August 18, 2019 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church

609 E. 4th St, Owensboro, KY 42303

Altar servers Evlyn, Johanna, Kori and Levi

YOUTH MASS COMING AUGUST 25TH

August 18, 2019 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

OCS Family Teams Drop-off food for food bank in box in cry-room 9-1-19 Red & Tan Teams Distribute Block Party Flyers –Ministry Barn 8am 9-14-19 Tan, Yellow, Gray, Mint Green & Pink Teams Bag Groceries for Block Party—Ministry Barn 6pm 9-26-19 Orange, Teal, Purple, Kelly Green & Red Teams

Safe Environment To report suspected abuse, call the Kentucky Child Protection Hot Line: 1-877-KYSAFE1 or 1-877-597- 2331 (Toll Free) or contact your local Commonwealth Attorney. To report abuse to the diocese, current or past, by anyone acting in the name of the Church, call Louanne Payne, Pastoral Assistance Coordinator (English) at 270-852- 8380, or Nuria Elizondo, Pastoral Assistance Coordinator (Spanish) at 270-880-8360. You may also visit the Office of Safe Envi-ronment (owensborodiocese.org/safe) for more information.

GIVE

Weekly Giving 8/11/19 Sunday Giving $11,945.83 Weekly Sunday Collection Budget 2018-19 $17,739.96 Sunday Collection Year-to-Date $102,507.08 Budget Year to Date 6 of 52 Sundays $106,439.76 *Over/Under YTD Budget $ -3,932.68

If you want a convenient way to give financially to our church, text a dollar amount to 270-216-5397. Try it~ it’s easy!

Haiti Student Sponsorship Only $20 Child sponsorship is only $20.00 per month. Call Lee Franey 270-929-3230 or Lavida Mischel for more info 270-929-2740.

Baptismal Prep Prepare yourself for your child’s baptism by coming to Baptism Prepara-tion. The next Baptism Prep will be August 25th at 3pm in the Parish Office. Please call the Parish Office to register or for more information. Declarations of Invalidity (Annulments) Do you have questions about annulments? Are you divorced and not sure whether you need an an-nulment? Let Sts. Joseph and Paul help explain and assist you in the annulment process. Please call the church office 270-683-5641. Faith Formation A meeting for Faith Formation Catechists and Aides is scheduled for Monday, August 26, from 5:30-6:30pm in the parish hall. Registration for Faith Formation for children enrolled in public school or homeschool programs will be held from 6:30-7:30pm for those who wish to register in person. On-line registration will be available this year on our website beginning Tuesday, August 27. The cost of Faith Formation is $50/child and is due at the time of registration. Scholarships will be awarded on an individual basis pending completion of a Scholarship Application. The registration fee is waived for Catechists and Aides. Classes begin Wednesday, September 11th. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD(REN), as it is necessary to order sup-plies in advance, and we don't want any child to go without. Contact Laura for more info: laurasjpc@gmail.com RCIA Journey of Faith There will be a short meeting for RCIA team volunteers on Wednesday, August 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. RCIA weekly meetings begin on Monday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. Please continue to invite those you know who may be interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and growing their relationship with Jesus. If you or someone you know is interested in knowing more about our Catholic Faith, Contact Laura for more info: laurasjpc@gmail.com. JOY Bible Study (Formerly YAH) For ages 55+ We will meet Thursdays, September 5th & 19th at 9am/PH. Young at Heart Potluck We will have a Young at Heart Potluck Picnic on Thursday, September 26th at 11:30am at Moreland Park. Parish will provide hamburgers & Hotdogs, chips & drinks. Please bring a dish or dessert to share.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Our Food Pantry is in need of food. Food can be brought to the parish office or placed in the box in the cry room in church.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6-8pm at the Logsdon Center located at 2400 Friendship Drive in the Conference Room. Please contact Linda Hagan (270) 316-0316 with questions or more information.

Knights of Columbus Meeting Sunday, August 25th at 5pm in the Fr. Tucker Center.

Knights of Columbus Membership Drive If you are a practicing male Catholic 18 years old or older and wish to join the Knights of Columbus contact the parish office at 270-683-5641, for more information.

