Christ the King Church

TAIZE RECONCILIATION SERVICE

Thursday, March 12, 7pm at St Thomas the Apostle

Taize prayer is a simple, communal, meditative sung prayer. Please join us for this liturgy with the opportunity for individual confession during Lent. As we gather to celebrate liturgy each weekend during lent, we sing a simple chant to center our minds and hearts on the presence of Christ. Communally, we sing uncomplicated, repetitive songs, uncluttered by too many words. A few words sung over and over again, enhances the meditative quality of prayer, allowing an encounter with the mystery of God through the beauty of simplicity. 

Throughout the service scriptural and spiritual readings will be proclaimed followed by instrumental music and time to reflect. There is no better time than the season of lent to turn our hearts to God, seek mercy, fullness, freedom from fear and lasting peace. During the service, if you desire, you may go to one of four priests to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 

Come, be still, quiet yourself and enter into the Christ’s presence that dwells within and among us. 

REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES WITH EASTER FLOWERS

Would you like to contribute to the liturgical art, environment, and special music for Easter by making a donation in honor of or memory of someone you love? 

We kindly ask that you include the clearly written names of your loved ones with your donation. These offerings help us honor their memory while beautifying our church for the Easter season. 

Donations may be submitted by delivering them to the parish office or submitting them in an envelope in the weekend collection. If you require further assistance or information, please contact the parish office with questions at  612-920-5030. 

We sincerely thanks you for your generosity and support.

EASTER BASKETS

We are collecting Easter Baskets for the children of Acension School/Church. Please return a wrapped basket and place on tables by the staircase. All baskets will be picked up April 1. You can also make a donation and we can shop for you. Checks to CTK with Easter Basket in memo line. Thank you.

AN OLD-FASHIONED LENTEN FISH FRY

March 27, 6-7pm rolling start.
Saint Thomas the Apostle has a few tickets left to this popular annual fundraiser. It is hosted by parish chefs and includes a meal of fried fish and all the fixings. Cash bar & bingo too. Great Lenten family event. $35 adults/ $5 children. Contact the STA Parish Office to sign up.

LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS

Please join us for soup suppers during Lent. 6:00pm in the Social Hall:

• March 4
• March 11
• March 18
• March 20 (Fri: Living Stations of the Cross)
• March 25

LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS

March 20 -5:30pm Living Stations of the Cross at CTK
March 27 - 5:30pm Stations of the Cross at STA Chapel
March 31 - 6:00pm Stations of the Cross with our fellow Catholics (Location & Info below)

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

PALM SUNDAY- MARCH 28/29- Masses at 4:30pm & 9am
HOLY THURSDAY- APRIL 2- Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:00pm
GOOD FRIDAY- APRIL 3 - Passion of the Lord at 3:00pm
EASTER VIGIL - APRIL 4 - Mass at 8:00pm
EASTER SUNDAY - APRIL 5 - Mass at 9:00am (11:00am at STA)

FOOD SHELF COLLECTION FOR ASCENSION

We will continue to collect food all month long to assist with the desperate need for food. If you would like to make a $ donation to put towards the purchase of food please place it in marked ASCENSION FOOD DRIVE envelope. Make checks to CTK and in memo put Ascension Food Drive.
 
Needed items: (They are requesting items in small packaging to serve more families)

LIST OF MOST NEEDED ITEMS
 
Please note the location change for the Food Drive. We have moved to the open area by the staircase.  Those tables will stay up for donation to be placed there and will be picked up each weekend.
 
With the current situation, families have fear of going out. They are not visiting the food shelf. We are going to help with delivering bags of food to the families.  If you are interested in helping with these efforts please contact Janell to sign up.

SUNDAY NURSERY IS ALMOST HERE

Thanks to some wonderful parish volunteers, including from the Saints Men’s Club, our repairs are complete and the final items are being set up for our Nursery Care!  We are so blessed to have had these folks take on the task of finishing our space so that our toddlers can have a safe place to be during our 9 am Masses. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST OUR NURSERY CARE STAFF PERSON IF WE WANT TO BE OPEN!  Please contact Erin O’Leary, Director of Discipleship to help. Please watch for more information on our opening and check out these photos!