St. Leo Catholic Church

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.

OCTOBER 21, 2018 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

401 N 12TH 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.

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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 Marie Libassi Jackie Dombro

For all Men and Women serving in the Armed Forces.

COMPENDIUM OF CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THE MORAL CONSCIENCE

THE MORALITY OF THE PASSIONS 376. CAN A MORAL CONSCIENCE MAKE ERRONEOUS JUDGMENTS? A person must always obey the certain judgment of his own conscience but he could make erroneous judgments for reasons that may not always exempt him from personal guilt. However, an evil act committed through involuntary ignorance is not imputable to the person, even though the act remains objectively evil. One must therefore work to correct the errors of moral conscience. .

SAINTS SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Sunday Monday: St. John Paul II Tuesday: St. John of Capistrano Wednesday: St. Anthony Mary Claret Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

Through his suffering, my servant shall justify

many.—Isaiah 53:11b

NEWS EVENTS FULFILLING THE PROMISE, RENEWING THE PLEDGE

LISTENING SESSIONS WITH BISHOP WILLIAM F. MEDLEY You are invited to join Bishop Medley and a few members of the Diocesan Review Board for an opportunity to share your concerns and thoughts regarding the recent clergy abuse scandals. Bishop Medley wants to listen to you at one of his sessions: • Wednesday, October 24TH at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Owensboro from 6:30pm– 8:00pm. • Monday, October 29TH at Sts. Peter & Paul Parish in Hopkinsville 6:30pm– 8:00pm. • Thursday, November 8TH at St. Thomas More Parish in Paducah 6:30pm– 8:00pm

CUMPLIENDO LA PROMESA, RENOVANDO EL COMPROMISO SESIONES DE ESCUCHA CON EL OBISPO WILLIAM F. MEDLEY

Están invitados juntarse con el Obispo Medley y algunos miembros de la Junta de Revisión Diocesana para una oportunidad de compartir sus preocupaciones y pensamientos sobre el reciente escándalo del abuso por clérigos. El Obispo Medley quiere escucharlos en una de sus sesiones.: • Miércoles, 24 de octubre en la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Lourdes en Owensboro de 6:30-8p.m. • Lunes, 29 de octubre en la Parroquia San Pedro & San Pablo en Hopkinsville de 6:30-8p.m. • Jueves, 8 de noviembre en la Parroquia Santo Tomás Moro en Paducah de 6:30-8p.m.

ODYC – NOVEMBER 9TH-10TH OWENSBORO CONVENTION CENTER: We are very excited to inform you that the Office for Youth Ministry will be hosting its 5th combination middle and high school (grades 6-12) Owensboro Diocese Youth Conference, or ODYC for short. The theme for the conference is “We Love Because He First Loved Us.” It will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10 at The Owensboro Convention Center in Owensboro, KY. The conference will begin with registration at 6:00pm on Friday night and end at 7:00pm on Saturday. The event will feature Joel Stepanek and Sr. Josephine Garrett, CFSN as Co-Keynotes and PJ Anderson will be back to lead us in music.

LAZARUS RETREAT: NEW OFFERING! For 9th-12th grades. February 15TH-17TH, 2019 at Gasper River. We will journey through the story of the raising of Lazarus, we truly see what it means to be dead in this world and called to life in Jesus. This retreat is an intentional invitation to life in Christ. $50 and is limited to 25 girls and 25 boys. Parishes are limited to sending 5 youth. Look for more information after ODYC.

ACROSS THE DIOCESE EMAIL NEWSLETTER If you are not receiving the monthly diocesan email newsletter, sign up at https://owensborodiocese.org/e-newsletter/. Each month Bishop Medley releases a new video via this platform.

PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY OCTOBER 28TH The Community Life Committee will sponsor a parish pot luck in the Parish Hall after the 11:00am Mass on October 28th, which is Priesthood Sunday. Our parish takes this opportunity to honor and thank our Priests, Fr. Brandon and Fr. Eugene for their ministry to the parishioners of St. Leo and the Newman House. The parish will provide fried chicken, rolls and drinks. We ask parishioners to bring salads, vegetables, casseroles and deserts. A basket will be available for cards.