Block Party 2019 It is time to begin planning our 17th annual parish Block Party that will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9-Noon. The Block Party is a free event for all of our neighbors in need. At the Block Party bags of groceries and clean-ing supplies, cakes, paper products, laundry detergent, blankets, sheets, pillows, pillow cases, towels, washcloths, dish towels, clothing, coats, shoes, toys, books, games, household items, infant items, and bicycles are given away. Health screenings and flu shots are also provided. Sort & Organize Saturday: Your help is needed on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8-9 AM to sort through the items that have been donated in the Ministry Barn. We would really appreciate your help. For more information con-tact Donna Goetz, Kelly Ward, or Carolyn Porter. Thank you! Block Party Item of the Week Aug. 18 Deodorant Aug. 25 Toilet Paper & Paper Towels Sept. 1 Cleaning Products Sept. 8 Diapers & Baby Wipes Sept. 15 Bars of Bath Soap Sept. 22 Sponges & Dish Towels

Confirmation 2020 Confirmation at a Glance Who: 8th graders who desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. When: Once a month on a Wednesday night at 6pm beginning in Octo-ber. (this does not take then place of formation received through Faith Formation or Catholic Schools!) Where: Parish Hall Tell me More: contact Aynde with any questions you may have! Confirmation Team 2019-2020 Would you be willing to accompany our confirmandi as they prepare for the sacrament of confirmation? We are looking for people to form a team, similar to the RCIA, team to help facilitate the monthly formation gatherings. No special skills necessary - just a heart for accompanying our young church in their faith! Contact Aynde with any questions you many have, for more details, and to become a part of the Confirmation Team! Holy Fire Nashville October 26th 2019 A middle school event like no other! Sign up now to attend this fun and engaging one day conference in Nashville, TN. Open to middle school youth in 6th - 8th grade. Permission forms available in the parish of-fice. Needs more information? Call/text/email Aynde.

Thank you Thank you to the following people who helped or had a booth at the Block Party Yard Sale on Aug. 3. Keith Hudson, Kenny Short, Fr. Will, Fr. Kalombo, Randy & Carolyn Porter, Dave & Onee Clark, Alan Sims, Arlinda & Mason Mattingly, and Pat Black, Davena & John Cecil, David Alvey, Cheryl Turner, Jennifer O"Bryan, and Nikki Zoglmann.

“From now on a household of five will be divided, three against two, two against

three.” We are bombarded with advertising that promise

products will make us feel better, look pret-tier, feel stronger, have an easier life and save money. Politicians are controlled by opinion polls and make promises they have no inten-tion to keep. In today’s Gospel Jesus paints a rather bleak picture of why he came, what he will do and the consequences he will suf-fer. He bluntly tells people that households will be divided because of him. An advertising agent or political adviser would tell Jesus he didn’t have a chance to sell his product or get elected. But Jesus was not running for office and the only product he was selling was the love of God and his Kingdom. Jesus knew his life and message had angered the Jewish and Roman leaders of his day. He anticipated the treatment he would eventually receive. And he knew we would be treated no better. He was preparing those who would follow him and try to imitate him for the treatment we would receive for seeking the will of God and trying to do it.

Job Openings Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry Sts. Joseph and Paul Parish in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry. Candidate must be a prac-ticing Catholic, possess a deep sense of mission work and evangelization in the Church with immigrants of first and second generation, and experience in attending to the pas-toral and social needs of Hispanics in Daviess County and two neighboring counties. Sts. Joseph and Paul serves a diverse population of Hispanics from Central and South America. This position is considered full time at 24 hours per week with benefits. We require future candidates to be fully bilingual in English and Spanish and possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent ministry experience. Music Minister Minister of Music for vibrant, welcoming and family-oriented community that takes great pride in music and liturgies. Requirements: Advanced level training in music required; skilled pianist, organist, and vocalist; strong knowledge of computers. Responsibilities: Select, provide and lead music, for weekend Masses, and other services including funerals and weddings; recruit and train cantors and choir members; design and print worship aids for all liturgies. Compensation is based on skills, liturgical experience and training. Please contact: Ashley Wilkerson at (270) 683-5641 or ash-leysjpc@gmail.com for a full job description. Please send, cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to email above.

