January 24, 2016 Daily Readings Monday, January 25th Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22;

Mark 16:15-18 Tuesday, January 26th 2 Timothy 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5; Mark 3:31-35

Wednesday, January 27th 2 Samuel 7:4-17; Mark 4:1-20 Thursday, January 28th 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29; Mark 4:21-25 Friday, January 29th 2 Samuel 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Mark 4:26-34 Saturday, January 30th

2 Samuel 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mark 4:35-41 Sunday, January 31st Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13; Luke 4:21-30

Monday, January 25th 7:00am Patrick Docherty Tuesday, January 26th 9:00am Anita Dolan Wednesday, January 27th

7:00am Max Simon Thursday, January 28th 9:00am Michael Sottile Friday, January 29th 7:00am Jim McNamee Saturday, January 30th

9:00am Msgr. John F. Corr

5:00pm John & Lottie Martin Sunday, January 31st 7:00am George Sullivan 9:00am Nancy Romain 11:00am Elizabeth Padian 5:30pm Ralph E. Behre

Pray for the Sick Frank Alai, Terry Zimmer, Joan Dagostino, Jerry Trent, Cannon Sittig, Kristen Johnson, Kathryn Olden, Msgr. Patrick Brown, Gonzala Rahausen, and all those listed in Our Lady’s Chapel prayer book of

intentions.

Collections Last weekend’s collection: $12,635.00*

*Included in this number is Faith Direct, electronic giving. The weekly average for electronic giving is $5,570.00. For an easier more consistent way of supporting Christ the King, please consider using Faith Direct at www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NJ658.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Rolling up the scroll He gave it to the assistant and sat down. All in the synagogue

had their eyes fixed on Him. Then He began by saying to them, ‘Today this Scripture

passage is fulfilled in your hearing.’” Jesus returns to his hometown, a person of

great fame and reputation, surely many went to welcome and receive Him. The

prophet Isaiah summarizes His mission to bring glad tidings to the poor, seek freedom for captives, restore sight, and proclaim a

year of favor from the Lord.

We have just begun a jubilee year, a Year of Mercy. Pope Francis has taught us that mercy is God’s greatest gift. We are told that

‘Jesus Christ is the face of God’s mercy.’ Mercy has become living and visible in Jesus

of Nazareth. In designating this year for this purpose,

Pope Francis is calling people to the path of conversion. As missionary disciples we have

the opportunity to invite others to have hope, a fundamental theme of the Holy Father. At a time when refugees and asylees

are found on every continent, we are able to assist them. Those blinded by sin and

selfishness can open their eyes, when they see true disciples living a vibrant faith.

Like the people of Nazareth we refocus and place our eyes on Jesus. He speaks to us of

Himself and our role in His mission.

The theme for the National Catholic Schools

Week 2016 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and

other activities for students, teachers and principals, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus

on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.

Open House

St. Vincent de Paul School, Stirling, will hold

an Open House for prospective families and students on Sunday, January 31, beginning at

10:30 a.m. Family Mass followed by a reception and tours after the Mass, will mark the beginning of Catholic Schools Week, that

focuses on celebrating the strength of Our School. St. Vincent de Paul School is a Catholic School servicing students in Pre-K through

Grade 8. To RSVP to the Open House or for further information, please call by January 25: (908) 647-0421 or office@stvdp.org

Third Annual Catholic Trivia Super Bowl Build your own five-person team and tackle multiple-choice questions on the Catholic Faith! Rules: Only one priest, religious brother/sister, or theologian allowed per team. Cost: $25.00 per team in advance, $30.00 at the door. Saturday, January 30 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Being Single, Being Faithful (35+) Whether single by choice or by circumstance, we must live every “single” day to the fullest. We can find fulfillment in Christ and His Church by embracing the opportunities in the Church for spiritual growth, meaningful service and a sense of community. Saturday, February 6 from 10:00-11:30am.

How to Build a Couples’ Ministry Building a couples’ ministry is easier than you think. Join Mike and Faith Rose for practical insights on how to organically build relationships with couples, especially the newly married. Wednesday, February 17 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Catholicism from Scratch: Ashes, Palms, Lilies, and Mangers (Celebrations and Sacramentals) This course in basic Catholicism is for those who need a brush-up, those who missed it the first time around, or those who never heard it before. Father Paul Manning, Presenter. Saturday, February 27 from 10am-noon

Introduction to Catechesis (English and Spanish) This is a multi-session presentation, with English and Spanish tracks, aimed at forming and equipping catechists with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for an effective ministry. Wednesdays, March 2, 9, and 16 7:30-9:00pm

Women’s Health and Fertility Awareness Learn an effective, healthy, moral and inexpensive system that integrates health with moral family planning for couples who are trying to achieve pregnancy, who have infertility concerns, or who need to regulate pregnancy. Material are included Saturday, March 5 10:00am-noon

Please go to www.insidethewalls.org or for more

information and to register.

Writer’s Workshop

Memoir by Storytelling Get the jump started on your memoir at the Kemmerer Library in Harding Township

No experience necessary; just bring a pad and pen.

Mary Kenny and Markie Burke will facilitate the sessions, which will be held on:

Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm

January 20th, and 27th Call to register

973-267-0743

Harding Seniors The Harding Seniors will be on Thursday

January 28th, 11am in the Parish Hall at the Church of Christ the King. At 11:25am, the Hickory Tree Shop Rite Nutritionist will choose a

food category and discuss nutritious advantages of such and prepare/cook samples to be enjoyed by all.

