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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
MASS INTENTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: indicates an intention for the deceased
Mon. Nov. 30 8:40 AM – Stan Sifferman Tues. Dec. 1 8:40 AM – Neil Eric Gordon Wed. Dec. 2 8:40 AM – Michele Broderick Thurs. Dec. 3 8:40 AM – Donald Hall Fri. Dec. 4 8:40 AM – Paulita Yamat Sat. Dec. 5 5:00 PM – Garry Smith
Sun. Dec. 6 8:30 AM – The People of Christ the King 10:30 AM – Stan Sifferman 12:00 PM – Anadela Dominquez
November 29, 2015
Dear Friends,
Every morning on my commute I watch people busy with
many things in their cars. Men shave and women apply
makeup in their review mirrors, drivers sip from their travel
mug, eat breakfast and jockey for position. They speed, run
yellow lights, change lanes unexpectedly or drive with their
blinker on without a hint of turning. It seems everyone has a
phone in sight or in hand and it feels frantic and well-
orchestrated at the same time. Everyone is rushing to
somewhere, busy with many things while racing to their
destinations.
This past week, my husband drove me to the office.
Traveling down the same street as always, I discovered a
very large building that had been painted red without me
ever noticing. A gas station a little further along is gone, a
large hole in its place surround by a chain linked fence. I
was very surprised and a little confused. When did all this
happen? In that moment I realized how much we miss along
our ways when we are hurried and distracted.
Advent is a season to prepare, wait and hope. Advent is an
invitation to slow down and pay attention to God working in
our midst. In the same way that I missed the happenings
along my daily route, we often fail to see more important
things going on around us - in our families, at work, and in
our closest relationships. We miss opportunities to see
Christ at work in our lives or to be Christ for others. This
year, let’s focus on the season of Advent, and not just
preparing for Christmas with shopping lists and frantic
activity. Advent can be a time to slow down - to pray more,
notice things around us, listen to God and reevaluate our
priorities.
There are some resources available to help you in your
advent journey. In this bulletin, is a simple calendar of daily
ideas to celebrate advent. Maybe you can post it on your
refrigerator or some other prominent location. There are also
daily reflection booklets available in baskets at the exits of
the church or at the parish office. I invite you to set aside
time each day to focus on your relationship with God as we
‘wait in joyful hope’ for the coming of our Savior, Jesus
Christ. In this way, we will know Him more, and recognize
all that He is doing in our lives.
For me, advent will be spent changing my habits on the
morning commute. I’m trying to pay more attention to my
surroundings (safely, of course) and I’m praying for all of
the people around me whose journey has them frantic and
unhappy – whether it’s on their commute, or just in general.
Let’s continue to pray for one another!
Marti Lundberg
Christ the King Parish November 29, 2015
FAITH FILLED WEDNESDAYS - POTLUCK Begins at 6 pm Classes will meet THIS week, December 2nd at 6:30 we
continue with discussion of the Bishop Barron video series, Priest, Prophet and King in the Brannan House.
Women’s Book and Faith Sharing Group Monday, November 30th at 7pm in the Brannan House. We
are on chapter 6 in “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the
Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper” by
Brant Pitre. We will also meet on Dec 7th to finish the book.
‘Ite Missa Est’ Men’s Group Thursday mornings at 6:45am beginning in the
church and then moving to the parish office for
coffee, donuts and lively discussion! Contact
Deacon Joe Sifferman, or just come to give it a try!
Christ the King Catholic School News
Caroling at Christ the King Join us for caroling with Mrs. Becky Kelly and other Christ the King families on Sunday, December 20th from 6:30 – 8pm. We will begin in the Fitzgerald Room with treats, hot beverages for all, and song sheets. Then we will carol around the
neighborhood. $25/family. Proceeds benefit Christ the King Catholic School. Purchase your spot today: http://
school.ckseattle.org/spirit-wear. Click on the purchase spirit wear link and it will
bring you to the CKS online store where you can purchase the caroling online.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP - FISCAL YEAR 2016 July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 Total Collection Budget - $572,500
Collections Budget Variance
October $ 41,456 $ 44,575 $ (3,119)
Year-To-Date $ 167,846 $ 173,000 $ (5,154)
Includes amounts from all Masses.
