Wisdom Wednesdays
Monsignor James Gaston, a priest of the Diocese of Greensburg and the current Director of Clergy Formation, will be the invited speaker at Christ the King Parish for three Wednesdays in Lent: March 15, 22 and 29. All parishioners are invited to be in attendance on each of those Wednesday evenings at 7:00 o’clock in Saint Joseph Church. Monsignor Gaston will bring his wisdom to a discussion of “Back to Basics: Rediscover, Reconnect and Recommit.”
Lenten Schedule
Download the schedule of Masses, Confession, and Stations of the Cross at Christ the King Parish.
CTK Lenten Schedule
Praying Lent
Creighton University's Online Ministries has a rich collection of Lenten resources, including articles to support our journey through the season,
and Daily Prayer with links to the readings of the day.
Praying Lent
Franciscan Media
Sign up for Lent with St. Clare to receive daily emails with a timely reflection inspired by the life and legacy of St. Clare of Assisi,
a prayer to inspire you each day, and videos to enrich your Lenten experience!
Lent with St. Clare
Ignatian Solidarity Network
Finding God in the Chaos is an email series with reflections from the viewpoint of the spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola and a particular
emphasis on justice. They will “dive into the story of hope, of justice, of God’s presence in a chaotic, broken world. “
These reflections are also available as a podcast.
Finding God in the Chaos
Join the Lenten Migrant Advocacy Challenge as we stand in solidarity with our migrant sisters and brothers.
We will learn about the policies affecting migration, hear stories from migrants, gain the knowledge and skills to engage in advocacy,
and pray together to better embody a church that welcomes, protects, promotes, and integrates the stranger in our midst.
Lenten Migration Advocacy Challenge
Dear Parishioner,
When Christ the King Parish was created on July 1, 2021 from the Lower Allegheny Valley grouping of churches, i.e., Saint Edward in Blawnox, Saint Francis of Assisi in Harmar, Saint Joseph in O'Hara, Saint John Cantius, Madonna of Jerusalem and Saint Mary in Sharpsburg, and Saint Scholastica in Aspinwall, I proposed the use of three "R" words as part of a vision for our newly born parish community: to Rediscover, Reconnect and Recommit to all that is good and holy. Going forward as the people of God that is my strongest hope and prayer.
Entering into the penitential season of Lent, perhaps the use of another "R" word is fitting. The Old Testament prophet Joel expresses it in the proclamation on Ash Wednesday: "Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; rend your hearts, not your
garments, and return to the Lord, your God" (Joel 2: 12-13). When distracted by the cares, burdens and temptations of everyday life, a spiritual malaise can set in and cause one to go astray from God, the Church, and the practice of our Catholic faith. Thus, the call to return.
Ash Wednesday and the whole of Lent challenges erring sinners to repent (another "R" word) and embrace God in whole new ways. "To turn away from sin and believe in the Good News" are the words spoken when we are signed with ashes on our forehead. However, more than just an external ritual, the ashes remind us of what the 40 days of Lent are to be ... a turning around, a change of heart, a renewal (still another "R" word) of our relationship with the Lord.
May we find our Way to God through the Truth of Jesus Christ who gives us Life.
Father Dale DeNinno