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- THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
- November 17/18,
2007
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- How do you hold on to faith and
help others to trust when bad things happen?
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- Gospel Reflection (Luke
21:5-19) Jesus warns his followers not to be deceived about
the end of the world. The signs of the end (wars, earthquakes,
famines) will occur repeatedly. Christians will be persecuted
and will not be able to trust even some of their own family members.
But Jesus will not abandon them. He will give them the right
words to speak when they are on trial. By enduring whatever suffering
comes, his disciples will be saved. Though their bodies may be
persecuted, their spirits will remain unharmed.
Discussion Points for Gospel: Jesus
says two seemingly contradictory things: “Some of you will
be put to death” and “Not a hair of your head will
be harmed.” Jesus is warning us of terrible things that
may happen. Yet because he is with us, we will not be harmed.
Not even death can harm us! Jesus has taken us beyond death,
and has saved our lives for all eternity. We do not know when
the end of the world will come. We do not know when our own death,
our own “end of the world as we know it,” will come.
What does your faith in Jesus tell you about the end of the world?
What does your faith tell you about your personal “end of
your world” that we call death? How does your faith in Jesus
help you to proclaim your faith in words and actions, no matter
what the consequences? (--Sadlier “We
Believe" www.webelieveweb.com)
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- MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY
5:15 p.m.
Alice Mulligan - Susan & Bob Handley
SUNDAY
8:30 a.m. Lou Ruman -
the Bayers
10:30
a.m. Fabian Nweze - the 10:30 Mass
Choir
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6:15 p.m. People of Our Parish
MONDAY 12:15
p.m. Tony Udvardy
TUESDAY 5:15
p.m. Beulah Udvardy
WEDNESDAY 12:15 p.m. William
C. Kiener - Pauline Rodgers
THURSDAY
9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Mass at
St. Paul's
FRIDAY
12:15 p.m. Sick & Shut-ins of
Our Parish
SATURDAY 5:15
p.m. Maria & Salvatore Milazzo -
Son & family
SUNDAY 8:30
a.m. Salvatore & Teresa Davoli -
the Bray family
Feast
of
10:30
a.m. Alice Mulligan - Joyce &
Lon Hamby
- Christ the King
- PARISH CALENDAR: November
18 - 25
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- Sunday 33rd
Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:30
a.m. Rosary
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11:30 a.m. Prayers for Peace
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12:30 a.m. Confirmation session
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4:30 p.m. Religious Education classes
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5:15 p.m. Reconciliation
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6:15 p.m. Final 6:15 Mass of the
Qtr.
- Study
Tables
- Monday
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Study
Tables
- Wednesday
- 7:00
p.m. Why Catholic?
group
- Thursday Thanksgiving
- 9:00
a.m. Mass at St. Paul's Church
- office
closed
- Friday
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office closed
- 12:15
p.m. Mass
- Dupler-Jeffers
Wedding rehearsal
- Saturday
- 2:30
p.m. Dupler-Jeffers Wedding
- 4:15
p.m. Reconciliation
- Sunday
Feast of Christ the King
9:30 a.m. Rosary
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11:30 a.m. Prayers for Peace
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- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Thirty-Third Sunday
in Ordinary Time
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- It is easy to become overwhelmed with
the events and news stories of our lives. Today’s Gospel
reminds us that, through it all, God is standing by our side.
This is cause for great hope.
Adults: What can I do to foster the virtue
of hope in my life?
Children: How can I show others that God loves
them?
Thanksgiving
“Let us give thanks and praise.”
A holiday made for the Eucharist and for prayer. This year we
will gather for the Eucharist at St. Paul’s at 9:00 am.
For all God’s many gifts, let us give thanks! Please make
plans to be there!
- 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.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
And Let perpetual light shine upon them
May they rest in peace. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the
Faithful departed through the mercy of God
rest in peace. Amen
CATHOLIC
CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Life at the poverty line leaves nearly 40 million
Americans hanging on for dear life--hanging on to feed their
families and to keep a roof over their heads. The CCHD supporst
self-help projects of people working together to break the cycle
of poverty. You can make a difference. Be part of the numbers
that care--give generously to CCHD in TODAY’S collection.
KIDS’ RETREAT
To celebrate Mary’s “Yes”
to be the mother of Jesus, there will be a Kids’ Retreat
at Christ the King in the Parish Center on Saturday, December
8 (the Feast of the Immaculate Conception). The retreat begins
at 9:30 and will end at 11:30. Bring your children for a day
of fun and learning! Register by December 2; registration forms
are available in the Gathering Space.
