St. Stephen Cathedral Office/Rectory: Fax: 270-683-3621 Blessed Sacrament Chapel: 270-926-4741 Cathedral Preschool: 270-926-1652 610 Locust Street Owensboro, Kentucky 42301-2130 www.ststephencathedral.org www.facebook.com/ststephencathedral Most Rev. William F. Medley, Diocese of Owensboro Most Rev. John J. McRaith, Bishop Emeritus JANUARY 10, 2016 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: 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 Blessed Sacrament Chapel (602 Sycamore Street) Sunday: 10:00AM 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. Sacraments: 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. 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. 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.
5:00PM MASS Altar Servers... Leann and Madelyn Lyon Lectors...... Máire McCormick, Ellen Aud Min. Host.... Gary Aud, Sheila Howard, Denise Payne Min. Cup Ruth Ann Carrico, Carmen Goetz, Janice Scherm, Volunteer Min. Hosp...Gail Douglas, Cheryl and Douglas Hayden Jess and Nora Mattingly, Tom Murphy Voc. Min... Richard and Donna Murphy and Family 7:00AM MASS Altar Server... Spencer Harris Lectors...... Rita Roberson, Volunteer Min. Host.... Nancy Hendricks Min. Cup... Lorraine McFarland, Glenn Thompson Min. Hosp... Norman Froehlich, LaWanna Brand, Terry Wilkerson, Volunteers Voc. Min... LaWanna Brand and Rita Roberson LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS for JANUARY 16-17, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C) 9:00AM MASS Children Lit... Aaron Carrico, Caroline Ashby, Hannah Padgett Altar Servers... Landon and Luke Reffitt, Adam Hayden Lectors... Aaron Carrico, Molly Payne Min. Host... Sr. Antonia Asayoma, Sr. Consolata Ojemeh, Kathy Rasp Min. Cup... Ken Rasp, Sr. Sharon Miller, Janet Murphy, Jeanette New Min. Hosp... Jeff Hendricks, Lloyd and Mary Helen Nash, Bill and Rosemary Payne, Elmo Thompson, Chris Zoglmann Voc. Min... J. J. and Alison Parson and Family 11:00AM MASS Altar Servers... Alice and Iona palmer Lectors..... Mike Weafer, Margaret Windle Min. Host... Sarah Roby, Debra Sikes, Volunteer Min. Cup... Haley and Matt Fitzgerald, Peggy Clark, Volunteer Min. Hosp... Terry Brown, Gene Higdon, Jim Ivey, Hayden Ivey, Ron Schwartzrauber, Mary Nell Ivey Voc. Min... Randy and Maria Toth PASTOR S CORNER I. Annual Priests' Convocation: All of us must continue our education, unless we want to wither on the vine. Many of you are aware that the second full week of January is ordinarily the time when the priests of our diocese gather with our Bishop to study, to reflect, to discuss, to pray together. Father Suneesh and I will be away from the parish from Monday, January 11, through Thursday evening, January 14. We will have the 7:00AM Mass on Monday, January 11, and 7:00AM and 12:05PM Mass on Friday, January 15; otherwise, there will be a prayer service with the Scriptures of the day at regularly scheduled Mass times. Please pray for Bishop Medley and the priests of our Diocese, especially for Father Suneesh and me. II. Annual Men's Conference will be at Saint Stephen Cathedral on Saturday, February 13, beginning with registration in the Community Center at 8:30AM; the first conference begins at 9:30AM. There will be ample opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, with a dozen priests available as confessors. The day will be crowned by celebrating Mass with Bishop William Medley, our chief shepherd of the Diocese of Owensboro, at 5:00PM. Every man, 18 years of age or older, is invited and asked to seriously consider giving this day to continuing spiritual formation. Nothing to lose; everything to gain! III. Parish Retreat: You are invited to participate in the Koinonia (in Greek means "community") Retreat at Saint Stephen Cathedral, beginning Friday at 5:00PM, and ending Sunday at 5:00PM. You will not regret giving these 48 hours to strengthening your faith! Yes, you will go home to sleep in your own bed! Reserve the fourth weekend of Lent, March 4-6. IV. Called to Serve: During the special season of Christmas, thanks to sacristans, servers, ushers/ hospitality ministers, cantors, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, Diocesan Event Welcomers, and those who helped transform our worship space from Advent to Christmas to Ordinary Time. Especially during this time of year, it takes real commitment and flexibility to serve our community as a liturgical minister. A special thank you to Michael Bogdan, Director of Liturgy, and James Wells, Director of Music, for ministering so well! V. Christmas Gratitude: Thank you for your cards, prayers, and assorted gifts during the Christmas season; your many expressions of support and love are valued beyond measure. On behalf of the entire pastoral staff, I also thank you for the fruit, cookies, candy, pastries, and gifts you bestowed upon us! Your kindness and thoughtfulness are much appreciated! In Joy and Hope, Fr. Jerry
