- 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
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
Second
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 49:3, 5-6
Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10
1 Corinthians 1:1-3
John 1:29-34 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Baptism of the
Lord
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- Today’s Gospel reading reveals
to us the mysterious beauty of beginning anew with Christ. This
fresh start calls for us to make changes in our lives so that
we can focus more on Christ who strengthens us in all things.
Adults: When I am faced with the difficult need
to change, how does my faith in Jesus strengthen me to begin
anew?
Children: What can I do this week to start my day
by focusing on God?
NATIONAL
VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK
Today we celebrate the feast of the Baptism
of the Lord. This week, January 13-18, is National
Vocation Awareness Week, a special time in which the
Church prays for the renewal and strengthening of vocations of
dedicated people as married and single people, men to serve as
priests, deacons, brothers, and women as religious sisters. For
more information, check out the website at www.usccb.org and click on the department link; from there, go
to vocations. Or you can access information at www.nccv-vocations.org/
- BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Today
the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Baptism of Our Lord.
This brings to an end the season of Christmas.
Jesus’ public life begins with his baptism
by John in the Jordan. The Baptist hesitates, but Jesus insists
and receives baptism. Then the Holy Spirit, in the form of a
dove, comes upon Jesus and a voice from heaven proclaims, ‘This
is my beloved Son.’
NEWMAN
COMMUNITY
The group celebrated the new year with a “welcome
back” event this past week. Come to the Parish Center this
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. The topic will be service.
- NEWMAN-SPONSORED
Spaghetti Dinner
DADS’ WEEKEND
Sunday, January 27
watch future bulletins for details!
SACRED
HEART RETREAT HOUSE EVENTS
Senior Citizen Day of Reflection:
“Crossing the Jordan” is being held this
Tuesday, January 15, from 10:00 till 2:00 at Sacred Heart
Retreat House. Call in your reservation at 740-667-0100.
Dinner at Sacred Heart Retreat House
is next Saturday, January 19, at 7:00 P.M. Menu includes
pork chops, baked potatoes, mixed vegetables, spiced sliced apples
and peaches and oranges, cherry pie.
THIRD ANNUAL
MARDI GRAS FEAST
Mark your calendars for February
5th and plan to attend this annual event, the proceeds of
which benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Beginning at 4:00 p.m. food will
be served at the Oak Room until 10:00 p.m. or until the food
runs out. The price is $20 per person, and there is a cash bar.
Food being prepared will be traditional
Creole and Cajun delicacies: Gumbo Ya Ya, Red Beans and Rice,
Muffalatta, Crawfish Etoufee, Shrimp Creole, Bananas Foster and
many other tasty treats.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Every February across the country candy, flowers,
cards and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the
name of St. Valentine. Why not make this a special Valentine’s
Day celebration and treat your lover by attending a Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekend?! You will discover what thousands
of married couples have already experienced: fun, laughter, and
the intimacy you enjoyed when you were dating!
The next weekend is February 15-17 in
Akron. Call 330-305-9963 or email WorldwideME@aol.com or go to
the website www.wwme.org Hurry, this is the only Marriage Encounter
Weekend scheduled for the first half of 2008.
AEO
NEWS
The Msgr. Donal O’Carroll Division of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be having the Shamrock Degree
Initiation Saturday, January 19. For those wishing to
join the Division we will meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Moran Construction
Conference Room, 417 Virginia Street, Marietta, Ohio. All members
of the O’Carroll Division are encouraged to attend. The
Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is an organization of Catholic
men of Irish heritage. If you are interested in joining the AOH,
please contact Chip Rogers (rogersc@ohio.edu), Jim Sheehan (sheehajj@muohio.edu)
or Jarrett Kealey (jarrett.kealey@gmail.com) prior to the meeting.
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- “This is my beloved
Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
January 14 - 20
Birthdays: Jim Andrews,
Mary Ann Chase, Joseph DiBenedetto, Rick Frame, Kory Fuller,
Ingrid Keesey, Andrea Littler, Corinne Partusch, Stephen Pearch,
Nick Polizzi, Joel Rudy, Carla Ryan-Hirst, Mia Spezza, Deeder
Yanity, and Baily Zorn.
Anniversaries: Dorothy
Bryant & Ernie Bastin (25th).
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.
- 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
RESPECT
LIFE
“The Old and New Testaments are filled
with . . . passages extolling children as gift and blessing.
It is disheartening, therefore, to see how far our culture has
diverged from that view. . . .There was no confusion [in the
story of Mary and Elizabeth] as to what and who nested under
their mothers’ hearts. Yet, 2,000 years later, many well-educated
people do not know--or claim they do not know--the truth about
human life before birth.” --Cardinal
Justin Rigali of Philadelphia
- MARCH FOR LIFE
BUS TO WASHINGTON, DC
January 22
Sponsored by the Office of Family and Social Concerns (Catholic
Charities)
Seating is still available on the bus for the
January 22nd March. The bus departs from Steubenville at midnight
and returns in 24 hours. The cost is $40 per person, payable
to Catholic Charities. There will be metro fees which you pay
during the trip. Please contact Michele Santin at the Office
of Family and Social Concerns, 740-282-3631or msantin@diosteub.org
by January 14.
PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
Beginning Monday, January 21st at 6 p.m.
the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) will begin a 10-week post-abortion
support study entitled “Her Choice to Heal: Finding Spiritual
and Emotional Peace After Abortion.” This study covers more
than just forgiveness; it helps to identify characteristics of
post-abortion syndrome and is a spiritual resource for coming
to terms with your situation and finding hope and healing through
the restoration found in Christ. Individual and group sessions
are available for both men and women. Call the PRC at 592-4700
and ask for Catherine.
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
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