Christ the King Catholic Church - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Holy Spirit Seminar coming Feb. 13! Our next Holy Spirit Seminar will be offered at Christ the King on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. This seminar is a time to set aside and renew our sight of the vision of eternal life with God. It is a time to focus on and grow in our relationship with God. It includes a set of teachings and activities about various aspects of the Charismatic life that includes personal prayer to receive more of the anointing of the Holy Spirit and His spiritual gifts. The seminar starts with registration at 8:15 a.m. and Mass at 9:00 a.m., both in the Church. The seminar itself is from 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. A fee of $12 will cover materials and lunch. Early registration will take place after all the Sunday Masses on Jan. 24, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7. Fliers and registration forms are available in the Church brochure racks or you may download a registration form by clicking here. For more information, please call 734-426-5514 or email ortiz4519@earthlink.net.

Unbound Conference coming to Ann Arbor on March 5-6, 2010
What is "UNBOUND" anyway? It is a model of prayer developed by Neal and Janet Lozano that empowers people to overcome negative patterns of thought and behavior, habitual sins, and other forms of oppression. When you learn to use the keys of repentance, faith, forgiveness, renunciation, and blessing, you will gain victory in the spiritual battles you face every day. Unbound is not old-style 'deliverance' that depends on the anointing of the prayer minister, nor is it counseling or spiritual direction; rather, Unbound prayer ministers stand with you in prayer and provide gentle, confidential support as you claim your freedom. If you want to learn more about this teaching, make plans to attend the Unbound Conference on March 5 and 6 in Ann Arbor -- find the registration form here www.moveum.com/mission/unbound. You can also check out this testimonial http://crnaz.com/videopreviews/billlaborde.html. For other questions, contact mkaz@rc.net(Email preferred, but if you don't have access to email, call 994-3148) .

New GoodSearch/GoodShop toolbar for Christ the King! Great news: Christ the King now has its own GoodSearch/GoodShop toolbar! Once added to IE or Firefox, each time you shop at more than 1,300 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to our parish at no cost to you. The toolbar provides coupons and notifies you of deals at stores you're shopping as well. The toolbar also has a search box; each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to Christ the King. To download the CTK GoodSearch/GoodShop toolbar, just go to www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/christ-the-king-catholic-church-ann-arbor and follow the instructions. Please pass this along to all your friends. The two minutes it takes to add this toolbar to your browser can make a big difference to the parish!

Weather got you wondering? Check our weather policy It's that time of year when winter storms can come up with little or no warning. Does the weather have you wondering if an event has been canceled? Then click here to check out our Weather Policy.

Elizabeth Ministry Volunteer Questionnaire available online The Elizabeth Ministry at Christ the King is a ministry of women serving other women and their families in special times of need arising from a life-changing event, such as childbirth, illness, death or a family crisis. Typically, volunteers help with short-term practical needs, such as providing meals, transportation or childcare, or doing laundry or grocery shopping. We also try to provide support, understanding, or friendship for women experiencing special challenges in their life, such as a difficult pregnancy, miscarriage, raising children with special needs, or the loss of a loved one. We are not professional counselors, but simply sisters in the Lord who may have experienced a similar trial and can offer some personal support in a difficult time.

Please prayerfully consider if you might be willing and able to join others in the parish in providing this needed service. Your commitment can be as small as providing a meal or going grocery shopping once or twice a year to making meals on a weekly or monthly basis. The more volunteers we have available, the more families we can serve. We are also compiling a list of names of people who might be able to assist in providing a food item for or serving at funeral luncheons as needed. Just download the Volunteer Questionnaire by clicking here. After completing it, please email it to ctkem@yahoo.com. Questions? Contact Susan Sammour (734-485-2847) or Karen Mitzel (734-316-2089) or email ctkem@yahoo.com. Thank you!

Fire

Updated prayer meeting schedule There may be a chill in the air, but the fire of the Holy Spirit is in our hearts! Come join us at one of our charismatic prayer meetings as we praise and worship the King of Kings!

