- 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
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
Fifth
Sunday of Easter
Acts 6:1-7
Psalm Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19
1 Peter 2:4-9
John 14:1-12 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Fourth Sunday
of Easter
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- Today’s Gospel uses the image
of the shepherd and his sheep to describe God’s closeness
to us. The shepherd knows his sheep: “He calls his own sheep
by name” (John 10:3). And the sheep know the shepherd: “The
sheep follow him because they know his voice” (John 10:4).
Adults: In what circumstances am I most likely
to forget my value in God’s eyes? What can I do to remember
God’s love?
Children: Do I realize that I am the fortunate
sheep who is loved and guided by Jesus, my shepherd?
EASTER
LILIES - The flowers we’ve had decorating our church
for Easter are now ready to be “adopted.” Please take
a pot home; they can be planted and will flower again next year.
“Whatever
your work is, put your heart into it. . . . It is Christ the
Lord you are serving.”
Please return your DPSC pledges soon. Pray
that you will be able to appreciate how important it is for each
of us to be together in faith in the work of the diocese and
in the ministry of our parish faith community.
UPDATE ON THE HABITAT PROJECT -- To date,
we have raised $1,368 towards our goal of $3,000
for the Faith Build Coalition -- check out our “Habitat
House” in the Gathering Space for a visual display of our
progress!
This project will continue through Pentecost
Sunday as part of our Easter season celebration. May you experience
the joy of the Resurrected Christ in your life.
CATHOLIC
HOME MISSIONS APPEAL
April 26/27
The CHMA provides funding to the global Archdiocese
for the Military Services, which sends approximately 300 active
duty chaplains to offer Mass, sacraments, counseling, and the
comforts of faith to American Catholic soldiers and their families
on 220 military bases around the world. The Appeal helps build
community within the Church in the United States and works for
the common good of Catholics. For more information, please visit
the web site at www.usccb.org/hm
NEWMAN - Last
week’s worship meeting was devoted to the amazing gifts
God has given us. Join us this Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the parish
center as we gather to help others (both locally and abroad)
during our service meeting. Everyone is welcome — see you
there!
ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY BUS TRIP - The
St. Francis Society will travel to the Pontifical College Josephinum
in Columbus, on Friday, May 2. The bus will leave Christ
the King Church at 9:00 AM. Mass will be held at one of the Seminary
Chapels. Lunch will be at the Seminary Refectory for an additional
fee. There will be a tour of the facilities following lunch.
Cost of the bus is $30.00 per person. Please sign up on the sheets
located on the bulletin board in the Parish Center.
HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY: Faith Build Coalition Activities
Rummage sale—this will be on Saturday,
April 26, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Parish Center. Items may
be dropped off beginning Wednesday, April 23.
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.
LITURGY
BITS AND BYTES
- Communion Rite
With the conclusion of the Eucharistic Prayer,
we begin another part of the “Liturgy of the Eucharist”
and that is the Communion Rite. So far we have experienced the
taking of the bread (the Presentation of the Gifts) and the blessing
of it (the Eucharistic Prayer). Now we prepare to break and share.
But first we join together in the words that Jesus himself gave
us. In many parishes people hold hands during the Lord’s
Prayer. This is not a gesture dictated by the liturgy, but one
which has arisen from the people themselves and their feeling
that this expresses the unity indicated by the words “Our
Father.” Many parishes invite the people to use the same
gesture as the presider, with hands upraised and open, about
shoulder height. This is called the “orans” or “prayer”
position.
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© 2008 Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
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- The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
- BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
April 14 - 20
Birthdays: Hannah
Anderson, Marian Bayne, Nicolas Benencia, Jennifer Chabot, Sharon
Dunfee, Jessie Hecker, Tim Heckman, April Holmes, Joan Keener,
Dan Krivicich, Bill Luehrman, Rosemary Mayronne, Maureen Miller,
Louisa Oswald, Katie Quinn, Anne Sand, Jen Schnacke, Howard Simpson,
Mary Ann Skerl-Smathers, Dan Stroh, Marlo Tinkham and Meghan
Trout.
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- Students: Jenny Dorcena, Joe DiMarino, Chris
Slota, Sara Flecher, Jessica Kennedy and Joey Hernandez.
Anniversaries: Lisa
& Mickel Bolin (14th), Flo & Tom Oellerich (47th!),
Deb & Chris Meyer (31st), Lana & Warren Jeffers
(14th), Francie & Gordon Astrom (37th), and Pat &
Jose Torres (49th!).
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 Nancy
Denhart and family and to the Yanity family. Nancy’s aunt,
Rita Niehaus, passed away recently as did Joe Yanity’s
brother, Peter V. Yanity. May they and all who
have died, rest in the peace of our Lord.
BABY
BOTTLE CAMPAIGN -- COLLECTION DAY
This weekend, April 12/13, is bottle collection
day for the Pregnancy Resource Center’s Baby Bottle Campaign.
Please return filled bottles to the PRC’s basket in the
Gathering Space in church. Bottles are reused each year; if you
have forgotten yours, please bring it to the church office during
the week or by next Sunday. Arrangements for pick-up will be
made. The PRC thanks you for your gift of life!
RESPECT
LIFE - The delicate buds of spring, bursting with new life,
will soon appear on trees and flowers. Easter brings another,
even more precious form of new life. As we value and protect
these types of new life, let us act with the same reverence and
awe toward the miracle in the gift of each new human life. --Choose Life Newsletter, National
Right to Life Committee, January/February, 2008.
PEACE & JUSTICE
MINISTRY - “In simple terms we are saying that good
ends (defending one’s country, protecting freedom, etc.)
cannot justify immoral means ... We fear that our world and nation
are headed in the wrong direction. ... More and more nations
are seeking to become nuclear powers. In our quest for more and
more security we fear we are actually becoming less and less
secure.” - USCCB Pastoral Letter,
The Challenge of Peace, May 3, 1983
The CATHOLIC LADIES
OF COLUMBIA April meeting is Monday, the 14th at 6:30
pm in the CTK Parish Center.
PARENT’S
NIGHT OUT
Aloha, parents! Parents’ Night Out is
coming up Saturday, April 19 from 6-10 p.m. We’ll
be having a luau, so everyone should try to wear tropical gear!
Sign-up sheets are at the parish center on the bulletin board
and at the front desk. Get your kids ready to have a great time!
BOY
SCOUT CAMPERSHIP FOR 2008 - Applications are being accepted
for a Boy Scout campership to camp at the Fort Steuben Scout
Reservation this summer. Boy Scouts interested in applying should
write a letter of application of 150 words or less that describes
his service to the church and community. Deadline to apply is
April 18. Send to Susan Molloy at PO Box 969, Steubenville, 43952
or at smolloy@diosteub.org
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.
60TH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - The family of Richard and Pauline Zoulek
invite you to an Open Reception for them today from 1:00 - 4:00
PM in St. Paul’s Parish Hall. Congratulations to Richard
and Pauline as they celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
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