St. Leo Catholic Church 401 N 12 TH STREET ~ MURRAY, KY 42071 www.stleoky.org Phone 270.753.3876 Fax 270.759.2074 Hours Mon, Wed & Thur from 8:00AM-4:00PM Tues from 1:30PM-4:00PM Fri from 8:00AM-12:30PM Closed Daily for Lunch from 12:30-1:30PM PARISH STAFF Fr. Brandon Williams Pastor brandon.williams@pastoral.org Fr. Eugene Batungbacal, C.S.s.R Director of Campus Ministry, Newman Center Sr. Esperanza Rivera-Gomez, Hispanic Ministry sresperanza@stleoky.org Cell 270.925.3942 Megan Bell Pastoral Associate Sherry Orr Parish Office Manager Joe Orr Facilities Manager Josh Stewart PSR Coordinator Deacon Victor Fromm & Deacon Joe Ohnemus Permanent Deacons MASS SCHEDULE (CHECK BULLETIN/WEBSITE FOR CHANGES) Weekend Saturday 4:00PM & Spanish Mass 5:30PM Sunday 8:00AM & 11:00AM Weekday Mon, Tues & Thurs 12:05PM; Wed 6:00PM; Fri 8:00AM RECONCILIATION Sunday at 10:15AM & Thursday at 11:00AM or by calling to schedule an appointment. Sacrament of Baptism The sacrament of baptism for infants is administered on the 3 RD weekend of the month. Parents should contact the parish office to set up an appointment for a baptism preparation class at least 1 month prior to the baptism. Parents must be registered parishioners or have a letter from their home parish with permission for the baptism to take place at a different church. Godparents must be practicing Catholics at least 16 years of age who have received the sacrament of confirmation and have a letter of good standing from the pastor of their home parish if they are not registered parishioners of St. Leo. A baptized Christian who is not Catholic may serve as a Christian witness to the baptism but not as a godparent. Sacrament of Marriage A couple wishing to marry must contact the priest at least six months before setting the wedding date. The couple will be required to attend a marriage preparation course which will include at least one formal program such as an Engaged Encounter weekend or the Sponsor Couple Program. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is celebrated upon request. Please notify the pastor or call the parish office if you know of anyone who might need this sacrament. Please inform the pastor or someone in the parish office if you or any of your family is in the hospital. Sacrament of Reconciliation The sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Sunday from 10:15-10:45AM, Thursday 11:00-11:45AM or by calling the Parish Office for an appointment. Additional times are listed in the bulletin during Lent and Advent. Sacrament of Eucharist to the Homebound Please notify the Parish Office if you or a family member is homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist. Parish Hall or Classroom Use Use of the Parish Hall or classrooms for all meetings must be cleared through the Parish Office. All non-parish events such as showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding or anniversary receptions must be reserved 3 weeks before the event. The Diocese requires the purchase of an insurance policy covering the non-parish events. OCTOBER 28, 2018 PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Kevin D Angelo Sr. Bella Ezumah Joyce Hughes Michelle Orr Debbie D Angelo Fr. Brandon Williams COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES Sean Caldwell Administration & Finance John Krieb Building Committee Linda Ohnemus Community Life Megan Bell Faith Formation Fr. Brandon Williams Liturgy Mike Basile Social Justice PRAYER REQUEST Patti Conklin Naomi Cunningham Hannah Gravitt Ron Ratliff James Strong Carolyn Haas Carrie Field John Resig Harold Jones Marie Dolchan Tom Rendek Mike Lockett Tammie Riggins Craig Carraway Kara Pecoraro John Mikulcik Kevin Munsey Mary Theresa Leach Eddie Shouse Marie Libassi Jackie Dombro For all Men and Women serving in the Armed Forces. COMPENDIUM OF CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THE MORAL CONSCIENCE THE VIRTUES 377. WHAT IS A VIRTUE? A virtue is an habitual and firm disposition to do the good. The goal of a virtuous life is to become like God (Saint Gregory of Nyssa). There are human virtues and theological virtues. SAINTS SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: 30 th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday; National World Youth Day Wednesday: Halloween Thursday: All Saints Friday: Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day); 1 st Friday Saturday: St. Martin de Porres; Blessed Virgin Mary; 1st Saturday The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad indeed. Psalm 126:3 NEWS EVENTS FULFILLING THE PROMISE, RENEWING THE PLEDGE LISTENING SESSIONS WITH BISHOP WILLIAM F. MEDLEY