- 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
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
Third
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 8:23—9:3
Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14
1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17
Matthew 4:12-23 or 4:12-17 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- 2nd Sunday in
Ordinary Time
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- Today’s readings provide three
servants of God who witness to the truth of God’s plan for
salvation. Let us reflect on how we too can boldly proclaim the
Gospel message.
Adults: What can I do to become more comfortable
and even bold in sharing my faith with others?
Children: What have I learned about Jesus that
I can share with a friend or a member of my family?
UPDATE
KROGER CARDS
November $1,124.77 card users 112
December $1,190.80 card users 114
Cards added November/December 71
Total cards in use 238
- 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
THE BISHOP IS COMING!
Bishop Conlon will be visiting for the DPSC
dinner at the OU Inn. He will meet with students after the dinner
on Tuesday, January 29, at 9:00 pm in the Parish Center.
He will be celebrating mass in the Parish Center
Chapel on Wednesday, January 30, at 12:15.
He is available to meet with parishioners or
students during the morning. Please contact Fr. Marty for details.
VOCATIONS
Fr. Tim Shannon, Diocesan Director of Vocations,
will be visiting from Sunday, January 27, through Wednesday,
January 30. Fr. Shannon would be happy to meet with anyone
with questions regarding vocational choices.
NEWMAN
COMMUNITY
Newman welcomes back all students! Join us
this Sunday night, January 20, at 7:15 in the PC for movie night
to celebrate MLK Day. The movie is The Long Walk Home with Cissy
Spacek and Whoopi Goldberg.
Newman meets every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Join us!
- NEWMAN-SPONSORED
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, January 27
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Everyone is welcome;
please join us! $4.00 all-you-can eat pancakes; $4.50 all-you-can-eat
pancakes w/sausage; $2.50 for children's meals.
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.
LITURGY BITS &
BYTES
The Holy, Holy, Holy is our response
to the preface. It is our declaration of praise to God in words
from Isaiah and the gospel of Matthew. It is our chance to voice
our praise aloud. Because this is a very important part of the
ritual, it, along with the other eucharistic acclamations, is
one that should be sung. These acclamations are not singing that
is added the liturgy, but parts of the liturgy that are designed
to be sung. It is more important to sing them than to sing the
gathering song, recessional, etc. The singing of these acclamations
is the actual doing of the ritual itself. Copyright © 2007 Resource Publications
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- Behold, the Lamb of
God, who takes away the sin of the world.
BIRTHDAYS &
ANNIVERSARIES
January 21 - 27
Birthdays: Reed Anderson,
Brad Bentley, Vanessa Carey, Jill Carlson, Julia Chapman, Jo
Foley, Ray Hart, Paul Hecht, Brenda King, Char Kopchick, Marguerite
Kostival, Jim Lein, Dewwin Naffziger, Kathy Schumacher, Frieda
Shields, Sara Spolrich, and Christie Truly.
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- Students: Katherine Fortuna & Jessica
Demczar.
Anniversaries: Sue
& Bob Gallagher (31st), Beth & Dave Brown (44th!),
and Carmen & John Sabraw (16th).
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)
REST IN
PEACE
We
offer our sympathy and prayers to several parish families who
have lost loved ones recently. Chuck Hammer’s sister Regina
Parker passed away last week. Ray Abraham’s sister-in-law
Mary also passed away last week. Nancy and Dan
Denhart’s niece Destiny died this week. May
they and all who have died, rest in the peace of our Lord.
PALMS
FOR ASHES
Please bring your blessed palms to church;
they will be used to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday, February
6. Put your palms in the basket in the Gathering Space between
Monday, January 21, and next Sunday evening, January 27.
MARTIN
LUTHER KING DAY
This Monday, January 21, we celebrate the life
and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King who said, “The
choice today is no longer between violence and nonviolence. It
is either nonviolence or nonexistence.”
- RESPECT LIFE
As
we mark the 35th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s legalization
of abortion during all nine months of pregnancy, are we making
any progress? A resounding yes! The number of abortions peaked
in the mid-1980’s and has steadily declined ever since.
Likewise, public opinion has shifted so that 75% of the population
thinks abortion should never be legal or legal only under certain
circumstances. Statistics of Allan
Guttmacher Institute.
- PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
The Pregnancy Resource Center (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 2008 Volunteer Application (for the Athens
Center or Nelsonville Satellite), need more information, or are
interested in assisting with volunteer training needs, please
call the PRC at 592-4700.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Want to work on the new house being built by
the Faith Build Coalition of Athens County Habitat for Humanity?
Work days are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, both half days
and full days. To volunteer contact Brandi Mullins (brandi@athenshabitat.org
or 592-0032) at the Habitat office. She will furnish directions
to the Nelsonville site.
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.
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