- "Mission
to Serve": New Orleans Diary
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- Vacation Bible School
- TRANSFIGURATION
OF THE LORD
August 5/6, 2006
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- Who needs to be reminded that
he/she is beloved of God?
- Gospel Reflection
(Mark 9:2-10): In this reading, Jesus takes his apostles
Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. There, he is transfigured
before them. He shows them the glory that is his as the only-begotten
Son of God. With Jesus are the Old Testament prophets, Moses
and Elijah.
Peter can hardly believe his eyes. He wants
to do something to commemorate this wonderful event. He suggests
that they build three tents there! He wanted to mark this spot
as holy. Then, from heaven, the voice of the Father was heard:
“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” Suddenly,
all was still. They looked up, and there was Jesus, alone with
them. Then he prepared them for his death and resurrection.
It is important to remember that this event
happened just before the passion and death of Jesus. This was
a special gift to the apostles, so that they would remember that
Jesus, their teacher and friend, was also their Lord, their Savior,
and the Son of God.
Long after this event, Peter wrote about it
in his first letter. How did he suggest we commemorate this event?
Not by building tents on holy ground, but by paying attention
to the message of Christ, by listening to the Son of God.
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- Discussion Points for Gospel: Peter’s impulse to mark this spot of encounter
with Jesus was not wrong. It is a very human instinct. Our churches
and shrines are “holy ground” for us. When we make
a prayer corner at home or at school, we are setting aside “holy
ground.” Does this holy ground help you to be aware of God’s
presence? Does this holy ground help you to listen to Christ?
How?
Why didn’t Jesus and the apostles stay
on the mountain? Why did they come down? What do you think? (from
Sadlier "We Believe" web site)
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- MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY 5:15
p.m. Tony Udvardy
SUNDAY 8:30
a.m. Doug & Carl Oswald - the
Oswald family
10:30
a.m. Connie Rankin - Patty Manzey
MONDAY 12:15
p.m. Bob
Stockmal - Pauline Rodgers
TUESDAY 5:15
p.m. People of Our Parish
WEDNESDAY 12:15 p.m. Health
& Healing of Ted Hart - Katie Hart
THURSDAY 5:15 p.m. Area
Homeless
FRIDAY
12:15 p.m. Sick & Shut-ins of
Our Parish
SATURDAY 5:15 p.m. Marriage
of Jennifer Wittmer & Michelo Lully
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Naomi & Tom Stork
SUNDAY 8:30
a.m. Salvatore & Teresa
Davoli - the Bray family
19th Sunday in 10:30
a.m. George Hargraves - the
Hargraves family
Ordinary
Time
- PARISH CALENDAR: August
6 - 13
- SUNDAY TRANSFIRGURATION OF THE LORD
- MONDAY
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1:00 p.m. "The
Needlers" discussion group
WEDNESDAY
- 7:00
p.m. 10:30
Mass music practice
- THURSDAY
- 7:00
p.m. Habitat
"Faith Build" meeting
SATURDAY
- 4:15
p.m. Reconciliation
- SUNDAY 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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- QUESTIONS FOR
THE RIDE HOME
- Transfiguration
of the Lord
The two titles applied to Jesus in today's
Gospel point to dimensions of his person and his mission. Each
is useful to provide strength to us at specific moments in our
lives. Both as transcendent Lord and as God's agent on earth,
Jesus supports us as his disciples.
Adults: Which title of Jesus from today's
Gospel most speaks to me at this time?
Children: How might I show my love for Jesus
in my actions this week?
- CONGRATULATIONS -- BAPTISM
We welcome with great joy Lula June Lee,
new-born through the waters of Baptism. She is the daughter of
Cynthia and Fredrick Lee and grandaughter of Milagros Santoni
and Fred Lee.
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.
PARISH
ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS
Volunteers are 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.
The Catholic Ladies of Columbia will
meet on Monday, August 14, at 6:30 p.m. Phone regrets
to Anna Mae Dunphy, 593-6874 or Pat Moorehead, 592-3704.
POOL
PARTY & COOKOUT FOR ALTAR SERVERS
This event will take place on Wednesday,
August 16, 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Sacred Heart Retreat House
in Coolville, Ohio. We will be looking for adult chaperones and
drivers for the trip. Servers will receive more information and
registration forms in the mail this week. Mark your calendars
and join us for a cool time.