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISH MEMBERS Parish Birthdays from January 10-17 Morgan Ballard, Jude Carrico, Tina Clouse, Jerry Daugherty, Donna Flaherty, Barry Hearth, Margie Howard, Gene Lyon, Bill McCarty, Chelsea McFarland, Donald Millay, Jason Pagan, Stephanie Ann Payne, Haley Riches, Brad Sawyer, Nidia Thies, Kristin Thompson, Sharon Wathen. THIS WEEK S WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES We are pleased to wish those couples celebrating their anniversary a very happy and blessed Anniversary. 11-Ryan and Ali Crowe, 3 years Norman and Lillian Gentry, 2 years 14-J.C. and Barbara Knott, 49 years 15-Donald and Carol Ralph, 50 years FIFTH ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN S CONFERENCE The Catholic Men s Conference of Western Kentucky will be Saturday, February 13, at St. Stephen Cathedral. Registration at 8:30AM: Conference begins at 9:30AM. The Conference will address what it means to be a Catholic Man in a secular world, how to become better sons, brothers, fathers, husbands and men, and why we have an obligation to evangelize. Nationally renowned and dynamic Catholic speakers: Tim Staples, Director of Apologetics and Evangelization at Catholic Answers and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Founder and Director of Deacon- Harold.com, a Christian evangelization and apologetics organization. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. Conference concludes with Mass at 5:00PM at the Cathedral, celebrated by Bishop Medley. Open to men who are high school seniors or older; $30 for adults/$15 for students, including lunch. Visit www.kycatholic.com or call Randy Clemens at 270-316-5067. JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY In his Christmas greetings to the Roman Curia, Pope Francis suggested an acrostic analysis of the word Misericordia (Mercy) by Father Ricci in China. Missionary and pastoral spirit Idoneity (suitability) and sagacity Spirituality and humanity Example and fidelity Reasonableness and gentleness Innocuousness and determination Charity and truth Openness and maturity Respectfulness and humility Diligence and attentiveness Intrepidness and alertness Accountability and sobriety Read Pope Francis complete mediation on these virtues (Address to Roman Curia, December 21, 2015) at http:// w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2015/december/ documents/papa-francesco_20151221_curia-romana.html#_ftn8. WORD OF LIFE Welcoming human life in the unified aspects of its physical and spiritual dimensions, families contribute to the communion of generations and in this way provide essential and irreplaceable support for the development of society. For this reason, the family has a right to assistance by society in the bearing and rearing of children. Those married couples who have a large family have a right to adequate aid and should not be subjected to discrimination. Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service THE GLORY OF THE LORD SHALL BE REVEALED It is the mission of all the faithful to reveal the glory of the Lord. If you think you might be called by God to make known the love of our Heavenly Father as a priest, contact the Office of Vocations: 270-683-1545, jason.mcclure@pastoral.org, or www.owensborovocations.com. CALLING ALL MEN! Please be aware of a program called That Man Is You (TMIY) which gathers every Thursday morning in our Undercroft (Community Center) at 6:00AM. There is a video, and some opportunity for discussion. You are out promptly at 7:30AM. The second season of TMIY begins on Thursday, January 14. Every man over 18 is welcome! MONTHLY DATE NIGHT! The next Covenant of Love Date night is Friday, January 15, at 6:30PM at Immaculate parish hall. Wine and snacks provided. Open to all married and engaged couples. Childcare provided from 6:30-8:30PM. The evening is free. Please bring your friends! Refer to Facebook for more details and please RSVP for childcare by Monday, January 11, to Rachel and Keith Evans at 270-570-2170. See Facebook for details. KOINONIA SAVE THE DATE Please save the date for St. Stephen Cathedral s Koinonia, March 4-6, in the Fr. Vaughan Community Center. Please make plans and consider attending as a participant!
