August 7, 2016

Building the Kingdom

It has been a very productive sum-mer at our school. We began the sea-son with the help of an energetic group of teen volunteers from the Catholic Heart Work Camp organiza-tion. Ten students from Catholic schools and parishes from around the country gave us a combined total of nearly 250 hours of labor accomplish-ing a “to do” list which I thought we could never complete – yet we did, and then some!

We are very grateful for all their hard work. I was also impressed by their attitude of service in the prayer that began each day, during our dis-cussions at lunch, and in their will-ingness to do whatever was asked of them. We praise God for all our youth who give generously of them-selves in service in the name of Christ, here in our parish and around the world.

Yes, a lot has been done so far (see page 3), but there is still much more to do to insure that our school is con-sistently a safe, clean and attractive environment for our children. Princi-pal Amanda Lund, teachers, the school staff and the School Advisory Board are working vigorously to en-sure we provide an excellent faith-based academic program. Father Clore, the parish staff, the Parish Pastoral Council, the School Develop-ment Committee and the entire par-ish family are providing avenues for the necessary financial, spiritual and community support.

Maintaining and growing the physi-cal, educational and spiritual viabil-ity of a Catholic School is a daunting task. However, it is one that this par-ish has risen to with great success since 1938. It is an endeavor that so tangibly answers the call of Jesus to

announce the Good News of the Kingdom of God to our neighbor-hoods and the communities in our parish boundaries. It is a noble work of mercy given so that all may share in the riches of God’s creation regardless of their social or eco-nomic status.

In an article published by the Na-tional Black Catholic Congress, the Rev. Patrick Smith, pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Parish and School in Washington DC, intro-duces and captures the purpose and reason for their continuing efforts to keep their school open with Je-sus’ words: “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Lk 18:16) Fr. Smith summarizes the struggles and challenges they faced with their school in this way:

The lesson I hope people will take from the story of Saint Augustine Catholic School is this: Without faith and vision we are defeated even before we get started! …We had a vision of what could be, but not yet a dollar collected! Running a Catholic school is a monumental task. And too many will continue to abandon this effort if they don’t ap-proach it with the eyes of faith. They will see only the massive mountain and miss the Mountain Mover! They will see the great challenge before them and miss the Great Champion within them! They will see the cost but not the Christ; the impossible task but not the God of the Impossi-ble. The key to taking on God’s work is not your ability, but your avail-ability! The question is not whether God can accomplish His amazing work, but whether you will give God permission to accomplish it through you. “Seek first the Kingdom of

God…and all these things will be provided for you.” (Matthew 6:33). This is why our school re-mains today.

Read the entire article @ nbccon-gress.org/features/let-the-children-come-to-me.asp

This Saturday, August 13, from 10am – 2pm, is the Community Re-source Fair, an event here at Christ the King to showcase all the won-derful opportunities provided to our communities by our parish and our parish partners. St. Vincent/Sarah Fisher offers year-round GED training and supplemental chil-dren’s programs; Siena Literacy teaches not only that very basic skill of reading, but also offers ESL and other programs so that all in our community can pursue the edu-cation and work they need to suc-ceed; St. Christine Christian Ser-vices and our St. Vincent De Paul chapter work tirelessly to support those who need sustenance and shelter. If you or you know someone who needs help finding work, the DESC Workforce trailer will be here to assist with job-search and resume writing guidance. If you are looking for an excellent grade school for your children or grand-children, we will have all the infor-mation for you to consider Christ the King Catholic School. Our church will also be open to visit, inviting all who come to discover the rich spiritual life we celebrate in our parish.

We need volunteers to meet and greet people coming to our campus and to help with set up and clean up. Please come out this Saturday to announce to all in our neighborhoods the Good News of the amazing things God is accomplishing through us and for us at Christ the King.

Peace, Deacon Joe

The Broadcast 20800 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48219

Christ the King Parish

OUR PARISH MISSION We are Christ the King Parish, a richly diverse Christian Community in Northwest Detroit. We are on a journey of Discipleship with Jesus, seeking conversion, reconcilia-tion and renewal. We reach out in welcome to all the people within our neighborhood, proclaiming the good News of Christ the King, building community, celebrating together, serving one another’s needs and the needs of all our neighbors.

