- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- The Third Sunday
of Ordinary Time
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- Often it is hard to believe
that we can bring the good news of the Gospel to a world so fascinated
by bad news and sensationalism. Yet, Jesus has sent us in his
name to proclaim the love of God to all creation.
Adults: Have I ever felt like St. Paul, unworthy
to be a messenger of the Gospel? What happened?
Children: How do I share with my friends my belief
in the love of God for everyone?
FREEDOM OF CHOICE ACT (FOCA)
FOCA is a proposed federal law that, if
enacted, will be the most radical abortion legislation in U.S.
history and would establish a federal “fundamental”
right to abortion. FOCA would strike down virtually all pro-life
laws, including such common sense provisions as parental consent
requirements, partial-birth abortion bans, and women’s right
to know laws. It would also require taxpayer funding of abortions.
In November, the full body of the U.S. bishops voted unanimously
to support measures to prevent passage of FOCA.
The pro-life committee has authorized a postcard
campaign as part of this effort. In this week’s bulletin
we have postcards for you to take home, fill out and mail.
Simply fill in the names (the addresses are already provided)
of the senators and representative on the front of the post cards
and be sure to sign your name and address on the back. Your help
is urgently needed; please take action!
Senators:
- Sherrod Brown
& George V. Voinovich
Congressmen:
- Zach Space
(District 18) & Charlie Wilson (District 6)
For more information regarding FOCA, please
check out either of the following websites: www.usccb.org/prolife/issues/abortion
or www.nchla.org or contact
Michele Santin at the Diocesan Office of Family and Social Concerns
(740-282-3631).
ADULT CONFIRMATION - All Catholic college
students and adults who have not celebrated the sacrament of
Confirmation are encouraged to come to an informational meeting
on Sunday, February 1st at 7:30 PM in the CTK Parish Center.
Adult Confirmation will be celebrated in May, and the preparation
process requires a few learning sessions, supplemented with individual
and small group study, service experiences, interactions with
sponsors, and retreats. “Come and see” if the time
is right for you to be Confirmed.
THANK YOU
FROM FR. TIM SHANNON
I want to thank everyone for the hospitality
and welcome I received last weekend. It was a joy for me to share
with you about vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
I am very grateful to Fr. Holler for the invitation, and I continue
to ask your prayers for this important ministry. Please feel
free to contact me, particularly if you or someone you know might
be discerning a vocation, at Fr. Timothy J. Shannon, Holy Name
House of Formation, 411 South Fifth Street, Steubenville, 43952.
My phone is 740-282-0646, and the email address is diosteubhof@sbcglobal.net.
- RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
- There are no classes
today or Tuesday; please plan to attend Vespers with the Bishop
at St. Paul’s Church today at 4:00 pm.
YOU ARE INVITED! All young women and young
men involved in Scouting programs: the Diocese of Steubenville
is celebrating Scout Sunday, February 22, at St. Mary
Church, Marietta at the 12:00 noon Mass. All Scouting participants
and their adult leaders are invited to wear their uniform to
this Mass as we honor the role of Scouts in the character formation
of our youth. There will be a reception immediately following
the Mass. RSVP by February 16 to smolloy@diosteub.org
or 740-282-3631, ext. 151
The NEWMAN COMMUNITY
meets Wednesdays at 7:00 in the CTK Parish Center.
This week’s topic is “Apologetics.” Please join
us!
LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Recessional
Following the dismissal is a recessional, led
by the ministers, and ultimately completed by the dispersal of
the entire community. Music generally accompanies this action,
although music is not part of the “official” liturgy.
It is not in the books. It is something which has been added,
probably because it makes the liturgy feel more finished and
gives the assembly a good, uplifting feeling as they leave. Because
we are dismissed at the end of mass, sent forth to take what
we have received and what we have become into the world, it is
important to wait until the end of mass. We are a community formed
by the Word and by the Eucharist, and so we remain together and
leave as a community, after the ministers have led the procession
down the middle aisle. Then as we leave, we are part of that
one procession into the world.
