"Mission to Serve": New Orleans Diary   Vacation Bible School 13TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME July 1/2, 2006 What fears in today’s world can faith address?     Gospel Reflection (Mark 5:21-24, 35-43): Imagine the grief of the father of the little girl who is dying. The story is told almost like a play. First, Jairus, the girl’s father, comes to Jesus for help; but before he can reach her, people come to say that she has died. Then Jesus goes to the house of Jairus. Jesus takes the girl’s hand and says, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” Immediately she stands up and begins to walk around. Imagine the party in Jairus’ home that night! Like the crowd in this scene, we may be inclined not to accept the word of Jesus at times. We may think we know better. But Jesus will still remind us of the need to trust him and to have no fear. Discussion Points for Gospel: Share the imagined feelings of the father, the girl, and the crowd. You may want to volunteer to read aloud and enact the story of Jairus and his daughter.    Have you ever felt “stuck”? Have you ever felt, “I don’t know how I’m going to do this, or get through this”? Think of a situation like that in your life or in the life of someone you know. Pray quietly for a moment. Like Jairus, you might like to pray, “Jesus, please come.” You might like to say this several times. Then imagine Jesus saying your name or the name of the person you are praying for. He says, “______, I say to you, arise!” Jesus is with you and those you love in every situation. He will give you what you need, whether that is more patience, or kindness, or truth, or even a new way to go about things. When you ask Jesus to come, he comes! And when he comes, he brings new life. (from Sadlier "We Believe" web site)     MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY       5:15 p.m.     Rose Repar - Mary Kline SUNDAY            8:30 a.m.     Anna Petras - Wendy Serbonich                          10:30 a.m.     People of Our Parish MONDAY        12:15 p.m.      Ambrose Howard - the Bell family TUESDAY         9:00 a.m.      World Peace  WEDNESDAY  12:15 p.m.     Healing & Health of Ted Hart - Katie Hart THURSDAY      5:15 p.m.      Sick & Shut-ins of Our Parish FRIDAY           12:15 p.m.     Special Intention - Yoland Moncayo SATURDAY      5:15 p.m.      People of Our Parish SUNDAY           8:30 a.m.      Victor Schreck - Verna Stockmal 14th Sunday           10:30 a.m.      Mary Huebner - Pat Lambert   in Ordinary Time PARISH CALENDAR: July 2 - 9 SUNDAY          13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TUESDAY                    Independence Day              9:00 a.m.         Mass                                     office closed WEDNESDAY             7:00 p.m.          10:30 Mass music practice THURSDAY             7:00 p.m.           Habitat Faith Build Coalition FRIDAY             8:30 a.m.           St. Francis Society @ St. Paul's SATURDAY             4:15 p.m.          Reconciliation SUNDAY           14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME                6:00 p.m.          Vacation Bible School begins!!
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 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Mark 5:21-43
QUESTIONS FOR THE RIDE HOME 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time    We can miss the power of Christ's presence if we never stop to reflect upon it. It is a helpful practice to begin each day with a reminder that we do not face that day alone. Christ goes with us as a companion and guide. Adults: How can I make the reality of the intimate presence of Christ with me a daily awareness? Children: Since Jesus is with me in a special way in the Eucharist, how should I ask him to help me when I receive Holy Communion? THERE IS NO CHILD CARE AT 10:30 MASS. PETER'S PENCE ANNUAL COLLECTION July 1/2 -- this weekend!    Please give generously to help build a better world for those most in need -- use the envelope in your collection packet or one of the envelopes from the bulletin board areas. LIVING FAITH    These FREE prayer and reflections booklets are available in the Gathering Space. The months of July, August and September are included in this issue. MISSION TO SERVE    After a week of working in New Orleans, our crew will be returning to Athens this weekend. They left Saturday morning and should arrive back at CTK sometime Sunday.    Thank you all for your prayers and continued support of this important mission! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL    You can still register for Bible School today. Simply fill out a registration form and drop it into the marked box in the Gathering Space.    VBS leaders are in need of supplies. Please stop by the supply request board in the Gathering Space here at CTK to pick up a request card & return the requested item ASAP. Thank you in advance.    Attention: St. Paul/Christ the King VBS Crew Leaders- please check out the www.ctkathens.org web site for your own web page beginning July 5. This has daily stuff for you to help you get ready for our great Vacation Bible School week. If you don’t have access to the internet just contact Sharon Colvin 593-5713 for a hard copy. PARISH ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS    St. Francis Society members will celebrate First Friday Mass on July 7th at 8:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Church. A coffee-and-donut social will follow in the hall.    Catholic Ladies of Columbia will meet at Ponderosa Restaurant next Monday, July 10th for dinner at 6:30 p.m. Please phone regrets only to Ann Farley, 593-3949, or Dorothy Scarmack, 592-1924.    