- Sunday Scripture Readings
- Reflection on the Scriptures has become
more and more a part of basic Christian spirituality. At times
we would like to return to the Sunday Scriptures at home, but
we do not have the missalette with us. At other times we may
be interested in seeing just what came before or immediately
after the reading for the day to gain more insights.
To encourage this encounter with
the Scriptures, we will be including in the bulletin the scripture
reading references for the current Sunday and the following Sunday.
In addition, in our on-line bulletin we will have the actual
links to the readings.
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New
American Bible
Epiphany
of the Lord
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13
Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6
Matthew 2:1-12
The
Baptism of the Lord
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10
Acts 10:34-38
Matthew 3:13-17 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- The Epiphany of
the Lord
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- Today's Scripture challenges us to
consider that beauty finds its real source in God, who speaks
to our hearts and draws us closer in communion through all that
is beautiful.
Adults: When and where can I take time in prayer
to adore God in his beauty?
Children: What do I see that is beautiful that
helps me think of God?
- A BLESSING
FOR A HOME
Blessed are
you, our God.
For love of us, you sent your only Son
To light up our hearts and homes
With your divine radiance.
Bless our home and all who live within it.
Help us to live our lives with love and grace
That your presence may be seen
In our daily acts of service,
In our worship and family prayer,
In our kindness toward our neighbors,
And in our generosity toward guests.
Bless us, Lord, that we may be a blessing
To one another Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
FEAST OF
THE EPIPHANY
Epiphany is the Christian feast commemorating
the revelation of Jesus to humanity, specifically the visit of
the Magi. It is a feast intended to celebrate the “shining
forth” or revelation of God to mankind in human form, in
the person of Jesus. Some Christians commemorate the visitation
of the Magi to the child Jesus on this day, while others use
the day to commemorate the baptism of Jesus as an adult. The
feast is also called Twelfth Day — being the twelfth day
after Christmas — or Three Kings Day for those commemorating
the Magi.
- New Mass Schedule begins
January 5/6
Saturdays: 5:15 p.m.
Sundays: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. & 6:15 p.m.
Reconciliation:
Saturdays 4:15-5:00 p.m.
Sundays 5:15-6:00 p.m.
NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK
(NMW)
The week of January 6-12 has been set
aside this year by the U.S. Catholic bishops to observe National
Migration Week. In their pastoral letter, Welcoming the Stranger
Among Us: Unity in Diversity, the U.S. Catholic bishops set forth
four challenges to the people of God in responding to migrants
and other newcomers in their midst:
• The Call to Conversion: exhorting each of us to remember
our heritage and set aside cultural fears and competition for
resources, in order to better welcome newcomers;
• The Call to Communion: inviting us to the ministry of
welcome and hospitality as an expression Eucharistic unity;
• The Call to Solidarity: challenging us to move beyond
charity to taking a stand for true justice for those who are
suffering, vulnerable and in need;
• The Call to Evangelization: encouraging us to invite others
to encounter the person of Jesus, active in the world, especially
in the poor, in the stranger, and in the migrant and refugee.
For more information, visit the website at:
www.usccb.org/mrs
PARISH MEETINGS
St. Vincent de Paul Society
The first meeting of the new year will be this
Monday, January 7, 7:00 p.m. in the CTK Parish Center.
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- R.C.I.A.
begins meeting again this Thursday, January 10, at 7:15 p.m.
in the CTK Parish Center. Call the office if you have any questions
or for more information.
Catholic Ladies of Columbia
CLC members will meet next Monday, January
14, 6:30 p.m.
SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE
EVENTS
Senior Citizen Day of Reflection
is Tuesday, January 15, at Sacred Heart Retreat House
from 10 till 2:00. Enter into ordinary time with “Crossing
the Jordan.” Call 740-667-0100 to make reservations.
