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Bulletin13TH JANUARY, 2018

(Christ The King Catholic Church & Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Okponglo) P.O.Box CT 2110 Cantonments-Accra, Ghana

Tel. 233-302-775645 www.christthekingaccra.net Email: info@christthekingaccra.net

BAPTISM OF THE LORD, YEAR C

Weekly

“A FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER, STAYS TOGETHER”

CHRIST THE KING CHURCH THEME FOR THE YEAR

MASS SCHEDULECHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCHSUNDAYS6:30am, 8:00am, 10:30am, 6:00pmYouth Mass : 8.00am

WEEKDAY SCHEDULEDaily: 6:30am & 12:15pm; Tues: 6:30pm

HOLY HOUR & MASSThursday preceding the 1st Friday& 1st Friday 6:00pm

DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday: 7:00amDaily Mass: Mon - Sat : 6:30am

ADORATION/EXPOSITION:Every 1st Sunday of the month - 5:45pm - 7:15pm Every 3rd Friday of the month(Half-Night) - 7:30pm - 10:00pm

CONFESSIONSaturdays : After Morning Mass & Evening : 5:00pm - 7:00pm

OFFICE HOURSWeekdays

8:00am-5:00pm

Saturdays 8:00am-12:00pm

Sundays 8:00am-2:00pm

CTK School +233-302785200

Year 23, No. 42

FIRST MASS CELEBRATED AT THE ON-GOING DIVINE MERCY

CHURCH BUILDING ON SUN., 30TH DECEMBER, 2018

PARISH REGISTRATIONAre you a registered parishioner?All parishioners, old and new who have not registered are encouraged to do so. Registered members who have changed some information such as residential address, contact numbers etc should also update their records at the Parish office. For new registration, please pick up form at the parish office. For update or verification, please contact the front desk personnel of the Parish office. You can also send details of update or Full Name for verification to ctkcomms@christthekingacccra.org

ROSTER FOR BIDDING PRAYERS/2ND COLLECTIONS

SECOND COLLECTIONS

BIDDING PRAYERS

1ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME , YEAR CWEEKDAY READINGS & MEMORIALS

BAPTISM OF THE LORD, YEAR CCOMMENTARY ON READINGS

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C

Is 62:1-5/Ps 96/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11

Monday St. Felix of Nola Heb 1:1-6/Ps 97/Mk 1:14-20Tuesday St. Arnold Janssen Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8/Mk 1:21-28Wednesday Bld. Joseph Vaz Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105/Mk 1:29-39Thursday St. Anthony the Great Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95/Mk 1:40-45Friday Ss. Prisca/Emily De Vialar Heb 4:1-5, 11/Ps 78/Mk 2:1-12Saturday St. Canute/BVM Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19 /Mk 2:13-17

First Reading: Isaiah's central message is an announcement of salvation for the people of God. He reveals God as Shepherd-King inviting and ever caring for His people Israel. ( Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11)

RESPONSORIAL PSALM (Ps. 29) “The Lord will bless his people with peace.”

Give to the LORD, you sons of God,give to the LORD glory and praise,Give to the LORD the glory due his name;adore the LORD in holy attire. Res.

The voice of the LORD is over the waters,the LORD, over vast waters.The voice of the LORD is mighty;the voice of the LORD is majestic. Res. The God of glory thunders,and in his temple all say, “Glory!"The LORD is enthroned above the flood;the LORD is enthroned as king forever. Res.

Second Reading: God's grace has appeared in Christ and set us on the road to salvation by giving us the great gifts of God, especially Baptism, and by calling us to lead lives dedicated to Christ. ( Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7 )

Gospel: John the Baptist foretells, that the Sacrament of Baptism which Jesus will establish will have the purifying and sanctifying action of the Holy Spirit. ( )Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Jan. 2019 13 Catholic Men Association 20 Y.C.W.M 27 Choirs

Jan. 2019 13 Holy Childhood 20 Men vs Women 27 Poor and Needy

HARVEST CORNERCONTRIBUTIONS VIA MOBILE MONEYYou can still make your Thanksgiving Harvest Contribution via Mobile Money . Send contributions via the number, MTN: VODAFONE: 0245276017 and 0207566410. Account Name: CHRIST THE KING PARISH NB: Please use your phone number as the reference for acknowledgement. -

MARRIAGE CORNERMARRIAGE BANNS1. Daniel Kofi Sarfo & Alberta Nsia-Asamoah (2)

2. Benjamin Aggrey Ntim & Vivian Nwakaego Edozien (2)

3. Roger Sheriff Tetteh & Nadia Zinentah (2)

4. Anthony Edem Hama & Linda Yaa Eduful (2)

5. Kwabena Sarfo Sika & Basilia Adjei-Tawiah (1)

REGISTRATION FOR MARRIAGE COUNSELING Registration Jan - June 2019 session is in progress. Interested Parishioners should please register at the Parish Office at GHS50.00 per person. Closing date for registration is 20th January, 2019.

