A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH

KING’S HERALDDecember 2016

Our new

Parochial Vicar,

Fr. Dan Good

1st Annual

Lifeteen Chili

Cook Off

christmas

holiday

mass times

also inside....

Sister Briege McKenna & Rev. Kevin Scallon

ctk Parish Mission

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FROM THE PASTORGreetings,

I am happy to announce a parish mission on Monday, January 30 through Thursday, February 2. The mission will be conducted by Sister Briege McKenna and Reverend Kevin Scallon.

Sister Briege is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare and Father Kevin is a priest of the Vincentian Community. They have been conducting missions and retreats for over 30 years. Sister Briege has gained worldwide recognition as a result of all her missions and retreats, but particularly for her healing ministry. Having experienced the healing power of God in her own life, the theme of God’s healing in our lives

characterizes her missions and retreats. Sister Briege also wrote the book Miracles Do Happen.

We are blessed to have this opportunity for God’s grace in our parish. I encourage you to mark your calendars and make plans to join us for this special event.

In Christ,

CTK Parish Mission Format

Monday, January 30

7:00 AM: Morning Mass and Mission talk

6:30 PM: Mass and Mission talk

Tuesday, January 31

7:00 AM: Morning Mass and Mission talk

6:30 PM: Mass and Mission talk

Wednesday, February 1

7:00 AM: Morning Mass and Mission talk

6:30 PM: Mass and Mission talk

Thursday, February 2

7:00 AM: Morning Mass and Mission talk

6:30 PM: Mass, Mission talk, and Eucharistic Healing Service

Sr. McKenna and Rev. Scallon are pictured on the front cover.

AROUND THE PARISH

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Our New Parochial Vicar, Fr. Dan GoodMy parents, originally from Montana, moved to Chicago where I was born. We moved to Mobile when I was twelve years old after my father had retired. They told me that they wanted to get away from the snow! I went to Corpus Christi and then McGill-Toolen.

After high school, I moved to New York to discern becoming a Capuchin Franciscan Friar. After a year of discernment, I felt the call to the diocesan priesthood. I wrote to Archbishop Lipscomb who wrote back immediately, “Welcome home my prodigal son.” The Archbishop sent me to Saint Joseph Seminary College in Covington, Louisiana where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Liberal Arts. He then sent me to Saint Charles Seminary in Philadelphia where I earned a Masters of Divinity and a Masters of Arts in moral

of embryo adoption.

Archbishop Rodi ordained me to the priesthood in 2010. I was assigned to Saint Mary’s in Mobile. The following year I was assigned as the Chaplain at McGill-Toolen. I moved from Saint Mary’s to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in 2014, while still remaining chaplain at McGill-Toolen. Throughout this time Archbishop asked me to attend the Catholic University of America to get my Canon Law degree, which I just completed. At the end of June Archbishop asked me to come to Christ the King. I have thoroughly enjoyed being here!

I have been involved in many different ministries, such as: The Theology of the Body Institute, Rachael’s Vineyard Retreats, The Men of Saint Joseph, The MOSJ Outback, various bible studies, and many retreats. My favorite place to visit is the Holy Land. I

friends, and board games.

CHRISTMAS EVE Saturday, December 24th

Vigil Masses at 4:00 PM (Children’s Mass) 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and10:00 PM

CHRISTMAS DAY Sunday, December 25th

Mass at 9:00 AM only

SOLEMNITY OF MARY JANUARY 1STSaturday, December 31st

Vigil Mass at 5:30 pm Sunday, January 1st

Mass at 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM (Bilingual) and 5:00 PM (Lifeteen)

PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE The Church Office will be closed December 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MASS TIMES

AROUND THE PARISHBLESSED SEELOS GROUP CELEBRATES FEAST DAYThe Blessed Seelos Prayer Group celebrated Blessed Seelos' Feast Day with a Mass on Sunday, October 2 at 5 PM. Father Dan Good was the celebrant and gave an explanation of the Blessed Seelos Mass Reliquary and how to venerate it. He gave the young people a little background of Blessed Seelos and encouraged them to visit the Shrine in New Orleans. One of CTK's youth, Joshua Park, visited the Shrine during his Spring Break last year. He is pictured sitting with Father Seelos on the bench in the back of the Shrine's church, St. Mary of the Assumption (right). Charlie Schmidt is seen with his parents, Charles and Janna Schmidt and baby sister Cecilia "CeCe" at this year's Feast Day Mass. Charlie was venerating Seelos Reliquary after the October 2 Mass (below).