Life Teen Prayer Meetings Most Tuesdays, year-round. Praise and worship in the Church 8:15-9:30 p.m. Optional discussion groups and social time, including basketball in the gym, is available before the prayer meeting from 7:00-8:15 p.m. We also offer Adoration every Tuesday from 7:45 - 8:15. It is a GREAT time to meet new people and to hang out with fun and good Christian teens! Come on down!!
All-Parish Prayer Meetings Second and fourth Fridays of the month, 7:30-9:00 p.m. in Room 4 of the Parish Center. Join us as we lift our hearts to the Lord!
Women's Prayer Meetings First Tuesday of the month, 7:30-9:00 p.m., in Parish Center Room 4. Women of all ages, mark your calendars to join us for this very blessed time to come together to praise and worship the Lord!

Looking for creative ways to support the parish financially? We've gathered some resources all in one place in the finance section of our Stewardship page or contact Business Manager Theresa Hofer (734-665-5040 or thofer@ctkcc.net.

Songs In His Presence publishes music from Christ the King! Order CDs and songbooks at SongsInHisPresence.com.

Mother Teresa

I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because it is a war against the child - a direct killing of the innocent child - murder by the mother herself. And if we accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another? How do we persuade a woman not to have an abortion? As always, we must persuade her with love, and we remind ourselves that love means to be willing to give until it hurts.--Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

