- 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
Twenty-second
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8
Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5
James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Twenty-third
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 35:4-7a
Psalm 146:7, 8-9, 9-10
James 2:1-5
Mark 7:31-37 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Twenty-second
Sunday in Ordinary Time
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- Media coverage of the Church
almost exclusively deals with the externals of religious practice
and rarely gives a glimpse of the inner realities of faith. In
this environment, believers need a clear understanding of faith
and its practice.
- Adults: Can I name a time when the deep
convictions of faith led me to make a decision or take action
in a way that may have surprised or puzzled others?
Children: Because I believe in Jesus and the power
of the Holy Spirit, what good things does God want me to do for
others?
RCIA “Come and See”
meetings
There are two opportunities to learn how
adults are initiated in the Catholic faith - Thursday, September
10th at 7 PM at St. Paul or Sunday, September 13th at
7:30 PM at Christ the King. Please pray for those who might
be considering it, share this info with them and offer to accompany
them to “come and see”.
SPECIAL MASS
FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS
To bless and recognize the ministry of
health care providers (professional, personal and volunteer),
Bishop R. Daniel Conlon will celebrate a White Mass symbolic
of the white coat/uniform on Tuesday, September 1, at 7:00
PM at CTK. Light refreshment will follow and all are welcome.
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION NEWS
Classes begin Sunday, September 13,
and Tuesday, September 15. If you haven’t registered,
please do so soon. For more info, contact Nancy Denhart, Director
of Religious Education, 590-3302 or 592-2711 or ndenhart@ctkathens.org
Are you a faith-filled person who loves children?
Perhaps you are being called to be a person who “echoes
God’s Word” as a catechist. The Religious Education
Program has openings for catechists. We meet Sundays at 12:15
or Tuesdays at 6:30 during the school year. We provide in-service
and help for all in the catechetical program. Contact Nancy for
more info.
CONFIRMATION PARENT MEETING
A friendly reminder to all parents of Confirmation
candidates of the required information meeting on Wednesday,
September 2, at 7:00 PM at CTK Parish Center.
ST.
VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Our September meeting is Wednesday, September
2, at 7:00 PM in the CTK Parish Center’s conference
room.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
Be true to one another and honor the sacredness
of your marriage by learning Natural Family Planning. Learn how
NFP helps build unity in your marriage. The next Natural Family
Planning series begins September 20 at Sacred Heart Retreat
House in Torch. For information about the class series contact
Bob and Sharon Colvin (740) 593-5713 or colvin.sl@gmail.com
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER
Make this year’s Sweetest Day one your
spouse will long treasure. Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter
and discover the skills you need to make everyday a ‘sweetest
day.’ Make your plans now to attend the October 16-18
weekend at the Best Western Hotel in Austintown, Ohio. Reservations
are limited. For information or to register, call 330-305-9963
or email worldwideME@sbcglobal.net OR go to our website www.wwme.org
PROGRAMS AT PAUL VI PASTORAL CENTER
“Caring for Caregivers” will
be offered on September 14. It is a day of refreshment
and recollection for family caregivers.
“Not on Stone” -- a weekend
retreat based on the Ten Commandments -- September 18-20.
“A Future Full of Hope” is a retreat
for married couples with Father Scott Seethaler, O.F.M. Cap.
The retreat is offered Friday through Sunday, October 2-4.
Contact info@paulvi.org or go to their website:
www.paulvi.org to see all
their programs offered. Brochures are available at the parish
office reception desk.
- LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Ambry
On
Holy Thursday the holy oils are presented to the community and
enthroned in their place of honor. The place where they stay
during the year, usually near the baptismal font, is called the
ambry. The oils remind us that in our sacramental life of faith,
simple and ordinary elements are used to celebrate profound realities.
The oil of the sick is used in the sacrament of the sick. Sacred
chrism is used at baptism, confirmation and holy orders. The
oil of catechumens is used at baptism. These oils are blessed
by the bishop at the cathedral during the Chrism Mass shortly
before the Triduum. In many dioceses, representatives from the
parishes present the oils to the bishop for blessing. The oils
are then brought back to the parishes for use throughout the
year.
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- “Nothing that
enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things
that come out from within are what defile.”
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
August 31 - September 6
Birthdays: Hope Dalrymple,
Diane Matters, Sydnie Bolin, Jim Bruggeman, Leanna Davis, Greg
Foley, Sherman Henderson, Amy Legar, Craig Littler, Jr., Yolanda
Moncayo, Terri Rogers, Olivia Sheehan, and Joanna Tysko.
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- Anniversaries: The following couples are celebrating
their anniversary this week: Sue & Paul Cadamagnani (25th),
Amy & John Yanity (10th), Jane & Harry
Tompkins (29th), Carla Ryan-Hirst & Tom Hirst (7th), Carole
& Joe Schloss (11th), and Angel & Jim Thomas (22nd).
Congratulations!
- PRAYERS FOR THE SICK -
Please pray for Kathi
Hahn, Mary Ann Gorman and Bill Rader. (Remembered
in the petitions)
OUR
GARDENS -- BLESSED ABUNDANCE
Please continue to share your surplus veggies
with the congregation in our veggie exchange. Just bring them
to the Gathering Space in church at the Sunday masses. You are
also invited to take home with you any of the vegetables that
have been brought to share. Nothing goes to waste! Whatever remains
is distributed to the needy of our area on Monday. Continued
thanks to all those who share their abundant produce!!!
FAMILY DAY
Our Lady of Consolation Shrine in Carey, Ohio
will be hosting a Family Day on Sunday, September 13th.
We welcome families to come and pray together. Mass will be celebrated
at noon with a luncheon and games for the family to follow. The
day concludes with Devotions at 2:30 PM; there will be an opportunity
for individual family blessings. For more information, go to
the website: www.olcshrine.com or call 419-396-7107.
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SISTERS
ON THE RIVER 2 RETREAT
This year’s Retreat for Christian women
begins Friday evening, October 2, and continues through
Sunday morning October 4. This year’s theme is “Women
in the Bible.” Mark these dates on your calendar and plan
to attend. Brochures are available at the bulletin boards in
church. Grab one and check out the info!
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