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Church Tithing www.paypal.me/CTKParishfs Venmo username: CTKParishFS What is tithing? Tithing is the practice, established by God in the Old Testament, of returning 10% of your blessings to God. Originally the tithe was given to the temple or the Church in the form of produce or livestock since this really was the only income that the people had. As our society shifted from a barter-based system of trade to a monetary exchange system, the tithe began to be paid in currency. Whether one gave monetary income or profit from the fields was really not as important as it was for the believer to understand that the tithe was what was owed to God. The tithe was not given based on the needs of the priests, of the Church, or of the poor. It was given simply in recognition and gratitude for the blessings that God had bestowed on the individual. Thus, every believer had a need to tithe to God. “The tithes of the herd and the flock shall be determined by ceding to the Lord as sacred every tenth animal as they are counted by the herdsman’s rod.” – Leviticus 27:32 Is tithing still necessary in the Catholic Church today? Tithing is absolutely still necessary in the Catholic Church today. When God introduced the concept of the tithe in the Old Testament He told the Israelites this contribution was necessary from them to support the work of the Levites and the poor in the community. Today our Church still needs our support to pay the expenses and financial obligations it incurs as it operates in a commercial society. Salaries, benefits, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and service fees are all expenses that never even existed when Our Lord first decreed that each of us was to give back a percentage of what we have. Additionally, we are still called to care for the poor among us. “Each year you shall tithe all the produce that grows in the field you have sown…so that the Levite who has no share in the heritage with you and also the alien, the orphan and the widow who belong to your community, may come and eat their fill so that the Lord your God may bless you in all that you undertake.” – Deuteronomy 14:22, 29 Tithing is such a great sacrifice? Are there any real benefits? In addition to the fact that you are following God’s will and providing your Church with the resources it needs to carry out the work of Jesus Christ here on earth, those who embrace tithing report that this approach has numerous benefits. The satisfaction that comes from gratefully sharing your blessings is tremendous. When you take a hard look at your spending and plan to make God first in your budget you quickly begin to realize the difference between what you need and what you want. You begin to eliminate the endless clutter of material wants from your life and start to more fully appreciate the many blessings that you already have. You realize that commercialism works to convince us that we never have enough of the right things, even though God has already blessed you with all that you need. You stop being “consumed by consumerism” and “possessed by your possessions” and begin to slow down and prioritize not only how you spend your money but also how you spend your time. Once you stop trying to satisfy yourself with material possessions and spending, you may even find that you enjoy simple pleasures more fully – especially time to deepen your relationships with God, with loved ones, and with your community. Ultimately, those who tithe often feel that the practice brings more joy, more peace, more contentment, and more balance to their lives. “Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return to measured out to you.” – Luke 6:38 Is there a simple way to know if I am truly tithing, without doing all the math? Here is an easy formula for determining your tithe to your parish. Take your pre-tax income. Round it to the nearest thousand. Then take off the last three zeros. For example, a person making $40,000 annually would take off the last three zeros and be left with $40. This is the amount you should be giving every week, if you are giving 5% back to God through your parish. You would also want to be giving the same amount – the other 5% – to other charities that are important to you, such as schools, hospitals, social service agencies, missions, religious orders, etc. If you’re not sure the formula works check the math. 5% of $40,000 is $2000. Divide by 50 weeks. (Easier and quicker than 52 weeks.) You would give $40 a week. You can also check on your tithing level every year as you complete your income tax. It’s easy to calculate. Divide your total charitable contributions for the last year by your gross income for that year. Move the decimal point over two places and that is your percent of giving. So if your answer is .0346, you are returning 3.5% of your income to God. If you are not happy with the number, plan ways to increase your giving. “Then he said to the crowd, ‘Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.’” – Luke 12:15 CHRIST THE KING CHURCH & SCHOOL

