O Jesus, King most wonderful!

Conqueror renowned!
Sweetness most ineffable!
In whom all joys are found!

When once you visited the heart,

then truth begins to shine;
then earthly vanities depart;
then kindles love divine.

O Jesus! Light of all below!

Thou font of life and fire!
Surpassing all the joys we know,
and all we can desire.

May every heart confess Your name,

and ever adore You;
and seeking You, itself inflame
to seek You more and more.

May our tongues for ever bless You;

may we love You alone;
and ever in our lives express
the image of Thine own. Amen.

From the Roman Breviary

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING
YEAR OF THE PRIEST

1501 South Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148

Rectory: (630) 629-1717 Fax: (630) 705-0692
Academy: (630) 627-0640 Fax: (630) 705-0139

WWW.CTKLOMBARD.ORG
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PARISH STAFF

Rev. Robert Schoenstene Deacon Fred Francl Deacon Wayne Storrs

630.629.1717 630.629.1717 630.629.1717

Deacon Frank Lillig Deacon Peter Robinson

630.396.6077 Coor. Pastoral Care; 630.629.1717
frank@ctklombard.org deaconpeter@ctklombard.org

Rev. Peter Jarosz, Pastor

630.396.6079
frpeter@ctklombard.org

Eileen Maggiore Sherry Rochford Bill Runge

Pastoral Assoc./Adult Faith Formation Coordinator of Faith Formation Director of Music and Liturgy
630.396.6076; eileen@ctklombard.org 630.396.6078; sherry@ctklombard.org 630.396.6075; bill@ctklombard.org

Elaine Ward Marge Zilinsky Carol Clishem

Business Manager Religious Education/Parish Secretary Pastor’s/Parish Secretary
630.396.6073; elaine@ctklombard.org 630.396.6074; marge@ctklombard.org 630.629.1717;
carol@ctklombard.org

Jill Placey, Academy Director Lori Bhardwaj

Kindergarten Teacher Academy Secretary/Parish Finance Asst.
630.627.0640; jplacey@ckslombard.org 630.627.0640; lori@ckslombard.org

Karen Hanish, Pre-School Jan Waas, Pre-School Aide Michelle Iwinski, Kindergarten Aide

Tony Azzolin Maintenance

Facilities Manager Paul Sweder, Joe Iapichino
630.629.1717; tony@ctklombard.org Victor Mandin

Act of Dedication of the Human Race to Jesus Christ the King

Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostrate before you.
We are yours, and yours we wish to be; but to be more surely united with you,
behold each one of us freely consecrates himself today to your Most Sacred Heart.
Many indeed have never known you; many, too, despising your precepts, have rejected you.
Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them to your Sacred Heart.
Be King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken you,
but also of the prodigal children who have abandoned you; grant that they may
quickly return to their Father's house, lest they die of wretchedness and hunger.
Be King of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions,
or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back to the harbor of truth and the unity of faith,
so that soon there may be but one flock and one Shepherd.
Grant, O Lord, to your Church assurance of freedom and immunity from harm;
give tranquility of order to all nations; make the earth resound from pole to pole with one cry:
Praise to the divine Heart that wrought our salvation; to it be glory and honor for ever. Amen.
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Christ the King School Save the Date for these events:
Reunion 2009
Dec 27, 2009: 12:00 Mass and Alumni reception
Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Jan 24, 2010: Whole Parish Catechesis:
Celebrating Family Life
Location: Church and Parish Center
Feb 13, 2010: Mardi Gras celebration (7:30 p.m.)
As part of our 50th Anniversary Year long Celebration,
50th Anniversary Memories Display
Christ the King Parish is hosting a reunion for all the
people who passed through the doors of the school.
Mar 7-17: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land w/ Fr Peter
Teachers, administrators, students, and parents! No
matter how short a time you attended, you are welcome
Mar 21, 2010: Family Fun Fair
top join us.
Apr 25, 2010: Spirit of Life Concert
Noon Mass will be the gathering point for this celebra-
tion. All Alumni are encouraged to actively participate.
May 9, 2010: May Crowning following the 10:00 mass
After mass, join fellow alumni for an afternoon to renew
friendships, reminisce and relax in our Parish Life Cen-
June 6, 2010: Feast of Corpus Christi Procession
ter.
Sept 18, 2010: 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance
To help with this event, or to add your info to the alumni
database, please contact Pat Luedtke at 630-916-1302
or pat25@comcast.net. Thank you to the 14 alumni
who have responded thus far.

