CHRIST THE KING PARISH DIOCESE OF JOLIET

1501 South Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148 Rectory: (630) 629-1717 Fax: (630) 705-0692 Academy: (630) 627-0640 Fax: (630) 705-0139
WWW.CTKLOMBARD.ORG

OCTOBER 21, 2012 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY

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Christ the King Directory

BISHOP: Most Rev. Daniel Conlon PASTOR: Rev. Peter Jarosz 630.396.6079; frpeter@ctklombard.org WEEKEND ASSISTANT: Rev. Robert Schoenstene 630.629.1717 x 6082 DEACONS: Deacon Wayne Storrs 630.629.1717 Deacon Frank Lillig 630.629.1717 frank@ctklombard.org Deacon Peter Robinson 630.629.1717 deaconpeter@ctklombard.org PASTORAL ASSOC./ ADULT FAITH FORMATION: Eileen Maggiore 630.396.6076; eileen@ctklombard.org BUSINESS MANAGER: Elaine Colpo-Ward 630.396.6073; elaine@ctklombard.org CHILDRENS FAITH FORMATION: Sherry Rochford Youth Outreach 630.396.6078; sherry@ctklombard.org DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND LITURGY: Bill Runge 630.396.6075; bill@ctklombard.org PASTORS/PARISH OFFICE SECRETARY: Carol Clishem 630.629.1717; carol@ctklombard.org BULLETIN EDITOR: Gina Gallo bulletin@ctklombard.org ACADEMY SECRETARY/ PARISH FINANCE ASST.: Lori Bhardwaj 630.627.0640; academy@ctklombard.org KINDERGARTEN TEACHER: Jill Placey, Academy Director 630.627.0640; jplacey@ctklombard.org PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER: Karen Hanish PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER: Sheila Knopf PRE-SCHOOL AIDE: Christine Leslie PRE-SCHOOL AIDE: Karen Corcoran KINDERGARTEN AIDE: Michelle Iwinski OPERATIONS MANAGER: Javier Aguilera 630.396.6093 Javier@ctklombard.org MAINTENANCE: Tony Azzolin, Joe Iapichino, Victor Mandin

WEEKEND LITURGY:
Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 12:00 Noon

WEEKDAY LITURGY: Monday-Friday 8:30 am SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:

Saturdays: 4:00 pm-4:45 pm M-F 9am; And by appointment

ST. PEREGRINE DEVOTIONS:

Second Saturdays at 11:00 am

ROSARY AND CHAPLET:

Weekdays at 7:35 am, morning prayer 8:10 am Tuesdays 5:30 pm

EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION:
1st Thursday 9:00 am until Midnight Adoration of Blessed Sacrament in Tabernacle Other Thursdays 9:00 am-8:00 pm

RECTORY HOURS:
Mon 10:00 am-3:00 pm Tues-Thurs: 9:00 am-3:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am 12:00 pm After Hours By Appointment Main Office closed: 12-12:30 pm REGISTRATION: We welcome you as a family member of Christ the King Parish. It is our hope and prayer that you feel at home with us at weekend masses, prayer times, and parish activities. Registration is on the first Sunday of the month in the narthex, after each Mass or come to the parish office during business hours. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:
Will be on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the Month. Arrangements for baptisms are made by attending a preparation meeting. Parish registration is a pre-requisite for attending the meeting. 630.629.1717 x0

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Please allow eight months of preparation time. Date arrangements are made after the initial meeting with pastor or a representative before any other commitments are made. Contact 630.396.6076 ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you or one of your loved ones are in need of the Sacrament contact the rectory or see the priest after Mass. In case of an emergency of illness or death, please contact the rectory, ext 1. SACRAMENT PREPARATION FOR CHILDREN: A child must be registered in Religious Education classes for two years prior to receiving the Sacraments of Initiation. Contact 630.396.6078 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS: Individuals who are interested in becoming in full communion with the Catholic Church ought to contact the parish rectory for an appointment.Contact 630.369.6076

Christ the King Mission Statement

The People of Christ the King in Lombard are a welcoming, vibrant faith community building the kingdom of God through our many ministries. We celebrate our diversity, seeking to realize the gifts of each member of our parish, as we are all joined together under one faith, in a spiritual journey of evangelization, service to others, and a reverence for all life. In the Eucharist, we find new life, and bring this life to others through stewardship, education, and worship.

