- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Feast of the
Ascension
-
- In John’s Gospel there
is no account of the institution of the Eucharist. Rather John
uses the prayer of consecration found in this Gospel passage
to express the theology and meaning of Eucharist.
- Adults: What words from this prayer bring
me to a fuller understanding of the Eucharist?
Children: How can I be of service to others, following
the example of Jesus?
DPSC envelopes in the pews
today.
- Part of the DPSC campaign
is to have a Sunday in which parishioners who have not yet made
a pledge would have the chance to do so by means of an envelope
placed in the pews. We are doing this this Sunday. Brochures
are also in the pews that describe the essential work of the
Diocese. If you have not yet pledged, perhaps you can take advantage
of this opportunity.
Thank you for your financial support and also
for your efforts to make our parish community a place where the
presence of Christ is easy to recognize.
HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY
We’re still shy of our goal of $3,000.00,
but there is another week in which you can still contribute to
this organization. Our continued support as a parish has enabled
the Faith Build Coalition to complete 6 of the 23
homes built by the Athens County Chapter of Habitat since 1990!
ASCENSION
is a day that unfolds the promise that Jesus will return. ...[On
this day] we do not observe a departure. We celebrate a presence.
Thus this day in the 50-day sweep of easter is a peculiarly opportune
time for relishing our hope and our status... We should approach
this day with open hearts. We do not gather at the eucharist
to have the Ascension explained or to memorize exegetical points.
We come to be inspired, to offer praise, to proclaim the Risen
One who never leaves us. (Saint Andrew Bible Missal,
pg. 446)
Connecting the world
with God’s Word!
Thank you for your generous donations to
the Catholic Communication Campaign! Because of parishioners
like you, the Church is able to minister and evangelize through
local and national communications efforts. Programs funded by
CCC keep the world connected to the Word through Web sites, downloadable
podcasts, daily readings, radio shows, televised Masses and so
much more.
To learn more about CCC’s national communications
projects, visit www.CatholicCommunicationCampaign.org
YOUTH MINISTER NEEDED - The Religious Education
Program currently has an opening for a Youth Minister. If you
are interested in inquiring about the requirements of this position,
and for more details, please contact the Director of Religious
Education, Nancy Denhart at 592-2711, or ndenhart@ctkathens.org.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Mark your calendar!
VBS will be July 19th-23rd. If you would like to help,
please contact Cheryl Kraus at clkraus@netdocs.biz
NEWMAN
COMMUNITY - Newman will be meeting this Wednesday at 7:15
to have a meeting regarding the Papacy. Hope you can make it!
- PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Saturday, May 30, 6:00
CTK Parish Center
sign up sheets posted on the bulletin board in the PC
HABITAT FAITH BUILD COALITION
Scrap Metal Drive on Saturday, May 30, from 9am to
1pm at the Athens County Fairgrounds on West Union Street. Proceeds
will benefit the Coalition’s next house-building project.
SUMMER
MINISTRY SCHEDULE - Nancy will be working on the next ministry
schedule so please contact her with dates you CANNOT minister
this summer. You can call her at the office, 592-2711, or email
her at nsand@ctkathens.org
- LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Sunday Obligation
Sunday
has always been a special day for Christians. Each Sunday has
always been seen as a “mini-Easter.” On the first day
of the week we are called to prayer and to rest—to keep
the day holy by our worship together and to take time from our
regular activity to be re-created. Both our prayer and our rest
can remind us to put things in proper perspective: God is our
Creator, the source of the world we live in. How easily we become
enmeshed in the created and forget the Creator! The
Easter season is a splendid time to relax, to be refreshed, to
rejoice, to rest. Remember the phrase, “servile work?”
Well, we are not supposed to do any of that on Sunday. Why? So
that we can rest. God is saying to us: “You deserve a break
today. Relax!”
Copyright ©
2009 Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
|
- “Go into
the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.”
- BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
May 25 - 31
Birthdays: Morgan
Abdella, Ellie Andrews, Gloria Chester, Carol Costanzo, Joe Davidson,
Cara Detty-Houser, Debbie Fabiny, Ricky Frame, Ginger Gagne,
Melanie Glassmire, Terrie Hicks, Daniel Hoobler, Laura Jackson,
Sarah James, Kash Jeffers, Maddie Kamody, Richard Manzey, Julie
Miller, Mary Naffziger, Daniel Perko, Norberto Rosas-Mejia, Marilyn
Shimko, and Matthew Starkey.
-
- Students: Sabine Barlatt & Jacqueline
Mathews.
Anniversaries: Congratulations
to the following couples who are celebrating their anniversary
this week: Joyce & George McCarthy (18th), Amy & David
Dorst (7th), Miriam Shadis & Joe McLaughlin (19th), Lynn
& James Petrik (19th), Marilyn & John Shimko (25th!)
and Patricia & Gary Meyer (49th!).
- 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)
REST
IN PEACE - We offer our sympathy and prayers to the Hart
family. Chris’s mom, Geraldine Mauser, passed
away last weekend. Chris and Chuck’s daughter and son-in-law’s
(Allison and Nick) premature son Ezekiel (one of
the twins) died this week. May they rest in the peace of our
Lord.
- KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS benefit the St.Paul/CTK 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.
Need help with registering? Just click on “Ohio” then
“Click here for step-by-step enrollment.” The NPO code
for CTK/St. Paul Religious Education is 80963. Remember, this
program does NOT cost you any money for participation and does
not affect your Kroger Fuel Points. Questions – contact
Nancy Denhart 590-3302 or Cheryl Kraus 707-4638.
- FROM THE PEACE & JUSTICE COMMITTEE
- Going Green Update: Work continues
on our parish’s community compost bin. We have selected
a site for the bin, and picked out a design which meets our needs.
Construction should begin shortly to meet our timeline for composting
some of our waste.
May 30-31 is the annual Offering of
Letters. The U.S. House of Representatives is now considering
the changes needed to streamline and update our foreign aid policies
and structures.
ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY - A TRIP
TO MARIETTA - St. Mary Church in Marietta has recently been
renovated. Come join us on Friday, June 5, for a tour
of this beautiful and historic church. Following the tour we
will take part in the 12:05 Mass and then have lunch at the Levee
House Restaurant along the Ohio River. We’ll leave from
CTK at 10:00 AM. The trip is sponsored by the St. Francis Society.
Sign-up sheet posted on the Parish Center bulletin board.
SACRED
HEART RETREAT HOUSE - “Amazing Jesus Stories”,
an enrichment day for families is being held at the SHRH Saturday,
June 6, from 9:00-2:00. $35 per family. Call to register
at 740-667-0100 by Saturday, May 30.
ORDINATION
- Deacon Bradley Greer will be ordained a priest
of the Steubenville Diocese on May 30. Brad spent the
summer here several years ago experiencing parish life at both
CTK and St. Paul’s parishes. Cards may be sent to Reverend
Bradley Greer, 5001 Lowell Hill Road, Lowell, Ohio 45744.
American
Red Cross babysitting classes are now organizing. Classes
are offered at the Red Cross office in Athens on the first Saturday
of each month from 9am to 5pm. The cost is $40.00 per student.
For more information, contact Jane Patton at the Red Cross: 593-5273.
ATHENS
HEALTH CARE PROJECT - Volunteer for this Project. Help OU
researchers learn more about local health care service needs,
quality, and gaps. Info gathered will be shared with a local
health care organization interested in expanding its services
in Athens County. Group interviews are 7 PM Tuesday and Wednesday,
May 26 and 27, at the Athens Public Library. RSVP: Nicole
Yandell, 597-1755, Yandell@ohio.edu to participate in this confidential
focus group.
MaMa Mia SPAGHETTI LUNCH Youth
Fundraiser on
Sunday, May 31, noon - 1:30 at Christ Lutheran Church
in Athens. Adults: $5; students, $4; 3 and under: free. Take
out available. Fundraiser supports youth events.
|