- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIME
Luke
describes the beginning of Jesus’ mission in a different
manner than the other three Evangelists. In Luke, Jesus begins
by preaching his first sermon in Nazareth, wherein he roots his
mission and ministry in the Scriptures, namely the prophet Isaiah.
Scripture is preached, heard and prayed at each liturgy, but
it must also be lived. Central to our faith, Scripture is to
be proclaimed in word and deed.
Adults: How can I immerse myself in the Scriptures
in order that they might become a living part of my life?
Children: What are my favorite stories from the Bible, and what do they teach
me?
NEWMAN-SPONSORED
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Today! -- Dads Weekend
Sunday, January 21
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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- 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
Saturday, January 27
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Come for a Birthday/Slumber
Party!!
Registration is mandatory; sign up on the sheets posted on the
P.C. bulletin board.
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.
ST.
VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
There will be a mandatory meeting for
all St. Vincent de Paul volunteers next week at which time the
new procedures for the locks and delivery forms will be explained.
Please come to the Parish Center on one of the following
evenings at 6:30: Tuesday, January 23; Wednesday, January
24; or Thursday, January 25. Any questions, please contact
Roger Menchofer.
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE YOUTH
GROUP!
In addition to supplying fair wages for farmers
and artisans, your purchases at our Fair Trade Sales during December
enabled us to send $125 to India for the relief efforts of Father
Benjamin Chinnappan and the Dalit Solidarity Network, $60 for
a pair of Goats for a Rwandan Family, and $200 to Catholic Relief
Services for the Sudan emergency and other worldwide projects.
We will use the remaining and any future proceeds to support
our service projects and other charities. May God Bless your
generosity!
YOUTH NEWS
The Youth Group will meet Wednesday, January
24th from 6:30 - 7:45 PM at CTK to continue our Saint Trek
and to learn more about finding our vocation.
NEWMAN
COMMUNITY
Last week Newman held a fantastic mini-Retreat,
full of praise, witnesses, and spiritual reflection. Join us
this Wednesday at 6:30 at the Parish Center for a joint
meeting with other student religious groups on campus, and be
prepared for a faith adventure! See you there!
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.
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
All Catholic Cubs, Scouts and their families are
invited to celebrate Scout Sunday on Saturday, February 10,
at Holy Family Parish in Steubenville with 4:00 p.m. Saturday
Mass celebrated by Bishop Conlon; reception to follow. All boys
and adult leaders are invited to wear their uniform to Mass.
Contact Susan Molloy by February 2 at 740-282-3631, ext. 151,
or smolloy@diosteub.org
- KID’S RETREAT
Go Deep!
Bring your children for a day of fun & learning. Bible Stories:
Jesus’ Baptism, Jesus Led into the Desert & Peter meets
the Risen Christ.
Saturday, February 17, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Christ the King Parish Center
Please register by February 11.
HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY DEDICATION COMING
Directions to the Faith Build Coalition house
dedication, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 28: go past downtown
Nelsonville and turn to the right on St. Rte. 278. Go through
three stop signs (the last turns only to the left), then turn
right at the next street (it goes to the right only). This will
be Grover Street; go to 212, the next to last house going up
the incline.
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- “Today this scripture
passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”
BIRTHDAYS: January 22 - 28
Reed Anderson, Brad
Bentley, Vanessa Carey, Jill Carlson, Julia Chapman, Kathy Dawson,
Paul Hecht, Brenda King, Char Kopchick, Marguerite Kostival,
Jim Lein, Brigid McSteen, Kathy Schumacher, Sara Spolrich, and
Christie Truly.
Students: Kristen
Behrle, Jessica Demczar, Katherine Fortuna, Emma Schoen and Zach
Swartz.
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- ANNIVERSARIES: January
22 - 28
Beth & Dave Brown
(43rd), Carmen & John Sabraw (15th)
and Muriel & Paul Grim (40th).
PRAYERS
FOR THE SICK
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all on our prayer
list and pray for Alice Mulligan, 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)
SPRING MARRIAGE
PREPARATION
Couples planning marriage in the Catholic Church
must attend some form of marriage preparation. Our spring session
will be held Friday, March 9, and Friday/Saturday,
April 27/28. Please contact the office to register no later
than February 26.
RESPECT LIFE
In honor of Sanctity of Human Life Week, the
Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) would like to provide the community
with a Memorial for the Unborn. The memorial would offer a place
of hope and healing for those who have suffered the loss of a
child through abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth. Athens Memory
Gardens has graciously agreed to donate a site; however, the
PRC must still raise approximately $1,000 to cover the costs
involved with preparing the site and placing the marker. If you
are interested in making a donation toward this valuable community
resource, please contact the PRC directly at 592-4700. Donations
may also be mailed to the PRC at 43A South Court St, Athens,
45701.
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.
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER
Little things make a big difference in marriage.
Remembering to say “I love you,” calling your spouse
at lunch, kissing hello & good-bye, and listening with your
heart by caring to give him or her your full attention. Bring
back or increase the romance in your marriage by attending a
Marriage Encounter Weekend February 9-11 in Akron. Remember,
Valentines’ Day is not far away. Contact Tim & Lori
at 330-305-9963; or email them at worldwideME@aol.com.
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