Christ the King Church 4700 Madison Avenue, Trumbull CT 06611

Parish Office: 268-8695 • Fax: 268-9265 • Web: www.christthekingtrumbull.org Religious Education Office: 261-2583

Parish Staff Rev. Lawrence F. Carew, Pastor • Rev. Justin Raj, Parochial Vicar

Rev. John Punnakunnel, Priest in Residence • James A.Brown, Deacon • Don Brunetto, Deacon Colleen Coyle, Director of Religious Education 261-2583

Noreen Douglas, Religious Education Secretary 261-2583

Elizabeth Babbino, Parish  Secretary 268-8695 Nina DeMasi, Music Coordinator 394-3657 Mary Ann DeFusco, Parish Trustee 268-8695 John Donahue, Parish Trustee 268-8695

Masses (Sacrament of the Eucharist) 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: 8:00 AM, 12:00 Noon and 5:30 PM (4:30 PM when Religious Class is in session)

Sacrament of Penance: Saturday: 4:00 - 4:45 PM or anytime upon request. Sacrament of Baptism: All are requested to call the Parish Office to register. Baptisms are the second Sunday of the month at 12:00 PM.

Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements are to be made 8 months in advance. Attendance at Pre-Cana Conferences is a prerequisite. Hospital and Home Visitations: Please notify the priests of family illness. Parish Membership: Welcome! Please introduce yourself to the parish staff and stop by the Parish Office and register.

WE COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY OF FAITH TO CELEBRATE WITH JOY AND PRAISE

WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 7, 2014 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

MASSES FOR THE WEEK IMMACULATE CONCEPTION-HOLY DAY Mon. 12/8 8am MARY GRACE BOVAN Brian & Catherine Kelly 12Noon DOMINIC PURCIELLO Children 4:30pm ANTONIA BUFFONE Colleen & pat Coyle Tue. 12/9 8am FR. JOSEPH LINCK Linda Pultz Wed 12/10 8am JEANETTE RISLEY Friends Thrs. 12/11 8am BERNIE BATENBURG Family Fri 12/12 11am JENNIE & DOMENICK BRUNETTO Deacon Don & Mary Ann Brunetto Sat. 12/13 5pm FRANK BOYLE, SR. Connie Piccioli Sun. 12/14 8:00am ANNE & JERRY MCCARTHY Family 9:30am ROBERT L. ECCLESTON “UNCLE BOB” JoAnn, John, Tom & Alex 11:00am DAVID DEVELLIS M/M Marcello DeVellis

FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON- Jim McNamara – 268-8695 ROSARY – Tuesday evenings, 7:00pm PRAYER LINE – Mary Ann DeFusco, 261-4378 or Barbara Sliva at 268-6108. CHOIR- Anyone wishing to join our choir, please contact our Organist, Pat Spencer at 268-8695. CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY – Fridays after the 11am Mass.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++ PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB-SITE-Please visit our website at www.christthekingtrumbull.org to get information on upcoming events, our ministries, religious education, Online

CHILDREN’S MASS-Beginning January 11, 2015 at the 9:30 Mass, and continuing on at the second Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m. there will be a Children’s Mass. We are hoping that this Mass will be well attended by the children of our parish and their families. Refreshments served after the Mass in the main entrance of the Church. FAITH AND YOUR FAMILY – The Candy Cane To many people, the candy cane is a meaningless decoration seen at Christmas time or just a piece of candy to be eaten and enjoyed. But this ROCK-hard candy (symbolizing the solid rock of our faith, Jesus) can be used to see the true meaning of Christmas. The WHITE represents the Virgin Birth and the sinless nature of Jesus. The RED stripes indicate the blood shed by Jesus on the cross for our salvation. The SHAPE reminds us of the staff of the Good Shepherd; and, turn it upside down, it becomes a “J” – reminding us of the precious name of Jesus. Pray together, “Lord, we thank you that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who keeps us from harm. We thank you that because of his suffering and death on the cross, we have life everlasting. Help us to remember that we find the true meaning of Christmas in him as we prepare our homes and our hearts for his birth.” CHRIST THE KING WOMEN’S GROUP-Christmas Luncheon will be on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 12:00 noon at Testo’s Restaurant. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

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CHRISTMAS FLOWERS -You may make a donation towards the Altar Christmas flowers in memory of your loved ones by using the pre-printed envelopes that were mailed to you with the other weekly offertory envelopes. If you do not have a pre-printed envelope, you can place your donation in the offertory basket in an envelope or send directly to the parish office. Please mark the envelope “Christmas Flowers”.