Volunteers needed from CTK to help at UCM dinners on Thursdays, July 13 and August 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. If you can help, please call Mary and Pat Reddan at 594-8591. SAINTS OF JULY Blessed Junipero Serra    Miguel Jose Serra was born on Majorca November 24, 1713, and took the name of Junipero in 1730 when he entered the Franciscan Order. Ordained in 1737, he taught philosophy and theology at the University of Padua. At the age of thirty-seven, he landed in Mexico City and spent the rest of his life working for the conversion of the peoples of the New World. On August 28, 1784, worn out by his apostolic labors, Father Serra was called to his eternal rest. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II on September 25, 1988. His feast day is July 1. St. Thomas    St. Thomas was a Jew, called to be one of the twelve Apostles. He is best known for his role in verifying the Resurrection of his Master. Thomas’ unwillingness to believe that the other Apostles had seen their risen Lord on the first Easter Sunday merited for him the title of “doubting Thomas.” His feast day is July 3rd and he is the patron of architects. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE    There will be a blood drive here at CTK on Wednesday, July 12, from 12:00 until 6:00 p.m. Call the Red Cross office at 593-5273 for an appointment or just stop by CTK; walk-ins are accepted! LOST & FOUND ITEMS    Are you missing mittens, hats, sweaters, jackets or umbrellas?! Come to the Parish Center and check out the lost and found box. It's overflowing with articles of clothing and some toys. After the middle of July, any unclaimed items will be donated to New-2-U. SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE    July 1-7: Time for a quiet private retreat at Sacred Heart Retreat House is being set aside for anybody who wants such a space in their lives. Call 740-667-0100 to reserve a spot for yourself if you desire a day or days.    July 8, Saturday at 7:00 p.m. is dinner night! Call 740-667-0100 to reserve a place at the table.    July 18 from 10:00 till 2:00 is being reserved for a Senior Citizen Day of Reflection. We’ll reflect on “Summertime in Our Lives” Call 740-667-0100. HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!!	For God formed man to be imperishable; the image of his own nature he made him. BIRTHDAYS: July 3 - 9 Amy Dorst, Karen Matteson, Tom Quinn, Gordon Astrom, Sharon Colvin, Katherine Keener, Barbara Keyes, Lisa Radford, Gail Doyle, Christine Lee, Bob Finnearty, Sage Lewandowski, Jim Rodgers, Elizabeth Simpson, Martha Simpson, Peg Adelsberger, Jared Jeffers, Marco Jeffers, Emma Shadis-McLaughlin, and Peter Williams. ANNIVERSARIES: July 3 - 9 Linda & Steve Dillinger (34th), Chris Gidycz-Lein & Jim Lein (19th), Tiffany & Christopher Hedges (6th), Barb & Tom Kostohryz (32nd), Susan & A.W. Matters (9th), Sue & Jeff McAdoo (21st), Sara & Roger Menchofer (27th), Gina & Mike Rider (16th), Mary & Ed Schreck (36th), Diane & Mark Spezza (17th), and Mary Jo & Duane Starkey (23rd). PRAYERS FOR THE SICK    Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all on our prayer list and pray for Ted Hart, Linda Huck, Bill Coffey, Mary Simmons, Teresa Walsh, Carroll Haddaway, Roger Howard, Mike Mulligan, and Andrew Guy. (Remembered in the petitions) LIVING WITH CHRIST    We have the latest issue of Living with Christ 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. RESPECT LIFE    Each Fourth of July celebration of our nation's Declaration of Independence invites us to remember its words: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Let us remind other that unborn human beings are equally endowed with these rights by their Creator. PEACE & JUSTICE COMMITTEE    “Since peace is based upon good order, it follows that, for empires as well as individuals, concord should have her principal foundation in justice and charity.” - Pope Leo XIII    Pope Paul VI reminded us: IF YOU WANT PEACE, WORK FOR JUSTICE. Convinced of the truth of this, the annual Pax Christi USA gathering has as its theme: GOD’S PEOPLE CAN WAIT NO LONGER: TWENTY YEARS SINCE [The US Bishops’ document] ‘ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR ALL. July 28-30, (Friday eve to Sunday noon) 2006, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. Join hundreds of Catholic Peace and Justice activists such as Mexican-born Bishop Gabino Zavala of Los Angeles, Fr. John Rausch of The Catholic Committee of Appalachia, Chris Marston of the AFL-CIO, and Donna Toliver, of the Campaign for Human Development. A two-day retreat for Young Adults (age 18-30) on the same theme will precede the meeting. Info at: Tel 814-453-4955 ext 231 & Regina Wack, Tel: 740-753-1183 & Bob Maher, 740-592-3487. See The Steubenville Register, June 30th, ad for details or: www.paxchristiusa.org FOURTH ANNUAL BOY SCOUT RETREAT    This year's retreat will be held August 4-6 at St. Michael's in Carlisle. The theme is "Amazing Grace" and the retreat will be filled with all kinds of faith-based activities and fun! Email Susan Molloy at the Diocese: smolloy@diosteub.org for more info or grab a registration sheet from the bulletin board. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER    Weekends in Columbus are July 21-23, September 22-24, and November 10-12. Call Paul & Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 for information or check out the website: wwME.org    Other weekends are July 28-30 and September 22-24 in Akron and November 3-4 in Marietta. Call Tim and Lori at 330-305-9963 or email WorldwideME@aol.com for information/reservations.