Peter & Paul C AT H O L I C C H U R C H

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1 Saints Peter & Paul C AT H O L I C C H U R C H 902 East Ninth Street Hopkinsville, KY Established 1872 OUR MISSION STATEMENT We are a Roman Catholic Community of Christians called to be a priestly people, a household of faith, a temple of the Holy Spirit, a beacon of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church shining for Jesus Christ in the heart of Christian County. Rev. Fr. Richard Meredith, Pastor crmeredith@stsppchurch.org Rev. Fr. Al Bremer, Parochial Vicar frbremer@bellsouth.net Rev. Fr. Basilio Az Cuc, Parochial Vicar bazcuc@stsppchuch.org Permanent Deacon, Mr. Tim Barnes tdbarnes@stsppchurch.org Permanent Deacon, Dr. Bill Sweet wesweet@stsppchurch.org PARISH OFFICE PHONE: (270) PARISH FAX: (270) PARISH WEBSITE: OFFICE HOURS: 8 AM - 5 PM Monday Friday (Closed Noon -1:00 pm Daily) SCHOOL TELEPHONE: (270) SCHOOL FAX: (270) SCHOOL WEBSITE: Tru h Radio WSPP 93.5 FM Saints Peter and Paul Assistance: Saints Peter and Paul Thrift Store: MASS SCHEDULE Saturday evening... 5:00 PM Sunday... 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM Misa en Español... 2:00 PM, 10:30 PM Monday - Saturday... 8:00 AM Wednesday... 5:30 PM Thursday MISA EN ESPAÑOL...5:30 pm First Friday of each month..6:00 PM MEMBERSHIP IN THE PARISH We give a sincere welcome to all new families moving into our Parish. Please register in the Parish Office as soon as possible. Families who plan to move from our parish community are asked to inform us. Bulletin material deadline: Monday at noon in writing or . August 7, 2016 Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

2 2 SS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, HOPKINSVILLE, KY MINISTRY TO THE SICK Please notify the Parish Office upon admission of a family member into any hospital or nursing home. Any parishioner who is ill or infirm may request anointing by calling the Parish Office. PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION This is a devotion whereby members of the parish unite in taking hours of Adoration before the Most Blessed Sacrament during the day and throughout the night, seven days a week. (Code required for evenings.) There is a regular schedule of adorers but all are welcome to stop in for a visit. Parishioners are encouraged to sign up for a scheduled weekly Adoration time. Please contact Bill & Jenny Rush at , if you are interested in adopting an hour or if you can be a substitute or prayer partner. Available hours: Mondays 11 pm, Tuesdays 12 am, and 6, pm Thursdays. Parish Pastoral Council Robin Bilan,......rcbilan@hotmail.com Jim Creighton,.... Libby Downs, Pastoral Associate..ljdowns@stsppchurch.org Norma Folz,.... Gary Harden.. Sarah Kranz, Principal...skranz@stsppschool.org Fran Marko, Secretary...franmarko@gmail.com Rose McClurg,..rose1963mcclurg@gmail.com Joe Mezzoni,. joemezzoni216@att.net PARISH STAFF Tom Buehrle (twbuehrle@att.net)...director Of Stewardship Brenda Chaudoin (bchaudoin@stsppchurch.org). Parish Office Mgr. Libby Downs (ljdowns@stsppchurch.org)...pastoral Associate Jennifer Groves (jgroves@stsppschool.org) School Secretary Leigh Ann Johnson Parish Assistance Coordinator Steve Kinnard (skinnard@stsppchurch.org)...maintenance Foreman Sarah Kranz (skranz@stsppschool.org)...school Principal Donna Pfeufer (dgpfeufer@gmail.com)...thrift Store Gen. Mgr. Angie Phillips (abphillips2013@gmail.com)...thrift Store Mgr. Mayra Tirado (mtirado@stsppchurch.org)...hispanic Ministry Asst. Sue Wassmer (swassmer@stsppchurch.org)...parish Secretary Amy Watkins (awatkins@stsppchurch.org)...parish Music Director The Catholic Church teaches that the sexual abuse of any person is a grave moral evil. To report any instance of sexual abuse by any employee of the Catholic Church please call the Office of the Bishop in Owensboro at (270) The Safe Environment Program is now available at the Diocesan website SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Confessions will be heard Saturday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and Wednesday at 4:30 PM. Confessions will be heard any time by appointment. Confessions for Spanish speaking are 2nd, 4th & 5th Saturdays at 3:00 PM. Baptism: Baptismal Preparation Class is usually held the first Sunday of each