SAINTS OF AUGUST
* St. Dominic, patron of astronomers; his feast day is August
8th.
* Blessed Edith Stein, her feast day is August 9th.
* St. Lawrence, martyr; his feast day is August 10th.
* St. Clare, patron of those suffering with sore eyes; her feast
day is August 11th.
* St. Philomena; her feast day is August 11th.
* St. Euplius, martyr; his feast day is August 12th.
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.
SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE
“Introduction to Catechetical Ministry”.
If you are a beginning catechist or a returning one, this is
for you. Come to Sacred Heart Retreat house on Tuesday evening,
August 8 from 6:30 till 8:30. Call 667-0100.
A Barbeque Beef Pot Pie dinner with
summer salads, topped with blackberry pie will be held on Saturday,
August 19, at Sacred Heart Retreat House. Mark your calendar
now and call 667-0100 to register.
Another Family Retreat is coming up
on Sunday afternoon, August 27, at Sacred Heart Retreat
house. Get your family together for games, sharing, and prayer
before you get too deep into the activities of the school year.
Call 667-0100 to register.
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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- The Lord is king; let
the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad.
BIRTHDAYS: August 7 - 13
John Barrington, Joe Bossart, David Hogan, Kristi Kinnard, Levi
Moretti-Dobo, Alice Mulligan, Brian Robles, Mary Simmons, Edmund
Ashworth, Joy Lopez, Rita Nance, Daniel Thomas, Jerry Bayha,
Gerry Gdowski, Liz Luehrman, Ruben Quinones, Darcy Bastin, Casey
Grimm, Tricia Ostrander, Mary Redefer, Laurel Welsh, Judy Copeland,
Howard Dewald, Karl Eberts, Miranda McLaughlin, Michele Papai,
Rachel Petrik, Sallie Sauber, Mary Schreck, Sarah Carbone and
Connor Messerly.
ANNIVERSARIES: August 7 - 13
Audrey & Paul Carey (11th), Linda & Jerry Cline (9th),
Sam & Gerry Gdowski (17th), Fer & Mario Grijalva (13th),
Janet & David Gustafson (33rd), Kristi Kinnard
& Jim Herpy (20th), and Christy Velodota & Bill
Justice (8th).
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)
RESPECT LIFE
A frequently heard claim contends that embryonic
stem cells "are, at present, the most useful kind of cells
for medical research." This advocacy flies in the face of
the fact that not one successful therapy has been developed using
embryonic stem cells while stem cells from morally acceptable
sources are producing positive therapeutic cells for a wide variety
of diseases and conditions. Letter to the Editor by Mark Hartman,
3/15/05, San Diego Union-Tribune.
DIVORCE
CARE MINISTRY (DCM)
This ministry is now available in Southeastern
Ohio, with weekly support meetings beginning in late August.
DCM, formerly the North American Conference for Separated and
Divorced Catholics (www.nacsdc.org), has been in operation since
1974 with the approval of the United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops. All acknowledge that the Church has a rich treasury
of people, scripture, tradition, and pastoral ministry on which
it can draw to serve its members whose marriages end in divorce.
The goal of Divorce Care Ministry is to lay
open this wealth and make known Christ’s abundant love so
that all who suffer from separation and divorce might experience
healing, reconciliation, and new life. Participants will utilize
the highly respected DivorceCare support program (www.divorcecare.org),
which is designed for anyone currently experiencing separation
or divorce, as well as those who have been divorced for years.
Weekly meetings will be held at St. Paul’s
Parish in Athens beginning in late August. Please contact
either Brian or Dawn McCarthy at 740-707-9017 or 740-707-1342,
respectively, for more information.
BICYCLE RIDE
Join others interested in riding their bicycle
on the bike path Sunday, August 13. Meet at 10 a.m. (after
the 8:30 mass) at the church parking lot. For more information
contact Barb Moran at moran@ohio.edu.
JARS OF
CLAY CONCERT
The multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award-winning
band, Jars of Clay, is coming to Franciscan University of Steubenville.
The Christian rock band will be on campus for a special opening
weekend show at the Finnegan Fieldhouse at 9:00 p.m. on Friday,
September 1. Admission is $20 per ticket for the general public
or $15 with a Franciscan University ID. Tickets are on sale and
may be purchased by calling 740-283-6441 or on-line at kpaul@franciscan.edu
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