Parish Mission Statement
The love of Christ compels our parish to extend His kingdom through teaching, sanctifying and serving all people entrusted to us with the fullness of the Catholic faith.
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday
4:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 6:00 pm Daily Mass Schedule
Monday & Friday 6:30 am & 8:00 am
Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 am & 5:30 pm
Saturday 8:00 am Reconciliation
Wednesday 6:00 pm Thursday 4:45 pm Saturday 8:30 am & 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:20 am Devotions
Holy Hour & Liturgy of the Hours Tuesday-Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 pm Holy Hour
5:15-Evening Prayer Friday
7:00 - 8:00 am Holy Hour Saturday 7:15 am-Morning Prayer Perpetual Adoration in
the Chapel
Contact Maxine or Stan Wiechert 478-3849
Rosary Tuesday-Saturday 7:35 am in the Church
Tuesday-Thursday 4:30-Rosary
Friday 3:00 pm in the Chapel
Saturday
4:00 pm in the Church led by K of C (Times/Events subject to change.
Please see contents in bulletin for up to date weekly information for holiday
and Holy Day schedules.)
F OUR E SSENTIAL H ABITS FOR I NTENTIONAL D ISCIPLESHIP ف P RAYER ف L EARNING ف G ENEROSITY ف S HARING THE F AITH
C HRIST THE K ING
Pastor, Rev. Matthew Schiffelbein † Associate Pastor, Rev. Carter Zielinski 5973 SW 25th Street • Topeka, KS 66614Ǧ1934 • PHONE: 785Ǧ273Ǧ0710 • www.ctktopeka.org
September 8, 2019
Overflow Parking
Below is an image showing the locations of those business that are allowing CTK to use their parking lots on the 14th. The locations are as follow:
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NW corner of 25th and Wanamaker
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SE corner of 28th and Wanamaker
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NE corner of 28th and Wanamaker
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Volunteer needed.
Sign-up today online at ctktopeka.org.
Join us for the 5th annual
ROME SWEET HOME ITALIAN FESTIVAL at Christ the King NEXT Saturday, September 14th. Theafternoon will start off with Adoration in the Church at 3:00 pm, followed by a Rosary in the Rosary Garden at 4:00 pm then an outdoor Mass at 4:30 pm. An Italian dinner, beer and wine garden, food trucks, music, bingo, and of course, the spectacular fireworks display will follow. This is a family friendly event for ALL ages. There will be bounce houses, GaGa Ball, lawn games, etc.
for the youth. Come one, Come all!
We look forward to celebrating with you NEXT Saturday!We hope that you can join us, next Saturday, September 14th
Schedule of Events
8:00am
5K Run - Register online or at 7:00 am that morning
3:00pmAdoration with Wichita Adore Ministries in the Church
4:00pmRosary in Aubry’s Angels Rosary Garden
4:30pm Outdoor Mass... Join us at the south end of the parking
lot to officially kick-off our Festival with Mass!
5:30pm Rome Sweet Home Festival Opens
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LaRocca’s Italian Dinner served in Parish Center/Gym…get your tickets now! Dinner will open 15 minutes after Mass
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Wine and Beer Tent
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Food Trucks… treat yourself to some delicious food and snacks!
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Quilt Show by the CTK Piecemakers will be in the parish center/gym. You will have an opportunity to win a beautiful quilt made by the CTK Piecemakers. Get your raffle ticket now!
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Live Music by Chance Encounter & Departure
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$5 wrist band for unlimited Carnival Games and Train Rides. Various Inflatables and Lawn Games. Soccer Challenge hosted by the Knights of Columbus.
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Bingo after the Italian Dinner in the cafeteria! Two sessions: 7-8 pm and 8-9pm. $5 per card each session.
Cash prizes. Games will be regular Bingo, Four corners, and 1 blackout per session. If more than 1 player Bingo’s, the prize is divided among the winners.
Dusk
Signature Fireworks Display, Raffle and Sweepstakes Drawing.
11:00pmEvent Closes
Rome Sweet Home is Next Saturday
I am looking forward to another great Rome Sweet Home Italian Festival on September 14. I want to highlight a couple elements of the celebration and encourage you to use this as an opportunity to invite friends and family to experience the great community we have here at Christ the King.
