St. Stephen Cathedral

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1 St. Stephen Cathedral Office/Rectory: Fax: Blessed Sacrament Chapel: Cathedral Preschool: Locust Street Owensboro, Kentucky Most Rev. William F. Medley, Diocese of Owensboro Most Rev. John J. McRaith, Bishop Emeritus AUGUST 23, 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.

2 5:00PM MASS LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS for AUGUST 29-30, 2015 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME (B) Altar Servers... Madelyn and Leann Lyon Lectors Janice Scherm, Bill Goetz Min. Host.... Larry and Gene Lyon, Denise Payne Min. Cup... Sue Gough, Scott and Kathy Warren, Helen Miles Min. Hosp... Eddie Byrne, Jess and Nora Mattingly, Doug and Cheryl Hayden, Bill Lanham Voc. Min... Yvonne Seaton, Mary Lou Greene 7:00AM MASS Altar Server... John Kirby Lectors Nancy Hendricks, Robin Hoffman Min. Host.... Eddie O Bryan Min. Cup... Luke Riney, Lottie Miller Min. Hosp... LaWanna Brand, Dennis Weafer, Norman Froehlich, Charlie Winstead, Terry Wilkerson, Volunteer Voc. Min... Dennis and Pam Weafer 9:00AM MASS Children Lit... Beth Steele, Brooklynn Reynolds, Caroline Ashby Altar Servers... Luke Payne, John Henry Booth Lectors... Robin Booth, Charlie Payne Min. Host... Doris Mattingly, Jacob Payne, Molly Payne Min. Cup...George and Margaret Frey, Mark and Cindy Mahoney Min. Hosp... B. J. Booth, Bill, Angie and Jonathan Drury, Mark Osborne, Elmo Thompson Voc. Min... Larry and Darylin Bishop 11:00AM MASS Altar Servers... Elizabeth and Olivia Yañez Lectors... Paige Hicks, Rob Abney Min. Host... Matt and Haley Fitzgerald, Keith Howard Min. Cup... Peggy Clark, Brenda Clark, Debbie Sikes, Katie Abney Min. Hosp... Ray and Darcy Purk, Chuck Payne, David Weafer, Gene Higdon, Jim Ivey Voc. Min... John and Lauren Calhoun Family PASTOR S CORNER I. Dedication Celebration on Thursday, August 27! In 1926, this third St. Stephen Church building was dedicated by Most Reverend John A. Floersh of Louisville, KY on September 6. On December 10, 1937, the Diocese of Owensboro was carved out of the Archdiocese of Louisville; two weeks later, news came from Rome that Reverend Francis R. Cotton, then chancellor of Louisville, had been named the first Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro. On Tuesday, January 18, 1937, Saint Stephen church was designated as the Cathedral of the new diocese. The installation of Bishop Cotton was held on Tuesday, March 6, Since, on September 6, I will be in Rome with 19 other classmates to celebrate our 40th ordination anniversary, I have requested your Parish Pastoral Council to move this year s celebration to Thursday, August 27. We will celebrate Mass at 6:00PM, followed immediately by a catered dinner downstairs. Please make every effort to celebrate with our parish! II. That Man Is You (TMIY) is an interactive men s program focused on the development of men in the modern world. It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the Saints to develop a vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society. I ask the men of this parish to reflectively and seriously consider becoming a part of the Thursday morning meeting in the Community Center. Doors will open at 5:45AM, breakfast at 6:00AM, presentation at 6:15AM, finished by 7:30AM. This program has been favorably used throughout the U.S. and more particularly in the nearby archdiocese of Louisville. I ask the entire parish to pray for the success of this opportunity for the men in our parish. III. Saint Monica, Pray for Us! Monica ( ) knew the pain of disappointment, an unfaithful husband named Patricius who drank too much, and a promiscuous son, Augustine, who lived an immoral life. Through patience and love, her husband had a change of heart, choosing to become a Christian. Augustine s conversion was a much more difficult task; Monica prayed constantly and fasted daily, but nothing seemed to work, so she consulted Ambrose, the Bishop of Milan, for guidance. Through prayerful intercession to God, the two of them managed to lead Augustine to the waters of Baptism. Monica exemplifies that unconditional love and persistent prayer are portals for God s saving grace. IV. Saint Augustine, Pray for Us! Augustine ( ) was born to a pagan father and a devout Christian mother. This wild, unruly young man later became one of Western Christianity s most influential figures. He tried it all: living with a woman, fathering a child out of wedlock, and dabbling in Manichaeism, a heretical belief similar to Gnosticism. Through his mother s prayers and friendship with Ambrose, he eventually converted to Christianity, was ordained a priest, and became Bishop of Hippo in 396. His prolific writing formulated theories and doctrines on original sin, just war, human will, divine predestination, the Trinity, and Christology. The following Prayer is attributed to Saint Augustine of Hippo: Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts maybe all holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Drawn my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, O Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy. Amen. In Joy and Hope, Fr. Jerry

