- 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
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
Fourth Sunday
in Lent
Joshua 5:9a, 10-12
Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
In
the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said to his disciples, "Are
grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles? In the same
way, every good tree bears good fruit." (Mt 7:16-17)
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- Adults: What do my words and actions, the
fruits of my decisions, reveal about how I am living for the
kingdom.
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- Children: What will I do this week that shows
I am a follower of Jesus Christ?
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.
- For BUSY Families
With so many demands on our time, it can be difficult to get
the whole family together for quality time. Yet there is nothing
more important that we can do for our children. Try these ideas
for finding more family time.
Pick one event on your weekly schedule that you can do
without and replace it with family time.
Pick a kids’ television show or video game that you
secretly like and share it regularly with your child.
Work on the family checkbook or work from your job at
the same time and in the same room with your children as they
do homework.
Get everyone up 15 minutes earlier and have breakfast
as a family.
Wash dinner dishes or do another chore together.
Turn off the TV, computers, iPods and video games and
take a walk.
Go on a school field trip with each of your children.
Go to Mass as a family.
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.
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- “Whoever thinks
he is standing secure should take care not to fall.” 1 Cor
10:12
BIRTHDAYS: March 12 - 18
Jessica Bentley, Margaret
Deppen, Natalie Dial, Bill Finnearty, Fer Grijalva, Bernadette
Heckman, Karl Kordesch, Abelardo Moncayo, Stephen Owens, Anna
Pack, Brandon Pack, Amanda Payne, Megan Payne, James Petrik,
Susan Quinones, Anna Rankin, Henry Shadis-McLaughlin, Phil Shaw,
Mia Shestina, Malaya Tindongan and Scott Welsh.
ANNIVERSARIES:
- Fe & Herb Cox (47th),
Kim & John Valentour (20th) and Nancy & Bruce Nottke
(37th).
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)
Prayers for those who have died
John Repar, brother of Mary Kline, died this past week. May he
rest in peace, Amen.
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
- Whatever may be the tensions
and the stresses of a particular day, there is always lurking
close at hand the trailing beauty of forgotten joy or unremembered
peace.
- Howard Thurman, from Meditations
of the Heart.
Mid-Lent
Review
As we approach the midpoint of Lent, we pause to look back at
the opportunities of grace embraced and we look forward to persevering
in this extended period of spiritual renewal to the end. Please
take some moments to reflect on how Lent has been going for you
(and your family, and your small groups)
The parish is providing many opportunities to live in the spirit
of Lent:
¨ Daily Mass: the Eucharist is the foundation of our
spiritual life. Can you find time to share in the Eucharist one
time during the week? Join in our Lenten soup lunch after mass
and get to know better some of our community.
¨ Habitat for Humanity Project: this is our parish
almsgiving effort. Such a worthwhile project: to help people
live in decent housing. Have you taken home with you one of the
Lenten folders for this project? Surely a $20 offering is something
within the means of nearly every household in the parish. And
as we contribute our money, we also have the opportunity to not
only pray for the poor but to commit ourselves to working toward
a more just and equitable society.
¨ Stations of the Cross: (6:00 pm on Fridays) it has
been a while since the parish has had the opportunity to pray
the stations together. We have had a good response thus far.
It is surely an experience that would benefit families. Think
about coming at least once for the stations which are followed
by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Also, there is the chance
to share a simple soup supper at 5:30 in the Parish Center prior
to the Stations.
¨ Parish Communal Penance Service: Reconciliation
is at the heart of Lenten Renewal. Please mark your calendars
now to attend the Penance Service on Palm Sunday (April 1) at
3:00 pm at CTK.
¨ 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 on
attending 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.
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