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Christ the King Catholic Church ▪ 4100 Harvest Lane ▪ Toledo, Ohio 43623-4399 Church Office 419-475-4348 ▪ School Office 419-475-0909

Church Website: www.cktoledo.org ▪ School Website www.ckschool.org Rev. William J. Rose, Pastor ▪ Rev. Joseph P. Joseph Associate Pastor

Rev. Ronald Olszewski, Weekend Associate ▪ Deacon Robert A. Beisser, Deacon October 11, 2020 — 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners, A few years ago, nine people climbed Mount Rainer which is 14,000 feet high. One of the climbers had a prosthetic leg, two were deaf, one suffered from severe epilepsy, and five were blind. But, all nine people made it to the top and back down safely. When asked how in the world they had been able to do such a thing, one of the blind members of the team said, “We had a lot of help from each other on the trip. No one can conquer a mountain alone.” Another member of the team said, “Once we all admitted that we had some limitations, we each promised to ‘fill in’ for whatever each one needed. With all of us ‘filling in’ for each other, we made a great team.” One of the team members concluded by saying, “Climbing a moun-tain or living life — we all need each other. Whether you realize it or not, everyone of us has limitations and because of that you can’t negotiate mountains — or life — very well on your own.” Those mountain climbers have a great deal to teach us. How often have you felt overwhelmed and defeated by life? How much of your feeling overwhelmed or defeated was due to trying to take on heavy burdens alone? Everyone experi-ences difficulties, setbacks, and limitations, but we do not have to face them all alone. Admitting our limitations and reach-ing out for help are important steps in overcoming mountain-like difficulties. Sometimes we, too, need to ‘fill in for others’ and others need to ‘fill in for us’ so that we can achieve goals, and reach the top of the mountain safely. In the words of Delta Airlines — keep climbing — but do it supporting one another. Have a great week!

Love, Fr. Bill

Mass for the Lord’s Day Saturday — 5:00 p.m. (Church & Gym) Sunday — 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Church & Gym), and 12:00 noon

Weekday Masses Monday through Saturday — 8:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday — 3:00-4:00 p.m. — or by appointment

Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sacraments Kindly call the Parish Offices to make arrangements for Baptisms, Marriages, and Funerals. More information is available on our parish website.

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

WORSHIP AID for OCTOBER 11-12

Opening Hymn — Gather Us In

Here in this place new light is streaming, now is the darkness vanished away, See in this space our fears and our dreamings, brought here to you in the light of this day. Gather us in – the lost and forsaken, gather us in – the blind and the lame; Call to us now, and we shall awaken, we shall arise at the sound of our name.

Here we will take the wine and the water, here we will take the bread of new birth, Here you shall call your sons and your daughters, call us anew to be salt for the earth. Give us to drink the wine of compassion, give us to eat the bread that is you; Nourish us well, and teach us to fashion lives that are holy and hearts that are true.

Text & Tune: Marty Haugen. © 1982, GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

Penitential Act B:

Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord. People: For we have sinned against you. Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy. People: And grant us your salvation. Gloria (sung)

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord, Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Responsorial Psalm — Psalm 23

CHRIST THE KING CHURCH TOLEDO, OHIO (Member of the St. Agnes Deanery) October 11, 2020

WORSHIP AID FOR OCTOBER 10-11

Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. (All bow at the following words through “and became man.”) For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the father and the Son, who with the father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Preparation of the Gifts

May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of His name, for our good and the good of all His holy Church. Sanctus

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Memorial Acclamation

Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free. Invitation to Communion

Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Please remain at your seat to receive Holy Communion. The ministers will come to you through the empty row in front of you.

As the minister approaches, please stand if you are able and remove your mask. You are asked to please receive Holy Communion in the hand.

After receiving Communion, you may kneel or be seated and replace your mask.

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WORSHIP AID FOR OCTOBER 10-11

Communion Hymn — Bread of Life From Heaven

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Closing Hymn — O God Beyond All Praising

O God, beyond all praising, we worship you today and sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay. For we can only wonder at every gift you send, At blessings without number and mercies without end. We lift our hearts before you and wait upon your word; We honor and adore you, our great and mighty Lord.