Or, RSVP on Facebook Event: Christ the King School ,

Lombard Illinois–Reunion 2009
Thanksgiving Prayer
Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all good-
ness and love, please look kindly upon us and receive
our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks.
Thank you for all the graces and blessings you have
bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and
religious heritage. Our food and shelter, our health, the
love we have for one another, our family and friends.
Facts from the Past
Did you know…
In 1975 when Father Frederick Golden became ill, Father
John Ryan was appointed administrator and then was
named Christ the King’s fourth pastor in 1976. During that
time of transition, Robert Schoenstene came to serve as
a deacon while studying for the priesthood and was or-
dained in 1975. Father Bob celebrated his First Mass at
Christ the King and afterwards, more than 1,200 parish-
ioners came to a pot-luck to celebrate the occasion.

Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us

continued grace and blessing throughout the coming
year.

This we ask in the Name of Jesus, Your Son and our

Brother. Amen.

Join us for
Thanksgiving Day Mass
9:00am in Church Do you have any “facts from the past” that we could in-
clude in future bulletins? Please call the rectory 630-629-
All are asked to bring non-perishable goods up 1717 ext 6050 or email 50anniv@ctklombard.org.
to the altar at the Presentation for our
St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry
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Mass Intentions
Ministry Schedule for November 28/29
Saturday, November 21 5:00 Jerry Serzen
5th Week = Team 4
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin
Mary; 1 Mc 6:1-13; Lk 20:27-40
Extraordinary Ministers
5:00 J. Iapichino, A. Waters, A. Weselak, G&F Zelazny
Sunday, November 22 8:00 Dennis Brust 8:00 L. Redor, F. Rossi, M. Stellmach, A. Tuszynski, K&R Uhart,
Solemnity of Christ the King 10:00 Ricardo Bulaon R. Wakely
Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 12:00 Frank Buti 10:00 H. Sokalski, J. Maka, V. Sujewicz, E. Sweeney, K. White,
18:33b-37 C. Pilar
12:00 L&L Torralba, M. Urbonas, S. Pennisi, W. Storrs
Monday, November 23 8:30: Christine Juarez
Altar Servers
St. Clement I; St. Columban; Blessed
5:00 T&M Sanders, D. Scarpiniti
Miguel Agustín Pro
8:00 B. Haas, C&L Grunert
Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Lk 21:1-4
10:00 N. Campbell, K. Sweeney, E. Maggiore
12:00 C. Coleman, M&C Martinez
Tuesday, November 24 8:30 For the Unborn
St. Andrew Dung-Lac and his compan- Lectors Presider
ions; Dn 2:31-45; Lk 21:5-11 5:00 G. Doretti 5:00: Fr. Guiney
8:00 A. Staron 8:00: Fr. Bob
8:30 Special Intention 10:00 M. Logalbo 10:00: Fr. Peter
Wednesday, November 25
12:00 M. Urbonas 12:00: Fr. Peter
St. Catherine of Alexandria
Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Lk
21:12-19
Ministers of Care
Irene Boutiette, M. Brudnicki, M. Gonzalo, E. Lay, E&O Manicad, L.
Thursday, November 26 8:30 Ricardo & Lucia Bulaon Michalik, G. Doretti, S. Pierscionek, E & E Mears
Thanksgiving Day
Dn 6:12-28; Lk 21:20-28

Friday, November 27 8:30 Lucia Bulaon Rest in Peace

Dn 7:2-14; Lk 21:29-33
Saturday, November 28
Blessed Virgin Mary;
Dn 7:15-27; Lk 21:34-36
Sunday, November 29
First Sunday of Advent
Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25; 1 Thes 3:12 —
4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
5:00 Alfredo Narciso, Jr.
8:00 Matthew Rusek
10:00 Anthony Cannata
12:00 Charles Batchelor
Our condolences to the friends and family of Paul Benshoof
who passed away last week. Eternal rest grant unto them, O
Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest
in peace. Amen. May Their souls and the souls of all the
faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
During this month of November, take time to
visit your loved ones at the cemetery.

