September 20, 2015 - St. Stephen Cathedral

St. Stephen Cathedral
Office/Rectory: 270-683-6525
Fax: 270-683-3621
Blessed Sacrament Chapel: 270-926-4741
Cathedral Preschool: 270-926-1652
610 Locust Street
Owensboro, Kentucky 42301-2130
www.ststephencathedral.org
www.facebook.com/StStephenCathedral
Most Rev. William F. Medley,
Diocese of Owensboro
Most Rev. John J. McRaith,
Bishop Emeritus
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
Mission Statement
The Catholic Community of St. Stephen Cathedral serves as the Mother Church for the Diocese of
Owensboro to welcome, evangelize and worship in the name of Jesus Christ.
Mass Schedule:
Sacraments:
St. Stephen Cathedral
Monday-Friday: 7:00AM and 12:05PM Saturday: 9:00AM and 5:00PM
Sunday: 7:00AM 9:00AM and 11:00AM
Holy Days: 7:00AM and 12:05PM
Baptism:
Baptisms are usually celebrated during one of the regularly
scheduled Masses. Parents are encouraged to call the parish office
before the birth of their child to make an appointment for instructions.
Blessed Sacrament Chapel (602 Sycamore Street)
Sunday: 10:00AM
Marriage:
Couples wishing to share their lives with one another in sacramental
Marriage are asked to call the Office for an appointment with one of
the priests. The first appointment must be scheduled at least six (6)
months before the proposed date of marriage.
Membership in Parish:
We give a hearty welcome to all new families moving into our parish.
Please register in the Office as soon as possible. Those who plan to
move from our parish community are requested to inform us.
Bulletin Material Deadline:
Friday, 8:00AM, in writing, ten days in advance of publication.
Deadline firm. Earlier deadline applies when holidays occur.
Reconciliation:
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated communally two
times a year, during Advent and Lent. Other opportunities for
reconciliation are Saturdays from 9:30-11:30AM and 4:00-5:00PM
on the Thursday before First Friday, and by appointment anytime.
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
(B)
START AFRESH FROM CHRIST!
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
† LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS for SEPTEMBER 26-27, 2015 †
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME (B)
5:00PM MASS
Altar Servers .......................................... Jacob Warren, Lillian Farmer
Lectors... ................................................ Janice Scherm, Leah McCarty
Min. Host. .................................... Sue Gough, Scott and Kathy Warren
Min. Cup .................... Denise Payne, Larry and Gene Lyon, Volunteer
Min. Hosp............ Jess and Nora Mattingly, Doug and Cheryl Hayden,
Janice Walker, Erin Walker
Voc. Min ................................................................. Mary Ann Calhoun
7:00AM MASS
Altar Server .......................................................................... John Kirby
Lectors... ...........................................Robin Hoffman, Nancy Hendricks
Min. Host. ...............................................................Glenn E. Thompson
Min. Cup ............................................. LaWanna Brand, Rita Roberson
Min. Hosp ........ Dennis Weafer, Norman Froehlich, Charlie Winstead,
Lottie Miller, Terry Wilkerson, Volunteer
Voc. Min ..................................................................... Nancy Hendricks
9:00AM MASS
Children Lit................... Molly Harris, Franny Hoffman, Madelyn Lyon
Altar Servers ..................................... Jimmy Stinson, Nicholas Clemens
Lectors ........................................................... Dick and Donna Murphy
Min. Host ......................... George and Margaret Frey, Doris Mattingly
Min. Cup .... Felicity Polio, Wilma Stallings, Rita Gerteisen, John Calhoun
Min. Hosp ....................... B. J. Booth, Elmo Thompson, Mark Osborne,
Gayle Welsh, Matt Steele, Mary Helen Nash
Voc. Min .....................................Aaron and Stephanie Carrico Family
11:00AM MASS
Altar Servers ..........................................Iona Palmer, Etienne Forsythe
Lectors .................................................. Haley Fitzgerald, Paige Hicks
Min. Host ................................ Joan Perry, Brenda Clark, Debbie Sikes
Min. Cup .............Peggy Clark, Tom Payne, Meghan Payne, Volunteer
Min. Hosp ...................................... Ray and Darcy Purk, Chuck Payne,
David Weafer, Jim Ivey, Gene Higdon
Voc. Min ......................................... Kenneth and Petra Palmer Family
† PASTOR’S CORNER †
I. Death Invades Our Living: Even though he was 91 years of age, my dad’s death was a surprise! We
know that death is a natural part of life, and none of us will get out of this world alive, but I was surprised
to get the message, while in Rome, that my dad had died. To make things worse, I had lost my phone in
Assisi, so it took my family thirty hours to get in touch with me. Eventually, we were able, with an additional fee, to alter my return flight to the U.S. so that I got back late Thursday evening. There was visitation on
Friday, and his funeral on Saturday, September 12. My dad was rich in love, compassion, service, and
faith. He was prepared and eager for the next stage of his life and ready to join my mother in their eternal
home! For your many expressions of kindness, sympathy and support during this tough time, I am grateful. If you have lost a loved one, you already know how comforting that can be. Thank you!
