Christ the King Church
195A Brandon Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Parish Newsletter
June 9, 2021
Staying Connected
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A Letter from our Pastor ~ Fr. Paulson |
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Dear Friends,
As the culmination of a two-month study program on service and discernment through JustFaith, five members of CTK’s Pastoral Council Members spent midday at St. Anthony’s Foundation in San Francisco feeding the city’s poor and homeless. The huge dining facility and commercially-outfitted kitchen is only one floor of a multi-story facility that provides multiple services for San Francisco’s poor.
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“We were profoundly moved by the unconditional love, respect, and gratitude permeating the atmosphere,” reflected Council Chair, Michael Hall. “There is no hierarchy. Many of St. Anthony’s guests are long-term residents of the San Francisco streets. There are no judgements and conditions to enter St. Anthony’s. Anyone who is hungry is welcome,” shared Sharon Modlin, Council member.
On Saturday, within three hours almost 1,500 meals were served. Prepared by two resident chefs, a different healthy and visually appealing daily meal is served to as many as 2,500 people. Paid assistants manage the cleaning, food preparation and volunteers. Unlike our group, many of the volunteers were just interested individuals who just want to help and come often.
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Guests are greeted at the door and shown a beautiful photograph of the daily meal. As they proceed into the food line, the choice offered is a “to-go box” or a tray for eating at the socially distanced tables in the dining room. As they proceed down the line, each guest is asked to make a choice of each item that will be put on the plates. Yesterday’s meal included bread, chicken sausage patties, turkey tetrazzini, a vegetarian sausage, pasta salad, maple butter, green onion garnish, a selection of dessert choices, a mango, an apple, and water. |
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The two chefs and kitchen workers stood behind the servers carefully anticipating any of their helpers’ needs, while maintaining a friendly banter with the guests, many of whom they knew well.
Diana Mackinson, Council chair of the study group summed up the day. “Our CTK group came away from St. Anthony’s reminded the ‘poor and homeless’ are not a group; they are individuals each with their own story that brought them to the street. Many of them look, speak, and act no different from the volunteers. Behind their eyes is a unique person with hopes, dreams, disappointments. It was a privilege to serve them. Now, our job is to integrate and act on what we learned, discerned and experienced to the larger parish community.” (report written by Sharon Modlin, edited by Chris Bertrand)
I would like to thank the Pastoral Council for taking up JustFaith and following up with a service component. I am also happy to report that our Men’s Bible study group also finished a program. We are looking at a number of JustFaith programs for the parishioners in the summer and the fall. Through small-group programs JustFaith helps people deepen their faith, invites learning, and inspires action around contemporary social issues. Participants leave our programs better prepared to do justice in their local communities and beyond. I am hoping that many of you will sign up, and learn about how faith can be translated into meaningful action.
Starting Sunday, June 20th, we will be moving our 10.30am Mass indoors while keeping the 9.00am Sunday Mass outdoors for some more time. We will start livestreaming the Saturday 4pm and Sunday 10.30am Masses from June 20th, as our camera setup in the church is complete. You can always access any of these masses online once the mass has been celebrated. Happy Summer to all of you.
“Smell the sea, and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” – Van Morrison
Fr. Paulson
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Grades 1-8 - Pre-Register for Classes
Religious Education is looking for Teachers!
The most important task facing parents is passing on the faith to their children. Christ the King Religious Education is your ally and partner in achieving this goal. We are looking forward to resuming in person classes for children in grades 1 through 8, starting in September, and are in need of catechists for all grade levels. Read More
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CTK's Faith in Action Ministry in partnership
with the Gabriel Project
Sunday, June 13th
Will be collecting baby items this Sunday morning.
More information on items needed - click here
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10:30 Mass Goes Inside - June 20th |
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Beginning, Sunday, June 20th, our 10:30am will no longer be outside. We will be moving this mass inside the church. The 10:30am mass will also be live-streamed.
The 9am Mass will remain outdoors.
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Through the Sacrament of Baptism we welcomed
these precious children to our
Christ the King and St. Stephen Family. Congratulations!