Mary K. Adams David M. Aud Bobbie Bates Donald Beard Ron Bornander Howard Brown Juanita Brown Jeremy Brown Ron Calvert Gloria Cecil Richard Clouse George Collignon Michael Conley Ruth Ann Cureton Charles Danhauer Vickie Davis Beverly Emmick Wilma Fenwick Dick/Chris Flaherty George/Sandra Hagan Ben Hartz Virginia Hawkins Mary Houle Tammy Kay Howard Mary Hudson Jackie Jaskolski Coleen Jennings Jim Jones, Jr. Michael Kavolus Cinda Kost Josanna B. LaMastus Regina Lewis Hallie Lott Henry Luckett Máire McCormick Merici Millay Bro. Gabriel Monarch Donna Montalvo Olivia Murphy Joyce Nalley Lucy Neal Charlotte Oberst Imogene Parker Bill Payne Chuck Payne Wanda Payne Tera Phelps Ed Pickett Chris Purk Kathy Ray Theresa Ray Melissa Rearden Jennifer Sexton Iona Simon Charles Sims Louise Thompson Anna M. Walker Isabella Wardrip Jessica Weafer Dwayne Wells Joan Wells Carrie Wieder Jim Wieder Mel Windle Vincent Wink 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; Tracy Conkright; Ednola Conley, mother of Mike Conley; Marie Crum, sister of Sharlene Hatfield; Peggy Davis; Marvin Duncan, father of Steve Duncan; Niel Fain; Tom Fenwick, son of Wilma Fenwick; Carol Flum, mother of Kathy Rasp; Janice Foster; Janet Hagan, sister of Sharlene Hatfield; Dove Haire, daughter of Sharlene Hatfield; Lisa Harmon, daughter-in-law of Delores Edwards; Sammy Haywood, brother-in-law of Marshall/Debbie Reynolds; Dorothy Henderson; Beulah Herrell, grandmother of Sarah Rice; Pat Horrell; James Horace Johnson, father of Todd Johnson; Judy Johnson, sister of Claudine Blandford; Shirley Kelley, mother of Karen Tomes; 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/John Mudd, sister/brother-in-law of Sharlene Hatfield; Gail Reed, friend of Doug and Cheryl Hayden; David Sapp, father of Chris Sapp; Roger Lynn Simon, son of Iona Simon; Sabrina Sparks; Hughston Taylor, son of Wally/Lisa Taylor; Marcelene Taylor; Paul Thompson, brother of Patsy Clayton; Gordon/David Tomes, brothers of Randy Tomes; Ann Vaughan, mother of Fr. John Vaughan; Steve Wathen, Jr.; Family of Bruce Wedding; 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-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, Edith Oskin. Bishop Soenneker-Cecil Barnett, Robert Danhauer, Freddie Payne, Betty Wimsatt. Rosedale Ursula Coogan. One Park Place-Margaret Bonner, Kay Meisenhelder, Lottie Jeanene Bramlett. Signature Hillcrest Care-Betty Sapp, Sara Ann Eades. Fern Terrace-Bertha Horrell. Heritage Place-Jackie Jaskolski, Charles Sims. Twin Rivers-Anne Ryan. Morning Pointe (Lexington)-Doris Schwartz. Hermitage-Mary Ann Calhoun. PRAYER FOR THE DECEASED Please pray for those who have recently died, especially Mary Taylor. Pray, also, for those who are in the process of dying. May the souls of all our beloved dead rest in God s peace. (Please call the office when there is a death in your family.) READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 REVENUES vs EXPENSES Fiscal Year July 2015 - June 2016 COLLECTIONS Needed Received 1/3/2016 $ 19,527.02 $ 20,377.17 MTD (Jan) $ 19,527.02 $ 20,377.17 YTD (7/15-6/16) $ 507,702.52 $ 475,079.65 TOTAL REVENUE/EXPENSES YTD @ 12-31-15 Actual Income $ 529,772.49 Expenses $ 502,142.19 Over/Under $ 27,630.30 PRESCHOOL Income $ 111,591.82 Expenses $ 91,114.11 Over/Under $ 20,477.71 RESTORATION AND RENEWAL Month-to-Date 12/31/2015 Income: $ 22,806.47 Principal Interest Dio Loan Payment $ 11,230.90 $ 10,916.23 $ 314.67 Dio Loan Balance $ 137,996.63 CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL BOX TOPS Great News! The new playground equipment is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, January 6! Thank you to everyone who helped with our fundraising. What a nice surprise we found when we came back from Christmas break: our mailbox was over flowing with box tops from the collection basket. We are so grateful. LITANY OF THANKS On behalf of our St. Stephen Cathedral Parish, we thank: Corporal Dwayne Harper for his help with Christmas Mass. Those who served/provided food for the family of Mary Taylor: Kate Abney, Mary Bryan Booth, Brenda Clark, Pam Collignon, Susan Fulkerson, Joyce Gruenewald, Rita Heinz, Mary Beth Hurley, Kathleen Johnson*, Theresa Jones, Rita Mauzy*, Lorraine McFarland*, Mary Ann Medley, Brenda Millay, Amy Payne, Denise Payne, Theresa Ray*, Moggie Riney, Lisa Taylor**, Dora Thompson, Bern Tooley*, Sharon Weafer, Mary Alice Wethington, Kathy Wimsatt. (*=Servers; **=Coordinator). Thank you! (We care. Please let us know if we missed you.) THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flocks, The work of Christmas begins: To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To teach the nations, To bring Christ to all, To make music in the heart. Howard Thurman