You are invited to join Bishop Medley and a few members of the Diocesan Review Board for an opportunity to share your concerns and thoughts regarding the recent clergy abuse scandals. Bishop Medley wants to listen to you at one of his sessions: Monday, October 29 TH at Sts. Peter & Paul Parish in Hopkinsville 6:30pm 8:00pm. Thursday, November 8 TH at St. Thomas More Parish in Paducah 6:30pm 8:00pm CUMPLIENDO LA PROMESA, RENOVANDO EL COMPROMISO SESIONES DE ESCUCHA CON EL OBISPO WILLIAM F. MEDLEY Están invitados juntarse con el Obispo Medley y algunos miembros de la Junta de Revisión Diocesana para una oportunidad de compartir sus preocupaciones y pensamientos sobre el reciente escándalo del abuso por clérigos. El Obispo Medley quiere escucharlos en una de sus sesiones.: Lunes, 29 de octubre en la Parroquia San Pedro & San Pablo en Hopkinsville de 6:30-8p.m. Jueves, 8 de noviembre en la Parroquia Santo Tomás Moro en Paducah de 6:30-8p.m. NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK NOVEMBER 4 TH -10 TH National Vocation Awareness Week is being celebrated November 2-10. This annual observance of the Catholic Church in the United States is designed to focus on vocations to the priesthood, religious life and diaconate. It is a time to encourage young people to ask themselves: To what vocation in life is God calling me? It is also an opportunity to bring awareness to and pray for those already in discernment of one of these vocations. Parishes and schools are encouraged to include, during the first week in November, prayer and special activities that focus on vocation awareness. DIOCESAN PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women from the Diocese of Owensboro to serve in your Son s kingdom as priests, deacons and religious We pray that you continue to inspire young men and women to respond courageously to your call and give themselves generously to the Church in service of the Gospel. Pour out your Holy Spirit upon our parishes, schools, and families and assist us in building a culture of vocations in which many will hear your call to serve your people. During National Vocation Awareness Help us to remain faithful to the call of the Week, we encourage all Catholics to: Gospel as we support and encourage Take time to pray for vocations to the vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through Christ our Lord priesthood and consecrated life. Amen Reflect on our own vocation and strengthen our personal relationship Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us! with Christ. Participate in the CALLED BY NAME process Invite and encourage young people to consider a vocation to priesthood or religious life and to consider participating in our discernment opportunities Educate our young people about the importance of silent prayer and taking the time to truly listen to God s voice in our hearts Every Catholic parish and school in invited to incorporate Vocation Lessons into their curriculum. These materials have been provided by the vocations office. 2 W ELCOME TO ST. LEO CATHOLIC CHURCH
TODAY S READINGS First Reading I will lead the people to brooks of water, on a level road, so that none shall stumble (Jeremiah 31:7-9). Psalm The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126). Second Reading It was not Christ who glorified himself, but rather the one who said to him: You are my son: this day I have begotten you (Hebrews 5:1-6). Gospel Immediately the blind man received his sight and followed Jesus on the way (Mark 10:46-52). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 4:32 5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-33; Ps 128:1-5; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: Friday: Sunday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from the Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b-34 LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Yavé ha salvado a su pueblo, al resto de Israel (Jeremías 31:7-9). Salmo El Señor ha estado grande con nosotros, y estamos alegres (Salmo 126 [125]). Segunda lectura Cristo no se atribuyó la dignidad de sumo sacerdote, sino que se la otorgó aquel que dice: Tú eres mi Hijo, te he dado vida hoy mismo (Hebreos 5:1-6). Evangelio Jesús le concede la vista a Bartimeo cuando con gran fe le suplica: Maestro, que vea (Marcos 10:46-52). