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- SIXTH SUNDAY
OF ORDINARY TIME
February 13-14, 2010
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- Gospel Reflection : Luke 6:17, 20-26: You might have noticed that this gospel reading
sounds very similar to Matthew’s account of the eight beatitudes
in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. In Luke’s account today,
Jesus names four categories of people who are “blest.”
They are: the poor who place their trust in God; those who hunger
for God and God’s reign; those who weep because there is
so much suffering and evil in the world; and those who are persecuted
because they live their faith.
- Jesus then names four categories of people
who will suffer misery because they do not put their trust in
God. They are: the rich; the well-fed; the uncaring; and those
who are accepted because they live by the world’s values
instead of the gospel. These people have woes because they may
forget that we must all be dependent on God and not on things.
- Discussion Points:
(--Sadlier “We Believe” www.webelieve.web.com)
- Many of us may be in the “Woe” category. We’d
like to have money, we like to be well-fed rather than hungry,
we like life to be pleasant and happy rather than sad, and we
would like others to speak well of us. How can we be in the “Blest”
category? The poor, the hungry, the sad, and the rejected may
not feel very blest! Why would we want to join them?
- Does Jesus mean that we should all be poor, hungry, sad,
and rejected? What Jesus is saying is: these people have nothing
and no one but God. Of course God cares about them! That is why
they are blest! And we are most like God when we care, too!
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- MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY 5:15 pm James Rogers (Pauline Rogers)
SUNDAY 8:30 am
Mary Porvaznik (her children)
10:30
am Joan Hermey ( Lon & Joyce Hamby)
6:15
pm People of our Parish
MONDAY 12:15 pm Beulah Udvardy
TUESDAY 5:15 pm Tony Udvardy
ASH WEDNESDAY 12:15 pm Special Intentions ‘Mary Kline’
ASH WEDNESDAY 4:15 pm Cliff Wasko (Carol Wasko) Bishop Conlon
ASH WEDNESDAY 6:00 pm RCIA
ASH WEDNESDAY 8:00 pm Newman Community
FRIDAY 12:15 pm Mary Porvaznik (her children)
SATURDAY 5:15 pm Peggy Seiber (Gene & Helen Charney)
- PARISH CALENDAR: February 15 - 21
SUN. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am
9:45 am Rosary
10:30 am Prayers for Peace
12:15 pm RE Classes
5:15 pm Reconciliation
TUE. 6:30 pm RE Classes
WED. 12:15 pm Ash Wednesday
4:15 pm Ash Wednesday
6:00 pm Ash Wednesday
8:00 pm Ash Wednesday
THU. 1:00 pm Faith Sharing Group
7:00 pm RCIA
FRI 5:00-7:00 pm FISH
FRY (CTK Parish Center)
- 6:00
pm Stations of the Cross (Church)
SAT. 4:15 pm Reconciliation
SUN. 1st Sunday in Lent
9:45 am Rosary
10:30 am Prayers for Peace
12:15 pm RE Classes
5:15 pm ReconciliationPARISH CALENDAR: February 15 - 21
SUN. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 am
9:45 am Rosary
10:30 am Prayers for Peace
12:15 pm RE Classes
5:15 pm Reconciliation
TUE. 6:30 pm RE Classes
WED. 12:15 pm Ash Wednesday
4:15 pm Ash Wednesday
6:00 pm Ash Wednesday
8:00 pm Ash Wednesday
THU. 1:00 pm Faith Sharing Group
7:00 pm RCIA
FRI 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross
SAT. 4:15 pm Reconciliation
SUN. 1st Sunday in Lent
9:45 am Rosary
10:30 am Prayers for Peace
12:15 pm RE Classes
5:15 pm Reconciliation
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- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Sixth Sunday
of Ordinary Time
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- To be "poor"
involves a state of dependence. Those who realize their need
for God are blessed; those who feel self-sufficient are to be
pitied. No one takes joy in being insulted or persecuted, but
such treatment is part of the cost of discipleship.
- Adults: How do I really feel about this
way to measure happiness? Do I "buy into" this set
set of values of the Reign of God?
Children: When have I felt sad or angry because
my friends did not understand my religion?
- ASH WEDNESDAY
- 12:15 pm Mass
- 4:15 pm Mass
- 6:00 pm Mass
- 8:00 pm Mass
- ASH WEDNESDAY
- Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and
occurs forty-six days (forty days not counting Sundays) before
Easter. Ash Wednesday gets its name from the practice of placing
ashes on the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of repentance.
The ashes used are gathered after the Palm Crosses from the previous
year’s Palm Sunday are burned. On Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday, Roman Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are permitted
to consume only one full meal, which may be supplemented by two
smaller meals, which together should not equal the full meal.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are also days of abstinence from
meat (for those Catholics age 14 and over), as are all Fridays
in Lent. Some Roman Catholics continue fasting during the whole
of Lent, as was the Church’s traditional requirement, concluding
only after the celebration of the Easter Vigil.
LENTEN REGULATIONS - Abstinence from meat
is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years of age and older
on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays during Lent. - Fasting is
to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 and
older but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only
one full meal. Two small meals are permitted if necessary to
maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid
foods between meals is not permitted.
GENERAL
OBSERVANCES DURING LENT
* The faithful are exhorted to maintain a spirit of penance
and prayer during the Lenten season. Spiritual activities like
attending daily Mass and receiving Holy Communion, reading passages
from the Bible, saying the family rosary and keeping aside a
few minutes of the day for personal prayer and reflection help
towards keeping a prayerful spirit.
