- 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 of Easter
Acts 2:14, 22-33
Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11
1 Peter 1:17-21
Luke 24:13-35
Fourth
Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b4, 5, 6
1 Peter 2:20b-25
John 10:1-10 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Third Sunday of
Easter
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- Today’s readings emphasize the
importance of Scripture. Reading Scripture can deepen our prayer
life and our relationship with God. Sharing the stories of Jesus
in the Bible with others lays a foundation for a rich life of
faith.
Adults: When have my eyes been opened to see and
understand the Gospel in a new way?
Children: What are my favorite stories about Jesus?
PRAYER/MEDITATION
BOOKLETS
The Living Faith booklets are
available at the bulletin boards in church. The months of April,
May and June are included in this issue.
We also have available the April issue
of Living with Christ. These particular booklets
are very well done. Each issue is $2.00, or you can purchase
a yearly subscription for $15.00; contact the office for more
information.
DPSC DRIVE WEEKEND
You’ve probably read the articles
about the Diocesan Parish Share Campaign in The Steubenville
Register, and many of you have received a mailing with materials
pertaining to the campaign. This weekend is another opportunity
to participate in the DPSC; there are pledge cards and brochures
in the pews for your use. Your gift supports many programs within
our diocese.
BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
The Pregnancy Resource Center is conducting
its annual Baby Bottle Campaign. They are asking that you “spare
some change to help spare a life.” Christians from various
denominations in the community have bonded together to demonstrate
the love of Jesus Christ.
- The PRC
is a locally-organized and funded ministry, which offers life-affirming
education to women and families. The resources from the local
church and community are used to alleviate some of the problems
facing these women who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy
situation. The goal this year is to raise $9,000! Bottles and
instructions will be available for pick up, in the Gathering
Space, after the Masses today. The bottles need to be returned
next Sunday, April 13th.
PEACE & JUSTICE
MINISTRY
We are called to be peacemakers, not by some
movement of the moment, but by our Lord Jesus. The content and
context of our peacemaking is set not by some political agenda
or ideological program, but by the teaching of his Church.” - U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, May
3, 1983
The
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY will meet on Monday, April
7, 7:00 pm in the Parish Center at CTK.
YOUTH
GROUP RETREAT
The CTK/St. Paul Youth Group is heading to
St. John’s Church in Logan for a weekend retreat this Friday-Sunday,
April 11-13. Members of the Newman Community are leading the
retreat. Do you want to grow closer to God and learn more about
your faith? If so, please contact the parish office to register
no later than this Wednesday, April 9.
The CATHOLIC
LADIES OF COLUMBIA April meeting is Monday, the 14th at 6:30
pm in the CTK Parish Center. Regrets only may be phoned to Candy
Goodwin at 594-3090.
- LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
- Amen.
This is our response of assent, approval, agreement.
It is our statement that we believe and endorse all that has
gone before. We call this the “great Amen,” because,
although there are many throughout the liturgy, this is the BIG
ONE. This is our agreement, “so it is,” to the wonderful
prayer which we call the Eucharistic Prayer. Of all the parts
of the mass which are to be sung, this is the MOST important,
because our response at this time is so important. It is our
statement of faith and praise. It is our agreement to the whole
action. Just as we offered our gifts, financial or otherwise,
as a statement of our willingness to be part of this celebration
and as a symbol of our willingness to be transformed with the
bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ, so our hearty
and heartfelt “AMEN” vocally asserts this intention.
Copyright
© 2008 Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
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- Give thanks to the
Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.
- BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
April 7 - 13
Birthdays: Alexandra
Bagnole, Sam Berlin, Susie Blauser, Becky Boakye-Yiadom, Toni
Boll, David Brown, Jeanie Creamer, Tom Franz, Harold Gregory,
Karen Harrington, Galen Lee, Ben McAdoo, Kyle Schleter, Nancy
Simmons-Beebe, Tony Sylvester, Lauren Thomas, Mamerto Tindongan,
Becky Tompkins, Christy Velodota, and Doug Woodruff.
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- Student: Andrew Szink
Anniversaries: Pearl
& Don Peterson (35th) and Mary & Jeff Redefer
(28th).
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)
REST IN
PEACE
We offer our sympathy and prayers to the Kane
family -- Bill Kane passed away this week, and
to the family of John Q. Clarke. Mr. Clarke passed
away earlier this year. May they, and all who have died, rest
in the peace of our Lord.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
Faith Build Coalition Activities
Rummage sale—this will be on Saturday, April 29, from
9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Parish Center. Items may be dropped off
beginning Wednesday, April 26.
Quilt raffle—Want a nice log-cabin quilt (queen size)
or need to give a gift? Check the flyer on the Parish Center
bulletin board. The quilt may be seen in the Athens Public Library
for most of May. Drawing will be in early June. Contact George
Bain (592-3828 or gbain45701@yahoo.com) for more information.
House building—Free on the weekends to volunteer
for the house being built in Nelsonville? Call Brandi Mullins
at the Habitat office (592-0032) about dates, etc. The work is
moving right along so don’t wait too long.
And
speaking of Habitat......
We are almost halfway to our goal of raising
$3,000 for the Faith Build Coalition. At this point we have collected
$1,168! Please check out our “Habitat House” display
in the Gathering Space where there are envelopes for your contribution.
We ask for a donation of $20.00 or more from each household.
We will continue this project through Pentecost
Sunday as part of our Easter season celebration. May you experience
the joy of the Resurrected Christ in your life.
SOFTBALL
-- St. Paul and Christ the King parishes are forming a men’s
softball team to play in the Athens spring recreation league.
Games begin May 19 and are Monday and Thursday evenings. Contact
Bob Colvin (593-5713, colvin@ohio.edu), if you are interested.
AOH
NEWS
The Msgr. Donal O’Carroll Division of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be having the Shamrock Degree
Initiation Saturday, April 19, 2008. For those wishing to join
the Division we will meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Moran Construction
Conference Room, 417 Virginia Street, Marietta, Ohio. All members
of the O’Carroll Division are encouraged to attend. The
Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is an organization of Catholic
men of Irish heritage. If you are interested in joining the AOH,
please contact Chip Rogers (rogersc@ohio.edu), Jim Sheehan (sheehajj@muohio.edu)
or Jarrett Kealey (jarrett.kealey@gmail.com) in advance of the
meeting.
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