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical (c) 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Ef 4:32 5:8; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 13:10-17 Martes: Ef 5:21-33 o 5:2a, 25-33; Sal 128 (127):1-5; Lc 13:18-21 Miércoles: Ef 6:1-9; Sal 145 (144):10-14; Lc 13:22-30 Jueves: Viernes: READINGS FOR THE WEEK Ap 7:2-4, 9-14; Sal 24 (23):1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Sab 3:1-9; Sal 23(22):1-6; Rom 5:5-11 o 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, o lecturas de las misas para los difuntos Sábado: Fil 1:18b-26; Sal 42 (41):2, 3, 5cdef; Lc 14:1, 7-11 Domingo: Dt 6:2-6; Sal 18:2-4, 47, 51; Heb 7:23-28; Mc 12:28b-34 THE HOPE PROMISE OF REDEMPTION The prophet Jeremiah prophesies the end of the Babylonian exile. He describes how the weak and sorrowful people now return with joy. These are the scattered people of God: the blind and the lame, the mothers and pregnant women. They shall be led along an easy road so that no one will stumble. The Lord s kindness and mercy are on all these weak and broken people. Here and in Psalm 126 we find the most lovely poetic images of God's love and care for us. Those that sow in tears / shall reap rejoicing. Although they go forth weeping, / carrying the seed to be sown, / they shall come back rejoicing, / carrying their sheaves (Psalm 126:5-6). Although God had to punish Israel for their many sins, God never forgot them, scattered as they were, and brings them all back to the land of their ancestors, there to flourish and be joyful again. We can see in this the hope and the promise of our own redemption, gathered from the far corners of the earth into the great banquet of God. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. A SAINTLY DEFINITION The saint does everything that any other decent person does, only somewhat better and with a totally different motive. Coventry Patmore OUR MISSION St. Leo Parish, a culturally diverse Catholic community, empowered by the Holy Spirit, is committed to worshiping God and providing for the spiritual development of the parish and the larger community through liturgy, service, and evangelization. OUR VISION St. Leo Parish, fully alive in the Body of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, will Minister to all phases of life of our parish and community: Celebrate through our Sacraments Be recognized as a foundational part of the community Be stewards of our gifts from God Actively welcome all TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today is the feast of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales, the first representative body of many Catholics who died for their faith between 1535 and 1679 to be beatified or canonized. Almost all of them died at Tyburn, a place of public execution near today's Marble Arch in Hyde Park, London. The first to suffer were Carthusian monks who refused to swear an oath supporting Henry VIII as supreme head of the Church in England, and the last was Saint Oliver Plunkett, the Primate Archbishop of Ireland. The method of execution was particularly vile, since the condemned were hanged and their living bodies quartered to be displayed around London as a horrific warning. Today, the tree-like gallows provides the design of a religious symbol, the canopy over the altar of the martyrs in Tyburn Convent. There, at the heart of the bustling city, a monastic community of women practices contemplative prayer and spiritual hospitality in the Benedictine tradition. Oddly, the community is French in origin; it was expelled from France a century ago when France outlawed contemplative monastic life. England, where the laws against Catholicism had been lifted, invited the community in. In gratitude to their new homeland, and in honor of those who gave their lives for the Catholic faith, the nuns came to Tyburn. In the public crypt, coats of arms stand for each of the 350 martyrs. A Web site visit is possible at www.tyburnconvent.org.uk. Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. 401 N. 12TH ST. MURRAY, KENTUCKY 3
St. Leo Weekly Information Mass Intentions Ministers Schedule Monday October 29 th 12:05pm Fr. Brandon Williams Tuesday October 30 th 12:05pm Bankes Family Wednesday October 31 st 6:00pm Fr. Eugene Batungbacal Thursday November 1 st 12:05pm Dick Weaver 6:00pm Kim Hopkins Friday November 2 nd 8:00am All the Faithful Departed Saturday November 3 rd 4:00pm Carl & Belinda Woods 5:30pm Parish Families & Inten ons in the Book Sunday November 4 th 8:00am The Kough Family 11:00am Clay Ohnemus Mass inten ons are a great way to remember deceased loved ones, anniversaries & birthdays. Place your list of names in the regular inten on envelope, which are located in the Gathering Space or the north side entrance with your dona on. Saturday Server: Lector: EMHC: Hospitality: Sunday Server: Lector: EMHC: Hospitality: Sunday Server: Lector: EMHC: Hospitality: November 3 rd at 4:00pm Joy Navan Donna