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Nativity of St. John the Baptist June 24, 2018
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30 am Weekdays: Tues.—Fri. 7:00 am Holy Day: Contact Parish Office
PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Rev. Shaiju Thomas [email protected] (270) 625-9514
DRE: Debi Hopkins [email protected]
Youth Minister: Crissy Stevenson, [email protected]
Minister of Music: Jacob Hein [email protected]
Secretary: Patti J. Bartley [email protected]
Bookkeeper: Susan Calhoun [email protected]
7232 KY 56, Owensboro, KY 42301
www.stmarymagd.org Ph: 270-771-4436 Fax: 1-866-856-7191
PASTORAL COUNCIL Danny Ebelhar; Jason Elder; Jane Thomas; Shannon Offerman; Jeff Riney
FINANCE COUNCIL Kenny Knott; Rebecca Schwartz; Rita Wood; Sarah O’Bryan
SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Contact Pastor at least a month before the baptism for instructions.
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 3:00pm;anytime by appointment.
MARRIAGES: Contact the pastor six months in advance to begin marriage preparation.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: First Friday’s during Mass, or anytime it is needed.
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: If you know someone,
who is a member of our parish, would like to visit the sick,
homebound, assisted living or in the hospitals and to receive the
sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion and Anointing, contact
the office or the pastor.
JUNE 24, 2018
Nativity of St. John the Baptist
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NEW PARISHIONERS St. Mary Magdalene welcomes all newcomers to our Parish Family. We would be honored to have you as a member. Please fill out this section, cut out, and turn in or mail it to the Parish Office. We will send you papers for membership.. Name________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________
Minister to the Sick: John Ebelhar the weekend of July 1st
Monday, June 25th 7:00AM No Mass
Tuesday, June 26th 7:00AM Burvell Ferrell
Wednesday, June 27th 7:00AM Melissa Hamilton Nathan Brown
Thursday, June 28th 7:00AM Nace Knott
Friday, June 29th 7:00AM John M Mulligan
Saturday, June 30th Appx 7PM Vincent Ebelhar
Sunday, July 1st 8:00AM Sarah Hammons 10:30AM Parishioners
JOHN THE BAPTIST
Since June 24 falls on a Sunday this year, the Church has the opportuni-
ty for a more intense celebration of the birth of John the Baptist, who is of-
ten described as the last of the Old Testament prophets and the bridge be-
tween Judaism and Christianity. More commonly, John is known as the
“precursor” of our Lord Jesus Christ. All the Gospels report John’s basic
message: Repent, the kingdom is near at hand. One greater than I is coming.
Though he was a wandering preacher who dressed in camel skins and
ate grasshoppers, John’s legacy is one of true royalty. His origins are similar
to those foretold by God through the prophet Isaiah: “You are my servant,
he said to me, Israel through whom I show my glory” (Isaiah 49:3). John’s
humility—“I am not he”—was surpassed only by that of his Lord Jesus, the
humble servant who followed. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
5:00PM 8:00AM 10:30AM
Lector Donna Ebelhar George Ann Bottles Need a volunteer
Altar Servers Nathan & Kaelin
Payne Brandon & Camer-
on Fulkerson Chloe Coomes
Mason Shepherd
Eucharistic Ministers
Sarah O’Bryan
Sara Brawner
Kim Hagan
Susan Knott
Paige McGehee
Benita Drury
Haley James
Kristi McCabe
Darlene Thomas
Ushers/Greeters
Jim O’Bryan
Matt Thomas
Need volunteers
Need Volunteers
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Acts 12:1-11; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Mt 8:15-17
June Church Cleaners: Joan Byrne; Sherry Durham; Karen Booth
Kristi McCabe ; Jennifer Parker; Liane Riney; Jackie & Jenna Glenn
LITURGICAL MINISTERS for July 1, 2018
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WELCOME TO OUR PARISH If you are a visitor to St. Mary Magdalene, we want to
welcome you. If you are new to the parish, please call
the office at (771-4436) to register in the parish.
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
7:30-2:30PM
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I will make you a light to the nations (Isaiah 49:1-6). Psalm — I praise you for I am wonderfully made (Psalm 139). Second Reading — John heralded his coming by proclaiming a baptism of repentance (Acts 13:22-26). Gospel — John is his name (Luke 1:57-66, 80). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981,
1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Academic Dean / Assistant Principal – Owensboro
Catholic Middle School
Owensboro Catholic Schools is seeking applicants for
Academic Dean / Assistant Principal at the Middle
School Campus.
This position will oversee academic reporting, special
education program, coordinate standardized testing,
monitor student deficiencies and provide academic
assistance to students in need. Additionally, this
position will prepare duty rosters and schedules for
teachers, assist with pre-registration, new faculty
orientation, and assist the principal as needed in the
day-to-day operation of the school. This position
requires broad personal interface internally and
externally.
