- 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
22nd
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29
Psalm 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11
Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a
Luke 14:1, 7-14
23rd
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wisdom 9:13-18b
Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14-17
Phmn 9-10, 12-17
Luke 14:25-33 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Twenty-Second
Sunday in Ordinary Time
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- While all human beings want honor
and prestige, Jesus shifts the focus to God. It is God’s
honor and respect that really counts. Kingdom behavior seeks
God first as a path toward greatness.
Adults: What can I do this week to act with
more humility and more reliance on God?
Children: How can I keep God first in my life
this week?
MASS SCHEDULE
Beginning this weekend, September 1/2, the Mass schedule
at CTK changes to the following:
Saturdays: 5:15 p.m.
Sundays: 8:30 & 10:30
a.m. & 6:15 p.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 12:15 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:15
p.m.
Reconciliation
Saturdays: 4:15
p.m. or on request
Sundays: 5:15
p.m. or on request
LABOR DAY
Monday is a national holiday. Begin the day
with prayer to celebrate the gift of work and the dignity of
all who labor. Mass will be celebrated in the church at 9:00
a.m.
STAFF NEEDED
Staff is needed for Religious Education classes:
two teaching positions are open on Sunday and two on Tuesday.
Contact Nancy Denhart at 592-2711.
ST. VINCENT
DE PAUL SOCIETY
The first meeting of the Fall for VDP members
is TUESDAY, September 4, at 7:00 p.m. at CTK.
Volunteers are needed to help current volunteers
deliver food monthly on the 4th Tuesday or the 4th Thursday.
Call Kathy at 593-5338 for more info or to volunteer.
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Classes begin today, Sunday, September 2,
at 4:30 p.m. or this Tuesday, September 4, at 6:30 p.m.
Call Nancy Denhart, 592-2711, for more information.
The Child Protection Workshop is this Thursday,
September 6, 7-8:30 p.m. at the CTK Parish Center. Anyone
who works with youth in ANY capacity must have a background check
prior to beginning service and attend the workshop. Contact Father
Marty or Nancy for details.
ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY
Members will gather at St. Paul’s
on Friday, September 7, for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Following
Mass, the group will head to Toscano’s for lunch.
KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS
The September meeting of the Fr. Patala
Council of the K of C will be next Sunday evening, September
9, at 7:00. We changed the week due to the Labor Day weekend.
CATHOLIC LADIES OF COLUMBIA
Mark your calendars for Monday, September
10, 6:30 p.m. when CLC members gather at CTK for their regular
monthly meeting.
R.C.I.A.
R.C.I.A. is a program for people who wish to
become Catholic or who wish to know more about their Catholic
faith. Our sessions start in September on Thursday evenings
in the Parish Center beginning at 7:15 p.m. Please call
the office for more information.
LITURGY BYTES
& BITS
Types of Psalms—Most of the psalms
fit into three basic types with some subdivisions. The first
type is Psalms of Lament, an expression of grief or sorrow
moving to hope and finally to praise. These are usually divided
into two groups, Penitential Psalms and Imprecatory (or Cursing)
Psalms.
Thanksgiving Psalms recall a previous
call for help, acknowledge God’s deliverance and end in
praise. Two subdivisions of the Thanksgiving Psalm are Salvation
History Psalms, which in some way refer to the exodus story,
and Songs of Trust, which reflect on God’s actions
resulting in trust.
The final type is Hymnic Psalms or Psalms
of Praise. These begin and end with praise of God, describing
in the body of the psalm the basis for the praise.
At liturgy we rarely hear an entire psalm,
making it sometimes difficult to know the type. See if you can
tell, or go home and read the entire psalm to clarify the context.
--Ministry Resource Update,
Resource Publications, San Jose, California
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- “. . .invite the
poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will
you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will
be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
BIRTHDAYS: September 3 - 9
Kathy Baca, Sydnie
Bolin, Beth Brown, Mary Helen Graham, Sherman Henderson, Erna
Kordesch, Kristin Krzic, Amy Legar, Brandon Lent, Craig Littler,
Jr., April Louthain, Yolanda Moncayo, Ben Morrow, Joe Mulligan,
Brian Quinn, Matthew Sheehan, Olivia Sheehan, Amy Simpson, and
Sophie Truszka.
ANNIVERSARIES: Jane
& Harry Tompkins (27th), Carla Ryan-Hirst & Tom Hirst
(5th), Carole & Joseph Schloss (9th), Angel &
James Thomas (20th), Mariela & Bryan Dumm (11th),
Judy & Harry Houska (42nd), and Roberta & Sherman
Henderson (29th)
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
We offer our sympathy and prayers to Karen
and Chuck Harrington. Karen’s mom, Louise Gilkey,
passed away recently. May she and all who have died, rest in
the peace of our Lord.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
NOTE CARDS
The Faith Build Coalition of the Athens County
Habitat for Humanity now has attractive note cards packets. These
have been designed by OU Prof. Don Adleta. A dozen cards (3 designs)
for a donation of $15. Contact Danny Moates (592-4064 or moates@ohio.edu)
to get a packet.
DINING WITH DIABETES
This program for people with diabetes and their
families will be held at Doctor’s Hospital in Nelsonville
beginning this Thursday, September 6, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
and will continue for the following two Thursdays. Call Ruth
Dudding, Athens County Health Dept. at 592-4431, ext. 225. Now
is the time to take charge of your diabetes!
DIVORCECARE
MINISTRY (DCM)
The goal of DivorceCare Ministry is to make
known Christ’s abundant love so that all who suffer from
separation and divorce might experience healing, reconciliation,
and new life. The 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,
is meeting Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM at St. Paul’s Parish
Hall beginning September 12. For more information, contact Brian
or Dawn at (740) 707-9017 or e-mail mccarthy@ohio.edu.
BENEFIT
FOR JEREMY MAYER
Jeremy, the son of Athens PD Chief Rick Mayer,
was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma & is currently
unable to work due to intensive cancer treatments so finances
are tight for him and his wife.
The local Christian community has gathered
together to hold a benefit for Jeremy & Jennifer. It will
be held on Sunday, September 30, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at
the Athens Community Center on East State Street. There will
be entertainment, games and food. Please come to the benefit
to support this worthy cause.
CANNING JARS NEEDED
Do you have canning jars that you no longer
need and would like to get rid of? The Community Food Initiatives
is holding classes to teach people how to can tomatoes and will
take any canning jars you wish to donate. Call Nancy Bain at
592-3828 for more information.
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