Pray for Healing

Flu Season
During the cold and flu season, parishioners are welcome
to give a friendly nod instead of a handshake if they pre-
fer. Please try to be sensitive to the choices of your
neighbor during the sign of peace. Also, taking from the
chalice is an option - but not a requirement. When we
receive the host, it is the whole and entire Christ re-
ceived. Receiving from the cup is referred to as a fuller
symbol of the communion we share in Christ, but not
necessary for full communion.
Tony Rudinski, Jean Brzezinski, Diana Crue, Peter Christoff,
Dolores Hrabec, Jay Perry, Roberta Dirschl, Joan Frichtl, Ed
Fontona, Cathy Castro, Frank Nelson, John Sheehan, Mark
Wettsteadt, Denis Perry, Joan Temborius, Rose Fenske,
Lorraine Wick, Marilyn Melichar, Carmen Giacalone, Isabel
Carey, Efren Iraola, Mary Lou LeRoy, Sharon Barsaloux,
Brian McGarry, Karen Schumann, Esther Sassi, Sam
Battaglia, Robert Balteskonis. Please pray for all the sick in
our parish, our families, our friends, our community.
Please update the parish office with the status of your
loved one’s health. We will be clearing our list of the sick
in December. If you wish your name to stay on the list,
please call 630.629.1717.
November 22, 2009
Family Mass
December 13, 2009
10:00 a.m. Mass
The families of children in the fourth grade will be serving
the Church at 10:00 a.m. Mass on December 6, 2009.
The families will be greeters, gift bearers, banner carriers
and lectors. If your family would like to partake in any of
the above mentioned roles please call eileen at
630.396.6076 or email at eileen@ctklombard.org.
We need your help changing Missals
We are still looking for a few teens and adults to
help change the Missals and Music Books for the
new Liturgical Season. Meet us at 9:00am in the
Narthex on Saturday, November 28th.
Christ the King Parish Presents
A Live Nativity
Monday, December 21, 7:00 pm
Lessons and Carols begin in the church at 7:00 pm
Procession to the Nativity at 7:30 pm
Hot Cocoa and cookies following
Animals 6:30-8:30 pm
Crafts 6:30-8:00 pm Bring a hat, scarf, or pair of
gloves for the needy in our neighborhood.
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word
10:00 a.m. Mass
Dec. 13, 2009
We are looking for more adult leaders. Moms or dads if
you wish to come out and see what we do to discern if
you would like to be involved please come out with your
child at the next Children’s Liturgy of the Word. We are
looking to expand to 2 times per month. We would like
another set of volunteers to help proclaim God’s Word
and then explain it in a way that they can understand and
remember.
Tea Party
Do you know there are many health related advantages to
drinking tea? Did you ever wonder what kind of tea to
serve with your luncheon/dinner? Were you ever con-
fused by the plethora of different kinds of teas available in
your local store? Do you wonder which tea should have
lemon and which shouldn’t? Well, CCW has the answer
to your problem. We are giving a tea demonstration/
tasting at our regular monthly meeting, November 16 at 7
o’clock in the East Room. Many teas from Serene Teaz
located in Elmhurst and Wheaton will be available for
sampling.
So bring a friend to this enjoyable and entertaining eve-
ning. Please call Anna at 630-620-7977 or e-mail
ccw@ctklombard.org for further information.
Live Nativity
December 21, 2009
We Need You!
This is an all ages event. There is something for every
household. We need people to act, sing, bake, and help
with activities for young children. If you are interested in
one of the “major roles” as an actor/actress there will be 3
Monday evening rehearsals from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Nov.
30, Dec. 7 & 14 with an all cast rehearsal on Monday,
Dec. 21st at 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Can you sing? Can you bake? Are you creative with
crafts? Whether you can do small part or large we appre-
ciate any help!
Contact Eileen Maggiore at 630.396.6076 for more infor-
mation.
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Pray for our Military
Joseph Velasco, III, Richard Godman, Jack Melvin, III,
Steven Van Dyke, Jeremy Guenther, Frank Minniti, An-
drew DaMitz, Patrick J. Doran, Kevin Dollens, Jessie
Blanton, Michael Whelan, John Pierczynski, Thomas
Pierczynski, Scott Allen Petersen, Kevin Fitzpatrick,
