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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 6, 2022
www.ctkri.org
RELIGIOUS
FORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS Class on Sunday, February 6 for grades 1 – 5.
Class for Grade 7A in Parish Hall.
Saturday, February 5
Class 7B Makeup: A “Thought Lesson on Hunger” and
5:00 p.m. Nellie McDonagh explanation will be emailed to 7B students for the
class that was missed on January 30 later this week.
Sunday, February 6 New Gift Reflection cards for all 7th graders are
8:00 a.m. Claire & Ernest Gardiner available on Religious Formation Bulletin Board in
Virgilio Forte, Daniel Mason Parish Hallway.
9:15 a.m. All deceased parishioners
Grade 2
11:30 a.m. Patricia Raffa, Edward Francis First Reconciliation is Saturday, February 12: 9-11a.m.
Each child should be accompanied by one parent
Tuesday, February 8 only. The morning’s activities will include “How to Go
9:00 a.m. Christine Bernier to Confession”, an “Examination of Conscience” and
the Story of the Lost Sheep.
The morning will end with each child going to
Wednesday, February 9
Confession.
9:00 a.m. Michael McGlynn A reminder: all children must receive the Sacrament
of Reconciliation before receiving First Communion.
Thursday, February 10
9:00 a.m. Elizabeth McCooey Fisher Alerts: Please note: All class and event cancellations
are posted on our Facebook, Twitter and website
(ctkri.org) accounts. Announcements are also posted
Saturday, February 12 on local TV and radio stations.
5:00 p.m. Kevin Dudan, Barbara Tougas,
Tony Varrecchione CONFIRMATION
RETREAT: Saturday, February 5 at 2:30 p.m. in the
Sunday, February 13 parish hall. The retreat will include 5 p.m. Mass. This
is a mandatory class unless you have made other
8:00 a.m. Charles Beck arrangements with Ms. Eva.
9:15 a.m. Seth Bowerman, Ken Guilfoyle
11:30 a.m. All deceased parishioners CONFIRMATION CEREMONY
Saturday, March 26, at 11:00 am.
Bishop Evans will be presiding. Confirmation
KEEP THE HEAT ON: HELP OR BE HELPED rehearsal will be Tuesday, March 22, at 7:00 p.m. for
Bishop Tobin recently kicked off this year’s Keep candidate and sponsor. If the sponsor is unavailable,
the Heat On heating assistance campaign, a one parent must attend.
program that helps struggling families with heating
assistance who have exhausted all other public and
private means to keep their families warm during
the Rhode Island winter. Since 2005 this program
has provided more than 15,467 Rhode Island
households in need. We at Christ the King have
participated every year with this direct relief
project. We will kick off our campaign on Sunday,
February 13. Checks are payable to Christ the King
and put Keep the Heat in the memo line. RF classes
will have a classroom challenge beginning in
February.
QUOTES OF THE WEEK
At a funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on January 28, Dominique
Luzuriaga gave this eulogy for her husband, Jason Rivera, the 22-year-old NYPD officer who was
fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance on January 21.
I would say good morning to you all. But in fact this is the I thought maybe you were sitting on a perp but still,
worst morning ever. I can’t believe I’m standing in front of nothing. I called and then called again and then called one
thousands of people in the cathedral we planned to visit more time and this time, I felt something wasn’t right. I
later this year. All of this seems so unreal. Like I’m having messaged PO Kadavid and Joe because I know they were
one of those nightmares that you never thought you’d have. your friends from the 32 and I get no response. Then I get
a call asking if I’m Jason’s wife. And then I had to rush to
Friday morning, we were together eating breakfast and
the hospital.
drinking some Starbucks. Eating was probably our favorite
hobby. Maybe that’s why we gained those extra pounds. Walking all those steps seeing everybody staring at me
Friday morning began just like every other morning before was the scariest moment I’ve experienced. Nobody was
work. You were always my big spoon, watching Netflix, telling me anything. Dozens of people were surrounding
YouTube law enforcement shorts, read me your emails and me and yet I felt alone. I couldn’t believe you left me.
wait for your mom to come home. You packed your book Seeing you in a hospital bed wrapped up in sheets, not
bag because we had to leave before 2:00 and really, before hearing you when I was talking to you broke me.