In addition to the outdoor Mass, one of my favorite pieces of this event is the special communal Eucharistic Adoration Hour hosted by Wichita Adore Ministries. This will start at 3 pm in the church and will incorporate special music and lighting. It can be a compelling experience and may be a good way to introduce someone unfamiliar with Adoration to the profound opportunity to encounter Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
I also encourage you to use this entire event as an opportunity to share our faith. Coming to Mass or an Adoration hour might be a little intimidating to our non-Catholic friends or family or to those who have stopped practicing their Catholic faith. But, a lasagna dinner, live band and dancing, carnival for the kids, and fantastic fireworks are a lot more appealing. Inviting them to join us for some of these activities can build a personal connection to our parish and “grease the wheels” toward an openness to exploring the Catholic faith or picking up its practice again.
So as we head toward another great celebration this year, I encourage you to use Rome Sweet Home as an opportunity to grow in your own spiritual life and to introduce someone new to our parish to the great community we have at Christ the King.
Until next time, God bless you, Fr. Matthew
Biblical Wisdom
A high school freshman recently told me that she and many of her classmates are frustrated reading and understanding the Bible, which makes it even more difficult to understand and appreciate
the wealth of wisdom that we are told it contains. I think most of us can relate to this sentiment in some way. Even though most of us have been moved by some of the stories or key passages contained in scripture, much of the content of the bible could seem vague and choppy at best, or confounding at worst.
I have developed a great love for the bible through prayer, and I cherished opportunity I had to study in the Biblical Theology department at the Gregorian university as one of the greatest blessings I ever received. Through it all, I have learned that encountering the Lord in scripture requires first and foremost a love for delving deeper into the sacred writing.
I would encourage everyone, especially if you are looking for a way to engage family members and friends in conversations about the faith, to turn to sacred scripture for wisdom. You can even start with beautiful stories like Ruth, or iconic passages such as the sermon on the mount. For more “difficult” books and passages, I would advise looking to things such as the channel “The Bible Project” on youtube, or more resources on formed.com.
Until next time, Fr Zielinski
Ministry Space Expansions
Christ the King has outgrown our original office and meeting space needed to support the more than 50 ministries, parish community events, and growing faith formation and parish life programs.
Our Preparing the Way leadership committee explored many possibilities and space configurations. It was determined that renovating and adding the spaces described below allows for the most accessible, efficient, and cost-effective solution possible. It truly positions us to support and expand our ministries and provide increased opportunities for fellowship.
xConversion of Yadrich Hall to offices and ministry space xAddition of a new Parish Hall
xExpansion of Church Foyer Steward for Giving
“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” ~2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Prayer Works
Please continue to pray the “Preparing the Way” Campaign Prayer.
If you have questions; send an email to campaign@ctktopeka.org or you may call the parish office at 785-273-0710.
CTK P ARISH C APITAL C AMPAIGN U PDATE
Receipts for Week of August 21 to August 27, 2019 Report for fiscal year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
There Is Power in Prayer!
Christ the King Prayer Ministry has 115 parishioners ready to respond to your request to pray for a loved one or a friend in need that is sick or confronted with a challenge in their life. If you have someone needing prayers, call Annie at 554-7875 or e-mail lackeyannie12@gmail.com.
Remember in Your Prayers
Please remember the following in your prayers: Martin Chidalek, Joe Hesse, Pat Harman, Sharon Nightengale, Chris Eakes Emery, Gerva Sunneberg, Paul Sampson, Sr., Gerry Ann Hartsook, Luke Spitler, Gordon Slusser, Caryn Goldberg, Steve Hutchins, Rodney Montney, Brent Trueblood, Marie Putnam, Trudy Horting, Kelli Breer, Arneita Wyer, Randall P.
Frederick, Eleanor Strecker, Diana Jones, Louise Pound, Dan Lykins, Michelle Gilbert, Ruth Baldridge, Owen Burns, Bryson Andrew Baum, Lou Bruno, Dorothy Herbert, Neil Manke, Eileen Miller, Joe Ribordy, Gary Slover, Hudson Gartner, Ken & Lois Conklin, Vincent Woodfield, Charles Temple, Sarah Sachs- Jepson, Janet Sparling, Janet Matute, Robert Goupil, Jr., Frances Holman, John Shellenberg, Ethel Jenkins, Jennifer Bloom, Bob Grochowsky, W.B. Bennett, Mary Martin, Betty Duermeier, Maxwell Kelly, Helen Weidle, Emmett Flinn, and Donna Ewing.
Saturday, September 14th
Purchase tickets online at ctktopeka.org
Join us for the 5th annual ROME SWEET HOME ITALIAN FESTIVAL at Christ the King, Saturday, September 14th.
