Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 6, 2019

654 South 86th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68114

402-391-3606 www.ctkomaha.org

SABBATH MASSES

Saturday: 5 p.m.—Standard Mass w/ Piano

Sunday: 8 a.m.—Spoken Mass

10 a.m.—Solemn High Sung Mass w/ Organ & Incense

12 p.m.—Standard Mass w/ Piano

5 p.m.—High Sung Mass w/ Organ

DAILY MASSES Monday - Friday: 8:15 a.m. & 12:10 p.m.

Saturday: 8:15 a.m.

To join our parish family attend the Parish Orientation Session

October 6, 2019 after the 10 a.m. Mass.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (unless otherwise stated in the bulletin

or by appointment) First Friday of the Month: 11:30 a.m.

-12 noon

Saturday: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sunday: 30 minutes before the 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 12 noon Masses

Sacrament of Matrimony: Registered parishioners, call 402-391-3624 at least six months in advance to start marriage instructions. Wedding dates are set at the initial meeting with your Priest/Deacon.

Sacrament of Baptism: Especially before your baby's birth, please sign up and take our baptismal class by calling 402-391-3624.

Prayer Request: Call 402-614-9433 or email prayers@ctkomaha.org.

Annual Life Chain: Defend life and join Frs. Cook and Boyd and fellow parishioners in the annual Life Chain TODAY, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2018 from 2-3 p.m. Please note that this year our parish will be standing on the north side of W. Dodge Rd. at the intersection b/w 84 & Cass streets. Our parish pro-life coordinator will provide signs at our location, or you may obtain signs just before the event at the parking lots of St. Margaret Mary Church and the 8712 Building. All signs should be returned to the people or pick up sites from which they originated. Come join in this vital effort to give a voice to the voiceless preborn.

EPS: The Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Sunday today, kicking off Respect Life Month. Today the gift of life is threatened in countless ways. After Mass, volunteers from Essential Pregnancy Services (EPS) are passing out a Respect Life handout at the northeast entry to the church. The handout shows ways you can help Essential Pregnancy Services continue its mission of providing life-affirming choices for expectant women and their families in our community. Thank you!

Frs. Cook & Boyd Away: Frs. Cook and Boyd will be away attending the fall Clergy Conference in Schuyler, Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 7-8. As a result, we will be unable to celebrate any funerals on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Eyes on Education Ongoing Feature: If you haven’t noticed yet, we now feature an article from either our five-day school, Religious Education program, or Youth Group in every bulletin. The ongoing series is called Eyes on Education. Unifying the broader parish and our education apostolates, the articles will reveal the incredible work and catechesis happening in our various formation efforts for the young. Thank you for your volunteerism, Sunday giving, and prayers that make it all possible.

Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Update: St. Paul challenges us to stir into flame the gift of God that we have received through the sacramental life handed on to us through our bishop and our priests. Through our participation in the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, we are invited to stir into flame our call to love, serve and build up the kingdom in the parishes, schools and ministries of the archdiocese. Our parish has currently committed $17,290 towards our goal of $144, 312. Help us reach our participation goal of 28%. We are currently at 20 total donors. Thank you for your generosity.

Coffee with the King: Enjoy each other and delicious coffee at our dynamic and spirited Coffee with the King in the Parish Center hallway after the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass today.

From the Pastor Fr. Cook

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Christ the King News and Events

Be Not Afraid Hour for Sunday, October 13: Mary, Our Spiritual Mother: Dr. Mark Miravalle reflects on Jesus's words, “Behold Your Mother." How has Mary impacted your life and who is Mary to you? Mary is a spiritual mother to every human being who are disciples of Jesus. She has united her heart with the suffering of her Son, but also she unites her heart with each of us. She is an advocate to her Son when we seek her intercession. This hour includes praying the Rosary as well as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Baptism Prep Class: Are you expecting? Now is the time to prepare for baptism! We offer baptism classes the last Sunday of every month, this class is necessary in the preparation to baptize your little one. Upcoming Baptism Class dates: October 27; All classes are at 1:00PM in the Parish Center. Please contact Christina Sanchez to register: 391-3624.

