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BENCHMARK
El Sombrero Restaurant
SCHWEBEL PETROLEUM CO
46 year
Anniversary
AIR CONDITIONING INC
“... tradition at a new level”
325-9023
SERVICE • REPAIR • REPLACEMENT
327-1075
725 E. 19th St.
WES R. BRADFORD
323-8044
Lunch & Dinner
10:30am - 9:30pm
2731 M Street
Bakersfield, CA
ORDERS TO GO
322-0926
Lic. #0673141
0ffice 283-8100
1515 20th Street
Fax 716-8144
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Cell 303-2999
Email: wbradford@cliffordandbradford.com
Luigi’s Restaurant
Old World Delicatessen & Wine Shop
Office - 3200 21st Street
Plant - 900 Sacramento Street
1808 Roberts Lane
399-2944
Mission
• Tax Return
Preparation &
Planning
• Bookkeeping &
Financial Statements
7608 Fruitvale Avenue
Bakersfield, California
399-4808 • Fax 399-6161
Since 1910
www.berchtold.com
330 East 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Office: 661-323-7817
Fax: 661-325-4059
1407 S. Lexington Street
Delano, CA 93215
Office: 661-725-1500
Fax: 661-725-7502
Sue & Ken Geisel
GALBRAITH VAN & STORAGE
Moving and Moving Supplies
Agent for northAmerican Van Lines
Catholic Owned & Operated
327-5151
CALT64614
DELIMART
6600 ROSEDALE HWY
Greg & Diana Meyer
589-5640
FARMER JOHN EGGS
511O E. Panama Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93307
1410 W. Betteravia Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Office: 805-905-7905
Fax: 805-349-0147
M
Producers and Distributors
of Local Fresh Eggs
Catholic Store
• Bibles • Books
• Gifts • Supplies
717 H Street
Across from St. Francis Catholic Church
Jose M. Iguain, Owner 321-9831
2300 "Q" Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
CL #703847
Marriage and
Family Therapist
531 California Avenue • 323-3339
Ray & David Mish, Kenny Mount
Pre-Need Funeral or Cremation Plan
“The Real Catholic Funeral Directors”
BONAS
PEST CONTROL, INC.
Quality Service Since 1982
Residential / Commercial
3434 Truxtun Ave. Suite 210
State Lic. # RA 51270
Bakersfield, CA 93301
330-7498 Eric Bonas / 496-3333
Parishioner
9530 Hageman Rd., Suite B-225
billmurphycounseling.com
Discount
Bakersfield, CA 93312
Help Us Help Others
St. Vincent de Paul Store
300 Baker Street
323-7340
Donate • Shop • Recycle Electronics
Pick up... or... Drop off!
BROOKS
4301 Rosedale Hwy • 323-3133
Carpet • Hardwood • Vinyl • Laminate
Ceramic Tile • Area Rugs
Mobil Mart
BROTHERS
INTERIORS
2821BRUNDAGE LN.
(661) 324-4734
BrooksBrothersInteriors.com
OL’ WEST CAFE
1803 North Chester
845-9441
John W. (Bill) Murphy
Family Mortuary
Martha & Martin
Owners
399-3145
Open 7 days a week: 6am-2pm
Joseph�s
Authentic
Italian Restaurant
(Since 1983)
Your Local Merchant Service Provider
Curtis Bayne 323-9700
Excellence in
Catholic Education
Where Music Matters Most
Since 1982
2815 F Street • 831-3100
NORTH CHESTER
PHARMACY
GARCES MEMORIAL
1822 N. Chester Ave. Oildale
HIGH SCHOOL
399-3337
2800 Loma Linda Drive
Bakersfield, California 93305
(661) 327-2578 • Fax (661) 327-5427
Fast, Friendly Service
Delivery
Wool Growers
Restaurant
Car Wash
Distributor
323-7858
COMPLETE TIRE SERVICE
620 E. 19th Street
Lunch, Dinner & Take-Out
327-9584
215 Golden State Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301
Office Supplies • Printing • Office Furniture
Roberson
588-6600 Adoree
Owner / Manager
BAKERSFIELD 1-800-662-6300
TEHACHAPI (661) 822-5103
GEORGE CLEROU
324-6069 • FAX 324-2267
530 E. 21st Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305-5122
633-9618
www.actionglass-inc.com
4550 Easton Drive
Complete Glass Service • Commercial Storefronts
Residential • Replacements • Showers • Mirrors
Specializing in Aluminum Door Repair and Service
JOHN J. O’LEARY
325-6677
3977 Coffee Road, Suite C
Bakersfield, CA
adoree@gopremierrealty.com
PARISH OFFICE
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
(661) 391-4640, fax (661) 391-4649
Website: www.christtheking.ws
PARISH PERSONNEL
Msgr. Stephen A. Frost
safrost@christtheking.ws
322-7159
For bulletin ad information, call the church office at 391-4640
PARISH ACTIVITIES
410-4643; rosie@christtheking.ws
Altar Servers – Norm Reimers 399-0563 WEB SITE: Webservant@christtheking.ws
Eucharistic Ministers – Norm Reimers 399-0563
MASS SCHEDULE
Greeters/Ushers – Clay Jett 331-2616
Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Sunday 7:45 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. (free childcare in Room E) Noon (ASL) Deaf, Maria Murray 399-9488
2 p.m. Mass in Latin
Lectors – Ginny Morton 392-0673
Adult Choir – Jim McClelland 837-4051
Youth Mass 1st Sunday (monthly) Noon
Spanish Choir – Friday 6:00–9:30 p.m.