The Academic Dean / Assistant Principal position
requires the same professional qualification as
required for principalship, which includes a master’s
degree with Principal endorsement and minimum of 5
years of teaching. Must be a practicing
Catholic. Experience in administration is preferred.
Owensboro Catholic Schools is an Equal Opportunity
Employer that provides generous benefits for its
employees.
Please submit resume, cover letter, and official college
transcripts to Karen Taber, Central Office/Human
Resources, 1524 W. Parrish Ave., , or email to
We welcome a new Ministry at SMM the “Weed Eating
Crew” This group of volunteers will be responsible for
weed easting the Parish Grounds every other week. This
will be on a rotation . We have some very generous
Parishioners that have volunteered to help keep the parish
grounds beautiful. If anyone would like to join this
ministry it would be greatly appreciated. You can call the
Parish Office if you are interested in learning more.
The week of June 29th-30th Eddie & Sean Byrne
Parish Directory- If you had your picture taken for the church directory or submitted a photo your free copy is available in the back of church. The envelope has your family name on the envelope.
Youth Summer Outing
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 11! The Youth
Group will be taking a Kayak/Canoe Trip to the Tradewater
River in Dawson Springs (if water levels are too low, we may
have to adjust the location). After boating down the river, we
will head over to Pennyrile State Park for lunch and swimming.
Deadline to sign up for this trip is Wednesday, July 4. Cost
for the boats and lunch will be covered by the youth fund for
those who have helped with the fundraising over the last few
years.
We need a few adults who can help transport and be with us
during that day– please contact Crissy if you are able to go
with us!
“The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the
desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel.”
Hollywood productions about Jesus that included John the Baptist
understandably lead many to believe that the Baptist was beheaded
in Herod's palace in Jerusalem. However, Herod's father, Herod the
Great, had several strategically located palace-fortresses outside of
Jerusalem: Herodium, west of Jerusalem, Masada, overlooking the
western shore of the Dead Sea, and Machaerus, east of the Dead Sea
in what is now the country of Jordan. It was in Machaerus that John
was beheaded by Herod because he grew up “strong in spirit” and
preached to his followers, and to people with power, to “Repent, for
the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” John was not violent; he was
not hateful; he preached the truth; and he called people to
“repent.” Repentance requires change. No one likes change. We
do not like the person who calls us to change. John was imprisoned
and beheaded at Machaerus because he would not shut up. Are we
willing to change? Are we willing to call others to change, even
people with power? Are we willing to suffer the consequences? Or
do we remain silent? What will we say to Jesus?
Marriage Help – Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi)
has helped thousands of couples who are disillusioned
or even experiencing misery in their marriage. This
program can help you too. For confidential information
about or to register for the August program beginning
with a weekend on Aug 17, 2018, call the Family Life
office at 270-683-1545, or visit the web site at
www.retrouvaille.org
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Nativity of St. John the Baptist : Birth of John the Baptist is an important feast, in
the sense, that his is one only three whose birthdays we commemorate. The other two
of course are Jesus and the Virgin Mary. That is why today’s readings replace the
regular Sunday readings. Besides, St. John the Baptist is the last of the Old Testament
prophets and the first of the New Testament prophets. This year the feast of the Birth
of John (which occurs June 24), falls on a Sunday and thus replaces the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
That is why we hear again the angelic message announcing the birth of Christ’s forerunner.
Jeremiah’s call is cited in the first reading to connect it to today’s Gospel in which the call and prenatal
purification received by St. John the Baptist, the last of the Old Testament prophets, is recounted: “He will
be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb and he will turn many of the children of Israel
to the Lord their God.” In the second reading, Peter guarantees his people that whatever the Holy Spirit has
spoken through the prophets, including John the Baptist, about Christ the Savior, has been fulfilled. In
today’s Gospel, we hear again the angelic message about the Birth of John the Baptist. The angel informs
Zechariah the priest that a son, whom he is to name John, will be born to him and his barren, aged wife.
Zechariah got that divine message in the Holy of Holies in the Temple of Jerusalem while he was offering
incense. But Zechariah doubted the words of the angel and, so, was rendered mute until those words had
been fulfilled.
We should not take our small misfortunes as big tragedies. We should imitate Zechariah who remained
optimistic, continuing in prayer and Temple service. We need to ask God’s help to get rid of the barrenness
of our heart, cleanse it daily, liberate it from evil attachments and prepare it for the rebirth of Jesus. We need
to be good parents and grandparents offering incessant prayers for our children and grandchildren.
A little girl was sitting on her grandfather's lap as he read her the story of John the Baptist from the
Children’s Bible Story Book. From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to
touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again. Finally she spoke up,
"Grandpa, did God make you?" "Yes, sweetheart," he answered, "God made me a long time ago." "Oh," she
paused, "Grandpa, did God make me too?" "Yes, indeed, honey," he said, "God made you just a little while
ago." Feeling their respective faces again, she observed, "God's getting better at it, isn't He?"
