Christ the King Parish

Our pastor, Fr. Paulson Mundanmani to assume expanded role as pastor of both CTK and nearby St. Stephen’s.

Fr. P shared this announcement from Bishop Barber yesterday:
Yesterday, April 13, Friday 2018 Bishop Barber announced the appointment of Fr. Paulson Mundanmani, currently Pastor of Christ the King Parish in Pleasant Hill, to a dual role as Pastor of St. Stephen’s in Walnut Creek, as well.

Fr. Mark, St. Stephen’s current Pastor will leave there in July to take on another assignment.

The two communities will remain separate entities for now, under the leadership of Fr. Paulson.

In the days and weeks ahead, Fr. Paulson will communicate with the parish about the ramifications.

Bishop Barber asked Christ the King parishioners to bring their energy and gifts to St. Stephens, asked that the parishioners of St. Stephens to share their gifts and beautiful facilities with Christ the King.

Please send your blessings, prayers and support for all involved, to effect a smooth, supportive and welcoming transition!

My Dear Fellow Parishioners:    

Have you ever been on the receiving end of a miracle or a miraculous event? I have. It happened in 1999, when our now-retired pastor, Fr. Brian Joyce, invited me to come on board as a staff member here at Christ the King Parish. It was a part-time position as coordinator of the Small Christian Community and Bereavement ministries. Brian and I had known each other since the 1970s, during my tenure as Director of Mount Mary Immaculate Spiritual Growth Center in Lafayette.  In 2003, then RCIA Coordinator Marie Ascatigno announced her retirement from the staff. Brian appointed me as a committee of one and charged me with inding a replacement for her. After doing my due diligence and coming up empty, he said, “Why don’t you do it?” Could that have been his intention all along?  Fast forward to today. After having the privilege of working alongside some of the best-ever priests and nuns (too many to name here) and the most committed “ministry mates” and parishioners I have ever known, I’ve come to the realization that it’s now time for me to retire, which I will on July 31 of this year.  In the course of my parish ministries, I have gotten to know hundreds of you and consider you my cherished “homies.”  I’ve shared the RCIA journey with amazing and dedicated team members.   Together, we have helped many new Catholics to enter the Church.  In addition, we have accompanied other adult Catholics to the Sacrament of Conirmation.   Since 2016, I’ve had the great privilege of spearheading the new ctkAlive! parish renewal initiative that is now under way. (Be sure to sign up for one of the summer weekend offerings on June 21-22 /  July 22-23.) Is it any wonder that I sing/say, “Holy ground, I’m standing on holy ground,” every time I step onto this beautiful campus? I really do. No kidding. This is not goodbye. Esther and I aren’t going anywhere. CTK will always be our spiritual home. So, if not farewell, then certainly a great big THANK YOU for allowing me into your lives and hearts these past 20 years.
 

- Al Garrotto    

Weekday
8:00am
Saturday
8:00am, 5:00pm (vigil)
Sunday
7:00am, 8:00am, 9:15am, 10:45am, 12:15pm, 6:00pm - Youth Mass
Holy Days
8:00am, 7:00pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
First Friday - 4:00pm-6:00 p.m. 
First Friday Mass
8:00 am, 6:00pm
Reconciliation:
Saturdays, 3:30-4:30pm

Christ the King Parish is offering to all parishioners an opportunity to donate a personalized engraved brick to help with our capital campaign. Personalized bricks are available for a donation of $250 and will become part of the Brandon Street entrance walkway to the remodeled Ministry Center building.   Forms are available after mass and on-line for you to participate. A personalized brick is a beautiful and long-lasting way to show your support for Christ the King Parish and help finance our Ministry Center Remodeling Project. There are a limited number of bricks and there is a deadline for getting these to the fabricator so act quickly to secure your personalized brick.

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