- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Thirtieth Sunday
of Ordinary Time
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- The all
embracing commandment to love is both challenging and inspiring.
It is the heart of what it means to be a Christian. We are called
to live wholly for God, which in turn, will lead us to discover
the holy dwelling within each person. In seeking this in each
person we encounter, we can then begin to love our neighbor.
Adults: What prejudices block God’s love from
flowing out from me to others?
Children: How can I make God number one in my life?
WORLD
MISSION SUNDAY
Thank you to all who gave so generously
to this collection.
- COMING SOON!!
KIDS’ RETREAT
Saturday, November 22
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
CTK Parish Center
We’re Hungry!!
Bring your children for a day of fun and learning.
Bible stories include the Lost Sheep, the Good Shepherd and the
Birth of Jesus.
Please register by November 16.
RESPECT LIFE
Because life is our first and most basic gift
from an infinitely loving God, it deserves our utmost respect
and protection. Direct attacks on innocent human life are always
gravely wrong. Yet some researchers, ethicists, and policy makers
claim that we may directly kill innocent embryonic human beings
as if they were mere objects of research—and even that we
should make taxpayers complicit in such killing through use of
public funds. Thus, while human life is threatened in many ways
in our society, the destruction of human embryos for stem cell
research confronts us with the issue of respect for life in a
stark new way. USCCB, On Embryonic
Stem Cell Research (June 13, 2008)
- NEWMAN COMMUNITY NEWS
Last week, Newman delved into the 10 schools
of Catholic spirituality. Join us at 7 p.m. Wednesday
at the PC as we prepare for All Saints Day with an evening of
prayer. All are welcome — see you there!
PARISH MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Why Catholic? Retreat -- Come for a day of prayer
and sharing “Sitting by the Well: Meeting Jesus in Prayer.”
Jesus waits by the well, only desiring to give you living water.
Like the woman of Samaria, will you take the time? Will you make
the time to meet him there? Saturday, November 1, 12:30-5:00
pm at St. Stephen Parish Hall in Caldwell or Sunday, November
2, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm at St. John Parish Hall in Bellaire. Contact
Sr. May Ann Corr at 740-282-3631 or email her at mcorr@diosteub.org
St. Vincent de Paul Society -- will meet on Wednesday,
November 5, at 7:00 pm in the CTK Parish Center.
St. Francis Society -- We will be traveling to
the Sacred Heart Retreat House in Torch, on Friday, November
7, for a retreat with Sr. Mariel. Mass will be included. We will
have lunch at the Retreat House. Please sign up on the sheet
in the vestibule if you are planning to attend. The carpool leaves
CTK at 10:00 A.M.; we’ll leave the SHRH at 2:00 P.M.
- LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Receiving Is a Commitment
It is a wonderful mystery that in receiving
the Body of Christ, we receive what we are. It is likewise a
responsibility—to be that Body of Christ to others. It’s
a challenge, a source of reflection, and a humbling thought.
Think of what it means when we say, “Amen,” it is so,
when the minister says, “Body of Christ.” It is a profession
of faith and a promise.
Copyright © 2008
Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
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- “...You shall
love your neighbor as yourself...”
- BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
- October 27 - November
2
Birthdays: Joseph
Beidler, John Fogt, Dianne Gut, Brad Jeffers, Mary McFee, Spencer
Morgan, Lynn Petrik, Josh Schnacke, Stepahnie Shapiro, Miah Trout,
Tim Webb, Daniel White, Tony Costanzo, Bob Gloeckner, John Kopchick,
Pat Lambert, Spencer Morgan, and Paula Popovich.
Student: Ali
Howell
Anniversaries: Kristina
Houser & Robert Detty are celebrating their 24th anniversary;
congratulations!
- HOPE AND TRUST
IN LIFE!
- Prayers for the Sick
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence
to all on our prayer list and continue to pray for Ray Hart,
Don Dillinger, Paul Reininga and Bill Rader. (Remembered in the petitions)
- PRAYER FOR A BABY
ABOUT TO BE BORN
Heavenly Father,
from the moment this child was conceived, you knew his name.
In the silent first hours of his life,
as cells divided and his living flesh quickened,
your love breathed deep within
and he began to grow in your image and likeness.
Hear our prayers for this tiny child
and give us the wisdom and endurance to keep him safe.
May our prayers be accompanied by choirs of angels as we await
his birth.
We ask this through your child
who was formed in the Virgin’s womb
and who lived and died for us,
Lord, forever and ever. Amen
--USCCB, 2008
2009 ST.
GEORGE TREK: July 20 - August 5
The Trek targets Boy Scouts and Venture crew
members (boys and girls) who will be freshmen to juniors fall
2009.
The Diocese of Steubenville has been allotted
space for TWO scouts who will have the privilege to share the
experience of the biennial event with Bishop Conlon. Anyone meeting
the qualifications should submit their applications before December
5. Scouts selected to attend the event may, if necessary, apply
for financial assistance. More info and registrations forms now
available at www.nccs-bsa.org/activities/trek.php
ANNUAL ST. AMBROSE
OX ROAST
On Sunday, November 9, from noon to
3:00 pm there will be a dinner of pit roasted beef or turkey
breast at St. Ambrose Church, 5080 School House Road, south of
Belpre. Adults $8.00, children (6-12) $4.00, children (5 and
under) free. There will be a raffle featuring such prizes as
gas cards, a Lloyd Middleton doll, a camera, quilt, and more.
FAITHFUL
CITIZENSHIP
Politics . . . should be about an old idea
with new power -- the common good. The central question should
not be, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?”
It should be, “How can ‘we’ -- all of us, especially
the weak and vulnerable -- be better off in the years ahead?
How can we protect and promote human life and dignity? How can
we pursue greater justice and peace?” --USCCB
Administrative Committee, Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic
Call to Political Responsibility, p.2
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