Jones & Belinda Woods Knights of Columbus November 4 th at 8:00am Ashleigh Caldwell Shawn Touney Sr. Bella & John Heuser Knights of Columbus November 4 th at 11:00am Selvam Antony JoRae Pieffer Christine Conklin, Junior Hopwood, Joyce Hughes & Mark Kennedy Knights of Columbus If you are unable to be at for your scheduled time please get a sub & contact Jen Caldwell at 270.753.8804 or jencaldwell1112@gmail.com. Thank you for sharing your time & talent with our Parish. If you are interested in being a Lector or EMHC please contact Megan at megan@stleoky.org or at the Parish Office at 270.753.3876. Weekly Calendar Stewardship of Treasure Monday October 29 th 12:35pm Rosary 6:30pm RCIA The Bible Tuesday October 30 th 5:30pm Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos * 6:00pm Zumba 6:30pm Bingo at Knights of Columbus Wednesday October 31 st 6:00pm All Saints Vigil Mass 7:00pm Grupo de Jóvenes Hispanos * Thursday November 1 st PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 11:00am Confessions 12:35pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy 6:00pm All Saints Day Mass 6:00pm Preparación matrimonial * 6:00pm Welcome #3 Meeting 6:45pm Knights of Columbus Rosary & Meeting 7:30pm Misa del día de todos los Santos * Friday November 2 nd PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 8:30am Chaplet of St. Michael Saturday November 3 rd 9:30am 1 st Confession Parents Meeting 11:00am 1 st Saturday Rosary 11:30am 1 st Saturday Fellowship Sunday November 4 th DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS 8:30am Asesoramiento * 9:15am PSR / Pulse Packing Boxes of Joy 9:15am Adult Faith Formation The Mass by Bishop Robert Barron 10:00am Matrimonio Preparación * 10:15am Confessions 11:30am Consejería Matrimonial * 1:00pm Visitas Domicilioras * * Hispanic Ministry Weekly Budgets Amount $ 7,178.07 Average YTD Budgeted $ 122,027.21 YTD Collection $ 107,134.58 Total BELOW Budget $ ( -14,892.63) Sunday October 21, 2018 Donations $ 4,915.95 Mass Intentions $ 20.00 At the Door Collection $ 18.00 Diocese Mission Sunday $ 357.00 Candle Collection $ 70.35 Capital Improvements $ 100.00 Children s Collection $ 30.07 Thank you for your support of St. Leo Parish!
ODYC NOVEMBER 9 TH -10 TH OWENSBORO CONVENTION CENTER: We are very excited to inform you that the Office for Youth Ministry will be hosting its 5th combination middle and high school (grades 6-12) Owensboro Diocese Youth Conference, or ODYC for short. The theme for the conference is We Love Because He First Loved Us. It will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10 at The Owensboro Convention Center in Owensboro, KY. The conference will begin with registration at 6:00pm on Friday night and end at 7:00pm on Saturday. The event will feature Joel Stepanek and Sr. Josephine Garrett, CFSN as Co-Keynotes and PJ Anderson will be back to lead us in music.
HOWDY, PARTNERS! Benefits Newman House Listen up now: here's your chance to show Cowboy Eugene what your chili or soup really tastes like -- and maybe be chosen as 1st Place Champ! Just fix your best and bring it to the St. Leo's Chuckwagon Hall on November 18th, where serving will begin after the 11:00 Mass. For the little buckaroos who don't like chili or soup, hot dogs will be served.
NOVEMBER YOUNG AT HEART! The November Young At Heart gathering is scheduled for Saturday, November 10 th at the Parish Hall. Everyone in the parish who is young at heart, an empty nester or, just in need of fellowship, are welcome to join in on the monthly festivities. Smoked pulled pork, buns, BBQ sauce and beverages will be provided. Those who attend, are asked to bring a dessert and/or side dish. Mary Haney will be presenting a fun activity where some folks might win some money!!! Set up is at 11:00am, meal at Noon. Those of our regulars, are encouraged to bring a friend (or two). We had a GREAT turn out last time. Our new comers were quite impressed with the fun and fellowship experienced at our event. We would LOVE to add to our Young At Heart family, please consider joining us! Contact Andy and Karen Balzer at home: 270.753.0396 or Karen s Cell 270.767.0579 with questions or if you need transportation. RACHEL S VINEYARD Come join us for a weekend of emotional healing and spiritual renewal. Rachel s Vineyard offers post-abortion healing retreats for women & men who are suffering from the lingering effects after abortion. Next retreat is November 9th-11th in the Owensboro area. If interested, please contact Jennifer: Cell: 931.242.5506, jennifer@hopeafterabortionky.com or Wendy: Cell: 707.287.5911, wendyc@hopeafterabortionky.com, http://hopeafterabortionky.com