- QUESTIONS FOR
THE RIDE HOME
- 17th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Jesus feeds our spiritual hunger, but physical
hunger must be eradicated by those who profess to follow Jesus,
the bread of life. In the Gospel the disciples take up their
responsibility to gather the fragments so that nothing is lost
or wasted.
Adults: How can I advocate for the poor
and educate myself to become a more responsible steward of my
personal resources?
Children: What will I do to change my own
wastefulness, particularly when it comes to wasting food?
CHURCH
PICNIC
St. John’s Catholic Church Annual
Homecoming will be TODAY, at the church on Dutch Ridge
Road in Guysville. Mark your calendars NOW and plan to attend
this event that includes family activities, fun and FOOD. Beginning
at noon a chicken OR ham dinner will be served. The cost
of the meal is $5 per adult and $3 per child. There will be BINGO,
raffles and other games. Everyone is invited to attend.
- ARE YOU BEING CALLED?
Samuel didn’t recognize that God was calling
him. Are you one of the people being called to membership on
Christ the King’s Pastoral Council? There are no
requirements for this job, just a desire to participate more
fully in our church community. Please pray for the council and
be attentive to the call.
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 July, any unclaimed items will be donated to
charity.
LIVING WITH CHRIST
The August issue of Living with Christ
is available 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.
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.
SAINTS
OF JULY AND AUGUST
St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits;
his feast day is July 31st.
St. Alphonsus of Liguori, patron of theologians;
his feast day is August 1st.
St. Stephen I, martyr; his feast day is August
2nd.
St. Lydia; her feast day is August 3rd.
St. John Vianney, patron of priests; his feast
day is August 4th.
To learn more about these saints and others,
check out www.catholic.org and go to the link for saints and
angels.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Are you a natural teacher, enjoy children and
have a strong faith life? Teaching as Jesus taught is very rewarding.
You work with other individuals who share the similar gifts and
talents.
Teachers and aides positions are available
on Sunday and Tuesday at preschool, first, fourth, fifth, sixth,
and Junior High grade levels. Call Nancy Denhart, 592-2711 to
volunteer.
Religious Education begins August 27
and 29. Watch for registration materials in the mail.
Please pray the Holy Spirit continues to bless and guide the
staff as they prepare to assist our parents in passing on our
Faith to our children.
PARISH ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS
The next meeting of the Peace & Justice
Committee will be this Thursday, August 3rd at 3pm
in the CTK library.
St. Francis Society members will gather
this Friday, August 4, for First Friday Mass at 11:00
a.m. at St. Paul's Church. A vegetable potluck lunch will
follow, and we will watch a video on the history of the Athens
State Hospital grounds. If time permits, we will discuss the
upcoming year's meetings and events.
Volunteers needed to help at a UCM dinner
Thursday, August 10, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. If you can help, please
call Mary and Pat Reddan at 594-8591.
SACRED
HEART RETREAT HOUSE
Creative Games Workshop for religion teachers
and catechists will be held Saturday, August 5, from 9:00
till 3:00 at Sacred Heart Retreat House. Come, stay as long
as you like and take home games for use this fall in your classes.
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION is held on Saturdays from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
and 7 to 10 p.m. at St. Paul's Church. Any questions,
contact the church.
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- Let all your works
give you thanks, O Lord, and let your faithful ones bless you.
BIRTHDAYS: July 31 - August 6
Sergio Lopez, Kevin Moberg, Brian Barnett, Megan Starkey, Francis
Tullius, John Costanzo, Steve Dillinger, Doris Fisher, Matthew
White, Christine Preast, Marianne Watson, Nancy Denhart, Rebecca
Miller, Gabriela Grijalva, Jenna Kostival, Isa Sabraw and Adriana
Lein.
ANNIVERSARIES: July 31 - August 6
Catherine & John Bowditch (2nd), Denise & Harold Gregory
(21st), Mary Ann & Dan Gulino (27th), Janet & Chuck Hammer
(20th), Joan & John Keener (23rd), Sherry & Mike
McCleary (34th), and Audrey & Joseph Mulholland
(54th!!).
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all
on our prayer list and pray for Kathleen Morrow, Rev. Donald
Mantica, Don Scheck, Ted Hart, Linda Huck, Mary Simmons, Teresa
Walsh, Roger Howard, Mike Mulligan, and Andrew Guy. (Remembered in the petitions)
REST IN PEACE
Please pray for Isabel Frost,
infant daughter of Tere and Raymond Frost and Clara "Tommie"
Roller, mother of Kathy Riestenberg. Both Isabel &
Mrs. Roller died this week, and we offer their families our sincere
sympathy while praying that they and all the souls of the faithful
departed rest in the peace of our Lord.
RESPECT
LIFE
We are called to build a society in which every
life, even the weakest embryonic life, is embraced as a gift
and treasure of infinite and irreplaceable value. Rev. Tadeusz
Pacholczyk, Ph.D. The Southern Cross, 2/9/06
BOY
SCOUT RETREAT
• Fourth annual Boy Scout Retreat, St. Michael's Catholic
Church, Carlisle, August 4-6
• camp with Bishop Conlon and other faith-filled scouts
and dads
• open to any young man interested in Boy Scouts or
Venture Scouts
• registration is $12.00; deadline is August
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Volunteers needed for Habitat for Humanity
Builds. Athens County Habitat for Humanity is starting two building
projects in August. Want to help on Fridays-Saturdays-Sundays?
For best results call the office at 740-592-0032 to schedule
a date.
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES
Ballroom dance classes for beginners are being
offered this August at Hocking College. We’ll cover jitterbug,
waltz, Latin and other dances, and by the time you finish, you’ll
be ready to hit the floor with confidence. It’s great exercise
and lots of fun, and it opens up a whole new world of friends
and social entertainment. Classes meet ten evenings, Mondays
and Thursdays, for two hours of combined instruction and practice.
The class is structured to allow for make-up sessions if you
have to miss a class or two. You don’t need anything but
smooth-soled shoes and a partner, but if you don’t have
a partner, let us know and we’ll see if we can find one
for you. Even if you always thought you have two left feet, come
on out and give it a try. It’s FUN! The cost is $98 per
person for one hour of credit or $50 for non-credit. For more
information contact Jane at jane.tompkins@gmail.com or (740)
667-6768. Class begins Thursday, August 3. See you on
the dance floor!
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Weekends in Columbus are 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 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.
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