- 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.
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New
American Bible
Divine
Mercy Sunday/Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 5:12-16
Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
John 20:29
Third
Sunday of Easter
Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41
Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21:1-19 or 21:1-14 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Divine Mercy
Sunday/Second Sunday of Easter
-
- Belief in God is not the
only type of belief. People also believe in such things as their
abilities, in the goodness (or wickedness) of human nature, and
in the hope (or despair) of things to come. What we believe affects
how we live.
- Adults: What do I believe about God and
the world around me? How do my beliefs shape how I think and
act?
Children: How does my belief in God affect how
I act with my family and friends?
- Lent/ Easter Parish Project
Habitat for Humanity
Faith Build Coalition Envelope
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- We ask the each parishioner participate
in this annual campaign by contributing $20.00 or more.
Once again, our goal is $3,000.00. Please return envelopes by
Pentecost Sunday, May 23.
It is Easter! Allelujia
EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS
In memory of Our
Parents,
from Art and Kathy Marinelli
In memory of my parents, Mary and Donald Simmons,
from Nancy Simmons-Beebe
ANNUAL
BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN - Spare some change to help spare a life.
- (sponsored by the Pregnancy Resource
Center)
- Christians from various
denominations in the community have bonded together to demonstrate
the love of Jesus Christ. The Pregnancy Resource Center is a
locally organized and funded ministry which offers life-affirming
education to women and families. The resources from the local
churches and community are used to alleviate some of the problems
facing these women who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy
situation. The goal this year is to raise $12,000.
Bottles and instructions will be available
for pick up in the Gathering Space after this weekend’s
Masses. Return the bottles to the Gathering Space by Sunday,
April 25.
WORDS OF LIFE BULLETIN BRIEFS
(from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’
Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2010)
The human goal is not well-being but God himself,
and … human life must be defended at every stage. Indeed,
no one is master of his own life. Rather we are all called to
treasure life and to respect it from the moment of conception
to its natural end. …I express my appreciation of those
who work more directly at the service of children, the sick and
the elderly... Pope Benedict XVI, remarks after Angelus
message (February 7, 2010)
- RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
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
- ACT YOUTH GROUP
- This
Sunday, April 11, we are meeting @ 12:15 at St. Paul for
our April Youth Group Meeting. Our topic, “Theology
of the Body: God’s Plan for Human Sexuality,”
will be enlightening to say the least! Please plan on coming
to hear what Pope John Paul II has so eloquently taught to all
Catholics. Remember to bring $1 for pizza!
NEWMAN COMMUNITY
- Last
week we celebrated Lent with a Seder meal. And this week in Newman
we are having a meeting on Biblical People where we will discuss
the significance of certain people in the bible.
CATHOLIC
LADIES OF COLUMBIA
- The
CLC will hold their next meeting on Monday, April 12,
at 6:30 PM in the CTK Parish Center. Phone regrets only to Carole
Carpenter, 592-1803, or Rose Abdella, 698-6215.
SEMINARY
LIVE-IN
- On April 15-17,
the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus and the Office
of Vocations will host a College Live-In for young men who are
juniors or seniors in high school and college students who are
interested in knowing more about seminary life. The Live-In schedule
will include a tour of the campus, discussions, meals and prayer
with the college seminarians, attendance at classes, time for
swimming and recreation and a tour of the Columbus area. There
is no charge for this weekend. Contact the Vocations office at
740-282-0646 or tshannon@diosteub.org Please pray for vocations
and help to promote this weekend.
PRAYER/MEDITATION
BOOKLETS
The new Living Faith booklets
are available at the bulletin boards in church. The months of
April, May and June are included in this issue.
We also have available the April 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.
LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Transformation
Full, active participation means entering
into the movement of the liturgy itself. Liturgy wants to transform
us into the image of God’s Son. If we hold ourselves back,
we hinder the action of God’s grace within us. If we try
to maintain our separation from our brothers and sisters, we
resist God’s efforts to form us into the one Body of Christ.
If we enter into the action of the liturgy, then God can shape
our minds and hearts according to the divine will. Then we will
become effective instruments of God’s will in our world.
Empowered by God’s grace, we who have been transformed can
be used by God to transform our world.
Copyright © 2010 Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
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“Blessed are those
who have not seen and have believed.”
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES: April
12 - 18
Hannah Anderson, Nicolas Benencia, Susie Blauser,
Toni Boll, Jennifer Chabot, Joe DiMarino, Sharon Dunfee, Tim
Heckman, April Holmes, Joan Keener, Dan Krivicich, Rosemary Mayronne,
Ben McAdoo, Maureen Miller, Louisa Oswald, Katie Quinn, Anne
Sand, Kyle Schleter, Nancy Simmons-Beebe, Howard Simpson, Mary
Ann Skerl-Smathers, Tony Sylvester, Lauren Thomas, Meghan Trout,
and Christy Velodota. Congratulations to the following
couples celebrating an anniversary this week: Mary & Jeff
Redefer (30th), Lisa & Mickel Bolin (16th),
Flo & Tom Oellerich (49th), Deb & Chris
Meyer (33rd), Lana & Warren Jeffers (16th), Francie
& Gordon Astrom (39th), and Pat & Jose Torres
(51st!).
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
- Please pray for Kathi Hahn, Mary Ann Gorman, and Pauline
Rodgers. (Remembered in the petitions.)
REST IN PEACE - We offer our sympathy and prayers to Karen Howard
and family. Karen’s sister passed away recently.
May she and all who have died, rest in the peace of our Lord.
SCHOLARSHIPS
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.
Applications for the Mussio Scholarship are
at the parish office. Awards for this program are for the first
year of college work at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Deadline to apply is April 16. |