FAX (480) 844-4498 Email: Christ_the_king@ctk

1551 E. DANA AVENUE - MESA, ARIZONA 85204
TELEPHONE (480) 964-1719 - FAX (480) 844-4498
Email: [email protected]
Parish Web Site: www.ctk-catholic.org
Christ the King Mission Statement
Our community serves the mission of Jesus Christ, to make disciples of all nations, welcoming them into the loving family
of God. United in the Eucharist and blessed by a diversity of gifts, we desire to give glory to God and to build His Kingdom
"on earth as it is in Heaven".
General Information
Información General
Parish Office Hours:
Horario de la Oficina Parroquial:
Welcome Center Hours:
Horario del Centro de Bienvenida:
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Horario de Misa de fin de semana:
Daily Mass:
Misa diaria:
Confessions:
Confesiones:
Baptism:
Bautismo:
Mondays 8 am to 12 noon
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 8 am to 4 pm
Fridays: closed
Saturdays 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm / Sundays: 8 am to 3 pm
Saturdays: 4 pm
Sundays: 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm (Spanish), 5 pm (Spanish)
Monday through Saturday at 8 am ; Wednesday at 7 pm
Monday through Friday: 7:30 am to 8:00 am
Wednesdays: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturdays: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
See inside bulletin or contact the office for orientation schedule.
Lunes 8 am a 12 mediodía
Martes, Miércoles y Jueves: 8 am a 4 pm
Viernes: cerrada
Sábados 2:30 pm a 5:30 pm / Domingos: 8 am a 3 pm
Sábados: 4 pm
Domingos: 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm (Español), 5 pm (Español)
Lunes a sábado 8 am ; Miércoles 7 pm
Lunes a Viernes: 7:30 am a 8:00 am
Miércoles: 5:30 pm a 7:00 pm
Sábados: 2:30 pm a 4:00 pm
Vea el boletín o llame a la oficina para el horario para orientación.
Parochial Staff
Pastor:
Rev. Matthew Henry
Parochial Vicar:
Rev. Scott Sperry
Deacons/Diáconos:
Tom Bishop, Will Capistrant, Frank Galarza, Ron Ruiz, Neil Tift
Parish Staff & Personnel
Parish Manager:
Bridgette Cosentino (480) 844-4463
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate & Adult Sacraments:
Deacon Tom Bishop (480) 844-4473
[email protected]
Christ the King School Principal:
Shelley Conner (480) 844-4480
[email protected]
Facilities & Maintenance Manager:
Joseph Calderone (480) 844-4471
[email protected]
Maintenance:
Felipe Tomás (480) 964-1719 – (English/Español)
Financial Secretary:
Pam Reid (480) 844-4460
[email protected]
Assistant to the Administration:
Natalie Smith (480) 844-4479
[email protected]
Brenda Castillo (480) 964-1719 [email protected]
Communications & Media:
Allan Luke (480) 717-8549
[email protected]
Parish Receptionists:
Jessica Reyes (480) 964-1719
[email protected]
Rafaela Loera (480) 844-4490 - (English/Español)
[email protected]
ACTIVITIES FOR SEPTEMBER 14 - SEPTEMBER 20
Monday, September 14
9:00 am - Acts Bible Study - St. Joe’s B
6:00 pm - Adoration Team Meeting- Presentation Hall
6:30 pm - Acts Bible Study - St. Joe’s B
6:30 pm - Life Teen Bible Study - Life Teen Room
6:30 pm - Music Rehearsal - Church
6:30 pm - Coro Sonrisa de Cristo #2 - Pre School Room
Tuesday, September 15
9:30 am - Living Water Bible Study - St. Francis
10:30 am - H.O.P.E. - Community Center
4:30 pm - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Atrium
6:30 pm - Religious Education - Grades 1-8
Wednesday, September 16
6:45 am - Christians in Commerce - St. Francis
8:30 am - Bible Study - St. Joe’s B
3:00 pm - Life Teen Mayhem - Life Teen Room
5:30 pm - School Advisory Board - 5th Grade Classroom
6:30 pm - Life Teen - Presentation Hall
6:30 pm - Coro Sonrisa de Cristo - St. Francis
7:00 pm - Formación Espiritual - St. Joe’s A
7:00 pm - Coro Cristo Rey - Community Center
Thursday, September 17
9:30 am - Prayer Shawl Ministry - St. Francis
4:45 pm - H.O.P.E - Community Center
6:30 pm - Religious Education - Grades 1-8
7:00 pm - Coro Grupo de Oración - Community Center
Friday, September 18
Facilitator of Ministry & Marriage:
6:30 am - Christians in Commerce - St. Francis
7:50 am - Parent Teacher Organization - St. Joe’s B
8:45 am - Marthas - Church