Patience is the virtue that most people find difficult to exercise. Whether it is waiting to get a cup of coffee in the morning or waiting to be the next one called in a doctor’s office, patience is something that we often lack. In a culture that runs non-stop, it is difficult to exercise patience. Yet, pa-tience is one of the keys in growing in the spiritual life. To remain calm in the difficulties of life, to remain at ease no matter what trou-bles arise we must grow in patience. St. Igna-tius of Loyola reminds people that in overcom-ing dryness in prayer, that one is to patiently wait for the Lord to work. Waiting for the Lord to work is a difficult thing to do. In order to do so well, we often must grow in two virtues. The virtues of hope and charity develops our ability to remain stead-fast in the Lord. To grow in hope, it is helpful to keep a list of all the good things that the Lord has done in our life. By keeping God’s ac-tions before us, we can grow in a radical hope. Likewise, a similar practice helps us to grow in charity. Charity is that virtue in which we are united to God in love. In order to grow in char-ity, it is helpful to surround ourselves with people who have our best intentions in mind. In surrounding ourselves with people who love us, we are more easily able to experience the love of God within our lives. When we grow in hope and charity, then we can remain calm in the difficult moments of prayer, and life. We will grow in patience and find that life is much easier to enjoy.

Congratulations To Emerson Ann

Mahoney, daughter of Jeremy & Lauren Mahoney, who was

baptized August 3, 2019.

Congratulations To Sharon Williams & Roberts Settles who were married on Saturday, August 3, 2019.

Parish Office 609 E 4th St., Owensboro, KY 42303

(270) 683-5641 (270) 685-4766 (fax)

www.stjpc.org Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Parish Team

Pastor: Fr. Jean-Rene Kalombo Ext 222 frjrkalombosjpc@gmail.com Associate Pastor: Fr. Will Thompson Ext 247 frwillsjpc@gmail.com Deacon: Deacon John Cecil deaconjohnsjpc@gmail.com Stewardship Minister: Ashley Wilkerson Ext 239 ashleysjpc@gmail.com Youth Minister: Aynde Bennett Ext 227 ayndesjpc@gmail.com Religious Education Minister: Laura Shoulders Ext 224 laurasjpc@gmail.com Director of Maintenance: Kelly Ward Ext 241 kellywsjpc@yahoo.com Caretaker: Joe McBride Sacramental Records: Debbie Luedke Ext 242 debbiesjpc@owens.twcbc.com Bookkeeper: April Dickens Ext 221 aprilsjpc@owens.twcbc.com

Join Us Mass Schedule:

Monday - Friday 5:30pm Saturday 4:30pm

Sunday 8am, 10am, 6pm 12 noon (Spanish)

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thursdays at 6pm; Fridays at 12 noon

Saints JOSEPH & PAUL

Catholic Church

We give our hearts to God and our talents to His people.

In Special Need of Prayer HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: Ann Bower, Thomasine Boarman, Katherine Brand, Joyce Clark, Doug & Dorothy Hood, Linda Howard, Betty Johnson, Paul & Sarah Jane Johnson, Maurice Kanable, Chester & Deanna Kaminski, Jackie Mann, Mitzi Mann, Jim Stimpfel, Betty Thompson, Katherine Thomas, Birdie Wedding, James White, Jr. NURSING HOME PARISHIONERS: CARMEL HOME: Rita Fahrendorf, Mary Faulkner, Margie Hardesty, Rose Keller, Margaret McCarthy, Marvin & Auda Wink, Sandra Woods; HEARTLAND VILLA: Mary Hinton; TWIN RIVERS: Ann Ford, HILLCREST: Shirley Wilhite. WELLINGTON PARC: Violet Cassidy, Charles Leo Howard. OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER: Mike Baker, Tammy Wimsatt Belcher, Patrick Billion, Joe Board, Katherine Brand, Sheila Byrne, Colin Cahill, Tim Cahill, Davena Cecil, J.C. Chrisler, Dana Cecil-Craig, Jimmy Chrisler, Jonathan Clark, Michael Clark, Marty Clouse, Theresa Clouse, Chris Collins, David Condra, Leo Dickens, Luke Dickens, Bill Freeman, Edwin Garcia, Steve Guittar, Jarrod Hagan, Michael Hardesty, Julia Hawkins, Charlotte Hayden, Captain Matthew Hayden, Susan Hayden, Tom Hayden, Virginia Head, Lindsey Hill, Brice & Marilyn Howard, Florence Howard, Linda Howard, Donna Johnson, Rose King, Tina Keller, Hobert Lundy, Jerry Lundy, Sue Mahoney, Kandie McDaniel, Michelle Montalvo, Cecil Newton, Michael Payne, Shelly Powell, Chrissy Quick, Sheryl Richards, Clayton Roberts, Jennifer Rojas, Pat Seib, Martha Taylor, Richard Taylor, Betty Thompson, Tracy Trogden, Nina Van Bussum, Jim Vinson, Adam Wallace, Darryl & Linda Warren, Scott Warren, Ronnie Wilkerson. FIRST RESPONDERS: Chris Burns, Eric Conder, Brad Leonard, Steve Leonard, Jason Luedke, Cory Mattingly, Jeff Williams.

