- 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
Our
Lord Jesus Christ the King
Daniel 7:13-14
Psalm 93:1-2, 5
Revelation 1:5-8
John 18:33-37
First
Sunday of Advent
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14
1 Thessalonians 3:12--4:2
Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Our Lord Jesus
Christ the King
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- What image immediately
comes to mind when you think of a king: Privilege? Wealth? Power?
Jesus presents an image of kingship based on concern for others
(especially the poor and the weakest among us), responsibility
for all, and total sacrifice.
- Adults: What changes in attitude do I need
to make to follow Jesus’ idea of kingship?
Children: What can I do each day this week to serve
others?
MEMORIAL BOOK
OF THE DEAD
During November, the Church encourages
us to remember, with special prayers, those who have died.
Please add names of loved ones who have died
to our Memorial Book in the church. They will be remembered at
all the liturgies this month. We will continue to display pictures
of your loved ones near the Memorial Book.
“May the souls of all the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”
- THANK YOU!
-- The family of Emma Farrow would like to thank
all those from CTK who sent notes and messages of condolences.
Sophie Truszka, Patty and Bob Finnearty and family really appreciate
the thoughtfulness and prayers from their parish family.
- YOUTH GROUP HAPPENINGS
Our parish Youth
Group is organizing a trip, with the help of generous sponsors,
to the March for Life in Washington, D.C. January 21-22, 2010.
Space is limited to the first 50 people. $25.00 holds your seat
and includes a t-shirt and $15.00 towards your meals. Reservations
are due no later than December 31. A check (to St. Paul/Christ
the King) and/or cash in a sealed envelope with your name and
contact information, can be dropped off at the parish center.
For more information contact our youth minister, Kate Kahler
at 592-2711.
Service Opportunities:
*Sunday, November 22. Help set up and or clean -up for
the parish Thanksgiving Meal @ St. Paul. (Church Service)
SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE
There will be a Senior Citizens Day of Reflection
on Tuesday, November 24, from 10:00 till 2:00. Please
call Sacred Heart Retreat House at 740-667-0100 to register.
MASS
SCHEDULE CHANGES
weekend of November 28/29
Saturdays: 5:15 PM
Sundays: 8:30 & 10:30 AM
Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:15 - 5:00 PM
Mon, Wed & Fri: 12:15 PM
Tues & Thurs: 5:15
PM
PEACE & JUSTICE MINISTRY -- Come
join the Peace and Justice Committee as we “Rethink
Afghanistan” on Monday, November 30, from
7-9 PM in the CTK Parish Center. This informative documentary
addresses many aspects of the conflict. Popcorn and drinks will
be served, and a discussion will follow the 75 minute video.
ST.
VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY -- The regular monthly meeting of
the VDP Society is Wednesday, December 2, at 7:00 PM in
the CTK Parish Center.
ST. FRANCIS SOCIETY
-- We will celebrate the season with our annual Christmas dinner
on Sunday, December 6, at 5:00 PM at CTK. Following dinner,
a Christmas music program will be presented.
LITURGY
BITS AND BYTES
Christ the King
Today is the last Sunday of the church’s
liturgical year. Today is a feast that celebrates the reign of
the King whose kingdom we have been proclaiming all these ordinary
Sundays: “Christ, yesterday and today, the beginning and
the end ...”
Next Sunday we will enter into the first Sunday
of the new church year. In combination with the Feasts of All
Souls and All Saints, this feast makes the statement that we
make each Sunday at the conclusion of the Eucharistic Prayer.
It is through Him and in Him and with Him in union with the Holy
Spirit that all glory and honor belongs to our God forever and
ever. Amen.
As we conclude the year we once more affirm
in faith that Jesus, the King of glory and the Lord of all, will
come again and will rule to the ends of the earth. As we begin
the new year of waiting for his return we make a commitment to
once again work for the establishment of the kingdom that has
been proclaimed in our midst.
Copyright 2009 Resource Publications,
San Jose, Ca
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- THANKSGIVING -- November 26
“Let us give thanks and praise.”
A holiday made
for the Eucharist and for prayer, this year we will be celebrating
9:00 AM Thanksgiving Mass at St. Paul’s church. Everyone
is welcome and encouraged to attend. Come and spend some time
giving thanks for all the many blessings you’ve received
this year!
Reminder: the office is closed both Thanksgiving
Day and Friday. There is no Mass on Friday.
BIRTHDAYS
November 23-29
Molly Boden, Audrey
Carey, Andrew Dewald, David Dorst, Mario Grijalva, Matthew Hammer,
Maria Lozykoski, Christopher Moberg, Janis Schriner, Laura Shimko
and Marty Walsh.
Anniversaries: Congratulations to the following couples
who are celebrating an anniversary this week: Marlene & Joel
Rudy (44th), Nancy & Bob Jackson (33rd),
and Lynda & Gary Bentley (22nd).
- PRAYERS FOR THE SICK -
Please pray for Parker
Moden, Kathi Hahn, Mary Ann Gorman and Bill Rader. (Remembered in the petitions)
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
collection this weekend. Check the website www.usccb.org/cchd
for more information.
DONATION for Habitat for
Humanity Faith Build Coalition
Today we present a check to the Habitat
For Humanity Faith Build Coalition in the amount of $3,843.00.
It is one of many responses of our faith community to the gospel’s
expectation to live out the corporal works of mercy. “Whatsoever
you do for the least of my brothers and sisters. . .”
Mt 25. We have been enriched through this expression of Christian
generosity.
Over the past ten years, Christ the King has
contributed $33,439.46 to Habitat.
THE
GIVING TREE PROJECT -- The Giving Tree will be set up in
the Gathering Space next weekend, November 28-29. This
year, gift tags for children have been provided to us by the
Athens County Children’s Services. Food basket requests
have been given to us by St. Vincent DePaul Society. Together
with St. Paul’s Parish we hope to provide one gift listed
on the tag for each child and a basket of non-perishable food
items for needy families. Please stop by the Giving Tree after
Mass next week or the following week and pick a gift tag to help
members of our community who are in need this Christmas season.
Please bring your gifts to the Parish Center TV room no later
than Sunday Dec. 13.
Advent Experience for Adults -- What does
it mean to be Advent people, “waiting in silence, waiting
in hope.” All adults are invited to the activity “Entering
Advent Through Poetry and Song” to discuss and experience
this reality. It will be offered in the parish center at two
times: Thursday December 3, 7-9 PM and Saturday December
5, 1-4 PM (extended time for prayer). You are still welcome
to come even if you cannot be there for the whole time. Contact
Greg (593-1561, kremer@ohio.edu) with questions.
CHILDREN’S
CHRISTMAS MASS -- Choir practice will take place on Fridays,
December 4, 11, 18, and Wednesday, December 23, from
6:00-7:15 p.m. Children wishing to sing at the 5:15 Mass must
attend two practices. Contact Nancy Sand, 592-2711, for more
information.
WEEKEND RETREAT FOR VOCATIONS
The Benedictine Monks of Saint Andrew Abbey
in Cleveland welcome men between the ages of 18-45 who wish to
discern a monastic vocation to attend “Living with
Benedict” weekend retreat November 27-29.
Contact Father Gerard, OSB, gerard@cbhs.net
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