SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Daily ~ Perpetual Adoration 24 hours a day

Today, May 21

10:45 a.m. CCE

11 a.m. Life Teen Mornings (FAC)

11 a.m. Graduate Recognition Mass

2:15 p.m. OFS (PFC,MCRm, ROK)

5 p.m. Diaconate Study Group (Kasteel Hall)

Monday, May 22

7 p.m. Pastoral Council (MCRm)

Tuesday, May 23

6 p.m. Life Teen Core (FAC)

7:30 p.m. Celebration Choir (Church)

Wednesday, May 24 9 a.m. Rosary (Parlor)

6 p.m. encounter (Kasteel Hall)

7 p.m. Edge/Rooted (FAC- Youth room)

7:30 Chancel Choir (Church)

Thursday, May 25

4 p.m. Ordination Practice (Church)

5:30 p.m. Youth Band Practice (FAC)

6:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)

7 p.m. Holy Spirit Choir Ordination practice (Church)

7 p.m. Small Group meeting (FAC-3)

Friday, May 26

6 p.m. CTKC School Graduation

Saturday, May 27 10 a.m. Ordination (Church)

12 p.m. Reception (Bishop Placido Rodriguez Hall)

3 p.m. Confessions

NEW TO THE AREA OR NOT

REGISTERED WITH A LOCAL PARISH?

We invite you to join us at Christ the King

Cathedral. We offer numerous opportunities for

spiritual growth for the entire family. If you

would like to become a member or know of someone who

would like to, contact the parish office, 792-6168, or

Sara Parenti, Welcoming Chair, at 797-2308 for more

information.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

COUNCIL #3008 SCHOLARSHIP

The Knights of Columbus Council #3008 is giving

away a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a

graduating senior. Applicants must attend Christ the King

Cathedral. Applications are available at the church office

and are due back by June 30.

GET YOUR TICKET FOR OUR

26TH

ANNUAL “NIGHT TO REMEMBER” Catholic Charities will be holding its 26th annual fundraising

event, “Night to Remember,” June 4 at 6 p.m. at Texas Tech

Merket Alumni Center to raise money for programs and ser-

vices. The evening features delicious food, both live and silent

auctions, and a drawing for five $1000 cash prizes. Only 250

tickets are sold at $125 (admits 2 persons). Tickets will be

available after Masses on May 21-22 and May 27-28. Thank

you for your support of Catholic Charities. Your generosity

benefits so many people in need.

THE DIOCESE OF LUBBOCK INVITES YOU TO

THE ORDINATION TO THE SACRED

ORDER OF THE PRESBYTERATE OF

JACOB POWELL

CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL

MAY 27, 2017

10 A.M.

RECEPTION FOLLOWING AT

Bishop Plácido Rodríguez Hall

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Starting May 29

Mon.-Thur. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m.– Noon

CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL

LUBBOCK, TEXAS May 21, 2017

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

Philip understood very well Jesus’ words: “If

you love me, you will keep my commandments.” We

learn of Philip’s devotion to prayer, evangelizing and healing

in the region of Samaria, made up of communities that would

not be very receptive to the followers of Jesus. Philip is a

model steward, living his discipleship day by day in the Lord

without being obstructed by feelings of what cost his actions

might entail. Good stewards summon the courage to proclaim

the Lord and to serve him by ministering to others. As an

Easter people, eager to rejoice in the Lord, it is important to

reflect on how we are living out our own commitment to disci-

pleship.

HOSPITAL OR HOMEBOUND VISITS

If you have a family member who is in the hospital,

please call Dcn. Randy Canale 797-2210 or the church

office at 792-6168 and provide the information.

MASS INTENTIONS and SCRIPTURE READINGS

Monday., Acts 16:11-15; John 15:26—16:4a 6:55 a.m. Spec. Int. Justin Sherman by the Sherman family

8:15 a.m. +John and Ann Crasta by Matthew and Rita Crasta

Tuesday, Acts 16:22-34; John 16:5-11 6:55 a.m. +Jonathan Oujezdsky by Dcn. Randy and Cindy Canale

8:15 a.m. +Landon Ehlers by the Ico family

Wednesday, Acts 17:15,22—18:1; John 16:22-15 6:55 a.m. +Msgr. James A. Comiskey by Dcn. Randy and Cindy Canale