Jose Escobedo 836-5231
Children’s Choir 2nd Sunday (monthy) Noon
Childrens’ Choir – Jeff Dundas 589-2840
Daily Mass Church: Monday – Friday 7:15 a.m.
Holy Days 7:15 a.m.; 6:00 p.m.
Right to Life Rosary 4th Thursday (Monthly) at 6:30 p.m.
Ladies Guild – 2nd Thursday (monthly) 6:30 p.m.
Queen of Heaven Center
Claire Patrick, President 203-3517
CONFESSIONS Saturday 10:00 a.m. or by appointment
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Friday 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Knights of Columbus – 1st Thursday (monthly) 7:00 p.m.
Queen of Heaven Center
Robb Pugh, Grand Knight (c) 747-5454, pugh44@att.net
HOLY COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND
12-Step Program – Thursday 7:00–8:30 p.m., Room A
Nancy Blair 336-0772
BAPTISMS & MARRIAGES by appointment with the Pastor
Bible Study – Tuesday 6:30–7:30 p.m., Room B
Alice Moore 588-2648
Call the Parish Office
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Elizabeth Salazar, Director 399-1956, elizabeth@christtheking.ws
High School LifeTeen – Wednesday 6:00–7:30 p.m., Room D
Suzy Pillado, Coordinator 903-0131,
suzypillado@christtheking.ws
Confirmation I & II – Sunday 9:45–11:45 a.m., Rooms C & D
Junior High EDGE – Wednesday 6:00–7:30 p.m.,
Queen of Heaven Center, David Pillado 903-0374,
EDGE@christtheking.ws
ADULT (RCIA) Sunday 10:30 a.m.– Noon, Queen of Heaven Center
717 East 21st Street
1800 Bedford Way • Bakersfield, CA 93308
Rev. Mr. Dan Rindge, Deacon
Parish Finance Council – Jim Brown, Barbara Fowler,
deacondan@christtheking.ws
Raul Guarnizo, Adoree Roberson and Ben Schroeder
Barbara Evans, Office Manager
barbara@christtheking.ws
Parish Development Committee –
Msgr. Frost
Claudia Dobitz, Coordinator 589-9536
Rosalia Salcedo, Business and Finance Manager YOUTH MINISTRY David & Suzy Pillado, Directors 903-0374, 903-0131, davidpillado@christtheking.ws
suzypillado@christtheking.ws
COMPLETE PEST CONTROL
STATE LICENSED – INSURED
LOCALLY OWNED
1952
Rev. Mr. Dan Rindge, Deacon
Stuarts’ Petroleum
Brock Allison
3013 F Street • 322-7710
Located behind John's Burgers
Gas
Established
Rev. Msgr. Stephen Allen Frost, Pastor
VARNER BROS, INC.
VBI PAINTING
Truck Bodies & Accessories
Designed to Suit Your Needs
Sales & Repairs
Christ the King Parish Bulletin
Petroleum Products Distributor
Mexican Food
Since 1967
Open 7 Days a Week
Fred Ansolabehere 589-5521
SUPPORT IMMACULATE HEART RADIO 1050 AM AND
KNXT CHANNEL 38 – YOUR CATHOLIC STATIONS!
