St. Joseph Catholic Church 204 North Main Street, Leitchfield, KY 42754 www.stjosephch.org Office Hours: 8am to 4pm Mon-Fri Office 270-259-3028 Rectory 270-259-3028 Emergencies 270-863-1596 Pastoral Staff Pastor - Fr. Tony Bickett ftonyb57@ymail.com Pastor Assistant - Deacon Bob Higbee 270-589-7316 rhigbee95@gmail.com Office Manager - Missy Hart 270-259-3028 stjoseph1840@yahoo.com Pastoral Associate - T.J. Dennison 270-302-6257 tj.stjoseph@gmail.com Staff Assistant - Paloma Falcon pfalconstjoe@gmail.com Religious Education - Kim Smith 270-589-1789 kim.smith@grayson.kyschools.us Music Minister - Meredythe Lee 270-929-7048 Homebound Ministry- Joanne Johnson 270-259-7599 Catholic Outreach - Linda Clark 270-287-3776 Altar Society -Dee Dee Johnston 270-723-2740 deedeej80@gmail.com Masses: August 14-August 19 Monday 7:30am Prayer/Communion Tuesday 12:05pm Jaylen Reutter Wednesday 12:05 pm Louie & Stella McClure Wednesday 7:00 pm Inactive Catholics Thursday 12:05 pm Christine Pence Friday 7:30 am Scott Samuels Saturday 4:00 pm Sally Sweeney Sunday 7:00 am Gloria Johnson Gehman Sunday 11:00 am St. Joseph & St. John Confessions Sat 3:00 pm Pastoral Council Barbara Allen Jim Cecil Jerry Clemons Kirk Collard Billy Dallas Edna Duggins Ann Marshall Chris Nelson Carolyn Thomason Stewardship of Finance July 29, 2018 $4204.26 Debt Red $25.00 Outreach $35.00 Cemetery $35.00 Prayer Chain - Betty Miller 270-259-3303 bettymil@windstream.net MINISTRY SCHEDULE August 18 4pm August 19 7am August 19 11am L Ellen Thomas L Kim Smtih L Curtis Grant S Ethan & Zach Pierce S Caroline, Chloe & Eva Kemp S Morelia & Eliana Falcon C Deacon Bob Higbee C Deacon Bob Higbee C Deacon Bob Higbee C Barbara Allen C Sue King C Eddie Clemons H Sharon Smart H Eddie Milliner H Linda Cripps U Jimmy & Sue Kipper U Jerry C./David C. U Scott Samuels & Ronnie Ross Gr Johnny Pierce Family Gr Judy Warren Gr Wade & Robin Lashley Gi Tinker & Donna Wilson Gi Carol Gatto & Rita Grant Gi Debbie Sanders & Volunteer
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 430 St. John Church Rd, Sunfish, KY 42210 Website: www.stjohnch.org St. John Thrift Store 270-597-1038 Pastor Fr. Tony Bickett 270-863-1596 Pastoral Council Cathy Young, Chair Nancy Farmer, Secretary Barbara Fitzhugh This Week at St. John Tue 5:00 pm NO MASS Dick Dyche Joe Durbin Shelia Durbin Wed 5:00 pm Assumption Holy Day Mass Fri 10:30 am Senior Day in Brownsville Holy Day: This Wednesday, August 15 at 5:00 pm we will celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. Holiness: Do not forget that holiness consist not in extraordinary actions but in preforming your duties well. St. Maximilian Kolbe Stewardship of Finance August 5, 2018 $893.00 Masses August 14-August 19 Tuesday 5:00 pm NO MASS Wed 5:00 pm Linda Simon Sunday 9:00 am Jerome Jake Logsdon August 19 9:00 am Lector Nancy Farmer Server Brian Davis Cup T.J. Dennison/James Hughes Host Pam Hughes Ushers Bill Duvall/Dwayne Fitzhugh Gifts Joe Durbin/Paula Wilson Greeters Nancy Farmer/ Dick Dyche Music Jeremiah Bush/Barbara Fitzhugh St. John Prayer List: David Clark, Garrett Coates, Lannie Carroll, Jack Coop, Laurie Dearing, Susan Drury, Carol Durbin, Elizabeth Durbin, John W. Durbin, Willie Durbin, Catherine Duvall, Wavey Durbin, Dick Dyche, Dorothy Fredrick, Goldie Hardin, Charlie Hayes, Cheyenne Keen, Vickie Ranburger, Zackary Scruggs, Linda Simon CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED: The Assumption proclaims that Mary was taken up body and soul into heaven. This was God's special gift to her in response to her total giving of self to God's plan and will. The Church believes that Mary was conceived without original sin. This led the Church to believe that she did not suffer one of the key consequences of original sin; death, and corruption. The Orthodox Church celebrates the Dormition of Mary, the belief that Mary did not die but rather fell asleep and was thus assumed into heaven. Mary provides a model of what God has in store for all who love and give of themselves to God. B I R T H D A Y S Kara Dearing 8/16 Chris Logsdon 8/16 Gold Plating: We have 5 chalices and ciboriums which badly need to be re-plated. The cost of gold plating ranges from $200 to $500 per item. We have received $600 so far. Any donations would be greatly appreciated