month. Our next class is scheduled for August 7, 2016 at 4:00 pm. Please call the Parish Office. Registration is required. Marriage: Contact the Office six months prior to the desired date. A Closer Walk: Jesus invites each one of us to a deep personal relationship with Him. We respond to the Lord s call by becoming disciples. More than simply tagging along in the crowd, discipleship involves a commitment to abide with Jesus, a surrender to the transforming power of His love. Wherever you may be on the journey, the following reflection on discipleship hopes to inspire a person to a closer walk with the Lord. Works of Mercy: Admonishing the sinner In last week s Gospel, we heard the parable of the rich fool, who thought his future was secure, as though he were master of his own destiny. But in truth, he was teetering on the edge of a spiritual precipice or abyss. Perhaps we know people who are treading a dangerous path. Whether caught up in serious sin, or just heedless of their need for God, they are living on a trajectory to trouble. We re not judging the state of their souls, but it can be clear that their actions are courting consequences. If we re in a position to express our concern, speak of the Lord s great love for them, and gently try to attract them to follow His will, we perform a spiritual work of mercy well attested in Scripture (e.g., Matthew 18:15-17, Galatians 6:1-2, James 5:19-20). The phrase admonish the sinner may sound harsh. But because the word admonish derives from the Latin to remind, suggest, warn, or urge, we can see that it is an act of love, not condemnation. After all, if we saw someone driving on the wrong side of the road, or about to touch a live power line, we d immediately warn of impending harm. The principle is the same for spiritual danger, although it requires tact, delicacy, and awareness of the right moment to discuss the matter privately. We also call it fraternal correction, reflecting the necessity of a kindly spirit toward our brother or sister in Christ. Mindful of our own weaknesses, we are never to criticize or find fault to tear the other person down, or to make ourselves feel superior. On the contrary, for this to be truly a work of spiritual mercy, our motive must arise from love for the other person. As St. Augustine said, God forbid that you should do it out of self-love, for then you would do nothing for him. If it is love that moves you, you do well. Before offering fraternal correction, let us pray for the person, and for guidance about how we may approach a conversation. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to prepare us for the right opportunity, and to inspire us with loving words that will touch the heart.

3 Construction Site Religious metals: As you know site work has begun on our new Saints Peter and Paul School and Parish Facility and it is exciting for what is yet to come. We need your help though as changes and improvements begin in the weeks and months ahead. We must realize this is a work environment with heavy machinery and workers trying to meet deadlines; therefore, we ask you to please refrain from visiting the work site and stopping workers to ask questions. Our goal is that construction is completed by July 1, 2017 and for this to happen they need to stay focused on the work at hand. At this time, our job is to pray for the workers safety, for our continued Catholic impact on our community and for the children who will be educated in this school long after some of us are gone. Another thing we ask of you, as we did the church, we want our school to stand on those saints who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, so if you have religious medals, broken rosaries that cannot be repaired, bring them to us in the parish office and we will place them in the foundation of this school and parish facility. Know, we understand your excitement and interest as well and we will keep you posted of future developments and pictures, so keep watching the bulletin. Parish Office Hours: With school returning to Saints Peter and Paul on Wednesday, August 10 th, our parish office hours will return to the usual hours on Monday, August 8 th. These hours are: Monday thru Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for lunch) Due to the Safe Environment Meeting on