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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.
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
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 6:30 am & 8:00 am
Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 am & 5:30 pm
Friday 6:30 am & 8:00 am
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 Monday & Friday 7:00 am - Holy Hour
Tuesday-Thursday 5:15 - Evening Prayer
Saturday 7:15 am-Morning Prayer Perpetual Adoration in
the Chapel
Contact Maxine or Stan Wiechert 478-3849
Rosary
Monday-Saturday 7:35 am in the Church
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 schedule
March 8, 2020
Capital Campaign
Matching gift opportunity of $ 100,000 for pledges received in March 2020!
All pledges received during the month of March are eligible for our Match Madness.
This is a great opportunity to make your pledge go further!
Thank you for your attention and thoughtful prayers and pledges to improve your church home. Our Preparing the Way Capital Campaign has been in the Pledge Phase for the past year. As we approach and finalize the Design/Build Phase, we need continued prayers for our success.
“Many hands make light work!” Often times we think how can my $100, $500 or
$1,000 yearly donation may an impact on such a large project. If each parish family that has yet to donate pledged $1 per day for the next three years that would exceed one million dollars. Each dollar is important, regardless of the total amount given individually. Please consider a gift.
March Match Madness! Make your gift go further these last weeks of the pledge drive by taking advantage of the generous pledge matching opportunity. One time gifts received during March will also be matched.
Once the pledge drive is over, can I still make a donation? When the pledge drive officially ends on March 31st, the Capital Campaign Committee will start to make decisions on what can be accomplished with the amount of pledges received.
Donations after the pledge drive concludes are always welcome.
Questions? Comments? Your opinion matters. As always, if you have any questions or ideas for ways to enhance the church or would like to be considered for the Design/
Build Team call the parish office at 785-273-0710 or email campaign@ctktopeka.org.
Begin with the End in Mind
It is said that when we begin a journey we must always begin with the end in mind. In other words I have to know where I’m going; otherwise I will end up wandering aimlessly. However, if I know my destination, I can plan my course accordingly. Good choices take me closer to the destination, and poor choices take me further away.
The same is true in the Christian life. Discipleship is a journey. Jesus tells us to take up our cross and follow Him. In His Transfiguration He shows us where this journey is ultimately headed. Jesus lets His chosen witnesses, Peter, James, and John, glimpse His heavenly glory showing through His humanity. This anticipates the Resurrection which lies beyond the Cross.
Jesus did this, among other things, to strengthen these three Apostles for the scandal of the Cross. He does something similar for us. Jesus’
Transfiguration shows us where we are ultimately going. All of our choices are meant to lead us closer to this destination. Particularly during Lent we are invited to consider ways we may have “gotten off course” and take some steps to make “course corrections.”
So, as we contemplate the glory of Jesus’ Transfiguration today, may the Lord help us to persevere in carrying our Cross so that we may also share the joy of His Resurrection.
Until next time, God bless you, Fr. Matthew
The Gift of Confession
During Lent, of course we take very seriously the importance of going to the sacrament of confession. One point I’ve wanted to make for sometime is this: it’s important that we remember HOW we go to confession.
Let us remember that we do not need to tell the entire story of every sin. This is a blessing, because when we focus on just the sin itself we are able to focus on the part that God is choosing to forgive in the beauty of the sacrament.
Though of course words of encouragement and advice can be very helpful during reconciliation, the one takeaway I always try to remind myself of as much as possible is the simple fact that the Lord has forgiven my sins as I leave the confessional. And, if I still have questions about my spiritual life, I know that I can trust that the Lord has forgiven me and that was the purpose of the sacrament.
Let us truly believe, as we journey to the confessional during this Lenten season, that the Lord truly does forgive us, and let us enjoy the state of grace with which he blesses us.
Until next time, Fr Zielinski Suspension of Distributing Communion From the Chalice
Due to the persistence of the flu and the arrival of the corona virus in the United States we will suspend distributing Communion from the chalice until things have calmed down. Please remember that we receive the fullness of the Sacrament of the Eucharist even from the smallest piece of a consecrated host. Please pray for all who are suffering from these illnesses and those who are looking for a cure.