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
Giving Tree will be set up in the Gathering Space next weekend,
November 24-25. This year needy families with children
have been referred to us by the St. Vincent DePaul Society. We
hope to provide one gift for each of the families’ children
and a basket of non-perishable foods for the families themselves.
Please stop by after Mass next week and pick a tag to help a
family who is in need this Christmas time. To complete the tags
you will write your name and phone number on the tear-off portion
of the tag and drop that part in the green box before leaving
the Gathering Space.
DOLL HOUSE RAFFLE FOR HABITAT
The Faith Build Coalition of Athens County
Habitat for Humanity is conducting a raffle for a superb doll
house, with a drawing on December 10. There are pictures of the
doll house in the Parish Center bulletin board. Tickets range
from one for $5 up to 10 for $20. Contact George Bain (592-3828
or gbain45701@yahoo.com) to take a chance and to help build the
next house.
WHY DO CATHOLICS DO THAT?
Why do Catholics believe in Purgatory?
Jesus said, "Whoever speaks against the
Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the
age to come" (Matthew 12:31). And 2 Maccabees 12:46 reads,
"Thus he made atonement for the dead that they might be
freed from this sin." When we die in God's friendship we
eventually go to Heaven, but if we haven't properly atoned for
certain sins we have to be purified in Purgatory first. We pray
for the souls in Purgatory to help them pass through faster than
they would otherwise.
--from Partners in Faith, 2005 Special
Edition; Success Publishing & Media, LLC
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- “...Nation will
rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom...”
UPCOMING MASS SCHEDULES
Thanksgiving, 9:00 a.m. @ St. Paul’s
Winter Break Mass Schedule Begins
November 24/25:
Saturdays: 5:15 p.m.
Sundays: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Reconciliation on Saturdays: 4:15 p.m
Mon. Wed. & Fri: 12:15 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. 5:15 p.m.
BIRTHDAYS
& ANNIVERSARIES
- October November 19 -
25
Birthdays: Jacob Carey,
Leslie Gilfert, Matthew Hammer, Erin Herpy, Bill Holmes, Craig
Littler, Henry Lozykowski, Casey Matters, Danita McLaughlin,
Janis Schriner, Laura Shimko, Sarah Simpson, Barbara Volsko &
Kevin Waller.
Students: Matthew Perry
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- Anniversaries: Sherrie & Joe Bossart (24th),
Donna & Ray Hart (48th!), Jean & Jim Andrews
(20th), Peggy & Peter Williams (8th), Marlene &
Joel Rudy (42nd), Rosemary & Ernest Waititu (1st!).
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)
RESPECT
LIFE
“When a mother receives the news that
her unborn child may be born with a disability, she should be
supplied with current and reliable information about the many
options available for caring for children with disabilities.
. . We as a society must offer as much protection as we can to
the ‘least of these.’” --Senator
Sam Brownback, NRL News, 8/07
HELP NEEDED
Parishioner Dale Dalrymple is moving to a new
place, and he has to be out of his current location by Thanksgiving
weekend. He desperately needs assistance with this move -- especially
since he is wheelchair bound and can’t get around easily.
Why not start the season of giving by giving of your time and
labor to help Dale out?! Give him a call at 698-5060.
STUDY
TABLES
We are offering the Parish Center as a place
for quiet study time in preparation for finals. On the evenings
of Sunday/Monday, November 18/19, you will be able to
use the library, lounge or one of the meeting rooms for study.
There will be a variety of drinks and healthy snacks available.
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- Study Tables--Thank you
for the snacks!
The Newman Community is grateful for the many, many goodies
that have been brought by the parishioners. We truly appreciate
your kindness and your encouragement!!!!!
For 800
years followers of Saint Francis of Assisi have been rebuilding
the Church. The Capuchin Franciscans are priests and brothers
who serve Christ in the spirit of Saint Francis. Men between
the ages of 16-40 are invited to visit a Capuchin friary. Visits
to Capuchin friaries in Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. and Ohio
are held regularly throughout the year. For more information,
call 1-888-263-6227 or go to www.capuchin.com
NATIONAL SHRINE IN CAREY, OHIO
The Franciscan Friars invite you to make a
pilgrimage to the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of
Consolation in Carey, Ohio. We offer a place of quiet prayer
and devotion on your journey to faith, hope, and healing. For
more information please call 419-396-7107 or visit our website
www.olcshrine.com
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.
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