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WORLD MISSION SUNDAY - 2012

Sunday, October 21 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 53:10-11; Ps 33; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45] Monday, October 22 Weekday Eph 2:1-10; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday, October 23 St. John of Capistrano Eph 2:12-22; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday, October 24 St. Anthony Mary Claret Eph 3:2-12; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday, October 25 Weekday Eph 3:14-21; Lk 12:49-53 Friday, October 26 Weekday Eph 4:1-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday, October 27 Blessed Virgin Mary Eph 4:7-16; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday, October 28 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52 8:00 Souls In Purgatory 10:00 Robert Zelenka 12:00 Elaine Waas 5:00 pm For the Unborn 8:30 am Charlotte Marshall 8:00 Charles Hall 10:00 Susan Yu 12:00 Elaine Furlin

8:30 am Jun Penas

8:30 am Jun Penas

Introduction: Over one billion Catholics all over the world observe today as World Mission Sunday. This annual observance was instituted 86 years ago in 1926 by a papal decree issued by Pope Pius XI. On Mission Sunday, Catholics gather to celebrate Eucharist and to contribute to a collection for the work of evangelization around the world. This annual celebration gives us a chance to reflect on the importance of mission work for the life of the Church to carrying on the mission of Christ, however different our situations may be. The Holy Fathers Mission Sunday messages: Pope Benedict XVI, in his 2006 message stressed the importance of Christian charity in action as the key note of evangelization. "All the Churches for all the World" was his 2007 theme asking churches with more vocations to help those with less vocations. In 2008 the pope encouraged everyone to take renewed awareness of the urgent need to proclaim the Gospel. In 2009 the Pope exhorted all Christians to redouble their commitment to participate in the missionary activity. In his 2010 message the Popes focus on how faith in Christ must lead Christians to build strong faith communities, which become signs for the world that it is possible for people of different races and cultures to live and thrive together. In his message for the 85th World Mission Sunday of 2011 Pope Benedict XVI reminds us that the work of evangelization involves everyone, everything, always. The theme of Pope Benedicts 2012 mission Sunday message is called to radiate the word of truth that the Lord Jesus has left us.

8:30 am Mr. Donald Oskin

8:30 am People of CTK

Pray for Healing

Jasmin Navarro, Betty Silvasy, Cathey Castro, Lorraine Airey, Tina Orlita, William Pociask, Rita Kersten, Stella Jacobs, Don Whitlock, Josh Hubbard, Dick and Mira Dykowski, Darlene Kessling, Jean Criddle, Cindy ONeil, Lee Bormet, Del Redor, Tim Grobart, Connie Shimkus, Letty Hipolito, Audrey Lantvit, Neal Bhardwaj, Karen Schumann, Christina Martinez, Coletta Novak, Mary Ireland, Art Tesi, Charles Glickley, Sarah Convalle, Joan Danz, Jack Malmrose, Rose Marie Bergentino, Donald A. Mally, Jeff Peter, Marie Butera, Gloria dela Cruz, Mary Ellen Reynolds, Rosemary Radek, Jimmy Longo, Marilyn Wozniak, Linda Marczewski, Mary Lou Nugent, Lee Connelly, Patti Kring,
Please put in writing the name, address, phone and family contact and send to the rectory to let us know if you want your loved one to be on the Healing List.

Welcome Into The Catholic Church!

