Monday, September 3 ~St. Gregory The Great 9:00 a.m. Joey Lyvers Tuesday, September 4 6:30 a.m. James R. Bob Wickham, Sr. Wednesday, September 5 ~ St. Teresa of Calcutta 6:30 a.m. Catherine Cleveland 10:00 a.m. Betty Sue Hicks at Windsor Thursday, September 6 6:30 a.m. Thomas Edward Mudd, Sr. Friday, September 7 6:30 a.m. Fabian Rogers Saturday, September 8 ~The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00 p.m. Jane & Billy Pike Durbin Sunday, September 9 7:00 a.m. Deceased members of the Lutes Family 9:00 a.m. People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. Rapier Smith Our Ill: Rose Marie Hamilton Our Deceased: Joseph Waldridge, Barbara Kurtz Dones A gift was made to St. Joseph School In Memory of Leona Haydon Readings for the Week of September 2, 2018 Monday Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-13, 14-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6ab, 6c; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Sunday Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37 This Weekend: Labor Day weekend Saturday, September 1 2:30 p.m. Reconciliation Sunday, September 2 11:00 a.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word Monday, September 3~Labor Day Parish Office Closed 9:00 a.m. Mass Tuesday, September 4 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Wednesday, September 5 1:30 p.m. Rosary Makers 5:00 p.m. Perpetual Novena to St. Jude 6:00 p.m. Parish Council Thursday, September 6 6:00 p.m. HOP (Heart of Peace) Parish Hall 7:00 p.m. Journey of Hope Maloney Room Friday, September 7 6:00 a.m. The Rosary is prayed for Promotion of Life Next Weekend: Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, September 8 9:00 a.m. Marriage Prep Classes 10:00 a.m. SJS-Mother/Son Kickball 2:30 p.m. Reconciliation 6:00 p.m. Maldini/Ballard Wedding Sunday, September 9 Archdiocesan KY Kingdom Youth Day 10:15-Noon RE Mandatory Parent Meeting 11:00 a.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word 5:00 p.m. New Members (Meet & Greet) A gift was made to St. Joseph School & Choir In Memory of Mary Agnes Clayton Stewardship ~ August 25th & 26th, 2018 Stewardship Collections Received $8,260 Weekly Budget $20,654 Weekly Under Budget ($12,394) Special Envelopes Assumption-$200 Bereavement-$28 Building Fund-$25 Haiti-$110 Peter s Pence-$160 St. Vincent de Paul-$25 St. Joseph School-$25 All good giving and every perfect gift is from above.[god] willed to give us birth by the word of truth that we may be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. James 1:17-18 Every gift we have comes from God. In recognition of this fact, we are invited to return the first fruits of our time, talent, and treasure to God.
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from with in are what defile. Mark 7:15 The musical Fiddler on the Roof begins with the father of the family famously telling the audience that life is simple in their village. Everyone knows who they are because of Tradition! Traditions are rooted in our need to have order in our lives, and the most powerful traditions are religious. They give direction to our relationship with God. That s why there is such order in our Liturgy. No matter how things may be bouncing around us, we have the mysteries of our faith to steady us. But today, Jesus reminds us that traditions can also become obstacles. He quotes the prophet Isaiah: These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. True religion is both internal and external. We open our hearts to Jesus Christ, but then we give expression to what s in our hearts by actions prayer, Sunday worship, and practicing the works of mercy and justice. That is a Godly and meaningful life. Fr. Martin Pable, O.F.M. Cap., Living Faith, Terence Hegarty, Editor Silver Saints Outing Calling all parishioners 65 and older! You re invited to an outing on November 29th to Derby Dinner Theater s production of Holiday Inn. Based on the film, this joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh out loud comedy, and a hit parade of Irving Berlin songs. Cost is $39.00 which includes transportation, play, lunch & beverages. Reserve your spot by calling 348-3126 or by email khovious@stjoechurch.com Marriage Moment Are you a hypocrite? (Mark 7:6) Of course not, but sometimes it s easier to obey the letter of the law than its spirit. So maybe you don t murder anyone, but might you kill your beloved s spirit with criticism? Maybe you don t steal, but are you generous enough? Parenting Pointer The commandments tell us not to lie, steal, murder, or commit adultery. That s pretty clear. However, sins of greed, selfishness, or general meanness are not always as clear. What actions and attitudes create unhappiness in your family? Ask your kids. Welcome our newly Baptized Elijah Joseph Conway Everlyn Skye Richie Caroline Eden Richie Archdiocese of Louisville Family Ministries Office. Susan Vogt, www.susanvogt.net St. Joseph Parish Super Raffle We are behind in sales this year versus prior years. If you have not purchased or sold 5 tickets, please contact the parish office to pick up an envelope! Visit our website to purchase tickets online! www.stjosephbasilica.org Grand Prize ~ $20,000 or a Brand New Car 2nd prize ~ $5,000 3rd prize ~ $1,000 Drawing Sunday, September 23, 2018, at 2:00 pm in the Parish Hall Raffle tickets are $25 each. Only 3,600 tickets sold. ORG00580
