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Welcome!
Thanks for visiting us on the web!
Whether you are a parishioner, visitor, Ohio University student (or prospective student),
we welcome you!
We are sure that you will find our parishes to be warm, eclectic,
and faithful places, where people strive to live fully the call to holiness.
As you spend time here, know of our prayers for you and our desire to serve you.
If you have any needs, please call on us!
In the hearts of Our Lord and Our Lady,
Fr. Mark Moore and the Parish Staff
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Catholic Ladies of Columbia Ice Cream Social - Saturday, July 1
Plan to attend the 3rd Annual
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
sponsored by Catholic Ladies of Columbia
on Saturday, July 1, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM
at the Holy Family Center in Athens!
There will be food, ice cream, a live auction, a raffle
& lots of fun!
Contact Wanda Sheridan or Kerry Sheridan-Boyd via email at shamrockauction@aol.com to make a donation or
if you have questions!
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CAMP OUT Vacation Bible School, July 15-16
SAVE THE DATE!
CAMP OUT
Vacation Bible School
Saturday July 15 & Sunday July 16
At Camp Out VBS, kids will discover that Jesus is the Light of the world through a relatable, outdoorsy camping adventure! This VBS is filled with incredible Bible learning experiences! Team-building games, cool Bible songs, and multisensory Bible adventures are just a few of the activities that help faith flow into real life.
Register here!
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Keeping God in focus in 2017!
Every time we turn the calendar page over to start a new year, many people make promises to do something: exercise, eat better, lose weight... the list goes on. But do we stop to remember to make God a part of our daily lives? With the beginning of this new year, consider getting more involved in our parish life.Are you a college student? Check out our Campus Ministry program!
Are you a high school student? Check out our youth group, ACT!
Are you 50+? Check out the St. Francis Society.
Do you have children between the ages of PreK-8th grade? Our Religious Education program is a great way for young families to be involved in the life of the parish.
Did you know that all Catholic women of the parishes are considered to be a part of the Catholic Women's Club? Find out more about them here or consider joining the Catholic Ladies of Columbia.
Do you want to help those who are less fortunate than you? Find out more about the Athens Catholic Food Pantry or Elijah Ministry.
Are you interested in visiting the homebound? Contact Deacon Dan to learn how you can get involved.
Are you busy and cautious in devoting time to being a part of a group right now? Check out our Spiritual Growth section or FORMED where you can find materials that can help you grow in faith. You can always become a part of our Prayer Line as well.
No matter what you decide, keep God in the focus of this new year! Check back often for more ways to get involved as our outreach is always growing and changing! -
FORMED: The Catholic Faith. On Demand.
Our parish community has a subscription to FORMED, a branch of Lighthouse Catholic Media, which allows parishioners to view Catholic content, including some of the latest study materials from Fr. Michael Gaitley and Symbolon, all on demand. Click the picture below and use our parish code 8RX4WV to gain access to a whole world of Catholic Media online.
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Kevin Lamarque, Reuter By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The U.S. Senate must reject any health care reform bill that will "fundamentally alter the social safety net for...
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IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Cardinals are not called to be "princes" of the church, but to serve the people of God and tackle the sins of the world, Pope...
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IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christians are called to detach themselves from power, reject violence and sacrifice themselves for God and others out of love, Pope...
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Acts 12:1-11Responsorial Psalm Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9Reading 2 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18Gospel Mt 16:13-19
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Summer 2017 Schedule Changes
A Sunday evening Mass will be offered at
St. Paul Church (38 N College) at 6:00 PM during the summer months.
With our evening student receptionists away for the summer, our office hours in Athens revert back to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday.
The offices remain closed on Wednesdays in Athens. Fr. Mark will continue his Wendesday office hours in Pomeroy.Other schedule changes will be listed here as they occur. Check back often to stay up to date!
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Mass Times
Christ the King Parish
141 Mill Street, AthensSaturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AMSt. Paul Church
38 N. College Street, AthensSunday 8:30 AM & 11:30 AM
Sunday 6:00 PM (beginning June 4)
Monday through Friday 8:15 AM
Saturday 9:00 AM (EF)Sacred Heart
161 Mulberry Avenue, PomeroySaturday 5:30 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM
Wednesday 12:00 PM
Thursday 6:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM
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Confession & Devotions
St. Paul Church
The Rosary is prayed after the 8:15 AM Mass during the week.
Confessions are heard by appointment or at Christ the King.
Christ the King Parish
Confessions are heard at
4:00 PM on Saturdays or by appointment.
Adoration with Confessions on Thursdays at 6:00 PM on May 25, June 1, and June 15.
Adoration only on Thursdays at 6:00 PM
on June 8, June 22, and June 29.
Sacred Heart - Pomeroy
Confessions are heard at 4:45 PM on Saturdays and 8:45 AM on Sundays or by appointment.
Adoration - 3rd Sunday of each month
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Office Hours
Our offices are located at
The Holy Family Center
75 Stewart Street, AthensMon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Wednesdays
Fr. Mark is in the office at Sacred Heart
161 Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy
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Mailing Address
All correspondence to the parish and financial secretaries can be sent to
75 Stewart Street
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Parish Bulletin
Current Bulletin - June 25, 2017
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