Statement for Triumph of the Cross Cathedral FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT March 8/9, 2008 Jesus’ question to Martha is echoed each time we renew our Baptismal promises. Do you believe?   Gospel Reflection (John 11:1-45): Those of us who have lost a beloved family member or friend know how Martha and Mary must have felt. Their brother Lazarus died. And Jesus did not protect them from the pain of mourning. In fact, Jesus wept, too, and was deeply troubled. But death is never the end of the story for Jesus or those who believe in him.    “I am the resurrection and the life,” Jesus tells Martha. At Jesus’ command, Lazarus, all bound up in burial wrappings, slowly emerges from the tomb. What a scene that must have been! And what a promise to us! Discussion Points for Gospel: This story is seen as a foretaste of the resurrection of Jesus, and of our own resurrection, too. During the weeks of Lent, we are preparing to celebrate resurrection. Do you see any “foretastes of resurrection joy” around you? In nature? In the love of your family and friends? In the care and concern of neighbors? In your own heart? If you do, you will be following in the footsteps of Jesus and all the saints. These signs of resurrection may not be as dramatic as Lazarus’ rising from the dead, but they are just as real. How many do you experience? Keep looking for them this week! (--Sadlier “We Believe” www.webelieve.web.com)     MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY          5:15 pm     Cliff Wasko - Joyce & Lon Hamby SUNDAY               8:30 am     Susie Shanmugham - Steve & Ann Hurst                             10:30 am     Frank Truszka - the Finneartys/Fr. Horak                               6:15 pm     People of Our Parish MONDAY            12:15 pm     Beulah Udvardy TUESDAY             5:15 pm      Becky Meeks - the Bell & Howard families WEDNESDAY     12:15 pm     James Rodgers - Pauline Rodgers                              2:00 pm      Mass at Hickory Creek Nursing Home THURSDAY          5:15 pm     Healing & Recovery of Katy Hart FRIDAY              12:15 pm     Tony Udvardy SATURDAY          5:15 pm      Salvatore & Teresa Davoli - the Bray family SUNDAY               8:30 am      Anthony Poltorek - the Schreck family  Palm Sunday                   10:30 am      People of Our Parish                                           6:15 pm      Joseph Abraham - the Abraham family         PARISH CALENDAR: March 9 - 16   SUNDAY            Fifth Sunday of Lent                            9:30 am     Rosary                          11:30 am     Prayers for Peace                            3:45 pm     Children's Choir practice                            4:30 pm     R.E. classes                            5:15 pm     Reconciliation MONDAY                            6:30 pm     Catholic Ladies of Columbia TUESDAY                            9:45 am     Why Catholic?                            6:30 pm     R.E. classes WEDNESDAY                             2:00 pm     Mass at Hickory Creek N.H.                            7:00 pm     Newman Community meeting THURSDAY                            1:00 pm     "the Needlers" Why Catholic?                            5:30 pm     Earth Justice group                            7:15 pm     R.C.I.A. FRIDAY                            5:00 pm     Fish Fry                            5:45 pm     R.E. Board meeting                            6:00 pm     Stations of the Cross                                                & Benediction SATURDAY                            4:15 pm     Reconciliation SUNDAY           Palm Sunday                            9:30 am     Rosary                          11:30 am     Prayers for Peace                            1:00 pm     Confirmation Prep                            3:00 pm     Lenten Reconciliation Service                            3:45 pm     Children' Easter Choir prac. in PC Chapel                            4:30 pm     Religious Ed classes                            5:15 pm     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 Fifth Sunday of Lent Ezekiel 37:12-14 Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Romans 8:8-11J John 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 Palm Sunday At the Procession with Palms Matthew 21:1-11 At the Mass Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 Philippians 2:6-11 Matthew 26:14—27:66 or 27:11-54
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Fifth Sunday of Lent      The challenge of faith is to believe not in things which can be demonstrated, but to believe even when no proof can be found. Jesus calls Martha to believe that her brother will live now, even as he lies in the tomb. We are asked to believe even when evidence is lacking. Adults: When is a time I found life, even in the presence of death? What life do I need to claim today? Children: How often do I stop to remember that God loves me in each moment? CHILDREN’S EASTER CHOIR    Practice is 3:45-4:25 pm on Sundays: March 9 and 16*. *Practice on the 16th will be held in the PC Chapel. We will be singing for the 10:30 Mass on Easter. Questions, contact Nancy Sand, 592-3410. EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS    Please send or bring your memorial to the office no later than March 17 for inclusion in the Easter bulletin. KROGER CARDS: Use of Kroger cards last month brought a $1,000.78 check to the Religious Education program. Please continue to use your Kroger Cards. MINISTERS: anyone interested in ministering during Holy Week services should contact Nancy Sand at 592-3410 or by email: nsand@ctkathens.org ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Nancy is working on the Spring Quarter schedule which will be in effect March 29/30 through June 14/15. Please contact her with dates you CANNOT minister. Stations of the Cross and Benediction Fridays of Lent at 6:00 pm FINAL FISH FRY next Friday, March 14, 5-7 pm in the CTK