- 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
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
First
Sunday in Lent
Deuteronomy 26:4-10
Psalm 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15
Romans 10:8-13
Luke 4:1-13 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
THE SEVENTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
As
startling as Jesus' words were for the disciples in today's Gospel,
they discover that it is possible to live with such radical love,
even for enemies and sinners. They learn this because Jesus not
only taught them this way of life in words, but they witnessed
him treating others with that same radical love. Even on the
cross he was able to cry out, "Father, forgive them."
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- Adults: What makes it hard for me to show
God's mercy to others?
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- Children: How does it feel when someone forgives
me?
ASH WEDNESDAY
COLLECTION
This Wednesday, February 21, we will
have a special collection to benefit the Solidarity for the
Church in Africa. Please use the envelopes in your collection
box or one of the envelopes at the bulletin boards in church.
ASH WEDNESDAY, February 21
Mass schedule at CTK
12:15, 4:15, 6:00 & 8:00 p.m.
at St. Paul’s: 8:30 a.m., 12:00, 6:00 & 7:30 p.m.
SPAGHETTI DINNER & BAKE SALE
This Sunday, February 18th
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
CTK Parish Center
All-You-Can-Eat spaghetti, salad & garlic bread
Adults: $5.00; Children: $3.00
- (Baked goods individually
priced.)
Sponsored by the Newman Community.
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)
LENT: THE TERMS
• Lent is an Anglo-Saxon word meaning “spring.”
The season lasts from Ash Wednesday until the Mass of the Lord’s
Supper on Holy Thursday.
• Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, often observed
by receiving a cross of ashes on the forehead at Mass.
FAT
TUESDAY CELEBRATION
This Tuesday, February 20, the Oak Room
will be hosting their second “Fat Tuesday” celebration
as a fund raiser for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Dinner
will be served from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. The guest chefs are Dr.
Tim Monroe (Red Beans & Rice, Piquant & Creole Sauce),
Jim Fuller (File’ Gumbo Ya Ya), Dennis Irwin (Muffaletta),
and Jerry Chester (Philo Wrapped Salmon & Brie, Cajun Martini).
[The Third String will cook Crawfish Etouffee.] Please come,
bring a friend and enjoy all the great food at a great price:
$18.95.
LENTEN
LUNCHES
Please join us beginning next Thursday, February 22, for
a light soup lunch every week day following the 12:15 Mass.
We are looking for volunteers to make and bring their favorite
soup to share during Lent. There is a sign-up sheet posted in
the kitchen of the Parish Center.
**During Lent, daily Mass will only be at 12:15;
there will not be a 5:15 Mass.
SOUP SUPPER &
STATIONS OF THE
CROSS
On the Fridays of Lent, we will offer a light soup supper at
5:30 p.m. and then have Stations of the Cross and Benediction
at 6:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to provide soup for
these suppers. Call the office if you can help!
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- Give to everyone who
asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not
demand it back.
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES: February
19 - 25
Steve Abfall, Shelby
Carlson, Jared Cline, Ron Dawson, Chris Demel, Michael DiBenedetto,
Ted Gilfert, Daniel Gulino, Connor Hogan, Frank Jeffers, Anita
Kochis, Donna Kroner, Katie Kuhlman, Kathleen Kutsko, Makenzie
Mason, Roger Menchofer, Jeff Redefer, Mitchell Rider, Connor
Rogers-Wartinger, Becky Rondy, Brian Shapiro, Jonnalyn Shimko,
Alissa Sindelar, Joannah Tindongan, Ernest Waititu, Lee Walker,
Carol Wasko, Mike Worley, John Yanity and David Zimmerman.
Students: Molly Linkenhoker,
Mary Quinn and Alex Wilson
ANNIVERSARIES: Brenda
& Rodney King (27th) and Pat & Joe Davidson (34th).
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)
COMING SOON!!
PARISH MISSION
February 25 -- March 1
at CTK
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- Come and
hear Father Bill Maroon speak at our Mission this
year. He will have daily morning talks at 11:00, followed
by an opportunity for confession. Mass is at 12:15, and
we will have a light soup luncheon afterwards. In the evening,
from 7:00 to 7:30, Father Maroon will speak again. There
will be a social following his talk.
CHILDREN’S
EASTER CHOIR
Practices for the 10:30 Easter Sunday Mass
choir are Friday evenings March 16, 23 and 30, from 7:00-8:00
and Saturday, April 7, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Children
must be able to read and should attend at least 2 of the practices.
Call Nancy Sand, 592-3410, or email her at nsand@ctkathens.org
for more information.
NEWMAN COMMUNITY
Last week we grew together in love by serving
in projects that benefit others around the world.
Join us this Wednesday at 7 for a special
Ash Wednesday service and Mass.
PEACE &
JUSTICE MINISTRY QUOTES
Jesus took the command to love our neighbor
as we love ourselves, and pushed the definition of who is our
neighbor, out, out, and still further out, until it reached to
the ends of the earth and included all of humanity -- all of
God’s children. -- Alvin Alexi Currier
ST.
FRANCIS SOCIETY
We will celebrate First Friday Mass at St.
Paul’s at 12:00 noon on March 2. A soup luncheon
will be served afterward. Richard and Pauline Zoulek will provide
a video on the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament.
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 for an appointment
to fill out paperwork no later than February 23.
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