Author: Mary Meissner

Resources to talk with kids about the school shooting

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The latest news about the school shooting in Uvalde, TX has certainly left me rattled.  I have been praying for all those involved in this horrible tragedy.
Please send your prayers up to a God who loves us and cares for us.  God hears our prayers.
If your children are distraught about this (or you work with children) I found these article from Group Publishing – a well-respected Christian publisher.
I thought they were very good and helpful.  I’m sharing them here for you.
Helping Children Process the School Shooting in Uvalde, TX
Trauma Toolkit: 4 Things You Can Do To Help Kids Heal
6 Secrets to Raising Fearless Kids in a Fear-Filled World
Ministering to Kids in Crisis When You Don’t Have a Counseling Degree

Helping Children to Cope with Violence and Tragedy – Again
In addition, Fr. Carl shared this prayer with me from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, in case that would be helpful to you.
Order for the Blessing of a Victim of Crime or Oppression
Blessings on all of you.  Prayers for a more peaceful world.
Laura Escalera
Christ the King Parish

The Living Garden – Diocesan E-News – Subscribe Today

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The Living Garden is the rebranded diocesan e-news that now comes out twice a month. The emails should arrive in your inbox around 8:00 AM every 1st and 15th of the month. Each Living Garden includes several sections including the latest from Bishop Berg, breaking Catholic news in our state, our country and throughout the world, spiritual content, business updates, prayer intentions and more! Most of you have already been receiving these bi-weekly emails and we humbly thank you for your participation! For those of you who haven’t been getting The Living Garden, we kindly encourage you to subscribe by filling out this form https://7cq6q6kzd63.typeform.com/to/L6FDDYE4 or visiting our website The Living Garden e-news | Diocese of Pueblo
We are very excited and honored to have you join our Living Garden!
If you have any questions or concerns, please call (719) 544-9861 ext. 1116

King Soopers Rewards Program!

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How would you like to grocery shop and give back to Christ the King Parish?
Thank you to the many parishioners participating in the parish.
Sign up today if you haven’t yet!
All you need is a King Soopers Loyalty Card and a valid email address! Simply enroll your Loyalty Card at https://www.kingsoopers.com/  by following the steps below from your desk top:

(Directions are a bit different from your smartphone.  Look for Community Rewards and Enroll.)

King Soopers Rewards Program Flyer - 4-18-19

4 Ways to Give to your parish

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Click here for Online Giving

We really appreciate that so many of you have switched to Online Giving this past year.  We would like to ask that those of you using the parish envelopes consider switching also.

  • It saves all of us time when you switch.
  • Give one time without registering, or sign up for your personal account.
  • Use your checking account or credit or debit card.
  • You may be able to even earn your reward points with the credit/debit card option that is already linked to your card.

 

Just go to our website at ctkpueblo.org and click on the Online Giving Tab.  Then drop Mary Meissner an email at mmeissner@ctkpueblo.org, or call her at 719-542-9248 ext. 111 and let her know to cancel your envelopes. If you have any questions contact Mary also.

 

E Z Online Giving

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Click here for E Z Online Giving

 

Give one time with out registering, or sign up for your personal account.

 

 

Use your checking account or credit or debit card.  You may be able to even earn your reward points with the credit/debit card option that is already linked to your card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pick which areas you would like to contribute to:

Save time and make you contributions recurring.  No more remembering to mail your envelope!

You will receive an email thanking you for your contributions!

You will also have a record of your donations at your fingertips!

If you need help contact Mary Meissner at mmeissner@ctkpueblo.org.

 

A resource for conversing with your teen

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Hello parents and guardians –

I recently ran across an email that said “Stuck at Home with Your Teen?  Watch this…”  What a great opening line!  I’m loving being home with my teenagers, but I’m always looking for better ways to communicate with them.  Part of that is learning their language.  This link is for a Christian company called Axis – and it helps you understand your teenager’s vocabulary and what is going on in their lives.  It also helps you connect that to Gospel values.  And it doesn’t cost you anything – they send newsletters for free.  They are releasing three 10 minute video’s over the next few days to help you have meaningful conversations with your teen.
Here is a link to watch the first video and learn more about Axis:


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Laura Fisher Escalera
Pastoral Associate for Religious Formation
Christ the King Parish
(719) 542-9248 ext. 113