Readings for Mon., Nov. 30th - Sun., Dec. 6th
Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle Mon. Rom 10:9-18 Ps 19:8-11 Mt 4:18-22
Tues. Is 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17 Lk 10:21-24
Wed. Is 25:6-10a Ps 23:1-3a,3b-6 Mt 15:29-37
Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest Thurs. Is 26:1-6 Ps 118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27a Mt 7:21,24-27
Fri. Is 29:17-24 Ps 27:1,4,13-14 Mt 9:27-31
Sat. Is 30:19-21,23-26 Ps 147:1-6 Mt 9:35-10:1,5a-8
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Sun. Bar 5:1-9 Ps 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6 Phil 1:4-6,8-11 Lk 3:1-6
For all inquiries for
faith formation of
children and youth,
please contact Cory Dixon,
CLOW--Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sundays at the 10:30 a.m. Mass As we begin Advent, the season when we prepare to celebrate Christ coming into our world, we hear readings that sounds thematically similar to the apocalyptic readings with which we ended the
liturgical year. This is because we are not simply celebrating that Christ came to us once but preparing for him to come back again at the end of time. This week in Children's Liturgy of the Word, we discuss that point and how we need to wait patiently and watch attentively.
Kids Club: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 In Kids Club, we will be talking about Advent, how we celebrate, and what we can do to prepare ourselves spiritually for Jesus' entry into our lives.
YOUTH GROUP
High School Youth Group: Next Sunday, 11:30-12:30 in the Youth Room Our next High School Youth Group meeting will take place next Sunday between the 10:30 and 12:30 masses in the Youth Room.
Middle School Youth Group: Next Sunday, 11:30-12:30 in the Youth Room Today, in the wake of Thanksgiving, the Middle School Youth Group is focused on the topic of gratitude, recognizing the importance of being thankful for all that God has given us.
Confirmation Do not forget to pray every day for at least the next month. Our next session takes place on December 3rd. It will be a special
session in which we will simply answer any questions you have about your faith.
Young Women’s Group The Young Women’s Group meets on Tuesdays at 7PM in the youth room. For more information contact Sr. Solanus at [email protected].
Thank You Thank You Thank You to the Many Volunteers who have kept our
church clean throughout the renovations —dusting and vacuuming, dusting and vacuuming,
dusting and vacuuming. And for all those who helped with the change out of the missals. Your
efforts make a huge difference for all of us!
Grateful Giving 2016 ** Your ACTION REQUIRED **
Thank you to the 131 families that have returned their Grateful Giving Yearly Commitment Renewal Card, but we need to hear from many more of you. Please return your pledge card in the collection basket this week, drop it by the parish office, or pledge online (the
link is available on our website). We budget for the coming year based on these pledges. This is very important for all facets of our parish community. Please respond today!
F a i t h F o r m a t i o n
O Come Let Us Adore Him!
First Friday: December 4th
On Friday, December 4th we will have adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from
9AM - 9PM. We are hoping to have two people sign up for each hour. All are invited at any time, but we would like two committed persons at each hour. This is a great opportunity to spend time with the Lord in the midst of our busy lives. Please sign up in the narthex for a Holy Hour or contact the parish office!
Novena for Our Lady of Guadalupe
Beginning on Thursday, December 3rd at 7 pm
in the Fitzgerald Room
and continuing for 9 evenings.
All are welcome. Come pray with us!
A Holy Day of Obligation
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
December 8th
Masses will be at 8:40am and 7pm
Advent Reconciliation Service
December 14th at 7pm We will begin with a Liturgy of the Word and exami-
nation of conscience. There will be several priests
available for individual confession in an ongoing at-
mosphere of prayer and reflection.