8:15 a.m. Deceased family members by John Mosser

Thursday, Acts 18:1-18; John 16:16-20

6:55 a.m. +Louis Constancio by Leonard Anton

8:15 a.m. +Joan Tenner by Drs. Brad and P.C. Snodgrass

Friday, Acts 18:9-18; John 16:20-23 6:55 a.m. +Ophelia Opperman by Dcn. Randy and Cindy Canale

8:15 a.m. +Coley Green by Dr. and Mrs. Hal Green

Saturday, Acts 18:23-28; John 16:23b-28

8 a.m. +Maria Lee by Theresa Ok

5:30 p.m. +Blass Martinez by Manuela Barton

SUNDAY, ACTS 1:12-14; PSALM 27,

1 PETER 4:13-16, JOHN 17:1-11a

8 a.m. +William Smith by Karen Texeira

9:15 a.m. +Joan Tenner by the Senior Group

11 a.m. +Floyd Larson by the Larson family 5:30 p.m. Special Intention for CTKC members

JUNE 3

9 a.m.

Parlor

“The Holy Trinity”

Presented by: Dr. Paul Brooke

FAITH IN ACTION HOMELESS MINISTRIES

Grace Campus is in need of Big boxes of cereal. These

items can be placed in the lime green container in the par-

lor. Volunteers are also needed for a variety of activities.

For more information, call Linda Markusen at 792-6746.

LUBBOCK MEALS ON WHEELS

This month we will be collecting individual fruit cups or

pudding. This item can be placed in the lime green con-

tainer in the parlor. With your help we will be able to make

a difference for those receiving meals on weekends. Thank

you for your support and donations. ~Thank you, CTKC Social Ministries

GRIEF SUPPORT MEETINGS BEGIN JUNE 1

The death of a loved one can be one of the hardest things

that we experience in our lives.

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?

Grief support meetings begin Thursday, June 1, 6:30 p.m.

in the Monsignor Comiskey room.

This is the same building where the parish offices are

located. Meetings are facilitated by Deacon Randy and

Cindy Canale

For more information call Deacon Randy or Cindy at

797-2210.

With Jacob Powell’s Presbyteral Ordination quickly ap-

proaching on Saturday, May 27, we are all interested in

learning about ordinations and the journey to the Sacrament

of Holy Orders.

Fr. Sylvester who has just celebrated his 17th year as a

priest, will take us on his own journey as he reflects on his

discernment process, his training for his chosen vocation

and his own ordination.

Join us Wednesday, May 24 for this special evening with

Fr. Sylvester.

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

RETURN GIFTS and OFFERINGS

April 30, 2017

Envelopes $ 9,768.06

Gift-Direct 1,492.50

Children 74.90

Plate 2,305.26

Special Donations 2,754.00

Miscellaneous 349.46

TOTAL $ 16,744.18

Average Weekly Operating Costs: $ 22,385.00

Black Bag $ 2,314.37

Building Fund $ 385.00

PIO Burn the Mortgage $ 3,668.33

The rosary is the root and storehouse of many blessings.

Brothers and sisters, come pray the rosary Monday-

Friday, 7:30 a.m., and Saturday, 5 p.m. in the sanctuary

prior to the 5:30 p.m. Mass.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

You are invited to come to our meetings on

the second and fourth Thursdays of each

month from 6-7 p.m. in the parlor.We need

knitters and crocheters, donations of acrylic yarn or mone-

tary contributions. We have patterns to give out and have a

lot of fun making the shawls. There are brochures in the

south entry of the Cathedral. For more information call:

Teresa Heinze, 239-8392.

DOING ANY SUMMER CLEANING?

As you are thinking of doing some Summer

cleaning projects, remember that Catholic

Charities will have its Thrift Store truck in

the east parking lot from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 4.

Donations of small appliances, good used furniture, house-

hold items, toys, food, and clean used clothing will be

accepted and appreciated.

-SOCIAL MINISTRIES

SPECIAL REQUEST FOR PRAYERS

for this week are:

+Placido Hernandez

+Irene Apodaca

Homer McNeal

Gaby Barrera

Jane Chua-Tuan

Leonard Anton

Bill Lees

Michael Flom

Our Prayer Line has the complete list of

prayer requests.