NEW THIS YEAR… Start your day with the 5K at 8:00 am. The festival events will start with
Adoration with Wichita Adore Ministries in the Church
at 3:00pm, Rosary inAubry’s Angels
Rosary Garden at 4:00pm followed by an outdoor Mass at 4:30pm. An Italian dinner, beer and wine gardens, food trucks, fire pit seating, music and of course, the spectacular fireworks display will follow. This is a family-friendly event for ALL ages. There will be bounce houses, carnival games, etc. for the children as well as a Jr. High and High School game area. Come one, Come all!xDinner includes: LaRocca’s Lasagna, salad, green beans, garlic roll, dessert and drink. Advance ticket required.
$15.00/Adults; $8.00/Children age 3-12. Tickets available for purchase at ctktopeka.org or before/after Mass.
xReserved Firepit Seating Opportunity! We have two firepit seating areas available to be purchased for the event. Cost is $1,000 and includes the following: firepit seating for 10 for the entire event, 1 reserved parking spot, 10 Italian Dinner tickets and 20 drink tickets. Get a group together and reserve a firepit package today!
For more information, please email credotopeka@gmail.com or contact Marya Feldt at 640-4675.
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Quilt Show by the CTK Piecemakers will be in the parish center/gym. You will have an opportunity to win a beautiful quilt made by the CTK Piecemakers.
x Let's play Bingo in the cafeteria! Two sessions: 7-8 pm and 8-9 pm. $5 per card each session. Cash prizes!!!
x The Rome Sweet Home Committee is seeking volunteers to help with various duties: Campus Planning, Event Set- up and Event Tear Down, Carnival Games and More. Great opportunities to knock out service hour requirements for Hayden and Confirmation. NEW THIS YEAR… sign-up online at ctktopeka.org/parish-life/rsh.
Weekly Total Fiscal Year To Date Envelope (white) $43,875.84 $366,262.90 Plate (non-envelope) $2,149.87 $20,253.55 Total Collections $46,025.71 $386,516.45 Budgeted Collections $48,571.00 $419,139.00 Income Over(Under) Budget ($2,545.29) ($32,622.55)
The Catholic University of America This weekend, September 7-8, is designated for the National Collection for The Catholic University of America. CUA is the national university of the Catholic Church and is unique among Catholic universities in the United States. Its mission is to serve the Church through education and research – a service that is greatly needed today. University faculty and
scholars promote Catholic social teaching and, through their research and discourse, help form the Church’s response to challenging social issues of our time. CUA educates hundreds of priests and religious each year, and can proudly call over 12,000 of them alumni. We appreciate your support of CUA.
SAINT MONICA MINISTRY
Join us next Saturday September 14th at 7:30 AM, for the monthly Saint Monica Prayer Service. Rosary and Novena Pray- ers will be followed by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 8:00 AM. Help us pray for the return of our loved ones to the Catholic Faith.
We are participating this year in the Sertoma Great Topeka Duck Race. When ducks are sold, we receive 50% of the profit back to our organization. We are requesting your help with fundraiser by selling ducks. Go to www.topekaduckrace.org to adopt a duck. Click on ADOPT A DUCK. Then click on choose a team we are the EEC LITTLE DUCKLINGS. E-mail the link to all your friends, family, co-workers and anyone else to let them know about this online opportunity to support the Early Education Center financially!
There are 4 different quantities of ducks to buy:
Lone Ducks are $5.00 each ~ A Family of Ducks (5) is $20 A Flock of Ducks (12) is $50 ~ “OODLES” of Ducks (27) is $100 If each of our families would sell “A
Family of Ducks”, we would make about
$1,000.00!!! Please accept this challenge in order to support our organization. Online adoptions may continue right up until 2:00 pm the day
of the race. The race is September 14, 2019 at Lake Shawnee.
Christ the King Religious Education
RE/CCD CLASSES meet 6:30 - 7:30 pm Wednesday.
Upcoming:
October 1 Second Grade Parent Reconciliation Meeting 7:00 pm in the church October 8 8th Grade parent/sponsor and Student Meeting 7:00 pm
October 9 Rosary Night
October 16 3rd grade Confessions October 23 ~ Family Mass. Please join us.
Spiritual Exercises for our Sacramental Students will Be listed in this space each week beginning October 1.
Its great to be back together! Thank you for your support!
Christ the King Youth Group
FIRE (9th-12th graders) and SPARK (6th – 8th graders) will meet this week. We will meet this week September 8 after the 6 pm mass, from 7 until 8:30 pm.