II. Viva La Roma! Despite being cut a day short, the 40th anniversary of ordination reunion of my class in
the Eternal City was terrific! Two highlights certainly were the celebration of Mass at the Basilica of Saint
Paul Outside the Walls where Paul was buried, and at the Basilica of Saint Peter where Peter was buried.
Another highlight was visiting the tombs of Saints Francis and Claire in Assisi. How amazing is it that the
lives of these four people still impact and inspire our lives today! The regularly scheduled papal audience
in St. Peter’s Square with 100,000+ people from all over the world was exhilarated by a photo-op with
Pope Francis! The Italian culture, embraced by it’s delicious cuisine, hearty wine, and warm people, was
enjoyed by twenty of us from the Class of ‘75!
III. What Comes Between You and the Lord? At the Church of Saint Louis in Rome, there is the original
painting of “The Call of Matthew” by Caravaggio. One detects the surprise on Matthew’s face when Jesus
beckons him, and one cannot miss the position of several gold coins between Matthew and Jesus in this
masterpiece! As we celebrate the feast of Saint Matthew on Monday, September 21, let each one of us
ponder the question: In my life, what gets in the way of my responding more wholeheartedly to Jesus’
call?
IV. Father Suneesh Away: Speaking of St. Matthew’s feast day, a vacation (not vocation!) is calling Fr.
Suneesh Mathew by name! He will be away from our parish September 22 to October 2. We pray that Fr.
Suneesh has a good time and returns to Saint Stephen Cathedral safe, sound, content!
In Joy and Hope, Fr. Jerry
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
(B)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISH MEMBERS
Parish Birthdays from September 20-27
Nickie Abshier, Claudine Blandford, Ben Boarman, Garrett
Booth, Will Booth, Michael Bouchard, Lauren Calloway, Patsy
Clayton, Jean Danhauer, Joan Froehlich, Mildred Gilles, MaryKatherine Gough, Mark Heinz, Karmen Hudson, J. C. Knott,
Patty Kuntz, Doug Lanz, Haley Christine Lyons, Emma Lou
Marrett, Erica McFarland, Jeanette Medley, Vicky Montalvo,
Serena Osborne, Bob Prather, Carol Ralph, Foster Roach, Chris
Warren, Mitch Weafer, Rowella Weafer.
START AFRESH FROM CHRIST!
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
WORD OF LIFE
Reading represents one of the most powerful, cultural inventions that humans have ever created.
The importance of this achievement for the advancement of our global society cannot be exaggerated. The acquisition of reading changes the brain, propels
the individual reader’s intelligence, and advances the species’
collective intelligence. When a child acquires literacy, the life
of the child is transformed, and so is the life of the surrounding
society.
Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service
THIS WEEK’S WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
We are pleased to wish those couples celebrating their anniversary a
very happy and blessed Anniversary.
20--Tom and May May Gipe, 35 years
Byron and Josanna Lamastus, 19 years
21--Tom Ed and Robin Booth, 24 years
John and Michelle Lyon, 19 years
22--Ben and Heidi Boarman, 8 years
Joe and Winnie Foster, 25 years
26--Jess and Nora Mattingly, 28 years
Justin and Nina Wiggins, 6 years
CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Not too long ago, adults who joined the Catholic
Church, took a few instructions in the rectory with
the pastor, were quietly baptized on a Sunday afternoon with a few relatives present and received their First Communion the following Sunday, with no announcements and little attention from the parish community. Confirmation waited
for the next visit by the bishop. Since 1972, with the revision of
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), that approach has
radically changed. The order of reception of the sacraments has
been restored to its original order: Baptism, Confirmation and
then Eucharist. The three sacraments are celebrated as one Sacrament of Christian Initiation at the Easter Vigil. The emphasis
moves away from mere knowledge about the Church, toward a
living experience of Church, involving the entire Christian
community who welcome the new Christians in a public event.