Tuesday, August 9 th beginning at 11:30 a.m., the parish office will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. so they can attend this important meeting. Upcoming Safe Environment Working Luncheons/Meetings For those working with children and youth Tuesday, August 9 th at 11:30 a.m. in the gym Sunday, August 14 th at 11:45 a.m. in the gym AUGUST 7, PARISH NEWS Thank You Note: We wanted to share with you a note we received this week. It reads. My family and I would like to thank our Sts. Peter & Paul parish family for their love, support, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. It is comforting to know that my mother (Ruth O Hagan who died July 17 th ) is receiving their prayers as she enters heaven with her husband, my father, and the rest of her family. God Bless You, Tom O Hagan Cooking Class: This section of our Cooking Classes are just about complete. We thank our guest chefs: Guadalupe Rosas, Angie Phillips, Arsha Battah and Rossella Cincotti and all those who signed up to take these classes. The interest continues and so be looking for upcoming classes and yummy foods to learn how to prepare. Pictures include Arsha teaching us a Spiced Rice with Chicken and almond and raisin topping and a picture of her sous chef, Morgan Murray with a tray of Baklava. Donations to Aaron McNeil: With school starting back this week, we have now completed our Summer Project of assisting the Aaron McNeil Center as they collect food items for those families in the summer who so desperately need basic food items. You are such a giving parish and we thank you for your continued support and generosity. Byron Macias: We received an invitation in the mail from Byron Macias and it reads: With gratitude to God, the Claretian Missionaries of the USA -Canada Province joyfully announce the Perpetual Profession of: Agustin Carrillo Jr., CMF Gustavo Hernández Perez, CMF Byron Macias, CMF Francisco Javier Reyes, CMF The Rite of Religious Profession will be celebrated on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 3200 E. 91 st Street, Chicago, IL Reception to follow. New to the Parish: Are you new to Saints Peter and Paul Parish? Have you been visiting with us and have now decided to join our parish? We want to include you in mailings, birthday and wedding anniversary announcements and count you one of us. Please stop by the sacristy after any weekend Mass or come by the parish office and register for the parish. It doesn t take long, just a few minutes.

4 4 SS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, HOPKINSVILLE, KY Interested in Becoming Catholic? Want to Learn More? All of us are on a spiritual journey; all are at different mileposts on that journey. Since the very earliest days of the Catholic Church, there has been a process of accepting men, women, children, and entire families into the Church. This process, which we today call the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), follows the mission commanded by Jesus Christ: "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28) The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the way people are initiated into the Christian way of life, specifically in the Roman Catholic tradition. It is a journey of discovery, where participants come to know Jesus Christ. It is a process of awakening to what it means to be a Catholic Christian. It is an opportunity to explore the Catholic faith. It is a period of discernment to help each individual freely decide if the Catholic Church can be the place to call home. The RCIA is a focused experience of the everdeepening journey into the life of faith, which is the task of a lifetime. RCIA is for adults who have never been baptized, those who have been baptized in another Christian denomination, and even those baptized as a Catholic who were unable to continuing learning about the faith. Sessions begin Thursday, September 8 th at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Religious Education Classes Pre-School to 12 th Grade Registration packets for our programs are available beginning THIS weekend, August 6 th and 7 th. Please bring these completed packed to the Mandatory Parent meetings. Mandatory Parent Meetings 1. PSR (Pre-school thru 5 th grade Sunday, September 11 th at 9:30 a.m. in the gym. 2. Middle School and High