Spanish Prayer Group – Tuesday 7:00–8:30 p.m., Room A
Guadalupe Vera 831-3052
Little Flowers Girls’ Club – 2nd and 4th Mondays (monthly)
4:00–5:30 p.m., Room A, Lisa Vander Poel 758-1970
Prayer Blanket Ministry – 2nd and 4th Mondays (monthly) 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Room A, Claire Patrick 203-3517
Century Club Drawing – 3rd Sunday (monthly) McGovern Hall (following 7:45 a.m. Mass) Claudia Dobitz 589-9536
Fellowship Sunday – coffee and donuts available – 3rd Sunday (monthly) McGovern Hall following 7:45 and 9:30 a.m. Masses
Boy Scout Troop & Varsity Team #415 – Tuesday 7:00–8:30 p.m. Room C, Larry Goscinski 588-4140
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS ON THE BACK OF THE BULLETIN
THEIR ADS PAY FOR OUR MISSALS & SONG BOOKS
October 19, 2014—29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
World Mission Collection
“KEEPING THE PROMISE”
Safe Environment Presentation
Our annual faith-based Safe Environment classroom presentations are coming soon!
The 1st—5th grade presentation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd during the regularly
scheduled class time. A parent – child/youth Dialogue and Activity Guide will be sent home after
each presentation. Please use this resource to continue a very important discussion at home--your child’s safety!
To preview a lesson plan or to purchase the entire program as a home resource, please
contact our Office of Religious Education.
The “Keeping the Promise” Safe Environment Program was created for use in the home
as well as in the classroom. Come in and take a peek!
EVENTS ELSEWHERE
Readings: October 26, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Exodus 22:20—26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5—10; Matthew 22:34—40
THIS WEEK AND NEXT
ANNUAL FALL GALA Saturday, November 1, 2014 at North of the River Veterans Memorial Building, 400 Norris Road beginning at 6
p.m. To reserve your tickets call Peggy Hubble at 747-5942 or visit the office to pick up a form. Don’t miss this fun event!
RIGHT-TO-LIFE ROSARY led by the Knights of Columbus is this Thursday, October 23, 2014 in the Chapel. All are invited!
ALL SAINTS DAY on Saturday, November 1 is not holy day of obligation. We will begin a Novena (nine Masses in nine
days) for deceased family and friends on ALL SOULS DAY, Sunday, November 2. All Souls envelopes are available near
the front door of the church. Your intentions will be remembered for the month of November. Return the envelopes in
the collection or bring them to the parish office.
TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY! We are invited today to reach out and help build the Church in Mongolia, the
world’s youngest Catholic Church, as well as local churches throughout the Missions, in the most remote areas across our
world. Your prayers and generous gift to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in the collection today help the work
of priests, religious and lay leaders in Mongolia and throughout the Missions who offer the poor practical help and the
experience of God’s love and mercy, His hope and peace.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS BEAUTIFICATION—Our church’s beautiful Stations of the Cross are being framed and reattached flush to the
walls. Be careful of construction scaffolding.
GOOD CATHOLIC READING is free and available at the pamphlet rack near the entrance to the hall. Check out our titles and
read, learn, and know well your faith. Pope John Paul II Society of Evangelists publishes these FREE PAMPHLETS.
CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER—The youth ministry is selling Christmas trees. The trees are from White Forest nursery and prices
range from 35 to 55 dollars. Please contact Suzy Pillado at 903-0131 or check for a table after Mass.
ST. FRANICS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION MINISTRY hosts a presentation given by the Eudist Servants of the 11th Hour, sisters from La
Mesa Prison in Tijuana, Mexico Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Francis Parish Hall. Many believe that one day she
will be canonized a saint. Bring your favorite dish and a friend or two. The presentation will be bi-lingual.
STRESS IN YOUR MARRIAGE? – Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their
marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation or
even communicate with their spouse about it. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their
marriage. For confidential information about or to register for the January program in Bakersfield beginning with a weekend on
January 16-18 call 661-747-2212 or email: Bakersfield@RetroCA.com or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com
40 DAY VIGIL—Only two weeks left, through November 2: 24/day 25th & H Streets. For info call 323-BABY or visit 222.glorifyjesus.com
YOU ARE INVITED! BOY SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST—SUNDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 2.
Give yourself a break! Join CTK Boy Scout Troop 415 for a delicious breakfast of pancakes, French toast,
sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, milk and juice. Served 8 to 11 a.m. $5 for adults and $3 for kids.
