- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
TIME
Today's
Gospel reading from Luke describes how Jesus called Peter to
be his disciple. We can identify easily with Peter's first reaction
("Who, me? No, no. I'm not worthy."), but the call
remains. None of us ever feels "worthy" to be specially
chosen by the Lord to share in his sacred mission. Yet we are.
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- Adults: What is it, at the deepest level of
my being, that I sense Jesus is asking of me as one of his disciples?
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- Children: How is Jesus asking me to be his follower
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.
ATTENTION
ALL YOUTH
Do you like watching the OU Basketball games?
If so, you should come watch the Bobcats take on Northern Illinois
on February 10th with the youth group/Newman Community
(FIGS). Meet at the CTK parish center at 2:30 on Saturday
and make sure you bring at least $6. It’s going to be a
great time and will definitely be a nice way to hang out with
some of your friends!
NEWMAN COMMUNITY
Newman would like to thank Father Shannon for
his visit and his inspiring words.
Join us this week, Wednesday at 7:00,
for a powerful meeting on discernment. All are welcome; see you
there!
- Coming Soon!!
SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON
Parents Weekend, February 18th
11:00 to 2:00 p.m.
SACRED
HEART RETREAT HOUSE EVENTS
A retreat: “Sabbath – Transforming
human doing into human being” is planned for February
9-10 at SHR House. All are welcome. Please call 740-667-0100
to register.
PARISH MEETINGS
• St. Vincent de Paul Society members will meet
this Monday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m. at CTK.
• DivorceCare Ministry meets Wednesdays at 7 PM,
at St. Paul’s Parish Hall. New members are always welcome.
• Peace and Justice Ministry will meet Monday,
February 12, at 5:00 p.m. in the CTK Parish Center.
Why Catholic? Journey through the Catechism.
Christ the King and St. Paul’s parishes
are continuing the program. 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 during Lent. Sign up after Mass this weekend, February
3-4, or next weekend, February 10-11, or call Mary and Pat Reddan
at 740-594-8591. 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 session will begin the week of February 25 and continue
through the week of April 1, 2007. This season’s book is
The Life in Christ: Walking with God.
ASH WEDNESDAY
February 21
Mass schedule: 12:15, 4:15, 6:00 & 8:00 p.m.
(@ St. Paul’s: 8:30 a.m., 12:00, 6:00 & 7:30 p.m.)
Palms for ashes:
Please bring in any blessed palms you have
and place them in the designated basket in the Gathering Space
in church. These will be used to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday
services. Blessed palms can be brought until the Sunday before
Ash Wednesday.
Parish Mission February
25 - March 1
Father Bill Maroon will lead our annual retreat.
More details coming soon!
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- “Whom shall I
send? Who will go for us?” “Here I am,” I said, “send me!”
BIRTHDAYS: February 5 - 11
Francie Abdella, Jason
Abel, Ray Abraham, Derek Demel, Kevin Dunfee, Andrew Fabiny,
Joseph Gulino, Peter Harnish, Rachel Hone, Liz Jones, Jonathan
Keener, Mike Kraus, Lucille Kroutel, Patricia Meyer, Paul Milazzo,
Keith Morrow, Bryan Oswald, Karen Oswald, Larry Payne, Stefani
Powell, Linda Shapiro, John Shimko and Kristy Tullius.
Students: Katie Enrbar, Courtney Ogilbee and AnnMarie
Steffer.
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- Anniversaries:
Joanne & Denver Queen (32nd), Terri & Chip Rogers (43rd),
Janet & Tim Hogan (21st), Billie Jo & Joe Essman (50th!),
Sharon & Jack Gloeckner (38th), and Sharon & David Zimmerman
(29th).
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all on our prayer
list and continue to pray for Roger Howard, 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.
LIVING FAITH booklets are still
available. These are great prayer aides and are FREE in the Gathering
Space.
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
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; 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 the memorial,
please contact the PRC at 592-4700 or mail them to the PRC at
43A South Court St, Athens, 45701.
The PRC is in need of 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 volunteer application,
need more information, or are interested in assisting with volunteer
training needs, please call the PRC at 592-4700.
PEACE
& JUSTICE MINISTRY QUOTES
- Since there will never cease to be
some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, “Open
your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land.”
--Deuteronomy 15;11-11
VISIT THE JOSEPHINUM
On Monday, February 19, the Josephinum
and the Office of Vocations will host a College Day for young
men who are seniors and juniors in high school and who are interested
in learning more about seminary life. The schedule for the day
will include a tour of the campus, discussions, meals and prayer
time, and more. There is no charge. For further info, contact
Reverence Timothy Shannon, Director of Vocations, 740-282-0646.
SPRING 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.
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