- 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
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
Second
Sunday in Lent
Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18
Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14
Philippians 3:17—4:1 or 3:20—4:1
Luke 9:28b-36 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
Today's
Scripture calls us to faith in God who accompanies us on our
journey through life. Sometimes the struggles of life have the
power to hide that divine Presence, even tempting us to call
that Presence into doubt.
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- Adults: How does my faith in God's presence
with me help me deal with struggles to live my life in Christ?
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- Children: What can I do this week to remember
that God is always with me as I try my best to live as a disciple
of Jesus?
PARISH
MISSION THIS WEEK!
Father Bill Maroon is speaking during the homily
at all Masses this weekend to introduce the Parish Mission for
St. Paul’s/Christ the King. The daily schedule of the Mission
during the week includes private conference times, a morning
and evening session and noon Mass, all at Christ the King. (see
bulletin insert for complete schedule)
To sign up for a private conference with Father
Maroon, please call the CTK office to schedule a time. He is
available for conference this Monday and Tuesday.
LENTEN
LUNCHES
Please join us after the daily 12:15 Mass
for a light soup lunch and fellowship in the Parish Center.
We really need volunteers to make and bring
their favorite soup to share during Lent. There is a sign-up
sheet posted in the kitchen.
**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. in the Parish Center
and then have Stations of the Cross and Benediction at 6:00 p.m.
in church. Volunteers are needed to provide soup for these suppers.
Sign up on the sheet posted in the kitchen.
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' 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.
LENT: THE SYMBOLS
* Colors: Violet is the
usual color for Lent, symbolizing repentance. Red on Good
Friday relates to Jesus' sacrifice, while white is the
color for Easter.
* Ashes placed on the forehead hint
at an ancient ritual-covering oneself with ashes in penitence.
Receiving the cross-shaped "smudge" reminds us that
we are dust and is a public statement of repentance. Usually
the ashes are from the previous year's Palm Sunday branches,
illustrating the circle of the Church Year.
* Forty Days of Lent parallel the 40 days which Jesus
spent in fasting and prayer in the wilderness.
* Palm branches in ancient times signified victory
and were used in triumphal processions by Romans and Jews.
* Paschal or Easter Candle is a large, decorated and
dates candle, lit each year at the Easter Vigil bonfire and then
carried into the darkened church. Standing for the risen Savior
who is the light of the world, it is then displayed prominently
at services and baptisms during the year.
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.
SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE
NEWS
Lent is a time for Retreating: “Claimed
for Christ” a Friday evening, overnight till Saturday after-lunch
retreat for all. The dates: March 9-10! Plan to attend
by calling 740-667-0100 to reserve a place.
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- “One does not
live on bread alone.”
BIRTHDAYS:
February 26 - March 4
George Adelsberger,
Marty Bayha, Kevin Cline, David Gilfert, Foli James, Matt Maher,
Amos Moretti, Bruce Nottke, Diane Spezza, Luke Bradberry, Shad
Goodwin, James Graham, Sara Jeffers, Bill Kane, Connor Miller,
John Miller, Nelda Rapposelli, Bill Sells and Daniel Shapiro.
Students: Jenna Tricaso
ANNIVERSARIES: Martha
& Chris Simpson (26th) and Marguerite & Paul Kostival
(39th).
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all on our prayer
list and continue to pray for Susie Shanmugham, 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)
DEATHS
This week Joan Ollie and Sara
Castells passed away. Mrs. Ollie was Una Gilfert’s
mother, and Mrs. Castells was Cheryl Kraus’s grandmother.
Please remember the Ollie/Gilfert family and the Kraus family
in your prayers. May they and all who have died, rest in the
peace of our lord.
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS
We are accepting donations for the flowers
used to decorate the church during the Easter season. Please
send your memorial to the office no later than March 30 so it
can be included in the Easter Sunday bulletin.
PEACE & JUSTICE MINISTRY QUOTES
The word for peace in both Arabic (salam) and
Hebrew (shalom) has the same etymological root and the same breadth
of meaning: wholeness, health, safety and security. It refers
to a peace experienced and lived out in the everyday historical
situation of life. Peace can be a basis or cause that leads to
something else. It is either a prerequisite or a by-product.
--Naim Ateek from “Justice,
and Only Justice: A Palestinian Theology of Liberation.”
NEWMAN COMMUNITY
Last week Newman celebrated Ash Wednesday with
faith discussions and Mass with other members of the parish.
Join us this Wednesday at 7 at the Parish Center for a
very special tradition - the calling forth of next year’s
Servant Leaders.
We’d also like to thank all those who
attended our Spaghetti Dinner, and hope everyone enjoyed it!
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.
- COME & PAINT SHOES!!
- Next Saturday,
March 3, from 3-6 p.m. come to Christ the King Parish Center
and help paint shoes for underprivileged children from Northern
Uganda. The aim of this project is to create designs that express
thought and care to children who rarely, if ever, receive gifts.
If possible, please bring a pair of new, plain canvas shoes,
and any extra art supplies, such as paint brushes, would be greatly
appreciate. Feel free to bring your friends along! Contact Jessica
Demczar at jd422505@ohio.edu or 440-554-5160 with any questions.
ST.
VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The next monthly meeting is Monday, March
5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.
MARRIAGE
MOMENTS
Dieting is not the purpose of Lent, but sometimes
fasting from sweets or junk food can be a prayer prompt every
time you refrain from eating a coveted food. You can reinforce
each other if you make a common commitment to give up the same
pleasure food for six weeks.
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