- 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
Twentieth
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Proverbs 9:1-6
Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
Ephesians 5:15-20
John 6:51-58
Twenty-first
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b
Psalm 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21
Ephesians 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32
John 6:60-69 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Twentieth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
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- The objection of the people
in today’s Gospel -- “How can this man give us his
flesh to eat?” (John 6:52) -- reminds us that the teaching
of Jesus is not always easy. Becoming a disciple requires a change
in our thinking and lifestyle.
- Adults: What part of Jesus’ teaching
is difficult for me to accept?
Children: Do I understand that following Jesus
is sometimes difficult?
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED
VIRGIN MARY
The Feast of the Assumption celebrates
the Catholic belief that, at the end of her life, Mary was taken
body and soul into heaven. “The Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin,” states the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “is
a singular participation in her Son’s Resurrection and an
anticipation of the resurrection of other Christians.” Like
other Church teachings about Mary, the Assumption is based upon
Mary’s unique relationship to Jesus and his redemptive mission.
At the time of the Annunciation, the angel
Gabriel greeted Mary as “full of grace” (Luke 1:28).
The Church has come to understand that God specially prepared
Mary to be the mother of Jesus. “Full of grace” at
the Annunciation, Mary had been preserved from original sin from
the moment of her conception.
This is the dogma of the Immaculate Conception:
In order to prepare her for her role in bearing the Son, Mary
was given the special privilege of experiencing in advance the
merits her Son would gain through the Redemption.
In the same way, through the Assumption, Mary
was allowed to enjoy the full benefits of the Redemption. As
Christians, we look forward to that same glorification. Meanwhile,
we benefit from Mary’s intercession on our behalf in heaven.
—Mark Neiber for Creative Communications for the
Parish, 1995
FATHER FRANK CRONIN
The 10:30 AM liturgy this morning is in remembrance
of Father Cronin who died several weeks ago after a brief illness.
He spent much of his life here in Athens as a professor in the
English Department of Ohio University from 1966 until 2000 and
also serving as associate pastor and then pastor of CTK. Father
Cronin had many friends among the faculty and students and among
the parishioners at both CTK and St. Paul parishes. His funeral
was at St. Mary Church, Shadyside, where he served as pastor
for seven years after his retirement from OU. Please remember
Father Cronin in your prayers.
WELCOME TO OUR
NEW YOUTH MINISTER!
Although she has already been hard at work,
our new Youth Minister, Kate Kahler, begins her official tenure
on Thursday, 6 August (the Feast of the Transfiguration). She
joined our Catechetical team this past summer and is looking
forward to a productive year working with our youth. Her background
includes experiences working with youth as a teacher of theology
at St. Edward High School near Cleveland, in parish life as an
Assistant Youth Minister and as a Development Director, and in
the community as a Probation Officer.
Please feel free to drop in to visit with her
and get to know her a little better as she prepares for the year
ahead, leading both the Confirmation Program and developing ways
to strengthen the Youth Ministry/Youth Group offerings at St.
Paul and Christ the King parishes.
**Don’t forget to return your registration
information for Confirmation to the CTK office for Mrs. Kahler.
- LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Baptistry
Baptism
is the first and most important step on our journey into the
life we have in Christ. Each time we come in to church, we should
be reminded in some way that it was through the sacrament of
Baptism that we became part of God’s family. At one time
baptistries were built in a separate building near the entrance.
These days they are frequently constructed just inside the main
doors. Each time you come into the church you dip your hand into
the holy water of life. The whole point of blessing ourselves
as we come into the church has always been to remind ourselves
of the life we share through Baptism. Many churches which do
not have the baptismal font in that location provide small holy
water fonts to maintain the connection between baptism and entry
into the church. The Sunday celebrations which use the sprinkling
of holy water as part of the gathering rite also remind us of
our common Baptism which unites us as Christ’s Body assembled
for worship.
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Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
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- “Whoever eats
my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise
him on the last day.”
BIRTHDAYS
& ANNIVERSARIES
August 17 - 23
Birthdays: Jeff Anderson,
David Bell, Lorena Carlson, Jerry Cline, Danne Corrigan, Teresa
Doughty, Julie Goettge, Ramiro Malgor, Marjorie Mora, Julie Owens,
Mike Rider, Chris Roach, John Schriner, Lynn Simon, Katelyn Smith,
Barbara Stoneburner, and Amihan Tindongan.
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- Anniversaries: Congratulations to the following couples
who are celebrating their anniversary this week: Linda &
Bob Maher (30th), Kathy & Doug Partusch (27th),
Lisa & Larry Kamody (17th), Kathy & Bruce Hecht (29th),
Wendy & Bill Serbonich (34th), and Angie & Jeff
Anderson (23rd).
- PRAYERS FOR THE SICK -
Please pray for Kathi
Hahn, Mary Ann Gorman and Bill Rader. (Remembered
in the petitions)
REST
IN PEACE
We offer our sympathy and prayers to Pauline
Rodgers and her family. Pauline’s brother Joe Kiener
died last weekend and her cousin Joan Rodgers Hermey Jerome
also recently passed away.
Sympathy and prayers go out to Rick, Sharon,
Arie, Ricky, Castle and Michael Frame; Rick’s dad Cecil
Frame recently passed away. May they and all who have
died rest in the peace of our Lord.
OUR GARDENS
-- BLESSED ABUNDANCE
Please continue to share your surplus veggies
with the congregation in our veggie exchange. Just bring them
to the Gathering Space in church at the Sunday masses. You are
also invited to take home with you any of the vegetables that
have been brought to share. Nothing goes to waste! Whatever remains
is distributed to the needy of our area on Monday. Many thanks
to all those who have shared their abundant produce!!!
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP AT CTK
The United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops has consistently called us to be “Faithful Stewards
of God’s Creation.” One way to be a good steward is
to compost organic matter to reduce waste and create good soil.
Community Food Initiatives will host a “How to Successfully
Compost in Your Back Yard” workshop Wednesday, August
19, at 7 PM behind the Parish Center. A compost bin will
be built as part of the workshop.
ST. VINCENT
DE PAUL SOCIETY
Our September meeting will be held Wednesday,
September 2, at 7:00 PM in the CTK Parish Center’s conference
room.
SISTERS ON THE RIVER 2 RETREAT
This year’s Retreat for Christian women
begins Friday evening, October 2, and continues through
Sunday morning October 4. This year’s theme is “Women
in the Bible.” Mark these dates on your calendar and plan
to attend. Brochures are available at the bulletin boards in
church. Grab one and check out the info!
“Charity gives life to all the virtues.”
-St. Catherine of Siena
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