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TODAY’S READINGS First Reading—My servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear (Isaiah 53:10-11). Psalm—Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading—Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help (Hebrews 4:14-16). Gospel—Whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all (Mark 10:35-45 [42-45]). 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: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura—Ya que él ofreció su vida como sacrificio por el pecado (Isaías 53:10-11). Salmo—Que tu misericordia, Señor, venga sobre nosotros, como lo esperamos (Salmo 33 [32]). Segunda lectura—Tenemos un sumo sacerdote que ha sido probado en todo, a excepción del pecado (Hebreos 4:14-16). Evangelio—El Hijo del Hombre ha venido a servir y a dar su vida como rescate por una muchedumbre (Marcos 10:35-45 [42-45]). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical (c) 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Ef 2:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 12:13-21 Martes: Ef 2:12-22; Sal 85 (84):91b-14; Lc 12:35-38 Miércoles: Ef 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lc 12:39-48 Jueves: Ef 3:14-21; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lc 12:49-53 Viernes: Ef 4:1-6; Sal 24 (23):1-4ab, 5-6; Lc 12:54-59 Sábado: Ef 4:7-16; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Lc 13:1-9 Domingo: Jer 31:7-9; Sal 126 (125):1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mc 10:46-52

TOO MUCH INFORMATION! There is a common expression: "Too much information!" We usually use it when people tell us details about their lives that we don't want or need to know. Today, when James and John ask Jesus a simple question, making their request for places of honor in the kingdom, a simple answer might have been in order. Instead, as he often does, Jesus answers a question with a question; today it's about drinking the cup of suffering. Then, once the others are indignant over James and John's outrageous request, he proceeds to give them what may have been "too much information" for followers who were simply interested in the pursuit of glory. But this information, though it can sometimes seem "too much" for us, is essential for our lives as disciples. In Isaiah, in Hebrews, and in Mark today, we learn this information. It is in suffering, in weakness, in self-giving service to others, that we come to understand the kingdom. It is the information we need to find our place and come to be honored in the reign of God. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc

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A mistake doesn't become an error until I refuse to correct it.—Anonymous

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

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

As election campaigns move into high gear, sometimes the phrase “the Catholic vote” is heard. It’s an interesting concept, since Catholics started out in this country as a very fragile group: fewer than forty thousand of us at the time of the first census in 1790, and only about 2 percent of the population by 1830. It was a priestless church for all intents and purposes, lay-led clusters of Catholics waiting patiently for the occasional visit of a priest, sustained by gathering when they could on Sunday for devotional prayer like litanies and the rosary. They tried to hold on to their ancestral faith as best they could. Archbishop Jean-Louis Cheverus told one family in Maine to “every day say your prayers on your knees with affection, and every Sunday gather to hear the Gospel, to pray in common, and to quiz the children on the catechism.” Inevitably, some became Protestant, but many more stayed Catholic from generation to generation, with very little encouragement or sacramental ministry from the clergy. Archbishop John Carroll, the first American bishop, tried to make Church law flexible: shortening the length of the fast before Communion, easing the Lenten fast, and even relaxing the rule of Sabbath rest at harvest time. Catholicism in England had been quietly sustained in this way for two centuries, and the first American Catholics carried on as had their ancestors, providing a fertile soil for the unprecedented success and phenomenal growth of the Church in our country . —Rev.

James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

St. Leo — Weekly Information

Saturday October 27th at 4:00pm Server: Nick Bell Lector: Brandon Swaggart EMHC: Lil Courtney & Joy Navan Hospitality: Janet Fitch

Sunday October 28th at 8:00am Server: Andrew Orr Lector: Cheri Grant EMHC: Scott Orr & Rich Vogt Hospitality: Kevin D’Angelo & Kathy Johnson

Sunday October 28st at 11:00am Server: Chellam Antony Lector: Junior Hopwood EMHC: Jan Paul Acevedo, Sr. Bella, Roger & Mary Haney Hospitality: Roger & Susan Lampkin

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.

