- 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
Pentecost
Sunday
Acts 2:1-11
1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13
Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34
John 20:19-23
The
Most Holy Trinity
Proverbs 8:22-31
Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Romans 5:1-5
John 16:12-15 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Pentecost Sunday
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- The Spirit who Christ gives
us is a Spirit of reconciliation. After breathing on the disciples,
Jesus tells them that whatever sins they forgive will be forgiven.
If we are to follow the Risen Lord, we must be agents of forgiveness
to others.
- Adults: Am I aware of someone I need to
forgive? Am I willing to take one step to make reconciliation
more possible?
Children: Am I sometimes mean to others? Am
I willing to treat them better because Jesus asks me to do so?
- Habitat for Humanity-- “No
Flipping”
The Habitat homeowners make an interest free
monthly mortgage payment equivalent to the cost of the materials
used in the build.
But there is also a substantial amount of value-added
in the donated labor for the build. So while the material may
cost $80,000; the home may have a market value of $120,000.
To guard against “flipping”, the
home owners assume a second mortgage that is paid back over a
period of 20 year. If the homeowners sell prior to this time,
the balance of the second mortgage is paid to Habitat from the
sale price.
This is a wise policy that respects the sacrifices
made in the name of Habitat.
Please make a contribution to this year’s
Faith Build project.
Diocesan Parish Share Campaign
Pledges to date: 36 Amount $18,165.00
Our DPSC Goal is $25,700.00. Monies collected
above this amount will be returned to the parish. Remember, this
year we have major capitol improvements to make: the replacement
of the roof in the church and also the replacement of the heating
and air conditioning systems. Your support then is especially
important.
PENTECOST (Whitsunday) - A feast
of the universal Church which commemorates the Descent of the
Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, fifty days after the Resurrection
of Christ, on the ancient Jewish festival called the “feast
of weeks” or Pentecost (Exodus 34:22; Deuteronomy 16:10).
Whitsunday is so called from the white garments which were worn
by those who were baptized during the vigil; Pentecost is the
Greek for “the fiftieth” (day after Easter). Whitsunday,
as a Christian feast, dates back to the first century, although
there is no evidence that it was observed, as there is in the
case of Easter; the passage in I Corinthians (16:8) probably
refers to the Jewish feast.
BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
UPDATE - The PRC would like to thank the congregation for
their generosity! As a church you have helped raise over $300
of the more than $8,700 given toward the Baby Bottle Campaign.
The 2010 Campaign goal is $12,000. Many precious lives will be
saved because of your generosity! As a church you requested 24
bottles; all 24 were filled and returned! Thank you for your
involvement and support!
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION
CAMPAIGN - Thank you for your generous contributions! Your
generosity will support important Catholic media projects in
our diocese and all over the world. To learn more about how your
gift is making a difference, please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections
for more information.
MEMORIAL DAY - Next
Monday, May 31, we celebrate Memorial Day. We will have
Mass at 9:00 AM in the church, and the office will be closed
for the day.
WORDS OF LIFE BULLETIN BRIEF -
Life in its fullness is only lived in self-giving, and that
is the fruit of the grace of Christ. ~ Pope John Paul
II, Message to the Youth of the World
- NEWMAN COMMUNITY - The
group meets Wednesday evenings at 7:15 in the CTK Parish
Center. Join us!!!!
PEACE AND JUSTICE MINISTRY
- The 2010 Bread for the World Offering of Letters
is this weekend, May 22/23. Look for the Peace and Justice displays
in the Gathering Space. This year’s theme focuses on food
and financial assistance for the poor and the hungry.
ST.
FRANCIS SOCIETY - Members will meet at CTK on Friday,
June 4, at 10:00 AM. We will travel by car to St. Ambrose
Church in Belpre for Mass and then go on to Parkersburg for lunch.
Following lunch, we will take the Blennerhassett Island tour.
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.
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
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER WEEKEND - The next ME Weekend is coming up July
16-18 at the Cambria Suites in Green, Ohio. More information
will be available in future bulletins, or check out our website
at WWME.org
LITURGY BITS
AND BYTES
Pentecost
The great feast of Pentecost commemorates the
coming of the Holy Spirit. It is, in reality, the completion
of our Easter celebration. On the first Pentecost the apostles
received the gifts of the Spirit to proclaim the good news to
the whole world. Despite differences in language and culture,
we are one Lord, one Faith, and one Baptism. The church interior
will be decorated in Pentecost red. Members of the congregation
can celebrate by wearing red as well.
Copyright @ 2010 Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
CAREGIVER NEEDED
days for elderly woman. Please call Linda Maher at 740-541-1771
for more info
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“Peace be with you.
As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
-- May 24-30
Morgan Abdella, Ellie
Andrews, Sabine Barlatt, Gloria Chester, Carol Costanzo, Cara
Detty-Houser, Amanda Farrell, Ricky Frame, Tere Frost, Ginger
Gagne, Melanie Glassmire, Terrie Hicks, Daniel Hoobler, Laura
Jackson, Sarah James, Kash Jeffers, Maddie Kamody, Richard Manzey,
Juli Miller, Mary Naffziger, Daniel Perko, Norberto Rosas-Mejia,
John Seabright, Marilyn Shimko, and Yolanda Suarez. Happy belated
birthday to new parishioner Kyle Hansen!
Congratulations to the following couples celebrating
an anniversary this week: Connie & Doug Woodruff (24th),
Joyce & George McCarthy (19th), Amy & David Dorst (8th),
Miriam Shadis & Joe McLaughlin (20th), Lynn
& James Petrik (20th), Marilyn & John Shimko
(26th), and Patricia & Gary Meyer (50th!).
PRAYERS
FOR THE SICK - Please continue to pray for Kathi Hahn.
(Remembered in the petitions.)
SYMPATHY - Please
pray for Pauline Rodgers and her family. Pauline’s son,
John, was killed in a car accident last Wednesday.
There will be a funeral Mass for John this
Monday at 11:00 AM followed by a celebration of his life
to be held in the Parish Center. There are no calling hours scheduled.
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.. |