- 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
Thirtieth
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 31:7-9
Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6
Hebrews 5:1-6
Mark 10:46-52
All
Saints
Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14
Psalm 24:1-6
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Thirtieth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
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- Those who follow Jesus
must have their eyes opened as Bartimaeus did. They must use
both eyes and heart to recognize the needs of those around them
and the opportunities to build God's kingdom.
- Adults: Is there someone outside of my immediate
circle of family and friends God is calling me to serve?
Children: How can I show God's love to others,
even when I do not know them too well?
RESPECT
LIFE MONTH
Words of Life
“The bishops’ conference views health
care as a basic right belong to all human beings, from conception
to natural death… Much-needed reform must not become a vehicle
for promoting an ‘abortion rights’ agenda or reversing
longstanding current policies against federal abortion mandates
and funding. In this sense, we urge you to make this legislation
‘abortion neutral’ by preserving longstanding federal
policies that prevent government promotion of abortion and respect
conscience rights.” – Justin Cardinal Rigali,
Letter to members of House Energy and Commerce Committee, July
29, 2009.
HOLY HOUR - This Monday,
October 26, there will be a Holy Hour with Father Tim Shannon,
Vocations Director. It will be held in our daily Mass chapel
from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. The theme is “What do
you want of me, Lord?” Refreshments will be served
following the Holy Hour.
NEWMAN-SPONSORED
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Parents' Weekend
- Sunday, October
25
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
In two weeks!
PARENTS’ NIGHT
OUT
Friday, November 6th
from 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Sign up sheets posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Center.
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION NEWS
There are no RE classes this Sunday or Tuesday.
There is a staff meeting at 12:15 Sunday and one at 6:30 Tuesday.
On Sunday, November 1, at 12:30, parents
of First Sacrament candidates are to attend a parent meeting
on Reconciliation in the Chapel at CTK.
YOUTH
GROUP HAPPENINGS
*Sun. Oct. 25 - Southside Park Flag Football. Bring one light
and one dark colored T-shirt. Dress for the weather - we play
rain or shine!
*Nov. 8th - Mass and lunch with the Bishop at St. Paul.
Bring your parents!
- Important News!
Bishop Conlon will be in town to share liturgy,
a meal and teach us about the mission of the church. PLEASE mark
your calendars and come to any of the Masses with the Bishop.
Then plan on gathering at the potluck Sunday, November 8, at
12:15 to meet Bishop and hear his wise words for us. This is
in place of our regular youth group meeting. You don’t want
to miss this! Good food, good company and a good time for all.
TEEN
RETREAT November 14 - November 15 at the Sacred Heart Retreat
House in Torch. This retreat, sponsored by St. Ambrose parish,
is for teens ages 16-20 and will include the 11am mass at St.
Ambrose. The cost for each person is $15. Registration deadline
is November 8th. This will be a great weekend filled with spiritual
growth with different types of food to fulfill us. Contact Sister
Mariel at 667-0100.
NEWMAN COMMUNITY - This week’s topic
of discussion is “transubstantiation.” Join us this
Wednesday at 7:15 and learn more about your Catholic faith!
MEMORIAL
BOOK OF THE DEAD
During November, the Church encourages us to
remember, with special prayers, those who have died.
We will have our Memorial Book in the Gathering
Space at Church beginning next weekend. You are encouraged to
add the names of your loved ones who have died. They will be
remembered at all the liturgies during the month of November.
Also as a special remembrance, we invite those
who have lost family members during the past year (siblings,
parents) to bring a picture of their loved ones (3x5 or 4x6).
We will display these pictures (we have appropriately sized frames)
in our seasonal space near the Memorial Book of the Dead.
“May the souls of all the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”
LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Halloween
Have
you noticed that much more seems to be made of Halloween these
days? Elaborate outdoor decorations on houses seem almost to
rival Christmas. We can be happy that so much attention is given
to this night. It is one of the few Christian vigils to survive.
Certainly there are many trappings of the day that derive from
pagan customs, but at its root the Eve of All Hallows, with its
ghosts and skeletons and cemetery symbols, points to the heavenly
Jerusalem which is our destiny along with all the saints of God.
Remember, October 31st , Halloween, is the Vigil of November
1st, the Feast of All Saints.
- Copyright © 2009
Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
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- Daylight Savings Time
-- turn back your clocks -- November 1
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
October 26 - November 1
Birthdays: Joseph
Beidler, Gregory Dunfee, Lela Ervin, John Fogt, Dianne Gut, Brad
Jeffers, Linda LaVelle, Spencer Morgan, Lynn Petrik, Josh Schnacke,
Stephanie Shapiro, Miah Trout, and Tim Webb.
Students: Nicole Denzel and Nora Skorupski.
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- Anniversaries: Congratulations to Dolores &
Patrick McCuistion who are celebrating their 20th
anniversary and to Kristina Houser & Robert
Detty who will be married 25 years this
week!
- PRAYERS FOR THE SICK -
Please pray for Parker
Moden, Kathi Hahn, Mary Ann Gorman and Bill Rader. (Remembered in the petitions)
REST IN PEACE - Long-time
parishioner Don Dillinger died this past Tuesday;
we offer our sympathy and prayers to Joan and all the Dillinger
family and friends. We also offer our sympathy to Jack and Anna
Stover and to Paul Reininga. Jack’s and Anna’s
grandmother passed away recently as did Paul’s
Aunt Ruth. May they and all who have died, rest in the
peace of our Lord.
THE BISHOP IS COMING!
Bishop Conlon is making a pastoral visit to
Athens November 7-10, and he is offering an inter-generational
opportunity to learn as a household during his visit. He will
be addressing the Mission of the Church.
You are invited to share in a potluck followed
by a presentation for adults and teens. While the adults meet,
the catechetical staff will lead lessons prepared for children
in grades 1-8; childcare is offered for preschoolers. The program
will be offered three times: 6:30 PM Saturday, November 7;
12:30 PM Sunday, November 8; and 5:30 PM Tuesday, November 10.
RE classes have been canceled so as to encourage families to
attend a session with the Bishop.
ST. VINCENT
DE PAUL SOCIETY members will meet on Wednesday, November
4, at 7:00 PM in the CTK Parish Center.
- ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY
will meet at CTK at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 6, to
travel to Sacred Heart Retreat House where Sister Mariel will
facilitate a retreat. Lunch will be served. We will leave at
2:00 PM to return to Athens. Sign up sheets are on the bulletin
board in the Parish Center.
Check out the VOCATION
POSTER at the bulletin boards and pray daily for our Seminarians
and for vocations.
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