Nikita Majcen, Tom Clohessy, Benjamin Raymond, Ja-
son Peters, Andrew Sargent, Stephanie Olson, Joshua
D. Braun, Brandon Hartmann, Jeffrey W. Erickson, Mark
Kuhar, Matthew Beifuss, Francis Beifuss, David Starke,
Melissa J. Gertie, Patrick Nicholson, Lara Owczarski,
Frank Wilkins III, David Jurk, Kyle Villalobos, Douglas
Wozniak, Jeff Maicke.
Do you have a loved one in the armed forces? Email,
call, or drop a note in the collection with their name.
CCW Annual Holiday Fair
Please save December 6 for CCW’s Annual Holiday Fair
which will be held in the PLC from 8 to 2 o’clock. Home-
made crafts, munchkins, coffee, food, and a bake sale will
be available at this awesome happening. It’s sure to be
our best event ever, so don’t miss it. Our bake sale will
start after Saturday’s (December 5) Mass.
Please call Cathy at 1-630-495-1804 or e-mail
ccw@ctklombard.org for further information or to reserve
a table.
Water for Life 2009-10
A Parish Service Project sponsored by CCW
At its October meeting, the Council of Catholic Women
began a project to help fund the Water for Life project that
will benefit women and children in poor countries.
The program was suggested by the National Council of
Catholic Women working with the Catholic Relief Ser-
vices. CRS is the official overseas relief and develop-
ment agency of the US Catholic Community.
Water for Life was established in 1978 to make safe,
clean water available to women and their families. In the
developing world, women often bear the burden of travel-
ing long distances every day to provide water for their
family’s cooking and washing needs. Think about how
blessed we are with an abundant supply of water for our
use.
A challenge for the women of the CCW is donate a dime
for every time they turn on the tap and use fresh water on
a single day, rather than having to walk to a well. Watch
for more information on this project and suggested ways
that you can help.
November 22, 2009
Knights of Columbus
Last note on this year's Tootsie Roll Drive. The Knights of
Columbus Council #11027 will be distributing checks in
the near future to the following Charitable Organizations:
1. Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Assn.
2. Ray Graham Assn.
3. Catholic Charities Joliet
4. West Suburban Assn. for the Retarded &
Handicapped
5. Special Camps for Special Citizens
6. N.A.M.I. - Special Needs Housing
7. Resources for the Ret. & Autistic Family (RRAF)
8. Western DuPage Special Recreation Fund
9. S.E.D.O.M. ( Special Education District of McHenry)
10. Marklund Children's Home
The amount to be distributed to the above organizations
is approximately $6,100.00 this year.
If anyone would like additional information about our
council at Christ the King, please contact Ed Schumann
at (630)627-8213.
Hospitality Thank You
Thank-you to the Knights of Columbus for hosting the
November Hospitality. It was well attended. Due to the
CCW Craft Fair, there will be no Hospitality in Decem-
ber. But please stop in and visit the Craft Fair. We will
resume on January 2nd and 3rd hosted by PADS.
Karen Schumann, Hospitality Chairman
50th Anniversary Pilgrimage to the
Holy Land with Father Peter Jarosz
It's not too late to join! Kim White, from Totally Yours
Pilgrimages, will be in the Narthex after every Mass on
the weekend of Dec. 5-6, to answer any questions you
may have. If we can get 20 people from our parish to
go, Totally Yours Pilgrimages will donate back to the
church the cost of 1 ticket. For info, call 630.396.6079.
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Parish Advent Reconciliation Service

“Come O Lord and set us free”

Friday, December 4th, 2009—7:00 PM

Let’s start our Advent Journey with a

new heart. Our Parish reconciliation
Service is for the whole family. Our
second graders will be receiving their
First Reconciliation and the eighth
graders will be attending as part of
their Confirmation Preparation.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Do you know someone who has expressed interest in the
Catholic faith? Are you yourself interested in knowing
more about Catholicism? Or do you have a desire to help
share your faith in what it has done for you? We are be-
ginning to pray and discern for our upcoming year. If you
would like to know more or be a part of the RCIA team,
please call Eileen at 630.396.6076 or email ei-
leen@ctklombard.org.