Christ the King Information Rectory: 402-391-3606 Fax: 402-391-1498 Mass Times: 402-391-6205 654 South 86th Street Omaha, NE 68114 www.ctkomaha.org

Rectory Hours: Monday 1:00-4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (closed from 12 noon to 1 p.m.) Pastor: Fr. Damien Cook Parochial Vicar: Fr. Benjamin Boyd Deacon: Jon Fulcher Deacon: Randy Park Parish Receptionist: Shelli Bandemer - ext. 200 Business/Finance Director: Rick Kucirek - ext. 212 Mass Intentions: Gretchen Mack - ext. 202 Mission Development Coordinator: Lori Dvorak - ext. 214 Parish Center Manager: Rebecca Pietramale-Hazel - ext. 207 Director of Sacred Music & Organist: Laura Rau - ext. 210 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor: Eric Brink - ext. 221 Technology Administrator: Brandon Odom - ext. 313

School: 402-391-0977 Fax: 402-391-2418 831 South 88th Street Omaha, NE 68114 www.ctkomaha.org/school Principal: Chris Segrell, 402-391-0977 Director of Religious Education & Sacramental Life: Christina Sanchez, 402-391-3624

Athletic Director: Tony Espejo, 402-392-1052

Other Information: Sacrament of Holy Orders:

Those discerning a call to the priesthood should contact the parish priest or Rev. Andrew Roza Vocations Director 402-558-3100.

Anointing of the Sick: A healing sacrament for the aged,

children seven and over, the seriously or terminally ill. Call the Rectory.

The Spiritual Book Club is meeting on Monday evening, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. in PC 1. The book we will be discussing is “The Imitation of Christ”. Please join us. For more information please contact Mary Kelly at mckelly12@cox.net.

Wise & Wonderful: Please join us after the 5 p.m. Mass on October 12th in the Parish Center for live music by “Livin’ Easy.” Swoon to the songs of Frank Sinatra and other jazz favorites! We are looking to expand our senior group and will have information available as well as the ability to become a member. Light fare will be available to enjoy while you mingle and swing.

CTK Knights of Columbus Council 5045 and The St. Vincent de Paul Society will be hosting a Parish Breakfast after the 8:00 am and 10:00 am Masses on Sunday, October 13th. Our menu will feature delicious pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage, eggs and tater tots. Adults can eat for $8.00, children from 5-12 are $5.00, under 5 are free and families of 4 or more are $25.00. Proceeds to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.

Calling all Leaders: Christ the King Parish presents a series of 3 video presentations on different aspects of leadership from the Global Leadership Summit sponsored by the Archdiocese of Omaha. You are invited to join other leaders of Christ the King Parish for inspiring perspectives, prayer and Pinot! Please join us Thursdays in November in the parish center. Get connected, strengthen the Body of Christ, discover how God may be asking you to use your gifts! Nov 7: Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang. Nov 14: Generational Myths and Truths by Jason Dorsey. Nov 21 Never Give Up! By Bear Grylls. Contact Juli Kaftan at juliannkaftan@gmail.com or text 402-968-2187 to reserve your seat. Bonus gift for the host with the most guests!

Want to Register at Christ the King? To register and join our parish family, please attend our New Parishioner Orientation that is held in our Parish Center after the 10 a.m. Mass, usually on the first Sunday of every month. Our next new parishioner Orientation Session is TODAY, Sunday, Oct. 6.

Youth Group: All 8th grade and high school youth - your royal presence is requested for time with the King TONIGHT, Sunday, October 6th from 6:15 - 9:15 pm in the parish center to enjoy a delicious meal, have a daring kingdom adventure (aka - ice breakers), learn more about fellow parishioner Christine French's princess lessons (aka - formation in consecrated life with the Apostolic Oblates), and to spend time in training - communicating with our King, Christ

Poinsettias from the Garden Gallery are back! Christ the King will once again be offering poinsettias from the Garden Gallery. Orders are due to Lori Dvorak by November 12th, and you will be able to pick up your poinsettias the afternoon of December 6th. Please look for an order form in next week’s bulletin.

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“†” indicates deceased “Intention of” indicates living.

Mass Intentions

Fr. Ben Boyd, Herb Crowley, Tim Connelly, Linda Rivera, Bob Rice, Marge Haller, Sydney Jo Kenning, Marilyn Kreifels, Angie Welsh, and Lou Marcuzzo. If you or your loved one should need to be listed for a longer period of time, please contact the rectory.

