- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Feast of the Epiphany
of the Lord
On
entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother;
and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their
treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense,
and myrrh" (Matthew 2:11).
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- Adults: How do I honor the Lord with
the gifts that I have?
Children: What are some of the gifts I have that can
be shared with others this week?
- VOCATION AWARENESS
WEEK
Baptized for Service
Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany and Monday, the
feast of the Baptism of the Lord. This week, January 8-12,
is National Vocation Awareness Week, a special time in
which the Church prays for the renewal and strengthening of vocations
with dedicated people as married and single people, and men and
women to serve as priests, deacons, brothers and sisters.
NEWMAN-SPONSORED
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Dads Weekend
Sunday, January 21
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Everyone
is welcome; please join us! $3.50 all-you-can eat pancakes; $4.00
all-you-can-eat pancakes w/sausage; $2.50 for children's meals.
THE
EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD
The Epiphany of our Lord is the wonderful liturgical
festival observed on January 6th (7th). It is the oldest of the
Christmas festivals and originally the most important. Also known
as the “twelfth night of Christmas,” Epiphany is traditionally
celebrated in honor of Christ’s birth, of the adoration
of the Magi, and of the baptism of Christ -- three manifestations
of the Lord’s divinity.
Because the Magi came from the Orient, many
of the traditional foods served on this day are spicy. Spice
cake is often baked for dessert, and entrees may include curry
powder or other pungent spices.
Another custom of Epiphany is the blessing
of the home:
A BLESSING FOR
A HOME
Blessed are you, our God,
bright artist of this planet’s rich diversity.
By the light of every star
you brought together strangers and seekers
to be fashioned anew as family and friends.
You have given us this dwelling
that we mark with the cross of your Son
and make into a hearth warmed with affection,
a haven radiant with hospitality.
As we strive to adorn our home with love
in the dawn of this new year,
stir up in us also a longing to open wide its doors,
that all who seek may find here, in this family,
the welcome of Jesus who is Lord for ever and ever.
Amen.
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION NEWS
Religious Education classes resume today Sunday,
January 7, and this Tuesday, January 9.
A teacher is needed for the Sunday 5th/6th
grade class. Please contact Nancy Denhart if you are interested
or would like more information.
NEWMAN COMMUNITY
Last week the Newman Community welcomed back
its members with a fun-filled social. Join us this Wednesday
at 7pm at the CTK Parish Center as we kick our faith lives into
full gear!
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Mark your calendars! This quarter’s PNO
will be held Saturday, January 27, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
The theme is Birthday Party/Slumber Party. Sign up on the sheets
on the bulletin board in the PC or at the front desk.
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- Where is the newborn
king of the Jews? . . . We have come to do him homage.
BIRTHDAYS: January 8 - 14
Chris Brannon, John
Cunningham, Joseph DiBenedetto, Stanley DiBenedetto, Josef Dumm,
Jolie Finnearty, Michael Frame, Jenny Gilmore, Lon Hamby, Katie
Hart, Dawn Jeffers, Courtney Kostival, Tom Kostohryz, Gerry Krzic,
Beula Magimairaj, Tina Martin, Hanna Miller, Jerry Miller, Arcadia
Rodriguez, Ryan Rodriguez, Kent Sauber, Miriam Shadis, Terry
Smith, Bradley Strunk, Cheryl Sylvester, Angel Thomas, J.D. Tysko,
Frank Valentour, Lucie White and Deeder Yanity.
Students: Lisa Candelaresi,
Joe Capichioni and Megan Wenning.
ANNIVERSARIES: January 8 - 14
Rebecca & Gavin
Miller (4th), Sue & Larry Payne (32nd) and
Joyce & Joe Yanity (53rd!!).
PRAYERS
FOR THE SICK
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all on our prayer
list and pray for the Wasko-Smell triplets, Cliff Wasko, Judy
Engel, Kathleen Morrow, Bill Kane, Tim Ewing, Linda Huck, Mary
Simmons, Teresa Walsh, and Mike Mulligan. (Remembered
in the petitions)
RESPECT
LIFE
While of course the task of each person [in
building a culture of life] will differ according to his or her
station in life, all are charged with some basic, crucial responsibilities.
These include prayer and personal conversion to the good news
about the sacredness of human life. Fasting and prayer, in fact,
are called “the first and most effective weapons against
the forces of evil.” We are called to adopt a life-style
which clearly communicates the primacy of “being” over
“having”; one that makes room for the embrace of those
who need us, not merely those we choose.
--Helen M. Alvare, Esq. “The
Gospel of Life and Its Great Exemplar,” Respect Life
Program (2005-2006)
PREGNANCY
RESOURCE CENTER
The PRC is currently looking for those volunteers
who wish to show Christ’s love to women and families who
may be struggling with a crisis pregnancy situation. Morning,
afternoon, and evening shifts are available. If you would like
a 2007 volunteer application, need more information, or are interested
in assisting with volunteer training needs, please call the PRC
at 592-4700.
GIVING TREE
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 170 gifts and food baskets to 44 needy
families in our community. In addition, more than 30 stockings
were filled with gifts for the Salvation Army. Thank-you for
sharing God’s gifts to all of us with those less fortunate.
ST.
VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The monthly meeting will be held next Monday,
January 15, 7:30 p.m. at the CTK Parish Center.
Volunteers are needed for food deliveries the
first Friday and first Tuesday of every month. For more information
or to volunteer, call Kathy Baca at 593-5338.
DIVORCECARE
MINISTRY
DCM is now available in southeastern Ohio.
The goal of DivorceCare Ministry is to make known Christ’s
abundant love so that all who suffer from separation & divorce
might experience healing, reconciliation, and new life. The DivorceCare
support program (www.divorcecare.org), which is designed for anyone currently
experiencing separation or divorce, as well as those who have
been divorced for years, will meet on Wednesday evenings at
7 PM, beginning January 17 at St. Paul’s Parish Hall.
New members may join us at any time.
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