Marriage Preparation
Did you know it takes approximately 8 months to plan and
organize your wedding? If you are thinking about becom-
ing engaged or are engaged please call Eileen to begin
your wedding arrangements.

Are you divorced and would like to know more about an-
nulments? Do you think the process is too long or tedi-
ous? Please visit the Diocesan website
www.dioceseofjoliet.org/tribunal for a brief explanation.
You may contact Deacon Frank Lillig, 630.396.6077 or
Eileen Maggiore, 630.396.6076, who are both field advo- Year of the Priest: July 2009 - June 2010
cates for nullity of marriage.
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Vocations
DISCERNMENT GROUP – Our monthly discernment
group will resume on Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 3-
5pm at the Fiat House. Dinner will be served at 5pm.
This is for young men who are juniors in high school and
older. We will be discussing “What makes a good priest?”
Please contact Fr. Burke Masters at ( 815-834-4004) or
frburke23@aol.com if you are interested.
QUO VADIS GROUP – For boys grades 7-10, we will be
gathering at the Fiat House to discuss what it means to
be a man of God and how to grow in virtue and holiness.
Parents are welcome to join us. We will be meeting at the
Fiat House (113 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL 60432) from 9-
10:30am for the following dates:
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
JEREMIAH DAY- Boys in grades 7-10 are invited to Mun-
delein Seminary on Saturday, January 16, 2010. This
day will provide the young men a chance to visit a semi-
nary and experience the life of a seminarian. They will
have a chance to meet our current seminarians at Munde-
lein, tour the seminary, play basketball or soccer, and at-
tend Mass at the seminary. Participants should meet at
Mundelein Seminary. Transportation can be arranged if
needed. Cost is $10 per person, which includes lunch.
For more information contact Fr. Burke Masters at (( 815-
834-4004) or frburke23@aol.com.
Prayer for Vocations
Compassionate Heart of Jesus,
graciously listen to our prayers.
Give us generous hearts
to respond to your call in our lives.
Lift up courageous men and women
willing to follow after your heart
as priests, sisters, brothers, and deacons.
Help parents and teachers to share the
faith and to encourage young people
to explore religious vocations.
Guide all people, Lord, in your ways
of compassion, truth, and peace,
that we may find happiness
in fulfilling our vocation.
Amen.
November 22, 2009
Christ the King Early Learning Academy presents
Winter Wonderland
Sunday, December 13th
The Parish presents Winter Wonderland fundraising
event in the Parish Life Center beginning after the 10am
mass on Sunday, December 13th. This event is for
school parents, parishioners and friends of Christ the
King Early Learning Academy. This is a fundraising
event which includes a silent auction and raffles and all
the money raised will benefit the academy.
The Parish Life Center will be open from 11:00 am to
3:00 pm for a holiday shopping extravaganza. From
11am – 3pm, you will be able to walk through and place
bids on various items. Most of the items have minimum
bids of 30% of their value . If you don’t want to get into
a “bidding war” on an item, you can purchase the item
immediately at a guaranteed or “buy it now” price. Most
of the “Buy It Now” prices are approximately 80% of its
value. You will be able to pay by cash, check or charge.
(A catalog of items is available in the Narthex of the
church as of Sunday, December 6th).
The raffle will have two grand prizes:
• iPod Touch (32 gb which holds 7000 songs)
• $500 + Treasure Chest
The raffle tickets will be $5 each or 5 for $20.
Coffee and cake will be served from 11am – 12pm.
Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served from 12pm –
3pm. At 3pm, the silent auction will close and the
winning bids announced. The raffles will also be drawn
at 3pm and winners announced. The winners of the raf-