6:00 pm - School Back to School Bash - Courtyard
6:30 pm - Grupo de Oración en Español - St. Joe’s Hall
7:00 pm - Encuentro Matrimonial - Community Center
Music Director:
6:30 am - “That Man is You” - St. Francis
Pastoral Care (Cancer Ministry, Anointing, Funerals, Homebound):
Anthanette Donaldson (480) 844-4478
[email protected]
Mireya Campos (480) 844-4467 - (English/Español)
[email protected]
Jarrod Townsend (480) 245-4116
[email protected]
Youth Ministry and Sacramental Preparation: (Grades 9 to 12)
Mary Castner (480) 844-4476
[email protected]
Children and Youth Sacramental Preparation: (Ages 4 to Gr. 8)
Sr. Mary Beata (480) 245-4100
[email protected]
Saturday, September 19
Sunday, September 20
Coffee and Donuts after 7 am, 9 am, 11 am and 1 pm Masses
9:00 am - RCIC - 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade Classrooms, Atrium
10:15 am - RCIA - St. Joe’s B
10:30 am - RICA - 8th Grade Classroom
5:00 pm - Semilla Maya - Community Center
From Our Visiting Priest, Father Bitrus Maigamo...
Father Bitrus Maigamo is with us for the month of September.
Father Maigamo, tell us about where you are from and your family life...
I am Rev. Fr. Bitrus Teneu Maigamo. I hail from Kaduna State, the North Central of Nigeria,
West Africa. I was born to the family of Zachariah Maigamo and Elizabeth Nchepteh. I have five
brothers and no sister. I am the last in position out of the six children of my parents.
When did you first sense that God was calling you to the priesthood?
I started sensing the call of God while I was in the Minor Seminary when my people back at home had started
calling me “Little Father”. The desire to become a Catholic priest increased when I was half way in my training, but
mingling with other friends, prior to my completion, there arose the desire of becoming a chemical engineer,
nuclear physicist or computer engineer. This distraction as I may describe it kept on lingering for a little while up to
the time of my final year in the training as a junior seminarian. Nonetheless, having successfully completed the
training I finally proceeded to the Senior Seminary after a year of mourning for the death of my father.
Are you from a Diocese in Nigeria or a religious community?
While in the Major Seminary, I was admitted into the Archdiocese of Kaduna. There I continued with my training of
both philosophy and theology. On my completion, I was ordained a transitional deacon under the Archdiocese of
Kaduna along side with eleven colleagues of mine. While as a deacon, the diocese of Zaria was carved out of the
archdiocese of Kaduna thereafter I opted for the new diocese. I was thus ordained for the diocese of Zaria along
side with my classmate as its first candidates on August 11, 2001 in the Christ the King Cathedral, Zaria Diocese of
Kaduna State, Nigeria in West Africa.
What is your current work as a priest? (What are you studying in Rome?)
Since my ordination, I was given the first canonical assignment as the Vice Rector of my alma mater (St. Joseph
Minor Seminary Zaria) and a Parochial Vicar of St. Endas Catholic Parish located within the Seminary. After five years
of working experiences, I was made a Pastor of a new erected Parish of St. Anne Catholic Church Zangon Tama II at
the same time the Director of Communications of the Diocese. From there, I was sent to Rome after five years to
study Missiology in the Gregorian University, in order to prepare me for the task of a formator in the Kaduna
Provincial seminary known as Good Shepherd Major Seminary located within the metropolis of Kaduna. Having
completed my licentiate in missiology, I proceeded for my doctoral studies. I am presently doing my PhD
dissertation on Islamic Extremism a Challenge to the Catholic Missionary Activity in Northern Nigeria since 1999: A
Missilogical Study. Thereafter, upon completion I hope to return back to Nigeria and teach in the above mentioned
Major Seminary.
What do you like about being in the United States of America?
While in America, I enjoy the general spirit of the freedom to prove one’s worth as it is a land of opportunities.
Is there something you want to say to encourage the families and people of Christ the King?
