"Mission to Serve": New Orleans Diary   THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 27/28, 2007   Where do you hear God’s voice most clearly in your daily life?    Gospel Reflection (Luke 4:21-30): In the first reading, we read that the Lord chose Jeremiah to be his prophet. However, the people did not listen to Jeremiah. However, Jeremiah never gave up, because he knew the Lord was with him.    In this reading from the Gospel, the people do not listen to Jesus. They did not really believe he was the Messiah, because they had known him all their lives. To them, Jesus was “Joseph’s son” and nothing more. But Jesus never gave up, either. Jesus knew that his Father was with him always. Discussion Points for Gospel: Have you ever felt like “giving up”? How can you remember to be like Jeremiah and Jesus? What do you know that will help you not to give up? (from Sadlier “We Believe”)     MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY          5:15 p.m.     Joseph & Elizabeth Minnozzi - Shirley Minnozzi SUNDAY               8:30 a.m.     Debra Sullivan - the Schreck family                             10:30 a.m.     Julian Esmer, Jr. - Tim & Dina Horvath                              6:15 p.m.      Dr. Edward A. Sprague - the Abraham family MONDAY            12:15 p.m.    Chris Anglim - 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.    St. Francis Society SATURDAY          5:15 p.m.     Lou Ruman - Jim & Kathleen Fuller SUNDAY               8:30 a.m.     David Gibson - the Schreck family   5th Sunday              10:30 a.m.     Isabel Frost - David J. Frost; Deborah & Don Frost;      in Ordinary Time                          & Lois, Roberta & Michael Barker                               6:15 p.m.     People of Our Parish PARISH CALENDAR: January 28 - February 4 SUNDAY          Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time                     9:30 a.m.     Rosary                   12:00 p.m.     Religious Ed. Catechists’ Retreat                     4:30 p.m.     Religious Education classes                     5:15 p.m.     Reconciliation MONDAY                     1:00 p.m.     "The Needlers" discussion group TUESDAY                     6:30 p.m.     Religious Education classes WEDNESDAY                     7:00 p.m.     Newman Community meeting THURSDAY                     7:00 p.m.     Habitat: Faith Build Coalition                     7:15 p.m.     R.C.I.A. FRIDAY           Presentation of the Lord                                        Sibs Weekend                   12:15 p.m.     St. Francis Society Mass & lunch                     5:30 p.m.     Ministry to Seniors/Nursing Homes SATURDAY    Feast of St. Blaise                     4:15 p.m.     Reconciliation SUNDAY         Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time                     9:30 a.m.     Rosary                     2:00 p.m.     Religious Education Board mtg.                     4:30 p.m.     Religious Education classes                     7:30 p.m.     Knights of Columbus meeting
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 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17 1 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 or 13:4-13 Luke 4:21-30 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or 15:3-8 Luke 5:1-11
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME    We are all called to love God and each other. Love then invites us to an intimacy which binds us together and a transcendence by which we surrender to God.   Adults: How can I hold on to others and let go with trust in God in order to love more fully this week?   Children: What can I do to show love to others this week? 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 (forms are located in the Gathering Space). Questions? Contact Nancy Sand at 592-2711 or 592-3410. NEWMAN COMMUNITY    Last week, Newman joined with other religious groups to celebrate our shared beliefs.    Join us this week to learn more about our callings in life -- Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. in the CTK Parish Center. 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 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DEDICATION COMING    The Faith Build Coalition house dedication is 3 p.m. this Sunday, January 28. Join us at 212 Grover Street, Nelsonville (turn right on S.R. 278, go through three stop signs, then turn right at the next street which is Grover Street; #212 is the next to last house going up the incline).    Faith Build Coalition will meet this Thursday, February 1, at 7:00 p.m. at CTK in the Parish Center.  ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY meets this Friday, February 1, for First Friday Mass at 12:15 at CTK. A chili lunch will follow. Tom Murray is the guest speaker. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY will meet on Monday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the CTK Parish Center. SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE EVENTS    Help those in need by attending our monthly dinner this Saturday, January 27, at 7:00 at Sacred Heart Retreat House. All proceeds will go to BAM (Belpre Area Ministries). Pork chops, sweet potatoes, green beans, a savory soup, and dessert will be served. Call 740-667-0100 for reservations.    A retreat: “Sabbath – Transforming human doing into human being” is planned for February 9-10 at Sacred Heart Retreat House. All are welcome. Please call 740-667-0100 to register. MARRIAGE PREPARATION    Couples planning marriage in the Catholic Church need to 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. 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.	Love is patient, love is kind. ...It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. BIRTHDAYS: January 29 - February 4 Robbie Hammer, Sina James, Ray Lent, Trevor Rodgers, Jean Sparhawk, Jon Denhart, Mariela Dumm, Bradley Fink, Helen Graham, Jenny Matteson, Kara Rankin, Terry Richardson, Mark Spezza and Naomi Stork.   ANNIVERSARIES: January 29 - February 4 Kathy & Rob Moffat (2nd) and Kathy & Joe Yanity (33rd), and Jack & Donetta Bantle (37th). PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all on our prayer list and pray for Kathleen Morrow, Alice Mulligan, Mary Blake-Sigler, the Wasko-Smell triplets, Cliff Wasko, Judy Engel, Bill Kane, Tim Ewing, Linda Huck, Mary Simmons, Teresa Walsh, and Mike Mulligan. (Remembered in the petitions) The February 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. HANDY WITH A NEEDLE OR SEWING MACHINE? We have some vestments that need a little attention: seams to be reinforced, and the like. Give us a call at the office, 592-2711, if you can help out. 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 will 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, but the PRC must still raise approximately $1,000 to cover costs involved with preparing the site and placing the marker. If you would like to make a donation toward this valuable community resource, please contact the PRC at 592-4700 or mail them 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. For 800 years followers of Saint Francis of Assisi have been rebuilding the Church. The Capuchin Franciscans are priests and brothers who serve Christ in the spirit of Saint Francis. Men between the ages of 16-40 are invited to visit a Capuchin friary. Visits to Capuchin friaries in Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. and Ohio are held regularly throughout the year in Spanish and/or English. For more information, call 1-888-263-6227 or email frtom@capuchin.com MUSSIO SCHOLARSHIP    Students wishing to attend Franciscan University of Steubenville are invited to apply for this award. Applicants must be a member of a Catholic or public high school graduating class of 2007 located within the boundaries of the Diocese of Steubenville; be a participating member of a parish in the Diocese; have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; a class ranking within the top third of his/her graduating class; a combined SAT score of 900 or a composite ACT score of 20; and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Office of Student Financial Services. Documentations to be provided by the applicant to the Selection Committee consists of the application form and a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s pastor. Deadline for applications is April 4, 2007. Call the parish office for applications. DIVORCECARE MINISTRY meets Wednesdays at 7 PM, at St. Paul’s Parish Hall. New members are welcome.