Pastoral Council Commission Reports April 2017

Buildings & Grounds Commission: Commission members in-

spected the outside of the school, playground and south side of

the property and compiled a lengthy list of items to be addressed.

Liturgy: Lector training is scheduled for May 20 from 9 a.m. to

noon in the church. The Altar Server Schedule is posted in the

sacristy and on the parish web page. The Altar Server Schedule

is also emailed to the parents of the altar servers. If you have

questions regarding altar servers, please contact Eric Wanjura at

470-5282. Average weekend Mass attendance for March was

1,280. Please see the church bulletin or the parish web page re-

garding Holy Week.

Religious Education: Bible Festival is scheduled for June 12-15

on the Gospel of Matthew. Groups have been notified regarding

the date for their meal service at Bible Festival. The Youth Bible

Fest topic is entitled “Maker Fun Factory: Created by God, Built

for a Purpose.” Next Baptism Preparation class is scheduled for

June 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Four couples are in the

Pre-Cana class. Please see the church bulletin or check the parish

web page for more information.

Social Ministries: Basket 52 collection is the first Sunday of

each month. The next Catholic Charities Thrift Truck collection

will be in June. Please see the church bulletin or parish web

page regarding items needed for Meals on Wheels, Divine Mercy

and Paul’s Project (Grace Campus).

Parish Life: The Knights of Columbus Council 3008 is sponsor-

ing a Parish Pancake Breakfast in the Bishop’s Hall beginning at

8 a.m. on Sunday, May 8. If you are interested in serving on this

commission, please contact the parish office and sign up! Infor-

mation regarding Knights of Columbus Council 3008, Women’s

Organization, Mom and Me and Senior Social is available in the

church bulletin and on the parish web page.

Spiritual Life: ACTS: The next women’s retreat is June 8-11;

teen retreat is July 13-16; men’s retreat is August 17-20. Jacob

Powell’s Ordination is scheduled for May 27. Please see the

church bulletin or the parish web page for ongoing activities with

Divine Mercy, en•coun•ter Catholicism, Small Christian Com-

munities, Saint Monica Ministry, Men’s Spirituality, lay orders,

retreats, events at Our Lady of Angels Convent, Adoration and

Vocations.

Youth Group: The Youth are preparing to build two more

shelters for Paul’s Project (formerly Tent City), “Shelter the

Homeless.” Group leaders and tools, including miter saws and

electric nail guns are needed. The goal is to build both at the

same time. The proposed dates for construction are June 3 and 4

or June 24 and 25. Please contact Rose if you can commit to

either of those weekends. The Youth Ministry needs parents! If

you are interested in serving on this commission, please contact

Rose Donaldson, Youth Ministry Director, at 792-6169 or

ctkcyouth@gmail.com.

Development Council: The 2017-2018 Diocesan Capital

Campaign “Take Lord, Receive” Appeal Sundays are scheduled

for May 7 and May 14. Our parish assessment is $133,390 and

our goal is 100% participation. PIO Burn the Mortgage

Campaign loan balance is $1,476,391.

CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL

LUBBOCK, TEXAS May 21, 2017

CHRIST THE KING CATHEDRAL

COLLEGE LIFE

Summer Break. See you in August. We will have periodic

events during the summer. Please watch the bulletin for

details. Contact Ryan at 577-8643 for more information.

VOCATION VIEW If you love me you will hold to my words and

my Father will love you and will come to you. Where does

God come to you?

(John 14:15-21) ~Vocations Committee

YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBERS

We are looking for parents for the Youth Commission. We

need your voice, your ideas and your vision; please come share

your talents. Background check and Safe Environment Train-

ing are required. Thank you for answering the call.

WHAT IS A HOLY LIFE? Our lives are complicated. We are bombarded every moment by

distractions--personal, family, work and, lest we forget, techno-

logical issues. Our faith encourages us to daily forsake our will

and do the will of God. We also are encouraged to pray, asking

God for his assistance so that his will can be done in us.

What have others written about how to live a life that is totally

focused on God? How do we live a perfect holy life in a chal-

lenging world? “The words 'I want to be holy' mean I will di-

vest myself of everything that is not of God; I will divest myself

and empty my heart of material things. I will renounce my own

will, my inclinations, my whims, my fickleness; and I will be-

come a generous slave to God’s will” (Kerry Walters, St. Teresa

of Calcutta: Missionary, Mother, Mystic).

