3-8-14 Rite of Sending RCIA Candidates to the Bishop
      Please pray for our CTK Children's Continuing Conversion
      Matthew 4:1
      Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil
      Thanks to all of our CTK Teachers!!
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    • CTK Principal Opening

      Elementary School Principal

      Christ the King School, Springfield, IL

       
      Christ the King School, a Catholic elementary school with over 400 students between grades pre-school through 8th whose mission is to provide a challenging and engaging quality faith based educational experience that prepares our students to become spiritual, intellectual, moral and socially responsible is seeking exceptional candidate to serve as School Principal. 
       
      The School Principal’s duties include implementing Christ the King’s mission, values, and vision by overseeing the academic, support staff, and maintenance personnel, development of curriculum, professional development and growth of academic personnel, student assessment and development and the daily academic operation of the school. This is a full-time, 12 month position with full benefits.  Work hours may vary and may include some evenings and weekends.  
       
      Applicants must have Bachelor’s Degree and Teacher’s Certification with a minimum of five (5) years teaching experience.  Preference given for candidates who have Masters in Education Administration degree and certification or who are actively seeking and is within one (1) year of completion of requirements for a degree.  Applicant must have served in some administrative or supervisory position with preference given to candidates who have served in capacity as principal or assistant principal of a school.  Candidate must be of the Catholic faith.

      Applications are available on line at www.ctkparish.com.  Completed applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 21, 2014 or will not be considered.  Completed applications shall be submitted to Father Joe Ring, Christ the King Parish, 1930 Barberry Drive, Springfield, IL  62704 or directly to email jring@ctkparish.com  

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    • WELCOME

      Welcome to Christ the King Parish website.
      This is our home on the Internet in this new digital age. 

      Christ the King Parish is a spirit filled community of disciples, striving to live the Gospel.  Founded in 1963, we are one of the largest parishes in the Springfield diocese.  On this site you will learn about our parish, with numerous links to Catholic information and news.
       
      If you are seeking a parish community in which to pray, to learn and to be of service to others, then our doors and hearts are open to you.  Perhaps we will meet soon face to face.

      Grace and peace to you.   Fr. Joe

         
       

    • WELCOME New Parishioners!
      We’re so glad you’re here!
       We hope you find the love of Christ in our worship and fellowship.
      We welcome the following new parishioners to
      Christ the King Parish.

      R. Leo Cunningham;
      Andrew & Johanna Hall and Louis;
      Jeffrey Nelson;
      Matthew & Katherine Rutledge and Ryan;
      Sister Mary Shaw;
      Blake Wood.
    • Forming Intentional Disciples
      A great Lenten Study:   
      Forming Intentional Disciples by Sherry Weddell
                       

      Forming Intentional Disciples - Sherry Weddell from Renewal Ministries on Vimeo.

                 

       

    • Parish News
      • Catholic Radio
        Make a resolution to listen to AM 1410 and 88.9 WIHM Catholic Radio in the New Year. For a program schedule and a free CD call 314-752-7000 or toll free 877-305-1234
      • CTK Prayerline
        If you have a special intention or someone for whom you would like prayers offered, please call Catherine Beedie at 787- 1677, Ann Francis at 546-1800 or Jean Heroux at 546-4922.
      • Morning Prayer
        Morning Prayer is held every Monday and Friday, following 0630 AM Mass. Please join us, as the Lord has commanded us to pray without ceasing... This prayer marks the start of the day's work and the coming of the Light in the Liturgy of the Hours. Click on Morning Prayer for more information on the link. Complete instructions on the free app and how to load it is found here!
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    • ASH WEDNESDAY AND LENT in 2 minutes!
         