Reminder: Financial reports are
open to parishioners. Call the office
for information.
Save on stamps—use automatic bank
deposits for weekly donations!
LIFE CHAIN
Sunday, October 26:
2:30—4:00 p.m. 24th & H Streets
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY FOR ADULTS
Based on Pope John II’s “Theology of the Body”
A study group for ages 20 and older
Single, Divorced or Married, all are welcome!
We invite you to come find the answers
to: What is the purpose of life, Who is
God, and what does sex have to do with
it? What is the difference between love
and lust, Is there hope after I’ve already
fallen…and more.
WHEN: 7:30 TO 9:00pm Every 1st and 3rd Monday Evening
WHERE: St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall, 900 H St.
Come and Enjoy Faith, Food and Fellowship
Questions: Contact us at 589-6893
e-mail: bakersfieldbattles@gmail.com
Www.stfran.org/battlesFacebook: Bakersfield B.A.T.T.L.E.S
B’TOWN HOEDOWN FOR LIFE IS BACK!
Right to Life of Kern County is pleased to present the
second annual B'Town Hoedown for Life, dinner, dance and
auction, Saturday, November 8 at the Kern County Basque
Club. Doors and silent auction open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner
served at 6:30.
We are delighted this year to honor
RTLKC founders Rita Loken and her late
husband Herb for a lifetime of unwavering
devotion to the defense of the unborn. Other
highlights include music by Tony Ernst and his
Not Too Shabby Band, live and silent auctions
and the First Dance Chance, an auction of
cowboys for first dance honors.
Tickets are $50 and go on sale September 29. Dance
only (at 8 p.m.) is $15. To purchase tickets visit rtlkc.org or
call 864-7508.
ST. ANTHONY RETREAT CENTER
ST.FRANCIS/POPE FRANCIS
A COMMON VISION, Oct. 31—Nov. 2, 2014
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers
Come celebrate All Saints Day as we highlight St. Francis of Assisi
and the vision and spirituality which has inspired Pope Francis.
During this retreat we will explore how he in turn is challenging all
of us to live the Gospel more radically.
SIX DAY SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT
“TRANSFORMATION IN WISDOM: AT PRAYER WITH ST. JOHN
OF THE CROSS”—Jan. 3—9, 2015
This retreat is for people of all walks of life who long for a
deep, personal experience of God’s love and presence, and
who feel drawn to an extended conversation with the Lord.
Call (559) 561-4595 for information and/or to make a reservation.
“7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH” (PART 1)
1 - The purpose of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus. Too many people have a false understanding of the purpose of the
Catholic Church. After Jesus made the Church, He gave a clear mission statement to His apostles: "Go therefore and make disciples
of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything
that I have commanded you." -Matt 28:19-20. Everything else the Church does, feed the hungry, perpetuate the Sacraments, etc. is
in service to this mission. Evangelization isn't optional.
2- The Church itself isn't what you think it is. Catholicism isn't just a set of doctrines or a hierarchy of clergy. Catholicism isn't just a
moral code or social teachings. It is much more than we could ever know. The Church isn't so easily definable, which is why we
have so many different ways of describing it - the bride of Christ, the body of Christ, the people of God, etc. What we need to know
is this - The Church's identity is wrapped up into the person of Jesus and thus shares in the mystery of God. When we think we
"know" the Church, we are fooling ourselves. This is why continued education about God's Church is so important.
3 - The Trinity really does matter. Many Catholics wouldn't care if the Pope declared that we don't need the Trinity anymore,
because it makes no difference in many Catholics' daily lives. But, it really does matter. Why? Because if God is a communion of
persons, a family, and we are made in God's image and likeness, then our families and relationships are called to reflect the same
kind of relationship found in the Trinity - the gift of self to another - true love. This is where the paradox of the Gospel finds a
foundation. To gain life, we must lose ourselves. To live is to die. To die is to live. All because of the Trinity...and that is just the
starting point. Since God is infinite, the Trinity matters an infinite amount.
FATHER JOHN BURNS IS AVAILABLE FOR CONFESSION AND COUNSELING!
Father (331-0872) is available for confession and counseling by appointment only in his new apartment. His phone may be
on “silent” if he is with someone so please leave a message. His new address is 514D Douglas St., Bakersfield/Oildale. The
entrance is off China Grade Loop West of McCray in the Whispering Meadows complex. Call Fr. John for directions.