3 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISH MEMBERS Parish Birthdays from August Luis Aju, Cary Aud, Tom Ed Booth, Ron Calvert, Shirley Conkright, Ursula Coogan, Reagan Sofia Engineer, Lillian Gentry, Kennedy Gonzalez, Bruce Gray, J. C. Greene, Mary Grace Hemingway, Jeffrey Hendricks, Barbara Knott, Rita Mauzy, Kay Meisenhelder, Henry Moore, Kenneth Palmer, Angela Puckett, Kathy Rasp, Amanda Reffitt, Rita Roberson, Mary Lou Seaton-Greene, Iona Simon, James Stiveson, Nina Van Bussum, Bertha Wathen, David Weafer, Emily Weafer, Matt Weafer, Sharon Weafer, Mary Jo Yates. THIS WEEK S WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES We are pleased to wish those couples celebrating their anniversary a very happy and blessed Anniversary. 24--Bill and Angie Drury, 31 years Raymond and Barbara Trogolo, 58 years 26--Rod and Kathryn Crowe, 37 years 27--Doug and Cheryl Hayden, 26 years 30--Ed and Gloria Cecil, 46 years CHRISTIAN INITIATION Regularly, Fr. Jerry challenges each of us to consider ways that we might serve the needs of one another through the gifts we have freely received from God. One gift this faith community shares is the gift of our Catholic faith. Perhaps you are being challenged to share with those who are seeking more information into the faith through the RCIA process. The entire Christian community is responsible for the initiation of its newest disciples. Every parishioner has a role. We are part of that mentoring community that apprentices the new disciples. By observing our prayer, words, deeds and actions in the parish and in the broader community our newest members learn what it means to live as a Catholic Christian today. We provide the examples. We are the models. RCIA depends on all of us because we make up the Christian community. We meet on Wednesday at 6:00PM in the parish Media Center. Come and explore Catholicism with us! For more information, contact Donna Murphy, MASS WITH BISHOP MEDLEY: SAVE THE DATE Bishop Medley will celebrate Mass with all students in Religious Education/Faith Formation on September 2, at Precious Blood Catholic Church at 6:00PM. Afterwards, there will be a cook-out with Bishop Medley. This is a special opportunity for Bishop Medley to meet our Faith Formation families and students. Mark your calendar now and reserve this evening to be with Bishop Medley! For more information, contact Donna Murphy, PARISH RAFFLE TICKETS Raffle tickets for our 12 th Annual Picnic, September 19, are available at each exit door. This year s Raffle includes $4600 in cash prizes. We appreciate your efforts to make our picnic a success and to continue the spirit of community at St. Stephen Cathedral. If you would like to work on any gaming booth during the picnic, contact Larry Lyon, WORD OF LIFE The cost of the damage caused by such selfish lack of concern is much greater than the economic benefits to be obtained. Where certain species are destroyed or seriously harmed, the values involved are incalculable. We can be silent witnesses to terrible injustices if we think that we can obtain significant benefits by making the rest of humanity, present and future, pay the extremely high costs of environmental deterioration. CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service CHURCH ANNIVERSARY/ APPRECIATION DINNER This year, our annual celebration of the Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Stephen Cathedral will be Thursday, August 27, with a special Mass at 6:00PM. Following the Mass, we will gather for an Appreciation Dinner, catered by the Daviess County Pork Producers. Please mark your calendars, and plan to attend! Cathedral Preschool requests a donation of two (2) University of Kentucky SEC home basketball game tickets (game of your choice) for their Annual Raffle. The first, second and third prizes will be tickets to three University of Kentucky SEC basketball games in Rupp Arena. Tickets to other college athletic events are also requested for the