- 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
Third
Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11
Luke 1:46-50, 53-54
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28
Fourth
Sunday in Advent
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Third Sunday
of Advent
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- The role of John the Baptist
was to make the Lord’s way straight. This implies that there
are many crooked and uneven things in our world which would hinder
the coming of God’s reign. We, like John the Baptist, must
work to clear God’s path.
Adults: Where in my life can I identify habits
and attitudes which twist and cover God’s love? What concrete
steps can I take to remove them?
Children: How can I more clearly show my love for
God, my family, and my friends?
- ADVENT RECONCILIATION
SERVICE
Sunday, December 21, 3:00 pm
at St. Paul’s Church
- CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR practice Friday, December 19,
from 6:30-7:30 and Tuesday, December 23, from 10-11:00.
For children Kindergarten and up. Contact Nancy Sand for more
information.
SINGERS NEEDED for 10:00 pm Christmas Eve
Mass! Contact Nancy Simmons Beebe, 592-5420, if you would like
to sing in the choir.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS
accepted until Thursday, December 18, for the December
20/21 bulletin.
- GAUDETE SUNDAY
Gaudete
means “rejoice” in Latin. It comes from the first word
of the Entrance antiphon on Sunday. The spirit of joy that begins
this week comes from the words of Paul, “The Lord is near.”
This joyful spirit is marked by the third candle of our Advent
wreath, which is rose colored, and the rose colored vestments
often used at the Eucharist.
- SYMBOLS OF ADVENT AND
CHRISTMAS
“The Word became Flesh
and made His dwelling among us, and we have seen His glory: The
glory of an only Son coming from the Father, filled with enduring
love.” –John 1:14
The Lights of Christmas ~~ The most
obvious symbol of Christmas is lights: Christmas candles, window
lights, luminaries, lights on the Advent Wreath and Christmas
tree. All signifying that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World.
PARISH
FOOD DRIVE ENDS TODAY: The Religious Ed program sponsored
food drive benefits the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and My
Sister’s Place. We are collecting non-perishable items through
Sunday, December 14. Put items in boxes in church or the
CTK Parish Center.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS:
On December 14, the Sunday classes will gather to sort
the collected food from the food drive for the St. Vincent de
Paul and My Sister’s Place, to create the snack bags, to
pray and to celebrate the Advent Season at 12:15 in the Parish
Center. On December 16, the Tuesday classes will gather
to go Christmas Caroling to area Nursing Homes at 6:30 p.m. A
celebration of Advent follows in the Parish Center.
HELP
NEEDED SVDP: Sixty (60) boxes of food will be put together
this Wednesday, December 17th at the Parish Center beginning
at 5:00 PM. Set up involves lifting cases of can goods etc. Filling
food boxes will begin around 5:45. Please come and help. Thanking
you in advance.
THANK YOU FROM SVDP: A special
Thanks for all the anonymous individuals and families that provided
food to the pantry this past year. God Bless You All.
HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY NOTE CARDS: The Faith Build Coalition, Athens
County Habitat for Humanity has restocked its supply of attractive
note cards, and they would be nice stocking stuffers. A dozen
cards, 4 each of 3 attractive designs, for a donation of $15.00.
For more information contact George Bain (592-3828 or gbain45701@yahoo.com).
LITURGY
BITS AND BYTES
Thanksgiving after Holy Communion
Once everyone has received communion, there
can be a pause for silent reflection. In some parishes, this
is a time for a song of praise and thanksgiving. We offer our
eucharistic thanks to God as a community.
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Resource Publications, San Jose, CA
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- “...the voice
of one crying out in the desert, make straight the way of the
Lord...”
- BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
- December 15 - 21
Birthdays: Susan Barga,
Beth Brown, Don Dillinger, Chris Feger, Luke Gdowski, Daniela
Grijalva, Lynn Lynch, Cody Mack, Keaton Pack, Jonathan Pearch,
Morgan Prouty, Kip Rondy, Carol Sauber, Elaine Saulinskas, Evan
Smith and Amanda Weaver.
Anniversaries: Joy
& Sergio Lopez (25th), Sharon & Rick Frame
(20th), Lynn & Tom Lynch (22nd), Dana &
Todd Zorn (10th), and Kathy & Steve Abfall
(33rd). Congratulations!
- PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence
to all on our prayer list and continue to pray for Kathi Hahn,
Donna Hart, Don Dillinger, and Bill Rader. (Remembered
in the petitions)
REST
IN PEACE
We offer our sympathy and prayers to Fe Cox
and family, to the Copeland family, and to the Littler family.
Herb Cox died last Saturday; Doris D. Evans,
former parishioner and Judy Copeland’s mom died, recently;
and Pauline Littler, Craig’s mother, also
passed away recently. May they and all who have died, rest in
the peace of our Lord.
RETIREMENT
FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
Share in the Care -- this weekend
Religious give thanks: “Our community is continuing
its recovery from Hurricane Katrina. . . . Uncertainty and change
have been a part of our daily lives since the storm, but your
friendship and faithful support of the needs of our retired sisters
remains a constant source of comfort for us,” writes the
president of a New Orleans religious institute. Please be generous
in your support of today’s appeal for the Retirement Fund
for Religious. www.retiredreligious.org
BLESSING OF
A MOTHER BEFORE CHILDBIRTH
God has brought gladness and light to the world through the
Virgin Mary’s delivery of her child. May Christ fill your
heart with his holy joy and keep you and your baby safe from
harm. In the name of the Father, + and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit.
- Amen
- MINISTRY SCHEDULE: Nancy is working on the ministry
schedule for January-March. Please email her (nsand@ctkathens.org)
or phone the office (592-2711) with dates you are NOT available.
MINISTERS NEEDED:
If you will be in town during the Christmas holiday and are interested
in reading or being a Eucharistic minister, please let Nancy
Sand know (nsand@ctkathens.org or 592-2711). We need ministers
for Christmas Eve: 5:15 and 10:00; Christmas Day: 10:00;
December 27/28: 5:15, 8:30 and 10:30; New Year’s
Day: 10:00; and January 3/4: 5:15, 8:30 and 10:30.
Thanks!
THE GIVING TREE PROJECT, 2008
Please drop off all your Giving Tree gifts
in the Parish Center TV Room before noon this Sunday, December
14.
Attention: Missing Giving Tree
“Stubs” -- Will the kind parishioners who took Giving
Tree tags for the following recipients – Noah #12, Anastasia
#14, Maddison #19, Bryan #19, Carol Jean #25, Jacie #31, Bryan
#33 please call the parish office as soon as possible?
ALL
ABOARD! - The Fossil Rock Raiders Model Train and Craft Barn,
in Shade, Ohio, invites you and your family to watch 40 operating
trains, of all sizes and gauges, and meet Santa Himself. The
Model Train and Craft Barn, in Shade, will be open, Saturday,
December 20, from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday,
December 21, from Noon until 5:00 p.m. The event is for the
young and the young at heart. Take old Route 33 to Shade and
turn east on County Road 44. The Train and Craft Barn is at the
intersection of Route 44 and Fossil Rock Road. Just follow the
Train Show signs. For additional information contact Ralph Calvert,
(740) 591-1277 or Tad Gallaugher (740) 594-8534. ADMISSION IS
FREE
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