October 19, 2014—29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
World Mission Collection
“KEEPING THE PROMISE”
Safe Environment Presentation
Our annual faith-based Safe Environment classroom presentations are coming soon!
The 1st—5th grade presentation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd during the regularly
scheduled class time. A parent – child/youth Dialogue and Activity Guide will be sent home after
each presentation. Please use this resource to continue a very important discussion at home--your child’s safety!
To preview a lesson plan or to purchase the entire program as a home resource, please
contact our Office of Religious Education.
The “Keeping the Promise” Safe Environment Program was created for use in the home
as well as in the classroom. Come in and take a peek!
EVENTS ELSEWHERE
Readings: October 26, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Exodus 22:20—26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5—10; Matthew 22:34—40
THIS WEEK AND NEXT
ANNUAL FALL GALA Saturday, November 1, 2014 at North of the River Veterans Memorial Building, 400 Norris Road beginning at 6
p.m. To reserve your tickets call Peggy Hubble at 747-5942 or visit the office to pick up a form. Don’t miss this fun event!
RIGHT-TO-LIFE ROSARY led by the Knights of Columbus is this Thursday, October 23, 2014 in the Chapel. All are invited!
ALL SAINTS DAY on Saturday, November 1 is not holy day of obligation. We will begin a Novena (nine Masses in nine
days) for deceased family and friends on ALL SOULS DAY, Sunday, November 2. All Souls envelopes are available near
the front door of the church. Your intentions will be remembered for the month of November. Return the envelopes in
the collection or bring them to the parish office.
TODAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY! We are invited today to reach out and help build the Church in Mongolia, the
world’s youngest Catholic Church, as well as local churches throughout the Missions, in the most remote areas across our
world. Your prayers and generous gift to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in the collection today help the work
of priests, religious and lay leaders in Mongolia and throughout the Missions who offer the poor practical help and the
experience of God’s love and mercy, His hope and peace.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS BEAUTIFICATION—Our church’s beautiful Stations of the Cross are being framed and reattached flush to the
walls. Be careful of construction scaffolding.
GOOD CATHOLIC READING is free and available at the pamphlet rack near the entrance to the hall. Check out our titles and
read, learn, and know well your faith. Pope John Paul II Society of Evangelists publishes these FREE PAMPHLETS.
CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER—The youth ministry is selling Christmas trees. The trees are from White Forest nursery and prices
range from 35 to 55 dollars. Please contact Suzy Pillado at 903-0131 or check for a table after Mass.
ST. FRANICS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION MINISTRY hosts a presentation given by the Eudist Servants of the 11th Hour, sisters from La
Mesa Prison in Tijuana, Mexico Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Francis Parish Hall. Many believe that one day she
will be canonized a saint. Bring your favorite dish and a friend or two. The presentation will be bi-lingual.
STRESS IN YOUR MARRIAGE? – Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their
marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation or
even communicate with their spouse about it. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their
marriage. For confidential information about or to register for the January program in Bakersfield beginning with a weekend on
January 16-18 call 661-747-2212 or email: Bakersfield@RetroCA.com or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com
40 DAY VIGIL—Only two weeks left, through November 2: 24/day 25th & H Streets. For info call 323-BABY or visit 222.glorifyjesus.com
YOU ARE INVITED! BOY SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST—SUNDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 2.
Give yourself a break! Join CTK Boy Scout Troop 415 for a delicious breakfast of pancakes, French toast,
sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, milk and juice. Served 8 to 11 a.m. $5 for adults and $3 for kids.
Reminder: Financial reports are
open to parishioners. Call the office
for information.
Save on stamps—use automatic bank
deposits for weekly donations!
LIFE CHAIN
Sunday, October 26:
2:30—4:00 p.m. 24th & H Streets
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY FOR ADULTS
Based on Pope John II’s “Theology of the Body”
A study group for ages 20 and older
Single, Divorced or Married, all are welcome!
We invite you to come find the answers
to: What is the purpose of life, Who is
God, and what does sex have to do with
it? What is the difference between love
and lust, Is there hope after I’ve already
fallen…and more.
WHEN: 7:30 TO 9:00pm Every 1st and 3rd Monday Evening
WHERE: St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall, 900 H St.
