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. The one who trusts in the LORD is like a tree planted beside the waters. Sacrament of Baptism The sacrament of baptism for infants is administered on the 3rd 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. FEBRUARY 17, 2019 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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 Jackie Dombro Nancy Lewandowski For all Men and Women serving in the Armed Forces. COMPENDIUM OF CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THE MORAL CONSCIENCE SIN 394. How are sins distinguished according to their gravity? A distinction is made between mortal and venial sin. SAINTS SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Monday: Presidents Day Thursday: St. Peter Damian Friday: Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington's Birthday Saturday: St. Polycarp INSEPARABLE Faith and works are like the light and heat to a candle; they cannot be separated. Anonymous NONSENSE A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest among us. Anonymous NEWS EVENTS KIM HOPKINS PANCAKE BREAKFAST Join us on February 24th from 8:30-10:30am for our 1st Kim Hopkins Pancake Breakfast. Kim recognized the financial struggles of Newman House in their ministry to the Catholic college students. Kim brought this idea to the Community Life Committee and began this fundraiser. So come and join us to remember Kim, as we help support Fr. Eugene and the Newman House Campus Ministry. Cost is $5.00 adults $3.00 ages 11-5, under 4 Free. Donations will be accepted for Newman House. PALMS FOR ASH WEDNESDAY There is a basket in the Gathering Space for you to place your blessed Palms from last year to be used to make the ashes on Ash Wednesday. FISH FRY 2019 St. Leo annual Lenten Fish Fry will begin on March 8th this year from 4:30-6:30 pm. The Fish Fry is a combined effort of the Knights of Columbus, who cook the food, and the parishioners of St. Leo who serve, make desserts, clean up, etc. There will be a sign-up sheet in the gathering space for you to schedule a time to help during the six Fridays of Lent. We need parishioners to bring desserts. If your last name begins with the letters A-D, please bring dessert on March 8th; letters E-I on March 15th, letters J-M on March 22th, letters N-Q, on March 29th, letters R-T on April 5th, letters U-Z on April 12th. If you love to bake and want to bring a dessert every week, we can use them! The profits from the Fish Fry this year will go to the general fund to make up for the below budget regular collection. We need everyone to come support our Fish Fry - bring your family and friends! Cost will remain the same: $9.00 Adults, $5.00 Children under 12. Includes fried or baked fish, hush puppies, fries or baked potato, white beans, cole slaw, dessert, and drink. OH HOLY KNIGHTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST The Knights of Columbus are hosting an informal event each month at which we'll view videos of varying topics related to our faith. This will be followed by a hearty discussion in a relaxed atmosphere. For lack of a better pun, we call it Oh Holy Knights, Not a Knight? Come anyway! This is open to ALL the Parish Family. Food will be provided. The Oh Holy Knights happens every third Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Squire Rd. Film rolls following a prayer at 7:00pm. We hope to see you there! SERVING OPPORTUNITY! Are you looking for a place to server here at St. Leo?! This might be your opportunity! We are offering a mandatory training for Lectors, EMHC and Hospitality from 9:15am-10:15am on March 24th, 31st and April 7th. Only one training needs to be attended. Prayerfully consider giving your time to one of these ministries. Please contact Megan at Megan@stleoky.org to let her know what day will work best for you! 2 W ELCOME TO ST. LEO CATHOLIC CHURCH
