TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY October 4/5 , 2008   Pray for married couples. How does your parish support them? How do you?   Gospel Reflection (Matthew 21:33- 43): Jesus compares God to a vineyard owner whose messengers go to the tenants of the vineyard to collect his share of the grapes at harvest time. But the tenants beat, stone, or murder the owner’s messengers. When the owner sends his son, the tenants treat him as they did the messenger. They kill the son, hoping to keep the vineyard, his inheritance, for themselves.    The son in the parable is Jesus, of course, and the messengers are God’s prophets, who speak in God’s name. Jesus is reminding us that the kingdom will be taken away from those who do not give God a harvest of good works. Discussion Points for Gospel: Can you find the scriptures that Jesus quotes while telling this parable? Name the people and things that were rejected in this parable.    When Jesus was telling the story of what happened to the prophets and to the son, how do you think he must have felt? Are we rejecting any of God’s messengers, or in any way rejecting Jesus? How can we accept Jesus and his messengers in our lives? What prayers can help us offer the harvest of our lives and work to God (--Sadlier “We Believe” www.webelieve.web.com)     MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY          5:15 pm     Roy Cross - Dr. Bill Biggs SUNDAY               8:30 am     Frieda Shields - the Essmans                             10:30 am     Nancy Beebe's Aunt - Wendy Serbonich                               6:15 pm     People of Our Parish MONDAY            12:15 pm     Donald Driehaus - the Schaffers TUESDAY              5:15 pm    Tony Udvardy WEDNESDAY      12:15 pm     Special Intention - Mary Kline                               2:00 pm     Mass @ Hickory Creek THURSDAY           5:15 pm     Beulah Udvardy FRIDAY               12:15 pm     Sick & Shut-ins of Our Parish SATURDAY           5:15 pm     Cliff Wasko - the Essmans SUNDAY                8:30 am     Marge Ruman - the Bayers & Jordans  28th Sunday of                10:30 am     Madge Kiener - Pauline Rodgers    Ordinary Time               6:15 pm     People of Our Parish OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH PARISH CALENDAR: October 5 - 12   SUNDAY               Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time                                       Respect Life Sunday                                9:30 am     Rosary                              11:30 am     Prayers for Peace                              12:15 pm     RE classes                                2:00 pm     RE training session                                5:00 pm     Vespers @ St. Paul’s                                5:15 pm     Reconciliation                                7:30 pm     Knights of Columbus TUESDAY                                9:45 am     Why Catholic? group                                6:30 pm     RE classes WEDNESDAY                                 2:00 pm     Mass @ Hickory Creek                                7:00 pm     Newman Community THURSDAY                                1:00 pm     “The Needlers” discussion group                                7:15 pm     RCIA FRIDAY SATURDAY                                4:15 pm     Reconciliation                                6:00 pm     Parents' Night Out! SUNDAY              Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time                                9:30 am     Rosary                              11:30 am     Prayers for Peace                              12:15 pm     RE classes                                5:00 pm     Vespers @ St. Paul’s Church                                5:15 pm     Reconciliation
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.	New American Bible Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 Philippians 4:6-9 Matthew 21:33-43 Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time Isaiah 25:6-10a Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14 or 22:1-10
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time      It is the underlying greed of the tenants in the Gospel which moves them to murder: “...let us kill him and get his inheritance” (Matthew 21:38). Unless we restrain our desires for wealth and power, we may find ourselves contributing to the culture of violence. Adults: How might I have violated another person’s freedom or dignity by the use of my authority or position? Children: How is it that those who talk to solve problems can be stronger than those who fight to get their way? RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Life and Dignity of the Human Person    In a world warped by materialism and declining respect for human life, the Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.    Our belief in the sanctity of human life and the inherent dignity of the human person is the foundation of all principles of our social teaching. In our society, human life is under direct attack from abortion and assisted suicide. The value of human life is being threatened by increasing use of the death penalty. The dignity of life is undermined when the creation of human life is reduced to the manufacture of a product, as in human cloning or proposals for genetic engineering to create “perfect” human beings.    