Then hear, O gracious Savior, accept the love we bring, That we who know your favor may serve you as our King; And whether our tomorrows be filled with good or ill, We’ll triumph through our sorrows and rise to bless you still, To marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways, And make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise.

Text: Michael Perry, 1942-1996, © 1982 the Jubilate Group (admin. by Hope Publishing) Tune: THAXTED, Gustav Holst, 1874-1934.

All music Reprinted under OneLicense # A-702511 Excerpts from the English translation of the Roman Missal © 2010, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.

Published with the approval of the Committee on Divine Worship, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

At the end of Mass, you may exit through any door as all will be unlocked. Please observe six feet social distancing between families while leaving the church.

You are asked to leave immediately — as time is needed between Masses to clean the church. If you would like to visit with fellow parishioners, please do so outside,

respectfully observing proper distancing between families.

PLEASE TAKE YOUR BULLETIN HOME WITH YOU. This will really help us with our cleaning efforts.

CHRIST THE KING CHURCH TOLEDO, OHIO (Member of the St. Agnes Deanery) October 11, 2020

PARISH NEWS

Infant Baptism Preparation Infants remind us of the Miracle of Life and the tremendous Gift God gives us. As a community, we offer parents our support and prayers for their families. We live our faith with the hope that new parents will pass on our Faith to the next generation.

First Time Parents — Due to the COVID-19 health situ-ation, in lieu of our regular New Parent Morning of Pray-er and Reflection, CK is offering a remote Baptismal Preparation Course through Ascension Press. For more or to register, call Amanda Huffman at 419-475-4348, ext. 115, or e-mail ahuffman@cktoledo.org.

Honor Our Blessed Mother with Fellow Parishioners Please join us in the church parking lot this Tuesday, October 13, at 6:00 p.m. to honor Our Lady of Fatima. You may bring a chair or are welcome to stay in your car to pray the rosary led by Fr. Joseph. Kindly wear your mask and be mindful of social distancing if you choose to exit your vehicle. We hope to see you there.

Christ the King Pack 263 Needs You! Our Popcorn fundraiser is underway and we have a variety of options to fit everyone. When you purchase popcorn from a scout, you are making an investment in their success and funding activities and rewards that they will benefit from throughout the year. Contact any Cub Scout in Pack 263 or e-mail Tim Smith at popcornkernel263@gmail.com.

Fall Yard Clean-Up Project

Will you or someone you know need help with cleaning up leaves?

Beyond Our Walls (BOW) Ministry is organizing a yard clean-up day this fall. If you or someone you know (does not need to be a Christ the King parishioner) may need assistance with raking and piling leaves into the street, please contact BOW at the e-mail or phone number be-low. We are also looking for volunteers to participate in this clean-up. If you would like to serve your fellow parishioners and those in need of assistance, you are invited to join in their clean-up effort. Please contact BOW to be placed on a volunteer team at

CKBeyondOurWalls@gmail.com or 419-475-4348.

World Mission Sunday is next weekend, October 17-18. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support Mission Dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pa-cific Islands, and parts of Europe and the Americas, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable commu-nities. Please keep our Pope’s missions in your prayers, and be as generous as you can in next week’s collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Kindly use the envelope in your packet or mark Missions on your envelope.

Box Tops for Education October is the month when we can turn in any remaining paper box tops that you may still have to earn money for our school. Kindly turn in your box tops in an envelope or plastic bag to one of the collection bins in the church or Narthex. Also, please participate in

their new “digital” Box Tops for Education program. For more information, visit www.btfe.com. Thank you!

Not From Us Occasionally groups, companies, or political candidates place flyers on car windshields in our parking lots. If you find anything on your wind-shield, know we do not give per-mission for any group to do this for any reason. If you see someone in our parking lot placing such flyers, kindly inform an usher immediately.

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All of our Masses are still available via streaming at www.cktoledo.org and on your Parish App.