School Wednesday, August 31 st at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. Included in these packets are a number of Diocesan and Parish forms that need to be completed each year. These forms provide us information if your child gets sick while here at the parish or away on a trip, emergency phone numbers and much more. So, please be attentive to these forms. The Cost is $25.00 per student for PSR, Middle School and High School. If you need financial assistance, please see Libby. Mom s Group gatherings return from summer break beginning Friday, August 12 th at 9:30 a.m. in the Office Annex. For more information see Gillian Tilley. College Students: As you prepare to leave for college for the fall semester, please remember us here at Saints Peter and Paul. Send Libby your address, school address and phone number. You can send this to her by PARISH NEWS (ljdowns@stsppchurch.org) or on Facebook. This way we can keep in touch with you. Also know you can access our weekly bulletins on our web page. Our address is Know that we will lift you up in prayer asking that God direct you in your studies and in your decisions of life. May God go with you! Silver Streaks: Our Silver Streaks will have an Event Planning meeting for the coming year on Tuesday, August 23 at 10:30 a.m. in the Office Annex. After the meeting all are invited to join them for lunch at a local restaurant. If you are 50 years old or over, please plan to join us for this meeting and for our monthly outings. WE NEED YOU! For more information, call Julia Borders at Christmas Bazaar: The next Christmas Bazaar Planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 16 th at 5:30 p.m. in the Holy Family Room. Remember, our Saints Peter and Paul annual Christmas Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, November 5 th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you haven t reserved your booth, call Kathy Buehrle now at (270) or kbuehrle@hotmail.com. Mum Sale: Right To Life-Pennyrile representatives will be in the narthex after all Masses the weekends of August 27 th and 28 th and September 3 rd and 4 th if you would like to pre-order mums. As last year, the mums will be from an Amish farm and equally as beautiful. The cost is a $10.00 donation per mum and the mums are available in an array of various colors. Delivery will be to the parish parking lot the weekend of September 17 th and 18 th just in time for your home and garden area. All proceeds will benefit Right To Life- Pennyrile which is an affiliate of Kentucky Right To Life. This ministry vigorously upholds the value of Life from conception to natural death and they would appreciate your continued support. Picnic Preparation: Our Parish Picnic is right around the corner Sunday, September 25 th. It is time for planning. If you are new to the parish or have not attended our Parish Picnic you are in for a truly fun-filled day as it is all about gathering together as the Body of Christ and enjoying each other and having fun. Our day begins with either the 8:00 a.m. Mass or a Bilingual Mass at 10:30 a.m. (no 2:00 p.m. Mass). After Mass we gather for food prepared by our Knights of Columbus Council and the Folz Family. Our first planning meeting is this Sunday, August 7 th immediately after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Would you consider coming and being a part of the planning? You are needed!

5 SUE THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH AUGUST 8-14 Mon: Back To School Night -Gym, 5 pm Tues: Safe Environment Class, Staff, Teachers, Aides- 11:30 am, Gym Wed: Sts. Peter & Paul Students Back to School Thur: Worship Comm. OA, Noon Knights-OA, 6:30 pm Fri: MOMs Group-OA, 9:30 am Rosary 7 pm Readings for the Week of August 7, 2016 Sunday: Wis 18:6-9/Ps 33:1, 12, 18-22/Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12/Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40 Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c/Ps 148:1-2, 11-14/ Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Ez 2:8--3:4/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131/ Mt 18:1-5, 10, Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-9/Jn 12:24-26 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12/Ps 78:56-59, 61-62/Mt 18: :1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63/Is 