This Week at St. Joseph Mon 7:30 am Prayer/Communion Tue 12:05 pm Mass Wed 12:05 pm Assumption Holy Day Mass 7:00 pm Assumption Holy Day Mass Thu 12:05 pm Mass Fri 7:30 am Mass Sat 7:00 am Men s Breakfast UPCOMING August 23 6:30 pm Pastoral Council 30 7:00 pm Cemetery Committee Holy Day Masses Wednesday, August 15 12:05 pm St. Joseph 7:00 pm St. Joseph B I R T H D A Y S Diane Morris 8/12 Alfreda Weedman 8/13 Warren Beeler 8/15 Joshua Krom 8/16 Joyce Langley 8/16 Betty Miller 8/16 Abbie Schlosser 8/16 Dian Cecil 8/17 Cathy Corbett 8/17 Jane Harris 8/17 Daniel Myers 8/17 Johnny Pierce 8/17 Ayden Nelson 8/18 Caleb Powell 8/18 A N N I V E R S A R I E S Timmy & Jackie Pierce 8/12 Bill & Carolyn Thomason 8/14 James & Ain Dennis 8/17 COMMUNION MINISTERS SCHEDULE Nursing Home Homebound Jim Marshall 8/12-8/18 Mary Pierce Deacon Bob 8/19-8/25 Rita Grant Jimmy Hill 8/26-09/01 Deloris Alvey House for Rent: The house at 116 W Chestnut St is available for rent. It has 2 bedroom and 1 bath. The rent is $500 per month. Men s Breakfast: The men of St. Joseph are invited to join Fr. Tony & Deacon Bob for breakfast this Saturday, August 18 at 7:00 am at the Farmer s Restaurant. The Men's Breakfast is an opportunity for the men of the parish to get to know one another, Fr. Tony & Deacon Bob a little better and to share any concerns they might have. These breakfasts are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 7am 8am at the Farmer s Restaurant. If you would like a text reminder on Friday just text Fr. Tony at 270-863 -1596. St. Joseph Prayer List: Laska Anderson, Mary Beckner, Bonnie Blanton, Pat Boone,, Anna Critchelow, Mary Davis, Bob Deweese, Delbert Durham, Ken Farris, Dick Gatto, Sheila Gibson, Rick M. Harris, Ralph Harrison, Norma Hodges, Jane Johnston, Phillip Johnston, Sandy Johnston, Joseph Lyons Jr., Candence Lyons, Phyllis Pierce Portman, Norman Powell, Mary Enith Ross, Scott Samuels, Aaron Shull, Betty Stone, Jamie Wortham Sympathy: Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Christine Pence who passed away. She is the aunt of Joanne Johnson. May she rest in peace. Saint Teresa of Calcutta: Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta reminds us that everything we do should start from prayer. Her life was a living prayer. Her words remind us of her connection with God and how all of us can reach God as she did.
Holy Day Masses Feast of the Assumption Tuesday, August 14 6:00 pm at St. Anthony Wednesday, August 15 8:00 am St. Paul 9:00 am St. Augustine 10:15 am St. Benedict 12:05 pm St. Joseph 5:00 pm St. John the Evangelist 6:00 pm St. Elizabeth 7:00 pm St. Joseph Congratulations on the Baptism of Margaret Campbell Shull. She is the daughter of Michael and Brooke Shull. Congratulations on the Baptism of Cali Marie Green. She is the daughter of Cory & Tonya Green. HOLY DAY READINGS First Reading: A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. (Rv 12:1) Psalm: The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold. (Ps 45) Second Reading: For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. (1 Cor 15:25-26) Gospel: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." (Lk 1:42b) Giving Tree: The St. Paul back to school giving tree is in the back of church. This is one way that our parish supports the school. If you take a tag from the tree, you can simply place the donation under the tree. Religious Education: Registration and a short opening on Wednesday, September 5 at 5:30pm. Pizza will be served. Classes will meet on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30. Old Church Organ: Once again we have the old pump organ used in the choir loft of St. Joseph Church for many years. It was made by the Adler Organ Company in Louisville. It was given back to St. Joseph as a gift from the Percy & Margie Meredith estate. It can be seen in the parish hall and it still works. Gold Plating: We have 6 chalices and ciboriums which badly need to be re-plated. The cost of gold plating ranges from $200 to $500 per item. We have received $100 so far. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Going to Church Benefits our Youth: Kids who attend church are less likely to be involved in violence, theft, and vandalism or to struggle with substance abuse problems than their peers. Teens with church-going fathers are more likely to say that they enjoy spending time with Dad and that they admire him. Children who go to church have a lower risk of developmental and behavioral problems. House for Rent: The house at 116 W Chestnut St is available for rent. It has 2 bedroom and 1 bath. The rent is $500 per month. INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK: "Show me what is physically different between a host that is consecrated and one that is not." These are words that can be heard on the lips of anyone struggling with faith. Perhaps, they are heard on yours. Physical tests will reveal no difference. The difference is seen through faith. In one sense, it is simple. Either we believe that the risen Christ is present -- soul and divinity -- or we do not. The fruits of faith are the proof. In the Eucharist, God enters into the very depths of who we are. However, it is our choice whether we ignore what He does or act fully upon it. The Eucharist can change us. When people see that we are different, they in turn will themselves believe.