"Mission to Serve": New Orleans Diary
 
THE SECOND SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
January 13/14, 2007
 
How does your parish support married couples’ commitment? How do you?
   Gospel Reflection (John 2:1-11): The Old Testament reading today celebrates the “marriage” of Israel with the Lord. In the gospel reading, Jesus and his friends are taking part in a wedding celebration at Cana. Everyone is having a grand old time until the wine runs out. Then Jesus, in what is described as the first of his signs (miracles), turns six jars of water into choice wine! Everyone is astonished. But turning the water used for Jewish rituals into wine, Jesus gives God’s people a sign that the Messiah has come. Later the disciples would recognize Jesus as the Bridegroom of the Church, the new people of God.

Discussion Points for Gospel: At this wedding celebration, Jesus gave the wedding couple and guests the gift of choice wine! He also gave them, and us, the gift of a deeper and fuller knowledge of himself, who he really was. “He revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him.” What does this say about the importance of celebrations in our lives? Jesus didn’t consider a wedding celebration to be “beneath him.” He was there, fully present. What is our attitude toward family celebrations—birthdays, weddings, baptisms, or funerals? How can we be more present to these happy or sad times together? How can we use them as occasions to know one another better and to encourage one another? (from Sadlier “We Believe”)
 
 
MASSES FOR THE WEEK

SATURDAY          5:15 p.m.     Tony & Beulah Udvardy
SUNDAY               8:30 a.m.     Louis & Marge Restivo - the Oswald family
                            10:30 a.m.     Amelia V. Aiken - Dave Aiken
                             6:15 p.m.      People of Our Parish
MONDAY            12:15 p.m.     James Rodgers - Pauline Rodgers
TUESDAY             5:15 p.m.     Tony Udvardy
WEDNESDAY      12:15 p.m.     Beulah Udvardy
THURSDAY          5:15 p.m.     R.C.I.A. Participants
FRIDAY               12:15 p.m.     Sick & Shut-ins of Our Parish
SATURDAY          5:15 p.m.      Salvatore & Teresa Davoli - the Bray family
SUNDAY               8:30 a.m.      Scott Gorgos - Wendy Serbonich
  3rd Sunday              10:30 a.m.      Don Scheck - Pauline Rodgers
   in Ordinary Time        6:15 p.m.      People of Our Parish
PARISH CALENDAR: January 14 - 21
SUNDAY          Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
                    9:30 a.m.     Rosary
                  12:30 p.m.     Youth Group/FIGS ice skating
                    4:30 p.m.     Religious Education classes
                    5:15 p.m.     Reconciliation
MONDAY                      Martin Luther King Day
                    1:00 p.m.     "The Needlers" discussion group
                    7:30 p.m.     St. Vincent de Paul Society meeting
TUESDAY
                    6:30 p.m.     Religious Education classes
WEDNESDAY
                    7:00 p.m.     Newman Community meeting
THURSDAY
                   7:15 p.m.      R.C.I.A.
FRIDAY                         Dads Weekend
SATURDAY
                    4:15 p.m.     Reconciliation
SUNDAY         Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
                    9:00 a.m.     Pancake Breakfast
                    9:30 a.m.     Rosary
                    4:30 p.m.     Religious Education classes
                    5:15 p.m.     Reconciliation
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.

New American Bible

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
John 2:1-11

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nehemiah 8:2-4, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm 19:8-10, 15
1 Corinthians 12:12-30
Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
 
   With the wedding feast of Cana, John begins to tell the story of Jesus so that the reader can see how Jesus drew people to respond in faith to the revelation of God’s glory. This revelation shows the followers of Jesus that God is indeed active on the earth and specifically can be seen in the person of Jesus and in his life and ministry. While this miracle is important, what is more telling is that by witnessing the changing of water into wine, the disciples were led to believe in Christ.
 
Adults: What helps me come to a deeper faith in Christ?
 
