Join Parishioners and School parents Tom and Leah Holland to learn how to beat debt and build wealth. Sundays from 1-2:30pm in the Celebration Room beginning January 13th - Contact Tom at tomhollandtnegmail.com or 314-302-8945.

I wonder how many of you remember the little choir boy candles that were popular many years ago at Christmastime.  When my son was in the Christmas pageant at St. George’s pre-school, he was dressed just like one of those candles—a red cassock, white surplice, a big red tie and red beanie.  All he was missing was a wick coming out of the top of his head.  As a four year old, my son was part of the angelic choir.  The five year olds were in leading roles as animals at the stable, shepherds, wise men and, of course, Mary and Joseph. The pageant ended to strains of Joy to the World as the children processed down the main aisle.  Sitting in a pew, I was anything but joyful.  The pageant had been perfect, more like a Hollywood production than an endeavor by four and five year olds.  Where was child-like spontaneity?  The pageant lacked a heart-warming, humanizing moment.  Ah but redemption comes in many forms!  About half way up the main aisle, five year old Mary wheeled on five year old Joseph, put her hands on her hips and said accusatively, “YOU forgot the baby!”  Startled, Joseph hurried back to the altar, grabbed a doll out of the makeshift manger, and dashed back to Mary.  She pulled the doll away, tucked in the crux of her arm and, queen-like, strove toward the back of the church. Inwardly cheering mightily, I lustily sang out “let heaven and earth rejoice!”  Sometimes imperfection is so much more perfect than perfection!     

What's Your Next Step? Say You're Sorry!

We are in need of a new catechist for our 8:30 a.m. Kindergarten class on Sundays. There are two adult assistants who alternate Sundays for supporting the lead. The lead position is the one that we are trying to fill. Please contact Kathy Skinner at kathy.skinner@ctk-nashville.org if you are interested. Classess run from now until May 19. We have a few Sundays off between now and then.

What's Your Next Step? Pray With Your Body.

Our Knights of Columbus are hosting our annual Breakfast with Santa celebration on Sunday December 16th, from 9-11am in the Parish Hall. Kids under 12 - $5; adults - $8; families - $25. Get a photo with Santa for $5.

What's Your Next Step? Think about Jesus, the Word Incarnate. 

This year Christ the King is having a New Year’s Eve party in the Parish Center following the 8 PM Mass! Featured musicians include violinists Father Dexter and Stefan Petrescu performing waltz music selections with a 20 piece ensemble for dancing and your listening pleasure. Following the concert, a jazz band will be playing to ring in the New Year! Tickets will be $40 each or $75 per couple. We’ll be having a few appetizers and a champagne toast at Midnight. See you there!

The Murci Homes part scheduled for the Parish Hall Saturday, Dec. 8th has been postponed. The logistics of moving our guests here and back are difficult on a good day, and with problematic weather forecast, the Murci Homes executive director asked to cancel. The Knights will regroup and bring Christmas to our guests this year. Anyone who signed up to help with the event, please take notice. Thank you.

What's Your Next Step? Make John the Baptist a Model of Prayer!

Christ the King is hosting an interfaith vigil this Thursday, December 6th at 6:30 pm, following the 6 pm mass. We will gather in prayer with members of other faith traditions as Tennessee executes David Earl Miller. Please join us in praying for David Earl Miller, his victim Lee Standler, and their families. Our parish Advent Penance Service will take place on Tuesday, December 4th at 6:30 pm.

Did you know that Fr. Dexter has a new puppy? Hailing all the way from South Bend, Prudence (jurisprudence) arrived on October 26. She is a schnoodle and weighs less than ten pounds. She loves to run and chew on everything in sight. Watch for her to be running around the campus. She loves people!

What's Your Next Step? Get Ready for Christmas by Observing Advent!

What's Your Next Step? Think About Politics.

What's Your Next Step? Examine Your Conscience.

What's Your Next Step? Reflect on Your Journey So Far.

What's Your Next Step? Think About Heaven.

On October 14, 2018, Pope Francis will canonize Pope Paul VI and Blessed Oscar Romero. Sunday morning classes for adults on October 7 and 14 will feature a film about Blessed Archbishop Oscar Romero, called Monsenor: The Last Journey of Oscar Romero. Fr. Bruce Morrill, SJ, Professor of Theological Studies at Vanderbilt, will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about Oscar Romero and the church’s decision to enlist him in the canon of the saints. Click title for more.

Join fellow parishioners for the annual Parish Dinner and Celebration on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The event begins at 5:30 with cocktails, including a complimentary signature drink, and hors d'oeuvres. All guests will be assigned to a table for the delicious dinner to follow. A band for your listening and dancing pleasure will be part of the festivities as well as a silent and live auction. Don't miss the fun. Cost is $60 per person payable in advance. Reservations may be made through Nancy Rohling in the parish office 615-292-2884 or by printing the reservation form (click the title above to download) and placing in the collection basket or delivering to the parish office.

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