Masses Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM Daily Mass: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM Friday: 11:00 AM Holy Days: See Bulletin for schedule Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am Fridays: 11:30 a.m. Saturday: 3:00 - 4:45 PM or anytime upon request. Centers of Mercy –St Catherine’s, Trumbull on Tuesday from 7-8:30 pm & St Theresa, Trumbull on Thursday, from 7-8:30pm

Sacrament of Baptism: All are requested to call the Parish Office. You must be a registered parishioner of the parish. Parish Membership: Welcome! Please introduce yourself to the parish staff and stop by the Parish Office and register. Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements are to be made 8 months in advance. Please call the office for information and to meet with the Pastor and begin Marriage Preparation classes. Hospital and Home Visitations: Please notify the parish of family illness.

Godparent and Confirmation Sponsor Requests: Any parishioner of Christ the King who wishes to act as a Godparent for the Sacrament of Baptism or as a Sponsor for the Sacrament of Confirmation must be registered with Christ the King Parish, be at least 16 years of age, have received all three sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation) If Married, married according to Catholic teaching in the Church, and regularly attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. Please contact the parish office at 203-268-8695 for more information, or to request a sponsor form.

Adoration–Every Monday from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. We will pray the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Come, Pray the Rosary- every morning at 7:30 a.m. before Mass at 8 a.m. Rosary– Tuesday evenings, resume in March Prayer Line – Mary Ann DeFusco, 261-4378 or Barbara Sliva at 268-6108. Knights of Columbus, Council 2961 monthly meetings at Christ the King Parish Hall the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m.

Christ the King Catholic Church 4700 Madison Avenue,

Trumbull CT 06611 Parish Office: 268-8695

Faith Formation Office: 261-2583 Fax: 268-9265

www.christthekingtrumbull.org Email: ctkparish@aol.com

FEBRUARY 18, 2018 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Parish Staff

Fr. Walsh, Pastor, Don Brunetto, Deacon Fr. Marcel Saint Jean, In Residence Mary Ann DeFusco, Trustee Carlos Perez, Trustee Elizabeth Babbino, Parish Secretary Nina DeMasi, Music Coordinator Dan Geraghty, Youth Minister Eileen Wilkins, Faith Formation Director, Joanne Purcell, Assistant Faith Formation Director Noreen Douglas, Faith Formation Secretary Jim McNamara, Finance Council Chairperson

“AMEN” is a Hebrew word that expresses “faith”, “it is true”, “it is so.” When we bless ourselves, we express our faith in the One God Who is Three Persons: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN.” We profess our belief in our relationship with God with our AMEN after praying the ‘Our Father’. And of course, we express our belief in the real and true presence of Jesus Christ made present in the Mass – Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity – with the “Great Amen.” Indeed, we profess our faith in this reality with great conviction when the priest holds the Blessed Sacrament in front of us and proclaims “The Body of Christ”. “AMEN” – “I believe”.

Faith itself is a Gift. It begins as a seed in our soul – infused at our Baptism. Then, it’s up to each of us to respond to the graces our Lord offers us through the Sacraments. These encounters with Christ enable the seed to grow into a strong and vibrant Branch on the Vine, Who is Christ (Gospel of John, Chapter 15). Of course, a healthy prayer life nurtures our relationship with God Who speaks in our soul and leads us into closer union with Him. Indeed, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us (Paul’s Letter to the Romans, chapter 8) – from within us – that we may grow ever closer to God. Our Gift of Faith needs nourishment and care.

Many reject Jesus – they simply choose not to believe. Perhaps they lacked that childlike humility that Jesus says is necessary – that childlike Trust in God. Many rejected the truth of His words when He said that His Flesh is Real Food and His Blood Real Drink. It was “Too hard” for them. Their hearts and their minds were closed to the Truth. That must have been a sad day for our Lord. He became man out of love for us and when He explains to the many disciples who had been following Him how they are enter into His Divine Life – by “eating His Flesh and drinking His Blood” – He is rejected. It hurts. Clearly it is a painful mo-ment. And then, turning to the Apostles, he puts the question to them. But they believe. They may lack ‘perfect understanding’, but they do believe in Him. Indeed, they will prove their faith through the ultimate witness of Martyrdom. On the façade of St. Peter’s Basilica, Christ Triumphant is standing in the Center and He is flanked on either side by the Apostles, each one holding the instrument by which he was martyred – martyred for their “AMEN”. Their belief in Jesus, like ours, began like a seed. And as they received Grace, each seed grew strong, breaking through the surface, blossoming in the Light of Christ and bearing much fruit. They grew in knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. It began with their Amen and it grew by faithfully following the teachings of the Master, who has “the words of everlasting life.”

