THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 27/28, 2007   Jesus’ parable points out the dangers of judging others. What would it be like to see others as God sees them?      Gospel Reflection (Luke 18: 9-14) JHow should we approach God in prayer? Jesus tells a wonderful parable today contrasting two ways of appearing before God. The Pharisee is proud and pleased with himself. He has “outdone” himself in abiding by religious laws. He looks down on others “less holy” than himself, and he believes that this alone will bring him salvation. But the tax collector really looks at himself. He admits that he is a sinner and begs God to have mercy on him. Because he humbles himself, the tax collector is raised high by God. The Pharisee, who does not really know God as he should, is limited in his prayer. Discussion Points for Gospel: The word humble comes from the Latin word humus, which means “earth.” A humble person has his or her feet on the ground! A humble person sees reality, including the real person of the self. Seeing oneself as “more” (as the Pharisee did) is not humble. Seeing oneself as “less” is not humble either! How do you see yourself? What is the danger of seeing yourself as “more” in comparison to others? What is the danger of seeing yourself as “less” than others? Being humble is seeing yourself as God sees you: someone who is strong in many ways, weak in other ways, but someone who is always lovable! (--Sadlier “We Believe" www.webelieveweb.com)     MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY           5:15 p.m.     Alice Mulligan - the Montles SUNDAY                8:30 a.m.     Jon Sparhawk - the Schaffers                             10:30 a.m.      Mary Simmons - Michele Strayer                               6:15 p.m.      People of Our Parish MONDAY            12:15 p.m.      Chester Hovermale - Isabelle Gruber TUESDAY             5:15 p.m.       Beulah Udvardy WEDNESDAY      12:15 p.m.      Margaret Schofield - Verna Stockmal THURSDAY         12:15 p.m.     Anniv. Barb & Joe Petras - the Serbonichs All Saints                   5:15 p.m.     Tony Udvardy FRIDAY               12:15 p.m.      Special Intention - Yolanda Moncayo SATURDAY           5:15 p.m.      Robert Kline - Mary Kline SUNDAY                8:30 a.m.      Don Scheck - Josephine Fowler   31st Sunday in           10:30 a.m.       Mary Sumney - Joyce & Lon Hamby     Ordinary Time          6:15 p.m.       People of Our Parish PARISH CALENDAR: October 28 - November 4   Sunday                    30th Sunday in Ordinary Time                   9:30 a.m.     Rosary                 11:30 a.m.     Prayers for Peace                   4:30 p.m.     Religious Education classes                   5:15 p.m.     Reconciliation Tuesday                   6:30 p.m.     Religious Education Classes Wednesday                   Happy Halloween                   6:00 p.m.     All Saints Vigil Mass @ St. Paul's                   7:00 p.m.     Newman Community                   7:00 p.m.     Why Catholic? group Thursday                   Feast of All Saints                   8:30 a.m.     Mass @ St. Paul's                 12:15 p.m.    Mass @ CTK                   5:15 p.m.    Mass @ CTK                                      office closed Friday                        All Souls Saturday                  4:15 p.m.      Reconciliation Sunday                      31st Sunday in Ordinary Time                  9:30 a.m.      Rosary                11:30 a.m.      Prayers for Peace                                     Newman Spaghetti Dinner                  4:30 p.m.     Religious Education classes                  5:15 p.m.     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 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalm 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 11:22-12:2 Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2 Luke 19:1-10
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time      “I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted” (Luke 18:14). Adults: In what areas of my life do I try to appear to be perfect? How might humility be more liberating in these circumstances? Children: How can I show humility each time I do something really well? Daylight Savings Time -- turn back your clocks -- November 4 MASS SCHEDULE: FEAST OF ALL SAINTS Thursday, November 1 Vigil: Wednesday October 31 6:00 p.m. St. Paul’s All Saints Day: Thursday, November 1 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s 12:15 p.m. CTK 5:15 p.m. CTK office closed MINISTERS NEEDED FOR HOLY DAY MASS    Please email Nancy (nsand@ctkathens.org) if you are able to read or be a Eucharistic minister for one of the liturgies on the Feast of All Saints. NOVEMBER 1: ALL SAINTS    On the feast of All Saints, we honor those men and women who — whether they’ve been canonized or not — have led lives of heroic virtue that set an example for all Christians. They have truly witnessed to their faith. Although no two saints are alike (just as no two people are exactly alike), there are certain qualities that they all share.    