- 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
Thirty-First
Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
Wisdom 3:1-9
Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Romans 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9
John 6:37-40
Feast
of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-91
Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17
John 2:13-22 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- All Souls Day
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- For some
people death is a frightening experience. For others it is joyful
even in the midst of tears. Talking about death, our own and
that of others, can help us prepare for that day.
Adults: How has my developing faith impacted my
understanding of death?
Children: What are my favorite stories about the
saints?
- NEWMAN-SPONSORED
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, November 9
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
- COMING SOON!!
KIDS’ RETREAT
Saturday, November 22
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
CTK Parish Center
We’re Hungry!!
Bring your children for a day of fun and learning.
Bible stories include the Lost Sheep, the Good Shepherd and the
Birth of Jesus.
Please register by November 16.
MEMORIAL
BOOK OF THE DEAD
During November, the Church encourages us to
remember, with special prayers, those who have died.
We have placed a Memorial Book in the Gathering
Space at Church. 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.”
- NEWMAN COMMUNITY NEWS
Last week, Newman got a head start on All Saints
Day with an evening of prayer.
Join us at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the parish
center as we gather to serve the children of our community. All
are welcome — see you there!
VESPERS: Sundays, 5:00 pm at St. Paul’s
Church.
PARISH MEETINGS AND EVENTS
St. Vincent de Paul Society -- will meet on Wednesday,
November 5, at 7:00 pm in the CTK Parish Center.
St. Francis Society -- We will be traveling to
the Sacred Heart Retreat House in Torch, on Friday, November
7, for a retreat with Sr. Mariel. Mass will be included. We will
have lunch at the Retreat House. Please sign up on the sheet
in the vestibule if you are planning to attend. The carpool leaves
CTK at 10:00 A.M.; we’ll leave the SHRH at 2:00 P.M.
- LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Reverent Reception of Holy Communion
As we approach in humility to receive Holy Communion,
we recognize what we receive and who we are to become. We approach
in reverence, placing one hand on top of the other, and say the
“Amen” with conviction and energy. We reverently take
the host with the other hand and place it in our mouths as nourishment
for our spirits. Likewise we take the cup with both hands, drink
slowly, and carefully return the cup to the minister. Our actions
and spoken words show the importance of what we do.
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- “For this is the
will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes
in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him [on] the
last day.”
- BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
- November 3 - 9
Birthdays: Lisa
Ashworth, Douglas Chapman, Mike DiBenedetto, Joe Essman, Patty
Finnearty, Chuck Harrington, Denise Morgan, Anne Pearch, Helena
Petrik, Rachel Rondy, Richard Seiter, Jeff Smathers, Jane Tompkins,
Rich Vedder, Donna Wamsley, and Matthew White.
Students: Brittany
Hayden and Allison Zink.
Anniversaries: Congratulations
to Mr. & Mrs. Roger Howard! They are celebrating their 37th
anniversary.
- Prayers for the Sick
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence
to all on our prayer list and continue to pray for Donna and
Ray Hart, Don Dillinger, and Bill Rader. (Remembered
in the petitions)
REST IN
PEACE
We offer our sympathy and prayers to Pauline
Rodgers and to the Yerian family from St. Paul’s parish.
Pauline’s brother, Bob Kiener, passed away
this week as did Phyllis Yerian. May they and all
who have died, rest in the peace of our Lord.
- FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP --
Please vote November 4
The Catholic approach to faithful citizenship
begins with moral principles. The directions for our public witness
are found in Scripture and Catholic social teaching. Below are
key themes from Catholic social teaching. Please see www.usccb/org/sdwp/projects/socialteaching/excerpt.htm
for a description of these themes.
1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person
2. Call to Family, Community, and Participation
3. Rights and Responsibilities
4. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
5. Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
6. Solidarity
7. Caring for God’s Creation
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.
PEACE AND JUSTICE MINISTRY
The Peace and Justice group of CTK would like
to thank all those who participated in the Stand Up Speak Out
Against Poverty and for the millennium development goals. Your
photos and petitions will be forwarded to Jubilee USA. We ask
all parishioners to join with us and millions of others around
the world in saying:
To the leaders of the wealthy
countries--
We urge you to keep your promises on
poverty -- debt relief, more and better aid, trade justice and
gender equality.
To the leaders of all countries -- make
it your first responsibility to save the lives of your poorest
citizens. We ask you to tackle inequality, to be accountable
to your people, to govern fairly and justly, to fight corruption
and to uphold human rights.
Today, and every day, we will stand up
and take action against poverty. We will continue the fight against
poverty and inequality and to hold leaders in every part of the
world, faithful to their promises.
We are asking for justice. We are millions
of voices standing in solidarity to say, no more excuses - end
poverty now. --excerpted from JubileeUSA.org
WALK THE WALK
to benefit The Gathering Place and NAMI, Athens on Saturday,
November 8, 10 am. For more info, call 594-7337.
HABITAT
SCRAP METAL DRIVE
The Faith Build Coalition, Athens County Habitat
for Humanity will hold a scrap metal drive at the Athens County
Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 8 from 9-1. Bring us
your old pots and pans, bicycles, or appliances rusting away
in your basement or yard and we will apply our proceeds from
the drive toward the construction of our next house. For more
information contact George Bain at 592-3828 or gbain45701@yahoo.com.
ST. AMBROSE OX ROAST Sunday, November 9, 12-3.
Join us for a dinner of pit-roasted beef or turkey breast at
St. Ambrose, 5080 School House Road, south of Belpre. Adults
$8.00, children 6-12 $4.00, children 5 and under free. Great
prizes.
2009 ST. GEORGE TREK: July 20 - August
5 for Boy Scouts and Venture crew members (boys and
girls) freshmen to juniors fall 2009. Steubenville Diocese has
been allotted space for 2 scouts who will share the experience
of the biennial event with Bishop Conlon. Anyone meeting the
qualifications should submit their applications before December
5. Scouts may, if necessary, apply for financial assistance.
For info and registrations forms www.nccs-bsa.org/activities/trek.php
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