Happy Summertime from Christ the King Parish!  Being a Mom is an awesome calling and calls for a lot of energy and support.  We are trying to form a Mom's Group here at Christ the King this Fall to help you out. 

We will be hosting two "Meet and Greet" activities in July and August.

Bring the kids!

Friday, July 29 at 1:00pm

Picnic in the Courtyard at Christ the King Parish Center.

Enter by the Parish Center Meeting Room entrance.  We want to gather your ideas and suggestions for the group.  There will be activities for the kids.  Refreshments and dessert will be provided as well as snacks for the kids. 

Saturday, August 20,2011 at 6:00pm

Look for us at the Parish Picnic!

We will be helping run the kids games.  It is a great time for families to gather.  If you want to help run a game email or call Suzanne 419-475-4348

For more information on the Mom's Group please email Kym Heinl This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Adrian Mastraieni This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Suzanne Marciniak This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

If you cannot make either of these 2 gatherings but are interested in being a part of the group please email one of us so we can let you know about the program.

Join us on Sunday July 31^st for eXclaim, a family Christian music festival, sponsored by the parishes of the Diocese of Toledo. Matthew West, one of America’s most popular Christian music artists will be the featured performer this year. Other musicians include Britt Nicole and John Angotti.

eXclaim is a wonderful opportunity for Christians of all ages to embrace and celebrate their faith with one another. Throughout the day participants can enjoy music from local and contemporary Christian music artists, compete in sports tournaments, browse booths from local Catholic ministries and area businesses, play on inflatable games and enjoy lunch.

The day culminates with a Celebration of the Eucharist at 7:00 pm. Clergy from across the diocese will concelebrate and liturgical music will be led by a large choir comprised of singers from area Catholic churches and a live contemporary band.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a great day of music with your entire family! The July 31^st event will be held at the Monsignor Schmit CYO Athletic Complex located at 555 S. Holland-Sylvania Road Toledo, OH. Gates open at 12:00 pm and admission is FREE!

Click here for more information.

Catholic Conference of Ohio

At their meeting on January 20, 2011, the Bishops of Ohio discussed their respective positions on the participation of parishes and schools in the fundraising activities of Komen for the Cure.

The Bishops expressed strong, united support for research aimed at defeating breast cancer. However, some Catholic parishes and schools have inquired about lending institutional support to the fundraising efforts of Komen for the Cure. They raised concern about Komenʼs association with Planned Parenthood.'

Ohio Bishops on Fundraising for Susan G. Komen for the Cure

• The direction given to Toledo diocesan Catholic institutions by Bishop Blair to channel their fundraising efforts to Mercy Cancer Centers, rather than Komen for the Cure (Komen) was the result of a collective decision made by all the bishops of Ohio. This includes the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Dioceses of Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, Steubenville and Youngstown. Earlier this year Archbishop Schnurr of Cincinnati took similar action to Bishop Blair's. For a statement from the Ohio Catholic Conference on this matter click here.