Sister Joan Chittister says we are to be attuned to God if we are

to become fully human; “striving to come to fullness is the na-

ture of the human condition, and without that how can anyone

be truly holy?”

The sixth century book, The Order of Saint Benedict: The Rule

of Benedict, contains a chapter entitled “Of Humility.” The idea

that stands out is we are to “keep the fear of God always before

our eyes and never forget it” and our God sees the thoughts of

our hearts. The fear of the Lord that the Rule of St. Benedict

calls for is not so much the fear of hell as it is the “fear of the

Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Prov. 1:7).

“Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts.

Always be ready to give an explanation

to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope,

but do it with gentleness and reverence,

keeping your conscience clear,

so that, when you are maligned,

those who defame your good conduct in Christ

may themselves be put to shame.

For it is better to suffer for doing good,

if that be the will of God, than for doing evil" (1 Pet. 3:15-17).

"Purity of heart, singleness of mind, means focusing my vision

totally on God. Looking only to God is the purpose, the goal,

and the meaning of my life. If I have that kind of vision, if I

really look that way I’ll see God as Jesus tells me: 'Blessed are

the pure in heart for they will see God' (Matthew

5:8)." (Hilarion Kistner and Judy Martino Zarick, The Gospels

According to Saint Francis).

“Lord, we often do not know what we ask. At times our zeal to

serve you and be close to you leads us astray. Help us to always

temper our zeal with the wisdom of your Son’s cross, so that we

will be willing to lay down our lives in service to our brothers

and sisters and extend your kingdom in this world. Amen” (Fr.

Andrew Gawrych, CSC).

-Latha Tucker

FLOWERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

In Memory of:

David and Barbara Buescher

Col. Don McCullough by Margaret Mary McCullough

Tom Taber by Doug and Teri Mires

Joe Padierna by Doug and Teri Mires

Jim Angerer by Vivian Angerer

Dr. Bill Carter by the Carter family

Mrs. Joan Tenner by Drs. Brad and P.C. Snodgrass

Therese Heinrich by Roy Lee Heinrich

Hensley and Eckart Family by Arlene Eckart

Marion Washburn by Frank Washburn

Fr. Larry Hemp by Aly Gwinn

Claude Thomas by Annah Thomas

Benny, Rosie and Sonny Gallegos by Mary Martinez

Our Mothers by Barbara Wille

Therese , Dean, Caleb, Colton Heinrich and Landon Ehlers by

Eric and Margaret Heinrich

Our Mothers and Deceased relatives by Jesse and Angeli Gatica

Geneva Slease by Don Slease

Doris Fetterly by Lyle and Nancy Fetterly

Janell Mosser by John Mosser Mary Zarazua Genevieve Esparza by Edward and Linda Esparza

Andres Sanchez by Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez

In Honor of:

Family of Margaret Mary McCullough

Francis and Rhodah Wekesa

Hudson’s 6th Birthday by Joseph and Meredith Ottis

Holy Mary by Ruben and Monica Villa

Bobby and Judy Garza

CTKC 2017 School Graduates by Gerald and Sharon Grant

Mother Mary by Matthew and Rita Crasta

If you would like to offer the flowers in the sanctuary for the

month of May, place your offering in an envelope marked

May or use the envelope in your offertory envelope packet and

place it in the collection basket. Your offering will be printed

in the month that your envelope is received, unless otherwise

designated on your envelope; donation is $25.

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Please contact Rose at 777-1320 or 792-6198 if you have

any questions regarding these announcements:

Remember, O Lord, your kindness and constant love which you

have shown from long ago. Forgive the sins and errors of my

youth. In your constant love and goodness, remember me, Lord

(Psalms 25:6-7).

Special Announcement: The Ceta Canyon Retreat for June 11-

13 has been canceled. Please watch the bulletin for special sum-

mer events.

Rooted (Grades 3-5) Edge (Grades 6-8) Enjoy your summer.

We will not have weekly events during the summer. We will have

periodic events, so please watch the bulletin for information and

also watch for status on the Grace Campus shelter building; we

are shooting for June on the shelters. Contact Rose at 777-1320 if

you have any questions.

Life Teen: (Grades 9-12) Today “Graduation Celebration and

Welcome New Lifers.” The event will take place from 7-8 p.m.

at the Family Activity Center, after the 5:30 Mass. Contact Rose

at 777-1320 if you have any questions.

