- 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
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
20th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10
Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18
Hebrews 12:1-4
Luke 12:49-53 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Nineteenth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
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- The Gospel challenges us to be prepared
for the return of Jesus at any moment. As his followers we cannot
wait passively, but must live a life that reflects our responsibility
toward caring for all of creation.
Adults: What can I do this week to live
more simply and responsibly?
Children: How might I take better care of
nature this week?
- FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION
Wednesday, August 15
Masses: 12:15 & 5:15 p.m.
office closed
(St. Paul’s: Vigil Mass Tuesday
at 6:00 p.m. & Mass at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.)
THE VINCENT
DE PAUL SOCIETY
- Members
will begin their regular monthly meetings on TUESDAY,
September 4, at 7:00 p.m. at CTK in the Parish Center. Members
are encouraged to attend.
The VDPS 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.
ASSUMPTION OF
THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
The Feast of the Assumption celebrates
the Catholic belief that, at the end of her life, Mary was taken
body and soul into heaven. “The Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin,” states the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “is
a singular participation in her Son’s Resurrection and an
anticipation of the resurrection of other Christians.”
Officially promulgated as dogma in 1950 by
Pope Pius XII, the Assumption was celebrated in the liturgy of
the Church as early as the sixth century. Like other Church teachings
about Mary, the Assumption is based upon Mary’s unique relationship
to Jesus and his redemptive mission.
At the time of the Annunciation, the angel
Gabriel greeted Mary as “full of grace” (Luke 1:28).
The Church has come to understand that God specially prepared
Mary to be the mother of Jesus. “Full of grace” at
the Annunciation, Mary had been preserved from original sin from
the moment of her conception.
This is the dogma of the Immaculate Conception:
In order to prepare her for her role in bearing the Son, Mary
was given the special privilege of experiencing in advance the
merits her Son would gain through the Redemption.
In the same way, through the Assumption, Mary
was allowed to enjoy the full benefits of the Redemption. As
Christians, we look forward to that same glorification. Meanwhile,
we benefit from Mary’s intercession on our behalf in heaven.
—Mark Neiber for Creative
Communications for the Parish, 1995
CATHOLIC LADIES OF COLUMBIA
The next meeting for the CLC is this 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.
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
LITURGY BYTES & BITS
The responsorial psalm follows the silence
after the first reading. Occasionally this is taken from other
parts of the Scripture, but ordinarily it is from the Book of
Psalms in the Old Testament. It is designed in the form of a
dialogue. The cantor sings the antiphon and all repeat it. The
verses are sung by the cantor, and after each verse, the antiphon
is sung again by the assembly. Occasionally, for lack of a cantor,
the psalm is recited instead of sung. However, the responsorial
psalm should be sung. --Ministry
Resource Update, Resource Publications, San Jose, California
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- “You also must
be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man
will come.”
BIRTHDAYS: August 13 - 19
David Bell, Sarah
Carbone, Baelyn Carey, Lorena Carlson, Jerry Cline, Danne Corrigan,
Mary Dailey, Teresa Doughty, Dale Gloeckner, Jonathan Kochis,
Adam & Ryan Luehrman, Patty Manzey, Julie Owens, Mike Rider,
Stephen Rodriguez, Mitchell Sass, Lynn Simon, and Amihan Tindongan.
ANNIVERSARIES: Kathy
& Arthur Marinelli (42nd), Jackie & Marco
Jeffers (26th), Tere & Raymond Frost (15th),
and Linda & Bob Maher (28th).
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, and Bill Rader. (Remembered in the petitions)
REST IN PEACE
Please pray for the repose of the soul of former
parishioner Sister Gabrielle Branscome who died
this past week. She was secretary to Sister Margaret Rose Griesbaum.
May she and all who have died, rest in the peace of our Lord.
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.
RESPECT LIFE
It is impossible to further the common
good without acknowledging and defending the right to life, upon
which all the other inalienable rights of individuals are founded
and from which they develop. A society lacks solid foundations
when, on the one hand, it asserts values such as the dignity
of the person, justice and peace, but then, on the other hand,
radically acts to the contrary by allowing or tolerating a variety
of ways in which human life is devalued and violated, especially
where it is weak or marginalized. Only respect for life can be
the foundation and guarantee of the most precious and essential
goods of society, such as democracy and peace. --Pope
John Paul II, Evangelium vitae (1995), no. 101
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!
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.
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