12:2-6/ Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32/Ps 51:12-15, 18-19/ Mt 19:13-15 Next Sunday: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10/Ps 40:2-4, 18/Heb 12:1-4/ Lk 12:49-5 Liturgical Publications Inc Baptismal Class: Our next Baptismal Preparation Class will be offered Sunday, August 7 th at 4:00 p.m. This class is for all first time parents who wish to have their child baptized in the Catholic Church. Reservations are required. Please call the office and reserve your place or Libby at ljdowns@stsppchurch.org. We encourage families to attend the class before the birth of their child and godparents are urged to attend as well. Lectors: We are now taking orders for the Lector s Workbook which cost $ These workbooks are great assets as they assist you with pronunciation, background information and prayer opportunities as you prepare to proclaim God s word at Mass. Call or stop by to see Libby this week if you want her to order one or just place your $10.00 check payable to Sts. Peter and Paul in the collection basket please indicate Lector s workbook on your check. All orders must be in by Wednesday, August 17 th. STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE.. Am I waiting for the right time to become a good steward? Do I plan to share my time and talents later? Today s Gospel warns those who are procrastinating about stewardship to be prepared at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come Budget News Weekly Parish Collection...$14, Weekly Parish Budget Needs...$15, Diocesan Assessment ($69,161.00)...Unpaid $60, Weekly Capital Improvement Donations... $50.00 Capital Improvement Fund Balance...$20, Weekly A Legacy of Faith Fund Pledge Payments... $2, A Legacy of Faith Fund Balance... $1,040, Stained Glass Window Donations... $0 Stained Glass Window Fund Balance... $383, AUGUST 7, 2016 Monday, August 8 St. Dominic 8:00 AM THOMAS FLOOD, SR Tuesday, August 9 St. Teresa Benedicta of The Cross 8:00 AM JIM & PATTY GOODE Wednesday August 10 St. Lawrence 8:00 AM ANN WILLIAMS GODCHILDREN 5:30 PM DAVID TRACESKI Thursday, August 11 St. Clare 8:00 AM EDNA BAILEY NIPPER 5:30 PM Spanish V WASSMER Friday, August 12 St. Jane Frances de Chantel 8:00 AM MARY LANGHI Saturday, August 13 Sts. Pontian & Hippoloytus 8:00 AM PEDRO & OLGA MONTEJOS 5:00 PM BOB VIALL Sunday, August 14 20th Sunday In Ordinary Time 8:00 AM VICTORIA SPURR 10:30 AM 2:00 PM Spanish WASSMER GIRLS FOR ALL PARISHIONERS 10:30 PM Spanish JOSÉ & MADALENA DURAN Indicates Requiem Mass SANCTUARY LAMP In Memory of Leonardo Lerma By Maria Creighton Special Collection: The Annual collection for Brescia University, the only Catholic University in our Diocese, will be the weekend of August 13 th and 14 th. Brescia provides higher education that is rooted in the values and beliefs of the Church. Support from the entire Diocese is vital to continue this work. Every gift is important, no matter how large or small. Please remember to bring your envelope and place it in the collection basket. Thank You! The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Monday, August 15 th : On this day we profess our faith that Mary has gone before us, body and soul, into heaven. For her, the Resurrection of the dead has taken place already. Did you know? The Solemnity of the Assumption, celebrated on August 15, falls on a Monday this year, and so is not a Holy Day of Obligation. When the obligation is abrogated, ritual Masses (i.e., marriage, confirmation) are still prohibited but funeral Masses may be celebrated. Marriage may be celebrated outside of Mass using texts from the Rite of Marriage. Come join us for Mass at 8:00 a.m. (in English) as we will gather with the school children and give honor to our Blessed Virgin Mary or join us at 8:00 p.m. as we celebrate Mass in Spanish. 5 (Continued on page 6)

