- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Easter Sunday
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- The Risen Christ is witnessed
in many ways and in various settings in the Gospels.
- Adults: How well do I recognize the presence
of the Risen Christ in the poor, in the sacraments, and in the
Church?
Children: Do I remember that Jesus is alive in
my heart and I can always tell him that I love him?
R.C.I.A. CONGRATULATIONS
- Since last September, we
have held a combined R.C.I.A. program with St. Paul’s and
St. Mary’s of the Hills churches. Most Thursday evenings
and a few Sunday afternoons during this time 12 members
of our communities prepared for the reception of sacraments this
Easter. We congratulate them and are very grateful for the model
of faith they have given to us!
Michele Clouse and Todd
Zorn will receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist
and Confirmation.
The remaining 10 individuals will be welcomed
into St. Paul’s Church or St. Mary’s of the Hills.
EASTER
TIME
The fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost
are celebrated in joyful exultation as one feast day, or better,
as one “great Sunday.” (Athanasius) These, above all
others, are the days for the singing of the Alleluia. The Sundays
of this season rank as the paschal Sundays, and after Easter
Sunday itself, are called the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth
and Seventh Sundays of Easter. The period of fifty sacred days
ends on Pentecost Sunday. The first eight days of the Easter
season make up the octave of Easter and are celebrated as solemnities
of the Lord. On the fortieth day after Easter, the Ascension
is celebrated. The weekdays after Ascension until the Saturday
before Pentecost inclusive are a preparation for the coming of
the Holy Spirit. (General Norms for the Liturgical Year and Calendar,
#22-26)
- YOUTH RETREAT
St. Paul/CTK Youth Ministry
Friday, April 24, 6:00 pm - Saturday, April 25, 9:00 pm
Christ the King Parish Center
Cost is $20
R.S.V.P. Nancy Denhart 592-2711
ndenhart@ctkathens.org
facebook: CTK and St. Paul’s Youth Group or United
KROGER GIFT CARDS -
Thanks to all who have participated in the Kroger Gift Card Program.
Beginning May 1st it will be even easier to participate -- all
you will need is your Kroger Plus Card. However, in order to
do this, it is necessary to register your Kroger Plus card online
-- so that the CTK/St. Paul Religious Education program can continue
to benefit. Look for more information and opportunities to signup
in the next few weeks.
- CATHOLIC LADIES OF COLUMBIA
CLC members will meet at CTK on Monday,
April 13, at 6:30 pm. Phone regrets only to Carole
Carpenter, 592-1803; Candy Goodwin, 594-3090; or Jean Edwards,
592-1428.
- LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Easter
It’s here! The great feast of Easter is
upon us! Alleluia! Easter is, without a doubt, the biggest feast
of the Church year. It’s HUGE! We have taken six weeks of
Lent to prepare. Now we will take eight weeks to celebrate the
reality of Easter. The church is filled with an atmosphere of
joy. The new life of spring that comes from the earth is yet
another sign of the Easter mystery. Easter is a constant reminder
that, like the flower that comes forth from the seed buried in
the ground, our faith is a promise of resurrection. The Easter
season will continue until Pentecost Sunday.
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- The Lord has indeed
risen, alleluia.
BIRTHDAYS
& ANNIVERSARIES
- April 13 -19
Birthdays: Hannah
Anderson, Toni Boll, Jennifer Chabot, Sharon Dunfee, Tim Heckman,
April Holmes, Joan Keener, Dan Krivicich, Rosemary Mayronne,
Maureen Miller, Louisa Oswald, Katie Quinn, Ann Sand, Jennifer
Schnacke, Nancy Simmons-Beebe, Howard Simpson, Mary Ann Skerl-Smathers,
Marlo Tinkham, Meghan Trout, and Christy Velodota.
Student: Zach Bollheimer
Anniversaries: Congratulations to Lisa & Mickel Bolin
(15th), Flo & Tom Oellerich (48th),
Deb & Chris Meyer (32nd), Lana & Warren Jeffers
(15th), Francie & Gordon Astrom (38th), and
Pat & Jose Torres (50th!).
- PRAYERS FOR THE SICK -
Please continue to
pray for Ric Abel, Mary Ann Gorman, Kathi Hahn and Bill Rader.
(Remembered in the petitions)
MASS AT HICKORY CREEK -- There’s
been a change in the date when we will celebrate the Eucharist
at Hickory Creek. This month it will be Wednesday, April 22,
at 2:00 p.m. Again, we expect residents to attend, and our
parishioners are always welcome to join us.
PRAYER/MEDITATION
BOOKLETS
There are copies of the Living Faith
booklets available at the bulletin boards in church. The months
of April, May and June are included in this issue.
We have the Holy Week issue as
well as 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.
BRATTON SCHOLARSHIP
- The James & Martha Bratton Scholarship will be awarded
to a student attending or planning to attend a college or technical
school. The amount may vary but will not exceed $2,000. Applicants
must be members of any Christian church of Athens County and
have a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Application deadline
is April 17, and applications are available through our parish
office. Contact First Presbyterian Church, 593-3351.
ANCIENT
ORDER OF HIBERNIANS - The Msgr. Donal O’Carroll Division
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be having the Shamrock
Degree Initiation Saturday, April 18. For those wishing
to join the Division, we will meet at 11:00 a.m. The meeting
will be held at 417 Virginia Street, Marietta, Ohio. All members
of the O’Carroll Division are encouraged to attend. The
Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is an organization of Catholic
men of Irish heritage. If you are interested in joining the AOH,
please contact Chip Rogers (rogersc@ohio.edu), Jarrett Kealey
(jarrett.kealey@gmail.com), Joe Mulligan (ohiomulligans@yahoo.com),
Bill Coffey (wcoffey001@columbus.rr.com), or Kieran Devane (kieran2001@yahoo.com)
in advance of the meeting.
SUMMER JOBS -
“Catholic Youth Camp in MN is currently looking for Camp
Counselors! Are you a college student who loves camping and kids?
If so, consider joining the CYC team for camp this summer 2009!
Please visit www.cycamp.org
for more information and to download application materials. Contact
Natalie at 651-636-1645 or natalie@cycamp.org if you have questions.
We hope to hear from you soon!”
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