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.

Office/Rectory: 270-683-6525 Fax: 270-683-3621 Blessed Sacrament Chapel: 270-926-4741 Cathedral Preschool: 270-926-1652

Most Rev. William F. Medley, Diocese of Owensboro

Most Rev. John J. McRaith, Bishop Emeritus

610 Locust Street Owensboro, Kentucky 42301-2130

www.ststephencathedral.org www.facebook.com/StStephenCathedral

St. Stephen Cathedral

MAY 17, 2015

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.

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† LITURGICAL APPOINTMENTS for MAY 23-24, 2015 † SOLEMNITY of PENTECOST(B)

5:00PM MASS

Altar Servers ........................................ John Augenstein, Jacob Warren

Lectors ................................................. Leah McCarty, Garry Pierce Min. Host. ..................................... Scott and Kathy Warren, Sue Gough Min. Cup ........... Denise Payne, Helen Miles, Chris and Vickie Warren Min. Hosp .............................. Eddie Byrne, Doug and Cheryl Hayden, Jess and Nora Mattingly, Bill Lanham Voc. Min ................................................ John and Julie Moore Family 7:00AM MASS

Altar Server .................................................................... Eddie O’Bryan Lectors ... ....................................... Rita Roberson, Glenn E. Thompson Min. Host. ............................................................. Lorraine McFarland Min. Cup ................................................... LaWanna Brand, Art Hodde Min. Hosp .................. Charlie Winstead, Lottie Miller, Dennis Weafer, Norman Froehlich, Terry Wilkerson, Volunteer Voc. Min ....................................................................... Eddie O’Bryan

9:00AM MASS Children Lit ........... Mary Beth Hurley, Miranda Phelps, Wendy Phelps Altar Servers ................................ Adney Rakotoniaina, Jimmy Stiveson Lectors ............................................................. Christy Ellis, Jim Duffy Min. Host .................... Doris Mattingly, Wilma Stallings, Barry Hearth Min. Cup . ............ Donna Duffy, Tom Booth, John McNulty, Rita Gerteisen Min. Hosp ..................................... Joe and Vicky Connor, Gayle Welsh Bill and Rosemary Payne, Matt Steele Voc. Min ............................................... John and Kathy Wright Family 11:00AM MASS Altar Servers .......................................... Iona Palmer, Etienne Forsythe Lectors ....................................................... Meghan Payne, Joan Perry Min. Host ....................... Matt Fitzgerald, Brenda Clark, John Calhoun Min. Cup ....... Tom Payne, Haley Fitzgerald, Debbie Sikes, Mary Horn Min. Hosp .............................................. Ray and Darcy Purk, Jim Ivey, Gene Higdon, David Weafer, Chuck Payne Voc. Min .................................................................. Mary Bryan Booth

I. Hats Off to the Currys! St. Stephen Cathedral will throw a Pentecost Potluck Party to honor Deacon Doctor Dirck and Chona Curry! As you know, the Currys recently received the John J McRaith Providing Help, Creating Hope Award for their selfless service to our Church and this community at large. (Did you read their write-up in the Messenger-Inquirer?). Additionally, this past year Bishop William Francis Medley officially “incardinated” Deacon Dirck into the Diocese of Owensboro from the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota, where he was ordained a deacon. The Currys have “fanned into a flame” the gifts of the Spirit received! Bring a dish! Let’s celebrate with gratitude! Pentecost, May 24, 6:00PM!

II. Nepal Earthquake Collection: Your generosity to the special collection last Sunday for the victims of the tragic earthquake in Nepal amounted to $2997.87. If you were not present, or were unprepared for the special collection, you may still contribute. Simply send your donation to the office, or drop it in a marked envelop into the collection basket next week. At the doors of the church, there are also special envelopes marked CRS (Catholic Relief Ser-vices), through which organization we will channel this outreach.

III. A Great Opportunity To Serve! Vacation Bible School is a wonderful opportunity for the children of our parish and our neighborhood area, and for the adults and teens who provide the activities and lessons for the children. We are in need of more Safe-Environment-trained volunteers for our Vacation Bible School. Without trained volunteers, we cannot provide this experience for the children of our parish this summer, June 15-19. The past two years, this VBS week has been awesome! Could God be calling you? Think about it. Talk about it. Pray about it.