Raffle. Your donation will help offset the $20,000 replacement cost for the playground equipment, fencing and ground cover which, for the safety of our 3, 4 and 5 year-olds, need to be replaced. The original playground was installed when the Preschool was established in We appreciate your support. Call Larry Lyon, STEPHEN MINISTERS AVAILABLE The Stephen Ministry of St. Stephen Cathedral has six well-trained ministers ready to serve you. Stephen Ministry is non-threatening, confidential, assertive listening. A Stephen Minister will walk with you through a difficult phase of your life s journey and comfort you with the Lord s and this community s love. Feel free to contact Fr. Jerry Riney, Fr. Suneesh Mathew, Donna Murphy, or Joan Perry to take advantage of this program. Our numbers are at the back of the bulletin. Don t put off walking with a caring person along your journey of life. They can share your ups and downs, making that journey easier and more exciting. MEN, MARK YOUR CALENDARS That Man is You! begins Thursday, September 10, 6:00-7:30AM in the Father John Vaughan Community Center. Modeled on some of the leading men s programs, That Man is You! combines Scripture, solid secular research and a little fun to address the pressures and temptations facing men in our modern culture. It seeks to form authentic leaders capable of transforming homes and society. To preregister, please contact Tom Payne at tom.payne@daviess.kyschools.us.

4 Donald Axley Donald Beard 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 Virginia Hawkins Mary Houle Tammy Kay Howard Mary Hudson Jackie Jaskolski Jim Jones, Jr. Cinda Kost Regina Lewis Hallie Lott Henry Luckett Máire McCormick Merici Millay Donna Montalvo Olivia Murphy Lucy Neal Charlotte Oberst Imogene Parker Bill Payne Chuck Payne Wanda Payne Ed Pickett Chris Purk Kathy Ray Theresa Ray Lee Schemmel Iona Simon Pat Taylor Louise Thompson Dwayne Wells Joan Wells Carrie Wieder Mel Windle 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; Carol Flum, mother of Kathy Rasp; Janice Foster; Janet Hagan, sister of Sharlene Hatfield; Dove Haire, daughter of Sharlene Hatfield; 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; Jennifer Weihe, daughter-in-law of Pat Taylor. Names in bold are those currently in the hospital. PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN NURSING HOMES Carmel Home-Bishop McRaith, 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, Harold Ward, Edith Oskin. Bishop Soenneker-Cecil Barnett, Robert Danhauer, Freddie Payne, Betty Wimsatt. Rosedale Ursula Coogan. One Park Place-Margaret Bonner, Kay Meisenhelder, Lottie Jenine Bramlett, Virginia Roberts. Signature Hillcrest Care-Mary Taylor, Betty Sapp. Fern Terrace- Bertha Horrell. Hermitage-Mary Snow. 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 James Patrick Pat Johnson, brother of Linda Coomes and Mildred Payne, and brother-in -law of Nadine Higdon; Lou Jones, wife of Russell Jones; and Mary Anne Cecil, sister of Yvonne Seaton, Betty Whittinghill, Doug Hayden and Carol Ralph and aunt of Mary Lou Greene. 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: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mk 6:17-29 Sunday Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, REVENUES vs EXPENSES Fiscal Year July June 2015 COLLECTIONS Needed Received 8/16/2015 $ 19, $ 9, MTD (August) $ 58, $ 50, YTD (7/15-6/16) $ 136, $ 120, TOTAL REVENUE/EXPENSES Actual Income $ 130, Expenses $ 138, Over/Under $ (7,632.30) PRESCHOOL Income $ 39, Expenses $ 15, Over/Under $ 23, RESTORATION AND RENEWAL Income: $ 5, Principal Interest Dio Loan Payment $ - $ - $ - Dio Loan Balance $ 227, YOUTH GROUP Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul. Saying thank you is more than good manners. It is good spirituality. I express my sincere gratitude to Sy and Brenda Clark for inviting the Youth Group to their lake house and for making all the arrangements for the kids to have a nice time. It was a great day with lots of activities, talks, food, prayer, swimming, rides, and fun. Thanks to the Velotta Family: Cathie, Kenny and Margaret for providing the jet ski and inner tube rides, as well as for grilling the delicious hamburgers. Thanks to all the parents who brought food and drinks: Carl and Kim Lewis, Chrissy and John Kurtz, Eva Atkins, Sara Hemingway, and Meghan Payne. Thanks to Donna Murphy, Meghan Payne, Dn. Basilio Az Cuc and Aaron Carrico for driving the kids to and from. A great job done by Matt and Haley Fitzgerald as they talked to the kids about their call to spirituality through marriage. They also talked about dating and purity of life. Thanks to Aaron Carrico for beginning the day with a short talk and games. And, thanks also to all the kids for your presence and cooperation. All the youth will gather Sunday, August 23, at 6:00PM at the Youth House. Looking forward to seeing you all. Fr. Suneesh