Faith Direct enables parishioners to make your Church contributions through either direct debit

from your checking/savings account or through your credit/debit card. No more writing checks or searching for envelopes on the way out the

door. Now you can apply the convenience of direct debit to your parish offerings in much the same way as you may now use it to make your

mortgage, car or tuition payments.

Visit www.faithdirect.net to enroll securely online. Our parish code is NJ658.

The Beacon is the newspaper of the Paterson Diocese and is published every Thursday. It has 100,000+ readers who live primarily in Morris, Passaic and Sussex Counties. (There are 425,000 Catholics living in these three counties — almost 40% of the total population.) If you would like to learn more about happenings throughout the Diocese and join parishioners who currently receive The Beacon delivered directly to their homes, please call the parish office.

US Catholic Sisters United Against Human Trafficking January is National Slavery and Human

Trafficking Awareness month. Women, men and children in the U.S. and around the world are subjected to forced labor, domestic

servitude and the sex trade at the hands of human traffickers. U.S. Catholic Sisters are working together to end this crime. Learn more

about it at sistersagainsttrafficking.org. Ending Slavery is everyone’s work.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New

Jersey is pleased to offer Coping With Loss: Love Never Dies

Date: Tuesdays through March 8th

Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Location: VNA Headquarters 175 South Street, Morristown

Free on-site parking available

Facilitator: Kimberly Baumgartner

VNA Chaplain

RSVP to: Rachel Enderle at 973-451-4128 or

renderle@vnannj.org or

Kimberly Baumgartner at

973-451-4179 or

kbaumgartner@vnannj.org

205 Madison Avenue Madison, New Jersey 07940

973-377-1004

Year of Mercy Events at St. Paul's

Reasons to Believe 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday, Feb. 20 - Address to the United Nations (New York) Saturday, Apr. 23 - Address at Independence Mall (Philadelphia) Saturday, May 21 - Homily at the Closing of the World Meeting of Families (Philadelphia)

“A Year with Pope Francis” The focus this year will be on Pope Francis’ writings. Each month Fr. Derek will examine and have a round-table discussion on one of the Holy Father’s addresses or homilies during his recent trip to the United States. To begin, Fr. Derek will review the Pope’s document announcing The Year of Mercy. Presented by: Fr. Derek Anderson

The God of Mercy 10:00 - 11:30 AM Monday, February 8 or Tuesday, February 9, 2016

What is the Biblical understanding of wrath, anger, and mercy and how do we reconcile the idea of God's wrath along with his infinite mercy for his children? Presented by: Allan Wright

God's Mercy and Justice in the Parables of Jesus 10:00 - 11:30 AM Monday, March 7 or Tuesday, March 8, 2016

What is the Biblical understanding of wrath, anger, and mercy and how do we reconcile the idea of God's wrath along with his infinite mercy for his children? Presented by: Allan Wright

Visit http://insidethewalls.org/the-year-of-mercy for more information and to register

• PARISH DEVOTIONS Novena Prayers in Honor of the Sacred Heart First Fridays during morning Mass at 7:00am.

Novena Prayer in Honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Mondays after the 7:00am Mass

Holy Hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Saturday of the month, 8:00am

Reconciliation (Individual Confession) Saturday 9:30-10:15am

• BAPTISMS Sundays after the 11:00AM Mass at 12:15pm, schedule permitting. Please call the Parish Office to make the necessary arrangements for a Baptismal Preparation Session. • MARRIAGES Please contact the Parish Office a year prior to the requested wedding date so the proper marriage preparation can be completed. Pre Cana takes place in the spring and fall. • RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Kindergarten & First Grade Monthly on Sunday 10:00-10:45am (as scheduled) Family Based Model Families with children K-8 Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday 6-8pm, (monthly as scheduled) Junior High – Grades 6-8 Sundays 5:30-8:00pm (twice a month) • RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA) September—May Adults interested in becoming Roman Catholic Christians should contact Father Brian or Dennis. • MOMS AND TOTS Meet in the Parish Hall on the first Wednesday of the month from 9:00am-10:30am • MINISTRY TO THE SICK & HOMEBOUND Priests and Ministers of Communion are available to visit the sick and homebound. Please call the Parish Office to schedule. • NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome new parishioners to register at any time. Please call the Parish Office.

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING

16 Blue Mill Road - P.O. Box 368 New Vernon, New Jersey 07976

973-539-4955 www.churchofchristtheking.org

• PASTOR Rev. Brian C. Sullivan, ext. 11 frbriansullivan@me.com • WEEKEND ASSISTANT Rev. Richard Cronin, O.S.B. Richard@delbarton.org • PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Social Outreach & Catechesis Dennis M. Corcoran, ext.13 dcorcoran@churchofchristtheking.org • PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Youth Ministry & Catechesis Erin Ranft, ext. 15 Erin@churchofchristtheking.org • PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Music & Graphic Arts Elias G. Scultori, ext. 21 Elias@churchofchristtheking.org • PARISH SECRETARY: Office Manager Ms. Carol Scanlan, ext. 10cscanlan@churchofchristtheking.org • ADMINISTRATIVE ASST: Pastoral Ministry Mrs. Susan Clifford, ext.14 sclifford@churchofchristtheking.org • CUSTODIAN: Louis Sauchelli, ext.25

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