IV. Where There Is No Love, put love and you will find love" (Saint John of the Cross). Re-read the Scripture from the last two Sundays, especially John 15:1-17, where Jesus talks about our relationship with Him (John:1–8), and our relationship with others (John 15:9-17). Loving another is not easy, but it is what a disciple of Jesus is called to do. Love is not a feeling, but a decision.

V. High School Seniors, our parish is proud of you! We would like to honor you on Saturday, May 30, at the 5:00PM Mass. If possible, bring your cap and gown. There will be a reception afterwards, coordinated by Susan Au-genstein and Kathy Lanz.

VI. Love Cures People, both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it. (Karl Menninger, M.D., The Menninger Foundation). Menninger, who is not Catholic, but a respected psychiatrist, has also said that the best thing the Cath-olic Church has going for it is confession; if more people would name and claim their wrongdoing, there would be less mental illness in the world!

VII. Baton Passing Is Critical in a Relay! “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every crea-ture” (Mark 16:15-20). In Jesus, God wanted to be involved in our world. Now the disciples must continue that work of involvement. We are called to proclaim the Good News: heal the sick, reconcile enemies, feed the hungry, and teach people God’s ways. So we ask ourselves: In what ways does the mission, “proclaim the Gospel,” apply to us? Can we list some of the “signs” of Christ’s presence that we have experienced in our service? Christ passes the baton of His mission on to us!

In Joy and Hope, Fr. Jerry

† PASTOR’S CORNER †

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PARISH MEMBERS

Parish Birthdays from May 17–24

Bob Ballard, Amy Bouchard, Sheila Calhoun, Francis Joseph Carrico, Joe Castlen, Chona Curry, Heather Dant, George Frey, Dustin Gonzalez, Will Hemingway, John Albert Keelin, Laura Lewis, Victoria Mae Lewis, Leah McCarty, Doris Niehaus, Petra palmer, Gabrielle Parson, Roger Rafferty, Adam Reynolds, Dot-tie Riney, Ruby Sparks, Michael Thompson, Louise Thompson, Daniel Van Bussum, Kristen Wathen, Betty Whittinghill.

THIS WEEK’S WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

We are pleased to wish those couples celebrating their anniversary a very happy and blessed Anniversary.

17--Michael and Lauren Burden, 7 years Ed and Betty Wedding, 46 years 18--King and Doreen Harney, 41 years Eddy and Lorraine McFarland, 30 years 21--Bob and Joyce Ballard, 55 years Keith and Lori Howard, 4 years Joe and Felicity Polio, 32 years 22--Frank and Debra Wathen, 28 years 24--Dean and Diane Behnke, 29 years

WORD OF LIFE

Rejection is an attitude we all share; it makes us see our neighbor not as a brother or sister to be accepted, but as unworthy of our attention, a rival, or someone to be bent to our will. This is the mindset which fosters that “throwaway culture” which spares nothing and no one: nature, human beings, even God himself. It gives rise to a humanity filled with pain and con-stantly torn by tensions and conflicts of every sort.

Pope Francis, “Address,” January 12, 2015 Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service

RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

We continue our prayers for our newly initiated members, the neophytes, as they grow in their under-standing of the Mysteries of Faith. This period of time until Pentecost is known as Mystagogy, from

the Greek words meaning “to lead through the mysteries.” This is a period of accompaniment for new Catholics as they discov-er what it means to fully participate in the sacramental myster-ies of the Church. Even though their catechetical preparation has been completed, they still have much to learn about what it means to live as Catholic Christians. They need the ongoing support of the community so that the faith newly planted in them can grow deep roots. Please keep them in prayer.

Perhaps you know someone who has expressed interest in you as a Catholic. Invite them to come and learn more about Cathol-icism. There is an open-door to all who are casually curious, seriously seeking or firmly committed to becoming Catho-lic. Now is an excellent time to inquire. Our RCIA process is a year-round experience. It does not have a beginning or ending date, like a school year calendar.

RCIA meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM in the parish Media Center. Come share your faith and study Catholicism with us! For more information, contact Donna Murphy, 270-852-8424, or donna.murphy@pastoral.org.