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Basilica of Saint Joseph Proto-Cathedral Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process whereby adults (and children age 7 and older) enter the Catholic Church. Those who attend the RCIA classes are introduced to what the Catholic Church believes and are given the opportunity to ask questions about those beliefs. Participation in the RCIA does not require you to become Catholic. If you are merely curious about what Catholicism is, please feel free to come. All are welcome! What is it? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults introduces the Catholic faith to non-catholics and those with no formal Christian instruction, including those who may have been baptized Catholic but have not had the opportunity to participate in a faith formation program leading to Confirmation. The RCIA allows the opportunity to ask questions about what Catholics believe and how Catholics worship and celebrate their faith. The first part of the RCIA (the Period of Inquiry) is an open opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and to get to know what makes a Catholic, a Catholic. During the Period of Inquiry, we will discuss the Church s teachings of Jesus Christ, learn about the Mass and the Sacraments of the Church, talk about the importance of Sacred Scripture and Tradition, and learn the importance of prayer. After these Inquiry sessions, people who feel they have an interest in becoming Catholic can continue in the RCIA beyond the Period of Inquiry, receiving instruction in the basics of our faith. As the RCIA continues, participants will have the opportunity to discern, whether or not, they want to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). Those who wish to receive the Sacraments of Initiation will receive further formation in preparation for the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil. What it is not! The RCIA is not a class in the academic sense. It is a process, a first step in a journey of faith. Those who are curious about Catholicism are welcome in the Period of Inquiry. Those interested in proceeding further, with Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens, are welcome to do so. We meet on Monday or Wednesday evenings at 7 pm beginning September 17, 2018, In the Maloney Room at Flaget Hall. You will choose a Catholic Sponsor to journey with you. We also have Sponsors on our RCIA Team. Classes continue, until the Easter Vigil, where you will make your Sacraments of Initiation at a beautiful Mass. Newly Baptized and Confirmed Catholics are introduced to the Church and their new role as brothers and sisters in Christ. Please contact Robin Leake for information about the RCIA Journey! 348.3126 rleake@stjoechurch.com
Save Time and Donate Online! Online Giving is now available for parishioners with WeShare, an easy and convenient way to save time and support the church. Donating is simple, safe, and completely secure. With WeShare, you can set up a recurring weekly or monthly transactions using your checking, savings, or credit card account. You can decide how much to give to any collection and make changes any time; day or night. Plus, you can leave your checkbook at home on Sundays. If you would like to enroll in Online Giving, please visit, www.stjosephbasilica.org. If you have any questions or concerns about the program or would like help setting up your account, please call our parish office at 502-348-3126. "Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you." - -Luke 6:38 The Kentucky Right to Life office will give a talk on end of life issues on Sept. 13th at 7 pm. The meeting will be in the Maloney Room on the 2nd floor of Flaget Hall. Congratulations Joyce & Pete Tingle 65th Anniversary Our Bulletin Sponsor of the Week is: Faithful Citizens Gathering It s time again for our Faithful Citizens gatherings! Our first meeting for this fall will be at St. Thomas Parish on Tuesday, September 18th from 12:00 to 1:00. Please bring your brown bag lunch. Drinks will be provided. We will be discussing one of the topics you suggested earlier this summer: The Changing Face of Nelson County. We look forward to having you with us to learn more about our county and some of the changes we are experiencing here. Please feel free to invite a friend or neighbor to join you for this important gathering. All are welcome! Safe Environment Training Sept. 10 Sept. 13 Sept. 17 Sept. 20 October 22 St. Dominic (Springfield) St. Rita (SPANISH SPEAKING ONLY) St. Mary Academy St. Rita (ENGLISH SPEAKING) St. Joseph (Bardstown) We encourage our parishioners to patronize our bulletin sponsors. It is through their generosity that our weekly bulletin comes to you at no publishing cost. All trainings are at 6:30pm unless otherwise indicated. www.archlou.org/safe Reverend Terry L. Bradshaw... Pastor For Anointing of the Sick or Funerals - Call 502-331-5036 Ashley Lawrence... Administrative Assistant to Pastor Parish Office /Susan Franke-Receptionist... 502-348-3126 Reverend C. Joseph Batcheldor... In Residence 502-827-0879 Fr. Minh Vu...Associate Pastor John Hamilton... Deacon Richard Walsh... Deacon Rhonda Crepps... Bookkeeper Margaret Mary Hite... Director of Worship Kim Hovious... Pastoral Associate Debbie Jones...Director of Music Ministry Mary Laura Leake..Assistant Director of Religious Education Robin Leake... Director of Religious Education Ellen Sprigg...Director of Youth Ministry Marda Weakley... Business Manager Mailing Address: P O Box 548 Bardstown KY 40004 Margaret Bowen... Principal St. Joseph School St. Joseph School K-8 - www.stjoeelem.org... 348-5994 St. Joseph Pre-School... 348-5994 St. Joseph Montessori - www.stjosephmontessori.org... 348-1540 Tom Hamilton... Principal Bethlehem High School Bethlehem High School... 348-8594 SVDP Outreach Ministries... www.svdpbard.org SVDP Mission Store... 348-9752 SVDP Bread For Life Food Pantry... 348-7270 Weekend Worship: Saturdays 4:00 p.m., Sundays 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. Weekdays: Mondays 11:00 a.m. and Monday thru Friday 6:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 2:30 p.m. Website: www.stjosephbasilica.org Stay Connected with us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram Email: stjoe@bardstown.com