Conversion is now more clearly acknowledged as an extended
journey of faith, a personal response to the work begun by the
Holy Spirit. We meet on Wednesday at 6:00PM in the parish
Media Center. Come and explore Catholicism with us! For
more information, contact Donna Murphy, 270-852-8424.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION MEETING
A Parent/Child meeting for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
will be held on Monday, September 21, at 6:30PM in the Community Center. All second graders, both Catholic Schools and
Faith Formation classes, will prepare to celebrate the Sacrament
of Reconciliation together at St. Stephen Cathedral. Contact
Donna Murphy, 270-852-8424, if you have any questions.
CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL
Keep saving those Box Tops, every one helps
toward new playground equipment. Drop in
the collection basket or by the church or preschool office. All donations appreciated!
YOUTH GROUP
All the youth will gather this Sunday, September 20, at 6:00PM,
in the Community Center of the Church. Bring a friend with
you. Looking forward to seeing you all. The youth Parent Committee will meet at 4:30PM in the Community Center. Pope
Francis has said “Young people who choose Christ are strong:
They are fed by his word and they do not need to ‘stuff themselves’” with money, possessions and fleeting pleasure. Have
the courage to swim against the tide. Have the courage to be
truly happy.”
Fr. Suneesh
ST. STEPHEN CHRISMON TREE
The handmade ornaments on the St. Stephen
Cathedral Chrismon Tree, traditionally on display each year during the “Holiday Forest,” at
the Fine Art Museum, are in need or restoration
before they can be displayed this year. Repairs must be done by
the end of October. This Chrismon Tree was first made by St.
Stephen Cathedral parishioners about 1974 and displayed in our
sanctuary. If you would like to help with restoring the ornaments, please contact the parish office at 270-683-6525 or
[email protected]. Let’s keep Christ in Christmas!
“IF ANYONE WISHES TO BE FIRST”
Authentic Christian discipleship is contrary to the popular call
to value autonomy and to seek to be served, to get more, and to
live for one’s self. Imitating Christ is a call to die to self and to
become the greatest by being the least. For more information
about discerning a vocation to priesthood, contact the Diocese
of Owensboro Office of Vocations: 270-683-1545, [email protected], www.owensborovocations.com.
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY
This is Catechetical Sunday; its focus is on
“Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person.” Those who serve as catechists will be called
forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in
handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel; to rededicate ourselves to this mission. This year’s theme reminds
us that the dignity of each human person rests in the biblical
teaching (Gen 1:26-27) that we are made in God’s image and
likeness. It also reminds us that we, the baptized, need to actively support and protect others from all harm, cherishing human
life from the moment of conception to a natural death.
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
(B)
Donald Axley
Donald Beard
Larry Bishop
Ron Bornander
Howard Brown
Juanita Brown
Jeremy Brown
Mary Ann Calhoun
Gloria Cecil
Richard Clouse
George Collignon
Michael Conley
Ruth Ann Cureton
Vickie Davis
Beverly Emmick
Wilma Fenwick
Dick/Chris Flaherty
George A. Hagan
George/Sandra Hagan
Ben Hartz
Chuck Payne
Virginia Hawkins
Wanda Payne
Mary Houle
Ed Pickett
Tammy Kay Howard Chris Purk
Mary Hudson
Kathy Ray
Jackie Jaskolski
Theresa Ray
Jim Jones, Jr.