Our Mission Với tư cách là Gia đình Giáo xứ của Nhà thờ Chúa Kitô Vua, chúng ta chia sẻ đức tin chung của chúng ta vào Chúa Giêsu Kitô phù hợp với giáo lý của Giáo hội Công giáo Rôma. Chúng ta cùng nhau đưa mình đến gần Đức Chúa Trời và nhau hơn qua sự hỗ trợ tinh thần và thờ phượng, giáo dục, thông công, và yêu thương phục vụ những người lân cận. Qua các chức vụ này, chúng ta tôn trọng phẩm giá của mỗi cá nhân và được kêu gọi để trở thành người quản lý các ân tứ của Đức Chúa Trời. CÂU CHUYỆN CỦA CHÚNG TA As the Parish Family of Christ the King Church, we share our common faith in Jesus Christ in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Together we bring ourselves closer to God and each other through spiritual support and worship, education, fellowship, and loving service to our neighbors. Through these ministries we respect the dignity of each individual and are called to be stewards of God’s gifts. NHIỆM VỤ CỦA CHÚNG TA Our History

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Dự án Đây là Trang Dự án của bạn. Đây là một cơ hội tuyệt vời để giúp khách truy cập hiểu được bối cảnh và nền tảng của tác phẩm mới nhất của bạn. Nhấp đúp vào hộp văn bản để bắt đầu chỉnh sửa nội dung của bạn và đảm bảo thêm tất cả các chi tiết liên quan mà bạn muốn chia sẻ. Women's Bible Study & Snack Club If you are interested in attending the Women's Bible Study and Snack Club, please reach out to Brittney at 479-783-7745. Knights of Columbus COUNCIL INFORMATION PIUS XII We are the second oldest Knights of Columbus council in the state of Arkansas which was established in May 1904. We are located at 10203 Columbus Acres Road off Brooken Hill in Fort Smith. We have council meeting on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm. For more information please feel free to call 479-649-7144. We are located on 40 acres of beautiful land in southern Fort Smith. We have an outdoor pavilion as well as a large indoor ballroom. We are more than capable of handling any Knights of Columbus function or any outdoor activities. http://kofc996.com/ Men’s Bible Study We invite each of you to join our Men's Bible Study on Wednesday mornings 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m. in the Spirituality Center. No one is forced to talk and it’s okay if you miss a week or two here and there. It’s never the wrong time when hearing God speak to us through His word or each other. Each of us receives the message He wants us to hear and in His timing. So, please consider joining us on Wednesday mornings in the Spirituality Center for prayer, fellowship, Bible exploration and coffee. Contact the church office more information at 479-783-7745. IMG-7566 DSC_4666 DSC_4590_edited IMG-7566 1/5

Bộ Thanh niên Để biết thêm thông tin về các chương trình dành cho thanh thiếu niên của chúng tôi, vui lòng liên hệ với Brittney Owens tại bowens@ctkparishfs.com . GUIDELINES ON CELEBRATING HOLY MATRIMONY Read more Pre-Cana Day Register for Pre-Cana Pre-Cana Day is a one-day retreat for engaged couples to spend time together reflecting on their relationship and future marriage. Topics such as the sacrament of marriage, communication, finances, love and sexuality, and parenting are discussed. Registration is required one week prior to the event. See the Calendar of Events to find available dates on which to register. Click on a date to find the registration form. To register for Pre-Cana Day, please complete and submit the form. Then mail your $60 registration fee to: Family Life Office, 2500 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72207. Online payment cannot be accepted at this time. Make checks payable to the Diocese of Little Rock. Registration is NOT complete until both the fee and this form have been received. If you need to register after the deadline date, please call the Family Life Office at (501) 664-0340. Convalidation Class Register for Convalidation Class Convalidation classes are offered for couples who are married civilly (outside the Catholic Church) and wish to have a sacramental marriage within the Church. The Church requires that a baptized Roman Catholic marry before a priest or deacon unless he or she received a dispensation (permission) from the Church beforehand. When a Catholic does not observe this requirement and marries outside the Church, his or her marriage is not recognized by the Church. Couples who wish to have their civil marriage convalidated (recognized) are asked to attend a special marriage preparation program (convalidation class), complete marriage paperwork, and have vows witnessed by a priest or deacon. With the approval of your pastor, please register for a Convalidation Class at least one week prior to the event. See the Calendar of Events to find available dates on which to register. Click on a date to find the registration form. To register for Convalidation Class, please complete and submit the form. Then mail your $60 registration fee to: Family Life Office, 2500 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72207. Online payment cannot be accepted at this time. Make checks payable to the Diocese of Little Rock. Registration is NOT complete until both the fee and this form have been received. If you need to register after the deadline date, please call the Family Life Office at (501) 664-0340.