I want to use this opportunity to encourage the parishioners of Christ the King to continue with the Spirit of
togetherness and the support of one another. They should always keep the flame of the faith alive no matter how
tough and difficult life becomes because our God will never abandon them. I must admit that the Christ the King
parishioners are welcoming and open minded people ready to identify themselves with new comers. It is my prayer
that God will continue to keep them together as a family as they journey together so that one day we shall all see
Him face to face as He is without the loss of any member.
In Christ,
Mass Intentions-Intenciones de Misas
Monday, September 14
8:00 am - Members of CTK Carmelite Community 
Tuesday, September 15
8:00 am - Raymon Flores - Special Intention
Wednesday, September 16
8:00 am - Dolores Hobart 
7:00 pm - Kenneth & Edith Kupitz 
Thursday, September 17
Prayer Chain Ministry
Please pray for…
Jerome Buza
Alyssa Salemi
Margaret Buza
Anny Salazar
Ophelia Rodriguez
If you or a loved one is in need of prayer, please contact
Anthanette with your prayer request at (480) 844-4478 or
[email protected]. Would you like to participate
in the Prayer Chain Ministry? If so, contact Anthanette, we
would love to hear from you.
8:00 am - Faye Valeros 
Infant Baptism (newborn to 6 years old)
Friday, September 18
8:00 am - Faye Valeros 
Saturday, September 19
8:00 am - Faye Valeros 
4:00 pm - Virginia Shimel 
Sunday, September 20
7:00 am - Hildreth Smith 
9:00 am - Community of Christ the King - Special Intention
11:00 am - Pascuala Villaraza 
1:00 pm - Jose Guadalupe Vallejo 
5:00 pm - Donald Wolf 
Contemplating Vocations?
If you would like more information about vocations to
the Priesthood, the Diaconate or Religious Life, please
contact Father Matt, Father Scott , Sister Mary Beata, or
Deacon Tom.
Parents must attend two classes prior to having their children
baptized.
♦ Class #1 is Baptism Information for parents only.
This is a one hour class.
♦ Class # 2 is Baptism Preparation for parents and
godparents. This is a four hour class.
♦ Baptism Information Class (Class #1) is offered in
English once a month on a Sunday at 12:30 pm.
♦ Please do not choose your godparents until after you
have attended the first class.
♦ Classes begin promptly. If you arrive late, you will be
asked to attend the next month’s class.
♦ The Sacrament of Baptism is offered monthly on a
Saturday morning at 9:00 am in English and 10:00 am
in Spanish.
Our next Baptism Information (Class #1) is Sunday,
October 11, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in St. Joe’s B.
Class begins promptly at 12:30 pm. If you arrive late, you will
be asked to attend next month’s class. Please, no children at
class. At Baptism Information (Class #1) you will be given
dates for Baptism Preparation (Class #2).
Christ the King Knights of Columbus
Council 3419
Download our newsletter “The Chronicle”, from our
website www.council3419.com or speak with a current
member of our Knights of Columbus Council.
Men over 18… Join us!
Submission of Articles for the Bulletin

Tithing Report
Budgeted 09-06-15
Actual Collected 09-06-15
Budgeted Y-T-D 09-06-15
Actual Collected Y-T-D 09-06-15
$ 22,000.00
$ 18,501.29
$ 205,500.00
$ 202,887.92
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
Submit articles for the bulletin at least two weeks in
advance for approval and editing.
Submit your article by e-mailing to:
[email protected]
Please be sure to include your contact
Information with your submission.
September 16th: Fall Semester Kick-Off
November 6th-8th: Life Teen Fall Retreat
Teen Bible Study
Mondays in the Life Teen Room
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Mayhem
Wednesdays in the Life Teen Room
3pm - 6:30pm (starting September 9th)
Life Night
Wednesdays in Presentation Hall
6:30pm - 8:30pm (starting September 16th)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
RCIA is the process of exploring the possibility of joining the
Catholic Church and receiving the sacraments.
Call Mary Castner in the Life Teen Office at
(480) 844-4476 or e-mail to
[email protected]
Stay connected at www.ctkyouthministry.com
LIVING WATER SCRIPTURE STUDY GROUP
Begins meeting Sept. 15th at 9:30 am in St. Joe’s A
Join us as we study next Sunday’s readings to better come
prepared to Mass.