5 7:00AM Mon Sue Riney (AD) Tues Sara J. Carrico Wed Padre Pio/Special Intention Thur Sallie Johnson Fri Arthur Schwartz 12:05PM Lillian Calhoun Family, L/D Ken/Rita Thomas Mary Kay Adams Gary Cavitt Pearline Kluemper *************************************************************************************************** Sat 9:00AM Billy J. Tex Taylor *************************************************************************************************** Sunday, August 30 Sat 5:00PM Bill Murphy Sun 7:00AM People of the Parish 9:00AM Sue Gard Thayer 11:00AM James H. Hendrickson Fam, L/D EUCHARISTIC MEDITATION The words of John s Gospel are the great proclamation of the Eucharist, after the miraculous multiplication of bread near Capernaum. Anticipating, as it were, the time even before the Eucharist was instituted, Christ revealed what it was. He spoke thus: I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh (Jn 6:51). And when these words brought protests from many who were listening Jesus added: Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you; he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him (Jn 6:53-56). These are words which concern the very essence of the Eucharist. Behold, Christ came into the world to bestow upon man divine life. He not only proclaimed the Good News but he also instituted the Eucharist which is to make present until the end of time his redeeming mystery. And as the means of expressing this he chose the elements of nature, the bread and wine, the food and drink that man must consume to maintain his life. The Eucharist is precisely this food and drink. This food contains in itself all the power of the Redemption wrought by Christ. St. John Paul II, Homily, June 1, 1997 Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service A VOCATION VISTA It is through prayer that the Church engages in the battle for peace. Prayer opens the heart not only to a deep relationship with God but also to an encounter with others marked by respect, understanding, esteem and love. Liturgical prayer is the summit towards which the action of the Church tends and, at the same time, the source from which she draws her strength. In particular, the Eucharistic celebration, the source and summit of the Christian life, is a limitless wellspring for all authentic Christian commitment to peace. Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service SUNDAY, August 23--TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY, ORDINARY TIME Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS:I Children s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Faith Formation, Office/Preschool, 10:00AM Youth Group, Youth House, 6:00PM MONDAY, August 24 St. Bartholomew, Apostle Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM TUESDAY, August 25 St. Louis of France, King; St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM WEDNESDAY, August 26 Weekday, Ordinary Time Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM RCIA, Media Ctr, 6:00PM THURSDAY, August 27 St. Monica, Holy Woman Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM Anniversary Mass, Church, 6:00PM Anniversary Reception, Com. Ctr, 7:00PM FRIDAY, August 28 St. Augustine, Bishop, Doctor Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM SATURDAY, August 29 Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist Daily Mass at 9:00AM Confessions, Church, 9:30-11:30AM Evening Mass for Sunday, Church, 5:00PM Hedges-Howard Wedding, Church, 7:00PM SUNDAY, August 30--TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY, ORDINARY TIME Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS:II Children s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Faith Formation, Office/Preschool, 10:00AM Youth Group, Youth House, 6:00PM