fles do not need to be present.
There is NO admission charge to this event!!
If you need further information, please feel free to con-
tact me at 630-691-8633 or email me at
sjmwick@sbcglobal.net. Thank you for your support.
November 22, 2009
What is Manna?
Manna is a tuition reimbursement/fundraiser program.
This year-round fundraiser provides over 200 local and
nationwide grocery, retail, restaurants, gas stations and
specialty gift cards/certificates for order through Christ the
King Parish.
The Gift certificates or debit cards purchased through
Manna are worth their face value. The vendors listed
have agreed to donate a percentage to the parish. Each
vendor has his own set amount. This money can be used
to help offset tuition or to help pay down the parish debt.
We cannot give you the money in form of cash.
Fundraising: The vendors each have a percentage next to
their name. That percentage is the amount of money that
is going to be credited back to your child’s account. That
percentage is 75% of the vendor’s original amount, with
the remaining 25% going to the Academy/RE.
Ordering: If you wish to order manna, we have an order
form on the opposite side of this sheet. Orders are due
Monday at 9:00 a.m. Orders are filled and are ready by
Tuesday. Make checks payable to CTK Manna. Manna
can be used to pay Kohl's credit card bill. Please fill out
the lower left portion of the order form completely. Write in
the total dollar amount requested on the left of the vendor
you wish to order. Write in the total of all money pur-
chased in the box on the lower left corner. Write the
amount of the check enclosed. Decide how you would like
the credit to be applied to RE, ELA or Building Fund. Mark
Hold or Send with student. Orders not marked send with
student will automatically be held for parent pick up.
Tuition Credits are issued in September and January.
Sorry that we cannot accept credit cards or third party
checks. Only parishioner checks will be accepted. There
is a $5 NSF fee for any returned check.
Early Learning Academy
BAKE SALE
This Weekend after all masses
in the narthex.
Proceeds to benefit the Christ the
King Early Learning Academy.
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Statement from the Diocese of Joliet
November, 2009
Strategic Study of Catholic Schools
in the Diocese of Joliet underway
The Catholic Schools Office of the
Diocese of Joliet is undertaking
a long term strategic study, aided by
the Meitler Consulting Team, regard-
ing Catholic schools in the diocese.
The two-year study will be completed
in the spring of 2010. Up to this
point, information and input have
been gathered from a variety of sources, including pas-
tors, principals, school board members and lay people
throughout the entire diocese.
As part of the process, the Catholic Schools Of-
fice has conducted Community Engagement Surveys
providing opportunity to anyone who wished to give in-
put regarding Catholic Schools in the diocese. The re-
sults of these surveys will help the office better under-
stand enrollment as well as measure attitudes and sup-
port toward Catholic education across the diocese. The
data will help diocesan school leaders continue to de-
velop strong Catholic schools and market them effec-
tively.
When all of the information gathered during the strategic
study is available, it will be assessed and evaluated. At
the appropriate time in the planning process, decisions
regarding Catholic schools in the Diocese of Joliet will be
made.
Bishop Peter Sartain wishes to convey that no decisions
have been made regarding the possibility of any school
closings or consolidations at this time. Data continues to
be processed and information shared with Catholic
School communities.
Doug Delaney
Executive Assistant to Bishop J. Peter Sartain
Diocese of Joliet
425 Summit Street
Joliet, IL 60435
Office: 815-722-6606 ext. 228
Fax: 815-722-6632
Email: ddelaney@dioceseofjoliet.org
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Health care reform: a stewardship perspective