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On Friday and Saturday, October 28th and 29th, the Seelos prayer group led a nine hour Novena for Our Country, Our Leaders, andGod's will in the election on

of prayers and the rosary. On Saturday, the Novena was

A future project is to celebrate Father Seelos' birthday on January 8th with a mass at 11:00 AM. The Mass reliquary will again be on the altar for veneration and prayers.

SILVER SAINTSThe Silver Saints is going into their 4th year as a Parish ministry. It has been a great 3 years with many hours of fun and fellowship. This quarter we have had many events with great participation. We have gone to several movies including "Apparition Hill", the play "Thoroughly Modern Millie", bowling, out to eat at local restaurants, and a tour on the Gulf Coast Ducks

Daphne Civic Center. We meet monthly and have just had a fantastic turn out for our Thanksgiving Dinner in November and are preparing for our Christmas party on December 11th. We will also be going to the Mobile Mystery Dinner Theater this month. We have lots of fun and enjoy traveling around and socializing with other adults where we share our faith, interests and bond with each other and learn about our local community. If you are interested in checking us out, call Jacque Odom at 251-626-2932 for further info.

AROUND THE PARISH

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #2737 UPDATE

Upcoming Meeting(s): January 11th, February 8th, March 8th - KoC Hall, Scenic Hwy 98 & Ryan Avenue, Daphne. Meal: 6:30 PM; Property Association: 7:00 PM; Business Meeting: 7:30 PM. We hope to see you there!

On Becoming a Knight: Contact Grand Knight, Bobby Anderson at (251) 690-4275 or Deputy Grand Knight, Henry Tamburin at (251) 648-2471.

On Renting the Knights of Columbus (KOC) Hall: Contact President of Property Association, John Ballard at (251) 654-5854

On October 23, your Knights participated in the annual CTKCS Pumpkin Festival with delicious Pork Bar B Que Sandwiches and the Best

Cole Slaw in Baldwin County!!

were Hilary Martin, Cary Bean, Page Molette, Don Sawyer, and Michael Patrick.

On November 5th, the Knights hosted more than 150 individuals with i n t e l l e c t u a l disabilities with a beautiful Thanksgiving luncheon of turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, green beans, cranberries and dessert. Our favorite disc jockey, Friddie, played great tunes during and after dinner. Everyone had a very special day. Special thanks to L.A. Bar

for preparing the mashed potatoes for our special guests.

each, Prodisee Pantry, Mary's Shelter, and Catholic Social Services. It was a great evening. Thank you Parishioners!

charitable organizations, families in need, and our Seminarians.

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PARISH LIBRARY: THE RUNDOWN The Lord is here, come and read Him

Commentary – Pope Francis, a man, is well versed in man. A man, called at an early age to be a “man of God.” He is aware of the frailties of man and he is aware that regardless of these frailties, God is ever calling him to himself. Pope Francis is reaching out to all mankind, evangelizing those within and without the Church. Beginning with and highlighting a “year of mercy,” Pope Francis shows the warmth of his being, reaching out from the Rock to those whose lives are on the rocks, those who have left the Church or because the Church has left them. For those who have failed in following the doctrines of the Church he wants the Church to put its arms around them. No, he is not changing Church doctrine, he is remembering the dignity, the God given dignity of each person and knowing the obligation of bringing and / or restoring each person to the Church. Many have married outside the Church, God has not stopped loving them, the Church cannot write them off, it must listen to them and draw them back with great love. The Father does not abandon his children, through his Church he lightens the load that his children are carrying. This simple, humble man is leading that Church.

