CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING

130 Legris Avenue West Warwick, Rhode Island

02893-2944 Diocese of Providence

Rev. Timothy J. Lemlin, Pastor Mr. Bill Schofield, Deacon

-------------------------------------------- Rev. George Allard, Pastor Emeritus

Parish Offices: 401.821.9228 Office Business Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Friday 8:00–1:00

Email: CtKwwri@cox.net

Web Site: ctkwwri.org

Youth Ministry Office (Faith Forma'on): 401.821.9228

Gina Vessella, Coordinator

Susan Vargas, Youth Minister

Grandma’s A%c ~ Parish Thri( Store

126 Legris Avenue, West Warwick; Hours of Opera'on:

Mon. 12:00-6:00, Wed. 12:00-6:00, Sat. 9:00-1:00

Intercessory Prayer Line: 401.828.7486

or 401.821.4307

SACRAMENTS SCHEDULE:

Reconciliation: Saturday: 2:45—3:30 PM

Or by calling Fr. Tim for an appointment.

Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM

Daily Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 AM

Baptism: Bap'sms are celebrated the first weekend of each

month during any Mass at which the family usually

worships. Bap'sms must be scheduled several weeks

in advance. Contact Fr. Tim to make prepara'ons.

Marriage: Diocesan requirements state that arrangements should

begin at least one year before desired date of marriage.

Contact Fr. Tim to make prepara'ons.

Adult Confirmation & Baptism: Prepara'on for RCIA, Rite of Chris'an

Ini'a'on for Adults, begins in October. Candidates are

prepared for sacraments at Easter. Contact the office

for more informa'on.

Anointing of the Sick: Chaplains are available at the local hospital during

the day and in the evenings for emergencies. Because

of privacy issues you may have to ask to see the priest.

However, if you know you are going into the hospital,

or know of someone who could use a visit, please do

not hesitate to call your parish priest.

NEW PARISH REGISTRATION REQUEST

Drop into the Sunday collection basket or mail to the parish office and we’ll send you a registration package.

Dear Fr. Tim,

We are interested in becoming parishioners of Christ the King. Please send information and registration form to: Name: _____________________________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________ Email: ________________________________________ Street Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City/Town: _____________________________ State ____________ Zip _____________________

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There are Mass Inten'ons available for weekdays and weekends. Call the office to save your inten'ons for

the Living or the Deceased.

This week’s Sanctuary Light burns for

Mother,Father,Brother,WifeCathy,GrandsonBilly,andtheGrandchampFamily

The sanctuary light is available for memorializing your loved ones in prayer.

Call the office to reserve your week.

OFFERTORY FOR THE WEEK

Thank You!!!

March 11 & 12: $2,808.00

Coffee, Juice, and Donuts: Join us aIer Mass Sunday mornings for a hot cup of coffee, a donut,

and a liKle parish fellowship.

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Saturday, March 18: Vigil, Third Sunday of Lent 4:00 p.m. Todd Blamires (†), Birthday Remembrance, req. by his family.

Sunday, March 19: Third Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. Theresa Brien (†), Birthday Remembrance, req. by her family. 10:00 a.m. Denise Raboin (†), Birthday Remembrance, req. by her family.

Monday, March 20: Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 a.m. Alan Guye:e (†), req. by his family.

Tuesday, March 21: Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish

Wednesday, March 22: Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, March 23: Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 25: Vigil, Fourth Sunday of Lent 4:00 p.m. Lucille Saccoccia (†), Anniversary, req. by her husband, daughter, and son-in-law.

Sunday, March 26: Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study: Our weekly mee'ngs are held on Monday evenings at 7:00PM in the parish center. No prior teaching or knowledge of the scripture is required. All are Welcome!

THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES

Monday, March 20 1:00-3:00PM Knit One Chain Two Ministry Parish Center

Monday, March 20 7:00PM Bible Study Parish Center

Wednesday, March 22 6:30PM Cub Scout 13 & Troop 31 Scout Mee'ngs Parish Center

Wednesday, March 22 7:00PM Choir Rehearsal Choir LoI

Thursday, March 23 6:15-7:30PM Daisy Troop 184 Mee'ng Parish Center

Friday, March 24 The Church Office will be closed.

Friday, March 24 6:00-7:30PM Girl Scout/Daisy Mee'ng Parish Center

Christ the King Choir Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings at 7:00PM, in the choir loI. For more informa'on, see Mia aIer Sunday morning Mass.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Mondays during Lent at 6:30PM and Friday evenings at 7:00PM.

WORD AMONG US DAILY PRAYER GUIDES FOR LENT are available at the church exits. Please feel free to take one for yourself and one for a friend!

OPERATION RICE BOWL Catholic Relief Services-Rice Bowl is a Lenten faith program that helps us to live in solidarity with the poor and vulnerable around the world. Rice Bowls are available at the church exits and will be collected on Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017.