7:00AM Mon Betty O Bannon Tues Wed Thu Fri Mary J. Snow 12:05PM Marybelle Darnell January 10 FEAST of the BAPTISM of the LORD (C) Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS: PROPER Childcare, 9:00AM Children s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Faith Formation, Office/Preschool, 10:00AM Youth Group, Youth House, 6:00PM *************************************************************************************************** Sat 9:00AM James H. Hendrickson Fam, L/D *************************************************************************************************** Sunday, January 17 Sat 5:00PM Ray Rhodes Sun 7:00AM People of the Parish 9:00AM Amanda Calloway 11:00AM John C. Howard EUCHARISTIC MEDITATION Dear friends, we don t ever thank the Lord enough for the gift he has given us in the Eucharist! It is a very great gift and that is why it is so important to go to Mass on Sunday. Go to Mass not just to pray, but to receive Communion, the bread that is the Body of Jesus Christ who saves us, forgives us, unites us to the Father. It is a beautiful thing to do! And we go to Mass every Sunday because that is the day of the resurrection of the Lord. That is why Sunday is so important to us. And in this Eucharist we feel this belonging to the Church, to the People of God, to the Body of God, to Jesus Christ. We will never completely grasp the value and the richness of it. Let us ask him, then, that this Sacrament continue to keep his presence alive in the Church and to shape our community in charity and communion, according to the Father s heart. This is done throughout life, but is begun on the day of our First Communion. It is important that children be prepared well for their First Communion and that every child receive it, because it is the first step of this intense belonging to Jesus Christ, after Baptism and Confirmation. Pope Francis, General Audience, February 5, 2014 Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service MONDAY, January 11 Weekday, Ordinary Time Daily Mass at 7:00AM; NO 12:05PM MASS ORDINARY TIME BEGINS; PSS I BEGINS Scripture Prayer Service, 12:05PM TUESDAY, January 12 Weekday, Ordinary Time, NO MASSES TODAY Scripture Prayer Service, 7:00AM Scripture Prayer Service, 12:05PM WEDNESDAY, January 13 Weekday, Ordinary Time; St. Hilary, Bishop, Doctor, NO MASSES TODAY Scripture Prayer Service, 7:00AM Scripture Prayer Service, 12:05PM Choir Practice, Church, 6:00PM RCIA, Media Center, 6:00PM THURSDAY, January 14 Weekday, Ordinary Time, NO MASSES TODAY Scripture Prayer Service, 7:00AM Sunday Scripture Sharing, Office, 10:30AM Scripture Prayer Service, 12:05PM Sunday Scripture Sharing, Media Ctr, 7:00PM FRIDAY, January 15 Weekday, Ordinary Time Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM SATURDAY, January 16 Blessed Mother on Saturday Daily Mass at 9:00AM Diocesan Confirmation Retreat, Church/Com Ctr, 9:00AM Confessions, Church, 9:30-11:30AM Evening Mass for Sunday, Church, 5:00PM A VOCATION VISTA Hope is that Christian virtue that we have as a great gift from God that lets us see far beyond, beyond the problems, beyond the pain and difficulties, beyond our sins. It shows us the beauty of God. This is precisely the hope, the prophecy that the Church gives us today: she needs men and women of hope, even in the midst of problems. Because hope opens horizons, hope is freeing, it does not enslave and it always finds a way to set a situation straight. Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service SUNDAY, January 17 SECOND SUNDAY, ORDINARY TIME Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS: II Childcare, 9:00AM Children s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Faith Formation, Office/Preschool, 10:00AM SPACE, Com Ctr, 2:00PM Youth Group, Youth House, 6:00PM