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The seminar itself is from 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. A fee of $12 will cover materials and lunch. Early registration will take place after all the Sunday Masses on Jan. 24, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7. Fliers and registration forms are available in the Church brochure racks or you may download a registration form by clicking here. For more information, please call 734-426-5514 or email ortiz4519@earthlink.net. Unbound Conference coming to Ann Arbor on March 5-6, 2010 What is "UNBOUND" anyway? It is a model of prayer developed by Neal and Janet Lozano that empowers people to overcome negative patterns of thought and behavior, habitual sins, and other forms of oppression. When you learn to use the keys of repentance, faith, forgiveness, renunciation, and blessing, you will gain victory in the spiritual battles you face every day. Unbound is not old-style 'deliverance' that depends on the anointing of the prayer minister, nor is it counseling or spiritual direction; rather, Unbound prayer ministers stand with you in prayer and provide gentle, confidential support as you claim your freedom. If you want to learn more about this teaching, make plans to attend the Unbound Conference on March 5 and 6 in Ann Arbor -- find the registration form here www.moveum.com/mission/unbound. You can also check out this testimonial http://crnaz.com/videopreviews/billlaborde.html. For other questions, contact mkaz@rc.net(Email preferred, but if you don't have access to email, call 994-3148) . New GoodSearch/GoodShop toolbar for Christ the King! Great news: Christ the King now has its own GoodSearch/GoodShop toolbar! Once added to IE or Firefox, each time you shop at more than 1,300 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to our parish at no cost to you. The toolbar provides coupons and notifies you of deals at stores you're shopping as well. The toolbar also has a search box; each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to Christ the King. To download the CTK GoodSearch/GoodShop toolbar, just go to www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/christ-the-king-catholic-church-ann-arbor and follow the instructions. Please pass this along to all your friends. The two minutes it takes to add this toolbar to your browser can make a big difference to the parish! Weather got you wondering? Check our weather policy It's that time of year when winter storms can come up with little or no warning. Does the weather have you wondering if an event has been canceled? Then click here to check out our Weather Policy. Elizabeth Ministry Volunteer Questionnaire available online The Elizabeth Ministry at Christ the King is a ministry of women serving other women and their families in special times of need arising from a life-changing event, such as childbirth, illness, death or a family crisis. Typically, volunteers help with short-term practical needs, such as providing meals, transportation or childcare, or doing laundry or grocery shopping. We also try to provide support, understanding, or friendship for women experiencing special challenges in their life, such as a difficult pregnancy, miscarriage, raising children with special needs, or the loss of a loved one. We are not professional counselors, but simply sisters in the Lord who may have experienced a similar trial and can offer some personal support in a difficult time. Please prayerfully consider if you might be willing and able to join others in the parish in providing this needed service. Your commitment can be as small as providing a meal or going grocery shopping once or twice a year to making meals on a weekly or monthly basis. The more volunteers we have available, the more families we can serve. We are also compiling a list of names of people who might be able to assist in providing a food item for or serving at funeral luncheons as needed. Just download the Volunteer Questionnaire by clicking here. After completing it, please email it to ctkem@yahoo.com. Questions? Contact Susan Sammour (734-485-2847) or Karen Mitzel (734-316-2089) or email ctkem@yahoo.com. Thank you! Updated prayer meeting schedule There may be a chill in the air, but the fire of the Holy Spirit is in our hearts! Come join us at one of our charismatic prayer meetings as we praise and worship the King of Kings! Life Teen Prayer Meetings Most Tuesdays, year-round. Praise and worship in the Church 8:15-9:30 p.m. Optional discussion groups and social time, including basketball in the gym, is available before the prayer meeting from 7:00-8:15 p.m. We also offer Adoration every Tuesday from 7:45 - 8:15. It is a GREAT time to meet new people and to hang out with fun and good Christian teens! Come on down!! All-Parish Prayer Meetings Second and fourth Fridays of the month, 7:30-9:00 p.m. in Room 4 of the Parish Center. Join us as we lift our hearts to the Lord! Women's Prayer Meetings First Tuesday of the month, 7:30-9:00 p.m., in Parish Center Room 4. Women of all ages, mark your calendars to join us for this very blessed time to come together to praise and worship the Lord! Looking for creative ways to support the parish financially? We've gathered some resources all in one place in the finance section of our Stewardship page or contact Business Manager Theresa Hofer (734-665-5040 or thofer@ctkcc.net. *Songs In His Presence* publishes music from Christ the King! Order CDs and songbooks at SongsInHisPresence.com. I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because it is a war against the child - a direct killing of the innocent child - murder by the mother herself. And if we accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another? How do we persuade a woman not to have an abortion? As always, we must persuade her with love, and we remind ourselves that love means to be willing to give until it hurts.--Blessed Teresa of Calcutta	Masses and Office Hours Parish Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1-5 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-noon, 4-5 p.m. closed Saturday and Sunday Sunday Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil Mass, 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday 7 p.m. Life Teen Mass (from the Sunday after Labor Day until the Sunday before Memorial Weekend) Note: The Life Teen Mass is sometimes cancelled or moved for special teen events. Be sure to call the Parish Mass line, 734-665-5040 option 3, or check the "Latest News and Events" section on this page for the latest schedule. Holy Day and Holiday Mass Schedule: Times vary, depending on the feast or holiday. Please call the Parish Mass line, 734-665-5040 option 3, or check the "Latest News and Events" section of this page for the schedule. Daily Mass Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6:45 a.m. Tuesday: 12:00 noon Friday: 5:30 p.m. (or 7:30 p.m. on 1st Friday) Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Click ( here ) for more information on sacraments, appointments, and office hours. Bulletins Below are electronic versions of the parish bulletin, containing the week's liturgy schedule, parish news, upcoming events, special announcements, and other important/timely information at Christ the King. February 7, 2010 January 31, 2010 January 24, 2010 January 17, 2010 Earlier bulletins are available at the publisher's Web site, seekandfind.com. Through that Web site, you may also sign up to be automatically notified when the latest bulletin is available on their site. Parish Groups and Ministries > Parish Staff > Perpetual Adoration > Stewardship > Carmelites > Knights of Columbus > Life Teen > Religious Education > RCIA > Small Groups Library Homilies: Homilies from weekend Masses at Christ the King Catholic Church. Charity in Truth: Encyclical on Integral Human Development in Charity and Truth by Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, 2009 (Caritas in Veritate) Saved in Hope: Encyclical on Christian Hope by Pope Benedict XVI, Nov. 30, 2007 (Spe Salvi) God Is Love: Encyclical on Christian Love by Pope Benedict XVI, Dec. 25, 2005 (Deus Caritas Est) On the Eucharist: Encyclical on the Eucharist by Pope John Paul II, April 17, 2003 (Ecclesia de Eucharistia) Books on the Eucharist and Adoration: This flyer brings together some excellent titles that we recommend. (posted 10-21-04) Dies Domini: Apostolic Letter on Keeping the Lord's Day Holy (Dies Domini) Rosary: Apostolic Letter on the luminous mysteries (Rosarium Virginis Mariae) Novo Millennio Ineunte: Fr. Ed especially recommends reading this letter from the Holy Father . Also, a summary by Ralph Martin Links: Links to other great Catholic web sites. Spiritual Life Journal: Fourth Quarter 2004 Third Quarter 2004 Second Quarter 2004, First Quarter 2004, Fourth Quarter 2003, Third Quarter 2003, Second Quarter 2003, First Quarter 2003, Stewardship: Brochure on "Stewardship at Christ the King Catholic Church", Fr. Ed’s December 2002 Letter on Stewardship click ( here ) for more library items.