120 TOR Jorge Mario Bergoglio: FRANCIS: Pope of a New World: Tornielli, Andrea: 2013“Francis, rebuild my Church!”

to have accepted his election to the papacy with the choice of a name that no other pope has ever chosen. Who is Pope Francis,

Jesuit pope? How does he see the world and his ministry? How does he understand his call to serve Christ, his Church, and the world? In short, what is the mind and heart of this new pope of a new world?—of the Americas and the rest of the world of the

before his election---the most highly regarded Vatican observer on the international scene reveals the personality of this man of God, gentle and humble. The son of Italian immigrants to Argentina, he made radically following Christ and the way of non-violence the pillars of his pastoral ministry in a country continually tormented by social and economic inequities.This complete biography offers the keys to understanding the man who was a surprise choice, even a kind of revolutionary choice, for pope. It is the story of the humble pastor of one of the world’s largest archdioceses; a cardinal who takes the bus, talks with common folk, and lives simply. It is a story of why the cardinal electors of the Catholic Church set aside political and

The St. Vincent DePaul society will be helping families this Christmas with a food box for those in need. We need the help of parishioners to sponsor a family by supplying a food box. There will be a flyer in the church bulletin with more information. We also thank the many parishioners for their

continued support in serving the poor.

Comments by Publishers and Others – R. Reid

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FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING HONORThe honor of recognizing parishioners from the Mobile Archdiocese for outstanding service on the Feast of Christ the King was established in 2009 by Archbishop Thomas J.

Eight CTK parishioners have received this medal. We are grateful for all they do for the parish community.

Enthronement of the Sacred Heart at CTKCS CTKCS held an Enthronement ceremony during the

representative to present a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to be blessed and placed in each classroom.

Enthronement as members of the Christ the King family.

ENTHRONEMENT OF THE SACRED HEART

Front row, Diane McMahon, Betty Yandrasits, Margo Blackmon, and Cheryl Miller.

Back row, Leon Hrabovsky, John Crane, and Roy Reid.

Jesus promised St. Margaret Mary Alacoque that He "will bless the home in which the image of

my Sacred Heart shall be exposed and honored" wherein Jesus is the center and source of

love for all.

AROUND THE PARISHChildren's Faith Formation

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"A Catechist is faith, hope, and love attached to arms, legs, aches and pains, family duties and not enough time.

A Catechist is an ordinary person who is extraordinary because he or she teaches as Jesus did.

A Catechist is faithful to the past, open to the future, but especially dedicated to deepening the faith of the present generation."

~from the poem, “A Catechist Is” by Monsignor John Francis Murphy

Children's Faith FormationSTEP (Pre-K 3 and 4): 8:30 to 9:30 AM

BUILD (K-6th Grade) & EDGE (7th-8th Grade): 9:30 to 10:45 AMEQUIP (Parents): Monthly, 9:30 to 10:45 AM

2016-2017 Preschool-8th Grade Catechists

Left to right: Renee Robinson-Nguyen, Anthony Nguyen, Kate Burke, Nick Burke,

Theresa Bertagnolli-West, Jan Finney, Debbie Gamble, Sybil Viator, Michelle Knizley and Sam

Di Benedetto

Not pictured: Kristin Hegji, Heather Lind, Christy Harpenau, Kerry Kirby, Brendan Kirby,

Julia Bradley, Michelle Anderson, Jennifer Peckey, Pam Fedro, Dave DeRose, Liz Loegler,

Andi Philphot, Sarah Collins, Tony Palazzo, Amy Palazzo and Cathy Barnette.

2016-17 Children’s Liturgy of the Word Catechists

Hart, Ashley Moody, Kylie Scioneaux, Rebecca DeVaney

Not pictured: Heather Ehrenhaft and Patti Sullivan

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CYO

CTK Inshore Classic

sponsors and anglers, we were able to give

Pavilion and for the purchase of the scoreboard, bleachers, and equipment for

the new CTK Athletic Complex.