For more info. contact Marian at (480) 354-1400
Save the Date for the Arizona Rosary Celebration
The 40th annual Arizona Rosary Celebration will be held Sunday, October 25, 2015,
honoring Mary under her title of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The location for the
celebration is the Phoenix Convention Center, Halls F and G, 3rd Street and
Jefferson, downtown Phoenix. The celebration begins at 2:00 p.m. and ends at
4:15 p.m. The Most Rev. Eduardo A. Nevares, Auxiliary Bishop of Phoenix will
preside. The guest speaker for this year's event is the Rev. Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R.,
Professor of Theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Pennsylvania.
Celebrate the 40th year of Arizona's Rosary Celebration tradition. For more
information, call (623) 939- 1840, e-mail [email protected], or find us on
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/azrosary.
Do you want to learn more about the Catholic Faith?
Fresh. Bold. Relevant. Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained features
20 video sessions that brings together some of the most trusted Catholic teachers in
the world to guide you through the breadth and richness of the Catholic faith.
Filmed on location in Rome, the Holy Land, Calcutta and in the
Augustine Institute studios in Denver, this unique video experience
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Each Wednesday we will view 2 brief videos that will help us to understand
and live our faith. We will meet for 10 sessions.
Starting Wednesday, September 23rd from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in St. Joseph Hall B.
There is no charge, and you don’t have to register. Feel free to come to ANY of the sessions!
For more information, contact Deacon Tom Bishop at [email protected]
Finance Council
Father Matt would like to invite you to join the
Parish Finance Council. You would be involved in
reviewing the Parish Finances on a monthly basis.
We meet monthly to discuss the parish finances
and ongoing or upcoming projects. If you are
interested in joining the Finance Council please
contact Pam Reid at (480) 844-4460.
Costco School Event
1415 N. Arizona Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Saturday, September 26 ~ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
One ream of paper will be donated to Christ the
King for every $100 spent. Not a Costco member
yet? Costco will have special membership offers at
the event.
Thank you for supporting your Catholic school!
Acts
The Spread of the Kingdom
A Twenty-Part Bible Study Featuring
Jeff Cavins
Monday mornings at 9:00 am with Anne Belle-Oudry
or
Monday evenings at 6:30 pm with Deacon Tom Bishop
September 14, 2015 to April 11, 2016
Acts is a story of hope! Acts will enrich your faith and
rekindle your love for Christ as you learn about the
exciting lives of the first disciples.
•
You Will:
Share with the early Christians the joys and
struggles of living the life of Christ, and learn how
these apply to us today.
• See how the Holy Spirit guided the apostles into
Truth.
• Observe the way the Spirit-filled Church adapted to
new cultures when proclaiming the Gospel.
• Watch the seeds of Church structure and authority
take root, and see how conflicts were resolved even
at that early stage.
• See your place in Christ’s Church, and how you
should live day-to-day as a disciple of Christ.
Tuition is $40.00 and you will receive a Study Set. If
couples wish to share a single Study Set, you may do so,
and only pay a single tuition. Please stop by the Parish
Office or Welcome Center to register. Seating is limited,
so please don’t delay. For more information: Deacon
Tom Bishop, [email protected], (480) 844-4473.
Perpetual Adoration
There are wonderful stories of parishioners who
became hourly adorers at Christ the King. Father Steve
once asked a brother who led several ministries within
the parish why he was not an adorer. He said, Father, I
am just too busy. There is no time in my day. Father
asked if he had thought of taking an early morning hour,
such as 2 or 3 am. The parishioner
hardly knew how to respond. He said,
okay, I’ll try it for a month. Five years
later he still faithfully keeps that hour.
Something happens inside you when
you humble yourself to spend an hour
with Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.
Call Dick at (602) 300-8562 or
Email: [email protected]
Automatic Electronic Tithing
Parish members are encouraged to set up a secure
account to manage their financial gifts. The Christ
the King ACH (electronic withdrawal) form can be
found in the Parish Office, the back of the church and
on the Parish website under the “Donate” header at
www.ctk-catholic.org. Credit card tithing is available
for anyone - http://ctk-catholic.org/general-collection.
Thank you for your investment in and continued
support of Christ the King. If you have any further
questions or would like any additional help please call
Pam Reid at (480) 844-4460 or email to
[email protected]. Thank you!
