"Mission to Serve": New Orleans Diary   SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT March 3/4, 2007   What role does silence play in your Lenten journey?    Gospel Reflection (Luke 9:28b-36): Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see your best friend transformed, or turned into his or her glorified self, right before your eyes? That’s the kind of experience Peter, James, and John have in today’s gospel. While they are up on a mountain with Jesus, they have a splendid vision of him in his glorified body. They see him talking with Moses and Elijah, two long-dead figures from the Old Testament. Moses represents the Law, while Elijah represents the prophets. In Jesus, both find the fulfillment of God’s plan of salvation. Discussion Points for Gospel: There is an old folk saying that probably came from this gospel account. It goes: “The devil can quote Scripture, too.” This means that good things (like Scripture, or an idea that seems to be harmless or even good) can be used to trip us up or deceive us. We have to be careful and consider how good or trustworthy a person or an idea is. While we are to be open and accepting of everyone as loved by God, we sometimes have to examine how well people can back up the truth of what they say. Here the devil used a beautiful psalm verse about God’s care for us to suggest that Jesus, as the Son of God, could recklessly, for no good reason, throw himself from the Temple. Jesus rejected the idea of “testing” God’s love and care for him. Do we ever “test” God’s love and care? How might this work against trust in God? (from Sadlier “We Believe”)     MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY  5:15 p.m.        Dr. Sprague - Chip & Terri Rogers SUNDAY          8:30 a.m.        Bob Stockmal - Rosemary Hayes                10:30 a.m.        Clete Baumer - the Bruggeman family                  6:15 p.m.        People of Our Parish MONDAY 12:15 p.m.        Beulah Udvardy TUESDAY 12:15 p.m.        Tony Udvardy WEDNESDAY 12:15 p.m.         Newman Community THURSDAY 12:15 p.m.         R.C.I.A. participants FRIDAY         12:15 p.m.         Jimmy Donohue - Kathy & Art Marinelli SATURDAY   5:15 p.m.         Julian Esmer, Jr. - Ann Stempel SUNDAY           8:30 a.m.  Becky Meeks - the Bell & Howard families 3rd Sunday  10:30 a.m. Frank Truszka - Bob & Patty Finnearty & family in Lent            6:15 p.m. People of Our Parish PARISH CALENDAR: March 4 - 11 SUNDAY          Second Sunday in Lent                     9:30 a.m.     Rosary                   11:30 a.m.     Prayers for Peace                    1:15 p.m.      Rite of Election in Marietta with Bishop Conlon for RCIA                     4:30 p.m.     Religious Education classes                     5:15 p.m.     Reconciliation                     7:30 p.m.     Knights of Columbus MONDAY                   12:15 p.m.     Mass & soup lunch                    1:00 p.m.      “The Needlers” Why Catholic?                    7:30 p.m.      St. Vincent de Paul Society TUESDAY                     9:45 a.m.     Why Catholic? group                   12:15 p.m.     Mass & soup lunch                     6:30 p.m.     Religious Education classes WEDNESDAY                   12:15 p.m.     Mass & soup lunch                     7:00 p.m.     Why Catholic? group                     7:00 p.m.     Newman Community THURSDAY                   12:15 p.m.     Mass & soup lunch                     7:15 p.m.     R.C.I.A. FRIDAY                   12:15 p.m.     Mass & soup lunch                     5:30 p.m.     soup supper                     6:00 p.m.     Stations of the Cross                     7:00 p.m.     Marriage Preparation SATURDAY                     4:15 p.m.     Reconciliation SUNDAY          Third Sunday in Lent                     9:30 a.m.     Rosary                   11:30 a.m.     Prayers for Peace                     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 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 Third Sunday in Lent Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 Psalm 103: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT    Today's Scriptures tells us that "Abram put his faith in the Lord."   Adults: How does my faith in the Lord strengthen when I am faced with difficult choices to live my baptism?   Children: What difficult things do I do that show my love for God and for my family? Mission Envelopes The mission this past week was surely a time of grace. Fr. Bill was such an effective instrument of the good news. He wants to pass along his appreciation for your warm welcome and prayferful attention. Please use the Parish Mission envelopes to help with the expenses of the mission. 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. 