       
    • Fr. Barron on LENT
           
    • 40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign
      40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign
      40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion. The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful activism, with the purpose of repentance, to seek God’s favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life, thus bringing an end to abortion. 40 Days for Life is a proven and effective pro-life campaign that has already been embraced by more than 600,000 people worldwide, saved 8,245 lives from abortion, led to the conversion of 88 abortion workers, and seen 44 abortion facilities close down for good. 40 Days for Life Campaign Components 40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that draws attention to the evil of abortion through the use of a three-point program:• Prayer and fasting: Join together with other believers for 40 days of fervent prayer and fasting for an end to abortion.• Peaceful vigil: Sign-up to stand for life during the 40-day peaceful public witness outside Planned Parenthood in Springfield, 1000 East Washington St. • Community outreach: Bring a positive pro-life message to every corner of our city through media efforts, advocacy and public visibility.
      For more information,
      contact Andrea Judd at 523-2700, or Claudia Connelly at 787-6705, or visit www.40daysforlife.com/springfield-il
    • Papal Tweets
        

      The challenge for Christian spouses:remaining together, knowing how to love one another always, and doing so in a way that their love grows.
    • 2014 Prayer Intentions

      Pope Francis' Prayer Intentions for MARCH 2014

      The Pope's general intention is: "That all cultures may respect the rights and dignity of women."

      His missionary intention is: "That many young people may accept the Lord’s invitation to consecrate their lives to proclaiming the Gospel."

    • Vatican

    • A Stewardship Prayer
      A STEWARDSHIP PRAYER
      Gracious and loving God, we understand that you call us to be stewards of your abundance, the caretakers of all you have entrusted to us. Help us to use your gifts
      wisely and to share them generously. May our faithful stewardship be the hallmark of our discipleship a visible sign of our commitment to Christ. We pray with grateful hearts, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
    • Little Black Book
           
      This Little Black Book will be your companion for Lent. It is a familiar format and has daily six minute meditations on the Passion according to St. Matthew. Please begin using it today, to sketch your Lenten plans. Make the ancient practice of prayer, fasting and almsgiving a priority in your life this Lent.You are also receiving your Operation Rice Bowl to put on your kitchen table at home.  Go to www.crs.org to download your CRS Rice Bowl app, or find it in the App Store. I have it on my phone; it has daily prayers, recipes, and stories.
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    • Calendar
      • Feb 6 - Mar 27, 2014
        Catholic Prayer Life
        Do you know how to pray? As we approach Lent, come join your fellow parishioners for an eight week study on developing a Catholic prayer life.
      • Mar 3 - Apr 14, 2014
        Lenten Study Group for Women
        Lenten Study Group for Women CTK will be offering a seven week Lenten study group for women based on the book “Living as a Confident Daughter of God” beginning Monday, March 3 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am in the CTK parish center library and ending Monday, April 14. If you are interested in joining us, please call Claudia at 787-6705. Come deepen your faith with us this Lent!
      • Mar 10-12, 2014
        CTK School Registration
        Registration of preschool and kindergarten for current school families is Monday, March 10th from 8am-5:30pm. Registration of preschool and kindergarten for parish families is Tuesday, March 11th from 8am-5:30pm. Registration of preschool through 8th grade for all new families is Wednesday, March 12th from 8am-5:30pm. Please bring a copy of a certified birth certificate and baptismal certificate, unless baptized at CTK, with you to registration. Please call the school at 546-2159 for more information.
      • Mar 16, 2014
        6:00 PM
        Lenten Taize Prayer
        Lenten Taize Prayer A common meditative prayer Sunday, March 16th at 6:00pm (Private Sacramental Confession available during the service from 6 until 7pm) St. Frances Cabrini Church—1020 N. Milton Ave. Prayer celebrated in candlelight for assembly, reader, choir and instruments following the prayers and songs used at Taize, the ecumenical community in France. Please bring a gift of food for the poor.
      • Mar 17, 2014
        St. Patrick's Day
        Enjoy the story, prayers and recipes!!
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    • Requiescat in pace
       
      REST IN PEACE: 

      Please remember in your Masses and prayers the repose of the
      soul of Mr. John Teer, the brother of Margaret Davis. May his
      soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, Rest in Peace,
      Amen!

       

       

       
    • FATIMA STATUE

      LEGION OF MARY
      We have the Fatima Statue available for your home. There are
      prayers to say and the rosary. We could place it in your home
      for two weeks. It will bring you many blessings.
      Legion of Mary. Jean H. Heroux
      Home 546-4922, Cell: 416-9922
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