The second talk in the Christ the King Member Class, given on Sunday, October 12, 2014, by Barbara Morgan, Director of Religious Education, Christ the King Catholic Church. Barbara speaks about God's plan for us, a plan that includes being holy and blameless before Him (Eph. 1:4), which is the fruit of our love relationship with Him. Dcn. Dan Foley introduces the talk and makes some closing remarks.

The Christ the King Member Classes are a series of talks for members of the parish discussing what is expected of parishioners. These classes are open to all parishioners, but especially those who have joined the parish in the last several years.

Keywords: holiness, love, thanksgiving, sacraments, grace, mercy

Questions and answers following the first talk on conversion in the Christ the King Member Class, given on Sunday, October 12, 2014, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Following the Q&A, Dcn. Dan Foley gave some summary remarks.

The Christ the King Member Classes are a series of talks for members of the parish discussing what is expected of parishioners. These classes are open to all parishioners, but especially those who have joined the parish in the last several years.

The first talk in the Christ the King Member Class, given on Sunday, October 12, 2014, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed speaks about the foundation for all the rest of our lives in Christ, conversion.

The Christ the King Member Classes are a series of talks for members of the parish discussing what is expected of parishioners. These classes are open to all parishioners, but especially those who have joined the parish in the last several years.

Keywords: conversion, sacraments, Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation

Introduction to the Christ the King Member Class, given on Sunday, October 12, 2014, by Dcn. Dan Foley of Christ the King Catholic Church.

The Christ the King Member Classes are a series of talks for members of the parish discussing what is expected of parishioners. These classes are open to all parishioners, but especially those who have joined the parish in the last several years.

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 5, 2014, the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Today's first reading and Gospel both contain parables of vineyards. We are the Lord's vineyard and are expected to bear fruit, like the great St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast we celebrated on October 4.

Keywords: Surrender to God, trust, evangelization

The fourth talk in the Life in the Spirit Seminar, given on Friday, October 3, 2014, at Christ the King Catholic Church as part of the Upper Room Ministry. After briefly reviewing the first three talks, Jerry Schoenle explains that to receive new life in the Spirit, we need to believe that God wants us to have it, ask God for it through prayer, and repent of any sin that might be blocking us from receiving it.

Key words: Holy Spirit, charisms, expectant faith, repentance, Upper Room

Homily given at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 28, 2014, the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Pat Egan, Chaplain at Ave Maria Radio. Fr. Pat, reflecting on today's Gospel (Matthew 21:28-32), notes that this parable is about changing our minds, putting God first, and doing His will. Then, turning to the second reading, he exhorts us to be of one mind as a Christian community, loving and respecting one another, in humility regarding others as better than ourselves, and looking to the needs of others before our own.

Key words: repentance, surrender to God, mercy, love

Homily given at the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, September 27, 2014, the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Today's readings remind us that we need to live our lives so that we're always ready for the moment of our death. If we live trusting God and His mercy, striving to say yes to Him, and turning back to Him when we sin, we can live in hope that He Who loved us enough to die for us will get us home.

Keywords: Surrender to God, repentance, mercy

Homily given at the 8:45 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 21, 2014, the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Reflecting on the Scripture of the first reading, "Seek the Lord while He may be found," Fr. Ed notes that the Lord Jesus is always present. There are specific times, however, when He provides particularly graced moments, such as the Lord's Day, the Easter and Pentecost Vigils, divine appointments, etc.

Keywords: Surrender to God, worship

Homily given at a Mass held on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, for the parents and sponsors of those in the Confirmation class by Fr. Ed Fride, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church. Fr. Ed speaks of the Sacrament of Confirmation and its intrinsic connection to Pentecost.

Key words: Confirmation, Pentecost, Holy Spirit