Christ the King Catholic Church
September 13, 2015
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prayer for Vocations
O God, who wills not the death of a sinner but rather that he be converted and live, grant we beseech You through
the intercession of Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, Saint Joseph her spouse, Blessed Junipero Serra, and all the saints,
an increase of laborers for Your Church, to spend and consume themselves for souls. Through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Cf. Sir 36: 18
Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you,
that your prophets be found true.
Hear the prayers of your servant,
and of your people Israel.
Brenton Brown, Ken Riley © 2005 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
We will wait upon the Lord. We will wait upon the Lord.
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord,
We will wait upon the Lord. We will wait upon the Lord
Our God You reign forever. Our hope Our strong Deliverer.
You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God.
You do not faint, You won't grow weary.
You're the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need
You lift us up on wings like eagles.
Text: Lectionary for Mass © 1997, 1981, 1968 ICEL. Music: Jarrod Townsend © 2015
Text: Excerpts from the English Translation of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL. Music: Steve Angrisano “Mass of a Joyful Heart” © 1997 OCP Publications
Curtis Stephan, Marc Byrd, Sarah Hart
© 2008 Blue Raft Music, Meaux Mercy, spiritandsong.com
Behold the wood that bears our name
Behold the nails that hold our sin
The tree from which salvation blooms
The death by which we're born again
We
We
We
We
take up our cross and follow Him
lay down our lives that we might live
carry the hope of Christ within
take up our cross and follow Him
We embrace the sacrifice
And walk the path we cannot see
The burdens of this world made light
By blood and thorn we are redeemed
Lift Him high, lift Him high, let His name be glorified
Lift Him high, lift Him high, let His name be glorified
Curtis Stephan © 2008 spiritandsong.com CCLI Song # 5767814
Miracle of grace, mystery of faith,
Calling us to venture to the deep.
Though our senses fail, Your graces still prevail, and
we become the love that we receive.
Bread of life, Bread of life. Those who eat this
bread shall live and never die.
Bread of life, Bread of life.
Your true presence in this holy sacrifice.
Bread of life.
Unworthy though we are, You feed the hungry heart
with bread come down from heaven above.
And like a grain of wheat, we fall down at Your feet,
dying here with You. Oh, let us rise!
Your faithfulness revealed in this covenant You’ve
sealed with Your very body and Your blood.
Come, claim your bride again with love that cannot
end, for what God joins no one can divide.
Craig Courtney, Frances Ridley Havergal © 1988 Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
Add. Chorus by Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio © 2003 woshiptogether.com
Cf. 1 Cor 10: 16
The chalice of blessing that we bless
is a communion in the Blood of Christ;
and the bread that we break
is a sharing in the Body of the Lord.
Tim Hughes © 2007 Sparrow
God of Justice, Saviour to all,
Came to rescue the weak and the poor
Chose to serve and not be served
Jesus, You have called us
Freely we've received now freely we will give
We must go live to feed the hungry
Stand beside the broken, we must go
Stepping forward keep us from just singing
Move us into action, we must go
To act justly everyday, loving mercy in every way
Walking humbly before You God
You have shown us, what You require
Freely we've received now freely we will give
Fill us up and send us out,
Fill us up and send us out
Fill us up and send us out Lord
Take my life and let it be
Consecrated Lord to Thee.
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love.
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee.
Take my voice and let me sing
Always only for my King.
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee.
Take my silver and my gold,
Not a mite would I withhold.
Take my intellect and use
Every power as You choose.
Matt Maher © Nufy Music 2000
Revive my heart, renew my soul.
In You, oh Lord, I am made whole.
No more in fear will I wander.
‘Cuz You’re my God,
My Lord and lover.
Here am I, all of me.
Take my life, it’s all for Thee.
Like a burning fire,
Be my one desire.
Take my will and make it Thine
It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart it is Thine own,
It shall be Thy royal throne.
Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At Your feet its treasure store.
Take myself and I will be ever,
Only, all for Thee.
I wanna be holy just like You.
I wanna go where You lead me to.
With reckless abandon to Your truth,
I wanna fall deeper in love with You.
Oh, lift me up God my Father.
In all this world there is no other.
I’m dancing in Your Holy presence,
And Your glory fills all my senses.
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Carta de Nuestro Visitante Padre Bitrus Maigamo...
El Padre Maigamo estará con nosotros por un mes ayudándonos.
