- 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
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
24th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14
Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 191
Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-32 or 15:1-10 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Twenty-Third Sunday
in Ordinary Time
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- The Gospel surely is a wake-up call
for us today. Of all the things and people we hold dear, Jesus
is to be first and foremost. Our willingness to carry the crosses
that come our way is a lifetime effort. While these are challenging
demands, it is helpful to remember that we are in good company
on this journey.
Adults: What things distract me from keeping
Jesus first in my life?
Children: How can I put Jesus first in my
mind and heart this week?
SIGN-UP
WEEKEND
It’s that time of year again when we ask
you to become involved in your parish community. Check out what
ministries, faith-building opportunities and service opportunities
we are offering, and sign-up to participate in building community
at CTK!
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Nancy will begin work on the new ministry schedule
for September 23-December 16. If there are any dates on which
you CANNOT minister, please let her know, 592-2711, or nsand@ctkathens.org
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 September 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 information.
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 and meet on Thursday evenings in the Parish
Center beginning at 7:15 p.m. Please call the office for
more information.
WE ARE WIRELESS!
CTK now has two “hot spots” for using
laptop computers. Come to the Parish Center lounge or
library for some quiet study time, to read or to use your
laptop. We’ll have coffee, tea or cold drinks available.
You are welcome to use either of these rooms during the hours
the Parish Center is open. Check us out!!
PASTORAL
COUNCIL BEGINS SOON
Would you like to join the CTK Pastoral Council?
You may recommend yourself or someone else to serve. Council
meets once a month on Monday evenings during the school year.
If you’d like more information, please call the office.
WHY
CATHOLIC? JOURNEY THROUGH THE CATECHISM
Christ the King and St. Paul’s parishes
are continuing Book III - “LIFE IN CHRIST - Walking with
God”, this fall. Come, Taste and See! Join a small group,
and reflect on the Sacraments. The focus area for the six week
sessions concentrates on the implications of the Ten Commandments.
Sign up September 8 - September 15 or call Mary and Pat
Reddan at 740-594-8591. If you are already a part of a small
group, please contact your small group leader. If you have been
a part of a Why Catholic? group, why not make a personal invitation
to a friend or a neighbor, there is no requirement, all you have
to do is to join in. The six-week sessions will begin the
week of October 7 and continue through the week of November 11.
PEACE
AND JUSTICE NOTES
Join efforts to end poverty world wide! Information
and actions we can take to correct problems with previous third
world debt relief attempts will be provided Sept. 29 - 30. Congress
needs to know that too many plates are empty.
LITURGY BYTES & BITS
The second reading, which follows the
psalm (frequently omitted in children’s liturgies), is taken
from the letters of St. Paul and others. Hence, they used to
be called “epistles.” Sometimes this reading is taken
from the Book of Revelation. Most often they are exhortations
or explanations given by St. Paul to the various communities
at which he had ministered. Again, they are a faith witness from
those who have gone before. They speak to us the same messages
that were deemed necessary in the early Church.
--Ministry Resource Update,
Resource Publications, San Jose, California
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- “. . . In the
same way, anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions
cannot be my disciple.”
BIRTHDAYS:
September 10-16
George Bain, Stacey
Commerford, Cory Corrigan, Marissa Coschigano, David Gustafson,
Jamie Hall, Joyce Hamby, Roberta Henderson, Father Marty, Warren
Jeffers, Brad King, Kelly King, Emma Kraus, Anne Lombard, Flo
Oellerich, Cheche Santoni, Jessica Stroh, Ellen Whaley, and Shawn
White.
ANNIVERSARIES: Cathy
& Carl Bruggeman (24th), Danne & Cory Corrigan (8th),
Jessica & Dan Stroh (3rd), Peggy & John Scott (29th),
Mary Lou & John Lavelle (55th!), Melanie &
John Glassmire (21st), Patty & Richard Manzey (39th),
Sallie & Kent Sauber (12th), Lisa & Danny Radford (12th),
and Angel & Steve Mack (18th).
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,
Frieda Shields, and Bill Rader. (Remembered
in the petitions)
READING
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
I’m Philomina Nweze, a blind graduate
student at Ohio University, requesting for any of the Church
members who would volunteer to help me read some of my course-materials.
My telephone number is 740-5923184, and my address is: 35 Wolfe
Street, Apt. 21, Athens 45701.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The September meeting of the Fr. Patala
Council of the K of C will be this Sunday evening, September
9, at 7:00.
CATHOLIC LADIES OF COLUMBIA
Mark your calendars for this Monday,
September 10, at 6:30 p.m. when CLC members gather at CTK
for their regular monthly meeting.
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.
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.
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.
- Checks
can be made to: Richland United Methodist Church, J & J Mayer
Benefit. Send to: Hocking Valley Bank c/o Jeff Swaim PO Box 4847
Athens, OH 45701.
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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