PERPETUAL ADORATION ANNIVERSARY Carmel Home invites all to be one of their adorers (full-time or sub). Call Marti Castlen at 270-929- 5839. CHRISTIAN INITIATION In Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis tells us that the Church needs radical, committed, passionate disciples. He says this is what the church of the future will look like: The Church which goes forth is a community of missionary disciples who take the first step, who are involved and supportive, who bear fruit and rejoice. An evangelizing community knows that the Lord has taken the initiative, he has loved us first (cf. 1Jn 4:19), and therefore we can move forward, boldly take the initiative, go out to others, seek those who have fallen away, stand at the crossroads and welcome the outcast. Such a community has an endless desire to show mercy, the fruit of its own experience of the power of the Father s infinite mercy. (The Gospel of Joy, 24) Pope Francis challenges us to take the initiative for evangelization. Perhaps you know someone in your family, in your neighborhood, work, school who could use some Good News in their life. Maybe they have never personally experienced Jesus in their life or maybe they were baptized, but have not practiced their faith for years. Whatever their situation, we have much to offer them. We, who are called to be joy-filled followers of Christ, are challenged to share that joy openly and take the first step of reaching out to them. Ask them if they are interested in learning more about Catholicism, about the Good News of Jesus. It s that simple. Invite them to stop by the parish Media Center on Wednesdays at 6:00PM. Maybe you are that person who has yet to respond to the loving embrace that Jesus has come in the flesh to offer you! Our RCIA process, your RCIA process, is one place where we can share this Good News. Come share your faith and explore Catholicism with us! For more information, contact Donna Murphy, 270-852-8424, or donna.murphy@pastoral.org. YOU CAN HELP YOUR MARRIAGE Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (retro-vī) has helped thousands of couples and it can help you. For confidential information or to register for the January 29-31 program at Mount St. Joseph, call 270-683-1545 ext 346, or visit Facebook and www.retrouvaille.com. Registration deadline is January 15. LOLEK PRODUCTIONS Do you know a saint? Can you get a witness? Seriously, if you know of someone who is a heroic witness, send an email to fr.mccarty@lolekproductions.com. SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP A Suicide Support Group meets at 6:30PM every second Thursday at Sts. Joseph and Paul Youth House, 311 Bolivar Street. The meeting is co-facilitated by Linda Hagan and Melissa Edmonds, both survivors of suicide. Call Linda at 270-316-0316. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION MEETING A Parent/Child meeting for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be Monday, January 11, at 6:30PM in the Community Center. Please bring the books you are completing at home. Also, please bring your child s baptismal candle to this meeting. Contact Donna Murphy, 270-852-8424, for any questions. LOCAL RADIO: SAVIORRADIO.NET Visit our local Catholic Radio, 107.9FM, www.saviorradio.net or owensborocatholicradio.com. Tune in week nights at 8:30PM to say the Rosary with Bishop Medley and OCS Students. PARISH RECOGNITION OF SACRAMENTAL FORMATION All young parishioners involved in sacramental formation (First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation) are asked to attend the 9:00AM Mass on Sunday, January 10, for our annual blessing and recognition. DEEP APPRECIATION There are no words to express my deep appreciation for the retirement celebration so craftily sandwiched into the Epiphany Hymn Festival/Potluck. It was an exciting evening for me, unbelievable! I can only humbly say Thank you. It has been but the stewardship of God s grace given to me for your benefit! I have truly enjoyed every moment as Office Assistant. I m afraid to mention names, but I must try. Heartfelt thanks to Deacon Dirck Curry and his wife Chona who coordinated the