- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- ELEVENTH SUNDAY
IN
ORDINARY TIME
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- Jesus’ proclamation,
“Your sins are forgiven . . . Your faith has saved you”
(Luke 7:48, 50), confirms God’s initiative. Through the
person of Jesus, God offers unconditional forgiveness beyond
our imaginings. This story is one of the most eloquent expressions
of the core message of Jesus’ ministry.
- Adults: Knowing the boundlessness of God’s
mercy, how will I respond?
Children: How does it feel to know that God
forgives my mistakes?
- HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
- Thanks to those who have
shared in this annual project for Athens Faith Build Coalition
of Habitat for Humanity. It has been an effort of our faith community.
Our gift of $3,085.87 has passed our parish goal. Let us rejoice
and be glad.
- DIOCESAN PARISH SHARE CAMPAIGN
- The returns of the pledge
cards for the DPSC are beginning to show some promise. We have
reached our diocesan goal. Now all of the additional monies collected
will be applied to the capital expenditures for the new roof
and the heating/air conditioning system. Please continue to return
your pledge cards.
- I am confident that as
you see more details for this project you will find it worthy
of your generous support.
MASS SCHEDULE CHANGES
THIS WEEKEND (JUNE 12/13)
Saturdays 5:15 PM
Sundays 8:30 & 10:30 AM
Reconciliation on Saturdays 4:15
PM
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 12:15
PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:15 PM
- CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES
- Athens High School
Reed Anderson, Jessica Bentley, Douglas Chapman, Chris Denhart,
Cara Detty-Houser, Stephen Fabiny, Adam Grimm, Richelle Hecker,
Jimmy Herpy, Jonathan Keener, Ashley Luehrman, Ben McAdoo, Ava
Miller, Rachel Ostrander, Rachel Petrik, Vinnie Rider, Sarah
Robles, Connor Rogers-Wartinger, Anne Sand, Allison Schoeppner,
Evan Smith, Justin Tinkham, Joe Tysko, Frank Valentour, Amanda
Weaver, Tyler White, and Kyle Young.
Ohio University
Melanie Blake, Erica Blocher, James Case, Emily Coughlin, Matt
Denhart, Bernadette Gallagher, Brittany Hayden,
Rachel Jagelski, and Andrea Valent.
- Kroger community RewardS
Program: it benefits Religious Education
Since
2008 we earned a total of $22,877.46 through the generosity
of Kroger and the dedication of our parishioners and friends
who registered to support our Program. From September 2010 -
March 2010 we earned $7030.38 via the dedication of 103
participating St. Paul and CTK parishioners.
We are asking each parishioner to help us meet
the increasing expenses of running our Religious Education Program
($46,612.50 for 2009-2010) by using a Kroger Plus Card. It is
very simple. Each time you shop at Kroger and use your Plus Card,
the program receives a % of your total purchase price.
You must register on-line. You need: 1. A valid
email address, 2. Your Kroger Plus Card, 3. Our name and number
in bold below. Please go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and REGISTER today!!
1. Click on “OHIO.” If you are registering
for the first time, click on ENROLL and follow instructions given
on website. If you are reregistering, click on RE-ENROLL.
2. Find our organization and give the Kroger
Community Rewards number for C.T.K./ST. PAUL’S RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION: #80963
3. Create a password (please write it down)
4. Go to your email account to open an email
from Kroger to finish the registration process. Thanks for ENROLLING!!
5. When you are finished shopping and are checking
out, you must swipe your Kroger Plus Card or use your phone number
for each purchase to count for CTK/ST. PAUL’S RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION PROGRAM. For more information or questions contact
Nancy Denhart at 740-590-3302, ndenhart@ctkathens.org.
VOCATION
CAMPS for middle and high school aged boys are being planned
by the Vocation Team from the Steubenville Diocese. Any male
youth entering grades 7-9 this fall and who are interested in
exploring the possibility of a priestly vocation are welcome
to attend our first vocation camp of the summer at Sacred Heart
Retreat House June 27-30. The camp will begin at 5:00
PM on the 27th and conclude at 11:00 AM on the 30th; the cost
is just $65 per participant.
Also, any male youth entering grades 10-12
this fall and who are interested in exploring the possibility
of a priestly vocation are welcome to attend the second vocation
camp of the summer at Sacred Heart Retreat House July 25-28.
The camp will begin at 5:00 PM on the 25th and conclude at 11:00
AM on the 28th. The cost is $65 per participant.
The camps will be filled with fun, games, sports,
movies, talks, discussion, prayer, swimming, hiking, cookouts,
a bonfire, snacks and very importantly, learning more about our
faith and what God may be inviting one to do with his life. The
main goal is to introduce a person more fully to the vocation
of priesthood. Anyone is welcome who is looking for a fun and
faith-filled time and also, who is open to learning about these
awesome vocations.
You can express your interest and save a spot
in the camp by calling the Office of Vocations at 740-282-0646
or email at diosteubhof@sbcglobal.net. Also, if you have any
questions or want more specific information, please do not hesitate
to call. Once we have received a person’s reservation, we
will send the information packet needed for the camp.
LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Full Active
Full, active participation means entering into
the movement of the liturgy itself. Liturgy wants to transform
us into the image of God’s Son. If we hold ourselves back,
we hinder the action of God’s grace within us. If we try
to maintain our separation from our brothers and sisters, we
resist God’s efforts to form us into the one Body of Christ.
If we enter into the action of the liturgy, then God can shape
our minds and hearts according to the divine will. Empowered
by God’s grace, we who have been transformed can be used
by God to transform our world. That is the ultimate goal of the
liturgical renewal—to transform the world for Christ. Liturgy
leads to mission and those who share in Christ’s sacrificial
worship are led to share in his sacrificial life and love in
the world.
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“For whoever wishes
to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for
my sake will save it.”
BIRTHDAYS
& ANNIVERSARIES -- June 14 - 20
Brittany
Carlson, Billie Jo Essman, Kathy Essman, Stephen Fabiny, Natalie
Geer, Candy Goodwin, Gerald Goodwin, Christina Gregory, Mindi
Gregory, Muriel Grim, Fabiola Keesey, Maya Kraus, Elena Lein,
Wade Lent, Joe Manda, Lisa Moretti, Tom Oellerich, Mary Rader,
Megan Richards, Mike Rodriguez, Jim Sand, Ed Schreck, Ryan Sheehan,
Linda Strunk, Janis Tysko, and Lauren Zimmerman.
Congratulations to the following couples celebrating
an anniversary this week: Ann & Joe Mulligan (41st),
Debbie & Ed Robles (31st), Judy & Jim Gorman (38th),
Christie Truly & James Mosher (22nd), Judy & Jim Copeland
(44th), Karen & Rich Vedder (42nd),
Norma & Howard Fox (40th), Roseann & Ralph
Boll (29th), Karen & Pete Coschigano (23rd), and Bernadette
& Tim Heckman (12th).
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
- Please continue to pray for Dee Grabowsky and Kathi
Hahn. (Remembered in the petitions.)
Catholic Ladies of Columbia will be meeting this Monday
at CTK at 6:30 PM. Please phone regrets only to Margaret Kostival,
593-3297, or Rita Settle, 797-4682.
120TH ANNUAL
HOLY TRINITY GARDEN PARTY June 25 and 26 in Somerset, Ohio.
Come for a ham or chicken dinner on June 26, 4-7:30 PM. There
will also be a silent auction on the 26th. The event will be
held at the Trinity School grounds. Come for some music, games
& fun! |