- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Fifth Sunday
of Lent
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- The woman in the Gospel
was confronted with a choice. Jesus told her clearly to go and
sin no more. She could go and continue her old behavior or, instead,
listen to the words of the Teacher.
- Adults: How quick am I to cast the first
stone? Do I make a distinction between the sin and the sinner?
Children: Do I forgive my friends when they do
something that hurts me? Do I give them a second chance?
LENT AND EASTER SCHEDULES
Lenten Reconciliation Service @ CTK
- Palm Sunday, March 28,
3:00 PM
Chrism Mass
- Tuesday, March 30,
7:00 PM @ St. Mary’s, Marietta
Holy Thursday Mass
- April 1, 7:30 PM
Good Friday
- April 2, 7:30 PM
Easter Vigil
- April 3, 8:30 PM; reception
following Mass
Easter Sunday Masses
- 8:30 & 10:30 AM &
6:15 PM
COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICES
The following opportunities for Reconciliation
are available; everyone is encouraged to attend!
*Today, Sunday, March 21, 3:00 PM at
Holy Cross Church in Glouster
*Palm Sunday, March 28, 3:00 PM, at
CTK
- STATIONS OF THE
CROSS DURING LENT
Fridays, 6:00 PM
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 menu includes
fish, a vegetable, coleslaw, roll and beverage. Fast and yummy
dinner, no clean up -- all for the nice price of $5.00/plate!
Join us! Donations accepted. This week’s Fish Fry benefits
the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
- CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION
- Thank you for your generosity
in last weekend’s Catholic Relief collection. Because of
you, millions of people all over the world will receive vital
assistance. You have truly given hope to Jesus in disguise. www.usccb.org/nationalcollections
MINISTERS
NEEDED for Holy Week Masses. Contact Nancy Sand if you can
minister at any of the following Masses:
Palm Sunday, March 28: 5:15, 8:30, 10:30 & 6:15
Holy Thursday, April 1: 7:30
Good Friday, April 2: 7:30
Easter Vigil, April 3: 8:30
Easter Sunday, April 4: 8:30 & 10:30 & 6:15
Nancy is also working on the Spring Quarter
schedule for April 11-June 20. Let Nancy know the weekends you
are NOT available during this time.
- RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- First Holy Communion
Family Retreat 9:00-11:00 AM at St. Paul’s on
April 17. Families will make unleavened bread, taste wine,
practice how to receive the Eucharist, make a candle, reenact
the Last Supper, learn about the various symbols in the church,
and discover why priests wear different garments when saying
Mass.
Retreat for Junior High school aged
students April 16 and 17. For more information contact
Anne Velarde av195003@ohio.edu
NEWMAN COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER
TO BENEFIT RELAY FOR LIFE
Newman members plan to offer on-going babysitting
services to parishioners as a way to raise money for Relay for
Life. Rather than charge a set fee, they are asking for donations.
To set up a time(s) for babysitting, please contact Ann at av195003@ohio.edu
or Courtney at cl195907@ohio.edu. You can also call the parish
office to leave a message for Ann or Courtney. Babysitting dates
depend on availability of Newman members.
ST.
FRANCIS SOCIETY members are asked to celebrate Good Friday
on April 2 by attending one of the services either at
St. Paul’s at 3:00 PM or at CTK at 7:30 PM.
WANTED:
Site Supervisor for Habitat Build. Athens County Habitat is looking
for someone with construction experience to serve as site supervisor
for a build in Jacksonville. If you can help, or know someone
who can help, contact Greg Ross, 592-0032 at the Habitat office
ASAP. We need to have the structure completed before the end
of June.
Interested in nutritional Counseling?
The Ohio University Nutrition Treatment Program
is now accepting clients for winter quarter 09-10. If you are
interested in losing weight, controlling your blood sugar better,
decreasing your heart disease risk through diet or just improving
your overall food habits, please contact us at murrayd1@ohio.edu
or call Deb Murray at 594.3341. The program consists of four
one-on-one nutritional counseling sessions with a senior dietetic
student. All sessions are supervised by a registered dietitian
and are personalized to meet client nutrition goals.
Counseling includes two 3-day food record nutritional
analyses, nutritional education and coaching specified by the
client for a cost of $25.00. No time like the present to get
started eating right!
LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Eucharistic Prayer for Lent
During the season of Lent it is appropriate
to use the Second Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation. In the
preface for this Eucharistic Prayer we pray: “In the midst
of conflict and division, we know it is you who turn our minds
to thoughts of peace. Your Spirit changes our hearts: enemies
begin to speak to one another, those who were estranged join
hands in friendship, and nations seek the way of peace together.”
Christ’s acts of salvation were done to reconcile humanity
to God. In this Lenten season perhaps we can focus on acts of
reconciliation: in our hearts, in our family, and in our world.
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“Neither do I condemn
you. Go, and from now on do not sin any more.”
Birthdays & Anniversaries:
March 22 - 28
Gabriele Castaneda-Jimenez, Cory Abdella, Gary
Bentley, John Colvin, Crys Cooper, Jason Denhart, Alec Fink,
Dee Fogt, Jody Gannon, Andrea Gulino, Bruce Hecht, Jean Holland,
Thomas King, Chad Kopenski, Heike Perko, Kruz Smith, Jack Stover,
Kayte Thistlethwaite, Andy Tompkins, Jose Torres and Elizabeth
Welsh.
Students: Therese Obioha & Mark Phillipa.
Congratulations to Jessica & Clarence Caldwell;
they are celebrating their 6th anniversary!
PRAYERS
FOR THE SICK - Please pray for Kathi Hahn, Mary Ann Gorman,
and Pauline Rodgers. (Remembered
in the petitions.)
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS - Please send
your flower memorials to Wendy’s attention at the office
no later than Friday, March 26, for inclusion in the Easter
bulletin.
R.C.I.A. CONGRATULATIONS
Due to schedules that prevent two young men
from participating in our Easter Vigil Sacraments of Initiation,
last Thursday Allen Frederick Flint and Drake Patrick Toney were
received into the Church. Allen was baptized, and together with
Drake received the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation.
We welcome these two young men!!
SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS
The Jim Sheehan Memorial Scholarship applications
are now being accepted. 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.
The Dr. William E. and Norma Sprague Scholarship
offers applications online at http://grcf.egrant.org. The deadline
to apply is April 1. This scholarship is offered to residents
of Athens County pursuing a degree at O.U. More information available
online.
Pick up applications for the John and Blanche
Mussio Scholarship at the parish office. Awards for this program
are for the first year of college work at the Franciscan University
of Steubenville. Details available at the office; deadline to
apply is April 16. |