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Casa SetentaIt is CTK’s campaign to raise 70 million in 7 months, through 7 ways of giving, tapping 700 donors, from December 7, 2019 to July 12, 2020. 7 Ways to GiveDonors can choose to donate any of these 7 amounts.- 10 donors of 1.5M* each = 15M- 20 donors of 750K = 15M- 30 donors of 500K = 15M- 60 donors of 250K= 15M- 80 donors of 100K = 8M- 100 donors of 10K= 1M- 400 donors of 2.5K = 1M- 700 donors, 7 ways, 70M in 7 months! *Room Sponsors*Donors of…continue reading →

by: Fr. Steve Zabala - Parish Priest I am still on a high. I am still in awe. I have just finished my longest fiesta celebration with a parish in almost twenty-four years of ministry. From September 1 to November 30, we marked Christ the King Parish’s 40th anniversary with activities that came in rapid succession. Most of us grew up celebrating colorful Filipino fiestas. The gaily colored banderitas, the loud blasts of the drum and lyre band, the gyrating, percussive Ati-Atihan—all are cultural elements that draw us into the festive mood. Looking…continue reading →

by: Bing Del Rosario Kariton Ni Kiko (KnK) is a Cubao Diocese initiative to symbolize its concrete effort to support social programs, especially those that relate to “buhay,” representing the human person’s fundamental right to life, and “bahay,” representing the person’s basic need of shelter. “Kiko” refers to the two inspirations—Pope Francis and Saint Francis of Assisi, both advocates of going to the periphery, living with the poor, and smelling like the sheep. For forty-seven weeks, the pushcart moved from parish to parish, a week at a time, within the Cubao Diocese. It…continue reading →

by: Fred Del Rosario Not Many Pounced on the Idea at First. Perhaps, the Parish Pastoral officers (PPO) knew it would be daunting to mount a photo exhibit showing forty years of parish history. But being current president of the Camera Club of the Philippines, I had to make a pitch. Fortunately, Father Steve gave his thumbs-up. Photos came from different sources— Building the Kingdom coffee table book, parishioners’ and ministry photos, CTK’s FB posts, Bing del Rosario and myself. The target: forty photos that will give a glimpse of forty years of…continue reading →

by: Tessa Mangahas I was outvoted. During the initial planning for the parish’s 40th anniversary, some bright boy thought of staging a concert. I had humongous misgivings knowing the toil and major coordination it would entail. Some shared my anxieties. But eventually, the majority felt excited by the project. And Father Steve approved. Then, the “command’ to write the parish song from the parish priest. Good soldier and law-abiding citizen that I am, I obeyed. Surprisingly, the lyrics flowed seamlessly in less than a day. Blame that on several parish meetings and focused…continue reading →

by: Teenie De Leon This Year's Youth Fiesta kick-off was extra special as it coincided with the culmination of the Year of the Youth. Thus, the title represented the gathering of all youth orgs in the parish: CTK Days with The Lord, CTK Knights, PREx Youth, and the Young Catholic Professionals. As envisioned, the event was similar to a fair. Each youth org had a table with games, exhibits, and other interactive activities. These encouraged the youth participants to join their orgs. Fr. Steve Zabala also played with the young parishioners. They enjoyed…continue reading →

by: Fr. Steve Zabala - Parish Priest CHRIST THE KING PARISH GREENMEADOWS got a special anniversary gift on September 26 on the occasion of its 40th fiesta when Pope Francis bestowed a papal blessing and granted plenary indulgence to pilgrims visiting its church. PAPAL BLESSING The papal blessing honors this important milestone in the life of the parish. It is bestowed on its parishioners and pious visitors, grateful and cognizant of the goodness of the generous God, the Giver of all blessings. PLENARY INDULGENCE Pilgrims to CTK church from October 1 to December…continue reading →

by: Eileen De Leon September 8 was a very meaningful day for CTK. On the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Father Steve and the Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) launched the CTK Home Visits in coordination with the Legion of Mary (LOM). This would promote the devotion to Christ the King in tandem with the propagation of the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since its launch, the image of Christ the King has visited more than a hundred families. Two statues make the rounds of homes for each village,…continue reading →

by: Bet E. Montecillo “The evangelical presence of a parish community reflects Christ as King in our times.”Thus were the opening words of Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle’s recollection last November 11, 2019. Christ the King Parish was very fortunate to have the archbishop of Manila for a few hours despite his hectic schedule on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. Cardinal Tagle asked, “Do we really focus on the person of Christ as King?” The prelate traced Jesus’ both human and divine right to the kingship. His human lineage sprung from David, the…continue reading →

Before November 1979 Originally part of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, the faith communities of White Plains, St. Ignatius Village, Corinthian Gardens, Greenmeadows and immediate environs expressed the need for a new parish. 1979 Christ the King Parish in White Plains is formally established on November 25, the Solemnity of Christ the King at a mass officiated by His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin, Archbishop of Manila. Fr. Victorio Antonio Lanuevo is formally installed as the new parish priest with White Plains Chapel designated as the temporary parish seat. The Apostleship of…continue reading →