Statement for Triumph of the Cross Cathedral FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME February 2/3, 2008   Who comes to your mind as you read the Beatitudes? How might you imitate their blessedness?   Gospel Reflection (Matthew 5:1-12): Can you imagine a series of commercials telling people that the way to be truly happy is to be hungry for justice, poor in spirit, and single-hearted? Viewers might well wonder where these strange messages are coming from. These and the other happiness guidelines, or Beatitudes, come from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. He wants his disciples to walk the path of littleness, of mercy, and of forgiveness.    The Beatitudes are a great challenge and an even greater promise of reward. If we live by them, we will be happier right now as well as in eternity. Discussion Points for Gospel: Jesus knew that life, perhaps especially life as a Christian, could be difficult. He knew that there were things to be sorrowing about, that people needed mercy, that conflicts and persecutions would come. In all of these situations, Jesus tells us, we are blest. And, if we are merciful, try to make peace, and try to be holy, we will be consoled and rewarded not with riches, or power, or influence but by God, by joy, by peace. Do we want this reward? Would we rather have riches or power? How can we open ourselves to God, joy, and peace? (--Sadlier “We Believe” www.webelieve.web.com)     MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY          5:15 p.m.     Shaun McKibben - the Schreck family SUNDAY               8:30 a.m.     Susie Shanmugham - Dr. Bill Biggs                             10:30 a.m.     Myrtle Bowling - Joyce & Lon Hamby                               6:15 p.m.     People of Our Parish MONDAY            12:15 p.m.     St. Vincent de Paul Society members TUESDAY             5:15 p.m.      Religious Education staff WEDNESDAY      12:15 p.m.     Alice Mulligan - Pauline Rodgers                               4:15 p.m.     Tony Udvardy                               6:00 p.m.      Frieda Shields - Moira O'Dea                               8:00 p.m.      Newman Community members THURSDAY          5:15 p.m.      R.C.I.A. participants FRIDAY               12:15 p.m.     Beulah Udvardy SATURDAY           5:15 p.m.     Cliff Wasko - Rich & Karen Vedder SUNDAY                8:30 a.m.     Roy & Helen Smith - the Oswald family  1st Sunday of Lent          10:30 a.m.     George Gutmanis - the Lee family                                            6:15 p.m.     Roger Cornine - the Klayko family         PARISH CALENDAR: February 3 - 10   SUNDAY            Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time                                              St. Blaise                                             **throat blessings after all Masses                           9:30 a.m.     Rosary                          11:30 a.m.    Prayers for Peace                           4:30 p.m.     R.E. classes                           5:15 p.m.     Reconciliation MONDAY                           7:00 p.m.     St. Vincent de Paul Society TUESDAY                           6:30 p.m.     R.E. classes WEDNESDAY                      Ash Wednesday  12:15, 4:15, 6:00 & 8:00 p.m.     Masses                           7:00 p.m.     Newman Community meeting THURSDAY                           1:00 p.m.     "the Needlers"                           7:15 p.m.     R.C.I.A. FRIDAY                               Sibs Weekend                           5:00 p.m.     Fish Fry                           6:00 p.m.     Stations of the Cross SATURDAY                         Sibs Weekend                           4:15 p.m.     Reconciliation SUNDAY            First Sunday of Lent                                              Sibs Weekend                           9:30 a.m.     Rosary                         11:30 a.m.     Prayers for Peace                           4:30 p.m.     Religious Ed classes                           5:15 p.m.     Reconciliation THROAT BLESSING    This Sunday, February 3, we celebrate the Feast of St. Blaise. We will bless throats after all Masses this weekend.