This day is the harvest homecoming of the church. Through the image of autumn’s ingathering, we celebrate and honor the saints.    Halloween is the night of October 31. The word means “Hallow’s Eve.” “Hallows” is another word for saints. November 1 is All Saints’ Day. November 2 is All Souls’ Day. Together these days once were call “Hallowmas.”    So Halloween isn’t just the way we end October. It also is the way we begin November. On Halloween night — the holy eve of All Saints’ Day — we begin the church’s month to remember the dead. SEW-ERS NEEDED!    We need new tablecloths -- the ones we currently use for socials and other events are about 15 years old. We’ll provide the material already cut to size. What we need are willing volunteers to sew the hems. Call the office if you can help. NEWMAN COMMUNITY    Newman... more than just a character on Seinfield. Meet at the Parish Center at 7pm on Wednesdays. ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY    The group will travel by car pool to the Sacred Heart Retreat House in Torch on Friday, November 2. We will leave Christ the King Church at 10:00 AM. Sr. Mariel will lead us in a Day of Recollection. Mass will be at 11:45 AM, followed by lunch. We will leave the Retreat House at 2:00 PM to return to Athens. Sign-up on the sheets posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Center. Please join us! LITURGY BYTES & BITS    The final part of the Liturgy of the Word is an opportunity for the people of God to exercise their priestly function by interceding for the needs of all humanity. These are called the General Intercessions, because they are to be just that, general, for the needs of all. They used to be called the “Prayers of the Faithful” because in the early Church, those who were not yet fully initiated, that is the catechumens, were not allowed to take part in them since they had not yet been baptized priest, prophet and king. The catechumens actually left before the creed. They were not allowed to remain to hear or profess the mysteries of faith until they had completed their initiation. This second “half” of the liturgy, beginning with the creed, was called the “Mass of the Faithful,” while the first part was called the “Mass of the Catechumens”. --Ministry Resource Update, Resource Publications, San Jose, California	“... but all who humble themselves will be exalted” BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES October 29 - November 4 Birthdays: Joseph Beidler, Kate Gehlfuss, Dianne Gut, Lynn Petrik, Stephanie Shapiro, Tim Webb, Tony Costanzo, Bob Gloeckner, John Kopchick, Pat Lambert, Anne Pearch, Paula Popovich, Marlene Rudy, & Donna Wamsley. Students: Alison Davis & Nick Van Horn. 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 Philomena Nweze for the death of her father Fabian who died this past week in Nigeria. May he and all who have died, rest in the peace of our Lord. OCTOBER -- RESPECT LIFE MONTH    In old age, how should one face the inevitable decline of life? How should one act in the face of death? The believer knows that his life is in the hands of God: “You, O Lord, hold my lot” (cf. Ps 16:5), and he accepts from God the need to die: “this is the decree from the Lord for all flesh, and how can you reject the good please of the Most High?” (cf. Sir 41:3-4). Man is not the master of life, nor is he the master of death. In life and in death, he has to entrust himself completely to the “good pleasure of the Most High,” to His loving plan. --Pope John Paul II, Encyclical: The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae), 1995 **Please check out the bulletin boards in church for brochures and information appropriate to Respect Life month. HABITAT SCRAP METAL DRIVE    Do you have old pots and pans, bicycles, or appliances rusting away in your basement or garage? The Faith Build Coalition of Athens County Habitat for Humanity will have a scrap metal drive next Saturday, November 3. Bring your scrap metal items to the Athens County Fairgrounds between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Proceeds from the scrap metal vendor will go toward the construction of the next Faith Build Coalition house. For more information contact George Bain at 592-3828 or gbain45701@yahoo.com. WHY CATHOLIC? RETREAT    All parishioners are invited to attend the Why Catholic? Retreat scheduled for November 17th in the CTK Parish Center. The retreat begins with lunch at 1:00 p.m. and concludes with the Sunday Liturgy at 5:15. MARRIAGE PREPARATION    Couples planning marriage in the Catholic Church are required to attend marriage preparation. The next session at Christ the King church is scheduled for Friday, January 11, AND Friday and Saturday, February 15/16, 2008. Contact the parish office to register or for more information. The Russian choral quintet, Archiglas returns to Christ Lutheran Church, 69 Mill Street in Athens for a concert on Thursday, November 1, at 8:00 p.m. This group has performed twice before in this venue to large audiences and enthusiastic applause. The concert is open to all without cost, but contributions to support the group’s American tour will be gratefully accepted.