Jennifer Sexton
Cinda Kost
Iona Simon
Regina Lewis
Charles Sims
Hallie Lott
Pat Taylor
Henry Luckett
Louise Thompson
Máire McCormick
Jessica Weafer
Merici Millay
Dwayne Wells
Donna Montalvo
Joan Wells
Carrie Wieder
Olivia Murphy
Mel Windle
Lucy Neal
Vincent Wink
Charlotte Oberst
Imogene Parker
Bill Payne
Sick Friends/Relatives
Justin Alexander, grandson of Ann Curtis; Kim Alexander, daughter
of Ann Curtis; Paula Baysinger, sister of Doris Niehaus; Bruce Bennett, nephew of David Millay; Irvin Clark; Ednola Conley, mother of
Mike Conley; Marie Crum, sister of Sharlene Hatfield; Peggy Davis;
Niel Fain; Carol Flum, mother of Kathy Rasp; Janice Foster; Janet
Hagan, sister of Sharlene Hatfield; Dove Haire, daughter of Sharlene
Hatfield; Lisa Harmon, daughter-in-law of Delores Edwards; Sammy
Haywood, brother-in-law of Marshall/Debbie Reynolds; Dorothy Henderson; Pat Horrell; James Horace Johnson, father of Todd Johnson;
Terika Kemp; Charlotte Kerpon, sister of Denise Payne; Joyce Kirby,
wife of John Kirby; Pam Kirtley; James R. Lanham, brother of Bob
Lanham; Rosalie McCarty, mother of Greg McCarty; Cheryl Millay;
Larry Millay; P J. Miller; Randy Malone, son of Glenda Crump; Sue
Mudd, sister of Sharlene Hatfield; Neil Schade; Roger Lynn Simon,
son of Iona Simon; Sabrina Sparks; Hughston Taylor, son of Wally/
Lisa Taylor; Marcelene Taylor; Mary Terry; Paul Thompson, brother
of Patsy Clayton; Ann Vaughan, mother of Fr. John Vaughan; Family
of Bruce Wedding; Jennifer Weihe, daughter-in-law of Pat Taylor.
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Names in bold are those currently in the hospital.
PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN NURSING HOMES
Carmel Home-Mary C. Kelley, Teresa Townsley, Mary Elsie O’Bryan, Margaret Smith, Nina Van Bussum, Millie Fell, Mary Osborne,
Agatha Lindemann, Rose Cecil, Helen Miles, Margie Hill. Owensboro Place-Bettye Aull, Mary Kay Adams. Wellington Parc-Hazel
McMahan, Mary Tichenor, Edith Oskin. Bishop Soenneker-Cecil
Barnett, Robert Danhauer, Freddie Payne, Betty Wimsatt. Rosedale–
Ursula Coogan. One Park Place-Margaret Bonner, Kay Meisenhelder, Lottie Jeanene Bramlett, Virginia Roberts. Signature Hillcrest
Care-Mary Taylor, Betty Sapp. Fern Terrace-Bertha Horrell. Heritage Place-Jackie Jaskolski, Charles Sims. Twin Rivers-Anne Ryan.
Morning Pointe (Lexington)-Doris Schwartz.
PRAYER FOR THE DECEASED
Please pray for those who have recently died,
especially Joe Riney, father of Fr. Jerry Riney
and Janet Murphy; Mary Sims, aunt of Bill
McCarty; John C. Howard, father of Alex Howard; Sr. Mary Dolores Hornbeck, cousin of Judy Hoffman; and
Helen Sosh.
Pray, also, for those who are in the process of dying. May the
souls of all our beloved dead rest in God’s peace.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday
Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13
Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21
Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6
Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9
Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1-4; Lk 9:18-22
Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45
Nm 11:25-29; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43,
45, 47-48
START AFRESH FROM CHRIST!
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
REVENUES vs EXPENSES
Fiscal Year July 2014 - June 2015
COLLECTIONS
Needs
Received
9/13/2015 $
19,527.02 $
10,273.79
39,054.04 $
39,206.75
Month-to-date (Sept) $
YTD 7/15-6/16
$ 214,797.22 $ 186,652.22
TOTAL REVENUE/EXPENSES
Year to Date @ 09-13-15
Actual
Income
$ 203,861.75
$ 200,811.64
Expenses
$
3,050.11
Over/Under
PRESCHOOL
Income
$
62,570.89
$
29,384.05
Expenses
$
33,186.84
Over/Under
RESTORATION AND RENEWAL
Month-to-Date @ 09-13-15
Income:
$
9,062.00
Principal
Interest
$
-$
Dio Loan Pmnt
-$
$ 216,417.44
Dio Loan Blnc
“ALTARATION”
Do you really understand what you believe as a Catholic? If
you are already attending either the 9:00 or 11:00AM Mass, why
not stick around or come earlier, from 10:10-10:50AM, and join
the Adult Faith Formation Committee in the Community Center
for five weeks, starting September 13-October 11, to watch Altaration, a twenty-minute DVD series, designed to help us appreciate the awesome beauty and mystery of the Mass. Appropriate for the whole family!
THAT MAN IS YOU!