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 Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 1 Corinthians1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12a First Sunday of Lent Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Psalm 51:3-6, 12-14, 17 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time      The eight beatitudes of Jesus are sometimes called the Magna Carta of the kingdom of God. They describe the qualities which are to characterize God’s reign. God is always at work establishing those qualities in our world and in us. Adults: Which qualities in the beatitudes am I most in need of? Children: How often do I ask God to help me become a better person? ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, MASSES (not a Holy Day of Obligation) 12:15 pm 4:15 pm 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Ashes will be distributed at all Masses in church. St. Paul’s Mass schedule: 8:00 am 12 noon 6:00 pm 7:30 pm THIRD ANNUAL MARDI GRAS FEAST Tuesday, February 5, 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. Oak Room Restaurant $20 per person proceeds benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society FISH FRY    Each Friday during Lent a Fish Fry will be held at Christ the King University Parish from 5-7. Catholic organizations from St. Paul and CTK will host the event each Friday. The menu includes fish, a vegetable, coleslaw and a roll. The cost is $5/plate. Donations accepted. Take out available. Fridays, February 8 and 15, the event will be sponsored by the St. Paul/CTK Religious Education program; Dave Swanson is the contact person (for February 8th & 15th). Food is catered by the Red Brick Tavern courtesy Dan DeLuca. Stations of the Cross and Benediction Fridays at 6:00 p.m. LENTEN REGULATIONS • Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years of age and older on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent. • Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two small meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.    “The season of lent is preparation for the celebration of Easter...it also prepares the faithful, who recall their baptism and do penance in preparation for Easter.” (General Norms for the Liturgical Year, #2) LENTEN RESOURCES    Lenten prayer materials are available in the Gathering Space in church. There are materials for young children as well as for adults and families.    Habitat for Humanity Project: this is our parish almsgiving effort and is such a worthwhile project to help people live in decent housing. Please take home one of the Lenten folders for this project. Surely a $20 offering is something within the means of nearly every household in the parish. And as we contribute our money, we also have the opportunity to not only pray for the poor but to commit ourselves to working toward a more just and equitable society. NEWMAN COMMUNITY    Newman meets every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Join us! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS    The February meeting, scheduled for February 3rd, is cancelled. See you all March 2nd at 7:00 at the Hall. THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY    The regular monthly meeting will be Monday, February 4, at 7:00 pm in the CTK Parish Center. GET READY FOR PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT!    Parent’s Night Out is coming up on February 16th from 6-10 pm. It will be held in the Parish Center, and snacks will be provided. Please sign kids up on the bulletin board in the Parish Center. If your child is not signed up, they will not be allowed to participate. Any questions, please call Jessica Demczar at (440)554-5160 or email her at jd422505@ohio.edu. LITURGY BITS & BYTES  Epiclesis    This word, which doesn’t find its way into our daily conversation very often, means the “calling down upon“ or “invocation.” This is one of the most important parts of the liturgy. It calls down the power of the Holy Spirit for the consecration. In our name, the priest, with the authority given him by the Church through ordination, invokes the power of the Holy Spirit. This has always been part of the Eucharistic Prayer. In the Eastern rite, this is actually seen as the part that is the consecration. Copyright © 2007 Resource Publications	“Rejoice and be glad; your reward will be great in heaven.” BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES February 4 - 10 Birthdays: Francis Abdella, Jason Abel, Ray Abraham, Derek Demel, Jonathan Denhart, Kevin Dunfee, Peter Harnish, Jonathan Keener, Lucille Kroutel, Patricia Meyer, Mary Jane Milazzo, Paul Milazzo, Karen Oswald, Larry Payne, Stefani Powell, Kara Rankin, Terry Richardson, and John Shimko.   Students: Caitlin Graham and Sean Balewski. Anniversaries: JoAnne & Denver Queen (33rd), Terri & Chip Rogers (44th!), Janet & Tim Hogan (22nd), Billie Jo & Joe Essman (51st!), and Sharon & Jack Gloeckner (39th). Prayers for the Sick    Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all on our prayer list and continue to pray for Bill Rader. (Remembered in the petitions) REST IN PEACE     We offer our sympathy and prayers to the Schreck family. Ed’s uncle Frank passed away recently. May he and all who have died, rest in the peace of our Lord. COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE    Your contributions to this collection support a wide variety of programs including education, training and formation and services for families, elderly, children in need.    This collection will be taken up on Ash Wednesday. Use the envelopes in your collection box or those at the bulletin boards in church. Check the information pamphlets describing the programs this collection supports. KIDS’ RETREAT!    Make a leap of faith and come to our retreat on March 1 from 9:30 - 11:30 at the CTK Parish Center. Children 3 and older are welcome to join us for a time of fun and learning. Registration forms available in the back of church. Contact Nancy Sand 592-3410 or nsand@ctkathens.org if you have questions. THANKS to all those who helped with the set up, cooking, serving and clean up for Frieda Shields’s funeral last week. Your efforts are very much appreciated! WHY CATHOLIC?    Christ the King and St. Paul’s parishes are continuing the program this Spring. This Lent instead of giving up something, let God give you a gift. Join a small group, and reflect on the Catholic understanding of conscience development centering on our freedom and responsibility, conscience, virtues, moral laws and grace this Lent.    Sign up after Mass this weekend or call the Reddans at 594-8591. If you are already a part of a small group, there is no need to complete a new sign up card unless you want to change groups. Simply contact your small group leader. The six-week sessions will begin the week of February 10 and continue through the week of March 16. This season’s book is Christian Prayer: Deepening My Experience of God. SCOUT SUNDAY    On Sunday, February 24, the Diocese of Steubenville will celebrate Scout Sunday. The diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting would like to bring together all Catholic Cubs, Scouts and their families with the 11:30 St. Mary Parish Mass celebrated by Bishop Conlon in St. Clairsville. A reception for scouts and their families will follow in the social hall. All Scouts, Cubs and adult leaders are invited to wear their uniform to Mass as we honor the role of scouts in the character formation of our youth. Call or email Susan Molloy with number attending (740-282-3631, ext 151; smolloy@diosteub.org). It’s not too late for a . . . PILGRIMAGE TO QUEBEC    Bishop Conlon invites you to attend the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec this June. We will travel by motorcoach to Quebec where we will spend four days being immersed in Eucharistic topics, Masses and processions. On our travels to and from, we will also stop at pilgrimage sites. Consider going; it will be an experience of a lifetime. Call Fr. Morris at 740-732-4129 or email him at wmorris@diosteub.org