pantry will be open on Saturday, March
28th. Donations such as baby diapers in all sizes, baby formula,
Ensure nutritional supplement, and plastic grocery bags are always needed. If you would like to help with sorting and distribution, meet at the Parish Hall that morning at 8:30 a.m. Contact
Deacon Dave Shoemake at 254-939-3362 or [email protected].
Ashes to Easter
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. We can help
make things new with small and joyful sacrifices and generosity
now. Put something in your Lent container each day. This will
help special diocesan Mission Projects. Return your Lent box on
Easter. Moreover, Please pray for the Missions.
Welcome New Members and Guests
If you are a new member or a
guest at Christ the King, the Welcome Committee invites you to
join them for refreshments and
fellowship outside on the front
patio under the trees, after Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
masses (weather permitting).
Live Stations of the Cross
The next practice for Live Stations of the Cross is Sunday, March
22 at 3:00 p.m. in the Christus Center.
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Total Consecration Rosary and Mass
Please join over 5,000 Faithful in our Diocese to collectively
make or renew our “Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary” at
a special Holy Mass on the Annunciation of the Lord. Rosary and
Mass will be offered on Wednesday, March 25th at 5:00 p.m. at
Saint Joseph Church, Killeen. For more information and other
locations, visit www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org.
Medicine & the Gospel of Life
Abortion, contraception, abortifacient drugs, In Vitro Fertilization
(IVF), embryonic stem cell research: some of the most controversial issues of our time. These are topics of daily conversation and
affect the most intimate aspects of our lives, yet many of us either
don’t know or don’t understand the Church’s teaching on them.
To prepare us for these conversations, to help us learn what the
Church teaches, why the Church teaches it, and ethical alternatives, Founding President of The John Paul II Foundation for Life
and Family, Arland Nichols, will present “Medicine & the Gospel
of Life” on April 18 from 8:30 a.m. until noon at St. Michael’s
Catholic Academy. “Far from a never-ending list of no’s, the
Church’s teachings on these issues are primarily an affirmation of
great goods to which the Church proclaims a resounding ‘YES!’”
A continental breakfast will be included. Tickets are $10 and are
available at www.jpiilifecenter.org in the Calendar of Events. For
more information: [email protected] or 512-407-2900.
Penance Services in the Killeen/Temple Deanery
If you were not able to attend the CTK parish-wide penance service last week, here is a list of upcoming penance services in our
area:
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March 22, 7 p.m., Church of the Visitation in Westphalia,
English
March 24, 7 p.m., St. Mary in Temple, English, Spanish &
Korean
March 25, 7 p.m., St. Monica in Cameron, English
March 26, 7 p.m., St. Ann in Rosebud, English
March 26, 10 a.m., St. Luke in Temple, English, Spanish &
Korean
March 26, 6 p.m., St. Luke in Temple, English, Spanish &
Korean
March 30, 7 p.m., St. Paul Chong Hasang in Harker Heights,
English, Spanish & Korean
The complete list of penance services in the Austin Diocese can be found at www.austindiocese.org, select
News and Events, then Lenten Penance Services.
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Upcoming Events
MARCH 22, 2015
Lenten Schedule
Prayer - the Lifeblood of a Relationship
with the Lord!
RESCHEDULED for Monday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m.
CTK Christus Center
Be Inspired by dynamic speaker, priest, and vocations director, Fr. Jonathan Raia who will address the topic,
Prayer--the Lifeblood of a Relationship with the Lord!
Learn how to come to the Lord as you really are and realize
His longing for you!
Fr. Jonathan Raia is the Vocation Director and Director of Seminarians for
the Diocese of Austin. He was born in
Houston, Texas into a strong Catholic
family, where he came to know Jesus
Christ as his Lord, Savior and
Friend. He felt a call to the priesthood
as early as his First Holy Communion,
but discerned the call most seriously
while a student at the University of
Texas at Austin. After graduating in
2002, he entered seminary and was
ordained a priest in 2009. He served at
St. William in Round Rock for four
years, then at St. Mary’s Catholic Center at Texas A&M University for a
year before beginning in the Office of Vocations.
Family Concert with Michael James Mette
Monday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m.
CTK Parish Hall
Michael James Mette is coming to Christ the King!. He will
provide music and the message about our Catholic faith
and awesome God. He
travels around the country
with his wife and six children, sharing his musical
talents with the Church.
He guides his audience
through a concert with moments that are intimate
and others that are aweinspiring. The music is
passionate like a Friday
night and reverent like a
Sunday morning. Through
his testimony, faith stories,
video, lights, and music he
provides an environment
suitable for an encounter
with the divine.
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday Evenings during Lent
5:00 p.m. Spanish
6:00 p.m. English
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.
Thursdays 5:30 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.
Saturdays 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
THE SOLEMN EASTER TRIDUUM
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Thursday, April 2nd, 6:30 p.m.