Children: What does the story of Cana teach me about Jesus?
NEWMAN-SPONSORED
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Next week! -- 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.
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 a Birthday/Slumber Party! Sign up on the sheets on the bulletin board in the P.C. or at the front desk. In order to adequately care for all the children attending PNO, you MUST register your child.
The January issue of LIVING WITH CHRIST is now available at the bulletin board in the Gathering space. These 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.
ORDINARY TIME
   In the Roman Catholic Church, Ordinary Time begins on the day following the Baptism of the Lord and continues until Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the Season of Lent.
   Ordinary Time resumes on the Monday following Pentecost and continues through Saturday afternoon before the first Sunday of Advent, some five or six months later. The last Sunday before Advent is celebrated as the Solemnity of Christ the King and in the Roman Catholic Church always takes the place of the 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Roman Catholic Church, the actual number of weeks of Ordinary Time in any given year can total 33 or 34.
   Green is the liturgical color of Ordinary Time. The term Ordinary Time was first used with the liturgical reforms which followed the Second Vatican Council. The reformed liturgical calendar took effect on the first Sunday of Advent in 1969 (before this there were two distinct seasons known as the season after Epiphany and the season after Pentecost respectively). --from Wikipedia Encyclopedia
NEWMAN COMMUNITY
   Join us this week for a special leadership surprise — what is possibly going to be THE BEST NEWMAN MEETING EVER. Seriously. You should come. Wednesday at 7pm at the Christ the King Parish Center.
   Newman would also like to thank Bob and Sharon Colvin, who joined us last week to share the beauty of Natural Family Planning.
ATTENTION ALL GIRL SCOUTS!
   Are you interested in earning your age level religious scouting award? Or are you an adult interested in helping with the religious scouting awards? If so, please contact Karen Coschigano (coschigk@ohio.edu or 797-2134).
SCOUT SUNDAY
   The Diocese of Steubenville Catholic Committee on Scouting would like to bring together all Catholic Cubs, Scouts and their family for Scout Sunday with 4:00 p.m. Saturday evening Mass celebrated by Bishop Conlon on Saturday, February 10, at Holy Family parish in Steubenville. A reception after Mass will be held in Malara Hall. All boys and adult leaders who are involved in boy scouts or cub scouts are invited to wear their uniform to Mass as we honor the role of scouts in the character formation of our youth.
   Contact Susan Molloy with the number attending by February 2 at 740-282-3631, ext. 151, or smolloy@diosteub.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - for Vacation Bible School! We are looking for energetic people to work with kids, coordinate activities, and decorate the parish center for a fantastic VBS this summer! Contact Dawn McCarthy at 707-9017 or e-mail db642701@ohio.edu if interested.
When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”
BIRTHDAYS: January 15 - 21
Jim Andrews, Jack Bantle, Mary Ann Chase, Rick Frame, Kory Fuller, Ray Hart, Ingrid Keesey, Andrea Littler, Corinne Partusch, Stephen Pearch, Nick Polizzi, Joel Rudy, Carla Ryan-Hirst, Mia Spezza, and Bailey Zorn.
Students: Ryan O’Donnell, Marie Wells and Katie Young.
 
ANNIVERSARIES: January 15 - 21
LeighAnne & Derek Mason (14th), Dorothy & Ernie Bastin (24th) and Sue & Bob Gallagher (30th).
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
  A prospective 16 year old abortion patient, after viewing a free sonogram of her unborn child, testified in her own words regarding the power of a picture, “As soon as I seen that, I was ready. It wasn’t no joke. It was real. It was like, he’s not born to the world yet, but he is inside of me growing.” Washington Post, 9/10/06
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
  The monthly meeting will be held this Monday, January 15, 7:30 p.m. at the CTK Parish Center.
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.
ANDREW DINNERS -- VOCATIONS
   These dinners are a opportunity for young men to gather together for dinner and to learn more about the lives of priests. They were created to encourage young men to consider a vocation to the priesthood and to answer any questions they may have. The name was inspired by Andrew, the apostle of Jesus, who encouraged other disciples, especially his own brother Peter, to follow Jesus.
   There will be a dinner in Marietta on Thursday, January 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 312 Franklin Street. For more information, contact Father Marty.
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.
SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE
   A Catechist Creative Games class will be held on Sunday, January 21, from 4:00 till 6:00 at Sacred Heart Retreat House. Children of those catechists attending will have a pool party during that time. A lifeguard will be present. Please call 740-667-0100 to make reservations.

   The monthly dinner at Sacred Heart Retreat house will be held on Saturday, January 27, at 7:00 PM. The menu will include baked pork chops, sweet potatoes, green beans, a savory soup and dessert. All proceeds will go to BAM (Belpre Area Ministries). Please call 740-667-0100 to make reservations.