Padre Maigamo, platiquenos de donde es y de su familia…
Soy R. P. Bitrus Teneu Maigamo. Vengo desde el estado de Kaduna, la parte central del norte
de Nigeria, en el oeste de África. Mis padres son Zachariah Maigamo y Elizabeth Nchepteh.
Tengo cinco hermanos, ninguna hermana, y soy el más joven de la familia.
¿Cuándo sintió el llamado de Dios al sacerdocio por primera vez?
Comencé a sentir el llamado de Dios cuando estaba en el seminario menor, cuando la gente de mi pueblo me
llamaba “Padrecito.” El deseo de convertirme en sacerdote Católico aumentó cuando estaba a la mitad de mis
estudios. Pero, al pasar tiempo con otras amistades antes de concluir mis estudios, creció un interés nuevo por
convertirme en ingeniero de química, físico nuclear, o ingeniero de computación. Esta distracción, como yo la
llamo, persistió por un tiempo hasta mi último año de estudios como seminarista menor. Sin embargo, al
terminar exitosamente mis estudios, avancé al seminario mayor después de un año de duelo después de
fallecer mi padre.
¿Es usted de alguna Diócesis en Nigeria o alguna comunidad religiosa?
Mientras estudiaba en el seminario mayor, fui admitido a la Arquidiócesis de Kaduna. Ahí, continúe con mis
estudios en filosofía y teología. Al terminar, fui ordenado como diácono en transición bajo la Arquidiócesis de
Kaduna al lado de otros once colegas. Mientras era diácono, la diócesis de Zaria fue separada de la
Arquidiócesis de Kaduna, y opte unirme a la diócesis nueva. Así fui ordenado en la Diócesis de Zaria al lado de
mi compañero como los primeros candidatos el 11 de agosto del 2001 en la Catedral de Cristo Rey, en el estado
de Kaduna, Nigeria en el oeste de África.
¿Cuál es su trabajo actual como sacerdote? (¿Qué está estudiando en Roma?)
Desde mi ordenación, mi primera asignación canónica ha sido como vice rector de mi alma-máter (seminario
menor de San José en Zaria) y vicario parroquial de la parroquia de San Enda, localizada dentro del seminario.
Después de cinco años de experiencia, fui nombrado párroco de la nueva Parroquia Católica de Santa Ana
Zangon Tama II y al mismo tiempo, director de comunicaciones de la diócesis. De ahí, fui enviado a Roma
después de cinco años a estudiar mesiología en la Universidad Gregoriana; para prepárame como formador del
seminario mayor conocido por el nombre del Buen Pastor, localizado en la metrópolis de Kaduna. Al completar
mi licenciatura en mesiología, continúe con mis estudios doctorales. Ahora estoy haciendo mi disertación en
Extremismo Islámico como Reto para la Actividad Misionera Católica en el Norte de Nigeria desde 1999: Un
Estudio Mesiológico. Al terminar, espero regresar a Nigeria y enseñar en el seminario mayor ya mencionado.
¿Qué es lo que le gusta de estar en los Estados Unidos?
En América, disfruto del espíritu general de tener la libertad de probar lo que valemos, pues es la tierra de
oportunidades.
¿Tiene algo que decirles a las familias y gente de Cristo Rey para animarles?
Quiero usar esta oportunidad para animar a los parroquianos de Cristo Rey a continuar con el espíritu de
solidaridad y apoyo de unos a otros. Siempre deben mantener la flama de la fe viva, no importa que tan difícil
o dura sea la vida, porque Dios nunca los abandonará. Debo admitir que los parroquianos de Cristo Rey son
acogedores y de mente abierta al recibir nuevos visitantes. Es mi plegaria que Dios continúe uniéndolos como
familia al caminar juntos para que algún día vean Su rostro así como es Él, sin perder a ningún miembro.
En Cristo,
16 de septiembre: Inicio de semestre de otoño
6 al 8 de noviembre: Retiro de otoño de Life Teen
Estudio Bíblico de Life Teen
Los lunes en el salón Life Teen
6:30 pm a 8:30 pm
Mayhem
Los miércoles en el salón Life Teen
3:00 pm a 6:30 pm (comenzando el 9 de septiembre)
Life Nights
Los miércoles en salón de presentaciones
6:30 pm a 8:30 pm (comenzando el 16 de septiembre)
Llame a Mary Castner en la oficina de Life Teen al
teléfono (480) 844-4476 o mande un correo
electrónico a [email protected]
Conéctese en la pagina web www.ctkyouthministry.com
BAUTISMOS
(recién nacido hasta los 6 años de edad)
Los padres deben asistir a dos clases antes de que
sus hijos sean bautizados.
