- 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
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
Sixth
Sunday of Easter
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17
Psalm 66:1-7, 16, 20
1 Peter 3:15-18
John 14:15-21 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Fifth Sunday of
Easter
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- The disciples had a difficult time
understanding Jesus’ message. Today, we also find it hard
to trust the words of Jesus: “Do not let your hearts be
troubled” (John 14:1). The promise is unambiguous. God is
with us always.
Adults: In what areas of my life do I need a stronger
faith?
Children: Am I worried or afraid about something?
How can Jesus help me?
FIRST COMMUNION
We welcome to the Table of the Lord these
children who received their First Communion today:
Gabby Carey Javier
Cueto
Raymond Frost Gabi
Grijalva
Maddie Kamody Adam
Lee
Liam McSteen Connor
Miller
Christopher Smith Drew
Zorn
Please pray for these children and their
families.
“Whatever your work is, put
your heart into it. . . . It is Christ the Lord you are serving.”
There is still time to turn in DPSC donations
or pledges; please plan to do so soon. We’ll have a report
in next week’s bulletin to let you know how much has been
donated to date. 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
- Check our
progress in raising funds for the Faith Build Coalition. There
is a “Habitat House” in the Gathering Space with a
visual display! To date, we have raised $1,939
towards our goal of $3,000 for the Faith Build Coalition.
This project will continue through Pentecost
Sunday, which is three weeks away, 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
Next weekend, our parish will be taking up
a collection for the Catholic Home Missions. This Appeal supports
missions here in the United States.
The CHMA offers Catholics across our country
a wonderful opportunity to help fellow Catholics practice their
faith in such areas as Alaska, Appalachia, the Deep South, the
Rocky Mountain states, the Southwest, Puerto Rico and island
diocese in the Pacific and Caribbean.
This Appeal is a practical way for our parish
to share its faith and resources with the mission Church here
at home. Over 95 cents of every dollar donated to the Appeal
goes directly to the missions to keep church doors open, to support
pastors in their priestly ministry, and to provide basic pastoral
services like religious education for children.
Please give generously to assist fellow Catholics
here in America. It’s one practical way our parish community
can be good stewards of God’s gifts and make a difference.
For more information, please visit the web site at www.usccb.org/hm
NEWMAN
- Last week
we spread some faith, hope and love through “random acts
of kindness” at our service meeting. Join us Wednesday at
7 p.m. at the parish center as we learn a little more about Catholicism
during our education meeting. Everyone is welcome — see
you there!
- Pancake
Breakfast is coming!! Mark your calendars for Sunday,
May 11, 9-1. More info next week.
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 or in the Gathering Space
in church.
LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
- Our Father
Holding
hands during the Our Father is an expression of the unity which
we feel and/or desire. The danger is that the unity which we
feel at that time may be greater than the unity which we feel
with one another when we receive communion. Receiving communion
should be the high point of our communion with one another as
well as our communion with Jesus Christ. The Our Father and our
“grass roots” gesture of holding hands during it should
be seen only as a preparation for the greater unity which is
a primary effect/goal of our sacramental participation.
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© 2008 Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
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- “I am the way,
the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father,
except through me.”
- BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
April 21 - 27
Birthdays: Jean Andrews,
Vickie Ball-Seiter, Nicholas Barga, Ben Colvin, Bob Colvin, Brent
Hayes, Betty Hoffmann-Pinther, Judy Houska, Katie Luehrman, Melanie
McLaughlin, Sam Milazzo, Moira O’Dea, Don Peterson, Sarah
Robles, Riley Scharer, James Thomas, Joseph Thomas, and Susan
Weaver.
Anniversaries: Anna
& Brandon Pack (2nd), Robert & Catherine Hoobler (13th),
Kim & Mike Trout (13th), Carol & John Costanzo (31st),
Terry & Kay Fulks (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 Pat Lambert,
Katy Hart and Bill Rader. (Remembered
in the petitions)
BABY BOTTLE
CAMPAIGN
This Campaign to raise funds to help the Pregnancy
Resource Center in their mission to help women in crisis pregnancy
situations is drawing to a close. The bottles will be collected
from the Parish Center this Monday, April 21. Please return
the bottles you have from this project. The PRC reuses the bottles
every year in order to cut costs.
RESPECT LIFE
- “Scientists have made ordinary
human skin cells take on the chameleon-like powers of embryonic
stem cells, a startling breakthrough that might someday deliver
the medical payoffs of embryo cloning without the controversy.”
Associated Press article, 11/20/07
PEACE & JUSTICE
MINISTRY
- Twenty-five years ago the Bishops
of the United States issued a Pastoral Letter entitled, “The
Challenge of Peace: God’s Promise and Our Response”.
They stated: “Peacemaking is not an optional commitment.
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.” On the 25th anniversary
we will be signing a letter to our Bishop, R. Daniel Conlon,
requesting that, in commemoration of the 1983 pastoral letter
and in honor of our Christian commitment to peace, the Church
focus attention again on peacemaking, and especially nuclear
disarmament.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Faith Build
Coalition Activities
Rummage sale— Next Saturday, April
26, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Parish Center. Items may be dropped
off in the big screen tv room beginning this 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.
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.
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.
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