FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 2/3, 2009   What does your parish do for ecumenism and interfaith relations?   Gospel Reflection (John 10:11-18): When Jesus wanted to describe himself, he did not compare himself to a magnificent king or a powerful ruler. He said, “I am the good shepherd.” And the people of his time knew immediately that he was speaking of a humble caretaker of the flock that depended on him for survival. Some shepherds work only for pay and leave their sheep unprotected. The good shepherd lays down his life to save them. No one forces him to do so. He chooses to give his life for the sheep he knows by name and loves to the end.    The Good Shepherd looks forward to the day when all people will “be one flock.” They will recognize his voice and be gathered into his fold. Discussion Points for Gospel: In ancient Israel, a good shepherd was admired for his courage, dedication, and ability to provide everything his flock required. Who do you think might be considered good shepherds in today’s world? Why? In what ways do you see Jesus as the Good Shepherd?    How are the followers of Jesus called to “shepherd” others who may be lost or afraid, weak or without guidance? (--Sadlier “We Believe” www.webelieve.web.com)   MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY          5:15 pm     Peggi Seiber - Moira O’Dea SUNDAY               8:30 am     Sick & Shut-ins of Our Parish                             10:30 am     Katie Hart - Frank & RoseAnn Barone                               6:15 pm     People of Our Parish MONDAY            12:15 pm     James Sheehan - Olivia Sheehan & sons TUESDAY             5:15 pm     Ann Farley - Mary Kline WEDNESDAY      12:15 pm     Special Intention - Yolanda Moncayo THURSDAY          5:15 pm     Tony Udvardy FRIDAY               12:15 pm     Beulah Udvardy SATURDAY           5:15 pm     Peggi Seiber - Jerry & Linda Cline & families SUNDAY                8:30 am     Roy Cross - the Chapman family  Fifth Sunday                       10:30 am     For Our 3 Mothers: Genovefa, Rose & Ginger     of Easter                                                            - Beatrice, Dee & Pam                                        6:15 pm     People of Our Parish PARISH CALENDAR: May 3 - 10 SUNDAY          Fourth Sunday of Easter                         9:00 am    Pancake Breakfast                         9:30 am     Rosary                       11:30 am     Prayers for Peace                       12:15 pm     Religious Ed classes                         5:15 pm     Reconciliation                         7:30 pm     KofC meeting TUESDAY                         6:30 pm     Religious Education classes WEDNESDAY                         7:00 pm     St. Vincent de Paul Society meeting                         7:00 pm     Newman Community meeting THURSDAY                         1:00 pm     Faith Sharing Group SATURDAY                         9:00 am     Habitat Rummage Sale                         4:15 pm     Reconciliation SUNDAY          Fifth Sunday of Easter                                          Mothers Day                         9:30 am     Rosary                       10:30 am     Baptism                       11:30 am     Prayers for Peace                       12:30 pm     R.C.I.A.                         5:15 pm     Reconciliation
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.	New American Bible Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 4:8-12 Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28-29 1 John 3:1-2 John 10:11-18 Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 9:26-31 Psalm 22:26-28, 30-32 1 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Fourth Sunday of Easter      Today the world still values power and control. The Gospel challenges not only our attitudes about being believers and followers but about being leaders as well. With a Christlike outlook we choose to empower rather than control and to lead by serving. Adults: Do my motives and actions reflect Christ’s presence within me? Children: What other Bible stories do I know about shepherds? CATHOLIC HOME MISSION APPEAL    Thank you for donating to the Catholic Home Missions Appeal! Because of your generosity, Catholic Home Missions will be able to support seminary training and to help bring a new generation of priests to the home mission diocese. Now more parishes will be able to enjoy basic pastoral services, and religious education. You have truly made a difference to the Church in the United States. To learn more about how your money is making a difference through Catholic Home Missions, please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections NEWMAN-SPONSORED PANCAKE BREAKFAST Today -- Moms Weekend!! Sunday, May 3 9:00am - 1:00pm      Everyone is welcome; please join us! $4.00 all-you-can eat pancakes; $4.50 all-you-can-eat pancakes with sausage; $2.50 for children's meals KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS    If you haven’t signed up to support St.Paul/CTK Religious Education through the Kroger Community Reward Program – please do! Last year participation in the Kroger Gift Card Program earned $10,000 for the Religious Education Program. Signing up is easy – and can be done on-line. All you need is an email address and your Kroger Plus Card. Then go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com The NPO code for CTK/St. Paul Religious Education is 80963.    