* The Stations of the Cross are recited every Friday during Lent.
Please make it a point to attend the service along with your
family members and encourage your friends to do so as well.
* The faithful are encouraged to do acts of penance and charity
during the Lenten season beyond what is prescribed by law. It
is commendable to abstain from smoking, watching too much television,
indulging in idle talk, etc. Charity includes almsgiving, kindness,
concern and heplfulness towards all, especially the old, the
sick and the unfortunate.
* Parents must to see to it that minors, though not bound by
the law of fast and abstinence, are educated in the authentic
sense of penance and encouraged to do acts of penance suitable
to their age.
* All members of the faithful are encouraged to avail themselves
of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), since it is
a true encounter with the loving, forgiving Saviour, Who takes
away the burden of our sin, forgives our failing and is the source
of peace and joy.
LENTEN RESOURCES - Lenten prayer materials
are available in the gathering space in church. These materials
are for young children as well as for adults and families.
MASS
AT HICKORY CREEK will be celebrated on Wednesday, December
9, at 2:00 p.m. Several residents attend; we invite parishioners
to attend also.
- 5th ANNUAL MARDI GRAS Benefit for St.
Vincent de Paul at the Oak Room—Tuesday February 16th beginning
at 5:00 pm. It’s hard to believe,
but it is time, once again, to dust off your dancing shoes and
find that bit of Cajun in all of us to celebrate the Lenten Season
and benefit St. Vincent de Paul! Join the “Krewe de Paul”
as they step off their parade of tasty offerings! For just $25
you can enjoy an “all you can eat” buffet of Gumbo
Ya-Ya, Red Beans and Rice, Jambalaya, Crawfish Etoufee’,
beignets and much more – Reserve your table by calling
593-8386
Adult Confirmation: Any Catholic college students or other
adults who have not celebrated Confirmation are invited to prepare
to be Confirmed in April. Preparation sessions begin Feb. 21st
at 5:30 PM in the parish center. We will be reviewing the creed
and the sacraments. If interested, contact Greg via email at
kremer@ohio.edu or text him at 740-590-3242 to get the materials
you will need.
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- Birthdays & Anniversaries:
February 15-21
Marty Bayha, Adrian Bradu, Shelby
Carlson, Ronald Faliszek, Frank Jeffers, Larry Kamody, Donna
Kroner, Katie, Kuhlman, Jason Love, Roger Menchofer, Christine
Neumann, Pearl Peterson, Jeff Redefer, Alissa Sindelar, Bryan
Smith, Christopher Smith, Mary Jo Starkey, Milly Sullivan Roach,
Joseph Tysko, Cecelia Weldon, Peggy Williams, Alex Wilson, John
Yanity, David Zimmerman.
Anniversaries: David & Nelia Underwood celebrate 16
years of marriage.
- PRAYERS FOR THE SICK -
Please pray for Parker
Moden, Kathi Hahn, Mary Ann Gorman ., and Pauline Rodgers (Remembered
in the petitions.)
LENT
FISH FRY - Each Friday during Lent a Fish Fry will be
held at Christ the King University Parish Center from 5-7 pm.
The menu includes fish, a vegetable, coleslaw, roll and beverage.
The cost is $5.00/plate. Donations accepted. This first Friday,
February 19th, is sponsored by the Newman Community.
WORLD
MARRIAGE DAY - The second Sunday in February celebrates World
Marriage Day which honors husband and wife as head of the family,
the basic unit of society; ‘It salutes the beauty of the
faithfulness, sacrifice, and joy in daily married life.’
The Theme of World Marriage Day is “Love One Another”
This phrase is the commandment given by Jesus in John 15:12.
See Diocesan prayer offered next page.
Prayer
for WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
“Heavenly Father, we thank you for your tremendous gift
of the sacrament of marriage. Enable us to grow in our intimacy
with you and with each other. Teach us the beauty of forgiveness
so we may become more and more one in heart, mind and body. Strengthen
our communication with each other and help us become living signs
of your love. Help us to be examples of commitment, love and
service to our families and children. Make us a sign of unity
which Jesus prays for at the Last Supper. We open ourselves to
guidance of your Holy Spirit, who empowers us to love in Jesus’
name and walk in his footsteps. Amen.”
The
Newman Community will be meeting this Wednesday at the Parish
Center at 7:15 PM. Join us for some fellowship and education!
CTK
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS - Applications are now being accepted
for the Jim Sheehan Memorial Scholarship. This $2000 scholarship
is available to graduating seniors who are active members of
CTK. The applications can be picked up at the local high school
guidance counselor’s offices and are due by April 30th.
If you have any questions, contact Cindy Hayes at (740)517-3446.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION - Couples planning
marriage in the next year in the Catholic Church must attend
marriage preparation. CTK’s sessions are scheduled for Friday,
January 29, and Friday and Saturday, March 5 and 6. Please
call the parish office, 592-2711, to make an appointment to fill
out registration paperwork.
ACT YOUTH GROUP
- MOVIE SUNDAY NEXT WEEK!
Next Sun. Feb. 21 @ 12:00-2:30 at St. Paul we will show a
movie and complete a small service project for a community center
in Rwanda. Bring a dollar for pizza and any popcorn or candy
you want while we watch the movie.
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