That Man is You! meets every Thursday, 6:00-7:30AM, in the
Father John Vaughan Community Center. Contact Tom Payne
at [email protected].
STEPHEN MINISTRY
You are invited to come, hear, and see what Stephen Ministry is all about at an information meeting for anyone who want to know more about this
special ministry. It is an exciting new branch of
ministry here at the Cathedral; you don’t have to
be a parishioner to come and see. The meeting is Sunday, September 27, 4:00–5:00PM in the Community Center. Interact
with our active Stephen Ministers. Our Stephen Ministers have
said that they wish more people could be informed about this
special way of being with each other. Snacks will be served.
FALL FESTIVAL
Thanks to all
for a wonderful day!
(Updates later.)
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
12:05PM
7:00AM
Joe/Sue Riney †
Tues James “Pat” Johnson †
Wed Padre Pio/Special Int.
Thur Sallie Johnson †
Fri Frances O’Bryan †
Mon
(B)
Mary Merrimee †
Billy J. “Tex” Taylor †
Bill Murphy †
Bernard/Jane Payne †
Gertrude Castlen †
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Sat 9:00AM
Marie C. Thompson †
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Sunday, September 27
Sat 5:00PM Eddie Jaskolski †
Sun 7:00AM Sylvia Heflin †
9:00AM Wendell Booth †
11:00AM People of the Parish
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
SUNDAY, September 20--TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY, ORDINARY TIME
Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS:I
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY
Childcare, 9:00AM
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM
Faith Formation, Office/Preschool, 10:00AM
Altaration Series, Com Ctr, 10:00AM
Marriage Celebration, Church, 2:00PM
Int’l Day of Prayer for Peace, Church, 6:00PM
MONDAY, September 21—ST. MATTHEW, Apostle, Evangelist
Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM
Reconciliation (Par/Cand) Mtg, Com Ctr, 6:30PM
EUCHARISTIC MEDITATION
“A true moment of celebration brings
work to a pause, and it is sacred, because
it reminds men and women that they are
made in the image of God, who is not a
slave to work, but its Lord, and thus we
too must never be slaves to work, but its
“lords.” The time for rest, especially on
Sunday, is ordained for us so that we can enjoy what is not
produced and not consumed, not bought and not sold. The
greed of consumerism, which leads to waste, is an ugly virus
which, among other things, makes us end up even more tired
than before. Irregular rhythms of celebration often make victims of the young.
“Ultimately, the time for celebration is sacred because God is
there in a special way. Sunday Eucharist brings to the celebration every grace of Jesus Christ: his presence, his love, his sacrifice, his forming us into a community, his being with us....
And like this every reality receives its full meaning: work,
family, the joys and trials of each day, even suffering and
death; everything becomes transfigured by the grace of Christ.
“The family is endowed with an extraordinary ability to understand, guide and sustain the authentic value of the time for celebration. How beautiful family celebrations are, they are beautiful! Sunday celebrations in particular. It is surely no coincidence that celebrations which have room for the whole family
are those that turn out the best!”
Pope Francis, “General Audience,” August 12, 2015
TUESDAY, September 22—Weekday, Ordinary Time
Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM
WEDNESDAY, September 23—St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Priest
Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM
RCIA, Media Ctr, 6:00PM
Choir Practice, Church, 6:00PM
THURSDAY, September 24—Weekday, Ordinary Time
Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM
That Man Is You (TMIY), Com Ctr, 6:00AM
Sunday Scripture Sharing, Office, 10:30AM
Sunday Scripture Sharing, Media Ctr, 7:00PM
FRIDAY, September 25—Weekday, Ordinary Time
Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM
SATURDAY, September 26—Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs
Daily Mass at 9:00AM
Confessions, Church, 9:30-11:30AM
Evening Mass for Sunday, Church, 5:00PM
Howard/Gossom Wedding, Church, 7:00PM
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Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service
A VOCATION VISTA
“If in some cases sustainable development were to
involve new forms of growth, then in other cases,
given the insatiable and irresponsible growth produced over many decades, we need also to think of
containing growth by setting some reasonable limits and even
retracing our steps before it is too late. We know how unsustainable is the behavior of those who constantly consume and
destroy, while others are not yet able to live in a way worthy of
their human dignity.”
Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service
SUNDAY, September 27--TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY, ORDINARY TIME
Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS:II
Childcare, 9:00AM
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM
Faith Formation, Office/Preschool, 10:00AM
Altaration Series, Com Ctr, 10:00AM
SPACE, Com Ctr, 2:00PM
Youth Group, Youth House, 6:00PM
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
(B)
25TH DIOCESAN MARIAN CONGRESS/
PILGRIMAGE
Our Blessed Mother’s Promises of the Brown
Scapular is the theme of guest speaker Sister Francis Teresa, with special tribute to Father Ben Luther, founder of the Marian Shrine. The Congress/Pilgrimage
will be Sunday, October 4, 2:00-5:00PM at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, 434 Church Street, Bowling Green, KY. Contact:
Jeanie Spears, 270-303-9437.
SAINT JUNIPER SERRA AND THE SERRA CLUB
The Owensboro Serra Club is very excited about Pope Francis’
visit to the United States. His schedule is full of events, gatherings and meetings that will impact us all. One of those events
will be the Canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra on Wednesday, September 23, at 4:30PM, at the Basilica of the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
Padre Junipero Serra was a zealous Franciscan missionary who
founded many California missions and was instrumental in converting thousands of Indians to the Catholic faith. His missionary spirit, prayerful life and devotedness to his faith are some of
the reasons that he was chosen as the Patron Saint of the Serra
Club. The Club’s mission is to foster and affirm vocations to
the priesthood and vowed religious life, and to assist members
to grow in their own vocations. Serrans, through their prayers
and vocation activities, encourage men and women in their call
to service in the Church.
We encourage you to watch the Canonization of Junipero Serra.
To learn more about how to join or to start a Serra Club or vocation ministry here in the diocese, contact the Owensboro Serra Club President, Ernie Taliaferro, ernie.taliaferro@
pastoral.org.
ST. MARY OF THE WOODS TALENT SHOW
To participate, call Trevor Crabtree, 270-993-1226. Apply by
September 23.
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
THE DISCIPLES’ RESPONSE FUND
We are a pilot parish to test a new way of increasing support of
the Disciples’ Response Fund as well as assisting our parish by
helping to pay a portion of our assessment to the Diocese once
we have reached our target. Support of the work of our Diocese
is important. The Disciples’ Response Fund puts money into an
endowment for the care of retired priests and assists with expenses for the education of our seminarians. If you received a
letter from Bishop Medley asking for your support of the DRF,
please make a generous gift today.
COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPO
Western Kentucky and Southwest Indiana College and Career expo
will be September 27, Sunday, 1:00–4:00PM, Owensboro Convention Center. Free Admission; Free Seminars; Scholarship
Drawings and over 100 recruiters. Visit CollegeandCareerexpo.com. The Expo is designed to help students grades sixtwelve learn about deciding on a career and how to go about
obtaining a job in the future.
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY
Carmel Home is celebrating their twentieth anniversary
of Perpetual Adoration. Be one of their adorers (fulltime or sub). Call Marti Castlen at 270-929-5839.
SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
A Suicide Support Group meets the second Thursday of every
month at the Sts. Joseph and Paul Youth House, 311 Bolivar Street.
LOLEK PRODUCTIONS
Do you know a saint? Can you get a witness? Seriously, if you
know of someone who is a heroic witness, send an email to
[email protected].
Visit our local Catholic Radio, 107.9FM, www.saviorradio.net
or owensborocatholicradio.com. Tune in week nights at 8:30PM
to say the Rosary with Bishop Medley and OCS Students.
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
(B)
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† PARISH STAFF †
Pastor ........................................ Fr. Jerry Riney ([email protected])
Associate Pastor Fr.Suneesh Mathew,HGN([email protected])
Permanent Deacon ........ Dr. Dirck Curry, D.O. ([email protected])
Director of Faith Formation Donna Murphy ([email protected])
Business Manager....... Joseph (Joey) Beatty([email protected])
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Pastoral Associate(Blessed Sacrament Chapel)Sr. Jeannette Fennewald
Director of Liturgy ............. Michael Bogdan ([email protected])
Director of Music ................... James Wells ([email protected])
Cathedral Preschool ................... Pam Weafer ([email protected])
Office Assistant..............Ruth Ann Carrico ([email protected])
Director of Buildings/Grounds...............................................................
