- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- All Saints
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- We know that we can draw
strength and inspiration from the canonized saints, but it is
also important to remember that the non-canonized saints are
also available to us for strength and inspiration.
- Adults: Who are the persons that have helped
or inspired me to become a better Christian?
Children: Who is the saint or person I admire most
and would like to imitate? What have I learned from him or her?
MEMORIAL BOOK OF THE DEAD
During November, the Church encourages
us to remember, with special prayers, those who have died.
We have placed a Memorial Book in the Gathering
Space at Church. You are encouraged to add the names of your
loved ones who have died. They will be remembered at all the
liturgies during the month of November.
Also as a special remembrance, we invite those
who have lost family members during the past year (siblings,
parents) to bring a picture of their loved ones (3x5 or 4x6).
We will display these pictures (we have appropriately sized frames)
in our seasonal space near the Memorial Book of the Dead.
“May the souls of all the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”
THE BISHOP IS COMING! --
Bishop Conlon is making a pastoral visit here November 7-10,
and he is offering an inter-generational opportunity to learn
as a household during his visit. He will be addressing the Mission
of the Church.
You are invited to share in a potluck followed
by a presentation for adults and teens. While the adults meet,
the catechetical staff will lead lessons prepared for children
in grades 1-8; childcare is offered for preschoolers. The program
will be offered three times: 6:30 PM Saturday, November 7;
12:30 PM Sunday, November 8; and 5:30 PM Tuesday, November
10. RE classes have been canceled so as to encourage families
to attend a session with the Bishop.
- It’s here. . .
PARENTS’ NIGHT
OUT
Friday, November 6th
from 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Sign up on the sheet posted on the Parish Center
bulletin board. Enjoy an evening out while your children enjoy
an evening of fun and games!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
On Sunday, November 1 at 12:30, parents
of First Sacrament candidates are to attend a parent meeting
on Reconciliation in the Chapel at CTK.
Bishop Conlon is offering a unique intergenerational
opportunity to learn as a household when he visits our parishes
next month. You are invited to share in a Potluck followed by
a presentation for adults and teens by Bishop Conlon. While the
adults meet, the Catechetical staff will lead lessons prepared
by Bishop Conlon for the children grades 1-8. Childcare is offered
for the preschoolers. The program will be offered three times:
Saturday, November 7; Sunday, November 8; and Tuesday,
November 10. RE classes have been canceled in order to encourage
families to attend this unique opportunity.
YOUTH
GROUP HAPPENINGS
*Nov. 8th - Mass and lunch with the Bishop at St. Paul. Bring
your parents!
- Important News!
Bishop Conlon will be in town to share liturgy,
a meal and teach us about the mission of the church. PLEASE mark
your calendars and come to any of the Masses with the Bishop.
Then plan on gathering at the potluck Sunday, November 8,
at 12:15 to meet Bishop and hear his wise words for us. This
is in place of our regular youth group meeting. You don’t
want to miss this! Good food, good company and a good time for
all.
NEWMAN COMMUNITY will meet this Wednesday
at the Parish Center at 7:15.
A little over $200 was raised
at last Sunday’s Pancake Breakfast fund-raiser. Newman members
thank all those who came to eat and enjoy pancakes! The next
breakfast is scheduled for January 24, 2010 -- mark your calendars
now and plan to attend.
LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Funerals
Since
the death of John F. Kennedy, Jr. many have asked about cremation.
Does the Church allow cremation? Cremation has been allowed since
1963 as long as it is not chosen as a way of denying the Christian
belief about the resurrection of the body. Although cremation
is now permitted by the Church, there is a clear preference for
the body of the deceased to be present for the funeral rites.
If cremation is the choice, it can follow after the funeral service.
When this is not possible (for a number of legitimate reasons)
ashes may be present at the funeral liturgy provided that they
are treated with the same respect as is given to a body. The
cremated remains are then to be buried in a cemetery or columbarium.
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- “Blessed are the
poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
BIRTHDAYS
November 2-8
Douglas Chapman, Tony
Costanzo, Mike DiBenedetto, Joe Essman, Bob Gloeckner, Chuck
Harrington, John Kopchick, Pat Lambert, Denise Morgan, Averell
Overby, Helena Petrik, Paula Popovich, Marlene Rudy, Jeff Smathers,
Jena Tenoglia, Jane Tompkins, Rich Vedder and Donna Wamsley.
- PRAYERS FOR THE SICK -
Please pray for Parker
Moden, Kathi Hahn, Mary Ann Gorman and Bill Rader. (Remembered in the petitions)
REST IN PEACE - Former parishioner
Joann Cross died a week ago; we offer our sympathy
and prayers to Laura Chapman and family. May Joann and all who
have died, rest in the peace of our Lord.
ALL
SAINTS -- On the feast of All Saints, we honor those men
and women who, whether they’ve been canonized or not, have
led lives of heroic virtue that set an example for all Christians.
They have truly witnessed to their faith. Although no two saints
are alike (just as no two people are exactly alike), there are
certain qualities that they all share. This day is the harvest
homecoming of the church. Through the image of autumn’s
ingathering, we celebrate and honor the saints.
Halloween is the night of October 31. The word
means “Hallow’s Eve.” “Hallows” is another
word for saints. November 1 is All Saints’ Day. November
2 is All Souls’ Day. Together these days once were called
“Hallowmas.”
So Halloween isn’t just the way we end
October. It also is the way we begin November. On Halloween night,
the holy eve of All Saints’ Day, we begin the church’s
month to remember the dead.
ALL SOULS DAY, Monday,
November 2, is a special day on which we remember our deceased
relatives and friends.
ELECTION DAY is November
3 -- Be prepared to vote! Visit the Catholic Conference website:
www.ohiocathconf.org/
for information about the various issues on the ballot this year
from the perspective of our faith. It is informative, challenging
and non-partisan.
In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship
is a virtue; participation in the political process is a moral
obligation. (from Faithful Citizenship)
PARISH MEETINGS
St. Vincent de Paul Society members
meet Wednesday, November 4, at 7:00 PM in the CTK Parish
Center.
St. Francis Society meets Friday,
November 6, at CTK at 10:00 AM for a retreat at the Sacred
Heart Retreat House. Lunch will be served. We leave at 2:00 PM
to return to Athens. Sign-up sheets are posted on the Parish
Center bulletin board.
Catholic Ladies of Columbia meet for
a potluck dinner on Monday, November 9, at 6:30 PM. Phone
regrets to Jody Abdella, 797-2266, or Barbara Ley, 797-4316.
Check
out the VOCATION POSTER at the bulletin boards and pray daily
for our Seminarians and for vocations.
TEEN
RETREAT November 14 - November 15 at the Sacred Heart Retreat
House in Torch. This retreat, sponsored by St. Ambrose parish,
is for teens ages 16-20 and will include the 11am mass at St.
Ambrose. The cost for each person is $15. Registration deadline
is November 8th. This will be a great weekend filled with spiritual
growth with different types of food to fulfill us. Contact Sister
Mariel at 667-0100.
GRIEF AND THE HOLIDAYS – Finding Ways
to Cope -- The First United Methodist Church, with Appalachian
Community Hospice, is offering a free video presentation that
suggests ways to cope with grief during the holidays. This will
be shown at the First United Methodist Church, 2 South College
Street, Sunday, November 8, at 4 PM in the Sanctuary.
Free parking is at the parking garage. Please contact the church
at 593-3977 for more information.
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