Happy Easter
Ladies of Grace Tea
Altar Society Ladies attended a Ladies of Grace Tea held at St. Mary's Cathedral on April 1st.
Each group decorated their own tables and provided the tableware. Tables were voted on with cash donations. The Christ the King ladies took 4th place.
The donations were divided between the Katherine Drexel and St. Vincent DePaul charities.
Sister Kevin Rooney of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, gave an inspirational talk about what it means to be grace-filled and aware of the gifts God has for us. She shared some personal anecdotes and about her missionary work during her 68 years in God’s service.
A light lunch and tea was served by the Cathedral youth.
The CTK ladies who participated in this enjoyable event are Colleen McGrath, Cathy Chambers, Karen Neises, Connie Huard, Helen Orth, Linda Arensdorf, Diana Henderson and Rachel Ormiston.
Congratulations to our RCIA Members
Congratulations to our RCIA members who received their Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil last Saturday. Those who are now fully iniated members of the Catholic Church: Todd Stephenson, Chris & Corey Nichols, Kamme Carlsten, Erik Felix, Eric Torres, and Bailie McCosh. In addition, Aileen Hernandez celebrated her First Holy Communion. We our proud of you!
Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs Todd Stephenson and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nichols on the validation of their marriages.
Thank you to Debbie Sigman, Karen Neises, and Marcy Moreno for the very nice reception after the Vigil Mass and the Altar Society ladies for supplying the food.
Twenty-three men of the parish attended the organizational meeting on April 18th. The Christ the King Council 16700 Monthly membership meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 pm in Charity Hall. The new Officers for the new Council will be Chaplain: Fr. Matt Marney, Grand Knight: Larry Winter, Deputy Grand Knight: Ernest Sponsel III, Chancellor: Glenn McCosh, Warden: Steven Wherrell, Treasurer: Nick Ochsner, Financial Secretary: Chase Manuel, 1st year Trustee: Fred Brooks, 2nd year Trustee: Bob Aldrich, 3rd year Trustee: James Lies, Inside Guard: George Corbin, Outside Guard: Ed Ring, Vocations Chairman: Trieu Hoang, Advocate Jeff Mies. Officers meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The Next meeting will be the Officers meeting on Wednesday May 10th at 7:00 pm in Charity Hall, and the Membership meeting will be on May 24th at 7:00 pm in the Charity Hall basement.
Paschal Candle
The Paschal candle, lit from the blessed fire at the Easter Vigil service and carried in procession into the dark church, represents the light of Christ.
The candle is made of beeswax to represent the purity of Christ. The wick signifies Christ’s humanity, and the flame His Divine Nature.
The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet (Alpha and Omega) found at the base of our candle, signify that Christ is the beginning and the end. The grapes and wheat represent the Eucharist.
There are five grains of incense inserted on the cross representing the wounds in Jesus’ hands, feet and side.
The Paschal candle remains lit for liturgical services throughout the Easter season. After Pentecost, it is lit during all baptisms, to pass the light of Christ onto the newly baptized person. It is also lit during funeral liturgies and placed near the casket to signify the hope of the resurrection.
Please take pictures at events your parish group is involved in and send them to Robyn Winter at rwinter@ctkwichita.org to share with the parish on the Website and Weekly Newsletter! - Thank you!
This Week's Events
Apr. 21 Kapauns Men - Charity Hall - 6:00am
Apr. 22 Lifesaver Sunday - each Mass
Apr. 23 Coffee & Rolls - Charity Hall - 9:00am
PSR - CTK School - 9:15
Apr. 24 Over 55 Card Club - Charity Hall - 12:00pm
Pro-Life Rosary - Church - 8:15pm
Apr. 25 School Council - Rectory Conference Room - 7:00pm
Apr. 26 Guild 6 - Charity Hall 6:00pm
Revelation Study Group - Charity Hall Basement - 7:00pm
Are You Serving at Mass This Weekend?