6 FALL FESTIVAL Country Store items are needed and can be dropped at the back of church or in the parish office. For large items, call LaWanna Brand or Rita Roberson at for pick up. We are looking for kitchen ware, plates, cups, utensils, toys, bikes, games, small appliances that are in working condition, small furniture, tools, etc. No clothing, please. Please feel free to take an item card from the Silent Auction Sharing Tree. One card is to be returned with the item and the other is to be kept for your tax purposes. Put the value of the item on each card. Sign-up sheets for picnic support staff are in the back of the church. Please sign up for assisting at one of the booths or games. Lots of help needed. Deacon Dirck Curry BACKPACK MINISTRY The backpack ministry needs your help! Please consider sponsoring a child for the school year or making a donation. No amount is too small! Each pack costs approximately $6; to sponsor a child for the whole school year is $185. Mark your donation as backpack ministry and drop it in the collection basket. If you prefer to buy the groceries, we would love your help! We can always use individual servings of macaroni and cheese bowls, canned ravioli/spaghettios, fruit cups, fruit juices, and snack crackers. We also can use your recycled grocery bags. Contact Kathleen Johnson, , or Molly Harris, , with any questions. LOLEK PRODUCTIONS RECENTLY BAPTIZED Newest member of St. Stephen Cathedral, Alice Bittel, was baptized on August 8, Congratulations to Adam and Ashley Bittel. 45TH MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH PICNIC The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph 45th annual Barbecue Picnic is Sunday, September 13, at Maple Mount. Booths open at 10:30AM. Barbecue chicken, mutton and pork served 11:30AM-2:00PM. Burgoo and sandwiches also available. Grand prizes: $10,000, two-year lease on a Toyota car or $3,500, $1,000, a handmade quilt, $500, Thomas Kinkade cross stitch valued at $500, $250 and $100. Tickets:$5. To volunteer/ order raffle tickets, call ext. 284 or ext Do you know a saint? Can you get a witness? Seriously, if you know of someone who is a heroic witness, send an to fr.mccarty@lolekproductions.com. Visit our local Catholic Radio, 107.9FM, or owensborocatholicradio.com. Tune in week nights at 8:30PM to say the Rosary with Bishop Medley and OCS Students. TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY Carmel Home is celebrating their twentieth anniversary of Perpetual Adoration. Be one of their adorers (fulltime or sub). Call Marti Castlen at THIS SAYING IS HARD; WHO CAN ACCEPT IT? The Bread of Life Discourse was hard for some to hear. Some walked away, but Jesus didn t change his teaching. He is the Bread of Life really and truly present in the Eucharist. If you are willing to share difficult teachings with the world, consider the priesthood. Contact the Office of Vocations for help with your discernment: or jason.mcclure@pastoral.org. HAWAII RAFFLE TICKETS A week in Kihei, Hawaii, on the island of Maui, Saturday, July 2, to Saturday, July 9, 2016: 1 Bedroom Condo/Sleeps 5; Fully Equipped Kitchen. Round Trip Airfare for two included. Raffle order forms are available at Church exits. Approximately 200 tickets left. Tickets $30 each. VOCARE, 2015 Bishop Medley and the VOCARE committee invite parishioners to purchase or sponsor a table for the diocese s Second Annual VOCARE event on Friday, September 18, at the Owensboro Convention Center. VOCARE will celebrate Vocations to the Priesthood and commemorate the Year of Consecrated Life. Tables can be purchased/sponsored at $500 for a table of eight. Individual tickets are $65; couples may purchase a pair of tickets for $125. Tables/tickets may be reserved by contacting Kathy Rasp in the Bishop s office at or by at Kathy.rasp@pastoral.org. JOB OPPORTUNITY The Diocese of Owensboro has an opening for a full-time Administrative Assistant, providing administrative and clerical support for several offices within the Catholic Pastoral Center. High school diploma with experience or associates degree in a business related field preferred. Applicant should have a warm, friendly demeanor and possess strong written, editing and communication skills, be able to work effectively while multitasking and prioritizing, as well as organize and maintain an efficient environment, be flexible and maintain confidentiality. Experience with Microsoft Office and computers a must. Previous experience a plus. For immediate consideration, submit resume and cover letter to Mary.hall@pastoral.org. PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY St. Pius X Catholic Church, Owensboro, seeks a part-time Youth Minister. Minimum Requirements: active Catholic in good standing with the church; with deep faith, morals and prayer; a good role-model who demonstrates maturity, energy, and insight; some established and successful experience working with teenagers preferred. Send resume to: Fr. Tom Buckman. St. Pius X Parish, 3418 Highway 144, Owensboro, KY 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.

