- 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
28th
Sunday of Ordinary Time
Wisdom 7:7-11
Psalm 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17
Hebrew 4:12-13
Mark 10:17-30 or 10: 17-27
29th
Sunday of Ordinary Time
Isaiah 53:10-11
Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22
Hebrew 4:14-16
Mark 10:35-45 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- 28th Sunday of
Ordinary Time
The
tragedy of the man who comes to Jesus in today's Gospel motivates
us to make our choices wisely. In each moment of our lives the
way we use our freedom affects our future and the future of other
people. What we decide today will impact eternal life.
Adults: In what areas of my life am I called to
choose the good this week?
Children: What good things would Jesus want me
to do for others?
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY -- October
22
Next Sunday, our Holy Father, Pope Benedict
XVI, calls every Catholic to celebrate, at the Eucharist, our
vocation to be missionary and to help the Missions.
As Catholics around the world -- here at home
and in the Missions -- gather at the Eucharist around the table
of the Lord, let us. . .
• Pray for the Church’s worldwide mission
• Offer Financial Help through the...
• Propagation of the Faith for more than 1,150 dioceses
in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands.
The
latest LIVING FAITH issue is now available. Come to the
Gathering Space to pick up one of these FREE prayer and reflections
booklets.
- NEW ORLEANS MISSION
TRIP
PRESENTATION
Homecoming Weekend
After the 8:30 and 10:30 Masses on Sunday, October 22,
members of the New Orleans Mission Trip will talk about their
experiences. Stop by and see the pictures and hear their stories!
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION IDEAS
Parent Talk: Sunday Mass is not negotiable
After Theresa turned ten years old, I had to
drag her to Mass on Sundays. She said it was boring and didn’t
want to go. For lots of reasons, attending Mass is not negotiable
in our house. So how can I help her to love it as I do?
Our pastor suggested we try different Masses.
We usually go to the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass because the priest
is very learned and gives inspiring homilies. But at the 5:30
p.m. Saturday vigil Mass the children get to do the readings
and act as ushers. Theresa thought that looked cool.
Now we take turns choosing the Mass we attend.
When it’s Theresa’s turn, she chooses the children’s
Mass because she loves ushering and handing out bulletins afterwards.
And the grace she gets from participating in Mass instead of
fighting it can’t be beat.
--from Partners in Faith, 2006 Success
Publishing & Media, LLC
DIOCESAN
YOUTH RALLY - OCTOBER 22
Mark the date & join diocesan youth at
St. Ambrose Church in Belpre for an afternoon of fun. The rally
begins at 1:00 p.m. and closes with 6:00 Eucharistic Liturgy.
NEWMAN
COMMUNITY NEWS
Last week Newman spent the evening with the
High School Youth Group for an evening of faith, food and fun.
Join us this week here at 6:15 for an inspiring
joint meeting with other Christian student groups on campus.
Newman will also be tailgating for Homecoming!
Meet on Saturday at 12 p.m. at the Parish Center and show
your support!
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT IS COMING!!!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November
4, from 6-10 pm -- and watch the bulletin for more
details!!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Volunteers are desperately needed for food
deliveries every month. Please contact Kathy Baca at 593-5338,
for more information.
The ROSARY is being
prayed every Sunday morning at 9:45 in the Blessed Sacrament
Chapel. Everyone is welcome to join in this prayer.
SACRED
HEART RETREAT HOUSE
The School Sisters of Notre Dame will be hosting
a beef roast dinner on Saturday, October 21, at 7:00
P.M. at Sacred Heart Retreat house. Call 740-667-0100 to
make reservations.
Retreat for all November 3-4
starting with a 6:00 dinner Friday and ending with noon luncheon
on Saturday. Cost for the overnight, three talks and three meals
is $45. Call 740-667-0100 to register.
Cards &
notes can be sent to Marge Ruman at Crestview Nursing Home, 957
Beck's Knob Road, Lancaster.
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- It is easier for a
camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is
rich to enter the kingdom of God.
BIRTHDAYS:
October 16 - 22
Carol Adelsberger,
Katherine Ashworth, Sierra Finnearty, Deirdre Levstek, Raymond
Hornung, Patrick Thomas, Ann Gidycz, Lisa Kamody, Todd Eisworth,
Herb Cox, Una Gilfert, Marilyn Maher, Pat Lang, Dolores McCuistion
and Tim Hogan.
Happy Belated Birthday
to Grace Bell-Moran!! Her birthday was last
Monday.
Students: Linda Stricker
and Shaun Summerscales.
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- ANNIVERSARIES: Jody & Jim Gannon (12th), Jenny
& Jim Gilmore (28th), and Jolie & Bill Finnearty (11th).
Prayers
for the Sick
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence to all on our prayer
list and pray for Margaret Deppen, Kathleen Morrow, Tim Ewing,
Linda Huck, Mary Simmons, Teresa Walsh, and Mike Mulligan. (Remembered in the petitions)
DEATHS
Please remember in your prayers Ellen Whaley’s brother
Leonard Newhouse who died Monday. We offer Ellen
and her family our sincere sympathy while praying that Mr. Newhouse
and all who have died, may rest in the peace of our Lord.
RESPECT
LIFE
California legislators’ attempt to make
the state the second in the nation to allow physician-assisted
suicide has been unexpectedly halted by a state Senate committee.
The deciding vote was cast by a previously undecided senator
who stated he could not trust future legislatures to resist the
power of money interest to expand the option of assisted suicide
beyond patients facing a terminal illness. (San
Diego Union Tribune, 6/28/06)
Total
Self-Giving: Natural Family Planning in not about contraception
(which objectifies our bodies). NFP (fertility awareness) is
about reflecting the truth of our human dignity, the sacramental
nature of our marriages, and mirroring our God’s total self
giving love. For more info about what NFP is, or to sign up for
the next class series (beginning Oct. 19th) contact Bob
and Sharon Colvin at 740-593-5713, or colvin.sl@gmail.com
LIVE-IN
WEEKEND AT THE PONTIFICAL COLLEGE JOSEPHINUM IN COLUMBUS -- Thursday,
October 26 - Sunday, October 29. Over the weekend young men
in the junior or senior year of high school or college freshmen
or sophomores will meet priests, faculty, attend Mass and have
their questions answered about discernment, financial aide, student
life, prayer and academics. To register, the men should contact
the Vocations Office at 740-282-0646 or diosteubhof@sbcglobal.net
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER. . .
Fall is a perfect time to invigorate your marriage
in the picturesque town of Marietta along the Ohio River at a
Marriage Encounter Weekend on November 3-4. What better
season to reflect on your own marriage vows to love one another
for a life time. Is your sacramental love truly a reflection
of Christ’s love? Contact Tim and Lori at 330-305-9963 or
email WorldwideME@aol.com or go to our website www.wwme.org And
hurry, weekends can fill up fast.
In Columbus -- November 10-12; call
Paul & Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 for information or
check out the website: wwme.org
COMMUNITY MEETING
Thursday, October 19, 7:00 p.m.
Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Mill Street
Raise Your Voice: a Faith and Community Response to the Minimum
Wage
Join members of Athens faith and community
groups to learn about and discuss the Minimum Wage issue. There
will be information on the moral, ethical and practical reasons
that the minimum wage in Ohio should be raised. Any questions,
call Christie at 592-2608.
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