Come and Enjoy Faith, Food and Fellowship
Questions: Contact us at 589-6893
e-mail: bakersfieldbattles@gmail.com
Www.stfran.org/battlesFacebook: Bakersfield B.A.T.T.L.E.S
B’TOWN HOEDOWN FOR LIFE IS BACK!
Right to Life of Kern County is pleased to present the
second annual B'Town Hoedown for Life, dinner, dance and
auction, Saturday, November 8 at the Kern County Basque
Club. Doors and silent auction open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner
served at 6:30.
We are delighted this year to honor
RTLKC founders Rita Loken and her late
husband Herb for a lifetime of unwavering
devotion to the defense of the unborn. Other
highlights include music by Tony Ernst and his
Not Too Shabby Band, live and silent auctions
and the First Dance Chance, an auction of
cowboys for first dance honors.
Tickets are $50 and go on sale September 29. Dance
only (at 8 p.m.) is $15. To purchase tickets visit rtlkc.org or
call 864-7508.
ST. ANTHONY RETREAT CENTER
ST.FRANCIS/POPE FRANCIS
A COMMON VISION, Oct. 31—Nov. 2, 2014
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Three Rivers
Come celebrate All Saints Day as we highlight St. Francis of Assisi
and the vision and spirituality which has inspired Pope Francis.
During this retreat we will explore how he in turn is challenging all
of us to live the Gospel more radically.
SIX DAY SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT
“TRANSFORMATION IN WISDOM: AT PRAYER WITH ST. JOHN
OF THE CROSS”—Jan. 3—9, 2015
This retreat is for people of all walks of life who long for a
deep, personal experience of God’s love and presence, and
who feel drawn to an extended conversation with the Lord.
Call (559) 561-4595 for information and/or to make a reservation.
“7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH” (PART 1)
1 - The purpose of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus. Too many people have a false understanding of the purpose of the
Catholic Church. After Jesus made the Church, He gave a clear mission statement to His apostles: "Go therefore and make disciples
of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything
that I have commanded you." -Matt 28:19-20. Everything else the Church does, feed the hungry, perpetuate the Sacraments, etc. is
in service to this mission. Evangelization isn't optional.
2- The Church itself isn't what you think it is. Catholicism isn't just a set of doctrines or a hierarchy of clergy. Catholicism isn't just a
moral code or social teachings. It is much more than we could ever know. The Church isn't so easily definable, which is why we
have so many different ways of describing it - the bride of Christ, the body of Christ, the people of God, etc. What we need to know
is this - The Church's identity is wrapped up into the person of Jesus and thus shares in the mystery of God. When we think we
"know" the Church, we are fooling ourselves. This is why continued education about God's Church is so important.
3 - The Trinity really does matter. Many Catholics wouldn't care if the Pope declared that we don't need the Trinity anymore,
because it makes no difference in many Catholics' daily lives. But, it really does matter. Why? Because if God is a communion of
persons, a family, and we are made in God's image and likeness, then our families and relationships are called to reflect the same
kind of relationship found in the Trinity - the gift of self to another - true love. This is where the paradox of the Gospel finds a
foundation. To gain life, we must lose ourselves. To live is to die. To die is to live. All because of the Trinity...and that is just the
starting point. Since God is infinite, the Trinity matters an infinite amount.
FATHER JOHN BURNS IS AVAILABLE FOR CONFESSION AND COUNSELING!
Father (331-0872) is available for confession and counseling by appointment only in his new apartment. His phone may be
on “silent” if he is with someone so please leave a message. His new address is 514D Douglas St., Bakersfield/Oildale. The
entrance is off China Grade Loop West of McCray in the Whispering Meadows complex. Call Fr. John for directions.
BENCHMARK
El Sombrero Restaurant
SCHWEBEL PETROLEUM CO
46 year
Anniversary
AIR CONDITIONING INC
“... tradition at a new level”