2:00 sharp because of your NCO sergeant. I asked why. I said to you, ‘Wake up, baby, I’m here.’ The
little bit of hope I had that you would come back to life
You would drive me home and say goodbye with three
just to say goodbye or say ‘I love you’ one more time has
kisses, all the time, and texted me when you were eighty-
left. I was lost. I’m still lost. Today I’m still in this
four. That was our routine. At around 15:00, 15:15, I received
nightmare that I wish I never had. Full of rage and anger,
a BRB roll-call text and throughout our day told me about
hurt and sad. Torn.
your jobs until it was EOT.
Although I gained thousands of blue brothers and sisters,
This Friday was different. We had an argument, you know
I’m the loneliest without you. I know you’re looking at me
it’s hard being a cop’s wife sometimes. It’s hard being
and beside me telling me I can do this. And I’m trying,
patient when plans were canceled or we would go days
trust me I am. I didn’t prepare for this. None of us did.
without seeing each other or when you’d have to write a
Jason and I met in elementary school. All the way up to
report that would take forever because you’d have to
eighth grade, we had the time of our lives. He was part of
voucher so many things, so you did OT. Or when you had a
the cool kids crew. There was never a dull moment with
bad day at work because an EDP drove you nuts but you
him around. He was the class clown, got me in trouble a
always reminded me that it was going to be all right, that
couple of times, had our teachers sit us away from each
we were going to get through it.
other because we couldn’t focus.
This Friday, we were arguing because I didn’t want you to
We never thought that our innocent childhood love
use your job phone while we were together. You were so
would lead us to marriage. Even when we said ‘I do,’ we
mad that you took your LeBron jersey down, gave me your
couldn’t believe we said it. October 9 was the happiest
chain and put the lotions I gave you for your ashy hands in
day of our lives. I know I drove you crazy saying ‘I love
the bag and said, ‘Here, take them.’ We left your apartment
you’ so many times that you would stop replying, ‘I love
and because I didn’t want to continue to argue, I ordered
you more.’ But you made me feel alive. You make
an Uber. You asked me if you are sure ‘that you don’t want
me feel alive.
me to take you home, it might be the last ride I give you.’ I
said no and that was probably the biggest mistake I ever Jason is so happy right now that all of you are here.
made. Through pain and sorrow, this is exactly how he would
have wanted to be remembered. Like a true hero. Or like I
Later that day, I received the call I wish none of you that
used to call him, Big Peel Rivera. You have the whole
are sitting here with me will ever receive. I had gotten a
nation on gridlock. And although you won’t be here
notification from the Citizen app, which was my central.
anymore, I want you to live through me.
And I saw that two police officers were shot in Harlem. My
heart dropped. I immediately texted you and asked you, The system continues to fail us. We are not safe anymore,
‘Are you okay? Please tell me you’re okay. I know that you’re not even the members of the service. I know you were
mad right now but just text me, you’re okay, at least tell me tired of these laws, especially the ones from the new DA, I
you’re busy.’ I get no response. We used to share locations hope he’s watching you speak through me right now.
on Find My iPhone and when I checked yours, I see that
you're at Harlem Hospital. I’m sure all of our blue family is tired too, but I promise,
we promise that your death won’t be in vain. I love you
until the end of time. We’ll take the watch from here.
QUOTES OF THE WEEK
"According to USDA data from 2010, Americans
throw out 26 percent of meat, poultry, and fish at
the retail and consumer level. Harish Sethu, a
data scientist and author of the blog Counting
Animals, says America’s meat waste problem
means we’re raising about a billion chickens,
more than 100 million other land animals (mostly
CATHOLIC CHARITY APPEAL turkeys, pigs, and cows), as well as capturing
The 2022 Catholic Charity Appeal 2022 has begun. around 25 billion fish and 15 billion shellfish
This appeal offers us the opportunity to help those (mostly shrimp), only to have them wind up in a
most in need in RI. There are more than 30 landfill."
ministries in our diocese that are supported by this - "Billions of animals are slaughtered every year —
annual appeal. We are asking you to consider a just to be wasted." Vox. January 30, 2022.
contribution this year.
