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Christ the King
To Hear the Gospel and Make a Difference
Cancellation of Two Masses
Phase II of our carpet installation will be taking place Thursday and Friday this week:
Thursday, November 30 - 9am Mass Cancelled Friday, December 1 - 9am Mass Cancelled
First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Join us this Friday, December 1, for our Monthly First Friday
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Please Note:
Exposition will take place in the Ministry Center Chapel for this week.
(A time for quiet reflection and prayer)
Exposition at 5 pm followed by
Mass at 6pm in the Church
Finding Treasure in the Waiting Time
Practical Preparation for the
Advent Season
Monday, December 4 at 10am and again 7pm
St. Stephen Parish Hall
Speaker - Kathy Roberts
Advent is a time of waiting and preparation, and it can often be a time of uncomfortable stress. Join us for an unrushed hour in which we’ll explore real ways to find real treasure during the beautiful season of Advent. Treasure awaits…
Upcoming Events at Christ the King - St. Stephen
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Friday, December 8th
Join us for this Holy Day of Obligation honoring Mary's Immaculate Conception.
Mass times:
Christ the King
9:00 AM, 12:05 PM, and 7:00 PM
St. Stephen
8:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sunday December 10 at the 4:00 PM Mass
Let's celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe with our Hispanic community. A bilingual English-Spanish Mass complete with mariachi music. Fellowship to follow in the Parish Hall.
Advent Reconciliation Services
Come and experience the healing power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation as we prepare our hearts for Christmas.
Christ the King Campus
Saturday, December 9 at 3pm or
Monday, December 11 at 6pm
St. Stephen Campus
Friday, December 15 at 6pm
Simbang Gabi
The Filipino Society of Christ the King/St. Stephen Parish cordially invites you to join in the celebration of "Simbang Gabi", a nine-day novena in preparation for the birth of Jesus, at Christ the King Church from December 15th to the 23rd.
Mass begins at 6:00 pm. every night, except Dec. 16, 17 and 23 when mass will start at 4:00 pm. A celebration of gratitude with entertainment will be held after the last mass on the 23rd in the gym
Staying Connected
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Season of Advent! I love this season in spite of how busy it can be. Sister Janet Schaeffler, OP, describes these four weeks before Christmas as a “time for holy listening” as we await the coming of Jesus in our lives and our world. “Advent is our introverted season,” she wrote in her little Advent booklet. “The world around us does a lot of chatting, chattering, and contesting. Advent gives us a space for holy listening.”
Advent is a time when we, like the shepherds, keep watch, waiting with anticipation in the cold and lonely dark. Or like the three magi journeying toward Christ with their hearts set on more than what they could see with their eyes. My suggestion this Advent is to slow down as much as you can. Walk slower, don't talk as much, read the daily Mass readings, the Advent booklet and listen. Manage your gatherings so that they can be celebrated, not overwhelming. Rethink your "commitments" so you can be present to the peace of Christ awaiting you.
This Advent, your parish will be giving you a special gift of a book, titled “Beautiful Eucharist.” We are in the Eucharistic Revival Year, and nothing can change your life more than a personal contact with Jesus in the Eucharist. When we meet Jesus, he transforms us in strong and unexpected ways. “Beautiful Eucharist” is a breathtaking compilation of life-altering reflections on Jesus, who is genuinely present in the Eucharist and gloriously present in our lives.
There are quite a few important (and fun) feasts and celebrations during the Advent season. Look ahead to see what’s coming up so you can plan small celebrations throughout the season. Here are a few that you can prepare for and if your schedule allows you, attend church as well:
(continue reading Fr. Paulson's letter by clicking on the button below)
~Fr. Paulson
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Mass Times
Christ the King Campus
Monday - Friday
9:00am (and livestreamed)
5:40pm Rosary (and livestreamed on Facebook)
Thursday Our Lady of Perpetual Help
5:40pm Rosary & 6:00pm Mass (and livestreamed)
First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass
5:00pm - 6:00pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by Mass ( and livestreamed)
Saturday
9:00am (and livestreamed)
3:00pm - 3:30pm Confessions
4:00pm Vigil Mass (livestreamed)
Sunday
7:30am
9:00am
10:30am (and livestreamed)
11:30am - 12:00pm (drive-thru Communion)
4:00pm
St. Stephen Campus
Monday - Friday
8:00am
Saturday
5:00pm
4:30pm-5:00pm Confessions
Sunday
9:30am
Make the switch to REALM giving
Realm has an integrated online giving system that makes it easier for you to make and track your donations and pledges.
To get started follow these steps:
1) Create your REALM account and set up online giving
2) Delete your old online giving account on eservicepayments.com
3) If you need help contact the parish office, we are here for you
Bishop's Ministries Appeal 2023
The Bishop’s Ministries Appeal is an annual campaign to generate funds to cover the costs of the Diocese of Oakland’s ministries, programs, and services. It is a direct appeal to the people of the diocese, urging their support in the form of a pledge or a gift to supplement the ministry budget.