Monday, October 12: Gal 4:22-24,26-27,31—5:1; Lk 11:29-32 8:00 Puccetti and Braatz Families

Tuesday, October 13: Our Lady of Fatima Gal 5:1-6; Lk 11:37-41 8:00 David and Ona Kazmier

Wednesday, October 14: St. Callistus I Gal 5:18-25; Lk 11:42-46 8:00 John Wieck

Thursday, October 15: St. Teresa of Jesus Eph 1:1-10; Lk 11:47-54 8:00 Jack Cook

Friday, October 16: St. Hedwig, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Eph 1:11-14; Lk 12:1-7 8:00 Joseph Roesner

Saturday, October 17: St. Ignatius of Antioch Eph 1:15-23; Lk 12:8-12 8:00 Poor Souls in Purgatory 3:00 Confessions 5:00 Carl and Craig Kowalski (church and gym)

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 18: World Mission Sunday Laity Sunday Is 45:1,4-6; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 8:00 Kay Patterson 10:00 Jim and Barb Rose (church and gym) 12:00 Donald and Margaret Eaton

Kindly note that there will be no 6:00 p.m. Sunday Mass until further notice.

Parish activities and meetings are limited at this time. Be sure to check the bulletin regularly.

Monday, October 12: Professional Day — No School 7:00 Bible Study (PCMR) 7:00 Parents’ Club Mtg (AB)

Tuesday, October 13: 6:00 Outdoor Rosary (Parking Lot) 6:30 Grief Support Group (PCMR) 6:30 Folk Choir (Bell Tower Patio) 7:00 Pastoral Council (N)

Wednesday, October 14: 1:30 Book Club (PCMR) 6:00 Cenacle Prayer Group (N) 7:00 Bible Study (PCMR)

Thursday, October 15: 6:30 Adult Choir (Bell Tower Patio) 6:30 Living in the Spirit (N) 7:00 Men’s Welcome Team 6 (PCMR)

Friday, October 16: End of First Quarter of School 8:30 Bible Study (PCMR)

Saturday, October 17: Anniversary of Matrimony Blessing at all Masses

Sunday, October 18: Anniversary of Matrimony Blessing at all Masses

The flowers in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel this week were donated in loving memory of Susan Pawlecki Jarrell.

Thank you to McKown’s Auto Service and Dr. E. Roy Finley, Dentist for sponsoring our bulletin. Through our advertisers’ support, our weekly bulletin is provided at no charge to our parish.

Thank you to all of our generous sponsors!

Baptisms at Christ the King We welcome

Piper Rose Nester daughter of Sean and Mallory

Congratulations!

Whether you’re praying with us in person or remotely, we’re glad you are here to worship with us! For more on our parish, visit www.cktoledo.org.

Wedding Anniversary Blessing of couples celebrating this month is at all Masses next weekend, October 17 and 18. Congratulations!

CHRIST THE KING CHURCH TOLEDO, OHIO (Member of the St. Agnes Deanery) October 11, 2020

PARISH NEWS

Parish Nurse Tip of the Week Good Oral Care

Every time you smile, frown, talk, or eat, you use your mouth and teeth. Teeth help us continue to enjoy the taste of food and allows us to bite and chew foods that otherwise could become a chal-lenge. They also let us make different facial expressions, form words, and begin the process of digestion.

To protect your oral health, be sure to practice good oral hygiene daily. Recom-mendations include: brushing your teeth at least twice a day using fluoride toothpaste; floss daily; and rinse with mouthwash to remove food particles left after brushing and flossing. Using an electric toothbrush and the water pic apparatus is highly recommended by many dentists. An electric toothbrush does a superior job of cleaning teeth. And, the addition of rinsing with a water pic does much to prevent gum disease.

Weekend Collection for October 3 and 4

148 Sunday Envelopes .................................... $8,212.00 Loose Cash & Checks ........................................ $397.00 29 Electronic Transfers (ACH)........................ $1,552.00 Mail-In Offerings............................................. $4,259.70 52 Online Gifts (cktoledo.org) ........................ $3,043.00 21 In-App Giving ............................................... $808.00 Total Sunday Offering ................................... $18,271.70 Amount Needed Weekly ............................... $18,346.15 Sunday Offering (Fiscal) Yr-to-Date ........... $217,976.42 Budgeted Sunday Offering Yr-to-Date ........ $233,333.38 Amount Over (Under) ................................ ($15,356.96)

Kindly note: Your contributions are needed to keep our parish running. There is a drop box at the front door of the Parish Office (Door B1)

in which you may place offertory envelopes. Online giving is available via our website or parish app.

Thank you for your continued generosity!