There are many ways to respond to this appeal. "Jesus is not found by those who seek miracles.
Last year more than 90% of our parish gifts were If we look for miracles, we will not find Jesus. Or
made online or returned directly by mail to the by those who seek new sensations, intimate
diocese. experiences, strange things; those who seek a
To make or pledge an online donation, please go faith made up of power and external signs. No,
to our CTK web page and click on the Catholic they will not find him. Instead, he is found only by
Charity Appeal logo. You can make a donation using those who accept his ways and his challenges,
a credit card, or go directly to without complaint, without suspicion, without
dioceseofprovidence.org/CCA. criticism and long faces. In other words, Jesus
Remember to pick Christ the King as your parish. asks you to accept him in the daily reality that
You can also mail your gift to: you live; in the Church of today, as it is; in those
who are close to you every day; in the reality of
Catholic Charity Appeal those in need, in the problems of your family, in
Diocese of Providence your parents, in your children, in grandparents, in
PO Box 6605 welcoming God there. He is there, inviting us to
Providence, RI 02940-6605 purify ourselves in the river of availability and in
Better yet, you can drop your donation in the many healthy baths of humility. It takes humility
collection basket at any mass. There are envelopes to encounter God, to let ourselves be
on the tables at the entrances to the church for this encountered by him.
purpose. Thank you for considering this appeal. "And us, are we welcoming or do we resemble
his fellow countrymen, who believed they knew
everything about him? 'I studied theology, I took
CATHOLIC SCHOOL TUITION AID that course in catechesis… I know everything
Our parish policy is to allocate catholic school tuition about Jesus!' Yes, like a fool! Don’t be foolish, you
assistance to parishioners using a needs-based formula. don’t know Jesus. Perhaps, after many years as
Aid is considered for students in grades K-12. This year believers, we think we know the Lord well, with
we will again utilize the services of FACTS which is the our ideas and our judgments, very often. The risk
same process used by the schools in the diocese and is that we get accustomed, we get used to Jesus.
most other parishes to allocate their financial aid. We And in this way, how do we grow accustomed? We
hope by utilizing FACTS we can more efficiently and close ourselves off, we close ourselves off to his
effectively assist our parishioners in obtaining the newness, to the moment in which he knocks on
appropriate level of aid. Families need to only fill out one
our door and asks you something new, and wants
FACTS application per family for all children and all
schools. When completing the application, select Christ to enter into you. We must stop being fixed in our
the King Rectory Kingston as recipient of the positions."
information. The application can be found at - Pope Francis, during his weekly Angelus address
www.online.factsmgt.com, and must have a last Sunday at St. Peter's. Vatican Dicastery for
COMPLETED status by March 31. Communication. January 30, 2002.
CATHOLIC MOM CONNECTION SAVE THE DATES!
If you're a Catholic mom or mom-to-be in the While it seems like Lent is still far away, it is always great
parish looking to make connections with other to plan ahead for new opportunities!
moms and families, you’re not alone! Let’s meet,
chat, and make those connections! Join us for our Principles and Spiritual Phases of Nonviolence
first gathering on Saturday February 19, from 9:00- Our Catholic faith often reminds us of the need for peace
10:30 a.m. in the church hall. Children 5 and under in our world: in our hearts, our homes, and our nation.
are welcome (story time, craft and activities Join us for a two evening, in-person presentation that can
provided). Coffee, tea, and baked goods to enjoy. To help provide some practical information and guidelines for
learn about plans for future meetings, ask questions, the journey. URI Center for Nonviolence Certified Level 2
or RSVP, please contact Trainer Roberta Ralph Opara will present and facilitate.
Kate McHugh at (401-787-4575) Dates and Times: Monday & Tuesday, March 14/15, Christ
or ajkate61214@gmail.com. the King Parish Hall, 7:00 p.m.
