- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- First Sunday of
Lent
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- Satan works diligently in today’s
gospel, warping good qualities in order to lead Jesus to sin.
He even quotes Psalm 91:11-12 in an attempt to make his temptations
respectable (see Matthew 4:6). Jesus sees through his wiles and
rejects his invitations.
Adults: What are my strengths personally and professionally?
When have I allowed them to be misused?
Children: What abilities has God given me? How
should I use them to help others?
- 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.
- This Friday,
February 15, the event will again be sponsored by the St.
Paul/CTK Religious Education program; Dave Swanson is the contact
person. Food is catered by the Red Brick Tavern courtesy Dan
DeLuca.
- Stations of the
Cross and Benediction
Fridays at 6:00 p.m.
- LENT: THE SEASON
Easter
is the oldest Christian season. Lent later came into being as
a time of preparation. Though ancient terms and symbols are used
during these seasons, Lent and Easter remain contemporary and
fresh in the life of the Church because they focus on the very
center of our faith in Christ.
The observance of Lent during the 40 fast days
(plus six Sundays) before Easter imitates Jesus's 40 days of
self-denial and prayer in the wilderness. New adult converts
to Christianity practiced Lenten penance, personal asceticism
and prayer. These prepared them to receive their Baptism, Confirmation
and their First Communion during the Easter Vigil service
Today, all Catholics are urged to observe Lent
through special acts of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The Church
requires that Catholics ages 14 and older abstain from meat on
Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. On Ash
Wednesday and Good Friday, Catholics from age 18 to 59 are also
to fast between meals and limit themselves to one full meal each
day.
The Mass, Easter and the Sacrament of Baptism
are related to the Jewish Passover which commemorates the Old
Testament Israelites' rescue from death (the Exodus) and their
new life as God's chosen people.
Lent is a time for us to examine our lives
and prepare to celebrate the Paschal mystery of Easter. As we
commemorate Christ's resurrection we celebrate our baptism as
all of God's people join with the death and victorious resurrection
of our Lord.
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.
PRAYER/MEDITATION BOOKLETS
The Living Faith booklets are
available at the bulletin boards in church. The months of January,
February and March are included in this issue.
We also have available the February
issue of Living with Christ. These particular 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.
LITURGY BITS & BYTES
The Holy Spirit is invoked as the agent through
whose power the transformation of the bread and wine into
the Body and Blood of Christ can occur. The presider prays, “And
so, Father, we bring you these gifts. We ask you to make them
holy by the power of your Spirit, that they may become the body
and blood of your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ, at whose command
we celebrate this eucharist.” This quote from Eucharistic
Prayer III is probably one of the clearest statements of the
involvement of the three persons of the Trinity in our worship.
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- “One does not
live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from
the mouth of God.”
BIRTHDAYS
& ANNIVERSARIES
February 11 - 17
Birthdays: Pat Carbone,
Marge Catalano, Valerie Clifton, Peter Coschigano, David Drabold,
Ronald Faliszek, Norma Fox, Joseph Gulino, Peter Hoffman-Pinther,
Rachel Hone, Larry Kamody, Mike Kraus, Nicholas Nadeau, Chris
Neumann, Rachel Ostrander, Bryan Oswald, Kiki Partusch, Pearl
Peterson, Susan Quinn, Mary Reddan, Rebecca Rodgers, Jonathan
Sass, Linda Shapiro, Jim Sheehan, Betty Sindelar, Bryan Smith,
Chris Smith, Molly Sullivan-Roach, Joe Tysko, Cecelia Weldon,
Peggy Williams and Ryan Zeisler.
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- Students: Lourdes Caballero, Brian Gallagher,
and Katie Ehrbar.
Anniversaries: Sharon
& David Zimmerman (30th) and Nellia & David
Underwood (15th).
Prayers for
the Sick
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence
to all on our prayer list and continue to pray for Katy Hart
and Bill Rader. (Remembered in
the petitions)
- 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.
KROGER
CARDS
Please continue to use your Kroger
Cards. In January, the Religious Education program received a
check for $1,156.29! Thanks to everyone who continues to use
their card; this really helps the RE program! Keep up the good
work!
Cards will be available for purchase after
all morning Masses this weekend at both parishes. Look for a
RE Board member at the doors of church.
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.
NEWMAN COMMUNITY
This past week we had a worship meeting that
focused on Ash Wednesday, and then we attended Mass. This week
our meeting will focus on Worship/Discernment. Newman meets every
Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Join us!
SACRED
HEART RETREAT HOUSE
A belated Valentine’s dinner of chicken
and dumplings, lettuce salad, and red velvet cake will be served
at Sacred Heart Retreat House on Saturday, February 16, at
7:00 P.M. Be sure to register by calling 740-667-0100.
VOCATIONS POSTER CONTEST
The Serra Club of Steubenville, a group whose
purpose is to promote and encourage religious vocations, is sponsoring
a poster contest for religious vocations.
All grade and high school students of our parish
are welcome to participate. For grades K-6, the theme is “Pray
for Religious Vocations.” For grades 7-12, the theme
is “Becoming Fishers of Men.”
The poster can be drawn by hand with a pencil,
pen, markers, colored pencils and/or paint. No collage materials,
glitter or computer art is permitted. The poster size is 8-1/2”
X 11” on unlined white paper. One entry per person. A short
phrase about religious vocations may be included in the artwork.
Student’s name, grade, school and parish should be printed
on the back of the artwork.
Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and
3rd places based on grades.
Judging will be done by members of the Serra
Club of Steubenville. Deadline is for submittal to parish office
is Sunday, March 2.
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