Congratulations to the parents of Tiffany Xu Li Klasen

Rest in Peace
Our condolences to the family and friends of Alfonso Corpuz Sr. Father of Lilibeth Torralba

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Stewardship of Time
Last month, I read an article about religious taxes in Germany. The country's bishops issued a decree in which registered believers must pay their religious taxes, or else be denied sacraments, including weddings, baptisms, and funerals. For example, a single person making the equivalent of around $54,000 per year would owe a yearly tax of approximately $864 (1.6%). This is a fascinating concept to me. As a member of the Finance Council here at Christ the King, I could definitely see the benefit in taxing our parishioners. Think about how much easier financial planning would be when we know exactly what our income is going to be just by counting our members. That being said, I am extremely grateful that we live in a country where this isnt the case. God loves a cheerful giver, and no one that I know is cheerful when paying their income taxes every year. We have many generous members here at Christ the King who voluntarily give more than 1.6%. If giving was treated as a tax how many members would grumble when giving? Or worse yet, how many would leave the church altogether? It is comforting to know that we will not be taxed and no one will be denied sacraments based on how much they give to the church. Everyones financial situation is different. I want to encourage you to look at your own situation. If you have not given anything for a while, start with a few dollars. Anything is better than nothing. If you give sporadically, try to make it a point to give regularly. If you already give regularly, thank you! Whatever your situation may be, and whatever amount you give, do it cheerfully! - Brian Carnahan, a member of CTKs Finance Council

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
In todays Gospel Jesus teaches his disciples that whoever wishes to be great among them must be a servant, just as he came to be a servant. Today is World Mission Sunday a reminder of our call to be good stewards of the Gospel and to support those who make evangelization their servant ministry throughout the world. Not to be a servant of the Gospel would be poor stewardship. But how do we serve the Gospel? How do we support others who serve those who have never heard the Gospel?

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
# Registered Families Account

Oct. 6 & 7 2012 Collection

1400 No. 345

Households Amount $10,443.00 $2,622.43 $13,065.43 $12,692.00 + $373.43

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
MOVING OUT OF THE PARISH? CHANGE OF ADDRESS? GOING AWAY FOR THE WINTER?
Our parishioners are very important to us. Please call Elaine, 630-396-6073 or email: elaine@ctklombard.org with changes(s) to your parish records. In addition, when writing a check for your contribution, please issue a separate check payable to, St. Vincent de Paul, if you are making a donation to this organization. Thank you, Elaine Colpo-Ward Business Manager

White Envelopes Non-envelope users This weeks total Weekly Budget *Difference*

Help us make up the difference! Green Envelopes* (Mortgage) Restricted Budget** Difference Gold Envelopes 57 73 $1,815.00 $1,923.00 - $108.00 $1,079.00 $962.00

Gold Budget (extra ordinary expenses)

Why Use Envelopes? Consider electronic giving!

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To all, I would like to thank everyone for their involvement with the Festival of Faith. Your love for the Lord was shining through! I was praising the Lord for the sun shine that arrived about 12:45 and stayed with us all afternoon. I couldnt help say a prayer to Jun and John. They were not there physically but definitely there in spirit. There were so many wonderful things that took place yesterday afternoon. I ask Gods blessings on us all as we open up this Year of Faith! Blessings, Eileen Maggiore

Yeah team!
I would like to add my thanks to Eileen's. The Festival of Faith was lovely thanks to all of your help. We proved that we are truly a Faith Family as we worked together to make it a lovely day! First, thanks to our prayer committee, the day was sunny, if a bit chilly! A nice Fall day! Father Peter, Deacon Peter and Deacon Frank all participated in the festivities. The games, pony ride and face painting were a big hit with the kids. Sherry: please pass on our thanks to the volunteers from the youth group. They worked hard! Thanks to Matt for organizing the bean bag toss and to those who loaned us game boards and participated in the tournament. The food was delicious, thanks to our cooks, servers and ticket takers. Thanks to those who sold tickets for the raffle, food and pony rides. I know there was a bit of a rush but you handled it well. Thanks to the publicity team who kept reminders and articles in the bulletin and posters in the PLC and Academy so everyone knew about the festival. Thanks also to those who put together the take home bags and the collages of our parish family. We all enjoyed Connie Wilson and some of us did a great job learning Zumba! Thanks to the Logistics team and our Maintenance team for making sure we had the tents, party wagon, grills and everything we needed for set up. Thanks to those who loaned us some of those items. Thanks to all of you who helped set up and then helped clean up. Javier: please thank Victor and Tony also. I hope I have not forgotten anyone. I am so grateful for all of the work everyone did to made the Festival of Faith a success! I would love to have your feedback from the areas you worked in. What worked great for you? What could we improve on the next time? I would like to put together a retrospective to help us be even better the next time. I would love to hear your ideas and suggestions. Thanks and God Bless Kate

