Statement for Triumph of the Cross Cathedral FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH December 29/30, 2007   Which family in your parish or neighborhood needs encouragement or comfort from your family during this season?   Gospel Reflection (Matthew 2:15-13, 19-23): Today it is common for families to move many times. So we can imagine how Joseph felt when an angel suddenly warned him to pack up his family and move to Egypt. But Joseph did not argue or complain. He listened, and out of love he obeyed God’s will. Then, when danger was past, God called the Holy Family out of exile. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph finally had a permanent home in Nazareth. Discussion Points for Gospel: The word obedience comes from a Latin word meaning, “to listen.” Some of us have developed what is called “selective hearing.” We select, or choose, what we want to hear. When God (who is working through our parents and others in authority) says, “Go on vacation,” or “Take a ride together and stop for ice cream,” we listen! At other times, it might be harder to listen to God and to our parents. What are those times? Why do you think listening and obeying is ha   Why do you think Joseph listened to God? What might have happened if he had taken it easy and not bothered? Have you ever been like Joseph and obeyed and then were very glad you did? (--Sadlier “We Believe” www.webelieve.web.com)     MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY          5:15 p.m.     Alice Mulligan - Pam & Steve Knapp SUNDAY               8:30 a.m.     Russell & Harriet Dumont - the Oswalds                             10:30 a.m.     People of Our Parish MONDAY            12:15 p.m.    Bruce Richmond - Pauline & John Rodgers TUESDAY            10:00 a.m.    Sick & Shut-ins of Our Parish WEDNESDAY      12:15 p.m.    Beulah Udvardy THURSDAY          5:15 p.m.     Area Homeless FRIDAY               12:15 p.m.    Tony Udvardy SATURDAY          5:15 p.m.     Alice Mulligan - Char & John Kopchick SUNDAY               8:30 a.m.     Kathleen Morrow - Kathy & Gary Schumacher Epiphany of the Lord      10:30 a.m.     Rose Roche - David Roche & Christine Chandler                               6:15 p.m.     People of Our Parish         PARISH CALENDAR: December 30 - January 6   SUNDAY            Holy Family                            9:30 a.m.     Rosary                          11:30 a.m.     Prayers for Peace MONDAY          New Year's Eve                           12:15 p.m.    Mass -- office closes at noon TUESDAY          Mary, Mother of God -- Happy New Year!                                              World Day of Prayer for Peace                           10:00 a.m.     Mass THURSDAY                            1:00 p.m.    "the Needlers" SATURDAY                            4:15 p.m.     Reconciliation SUNDAY            Epiphany                            9:30 a.m.     Rosary                          11:30 a.m.     Prayers for Peace                            2:00 p.m.     Religious Ed staff meeting                            4:30 p.m.     Religious Ed classes                            5:15 p.m.     Reconciliation                            6:15 p.m.     Mass                            7:30 p.m.     KofC
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.	New American Bible Feast of the Holy Family Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Epiphany of the Lord Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13 Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph      Today’s Scripture challenges us to follow the word of God despite the difficulties along the way. We are called to build a home in love and justice for the glory of the Lord. Adults: How can I let the love and peace of Christ rule my heart? Children: What can I do today to honor my father and mother? A BLESSING FOR THE FAMILY AT THE NEW YEAR Eternal God, you make all things new, Giving strength to the weak, Hope to the despondent, And love to the forsaken. As we begin a new year, We ask for your blessing upon our family. Renew our faith and revive our hope. Grant us patience in adversity And gratitude for our many blessings. Make us a blessing to one another And to the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. NEW YEAR’S MASSES & MASS SCHEDULE CHANGES   New Year’s Day Tuesday, January 1 10:00 a.m. New Mass Schedule begins January 5/6 Saturdays: 5:15 p.m. Sundays: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:15-5:00 p.m. Sundays 5:15-6:00 p.m. The ministry schedule for Winter Quarter 2008 will be completed soon. Watch your email for the schedule or you can access it on-line at our CTK website: www.ctkathens.org and click on the liturgical ministries link. PARISH MEETINGS St. Francis Society    We will celebrate First Friday Mass on January 4 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church. A coffee hour will follow Mass and will be held in the Jan B. Kish Hall. St. Vincent de Paul Society    The first meeting of the new year will be Monday, January 7, 7:00 p.m. in the CTK Parish Center. Catholic Ladies of Columbia    CLC members will meet Monday, January 14, 6:30 p.m. 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 deadline for paperwork is Friday, January 4. 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. 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 LITURGY BITS & BYTES    The washing of the hands began as a practical matter. Originally it was a cleansing of the presider’s hands after he had received the various gifts from the people given to support the poor of the community. This could have included animals or produce from the garden. Certainly he wanted to wash his hands before handling the food which people would be receiving from them. Presently, it is mostly a symbolic action, unless it follows an incensing of the gifts. The priest prays silently at this time, “Lord, wash away my iniquity; cleanse me from my sin.” Copyright © 2007 Resource Publications	...Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES December 31 - January 6 Birthdays: Cristy Carbone, Eddie Drabold, Preston Hayes, Kathy Hecht, Pat Sauber, Charlotte Agnone, Dorothy Bryant, Maria Courreges, Sarah Denhart, Jim Gannon, Sam Gdowski, Amy Hecht, Barb Kostohryz, Chris Matters, Kyle McCarthy, Wyatt Radford, Nancy Sand, Justin Tinkham, Mike Trout, Jamie Underwood, Claire White, and Sharon Zimmerman.   Students: Lizzy Wood, Clare Bruggeman & Kristen Girardi. Anniversaries: Ann & Steve Hurst (35th), Valerie & Jerry Miller (20th), April & Bill Holmes (27th), and Sharon & Jack Gloeckner (40th!). 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) PRAYER/MEDITATION BOOKLETS    The Living Faith booklets are available at the bulletin boards in church. The months of January, February and March are included in this issue.    We also have available the January issue of Living with Christ. These particular booklets are very well done. Each issue is $2.00, or you can purchase a yearly subscription for $15.00; contact the office for more information. RESPECT LIFE    “The fundamental human right, the presupposition of every other right, is the right to life itself. This is true of life from the moment of conception until its natural end. Abortion, consequently, cannot be a human right -- it is the very opposite. It is ‘a deep wound in society.’ In stating this, I am not expressing a specifically ecclesial concern. Rather, I am acting as advocate for a profoundly human need, speaking out on behalf of those unborn children who have no voice.” --Pope Benedict XVI GOOD WORKS 6TH ANNUAL WALK FOR THE HOMELESS Saturday, January 19, 2008 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. begins & ends at First United Methodist Church 2 South College St, Athens for info, call Cory at 594-3339 www:walkforthehomeless.net Muslim Awareness Evening Friday, January 11, 2008, 5-8 p.m. at Baker Center Ballroom. Presentation followed by dinner. GLOBETROTTERS IN ATHENS ON JANUARY 16    If anyone is interested in joining a group to see the Harlem Globetrotters, please contact Jonathan at 419-554-6012 or email him at jg304106@ohio.edu SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF FAITH    Holy Family Parish in Steubenville, in preparation for the celebration of their 50th Anniversary, has planned several pilgrimages. The final pilgrimage offered is June 11, 2008: Dominican and Franciscan Italy. Contact Father Rich Tuttle, 740-264-2825, or email at rectory@holyfamilyweb.org for more information.