Families! Please make plans to join us on September 22, 2019 for the Start a Fire event. It will be held at the Horton Fairgrounds at 7th and Central in Horton, Kansas. We will have Father Bruce, The Mikey Needleman Band, Wichita Adore, you, and your friends all in the same location. There will be dinner and s’mores, a dance with a band, gaga ball and much more. Pre-registration is due by September 19th and that is $5 a person. With a family cap of $25. After September 19th it goes to
$10 a person. Please don’t wait! We would love to see you there. If you have any questions feel free to email or call the office.
Jr. High or High School students, please text createanimpact to 84576 to join flocknote. Parents you can send a phone number and email to fire@ctktopeka.org, to be added to our parent communication.
Have a great week!
Our
Christ the King students areback to school and working hard.
They have enjoyed learning in the science lab and participating in some STEM activities. It is great to have some fun while also learning!
Christ the King School
Our Mission: To Learn and Grow With God
Christ the King Early Education Center
Possibilities are Endless! at Christ The King EEC
You still can register for RE/CCD! Forms are in the Foyer. You can also download the form from the website. Contact Deb with questions. (After 10/15 only those transferring to CTK classes can register for the sacramental prep classes and programs.)
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
On September 14th, Catholics around the world will celebrate The Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The cross is a sign of suffering, but Christ’s love gives it a new meaning--a sign of victory. Simply put, it is a sign of God. Loyola Press states that “We often make the Sign of the Cross over ourselves. We make it before prayer to help fix our minds and hearts on God. We make it after prayer, hoping to stay close to God. In trials and temptations, the cross is a sign of strength and protection. The cross is the sign of the fullness of life that is ours. Let us make the Sign of the Cross and realize we bring our whole selves to God - our minds, souls, bodies, wills, thoughts, hearts—everything we are and will become.”
O cross, you are the glorious sign of our victory.
Through your power may we share in the triumph of Christ Jesus.
Brad Hoff: bradleymhoff@gmail.com
“The more you need it the less you want it” ~ Dr. Scott Hahn This talk can be found on Formed.org. Start your
free account with a email address and this code:
91366d. In this particular audio Dr. Hahn examines some of the most widely held objections to confession and explains how and why they have arisen. This presentation will show you how to use the Bible to defend the truth of Catholic teaching and is a great tool to help you share our faith with others. It is a great audio for Confirmation sponsors, parents of children learning about confession and everyday Catholics with everyday questions. Check
it out and maybe find some answers. Here is a short review of this audio found on Formed.org. It rates the presentation as 5 Stars.
“…I thought I was doing fine going to confession twice a year and I have started going monthly and feel such a difference. Your comment of taking better care of your divine health really hit me because I am so totally focused on my physical health and yet there is so much more I can do to nourish my divine health…..”
Take some time and see for yourself. It may be just the change you need today.
Charity
Challenging all to sacrificial service
P ASTORAL P RIORITIES
Conversion
“Synonyms of Conversion: change, changing, transformation, metamorphosis, transfiguration… ” How can the Saints inspire us in our call to holiness?Faith Formation
Teaching the fullness of the Catholic faithDoorstep has a delicious way for you to support their work as a non-profit providing basic needs in our community. From September 7 to September 22, you can order frozen cinnamon rolls or frozen tamales. The cinnamon rolls are $9 for a 6- pack. Your choice of beef or pork tamales for $13 for a 6-pack. Send your checks to Doorstep, Inc.
at 1119 SW 10th, Topeka, 66604. Contact Lisa Cain at lisa@doorstepinc.com or 785-357-5341 with questions.
Next meeting: September 25, 2019 Cynthia Holthaus: cwaskowiak@hotmail.com
A Family Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Oh most Sacred Heart of Jesus, we come to you as a family and consecrate ourselves to Your Sacred Heart. Protect us through Your Most Precious Blood and keep us pure and holy.
Oh Dear Jesus, we are so far away from Your most pure and Sacred Heart. As a family we need Your help. Heal all the quarrels that exist in our family due to our unforgiveness and lack of love for You. Heal our unbelieving and unconverted hearts and lead us to Your Sacred Heart with love. Unite us as a family and remove all stain of sinfulness from our souls. Help us to be a prayerful and loving family, so that through our example we may lead other souls to Your Most Sacred Heart.
We give You our hearts Dearest Jesus, and consecrate our family through the fourth generation.
Through the prayers of our Dearest Mother Mary, may we live this consecration every day of our lives.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Amen.