God bless you! Fr. Bill

Check us out on Facebook at Christ the King Toledo or Christ the King School Toledo.

Our Masses are live-streamed at cktoledo.org

How to Participate — Second Week of October

Fast

You might choose other works of charity or exercises of piety to take the place of fasting and abstinence. This week be extra cheerful during the day, and smile at everyone you meet.

Pray

Create a prayerful environment in your home. Does your home reflect your faith? Are prayer materials easily accessible in your home? If not, this fall could be a great opportunity to make your faith more physically present in your home. You don’t need anything elaborate, but even just placing simple pieces of sacred art around the home or in a “prayer corner” is a fantastic way to center your day and family life on God. You can also place Bibles and Rosaries in a convenient location, to help encourage prayer. — from www.FamilyRosary.org

Reflect

The term “Domestic Church” refers to the family, the smallest body of gathered believers in Christ. John Paul the Great was proud to be a champion of the family, and its crucial role in the life of all Christians. Along with the many letters and homilies directed to the family, he also wrote Familiaris Consortio, where he identifies primary tasks that each family (Domestic Church) should strive to accomplish:

▪ Forming a community of persons

▪ Serving life participating in the development of society

▪ Sharing in the life and mission of the Church

Read

For Parents: Discernment of Spirits in Marriage, Ignatian Wisdom for Husbands and Wives, by Fr. Timothy Gallagher

For Kids: The Princess & the Kiss for girls, and The Squire and the Scroll for boys, by Jennie Bishop

You are invited to join in our Diocesan-wide initiative to reconnect with your faith and one another.

Each month focuses on a pillar of the Christian life with a specific intention from our Diocesan prayer. For more, visit www.ReconnectToledo.org/October.

CHRIST THE KING CHURCH TOLEDO, OHIO (Member of the St. Agnes Deanery) October 11, 2020

PARISH AND COMMUNITY NEWS Perpetuate the Gift Appeal for Retired Priests Fund As our priests retire, the Diocese helps provide a retire-ment income that comes from parish support. This fall appeal helps parishes contribute to the fund and keep it solvent. Every parish is assessed a certain amount to con-tribute to the fund. Our assessment for this fiscal year is $39,143. What is brought in through this Perpetuate the Gift collection is credited toward that amount, thus lowering what we have to pay out of parish funds. Envelopes are being mailed to all households in our parish for this important appeal.

Your generosity really makes a big difference — thank you for any contribution you can make!

Holy Communion If you have been viewing Mass from home, it may have been a while since you have received Holy Communion. If you would like someone to bring you Holy Communion, call our parish office at 419-475-4348, and we can arrange that for you. If you

are or know of a Communion Minister willing to help with this, kindly have them call our parish office as well.

Christ the King Face Masks are available now for adults and children. They are made of a very comfortable, tri-blend material with an elastic strap, and they are sure to show your CK spirit! They are sold in black and in packs of three for $19 (shipping included) with the CK logo designed by a Christ the King School student. There is also a fleece CK blanket available for $48 each (shipping included). The blanket is 62x78” and is a heavyweight eight ounce polyester/cotton blend. For more information or to place your order, visit www.gearup419.com/ck.

March for Life Bus Trip will be January 28-30, 2021, with bus pick-up locations in Port Clinton and Sandusky. The three-day, two-night trip includes a very special side trip as their treat to participants. Book early for early-bird rates. For more or

to register, e-mail Joan at icsjrespectlife@gmail.com.

March for Life in Washington, D.C. Bus Trip departs on Thursday, January 28, and returns on Saturday, January 30. Busses of college students, young adults, and their families will leave St. Thomas More Parish in Bowling Green. Cath-olic Charities Office for Life and Justice is leading the trip which includes two nights in a Washington D.C. hotel. For more information, e-mail Peter Range, Catholic Charities Director of Life and Justice at prange@toledodiocese.org.

Are You or Someone You Know Hurting From a Past Abortion?

Studies show that one out of four women in the United States loses a child to abortion. Project Rachel is the Catho-lic Church’s diocesan-based ministry to those suffering in the aftermath of abortion. The nationwide ministry helps mothers, fathers, family members, friends, and people of faith or no faith who seek compassionate and non-judgmental help. Priests, religious, counselors, and laypeo-ple provide a team response of care that can help to heal those wounded by abortion.

