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August 29, 2010




Dear Parishioners,

Labor Day weekend usually marks the official end of summer, but around here with the reopening of school, assembling of the entire parish staff, refurbishing of our site and much more, we are already in high gear and full speed ahead for the after summer rush.
           
First of all the school!  This past Tuesday (August 24th) our parish school, as well as local public schools, reopened and on Friday morning we celebrated a “back to school Mass”.  We begin this year here at CTK with 325 students, 216 student families and a faculty and staff of 36!  Even before the opening day of school, we were well underway.  During the week of August 16th our faculty had a very full retreat day, plus another day for CPR and First Aid training; our school Student Council spent a day in retreat and all our teachers and staff were gearing up for the year ahead.  The theme for our school year “Imagination…to make a difference” calls our students, staff and families to stretch themselves creatively this year and links us all to our parish wide mission statement – “To Hear the Gospel and Make a Difference”.  This Sunday afternoon we celebrate the beginning of the school year with a Mass at 3:00 pm followed by a barbeque on our parish lawn for all returning school families.
           
You’ll notice we’ve been busy updating and refurbishing parts of our parish site.  Upgrades include a badly needed painting of our parish house exterior (thanks to Pat Clancy!).  After more than ten years of heavy use, we re-carpeted our parish hall and break out rooms. Our garden of blessings now includes an arbor and Kiosk (thanks to Rod and Donna). Most noticeable right now when it comes to new developments is the fencing at the north end of the middle school. Our amphitheater for school use, RE use and parish use is finally under construction. Getting permits takes a little longer than we planned for, but now our students will have an up close view of the construction we look forward to.

With the end of summer, it’s time to make sure you don’t miss some very important events and activities coming up in the very near future.  Here’s just a sample:

  • Msgr. Wade Annual Golf Tournament – Friday, September 10th (tickets and info after masses)
  • Oktoberfest – food and fun – Saturday, October 2nd on CTK lawn (tickets today after masses)
  • Parish Mission with Sr. Mary Greenan - Sunday through Wednesday, October 10th -13th
  • ChristLight Weekend and Experience – Friday through Sunday, November 12th -14th
  • Adult Ed with Brian Swimme, Fr Joyce, Dr. Gary Macy and Dr. Kristen Heyer - Mondays, November 29th, December 6th and 13th. 

Those are just a few of the key upcoming activities.  Sr. Joanne is leading her team and the important Grief Workshop from September 13 through October 25; Sr. Maureen and Joan Smits are working full time with catechists and assistants to develop a great year of Religious Ed for our public school youngsters and for all children with  pre school and Children’s Liturgy of the Word on Sundays; Kate Doherty and Helen Christian are developing a strong Youth Ministry for the year ahead as well as our Confirmation program for juniors and seniors in high school.  I hope to resurrect our Parish Council which had a “down year” and needs new direction and elections; meanwhile our Adult Ed, Liturgy Coordinating and Liturgy Planning Committees are gearing up.  As you cans see we have a lot on our plate but with your interest, participation and support it should be a great year!

Your Pastor,
Brian T. Joyce



 

 



                                   



               






           

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 





Visit the CaringBridge page and Guestbook for Fr. Declan Deane here. (http://www.caringbridge.org /visit/declandeane)

Social Justice Meeting - Garden Park Apartments: Greg Bayer, a CTK parishioner on the board of Contra Costa Interfaith Housing, will be speaking on the parish involvement with Garden Park apartments.  Garden Park provides permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless families, each with an adult member with a health or mental disability.  Please join us on this Thursday at 7pm in Rooms A & B.

Msgr. Wade Golf Tournament will be held Friday, September 10th at Diablo Creek Golf Course.  For more info call Steve Murphy at 932-7608.

The Women of Magdala have a new website: www.womenofmagdala.org.

The CTK Garden Café invites you back for another year of good food, good coffee and good friends.  We will be open beginning this Friday, August 27th from 7:30-9:30am.  All donations go to the nurturing of the CTK School Garden and Stations.  See you there!

ENCORE is hosting a festive Potluck Supper on Saturday, August 28th, after the 5 pm Mass, in the Ministry Center.  All adults 55+ (married and single) are invited to attend and bring a favority dish to serve 6-8.  (A-E: Appetizer, F-M: Main Dish, N-R:  Salad, S-Z: Dessert).  A $5 per person donation is requested to cover the cost of beverages, paper goods and set up.  If you are coming, RSVP to Joan C. (934-0136 or Carolyn P. (journeyon37@yahoo.com ) after August 20th.

Grief Workshop – The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss.  The reality of death leaves most of us shocked, confused and sad.  These feelings may linger for years.  Grieving people need time and space to honor their grief.  Your loss may be recent or it may be years ago.  Sr. Joanne Gallagher and a team of peer ministers will facilitate a 7-week workshop to help you begin the healing process.  Mon., Sept. 13 to Oct. 25, 7-9pm at the Ministry Center.  Call 682-2486 to register.  Registration required by Sept. 3rd.  There will be a table outside after masses today for more information or questions. 

ChristLight VII – Save the date:  November 12-14.  Details to follow.  Please call Phil Tafoya (899-0451) or Stacie Baumgartner (932-6624) for more information.

3 Yr Old RE Registration: Sunday, Sept. 12th after the 9:15 am Mass – after evaluation of our 3 yr old Sunday program, there will be some changes this year: Children will attend weekly, not alternate weeks.  Children must be 3 yrs old by September 1st and potty trained.  Parents will continue to be assigned as assistants.  Maximum enrollment 16.  Questions? 686-1017

Christ the King Inaugural Oktoberfest-Saturday, October 2, 2010, 3-7 pm on the CTK Lawn.  Beer tasting, Food & Live Music.  Tickets go on sale following the 5 pm Mass on Saturday  August 28th and all masses (except the 7 am) on Sunday, Aug 29 for $35 per adult (21 and over).  Tickets can also be purchased after Aug 29 from Jay Becker who can be reached at 925-818-1915 or at scooners (at) comcast.net.  For more info:  www.KofCPH.org.

Bible Study for MEN and WOMEN-ten weeks Mondays beginning September 13, 2010, Book of Revelation.  Gathering at 8:30 am, DVD Presentation at 8:45 am; Discussion 9:45-10:30 am.  For more info call Mary Kerfs (946-9751)

Confirmation Registration: Are you are a junior or senior in high school and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this year? You can register by downloading a registration form/calendar on our website at ctkym.org or picking one up in the back of the church. If you have any questions, please call the youth ministry office at 676-0979. Registration deadline is September 17th.

Ministry to traveling Catholics - For nationwide Mass times and location: internet www.Masstimes.org

Prayer for Leadership by Sr. Joan Chittester, OSB


                                                  

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