The Eighteenth & Nineteenth Sundays in Ordinary Time | July 31 & August 7, 2022

Mandatory Masking Paused

In keeping with the decision to “pause” mandatory indoor masking at Western and its affiliate colleges, effective immediately, students, faculty, staff and visitors will no longer be required to wear masks inside buildings on the King’s campus. This includes the chapel and hall at Christ the King University Parish. 

This pausing of the masking requirements will remain in place until September 1, 2022, subject to change.

Individuals may decide to continue to wear a mask based on their own comfort levels or health needs. Public health officials continue to encourage the use of masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Current public health measures also stipulate that wearing a well-fitted mask in public settings is required for 10 days following symptom onset or a positive test – whichever is earlier. 

PLEASE NOTE: Windermere on the Mount Retirement Residence continues to require screening and masking of all visitors. Until that changes, access to Christ the King University Parish will remain limited to the side entrance.     

Announcements & Upcoming Events

SUMMER IS UPON US: Over the next two months, members of the Campus Ministry Team will be making annual retreats, attending conferences, taking classes, and taking vacations. We ask for your patience as we seek to tend to the needs of the parish in the midst of these comings and goings. The best way to reach us during the week is by emailing at campusministry@kings.uwo.ca. 

Please note that bulletins will be running bi-weekly during this time.

COFFEE SOCIAL: Please join us for coffee and tea in the parish hall following the 10:00 AM mass on July 31,2022. We hope to see you there.

REFUGEE UPDATE: 

1. ARRIVAL – On September 16, 2022, Osama and Dima along with their three young children, Mouafak, Reda, and Hala will be landing in Toronto. Please pray for their safe arrival and for good health.  
2. HOUSING – We have been able to secure TEMPORARY but fully furnished housing for them when they arrive so we will be able to welcome them and continue to work on their settlement. We still need to locate PERMANENT affordable housing and would appreciate any leads especially in Westmount / Southwest London where extended family members live. 
3. FINANCIAL SUPPORT – We continue to seek additional funding to support this family. If anyone has or would like to donate bunk-beds for the two boys, this would be helpful but we will not be accepting other furniture donations until we have located permanent housing.
4. WHEELCHAIR – Transport - we will need a folding wheelchair at the airport. If anyone has a wheelchair we can use, please let us know.  

Please contact Deacon Jim or the Campus Ministry office if you are able and willing to assist. 

OFFERTORY ENVELOPES – RE-NUMBERING:  Many parishioners have made the transition to online donations and automatic withdrawals over the past few years – this is a great choice to simplify accounting and to reduce paper waste. Thank you. In an effort to further reduce waste and to use our resources responsibly, we are planning to re-issue envelope numbers in the fall to ‘close the gaps’ in numbering caused by this transition. This means that, when you receive your new envelopes, the number in the corner may be different. Rest assured, all of your donations will be tied to your name so that we can properly issue income tax receipts at the end of the year. If you have any questions, or if you would prefer to switch to online donations, please speak to Lisa Caeiro in the main office.   Thank you for your ongoing support of our parish community. 

CONGRATULATIONS are extended to Adrianna and Anderson Boocock, children of Brooke and Jelena Boocock, as they receive the Sacrament of Baptism on July 31, 2022. We pray that Adrianna and Anderson grow in the wisdom and knowledge of the Lord and that their family provide them with a witness of God’s love throughout their lives.

UPCOMING MARRIAGE: Please remember in your prayers the intentions and needs of the following couples preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage:

Katherine Scott and Matthew Conti on October 1, 2022

Nicole Connolly and Luke McCabe on October 15, 2022

PARISH CHOIR WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS: If you sing or play an instrument and would like to share your talent with our worshipping community, then we would love to hear from you. Although having previous experience is always helpful, it is definitely not a requirement. Contact Janet Loo for more information. 

Financial Support Appreciated

FAITH IN ACTION - There are many ways to give – time, talent, and treasure.  All are important. Please take a moment to consider your financial support for Campus Ministry and Christ the King University Parish. As a community of disciples, we want to be a place where welcome becomes community, where worship becomes action, and where witness becomes evangelization. Your active participation gives shape to that mission. Your financial support helps us to grow that mission and extend our outreach to those with material needs.  

Please consider making a financial contribution online. Click here to set up your donation. Your donations can be directed towards either the “Refugee Sponsorship Program” or “Christ the King University Parish.” If you would like to further target your donation, you can note that in the comments.  If you require assistance, please contact Lisa Caeiro.

Jim Panchaud

Director of Campus Ministry (Deacon)

jim.panchaud@kings.uwo.ca

Lisa Caeiro

Administrative Assistant

lisa.caeiro@kings.uwo.ca

Annette Donovan Panchaud

Liturgical/Outreach

annette.donovanpanchaud@kings.uwo.ca

Janet Loo

Music/Taizé

janet.loo@kings.uwo.ca

Father Peter Amszej

Priest/Chaplain

peter.amszej@kings.uwo.ca

Maija Wilson

Sacramental/Youth

maija.wilson@kings.uwo.ca

Lauren Martin

Chereen Robinson

Summer Work Study