325-9023
SERVICE • REPAIR • REPLACEMENT
327-1075
725 E. 19th St.
WES R. BRADFORD
323-8044
Lunch & Dinner
10:30am - 9:30pm
2731 M Street
Bakersfield, CA
ORDERS TO GO
322-0926
Lic. #0673141
0ffice 283-8100
1515 20th Street
Fax 716-8144
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Cell 303-2999
Email: wbradford@cliffordandbradford.com
Luigi’s Restaurant
Old World Delicatessen & Wine Shop
Office - 3200 21st Street
Plant - 900 Sacramento Street
1808 Roberts Lane
399-2944
Mission
• Tax Return
Preparation &
Planning
• Bookkeeping &
Financial Statements
7608 Fruitvale Avenue
Bakersfield, California
399-4808 • Fax 399-6161
Since 1910
www.berchtold.com
330 East 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Office: 661-323-7817
Fax: 661-325-4059
1407 S. Lexington Street
Delano, CA 93215
Office: 661-725-1500
Fax: 661-725-7502
Sue & Ken Geisel
GALBRAITH VAN & STORAGE
Moving and Moving Supplies
Agent for northAmerican Van Lines
Catholic Owned & Operated
327-5151
CALT64614
DELIMART
6600 ROSEDALE HWY
Greg & Diana Meyer
589-5640
FARMER JOHN EGGS
511O E. Panama Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93307
1410 W. Betteravia Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Office: 805-905-7905
Fax: 805-349-0147
M
Producers and Distributors
of Local Fresh Eggs
Catholic Store
• Bibles • Books
• Gifts • Supplies
717 H Street
Across from St. Francis Catholic Church
Jose M. Iguain, Owner 321-9831
2300 "Q" Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
CL #703847
Marriage and
Family Therapist
531 California Avenue • 323-3339
Ray & David Mish, Kenny Mount
Pre-Need Funeral or Cremation Plan
“The Real Catholic Funeral Directors”
BONAS
PEST CONTROL, INC.
Quality Service Since 1982
Residential / Commercial
3434 Truxtun Ave. Suite 210
State Lic. # RA 51270
Bakersfield, CA 93301
330-7498 Eric Bonas / 496-3333
Parishioner
9530 Hageman Rd., Suite B-225
billmurphycounseling.com
Discount
Bakersfield, CA 93312
Help Us Help Others
St. Vincent de Paul Store
300 Baker Street
323-7340
Donate • Shop • Recycle Electronics
Pick up... or... Drop off!
BROOKS
4301 Rosedale Hwy • 323-3133
Carpet • Hardwood • Vinyl • Laminate
Ceramic Tile • Area Rugs
Mobil Mart
BROTHERS
INTERIORS
2821BRUNDAGE LN.
(661) 324-4734
BrooksBrothersInteriors.com
OL’ WEST CAFE
1803 North Chester
845-9441
John W. (Bill) Murphy
Family Mortuary
Martha & Martin
Owners
399-3145
Open 7 days a week: 6am-2pm
Joseph�s
Authentic
Italian Restaurant
(Since 1983)
Your Local Merchant Service Provider
Curtis Bayne 323-9700
Excellence in
Catholic Education
Where Music Matters Most
Since 1982
2815 F Street • 831-3100
NORTH CHESTER
PHARMACY
GARCES MEMORIAL
1822 N. Chester Ave. Oildale
HIGH SCHOOL
399-3337
2800 Loma Linda Drive
Bakersfield, California 93305
(661) 327-2578 • Fax (661) 327-5427
Fast, Friendly Service
Delivery
Wool Growers
Restaurant
Car Wash
Distributor
323-7858
COMPLETE TIRE SERVICE
620 E. 19th Street
Lunch, Dinner & Take-Out
327-9584
215 Golden State Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301
Office Supplies • Printing • Office Furniture
Roberson
588-6600 Adoree
Owner / Manager
BAKERSFIELD 1-800-662-6300
TEHACHAPI (661) 822-5103
GEORGE CLEROU
324-6069 • FAX 324-2267
530 E. 21st Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305-5122
633-9618
www.actionglass-inc.com
4550 Easton Drive
Complete Glass Service • Commercial Storefronts
Residential • Replacements • Showers • Mirrors
Specializing in Aluminum Door Repair and Service
JOHN J. O’LEARY
325-6677
3977 Coffee Road, Suite C
Bakersfield, CA
adoree@gopremierrealty.com
PARISH OFFICE
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
(661) 391-4640, fax (661) 391-4649
Website: www.christtheking.ws
PARISH PERSONNEL
Msgr. Stephen A. Frost
safrost@christtheking.ws
322-7159
For bulletin ad information, call the church office at 391-4640
PARISH ACTIVITIES
410-4643; rosie@christtheking.ws
Altar Servers – Norm Reimers 399-0563 WEB SITE: Webservant@christtheking.ws
Eucharistic Ministers – Norm Reimers 399-0563
MASS SCHEDULE
Greeters/Ushers – Clay Jett 331-2616
Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Sunday 7:45 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. (free childcare in Room E) Noon (ASL) Deaf, Maria Murray 399-9488
2 p.m. Mass in Latin
Lectors – Ginny Morton 392-0673
Adult Choir – Jim McClelland 837-4051
Youth Mass 1st Sunday (monthly) Noon
Spanish Choir – Friday 6:00–9:30 p.m.