We likewise profess our belief in God each Sunday in the Creed just after the Liturgy of the Word and just before the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The Catechism teaches us (#1064): “To believe is to say ‘AMEN’ to God’s words, promises and commandments; to entrust oneself completely to him who is the ‘Amen’ of infinite love and perfect faithfulness. The Christian’s everyday life will then be the ‘Amen’ to the ‘I believe’ of our baptismal profession of faith.” St. Augustine put it this way, “May your Creed be for you as a mirror. Look at yourself in it, to see if you believe everything you say you believe. And rejoice in your faith each day.”

AMEN -Fr Terry Walsh

February 10February 10February 10February 10----11111111 2018 2017 Sunday Offertory $4,862.20 $4,312.50 Monthly Offertory $1,642.00 $1,059.00 Online Giving/Week $1,160.00 $762.00 ONLINE GIVING-Please use Online Giving to catch up on offertory. Go to www.christthekingtrumbull.org and click on the Online Giving Link-it’s quick and easy! Your support helps sustain our parish. Thank you. Wednesday, February 28, 2018-Save the date, Come and See and learn about The Catechism of The Catholic Church, the book that conveys the essential and fundamental content of our Catholic faith. No need to reserve a spot, join us from 7 to 8 pm in the parish hall. Books will be available. Light refreshments served.

Music Notes-

The Youth Choir will be singing on Sunday, February 25th. The next Choir rehearsal will be Tuesday,

February 20th from 5:30 to 6:15pm.

New members welcome!

Sung Mass Setting will be from the Heritage Mass #885

“Sing to the Lord a New Song” Psalm 96

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT NIGHT originally scheduled in early 2018 has been postponed until a later date. We will keep you updated as soon as a new date has been scheduled. Any questions please call the Parish Office.

February 17, 2018-Catholic Movie Night, Feature film “Keys To The Kingdom” starring Gregory Peck. Following the 5pm Vigil Mass. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us. March 16, 2018, 7 pm , The St. Cecilia Consort Presents: Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater-A Lenten Musical Reflection, please join us. March 17, 2018-Saint Patrick Dinner following the 5pmVigil Mass. More information to follow. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 –Save the Date Bus trip to The Met Cloister Museum which will be a guided tour. The Bus will leave the Church parking lot at 9 am and will return from New York at 4 pm. The cost is $60/pp, lunch will not be included. We will be stopping on Arthur Avenue which has many fine restaurants. You will be able to select one of your choice. The Bus is full, to be placed on the waiting list call 261-4378. May 19, 2018-SAVE THE DATE-Dinner, Live and Silent Auction. More information to follow.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2018

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Mon. 2/19 8am + REGINA O’SULLIVAN Knights of Columbus Council 2961

Tue. 2/20 8am + PAULINE STEPIEN George and Cathy Ostorwski

Wed. 2/21 8am +PATRICIA STENGLE The Cryan Family

Thrs. 2/22 8am + PHILOMENA DRIEND Laura & John Ponzio

Fri 2/23 11am + DOLORES BUCKLEY Gail Colby & Tara & Matt Carloni

Sat. 2/24 5pm + LUISA MARIE VAZ Fernando Rodrigues

Sun. 2/25 8am +BRENNA MCMENAMEY Jim & Melanie McNamara

9:30am +CHRISTOPHER SLOAN The Ebert Family

11am +LORRAINE R. BELDOTTI Liz & Warren Harakal

FORTY HOURS DEVOTION

Our annual Lenten 40 hours devotion of the Blessed Sacrament will begin this year on Thursday, March 8th at 3:00 p.m. in the

Church and will conclude on Saturday, March 10th at 8 a.m. with Mass. Please consider signing up to “Spend One Hour” with Our Lord in Adoration. Participation will bring many graces to you,

your families, and our Whole Parish Community. Sign up sheets Are available in the front entrance of the Church. We need to

have at least two people per hour to insure that at no time will the Blessed Sacrament be left unattended. Couples can sign up

together for the one hour!. What a great Lenten observation this would be for our Parish! Please join us!

