News and Events
It's that time of year again! This year's Sausage Fest will be on September 17 and 18 with a "Home Grown Family Fun theme. We are asking you to come be a part of the "Family" at the 34th annual Christ the King Sausage Fest. Volunteer for a shift online at www.cksausagefest.org or contact Sausage Fest General Chairs, Chris and Ann Oehmen at 375.0957 or cksfchair@yahoo.com
Learn more about the history of Sausage Fest by visiting this link
Annual Catholic Appeal 2010
The bishop funds the programs, services and ministries supported by the Annual Catholic Appeal to meet the needs of Catholics here in the Diocese of Yakima. Our goal for supporting the Bishop's work in the Diocese of Yakima this year is $193,465. Funds over our assessment are returned to the parish. Click here to read a letter from Father Champoux regarding the upcoming Annual Catholic Appeal. Thank you for prayerfully considering and giving to the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Tuesday Morning Coffee
All parishioners are invited to Tuesday Morning coffee every Tuesday after the 8AM Mass. Share faith and fellowship in the Christ the King Multi-Purpose Room over a cup of warm coffee or tea, sweet breads, brownies and more! Donations are accepted. Contact Pat Ehlert for more information.
Religious Education
Christ the King offers Religious Education for children starting at the age of 3 (must be 3 prior by August 31) all the way to high school. We strongly encourage our parishioners to enroll their children in faith formation classes. We also offer a wide selection of Adult Religious Education courses including Bible studies. For more information, please visit the Christ the King Religious Education website
We are in need of Religious Education teachers, helpers and volunteers. Religious ed classes take place on Wednesday nights from 7-8PM for students in grades 2-8 and Sunday mornings during the 9:30AM Mass for students up to age 6. If you are interested in taking part in this important ministry, please contact the Religious Education office at 946.1154.
If you need a copy of the Religious Education registration forms, you may download them here
Middle School Youth Group
The first Middle School Youth Group event will be held on Friday, September 24 from 6-8PM in the Youth Center. Join us for a Back to School Social to get reacquainted with old friends and make new ones! We will be collecting back to school supplies for needy children in our Diocese, so please bring items such as pencils, pens, paper, notebooks, binders, books and gently used clothing. We will also be collecting professional clothing for adults such as dress shirts, suits, and ties for needy adults. For more information, please contact Melissa at 946.1154 Ext. 234 or Melissa@ckparish.org
Life Teen
All high school students are invited to join Life Teen for frisbee on Wednesday nights at Leslie Grove Park at 7PM.
Young Adults
Tri-Cities Catholic Young Adults will be getting together on Thursday nights at the Christ the King Youth Center from 7-9PM. These events are open to all young adults ages 18-30. Newcomers are always welcome! Questions? Call Kay at 946.1154 Ext or contact Tom at tccatholicyoungadults@gmail.com or Kay at 946.1154.
You may visit the Tri Cities Catholic Young Adult website here
Bible Study
Several Bible Study classes will be offered this fall. Click here for more information on upcoming Bible Study classes.
Deacon Ordination
Please join us to celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on twenty men on the occasion of their ordination by Bishop Carlos A. Sevilla, S.J. as permanent deacons for service in the Diocese of Yakima on Saturday, September 25 at 10:00AM Mass at Holy Family Church in Yakima. A reception will follow at the Holy Family Assembly Hall.
We are thrilled that five men of Christ the King Parish are among those being ordained: Mikhail Alnajar, Dor Collado, Tom Huntington, Alfredo Jocson and Ross Ronish.
Northwest Catholic Men's Conference
The Northwest Catholic Men's Conference at St. Joseph Parish in Kennewick will take place on Friday, September 24-Saturday, September 25. The conference will focus on the life of St. Joseph, husband of Mary our mother, foster father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Patron Saint of workers and Guardian of the Catholic Church. He heard God's voice and acted immediately. Please visit http://www.nwcatholicmenke.com for complete information on speakers, the daily schedule and pre-registration.
Thursday Prayer for Peace
Join the Social Justice and Peace Committee to pray Vespers for Peace 5:30-5:50PM each Thursday in the chapel.
RCIA
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a great place to start. RCIA meets every Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30PM in the Multipurpose Room. The first session will be on September 2. If you need more information or have any questions, please call Ross at 627-6484.
Cursillo News
Cursillo is a lay movement of renewal in the church, to build up the body of Christ and to help God's people live what is fundamental for being a Catholic Christian. The upcoming Cursillo Weekends will be held at Holy Apostles Parish in East Wenatchee on September 30-October 3 for men and October 7-10 for women. If you are interested and want more information, please attend the information meeting or call Mike Valentine at 967.2123. Applications are available at www.cursillo.org/yakima
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Retrouvaille
Retrouvaille is a confidential Catholic ministry which has helped more than 100,000 couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. Our next Inland NW Retrouvaille sequence begins September 10-12. For confidential information and registration, call 1-800-470-2230, email INW@Retrouvaille.org or visit www.Retrouvaille.org We believe in your marriage!
Get Involved: Opportunities to Serve
We are always in need of volunteers to help with parish ministries. Click here to find out which ministries need help the most. Don't forget to look at the back of our parish bulletin for a list of other parish ministries and the contact people.
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