7 6 About the Mass Movement For a real comparison to the Mass, we would have to choose a folk dance, a circle dance, something that was alive in nearly every culture until this century and is still a part of many societies. In such a dance, no one is a spectator, everyone is a participant. There may be leaders, but each person knows the steps and is at home in the dance. And the dance does work. It makes the invisible community visible. It is an image of what life in this world is all about. It is the spirit of that life, and it somehow shows each dancer how to keep on when the dance seems to end. Our Sunday liturgy is a circle dance with many movements we all know: taking the holy water and signing the body as we enter, bows and genuflections, signs of the cross great and small, greetings of peace, taking bread and cup in the hands, even reaching into pocket or purse for some financial sharing, some pooling of our resources to get our common work accomplished. All these things we know well to do. Let us give each movement, each gesture, a fullness that is new each Sunday. Gabe Huck, 1992, Archdiocese of Chicago. Moving Home silence and pray. We sit and raise our faces toward the one who proclaims God s word. We stand and sing our alleluias, pray over the gifts of bread and wine, and process to receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Soon, we process again, back to our homes and work and world. It is a dance made up of many movements bows and genuflections, signs of the cross, hands held out to receive bread and wine, gestures of peace. We learn these movements, as we learned to crawl and walk and ride a bike, not simply for the sake of learning them, but to bring us somewhere home to the reign of God. Victoria Tufano, 1992, Archdiocese of Chicago. For Reflection 1. Imagine that our liturgy is done in mime in complete silence, with no props. What motions does everyone go through? Are these movements done deliberately, broadly and elegantly? 2. How do we teach our common gestures to children, to those preparing for baptism or full communion, and the newly baptized? 3. What are your memories of religious processions? 4. What religious gestures are part of your daily life? Our liturgy is a dance in many ways. Dozens of small processions bring us together. We stand and sing, pause for

8 Minutes of the 445 th Meeting Saint Stephen Cathedral Parish Pastoral Council June 11, 2015 Members Present: Fr. Jerry Riney, Christy Ellis, Matt Fitzgerald, Ron Bornander, Teresa Brown, Haley Fitzgerald, Mark Heinz, Bo Ivey, John McNulty, Lottie Miller Members Absent: John Calhoun Parish Team: Fr. Suneesh Mathew, Joey Beatty I. Opening Christy Ellis, chair, opened the meeting at 6:02 PM. The minutes for the May 14, 2015, meeting were approved with the following corrections. PPC members complete their 1 st term in July not June. The Pentecost Potluck and Curry s celebration was to honor them instead of for them. II. Scripture At Home with the Word Fr. Jerry opened with prayer intentions for those who have recently lost loved ones. Scripture readings for June 14, 2015, were read and discussed. III. Budget Discussion As requested, the PPC members were given copies of the budget from the last three years. St. Stephen Cathedral s Business Manager, Joey Beatty, was present at the meeting to answer any questions. The role of the PPC is to make recommendations to the Finance Committee and approve the budget. The following items were discussed concerning the budget. The Fall Festival Picnic is budgeted to generate revenue of $40,000. The rental properties owned by the church do not generate revenue but break even with expenses. John McNulty and Bo Ivey will investigate the numbers and the rental properties. The OCS assessment went down $6,800. There were concerns and discussion held on how the budget is reported in the bulletin. Lottie Miller, finance liaison, compiled a list of operating budgets that are posted in local church bulletins. They were compared with how our budget is listed weekly in the bulletin. IV. Liaison Reports John McNulty reported 13 people have been invited to be on the Stewardship Committee and to discuss an agenda. The committee is a good place to start to act as a Stewardship Director until one is found. John plans on having a meeting on Wednesday, June 24, Matt Fitzgerald stated the new Welcoming Committee have not set a date for their first meeting. The agenda will include: plans for a welcoming reception, calling families 2-4 weeks of registering in the parish, and sending welcoming packets to new families. Discussion was held concerning registering through our website.