Military Let us pray for peace and for all service men and women; especially for those family members of our parishioners who are serving in the Armed Forces: James Carl, Joo Lee, Alex Dworak, Nick Shanahan, Michael Maides, Wyatt Musgrave, Caleb Pflug, Will Spellman, Jonathan Yerby, Christopher Dostal.

Community Events

Mercyfest for 7th & 8th grade girls is on Saturday, October 12th from 5-8 PM. For more details and to register, please go to: mercyhigh.org/events/. JESUS MY FRIEND RETREAT: St. Robert Bellarmine Knights of Columbus Council 10108 is sponsoring a retreat for adults 16 years and older who have developmental, cognitive and/or physical disabilities on Saturday, October 19th from 9:00-11:30 am in the Mainelli Center (northeast entrance), 11802 Pacific St. It is an interactive morning filled with stories, scripture, crafts, music and games, providing the participants with an opportunity to experience Jesus as Friend and deepen their understanding of Christ’s personal love for each one of them. The retreat is free and includes a special t-shirt for each participant. The registration deadline is October 12th. For more information and the registration form visit jesusmyfriendretreat.weebly.com or call Bob Burns at 402-618-1540. The St. Thomas More class of 1979 is having a 40 year reunion on Saturday, October 19, 2019. The reunion will kick off with Mass at 5:00 p.m. at St. Thomas More, after which there will be a tour of the school. From there we will go to Legends Patio Grill and Bar, 6920 Pacific St., where there will be food and drinks available. Anyone who attended elementary school, along with your spouse/significant other, is welcome. If you know of anyone, please share the information with them. If you have questions, contact Eric at 402-926-8431 or ewizredsox@yahoo.com. The Institute for Priestly Formation cordially invites you to The St. John Paul II Fund for Priests Annual Mass and Dinner on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in the Christ the King Parish Center. The following priests, who are among the 18 recipients of the Saint John Paul II Fund for Priest Medallion, will be honored during the dinner: Fr. Daniel R. Andrews, Fr. Thomas M. Fangman Jr., Fr. Frank E. Jindra, Fr. Valentine J. Peter, Fr. John L. Pietramale, Fr. James A. Rafferty, Fr. Thomas Shanahan, S.J., Fr. Daniel F. Soltys, and Fr. Ronald S. Wasikowski. Mass is at 5:30 p.m., followed by cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per dinner; $800 for a table of eight. To make a dinner reservation by Oct. 17, go to PriestlyFormation.org/banquet, email IPF@creighton.edu or call Linda at 402-280-3901.

October 7 - Monday

8:15 † JoEllen Pence 12:10 Living and Deceased Members of the Christ the King Legacy Society

October 8 - Tuesday

8:15 † Lee Roberts 12:10 Special Intention

October 9 - Wednesday

8:15 † Patricia Griffin 12:10 † Deceased Members of the Cuadrado Family

October 10 - Thursday

8:15 † Pat Hess 12:10 † Joan and Richard Bader

October 11 - Friday

8:15 † Joseph Firmature 12:10 † Jean and Nick Schechinger

October 12 - Saturday

8:15 † Gloria Firmature Mass for Sunday, October 13 5:00 † LeRoy Boilesen

October 13 - Sunday Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 Intentions of the Bonebrake Family 10:00 † Ed and Marie Garrison 12:00 † Jo Byrne 5:00 For the People