DEFENDING OUR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY-Religious freedom has never been red or blue, left or right, Catholic or non-Catholic. It is -- and -- has always been American. If you haven’t done so already, please voice your opposition to the mandate by calling President Obama at the White House at 202-456-1111 or U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell at 202-205-5445. Let them know that the mandate is in violation of our First Amendment right to religious freedom.

A MASS OF HEALING AND HOPE will be celebrated at Christ the King on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Church. Fr. Carew will preside. All are welcome to attend.

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Sunday Offertory $5,136.91 Thank you for your generosity!

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL NO 2961 will have monthly meetings at Christ the King Parish Center the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m.

CHRIST THE KING BIBLE STUDY will resume on Friday mornings starting January 9, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Our KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 2961 will again donate 24 new coats to the children at St. Mary’s parish as a gift from our parish. We are asking everyone to help us supplement this gift by donating new gloves, winter hats and scarves etc., we have boxes for these items at each entrance to the Church. Thank you for your continued support.

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2015 will be held in Philadelphia, Sept. 25-27, 2015 and with Pope Francis in attendance! The Diocese of Bridgeport will be organizing a group to attend this exciting event. Details are still pending, but we want to know who will be joining us so that we may contact you once a package is confirmed. Please contact Angela Mantero, Director of Marriage and Family, amantero@diobpt.org or 203-416-1627. WEEKEND OF SHARING DECEMBER 13-14th. We invite all to participate in our traditional weekend of sharing the spirit of

Christmas NEXT WEEKEND, December 13-14. Needed are unwrapped, new, gifts, toys, boys & girls coats, hats, mittens, clothing & toiletries. Wrapping paper, tape and ribbons are also needed. All items will be donated to St. Charles & Blessed Sacrament Parish in Bridgeport. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

THE FIRST GRADE CLASS will be performing the story of the 1st Christmas at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on December 21st. Following the 9:30 a.m. Mass, there will be a Christmas Children’s Party and visit with Santa downstairs in the parish hall. REMINDER-INCLEMENT WEATHER– Our religious education 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 at www.christthekingtrumbull.org for updates on weather and closings. “FORMING INTENTIONAL DISCIPLES: The Path to Knowing & Following Jesus" with Sherry Weddell - Open to all - on Tues., Jan. 13, 2015 from 9am-5pm at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 200 Shelton Rd. in Trumbull. How can we transmit a living, personal Catholic faith to future generations? By coming to know Jesus Christ, and following him as his disciples. We must make a conscious choice to know and follow Jesus before we can draw others to him. This work of discipleship lies at the heart of Forming Intentional Disciples, which was designed to help Church leaders, parish staff and all Catholics transform parish life from within. Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be served. For info contact Angela Mantero, (203) 416-1627 or emailamantero@diobpt.org. December 7, 2014 - 2nd Sunday of Advent In this Advent season we are joyfully waiting the birth of our Sav-ior. Are we conscious of how much we ourselves need to be saved? The first reading from Isaiah tells the exiles in Babylon who are waiting for freedom to have hope. God will step in and lead us out of a hopeless situation. The Gospel is reflective of this message when John the Baptist announces the coming of the Messiah. Jesus’ mission was prepared by John; “One mightier than I is coming after me.” John’s message is of repentance, bap-tism (with the Holy Spirit), and forgiveness. If we are waiting for salvation, a way out of a dim and unexciting existence, we should apply these aspects to our own lives. John stressed judgment, whereas Jesus stressed salvation. Let us make today’s Psalm our prayer: “Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us Your salvation.”

PARISH HALL RENTAL-The Parish Hall may be rented for any celebration such as: Graduation Party, Birthday Party, Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, Anniversary etc, or any other that you chose. The Parish Hall is also available for Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation Celebration, and is also available for Post Funeral Receptions. We are very pleased with amount of parishioners and non-parishioners who have rented our hall. Call Mary Ann DeFusco at 261-4378 for info. www.christthekingtrumbull.org is our official website. Please visit to get information on upcoming events, our ministries, religious education, online giving, view current and past bulletins and much more.