Abortion’s impact is extensive and the need for help is great. About 35 million women have lost one or more children to abortion. In addition, a roughly equal number of men have fathered a child who was then aborted. The grandparents of the deceased child or other family members or their friends are often involved.

Project Rachel Ministry offers help for all who seek God’s mercy, healing and love. If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, please call the Project Rachel Referral Line (888-456-HOPE or 419-260-5811), or e-mail Kerstin Pakka at kpakka@toledodiocese.org. To learn more about Project Rachel, visit www.hopeafterabortion.org.

Project Rachel also offers help for those who supported or participated in an abortion in any way and are suffering as a result. To find out how you too can find hope and healing, visit www.abortionshockwaves.org.

Christ the King Prayer Line Members of our Parish Prayer Team serve the needs of many people who call in their request for prayers. They are asked to pray for indi-

vidual’s physical, spiritual, and emotional needs every day. Prayers are powerful and blessings are be-stowed! You can phone in your prayer request at 419-214-5668 or 419-475-4348, ext. 463. Would you

like to become a member of our Prayer Team? Kindly contact Suzanne Marciniak at smarciniak@cktoledo.org or 419-475-4348, ext. 109 to be one of our “pray-ers.”

Peace begins with a smile. — Saint Teresa of Calcutta

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Masses are live-streamed at cktoledo.org

COMMUNITY NEWS

Mass for Life and Eucharistic Procession is on Saturday, October 24, at 9:00 a.m., at St. Catherine of Siena (4555 North Haven Avenue). Bishop Daniel E. Thomas will celebrate the Mass and then lead their Eucharistic Procession after Mass to Capital Care Abortion Facility, as participants chant the Divine Mercy Chap-let. For more information, call Peter Range, Office of Life and Justice Director, at 419-214-4933 or e-mail him at range@toledodiocese.org. October is designated as Respect Life Month.

Donations and Volunteers are Needed for a Children’s Halloween Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 29,

3:00-5:00 p.m., at Helping Hands of St. Louis (443 Sixth Street). Volunteers are needed to pass out candy to trick- or-treaters. You may come in costume if you like! Volunteers are asked to

arrive at 3:00 p.m. to set up before the children arrive. Halloween candy donations may be dropped off at Helping Hands, on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or may be brought to Catholic Charities (1933 Spielbusch Avenue), on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

La Posada Family Shelter (435 Eastern Avenue) needs donors and volunteers for their Halloween Fest on Saturday, October 31, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Donors are needed to sponsor the dinner. Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve dinner, and set-up and assist with the games and activities. To donate and/or volunteer, contact Willi R. Meyer, Activities and Facilities Manager, at 419-244-5931 or wmeyer@toledodiocese.org.

Red Cross Blood Drive is next Monday, October 19, 1:00-7:00 p.m., in the gym at St. Catherine (4555 North Haven Avenue). To make your required appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter their sponsor code: STCLEMCATH, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Night of Healing is this Tuesday, October 13, 7:00-8:30 p.m., at St. Jerome Parish (300 Warner Street, Walbridge). Join Fr. Anthony Coci, Fr. Tom Oedy, and Fr. James Brown for Adoration, Witness, and Reconciliation. Group healing and personal prayer teams will be available. Plan to attend their Night of Healing each second Tuesday through May 2021 (except for December and February). For more, call the Ministry to Catholic Charismatic Renewal at 419-691-6686 or visit their website at www.mccrholyspirit.org.

2020 Diocesan Celebration of Wedding Anniversaries is Sunday, October 25, at 3:00 p.m. live-streamed from Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral. The Diocese of Toledo will honor couples celebrating 25, 40, 50, 60, and 60-plus years of marriage at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Daniel E. Thomas. Congratulations on your wed-ding anniversary milestone! Thank you for your witness to the Sacrament of Marriage. Although in-person seating is full, the Mass will be live-streamed and every registered couple is guaranteed an anniversary certificate. To register, visit www.toledoanniversarymass.org, e-mail Alice at ajacobs@toledodiocese.org, or call 419-214-4978.

