In the Rain

Whenever it rains for an extended period of time, I am reminded of the following essay by Thomas Merton. In it he underlines just how very precious an ordinary moment like a rainfall can be...or, rather, wonderful it is simply because...it is. Enjoy;Let me say this before rain becomes a utility that they can plan and distribute for money. By "they" I mean the people who cannot understand that rain is a festival, who do not appreciate its gratuity, who think that what has no price has no value, that what cannot be sold is not real, so that the only way to make something actual is to place it on the market. The time will come...

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The Great Adventure Bible Timeline - Coming to CTK Fall 2010

We're Extremely Excited to Make This Announcement!Check our Bible Study Page For More Informat...

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Parish Ministry of Care

We started this ministry in 2003 by helping another couple at Parkside Extendicare. We have progressed from being uncomfortable to feeling privileged to be able to interact and bring this service to the residents. The staff tells us that the Sunday service is the highlight of the residents’ week and it has become ours also. If we miss a month we miss them and it is so good to see them again when we get back. Realizing we are able to help satisfy their thirst for Christ, we feel so privileged. -Luis and Priscilla Mogent...

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Parish Ministry of Care

It has been a privilege to lead lay services at both Parkside and Elmview Extendicares for a few years, and I have found it to be a very rewarding ministry. The preparation allows me to spend time with the scriptures, to reflect on how they relate to me, and how they may relate to the residents, before writing a brief reflection. Sharing the leadership of the service with other prayerful witnesses is also very enriching and inspiring. Though some of the residents may nod off during the service, or may not appear to comprehend or be interested in it, there is such a sense of grace at each gathering. The vulnerability and gentleness of the...

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A Prayer For Our Children Celebrating Confirmation and Eucharist This Week

Father of love and power, it is your will to establish everything in Christand to draw us into his all-embracing love.Guide our children and their families as they celebrate their Confirmationsand are welcomed to the table of the Eucharist this week.Strengthen them in their baptismal promises,build them into the kingdom of your Son,and seal them with the Spirit of your love.We ask this through Christ our Lord.Am...

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Parish Ministry of Care

Visiting the sick on a Christmas day I foundmyself at the bedside of a young man whohad been told the night before that he had4 to 6 months to live. He was in a state ofpanic as he said, “I am dying and I haven’tdone anything yet!” I spent an hour withhim to assure him of God’s unconditionallove for him. He spent the next 4 monthspraying and meditating which resulted in apeaceful death. My visit with him made myChristmas very special that year and Ithank God for leading me to his side.-Dickie Osi...

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PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

May 9, 20101.Let us pray for all Christian people,gathered today in the Spirit of the Risen Christ,RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer.2.Let us pray for mothers, who have given us life and love,that we may show them reverence and love,We pray to you Lord,RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer.3.Let us pray that parents of our parishencourage and support the religious vocations of their children,We pray to you, Lord,RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer.4.Let us pray for our parish community,especially the children of our parish who are preparing to be full membersof our Church through Confirmation and Eucharist. That by our instruction and example, we may show them how to act in the model of Jesus,We pray to you Lord,RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer.5.Let us pray for all those who have died and for those who...

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Archdiocesan 100th Anniversary Post-Celebration Feast At CTK!

Immediately after the Diocesan celebrations at the Brandt Centre, Christ the King parish will be inviting the members of the various parishes and missions of the Swift Current Deanery back to the parish for a "Beef-on-a-Bun" dinner including salads, ice cream and floats. A variety of entertainment will also help to make this event truly festive.Everyone of the parish is invited to attend this event as we play host to our brothers and sisters of the Swift Current Deanery and continue our 100th Anniversary celebrations back at the parish.Tickets for this event will be sold at a cost of $7/person or $20 for a family. These tickets will go on sale...

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Anointing of the Sick This Saturday May 8, 2010

"Are any among you suffering? They should pray...Are any among you sick? They should call upon the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord." (James 5:13-14)We will be inviting all members of our parish who feel they are in need, to receive the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during our evening mass. This will be done at the 5:00pm celebration this Saturday May 8, 2010.A little about the sacrament;Perhaps one of the most misunderstood of all sacraments in the Catholic Church is that of the Anointing of the Sick. Often (mistakenly) called the 'Last rights', our most common mental...

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LOW GLUTEN HOSTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

Low-gluten hosts should be suitable for most people with Celiac Disease. In order to assure they maintain their freshness they are kept in the freezer. Please call the office by Friday before the weekend to let Melissa know what mass you will be attending. Fr. Tonny or Fr. Joy will have the low-gluten hos...

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CWL News

  CWL STRAWBERRY SOCIAL General Meeting and Strawberry Social - May27th at 2:00 pm in the parish hall. Be prepared to be surprised and entertained by a very special guest. RSVP to Marlene at 586-6948 by May 21. ANNUAL PROVINCIAL CONVENTION CWL Annual Provincial Convention, May 31-June 1st in Saskatoon. Guest speaker, Judy Savoy from Halifax will speak on the theme "Women of Peace and Hope:. Anyone interested in attending, please phone Yvonne Kruzeniski at 585-0672 by May 8th SCHOLARSHIP INFO Entrance Scholarship for $750 to Campion College, University of Regina, for academic year 2010-2011 from Regina Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women's League. Application forms are available at both entrances of Christ the King Church....

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May 2, 2010 - Prayers of the Faithful

  Let us pray for the Church, witness to the saving life, death and resurrection of Jesus, We pray to you Lord, RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer. Let us pray for Fr. Tonny and Fr. Joy, and the priests of the diocese who will be on retreat this coming week, that they be renewed in their vocation and continue to respond generously to the call of Christ, We pray to you Lord, RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer. Let us pray for our community, celebrating the Eucharist in the spirit of love and reconciliation, We pray to you, Lord, RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer. Let us pray for those who prepare the soil and plant with tender care in hope of an abundant harvest, We pray to you Lord, RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer....

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