- 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
The
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kings 19:16, 19-21
Psalm 16:1-2a+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11
Galatians 5:1, 13-18
Luke 9:51-62
The
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah 66:10-14
Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20
Galatians 6:14-18
Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- THIRTEENTH SUNDAY
IN
ORDINARY TIME
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- The man who wishes to follow
Jesus first asks to bury his father. Jesus refuses to allow it.
Even as we struggle with Jesus’ harsh response, we should
focus on the reason for it: the call to proclaim the kingdom
must be placed before all else.
- Adults: What do I know I must do but have
been postponing? When will I begin to do it?
Children: What good thing is God calling me
to do for someone today?
- DIOCESAN PARISH SHARE CAMPAIGN
- The returns of the pledge
cards for the DPSC are beginning to show some promise. We now
have $3,070.00 to apply to our capital improvement projects.
Please continue to return your pledge cards. All of the additional
monies collected will be applied to the capital expenditures
for the new roof and the heating/air conditioning system.
I am confident that as you see more details
for this project you will find it worthy of your generous support.
Progress report
This week we have received permission from
the Vicar General to contract with RVC Architects, Inc to draw
plans for the replacement of the roof.
We have also been in touch with a company in
St. Clairsville which installs geothermal heating and air-conditioning
systems. Utility costs could be reduced by as much as 76%! Quite
encouraging numbers.
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION
This weekend we support the Holy Father in
his charitable works. The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken
up worldwide in an effort of solidarity to support the most disadvantaged:
victims of war, oppression, and natural disaster and others in
need of emergency assistance. Pope Benedict XVI has said, “God’s
love . . . gives us the courage to continue seeking and working
for the benefit of all” (Caritas in Veritate, no. 78). Cast
the love of Christ upon the world -- please be generous in today’s
Collection. Envelopes are located at both bulletin boards in
church. For more info, visit www.uscc.org/nationalcollections
- “LISTEN . . . IS
GOD CALLING YOU?”
You’ll never regret saying “yes”
to His call to serve as a catechist (teacher or aid). If God
is nudging you to lead a group of learners contact Nancy Denhart
for more information, ndenhart@ctkathens.org or 740-590-3302.
Catechists are needed at all levels pre-K through adult. Come
share your talent and assist in bringing Christ to others.
THANK YOU to all who have enrolled in the Kroger
Cares program. The proceeds for the program help with Religious
Education at all levels in the parishes by offsetting the parish
assessments for the children’s program. We encourage every
parishioner to sign up. Just follow the simple directions at
www.krogercommunityrewards.com. Enter OHIO and our name: C.T.K.
/ST. PAUL’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION or our number 80963. If
you do not have a computer or e-mail services contact Nancy Denhart.
ST. FRANCIS
SOCIETY will gather for Mass at 10:00 AM at CTK in
the Parish Center Chapel on Friday, July 2. Following
Mass the group will carpool to Lancaster for lunch at Shaw’s
Restaurant. Sign up on the sheet posted on the PC bulletin board.
YOUTH
SERVICE PROJECT - On July 7 many of our youth will be traveling
to St. Michael parish in Paintsville, Ky. to work with a missionary
priest for 5 days to serve to poor in the mountains. We would
like to take donations of NEW socks, underwear, and school supplies
for their mission school (K-8th). If you would like to help,
please drop off your donations at church or contact our youth
minister Kate Kahler at 592-2711. THANK YOU!
MARRIAGE
ENCOUNTER
Summertime is the time for family vacations.
It’s also the time for a weekend getaway just for you and
your spouse. Put some sizzle in your relationship. Attend a Marriage
Encounter Weekend and develope the communication skills and romance
so necessary today. What has been working for couples in 80 countries
and for over 40 years can work for you! Attend the July 16-18
Weekend at the Cambria Suites in Green, Ohio. For info or reservations,
call 330-305-9963, or email WorldwideME@sbcglobal.net. Don’t
wait. Weekends fill up fast. Or check our website at www.WWME.org. The U.S. Bishops support Worldwide
Marriage Encounter.
PILGRIMAGE TRIP
A pilgrimage to 5 shrines in New York
State and Canada is tentatively being planned for August by Sacred
Heart Church in Pomeroy. If you are interested in this trip,
you will need a passport, and you can contact the local Clerk
of Courts for more information. Our Lady of Victory Shrine in
Lackawana, NY; Our Lady of North American Martyrs in Auriesville,
NY; St. Joseph Oratory Montreal, Canada; Our Lady of the Cape
near Quebec; and St. Anne De Baupre, Quebec City, Canada. The
entire trip (lodging, meals & bus) is estimated to be about
$700. Sacred Heart needs a minimum of 46 to 55 people in order
to make this trip happen. Please make your check payable to Sacred
Heart Church, 161 Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. The trip
leaves Wednesday, August 4, and returns Monday, August
9. Reservations should be made and bus fare paid by July
19.
LITURGY BITS AND
BYTES
Celebrate the Whole Mass
Catholics come from a legalistic attitude toward
Mass. A question of the past, “How late can I come to Mass
and still have it count?” reflects that older attitude.
People arrive during the Introductory Rites and even throughout
the readings. Since Vatican II we have been more aware of Mass
as a communal celebration, as a family meal.
When we gather for Sunday Mass it is important
that we reflect on what we believe about our presence. We believe
that each person in the assembly is important. Each has a role
to play. Each has a contribution to make for the good of the
whole assembly. The Introductory Rites of our liturgy are designed
to help us “come together” as a family. It takes some
significant effort to do that. We should make a special effort
to be in church at least in time to say “hello” to
one other person before the gathering song. This will help us
be better prepared to hear God speak to us. It is also a matter
of good manners. If we arrive late, we distract those who are
already in the pews.
Concert halls will not allow people to enter
after the performance has started so as not to distract or disturb
those already enjoying the show. It has to be as important to
avoid disturbing those in prayer as those watching a performance.
At those events we also stay until the end. It would be rude
and disruptive to leave early. Our communion procedure, our announcements,
our blessing and dismissal are all part our eucharistic celebration
and prayer.
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“Let the dead bury
their dead. But you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
June 28 - July 4
Megan
Dean, Sandy Eberts, Kathleen Fuller, Beth Horton, Cheryl Kraus,
Noah Sauber, Harry Tompkins, Ally White, Gordon Astrom, Kwabena
Boakye-Yiadom, Barbara Bolin, Sharon Colvin, Amy Dorst, Katherine
Keener, Barbara Keyes, Connor LaVelle, Charles Legar, Bob Maher,
Karen Matteson, Patti McSteen, Tom Quinn, and Joseph Vessalo.
Congratulations to the following couples celebrating an anniversary
this week: Joanne & Bob Bray (35th), Kathy
& Jim Riestenberg (41st), Julie & Steve Owens
(13th), Dawn & Brad Jeffers (19th), Kathleen & Jim Fuller
(31st), Nancy & Jim Sand (20th), Beth
& Scott Welsh (15th), Mary & Ed Schreck
(40th), Chris Gidycz & James Lein (23rd), and
Diane & Mark Spezza (21st).
PRAYERS FOR
THE SICK - Please continue to pray for Dee Grabowsky
and Kathi Hahn. (Remembered in the
petitions.)
FOURTH OF JULY
Next Sunday we celebrate our country’s
Independence Day. In thanksgiving for the blessings of our country
and in petition that we might live up to our responsibilities
as citizens, share in the Eucharist at Mass next weekend! Have
a safe and happy 4th! |