- 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
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
Fourth
Sunday of Easter
Acts 13:14, 43-52
Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5
Revelation 7:9, 14b-17
John 10:27-30 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Third Sunday
of Easter
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- Three times Jesus asks
Peter to feed his sheep. Although this triple call mirrors Peter’s
triple denial, Jesus does not intend to embarrass Peter but to
heal him. Accepting Christ’s renewed invitation, Peter moves
forward to lead the Church.
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- Adults: With whom do I sense resentment
or bad will? Am I open to reconcile with that person?
Children: Do I know that no matter how many times
I have done wrong God will give me another chance?
- 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
ANNUAL BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
Spare some change to help spare a life
At the beginning of our Campaign last weekend,
we had been given 12 baby bottles to fill; all 12 were taken!
Please go to the Gathering Space in church and check out the
display because we were given an additional 12 bottles to fill!!Remember,
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 should be returned to the Gathering Space
on the weekend of April 24/25.
CATHOLIC HOME
MISSIONS APPEAL funds a wide variety of pastoral activities,
with special emphasis on evangelization; religious education;
ministry training for priests, deacons, religious sisters and
lay people; youth ministry; and support of poor parishes in the
United States. Your help is vital to the success of the Appeal.
Please give generously in next’s weekend’s collection.
Envelopes are located at both bulletin boards. For more info,
please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections
NEWMAN-SPONSORED
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Moms Weekend
Sunday, May 2
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Everyone is welcome; please join us! $4.00
all-you-can eat pancakes; $4.50 all-you-can-eat pancakes w/sausage;
$2.50 for children's meals
WORDS OF LIFE BULLETIN
BRIEFS
(from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’
Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2010)
- The Church offers the world
a positive and inspiring vision of human life, the beauty of
marriage and the joy of parenthood. It is rooted in God’s
infinite, transforming and ennobling love for all of us, which
opens our eyes to recognize and love his image in our neighbour.
… Be sure to present this teaching in such a way that it
is recognized for the message of hope that it is. All too often
the Church’s doctrine is perceived as a series of prohibitions
and retrograde positions, whereas the reality, as we know, is
that it is creative and life-giving, and it is directed towards
the fullest possible realization of the great potential for good
and for happiness that God has implanted within every one of
us.
~ Pope Benedict XVI, Ad Limina Address to the Bishops of Scotland
(February 5, 2010)
- CONFIRMATION - Next Saturday, April 24,
at the 5:15 Mass, Bishop Conlon will Confirm 35 young people
from CTK and St. Paul parishes. Please pray for these young people.
- NEWMAN COMMUNITY
- This
coming week in Newman we will be examining the Seven Deadly Sins
and how they play out in our daily lives.
Also, the weekend of the 23-25, Newman will
be having its Spring Retreat. For more information contact Chris
Andrews ca117906@ohio.edu.
ANNUAL BOY SCOUT
RETREAT will be held at Immaculate Conception parish in Fulda,
Ohio. Please mark your calendar for June 11-13. The retreat
is open to all Boy Scouts in the Diocese of Steubenville. Flyers
and forms can be found on the website: www.bsatroop401.org/ccs.htm
or call Susan Molloy at 740-282-3631, ext. 151; email smolloy@diosteub.org
2010
SERVICE LEADERSHIP CAMP for students who have completed grades
10-12. The Camp will be centered at St. Lawrence parish in Ironton
starting June 20-24. Space is limited; register early.
Contact Susan Molloy at 740-282-3631, ext. 151 or email her at
smolloy@diosteub.org
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
Asperges
Many parishes use the rite of sprinkling
at every Mass during the Easter season because this blessing
is so appropriate during this time of baptismal renewal. At the
beginning of every funeral, the Presider blesses the casket with
holy water and says, “In the waters of Baptism N. died with
Christ and rose with him to new life. May he/she now share in
Christ’s eternal glory.” Holy water is found at the
entrance to the church to remind us that it was through Baptism
that we entered the community called church. During this rite
of sprinkling some people cringe and duck to avoid getting wet,
while others beam with joy and excitement. Both reactions are
appropriate. Baptism makes us one with Christ in His death and
resurrection. We cringe at what it calls us to do: die to self.
We are overjoyed at what it makes us: children of one Father,
members of Christ’s body, heirs of the kingdom. In the words
of the Peace Prayer of St. Francis, our baptism promises us that
“it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.”
Copyright © 2010 Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
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“. . . do you love
me more than these? . . .Feed my lambs.”
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES:
April 19 - 25
Vickie Ball-Seiter, Nicholas Barga, Javier Cueto, Ryan Feger,
Brent Hayes, Judy Houska, Bill Luehrman, Sam Milazzo, Geoffrey
Morgan, Moira O’Dea, Riley Scharer, Jen Schnacke, Allison
Schoeppner, James Thomas, Joseph Thomas, and Marlo Tinkham.
Congratulations to the following couples who are celebrating
an anniversary this week: Anna & Brandon Pack (4th), Robert
& Catherine Hoobler (15th), Kim & Mike
Trout (15th), Carol & John Costanzo (33rd),
and Kay & Terry Fulks (39th).
PRAYERS
FOR THE SICK - Please pray for Kathi Hahn and Pauline
Rodgers. (Remembered in the petitions.)
The Ohio Chapter of
Catholic Committee of Appalachia will be meeting in the Parish
Center on Saturday, May 1, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
CCA’s purposes are to support those engaged in ministry
in this region and to inform others of issues that affect us
here. Everyone is welcome to attend.
RECITAL
- Chelsea Chen, rising star in the organ world, will present
a recital on Sunday, April 25, at 8:00 at Christ Lutheran
Church, 69 Mill Street, Athens.
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. |