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Parents: Alisa & Ashley
Baby: Leia Jordyn
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Parents: Tiya & Justin
Baby: Ezekiel Justin Paul
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Congratulations to the
Class of 2021
We are so proud of our 8th graders who graduated on Thursday!
Good luck in high school.
We will miss you on our CTK campus!
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Weekly Reflections on Sunday Readings |
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11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome to our weekly reflections on
the Sunday Scriptures.
In every period of our lives, we find ourselves becoming impatient about . . . time. Too much . . . not enough. When will violence and corruption come to an end? When will God’s kingdom of justice be realized? Read More
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Christ the King and Community Grief Walk
Saturday June 19th, 9:30am
Get outside and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us as we come together in faith for support and fellowship. Regardless of your fitness level, you belong, regardless of what grief you are holding, or how long it has been, you belong. Our walk will be an easy walk starting at Queen of Heaven’s St. Cecilia Chapel and will be led by Fr. Paulson. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Call Donna Bradshaw @ 925 871-1951 for registration and information.
Event Details
Date: June 19, 2021
Time 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Queen of Heaven Cemetery & Funeral Center Funeral Center
1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
Community event open to all.
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Weekday Mass
9am - Monday - Friday Indoors/Church
(9am Masses will continue to be livestreamed)
6pm - Thursdays - Indoors/Church
Weekend Masses:
Saturday
9am - Indoors/Church
4pm - Indoors
Sunday
7:30am - Indoors/Church
9am,10:30am - Remains Outdoors
Beginning next weekend, June 20, our 10:30am mass will be indoors.
12 noon (Spanish) - Indoors
4pm - Indoors
(Saturday 4pm and Sunday 9am Mass will be livestreamed)
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Mass Reminders
Outdoor Masses: Please bring your own chairs.
Masks are required.
If you wish to stay in your car, you can tune into FM 106.7
Or watch from your smart phone/tablet:
Wifi ID: CTK Streaming -
Password: outdoor1
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Song Sheet for Mass - June 12/13 Here
Spanish Mass Worship Aide/Guía de Adoración Here
Readings for Sunday Mass Here
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Links to our services (live or archived) can be found at ctkph.org
or clicking the images below
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Ongoing Services:
Drive-Thru Communion, Mass, Holy Rosary, Sacrament of Reconciliation
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Drive-Thru
Holy Communion
Every Sunday
11:30am to 12 noon
In front of the church
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
Private Confessions will continue every Saturday from
3pm to 3:30pm
Please meet in front of the church
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Thursdays, 6pm - Indoor Mass
Honoring Our Mother of Perpetual Help
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5:40pm - Holy Rosary
Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Fridays
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St. Stephen Church - Masses |
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St. Stephen Church
1101 Keaveny Ct.
Walnut Creek 94597
Saturday - Mass 5pm - Indoors/Church
Sunday - Mass at 9:30am - Indoors/Church
Masses at St. Stephen are now being live-streamed on the St. Stephen Facebook page. If you are unable to attend with us in person, please join us through Facebook. A link is on our web site: saintstephenparish.org. Beginning June 13th only the 9:30am mass will be live-streamed.
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Thank You for Your Continued Financial Support to CTK and St. Stephen Church |
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On-Line Giving: (click button below)
We depend upon your contributions!
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Offertory Envelopes and
Paper Checks
Can be sent directly to:
Christ the King Church
195A Brandon Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Offertory Envelopes and
Paper Checks
Can be sent directly to:
St. Stephen Church
1101 Keaveny Ct.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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The Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Friday, June 11
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O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing,
I adore you, I love you and with a lively sorrow for my sins.
I offer you this poor heart of mine.
Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to your will.
Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in you and for you.
Protect me in the midst of danger; comfort me in my afflictions;
give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs,
your blessings on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death.
Within your heart I place my every care.
In every need let me come to you with humble trust saying,
Heart of Jesus, help me.
Amen.
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"To Hear the Gospel and Make a Difference" |
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