We believe that every person is precious, that people are more important than things, and the measure of every institution is whether it threatens or enhances the life and dignity of the human person. -Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directives, Reflections of the U.S. Catholic Bishops PARENTS NIGHT OUT Saturday, October 11 6:00 - 10:00 pm CTK Parish Center    This quarter the theme of PNO is Halloween so dress your kids up in their favorite costume and bring them for an evening of fun and games!!    Participate in this Newman-sponsored event by signing up on the sheets posted on the PC bulletin board or by calling the office. NEWMAN COMMUNITY NEWS    Last week Newman discovered what faith, hope and love mean in our lives at our worship meeting. Join us this week as we help out our community with an exciting evening of service. Newman meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Christ the King Parish Center. All are welcome — see you there! RESPECT LIFE    The Worldwide Rosary for Unborn Babies prayer event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 18th, 2008. You are invited to participate by praying the Rosary during the 9:00 a.m. hour for the following intention: For an end to the surgical and nonsurgical killing of unborn babies. This worldwide prayer event is being organized by the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization; web address is: www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org or P. O. Box 41257; Memphis, Tennessee 38174 PARISH MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES  Knights of Columbus    The next monthly meeting is Sunday, October 5, KofC Hall at 7:30 pm.  Catholic Ladies of Columbia    The October meeting will be Monday, October 13, at 6:30 pm in the CTK Parish Center. SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE    Senior Citizen Day of Reflection is Tuesday, October 7, from 10:00 till 2:00 at Sacred Heart Retreat House. The topic will be “The Conversion Experience of St. Peter”. Call 740-667-0100 to register. LITURGY BITS AND BYTES Communion Song    During communion a song is sung. This should be easy or repetitive or familiar enough to not require using the songbooks. The song is to emphasize the unity (communion) of the people with one another as well as with Christ. The text should be one which highlights that aspect of relationship. Copyright © 2008 Resource Publications, San Jose, CA	“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone...” BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES October 6 - 12 Birthdays: Veronica Bagnole, Nancy Bain, Grace Bell-Moran, Robert Bray, Paul Carey, Grace Corrigan, Tammy Edwards, Rosemary Hayes, Jim Herpy, Karen Howard, David Lopez, Gavin Miller, Audrey Mulholland, Doug Partusch, Queena Prince, Daniel Rankin, Kiah Smith, and Anthony Sylvester. Students: Kate Fledderjohn and Natalie Wallace.   Anniversaries: Marty & Jerry Bayha (42nd), Liz & Bill Luehrman (20th), Sandy & George Eberts (32nd), Barb & Ralph Moran (32nd), and Teresa & Kevin Doughty (26th). Congratulations! Prayers for the Sick    Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all on our prayer list and continue to pray for Don Dillinger, Paul Reininga and Bill Rader. (Remembered in the petitions) MASS AT HICKORY CREEK    We will be celebrating the Eucharist at Hickory Creek Nursing Home this Wednesday, October 8, at 2:00 p.m. Several residents attend, and our parishioners are welcome to join us for this Mass. HOPE AND TRUST IN LIFE!    The Church … is called to proclaim the gift of life, to serve life, and to promote a culture of life. … This is the message of hope we are called to proclaim and embody in a world where self-centeredness, greed, violence, and cynicism so often seem to choke the fragile growth of grace in people’s hearts. --Pope Benedict XVI, homily, Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral (April 19, 2008) CROP WALK    The annual CROP WALK for the interfaith Church World Services will take place on Sunday, October 12, beginning at 2 p.m. from the bike path by Peden Stadium. CROP WALK assists those who experience floods, earthquakes, famines and political instability; 25 per cent of funds raised stay local. If you would like to participate in the walk or to pledge support, contact George Bain (592-3828 or gbain45701@yahoo.com). PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE    Join the Peace and Justice Committee and 43 million people around the world to “stand up and take action” to end global poverty. Sign a petition and get your picture taken the weekend of October 18/19 after each Mass or anytime before then. For more info, see the Jubilee USA website: www.jubileeusa.org 2009 ST. GEORGE TREK: July 20 - August 5    The Trek targets Boy Scouts and Venture crew members (boys and girls) who will be freshmen to juniors fall 2009.    The Diocese of Steubenville has been allotted space for TWO scouts who will have the privilege to share the experience of the biennial event with Bishop Conlon. Anyone meeting the qualifications should submit their applications before December 5. Scouts selected to attend the event may, if necessary, apply for financial assistance. More info and registrations forms now available at www.nccs-bsa.org/activities/trek.php MARRIED COUPLES, October 17-19 in Akron. For info or registrations, call 330-305-9963, email WorldwideME@sbcglobal.net or go to our website www.wwme.org HELP NEEDED    Parishioners Terry and Mary Cummings-Smith are both experiencing some health problems that necessitate them being house-bound. We’re looking for volunteers to bring food to them for a week or two. You can contact them at 592-6357. OU’S FALL AQUA ADVENTURE! October 12th, 1-5 pm. Come to the Aquatic Center for an afternoon of fun, games prizes, raffles. It’s all FREE!! 597-1367, for more info.