H ly D nuts
As part of our vision of cultivating holy friendships and welcoming new parish families, we bring you…
Please join us NEXT SUNDAY, March 15th for Coffee & Donuts after the 9:00 Mass
Enjoy time with your Parish Family!
(new members and visitors welcome) Sponsored by Aubry’s Angels Rosary Garden!
Funeral Luncheon Thank you!
Thank you to the following people who donated food for the Harold Michaelis funeral luncheon on February 27th: Michelle Andrew, Julie Brichalli, Claudia Feeney, Shelia Dalrymple, Martha Creevan, Margene
Dipaling, Liz Oretega, Lynette Jennings, Julie Koenig, Theresa Conboy, Lorraine Eggen, Kris Broxterman, Jan Heinen, Kelly Miller, Donna Haverkamp, and Martha Owens. Thank you to the following people who donated food for the Thomasene Weissbeck funeral luncheon on February 29th: Heather Enos, Diana Enriquez, Denice Good, Shirley Kelly, Louise Martin, Elinor Hawkins, Bridget Heier, Jessica Sanchez, Ella Kogl, Diana Mans, Deanna Lowe, and Carol Kelly. A big thank you to all those who helped in any way that day!
Receipts for Week of February 20 to February 27, 2020 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 her at lackeyannie12@gmail.com.
Remember in Your Prayers
Please remember the following in your prayers: Ezra Fellers, Joanne Miller, Nancy Nichol, Doug & Pat Martinek, Bill Martin, Alan Muckenthaler, Lee Lobmeyer, Buck Reed, Rose Mary Whitford, Char Brazil, Rita Bates, Ken, Diana and Heather Jones, Martin Chidalek, Pat Harman, Gerva Sunneberg, James Sampson, Jr., Luke Spitler, Caryn Goldberg, Brent Trueblood, Trudy Horting, Kelli Breer, Arneita Wyer, Randall P. Frederick, Eleanor Strecker, 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, 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, Maxwell Kelly, and Emmett Flinn.
Congratulations
To Alec Barranco Martinez who received the gift of God's life in Baptism on Saturday, February 29th and to Aedan Daniel Sheehy who received the gift of God's life in Baptism on Sunday, March 1st.
Thank you to their parents and godparents.
Our Sympathy
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Martha Evans, mother of George (Carol) Evans, Mary (Dan) Sutherland and Jane (Paul) Burroughs. Also, please pray for the repose of the soul of Courtney Biesemeyer, daughter-in-law of
Fred & Colleen Biesemeyer. Also, please pray for the repose of the soul of Cletus Manhart, brother of Loretta (Ed) Schwerdt. May their souls and souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Weekly Total Fiscal Year To Date Envelope (white) $51,793.05 $1,564,907.48 Plate (non-envelope) $1,872.25 $83,166.54 Total Collections $53,665.30 $1,648,074.02 Budgeted Collections $48,571.00 $1,639,985.00 Income Over(Under) Budget $5,094.30 $8,089.02
Extraordinary Ministers Needed
Volunteers are greatly needed for Extraordinary Ministers throughout our community. We have volunteers to train you so please let us know if you would like to volunteer with this ministry.
1. Extraordinary minister needed to visit
Stormont Vail on 2nd Friday of each month. Contact Marty Owens if interested 925-1628
2. THORNTON PLACE needs a volunteer to lead a communion service at 11 a.m. on the THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, and the FIFTH SUNDAY on weeks with five Sundays. A script is provided, and residents do not require physical assistance. If you are interested or know someone who is, please refer candidates to Pam Hess, 862-1248.
3. The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis Campus, is without regular volunteers to serve as Eucharistic Ministers on the first, third, and fourth Sundays of each month. If you have any interest or questions, please call Kim Mohan, Volunteer Coordinator, 295-8644.