Prayer Corner
Personally Sharing the Catholic faith
Rosary in the Garden
Mark your calendar for our next Rosary in the Garden on Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00 pm as we commemorate, “Mary, Queen of all Saints”. Bring a friend. Refreshments will follow. In case of inclement weather, the Rosary in the Garden will be cancelled.
“MARY, PATH TO HEAVEN”
A special Rosary remembering the 10th anniversary of Aubry Williams path to Heaven will be offered on October 15th at 7:00 pm. Our Rosary Garden was
her vision before Jesus called her home.
4:30 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm Altar
Servers
R. Carson E. Ireland
J. Martin A. Meyer
S. DeDonder N. Navarro G. Winkler
N. Graham M. Schuler R. Wurtz
Need Volunteers
Greeters M. Herman A. Juarez C. Hawks H. Hawks
C. Blasing C. Carson B. Clemons P. Walstrom
Need Volunteers
Need Volunteers
Ushers L. Henning S. Hunter
Need Volunteers
J. Cordova D. Escher F. Smith G. Sack
P. Bures D. Carroll B. Mosher
T. Clark R. Brockman R. Bird S. Graves
Need Volunteers
Sacristan C. Hamilton T. Hamilton
P. Berens F. Biesemeyer C. Biesemeyer
D. Lowe Need
Volunteers
Lectors B. Hendrixson J. Werth
R. Briggs A. Koster
B. Steinbrock B. Zimmerman
J. George B. Becker
Need Volunteers
J. Bluml M. Bluml B. Dennis Need 5 Volunteers
D. Doebele R. Hulsing M. Kongs L. Langer D. Wiltz
L. Barnett P. Bures C. Conroy L. Hahn J. Kuestersteffen J. Moses K. Penrod S. Ralston V. Reyes H. Winkler
K. Clark C. Cuento M. Groff M. Grospitch A. Nightengale L. Garrison R. Schroeder M. Smith M. Walshire
Need Volunteer Need Volunteers
EMHC
September 14th/
September 15th
Parish Office Hours and Contacts: 785-273-0710
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Friday: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Fr. Matthew Schiffelbein, Pastor ... frmatthew@ctktopeka.org Fr. Carter Zielinski, Associate Pastor ... frzielinski@ctktopeka.org Nancy Page, Pam Eagan ... parishoffice@ctktopeka.org Finance Office ... finance@ctktopeka.org Chris Henderson, Parish Life Director ... chenderson@ctktopeka.org Tom Flynn, Building Manager ... tflynn@ctktopeka.org Michael Podrebarac, Director of Liturgy .... mpodrebarac@ctktopeka.org Deb Frost, Religious Education ... dfrost@ctktopeka.org Kamryn Bittner, FIRE Youth Group ... fire@ctktopeka.org Shannon Nichol, Communication Specialist ... snichol@ctktopeka.org
School: 785-272-2220
Relynn Reynoso, Principal ... reynosor@ctktopeka.eduk12.net
Early Education Center: 785-272-2999
Dawn Brown, Director ...ctkeec@gmail.com
Parish Council:
Tony Wolf, Chair ... tljrwolf@gmail.com Finance Council:
Dustin Hawks, Chair ... dustinmhawks@gmail.com
EVENT CALENDAR
Sunday, September 8th
xBreakfast with the Knights, 8:30-Noon ~ Yadrich xCatholic Charities Food Drive Collection ~ Parking Lot xRome Sweet Home Ticket Sales, before & after Mass
~ Outside Foyer
xRCIA, 9:30 am ~ St. John XXIII
xThe Wild Goose, Faith Formation, 10:00 am ~ St.
John Paul II
xYouth Group, Fire & Spark, 7:00 pm ~ Yadrich Tuesday, September 10th
xClean Freaks, 9:00-11:00 ~ Church Wednesday, September 11th
xPiecemakers Quilt Guild, 9:00-Noon ~ St. John XXIII xSchool of Faith, 6:30 pm ~ Yadrich Hall
xReligious Education, 6:30 pm ~ Meet in Hallway Thursday, September 12th
xHandbells, 6:15 pm ~ Church xChoir Practice, 7:15 pm ~ Church Saturday, September 14th
xThat Man Is You, 6:15-8:00 am ~ Yadrich Hall xSt. Monica Ministry, 7:30 am ~ Church
xRome Sweet Home, please join in the festivities!!!
