- 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 13:14, 43-52
Psalm 100:1-3, 5
Revelation 7:9, 14-17
John 10:27-30
Fifth
Sunday in Lent
Acts 14:21-27
Psalm 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13
Revelations 21:1-5a
John 13:31-33a, 34-35 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
By presenting the personal connection between the shepherd and
his sheep, the Gospel calls us to accept our personal relationship
with Christ. Our faith cannot function in the way God intends
unless it is lived as an intimate relationship with the Risen
Christ.
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- Adults: In what area of my life do I need
to see Christ's love for me more clearly?
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- Children: Do I realize that whenever I ask Jesus
to help me, he is ready and happy to do so?
THE LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE
April through June is available on-line. Please contact the parish
office if you are unable to access the schedule.
PANCAKE
BREAKFAST
NEXT WEEK!
The Newman-sponsored All-You-Can-Eat Pancake
Breakfast for Spring Quarter is on Moms’ Weekend, Sunday,
May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
$4.00 for all-you-can eat pancakes; $4.50 all-you-can-eat
pancakes w/sausage; $2.50 for children's meals. Everyone is welcome;
please join us!
CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL
The collection for the Appeal is this weekend.
Please use the envelopes in your collection box or use one of
the envelopes at the bulletin boards. Funds from the Appeal provide
financial support for missionary activities that strengthen and
extend the presence of the Church in the United States, in its
island territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Check out
the web page: www.usccb.org/hm. Click on Stories and Pictures from
the Field.
FIRST COMMUNION
We welcome to the Table of the Lord the following children
who received their First Communion this morning at 10:30 Mass:
Derek deMel, Edward Drabold, Adam Heckman, Makenzie Mason
and Joseph Thomas
Congratulations!
NEWMAN COMMUNITY
“Pass the maple syrup because there’s
a Pancake Breakfast on May 6. All are welcome to attend,
and IT’s a great way to start the day.”
ENGINEERS
WITHOUT BORDERS PRESENTATION
On Monday, April 30, at 7pm in the
CTK Parish Center Greg Kremer (St. Paul’s parishioner and
CTK Youth Minister) will give a presentation on last spring’s
trip by members of OU’s branch of Engineers Without Borders
to Ghana to help build both literal and figurative foundations.
Please join us for this event.
ST. VINCENT DE
PAUL SOCIETY
Members will meet Monday, April 30, at 7:00
p.m. in the CTK conference room. Please note the time change.
ST.
FRANCIS SOCIETY
Members will meet at St. Paul’s
Church for 11:00 Mass on Friday, May 4. Following Mass,
the group will go to Toscano’s for lunch.
The Roscoe Village bus trip has been rescheduled
for June 1. Watch the bulletin in May for details.
LITURGICAL
BITS AND BYTES
The word Eucharist
Probably you have heard that the word eucharist
means thanksgiving. Gratitude is an attitude which can be learned,
a habit which can be practiced and developed. As we grow in developing
a grateful heart in our daily lives, gathering as the Body of
Christ to worship God, gives natural expression to our being
a people of thanksgiving. We come together to “do Eucharist,”
to give praise and thanks to God. (from
Ministry Resource Update, December, 2006; Resource Publications)
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- “My sheep hear
my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
**DON’T FORGET: return your Lenten Almsgiving project folders/envelopes
-- support Athens County Habitat for Humanity with your donation.
BIRTHDAYS: April 30 - May 6
Linda Cline, Alejandra
Marks, Suzanne Vazzano, John Bowditch, AJ Cadamagnani, Gabrielle
Carey, Laura Costanzo, Pat Davidson, Chris Ewing, Paul Grim,
Daniel Lopez, Allison Schleter, Mary Sells, Muthia Shanmugham,
Dave Stroh, and Will Tompkins.
Students: Lauren Vollberg, Julie Bryant, and Lisa Marie
Summerscales.
ANNIVERSARIES: Janet
& Ken Bell (38th), Chris & Chuck Hart (33rd),
Darlene & Gary Dillinger (27th), and Sue Ellen & Sean
Hughes (5th).
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all on our prayer
list and continue to pray for Alice Mulligan, Jennifer Kreiser’s
grandmother, Susie Shanmugham, Kathleen Morrow, Cliff Wasko,
Bill Kane, Tim Ewing, Teresa Walsh, and Mike Mulligan. (Remembered in the petitions)
EASTER
FLOWER MEMORIAL
In memory of Paul Robinson from Reta Robinson.
PROPOSED
PASTORAL PLAN FOR NATIVITY DEANERY
Each of the five deaneries in the Diocese
of Steubenville has been working for three years on a proposed
pastoral plan which involves the reconfiguration of the parishes.
The plans are necessary because of changing demographics and
a fewer number of priests available for ministry in the diocese.
Guidelines and parameters were developed by the diocesan administration.
The Nativity Deanery Pastoral Council, after
looking at many possible arrangements, has come up with a proposal
for our deanery. It is important to note that this is a PROPOSED
plan and has not been finalized. It will have to be considered
by Bishop Conlon and his advisory bodies. He may recommend changes
or send it back to the deanery to be revised.
The Proposal is available on-line at the deanery
website (http://home.catholicweb.com/NativityMaryDeanery). If you do not have access to the
internet, there are also copies available at the bulletin boards
in church. In addition to the Proposal, you will also find the
Parish Configuration Guidelines published by Bishop Conlon
at the above cited Deanery website.
CATHOLIC
LADIES OF COLUMBIA
The next monthly meeting of the CLC is
Monday, May 14, 6:30 p.m. at CTK in the Parish Center.
HABITAT
RUMMAGE SALE A SUCCESS
The rummage sale held in the Parish Center
on April 21 was a great success. The Athens County Habitat for
Humanity’s Faith Build Coalition made $619.
Thanks to all those from CTK who dropped things or helped with
the sale.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL NEWS
We still need volunteers to help with preschool
and decorating for Quest for Truth VBS. Please contact
Dawn McCarthy at 707-1342 or db642701@ohio.edu to volunteer.
Ruff! Ruff! Quest for Truth VBS is –ter-ruff-ic—!
Join Digger the Dog and your friends at Quest for Truth this
summer and find the truth about Jesus. The quest takes place
July 15-19 from 6:00-8:30 PM. Look for registrations forms
in the mail. Sign up today! Call Dawn McCarthy (707-1342) for
more information.
NATIONAL SHRINE IN CAREY,
OHIO
Italian Heritage Day at the Basilica and National
Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio is Sunday,
May 20. Confessions will be held from 10:30 until noon and
Masses are 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon. At 2:30 p.m.
there will be an outdoor Rosary procession with Benediction and
healing service. All are welcome to come for this day of celebration.
BLOOD
PRESSURE TRAINING
The training will take place on May 10,
9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Athens Public Library. Contact
Ruth Dudding, 592-4431, to RSVP or for more info.
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