SAINT MONICA MINISTRY
Join us next Saturday, March 15th at 7:30 AM, for the monthly Saint Monica Prayer Service. Rosary and Novena Prayers 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.
CTKEEC’s Older Toddler 2 class enjoyed making homemade rice crispy treats. Such great science and discussion taking place with
these little ones!
Christ the King Religious Education
Classes Meet Wednesday’s 6:30-7:30 pm.
NO RE/CCD 3/11 Second Grade Families…… DON’T FORGET you can access all of the Blessed First Communion Program online. Dynamic Catholic.com. Each student in in our classes should have received a Mass Journal. Don’t forget, your child should attend Mass each week to help prepare them for this sacrament.
Confirmation II (8th grade) Have the opportunity to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation this week!
Please report directly to the church rather you’re your classrooms. At 7:10pm Father Matthew will begin Confirmation practice with our 8th Graders. Father Matthew will stay in the church for any student who was not able to go to confession prior to practice.
FAMILY LENTEN ACTIVITIES Through CRS Rice Bowl, we share the journey with members of our human family around the world, and commit our Lenten prayers, fasting and almsgiving to deepening our faith &
serving those in need. Week One, we journey to Honduras, Vietnam, and Kenya. The photo
is of Maria Ana’s family in Honduras. Photo credit: Oscar Leiva/Silverlight for CRS. There is a lot of family friendly activities to be found at this website. Use this link: https://
www.crsricebowl.org. Rice Bowls can be picked up in the Church and returned on Palm Sunday.
Contact Deb at dfrost@ctktopeka.org with any questions regarding religious education.
Christ the King Youth Group
Our leadership team led a great discussion on “Why be Catholic and not just Christian?” We also enjoyed a great game of Capture the Bowl.
Spring break is here! A time to really enjoy time with family and a time to be thankful for the many blessings that God truly has given you.
We also have great opportunities as part of our Lenten Works of Mercy Challenge. As you come in the main door of the church you will see bowls and a big
wooden cross. You have an opportunity to participate and take a slip of paper, do the work of mercy, and pin it to the cross.
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.
FIRE (9th-12th graders) and SPARK (6th - 8th graders) will not meet March 8th. Be safe over spring break and enjoy time with family and friends. FIRE will be back in session on March 15th and SPARK will be back in session on March 22nd, from 7 -8:30 pm.
Have a great week!
Congratulations to all of our band students and Mr.
Ediger, band instructor, on an outstanding band concert.
The beginning band, advanced band, and jazz band all performed. They played a variety of music, including tunes that they performed at a Hayden basketball game. Job well done!
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
Christ The King is looking
for a director/assistant director for the Early Education Center.
If you are qualified and interested in the position, please
contact Relynn Reynoso at 785-272-2220 or
reynosor@ctktopeka.eduk12.net.
The EEC is also currently hiring for a Toddler teacher, a Float Teacher, and Substitute Teachers. There is a link on indeed.com that those interested could check out and apply. https://www.indeedjobs.com/christ-the-king- e a r l y - e d u c a t i o n - c e n t e r / _ h l / e n _ U S ? cpref=JXWAtnzf3XWjLOi4YeVNLikN87qYWwuQ- O8_C5lX6Kg.
Lenten Prayer for Transformation Loving Father, I invite you into my life today and make myself available to you. Help me to become the-best- version-of-myself by seeking your
will and becoming a living example of your love in the world.
Open my heart to the areas of my life that need to change in order for me to carry out the mission and experience the joy you have imagined for my life. Inspire me to live the Catholic faith in ways that are dynamic and engaging. Show me how to best get involved in the life of my parish. Make our community hungry for best practices and continuous learning. Give me courage when I am afraid, hope when I am discouraged, and clarity in times of decision. Teach me to enjoy uncertainty and lead your Church to become all you imagined it would be for the people of our times. Amen.
Brad Hoff: bradleymhoff@gmail.com
CRS Ricebowl
What is Lent “Lent is our time of preparation.
