"Mission to Serve": New Orleans Diary   THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 10/11, 2007   When have you felt the joy of faith?    Gospel Reflection (Luke 6:17, 20-26): You might have noticed that this gospel reading sounds very similar to Matthew’s account of the eight beatitudes in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. In Luke’s account today, Jesus names four categories of people who are “blest.” They are: the poor who place their trust in God; those who hunger for God and God’s reign; those who weep because there is so much suffering and evil in the world; and those who are persecuted because they live their faith.    Jesus then names four categories of people who will suffer misery because they do not put their trust in God. They are: the rich; the well-fed; the uncaring; and those who are accepted because they live by the world’s values instead of the gospel. These people have woes because they may forget that we must all be dependent on God and not on things. Discussion Points for Gospel: Many of us may be in the “Woe” category. We’d like to have money, we like to be well-fed rather than hungry, we like life to be pleasant and happy rather than sad, and we would like others to speak well of us. How can we be in the “Blest” category? The poor, the hungry, the sad, and the rejected may not feel very blest! Why would we want to join them?    Does Jesus mean that we should all be poor, hungry, sad, and rejected? What Jesus is saying is: these people have nothing and no one but God. Of course God cares about them! That is why they are blest! And we are most like God when we care, too!    Jesus is telling us (who are not poor, hungry, sad, or rejected) that we must be careful. Our riches, our full stomachs, our pleasant lives, and our efforts to be popular with others may well keep us from trusting in God. We must make great efforts to understand that the good things in our lives come from God and are meant to be shared.    Jesus has taken his stand with the poor, the hungry, the sad, and the rejected. He has called them blest. Where do we stand? (from Sadlier “We Believe”)     MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY          5:15 p.m.     George Horak - Chip & Terri Rogers SUNDAY               8:30 a.m.     Roy & Helen Smith - the Oswald family                             10:30 a.m.     Clara Roller - Joyce & Lon Hamby                              6:15 p.m.      People of Our Parish MONDAY            12:15 p.m.    James Rodgers - Pauline Rodgers TUESDAY             5:15 p.m.     Beulah Udvardy WEDNESDAY      12:15 p.m.    Joseph Gitre - the Bell-Moran family THURSDAY          5:15 p.m.     R.C.I.A. Candidates FRIDAY               12:15 p.m.    Tony Udvardy SATURDAY          5:15 p.m.     David E. Schultz - Chip, Terri & the Rogers family SUNDAY               8:30 a.m.     Ruth Facer - Sandra Daly   7th Sunday              10:30 a.m.     George Horak - Lon & Joyce Hamby      in Ordinary Time      6:15 p.m.     People of Our Parish PARISH CALENDAR: February 11 - 18 SUNDAY          Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time                                       World Day of the Sick                     9:30 a.m.     Rosary                   11:30 p.m.     Prayers for Peace                     4:30 p.m.     Religious Education classes                     4:30 p.m.     First Communion parent meeting                     5:15 p.m.     Reconciliation MONDAY                     1:00 p.m.     "The Needlers" discussion group                     5:00 p.m.     Peace & Justice Ministry meeting TUESDAY                     6:30 p.m.     Religious Education classes WEDNESDAY                     6:30 p.m.     Youth Group                     7:00 p.m.     Newman Community meeting THURSDAY                     7:15 p.m.     R.C.I.A. FRIDAY                         Parents Weekend SATURDAY                   Parents Weekend                    9:30 a.m.      Kids Retreat "Go Deep"                     4:15 p.m.      Reconciliation SUNDAY         Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time                     9:30 a.m.     Rosary                   11:00 a.m.     Spaghetti Dinner                   11:30 a.m.     Prayers for Peace                     4:30 p.m.     First Communion parent mtg.                     4:30 p.m.     Religious Education classes                     5:15 p.m.     Reconciliation