Foundations of the Faith

A series of six mini-courses focused on evangelization and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Open to any interested parishioner for ongoing faith formation; to RCIA teams; to lay ecclesial ministers and parish staff. Completion of the Foundations of the Faith sequence also counts toward catechist certification for Religious Education and Catholic School teachers.
Course III: Creed I Believe in Jesus Christ I Believe in the Holy Spirit Mondays 11/05/12 12/03/12 Or Wednesdays 10/24/12

Christ the King Parish will be hosting the above classes on specified dates. Each evening begins at 7pm in the PLC. I believe in God the Father addresses the question, Why did God create me?. If you would like to register, or for more information please contact Eileen Maggiore at eileen@ctklombard.org or 630-396-6076.

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The Leash and Collar Living Under the Lordship of Christ Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 9:00 am in the
East Room of the Rectory The focus of week 6 is the lifestyle of discipleship with the image of being yoked to Christ (Mt 11:2830) as a model. The title of Lord is explored and offered up as a particularly fitting name and role for Jesus. Practical suggestions are given regarding how to daily live under Christs Lordship and how to be yoked to others through the Church. It is also shown that through this relationship with Jesus, Christians are transformed to become like Him.

Rehearsals Begin November 7

Christmas Choir rehearsals begin on Wednesday, November 7 at 7:00pm. The choir will sing for the 10:30pm mass on Christmas Eve with carols beginning at 10:00pm. This a great opportunity for those who have considered joining the choir, but could not make the long-term commitment. The only prerequisites to join our choir are that you love to sing and that you are willing to commit to attending the weekly rehearsals leading up to Christmas. If you are interested, or if you have any questions, please feel free to talk with me after mass. You can also contact me at the rectory via telephone, 630.396.6075, or email, bill@ctklombard.org. Bill Runge Director of Music and Liturgy

As a reminder, Thursday November 1, Feast of all Saints is a holy day of obligation. Masses are 8:30am Noon and 7:00 pm. November 2, All Souls Day Mass at 7:00 pm

I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life John 14:6 Great Lakes Catholic Mens Conference Saturday, November 17, 2012 MEN, IS LIFE TOO HECTIC? COULD YOU USE A DAY TO RECHARGE?
Experience a fresh encounter with our Risen Lord. A line-up of dynamic speakers will share insights into living out authentic masculinity and heroic virtue, drawing from their own faith journeys. This years inspiring speakers include pro-life attorney, military veteran and part of the Pittsburgh Steelers family ownership, Brian Rooney; Vocations Director for the Diocese of Joliet and popular blogger, Father Burke Masters; National speaker, author, and tv personality, Dr. Marcellino DAmbrosio; and popular Catholic apologist and editor of the Surprised by Truth series, Patrick Madrid. The day will be emceed by Wayne Messmer, the famous National Anthem singer at Cubs games, and previously for the Blackhawks. Mass, Reconciliation, and private time will give you the opportunity to reflect on what is going on in your life and how Christ can help. Saturday, November 17th , beginning at 8:50 a.m., at NIU in DeKalb, IL. $30 early-bird registration (early-bird deadline is October 22nd), $35 after early-bird deadline, $40 at the door, and $15 for college students or younger. Our parish is selling tickets. Contact: Deacon Frank Lillig, 630 661 8362 Well plan carpooling, gathering at CTK @ 7:30AM, returning @6PM Some of us usually gather with wives/children for dinner somewhere near home afterwards.