Men’s Discernment Retreat Day is Saturday, October 31, 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in the Hoffman Room at St. Joseph (5411 Main Street, Sylvania). This retreat is for Catholic men, ages 18 to 35, who are open to considering a call to priesthood or religious life. Led by Fr. Philip Smith, this day of reflection is an opportunity for young adults to learn practical methods of prayer and discernment that will help them better understand God’s plan for their life. Lord’s Day Mass and lunch will be provided. For more or to register, e-mail Fr. Phil in the Office of Diocesan Priestly Vocations at psmith@toledodiocese.org or call 419-244-6711 ext. 4945. Registration deadline is Sunday, October 25.

Christmas Tree Sale St. Michael’s in the Hills is sponsor-ing a Christmas Tree Sale this fall. Pick out your favorite tree on either October 17-18 or November 7-8, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., at Walker Christmas Tree Farm (5320 Samaria Road, Ottawa Lake, Michigan) and pay a $25 deposit. Then, on Saturday, December 5, 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m., pick up your reserved tree at St. Michael (4718 Brittany Road, Toledo). Trees are $10 per foot. A portion of the sale will benefit Vision Ministries and the Seagate Food Bank of Northwest Ohio. For more, visit www.loveservelearn.org.

Since participation in political life is a moral obligation, Catholics need to form their conscience with the mind and heart

of the Church on issues of consequence. This outline is the fifth of eight, which will examine important moral and

political issues. This fifth outline will provide an overview of the issue of immigration.

Immigration

The first principle of Catholic Social Teaching is the dignity of the human person. From the moment of conception, each

person is made in the image and likeness of God. This principle teaches us then that every immigrant, documented or

undocumented, is made in God’s image and deserves our love and respect as a child of God.

As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has written:

The Church supports the human rights of all people and offers them pastoral care, education, and social services,

no matter what the circumstances of entry into this country, and it works for the respect of the human dignity of

all especially those who find themselves in desperate circumstances. (Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity

in Diversity, A Statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, 2000)

Thus our starting point in discussing the immigration issue is one of mutual respect and the recognition of the dignity of

our fellow man, especially the immigrant among us. One who has traveled to Latin American countries in particular can

understand some of the desperate circumstances which drive migrants to our border seeking a better life.

Of course, the Church recognizes that a sovereign nation has a right and a responsibility to protect its own borders. As

Pope Francis has stated:

Can borders be controlled? Yes, each country has a right to control its borders, who enters and who leaves, and

countries that are in danger—of terrorism or the like—have more right to control them more . . . (Pope Francis,

Interview with the Spanish newspaper El País on January 22, 2017)

The sovereignty of nations is consistent thought in Catholic Social Teaching as is further explained in the Catechism of

the Catholic Church, paragraph 2241:

Political authorities, for the sake of the common good for which they are responsible, may make the exercise of

the right to immigrate subject to various juridical conditions, especially with regard to the immigrants’ duties

toward their country of adoption. Immigrants are obliged to respect with gratitude the material and spiritual

heritage of the country that receives them, to obey its laws, and to assist in carrying civic burdens.

In summation, Catholics approaching the immigration issue must maintain a balance between caring for the dignity of

every human person, be they documented or undocumented in our nation, while appreciating the necessity of each nation

state to regulate its borders for the common good. Given the prosperity in the United States of America, it is also

important for our nation to strive to seek to help, as best as we are able, those seeking a better life:

The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of the

security and the means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of origin. (Catechism of the Catholic

Church, 2241)

Peter Range, Director, Office for Life and Justice, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Toledo, prange@toledodiocese.org.

Learn more and watch videos at www.awakencatholic.org/election. Read the party platforms: Democratic Party,

https://bit.ly/3hrosqq; Republican Party, https://bit.ly/3hqWV8D (Note: Rep. Party voted to continue their 2016 Platform)

“In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue,

and participation in political life is a moral obligation.”

- Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, 13

CONSCIENCE AND THE CATHOLIC VOTER – 5TH OF 8

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Toledo Window & Awning Inc.3rd Generation Family Owned • Est. 1950

DennisWhitaker419-474-3396

Preferred Associates3306 Executive Pkwy., Ste. 101, Toledo, Oh. 43606

1911 Indian Wood Cir., Ste. C, Maumee, Oh. 43537

419-290-3333kkuyoth@tolmetro.com

www.MetroToledoHomes.com

Kathy KuyothBroker

KC’s Catering ** 419-476-1799SERVING TOLEDO SINCE 1989

BreaKFaSt * LUnCH * Dinner * HOt or COLD BUFFetSCOMMUniOn * COnFirMatiOn * graDUatiOn * BBQ

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THE CULP FAMILY ~ CK PARISHIONERS

$100 Off A New Furnace, Boiler orCentral Air Conditioning Unit Installation.