From Death to New Life Please keep the family of Geraldine Hearld who passed away recently. Please keep in prayer Nikki Houle & Family whose stepfather, Steve Holtzman, passed away recently. May the Lord grant them perpetual light and eternal peace.

Word of Life “The Church affirms the inviolable dignity of every person, re-gardless of the duration or extent of the person’s incapacity or dependency. Nothing diminishes the unchangeable dignity and sanctity of a person’s life, or the obligation to protect and care for it.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “ Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing”

Mass Intentions August 18th-25th Saturday 4:30pm Pat Wedding Sunday 8am David & Anna Faye Montgomery 10am Horace Mayfield (Spanish) 12pm Our Parish Family 6pm Matthew Lawrence Monday 5:30pm Jan Baldwin & Bonnie Horn Tuesday 5:30pm Melvin & Maxine Fleischmann Wednesday 5:30pm For an Increase in Vocations Thursday 5:30pm Kathryn Klatheke Friday 5:30pm Daughters of Isabella Saturday 4:30pm Fred Roberts Sunday 8am Mary Harrington 10am James Clouse Family (Spanish) 12pm Our Parish Family 6pm Kennah Galloway

This Week’s Calendar

Genesis Healthcare Eucharistic Ministers: Week of August 19 — Carlos Earhart

Week of August 26—Carlos Earhart

Week of September 2 — Wanda Edge

Treasure Counters August - Carole Storm, Pat Hamilton September – Mary Lundy, Joyce Lambert

SUNDAY, August 18th -Rosary before 8am Mass

MONDAY, August 19th -Men’s Prayer Group/7am/FTC -Summer Bible Study/10:30am/YH -CRHP (Women)/5:30pm/FTC

TUESDAY, August 20th -Church will be Closed until 4:30pm due to Carpet Cleaning

WEDNESDAY, August 21st -Office Closed-Staff Retreat -Church Closed due to Retreat -Summer Bible Study6:30pm/PH

THURSDAY, August 22nd -Reconciliation/6pm/CH -PPC Meeting/6:15pm/OFC-CR -Adoration (Spanish)/7pm/CH

FRIDAY, August 23rd -Adoration/6:30am-5:15pm/CH -Reconciliation/12pm SATURDAY, August 24th SUNDAY, August 25th -Rosary before 8am Mass -Baptism Prep/3pm/OFC-CR -Knights of Columbus Meet-ing/5pm/FTC -Prayer & Name Tag Sunday

Upcoming Meetings: -Sacred Liturgy Com. Mtg. 8/29/6:15pm/OFC -Finance Com. Mtg./Sept. 10/6:15pm

Birthdays

8/17 Thomas Brown, John Henderson, Robert Hunter, 8/18 Dawn Cameron, Tabitha Grant, Brice Howard, Cristiano Lobo, James Payne, Mackenzie Smith, Debbie Wolfe 8/19 Wade Baker, Isla Fillman 8/20 Joseph Blandford, Sofya Scheithe, Karen Tromly, Cindy Zambrano 8/21 Brad Devine, Kevin Foley, Drew Frey, Joe Keller, Shaylee Leonard, Sue Payne, Wayne Smith, Chuck Wilkins, Marvin Wink, Nina Van Bussum 8/22 John Biggs, Elizabeth Burch, Joshua Davis, Evonne Harl, David Vance, Linda Warren, Anne Webb 8/23 Josh Ladnier, Bridgett Stuart 8/24 Dustin Colburn, Jeremy Danetz, Joann Galloway, Joe Stelmach, Mollie Willett 8/25 Monica Blandford, Lily Comstock, Valerie Harpe, Henry Hayden

Anniversaries 8/18/73 Donnie & Connie Clark 8/19/89 James & Patty Vowels 8/20/55 Paul & Sarah Jane Johnson 8/21/82 Michael & Janet O’Bryan 8/22/70 Wayne & Susan Smith 8/23/75 John & Davena Cecil 8/24/63 John & Rose Roberts

Parroquia de San José y San Pablo

“Ofrecemos nuestro Corazón a Dios y nuestros Talentos a su Pueblo”.

