- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- The Most Holy
Body & Blood of Christ
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- Breaking bread together
is more than a repetitious ritual or a boring memory of past
events. Through the Eucharist we are nourished to live as the
Body of Christ in the world and sent to bring others into communion
with Christ.
- Adults: How can I be bread (nourishment)
this week for someone who needs help?
Children: How can I invite others to learn about
Jesus?
CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS
YEAR’S GRADUATES:
Alexander High School
Stephanie Shapiro
Athens High School
Jason Abel, Ellie Andrews, Jim Bruggeman,
Andrew Cadamagnani, Mary Page Dalrymple, Alec Fink, Ricky Frame,
David Gilfert, Megan Gilfert, Lauren Herpy, Brad King, Adriana
Lein, Michael Lopez, Daniel Rankin, Alissa Sindelar, David Starkey,
Anthony Sylvester, Joannah Tindongan, and Matthew White.
Ohio University
Sean Balewski, Emily Carroll, Jessica
Demczar, Brittany Hayden, Brittany Hughes, Linda Stricker Palacios,
Christy Succop Ann Velardi, and Jennifer Zink.
MASS
SCHEDULE CHANGES
WEEKEND OF JUNE 13/14
Saturdays 5:15 pm
Sundays 8:30 & 10:30 am
Reconciliation, Saturdays 4:15-5:00 pm
RED
CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - Don’t forget to sign the ‘Donation
Interest Survey’ sheet posted on the bulletin board in church.
Hopefully, we’ll be able to schedule a donation date!
THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Corpus
Christi)
The
Solemnity of Corpus Christi commemorates the institution of the
Holy Eucharist, paralleling Holy Thursday commemorating Our Lord’s
institution of the Eucharist. Corpus Christi was introduced in
the late 13th century to encourage the faithful give special
honor to the institution of the Holy Eucharist to the Blessed
Sacrament. The official title of this Solemnity was changed in
1970 to The Body and Blood of Christ; and it is still on the
Roman Missal’s official Calendar for the universal Church
on Thursday after Trinity Sunday; however, where it is not a
day of obligation, it is usually celebrated on the Sunday following
Trinity Sunday. --Catholic Encyclopedia,
1913 edition
VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL - Join us as we travel to ancient Rome this
summer to meet St. Paul, July 19-23, during VBS. To register
to participate or to volunteer to help – go to http://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/CTKROME2009.
For more information contact Cheryl Kraus at 740-707-4638 or
clkraus@netdocs.biz.
HABITAT Scrap Metal drive results - The
Faith Build Coalition, Athens County Habitat for Humanity, raised
more than $500 through its recent scrap metal collection
drive. Thanks for all who helped. We expect to have another collection
in the fall. (George Bain, 592-3828 or gbain45701@yahoo.com).
From
the Peace and Justice Committee - Thanks to everyone who
participated in the Bread for the World Offering of Letters
May 30-31. Many letters were sent to Rep. Wilson asking him to
cosponsor H.R.2139, the bill to reform U.S. foreign aid. If you
haven’t participated yet, there is still time and need.
Call Rep. Wilson at (800)826-3688 or write to ask him to support
H.R 2139. Our U.S. Senators also need to be contacted on reforming
foreign aid.
Please pray for those participating in Bread
for the World’s Annual Gathering in Washington D.C. June
14-17. People from across the country will celebrate 35 years
of work to end hunger in our time.
Save the Date—SISTER
ON THE RIVER 2 RETREAT, Racine, Ohio this fall! The retreat
begins Friday evening, October 2, and continues through
Sunday morning October 4. Come anytime you can make it!
More info to follow later. Info phone number: 740-698-8254.
- LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Confirmation
Touches
of red to symbolize the fire of the Spirit are frequently used
for the celebration of Confirmation. The rite of Confirmation
asks a response of faith from the candidates as well as from
the parish faith family. We promise to help them to grow in the
grace of the sacrament. The candidates say “yes” to
their faith and to the Holy Spirit. But first they should ask
for the support of the parish. How can we support them? Our example
at Sunday worship, the witness of our individual Christian lives,
and our willingness to be people of service to others, can be
easily seen. Come, Holy Spirit, fill their lives with the power
of your love and renew this community in its call to worship,
witness, and service.
Copyright ©
2009 Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
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- “Whoever eats
my flesh and drinks my blood will live in me and I in him.”
BIRTHDAYS
& ANNIVERSARIES
June 15 - 21
Birthdays: Bryon Broka,
Billie Jo Essman, Kathy Essman, Stephen Fabiny, Natalie Geer,
Christina Gregory, Mindi Gregory, Muriel Grim, Fabiola Keesey,
Maya Kraus, Elena Lein, Wade Lent, Joe Manda, Sue McAdoo, Lisa
Moretti, Mary Rader, Megan Richards, Mike Rodriguez, Jim Sand,
Ed Schreck, Ryan Sheehan, Linda Strunk, Janis Tysko, and Lauren
Zimmerman.
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- Anniversaries: Congratulations to the following couples
who are celebrating their anniversary this week: Judy & Jim
Gorman (37th), Christie Truly & James Mosher (21st),
Judy & Jim Copeland (43rd), Karen & Rich
Vedder (41st), Norma & Howard Fox (39th),
Roseann & Ralph Boll (28th), Karen & Pete Coschigano
(22nd), Sara & Nick Hanson (6th), and Laura & Keith Chapman
(29th).
- PRAYERS FOR THE SICK -
Please continue to
pray for Belle Cancellare, Mary Ann Gorman, Kathi Hahn and Bill
Rader. (Remembered in the petitions)
BAPTISMS
We welcome with great joy Eliza Jane
Kopenski and Montana Ray Stake, newly-born
through the waters of Baptism! Eliza is the daughter of Ruby
and Chad Kopenski, and she was baptized last Saturday evening.
Montana is the son of Ginger Gagne and Ted Stake; he was baptized
Wednesday.
CONFIRMATION
Congratulations
to Ginger Gagne and Mark Phillips.
They were Confirmed by Bishop Conlon on May 10th at St. Bernard’s
Church in Beverly after participating in our Adult Confirmation
Preparation sessions this year.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
- Reminder: any member wanting to participate in the annual
Central District golf tournament in Zanesville on Saturday,
July 11th, is asked to fill out an entry form and mail it
in. Deadline is July 3rd. Also the State Senior Tournaments will
be held in August in Lima. You can pick up entry forms, along
with any questions can be answered, by contacting Phil Strekal
at 698-7112 or pstrekal@verizon.net.
The Msgr.
Donal O’Carroll Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
will be having the Shamrock Degree Initiation next Saturday,
June 20. 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. All members of the O’Carroll Division are encouraged
to attend. The 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 (rbrannan@yahoo.com),
Joe Mulligan (ohiomulligans@yahoo.com), Bill Coffey (wcoffey001@columbus.rr.com),
or Kieran Devane (kieran2001@yahoo.com) in advance of the meeting.
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