- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Second Sunday
of Advent
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- In today's first reading the prophet
Isaiah describes the true and faithful king of God's people,
who we have come to know is the Lord Jesus
Adults: What can I do this Advent to make Jesus
better known to others?
Children: How can I treat my friends so that they
come to know Jesus better?
- 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.
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- A BLESSING FOR
A CHRISTMAS TREE
Blessed are you, our God, cultivator of every living thing that
blossoms from the earth, producing fruits and flowers and seed.
Blessed are you who have given us this Christmas tree to decorate
with lively signs of joy.
As we celebrate around this tree, cheer our hears with memories
of paradise past, with dreams of the peaceable kingdom yet to
come, and keep before our eyes the glorious cross that has blossomed
with the flower of holiness and healing – 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.
CHRISTMAS MINISTERS NEEDED
If you will be in town during the Christmas holiday and are interested
in reading or being a Eucharistic minister, please let Nancy
Sand know (nsand@ctkathens.org or 592-2711). We need ministers
for December 22/23: 5:15, 8:30 and 10:30; Christmas Eve: 5:15
and 10:00; Christmas Day: 10:00; December 29/30: 5:15, 8:30 and
10:30; and New Year’s Day: 10:00.
CHILDREN’S
CHRISTMAS MASS
Choir practice will take place on Sundays,
December 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.
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 at CTK will be after all Masses
TODAY. Also crafts from St. Jude Academy will be available.
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.
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
Communal Reconciliation Services
Sunday, December 9 3:00 p.m. @ St. Mary’s Buchtel
7:00 pm @ St. Bernard’s in Beverly
Sunday, December 16 3:00 p.m. @ St. Paul’s
7:00 pm @ St. Ambrose in Belpre
Wednesday, December 19 7:00 pm @ St. Mary’s
Marietta
Christmas Masses
Monday, Christmas Eve 5:15 p.m. Children’s Mass
10:00 p.m. Evening Mass
Tuesday, Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Morning Mass
HOOT,
TOOT, WHISTLE AND SANTA - The Model Railroad Train Barn,
in Shade, Ohio, invites you and your family to watch 40 operating
trains of all sizes and gauges and to meet Santa Himself. The
Train Barn will be open, Saturday and Sunday, December 16 and
17 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event is for the young
and the young at heart. Take old Route 33 to Shade and turn east
on County Road 44. The Train Barn is located at the intersection
of Route 44 and Fossil Rock Road. Just follow the Train Show
signs. For additional information contact Ralph Calvert, (740)
591-1277 or Tad Gallaugher (740) 594-8534. ADMISSION IS FREE
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- “...Prepare the
way of the Lord, make straight his paths.”
BIRTHDAYS &
ANNIVERSARIES
- December 10-16
Birthdays: Angie Anderson,
Susan Barga, Michael Bruggeman, Beth DiBenedetto, Don Dillinger,
Joe Essman, Gladys Findling, Chris Gidycz-Lein, Mike Goodwin,
Greg Gorman, Bafende James, Jillian Mayberry, Joe McLaughlin,
Sean Redefer, Elaine Saulinskas, Jacob Schriner, & Susie
Shaw.
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- Anniversaries: Tammy & Jamie Edwards (26th)
& Claire & Matthew White (22nd).
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 Sandy
Patton and her family. Sandy’s aunt, Myrtle Bowling,
passed away recently. May she and all who have died, rest in
the peace of our Lord.
We also pray for Tom Oellerich’s mother, Emma, who
died this past week. May they rest in peace.
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
Habitat for Humanity
groundbreaking Dec. 16th
The Faith Build Coalition of Athens County Habitat for Humanity
will hold a groundbreaking for its next house on Sunday, December
16 beginning at 2 p.m. The location is 210 St. John Street (off
Poplar Street) in Nelsonville. Come join us and family partner
Sue Cassells for this, the beginning of a house that will become
a home.
GIVING TREE
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.
MASS
AT HICKORY CREEK
We will be celebrating the Eucharist at Hickory Creek Nursing
Home this Wednesday, December 12, at 2:00 p.m. We expect 12-15
residents to attend. Any of our parishioners is welcome to join
us for this Mass which will be in the dining room.
NOTE
OF THANKS -- from Dale Dalrymple
Thank you to those who helped me with Phase One of my move into
an accessible home. For those who weren’t able to help,
not to worry, Phase Two is coming soon! I'll provide details
and date asap.
The Annual Advent-Christmas Concert
of the SEOHIO Chapter American Guild of Organists, Friday,
December 14, 7:30 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
University Terrace and Park Place, Athens.
DOLL
HOUSE RAFFLE FOR HABITAT -- December 10. Check out the pictures
of the doll house on the bulletin board in the Parish Center.
Tickets: one for $5/10 for $20. Contact George Bain (592-3828
or gbain45701@yahoo.com) to take a chance and to help build the
next house.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UCM DINNER
Thursday, December 13. To volunteer, contact Mary or Pat Reddan
at 594-8591.
LITURGY BITS & BYTES
Both the bread and the wine are food items that require not only
the harvest from the earth, but also human effort to produce.
They both also require a blend of many grains of wheat or grapes
which are crushed to make the final product. These are fitting
elements to become the Body of Christ, broken for us, and the
Blood of Christ, poured out for us. Copyright © 2007 Resource
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