Jose Escobedo 836-5231
Children’s Choir 2nd Sunday (monthy) Noon
Childrens’ Choir – Jeff Dundas 589-2840
Daily Mass Church: Monday – Friday 7:15 a.m.
Holy Days 7:15 a.m.; 6:00 p.m.
Right to Life Rosary 4th Thursday (Monthly) at 6:30 p.m.
Ladies Guild – 2nd Thursday (monthly) 6:30 p.m.
Queen of Heaven Center
Claire Patrick, President 203-3517
CONFESSIONS Saturday 10:00 a.m. or by appointment
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Friday 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Knights of Columbus – 1st Thursday (monthly) 7:00 p.m.
Queen of Heaven Center
Robb Pugh, Grand Knight (c) 747-5454, pugh44@att.net
HOLY COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND
12-Step Program – Thursday 7:00–8:30 p.m., Room A
Nancy Blair 336-0772
BAPTISMS & MARRIAGES by appointment with the Pastor
Bible Study – Tuesday 6:30–7:30 p.m., Room B
Alice Moore 588-2648
Call the Parish Office
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Elizabeth Salazar, Director 399-1956, elizabeth@christtheking.ws
High School LifeTeen – Wednesday 6:00–7:30 p.m., Room D
Suzy Pillado, Coordinator 903-0131,
suzypillado@christtheking.ws
Confirmation I & II – Sunday 9:45–11:45 a.m., Rooms C & D
Junior High EDGE – Wednesday 6:00–7:30 p.m.,
Queen of Heaven Center, David Pillado 903-0374,
EDGE@christtheking.ws
ADULT (RCIA) Sunday 10:30 a.m.– Noon, Queen of Heaven Center
717 East 21st Street
1800 Bedford Way • Bakersfield, CA 93308
Rev. Mr. Dan Rindge, Deacon
Parish Finance Council – Jim Brown, Barbara Fowler,
deacondan@christtheking.ws
Raul Guarnizo, Adoree Roberson and Ben Schroeder
Barbara Evans, Office Manager
barbara@christtheking.ws
Parish Development Committee –
Msgr. Frost
Claudia Dobitz, Coordinator 589-9536
Rosalia Salcedo, Business and Finance Manager YOUTH MINISTRY David & Suzy Pillado, Directors 903-0374, 903-0131, davidpillado@christtheking.ws
suzypillado@christtheking.ws
COMPLETE PEST CONTROL
STATE LICENSED – INSURED
LOCALLY OWNED
1952
Rev. Mr. Dan Rindge, Deacon
Stuarts’ Petroleum
Brock Allison
3013 F Street • 322-7710
Located behind John's Burgers
Gas
Established
Rev. Msgr. Stephen Allen Frost, Pastor
VARNER BROS, INC.
VBI PAINTING
Truck Bodies & Accessories
Designed to Suit Your Needs
Sales & Repairs
Christ the King Parish Bulletin
Petroleum Products Distributor
Mexican Food
Since 1967
Open 7 Days a Week
Fred Ansolabehere 589-5521
SUPPORT IMMACULATE HEART RADIO 1050 AM AND
KNXT CHANNEL 38 – YOUR CATHOLIC STATIONS!
Spanish Prayer Group – Tuesday 7:00–8:30 p.m., Room A
Guadalupe Vera 831-3052
Little Flowers Girls’ Club – 2nd and 4th Mondays (monthly)
4:00–5:30 p.m., Room A, Lisa Vander Poel 758-1970
Prayer Blanket Ministry – 2nd and 4th Mondays (monthly) 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Room A, Claire Patrick 203-3517
Century Club Drawing – 3rd Sunday (monthly) McGovern Hall (following 7:45 a.m. Mass) Claudia Dobitz 589-9536
Fellowship Sunday – coffee and donuts available – 3rd Sunday (monthly) McGovern Hall following 7:45 and 9:30 a.m. Masses
Boy Scout Troop & Varsity Team #415 – Tuesday 7:00–8:30 p.m. Room C, Larry Goscinski 588-4140
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