GOOD FRIDAY
Friday, April 3rd
Live Sta,ons of the Cross (CTK Grounds) 12:00 p.m.
Sta,ons of the Cross in the Sanctuary 3:00 p.m.
Solemn Venera,on of the Cross 6:30 p.m.
THE SOLEMN EASTER VIGIL
Saturday, April 4th, 8:30 p.m.
EASTER SUNDAY
Sunrise Mass at the Marian Gro7o 6:00 a.m.
Mass en Español 8:00 a.m.
Solemn Mass 10:30 a.m.
(There will be no 5:00 p.m. Mass on Easter Sunday.)
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
en Español
Rosario y Misa para la Consagración Total
Por favor únase a miles de Fieles a lo largo de nuestra
Diócesis para hacer o renovar colectivamente nuestra
“Total Consagración a Jesús a Través de María” durante
una Santa Misa especial el día de la Anunciación del Señor. El rosario y la Misa serán ofrecidos el Miércoles 25 de
marzo a las 5pm en la Iglesia de San José (Killeen). Por
favor visite www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org para
conocer otras localidades y mayor información.
Pláticas con Padre Christian
Aquí los esperamos el domingo 22 de marzo después de
misa de las 8 am sobre el tema del "camino de la Pascua"
en español.
De Las Cenizas a la Pascua
Dios amό tanto al mundo que le dio a su único hijo.
Podemos ayudar a renovar las cosas hoy con pequeños y
gozosos sacrificios y con generosidad. Por Favor deposite
algo en su alcancía de Cuaresma todos los días. Esto
ayudará a Proyectos especiales Misioneros Diocesanos.
Regrese su alcancía de Cuaresma en la Pascua. Y por
favor, ore por las misiones.
Help Wanted!
Springfest Volunteers
The Springfest Committee has a few meetings under our
belts and we have a good direction for the upcoming festival. We are still in
need of some
additional help. If
you would like to
join our committee, meet new
people, have a
few laughs, and help with CTK’s biggest fund raiser of the
year, consider joining us. Whether you have can spare an
hour a week, or more, we can find a use for your time and
talent. Contact Krista Kaulfus at 832-289-5454 for more
information.
MARCH 22, 2015
CTK Office Directory
OFFICE HOURS
Monday ................................. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday ..................... 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
OFFICE TEAM
Administration
Nora Collazo ....................... [email protected]
Elida Castro ................... [email protected]
Esther Murillo ....................... [email protected]
Accounting
Marty Seger ......................... [email protected]
Communication
Krista Kaulfus ........... [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Director of Catechesis & Formation
Krissie Lastovica [email protected]
Religious Education Assistant, K - 5th grades
Marcie Gonzalez, RE ...... [email protected]
Religious Education Assistant, 6th - 8th grades
Teresa Hays, RE ..................... [email protected]
Director of Youth Ministry
Abby Riley ................................ [email protected]
Director of Sacred Music
Pam Fette ..................................................493-1477
Finance Council Chair....................................... Tom Blair
Pastoral Council Chair ........................ Margaret Donohoe
Contact the parish office for social needs such as bereavement, illness, Eucharist to the homebound, births,
etc. For weddings, contact the office six months prior to
the desired wedding date to schedule a consultation. For
baptisms, register to attend a preparation class.
Easter Eggs Needed
We are preparing for our annual Easter Egg Hunt and your
help is needed. We are collecting new or used plastic
Easter eggs. There is a big blue collection bucket in the
Christus Center. Drop off your donation any time. Please
help us meet our goal of 3000 EGGS! Details about the
Easter Egg Hunt will be in the bulletin soon.
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 22, 2015
Saturday, May 2nd
Sunday, May 3rd
WINGFEST
SPRINGFEST
Washer Tournament
The Leon River Band
Entertainment
Silent & Live Auctions
Raffle Drawing
Grand Prize: 2015 Nissan Rogue S ($24,000)
2nd Prize: Kubota Zero-turn Mower ($4,900)
3rd Prize: H.E.B. Gift Card ($2,000)
4th Prize: Vizio 60” Smart TV ($850)
5th Prize: Microsoft Surface Pro3 Tablet ($800)
6th Prize: Freezer w/70 lbs. Variety Meat ($550)
7th Prize: Xbox One Game System ($400)
8th Prize: iPad Mini Tablet ($400)
9th Prize: iPad Mini Tablet ($400)
10th Prize: iPad Mini Tablet ($400)
TOTAL PRIZE VALUE OVER $34,000!
* Prize values are approximate.
T-SHIRTS
are on sale
THIS WEEKEND
after all masses!
Christ the King Catholic Church Belton
DONATIONS NEEDED!
Drink Booth
Canned Drinks
Bottled Water
Auction Items
Gift Certificates
Wines
Jewelry
Sporting Event Tickets
Theatre Tickets
Household Items
Vacation Time-shares
Small Appliances
Concert Tickets
Holiday Items
Tools
Sports Memorabilia
Ice Chests
Electronics
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