26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEAST OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL September 26/27, 2009   Where do you see evil in the world? How do you respond?   Gospel Reflection (Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48): Like Moses before him, Jesus wants God’s healing power to be shared by as many as possible. When a disciple complains about a man who is healing in Jesus’ name but who is not one of their company, Jesus assures him, “Anyone who is not against us is with us.  Doing good is not to be restricted to an exclusive few. Giving good example to the “little ones” or those of simple faith will be rewarded. Anyone who leads them astray deserves punishment.    Since our hands, our feet, and our eyes can lead us into sin, we are to use them in ways that honor God’s Kingdom of love, justice, and peace. By doing so, we help to make God’s reign visible in our midst.   Discussion Points for Gospel: Recall some of your experiences of having substitute teachers in religion or other classes. How did you and your classmates treat these substitutes? Why? When new pastors or other parish leaders arrive, how do you think they should be treated? How might we apply what Jesus says in today’s gospel to the ways in which we support those who serve in his name?    In what ways can people your age give a good example to young children at home, at school, or in the community?    What does Jesus say about those who lead the little ones astray? (--Sadlier “We Believe” www.webelieve.web.com) MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY          5:15 pm     Herb Cox - the Schreck family SUNDAY               8:30 am     People of Our Parish                             10:30 am     Mary O'Malley - Joe & Gay Miazga                               6:15 pm     Area Needy MONDAY            12:15 pm     Jim Rodgers - the Schreck family TUESDAY            12:15 pm    Tony Udvardy WEDNESDAY                         NO MASS TODAY THURSDAY          5:15 pm      Beulah Udvardy FRIDAY               12:15 pm     Jim Rodgers - Rosemary Hayes SATURDAY          5:15 pm      Peggi Seiber - Billie Jo & Joe Essman SUNDAY               8:30 am      Joan McDowell - Connie & Doug Woodruff  Respect Life Sunday         10:30 am      Katie Hart - Natalie Chieffe   27th Sunday                   6:15 pm      People of Our Parish    in Ordinary Time **Please note the Mass changes this week. On Tuesday Mass will be celebrated at 12:15 and there is no Mass on Wednesday. PARISH CALENDAR: September 27 - October 4 Sunday                  26th Sunday in Ordinary Time                                      Feast of St. Vincent de Paul                               9:45 am     Rosary                             11:30 am     Prayers for Peace                             12:15 pm     RE classes & Jr. High Youth Gr.                             12:15 pm     Parent meeting                               5:15 pm     Reconciliation Monday                               6:30 pm     Peace & Justice Committee event Tuesday                               6:30 pm     RE classes & Jr. High Youth Gr. Wednesday                               7:15 pm     Newman Community Thursday                     October is Respect Life Month!                               1:00 pm     Faith Sharing Group                               7:00 pm     R.C.I.A. Friday                                                St. Francis Society trip Saturday                               4:15 pm     Reconciliation Sunday                         Respect Life Sunday                              26th Sunday in Ordinary Time                               9:45 am     Rosary                             11:30 am     Prayers for Peace                             12:15 pm     RE classes & Jr. High Youth Gr.                             12:15 pm     Sacraments meeting @ St.Paul's                               5:15 pm     Reconciliation                               7:00 pm     Knights of Columbus (Hall)
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.	New American Bible 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Numbers 11:25-29 Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Genesis 2:18-24 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 or 10:2-12
QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time      At times we may resent others who have gifts that we wish we could have. This can even happen within the Christian faith community. It is important to always be thankful for the gifts we do have. Adults: Do I feel uncomfortable or envious of the gifts of others? What have I learned from these feelings? Children: How might I respond in a Christian manner to others who have gifts and talents other than I have? FEAST OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL    September 27 is the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul (1580-1660). We thank God for the life of St. Vincent de Paul and for the immeasurable amount of good that has been done through his inspiration. In so many parishes in the world, the St. Vincent de Paul Society has been an organization dedicated to serving the poor.    We are grateful for the St. Vincent de Paul organization in our parishes, whose members have served the poor over these many years. May we continue to dedicate ourselves to this noble work. NEW DVDS IN THE LIBRARY    We have received several DVDs titled “The Message of Garabandal” from The Workers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lindenhurst, NY, (Garabandal Center in the U.S). Over the past two centuries, Our Blessed Lady has appeared to many individuals, but none of her appearances can compare to the frequency (over 2000) and spiritual magnitude (locutions) of the apparitions received by four children over a four-year period from June, 1961 to November, 1965 in the small village of Garbandal located in the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain. Officially, the Catholic Church has not made a final decision on the authenticity of these alleged apparitions and is continuing its investigation. The DVD tells the whole story from the beginning.    