- 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
Feast
of Christ the King
Daniel 7:13-14
Psalm 93:1, 1-2, 5
Revelations 1:5-8
John 18:33b-37
1st
Sunday in Advent
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14
1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2
Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
Feast of Christ the King
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- In today's
Gospel Jesus tells Pilate that his kingdom is not an earthly
one such as Pilate is thinking. He invites Pilate (and us) to
think about worldly power in an entirely new way.
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- Adults: To what extent are my social views
and values formed by Jesus' teaching about the kingdom of God?
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- Children: In what way can I pray this week for
those who are in positions of leadership in the world?
FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING
The feast affirms the sovereignty and rule
of Christ over persons, families, human society, the state, the
whole universe, and in particular affirms the messianic kingship
of Christ. The Feast of Christ the King is an idea-feast —
celebrates no specific event in history but rather the feast
honors our Savior Himself under the title of king.
ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS
We are preparing the next ministry schedule
which will run from January 6/7 - March 25/26. Please email Nancy
Sand (nsand@ctkathens.org) or phone the office with the dates
on which you unavailable to minister.
We’re scheduling ministers for holiday
Masses; email Nancy with dates you wish to minister.
Christmas Eve at 10:00 p.m., Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. &
New Year’s Day at 10:00 a.m.
WINTER
BREAK MASS SCHEDULE
Saturdays: 5:15 p.m.
Sundays: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
The daily Mass schedule remains the same.
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION NEWS
Classes for Religious Education will not meet
today or this Tuesday. Classes resume next Sunday, December 3,
and Tuesday, December 5.
Thoughtful Moments -- What does Advent mean?
When a special guest is coming to visit, children
love waiting by the window to be the first to announce the expected
arrival. Advent is much like that. We prepare for our special
guest by going to Confession and doing penance to cleanse our
souls. Then we wait by the window so we can joyfully announce
his arrival.
--Partners in Faith, 2006
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THE ANNUAL GIVING TREE PROJECT
Please visit the Giving Tree in the Gathering
Space. This year needy families with children have been referred
to us by the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Along with St. Paul’s
Parish we will be providing gifts for 42 area families in need
this year. The number of requests underscores the economic distress
of many families in our community. Please join the other members
of our parish in this opportunity to extend Christ’s love
to our neighbors.
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 this week
and pick a tag to help a family who is in need this Christmas
time.
Please note: this year the tags have changed.
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. Drop off your gifts at the Parish Center
TV Room before noon on Sunday, December 10.
CHILDREN’S
CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
Practices for the Children’s Choir for
the Children’s Christmas Eve Mass at 5:15 p.m. 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.
We need a piano player for the Christmas Eve
5:15 Mass; please contact Nancy Sand at above numbers.
ANNULMENT
INFORMATION MEETING
Fr. William Cross of The Steubenville Marriage
Tribunal will be in Athens on Wednesday, December 6, for
an informational meeting. Anyone who is interested in finding
out more about the Church’s annulment procedures is invited
to attend. The meeting will take place in the hall at St. Paul’s
Church from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY
CHRISTMAS DINNER
This event is Friday, December 1, at
Christ the King following 5:15 PM Mass. We invite everyone 50
years of age and older to join us for this wonderful evening
out. To R.S.V.P. by November 26, sign up on the sheet posted
on the bulletin board in the Parish Center.
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- “My kingdom does
not belong to this world.”
BIRTHDAYS:
November 27 - December 3
Audrey Carey, David Dorst, Mario Grijalva, Chris Moberg, Adam
Bray, Clarence Caldwell, Joe Fabiny, Jan Hodson, Nancy Jackson,
Katie Moran, Ralph Moran, Vinnie Rider, and Cynthia Tindongan.
ANNIVERSARIES:
Nov. 27 - Dec. 3
Lisa & Edmund Ashworth (14th), Lynda & Gary Bentley
(19th), Nancy & Bob Jackson (30th), and Nancy
& Francis Tullius (33rd).
Prayers
for the Sick
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence
to all on our prayer list and pray for the Wasko-Smell triplets,
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
Please pray for Louis Valentour
who died this past week. He was John Valentour’s father.
We offer the Valentour family our sincere sympathy while praying
that their loved ones and all the souls of the faithful departed
rest in the peace of our Lord.
RESPECT LIFE
In every child which is born and in every person
who lives or dies we see the image of God’s glory. We celebrate
this glory in every human being, a sign of the living God, an
icon of Jesus Christ. -- Pope John
Paul II, The Gospel of Life, no. 84
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
At least two volunteers are needed to do food
deliveries on the first Friday and the first Tuesday of each
and every month. For more information or to volunteer, call Kathy
Baca at 593-5338 and leave a message.
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.
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- IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
MASSES
Friday, December 8
Christ the King: 12:15 & 7:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s:
Thurs. Vigil 6:00
p.m.
Friday 12:00
noon
COMMUNITY EVENTS OF INTEREST
• Messiah Sing-a-Long, Friday, December 8, 8:00 p.m.
at the First United Methodist Church in Athens. The community
is invited to participate in this free event. Please bring your
own score or borrow one at the church that evening. For questions,
contact the church at 593-3977.
• St. Therese’s Retreat Center in Columbus is sponsoring
a “24-Hour Advent Retreat” December 8/9. It begins
with supper at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening and will conclude
after Mass and supper on Saturday evening. The cost is $75.00.
Call the retreat center at 614-866-1611 for further information
and reservations.
• Good Works Walk for the Homeless will take place
on Saturday, January 13, at 9:00 a.m. All funds raised will go
directly to The Timothy House, a shelter for the rural homeless
operated by Good Works, Inc. For more information, contact Keith
Wasserman at 594-9000 or at goodworks@good-works.net
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