- 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.
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New
American Bible
The
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
Psalm 32: :1-2, 3-4, 5-6
1 Corinthians 10: 31-11:1
Mark 1:40-45
The
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25
Psalm 41:2-3, 4-5, 13-14
2 Corinthians 1:18-22
Mark 2:1-12 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- The Sixth Sunday
of Ordinary Time
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- Today’s Gospel calls
us to reflect not only on how our society shuns people, but it
also challenges us to look into our own hearts and ask ourselves,
Who have we been afraid to welcome?
Adults: Who are today’s “lepers”
that society fears? What is a Christian response to this?
Children: What is my favorite story about Jesus
healing someone?
BAPTISM - We welcome
with great joy Jackson Myles Broka, newly-born
today through the waters of Baptism! He is the son of Julie Sparhawk
and Bryon Broka.
- LIFT HIGH THE CROSS
To you, O Lord, we lift our hearts.
Teach us your ways and guide us
in your truth,
For you are God, our Savior.
For you we wait all the day.
Amen.
--adapated from Psalm 25
PALMS FOR ASHES - Please
bring your blessed palms to church. They can be placed in the
marked basket between now and Sunday evening, February 22. These
blessed palms will be used to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday,
February 25.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR for
10:30 Mass on Easter - Practice will be held on Sundays: March
8, 15, 29 and April 5 after 10:30 Mass in the CTK
Parish Center Chapel. Practice will last until 12:10. Plan to
attend at least 2 practices.
NEWMAN-SPONSORED
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, February 22
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
CTK Parish Center
- Everyone is welcome; please join us! $4.00
all-you-can eat pancakes; $4.50 all-you-can-eat pancakes w/sausage;
$2.50 for children's meals.
- KIDS’ RETREAT
“Step by Step”
Saturday, March 14
9:30 - 11:30 am
CTK Parish Center
- Bring your children for a day of fun and
learning. Sign-up in the Gathering Space. Please register
by March 8.
- RETREAT FOR YOUTH
GRADES 7-9
Theme: “Yes, No, Maybe”
February 27 - March 1
Sacred Heart Retreat House Torch, Ohio
• meet at
CTK, 6:00 pm Friday, February 27
• return Sunday to meet your family for 10:30 Mass
@ CTK or 11:00 Mass @ St. Paul’s
• bring: sleeping bag, swimsuit, favorite prayer, favorite
snack
• $25.00 (checks payable to St. Paul/CTK Religious
Ed.)
RSVP by February 19: ndenhart@ctkathens.org or 592-2711
The NEWMAN COMMUNITY meets Wednesdays
at 7:00 in the CTK Parish Center. Join us this week for a
discussion on discernment and vocations!
- ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES
- February 25
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- 12:15,
4:15, 6:00 & 8:00 pm
- (at St. Paul’s Church: 8:00 am, 12 noon,
6:00 & 7:30 pm)
LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Baptism -- Private
Every once in awhile, a couple preparing for
the baptism of their child will say, “We would like a ‘private’
baptism.” The response is, “There is no such thing.”
Baptism is by its nature a public sacrament and so it should
be celebrated as such. It is a statement that we are choosing
that this child become part of a faith community as well as live
according to a particular church tradition.
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Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
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- Blessed is
he whose fault is taken away, whose sin is covered.
- BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
- February 16 - 22
Birthdays: Steve Abfall,
Marty Bayha, Shelby Carlson, Ted Gilfert, Frank Jeffers, Anita
Kochis, Donna Kroner, Katie Kuhlman, Jason Love, Roger Menchofer,
Chris Neumann, Pearl Peterson, Jeff Redefer, Jonathan Sass, Alissa
Sindelar, Mary Jo Starkey, Molly Sullivan-Roach, Joannah Tindongan,
Joe Tysko, Carol Wasko, Peggy Williams, Alex Wilson, John Yanity,
Peter Zeisler, and David Zimmerman.
- PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence
to all on our prayer list and continue to pray for Kathi Hahn,
Donna Hart, Don Dillinger, and Bill Rader. (Remembered
in the petitions)
RESPECT
LIFE - There is a nationwide effort to pass laws requiring
abortion providers to offer a woman the opportunity to view an
ultrasound image of her unborn child. One physician states, “Allowing
a patient to view her ultrasound examination implies respect
for the dignity and autonomy of a patient, and her ability to
participate wisely in her own plan of care.” (The
Southern Cross, August, 2008)
MARRIAGE PREPARATION AT
CTK
- We have scheduled marriage preparation for
Friday, March 13, AND Friday/Saturday, April 17/18.
Please contact the office, 592-2711, to make an appointment to
register and fill out the FOCCUS paperwork. Deadline to register
is February 27.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL BENEFIT - Please
join friends and family at this year’s “Mardi
Gras for St. Vincent dePaul” to be held at The Oak
Room on Tuesday, February 24, from 5:00pm until the food
is gone. $20 per dinner. Guest Chef’s from around the Athens
area will again be cooking up their Cajun Specialties and all
for a good cause - stocking the St. Vincent dePaul pantry. If
you’ve not made it to the past feasts - mark your calendar
and come on down. Reservations are preferred to assure proper
seating by calling 593-8386. Laissez le Bons Temps Rouler!
- FISH FRY
Fridays during Lent
5:00 - 7:00 pm
CTK Parish Center
$5.00/plate
(fish, vegetable, coleslaw, roll)
take out available
Free Interactive Concert
for families of 6-12 year olds
Story Songs Sharing Tricks and Skills
for Getting Along
with Paulette Meier, award-winning singer/songwriter
3:00-4:00 pm, Saturday, February 28
Arts West, W. State Street (parking in rear)
co-sponsored by area churches including CTK & St.
Paul’s & the Appalachian Peace & Justice Network
for more info, call 698-8625
YOU ARE INVITED!
The Diocese of Steubenville is celebrating Scout Sunday February
22 at St. Mary Church, Marietta, at the 12:00 noon Mass. All
Scouting participants and their adult leaders are invited to
wear their uniform to this Mass as we honor the role of Scouts
in the character formation of our youth. There will be a reception
immediately following the Mass. RSVP by February 16 to
smolloy@diosteub.org or 740-282-3631, ext. 151.
HAVE LUNCH AT GRINDERS!
Parishioners dining at W.g. Grinders, 120 W Union in Athens,
will receive a 10% discount on a meal if you show them our church
bulletin or other information about the activity you attended
at CTK.
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