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 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 17:5-8 Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Luke 6:17, 20-26 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-1 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME    Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven" (Luke 6:22-23).   Adults: What in my personal or professional life am I willing to risk in order to gain the joy of life everlasting with God?   Children: How can I help those who are poor, sad or insulted 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 no later than this Sunday, February 11, (forms are located in the Gathering Space). Contact Nancy Sand at 592-2711 or 592-3410. Why Catholic? Journey through the Catechism    This Lent instead of giving up something, let God give you a gift. Sign up this 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 sign up again; just contact your leader). The six-week session begins February 25 and continues through April 1. This season’s book is The Life in Christ: Walking with God. 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). NEWMAN COMMUNITY    We had a great meeting this past week and began the discernment for election of the new leadership team -- in three short weeks!    Join us this Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. in the CTK Parish Center. The meeting will focus on service and will be fun and interesting! See you then. Next Sunday!! SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON Parents Weekend, February 18th 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. PEACE AND JUSTICE MINISTRY    Members and interested parishioners are asked to meet Monday, February 12, at 5:00 p.m. in the CTK Parish Center. 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 ashes for our 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! FAT TUESDAY CELEBRATION    The Oak Room will be hosting a “Fat Tuesday Celebration” on Tuesday, February 20, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Guest chefs are Dr. Tim Monroe, Dennis Irwin, Jim Fuller and Jerry Chester. All profits will be donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Please come, bring a friend and enjoy all the great food. The price will be $16.95 per person. Thanks again for all your support. Roger Menchofer, President, STVDP WOMEN OF THE PARISH are invited to attend a live satellite simulcast to be held at the Albany Baptist Church on February 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Renowned author and bible teacher Beth Moore is the featured speaker. For tickets or more information, contact the Albany Baptist Church, 698-3163. The cost for this event is $20 which includes lunch. NOTE: The end-of-the-year statements have been sent out. Please contact the parish office if you have a question about your statement.	Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours. BAPTISM    We welcome with great joy Rebecca Elizabeth Powell, newly-born this weekend through the waters of Baptism! She is the daughter of Stefanie & Jeffrey Powell. BIRTHDAYS: February 12 - 18 Pat Carbone, Sean Carlson, Marge Catalano, Peter Coschigano, David Drabold, Ronald Faliszek, Norma Fox, Deb Haas-Hogan, Peter Hoffmann-Pinther, Larry Kamody, Jason Love, Mike Mossman, Chris Neumann, Rachel Ostrander, Kiki Partusch, Pearl Peterson, Susan Quinn, Mary Reddan, Rebecca Rodgers, Jonathan Sass, Jim Sheehan, Betty Sindelar, Bryan Smith, Christopher Smith, Mary Jo Starkey, Joseph Tysko, Cecelia Weldon, Peggy Williams, Peter & Ryan Zeisler. Student: Brian Gallagher   Anniversary: Nellia & David Underwood (14th). 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, Cliff Wasko, Judy Engel, Bill Kane, Tim Ewing, Linda Huck, Mary Simmons, Teresa Walsh, and Mike Mulligan.(Remembered in the petitions) PEACE & JUSTICE MINISTRY QUOTES    "Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, honesty, and humility." --Nelson Mandela R.C.I.A. NEWS    Since last September, three members of our community have been preparing for the reception of sacraments this Easter. They have gathered together faithfully nearly every Thursday evening to study and pray.    We recently celebrated the Rite of Welcome -- one of the steps on the “road” to Easter for our candidates and catechumens. We congratulate them and are very grateful for the model of faith they have given to us! Please continue to pray for Val, Alex, and Suzanne. SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE EVENTS    February 17 we are having a Twilight Breakfast at 7:00 p.m. Come and see and taste! Call 740-667-0100 to reserve a place at the table. 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. COLLECTION TO AID THE CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE    This collection will be taken up on Wednesday, February 21. Your contribution supports dissemination of the Word of God over large territories; pastoral programs for families and parishes; education for the faithful; training and formation for religious; and services for the homeless, elderly, children or families in need. Please give generously. 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.