- 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
First
Sunday in Advent
Isaiah 2:1-5
Psalm 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Romans 13:11-14
Matthew 24:37-44
Second
Sunday in Advent
Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
Romans 15:4-9
Matthew 3:1-12 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- First Sunday of
Advent
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- In today’s first reading the
prophet Isaiah proclaims to the people of God that the peace
and security they seek will come about when they and all nations
follow the way of the Lord.
Adults: When have I turned to the wisdom of man
and turned away from the wisdom of God to solve my problems?
What were the results?
Children: When do I ask Jesus to help me live as
his friend and disciple?
- BLESSING FOR AN
ADVENT WREATH
Blessed are you, our God, Creator of myriad stars that twinkle
in the dark of Advent nights And the blaze of color that heralds
the dawn of Advent days.
Blessed are you who have given us this evergreen crown to adorn
with glowing candles.
As we watch and pray around this Advent wreath, set our souls
ablaze with the justice announced by your prophets. Fill our
hearts with the fire of love kindled by the coming of the world’s
true Light, Jesus who is Lord for ever and ever.
- Amen.
CHRISTMAS
FLOWER MEMORIALS
We are accepting donations and memorials for
Christmas flowers. Please send in your donations no later than
December 19 for inclusion in the bulletin.
SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE
Stop by at Sacred Heart Retreat House Sunday
afternoon, December 2, to enjoy our annual Christmas Tour.
There will be cookies to decorate for the children and live music
for your enjoyment.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS
MASS
Choir practice will take place on Sundays,
December 2, 9, 16 and 23, from 6:00-7:15 p.m. Children wishing
to sing at the 5:15 Mass should attend these practices. Contact
Nancy Sand for more information.
SINGERS WELCOME
-- Christmas Eve 10:00 p.m. Mass. The next rehearsal is Wednesday,
7-8:30. For more information, call Nancy Beebe at 592-420.
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. Registration
due by December 2; registration forms are available in the Gathering
Space.
St. Jude Academy Mission Project begins!
In the Gathering Space today there are two
items for your attention. There are pictures of children who
are available for sponsorship. Tuition and meals for a child
for a year for $180. See the display for details.
In addition, there is a special Advent Project
that involves donating the price of our drinks at fast food places.
The money collected will be sent to St. Jude Academy for containers
to collect fresh water during the rainy season (imagine that--fresh
water not readily available!) The Newman Students have made an
attractive but huge soft drink cup to receive the donations.
ADVENT PRAYERS FOR PEACE
Join the members of Pax Christi in a worldwide
noontime prayer for peace during the days of Advent. Spend 5
minutes at noon (or any convenient time of day) praying for peace
during this holy season. Cards with prayers for each day of the
week will be available in the gathering space.
Triumph of the Cross update
The diocese has made an important announcement
about the building of the new cathedral. There will be some delay
but the project will eventually go forward. We have some copies
of the press release at the bulletin boards. Visit our web site
for information as well.
UPCOMING PARISH MEETINGS
Knights of Columbus
KofC members meet this Sunday, December
2nd, 7:30 p.m.
- St. Vincent de Paul Society
The December meeting will take place in the
CTK Parish Center this Monday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m.
- St. Francis Society
Christmas Mass and dinner this Friday, December
7, at CTK. The Mass will be celebrated at 5:15, and
the potluck dinner will follow in the Parish Center. Lynn Sullivan
and Michael Kellogg will present a Christmas music program. Please
bring a salad or dessert. Sign up sheets posted on the PC bulletin
board.
Catholic Ladies of Columbia
Members will meet next Monday, December
10, at 6:30 PM at Toscano’s Restaurant for their Christmas
Dinner. Members may bring hats, gloves, socks, etc., for the
Holy Family Shelter in Columbus. Phone regrets to Jean Edwards
at 592-1428 or Trudy Montle at 698-4185.
RECONCILIATION
SCHEDULES
Sunday, December 9, 3:00 p.m. @ St. Mary’s, Buchtel
Sunday, December 16, 3:00 p.m. @ St. Paul’s, Athens
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- “... So too, you
also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the
Son of Man will come.”
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
- December 3 - 9
Birthdays: Clarence
Caldwell, Jessica Caldwell, Cheska Dial, Kay Fulks, Allen Glassmire,
Melanie Gregory, Richelle Hecker, Janet Hogan, Brian Jeffers,
Mike McCleary, Michael Mowry, Kathy Partusch, Cleah Prince, Chris
Simpson, Amy Yanity & Bryan Young.
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- Anniversaries: Michele Papai & David Drabold
(15th) & Cynthia & Mamerto Tindongan (17th).
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)
REST IN
PEACE
We offer our sympathy and prayers to Beth
Gierlowksi-Kordesch and family and to Mary and Ed Schreck and
family. Beth’s father Roman Gierlowksi and
Mary’s nephew Shawn McKibben both recently
passed away. May they and all who have died, rest in the peace
of our Lord.
HANDMADE ROSARIES
Custom hand made rosaries by Quinn Fuller. To
order please call 274-1780.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Nancy is working on the ministry schedule for
January 5 - March 16. Please email her (nsand@ctkathens.org)
or phone the office (592-2711) with dates you are NOT available.
CHRISTMAS
GIFTS
Again this year, the Youth Group will be selling
wonderful crafts made by artisans from developing countries and
sold using fair trade practices. The sales will be after all
Masses at St. Paul’s on December 2nd and at CTK
after all Masses on December 8th & 9th.
RETIREMENT
FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
The collection next weekend, December 8/9,
benefits elderly women and men religious. More than 19,000 religious
have less than 20 percent of the amount needed for projected
costs of living and health care. To learn more, visit the website:
www.retiredreligious.org
THE GOLDEN COMPASS
This movie is generating some controversy.
To sum up: it is not a movie recommended for our children
or families. To check for yourself, please log onto the U.S.
Conference of Catholic Bishops (www.usccb.org) and click on news, reviews, etc.,
then go to movie reviews and check out the review. You can see
USCCB’s reviews for movies currently showing and for movies
that have been released to video and DVD. You can also go to
the CTK library and check out the current issue of Our Sunday
Visitor for the cover story and review of this movie.
GIVING
TREE
Happily all of this year’s Giving Tree
tags providing area families in need with food baskets and gifts
have been taken by members of our parish. However, we couldn’t
find donor tags for Tisha ID# 11, Jeremy ID# 16, and Abby ID#
24. If you chose one of these Giving Tree recipients, please
call the Parish Office: 592-2711.
If you didn’t have a chance to select
a Giving Tree tag this year, there are many area families still
in need of Christmas gifts. Please visit the Giving Tree in the
Gathering Space, and help some of our neighbors in need by choosing
a gift stocking for recipients provided by the Salvation Army.
Please drop off all your Giving Tree gifts
in the Parish Center TV Room before noon on Sunday,
December 9.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UCM DINNER
We are looking for 4 or 5 people to help with
the December 13 Thursday Evening Supper at UCM on College
Street. The supper starts at 5:30, and we are looking for volunteers
for any or all of the time between 4 and 7 PM that day. Food
preparation begins at 4PM; serving food and joining the guests
for the dinner at 5:30; and cleaning up from about 6 till 7.
Also, if you want to prepare and bring a dish of your own, please
let us know. To volunteer, contact Mary or Pat Reddan at 594
8591.
SPONSOR HOME/HOST NEEDED for 17 year old
Indonesian high school student (Athens High School) for remainder
of school year. Contact Dan at 704-651-3177.
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