Spring 2016
MERCY IS ANOTHER NAME FOR GOD
Fr. Jim Strommer C.P.
Dear Friends,
Isn’t it wonderful that this year our name for God is Mercy? Even as the world around us goes
about its usual business, there is something new in the air. It is the forgiving and healing touch of
God. This Jubilee Year has already lived up to its promise to be a time of remarkable holiness and
grace. The lines for reconciliation are longer and the Sunday homilies proclaim a God of love and
forgiveness.
Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center has been honored by Bishop Soto to be designated as a
Holy Year pilgrimage station. You will notice that the side door to the chapel is marked with the
Papal Seal and will welcome you to all the extraordinary graces offered as you enter the chapel.
There has been a steady flow of friends, not just from our deanery but from all around the diocese.
Follow the banners up the drive and spend a few moments in quiet prayer. Our holy ground is even
more blessed during this year of grace.
You will also notice a new energy around the Retreat Center this year. We have expanded our
ministry staff and added several new programs. Ms. Christie Young joined our staff last September
as Assistant Director of Ministry. She brings a youthful spirit and a lot of experience working with
young adult ministry. Along with this she has a degree in marketing. With these gifts Christie is
reaching out to many young people who may never have been to Christ the King.
Another important development is our Hispanic Ministry program. Fr. Clemente Barron, C.P. also
joined our staff this past summer. He has offered several programs in Spanish, including the Las
Posadas procession and fiesta in December.
Of course we are continuing with our usual weekend retreats for men and women. Our theme this
year is: “Be Merciful as Your Heavenly Father is Merciful,” which reflects on both the Jubilee Year of
Mercy and the Holy Father’s encyclical Laudato Si. It is an opportunity to engage with the Church’s
challenge to care for the earth, our common home, and to discover the gift of mercy that has the
power to unite all of God’s people.
As this newsletter goes to press we are nearing the great Liturgical Triduum which culminates
the Feast of Easter. For our Retreat Center, which is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of
the Passion of Jesus, this is a very special time of the year. The joy that rises within us at Easter
time is magnified by the Springtime happening all around us. As the new flowers bloom there is a
freshness in the air that calls us to a spontaneous prayer of gratitude and a new resolve to proclaim
God’s love.
Thank you to everyone for your continued support for our retreat center ministry. You will find in
these pages several programs and opportunities to spend some prayerful time here at the center.
We look forward to seeing you on retreat. May God bless you and your loved ones with the special
Joy of Easter!
Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center
Spring 2016
See website for dates!
New Young Adult Programs
Prayer & Worship Jam Sessions
Master Class:
Young & Married Ministry:
If you play an instrument or
just love to sing, come out and
join us as we give praise to God
through prayer, moments of
quiet reflection, and joyful song.
Come together to discuss,
with other Young Adults,
pressing current events/
issues and how we can
approach them as faithful
Catholics.
Monthly sessions where we will
have a large group presentation
and small group discussion
about about faith, family, and
frustrations in the context of
marriage.
Lent & Holy Week 2016
Good Friday Day of Prayer
Friday, March 25
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Come join us for prayer, conferences, silent
reflection, and the Liturgy of the Passion,
Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion.
Requested fee: $60 per person includes lunch and
dinner.
The retreat begins with dinner at 6:00 pm on Holy
Thursday and ends with brunch following Easter
Sunday Mass. Requested fee: $250 per person
($200 per person, double occupancy) for 3 nights,
all meals and programs.
You may also choose to participate on one or more
of the first three days (Thursday through Saturday)
and stay one or more of those nights. Information
and prices for your unique selection are available
online at ChristTheKingRetreatCenter.org or by
phone at 916-725-4720.
Easter Sunday Eucharist and Brunch
March 27, 9:00 a.m.
Holy Week/Triduum Retreat
Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday
March 24 - 27
Come join us as we gather in sacred space, to pray
the ancient traditions and keep prayerful vigil.
Come join us as we celebrate the resurrection
of Jesus with the glorious Easter Sunday Mass
followed by brunch. Requested fee: $25 per person
for brunch. No registration needed if you are only
attending Mass.