Mass Times Change: Saturday: First Sunday of May – last Sunday October 5pm; First Sunday of
November- Last Sunday of April 4pm. ( Six months 5pm and six months 4pm) and Sunday Morning 8am
and 10.30am. Effective from this weekend.
Vestibule/ Narthex and Restrooms: This Sunday at 6.30 pm, we have a meeting for all the
parishioners to discuss about these projects. We are having hamburgers and hotdogs starting at 5:30 pm and
meeting at 6:30pm. All are invited and welcome to attend the meeting, and give your suggestions or express
your opinions.
Director of Religious Education and Youth Director: Since these two positions are going to be vacant
from July 1st and August 1st, we are looking for two people to fill in these positions as two part time
employees OR one full time employ who can do these two ministries. We are also looking for another
option to have one part time DRE and a voluntary Youth minister or coordinator. If you have someone in
your mind or know someone who could fill in these positions, please let me know. Please keep our parish in
our prayers that God may provide what we need. IN GOD WE TRUST.
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IN SPECIAL NEED OF PRAYER
HOME BOUND/RETIREMENT HOMES: Patty Beyke, Bobby Collignon, Ruth Ann Hardy; Bill Knott, Paul & Dorothy Knott, Jean McCarty
We ask that you pause a moment and say a prayer for the sick in our community. Nathan Brown, Savannah Dean, Kelly Dean, Danny Durbin, Allan Ebelhar, Margie Elder, Miles Evan, Sylvester Fischer, Patrick Fulkerson, Connie Griffin, Robert Haire, Jim Hamilton, Melissa Hamiltong, Shannon Hamilton, Kelly Hayden, Mary Lucy Hines, Steve Hopkins, Becky Joiner, Amelia Jones, Eugene King, Paul Knott, Mary Ann Kurz, Leiann Lashbrook, Mary Lasley, Margie Merimee, Jessica Obert, Larry Oller, Sandra Posey, Steve Raley; Larry & Benita Riney, Clayton Roberts, Jason Roberts, Michael Roberts, Christian Ruiz, Cassidy Skaggs, James A. & Juanita Smith, Dennis Smith, Special Intention, Helen Rose Smith, Patti Terrell, Hillary Thomas, Charles Thompson, Kelly Thompson, Alma Topper, Erika Vandiver, Baron Vanover, Paula Wilson, Rita Woodall. *Please note: Names will remain on the list for one month.
Prayers for our Military- As a parish family, we at St. Mary Magdalene pray for all the members of our parish. We especially pray for our parishioners and their relatives who are currently on active duty in the military. Jackson Brett, Zachary Brett, Cody Byrne, James Calhoun, Chris French, Chad Norris, Ryan Offerman,
Happy Birthday to You!! Parishioners celebrating
Birthday’s this week
23– Jeanne Hundley; Julie Millay;
Tracy Settles
24– Sarah Brawner; Elizabeth Gillim;
Lily McDivitt; Jim Pinkston; Jeff Riney
25– Jim Hartz; Ricky Mullican;
Joey Smith; John Wathen
26– Brian Szemethy
27– Blake Knott
28– John Clancy; Matt Keller
30– Joe Blandford; Jill Hamilton
July
01- John Ebelhar
Happy Anniversary!! Parishioners celebrating Anniversaries this week
We wish all our Parishioners celebrating this week a happy and blessed Anniversary. 28– David & Patti Bartley
30– Sean & Jennifer Byrne
If your birthday/anniversary is omitted
from this list, or incorrectly dated, please
call the parish office.
OFFERINGS: June 17, 2018
Weekly Actual Weekly Budget $ 11,242.00 $ 7,865.00 Year to Date Actual Year to Date Budget $416,856.00 $385,485.00 Weekly Deficit Year to Date Deficit $ $
Thank you for your
sacrificial giving and generosity!
St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery Please contact Patti to purchase a cemetery plot. (270) 771-4436.
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist June 24 Jesus called John the greatest of all those who had preceded him: “I tell you, among
those born of women, no one is greater than John….” But John would have agreed
completely with what Jesus added: “Yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater
than he” (Luke 7:28).
John spent his time in the desert, an ascetic. He began to announce the coming of the
Kingdom, and to call everyone to a fundamental reformation of life. His purpose was
to prepare the way for Jesus. His baptism, he said, was for repentance. But one
would come who would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. John was not worthy
even to untie his sandals. His attitude toward Jesus was: “He must increase; I must
decrease” (John 3:30).
Jesus, true and humble human as well as eternal God, was eager to do what was
required of any good Jew. Jesus thus publicly entered the community of those
awaiting the Messiah. But making himself part of that community, he made it truly
messianic.
The greatness of John, his pivotal place in the history of salvation, is seen in the
great emphasis Luke gives to the announcement of his birth and the event itself—
both made prominently parallel to the same occurrences in the life of Jesus. John
attracted countless people to the banks of the Jordan, and it occurred to some people
that he might be the Messiah. But he constantly deferred to Jesus, even to sending
away some of his followers to become the first disciples of Jesus.