Bautismo para los Niños: Bautismos para niños menores de 7

años se celebran durante el año (excepto en el tiempo de

Cuaresma). Se requiere que los papás y padrinos asistan a una

preparación. (Antes de escoger padrinos les pedimos que sean

casados por la iglesia o solteros y tengan el sacramento de la

Confirmación)

Catequesis de Adultos (R.I.C.A.) Domingos 10:00 am. – Los

adultos pueden recibir los sacramentos del Bautismo, Primera

Comunión y la Confirmación después de un tiempo de

formación.

Sacramentos para Niños y Adolescentes:Todos los niños deben

asistir a las clases de catecismo cada miércoles a las 6:30pm.

(Inglés). Para los que no puedan los miércoles o prefieran en

español, también está la opción los Domingos a las 10:00 am.

Unción de los enfermos: Por favor notifique a la oficina parroquial de algún familiar o amigo admitido al hospital y que desee el Sacramento de la Unción. Matrimonio – Comuníquese a la oficina parroquial

preferiblemente con 6 meses de anticipación como mínimo a la

fecha deseada.

Quinceañeras NO es un Sacramento pero es un sacramental: Se

pueden celebrar cualquier sábado mientas esté disponible la

Iglesia, excepto durante la Cuaresma.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

SACRAMENTOS

CONFIRMACION 2020 ¡Nuestra parroquia está lanzando algo nuevo este año para la pre-paración de confirmación! Se avecinan grandes cambios. ¡Si su hijo está en 8vo grado y espera ser confirmado el próximo año, vea este espacio para noticias y actualizaciones!

Sesión de escucha del ministerio juvenil ¡Aynde está buscando activamente información sobre el Ministerio Juvenil aquí en nuestra parroquia! Si tiene pensamientos, opiniones, esperanzas, sueños, preguntas o inquietudes sobre el ministerio juve-nil, Aynde con gusto se reunirá con usted para tomar un café, almorzar o por videoconferencia. ¡Llámala o envía un mensaje de texto / correo electrónico!

SANTO FUEGO NASHVILLE! 26 de octubre de 2019 Un evento de la escuela media como ningún otro! Regístrese ahora para asistir a esta divertida y atractiva conferencia de un día en Nashville, TN. Abierto a jóvenes de secundaria en 6º a 8º grado. Formularios de per-miso disponibles en la oficina parroquial. ¿Necesita más información? Llamada / texto / correo electrónico Aynde. Aynde Bennett Ext 227 ayndesjpc@gmail.com

Lunes: Jue 2:11-19; Sal 106 (105):34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22 Martes: Jue 6:11-24a; Sal 85 (84):9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Miércoles: Jue 9:6-15; Sal 21 (20):2-7; Mt 20:1-16 Jueves: Jue 11:29-39a; Sal 40 (39):5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14 Viernes: Rut 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Sal 146 (145):5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Sábado: Ap 21:9b-14; Sal 145 (144):10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Domingo: Is 66:18-21; Sal 117 (116):1-2;

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El otro día leí un artículo escrito por un pastor bautista sobre la necesidad de tener un altar en casa para educar a nuestros hijos en la fe y la oración. Lo leí con interés ya que el uso del altarcito tiene una larga historia en la Iglesia católica. En casa de mis abuelos paternos, en México, había un bello altarcito en forma de pirámide que contenía flores, velas y figuras de Jesús, María y algunos santos. Además de esto estaban tam-bién algunos instrumentos de oración como el rosario, la Bib-lia y algún otro libro de oración. También en casa de mi abuela materna, en Texas, había un rinconcito sagrado. Muchos lati-nos tenemos altarcitos familiares. Algunos son verdaderos altares como el de mi abuela, mamá Lilia. Otros son rincones especiales como el de mamá María, con alguna imagen y libro de oración y fotografías de nuestros parientes. A fin de cuen-tas no importa ni su tamaño ni su forma. Importa su existencia y sobre todo su uso para recordarnos de la presencia e impor-tancia de Dios en nuestros hogares y familias. --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Para denunciar una sospecha de abuso, llame a la Línea Directa de Protección Infantil de Kentucky: 1-877-KYSAFE1 o 1-877-597-2331 (llamada gratuita) o comuníquese con su Fiscal Local de Commonwealth. Para reportar abuso, actual o pasado, a la dióce-sis por parte de cualquier persona que actúe en nombre de la Iglesia, llame a Louanne Payne, Coordinadora de Asistencia Pas-toral (inglés) al 270-852-8380, o Nuria Elizondo, Coordinadora de Asistencia Pastoral (español) al 270-880-8360. También puede visi-tar la Oficina de Ambiente Seguro (owensborodiocese.org/safe) para obtener más información.

