- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- The Fifth Sunday
of Ordinary Time
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- Mark begins the ministry
of Jesus with healings and exorcisms. In the Gospel of Luke,
Jesus’ ministry begins with his proclamation of his mission
to the poor and the marginalized. Both Gospels reveal that God
is never divorced from human pain. As Jesus moved through the
hectic crowd bringing consolation and hope, God moves in our
midst, offering restoring strength.
Adults: How has a difficult time in my life become
a source of strength, hope and healing?
Children: When have I asked Jesus for help in the
past, and how did he answer my prayer?
PALMS FOR ASHES - Please
bring your blessed palms to church. They can be placed in the
marked basket between now and Sunday evening, February 22. These
blessed palms will be used to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday,
February 25.
- KIDS’ RETREAT
“Step by Step”
Saturday, March 14
9:30 - 11:30 am
CTK Parish Center
Bring your children for a day of fun and learning. Sign-up in
the Gathering Space. Please register by March 8.
MARRIAGE
PREPARATION AT CTK
- We have scheduled marriage preparation for
Friday, March 13, AND Friday/Saturday, April 17/18.
Please contact the office, 592-2711, to make an appointment to
register and fill out the FOCCUS paperwork.
- PARENTS' NIGHT
OUT
- Friday, February 13
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Our focus will be Valentine’s
Day for this quarter’s
PNO. Sign up sheets are at the parish center on the bulletin
board and at the front desk. Your kids will have an amazing time,
and you can enjoy an evening out!
COLLEGE DAY
- On Monday, February 16, the Josephinum and the Office
of Vocations will host a College Day for young men who are juniors
or seniors in high school and who would like to know more about
seminary life. The schedule includes a tour of the campus, discussions,
meals, and prayer time with the college seminarians, attendance
at classes and time for swimming and recreation. There is no
charge for College Day. For further information, please call
Rev. Timothy Shannon, Director of Vocations, 740-282-0646.
YOU
ARE INVITED! All young women and young men involved in Scouting
programs: the Diocese of Steubenville is celebrating Scout Sunday,
February 22, at St. Mary Church, Marietta at the 12:00 noon
Mass. All Scouting participants and their adult leaders are invited
to wear their uniform to this Mass as we honor the role of Scouts
in the character formation of our youth. There will be a reception
immediately following the Mass. RSVP by February 16 to
smolloy@diosteub.org or 740-282-3631, ext. 151
7th-9th
Grade Students… YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS...
“Yes, No, Maybe Retreat” February 27, 28 & March
1 at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center. Meet at Christ the
King at 6:00 p.m. Return on Sunday to meet your family for Mass
at 10:30 at CTK or 11:00 at St. Paul. Cost: $25.00. Call Religious
Ed office 592-2711 by February 19 to RSVP. Bring: Sleeping
bag, swimsuit, bag of your favorite snacks (if it looks like
snow bring your snow gear!). The Retreat is filled with short
presentations, fun activities, prayer, good food, games, and
time to enjoy the indoor pool.
The NEWMAN COMMUNITY
meets Wednesdays at 7:00 in the CTK Parish Center.
Please come and join us.
LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Baptism -- Journey
Every baptism is a new beginning. It is the
first formal step on the journey to being a full and complete
Christian. Is that journey ever complete? Probably not. We continue
Sunday after Sunday to be molded into the Body of Christ. Actually,
the season of Lent has as its purpose the renewal of our baptism
commitment. The more we understand this approach to the sacrament
of baptism, the more we will appreciate the importance of our
weekly experience of a faith community. That’s what connects
us and supports our spiritual growth.
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- “Let us
go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For
this purpose have I come.”
- BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
- February 9 - 15
Birthdays: Francis
Abdella, Pat Carbone, Marge Catalano, Peter Coschigano, David
Drabold, Kevin Dunfee, Ronald Faliszek, Norma Fox, Joseph Gulino,
Peter Hoffmann-Pinther, Rachel Hone, Larry Kamody, Jonathan Keener,
Michael Kraus, Nicholas Nadeau, Rachel Ostrander, Bryan Oswald,
Kiki Partusch, Susan Quinn, Rebecca Rodgers, Valerie Schoeppner,
Linda Shapiro, Betty Sindelar, Bryan Smith, Chris Smith, Cecelia
Weldon, and Ryan Zeisler.
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- Student: Emily Stephenson
Anniversaries: Billie
Jo & Joe Essman (52nd!), Sharon & Jack
Gloeckner (40th!), Sharon & David Zimmerman
(31st), and Nellia & David Underwood (16th). Congratulations!
- PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence
to all on our prayer list and continue to pray for Kathi Hahn,
Donna Hart, Don Dillinger, and Bill Rader. (Remembered
in the petitions)
MASS
AT HICKORY CREEK - We will be celebrating the Eucharist at
Hickory Creek Nursing Home this Wednesday, February 11,
at 2:00 p.m. Several residents regularly attend. We welcome
our parishioners and encourage you to join us for this Mass.
RESPECT
LIFE - Protection of innocent human life is not an imposition
of personal conviction but a demand of justice. “Each human
being is known by God and loved by him. Each is willed by God,
and each is God’s image... whoever violates a human being
violates God’s property.” (Pope Benedict XVI)
HABITAT breakfast a success!
The Faith Build Coalition, Athens County Habitat for Humanity,
raised $1,148 through the recent benefit breakfast at
Applebee’s. We thank Applebee’s and all who pitched
in or came to the event.
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
will be celebrated today: Sunday, February 8. This
day was established to honor the husband and wife as head of
the family, the basic unit of society. Check out the web site
for materials to help celebrate WMD: wmd.wwme.org/downloads
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER - Attend the February 13-15 Marriage
Encounter Weekend at the Cambria Suites in Green, Ohio.
Call 330-305-9963 or email worldwideme@sbcglobal.net for more
information or reservations. Visit the website at www.wwme.org
ST.
VINCENT DE PAUL BENEFIT - Please join friends and family
at this year’s “Mardi Gras for St. Vincent dePaul”
to be held at The Oak Room on Tuesday, February 24,
from 5:00pm until the food is gone. $20 per dinner. Guest Chef’s
from around the Athens area will again be cooking up their Cajun
Specialties and all for a good cause - stocking the St. Vincent
dePaul pantry. If you’ve not made it to the past feasts
- mark your calendar and come on down. Reservations are preferred
to assure proper seating by calling 593-8386. Laissez le
Bons Temps Rouler!
- FISH FRY
Fridays during Lent
5:00 - 7:00 pm
CTK Parish Center
$5.00/plate
(fish, vegetable, coleslaw, roll)
take out available
ORGAN/BRASS CONCERT
- You are invited to an Organ/Brass Concert this Sunday, February
8, at 4:00 PM, at St. Paul Church, the corner of College
and Mill Streets, Athens. The concert will feature Jan Robison,
Organist, and The OHIO Brass. A reception for all, will follow.
MONTANA DE LUZ FUNDRAISING EVENT –
Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday, February 13, at Christ
Lutheran Church, 69 Mill St, Athens. Dinner 6:30 p.m. and Bids
close at 8:00 p.m. Minimum $10 for Dinner. All proceeds will
go to Montana de Luz orphanage for the children who are HIV Positive.
Reservations are due February 9; call 592-4682.
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