Youth Mass with the Refuge Band, first and third Sundays of

the month at 5:30 p.m. Please join us TODAY for the most sa-

cred celebration. Please remember your area of commitment;

arrive at least 20 minutes before Mass time.. Come and sing

your praises with Refuge. Praise and Worship starts at 5 p.m.

Minute Meditation: Come and listen, all who honor God, and I

will tell you what he has done for me.

100 Things Every Catholic Should Know: Are you saved?

Salvation is a gift. It is a free gift from God. It is also a gift that

we can choose to leave unopened. Imagine the largest gift under

the Christmas tree. It has your name on it. You know it will be

the best gift ever! But you have to give up all the others to re-

ceive it. God wants us to have faith in knowing that giving up all

things for him only leads to be best gift of all. When asked are

you saved? You could say “Yes, I have been saved by Jesus’

death and resurrection. I am being saved through the help of the

Holy Spirit in the Sacraments, walking everyday with Christ my

Savior. And I hope to be saved when Christ my Redeemer comes

again.” Remember is it your choice. Which gift will you choose?

Youth CORE: Life Teen, Edge and Rooted need core members.

If you are 19 years or older we need you to come share your gifts.

Background check and Safe Environment Training required. We

are willing to take those with limited time.

Paul’s Project: Please contact Rose if you are willing to help

with phase two. We need group leaders and tools, including miter

saws and electric nail guns. The goal is to have two buildings

going on at the same time. The dates of consideration are June 10

and ll or June 24 and 25. Please let me know if you can commit to

either of these dates. It’s a whole weekend project, and we need to

make sure we can get these done in one weekend.

The CTKC High School Class of 2017 invites you to celebrate with them at

their Graduation Mass Friday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Cathedral

We are to the last week of the school year! This week will be full

of activities – the junior high and high school students will be tak-

ing final semester tests Monday-Wednesday. PreK and Kindergar-

ten will be having their end of year “Fun Day” on Tuesday morn-

ing with games and activities. The CTKC School Foundation will

host a reception for the CTK Class of 2017 on Tuesday eve-

ning. Kindergarten Graduation and PreK certification will be

Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in the school gym. These littlest

students will be dismissed for the year at noon on Wednes-day. The 8th graders will enjoy their 8th grade banquet and certi-

fication on Wednesday evening followed by a junior high end of

year dance. Elementary classes will have their end of year “Fun

Day” on Thursday morning while jr. high has their end of year

awards at 9 a.m. and high school awards at 10:30 a.m. All students

will be dismissed at noon on Thursday. The last day of school on

Friday is full with a yearend All-School Mass followed by elemen-

tary awards and yearbook distribution for everyone. After noon

dismissal, the Class of 2017 will hold their Graduation Mass at

6:30 p.m. (see details below). We ask parishioners, parents and

friends of the school to pray for students, teachers and parents dur-ing this busy time. More details can be found by reading the

weekly school newsletter, The CTK Connection, on the school’s

website at www.ctkcathedralschool.org/news/newsletter/

Re-enrollment for current students and enrollment for new

families for the 2017-2018 school year continues! Christ the

King Cathedral School is celebrating its 60th year of serving the

families of the Diocese of Lubbock and the Lubbock commu-nity. We proudly continue our mission of providing a Catholic

school where students, in their educational journey, grow as unique

individuals in the spirit of Jesus Christ toward spiritual matur-

ity. Serving PreK-3 through 12th grade, Christ the King Cathedral

School is child–centered and committed to providing strong aca-

demic and development programs which enable children to achieve

their full potential. As enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year

continues, we invite you and your child(ren) to visit Christ the

King Cathedral School to experience what learning in a safe, faith-

filled environment is like. If you would like to schedule a personal

tour or receive information about the difference a Catholic educa-tion can make for your family, please call Admission Coordinator

B e c k y K i n g a t 7 9 5 - 8 2 8 3 , o r v i a e m a i l

at bking@ctkcathedralschool.org, or come by the school office.

May God's blessing follow you all as you find new journeys to

travel. May you walk safely along the pathways of your dreams.

May his gentle hand guide the decisions you will make and the

passions that you follow. May your hearts and lives always re-

flect his love and truth, And may hope be a light within you that

you carry into each new day. Amen.