2015 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

We are in desperate need of more Safe-Environment-trained volunteers for our Vacation Bible School. Without trained volunteers, we cannot provide this experience for the children of our parish this summer, June 15-19. If interested in this fun, faith-filled week, contact Donna Murphy, 270-852-8424 or donna.murphy@pastoral.org.

CONFIRMATION PRACTICE/CELEBRATION

Next weekend, Pentecost Sunday, at the 11:00AM Mass, Bishop William Medley will confirm our Confirmation Candidates. The following young people have declared their desire for the Sacra-

ment of Confirmation, and the faith community continues to offer support as they live this last week of their journey toward full initiation into the Catholic Church. Please remember to pray for them as we approach the Feast of Pentecost.

We have a practice on Saturday, May 23, 9:30-11:00AM in the Church. Sponsors need to be present with the Candidates. This is a required activity. Congratulations to:

Will Clark Jade Flaherty Rachel Kyle Christian Leigh Madelyn Lyon Lillie Mathis Hannah Padgett Sam Polio Sierra Storm Caitlyn Sullivan

FUNDRAISING FOR ST. STEPHEN’S NCYC TRIP

Sponsors are needed to assist in sending the Youth of St Ste-phen to the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). NCYC is a biennial, dynamic gathering of 25,000+ High School students and chaperones, to worship, to grow in their Catholic faith, and to participate in service. This year, it is in Indianapolis and the theme is “Here I Am Lord!” The cost for each person is $460. This includes transportation and hotel accommodations. The Youth Group is holding fundraising projects to help offset the costs, but your sponsorship would allow even more of our Youth to be able to attend. This prom-ises to be a fantastic opportunity for our kids to grow in their faith journey! Thank you for considering this worthwhile pro-ject. Donations may be placed in the regular collection (or mailed in) with Youth group NCYC designated on the memo line. As always, your generosity is much appreciated.

Fr. Suneesh

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Mary Kay Adams Bettye Aull Donald Axley Don Beard Alice Bittel Howard Brown Jeremy Brown Jessica Carman Gloria Cecil Tony Clayton Richard Clouse George Collignon Ruth Ann Cureton Beverly Emmick Wilma Fenwick Dick/Chris Flaherty George A. Hagan

George/Sandra Hagan Ben Hartz Sharlene Hatfield Virginia Hawkins Sylvia Heflin Mary Houle Mary Hudson Jackie Jaskolski Ronnie Jones Regina Lewis Hallie Lott Henry Luckett Merici Millay Olivia Murphy Lucy Neal Imogene Parker Bill Payne

Wanda Payne Ed Pickett Theresa Potts Theresa Ray Virginia Roberts Lee Schemmel Iona Simon Louise Thompson Dennis Weafer Dwayne Wells Carrie Wieder Mel Windle

Sick Friends/Relatives Justin Alexander, grandson of Ann Curtis; Donnie Aull; Paula Baysinger, sister of Doris Niehaus; Bruce Bennett, nephew of David Millay; Irvin Clark; Ednola Conley, mother of Mike Conley; Marie Crum, sister of Sharlene Hatfield; Carol Flum, mother of Kathy Rasp; Janice Foster; Dana Hagan; Travis Hagan; Dove Haire, daugh-ter of Sharlene Hatfield; David Hall; Sammy Haywood, brother-in-law of Marshall/Debbie Reynolds; Dorothy Henderson; Pat Horrell; Nathan Humphrey, brother of Melissa Shoulta; James Horace John-son, father of Todd Johnson; Steve Kelley, son of Bill/Brenda Kelley; Terika Kemp; Charlotte Kerpon, sister of Denise Payne; Joyce Kirby, wife of John Kirby; Pam Kirtley; Rosalie McCarty, mother of Greg McCarty; Cheryl Millay; Larry Millay; P J. Miller; Randy Malone, son of Glenda Crump; John/Sue Mudd, sister and brother-in-law of Sharlene Hatfield; Steve Orth; Mike/Faye Riney; Anne Ryan; Neil Schade; Roger Lynn Simon, son of Iona Simon; Scott Smith; Sabrina Sparks; Marcelene Taylor; Mary Terry; Paul Thompson, brother of Patsy Clayton; Ann Vaughan, mother of Fr. John Vaughan; Beverly Velotta, aunt of Brenda Clark and Kenny Velotta, son of Margaret Velotta and brother of Brenda Clark; and Jennifer Weihe, daughter-in-law of Pat Taylor.