Confirmation Contact: Brittany Owens, Youth Minister Ph.: 479-783-7745 email: bowens@ctkparishfs.com Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation which completes baptism through sealing in the Holy Spirit and anoints the recipient as priest, prophet, and king. Who can receive Confirmation? In the Catholic Church, anyone that has been baptized properly can and should be confirmed. What is Catholic Confirmation? Confirmation is a Sacrament in the Catholic Church in which the one who is confirmed (confirmandi) receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the imposition of hand and anointing with oils by the bishop. It’s considered a sacrament of initiation which means that it brings you deeper into communion with the Church. Who administers Confirmation? Bishops are the original ministers of Confirmation along with other Catholic sacraments (Lumen Gentium 26). Call the church office at 783-7745 if you have questions.

Meet our Staff Pastor Father Brian Cundall bcundall@ctkparishfs.com Associate Pastor Father Jack Sidler jsidler@ctkparishfs.com Deacon Deacon Tom Jakobs tjakobs@ctkparishfs.com Deacon Deacon Fausto Sanchez FSanchez@ctkparishfs.com Parish Secretary Martha Rodriguez mrodriguez@ctkparishfs.com Office Secretary Patty Garcia pgarcia@ctkparishfs.com Bookkeeper Mandy Hilton mhilton@ctkparishfs.com Director of Marketing & Hispanic Ministry Maria Garcia mgarcia@ctkparishfs.com Director of Youth Ministery Kimberly Garcia kgarcia@ctkparishfs.com Director of Religious Education Cindy Barr Cbarr@ctkparishfs.com Maintenance Director Jacinto Vazquez - Đăng ký ngay hôm nay Vui lòng kiểm tra lại để biết bất kỳ cơ hội việc làm nào trong tương lai trong giáo xứ của chúng tôi. ctkparishfs.com 479-783-7745

Các sự kiện hàng năm của Nhà thờ Our church has many ways to stay up to date on all of our activities and programs Church Bulletins Please follow the link to read our latest Church Bulletins. https://www.parishesonline.com/find/christ-the-king-catholic-church Church Newsletter Subscribe to our E-Newsletter Read Here Church Text Updates Feasibility Study Final Report The feasibility report was conducted to assess whether a capital campaign should be initiated to raise funds for improvements on the church and school. The report analyzes the church community's willingness to support the campaign and the feasibility of achieving the proposed fundraising goal. Please read below for details on these results. Capital Campaign Check us out on Social Media

Bộ Thanh niên Để biết thêm thông tin về các chương trình dành cho thanh thiếu niên của chúng tôi, vui lòng liên hệ với Brittney Owens tại bowens@ctkparishfs.com . Chương trình & Giáo dục Thanh thiếu niên 24/25 Confirmation Schedule View Here Important Parent Confirmation information. Please watch. (english/espanol) To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

First Holy Communion Contact: Cindy Barr Ph.: 479-783-7745 email: cbarr@ctkparishfs.com The risen Jesus is present with us at Mass. He shares with us the gift of his Body and Blood. At Mass, we receive the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ in Holy Communion. Sharing Holy Communion joins us more closely with Jesus Christ and with all the members of His church. We are made one with Jesus and with each other. Preparation for First Holy Communion is a 2-year process . Children are required to have attended Catholic School or a Parish Religious Education Program for two consecutive years before they make their First Communion. Children who do not attend Christ the King Catholic School should attend the Parish Religious Classes on Sundays from 10:00-11:30 AM. Call the church office at 783-7745 if you have questions.

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE Dedication. Expertise. Passion. Jim Fuhrman Anna Perry "Christ the King is my faith home, and the physical structure reflects the truth and beauty I see in Catholicism. We are donating for the future - so that our church is here for our children as we instill in them a love for the Lord and our faith." Carole Hargrave susan hotz Donna Stec "I am excited to help in this new beginning for "Our Church Our Future"! Fr. Brian Cundall " "