- 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 in Lent
Acts 14:21-27
Psalm 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13
Revelations 21:1-5a
John 13:31-33a, 34-35
Sixth
Sunday in Lent
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29
Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8
Revelations 21:10-14, 22-23
John 14:23-29 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Jesus’
command in today’s Gospel is new because our love is to
be based upon his example. We are to love as he has loved us.
Thus our love must include the willingness to sacrifice our lives
for others.
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- Adults: Where in my life do selfishness and
preoccupation with my own needs lessen my ability to love?
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- Children: What are some of the difficult things
I must do because of my love for others?
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
TODAY!!
The Newman Community-sponsored All-You-Can-Eat
Pancake Breakfast for Spring Quarter is today, Sunday, May
6, from 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. The cost is $4.00 for
all-you-can eat pancakes; $4.50 all-you-can-eat pancakes w/sausage;
and $2.50 for children's meals. Everyone is welcome; please join
us!
CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS APPEAL
Thank you for your generous support of the
Home Missions work. For more on the Catholic Home Missions, check
out the web page: www.usccb.org/hm. Click on Stories and Pictures from
the Field.
The May issue of Living with Christ
is now available at the bulletin board in the Gathering space.
These 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.
- NEWMAN COMMUNITY
NEWS
“Knock Knock”
“Who’s there?”
“Pan”
“Pan who?”
“Pancake breakfast this Sunday from 9-1. Everyone is
invited."
- 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.
SACRED HEART RETREAT
HOUSE NEWS
Plan now to attend the LIVING ROSARY
with your family on Thursday evening, May 17, at 7:00 P.M.
at Sacred Heart Retreat House.
Here’s another event to plan for: the
FAMILY RETREAT on Saturday, June 2, from 10:00
till 4:00. Be sure to call 740-667-0100 to reserve a place
for your family. This retreat “I Want to Be Jesus!”
built on the summer Sunday Gospels appeals to all members of
a family. The day is filled with games, talks, sharing, and prayer.
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.
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.
LITURGICAL BITS AND BYTES
The eucharistic liturgy has four main parts:
* The GATHERING RITE which ritually forms us into a worshipping
assembly of believers.
* The LITURGY OF THE WORD, also called the TABLE OF THE WORD
to show its relative importance of the liturgy of the Eucharist.
We are fed at both, but in different ways.
* The LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST which begins with the preparation
of the gifts and continues through the communion rite.
* The DISMISSAL RITE, which sends us forth to bring our experience
of Christ to the world. (from Ministry
Resource Update, December, 2006; Resource Publications)
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- “I give you a
new commandment: love one another.”
BIRTHDAYS: May 7 - 13
Shelly Baker, Carl
Bruggeman, Hannah Caldwell, Kendyl Furner, Judy Gorman, Chris
Hart, Catherine Jackson, Tess Kamody, John Keener, Jeremy King,
Josh King, Andrea Lewis, Helena Littler, Mary Rose Littler, Ava
Miller, Matthew Petrik, Princess Kairah Prince, Karen Vedder,
and Jeff Wasko.
Student: Jill DeBrosse
ANNIVERSARIES: JSusan
& Tom Quinn (25th), Patty & Bob Finnearty (43rd),
Noreen & Don Hone (26th), Shawn & Daniel White (4th),
Christine & Christopher Lee (11th), Cherie D’Mello &
Todd Eisworth (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, Cliff Wasko, Kathleen
Morrow, Susie Shanmugham, Jennifer Kreiser’s grandmother,
Bill Kane, and Teresa Walsh. (Remembered
in the petitions)
REST IN
PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the soul
of Tim Ewing who died last weekend. Tim was Alice
Mulligan’s son-in-law. Please also pray for Ralph
Moran’s mom; she died a week ago. May they and all
who have died, rest in the peace of our Lord.
FOOD
COLLECTION MAY 12
The U.S. Postal workers of Athens will
be collecting canned food items on May 12. Area religious
food pantries, including St. Vincent de Paul, and the Athens
County Food Bank will benefit from this collection. PLEASE BE
GENEROUS!
RETROUVAILLE
Is your marriage tearing your apart? Is your
communication with your spouse in great need of improvement?
Have you talked about divorce with your spouse? Do you know some
one who could use help in their marriage? Retrouvaille is a program
that can help and is open to all couples who want help regardless
of their faith background. There will be a local weekend June
1st, 2nd , and 3rd in Caldwell. For more information or to
register for the weekend call 740-749-3335 or 740-984-8818. You
may also read more about the program on line at www.retrouvaille.org.
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.
JENCO
FOUNDATION
The Fr. Martin Jenco Foundation has been recognizing
unsung heroes in Appalachia for the past five years. The Foundation
strives to recognize those who have given of their time, talent
and treasure to assure a better life for those in need. To date
the foundation has awarded more than $25,000 to those who serve
the homeless, the hungry, the naked and the poor.
Saturday, May 19, marks the sixth annual
“Father Martin Jenco Spring Fling.” This year the event
will be held at “The Ridges” Auditorium, in Athens,
from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. There
will be both a silent and a live auction. Local bands and the
Athens Irish Dancers will be featured. Tickets are $10 for adults
and $5 for children. They may be purchased at The Donkey Coffee
Café or at the door.
Don’t miss the opportunity to participate
in this inexpensive and family fun evening out. For more information,
please contact Jim Fuller at 594-8385 or Chip Rogers, rogersc@ohio.edu.
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