READINGS FOR THE WEEK TODAY S READINGS First Reading The one who trusts in the LORD is like a tree planted beside the waters (Jeremiah 17:5-8). Psalm Blessed are they who hope in the Lord (Psalm 1). Second Reading Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20). Gospel Blessed are you who are poor, hungry, weeping. Woe to you who are rich, filled, laughing (Luke 6:17, 20-26). 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: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-26; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12-15, 18-19; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mk 8:27-33 Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Mk 9:2-13 Sunday: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 15:45-49; Lk 6:27-38 LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Bienaventurado es el que confía en el Señor (Jeremías 17:5-8). Salmo Dichoso el hombre que confía en el Señor (Salmo 1). Segunda lectura Cristo fue resucitado de entre los muertos, como primer fruto de los que duermen (1 Corintios 15:12, 16-20). Evangelio Jesús predica: Felices cuando sufren a causa del Hijo del Hombre. Les espera una recompensa grande (Lucas 6:17, 20-26). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical (c) 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Sal 50 (49):1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-26; Mc 8:11-13 Martes: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Sal 29 (28):1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mc 8:14-21 Miércoles: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Sal 116 (115):12-15, 18-19; Mc 8:22-26 Jueves: Gn 9:1-13; Sal 102 (101):16-21, 29, 22-23; Mc 8:27-33 Viernes: 1 Pe 5:1-4; Sal 23 (22):1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Sábado: Heb 11:1-7; Sal 145 (144):2-5, 10-11; Mc 9:2-13 Domingo: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 15:45-49; Lc 6:27-38 BLESSED When we think of the word Beatitude we think of today's discourse from Luke's Gospel, or the more familiar one from Matthew (which begins Blessed are the poor in spirit... ). Actually, beatitudes occur throughout the prophets and Gospels. Today in Jeremiah (with an echo in the psalm) we hear, Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord (Jeremiah 17:7). Following his resurrection in John's Gospel, Christ proclaims, Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed (John 20:29). The evangelists placed these sayings throughout the Gospels as short reminders about the characteristics that one will find in a follower of Christ, characteristics that will help spread the Good News in this life and lead to eternal blessings in the next. In Latin, the saints are called the Beati, the Blessed, for they are the ones who lived the blessed life as described by Jesus throughout the Gospels. How blest are we, when we also strive to make our own days a living beatitude! Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied. Luke 6:20-21a 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 In recent years, there has been remarkable progress in drawing persons with disabilities into full celebration. Now it is generally accepted that worship places need accommodations such as ramps or elevators, large-print materials for those who are sightimpaired, and perhaps even an assisted hearing system or signing in American Sign Language. American Sign Language is not merely English translated into movement, but a distinct language with its own grammar, syntax (word order), and vocabulary. For this reason, the American Catholic bishops have approved American Sign Language (ASL) as an official language of the liturgy. Celebrating liturgy in our own language (the vernacular) means that liturgy must be accessible to all languages and cultures. The fact that Mass is celebrated this weekend in some places in total silence, but with the full participation of deaf people praising God in the movements of their hands, and sometimes even with a priest who is deaf, is nothing less than the Church being faithful to the image of Jesus, who made the deaf hear and the mute speak. Remember too that deafness is an invisible disability, and that there may well be people in your parish who are quietly yearning for Mass to be signed for them in ASL.. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. 401 N. 12TH ST. MURRAY, KENTUCKY 3