Remember, this program does NOT cost money for individuals to participate, but instead takes eligible purchases of items you are already buying for your household, and donates a portion of your expenditures back to community organizations. Participation does not affect your Kroger Fuel Points. Computers will be available after Mass in the parish center to help facilitate signing up. —St. Paul/CTK Religious Education Board NEWMAN COMMUNITY    On Wednesday at 7:15 the Newman Community will have a meeting at the Parish Center concerning May Crowning and learning about the rosary. Hope to see you there! UPCOMING PARISH MEETINGS • Catholic Ladies of Columbia - May’s meeting takes place in the CTK Parish Center on Monday, May 11, at 6:30pm. Please phone regrets only to Connie Bahn, 589-7767, Carla Rosler, 664-6311, or Pauline Zoulek, 592-5845. LITURGY BITS AND BYTES Easter Candle     During the Easter Season the Paschal Candle should be placed near the Ambo where the Word of God is proclaimed. It is lit each time the people of God gather during the Easter Season. The Easter Candle has always had a connection with the Easter Vigil. It is during the Vigil that the candle was solemnly lit from the Easter fire. In former times the Paschal Candle was extinguished with great solemnity after the Gospel on the feast of Ascension Thursday. That ritual was a way of dramatizing the fact that the lighted candle represented the presence of the Risen Lord now ascended to the Father. Today, there is no such ceremony. In fact the Paschal Candle is used throughout the year. It has a special significance at Baptisms and Funerals because the focus of both these events is on the new life that we share in the Risen Christ. Many churches burn it at all the Masses during the month of November as we remember those who have died. The Paschal Candle should be a reminder of the promise of Jesus: “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in the midst of them.” Copyright © 2009 Resource Publications, San Jose, CA	“I am the Good Shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.” BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES May 4 - 10 Birthdays: Hannah Caldwell, Pat Davidson, Chris Ewing, Judy Gorman, Chris Hart, Catherine Jackson, Tess Kamody, Andrea Lewis, Helena Littler, Kairah Prince, Allison Schleter, Mary Sells, Muthia Shanmugham, Dave Stroh, Will Tompkins, and Jeff Wasko.   Student: Dan Williams Anniversaries: Happy anniversary to the following couples celebrating this week: Chris & Chuck Hart (35th), Darlene & Gary Dillinger (29th), Susan & Tom Quinn (27th), Patty & Bob Finnearty (45th!), Noreen & Don Hone (28th), and Shawn & Daniel White (6th). Congratulations! PRAYERS FOR THE SICK - Please continue to pray for Belle Cancellare, Barbara Petras, Mary Ann Gorman, Kathi Hahn and Bill Rader. (Remembered in the petitions) PEACE & JUSTICE COMMITTEE    There will be a Bread for the World Sunday Offering of Letters on Pentecost-May 30/31. Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad. We are urging Congress to reform U.S. foreign assistance so it does a better job using our nation’s resources to reduce hunger and poverty in our world.    Let’s pray this week: O God, you desire that all people should eat and be satisfied. As we follow Jesus and are transformed by his death and resurrection, may we spend our lives so that all may share in your bounty. Amen. MASS AT HICKORY CREEK    We will be celebrating the Eucharist at Hickory Creek Nursing Home Wednesday, May 13, at 2:00 p.m. We expect several residents to attend, and our parishioners are welcome to join us for this Mass. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RUMMAGE SALE - The annual rummage sale to benefit Habitat for Humanity will be held next Saturday, May 9, from 9am-1pm in the Parish Center. Items may be dropped off in the big screen tv room beginning this Thursday, May 7. 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 now have the May 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. “MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER GOES WILD at the Akron Zoo on May 31, 1-5 pm” Registration forms will be in the next issue of Footprints newsletter. The cost for the event is $8/person (includes admission, parking, face painting, ice cream and behind-the-scenes tours). If you do not receive Footprints, request registration forms from Dave & Lucy Downs at 330-546-0742 or email downhome@neo.rr.com Join the fun at the Zoo! MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER    Husbands and wives: celebrate your marriage together in Christ Jesus by making your marriage a #1 priority. Give one another the precious gift of your time by attending the July 24-26 World Wide Marriage Encounter weekend in Marietta. Call 330-305-9963 or email WorldwideME@sbcglobal.net or go to the website www.wwme.org for more information. HAVE LUNCH AT GRINDERS! Parishioners dining at W.g. Grinders, 120 W Union in Athens, will receive a 10% discount on a meal if you show them our church bulletin or other information about the activity you attended at CTK.