Please Pray For The SickPlease Pray For The SickPlease Pray For The SickPlease Pray For The Sick Louise Capasso Leslie Hume Chris Ghitsa Joan Ferrante Megan Bobroske Marco LaCroix Mary O’Connor Janet Plonka Josephine Griffin Albert DePeano John Carmolingo Vinny Noce Josephine LoPresti Bryan Larry Rybicki Lucille Kenneth Root Lance K. Barbara Ralph Lillian PPPPlease Pray For The Recently Departedlease Pray For The Recently Departedlease Pray For The Recently Departedlease Pray For The Recently Departed Bill Roma Dolores Buckley John Lauf Kathleen McCann Richard Taylor Donald Creatore Mario Briganti Brenna McMenamey Richard Kascak Dorothy Hornyak Kelly McKeon Karen Sullivan Regina O’Sullivan Gregory Davis Patricia Anne Nobili Margaret Nolan

ADORATION

“There is no greater love given to Catholics than Christ present in the Eucharist.” St. Pope John Paul II

Come and adore Jesus, here at

Christ the King on Mondays from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm We will pray the

Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet . Please join us.

“Come to me all you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will give you

rest.”

SAVE THE DATE-Thursday, March 15, 2018 Merton Center Luncheon– Sign up sheets will be coming soon and available in the Church pews for you to sign up. Volunteers needed as well. Will keep you posted. THANK YOU for remembering our Food Boxes this winter. Items donated are sent to The Merton Center and Outreach To The Poor, including those in need at St Charles, Blessed Sacrament and St. Mary’s Parish. Many families are dependent on your generosity. Needed are non-sugary cereal, Pasta, Peanut Butter and Jelly, non-perishable food items and toiletries. Food Boxes are located in the Church entrance. Thank you! HOSPITALITY TEAM-HELP WANTED The Christ the King “Hospitality Team” is looking for members who would like to help with the Sunday morning “Coffee +”. As you may be aware, our Community gathers weekly - whether for our “Coffee +” or pancake breakfasts sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, after each of the Sunday morning masses (except on the pancake mornings, only 8am & 9:30am).We would welcome anyone that would like to help with setting up, baking and/or hosting, on the mornings of "Coffee +".If you are interested, please contact JoAnn Zimmerman at 203-331-5417 or JoAnn.Zimmerman4672@gmail.com.

The Tuesday evening Rosary Group will resume after the winter months, in March, 2018. Please join us for Rosary, every morning at 7:30 am, before the 8am Mass, Monday through Thursday. 2018 WEDDING JUBILEE MASS AND CONCERT On Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 3:00 pm at St. Theresa Parish in Trumbull, Bishop Caggiano will be celebrating the 2018 Wedding Jubilee Mass. The Mass is for couples celebrating, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50+ year wedding anniversaries. As a special gift to those celebrating anniversaries, the Mass will be immediately followed by a concert by the Diocesan Youth Choir. To register, please contact the parish office at 268-8695. Space is limited. RSVP deadline is April 18th. PALM CROSSES FOR SALE DURING LENT- The Knights of Columbus Council 2961 will be selling Palm Crosses during Lent, proceeds to Benefit Activities for Christ the King, flyers available in the Church entrances, please complete and place in return box at the entrance. Sample palms in entrances.

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Monday, February 19th – NONONONO Faith Formation Classes Presidents’ Day

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 NoNoNoNo Faith Formation Classes

Reminder to our 2nd Grade parents and children.

First Reconciliation is on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 10:00 am.

REMINDER-INCLEMENT WEATHER– Our religious classes follow the public-school calendar. If

school is cancelled due to inclement weather, our religious education classes are cancelled for that

day; however, regular half days do not affect our schedule. We still have classes for that day. Check

our website www.christthekingtrumbull.org & Channel WFSB 3 for updates on weather & Closings.