On Line Workshop: Bridges to Contemplative Living with
Thomas Merton (Zoom format)
FACE MASKS
Face Masks will be available in the Parish Hall this Overview
weekend February 5/6. These are not for sale but if In New Seeds of Contemplation, Thomas Merton wrote:
you are able to contribute to the cost of materials, it "Every moment and every event in every man's life on
will help keep providing for those who cannot afford earth plants something in his soul. For just as the wind
these. Cash, check or Venmo accepted and carries thousands of winged seeds, so each moment
appreciated. brings with it germs of spiritual vitality that come to rest
imperceptibly in the minds and wills of men." Indeed, as a
TAX STATEMENTS Master of Novices at the Abbey of Gethsemani from 1955
If you use the budget envelopes, you will receive a to 1965, Thomas Merton taught a way of praying that
statement from Cathedral, our budget company. If urged the new monks to take in the daily events of their
you use online giving, you will need to print out your lives as God’s “words”. He commended to them the habit of
own statement. Log into your account. To the right meditating on their experiences as well as Scripture and
of your name are 3 dots. Click on Tax Report. Click the Liturgy.
on run report at the bottom of the page. You can also
email the report. Report will download, and then you For 6 weeks we’ll be on a Contemplative journey
can print it out. any questions, please call Beth in the together during Lent and Holy Week following the spirit of
office. Thomas Merton’s approach to prayer and contemplation.
Our weekly workshops are based on the study guide,
INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK “Bridges to Contemplative Living Lent and Holy Week”,
When we encounter or even ponder God’s published by the Thomas Merton Institute for
magnificence, power, and awesomeness, we easily Contemplative Living.
begin to feel our own smallness and perceived In our sessions we will share the writings of Thomas
insignificance. After all, who can compete with Merton and Contemporary Contemplative writers from
eternal greatness, seraphim, or the ability to catch religious traditions other than Christian addressing select
great numbers of fish? We unfortunately think that themes that echo one another. Questions are used to
God’s presence somehow overrides us, reduces our begin a process of self-exploration and personal sharing.
importance, and only seeks to judge our Insights gained will be explored and incorporated into our
inadequacies and doubts. Things begin to change a lives during the week period between sessions and shared
bit when we realize that what we may have seen as at the start of each next meeting. We will be using the
overwhelming and frightening is really only Zoom online platform to facilitate our presence from the
unconditional, unmerited love. Love has tremendous comfort and safety of our homes.
majesty and power. When we listen to this power and Periods of silence will be an integral part of each session.
stop seeing it as threatening or dooming, our fear The methods of Contemplative Sharing and Spiritual
dissipates and Divine friendship takes root. Journaling will be discussed at the beginning of our
Remaining close to what we once preferred at a workshop.
distance, we can journey to places we never thought
possible and do things we never thought we could Dates and Times: Consecutive Wednesday Evenings
do. Strengthened by Divine friendship and Beginning March 9 through April 13, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
encouraged by its life-giving power, we can say “here For more information or to register please email
I am, send me!” when God asks, “whom shall I send?” Patricia.Naktenis@gmail.com.
Sin and fear no longer are of concern to the one who
remains close to God in a bond of trust. @LPI
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Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
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Tom Kendzia (tjkendzia@gmail.com) RECONCILIATION
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Georgann Lardaro (glardaro@ctkri.org)
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If you or someone you know is unable to attend Mass and
Eva Mancuso (emmancuso60@gmail.com) would like to receive Holy Communion regularly, please
Director of Confirmation & Youth Ministry speak to Jennifer Marran to make arrangements. On the
third Tuesday of each month, Mass is celebrated at South
Beth Hogan (bhogan@ctkri.org)
Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and at
Parish Office Manager
Brookdale Assisted Living.
Ron Bernier (rbernier@ctkri.org)
Fiscal Manager BIBLE STUDY w/Fr. Jared
Spring dates TBD.
Doug Paquin (dpaquinjr@gmail.com)
Custodian BIBLE STUDY w/Fr. Jared FOR URI STUDENTS
Spring dates TBD.
Mike Mitchell
Website Administrator (ctkri.org) BIBLE STUDY (Shared/Group) 7:00 p.m.
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