- 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
18th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dedication of St. Mary Major in Rome
Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23
Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17
Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11
Luke 12:13-21
19th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wisdom 18:6-9
Psalm 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22
Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12
Luke 12:32-48 or 12:35-40 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Eighteenth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
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- Jesus taught that the poor in spirit
are among the blessed in heaven, and he warned about how difficult
it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God.
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- Adults: How am I like the foolish rich man
in Jesus' parable who felt his accumulated wealth made it possible
for him to "eat, drink, be merry" (Luke 12:19), heedless
of other considerations?
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- Children: How am I sometimes greedy or selfish,
wishing I had what others have, and unwilling to share my things
with others?
- FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
Wednesday, August 15
Masses: 12:15 & 5:15 p.m.
office closed
(St. Paul’s will have a Vigil Mass Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
& Mass at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.)
VINCENT
DE PAUL SOCIETY needs a volunteer to help deliver food on
the 4th Tuesday of the month. Call Kathy at 593-5338 for more
info or to volunteer.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT UCM
DINNER
Want to help out at the August 9th community
supper at UCM? CTK is in charge of cooking and serving food for
the dinner at the UCM house on College Street and then cleaning
up afterwards. Food prep begins around 4:00 PM in the basement
of UCM, and we serve dinner at 5:30. Clean up is finished by
7:00. We can use help for any part of the evening; if you can
help, please call Mary or Pat Reddan at 740 594 8591.
CATHOLIC
LADIES OF COLUMBIA
The next meeting for the CLC is Monday,
August 13, at 6:30 p.m. at CTK in the Parish Center. This
will be a fund-raiser evening so contact the following women
for more details on this event: Anna May Dunphy, 593-6874, or
Pat Moorehead, 592-3704.
COMING UP! BOY SCOUT
RETREAT
Join Bishop R. Daniel Conlon and other Boy
Scouts of the Diocese of Steubenville for this annual retreat.
It will take place August 24-26 at St. Michael’s
Church in Carlisle.
This retreat is for young men between the ages
of 12 and 18. If you are currently a Scout, if you are a former
Scout, or if you would like to experience a Scout weekend, contact
Susan Molloy for more information. She can be reached at 740-282-3632
or by email at smolloy@diosteub.org The cost is $12 per person/$25
per family.
Plan now for a weekend of camping, friendship,
activities, and celebration of the Catholic faith!
SPIRITUAL
JOURNEY OF FAITH
Holy Family Parish in Steubenville is offering
various pilgrimages in preparation for the celebration of their
50th Anniversary. Upcoming pilgrimages are November 30-December
5: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City; January, 2008: Holy Land
Pilgrimage; and June 11, 2008: Dominican and Franciscan Italy.
Contact Father Rich Tuttle, 740-264-2825, or email at rectory@holyfamilyweb.org
for more information.
HEALTH AND NUTRITION OFFER
Here’s a great opportunity to improve
your nutritional health and well being. Ohio University senior
dietetic students would like to assist you in meeting your personal
nutritional goals. Four faculty supervised sessions include a
complete health and dietary assessment, dietary instruction,
and nutritional counseling. Hourly sessions are client-centered,
flexibly scheduled, and offer a unique chance to positively impact
your health while supporting our students within the School of
Human and Consumer Sciences. Total cost is $25.00, with an additional
$20.00 if bloodwork is desired. We are now inviting all who are
interested in fall session sign up to contact Deb Murray at murrayd1@ohio.edu
or 594-3341.
LITURGY BYTES & BITS
Silence. We don’t have very much of it
during the liturgy. Two places where it usually occurs, if only
briefly, is after each of the first two readings. Before plunging
into the psalm we are invited to take time to reflect on the
word which has been proclaimed to us. Likewise, after the second
reading, we are invited to reflect on the word before we move
on to the Gospel. Frequently there is also silence following
the homily and following communion. --Ministry
Resource Update, Resource Publications, San Jose, California
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- “Take care to
guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s
life does not consist of possessions.”
BIRTHDAYS: August 6 - 12
Edmund Ashworth, John Barrington, Jerry Bayha, Joe Bossart, Judy
Copeland, Howard Dewald, Karl Eberts, Gerry Gdowski, Casey Grimm,
David Hogan, Kristi Kinnard, Adriana Lein, Joy Lopez, Liz Luehrman,
Miranda McLaughlin, Levi Moretti-Dobo, Tricia Ostrander, Michele
Papai, Rachel Petrik, Ruben Quinones, Mary Redefer, Brian Robles,
Sallie Sauber, Mary Schreck, Daniel Thomas, Jennifer Treadway,
and Laurel Welsh.
ANNIVERSARIES: Joan & John Keener (24th), Christy
Veladota & Bill Justice (9th), Linda & Jerry Cline (10th),
Kristi Kinnard & Jim Herpy (21st), Sam & Gerry Gdowski
(18th), Janet & Dave Gustafson (34th), and Audrey
& Paul Carey (12th).
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,
Don Dillinger, Frieda Shields, Donna Hart, Gunard Gustafson,
and Bill Rader. (Remembered in
the petitions)
PRAYER/MEDITATION
BOOKLETS
The Living Faith booklets are available
at the bulletin boards in church. The months of July, August
and September are included in the current issue.
We also have available the August issue
of Living with Christ. These particular 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 info on
a subscription.
Church Bulletin Bloopers
• “The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare’s
‘Hamlet’ in the Church Basement Friday at 7 PM. The
congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.”
• “Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication
to follow.”
• “The church will host an evening of fine dining,
super entertainment and gracious hostility.”
NATIONAL
SHRINE IN CAREY, OHIO
The Franciscan Friars invite you to make a
pilgrimage to the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of
Consolation in Carey, Ohio. We offer a place of quiet prayer
and devotion on your journey to faith, hope, and healing. For
more information please call 419-396-7107 or visit our website
www.olcshrine.com
THOUGHTFUL MOMENTS
Have a holy summer
The lazy days of summer can be a great time
to bring your family closer to God. Try ideas like these to have
a happy and holy summer:
Sing a psalm. Choose a psalm that praises
God for his mercy, kindness and love, such as Psalm 103. Learn
a new line each week and sing or recite it together at dinner
time or bed time. By summer’s end, you will have learned
a new way to praise God.
Strengthen a virtue. For example, fortitude
can be practiced by setting a family exercise goal and consistently
working toward it together. Temperance can be practiced by limiting
the amount of time spent watching television or using the computer.
Learn a new prayer. Choose a time of
day when the whole family can be together. Then pick a prayer
to say at that time, such as “Come, Holy Spirit,” the
prayer to St. Michael, or the morning or evening offering prayers.
For ideas, consult Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers from
the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (202-722-8716, www.usccb.org).
Visit him each week. Weekly Mass is
an important way to bring your family closer to God. Even when
you are on vacation, visit www.parishesonline.com to find a Mass
close by.
--2007 Success Publishing &
Media, LLC
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