This week we celebrate Christ the King School and all the Catholic schools in our nation. Please enjoy a special coffee and donuts between the Sunday Masses. Students and school families will be involved in all liturgies. include a faith rally, NCEA Distinguished Graduate Award, and the annual 8th Grade vs. Faculty/Coach basketball game. All are welcome at our events, so please join in the fun! The faith rally on Monday afternoon in the gym will launch our new social justice project on the environment. We are fortunate to have John Angotti (www.johnangotti.com) as a guest musician and several guest speakers on caring for God’s creation. Our Distinguished Graduate, Mr. Paul Davis '77, will be honored at our school Mass on Tuesday at 8:15 with a reception for guests afterward.
Christ the King School will participate in the nationwide Many Gifts, One Nation campaign, asking people to give to support our Catholic schools. Here at CKS, we'll target proceeds toward new instructional technology, an expanded science program, updated facilities, and faculty development. Gifts of all sizes are welcome - please help us continue to offer value-based, faith-filled and quality academic formation for our students. Click the title to open this news item for the donations link. And thank you again for your support of our school!
A Crown Affair, our annual school fundraising event, this year features an all-online auction experience. Log into the website to preview items and even place bids before the event. Use the same link to purchase tickets. Students and teachers are already getting busy and creative to offer packages, baskets, crafts, and experiences - you don't want to miss them! Open this news item for the site link. Thank you!
After finishing our study of Luke's Gospel, the Men's Group will take up Poverty of the Spirit, by the German theologian Johannes Baptist Metz. One of Father Dexter's favorite books for meditation and reflection, these 51 pages will chailenge us to live life more fully by imitating the humanity of Christ. For more information contact Deacon Bob True, btrue56@gmail.com or 615-243-8783
On Tuesday, January 22nd at 7pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church (3900 West End Avenue) will host an ecumenical worship service to celebrate The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Jointly prepared by The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (Roman Catholic) and The Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches (Protestant) the liturgy has been written each year since 1968 by Christian communities in different countries. This year the focus text is Deuteronomy 16:18-20 and the theme is “Justice and only justice you shall pursue” put together by Indonesian Christians. Westminster’s Rev. Guy Griffith is coordinating the service with Rev. Thomas Kleinert from Vine Street Christian Church.
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.