- 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
26th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Amos 6:1a, 4-7
Psalm 146:7, 8-9, 9-10
1 Timothy 6:11-16
Luke 16:19-31
27th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4
Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-92
Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14
Luke 17:5-10 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Twenty-Sixth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
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- The parable of the rich man and Lazarus
does not fault wealth or comfortable living, rather it warns
us to be aware of the suffering of others. It moves us to see
beyond the small world of the familiar and safe to concern ourselves
with the suffering that occurs daily in the larger world community
that surrounds us.
Adults: How has the Gospel challenged my
own thinking about those who are poor or suffering?
Children: Which of the two men in today’s
parable would I most like to be? Why?
- NEWMAN-SPONSORED
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Today!
Sunday, September 30
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Everyone is welcome;
please join us! $4.00 all-you-can eat pancakes; $4.50 all-you-can-eat
pancakes w/sausage; $2.50 for children's meals.
PRAYER/MEDITATION
BOOKLETS
The new Living Faith booklets are available
at the bulletin boards in church. The months of October, November
and December are included in this issue.
We also have available the October 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.
PARENTS'
NIGHT OUT
Hey parents, Parents' Night Out is coming up
on Saturday, October 6, at 6:00 p.m. Our theme this quarter
is Halloween. Sign up sheets are at the parish center on the
bulletin board in the Parish Center. Get your kids ready to have
an amazing time!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
It is not too late to enroll in Religious Education.
Contact Nancy Denhart 592-2711 or 594-8718 or email her at ndenhart@ctkathens.org
for more information. Classes meet on Sundays at 4:30 or
Tuesdays at 6:30. Families choose which night to send
their child.
DIOCESAN YOUTH RALLY -- OCTOBER
14TH
The rally’s keynote speaker is Father
Donald Calloway; he will speak about his early life as a runaway
immersed in drugs and crime and the dramatic change that occurred
when he gave his life to God. Call the office for more info,
592-2711.
NEWMAN COMMUNITY
“Newman Upcoming meeting is an Education
meeting. Fall retreat is coming up on the weekend of the 19th.
Don’t miss it!”
SEMINARY LIVE-IN
The next Live-In weekend at the Pontifical
College Josephinum in Columbus will be October 25-28.
Junior or senior high school men or college freshmen and sophomores
are invited to attend this weekend in order to experience life
and studies in the seminary. You will meet priests and faculty,
attend Mass and classes, talk, pray and eat with the seminarians.
Contact the Vocations Office in Steubenville at 740-282-0646
or diosteubhof@sbcglobal.net by October 22.
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, in Athens.
LITURGY BYTES &
BITS
You may also have noticed that there is a separate
book for the Gospel reading. Called “The Book of the
Gospels,” it contains only those excerpts from the Scripture
which are from the Gospels. They are contained in this separate
special volume so that more honor can be given to these readings
which are specifically the account of Christ present in our world,
showing us who God is for us.
One of the ways in which the Book of Gospels
is honored is that it is carried in procession during the Gospel
Acclamation. On special occasions, this procession is accompanied
by candles and/or incense. One interesting note is that candles
never accompany the Book at the Gospel procession during the
Easter Vigil. The Paschal candle is THE candle which is a primary
symbol on that night, and it is the candle by which the Word
of God is read.
--Ministry Resource Update,
Resource Publications, San Jose, California
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- This is how we know what
love is: Christ gave up his life for us; and we too must give
up our lives for our brothers. --1 John 3:16
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
- October 1 - 7
Birthdays: Janelle
Blazier, Fe Cox, Sharon Frame, Janet Gustafson, Rosemary Hayes,
Lauren Herpy, Bill Justice, Beth Kordesch, Paul Kostival, Joung
Hee Krzic, David Lopez, Liam McSteen, Michael McSteen, Sara Menchofer,
Ann Mulligan, Daniel Rankin, Greg Scharer & Connie Woodruff.
Students: Ann Velarde, Howard Bob-Manuel & Abby Minnick.
Anniversaries: Susan
& Charles Barga (8th), Theresa Moran & David Bell (20th),
Cheryl & Tony Sylvester (20th), Chris & Rich Neumann
(22nd), John & Teresa Mulligan (5th), & Sarah
& Sylvester James (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 Frieda Shields,
and Bill Rader. (Remembered in
the petitions)
REST
IN PEACE
We offer our sympathy and prayers to April
Holmes and her family. April’s dad, Anthony Poltorak,
passed away this week. May he and all who have died, rest in
the peace of our Lord.
RESPECT LIFE
A fundraising banquet will be held in the new
Baker Center for the Athens Pregnancy Resource Center on October
4th , 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker for the event is Rev. John
Ensor. For more info call the PRC at 592-4700.
Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions
at the PRC. Forms are available at the bulletin boards or call
them.
PEACE AND JUSTICE NOTES
Help to end global poverty. Information will
be available after all Masses this weekend.
CROP WALK -- Sunday, October 14, at 2 p.m.
beginning on the bike path by Peden Stadium. CROP Walk is sponsored
by Church World Services, an ecumenical, international relief
organization. Part of the funds raised here stay in our community.
If you would like to walk and get friends to support you (or
if you want to support my walk), please contact George Bain at
592-3828 or gbain45701@yahoo.com for info sheets and a pledge
envelope.
SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE EVENTS
Senior Citizen Day of Reflection this Tuesday,
October 2, from 10:00 till 2:00 at Sacred Heart Retreat House.
The topic for prayer and reflection will be “Angels of God”.
Call 740-667-0100 for reservations.
ST. FRANCIS
SOCIETY -- meets Friday, October 5, at 11:00 AM at
St. John’s Church in Guysville for Mass followed by a potluck
lunch. Meat, drinks, and table service will be provided. Please
bring a dish to share. Directions to St. John’s: take Co.
Rd. #25 to Co. Rd. #75. Turn left onto Co. Rd. #75. Continue
on Co. Rd. #75 for about 5.5 miles. The church is on the left.
Join us for Mass and lunch!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
CTK parishioners are invited to participate
in Adoration at St. Paul’s Church Saturdays, 12 noon
to 4 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Contact Rob and Mary Thomas at
698-4012 for more information on how to get involved.
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
Plan ahead and mark your calendars! Celebrate
the “fullness of joy” in your marriage that God promises
to all of his “beloved couples.” Attend a World Wide
Marriage Encounter weekend October 19-21 in Akron or November
2-4 in Marietta. For more information on upcoming Marriage
Encounter Weekends, email WorldwideME@aol.com or phone 330-305-9963.
The website is www.wwME.org
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