A 40-day journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, Lent is a journey that spans Ash Wednesday through Holy Week, culminating in the great celebration of Easter. As Catholics, the spiritual pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving guide us in daily reflection on our
own lives as we strive to deepen our relationship with God and neighbor - no matter where in the world that neighbor may live.
What should I give up for Lent? The Catechism invites Catholics to abstain from meat during Fridays in Lent. Preparing meatless meals - like the ones we collect from countries around the world - is a great Lenten activity for families, offering an experience of global solidarity without ever needing to leave the kitchen! In addition to meatless Fridays, Catholics are also invited to offer daily sacrifices.
By giving up little things - coffee, candies and more we make room for God to act in our lives in new ways, and have the opportunity to give the money we save to those most in need.
Lenten Alms Change Lives Our almsgiving has the power to transform the world. During Lent, CRS Rice Bowl invites you to reflect on some of the lives that are changed through Lenten almsgiving. Read stories of hope from Vietnam, Kenya, and Honduras - and be sure to reflect with your family using our Lenten family resources.
Want More Lenten reflections? Sign up for our weekly emails! GET INSPIRED” Go to: crsricebowl.org/about/how-to-practice-lent.
Charity P ASTORAL P RIORITIES
Conversion
Faith Formation
Work of Mercy Don’t forget to pick up a Work of Mercy slip before you leave church this weekend. Pray about your Work of Mercy, then complete it, and return your slip next week, and “Let’s Bring it
to the Cross” and completely cover the Cross! We know you can do it and are grateful for the Works that have been completed already. Thank you and remember that Works of Mercy will be available until Divine Mercy Sunday (April 19).
Prayer Corner
Mary, Undoer of Knots
As we make our way through Lent we may find ourselves feeling “stuck” in a particular pattern of sin or a character flaw or imperfection. The Blessed Virgin Mary’s intercession can be of great help in
“undoing” these “knots” in our lives.
Virgin Mary, Mother of fair love, Mother who never refuses to come to the aid of a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to serve your beloved children because they are moved by the divine love and immense mercy that exist in your heart, cast your compassionate eyes upon me and see the snarl of knots that exists in my life. You know very well how desperate I am, my pain, and how I am bound by these knots. Mary, Mother to whom God entrusted the undoing of the knots in the lives of his children, I entrust into your hands the ribbon of my life. No one, not even the evil one himself, can take it away from your precious care. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone. Powerful Mother, by your grace and intercessory power with Your Son and My Liberator, Jesus, take into your hands today this knot [Mention your request here]. I beg you to undo it for the glory of God, once for all.
You are my hope. O my Lady, you are the only consolation God gives me, the fortification of my feeble strength, the enrichment of my destitution, and, with Christ, the freedom from my chains. Hear my plea.
Keep me, guide me, protect me, o safe refuge!
Mary, Undoer of Knots, pray for me. Amen.
Sole Reason’s Annual Lenten New Sneaker Drive
For the past 4 1/2 years, Sole Reason has been showing the love of Christ through a simple pair of sneakers and have provided thousand of sneakers and smiles. Our parish has been instrumental in the success as the need grows. During the Lenten season, there will be a barrel in the foyer where NEW sneakers can be dropped off as well as brochure out the program. NEW sneakers only please. (For a lot of kids they deal with this is the only new thing that they get during the year). Monetary donations also accepted (make check payable to Sole Reason). Sole Reason is also looking for golf teams and hole sponsors for their golf tournament. To find out more about Sole Reason or about the golf tournament please go to www.solereason.net or #sneakersandsmiles. On behalf of Jerry and the kids they serve, they are truly grateful and humbled. Feel free to contact Jerry at (785) 338-2965 or sole_reason@yahoo.com with any questions you may have.