September 9, Saint Peter Claver
6:30 am Elvia Alvarez - Special Intention 8:00 am † Parry & Desch Families
September 10, Weekday 8:00 am † Connie Lierz
5:30 pm Gary & Kathleen Russell - Special Intention
September 11, Weekday
8:00 am † Joseph Meier Family 10:00 am at Rolling Hills
5:30 pm † Victims of 9/11 September 12, Weekday 8:00 am † Louis Kongs 5:30 pm † Michael Hager
September 13, Weekday 6:30 am † John Bates 8:00 am † Amador Cuento
September 14, Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:00 am † Barbara Shepard
4:30 pm Vigil - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
† Belinda Meier
September 15, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am CTK Parishioners
9:00 am † Chuck & Angie Mertens 11:00 am † John P. Myers
6:00 pm † Pat Wilcox
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
< September 15th ~ Holy Donuts after 9am Mass
< September 28th & 29th ~ Stewardship Expo
< November 24th ~ Christ the King Sunday
< December 14 ~ Hark! Topeka’s Christmas Spectacular
A Prayer for our Military:
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our goal is to provide prayer support and recognition for the men and women of the Christ the King
community who are serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces. If you have a family member or close friend serving on active duty who could use our community’s prayer support for their health, well being and safe return, call the parish office, 785-273-0710. Please provide their rank and which branch of the service they are in. If your loved one is no longer enlisted, please let us know that as well.
Air Force
SSgt Dylan Allen, Sgt Theresa Besta, Maj Chad Blow, Maj Drew Bures, Capt Krista Bures, 2dLt Kylie Carpenter, Maj Kyle Grieves, Capt Benjamin Hedges, 2dLt Darran McEuen, SSgt Jenni Morrell, SrA Clint P Neal, Col Thomas Palenske, TSgt Joseph Pfeifer,
A1C Colby Regier, SrA Aaron Rovaris, Capt Benjamin Schmidt, Capt Bradley Schmidt, AE2 Emily Schmidtlein, Cooper Temple, SSgt Earl Werth, 2dLt Michael Wangerin, SSgt Jason Williams
Army
2LT Jacob Ryan Allen, PVT Todd Carpenter, CPT Matt Cavanaugh, SGT Michael Neil Dowd, SGM Carl Engel, Sara Nash Ferguson, SPC Jon Funk, Cadet Grace Gomez, MAJ Jeffrey Howell, PV2 Alec Humpage, PVT Alex Kaberline, SPC Andrew Koerperich, LtC Michael Kotich, SGT Patrick Malone, SPC Aaron Oliver,
COL Brent Parker, PV2 Blake Roush, SPC Jacob Roy, LT Scott Sabau, LTC John Schulte, CPT Adam Smith, LTC John G. Spethman, PVT Britney Stamm, CPT Neil Stanford, Travis Weaver, David Wood, SSG SGT Reid Woydziak
Marines
LCpl Josh Bayless, Cpl Connor Freking, LCpl Gaige Griffeth, SSgt Josh Griffeth, Sgt Erick Hahn, GySgt Jesse Hampton, LCpl Jared Henderson, Cpl Austin Lewis, PFC Matthew Moore, GySgt Nathan Perez,
LCpl Raymond Riis, SSgt Phillip Sullivan, LCpl Matthew Trusty Navy
Aaron Alejos, LCDR Kalan McEuen, HN Matthew Mattivi,
Jackson Schrickel Seaman's Apprentice, E8 Ryan Temple, Airman Josh Weissbeck National Guard
Maj Wes Broxterman, 2LT Jacob Eagan, Daniel Robinson Lopez, Captain Branden Tice-Addington As part of Christ the Kings vision of cultivating holy friendships and welcoming new parish families, we bring you…
Please join us NEXT SUNDAY, September 15th for Coffee & Donuts after the 9:00 Mass
Enjoy time with your Parish Family!
(new members and visitors welcome)
H ly D nuts
HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED SINGING IN THE CHOIR OR PLAYING HAND BELLS?
The parish choir sings twice each month at the 9 am Mass as well as for Christmas and Holy Week. We always welcome new voices to join our ranks! And the parish handbell choir offers music at least once each month as well as for Christmas and Holy Week, and we are in need of at least one bell ringer (the more the merrier).
Rehearsals are Thursdays (handbells at 6:15 pm, choir at 7:15 pm). Prayerfully consider this opportunity to join ranks with some really nice folks who love to serve the Lord and his people at Mass. Contact Michael Podrebarac (mpodrebarac@ctktopeka.org), parish music director, for more information or to get involved.