Youth Group NewsYouth Group NewsYouth Group NewsYouth Group News

Our next Youth Group meeting will be held Our next Youth Group meeting will be held Our next Youth Group meeting will be held Our next Youth Group meeting will be held on on on on Sunday, February 25 in the parish hall Sunday, February 25 in the parish hall Sunday, February 25 in the parish hall Sunday, February 25 in the parish hall from 6pm to 7:30 pmfrom 6pm to 7:30 pmfrom 6pm to 7:30 pmfrom 6pm to 7:30 pm. We look forward to . We look forward to . We look forward to . We look forward to seeing you there for faith, fellowship and seeing you there for faith, fellowship and seeing you there for faith, fellowship and seeing you there for faith, fellowship and food. All 8th through 12th graders wel-food. All 8th through 12th graders wel-food. All 8th through 12th graders wel-food. All 8th through 12th graders wel-come! Please join us to find out about the come! Please join us to find out about the come! Please join us to find out about the come! Please join us to find out about the exciting plans for our Youth Group in 2018. exciting plans for our Youth Group in 2018. exciting plans for our Youth Group in 2018. exciting plans for our Youth Group in 2018. Please contact 203Please contact 203Please contact 203Please contact 203----261261261261----2583 or 2583 or 2583 or 2583 or ctkfaithformation@att.net for more ctkfaithformation@att.net for more ctkfaithformation@att.net for more ctkfaithformation@att.net for more information.information.information.information.

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The Diocese of Bridgeport is sponsoring a Middle School Youth Rally called Into the Deep Into the Deep Into the Deep Into the Deep on April April April April 21, 201821, 201821, 201821, 2018 from 10am to 6pm at All Saints Catholic 10am to 6pm at All Saints Catholic 10am to 6pm at All Saints Catholic 10am to 6pm at All Saints Catholic School in NorwalkSchool in NorwalkSchool in NorwalkSchool in Norwalk. All young people in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades are invited to a day to celebrate our Catholic faith and grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ. The day will consist of games, music, inspiring speakers, opportunities to receive the sacrament of reconciliation and Mass with Bishop Caggiano. We are hoping to get a group together from Christ the King to attend together. Please save the date! More information to follow!

LOAVES AND FISHES- Once again this year our parish will participate in Catholic Charities Loaves and Fishes campaign. As we prayerfully offer our Lenten sacrifices, please consider almsgiving as reflective of your sacrifices to the Loaves and Fishes collection weekly throughout Lent. Catholic Charities relies on our sacrificial generosity to help fund many of their programs. Envelopes can be found at all Church entrances. STATIONS OF THE CROSS- As we begin the season of Lent, please join us as we pray and medi-tate at each Station to commemorate the Passion of Christ and His sacrifice for us. The first service will take place on Friday, February 16th at 7:00 PM and will continue each Friday during Lent. All are welcome to join us. CENTERS OF MERCY-The Centers of Mercy will be open, and a priest will be available to offer The Sacrament of Reconciliation, each Tuesday or Thursday evening, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning in Lent, and extending throughout the Year. On Tuesday evening, St Catherine of Sienna, Trumbull will offer Confession, and on Thursday evening, St. Theresa, Trumbull will offer the Sacrament. Please visit our website at-www.christthekingtrumbull.org for a full listing of all the Centers of Mercy in our Diocese. THANK YOU for all that have signed up for our Forty Hours Devotion staring on Thursday March 8th and going through Saturday March 10th. We still have a few spots remaining. Please sign up to spend “Spend One Hour” with Our Lord in Ado-ration. The sign up sheet is located in the main Church vestibule.

EASTER DUTY-The Obligation to receive Holy Communion and confess any serious sins at least once a year during the Easter Season, between the first Sunday of Lent and Trinity Sunday. LENTEN MUSICAL REFLECTION-March 16, 2018, 7 pm , The St. Cecilia Consort Presents: Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater-with Krista Adams Santilli, Colleen Cooney and Michael Andrew Cooney. please join us.