Saint Ignatius of Loyola – July 31

“Everything that one turns in the direction of God is a prayer.”

~ St. Ignatius of Loyola

 

“Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, all I have and call my own.  You have given all to me.  To You, Lord, I return it.  Everything is yours; do with it what you will.  Give me only your love and your grace, that is enough for me.”

~ Prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola (Suscipe)

Saint Declan of Ardmore – July 24

“He received marks of honour and sincere affection from the people and clergy of Rome when they came to understand how worthy he was, for he was comely, of good appearance, humble in act, sweet in speech, prudent in counsel, frank in conversation, virtuous in mien, generous in gifts, holy in life and resplendent in miracles.”

~ The Life of Saint Declan of Ardmore, edited and translated from the 12th c. text by Rev. Patrick C Power, 2914

Saint Alexis – July 17

“I thank Thee, O Lord, who hast called me and granted that I should receive for Thy name’s sake an alms from my own slaves. Deign to fulfill in me the work Thou hast begun.”

~ St. Alexis

Saint Felicity and Her Seven Sons – July 10

“My sons, look up to heaven where Jesus Christ with his saints expects you. Be faithful in his love, and fight courageously for your souls.”

~ St. Felicity, to her sons upon their impending martyrdom

Saint Thomas the Apostle – July 3

“Then He said to Thomas, ‘ Reach here with your finger, and see My hands; and reach here your hand and put it into My side; and do not be unbelieving, but believing.’ Thomas answered and said to Him, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Jesus said to him, ‘ Because you have seen Me had you believed?  Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed.'”

~ John 20:27-29

ENCOUNTERING GOD: Speaker Night July 13th Featuring Dr. Dawn Eden Goldstein

Join us at our July Theology on Tap/Encountering God Speaker Night for a presentation on “John Paul II and Feminism” by award winning author and professor Dawn Eden Goldstein, S.Th.D.

Dr. Goldstein is a Catholic author and journalist who was formerly a rock music historian and tabloid newspaper headline writer. She has served on the theology faculties of Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut, and St. Mary’s College, Oscott, in Birmingham, England. Under the pen name Dawn Eden, she has also written books on topics concerning faith, sexuality, and spiritual healing. Dr. Goldstein received her doctorate in sacred theology (S.T.D.) summa cum laude from the University of St. Mary of the Lake in 2016, becoming the first woman in the university’s history to earn a doctorate awarded under the authority of the Holy See.

This event will be held in the Gathering Space at Christ the King Church. A book signing will be held following the presentation.

Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Beer and wine will be available to adults 21+ with proper ID. Donations will be gratefully accepted to help defray the cost of this event.

Please note: This event is for ADULTS 18 and older ONLY.

For more information, please email gretchen@ckparish.org.

Fall 2019 Adult Bible Study Registration – NOW OPEN!

This fall we will be offering the following classes:

MORNING

• Psalms: The School of Prayer – Tuesdays, Sept. 24-Dec. 10, 2019; 9-11 a.m. ($30)
• Moms’ Bible Study Group – Tuesdays beginning September 24^th and running through the school year ($TBD)
• The Spirituality of Paul – Wednesdays, Sept. 25-Nov. 6, 2019; 9-11 a.m. ($20)
• 15 Days of Prayer with St. Louis de Montfort – Thursdays, Aug. 29-Dec. 12, 2019; 9-11 a.m. ($15)

EVENING

• Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come – Tuesdays, Sept. 10-Dec. 10, 2019; 7-9 p.m. ($30)
• Matthew: The King and His Kingdom – Tuesdays, Sept. 17, 2019-Apr. 14, 2020 (FULL YEAR); 6:30-8:30 p.m. ($40)
• Great Adventure Bible Timeline – Thursdays, Sept. 5, 2019-Mar. 26, 2020 (FULL YEAR); 6:30-8:30 p.m. ($45)
• *** NEWLY ADDED *** Bishop Barron: Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues – Thursdays, Sept. 26 – Oct. 24th; 6:30-8:30 p.m. ($20)

If you would like to register, please fill out this form CLICK HERE (or pick up a form in the narthex or parish office) and bring to the parish office at least three weeks before the class begins to ensure you get your materials by the first day of class.

It is preferred that payment is made on the first day of class when you pick up your materials.  Unfortunately, we will not have the materials available for pick up before classes begin.

If you should have any questions, you can email Gretchen until July 30^th at Gretchen@ckparish.org.  Otherwise, Sheila LaSalle will be your new contact person.  After July 31^st, her email will be Sheila@ckparish.org.  The office phone number remains the same:  (509) 940-1021.

Monthly Meditation – JULY

“Our first great responsibility is to be a family, a community, revealing first to one another something of God’s own love and concern and tenderness.  ‘See how they love one another.’ Being so close to each other it is possible to miss God’s love and goodness that is to be found in those who are so near to us.  We need to help each other to forget the everyday deficiencies and to start a new life every day in the joy of Jesus.”

~ Saint Theresa of Calcutta

For reflection:

1. Do I reveal God’s love, concern, and tenderness to my own family?
2. If not, what things can I change so that the members of my own family don’t miss the love and goodness of God?
3. What can I do start a new life everyday in the joy of Jesus?

The Pope’s Intention for the Month of July

The Integrity of Justice
That those who administer justice may work with integrity, and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the last word.

From the USCCB website: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/the-popes-monthly-intention.cfm