The Gospel of St. Luke presents Jesus healing ten lepers, of whom only one, a Samaritan and therefore a foreigner, returned
to thank him. The Lord said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."
(Luke 17:19 quoted by Pope Benedict XVI during his Angelus meditation October 14, 2007)

Life is a gift from God. Good health is the physical expression of that gift. In the Gospel, Jesus connects wellness (or whole-
ness) with faith. He teaches us - sometimes dramatically - that physical health and spiritual health are interrelated.
Pope Benedict XVI reminds us that there are two levels of healing. First, there is physical healing, which concerns the proper
functioning of the body and all its various systems. Secondly, there is the much-needed healing of the mind and heart (or soul),
which concerns the whole person. Another term for this second, more profound, level of healing is salvation. The healing power
of Jesus brings salvation, as well as physical health, because he touches our hearts and revives our souls. "Rise and go your
way; your faith has saved you," the Lord says to the grateful leper and to us.

In this familiar Gospel story, only one of the ten lepers (a foreigner) returned to say thank you. "Those who, like the healed Sa-
maritan, know how to say thank you," the Holy Father says, "show that they do not consider everything as their due but as a
gift that comes ultimately from God, even when it arrives through men and women or through nature." Gratitude is the gateway
to healing. It opens our hearts to the recognition that everything is a gift. And, as the pope says, "What a treasure is hidden in
two small words: thank you!"

What has this to do with health care reform? Everything. Health is a gift, but health care is a responsibility. As Christian stew-
ards, we are called to say thank you for God's gift of life by accepting responsibility for the health and human dignity of all our
sisters and brothers. We are called to share generously with others, especially the poor and the sick, out of gratitude to God.
And the Lord tells us, quite forcefully, that what we do to assist the poor and the sick, the hungry and the homeless, and all
who are in emotional or spiritual need, we do to him, for him and with him.

With this in mind, the Catholic bishops of the United States have given us the following guidelines for health care reform that is
consistent with Catholic social teaching:

• No health care reform legislation or policy will be truly effective unless it deals with the whole person in all his or her human
dignity. That is why access to quality health care must be truly universal, and not selective, and why it must respect life
wholly and completely from the moment of conception to the experience of natural death.
• No health care legislation or policy will succeed in transforming our current broken system unless it provides for the needs
of the poor and of legal immigrants (the lepers and Samaritans of our day).
• No reform measures will provide for the common good and
the diversity of our society unless they provide for the free-
dom of conscience of health care workers (allowing them to Stewardship of Treasure
say "no" to immoral or unethical procedures without impu-
nity). November 8
• No private or public options for insuring health care coverage # Registered Families 1380
can succeed in the long run unless costs are controlled and
shared equitably. Account # Amount
White Envelopes 387 $8,770.80
Health care reform is a stewardship issue. It challenges us to Non-envelope users $2,155.55
take care of the gifts of life and health; to share the costly bur-
This week’s total $10,926.35
den of care especially on behalf of the poor; and to manage
wisely and well the resources available to us through medical Weekly Budget $13,462.00
and health care personnel, through private insurers and govern-
ment agencies, and through hospitals and other organizations Difference -$2,535.65
dedicated to the healing arts.