PRAYER FOR THE DECEASED

Please pray for those who have recently died, especially Mary Smith, aunt of Lorraine McFar-land; JoAnn “Joey” Marie Abel, sister of Joe Able; and Sarah Carrico, sister-in-law of Ruth Ann Carrico.

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.)

Names in bold are those currently in the hospital.

PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN NURSING HOMES

Carmel Home-Mary C. Kelley, Sallie Johnson, Teresa Townsley, Mary Elsie O’Bryan, Margaret Smith, Nina Van Bussum, Millie Fell, Mary Osborne, Agatha Lindemann. Owensboro Place-Bettye Aull. Wellington Parc-Hazel McMahan, Mary Tichenor, Harold Ward, Edith Oskin. Bishop Soenneker-Cecil Barnett, Robert Danhauer, Freddie Payne, Betty Wimsatt. Rosedale–Ursula Coogan. One Park Place-Margaret Bonner, Kay Meisenhelder, Wanda Payne, Lottie Jenine Bramlett. Signature Hillcrest Care-Mary Taylor, Betty Sapp. Fern Terrace-Bertha Horrell. Hermitage-Virginia Roberts. Heritage Place-Jackie Jaskolski, Charles Sims. Morning Pointe (Lexington)-Doris Schwartz.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

“GO INTO THE WHOLE WORLD”

By virtue of our baptism, we all share in the vocation of pro-claiming the gospel to every creature. Some are called to do so as husbands and wives. Some are called to do so as priests and religious. If you think God is calling you to proclaim the gos-pel as an ordained priest, contact the Vocations Office: ja-son.mcclure@pastoral.org or www.owensborovocations.com.

ADORERS NEEDED

Carmel Home is in need of adorers (full time and subs). Please call Marti Castlen at 270-929-5839.

INTERESTED IN CATHOLIC MEDIA CREATIONS?

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. Visit lolekproductions.com.

SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP

A Suicide Support Group meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Sts. Joseph and Paul Youth House, 311 Bol-ivar Street.

COUNSELING AT A REDUCED RATE

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Owensboro has contracted with several counselors in Owensboro, Bowling Green, Paducah and Henderson to provide confidential counseling ser-vices at a reduced rate for parishioners of the Diocese. For more information and a list of counselors, call 270-852-8328 or see counseling services on the diocesan website: http://www.rcdok.org/ministries/catholic_charities/counseling.php.

REVENUES vs EXPENSES Fiscal Year July 2014 - June 2015

COLLECTIONS Needed Received 5/10/2015 $ 19,066.00 $ 29,209.85

Month-to-date (May) $ 38,132.00 $ 45,209.68 YTD: 7/14-6/15 $ 838,904.00 $ 787,334.89

TOTAL REVENUE/EXPENSES YTD @ 05-10-15 Actual

Income $ 919,196.19 Expenses $ 865,527.60 Over/Under $ 53,668.59

PRESCHOOL Income $ 179,110.45 Expenses $ 167,734.15 Over/Under $ 11,376.30

RESTORATION AND RENEWAL Month-to-Date @ 05-10-15

Income: $ 5,514.00 Principal Interest Dio Loan Pmnt $ - $ - $ - Dio Loan Blnc $ 259,193.01

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YOU ARE INVITED

Bishop William Medley will be leading a pilgrimage to the Catholic shrines of France, Lourdes, Nevers, Lisieux, and to Normandy Beaches and Paris on October 8–17. For more in-formation, visit: www.pilgrimages.com/bishopmedley. To book or for questions, please contact Liz or Natasha of 206 Tours at 800-206-8687.