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New Hymnals for Our Parish

Christ the King Parish will introduce a new hymnal this coming Advent. After researching the many publishers options, we have chosen the new Gather Third Edition hardbound hymnal as our principle liturgical resource. This new hymnal will include much of the loved music our community is familiar with, but also offers much new music. The hymnal will also include the scripture readings and mass parts for us all in the same book. Why would we change our pew books after so many years? There are several answers to this question: Its the Economically Best Choice: Our current resource is the Music Issue and Todays Missal. These are yearly subscriptions. Just as you subscribe to your favorite magazine, Christ the King subscribes to 800 copies of these two magazines or music books/missalettes. Although the yearly cost is less than the cost of the new hymnals, it is still a recurring cost! One of the main reasons for a hardbound hymnal is that it is expected to last about 10 years. This adds up to tens of thousands of dollars in savings over 10 years! Its an Earth-Friendly / Green Choice: We are all stewards of Gods creation. Think for a moment, about the 800 music issue books that are replaced yearly; then think of the 800 Missalettes that are replaced quarterly; that is a lot of paper! Also, think about all the shipping too! We receive 5 shipments a year with our current resource. That is a lot of fuel and CO2 emissions. Its Local: Our current publisher is located in Portland, Oregon. The distance increases shipping costs, and also the amount of time to receive new materials from the publisher. Gather Third Edition is published by GIA Publications, and is located right here in Chicago. So, how are we going to fund this large purchase? As I stated earlier, the cost of these books, in the long-run, will give us significant savings. However, there is still the large, up-front cost that must be paid for. Christ the King Parish would like to offer the opportunity for our parishioners to purchase a book as a memorial for a loved one, or in celebration of a milestone in ones life. Some examples include memorializing your loved one after death, recognizing an anniversary or other important event in a loved ones life, etc.. More information about memorials for the hymnals will be printed in upcoming bulletins. This is an exciting time for our parish. Some may be weary about new hymnals, thinking that all of our music will be new. This is nothing to worry about. Yes, the new book will give us the opportunity to learn new music, but much of our repertoire does not have to change because we are changing the books. If you have any questions regarding our new Hymnal, please feel free to talk with me after mass. You can also contact me at the rectory via telephone, 630.396.6075, or email, bill@ctklombard.org. Bill Runge - Director of Music and Liturgy

Council of Catholic Women - Christ the King Parish WHATS HAPPENING2012

October 19 - 21 - Pray for the Children Weekend - to be drug free and safe. For more information, please visit their website: www.prayforthechildren.org. October 24 - EDD Fall Gathering - Members of the Eastern DuPage Deanery will present information gained at the Diocesan Convention at their annual Fall Gathering. The meeting will be held at St. Pius Church, 1025 Madison in Lombard and begin at 6:45 p.m. A good way to find out whats happening October 28 Priesthood Sunday - Take a moment after Mass this weekend and say Thank You! to the Priest who said your Mass and the Deacon who assisted, or send a note, or bake some cookies or tell them that you will keep them in your prayers. Please, let them know that they are appreciated. Please pray for the election, our country and world peace.

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October 5, 2012 August 21, 2012

Heath & Wellness Care

Advanced Directives October 22, 2012 @ 9am in PLC Information regarding Living Will, a Health Care Power of Attorney, & DNR Palliative Care October 29th, 2012 @ 9am in PLC Explanation of the Medicare reimbursed benefits. Dementia Education November 5, 2012 @ 9 am in PLC Education for loved ones and care givers. Presenter: Angela Coats, RN, BSN, HPCN and Certified Advanced Care Planner