The Fall Session of That Man is You! will begin on Saturday, September 14th. This year's theme, "Revelation of the Father," seeks to help men transform their relationship with their children. That Man is You! will meet in Yadrich Hall from 6:30 am to 7:50 am each Saturday beginning September 14th.
The theme of the September School of Faith series is Holy Relationships.
September 4th - Evangelism in the Family
September 11th - Spiritual Mentorship and Direction September 18th - Spiritual Friendship
September 25th - Bearing Spiritual Fruit
Join the Holy Family School of Faith and Joe Heschmeyer Wednesday evenings in September at 6:30pm in
Yadrich Hall.
Credo
Credo, Topeka's Catholic young adult community (ages 21-40) is volunteering at numerous parish events around the Topeka area! We are looking forward to serving our local parishes throughout the next few months! If you would like to get involved with Credo, or learn more about our service opportunities, like and follow ‘Credo Topeka’ on Facebook and
@credo_topeka on Instagram. Please email credotopeka@gmail.com if you have any questions about Credo!
St. Zelie’s Mothers of Little Saints Are you a young mother looking for fellowship and support? Are you interested in participating in a group of Mothers of Young Children? Come join the new Christ the King group, St Zelie’s Mothers of Little Saints. Come and join us! For questions and more information contact Audrey Farnham at 785-220- 3364 or Kristen Wurtz at 913-485- 1 8 5 5 . w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / groups/2305727793082623/?ref=share.
Bowlers Wanted
Bowlers Wanted for Catholic Women’s bowling League at Gage Bowl Wednesdays at 12:30pm. Call Marty Owens at 925-1628.
Breakfast With the Knights
In 2009, the Knights of Columbus launched the Coats for Kids initiative. Since the program’s inception, the Knights of Columbus in the United States and Canada have given away more than 500,000 coats.
Next Sunday, September 8th, the Christ the King Knights of Columbus will host “Breakfast With the Knights” with proceeds from the breakfast going to support the Coats for Kids program.
If you are unable to attend the breakfast and would like to make a donation, a collection box will be available in the church foyer. Thank you in advance for your support!
Trunk or Treat… October 27th
Knights of Columbus #8411 is sponsoring a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 27th from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. We are looking for families/businesses to host a trunk for the kids. Please contact Chris (785-221-6420) if you are interested.
Next Meeting: October 2nd Dinner at 6:30 / Meeting at 7:30 www.ctkknights.org ♦ ctkkofc
@gmail.com
Funeral Luncheon Thank you Thank you to the following people who donated food for the Michael Hager funeral luncheon on August 29th: Carol Kelly, Ruth Herman, Molly Meier, Jessica Sanchez, Connie Barnes, Louise Martin, Nancy Cookus and Marlene Bartley. A big thank you to all those who helped in any way that day!
Gladly Reading Awesome Catholic Elucidations (GRACE) Book Club
Have you always wanted to read Jane Austen, G.K. Chesterton, Michael O’Brien, and other “Catholic” authors, but never got around to it? Join us as we read and gather monthly
for fellowship and discussion! New members always welcome, no commitments, no fees. Email Shelly with questions and interest, Starrgazr03@gmail.com. Meetings will typically be the second Thursday of the month at various locations. The book for September is Persuasion by Jane Austen.
Catholic Heart Work Camp 2020
Be a part of a MISSION to serve! You will THINK DEEPLY, CELEBRATE MASS, WORK,
SERVE TIRELESSLY, and build relationships. You will dance, laugh till your side hurts, pray, change on the inside and be a part of transforming lives and communities FOR CHRIST! YOUR YOUTH GROUP WILL NEVER BE THE SAME! This is also a rewarding experience for adult volunteers. Contact Allan Towle 785-272-7720 or allantowle@gmail.com for more information.
Registration is open now for CHWC, July 11-18, 2020 in Huntingburg, IN. Registration forms are available in the foyer. Completed CHWC Registrations and down payments due by September 18, 2019.
Hayden Band and Bells
Students from Hayden Band and Bells would like to thank you for your support a couple of weeks ago. Students are selling Country Meats Meat Sticks and they are taking orders for Bierocks to raise money for a trip to Orlando Florida in March 2020. If you are interested in either product, contact a Hayden Band Student or Shannon Nichol at 785-640-0227 or resultswithshannon@gmail.com.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
The next preparation program is Sunday, October 6th at 10:10 am in the St. John Paul II room, west end of Yadrich Hall. Both parents must attend. Attendance is required prior to scheduling baptism at CTK. The class also qualifies you for permission for child to be baptized in another parish, or to be godparents. The next dates available for baptism are September 15th, October 6th and October 20th at 12:10 pm. Please let relatives plan for these dates.