The SHRH monthly dinner is scheduled
for Saturday, January 19, at 7:00 P.M. The menu is pork
chops, baked potatoes, mixed vegetables, spiced apples and peaches,
orange slices, and cherry pie. All are welcome but call for reservations
at 740-667-0100.
GIVING TREE THANKS!
The members of the Christ the King and St.
Paul’s Parish Community Service Committee want to thank
our parishioners for the kindness and generosity they showed
in this year’s Giving Tree Project. This year the Giving
Tree provided a total of 123 gifts and food baskets to 33
needy families in our community. In addition, more than
50 stockings were filled with gifts for the Salvation Army.
Thank you for sharing God’s gifts to all of us with those
less fortunate.
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- “Where is the
newborn king of the Jews?”
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
January 7-13
Birthdays: Martin
Benencia, Chris Brannon, John Cunningham, Stanley DiBenedetto,
Jolie Finnearty, Michael Frame, Lon Hamby, Katie Hart, Dawn Jeffers,
Tom Kostohryz, Gerry Krzic, Beula Majimairaj, Tina Martin, Hanna
Miller, Jerry Miller, Jeffrey Powell, Arcadia Rodriguez, Ryan
Rodriguez, Maureen Rogers, Kent Sauber, Miriam Shadis, Terry
Smith, Bradley Strunk, Cheryl Sylvester, Angel Thomas, J.D. Tysko,
Frank Valentour, and Lucie White.
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- Students: Stephanie Rayome, Lisa Candelaresi,
Eric Geyer and Megan Wenning.
Anniversaries: Joyce
& Joe Yanity (54th!!), Sue & Larry Payne
(33rd), and Rebecca & Gavin Miller (5th).
Prayers
for the Sick
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence
to all on our prayer list and continue to pray for Frieda Shields,
and Bill Rader. (Remembered in
the petitions)
PRAYER/MEDITATION
BOOKLETS
The Living Faith booklets are
available at the bulletin boards in church. The months of January,
February and March are included in this issue.
We also have available the January issue of
Living with Christ. These particular booklets are
very well done. Each issue is $2.00, or you can purchase a yearly
subscription for $15.00; contact the office for more information.
MASS
AT HICKORY CREEK
We will be celebrating the Eucharist at Hickory
Creek Nursing Home this Wednesday, January 9, at 2:00 p.m.
We expect 12-15 residents to attend. Our parishioners are welcome
to join us for this Mass held in the dining room.
What
Does the Catholic Church Teach About Migration?
The five principles that form the foundation
of Catholic Social Teaching about migration are rooted in the
understanding that all of God’s children have a right to
share in the earth’s resources. These principles teach that:
• People should not be forced to migrate due to a lack
of opportunity in their homeland.
• People have a basic right to move to another land
in order to support themselves and their family.
• Every nation has the right to control its border,
although this right carries with it the responsibility to accommodate
migrant flows.
• Refugees and asylum seekers, fleeing either war and
persecution or natural disaster, have a right to protection.
• The dignity and human rights of undocumented migrants
must be respected.
- GOOD WORKS 6TH
ANNUAL WALK FOR THE HOMELESS
Saturday, January 19, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
begins & ends at First United Methodist Church
2 South College St, Athens
for info, call Cory at 594-3339
www:walkforthehomeless.net
Muslim
Awareness Evening Friday, January 11, 2008, 5-8 p.m. at Baker
Center Ballroom. Presentation followed by dinner.
GLOBETROTTERS
IN ATHENS ON JANUARY 16
If anyone is interested in joining a group
to see the Harlem Globetrotters, please contact Jonathan at 419-554-6012
or email him at jg304106@ohio.edu
NATIONAL VOCATION
AWARENESS WEEK
Mark your calendars! During the week of
January 13-18, parish communities across the U.S. will
celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week. It begins with the
feast of the Baptism of the Lord next Sunday. You are invited
to renew your baptismal commitment and to pray for a strengthening
of all vocations.
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