18 de agosto de 2019 Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

AMBIENTE SEGURO

Knights of Columbus~Monsignor Peter Braun Council 17247 By Laura Shoulders

This past Wednesday, August 14, marks the 129th anniver-sary of the death of 38-year old Fr. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. Born to poor, Irish-immigrant par-ents, he was one of 13 children. He left home to enter the seminary at age 16 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1877. He was assigned to St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecti-cut, during a time of severe anti-Catholic prejudice. Most of his parishioners were poor working class, many of them immi-grants themselves, who faced dangerous work conditions. The empathy and struggle he shared with his parishioners birthed his idea to begin a Catholic society to help strengthen faith and provide financial support to families in need. Founded in 1882, on the principles of charity, unity, and frater-nity, with the goal of uniting men of the Catholic faith and providing for the families of deceased members, today, the Knights of Columbus, has almost 2 million members and over 15,000 councils worldwide, with 374 of those councils being on college campuses. One of the newest councils of the Knights of Columbus is in our parish of Sts. Joseph & Paul, the Monsignor Peter Braun Council 17247. Shortly after its foundation, the council took a devastating blow when they lost their leader and Grand Knight, Barry Cecil. With a spirit of true brotherhood, the remaining members have vowed to see that Barry's dream lives on. Scott Ingram stepped up to assume the role of Grand Knight, and Mike Shoulders was nominated as Deputy Grand Knight. Other parishioners serve in the following Offices: Barry Strehl - Finan-cial Secretary, Chancellor - Jim Bailey, Recorder - Eric Humphrey, Treasurer - Ron Daugherty, Advocate - Beau Ingram, Warden - Chris Carrico, Inside Guard - Mack Pryor, Outside Guard - Jason Smith, Trustees - Steven Burch, Ben Strehl, Ryan Smith. Your Knights of Columbus council is working on some exciting things, and they are eager to give back to the community and our parish family. Last weekend they hosted the Men's Prayer Breakfast. They are donating money to help St. Vincent de Paul cover the deductible for the vandalism at their store a few weeks ago. In the future, you'll see a Rosary Stand in the church in memory of Barry Cecil. This fall should be exciting as they're planning to host a Cruise In Car Show and Burgoo sale as fundraisers. They also plan to partner with Precious Blood's Knights of Columbus on their coat drive and sausage sale. Historically and globally, the Knights of Columbus have been instrumental agents for change.

The Knights of Columbus is dedicated to the Pro-Life movement and March for Life. Since 2009, the Knights have funded 950+ ultrasound machines at pregnancy care centers in all 50 states. The K of C’s goal is to reach 1,000 machines by 2019. If each machine saves the lives of just four unborn children each week, the Knights will have saved more than 1 million lives.

The Knights have been a major supporter of the Special Olympics since the very first games, and have raised and donated more than $600 million and 4 million volunteer hours to the Special Olympics.

At the peak of the Ku Klux Klan’s power, the K of C stood as its most vigorous opponent. In one incident in 1924, hooded Klansmen abducted, severely beat and mutilated Fr. John Conoley in Gainesville, Florida. Knights armed with shotguns stood in the windows of the rectory, protecting another priest and the church itself from the Klan’s threats to burn it.

Patriotism is the fourth pillar of the K of C, following the founding principles of charity, unity, and fraternity. The Knights were instrumental in lobbying for the words “under God” to be added to the Pledge of Allegiance. And did you know that both the first American and the last American to fall in World War I were Knights of Colum-bus?

Babe Ruth, Vince Lombardi and President John F. Kennedy were all members of the Knights. Several Knights have already been declared saints, and Knights founder, Fr. McGivney, is a candidate for sainthood. His cause for canonization is open, and he was given the title “Venerable Servant of God” by the Holy See in 2008.

The Monsignor Braun Council 17247 currently has 25 members, and both Fr. Kalombo and Fr. Will are Knights. If you are a practicing Catholic man 18 years of age or older who is interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, or a member of another council who is interested in transferring membership to Sts. Joseph & Paul, find one of the men listed above at Sun-day Mass, or call the office for contact information. We look forward to witnessing how the presence and charity of our Knights will strengthen our parish family. information obtained from "What You Don't Know about the Knights of Columbus", www.kofc.org

Handmade Knotted Cord Rosaries For Sale Made by Alyssa Frey, will be available for donations after all masses on August 25th. (while supplies last). Proceeds will benefit our high school youth attending NCYC.