St. Leo Weekly Information Mass Intentions Ministers Schedule Monday 12:05pm Tuesday 12:05pm Wednesday 6:00pm Thursday 12:05pm Friday 8:00am Saturday 4:00pm 5:30pm Sunday 8:00am 11:00am February 18th Richard Rachoy February 19th Joy Navan February 20th Joe Rezac February 21st Dick Weaver February 22nd Vocations February 23rd Bruno & Helen Zubko Parish Families & Intentions in the Book February 24th Peter Borowiecki Cecilia Batungbacal Mass intentions are a great way to remember deceased loved ones, anniversaries & birthdays. Place your list of names in the regular intention envelope, which are located in the Gathering Space or the north side entrance with your donation. Saturday February 23rd at 4:00pm Server: Nick Bell Lector: Brandon Swaggart EMHC: NO EMHC NEEDED Hospitality: Volunteer Sunday February 24th at 8:00am Server: Andrew Orr Lector: Joy Navan EMHC: NO EMHC NEEDED Hospitality: Andy & Karen Balzer Sunday February 24th at 11:00am Server: Chellam Antony Lector: Cecilia Batungbacal EMHC: Reid & Barb Paish Hospitality: Rob Schwenck Family 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. NOTE: DUE TO WIDESPREAD ILLNESS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, THERE WILL BE NO DISTRIBUTION OF THE CUP UNTIL AFTER EASTER Weekly Calendar Stewardship of Treasure Monday February 18th 12:35pm Rosary 2:00pm Soup for the Soul Volunteers 6:30pm RCIA The Eucharist Tuesday February 19th 5:30pm Rito de Iniciación Cristiana * 6:00pm Zumba 6:30pm Bingo at Knights of Columbus Wednesday February 20th 7:00pm Grupo de jóvenes hispanos * Thursday February 21st 11:00am Confessions 12:35pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy 6:00pm Preparación Matrimonial * 7:00pm Oh Holy Knights! at the Knights Hall Friday February 22nd 8:30am Chaplet of St. Michael Saturday February 23rd 9:00am Bruno Zubko Prayer Service & Family Visitation 10:00am Bruno Zubko Memorial Mass Sunday February 24th 8:30am Asesoramiento* 8:30am Kim Hopkins Pancake Breakfast 9:15am PSR 10:00am Matrimonio Preparación*-Cancelado 10:15am Confessions 11:30am Consejería Matrimonial* Cancelado 2:30pm Bendición de las casa* Cancelado 6:00pm Pulse Youth Group * HISPANIC MINISTRY Weekly Budgets Amount $ 7,178.07 Average YTD Budgeted $ 236,876.35 YTD Collection $ 230,702.17 Total BELOW Budget $ ( -6,174.18) Sunday February 10, 2019 Regular Collections $ 5,562.87 At The Door Collection $ 146.00 Mass Intentions $ 20.00 Diocese Opportunities for Life $ 20.00 Candle Collection $ 19.00 Capital Improvements $ 1,779.00 Children s Collection $ 17.15 T S. L P!
FIRST SATURDAY FAMILY ROSARY Saturday March 2 nd at 11:00am in the Daily Mass Chapel followed by fellowship in the Parish Hall. For those interested, there will be a discussion on a total consecration to Mary at 1:00pm after fellowship. TOTAL CONSECRATION TO MARY After the First Saturday Rosary on March 2 nd, a discussion on how to prepare for a total consecration to Mary will take place in the Parish Hall. Total consecration to Mary is the surest, easiest, shortest, and the most perfect means to becoming a saint. A LENTEN REFLECTION SERIES PRESENTED BY NEWMAN HOUSE AND ST. LEO The four days of the Passion are the climax of the Gospels...the Gospel writers don t waste a single line. You can understand these events with greater insight than ever before. Pope Benedict XVI invites us to think of the Passion, not just as suffering, but also as the passion of a lover. For in the cross, we see God fully revealed as a lover with all the passion of a true love". Thursday mornings from 10:00-11:00am in the Parish Hall. March 7th, March 14th, March 21st, March 28th and April 4th. Jesus doesn t want our applause. He wants our hearts. Are you ready to draw closer to Jesus in his passion than you ever have before? There will be 3 different times this series will be offered. Thursday evenings at 8:00pm at Newman House. March 7th, March 28th, April 4th., April 11th and ending on Friday, April 19th. Sunday mornings at 9:30am in the Parish Hall. March 10th, March 17th, March 24th, March 31st and April 7th. Major Relic Pilgrimage of the Incorrupt Heart of the Curé of Ars St. John the Evangelist Church 6705 Old US Hwy 45 South Paducah, KY 42003 Wednesday, March 13th Veneration 10:00am 8:00pm Mass 10:00am Bishop William Medley, Celebrant and Homilist Confessions 1:30pm, 3:30pm & 5:30pm Each hour will begin with public prayers and devotion Knights of Columbus in Solidarity with our Priests kofc.org/vianney #HeartofaPriest Brochures with more information can be found in the Gathering Space and online.
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