CATHOLIC CHARITY FUND APPEAL

PARISH GOAL $32,550.00

IN-PEW WEEKENDS: March 11 & 12 and March 18 & 19

“Faith and Good Works”

Dona'on envelopes have been placed in the church pews for you to make your pledge. If you received a mailing from the Office of Stewardship and Development, you may use the special pledge card and response envelope provided to make your giI and either mail it or place it in the collec'on basket during our In-Pew Appeal.

Many have responded to the Catholic Charity Appeal mailing from Bishop Tobin. On behalf of those served by the ministries and services funded by the Catholic Charity Appeal, we thank you for your giIs.

The Secretariat for Catholic Chari'es and Social Ministry has provided a new summary of the many ministries and services available. Log on to the Diocesan web site www.dioceseofprovidence.org and look for a new box on the home page: Directory of Services. This lis'ng is truly “Your Catholic Chari'es Dona'ons at Work”.

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A note from the Pawtuxet Valley Food Cupboard Non-Perishable Food Items, especially Red Pasta

Sauce, and Paper Products are most needed. DonaGon bins are located at the church exits.

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Some random thoughts by the pastor…

A common ques'on is: ‘Why can’t I feel God?’ The ques'on reflects a similar ques'on asked in today’s first reading from Exodus: ‘Is [God] in our midst or not?’ It oIen seems that we equate the absence of ‘feeling’ God with life happening in a way that we don’t like; and ‘feeling’ the presence of God with life happening in a way that we do like. God – it seems – has to penetrate thousands and thousands of layers, thoughts, and beliefs passed onto us. (Some'mes I wonder if this is not what we call Original Sin.) Even then, God is less a feeling as an unexpected way of ac'ng/rela'ng with another. The example that I have been using is: we are kind to another without our knowing that we have been kind. God is good.

Parish updates: Bishop Tobin has asked that we consider the possibility of the Diocese having a Capital Campaign. A representa've from the company who would undertake the campaign is presently mee'ng with pastors to receive our thoughts. When I meet with the representa've, I would like to have your thoughts. The preliminary case statement for having the campaign include: minor & major seminary programs, priest re'rement & medical program, catholic school tui'on assistance, social service ministries, renova'ons to the Cathedral, and needs of the local parishes (the sharing formula – being considered – is 60% to the diocese & 40% to parishes). I am interested in receiving your posi've and/or nega've input.

fr. tim

Readings for the Week of March 19, 2017

Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41(1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38)

2016 YEAR END TAX STATEMENTS Statements of annual giving for tax repor'ng purposes are available by calling the church office at 401.821.9228 or email your request to ctkwwri@cox.net

Faith Formation News

March 19: Class—All Grades March 26: Class—All Grades

⇒ Please remember to complete a ‘Mass A:endance Slip’ and hand it to Father at the end of Mass each weekend.

Volunteers are always welcome to help with the Faith Forma'on Program - in par'cular for special events that are held throughout the year. If you have any ques'ons, would like to volunteer, and/or would like more informa'on, feel free to contact Gina Vessella at gvessella.ctkww@gmail.com, call the parish office at 401.821.9228, or visit our parish website, ctkwwri.org!

Free Tax PreparaGon for individuals and families making $55,000 or less, Project Hope is sponsoring free income tax prepara'on by IRS-cer'fied volunteers at St. Patrick Academy, 244 Smith St. in Providence. Mondays 4:30-8:00PM from February 6 through April 17, by appointment only. For more informa'on and/or an appointment, please call Loraine at 401.421.7070.

Mother of Hope Camp, a Catholic Charity Fund Agency, is

Hiring for Summer 2017. Posi'ons include: Maintenance/Groundskeeper (21+ years of age with general grounds keeping, carpentry, and mechanical skills, 20 Hours/Week, April-October), as well as, Group Counselors, Art Counselor, and Lifeguards for summer employment. Visit www.motheroWopecamp.com to learn more and download the applica'on or call the Mother of Hope Office at 401.568.3580.

EASTER FLOWER dona'on envelopes have been included in your budget packets. If you would like to list the name/names of loved ones to be remembered, please PRINT their names on the back of the envelope, place the envelope in the collec'on basket at any mass, and a lis'ng will be posted at the church entrances on Easter weekend.

May Breakfast

Sunday, May 21, 2016 7:30-11:30AM in the Church Hall

Mark your calendars!! All past, present, and future volunteers are invited to help. If you have ques'ons or would like addi'onal informa'on about how you can help , you may call either Donna Bosworth (401-826-0477) or Doreen McConaghy (401-580-3435)

Many hands make light work and strengthen community!

St Gregory the Great Parish, 360 CoweseK Rd., Warwick, presents A Lenten Mission with

Pope Francis by Fr. Anthony J. Ciorra. Offering new hope in a changing world and deeper peace in our personal lives. March 19, 20, and 21, 7:00PM-8:30PM in the church.