- Lifetouch Portrait Appointments: online scheduling
until Saturday afternoon July 24 at 1:00 pm
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- THE SIXTEENTH
SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
July 17-18, 2010
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- When do you
make time for the “better part” — spending moments
with the Lord?
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- Gospel Reflection (Luke 10:38-42): A guest
shows up, probably unexpectedly, and the hostess, Martha, knocks
herself out trying to do everything at once. The guest, Jesus,
sits down and makes himself at home. The sister of the hostess,
Mary, sits with Jesus, and listens thoughtfully. When Martha
complains that she is doing all the work, Jesus tells her that
she has forgotten the most important thing. She has neglected
to listen to Jesus, whose words are more nourishing than any
meal.
Discussion Points for Gospel: Most of our lives are a combination
of Martha and Mary. However, if our lives are all-Martha-all-the-time,
they may be out of balance. We may be missing “the better
part.”
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, in its discussion of observing
Sunday as a day of worship and rest, declares, “Traditional
activities and social necessities require some people to work
on Sundays, but everyone should still take care to set aside
sufficient time for leisure” (Catechism, 2187). Most people
in our country are working more hours a week than ever before.
How does this affect their families, their children? What is
the responsibility in this area for Catholic supervisors and
managers? How can we put more Mary-like listening into our lives?
When do we make time to listen to our families? our friends?
When do we make time to listen to Jesus? (--Sadlier
“We Believe” www.webelieve.web.com)
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- MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY 5:15 pm Cliff Wasko - Carol
Wasko
SUNDAY 8:30
am Richard Simon - Connie & Doug Woodruff
10:30
am Don Dillinger - Vince & Dorothy Scarmack
MONDAY 12:15 pm People of Our Parish
TUESDAY 5:15 pm Tony Udvardy Saint Apollinaris
WEDNESDAY 12:15 pm John Rodgers - Dave & Trudy
Montle Saint Lawrence
of Brindisi
THURSDAY 5:15 pm Mary & Joseph Porvaznik
- their children Saint Mary Magdalene
FRIDAY 12:15
pm Beulah Udvardy Saint Bridget of Sweden
SATURDAY 5:15 pm Salvatore & Teresa
Davoli - the Bray family Saint
Sharbel Makhluf
SUNDAY 8:30
am Margaret Deppen - Joe & Billie Jo Essman
17th Sunday in 10:30 am People of Our Parish
Ordinary Time
- PARISH CALENDAR: July 18 - 25
Sunday The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:45 am Rosary
11:30 am Prayers for Peace
MON. 7:00 pm Peace & Justice Committee
FRI. 1:00 pm Faith Sharing Group
SAT.
- The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:45 am Rosary
11:30 am Prayers for Peace
12:00 pm St. John’s Homecoming
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- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- SIXTEENTH SUNDAY
IN
ORDINARY TIME
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- The offer of hospitality
in the readings from Genesis and Luke gives us an idea of the
spirit of service required of the disciple. In both readings
God's Word reaches the hosts as service or welcome is being extended.
Abraham and Sarah are promised a child, and Mary listens to the
words of Jesus.
- Adults: How can I develop the habit of reading
the Scriptures in order to be more attentive to God's Word?
Children: What can I do this week to help
out, or serve, another person?
- DIOCESAN PARISH SHARE
Progress report
This week there is nothing new to report on the planned capital
improvements. We are waiting for reports and estimates from Loudin
Rumor Geothermal.
Our goal for this DPSC campaign is at least $55,000.00. This
would give us about $30,000.00 to apply to the capital expenditures.
With the amounts we have already saved, we should be able to
handle these capital improvement costs without the need to borrow
funds.
So we are hoping to raise another $22,000 for this project.
To date we have had pledges from only about 65 households. We
have nearly 400 registered households. A broader parish representation
is critical for success. More importantly your household contribution
is vital. Thanks so much for your generosity.
Prayers for the DEAD - We pray for the repose of the soul of Majorie Watson,
aunt of Linda Maher.
Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord.
ST. JOHN
CATHOLIC CHURCH HOMECOMING
The Annual Homecoming will be held Sunday,
July 25, at the church on Dutch Ridge Road in Guysville.
Mark your calendars NOW and plan to attend this event that includes
family activities, fun and great food. Beginning at noon a chicken
OR ham dinner will be served. The cost of the meal is $7 per
adult and $3 per child. There will be BINGO, raffles and other
games. Everyone is invited to attend.
CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN AND AGING
Next weekend, Father Bob Hasenkamp, from CFCA
will be celebrating the weekend Masses. CFCA was founded by lay
Catholics acting on the call to serve the poor. Members support
and encourage children, youth and the aging of all faiths in
23 developing countries. Through CFCA’s Hope for a Family
program you can sponsor a child, youth or aging person and bring
hope to someone brimming with potential but in need of help.
Please plan to welcome Father Bob to CTK!
- “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.