9 Fr. Jerry reported on the Vision of Music Ministry for the Parish Committee. The parish will support Mike Conley financially while he is waiting for disability benefits. Discussion was held concerning splitting the position of Director of Music from Director of Liturgy. One interview has been held for Music Minister. V. Pastor s Comments Fr. Jerry announced the Cathedral Preschool is having a fundraiser at Beef O Brady s on Wednesday, June 24 th and a pancake breakfast at the church on July 16, The fundraisers are to help purchase outdoor playground equipment. Fr. Jerry brought up the topic of mental health issues and church safety. The recent incident during the 9:00 AM Mass was mentioned. Discussion was held concerning the need for disaster preparedness plans and training of hospitality ministers. Fr. Jerry stated it has been a year since the Stephen Ministers were commissioned. Every minister has care receivers and they have also ministered to other parishes. Fr. Jerry reminded PPC members to submit pictures to Katie Pagan for the Parishioner. Fr. Jerry mentioned that Oscar Romero was assassinated in 1980 and was beatified on May 23. At the next meeting Fr. Jerry requested we discuss the goals for the upcoming year. Fr. Jerry reported there are two candidates for the Parish Life Director position at Blessed Sacrament. VI. Birthdays and Anniversaries None VII. Adjournment The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, The August 29, 2015, PPC Retreat will take the place of the September PPC meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, Margie Ebelhar

10 PARISH STAFF Pastor... Fr. Jerry Riney Associate Pastor Fr.Suneesh Permanent Deacon... Dr. Dirck Curry, D.O. Director of Faith Formation Donna Murphy Business Manager... Joseph (Joey) Pastoral Associate (Blessed Sacrament Chapel)... Veronica Wilhite Director of Music... Michael E. Cathedral Preschool... Pam Office Assistant... Ruth Ann Director of Buildings/Grounds... PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Christy Ellis, Chair Matt Fitzgerald, Vice Chair Margie Ebelhar, Secretary Ronald Bornander(Buildings/Gr) Teresa Brown(Com/Family Enr) John Calhoun(Lit/Worship) Haley Fitzgerald(Education) Mark Heinz(Social Concerns) Bo Ivey(Communications) John McNulty(Steward/R&R) Lottie Miller(Finance) PARISH MINISTRIES and ORGANIZATIONS 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 Christian Initiation Faith Formation *Children *Adults Youth Group Catholic Young Adults Men s Group Sunday Scripture Sharing Sponsor Couples School Board Rep LITURGY and WORSHIP Michael E. Conley Michael E. Conley Eddie O Bryan Rosemary Payne Fr. Suneesh Mathew Mary Beth Hurley Michael E. Conley Bettye Aull Michael E. Conley Kathy Rasp EDUCATION Donna Murphy Donna Murphy Haley Fitzgerald Fr. Suneesh Mathew Robin Tomes Randy Clemens Tom and Amy Payne Ken Heichelbech Fr. Jerry Riney John Wright Social Concerns Cmt St. Vincent de Paul St. Benedict s Shelter Stephen Ministry Habitat for Humanity Parish Health Group Parish Newsletter Parish Photographer Parish Outreach/Cards Hospital Outreach Funeral Meal Support Bereavement Support Welcoming Cmt Finance Cmt Marketing/Hospitality Buildings/Grounds SOCIAL CONCERNS Cindy Bornander Harry Bellew Cindy Bornander Joan Perry Mark Heinz COMMUNITY/FAM ENRICHMENT Deacon Dirck Curry Katie Pagan Taylor West Rob Abney James Kincheloe Dottie Riney Helen Miles Sue Gough Lisa Taylor Gene Lyon Mary Lou Greene Marianna Robinson Fr. Jerry Riney STEWARDSHIP Tom Neal Sr. Suzanne Sims Ron Bornander CATHOLIC SCHOOLS K-3 Campus Middle School Campus High School CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL St. Stephen Cathedral Preschool is a loving learning center where each child is a special gift. Call Visit Visit: Like us on Facebook: The bulletin is posted weekly by 5:00PM Friday. 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 FROM THE EDITOR Bulletin announcements must be submitted in writing by 8:00AM Friday to Ruthann.Carrico@pastoral.org. 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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