- 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
Sixth
Sunday of Easter
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29
Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8
Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23
John 14:23-29
Ascension
of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9
Ephesians 1:17-23
Luke 24:46-53 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Seventh Sunday
of Easter
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- Our beliefs shape who we
are and how we live. They guide our thoughts and actions, and
help us be the type of person we long to be. Beliefs are important.
- Adults: What are the most influential Christian
beliefs in my life? In what ways do these beliefs shape who I
am and what I do?
Children: What do I believe about God the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? What can I do this week to put
this belief into action?
- Habitat for Humanity-- “Paying
it Forward”
Did you know: The monies donated to build
Habitat Houses are returned to Habitat?
The Habitat home owners pay a monthly mortgage to Habitat to
repay Habitat for the monies donated. These mortgage payments
in turn are used to provide funds for new Habitat builds.
The Faith Build Coalition has completed 5 homes; each month the
mortgage repayments amount to nearly $800. Thus our past donations
are currently generating nearly $9,600 annually in new funds
for the building of new homes.
Diocesan Parish Share Campaign
- Please remember to return your DPSC envelopes with your pledge.
We’ll begin reporting results next weekend.
BABY
BOTTLE CAMPAIGN UPDATE - 23 bottles returned and counting.
There is still 1 unreturned bottle; PLEASE bring it, filled or
not, to the office ASAP. The Pregnancy Resource Center reuses
these bottles every year.
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION
CAMPAIGN - Help us connect the world with God’s Word!
This weekend is the collection for the Catholic Communications
Campaign. The Collection funds media projects that spread the
Good News through the Internet, radio, TV and print media. These
projects evangelize, nourish the faithful, foster community and
grant easy, direct access to thousands of Catholic resources.
Please contribute generously in the Collection, and visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections
for more information. Remember, half of the collected funds stay
right here to support diocesan media projects. Envelopes are
located at both bulletin boards in church.
FIRST
COMMUNION
We welcome to the Table of the Lord these children
who received their First Communion today:
Kwabena Boakye-Yiadom, Baelyn Carey, Luke Gdowski, Mindi
Gregory, Brigid McSteen, Gabby Morgan,
Isaac Pepper, Montana Stake, Daniel Thomas, Henry Welsh, and
Bailey Zorn.
UPDATE ON PAULINE
- Pauline was released from the rehab center last week and was
able to travel to Alabama to stay with her daughter and family.
If you’d like to send her a card or note, Pauline’s
new address is c/o Herndon, 805 Hunter Lane, SW, Jacksonville,
AL 36265
YOUTH MASS - Today (Sunday,
May 16) we will have our final youth group meeting of the
year with a youth Mass @ St. Paul at 4:30 pm with a celebration
immediately following in the church hall. We will be recognizing
all graduating seniors at this Mass. ALL Jr. High and High School
students are encouraged to attend with their families.
- NEWMAN COMMUNITY - This
coming week in Newman we will be discussing the different views
on life after death in the church.
Don’t forget the on-going Newman babysitting
fundraiser to benefit Relay for Life. Contact Ann, av195003@ohio.edu
or Courtney, 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.
The 2010
Bread for the World Offering of Letters will be held May
22/23. Look for the Peace and Justice displays in the Gathering
Space. This year’s theme is food and financial assistance
for the poor and the hungry.
Habitat for Humanity
Event - The Faith
Build Coalition will hold a scrap metal collection drive at the
Athens County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 22, from 9-1.
For more information contact George Bain (592-3828 or gbain45701@yahoo.com).
The
Msgr. Donal O’Carroll Division of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians will be having the Shamrock Degree Initiation
Saturday, May 22. 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), Rob Brannan (rgbrannan@yahoo.com), Joe Mulligan
(ohiomulligans@yahoo.com), Bill Coffey (wcoffey001@columbus.rr.com),
or Kieran Devane (kieran2001@yahoo.com) in advance of the meeting.
CATHOLIC
WOMAN’S CLUB CONVENTION - All women of the Diocese of
Steubenville are invited and encouraged to attend this annual
event. The convention starts with social hour and a pre-convention
dinner on Tuesday, June 1, at 6:15 PM at the Rose in Steubenville,
Ohio. The convention continues with various activities including
Mass with the Bishop on Wednesday. More information is available
at the parish office or contact DeDe Kidder at dkidder@gotmc.net
or 740-544-5925.
LITURGY
BITS AND BYTES
Ascension
The Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter has
traditionally been celebrated as the Feast of the Ascension.
Presently many dioceses have transferred this feast to the Seventh
Sunday of Easter so that it can more easily be celebrated by
all. When celebrated on that Thursday, it marks the beginning
of a novena that concludes with the feast of Pentecost. During
this time we emphasize preparation for the coming of the Holy
Spirit at Pentecost. The hymn “Veni, Creator Spiritus”
can be used each day. In former times some parishes extinguished
the Paschal Candle with great solemnity to symbolize the departure
of the Lord to the right hand of the Father. Now, it remains
near the altar and ambo until the conclusion of the feast of
Pentecost, when it returns to its place near the Baptistry.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
-- May 17 - 23
Keith Chapman, Mary
Cummings-Smith, Denny Dalen, Will Drabold, Ester Hernandez, Jimmy
Herpy, Don Hone, John Lavelle, Bill Matters, Ryan McCarthy, Maureen
Muth, Linda Schoeppner, Michael Starkey, Makaela Trout and Kyle
Young.
Congratulations to the following couples celebrating
an anniversary this week: Helen & Bill Coffey (52nd!),
Jolie & Bill Finnearty (15th), and Naomi &
Tom Stork (12th).
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK - Please
continue to pray for Kathi Hahn. (Remembered
in the petitions.)
A
MEMORIAL MASS for Margaret Deppen will be celebrated
at 10:30 AM next Saturday, May 22, at CTK.
Go
Green - Recycle! Volunteers Needed!! Collection Sites will
be available where OU students can drop off their no-longer-needed
non-perishable food items, toiletries and household cleaners
as they leave at the end of Spring Quarter. Volunteers are needed
to accept and sort the donations at one of 8 sites that will
be available. The items will be distributed through the Regional
South East Ohio Foodbank to pantries and free-meal sites (soup
kitchens) throughout Athens County. When: Thursday, June 10,
- Sunday, June 13 - 10. Please help us recycle these food
items and supplies; this is a great opportunity for individuals,
families or organizations. Call Allene Kilgore at 592-2122 or
email her at allenekkilgore@hotmail.com for more information.
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
CAREGIVER NEEDED days
for elderly woman. Please call Linda Maher at 740-541-1771 for
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