- 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
Second
Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday
Acts 5:12-16
Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
Revelations 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
John 20:19-31
Third
Sunday of Easter
Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41
Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13
Revelations 5:11-14
John 21:1-19 or 21:1-14 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER/DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
“Jesus said to [his disciples] again, ‘Peace be with
you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you’” (John
20:21).
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- Adults: When have I been a source of peace
for others? For my family? Friends? Neighbors?
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- Children: What can I do to help someone at school?
What can I do to help someone at home?
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Students in grades 3rd through 12th, join
us in the Tournament of Truth. Test your Catholic Knowledge.
The next competition is April 22. Look for letters in
the mail with more information or call Nancy Denhart at the CTK
parish office at 592-2711.
Youth Retreat with Taylor Morgan and Rachel
Chihil on April 27-28 for grades 7th-9th. It will be held
at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center. The cost is $25. For more
information, call Nancy Denhart at 592-2711.
NEWMAN COMMUNITY
The Newman Community is a student community
centered around God. We organize activities based on the themes
of education, service, social togetherness, and worship. Activities
include weekend retreats, community service events, picnics,
and other educational and faithbuilding opportunities.
Most of all, Newman is about building lasting
friendships. We share our hopes, our fears, and our dreams with
each other as we love and serve the Lord.
- Meetings
are Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at CTK.
MARK
YOUR CALENDARS!!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST COMING SOON!!
The Newman-sponsored Pancake Breakfast for
Spring Quarter is scheduled for Moms’ Weekend on Sunday,
May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SPAGHETTI
DINNER
The Catholic Ladies of Columbia Annual Spaghetti
Dinner will be held next Sunday, April 22, at CTK from
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Salad, bread, homemade spaghetti
and dessert will be served. The prices are $6.00 per adult; $3.00
per child. All are welcome to attend this fund-raising effort;
bring your friends!!
The CLC supports many worthy causes including
the Athens Pregnancy Resource Center, the homeless in Columbus;
the proceeds from the 2006 dinner went to rebuilding St. Joseph
Church in Pearlington, Mississippi.
HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY RUMMAGE SALE
The Athens County HFH Faith Build Coalition
will hold its annual rummage sale in the CTK Parish Center on
Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothing and small items
only. Moderate prices. Items donated for sale may be left in
the Parish Center beginning Tuesday, April 17.
LITURGICAL
BITS AND BYTES
Celebrating together
When we come together to do liturgy, we cease
being an “I” and become a “we,” the Body
of Christ united through Baptism, and joined together to give
thanks and praise to God in Christ’s name. Americans are
a particularly individualistic people, but our theology calls
us to be counter-cultural, to be responsible to and for one another,
to pray and sing together, not as individuals, but as a community.
(from Ministry Resource Update,
December, 2006; Resource Publications)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Philomina
Nweze, a blind first-year graduate student in the program of
Communication and Development Studies requests for volunteers
who would help read some of her course materials. Her address
is: 35 Wolfe Street, Apt. 21 and her phone number is: 740-592-3184.
Please give Philomina a call; your help would be very much appreciated.
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
Celebrate the “fullness of joy” in
your marriage that God promises to all of his “beloved couples.”
Attend a World Wide Marriage Encounter weekend April 20-22
in Streetsboro. Contact Tim & Lori at 330-305-9962 or
email them at WorldwideME@aol.com. The web address is www.wwme.org
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- “Peace be with
you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
**Please return your Lenten Almsgiving project folders
-- the money from this project supports Athens County Habitat
for Humanity.
BIRTHDAYS: April 16 - 22
Jennifer Chabot, Bill
Luehrman, Rosemary Mayronne, Louisa Oswald, Katie Quinn, Anne
Sand, Howard Simpson, Dan Stroh, Joseph Thomas, Marlo Tinkham,
Meghan Trout, and Cliff Wasko.
Student: Colleen McNeeley
ANNIVERSARIES: Deb
& Chris Meyer (30th), Lana & Warren Jeffers (13th),
Francie & Gordon Astrom (36th), Pat & Jose Torres
(48th!), Anna & Brandon Pack (1st!),
Catherine & Robert Hoobler (12th), and Kim & Mike Trout
(12th).
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all on our prayer
list and continue to pray for Jennifer Kreiser’s grandmother,
Susie Shanmugham, Kathleen Morrow, Cliff Wasko, Bill Kane, Tim
Ewing, Teresa Walsh, and Mike Mulligan. (Remembered
in the petitions)
REST IN
PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the soul
of parishioner Mary Sumney who died Holy Saturday.
She was Bob Sumney’s mother. May she and all who have died,
rest in the peace of our Lord.
EASTER FLOWER
MEMORIALS
In memory of my father and godmother, A.J.
Simon and D.A. Simon from Lynn A. Simon
RESPECT
LIFE
Adult stem cells have successfully treated
more than 70 diseases and injuries, states Dr. D. Losardo at
the Tufts University of Medicine. He believes “that embryonic
stem cells are going to fade in the rear view mirror of adult
stem cells.” Placental tissue from babies already born and
umbilical cord blood are other morally acceptable sources of
medically useful stem cells. Pro-Life Reporter, (Pennsylvanians for Human Life, Scranton Chapter),
Fall, 2006
PEACE
& JUSTICE MINISTRY MOMENTS
An invitation from Fr. John Rausch and
the Catholic Committee of Appalachia: “Climate Change: Our
Faith Response,” a program dealing with the morality of
global warming, invites resource people and participants to discuss
climate change in light of Catholic teachings. Using teleconferencing,
this program will link four sites in four states (Richmond, KY,
Institute, WV, Abingdon, VA and Asheville, NC) on Saturday,
April 28. A group from CTK will be going to WV – PLEASE
JOIN US! For information: 592-0419.
- SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Sisters of Notre Dame invite women ages
18-40 to participate in a five-day program of summer service.
Options include: an inner-city elementary school and Bible camp,
a crisis care center for children, and a rural camp for migrant
workers and their families. These opportunities are available
in Cleveland and surrounding areas in May and July, and in Los
Angeles, California in August. For more information visit www.sndchardon.org or contact Sister Kathleen Hine at
440-279-1194.
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
Bratton Scholarship: Applicants must be members
of any Christian church of Athens County and have a GPA of at
least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The application deadline is April
30; materials are available at the parish office.
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