Clase # 1 Información de bautismo solamente para
los padres. Duración: una hora.
Clase # 2 Preparación del bautismo para padres y
padrinos. Duración: cuatro horas.
Las clases de información (Clase #1) se ofrecen una
vez al mes en un domingo a las 2:30 pm.
Favor de no elegir a los padrinos hasta después de
haber asistido a la primera clase.
Conferencia de Hombres
Las clases comienzan puntualmente. Si llega tarde,
se les pedirá asistir a la clase del próximo mes.
Por favor, no traer niños a estas clases.
Evento Aprobado por el Obispo Auxiliar Eduardo A Nevares
Sábado 26 de Septiembre 2015
8:00 am a 6:00 pm
Donación: $10.00
Carl Hayden High School Auditorium
3333 W. Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85009
en español es el 11 de octubre
a las 2:30 pm en St. Joe’s B
Para mas información - www.renovacionphoenix.org
Juan (480) 720-4549 o Elvira (480)274-6081
Presentar Artículos para el Boletín
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Enviar los artículos para el boletín por lo menos dos
semanas de anticipación para ser aprobado y
editado.
Enviar su artículo por correo electrónico e-mail
a: [email protected]
Por favor asegúrese de incluir sus datos para
contactarle.
Separe la fecha para la celebración de Arizona Rosario
La Celebración Anual del Rosario en Arizona número 40 se llevará a cabo el Domingo, 25
de octubre del 2015, en honor a nuestra Señora María bajo el título de Nuestra Señora del
Perpetuo Socorro. El lugar de la celebración será en el Centro de Convenciones de la ciudad
Phoenix, Salones F y G, y está ubicado en la calles número 3 y la avenida Jefferson, el
centro de Phoenix. La celebración comenzara a las 2:00 p.m. y terminara a las 4:15 p.m.
El Reverendísimo Obispo auxiliar de Phoenix Eduardo A. Nevares, presidirá la celebración.
El orador invitado para el evento de este año es el reverendo Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R., profesor
de Teología en el Seminario San Carlos Borromeo en el estado de Pensilvania. El Celebrar el
40 aniversario del Rosario en Arizona es ya una tradición. Pongan su publicidad en el
programa para ayudar al evento. Las formas para las donaciones y para publicidad se pueden encontrar en el sitio
de la página del internet: http://www.azrosary.com. La fecha límite para los anuncios de publicidad es 4 de
septiembre del 2015. Para más información, llame al (623) 939-1840, o mande un correo electrónico a:
[email protected], o conviértase en un amigo en Facebook en http://www.facebook.com/azrosary.
Un Grupo de Discernimiento FIAT sobre la oración para mujeres:
3 de octubre, 2015 de las 9 a.m. hasta las 11:30 a.m.
¿Puede ser que Dios te está llamando a la vida religiosa? Te invitamos a venir a una
reunión por la mañana que se llama, “FIAT Discernment Morning for Women” el
sábado, 3 de octubre, 2015 en el Centro Pastoral del Diócesis, 400 E Monroe
Street, Phoenix. Empezará con la Misa a las 9 de la mañana con el Fr. Ernesto
Reynoso en la capilla del Centro Pastoral. Después de la misa, nos reuniremos en
una sala del Centro donde habrá charlas sobre la oración y la vida consagrada con
otras hermanas de diferentes comunidades que compartirán su sabiduría y
consejo. Siguiente, tendremos preguntas y respuestas. Habrá un desayuno ligera
con café, té y panes. Para ellas de 13-35 años de edad.
Adoración Perpetua
Todos estamos tan ocupados con la familia, el trabajo y
actividades parroquiales que se nos olvida encontrar
tiempo para estar con Jesús. Una hora a la semana, por
lo menos, con Él en el santuario del Santo Peregrino es
una bella oportunidad para orar, hallar descanso y paz
en la presencia de Dios. Siempre tenemos horas que
necesitan adicionales adoradores dedicados para
mantener la Santísima Eucaristía expuesta 24 horas al
día, siete días a la semana.
Llame a Rafaela al tel. (480) 577-7557 o mande un
correo electrónico: [email protected]