6 6 SS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, HOPKINSVILLE, KY In Need of Prayers Covington Convalescent- Pat Chesnut, Elizabeth Jones, Karen Logsdon, Jean Soyars Western State Nursing Facility- Arnold Borders, Debbie Dickerson, Ellen Jones Christian Health Center- Lillian Cotthoff, Norma Downs, Barbara Holubecki, Friendship House- Christine Mills Others.Adams Families, Clarence & Helen Allard, Hadleigh Archer, Mark Arnold, Mary Armstrong, Andy & Fran Belland, Norma Boyd, Helen Brown, Michael Burns, Scott Burnside, Kristen Cage, Francis Grace Cage, Marjorie Campbell, Alice Chuhralya, Sam Chesnut, Pam Cox, Tommy Craft, Mary Curtsinger, Dr. David Davis, Nevaeh Davis, Mary Dean, Angela Brockman DeAngelis, Rob Dollar, Gene Durbin, Pat Esposito, Tommy Folz, Theresa Ford, Connie Fowler, Martha Fowler, Mary Gervais, Nancy Gilkey, Gant Golladay, Ron Godot, Beth Hancock, Bonnie Haney, Amanda Harden, Bonnie Harris, Marianne Harton, Leah Henderson, Mary Jean Hester, Edward Hester, Hannah Isom, Carol Johnson, Anita Jones, Martha Jordan, Mark Kahre, Bill Keldermans, Joseph Kukral, Bob Labor, Larry Lytle, Helen Marshall, Neil McGillivray, Diane McCoy, Fr. Richard Meredith, Margie Meredith, Joe Mezzoni, Sr., Theresa Mills, Deborah Morris, Mike Moseley, Sandy Mueller, Bill Nichol, JoAnn Perry, Lilly Phillips, Larry Puckett, Kiesha Quinonez & Family, Martha Reed, Justina Roman, Diane Ruas, Bob & Cele Schade, Emma & Gabriela Schiller, MaryAnn Schurmann, Frank Selph, Marianne Shaw, David Ray Shirley, Kristian Shouse, Doris Sholar, Gina Simpson, David Smith, MaryAnn Stahr, Mike & Marylyn Stocker, Georgiann Svestka, Ken Swicicki, Patricia Tariol, Jerry Thomas, Rose Ann Tobin, Donnie Tuminello, Gayle Tuminello, Hannelore Vanderklok, John Widener Family, Helen Winstead, Janet Winstead, James Wittschack. Names remain on the list for one month. Please Pray for our Deployed Ace Crawford, Wesley Britt, Nicholas Burton, Scott Donohue, Louis Fay, Michael Larwa and Brian Yoder Eucharistic Adoration: Here is your chance to have an Adoration Hour a time for you and the Lord one on one, no interruptions. This is what your heart needs. This is what your soul is crying out for to bask in the Presence of God. The following hours are now open and available for an adorer; Monday 11:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 AM (midnight) Thursday 6:00 PM If you are interested in adopting an hour of Adoration, please call Bill or Jenny Rush at (270) Baby Food Jars: One of our crafters for this year s Christmas Bazaar is asking for our help. They need empty, 4 oz baby food jars with the lid. If you have this size baby food jar and are willing to donate them to us, please bring your clean baby food jar with lid attached and place them in the box in the coat closet. Thank you for your help. LAY MINISTERS AUGUST 13/14 TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday, 5:00 pm Altar Servers:... Rebecca Lee, Ivan Viall Cross Bearer:... Commentator:... Vicky Barnes Lectors... Donna Pfeufer, Pat Johnson Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers:... Mike Stocker,... Tim Nosbusch, Pam Sweet, Dawn Ligibel Choir Loft... Tony Esposito, Jane Irwin Ushers... Julie Tiell, Ken Tiell... Laura Waldron, Pat Puckett Vocational Cross... Stocker Family Sunday, 8:00 am Altar Servers:... Piper Davis, Kylee Spurr Cross Bearer:... Branson White Commentator:... Judy Folz Lectors:... Jim Creighton, Lana Bastin Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers:... Debbie Harden,... Sharon Smith, Ann Williams, Maria Creighton Choir Loft... Carolyn Spurr, Bob Stites Ushers... Gary Harden, Chuck Spurr... Rocky Spader, David Cotthoff Vocational Cross... Scott Davis Family Sunday, 10:30 am Altar Servers:... Nick Luckey, Anna Allard Cross Bearer:... Tera Adams Commentator:... Vicki Luckey Lectors:... Mike Murray, Morgan Murray Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers:... Kelly King,... Wendy Anderson, Cathy Smith, Libby Downs Choir Loft... Marlee Thomas, Charles Fiscella Ushers... Jerry Adams, Kelly King... Pat Covington, Steve Kinnard Vocational Cross... Chris Thomas Family Sunday, 2:00 pm Spanish Mass Comentarista: Ángeles Hernández 1-2 Lectura:...Tomasa Montiel, Carmen Huertas Ministro E:.....María Soriano, Mayra Tirado Hospitalidad:...Juan Uribe, Chano Vieyra Monaguillos:....Miguel Magaña, Rafael García Guadalupana... Familia Linares Container Collection for Mandeville Jamaica UPDATE Saints Peter and Paul Parish will be collecting: Coloring Books Goal 1000 Need 613 more Coloring Pencils Goal 500 pkgs Reached our Goal Boxes of Pens Goal 1000 boxes Need 897 more May 1 st thru September 30, 2016 Place items in the bin in the Coat Closet of Church Please be aware that crayons cannot be sent to Jamaica as they will melt.