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- “Come
after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF ST. PAUL - Bishop Conlon invites everyone to mark the 2000th
anniversary of the birth of St. Paul with a special celebration
of Vespers this afternoon at 4:00 PM at St. Paul’s Church.
A reception will follow the service. Parking is available in
the parking garage.
- BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
- January 26 - February
1
Birthdays: Reed Anderson,
Brad Bentley, George Bryant, Julia Chapman, Kathy Dawson, Chris
Grimm, Robert Hammer, Sina James, Marguerite Kostival, Ray Lent,
Jenny Matteson, Brigid McSteen, Nicole Ostrowski, Mary Schultz,
Kathy Schumacher, Jean Sparhawk, Sara Spolrich, and Christi Truly.
Anniversaries: Muriel
& Paul Grim (42nd) and Deeder & Joe Yanity (35th).
Congratulations!
- PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence
to all on our prayer list and continue to pray for Kathi Hahn,
Donna Hart, Don Dillinger, and Bill Rader. (Remembered
in the petitions)
RESPECT
LIFE - When does a new human life begin? When is there a
new living organism of the human species, distinct from mother
and father and ready to develop and mature if given a nurturing
environment? While ancient thinkers had little verifiable knowledge
to help them answer this question, today the science of embryology
confirms beyond a doubt that a new human life begins at conception.
- PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE - Please attend the Town Hall Meeting
- Thursday, Jan. 29, at 6:30pm at the Athens Community
Center. The City and overlapping County Plans will be discussed.
This is an opportunity for us to help steer government in the
direction of the Common Good.
Action is needed on behalf of Jeffrey
Hill and Brett Hartmann sentenced to die in Ohio. For assistance
in drafting your letter, contact Julia Przybysz at the Intercommunity
Justice and Peace Center, at 513-579-8574, or by email to julie@jjpc-cincinnati.org.
Both Brett and Jeff desperately need your help.
Please write asking for a recommendation of clemency and for
the governor to grant clemency. (Gov. Ted Strickland, Riffe Center,
30th Floor, 77S. High Street, Columbus, 43215, or the Ohio Parole
and Pardon Board: Attn. Cynthia B. Mausser, 770 West Broad Street,
Columbus, 43222.)
These men also represent the flaws so deeply
imbedded in the capital punishment system. Jeff’s case reminds
us all that those voices who should matter most are heard the
least. Brett’s case highlights misconduct, false-testimony
and the irreversible harm we do by executing the innocent.
COLLEGE
DAY - On Monday, February 16, the Josephinum and the
Office of Vocations will host a College Day for young men who
are juniors or seniors in high school and who would like to know
more about seminary life. The schedule includes a tour of the
campus, discussions, meals, and prayer time with the college
seminarians, attendance at classes and time for swimming and
recreation. There is no charge for College Day. For further information,
please call Rev. Timothy Shannon, Director of Vocations, 740-282-0646.
WORLD
MARRIAGE DAY will be celebrated on Sunday, February 8.
This day was established to honor the husband and wife as head
of the family, the basic unit of society. Check out the web site
for materials to help celebrate WMD: wmd.wwme.org/downloads
MARRIAGE
PREPARATION - Couples planning marriage in the Catholic church
in the next year must attend a form of marriage preparation,
engaged encounter or engaged retreat. CTK will hold marriage
preparation on Friday, March 13, AND Friday/Saturday, April
17/18. Please contact the office, 592-2711, to make an appointment
to fill out registration paperwork.
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER - Attend the February 13-15 Marriage Encounter
Weekend at the Cambria Suites in Green, Ohio. Call 330-305-9963
or email worldwideme@sbcglobal.net for more information or reservations.
Visit the website at www.wwme.org
KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS NEWS - the Fr. Patala Council’s February
meeting has been cancelled. The council will meet for the scheduled
March meeting at the council hall, 169 Mill Street, at 7:00 p.m.
on March 1st. A Work Day to be help during Spring Break will
be planned.
FINANCIAL SEMINAR - January 31,
8:30 - 4:30, Christ Community Wesleyan church in Albany.
The cost is $25 per person and includes lunch. Contact stuart@ohio.edu
or 592-2525. Register online at www.crown.org/CrownEvents/
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