December 31, 2021 - January 2, 2022
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God &
Epiphany of the Lord
The Parish Offices will be closed Friday, December 31st and Monday, January 3rd for the New Years holiday. There will be no Adoration on Monday, January 3rd.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass
Honors the Blessed Virgin Mary, who brought the Son of God into the world.
Friday, December 31, 2021
5:00pm

Epiphany of the Lord
Celebrates that Jesus is revealed to the magi by the light of a star as the light of salvation for all the nations of the world.
January 1-2, 2022
All Masses

Baptism of the Lord
Feast Day that closes the season of Christmas and celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by John the Baptist.
January 8-9, 2022
All Masses

*The weekend of January 1-2 will also include the regular Mass schedule.


Thanks to all who donated Christmas flowers and made the church so beautiful!
Baptism Seminar Sunday Morning
There will be a Baptism Seminar this Sunday at 9am in the Formal Room, just off the Mayfield Foyer. If you have an infant or young child and are looking to have them baptized at Christ the King, please attend! It will take approximately 30 - 60 minutes. Both parents should plan to attend the Seminar, and parents who have attended previously are not required to attend again. We encourage you to let us know you're coming but we'd love to see you no matter what! Our next Seminar will be on March 6. 
Prayer for the New Year
The New Year is a great time to offer prayers of thanksgiving for the past year, and of intercession for the year to come. On New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, many households gather at the table or at the Christmas tree or manger scene and pray for peace. The United States Conference on Catholic Bishops offers this Prayer for the New Year. 
Bless Your Home and Household on Sunday!
Did you know that it's traditional to bless your home and household on the Feast of the Epiphany? This is perhaps because of the biblical reference to the three kings entering the home where the Holy Family was staying in order to worship the Christ child there. You can find an Epiphany blessing of the home on the USCCB website.

A more traditional form of the Epiphany blessing involves using blessed chalk to write the letters C, M, and B, plus the year, above the main entrance to the home (or above the door to each room in the house), like so: 20 + C + M + B + 22. The letters are the initials of the traditional names of the three magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. They also represent the Latin words Christus mansionem benedicat, which means: “May Christ bless the house.” Of course, the + represents the cross. Make it a family affair and a great way to begin the new year!
Renewal of Wedding Vows Anniversary Blessing This Weekend
All married couples celebrating an anniversary in January are invited to stay after any Mass this weekend for a special Renewal of Wedding Vows anniversary blessing.
Next Saturday is Liturgical Ministry Training Seminar
Don't forget that we will have a Liturgical Minister Training Seminar next Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 10am - 12noon; if you are currently serving in a liturgical ministry or are interested in joining one of these ministries (Sacristan, Lector, Communion Minister, Usher or Greeter) and begin serving, please let us know you will attend!
Christ the King Catholic Church
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