Parent Teen info night: Sunday, October 21, 2012 7:00 PM in the Gym Plan on joining us for Pizza and some great conversation with our special guest speaker Ruben Chavez
Theology of the Body is not just another abstinence talk. Its more than a health class lecture. Theology of the Body is a deeper insight to the gifts God has given each of us. We all were born with special gifts, but how do we view those gifts in the light of being male and female? What has God in store for each of us? Join us for this very informative orientation meeting. TOB will be offered on the third Sundays of the month. You may come to as many as you would like. Bring your friends! For more information call Sherry Rochford at 630-3966078 or email sherry@ctklombard.org If you have a child who will be receiving Holy Communion in 2013, this is the meeting for you! We will provide all the info you need with regards to First Holy Communion and Reconciliation. If you need Child Care, let us know asap so we can set it up for you! Please contact Sherry Rochford for more info

October YOF Ideas:

Invite a Friend to join you at Sunday Mass Plan a Sunday dinner, and rest from work, errands and chores.

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Sunday, October 28, 2012 1:00 pm In the East Room of the Rectory
You saw me before I was born." Psalm 139:16 (NLT) As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannahunscriptedcollapses in front of the stunned audience. After countless medical tests, all signs point to one underlying factor: Hannah's difficult birth. This revelation is nothing compared to what she then learns from her parents: she was actually adopted after a failed abortion attempt. Bewildered, angered, and confused, Hannah turns for support to Jason, her oldest friend. Encouraged by his adventurous spirit, Hannah joins his group of friends on a Spring Break road trip, embarking on a journey to discover her hidden past and find hope for her unknown future. In the midst of her incredible journey, Hannah finds that life can be so much more than what you have planned. Eileen Maggiore at eileen@ctklombard.org

Year of Faith Corner Parish Leadership

The Christ the King Parish Pastoral Council met on Tuesday October 2. Seven parishioners and staff members were present. We reviewed the final details for the Festival of Faith Picnic on October 7, and Matt Novak reported on the Parish Pastoral Council Cluster meeting and the parish envelope contributions. Council members discussed the publication of a revised parish handbook and reviewed the council handbook and bylaws. An updated leadership directory and commission goals were distributed. The meeting ended with information on the parish Leadership Retreat which will be held on Tuesday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. Christ the King Church. Chris Grano from Mayslake Ministries will be our retreat leader. All leaders of the parish are invited to attend for a night of inspiration and reflection. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. and the next meeting will be held on December 4 at 7:00 p.m. Anna Weselak, Chairman Christ the King Parish Pastoral Council Faith seeks understanding: it is intrinsic to faith that a believer desires to know better the One in whom he has put his faith and to understand better what he revealed; a more penetrating knowledge will in turn call forth a greater faith, increasingly set afire by love. The grace of faith opens the eyes of your hearts to a lively understanding of the contents of Revelation. (CCC, n. 158) La fe trata de comprender es inherente a la fe que el creyente desee conocer mejor a aquel en quien ha puesto su fe, y comprender mejor lo que le ha sido revelado; un conocimiento ms penetrante suscitar a su vez una fe mayor, cada vez ms encendida de amor. La gracia de la fe abre los ojos del corazn (Ef 1,18) para una inteligencia viva de los contenidos de la Revelacin. (CIC 158)

SAVE THE DATE

Christ the King Early Learning Academy

Winter Wonderland Silent Auction and Raffle Saturday, November 17th and Sunday, November 18th

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Diocese of Joliet
Office of the Bishop
425 Summit Street Joliet, Illinois 60435