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     “Claimed for Christ” Retreat March 9-10 at Sacred Heart Retreat House! Come, listen and listen again. It is in stillness and openness that we respond to God as he speaks to us. Call 740-667-0100 for reservations. PARENTING POINTERS Few people in developed nations consider themselves really rich, but it’s all a matter of who we’re comparing ourselves to. Jesus was born in a stable. Spend some time rubbing shoulders with those who have less this weekend - perhaps take a ride in a poor neighborhood. “His mother treasured (pondered) all these things in her heart.” (Luke 2:51) You don’t have to be a mother to watch and ponder your child’s progress and set backs. Silently watch your child(ren) today and marvel at the ups & downs of their lives. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Natural Family Planning is Good News for modern families. It is safe, healthy, and highly effective. Next class series to begin at Christ the King Parish Center on Sat., March 10. For more info or to register contact: Bob and Sharon Colvin 593-5713, or email them at colvin.sl@gmail.com THANK YOU!! Cliff & Carol Wasko would like to offer our sincere appreciation to all who kept the Wasko-Smell triplets in their thoughts and prayers the past three months. Myleigh, Brianna, and Ethan are home and are doing quite well. Thank you so very much. God bless you. MUSSIO SCHOLARSHIP Students wishing to attend Franciscan University of Steubenville are invited to apply for this award. Applicants must be a member of a Catholic or public high school graduating class of 2007 located within the boundaries of the Diocese of Steubenville; be a participating member of a parish in the Diocese; have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; a class ranking within the top third of his/her graduating class; a combined SAT score of 900 or a composite ACT score of 20; and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Office of Student Financial Services. Documentations to be provided by the applicant to the Selection Committee consists of the application form and a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s pastor. Deadline for applications is April 4, 2007. Call the parish office for applications.	I believe that I shall see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living. BIRTHDAYS: March 5 - 11 Catherine Bowditch, Mary Page Dalrymple, John Glassmire, Donna Jeffers, Angel Mack, Adrian Marks, Jeffrey Marks, Mary Ann McClain, Valerie Miller, Jona Moberg, Sara Sand, Duane Starkey and Greg Wasko. ANNIVERSARIES: Beth & Mike DiBenedetto (22nd). 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) 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 We go to great lengths to have an easy life. It can be a daily temptation for us not to discipline ourselves in areas of greed, materialism, or even sensuality. Health and wealth – we want it now. We want God to speak to us now, to guide us now, to heal us now. And Jesus is saying: No, have patience. Be in the wilderness and discover how to rely on God. Simplify your lifestyle, reject the easy answers, and the wilderness journey will start to teach you something about trust in God and how to serve God with your heart, your soul, and your mind. --Joy Carroll Wallis     NEWMAN COMMUNITY selects new Servant Leadership Team President            Melissa Giese Vice President     Liz Merkowitz Secretary             Coleen Fitzpatrick Treasurer             Brian Gallagher Worship Chair     Ann Velarde Education Chair   Brittany Hughes Service Chair     Jessica Demczar Social Chair     Emily Carroll Outreach             Didi Tenzek Pastoral Council  Jennifer Zink Fundraising     Linda Stricker Publicity             Mike Czubek Many thanks to last year’s team for their year of service. Congratulations to the new team. Join us this Wednesday at 7 pm at the CTK Parish Center as we bring the quarter to a close with our special “Toast to the Lord” tradition.    ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY    The next monthly meeting is Monday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. MARRIAGE MOMENTS During this penitential season, try applying the “Stranger Standard” to your marriage. Michelle Weiner-Davis coined this phrase in Divorce Busting to remind us that sometimes married couples treat strangers with more courtesy and sensitivity than their spouse. Just because you have a lifelong commitment doesn’t mean you can take each other for granted. It may become a habit.    Advocating for Public Policy Change Our group, called Advocating for Public Policy Change, helps people with disabilities, their families and friends learn how to take an active role in their community and become involved in governmental decisions. By joining this group, individuals with MRDD diagnoses will learn: (1) How to become an advocate leader. (2) How to reach policymakers about independence, productivity and community participation. (3) How a bill becomes law. (4) How to write and talk wih local, state and federal leaders and legislators. (5) How to work to change policies (6) How to work with other advocates to make your voices stronger. We meet every third Thursday at 6:00 at the Plains Library. If you are interested in attending of know of someone who would be interested in attending, but need to ask questions or need transportation please call Havar at (740) 594-3533 and ask for Scott, Dustin or Mitch.