We’ve got a lot of great ministries going on at the parish, and one that I’d like to highlight this week is That Man Is You!, our men’s group. Since they’re starting up a new unit of it this month, we’re inviting all the men of our parish to consider being a part of it. … [Read more…]
On Wednesday August 23rd, two statues of Christ the King were removed from our grounds as we begin work on the vestibule expansion. The 11 foot bronze relief of Christ the King weighs about 1000 pounds and was removed by crane from its place on the exterior of the church. It will be refinished and … [Read more…]
GOD’S MARVELOUS AND MYSTERIOUS CALL Greetings and many blessings to all of you, It was a pleasure to be asked by my provincial to accept an appointment to assist the pastoral staff of Christ the King Parish and School. During the final year as Superior General and my sabbatical, I experienced in my soul a … [Read more…]
Hopefully you saw in last week’s bulletin that we will have another Holy Cross priest assisting us over the next year. Fr. Bob Epping is no stranger to Christ the King; he was the Pastor here from 1985 to 1994, so many of you who have been with the parish for a while will remember … [Read more…]
School is back in session! The beginning of a new school year is always an exciting time, but I think there’s even a little extra excitement in the air this year. Of course we have the new vestibule expansion that will be ongoing throughout the school year. We are also very excited for our new … [Read more…]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CONSTRUCTION! Of course, I’d like to think that every bulletin column is important, but I especially want to make sure you read this one, since it contains important information about our vestibule construction project and how it will affect you when you come to the church. 1. Important dates: a. Monday August … [Read more…]
Dear Christ the King Youth and Families, My name is Rianna Doyle, and it is with great joy that I step into the role of Christ the King’s Director of Evangelization and Youth Ministry. I could not be more excited to join your incredible community in the coming days, but before I do, I would … [Read more…]
Dear parishioners of Christ the King Parish, My name is Fr. Cameron Cortens, C.S.C., and I am very excited to be joining you as your new associate pastor! I’d like to take this opportunity to briefly introduce myself and my story to you all. I am a first-generation immigrant in this country—born in Syracuse, New … [Read more…]
Since last month marked the one-year anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, I thought it would be fruitful to share the statement that the U.S. Bishops issued to mark the occasion. Let us continue to pray for an increased respect for the dignity of … [Read more…]
Construction is well underway! Phase I of the project began on July 5th, as our contractor, Majority Builders, began tearing up the entrance onto 933. Many of you were surprised to see that, but the first step in the project will be to move the entrance further north in our parking lot, which the new … [Read more…]