Please check out the DVDs, newsletters, spiritual cards, pamphlets and other materials available in the CTK library. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS    Classes have begun; we are still accepting registrations. Contact Nancy at the parish office, 592-2711.    Parent meeting will be held during classtime on Tuesday, September 29. Again, for more information, contact Nancy.    The latest edition of The Steubenville Register, our diocesan newspaper, has a copy of the Decree for Child Protection enclosed. Please be sure to read over the information contained in the Decree. NEWMAN COMMUNITY    This Wednesday the Newman Community will hold a meeting on the Apparitions of Mary. Also a reminder about the first year newman retreat this Friday! Come out to learn about your faith and make new friends! PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE    Please join us this Monday evening, Sept. 28, at 6:30 to hear from Peggy and Art Gish about their work in the Middle East and the work of Christian Peacemaker Teams around the world. It is also our opportunity to offer our prayers and wishes to Peggy as she leaves for Northern Iraq on Oct. 2 and do the same for Art who will go to the Palestinian Territories later this year. SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE EVENT    A Senior Citizens’ Day of Reflection will be held this Tuesday, September 29, from 10:00 till 2:00. The theme for this day will be “Maturing: We’re Not Done Yet”. Call 667-0100 to make reservations. LITURGY BITS AND BYTES Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion    At every parish Mass the extraordinary ministery of Holy Communion have the great privilege of administering, along with the ordained ministers, the Body and Blood of Jesus to those who come forward to receive the Lord. This is a very prayerful, joyous, and humbling ministry. Many people say, “Oh, I could never do that. I’m not worthy.” None of us are worthy. If only those who were worthy could serve, we’d have no ministers at all! Most parishes need additional ministers both at liturgy and to visit the sick and homebound. Those who perform this ministry are quick to tell how their service is a gift that is returned many times over. This is one way to serve the parish community. Copyright © 2009 Resource Publications, San Jose, CA	BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES September 28 - October 4 Birthdays: Mark Adelsberger, Danni Bryant, Brad Graham, Joseph Mulholland, Tricia Smith, Paul Stenson, Jill Watson, Fe Cox, Janet Gustafson, Bill Justice, Beth Kordesch, Liam McSteen, Michael McSteen, and Sara Menchofer. Student: Ann Velarde   Anniversaries: The following couples are celebrating their anniversary this week: Kathy & Ron Dawson (9th), Susan & Charles Barga (10th), Theresa Moran & David Bell (22nd), and Cheryl & Tony Sylvester (22nd). Congratulations! PRAYERS FOR THE SICK - Please pray for Parker Moden, Kathi Hahn, Mary Ann Gorman and Bill Rader. (Remembered in the petitions) 10:30 MASS MUSIC    There’s a space in our group for a bass! If interested, call Nancy Beebe at the church office, 592-2711. HOSPICE HAS AN URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS    If you have a big heart and a level head, Hospice volunteering could be for you!  You can make a tremendous difference in just 2-3 hours a week.  Please come to an information session on October 14 at the Hospice offices at 30 Herrold Avenue from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.  You will be able to get more details about the training and talk to current volunteers.     If you have questions, please call Christie at 594-8226. ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY BUCKEYE LAKE TOUR    Join the St. Francis Society for a trip to Buckeye Lake on Friday, October 2. We will have mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, have lunch at the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club and tour the lake by boat. Sign up sheets can be found on the bulletin board in the Parish Center. The St. Francis Society will pay for the cost of the boat tour. Lunch will be at your own expense (approximately $10.00). 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. Check out the information in the brochure. PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER    Become a partner in the PRC’s life-affirming ministry by attending the Beauty from Ashes fundraising banquet which will be held on Thursday evening, October 8, at 7:00 PM at Ballroom A at Baker Center at O.U. For more information, contact the PRC at 592-4700. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND - October 16-18 at the Best Western Hotel in Austintown, Ohio. Reservations are limited. For information or to register, call 330-305-9963 or email worldwideME@sbcglobal.net OR go to our website www.wwme.org Make this year’s Sweetest Day one your spouse will long treasure. THE COMING HOME NETWORK CONFERENCE    The Coming Home Network International is hosting their seventh annual conference in Columbus, October 23-25, entitled “Pillar and Bulwark of Truth.” This is an event not to be missed.    For more information,contact the Coming Home Network International by phone at 800-664-5110 or 740-450-1175. Information is also available on the websites: www.chnetwork.org or www.pillarandbulwark.com Make October 23-25 another weekend given to God.