- 2010-2011
Religious Education packets for grades pre-k through 8 grades
were SENT in the mail. Please complete forms and return them
to the Religious Education office. If your child is involved
in a fall sport or activity that will keep them from participating,
please still register. We offer simple resources for you to use
at home to cover the missed material.
- ACT Youth Group Grateful
for Donations!
THANK YOU to all who donated (money, gift cards, gently used
clothing,new socks, underwear, and school supplies) and prayed
for ACT’s service trip to the mountains in E. Ky. Collectively,
with the group from Cleveland, we worked over 1200 hours in 5
days at 7 worksites cleaning, cutting grass/weeds, putting in
4 new windows and a door & painting both sides of new clapboard
siding for an old school; repairing a trailer roof & insulating
the trailer; pulling out rotted dry wall and installing, taping
and mudding new dry wall & digging drainage ditches at a
home and the food pantry; moving furniture, ripping out old tile
flooring, cleaning all carpets, weeding, laying gravel, and cutting
the lawn at the mission school - Just to name a few of
the things we did!
Again, thank you for your support!
PEACE AND
JUSTICE COMMITTEE
There will be a meeting of the P&J Committee on Monday, July
19, 7:00 PM in the CTK Parish Center.
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- Elderly person needs a
refrigerator –any size—Contact caregiver Doris Conkle
767 3236
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- 7/25/10 Bicycle Social
after 8:30 Mass--Bike Path ride and Picnic Lunch. Bring your
lunch and cooler of food. Be ready to have fun. Call Ralph Moran
for more details.
2010 PARISH
DIRECTORY
Do you ever see people and wonder what their
names are? Have you ever heard an announcement regarding a member
and wished you could put a face with a name? Are you a new member
and wish you had something to help you put names with faces?
Help is on the way!
Our last directory was made in 2006. This year
is the 50th anniversary of the dedication of CTK so we feel it’s
time for a new directory. There is no cost to have your photographs
taken, and you will receive a FREE 8x10 portrait and directory
for participating. Your images can be viewed electronically immediately
after photography. At that time you will have the opportunity
to purchase additional portraits to share with family and friends.
Check out the flyer insert in this week’s bulletin for details
about signing up on-line or after Mass this weekend and next.
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ST. FRANCIS
SOCIETY--TRIP TO MACEDONIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL – The St.
Francis Society is planning a day trip to the new Dormition of
the Virgin Mary Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral in Reynoldsburg,
Ohio on Friday, August 6, 2010. We will leave from Christ
The King Church at 9:30 AM. We will tour the cathedral
at 11:00 AM and then go to a local restaurant for lunch at noon.
We invite everyone to join us for the opportunity to see
the unique architecture of the cathedral and the beautiful icons
found on the interior. Take advantage of this special opportunity
and sign-up in the vestibule or the hall today
LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Sung Prayer
Song is not an interruption to prayer, song is the best kind
of prayer. St Augustine said: “The one who sings once, prays
twice.” Worship has always included song. The psalms are
songs and most of what we sing now has the Book of Psalms as
its source. Our external response in song is only one dimension
of our participation. Perhaps even more important is uniting
oneself to what is being sung so we can together raise our thoughts
to God. Even if we cannot sing (for whatever reason) we should
be following the words of our song prayer so we are united as
one family in our praise of God.
Copyright © 2010 Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
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“You shall love the
Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with
all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor
as yourself.”
BIRTHDAYS
& ANNIVERSARIES July 19 - 25
Monica Cueto, Hannah DeBruin, Matthew Denhart, Linda Dillinger,
Ike Doughty, Kyle Essman, Zachary Fulton, Isaac Gdowski, Megan
Gilfert, Mary Ann Gulino, Bev Herd, Steven Hurst, Isaac King,
Mary Kline, Martin Kordesch, Linda Maher, Joyce McCarthy, Marina
Mikhail, Gabby Morgan, James Rankin, Reta Robinson, Chris Smith
and Torin Tindongan.
Congratulations to the following couples
celebrating an anniversary this week: Julie & Dan Hendershott
(7th), Chris & Greg Grimm (20th), Sharon & Bob Colvin
(21st), and Julie & John Miller (29th).
PRAYERS
FOR THE SICK - Please continue to pray for Dee Grabowsky
and Kathi Hahn. (Remembered in the
petitions.)
90th
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR RETA ROBINSON
Everyone is welcome to attend this celebration
which will be held on Saturday, July 17, at St. John Catholic
Church in Guysville. Come at noon for dinner and bring a dish
to share. No gifts please; just come to share memories of Reta.
If unable to attend, please send her a card. For more information
or directions, contact Pat Davidson, 662-4551; Al Montle, 818-1100;
Dave Montle, 698-4185; or Gary Dillinger, 662-6131.
Want
to volunteer for a Habitat build?
There’s one going up now in Jacksonville.
To get the schedule for workday Saturdays, send a note to ed@athenshabitat.org
or call 592-0032 to ask for more information.
LOOKING
FOR A ROOMMATE? Quiet, mature woman is looking to share a
house or apartment. She can provide references. Email Mary at
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