MARRIAGES
Marriage preparation begins with an initial consult with a parish priest. Please call to get on his schedule. Dates are set after initial interview. Please allow at least six months for marriage preparation. Christ the King weddings celebrated Friday evenings between 5:00 and 8:00 pm or Saturday afternoons at 1:30 pm.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Available for anyone who is having serious surgery, or facing a new or changed diagnosis of a serious illness. Those chronically ill or aged or infirm should receive the sacrament at least yearly. Please approach a priest for the sacrament before or after any Mass. The sacrament entails removal of sin and restoration of health.
BECOME CATHOLIC
Do you know someone who is interested in joining the Catholic church? Do you know someone who has fallen away and wants to come back? Do you know someone who wants to come into full communion into the church? Then invite them to join our RCIA class! Our classes will begin on Sunday, September 8 at 9:30 am in the John XXIII room and meet most Sundays through Holy Saturday. Remember most people join the church because they have been INVITED by someone who is already an active member, so I encourage you all to reach out to anyone who may be interested. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering as a teacher or sponsor for RCIA, please contact Angela Herman at hermana@haydencatholic.net.
Family Day at Prairie Star Ranch
Prairie Star Ranch is offering you the chance to step away and enter into a day of prayer, adventure, outdoor activities, and time to reconnect. Families, friends, and communities are invited to join us on September 22nd from 9am to 5pm! Opportunities include Horseback Riding, Canoeing, Rope Activities, and time for prayer. The experience will culminate with the celebration of the Holy Mass in our beautiful St. Kateri Chapel. Let us journey together on this day of Christ centered adventure! Register online now or contact the Team at Prairie Star Ranch.
www.archkck.org/ranch--785-746-5693-- psrministry@archkck.org.
Mass of Innocents
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann will celebrate a commemorative Mass for all children lost during pregnancy or in early infancy on Sunday, September 29th at 1:00pm at Holy Spirit Parish, Overland Park, KS. This Mass gives parents, grandparents, siblings, or other loved ones the opportunity to receive consolation, whether the loss was recent or many years ago. Though you may not have personally experienced this kind of loss, you are invited to come and support those who have through your prayers and presence.
For questions or more info, contact Brad DuPont at 913-647-0301 or bdupont@archkck.org.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Build your marriage on solid rock... How well will your marriage withstand the winds, rains and floods of this life? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is an opportunity to strengthen the foundation of your marriage. Grounded in the love of Jesus Christ, the weekend
will provide you the tools and the time necessary to go deeper into the Sacrament so that you can live more intimately and responsibly as a couple of God. The next weekends in the Kansas City area will be October 4-6 and November 15-17, 2019. For more information, or to apply for a weekend, visit www.wwme4youandme.org, or call/email Tony & Barb Zimmerman at 816-741- 4066, tonybarbz@prodigy.net.
R EGIONAL N EWS
American Cancer Society Road to Recovery The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program provides free rides to cancer patients who otherwise would have difficulty getting to their cancer-related appointments. Our goal is to recruit 45 new Road to Recovery drivers in 45 days to help patients get the life-saving care they need. Donate your time and use of your car by becoming a volunteer driver today. To get started, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org/drive.
Choose LifeLicense Plate
If interested, pick up the Choose Life brochure in the foyer. Fill out the back panel of the brochure, or go to chooselifeplate.com, to be one of the first 1,000 people in Kansas to obtain a
Choose Life license plate. The cost to pre-order plates is $40 per vehicle + $1.50 processing fee for online orders. Complete all fields for each vehicle you are registering. Separate payments for each vehicle are due at time of registration. You will be emailed a receipt so you know that your order and payment have been received. Once 1,000 registrations have been collected, KDOR will mail you a certificate to pick up your license plate in your county.
Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas, Catholic Burial Plan™
On Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, representatives from the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas will be visiting our parish to explain the Catholic Burial Plan. On Tuesday, September 24, Catholic Cemeteries will be holding a 1 hour planning seminar to acquaint all parishioners with their many services at 6:30pm in Yadrich Hall.
In the near future all interested families in our parish will be contacted by a cemetery representative and be given the important
“ Memorial Estate Planning Guide”, or “How to Plan a Catholic Funeral” planning book.
If for any reason you do not wish to be contacted by representatives of our Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas, please call (913) 344-7527 and your name will be removed from the list.