4:30 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm Altar
Servers D. Adams D. Adams O. Tremblay
A. Meyer
J. Martin A. Burkhart J. Heier C. Heier
J. Lawhon G. Perez A. Harper
Need Volunteers
Greeters A. Juarez C. Hawks H. Hawks M. Herman
C. Blasing C. Caron 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 J. Kuestersteffen
T. Walter M. Schwerdt
L. Langer M. Lachowsky
K. Davis T. Lombardi S. Zimmerman
Need Volunteers
L. Mehrtens C. Barkemeyer K. Barkemeyer B. Hendrixson K. Keller L. Reddy
J. Langer R. Hulsing D. Wiltz
H. Winkler P. Bures V. Reyes C. Conroy M. Grochowsky P. Brazil
C. Cuento M. Schemm B. Bachelor M. Groff L. Garrison M. Smith
Need Volunteers
EMHC
March 14th/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 Connie Fischer, Director of Finance & Operations
... cfischer@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
EEC Administration ... ctkeec@gmail.com
Parish Council:
Tony Wolf, Chair ... tljrwolf@gmail.com Finance Council:
Dustin Hawks, Chair ... dustinmhawks@gmail.com March 9, Lenten Weekday
6:30 am Christ the King Parishoners 8:00 am † Ted & Tess Enriquez
March 10, Lenten Weekday 8:00 am † Matthew Hafner 5:30 pm † Linda Clark March 11, Lenten Weekday 8:00 am † Grace Baker 10:00 am At Rolling Hills 5:30 pm † Ruth Becker
March 12, Lenten Weekday 8:00 am † Ray & Alice Rilinger 5:30 pm † Martha Evans March 13, Lenten Weekday 6:30 am Special Intention 8:00 am † Charlotte Meier March 14, Lenten Weekday 8:00 am † John Birzer
4:30 pm Vigil ~ 3rd Sunday of Lent † Joe McCaffrey
March 15, Third Sunday of Lent 7:30 am † John Kelly, Sr.
9:00 am † Leland & Anna Lee Farlow 11:00 am † Elizabeth “Liz” Conrad 6:00 pm Christ the King Parishoners
EVENT CALENDAR
Sunday, March 8th
xCatholic Charities, Food Collection, Parking Lot x“Forgiven”, Faith Formation, 10:00 pm ~ Cafeteria Tuesday, March 10th
xClean Freaks, 9:00 am, Church
x“Who Am I To Judge”, Faith Formation, 1:00 pm ~ St. John XXIII Wednesday, March 11th
xPiecemakers Quilt Guild, 9:00-Noon ~ St. John XXIII Thursday, March 12th
x“Forgiven”, Faith Formation, 6:30 pm ~ Yadrich xHandbells, 6:15 pm ~ Church
xChoir Practice, 7:15 pm ~ Church Friday, March 13th
xLenten Fish Dinner, 5:00 - 7:00 pm ~ Yadrich xStations of the Cross, 7:00 pm ~ Church Saturday, March 14th
xThat Man Is You, 6:15-8:00 am ~ Yadrich Hall xEEC Garage Sale, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, Parish Center (Gym) Let’s Help Meal...Thank You
We collected $530 for the Let’s Help meal on March 2nd. We served 303 adults and 10 children. Thank you for your generosity and especially to the 18 volunteers who worked!
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, Maj Chad Blow, LtC Drew Bures, Maj 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, 2LT 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, SSgt Josh Griffeth, Sgt Erick Hahn,
GySgt Jesse Hampton, LCpl Jared Henderson, Pfc Conner McGehee,LCpl Matthew Moore, GySgt Nathan Perez, LCpl Raymond Riis, SSgt Phillip Sullivan, LCpl Matthew Trusty
Navy
Aaron Alejos, CDR Joseph Cooper, 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
The season of Lent began February 26th. Lent is a special
preparation time for the most Holy of Seasons: Easter. It is a time for us to return to the Lord through prayer, fasting and good works. God calls us to pray, reflect, and act in charitable and merciful ways toward one another.
Daily Liturgy: Many people, during this season of Lent, find it especially gratifying to attend daily Mass. There will be Mass on Monday & Friday: 6:30 & 8:00 am and Tuesday-Thursday at 8:00 am & 5:30 pm.
Stations of the Cross: The Stations of the Cross will be prayed each week on Friday at 7:00 pm during Lent or individually any time. There will be no Stations of the Cross on Good Friday.
