- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
32nd Sunday of Ordinary
Time
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- The Gospel contrasts the
hypocrisy and pride of the scribes with the generosity of the
poor widow. Concern with worldly success and consumerism blinds
us to the true meaning of discipleship. It raises a question
for us to ponder: Who is truly "great" in God's eyes?
Jesus teaches that what really matters is the spirit and inner
attitude behind our actions.
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- Adults: What
lies at the core of my own generosity to others?
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- Children: How might I respond to the poor and homeless of the
world?
BAPTISM
We welcome with great joy Fabiola Cecilia-Ann Keesey,
newly-born today through the waters of Baptism! She is the daughter
of Christopher and Ingrid Keesey.
November 11-12
Habitat Collection
This weekend we are taking up this collection
to support Habitat for Humanity Faith Build Coalition for Athens
County. CTK has supported Habitat for many years. Envelopes for
this collection are in the Gathering Space and at the small bulletin
board. Please help.
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT collection next weekend, November 18/19. The
CCHD supports community-based efforts to break the cycle of poverty.
Visit the website: www.usccb.org/cchd
for more information.
VETERANS’
DAY
Saturday, November 11, is a day set
aside to remember those men and women who served in our Armed
Forces. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November
11th as Armistice Day to remind Americans of the tragedies of
war. A law adopted in 1938 made the day a federal holiday. In
1954, Congress changed the name of the holiday to Veterans Day
to honor all U.S. veterans.
- We offer
prayers of gratitude for all our veterans.
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION NEWS
On Sunday, November 12, 4:30 p.m. or
Tuesday, November 14, at 6:30 there will be a meeting
for First Reconciliation parents. The topic for discussion is
“Reconciliation: celebrating God’s forgiveness.”
Staff and Board Thanksgiving Appreciation Dinner
is Friday, November 17, at 6:30 p.m. here at CTK. Call
Cathy Bruggeman, 594-1324, for more information.
November Saints
• St. Elizabeth of Hungary was a princess who
married and moved to Germany. She took food from her family’s
kitchen to share with the poor. Celebrate St. Elizabeth’s
feast day on November 17.
• St. Rose Philippine Duchesne started the first
school west of the Mississippi, in what was then the tiny town
of St. Charles, Missouri. November 18 is St. Rose’s feast
day.
- KID’S RETREAT
Saturday, December 2, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
CTK Parish Center
“Finding Treasure”
Bring your children for a day of fun and learning.
Bible stories include: Treasure in the Field (Matt. 13:44-53),
The Three Kings Bringing Treasure (Matt. 2:1-12), and Treasure
in Earthen Vessels (2 Corinthians 4). Registration forms are
in the Gathering Space; place in marked box.
NEWMAN
COMMUNITY
Last week Newman celebrated the end of the
quarter with our Toast to the Lord ceremony, our final meeting
of the year. We wish everyone good luck on their exams and a
safe and relaxing winter break. See you next in January!
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION
CTK parishioners are invited to participate
in Adoration at St. Paul’s Church Saturdays, 12 noon
to 4 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Contact Rob and Mary Thomas at
698-4012 for more information on how to get involved.
“The Eucharist is a priceless treasure;
by not only celebrating it but also by praying before it outside
of Mass we are enabled to make contact with the very wellspring
of grace.” --Pope John Paul II
CHILDREN’S
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
Practices for the Children’s Choir for
the Christmas Eve Mass will be held on all the Fridays
of December (1, 8, 15, 22) from 6-7:30 p.m. in the church.
Children must be able to read and should attend at least 2 of
the 4 practices. Call Nancy Sand, 592-3410, or email her at nsand@ctkathens.org
for more information.
Piano player needed for Christmas Eve
5:15 Mass; please contact Nancy Sand at above numbers.
SACRED
HEART RETREAT HOUSE
Turkey dinner with all the trimmings! That’s
what’s being served at the November 21, 7:00 dinner
at Sacred Heart Retreat house. Mark your calendars now and call
740-667-0100 to register.
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- Blessed are the poor
in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
BIRTHDAYS: November 13 - 19
Kathleen Bell-Moran, Clint Bradberry, Darin Dillinger, Joan Dillinger,
Erin Doughty, Kevin Doughty, Ian Frampton, Patrick Geer, Leslie
Gilfert, David Gilmore, Vicky Gloeckner, Adam Grimm, Lisa Hecht,
Bill Holmes, Sean Hughes, Ann Hurst, Craig Littler, Danita McLaughlin,
Mike Miller, Rich Neumann, Kyle Pack, Marlene Reinhart, Richard
Sater, and Jenny Yanity.
ANNIVERSARIES: November
13 - 19
Sherrie & Joe Bossart (26th) and Janis & J.D. Schriner
(20th).
Prayers for the Sick
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence
to all on our prayer list and pray for Cliff Wasko, Judy Engel,
Kathleen Morrow, Bill Kane, Tim Ewing, Linda Huck, Mary Simmons,
Teresa Walsh, and Mike Mulligan. (Remembered in the petitions)
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.
REST
IN PEACE
We recently learned that Trudy Damron,
a former CTK parishioner, passed away November 3. We offer our
sympathy to Bert and the family. Notes of condolence can be sent
to them by visiting www.griecofuneralhomes.com
RESPECT
LIFE
Abortion and euthanasia threaten our democracy
“because the rule of law is jeopardized and the public moral
culture that makes democracy possible is corrupted when moral
wrongs are declared ‘rights.’ Democracy cannot long
endure when one class of citizens takes for itself the ‘right’
to declare other human beings outside the community of common
protection and concern.” -- Columnist George Weigel
CLOTHING
DRIVE
Donations of clothing will be accepted through
November 17 to benefit international students. Please put your
donations in the marked box located in the Gathering Space. This
project is sponsored by the African Studies Association.
SERVICE
PROJECT
Carrie Newton is a youth member of Christ Lutheran
Church and a senior at Athens High School. She is a Girl Scout
and is working on her Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout
can achieve. For her service project she has chosen to collect
toiletry items for foster children in Athens County, and she
is asking for your help in completing this last task.
Please bring in toiletry items such as: hotel/travel
size shampoo and conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste,
and hairbrush/comb and drop them off in the gold box in the Gathering
Space.
If you have any questions for Carrie Newton
she can be reached at 589-6688.
ARE YOU INTO
ARTS & CRAFTS - or do you know someone who is? The CCW
is looking for vendors to display and sell their work at the
annual Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, December 2. Call Teresa
Caldwell (early evenings) 448-7445.
COMMUNITY
EVENTS OF INTEREST
• Coping With Grief Through the Holidays Monday,
November 13, 6:00 p.m. at the Athens Public Library; sponsored
by Appalachian Community Hospice. For info, call 594-8226.
• Diabetes 101 information meeting Wednesday, November
15, 1:00 p.m. at the Wesleyan Church, Albany; sponsored by Athens
Health Dpt. For more info, call 592-4431, ext. 225.
• Farewell Dessert Potluck 7PM, Wednesday, Nov.15,
at Christ Lutheran Church, Athens for Art and Peggy Gish. They
will be leaving to work on the West Bank and in Iraq.
• OU Basketball Fan Appreciation Day, November
19th; all tickets only 25 cents; buy your tickets early.
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