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Christy Ellis, Chair ...................... 270-314-8892
Mark Heinz, Vice Chair .............. 270-315-1405
Margie Ebelhar, Secretary ........... 270-926-4481
Ronald Bornander(Buildings/Gr) 270-925-4406
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Teresa Brown(Com/Family Enr). 270-925-3039 Bo Ivey(Communications) ........ 270-314-5421
John Calhoun(Lit/Worship) ......... 270-316-9102 John McNulty(Steward/R&R) ...270-570-7500
Haley Fitzgerald(Education) ....... 270-993-1111 Lottie Miller(Finance) ...............270-316-3274
Mark Heinz(Social Concerns) ..... 270-315-1405
† PARISH MINISTRIES and ORGANIZATIONS †
LITURGY and
WORSHIP
Worship Committee
Eucharistic Ministers,
Lectors, Ministers of
Hospitality
Altar Servers
Gift Bearers
Eucharistic Ministers
to the Homebound
Children’s Liturgy
Vocation Prayer
Altar Society
Music Ministries
Art/Environment
270-683-6525
Mike Bogdan
Eddie O’Bryan
Rosemary Payne
Fr. Suneesh Mathew
270-683-6525
270-240-4087
270-683-7134
270-683-6525
Mary Beth Hurley
270-684-5211
270-683-6525
270-315-6465
270-683-6525
270-683-6525
Bettye Aull
Kathy Rasp
EDUCATION
Christian Initiation
Faith Formation
*Children
*Adults
Youth Group
Catholic Young
Adults
Men’s Group
Sunday Scripture
Sharing
Sponsor Couples
School Board Rep
Donna Murphy
270-683-6525
Donna Murphy
Haley Fitzgerald
Fr. Suneesh Mathew
Robin Tomes
270-683-6525
270-993-1111
270-683-6525
270-683-1545
Randy Clemens
Tom and Amy Payne
Ken Heichelbech
Fr. Jerry Riney
John Wright
270-686-7739
270-685-2391
270-683-6525
270-685-2550
† CATHOLIC SCHOOLS †
K-3 Campus …… 270-684-7583 Middle School …….270-683-0480
4-6 Campus ……270-683-6989 High School ………270-684-3215
† CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL †
St. Stephen Cathedral Preschool is a loving learning center
where each child is a special gift. Call 270-926-1652. Visit
www.cathedralpreschool.com.
Visit: www.ststephencathedral.org
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/StStephenCathedral
The bulletin is posted weekly by 5:00PM Friday.
Social Concerns Cmt
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Benedict’s Shelter
Stephen Ministry
Habitat for Humanity
SOCIAL
CONCERNS
Cindy Bornander
Harry Bellew
Cindy Bornander
Joan Perry
Mark Heinz
COMMUNITY/FAM
ENRICHMENT
Parish Health Group Deacon Dirck Curry
Katie Pagan
Parish Newsletter
Taylor West
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Rob Abney
Parish Photographer
James Kincheloe
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Parish Outreach/Cards Dottie Riney
Helen Miles
Hospital Outreach
Funeral Meal Support Sue Gough
Lisa Taylor
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Gene Lyon
“
Mary Lou Greene
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Bereavement Support Marianna Robinson
Fr. Jerry Riney
Welcoming Cmt
270-993-9309
270-926-0792
270-993-9309
270-852-8421
270-315-1405
270-316-1668
270-314-5793
270-590-1636
270-315-7276
270-316-6381
270-684-6445
270-684-3636
270-684-9104
270-302-6917
270-684-3358
270-926-7408
270-926-3032
270-683-6525
STEWARDSHIP
Tom Neal
Finance Cmt
Marketing/Hospitality Sr. Suzanne Sims
Ron Bornander
Buildings/Grounds
270-683-6521
270-993-2557
270-683-6525
† MINISTRY to the SICK †
Hospital/Nursing Home...Please notify the Parish Office upon admission of a family member into any hospital or nursing home.
Anointing of the Sick...Any parishioner who is ill may request the
anointing by calling the Office. Anointing of the Sick is celebrated
communally every six months.
Communion...Any homebound parishioner wishing to receive Communion is asked to call the Parish Office at 683-6525.
† FROM THE EDITOR †
Bulletin announcements must be submitted in writing by 8:00AM Friday to
[email protected]. These announcements will be for the bulletin which
will be printed the following Monday. Deadline is firm. Use of graphics/color at
discretion of editor. Articles over 150 words must be submitted as copy-ready.
Flyers need prior approval and are published only with pastor’s permission.
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