7 AUGUST 7, 2016 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Pastor s Greetings: AMORIS LAETITIA CHAPTER SIX: SOME PASTORAL PERSPECTIVES PREPARING ENGAGED COUPLES FOR MARRIAGE In Pope Francis view marriage preparation should be a kind of initiation to the sacrament of matrimony [207]. Consider these excerpts. "The complexity of today's society and the challenges faced by the family require a greater effort on the part of the whole Christian community in preparing those who are about to be married. The importance of the virtues needs to be included. Among these, chastity proves invaluable for the genuine growth of love between persons. In this regard, the Synod Fathers agreed on the need to involve the entire community more extensively by stressing the witness of families themselves and by grounding marriage preparation in the process of Christian initiation by bringing out the connection between marriage, baptism and the other sacraments. The Fathers also spoke of the need for specific programs of marriage preparation aimed at giving couples a genuine experience of participation in ecclesial life and a complete introduction to various aspects of family life" [206]. With the help of missionary families (my emphasis a new idea?), the couple's own families and a variety of pastoral resources, ways should also be found to offer a remote preparation that, by example and good advice, can help their love to grow and mature.... Learning to love someone does not happen automatically, nor can it be taught in a workshop just prior to the celebration of marriage. For every couple, marriage preparation begins at birth. What they received from their family should prepare them to know themselves and to make a full and definitive commitment. Those best prepared for marriage are probably those who learned what Christian marriage is from their own parents, who chose each other unconditionally and daily renew this decision. In this sense, pastoral initiatives aimed at helping married couples to grow in love and in the Gospel of the family also help their children, by preparing them for their future married life [208]. Sadly, many couples marry without really knowing one another. They have enjoyed each other's company and done things together, but without facing the challenge of revealing themselves and coming to know who the other person truly is. [210] In their preparation for marriage, the couple should be encouraged to make the liturgical celebration a profound personal experience and to appreciate the meaning of each of its signs. In the case of two baptized persons, the commitment expressed by the words of consent and the bodily union that consummates the marriage can only be seen as signs of the covenantal love and union between the incarnate Son of God and his Church. In the baptized, words and signs become an eloquent language of faith. (This is the basis for Canon Law presuming the validity of every properly celebrated wedding ceremony and presuming sacramentality if between two baptized people. Fr.R.) The body, created with a Godgiven meaning, "becomes the language of the ministers of the sacrament, aware that in the conjugal pact there is expressed and realized the mystery that has its origin in God himself". [213] Continued next week. Fr Richard PARISH NEWS Congratulations: We welcome to our faith community two new members born of water and the Holy Spirit. 1. Elijah Matthew Pryor, son of Michael and Etta Pryor, Sunday, July 31 st at the 8:00 a.m. Mass with Fr. Al. This is Michael and Etta s first child. 2. Avery Eizabeth Malone, daughter of Russell and Leigh Ellen Malone, Sunday, July 31 st at the 10:30 a.m. Mass with Fr. Basilio. Avery joins her older brothers Mason and Taylor. Congratulations Morgan Murray: On Monday, Morgan Murray, daughter of Mike and Linda Murray, officially became Morgan Murray, RN, MSN (picture Morgan in the center with two classmates) and received her Vanderbilt School of Nursing pin. She says I am so thankful for God's grace during these last two grueling years. This program was the hardest thing I've ever done but also the most rewarding. I could not have done it without the constant support of my family, friends, classmates, professors, clinical sites, and mentors! I can't wait to begin my career as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner! When you see Morgan, congratulate her for all her hard work. Matt Shelton: Let us welcome Matt Shelton, son of Doyle and Kelly Shelton, home from Ireland. Matt left on Sunday, July 17 th with several other students from Hopkinsville High School for a trip to Ireland. The picture is of Matt in Wales. 7