Parish Center. $5/plate for fish, veggies, coleslaw and roll. Donations accepted; take out available. Sponsored by the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Many thanks to Dan DeLuca and the Red Brick Tavern for catering these delicious fish frys!!! CONTINUING LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES • Daily Mass PC Chapel Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 12:15; Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15. • Habitat for Humanity Project: Please use one of the Lenten coin folders available in the Gathering Space. Money from these coin folders goes to Athens County Habit to help for local people in need of decent and safe housing. • Stations of the Cross: 6:00 pm Friday, March 14. Think about coming and then stay for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Come early and share the fish fry supper (5:00 to 7:00) in the Parish Center. • Make plans to attend the Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday all are part of one grand celebration of the Paschal Mysteries. Please plan to attend all of them. • Pray for our RCIA candidates and catechumens. As they approach their final preparations encourage these men and women who are inspirations for us not only by prayer but by our acts of welcome and kindness. LENTEN COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE    Next Sunday, March 16th at 3PM we will have a reconciliation service in the CTK Church which will include reflections on the icon “Jesus Christ Holy Forgiveness,” a community “chain of forgiveness” activity, and the opportunity to experience the sacrament of reconciliation.    All community members are also invited to a Lenten Community event from 2-3 PM at the CTK parish center where we will use fire and other physical rituals to deepen our understanding of sin and mercy. VESPERS - We would like to begin celebrating Vespers (Evening Prayer) once a week. There will be an organizational meeting this Sunday, March 9, at 5:15 PM in the chapel at St. Paul’s. For more information call Scott Carson at 592-6611. CATHOLIC LADIES OF COLUMBIA will meet Monday, March 10, 6:30 pm in the CTK Parish Center. LITURGY BITS AND BYTES    The Anamnesis is a word that does not translate too well into English. We say remembrance or remembering, but the meaning goes beyond that. It means remembering that which has happened in the past, but which is effective and real in our lives in the present. “Calling to mind the death your Son endured for our salvation, his glorious resurrection and ascension into heaven…” We remember, and we celebrate the present reality. Copyright © 2008 Resource Publications, San Jose, CA	“I am the resurrection and the life. . .” BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES March 10 - 15 Birthdays: Jessica Bentley, Catherine Bowditch, Natalie Dial, Bill Finnearty, John Glassmire, Fer Grijalva, Bernadette Heckman, Adrian Marks, Abelardo Moncayo, Anna Pack, Brandon Pack, Megan Payne, Anna Rankin, Henry Shadis-McLaughlin, Malaya Tindongan, and Scott Welsh.   Students: Chris Andrews, Krista Meyer, and Dan Silbiger. Anniversaries: Fe & Herb Cox (48th), Kim & John Valentour (21st), Nancy & Bruce Nottke (38th). Prayers for the Sick    Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all on our prayer list and continue to pray for Pat Lambert, Katy Hart and Bill Rader. (Remembered in the petitions) MASS AT HICKORY CREEK    We will be celebrating the Eucharist at Hickory Creek Nursing Home this Wednesday, March 12, at 2:00 pm. We expect several residents to attend, and our parishioners are welcome to join us for this Mass. HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Palm Sunday regular Mass schedule    Lenten Penance Serv @ CTK, 3:00 pm Tuesday Chrism Mass, St. Mary’s,                 Marietta, 7:00 pm Holy Thursday       7:30 pm Mass Good Friday          7:30 pm Celebration                   of the Passion Easter Vigil            8:30 pm Mass                   reception follows Mass Easter Sunday regular Mass schedule NEWMAN COMMUNITY    Good luck and congratulations to the new Servant Leadership Team elected this past week: President                  Stephanie Denzel Vice President          Beth Thompson Secretary                  Linda Stricker Treasurer                 Jess Sacksteder Worship Chair         Courtney Horwat Education Chair      Chris Andrews Service Chair           --- Social Chair             --- Outreach                  Brittany Hughes Pastoral Council      Ann Velarde Fundraising              Courtney Lefebvre Publicity                   Emily Carroll    Many thanks to last year’s team for their year of service. Join us this Wednesday at 7 pm at the CTK Parish Center for our quarterly Toast to the Lord.    The PC will be open evenings beginning Sunday, March 16, thru Wednesday, March 19, for quiet study for students preparing for finals. We’ll have some healthy snacks available courtesy of the parish’s Goodie Baker Ministry! SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE    Catechist classes (Class Planning and Catechetical Ministry) will be offered at Sacred Heart Retreat House from 9:00 till 1:30 on Saturday, March 15. Catechists are encouraged to register by calling 740-667-0100.    St. Patrick’s Dinner with corned beef and cabbage, potatoes and carrots, key lime pie will be on the menu for the monthly dinner at Sacred Heart Retreat House on Saturday, March 15, beginning at 7:00. Please call 740-667-0100 to make your reservation. ORDINATION NEWS    All the parishioners of Christ the King and St. Paul’s are warmly invited to the diaconate ordination of Bradley Greer, who was a seminarian here last summer. Bradley will be ordained a Deacon by Bishop R. Daniel Conlon on Saturday, March 29 at 10am at Holy Name Cathedral in Steubenville. Contact Bradley in care of Our Lady of Mercy Church, 5001 Lowell Hill Road, Lowell, OH 45744 or email him at bradleywgreer@yahoo.com