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Monday October 22nd

12:35pm Rosary 6:30pm RCIA—Divine Revelation

Tuesday October 23rd

5:30pm Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos * 6:00pm Zumba 6:30pm Bingo at Knights of Columbus

Wednesday October 24th

6:30pm Adult Faith Formation— “The Mass” by Bishop Robert Barron

7:00pm Grupo de Jóvenes Hispanos *

Thursday October 25th

11:00am Confessions 12:35pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy 6:00pm Grupo de oración de Señoras *

Friday October 26th

8:30am Chaplet of St. Michael

Saturday October 27th

MSU HOMECOMING—GO RACERS!

Sunday October 28th

PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY

8:30am Asesoramiento *

9:15am PSR 9:15am Adult Faith Formation— “The Mass” by Bishop Robert Barron 10:00am Matrimonio Preparación * 10:15am Confessions 11:30am Consejería Matrimonial * 12:00pm Priesthood Sunday Celebration 1:00pm Visitas Domicilioras * 6:00pm Pulse Youth Group * Hispanic Ministry

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Weekly Budgets Amount $ 7,178.07 Average YTD Budgeted $ 114,849.14 YTD Collection $ 102,218.63 Total BELOW Budget $ ( -12,630.51) Sunday—October 14, 2018 Donations $ 6,981.50 Mass Intentions $ 20.00 At the Door Collection $ 237.00 Candle Collection $ 36.00 Capital Improvements $ 1,155.00 Children’s Collection $ 20.69 Thank you for your support of St. Leo Parish! S

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12:05pm  Norman Harrington 

Tuesday October 23rd

12:05pm Dick Weaver 

Wednesday October 24th

6:00pm Grant Parker  

Thursday October 25th 12:05pm  Dale Klobe

Friday October 26th

8:00am          Bob Weaver  

Saturday October 27th

4:00pm    Dick & Jane Weaver  5:30pm    Parish Families &       Inten ons in the Book 

Sunday October 28th

8:00am    Helen White  11:00am   Chris Ohnemus 

Mass inten ons are a great way to remember deceased loved ones, anniversaries & birthdays. Place your list of names in the regular inten on envelope, which are located in the Gathering Space or the north side entrance with your dona on.  

RACHEL’S VINEYARD Come join us for a weekend of emotional healing and spiritual renewal. Rachel’s Vineyard offers post-abortion healing retreats for women & men who are suffering from the lingering effects after abortion. Next retreat is November 9th-11th in the Owensboro area. If interested, please contact Jennifer: Cell: 931.242.5506, jennifer@hopeafterabortionky.com or Wendy: Cell: 707.287.5911, wendyc@hopeafterabortionky.com, http://hopeafterabortionky.com

NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK—NOVEMBER 4TH-10TH National Vocation Awareness Week is being celebrated November 2-10. This annual observance of the Catholic Church in the United States is designed to focus on vocations to the priesthood, religious life and diaconate. It is a time to encourage young people to ask themselves: “To what vocation in life is God calling me?” It is also an opportunity to bring awareness to and pray for those already in discernment of one of these vocations. Parishes and schools are encouraged to include, during the first week in November, prayer and special activities that focus on vocation awareness.

During National Vocation Awareness Week, we encourage all Catholics to:

Take time to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.

Reflect on our own vocation and strengthen our personal relationship with Christ.

Participate in the CALLED BY NAME process

Invite and encourage young people to consider a vocation to priesthood or religious life and to consider participating in our discernment opportunities

Educate our young people about the importance of silent prayer and taking the time to truly listen to God’s voice in our hearts

Every Catholic parish and school in invited to incorporate “Vocation Lessons” into their curriculum. These materials have been provided by the vocations office.

DIOCESAN PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women from the Diocese of

Owensboro to serve in your Son’s kingdom as priests, deacons and religious

We pray that you continue to inspire young men and women to respond courageously to your call and give

themselves generously to the Church in service of the Gospel.

Pour out your Holy Spirit upon our parishes, schools, and families and assist

us in building a culture of vocations in which many will hear your call to serve

your people.

Help us to remain faithful to the call of the Gospel as we support and encourage

vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through Christ our Lord

Amen

Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!