Gift Donations Are Important!
As we celebrate Easter, we are reminded of the blessings of our living Savior-grace, peace, transformation
and renewal. Christ the King is a holy place, set apart for you, where you can focus upon personally
encountering the living God. And through that encounter, you may find encouragement, fellowship and
renewal, and leave restored in your faith.
Gift donations provide an essential part of helping to ensure that our ministries, facility
and grounds continue to be available to everyone. Nearly 25% of our operating costs
comes from gift support such as yours. Please make a donation today.
If you would like information about the many ways to give, please contact Nora Muir,
Executive Director at [email protected] or by calling (916) 725-4720, extension 305.
Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center
Spring 2016
Remember Christ the King
in Your Will
The Institute for the Study of
the Passion
2016 Tuesday night programs
Facilitated by Fr. Tom Bonacci, C.P.
The Passion of the Church:
The Biblical Spirituality of Liberation
Insights into the Ministry of Pope
Francis
April 12, 2016 - Pope Francis visits the Americas
- The Apology and the Challenge
April 19, 2016 - Liberation Theology revisited –
a new way of being Church
April 26, 2016 - The Option for the Poor
revisited
May 3, 2016 - The Future Church – Revisiting
the history of Liberation from Jesus to the
present day
Consider including CTK in your estate plans.
Your thoughtfulness will leave a living legacy
that will touch lives for years to come. For more
information about ways you can give, contact
Nora Muir, Executive Director at nmuir@
passionist.org or by calling (916) 725-4720,
extension 305.
Join us Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel
for our Community Liturgy. Coffee and
conversation follows.
Stay for Centering Prayer on the 2nd and 4th
Thursdays each month.
Take a moment to listen to Jesus in Silence,
Song, and Scripture with Contemplative Prayer
from 7-8p the first Sunday of the month.
Requested Fee: $12 per session or $40 for each
four-week block, paid at first session.
Engaged Encounter Weekends
May 27 - 29, 2016
September 2 - 4, 2016
Meets in La Casa on Tuesday evenings 7:00 p.m.
– 9:00 p.m.
Silent Directed Retreat
Married Couples Retreat
with Fr. Pat Brennan, C.P.
July 15 - 17, 2016
$295 per couple
Men and Women in Recovery
Retreats
with Sr. Claire Graham, SSS and Sally Hite
Men’s Retreat - May 6 - 8, 2016
Women’s Retreat - May 13 - 15, 2016
$195 single/$175 double per person
This retreat for men and women in recovery will
be centered on what the 11th step REALLY means
for our lives. Join others in recovery as we share
our stories and take time to pause and consider
our spiritual practice.
June 30 - July 7, 2016
Come spend a week listening and walking
with God during this Silent Directed Retreat.
Receive personal spiritual direction from Fr.
Jim Stommer and delve deeper into God’s
love, mercy, and will for you.
$545 per person
Renaissance Choir Sacramento
In concert, Thursday, May 19th, 7:30 pm, Christ
the King Chapel.
Established in the summer of 2011 the
Renaissance Choir Sacramento sings sacred
music and masses of the 15th and 16th
centuries. They have performed in churches
and throughout the Sacramento region.
renaissancechoirsacramento.com
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Spring 2016
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Annual Fiesta
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Sunday, June 12th, 2016
2-6 pm
Volunteers Needed!
Parish Coordinator’s Appreciation Dinner
Friday, September 23rd. Stay tuned for more details!
Serene Meeting Space? Think Christ the King
Centrally located, gorgeous grounds, comfortable
conference rooms with state-of-the-art audio/video
systems, tasty meals and spacious
accommodations.
Jane Oliver (916) 725-4720, Ext. 303
Time and talent to share? Looking for
a spiritual place to use your skills? We
welcome dedicated people to volunteer
on retreat, special events, and with other
projects throughout the year which help to
sustain and grow the beautiful ministry of
the Passionists here at Christ the King.
Check our website for new postings
and contact Christie Young for more
information at: [email protected]
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