Confessions: Individual confession times will be Saturdays at 8:30 am and 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Sundays at 8:20 am, Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, and Thursdays from 4:30 - 5:15 pm. There will be no confessions once the Triduum begins (Thursday April 9th - Easter Sunday, April 12th). Our Communal Penance Service will be at CTK on March 31s.
Rice Bowls: Catholic Relief Services have provided rice bowls for you to take on Ash Wednesday or the First Sunday of Lent.
Please gather money from your fasting and sacrifices during the Lenten season and return them on Good Friday (April 10th).
Family Lenten Dinners on Fridays: The Knights of Columbus and the Boy Scouts from Pack 11 will sponsor Lenten Fish dinners each Friday from 5:00-7:00 pm. No Fish Dinner on Good Friday.
Catholic Charities Food Drive: Please bring your non-perishables to church on the 2nd weekend (March 7th & 8th) as part of your Lenten almsgiving. Thanks for your almsgiving to the poor in our community.
Sole Reason Collection: The collection for NEW sneakers will begin on Ash Wednesday and conclude April 5th. You may also donate using PayPal at www.SoleReason.net. For more information email Sole_Reason@yahoo.com or call Jerry at 785-338-2965.
Credo
Credo, Topeka's Catholic young adult community (ages 21-40), encourages you to join us in our Lenten Stations of the Cross and Fish Fry Tour to each parish in Topeka! Every Friday evening during lent we will visit a different parish to participate in Stations of the Cross and then eat at their Fish Fry. Check out ‘Credo Topeka’ on Facebook to see where we will be each week! Please email credotopeka@gmail.com if you have any questions about Credo!
Next Meeting: March 4th Dinner at 6:30 / Meeting at 7:30 www.ctkknights.org ♦ ctkkofc
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2020 Topeka Irish Fest Ǧ Saturday, March 14th
Topeka IRISH FEST - It’s that time of year again! You won’t want to miss the 9th annual Topeka Irish Fest hosted by Mater Dei Parish which will be held on Saturday,
March 14th in conjunction with the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Topeka. Irish Fest takes place at Assumption Church at 8th and Jackson. The events will begin at 8:00 AM with Mass, followed immediately with a 5K Fun Run*, Walk and Leprechaun Leap (children 10 and under). Additional festivities at Irish Fest before, during, and after the St.
Pat’s Parade include an Irish Sing-a-long, live Irish music and dancing, a whiskey tasting, vendors and fun outdoor games for children and adults. We’ll feature homemade Irish food and a beer garden with Blind Tiger and Budweiser beers. There’s something for everyone! Admission to Irish Fest is free so bring all your family and friends! For more information and updates visit www.topekairishfest.com or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
TopekaIrishFest. See you at Topeka Irish Fest!
Register for the Irish Fest 5k Fun Run and Walk at www.irishfestfunrun.com.
Kansas State Special Olympics
The Kansas State Special Olympics Basketball and Cheerleading Tournament will be held in Topeka NEXT WEEKEND, March 14th -15th. Volunteers are needed to make this a successful tournament for the participants. If you are able to volunteer as a scorekeeper, referee, first aid assistant, awards presenter, etc., please visit www.ksso.org and click the “Volunteer” link on the homepage. The Kansas State Knights of Columbus are a major sponsor of this event. The local Topeka Knights of Columbus councils will be serving a banquet meal to the athletes and coaches on Saturday evening and will be preparing sack lunches on Sunday morning. If you would be interested in assisting the Knights with one of those activities, please send an email request to ctkkofc@gmail.com for more information.
Breakfast With the Knights
Thank you to all of you who joined us last Sunday for “Breakfast With the Knights”.
Proceeds from this breakfast will support scholarships for CTK School and Hayden.
Ushers Needed
Please prayerfully consider joining the Ministry of Ushering. Contact Bud Mosher at 478-0707 the Parish O f f i c e a t 2 7 3 - 0 7 1 0 o r parishoffice@ctktopeka.org for any questions you may have or to sign up.