Whatever we do, as disciples of Jesus Christ and as stewards of

all his gifts, we must work to ensure respect for life and dignity, Green Envelopes* 77 $1,267.00
and universal access for all. This is what Jesus did during his life
among us. This is what he calls us to do if we wish to follow him Restricted Budget** $2,308 .00
-- and make his saving grace available to the men and women
Difference -$1,041
of our day.
Gold 47 $633.50
Copyright © 2009, Daniel Conway
* Thank you for reaching the goal this past week!
Let’s try to reach our goal of $2,500 weekly to bring down our debt!
November 22, 2009
Leaving a Legacy
A young man was surprised to find his sick and elderly
grandfather planting a small peach tree in his backyard.
When the young man asked his grandfather why he was
planting the tree, the old man replied, “Son, all my life I
have eaten the fruit from trees that other people have
planted. I figure I have an obligation to make sure
there is some fruit around for others to enjoy.”
Four Ways to Leave a Legacy
Did you know there are four easy ways for you to remem-
ber you parish in your will?
1. A specific Bequest – you can designate a
certain amount of cash or specific
assets to the parish.
2. A Residual Bequest – you can plan for the
parish to receive all or a portion of your estate
after other specific bequests have been dis-
tributed.
3. A Percentage Bequest – You can designate a
certain percentage of the estate to go to the
parish.
4. A Contingent Bequest – You can make the
parish the recipient of a bequest if others
named in your will are not living at the time of
your death.
No matter how you decide to remember your parish, a gift
from your will accomplishes several key benefits.
• It sends a strong message to your heirs that
the Church played an important role in your
life.
• It guarantees that your generosity to the
Church will be continued even after you are
gone.
• It provides important assistance to our parish.
• It may even provide tax benefits to your heirs.
Talk to your lawyer or financial counselor today about the
best way for you to remember your parish in your will.
Ministry Stewardship Spotlight
Thank you to the 97 individuals who give of their time and
talent as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. If
you are interested in this ministry, please contact Bill
Runge at bill@ctklombard.org or 630.396.6075.
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Deadline for Ten Commandment
Brick Order
The deadline for ordering bricks around the Ten Com-
mandment Monument is December 31, 2009, not in
March. We are planning to install the bricks in March
weather permitting in time for Easter. Please place your
order as soon as you can. It takes several weeks for the
order to be processed by the brick engraver.
Consider giving a brick as a gift to honor and commemo-
rate your loved ones this season. The proceeds from the
sale of the bricks will also help Christ the King meet its
financial obligations.
Consider a Stock or Security Donation
to Christ the King Church
Direct gifts of stocks, mutual funds and other assets are
simple for parishioners to make and can be very benefi-
cial gifts for both the parish and the parishioner. Parish-
ioner can designate a stock donation as an immediate gift
OR use the donation to establish a life-benefit gift such as
a Charitable Gift Annuity or a Remainder Trust.
Donating appreciated securities to your parish can pro-
duce a tax- advantaged charitable deduction for the pa-
rishioner. Most securities donated to parishes are either
common stocks or mutual funds. For more information
please contact the finance council or Fr. Peter Jarosz.
Thank you for the many ways you already share your
treasure with the parish.
Finance Council
Stewardship of Treasure has never
been easier!
Sign-Up for Electronic Giving
You can have your white, gold, and/or green
envelope contributions automatically
withdrawn from your account on a
weekly or monthly basis.
Visit our website, www.ctklombard.org or contact the
business office, 630.396.6073, for more information.
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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

DOING THE WORK OF GOD EACH AND EVERY DAY!

SUNDAY THURSDAY

Academy Bake Sale All Masses Narthex

BASIC Youth Ministry 6:00pm Academy Thanksgiving Day Mass 9:00am Church

MONDAY
FRIDAY
SVDP Food Pantry 12:00pm ER
Protecting God’s Children 6:00pm ER
Prayer Group 7:00pm ER

TUESDAY
SATURDAY
Children’s Choir 4:45pm Church
Teen Ensemble Rehearsal 6:30pm Church

WEDNESDAY NEXT SUNDAY

CTK Run For Life 4:00pm ER

Sacraments Mass Times Rectory Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30am
Baptism: Arrangements for baptisms are
Mon: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
made by attending a preparation meeting. Sunday Obligation Tues, Wed, & Thurs: 9:00a.m.– 6:00 pm
Parish registration is a pre-requisite for attend- Saturday Vigil at 5:00pm Friday: 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
ing this meeting. Sunday at 8:00am, 10:00am,
and 12:00 Noon
First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Bulletin Articles
Confirmation: Christ the King offers Faith Sacrament of Reconciliation
Formation both in our Parish Academy, and in Saturdays: 4:00pm-4:45pm Bulletin articles are due on the previous
our Religious Education Program. And by appointment Friday in order to be published in the fol-
lowing weekend’s bulletin. Please send
Weddings: Weddings are scheduled in the St. Peregrine Devotions articles to bulletin@ctklombard.org.
home parish of the bride or groom. We require Second Saturdays at 11:00am
an eight month preparation time. The church
date is set before any other commitments are Rosary and Chaplet Registration
made. Weekdays at 7:35am
Tuesdays 5:30pm On behalf of the pastoral staff, we welcome you
Anointing of the Sick: If you or one of your as a family member of Christ the King Parish. It
loved ones are in need of the Anointing of the Eucharistic Exposition is our hope and prayer that you feel at home with
Sick, please contact the rectory, or see the 1st Thursday 9:00am until 8:00pm us at weekend masses, prayer times, and parish
priest after Mass. In case of an emergency, 1st Friday at 7:00am activities. Welcome!
please call the rectory, ext 1. Other Thursdays 9:00am-8:00pm