retirement aspect of the celebration. Thanks to Fr. Jerry Riney, Fr. Suneesh Mathew, Larry Lyon, and Donna Murphy for their gracious toasts; a special word of thanks to Fr. John Vaughan for coming from Madisonville. Many thanks, too, to Mayor Ron Payne for presenting me with the key to the City of Owensboro. I will use it judiciously, and I have the prefect nook for it! Thanks to Lupe Ellis who coordinated the Potluck portion of the celebration, including the Kings array. It was a wonderful meal and lovely celebration. Thanks to all for the delicious food! Special thanks to Todd Johnson for the delicious pulled pork and to Agnes and Andrew Reynolds for the cake! Lupe s dedicated helpers were Sue Cooper, Mary Lou Green, Rita Mauzy, Mary Beth Hurley, Moggie Riney, Theresa Ray, Cathy Ray, Jeff and Mary Edna Murphey, and Bern Tooley. Rob Abney, Donna Duffy and Jason Curry were photographers, and the Kings were Henry Booth, Will Hemingway and Andrew Ellis. Jack Calhoun found Baby Jesus in the King cake. Last, but certainly not least, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone for your presence, and for the outpouring of your good wishes, cards, gifts, calls, visits! It is my prayer that in our journey together in faith, we will not lose sight of the Star! With love, Ruth Ann Carrico
Pastor... Fr. Jerry Riney (jerry.riney@pastoral.org) Associate Pastor. Fr.Suneesh Mathew,HGN(suneesh.mathew@pastoral.org) Permanent Deacon... Dr. Dirck Curry, D.O. (dirck.curry3@gmail.com) Director of Faith Formation Donna Murphy (donna.murphy@pastoral.org) Business Manager... Joseph (Joey) Beatty(joey.beatty@pastoral.org) PARISH STAFF PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Pastoral Associate(Blessed Sacrament Chapel)Sr. Jeannette Fennewald Director of Music... James Wells (james.wells@pastoral.org) Director of Liturgy... Michael Bogdan (mike.bogdan@pastoral.org) Cathedral Preschool... Pam Weafer (pam.weafer@pastoral.org) Office Assistant/Editor.. Ruth Ann Carrico (ruthann.carrico@pastoral.org) Director of Buildings/Grounds... Christy Ellis, Chair... 270-314-8892 Matt Fitzgerald, Vice Chair... 270-922-8111 Margie Ebelhar, Secretary... 270-926-4481 Ronald Bornander(Buildings/Gr) 270-925-4406 Teresa Brown(Com/Family Enr). 270-925-3039 John Calhoun(Lit/Worship)... 270-316-9102 Haley Fitzgerald(Education)... 270-993-1111 Mark Heinz(Social Concerns)... 270-315-1405 Bo Ivey(Communications)... 270-314-5421 John McNulty(Steward/R&R)... 270-570-7500 Lottie Miller(Finance)... 270-316-3274 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 Bogdan Eddie O Bryan Rosemary Payne Fr. Suneesh Mathew Mary Beth Hurley Michael Bogdan Bettye Aull James Wells 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 270-852-8327 270-240-4087 270-683-7134 270-684-5211 270-852-8327 270-315-6465 270-993-1111 270-683-1545 270-686-7739 270-685-2391 270-685-2550 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 Funeral Meal Support Bereavement Support Welcoming Cmt Finance Cmt Marketing/Hospitality Buildings/Grounds SOCIAL CONCERNS Joe Abel Harry Bellew Cindy Bornander Joan Perry Mark Heinz COMMUNITY/FAM ENRICHMENT Deacon Dirck Curry Katie Pagan Taylor West Rob Abney James Kincheloe Dottie Riney Sue Gough Lisa Taylor Gene Lyon Mary Lou Greene Marianna Robinson Janet Murphy STEWARDSHIP Tom Neal Sr. Suzanne Sims Ron Bornander 270-313-9942 270-926-0792 270-993-9309 270-852-8421 270-315-1405 270-316-1668 270-314-5793 270-590-1636 270-315-7276 270-316-6381 270-684-6445 270-684-9104 270-302-6917 270-684-3358 270-926-7408 270-926-3032 270-485-8553 270-683-6521 270-993-2557 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS K-3 Campus 270-684-7583 Middle School.270-683-0480 4-6 Campus 270-683-6989 High School 270-684-3215 CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL St. Stephen Cathedral Preschool is a loving learning center where each child is a special gift. Call 270-926-1652. Visit www.cathedralpreschool.com. Visit: www.ststephencathedral.org Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ststephencathedral 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 683-6525. 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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