- QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time
- Then Jesus said to him,
“What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man
said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus
said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately
he regained his sight and followed him on the way. (Mark 10:51-52)
- Adults: What are the blind spots that keep me from seeing
the humanity of my neighbor?
- Children: If I was blind and asked Jesus to
heal me, what is the first thing that I would want to see?
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Thank you for your generosity on World Mission Sunday! Our parish
offered $319.00 to the Propagation of the Faith for the missionary
work of the Church. This is a real blessing for the Missions!
Please continue to pray for missionaries -- and for the people
to whom they bring the “Good News” of Jesus. May God
bless you for your generous missionary spirit!
The
latest LIVING FAITH issue is now available. Come to the
Gathering Space to pick up one of these FREE prayer and reflections
booklets.
- 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.
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION IDEAS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IDEAS
4 Tips for smoother mornings: Getting ready for school in the
morning can be frazzling for even the most practiced of families.
Try these tips for smoother mornings this fall:
• stick to a regular bedtime
• limit breakfast choices
• don’t allow too much time
• be sure to set aside a few minutes for family prayer
--from Partners in Faith, 2006 Success Publishing & Media,
LLC
Election Day–November 7 Be prepared
to vote!
http://www.ohiocathconf.org/
Please visit the Catholic Conference website for information
about the various issues on the ballot this year from the perspective
of our faith. It is informative, challenging and non-partisan.
In the Catholic tradition,
responsible citizenship is a virtue; participation in the political
process is a moral obligation.
from Faithful Citizenship
NEWMAN
COMMUNITY NEWS
Last week Newman members shared an evening of service and fellowship
with other faith groups (Lutheran Campus Ministry and Wesley
Student Center) on campus. Join us this Wednesday at 7 pm at
the parish center. The meeting, presented by the education committee
will focus on Fundamentalism. All are welcome!
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT IS COMING!!!
Hey parents, Parents' Night Out is coming up on Saturday,
November 4, from 6-10 pm! Our theme this quarter is “a Halloween
Party”, so come in costume for this exciting event.. Sign
up sheets are on the Parish Center Bulletin Board and at the
Receptionist’s desk.
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.
PARISH
MEETINGS
Habitat Faith Build Coalition -- Thursday, November 2, 7:00 p.m.
Anyone interested in this group is asked to meet at CTK in the
Parish Center or call George Bain, 592-3828, for more information.
St. Francis Society -- Friday, November 3
We will travel by car pool to Sacred Heart Retreat House outside
of Coolville. Sister Mariel will lead us in a Retreat from 10:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by the Retreat House.
We leave from CTK parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and will return at
2:30 p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Society -- Monday, November 6, 7:30 p.m.
Meet at CTK in the Parish Center for our regular monthly meeting.
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- “Go your way;
your faith has saved you.”
BIRTHDAYS:
October 30-November 5
Katie Gehlfuss, Joseph
Beidler, Stephanie Shapiro, Douglas Chapman, Tony Costanzo, Joe
Essman, Bob Gloeckner, John Kopchick, Pat Lambert, Anne Pearch,
Paula Popovich, Marlene Rudy, James Stephens, Rich Vedder, and
Donna Wamsley.
- Students: Brittany Hayden
and Olga Waradzyru.
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- ANNIVERSARIES:
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, Bill Kane,
Tim Ewing, Linda Huck, Mary Simmons, Teresa Walsh, and Mike Mulligan.
(Remembered in the petitions)
DEATHS
Please remember in your prayers Fr. Don's father, George
Horak; and Brenda King's father, Charles Smathers and all who
have died; may they rest in the peace of our Lord.
RESPECT
LIFE
One of the statements heard over and over by those in
post-abortion ministry from those who have aborted their children
is, “I can’t believe I did this. How could I have paid
for them to kill my child?” Heartbreaking but compelling
testimony to the truth that in every abortion there are two victims
-- mother and child. (Theresa Bonopartis in Partners for Life
newsletter, 11/05)
DIVORCECARE MINISTRY (DCM)—is
now available in southeastern Ohio. The goal of DivorceCare Ministry
is to make known Christ’s abundant love so that all who
suffer from separation & divorce might experience healing,
reconciliation, &d new life. The DivorceCare support program
(www.divorcecare.org), which is designed for anyone currently
experiencing separation or divorce, as well as those who have
been divorced for years, is meetings on Wednesday evenings at
7 PM at St. Paul’s Parish Hall. New members may join us
at any time.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER. . .
In Columbus -- November 10-12; call Paul &
Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 for information or check out the
website: wwme.org weekends can fill up fast.
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November
11-12 Habitat Collection.
For many years, Christ the King University Parish has been a
partner in the Habitat for Humanity Faith Build Coalition for
Athens County. We also have many members of the parish who are
very active on several of the committees for Habitat. In addition,
we have supported Habitat through our parish Lenten offerings.
For some reason, parish particip ation this past Lent was not
consistent with our recent efforts to help the poor and homeless
and we were far short of our goal of $2,000.
Envelopes for this collection are in the Gathering Space and
at the small bulletin board. Please help.
Cards & notes can be sent
to Marge Ruman at Crestview Nursing Home, 957 Beck's Knob Road,
Lancaster.
Hungry for more than food?
Want to deepen your journey with the Lord? Desire to ‘sit
and rest’ in your faith?
Eucharist: Bread for the Journey. Join with your
friends in reflection and prayer; begin to understand how the
Eucharist is Bread for the Journey to God our Father. All
are invited to attend an extended day Why Catholic?
Retreat on November 11, 2006. 1 pm - 5:15 pm (Mass) at
Christ the King Parish.
Retreat is for Total parish, Young Adults, RCIA Team and
Participants, Sacramental Coordinators, Catechists, Small Community
Group Members, Pastoral Staff, Parish Council, Christian Mothers,
Men’s Club Members or Senior Parishioners or friends.
Please RSVP no later than Thursday November 2. Call the
parish center 592-2711 to make your reservations. |