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Mass Intentions

Sunday August 7, 2016 10:45am Vickie Wickering By Dave & andi Kovach Dinh Tran By Bai Tai & Family

Monday ~ No Mass Tuesday 9am at SS/OLGH

Wednesday CHRIST THE KING 8:30am Dinh Tran By Hoang Tran & Family Thursday 9am at SS/OLGH

Friday CHRIST THE KING 8:30am Elmorris Still Jr. By Sonja Still Dinh Tran By Nhung & Family

Saturday ~ No Mass Sunday August 14, 2016 10:45am Diane Kolar By People of Christ the King Barbara Majewski By Arleen Bonello Coffee Hour is sponsored this week by:

Maureen and Friends

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY

8/7 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 18:6-9 Heb 11:1-2, 8-19, Lk 12:32-48 Mon 8/8 Ez 1:2-5,24-28c,Mt 17:22-27 Tue 8/9 Ez 2:8-3:4, Mt 18:1-5,10,12-14 Wed 8/10 Ps 112:1-2, 5-9 Jn 12:24-26 Thu 8/11 Ez 12:1-12, Mt 18:21-19:1 Fri 8/12 Ez 16:59-63 Mt 19:3-12 Sat 8/13 Ps 51:12-15, 18-19 Mt 19:13-15 8/14 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 38:4-6,8-10 Ps 40:2-4, 18 Lk 12:49-53

Liturgical Ministries For NEXT Sunday

August 7, 2016

Lectors: Ruth Talwalker & Victoria Ndukwe

Servers: Aniya & Ashley Lewis Mia Johnson

Liturgy of the Word for Children None - Summer Break

Serving at the Table of the Lord Michelle Lewis

Ministers of Service Ike Quiney & Caroline Horton

This Week:

Sun 8/7 10:45am Mass & Coffee Hr. Tue 8/9 9am Mass at SS/OLGH Wed 8/10 8:30am Mass Christ the King Thu 8/11 9am Mass at SS/OLGH Fri 8/12 8:30am Mass Christ the King Sat 8/13 10am-2pm Resource Fair

Christ the King Parish Grand River at Burt Road

Rectory 16805 Pierson…………………………313-532-1211

School 16800 Trinity…………………………..313-532-1213

Parish website Www.ChristTheKingCatholicDetroit.org

St. Christine Christian Services

15317 Dacosta at Fenkell………………313-535-7272 Www.SCCSdetroit.org

Siena Literacy…………………….…...313-532-8404 Mrs. Donna Nesbitt………...djmn@sienaliteracy.org

The Education Experience at St. Vincent & Sarah Fisher Ms. Diane Renaud……………………..313-535-9200

diane.renaudsvsfcenter.org

Pastoral Staff Rev. Victor Clore, Pastor…...….clorevi@udmercy.edu Deacon Joe Urbiel………deaconjoeurbiel@gmail.com 248-910-0490 Mrs. Maureen Northrup...…Christian Service Outreach MaureenNorthrup@gmail.com Ms Nicole Evans………………….…..Office Manager n.evans112@gmail.com or christking@ameritech.net Mrs. Andi Kovach ………………………Bookkeeping andiatck@hotmail.com Mrs. Amanda Lund………………………...Principal alm_lund@yahoo.com Parish Council Elected Members: Judy Bruttell……...……………..…Council Chair Nicole Evans, Martha Cooney, Mark Barkey, Sr. Mau-reen Mulcrone, Bill Waterhouse, Pam Swift, Johnny Swift, Genny Singleton Commissions Debbie MacDonald………………..Christian Service Carole Ann Beaman…………………...……Worship Ron Hildebrandt……………………...…Stewardship Michelle Lewis……………………...Faith Formation Michele Rochester……………….....Finance Council Lois Phillips……………………….….Evangelization Bob Bruttell & Ron Eady…………………..Inclusion St. Vincent dePaul………...…………313-535-7272 Liturgy Schedule Sunday…………………………….………10:45am Wednesday and Friday……………………..8:30am Religious Education First & Third Sunday ……………….9:30-10:30am Becoming Catholic Adults, Children, Youth: If you are interested in becoming a member of the Catholic faith or learning more about the Catholic Church, the Adult Catechu-menate will prepare you for this decision. Please call the Parish Office if you would like more information. Infants: Baptism is the public celebration of the begin-ning of life in the Church. At the celebration of Bap-tism, parents publicly affirm their decision to raised their child in the faith of the church. To make arrange-ments for your infant to be baptized, please contact the Parish Office. Pre-Baptismal classes for parents and godparents are necessary, held as arranged with fami-lies.

Holy Eucharist and Confirmation Preparation Call the Parish Office…………………..313-532-1211 Other Sacraments Reconciliation………………….……By Appointment Anointing of the sick…………………..313-532-1211 Marriage Call the parish office; 6 months preparation

Please let an usher know if you would like to receive Communion at your pew.