TEACHING POSITION FOR 2015-2016

St. Mary of the Woods School is seeking a middle school Eng-lish/Language Arts teacher, eighth-grade homeroom, and cate-chist for 2015-16. Applicants with current KY middle school teaching certification in ELA are preferred. Applicants with K-5 certification may be considered. KTIP is available. Send resume with three references to suzanne.sims@stmarywoods.com, mail it to 10521 Franklin Street, Whitesville, KY 42378, or bring it by the school office by May 20. Candidates will be notified if they qualify for an interview with the search committee. No appointments or phone calls prior to the first interview.

YOUTH GROUP

“A man came rushing up to a ferry (boat), breathless after running at an extremely fast pace, but he got there just as the gateman shut the door in his face. A bystander remarked, ‘You didn’t run fast enough.’ The disap-pointed man answered, ‘I ran fast enough, but I didn’t start on time.’ The point is this: To try to accomplish the most for God in a lifetime, we must start early, ‘in the days of our youth’.” Thanks to everyone who took time to be there at the Youth Group last Sunday. Thanks to Aaron Carrico for an excellent presentation and guided discussion on the influence of Media on Today’s youth and scriptural approaches to staying holy amidst tempta-tions. Thanks to John Kurtz, Ross Leigh, Aaron Carrico, Brenda Clark

and Meghan Payne, the members of the Youth Parent Advisory Committee, for your input and plans for the betterment of our youth ministry. All the youth will gather this Sunday, May 17, at 6:00PM at the Youth House. Bring a friend with you. Parents, please encourage your kids to be in this faith-sharing event. “You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working, and just so, you learn to love by loving. All those who think to learn in any other way deceive themselves. ~ St. Francis de Sales. Looking forward to seeing you all. Fr. Suneesh

CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL BOXTOPS

Our preschool came together to commemorate the National Day of Prayer. Check out their Fa-cebook page (Cathedral Preschool) to view a portion of the celebration. We pray that God will continue to bless us, our country and its leaders.

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.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS AT CEMETERY

On a day when we remember especially those who served our country, Fr. Brad Whistle will celebrate a Mass in memory of all family members who have gone before us. The Mass will be on Monday, May 25, at 10:00AM, in the Chapel/Mausoleum at Resurrection Cemetery (Hwy 54 East). Everyone invited. Bring your own chairs if you if you need to sit during the Mass.

BULLETIN DEADLINE NOTICE

Due to the holiday, bulletin materials for the May 31 edition are due on Wednesday, May 20. Thanks for your cooperation.

VENI, SANTE SPIRITUS

Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of your faithful!

RECENT BAPTISMS

Congratulations to those recently baptized: Jaxon Miles Shoul-ta, son of Charles and Melissa Shoulta; Frederick Patrick Goldbach, son of Charles and Mary Goldbach; Kennedy Marie Weafer, daughter of Matt and Jessica Weafer; Felicity Marie Carrico, daughter of Aaron and Stephanie Carrico; Charlotte Lynn Michael, daughter of John and Sarah Michael; and Anya Marie Palombit, daughter of Ryan and Lyndsay Palombit.

LITANY OF THANKS

On behalf of our St. Stephen Cathedral Parish, we thank:

Russell Vaughn, Jeff Hardison, and Ron Bornander for work-ing on the fence around the air conditioners.

Nancy Hendricks and Mary Lee “Pixie” Stemmerman (not Zimmerman as indicated in the last list) for weeding, pruning and landscaping the office garden.

Brenda and Sy Clark for the use their Lake House for our confirmation retreat.

Rosary Makers Group who provided rosaries for the Mary Crowning.

James Kincheloe and Rob Abney for photographing First Communicants.

Jenny Abney, daughter of Rob and Kate Abney, took pictures of the preschools Mother/Daughter tea party last month.

Bryan Dant for putting a new shower head in a rectory bath-room. Mary Lou Kapfhammer for help in cleanup after Deacon Basilio’s diaconate ordination reception.

(We care! If we missed you, please let us know!)

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A VOCATION VISTA

The great challenge facing us today is to learn once again how to talk to one another, not simply how to generate and consume in-formation. The latter is a tendency which our important and influential modern communications media can encourage. Information is important, but it is not enough. All too often things get simplified, different po-sitions and viewpoints are pitted against one another, and people are invited to take sides, rather than to see things as a whole.

Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service

SUNDAY, May 17— SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS: PROPER Pancake Breakfast after all Masses, Com Ctr. Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Faith Formation, Office/Preschool, 10:00AM Youth Group, Youth House, 6:00PM

MONDAY, May 18–St. John I, Pope, Martyr Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM PSS:III

TUESDAY, May 19—Easter Weekday Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM Diocesan Consultation Session, Sts.Joseph and Paul, 6:00PM

WEDNESDAY, May 20—St. Bernadine of Siena, Priest Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM Marketing Cmte, Office, 5:00PM RCIA, Media Ctr, 6:00PM Choir (Adult), Church, 6:00PM

THURSDAY, May 21—St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest and Martyr, and his Companions, Martyrs Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM

Rosary Makers, Media Ctr, 10:30AM Sunday Scripture Sharing, Office, 10:30AM Adult FF, Media Ctr, 6:30PM Sunday Scripture Sharing, Media Ctr, 7:00PM

FRIDAY, May 22—St. Rita of Cascia, Religious Daily Mass at 7:00AM and 12:05PM

SATURDAY, May 23—Easter Weekday Daily Mass at 9:00AM Confessions, Church, 9:30-11:30AM Evening Mass for Sunday, Church, 5:00PM Riney/Ball Wedding, Church, 7:00PM

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SUNDAY, May 24— SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM; PSS: PROPER Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00AM Faith Formation, Office/Preschool, 10:00AM Confirmation, Church, 11:00AM OCHS Baccalaureate, Church, 2:00PM PENTECOST POTLUCK, Com Ctr., 6:00PM

EUCHARISTIC MEDITATION

“When we gaze upon the Sacred Host, the Holy Eucharist, we gaze upon Jesus Him-self! Before this extraordinary reality we find ourselves amazed and overwhelmed, so deep is the humility by which God ‘stoops’ in order to unite himself with man!

“If we feel moved before the Christmas crib, when we con-template the Incarnation of the Word, what must we feel be-fore the altar where, by the poor hands of the priest, Christ makes his Sacrifice present in time? We can only fall to our knees and silently adore this supreme mystery of faith.

“Mary, Mother of Christ our High Priest, pray that the Church will always have numerous and holy vocations, faith-ful and generous ministers of the altar!

“We were born from the Eucharist. There can be no Eucha-rist without the priesthood, just as there can be no priesthood without the Eucharist'(cf. Gift and Mystery, On the Fiftieth Anniversary of My Priestly Ordination, New York, 1996, pp.77-78).”

Saint John Paul II, “Letter to Priests,” March 28, 2004 Courtesy of V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service

Sunday, May 24

Sat 5:00PM Wendell Booth † Sun 7:00AM People of the Parish 9:00AM Doris Ryan † 11:00AM Richard, Gertie, Dot Kurz †

7:00AM Mon Chona Curry Tues Fr. Jerry Calhoun † Wed Drury Howard † Thur Robert H. Steele † Fri E.D./Clara Atherton †

12:05PM Hubert McFarland † Lucas Howard † Frances O’Bryan † James/Gladys Thompson † Marie Simmons †

Sat 9:00AM Elisha Thomas † ***************************************************************************************************

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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)

Pastoral Associate (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) ......... Veronica Wilhite Director of Music ............. Michael E. Conley(mike.conley@pastoral.org) Cathedral Preschool .................... Pam Weafer(pam.weafer@pastoral.org) Office Assistant............... Ruth Ann Carrico(ruthann.carrico@pastoral.org) Director of Buildings/Grounds ...............................................................

† PARISH STAFF †

† PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL †

† 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 E. Conley Michael E. Conley Eddie O’Bryan Rosemary Payne Fr. Suneesh Mathew Mary Beth Hurley Michael E. Conley Bettye Aull Michael E. Conley 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

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K-3 Campus …… 270-684-7583 Middle School …….270-683-0480 4-6 Campus ……270-683-6989 High School ………270-684-3215

† CATHOLIC SCHOOLS †

† 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.

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

Social Concerns Cmt St. Vincent de Paul St. Benedict’s Shelter Stephen Ministry “ Habitat for Humanity

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† MINISTRY to the SICK † Hospital/Nursing Home...Please notify the Parish Office upon admis-sion 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 Com-munion is asked to call the Parish Office at 683-6525.

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