Explanation of the Mass Part IV

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Monthly Explanation of the Mass

The Creed
 

• Every family has a story. We are the people of God – we are God’s family – and we have an incredibly important family story! Each Sunday at Mass and on certain holy days, we retell and enter into this story of God’s love for us when we say the Creed (or Profession of Faith, because in it we express the central truths of our faith).

• The term creed, comes from the Latin credo, meaning “I believe,” and the first creed we profess is at baptism, through which we enter into the family of God, the Church, which is the Body of Christ. When we pray the Creed at Mass, we state our belief in God 1) the Father, 2) the Son, and 3) the Holy Spirit, and then we profess faith in 4) the Church. What we profess is what we celebrate!

• The Creed is our response in faith to God who has just spoken to us in the Readings –   it is our joyful YES to God’s Word and our acceptance of his invitation to life with Him.

• In the Creed, we each recommit ourselves to God, to our beliefs, and to a life of discipleship.

Obligation to Attend Mass Restored June 6
(Letter from the Archbishop)
 As we look to the future on June 6,
the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ,
 the obligation will be restored in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. After consultation with medical experts and priests,
there is agreement that with proper precautions,
this is an appropriate time to take these actions.
It is understood that there are those for whom returning to Sunday Mass is impossible.
Those who are homebound or who live in nursing homes or hospitals as well as those who are sick or vulnerable,
or who are fearful because of underlying conditions are excused from attending Mass in-person on Sundays.
However, those who cannot attend are invited and encouraged to participate via WLAE television or online with live streaming and to make an Act of Spiritual Communion.
For those who have begun to more frequently shop,
socialize, go to the gym, and participate in other activities
outside of our homes and have not yet returned to Mass,
Archbishop Aymond encourages us in a special way
to consider the Lord’s invitation to “come back to the table.”
Through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass,
we encounter the Risen Christ who waits to meet us there.
This is why as a family we gather at the table
to be nourished with God’s Word and by the gift of the Eucharist.
For those who are unable to attend Mass in-person, you can watch it on WLAE-TV.

Beginning June 6, with the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ,
Christ The King Parish will no longer live stream the Sunday Mass
and we look forward to seeing our parish family in person
giving praise and thanksgiving to our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. 

'' WELCOME BACK Y'ALL ! ''

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FOR CHRIST THE KING
OFFERTORY DONATIONS!!

 Please click on the OSV Hub Link below and “Sign In- to set up your new account”and complete your initial account registration. 

Fr. Michael Nam and Christ the King appreciate your continued support!   Thank You!

If you have questions, please call the church office 361-1500.

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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

RCIA is for adults considering the call
to become Catholic Christians.
If you or someone you know living in our area
is unbaptized or of another Christian faith
and has an interest in becoming Catholic
or seeking spiritual growth,
call the parish office for more information. 361-1500 

ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS
 OFFICE  OF  SAFE  ENVIRONMENT

Website for access to Archdiocesan Safe Environment polices:
https://nolacatholic.org/policies-and-procedures-of-the-archdiocese-of-new-orleans

Procedure to report suspected abuse of a minor by a member of the clergy, and employee or volunteer of the Archdiocese:
Call hotline phone number: 504-861-6253
(Your call will be returned within 24 hours if you leave a message).
Joseph Pistorius – Victims Assistance Coordinator

The Parish Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.