"Mission to Serve": New Orleans Diary   FEAST OF THE ASCENSION/SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 19/20, 2007   How does your parish promote the unity of all Christians? Your family?    Gospel Reflection (John 17:20-26) Today we are listening in on Jesus’ prayer to the Father at the Last Supper. His voice communicates deep emotion as he prays for his friends, then and now. What Jesus wants most is unity, unity among all believers, and unity between believers and God. “That they may be one, as we are one,” he prays.    Jesus’ prayer reminds us that if the love of God is truly alive in us, the proof of that love will be in our unity with others. Divisions among Christians are a sign that we still have much work to do.    Discussion Points for Gospel: How does it feel to know that Jesus was praying for you? How can you show today that you have the spirit of unity? We know that today there are differing beliefs among the various religions of the world, and differing beliefs even among Christians. How can we make a contribution to unity? Think of ways the following might help: love, respect, dialogue, study, prayer. (from Sadlier “We Believe”)     MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY          5:15 p.m.      Salvatore & Teresa Davoli - the Brays SUNDAY               8:30 a.m.      Bob Stockmal - the Essmans                                          10:30 a.m.      Mary Simmons - the Schrecks                               6:15 p.m.      People of Our Parish MONDAY            12:15 p.m.      Beulah Udvardy TUESDAY             5:15 p.m.      Sick & Shut-ins of Our Parish WEDNESDAY      12:15 p.m.     Special Intention - Yolanda Moncayo THURSDAY          5:15 p.m.      Area Homeless FRIDAY               12:15 p.m.     World Peace SATURDAY          5:15 p.m.      Tony Udvardy SUNDAY               8:30 a.m.      Chris Schreck - the Schreck family   Pentecost             10:30 a.m.      People of Our Parish                               6:15 p.m.      Area Needy PARISH CALENDAR: May 20 - 27 Sunday          Ascension/Seventh Sunday                         of Easter                    9:30 a.m.     Rosary                  11:30 a.m.     Prayers for Peace                    2:30 p.m.     R.E. Family Picnic                    5:15 p.m.     Reconciliation Monday                        7:00 p.m.      Peace & Justice Talk Tuesday                    1:00 p.m.     "The Needlers" group                    6:30 p.m.     VBS meeting Wednesday                    6:30 p.m.     Youth Group meeting                     7:00 p.m.     Newman Community meeting Saturday                    4:15 p.m.     Reconciliation Sunday           Pentecost                    9:30 a.m.     Rosary                  11:30 a.m.     Prayers for Peace                    5:15 p.m.     Reconciliation Monday                         Memorial Day                    9:00 a.m.     Mass                                       office closed
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.	New American Bible Feast of the Ascension Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 Ephesians 1:17-23 or Hebrew 9:24-28; 10:19-23 Luke 24:46-53 Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 97:1-2, 6-7, 9 Revelations 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 John 17:20-26 Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Romans 8:8-17 John 20:19-23
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER    Love motivates Jesus to pray for unity in the Gospel for the Seventh Sunday of Easter. If we wish to live in God's love, we are called to work against the ignorance and pride which divides us. We are called to make Jesus' prayer a reality.   Adults: What have I learned from the faith experience of men and women from different Christian traditions?   Children: What will be my prayer for unity this week? CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN Heard the Good News today?    Today’s collection is for the Catholic Communication Campaign. The Good News is just a few clicks away. Log on to the CCC web site at www.CatholicCommunicationCampaign.org to download streaming video of daily reflections, interviews, and stories of faith; weekly movie and TV reviews; public service announcements; radio programs (broadcast information and summaries); upcoming TV specials; and family-friendly videos for purchase. Thank you for your continued support! LIVING FAITH    These FREE prayer and reflections booklets are available in the Gathering Space. The months of April, May and June are included in this issue. NEWMAN COMMUNITY    Newman participated in the annual Relay for Life this past weekend. This week our meeting will focus on education. Join us Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center. PEACE AND JUSTICE MINISTRY    Jim Coady will be speaking about his recent experiences in Palestine on Monday, May 21, at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center. His presentation is sponsored by the Peace and Justice Committee. ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY    Members will travel to Roscoe Village on Friday, June 1. We leave Christ the King at 9:30 AM and will return around 6:00 PM. We will attend Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Coshocton before lunch, shopping and sight-seeing. The cost for the bus trip is $25.00 per person. This trip is open to anyone who is interested in attending. Please sign up on the sheets posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Center. SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE    A Family Retreat “I Want to Be Jesus” is being offered at Sacred Heart Retreat House for Saturday, June 2, from 10:00 till 4:00. All ages in a family unit are welcome. Call 740-667-0100 now to reserve a place for a special family day. 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    The Feast of Our Lady of Consolation will be celebrated on Friday, May 25, 11:00 a.m. in the upper Basilica. There will be an outdoor rosary procession at 1:00 p.m. with Benediction and healing service. This year we observe the 132nd anniversary of the arrival of the statue of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey. Join us for Mass with Bishop Blair at 7:00 p.m. LITURGY BYTES & BITS    If we, the gathered assembly, are the primary music ministers, what is the function of those whom we label music ministers?    They lead us in our songs. They provide the mechanics which enable us to sing together and in tune. Their formation and expertise in liturgical music enables them to select appropriate songs for this community to celebrate this liturgy with these readings on this particular day. Among other things, they can on occasion provide solo music for inspiration (perhaps during the Preparation of the Gifts) or also can enhance the ambiance (for example, through prelude and postlude music.) Ministry Resource Update, Resource Publications, San Jose, California	“. . .And behold I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. . .” BIRTHDAYS: May 21 - 27 Ben Abfall, Keith Chapman, Gloria Chester, Mary Cummings-Smith, Denny Dalen, Will Drabold, Tere Frost, Melanie Glassmire, Terry Hogan, Daniel Hoobler, Laura Jackson, Sarah James, Erin Jeffers, Kash Jeffers, Richard Manzey, Bill Matters, Ryan McCarthy, Wangechi Muchiri, Eric Pearch, Michale Starkey, and Yolanda Suarez. ANNIVERSARIES: Naomi & Tom Stork (9th), Connie & Doug Woodruff (21st), Joyce & George McCarthy (16th), Amy & David Dorst (5th), Miriam Shadis & Joe McLaughlin (17th), Mary & Tim Hogan (23rd), Lynn & James Petrik (17th), and Marilyn & John Shimko (23rd). PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all on our prayer list and continue to pray for 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 James Kelley who died this past week; he was Chris Kelley Grimm’s father. May he and all who have died, rest in the peace of our Lord. MINISTRY SCHEDULES -- We’re going to be starting the summer schedules soon so if you know any dates you are NOT available, please email Nancy Sand (nsand@ctkathens.org) or phone the office. RESPECT LIFE    Scientists continue to find new, morally acceptable sources of stem cells for treatment of disease. In early January, researchers at Wake Forest University reported that the stem cells they drew from amniotic fluid donated by pregnant women hold much the same promise as embryonic stem cells which can only be obtained by killing a human embryo. San Diego Union Tribune. 1/8/07 PASSPORT HCBS WAIVER    PASSPORT is a waiver program funded jointly by Ohio Medicaid and the federal government. It offers a cost-effective, in-home alternative to nursing home care for Ohio residents who are aged 60 and older, promoting independence for individuals at home with long-term care needs. For more information call toll free, 800-331-2644 or go to info@buckeyehills.org RETROUVAILLE    Is your marriage tearing you apart? Is 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 read more about the program on-line at www.retrouvaille.org. 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 July 27-29 in Akron or October 19-21 in Akron or November 2-4 in Marietta. Contact Tim & Lori at 330-305-9962 or email them at WorldwideME@aol.com. The web address is www.wwme.org