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Sunday, October 6, 2019 7:30 AM 8:00 AM Church: Confessions 7:45 AM 1:00 PM North Hallway: KofC Blood Drive 8:30 AM 9:50 AM KC: Sunday Choir Rehearsal 9:30 AM 10:00 AM Church: Confessions 11:00 AM 12:00 PM PC: Coffee with the King/New Parishioner Orientation 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Church: Confessions 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Church: Be Not Afraid Holy Hour 6:10 PM 9:15 PM PC: Youth Group Monday, October 7, 2019 12:30 PM 3:00 PM PC 6: Prime Time Bridge 3:30 PM 4:30 PM Guild: Walking with Purpose 7:00 PM 8:30 PM PC 6: Group Bible Study 7:00 PM 8:30 PM KC: K of C Business Meeting Tuesday, October 8, 2019 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Guild: Ladies Guild Rosary Group 3:30 PM 5:00 PM KC: Children’s Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Church: Prep Rally for Mass 7:00 PM 9:00 PM PC 1: Engaged Couples Session Wednesday, October 9, 2019 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Guild: St. Rita Prayer Group 3:30 PM 5:00 PM KC: Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Guild: Spiritual Exercises 6:30 PM 7:45 PM Church: RE Adoration 7:00 PM 8:45 PM KC: Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM 9:30 PM PC: Omaha Law League Bridge 7:30 PM 9:00 PM PC 1: Circle 8 Thursday, October 10, 2019 3:30 PM 4:45 PM PC B: Girls on the Run 3:30 PM 5:00 PM KC: Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM 8:00 PM PC 1: RCIA Friday, October 11, 2019 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Rectory: Finance Council Meeting 7:00 PM 10:00 PM PC: Couples Evening Bridge Club Saturday, October 12, 2019 3:30 PM 4:30 PM Church: Confessions 6:00 PM 8:00 PM PC: Wise and Wonderful Music/Dance 7:30 PM 8:30 PM KC: AA Meeting Sunday, October 13, 2019 7:30 AM 8:00 AM Church: Confessions 8:30 AM 9:50 AM KC: Sunday Choir Rehearsal 8:30 AM 12:00 PM PC: Parish Breakfast by K of C 9:30 AM 10:00 AM Church: Confessions 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Church: Confessions 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Church: Be Not Afraid Holy Hour

Parish Organization Calendar

Eyes on Education

Getting Ready to Move Up - Life in 4th Grade Fourth grade teacher Mr. Jeff Gordon is known for his loud voice. His kids will tell you it is loud when Mr. Gordon is teaching! He is also known for his whistle to get everyone’s attention. However, in the classroom you will see quiet independent work, quiet listening and active partnering and collaboration. The Fourth grade keeps their faith alive through classroom prayer. Three times daily they pray together. They also pray a decade of the rosary together each day. In fourth grade students study the rosary and even make their own! Fourth grade students look forward to blue ticket drawings and being on the MVP board. Mystery readers and iPads are also a favorite. Students spend time working on math games to strength new concepts. Division is a new concept and students work with a lot of hands on activities to help them understand. For Mr. Gordon the biggest changes in teaching have been through technology. When he started teaching he didn’t even have a teacher computer! Now students have computer class and iPads to help them with classroom concepts. Christ the King is lucky to have Mr. Gordon!

Parish Support

Budgeted for the week ending September 29th* $28,000

Support received $29,076

Variance-positive/(negative) $1,076

Budgeted Year-to-date $367,500

Year to date support $355,054

Variance-positive/(negative) ($12,446) 6

Saturday, 8:15 a.m., October 12, 2019 Fr. Cook Reader: OPEN EMHC: OPEN Servers: J Heldridge, J Heldridge

Saturday, 5:00 p.m., October 12, 2019 Fr. Boyd Reader: J Schanbacher EMHC: C Schanbacher, S DiLorenzo, J Petersen Servers: E Schafer, K Beran, S Haddadin, J Strominger, T Vonderfecht

Sunday, 8:00 a.m., October 13, 2019 Fr. Boyd Reader: M Culhane EMHC: F Longo, C Andrews, P Andrews Servers: C Stearnes, K Ginn

Sunday, 10:00 a.m., October 13, 2019 Fr. Boyd Reader: M Gailloux EMHC: A Kauffman, J Pflug, C Sanford, B Sanford, R Mach Servers: S Schafer, O Schafer, J Murphy, Z Haddadin, A Monydhel

Sunday, 12:00 p.m., October 13, 2019 Fr. Cook Reader: L Anderson EMHC: M Collins, J Feda Servers: K Stevens, L O’Connell

Sunday, 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2019 Fr. Cook Reader: T Becker EMHC: M McElligott, N McNulty, A Becker Servers: J McNulty, V Becker, R Schermerhorn, J Kubat, C Maloley

Liturgy Ministers Schedule

Readings for the week of October 6, 2019

Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9

[8]/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10 Monday: Jon 1:1—2:2, 11/Jon 2:3, 4, 5, 8/Lk

10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4ab, 7-8

[3]/Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11/Ps 86:3-4, 5-6, 9-10 [15]/Lk

11:1-4 Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps

40:5a]/Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Ps 9:2-3, 6 and 16, 8-9 [9]/Lk

11:15-26 Saturday: Jl 4:12-21/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 [12a]/

Lk 11:27-28 Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf.

2b]/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19

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