Question: “How

can I serve God and my

community?”

Answer: As a

Liturgical Minister. Catholic Campus Ministry is in urgent

need of students to serve in the various roles of Liturgical Minister. It doesn’t take extra time from your weekly commitments or money but it does involve effort to attend Mass and training. Can you be one of those who serve? Contact Lisa at Mass or by emailing baerL@juniata.edu for additional information.

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Liturgical Minister Schedule September 23, 2018

Set-up: Volunteer needed

Hospitality: Brooke Ross Lindsay Roese

Lectors: 1st – Lindsay Roese 2nd – Brooke Ross 3rd – Brooke Ross

Eucharistic: Lindsay Roese Kayla Shellenhammer

Cantor: Theresa Unaicke

Pianist: Chris Heasley

Opportunities to Serve

Special Olympics Every year, Juniata College hosts this event and we

need YOU to make it happen. The event will be on

Sunday, September 23, 2018. We will need

volunteers in a multitude of positions throughout

the day. If you’re interested in helping, please sign

up using the instructions found on this link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hVPPlBHxN

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Gospel Reflection September 23 Mk 9:30-37 Disagreements are common in families. But

what would you say if Jesus posed the same

question, “What are you arguing about?” Is it

silly and petty? Is it an attempt to impose

your will and control on another? Today

Jesus tells us and his disciples to give it up.

We are meant to serve each other, not control.

Today is International Day of Peace. How do you bring peace to the

world? Challenge yourself and others to pay attention to the peace

you give and receive even if it is only a smile and “hello.” Peace is

everyone’s business. The monetary cost to spread peace is $0 but

the rewards are endless.

Worship Opportunities Catholic Mass - All students and employees are

invited to join us for an hour of worship and fellowship. On Sundays at 6:00PM in the Global Commons (T-n-T lounge). We hope to see you.

Club News Catholic Council Meeting - Join us for our

meetings on Mondays at 7:00 PM in the Unity

House. Hope you can join us for fellowship,

planning and spiritual renewal. All are welcome.

Juniata Christian Fellowship (JCF) meets

Tuesday nights at 8pm in Founders 401. All are

welcome. Contact Sara Mills

(millssm15@juniata.edu) for more information.

Stress and the Experience of Loss

Stress is an experience that is common in our society. Because of the nature of our fast-

paced existence, most Americans are constantly influenced by the stresses of everyday living.

Stress is commonly defined as pressure, strain or tension. It is understood to be physiologic

as well as psychological and spiritual. Stress is a normal part of life that can cause growth. It is

important to discover means to cope with and reduce stress in order to lead a healthy and

satisfying life.

Persons who are grieving are subject to many forms of stress. Not only do they experience

the loss of a loved one but they also may experience a change in lifestyle, change in other

relationships, change in financial security, to name just a few. Many persons who are grieving

are truly “stressed out.” What can be done about it?

In order to control stress, one must first believe that it is possible to control stress. We often

think that we are helpless to reduce the effects of stress. That is not necessarily true. Reducing

stress requires a conscious decision on the part of the individual to become aware of the harmful

effect of excessive stress in order to reduce it. Remember that reducing stress is the ultimate

goal. Elimination of stress entirely is not possible. The following are simple measures for

reducing stress.

Use Common Sense. Eat three meals a day. Sleep eight hours, work eight hours, and allow

eight hours of other activity. Make sure you give yourself time for your own needs. (Listen to

music, do a craft, get outdoors, etc.) Keeping physically balanced can help one to maintain a

more healthy perspective.

Avoid unnecessary stress. Let go of things, people, events, etc. that are out of your control.

Avoid gatherings that increase stress rather than reduce it. Limit visits to or from persons who

seem to cause more tension within you.

Learn to relax. Develop the technique of taking “mini-vacations.” Mentally visualize

pleasant surroundings. Imagine yourself at the beach or mountains. Breath in the fresh air and

allow it to strengthen you (Breath of God). Purchase a taped recording of stress management

techniques and use it at least three to four times per week, if not daily.

Take time to pray. Allow God to enter your life and teach you how to let go. Letting go

takes trust and love. Allow God to take over your life and heal those areas of pain that are so

troublesome to you. Imagine the picture of a child who crawls up on his/her parent’s lap and

rests there without care or worry.

O God, Help me to decide to care for myself. Caring for myself is a gift I can give myself

each day of my life.

Reprinted from the booklet published by the Family Life Office entitled

A JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF - Out of the Darkness... Into the Dawn.

Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church -

Sixth and Washington Streets

814-643-0160

Saturday: 5:00 pm & Sunday 8:00 am and 10:15

AM. The times for weekday Masses vary from

day to day. If you would like to know the times,

please call the church at the above number.

The webpage for Most Holy Trinity has numerous

resources and links for those seeking information

on the Catholic faith or doing research for a class.

Check out www.mhtcc.org

Sacrament of Reconciliation -Available upon

request at Juniata College

Mass Intentions - If you would like to schedule

an intention for Mass in memory of a deceased

loved one or to pray for someone who is sick or

infirm, contact the Campus Ministry Office. A

$10 donation is requested.