$50 donation will also be made toChrist the King upon job completion.

Must present coupon at time of free in home estimate. Not valid w/other offers. This coupon good for 60 days from bulletin date.

1815 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-472-2040

5155 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-841-2422

Unique services, celebrating unique lives.

Kimberly Wood,Community

OutreachDirector

Member of IBEW Local Union #8Residential, Commercial, Industrial

L icensed, Bonded & InsuredQuality Union Craftsmanship & Integrity Guaranteed!

Kurt KernahanOwner

kur t jk@sbcglobal.ne t • (419) 344-5734

PREMIER TAX & BUSINESS CONSULTING419-902-6954

(text or call)gina.konczal@premiertaxbiz.com

Tax preparation, tax filing, and more...

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• Preconstruction• Electrical

• Technology• Alternative Energy

• Services & Special Projects• Prefab & Modularization• Building Info Modeling

5570 Enterprise Blvd.

419-726-2627

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5055 Secor Rd.419-475-5055

2907 LaGrange419-244-4611

Jordan S. Urbanski, Parishioner

Come be anEagle fora day!nda.org419.475.9359

BOLD. BRILLIANT. BEAUTIFUL. BLESSED.

David Wright, CLU®, ChFC®

Investment Advisor Representative5911 Renaissance Place, Ste. C, Toledo, OH 43623419-885-0957 • 419-885-0956 faxdmwright@soundincomestrategies.com

FINANCIAL GROUP

HENRY J. GEHAAgent

4750 Monroe St.Toledo

Like a good neighbor,

state farmis there.™

Parishioner

419-472-1399henry@henrygeha.com

Providing insurance & financial services

SYLVANIAAUTO RESTYLING & GLASS

Auto Glass • Sunroofs • And more...

Serving Since 1992LES BREININGER

5941 Goodhue Rd. • 419-841-0087www.sylvaniaautorestyling.com

HEATING, PLUMBING ANDAIR CONDITIONING, LLC

Sales • Lennox® • Service

Gary Glowski, Owner, Parishioner 30+ years

30 years experience on all brands

Office: 419-885-3212Cell: 419-350-2770

Tom Wheeler

4694 W. Bancroft

531-1791cell: 351-7111info@jennite.com

• Paving• Patching• Crack Repair• Sealing• Striping• Drain Repair• Stone Work• Excavation

Today’s technology with old-fashioned service.While compounded prescriptions are our specialty,

we welcome all prescriptions.Parishioner owned & operated.

6725 W. Central Ave., Ste. BB419-841-3833

McCord & Central,behind the Waffle House

Lemle’s Piano Servicewww.lemlespiano.com

419-830-8863Complete Piano ServicesTuning, Moving,Used Piano Sales

RUG & FURNITURE CLEANERSQuality is #1, Always

478-0581DR. E. ROY FINLEY

DENTIST419-472-6645

3130 W. Sylvania Ave.www.finleydentistry.com

BLADON HEATING & COOLING

419-478-6986

Service You Can Trust!Family Owned & Operated

1558 W. SYLVANIA AVE.

“Your Auto Doctor”45 Years Experience

2915 Monroe St. at BancroftFred McKown Jr. ~ Owner/Parishioner

419-255-8413 419-472-3567

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& Central

5102 Enterprise Blvd.419-729-4669

Funeral and Cremation Services

www.ansberg-west.com Todd Ansberg, DirectorBradley Ansberg, Director

Paul E. Ihnat, Director/Parishioner

“It’s Heavenly”

HARVEST SQUARE APARTMENTS

4101 HARVEST LN.

419-474-7775

Call Virginia for Availability

Call Us at 474-1600

4505 Secor Rd.

Flowers and Gifts

bartzviviano.com

Delivering Happiness withBeautiful Flowers Since 1964

Saluting past and present CK Clergy and Parishioners

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