The Wisdom of Pope Francis The social dimensions of global

change include the effects of technological innova-tions on employment, so-cial exclusion, an inequi-table distribution and consumption of energy

and other services, social break-down, increased violence and a rise in new forms of social aggression, drug trafficking, growing drug use by young people, and the loss of identity. These are signs that the growth of the past two centuries has not always led to an integral development and an improvement in the quality of life. Some of these signs are also symptomatic of real social decline, the silent rupture of the bonds of integration and social cohesion. Laudato Si

Gentlemen! Save the Date!

Our Annual Men’s Retreat will be September 23-24-25

At Sr. Paul of the Cross

Retreat Center Please talk to Ron Eady, Terry George or Durward Stuart if you would like to know what this re-treat has to offer. You’ll be glad you did!

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Sunday, July 24, 2016 $1,654.25

$3,600.00 Ouch! When we write our annual budget, we plan on collecting $3,600. each week in our offer-tory collection. Lately, most weeks fall quite short. Please remember that it takes time, talent and treasure to keep our parish running. Let’s all try to be true Stewards of Christ the King Parish.

Manresa Jesuit Retreat House invites you to

Embracing Mercy

Urban Parish Silent Retreat 2016 7pm Friday, August 19th -

(check-in begins at 5pm) Noon Sunday, August 21st Suggested Donation $200.00

(scholarships available)

Please register or inquire by calling Manresa at (248)644-4933 by 4pm Aug. 18th

For only $5.00 you can shop at Macy’s on

August 26-27-28 and help St. Christine

at the same time

Save 25% on regular, sale and clearance items including home—even save on most brands usu-ally excluded! Save 10% on electrics/electronics,

watches, furniture, mattresses, and rugs/floor coverings

Get your savings pass in the Parish Office NOW—only $5.00.

School Happenings…. We recently reported on some of the changes going on over at the school. Parents are continuing to come over to the rectory to receive their new tuition amounts. Our new sliding scale makes Christ the King affordable for local families. At this time close to forty families have started the registration process. As we enter the month of August we are anticipating enrolling even more students. Please continue to tell anyone you know about our school! Again, there have been numerous repairs on the first and second floors and much clean up through-out the school. The first and sec-ond floor main hallways have been repaired and restored, floor-ing in the two preschool rooms has been replaced with brand new vinyl tiles, the gym wall and ceil-ing by the bleachers have been repaired and painted blue and gold, and the two changing rooms located in the gym have been com-pletely refurbished. Currently the basement locker room is being restored to use and the tunnels, boiler room and workshop have all been cleared out and removed of years worth of clutter. We are excited and grateful for all the upgrades and repairs to Christ the King School!

Welcome Sr. Magdalena! Sister Magdalena is the new kitchen manager at St. Christine Soup Kitchen . Here’s a little information about her. Sister Magdalena is a member of the Anamchara Fellowship which is an Episcopalian order with Roots in Celtic spirituality. The Anam-chara Fellowship is a dispersed mo-nastic community. Her Priory meets monthly at the Cathedral of St. Paul in Detroit and the group stays in contact throughout the weeks using social media. Sister Magdalena’s home church is St. Johns’ Episcopal in Plymouth where she works as a lay minister and Eucharistic visitor. Prior to answering Gods’ call, Sister Magdalena spent over 30 years in the food service industry where she worked mostly in schools develop-ing nutrition programs and oversee-ing school lunch programs for inner city youth. She has traveled exten-sively throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and New York tailoring menus and recipes to meet the needs of each schools’ culture. She has also spent time working in hospitals and residential facili-ties working with the needs of the elderly and those in hospice care. Sister Magdalena began her cook-ing career at the tender age of 6 standing on a milk crate helping her mother make tea sandwiches for a catered event in the basement of a Baptist church. She received her degree in Culinary Arts after high school, continued her educa-tion and received an associates de-gree in Dietetics. Eventually she returned to school and finally com-pleted her education receiving a bachelors degree in Management a few years later. Sister has had the opportunity to work with several chefs but be-lieves the best education has come from the people she has met who have come up through the ranks in the kitchen and have learned their craft on the job. Sister Magdalena currently lives in South Lyon with her 11 year old rescued beagle Rosalee.

WWME – A Weekend of Discovery… A LIFETIME of LOVE!!

Celebrate your marriage with passionate communication during a Worldwide Marriage En-counter weekend. Share a gift of growth, enrich-ment, and renewal with

your spouse. The next weekend is August 19-21

Sept. 2-25 Nov. 4-6

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