ELECTION MESSAGE 2012 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A number of you have urged me to provide some guidance to the people of the Diocese of Joliet as we approach the 2012 elections. I have hesitated for two reasons. First, as a religious leader, my task is to teach doctrinal and moral truths, which do not match up with party platforms. Second, precisely because my voice is not clearly Democratic or Republican, I am doubtful that many people will listen at this particular time. I think it is better for me to fulfill my teaching office in a consistent fashion, day by day, through a variety of formats. Nevertheless, I will offer a few comments. In a democratic society ones convictions are translated into votes. For many years fewer than sixty percent of eligible Americans have voted in the Presidential elections, and fewer than forty percent have voted in other years. Catholics who are eligible to vote have a moral obligation to do so. Todays stark ideological divisions, along with bitter partisan politics, have made finding solutions to our problems difficult. There are indeed some moral issues that permit no compromise. Yet, not every issue falls into that category, and in a pluralistic society like ours some compromise at the practical level may need to be accepted, so that greater harm is not done through gridlock. Of all the issues we face, abortion is the most serious. Legalized abortion is an insult to the God who creates life and a gross injustice to the young persons whose lives are destroyed. If the right to life is not assured, then no right is safe. The basic human rights pertain to our nature as human beings; they are not the product of legislatures or courts, nor can they be taken away by the government. The Catholic Church teaches that, besides the right to life, there are other fundamental human rights which every person should enjoy. Among the most important are freedom of conscience and religion, freedom to marry and bear children according to Gods plan, access to adequate food, housing and health care, freedom to choose work that is safe and pays a just wage, and equal treatment in law and society. Bishops are not the only ones whose viewpoint begins with unchangeable truths. By virtue of baptism, all Christians, including politicians, must commit themselves to building up the Kingdom of God in the earthly realm and make concrete decisions accordingly. This is what Jesus Christ did. It is why we are given a share of the Holy Spirit. Finally, just as God alone is the source of life and salvation, so he alone can guide and strengthen us to pursue the correct paths in our political decisions. We need to pray. With that in mind, I ask the Lord to form our nation, its candidates and citizens according to his design. Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet

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CHRIST THE KING PARISH EVENTS

SUNDAY
Mass R.E. Classes Class Mass RCIA Mass Theology of the Body

10/21
8:00 am 8:45 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 7:00 pm Church Academy Church ER Church Academy

THURSDAY
Exposition Blessed Sacrament Break Open the Word Maintenance/Finance Meeting Knights of Columbus

10/25
9am-8pm 10:00 am 11:30 am 7:30 pm Church ER REC R ER

FRIDAY
Prayer Group

10/26
7:00 pm ER

MONDAY
St. Vincent De Paul Pantry Care & Dignity

10/22
12:00 pm 9:00 am ER PLC

SATURDAY
Confessions Mass Sell Rosaries

10/27
4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Narthex Church Narthex

TUESDAY
Staff Meeting Rosary

10/23
9:00 am 5:30 pm R Church

WEDNESDAY
Dogma Adult Faith Prayer Shawl Ministry Childrens Choir Rehearsal R.E. Classes Creed Kings Choir Rehearsal

10/24
9:00 am 1:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm ER ER CH/PLC Academy PLC Church

NEXT SUNDAY
Sell Rosaries Mass R.E. Classes/Parent Meeting Mass Liturgy of the Word for Children RCIA Mass Baptism Movie - October Baby

10/28
After Masses 8:00 am 8:45 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm Church Academy Church Church ER Church Narthex ER

Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Thursdays 9:00am-8:00pm

Daily Mass 8:30 am Confessions 9:00 am

Rosary Tuesdays 5:30 pm Daily 7:30 am

Ministry Schedule for Saturday, October 27, and Sunday, October 28, 2012
Mass Time Lectors Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Altar Server Presider Ministers of Care

Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday 12:00 PM

G. Doretti

M. & J. Maderak J. Pizzotti, F. & G. Zelazny J. Benshoof, M. Brudnicki M. Iwinski, F. Kaminski C. Paulsen F. Harris, E. Maggiore J. Maka, R. Mathew M. Schaaf M. & M. Marten J. Marten, S. McDaniel L. Torralba

J. & T. Gelino N. Gelino

Fr. Peter Jarosz Fr. Bob Schoenstene Fr. Bob Schoenstene Fr. Peter Jarosz

K. Campbell S. Pierscionek L. Michalik S. Pierscionek C. Thompson M. Gonzalo M. Novak E. & E . Mears

D. Aikman

L. & C. Grunert H. Bellamkonda E. & K. Prado D. Lavedas A. Sandei

M. Shutock

S. Pierscionek