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE THANK YOU!
The CTK Inaugural Daddy Daughter Dance was a huge success! The 150 in attendance enjoyed dancing, refreshments and fellowship. We had such positive feedback from everyone that attended AND great fun was had by all!!! Thank you Fr. Zielinski for coming over to say a prayer for us!
We look forward to another successful event next year!
Please Mark Your Calendar and Sign Up Today
Donate blood…
people can’t live without it.
Knights of Columbus Council #8411 will be hosting a Community Blood Center Blood Drive Saturday, March 21st from 8:30 AM until 11:30 AM in Yadrich Hall at Christ the King.
Book your appointment today at savealifenow.org/group, enter Group Code: TPF8. For additional details contact Chris McGinley at 785.221.6420 or mcginleyc@gmail.com. Please join us and help save a life! Walk in appointments are also accepted.
Blood Drive
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION The next preparation program is Sunday, April 5th 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 March 15th, April 5th and May 3rd 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 - 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.
The next Anointing Mass will be April 3rd.
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 have begun. We meet 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, contact Angela Herman at hermana@haydencatholic.net.
Daughters of Isabella
Daughters of Isabella will meet on March 22nd at 7:30 am at St. Matthew's Church, 1000 SE 28th St, Topeka, for Corporate Communion Mass followed by an open meeting. If anyone knows of a member or family member of Daughters of Isabella in need of the
Circle's prayers call Bobbie Graff-Hendrixson at 785-271-0145. If you are interested in or would like more information about Daughters of Isabella call Cindy Keen at 785-228-9863.
Christian Widow and Widowers Organization
Christian Widow and Widowers Organization will have a pizza dinner in the Formation Room at Most Pure Heart at 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 26. Pizza will be provided by the club. Bring a side dish or dessert. Dime Bingo will be played after dinner. For more information, call Joann at 233-7350 or Doris at 273-2673.
Jesus the Bridegroom a Divine Love Story
While many a man throughout history has jokingly described his wedding day as his funeral, Jesus of Nazareth is the only man who ever solemnly described his funeral as his wedding day. Join Deacon candidate John Langer, as we take a deeper look at the love of God and the passion of Christ through a Jewish understanding of the Bridegroom Messiah. Langer will explore these concepts over a four week series of light hearted lectures engaging us to look at the bridegroom and what it means to our Catholic Faith. Please join us for this Lenten series Wednesdays through March 25th at 7:00 pm in Sacred Heart Church Hall. For additional information contact the parish office at 234-3338.
Living in Truth, Kansas City Catholic Women’s Conference Saturday, April 4th, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm, Church of the Ascension, Overland Park. Come be inspired by nationally acclaimed author, speaker, radio and television personality Teresa Tomeo. Join hundreds of women in witnessing Teresa as she brings two passionate and challenging messages about finding real happiness in a self-absorbed world and the spiritual importance found in being a 24/7 Catholic. Archbishop Naumann begins the day with Mass at 8:00 am. Register at livingintruthks.com.
R EGIONAL N EWS
Walking With Moms in Need, A Year of Service
Pregnant and parenting moms in need are in our parishes and neighborhoods. As Pope Francis reminds us, our parishes should be
“islands of mercy in the midst of the sea of indifference.” Everyone in our parish community should know where to refer a pregnant woman in need. Beginning March 25, 2020, the Church will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the papal encyclical Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life). This anniversary gives us a wonderful opportunity to assess, expand and better share the resources available to pregnant women and families in need at our parish level. We invite all parishioners to join the “Walking With Moms”
initiative and a year of service.
Walking With Moms - A Year of Service Kick-Off Mass at 10:00 am & Walk starting at 11:15 am
Sunday March 29, 2020
Cathedral of St. Peter, 409 N. 15th, Kansas City, KS Reception to follow the Walk in the Cathedral Parish
Center. Coffee and snacks will be served.
** Please bring a package of diapers to donate to our local pregnancy centers. Thank you!! **
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