The CTK Senior Division Soccer team went to the Toy Bowl and played the

All Stars to a tie. Great job!!.

Our CTK Bantam Football team had a huge victory over the All Star team at their Toy Bowl game.

Way to go Saints!

The CTK Division 6 Silver Soccer team also went to the Toy Bowl this year. It was a hard fought game,

the Saints were defeated 3-0. Congratulations 2016 Division 6 Champions!

Mark your calendar for the

9th Annual Inshore Classic,

Saturday, May 20, 2017.

CTKCS NEWS

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CTKCS Faculty Receive Grant

CTKCS Peer Helpers

Annual Giving Campaign Kicks Off

Christ the King Catholic School faculty members, Mrs. Rose Mary Mitchell, Mrs. Barbara Hutson, Mrs. Karen Wilson, Mrs. Sarah Marzella, and Mrs. Silvia Stroud, were each a recipient for a grant award from the Baldwin EMC through their Operation Round Up Star Light Award Program. This is an educational grant program designed to provide support to teachers for the

and/or project in the classroom using innovative or creative techniques.

Save the DateThe King's Supper & Silent Auction

1.27.17This event is a joint fundraiser between the PTO and the CTK Booster Club. Parents, faculty, staff and friends of

CTKCS enjoy a steak dinner, entertainment and competitive bidding on some awesome auction items.

from our website by clicking the PTO tab, King’s Supper. We appreciate our corporate sponsors, friends in the community and all those who support

The King's Supper and Silent Auction.

OPEN REGISTRATION SET FOR FEBRUARY

Christ the King Catholic School Peer Helpers attended the Peer Helper Jubilee with 1200 Baldwin County students to participate in training for this program sponsored by The Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation. Our Peer Helpers have already begun helping with activities around our campus such as hosting a welcome lunch for our new students, leading a lesson to our K-4 students about respect and kindness, and helping with our After School Homework Help on Mondays and Thursdays.

The 2016-17 Annual Giving Campaign kicked off in October. During this time of year especially, we are thankful for the generosity of our CTK families. Our campaign this year will benefit the new CTK Athletic Complex. Thank you in advance for all you do for Christ the King. For more information about how you may contribute to the

Annual Giving Campaign, please visit our website, ctkcsdaphne.org.

Kindergarten: Tuesday, February 14, 9:00 – 11:30 AM in Assumption Hall.

CTK YOUTH

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LIFE TEEN AND JR. HIGH 'EDGE' NEWS

CTK Life Teen and Edge had a great 1st Annual Chili Cook Off fundraiser on November 19. Over eighteen teams

support of CTK families and parishioners, forty teens will be able to receive assistance to attend trips such as the March for Life in Washington, D.C. and the Archdiocesan Catholic Youth Conference throughout the upcoming year.

Life Teen appreciates the efforts of the CTK community to help our teens continue to grow in their faith and stay connected in our Catholic community.

QUEST Retreat

"Beloved" children of God, students danced, learned from local young adults and missionaries, played high-energy

grader said, "this was the best weekend of [her] life."

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MARK YOUR CALENDARSDecember 10

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 14Parish Penance Service

January 1Solemnity of Mary

January 2PreSchool Opening Day

January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 27The King's Supper & Silent Auction

January 30 - February 2Parish Mission

February 11Ladies Sodality Valentine Tea

MORE INFO @ CTKLITURGY SCHEDULESaturday Vigil 5:30 PMSunday Mass 7:00, 8:30, 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM (Life Teen) Bilingual Mass 1:00 PM, 1st SundayDaily Mass 7:00 AM, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM, SaturdaySchool Mass 8:00 AM, First Friday 8:00 AM, Wednesday

CONTACT NUMBERS

The Alley 251.626.3992

STAFF

Rev. Dan Good, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Bill Robinson

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