All who have registered for this session are to meet the counselors at 12.30pm on Sunday, 20th January, 2019 at the counseling room (upstairs of the Parish Office.)

CTK ORDER OF FUNERAL MASS (SERVICE)Decision taken at Liturgical Meeting and approved by the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC).

FUNERAL MASS - Body must be brought at 7.00am. - Filing Past, Reading of Tributes & Biography and Resolutions must be done between 7.00am - 9.00am before Mass.

FUNERAL PROGRAMMEFuneral Programme should be shown to the Priest for his approval before funeral.

GET YOUR DIGITAL BULLETIN : To receive soft copies of the Weekly Bulletin, send “BULLETIN REQUEST” to (i) 0264888513 for whatsapp (ii) ctkcomms@christthekingaccra.orgSoft copies can also be accessed on the church’s websiteat www.christthekingaccra.org

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SECOND COLLECTIONS

ROSTER FOR BIDDING PRAYERS & OFFERTORY

MEETINGS DIVINE MERCY CHURCHTODAY AFTER 8.00AM MAS* Catholic Men Association* Christian Mothers Association* Kassena Nankana*St. Michael Society - Executives* Welfare Committee

TODAY AFTER 8.00AM MAS* Padre Pio Prayer Group, on Wed. 16th Jan. 2019

NEXT SUNDAY, 20TH JANUARY, 2019* Y.C.W.M* St. Michael Society - General* St. Andrew Dagaaba Union*Holy Family Society*Soup Kitchen

TUESDAY TEACHING RESUMES

TOPIC FOR NEXT SESSION

- A PRAYER SESSION - FEAR NOT

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

The funeral arrangements of the late Mr. Cephas Emenyo Kwaku Haligah, father of Mad. Theresa Haligah, a parishioner are as follows;Fri. 15th February, 2019: Family Gathering at his residence at Abutia Kloe, Volta Region at 9.00pm. Sat. 16th February, 2019: Laying in state at Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Abutia Kloe, Volta Region from 6.00am - 8.30amBurial service follows at same venue at 9.00am also to be followed by interment at 11.30am. Final funeral rites will be held at at EP Church, Abutia Kloe, Volta Region at 2.00pm - 6.00pm.Sun. 17th February, 2019: Thanksgiving Service Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Abutia Kloe, Volta Region at 9.00am.

The Tuesday Teaching resumes on 15th January, 2019 at 6.30pm.

VACANCY AT CHRIST THE KING PARISHROLE PROFILEParish Administrative Secretary

PURPOSEBe head of the Administration including supervision of staff

JOB PROFILE1. Manage the Parish office2. Assist the Parish Priest to manage the Parish assets3. Ensure that the accountant keeps the requisite books of account and prepare monthly and year-end account timely.4. Ensure overall good parish records, keeping for both parish staff and parishioners. 5. Ensure proper accounting and security of all cash collection6. Responsible for managing all third party contracts such as security and janitorial services, ensuring value for money.

QUALIFICATION- Must be a 1st Degree or HND holder in Business Administration-The ideal person must be a matured practicing Catholic, self driven and outcome focus, with proven administrative and managerial skills.Accounting knowledge required.Good interpersonal skillsSalary & Benefits are negotiable

CLOSING DATE Applications must reach the Parish office not later than February 28, 2019.

January 13 Monday Borns 20 Catholic Charismatic Ren. 27 St. Theresa of the Child Jesus

January 13 Holy Childhood 20 Men vs Women 27 Poor and Needy

CIBT UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS FOR JANUARY 2019 - APPLY NOW

The Catholic Institute of Business & Technology, CIBT, (a University College of the Archdiocese of Accra) invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to enroll for the January intake of the 2018-19 academic year for the following Degree programmes:Ü Information TechnologyÜ Public AdministrationÜ AccountingÜ Marketing Ü Banking and FinanceÜ Human Resource ManagementÜ Religious Studies & Church AdministrationAdmission Requirements:1. WASSCE- Min. of C6 in 3 core and 3 electives2. Mature applicants - 25 yrs and above (only age required)3. HND, IB

Admission Forms:Available at EMS offices of Ghana Postor pay into CIBT account at any UBA branch and pick form from campusCost of form: GH 100.00

Location: Adjacent GNAT/Teachers HallChoose CIBT for quality education, competitive fees with payment options in a catholic academic environment.Apply now!

CTK RENTAL FACILITYThe Christ the King Parish Rental facilities is open for persons

who want to use i t for the i r wedding recept ions,

birthday, seminars etc. Booking for this year has already started.

Make your reservations now to avoid disappointments. Please all

0302775645 for further enquiries. NB: The hall has been upgraded with Air condition installed.

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