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Volume 28, Number 7 CATHOLIC The Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky September, 2001 To give or not to give Bishop John McRaith invites you The Bishop annually asks us this question to the Diaconate during the Disciples Response Fund Appeal Ordination The signs of the giving season are here. Disciples Response Fund Contributors of Mr. Mark Disciples Response Fund materials are are listed inside this edition of the being mailed to homes across the diocese. Western Kentucky Catholic Buckner Every parish will read the Bishop’s remark at St. Stephen Cathedral from the pulpit by September 9th. And this it accomplishes great things for the Catholic 12:05 p.m., Noon Mass, issue of the Western Kentucky Catholic has Church of Western Kentucky. I realize that October 20, 2001 printed the names of nearly 5000 donors to people are asked on a continual basis for Mark is the son of Joseph the annual Disciples Response Fund Ap- money, but then I am too. All that I ask is that and Claudine Blandford of we prayerfully consider what God has en- peal. It’s time to consider giving again. St. Stephen Parish, The Disciples Response Fund is the an- trusted to our care, and share some of that Owensboro, and is enrolled nual diocesan effort that encourages homes portion with these important efforts. to make generous financial contributions to “When people look at the way we do in Sacred Heart Seminary Mark Buckner diocesan efforts of outreach, education and business they know we carefully steward School of Theology, evangelization. Many new programs and the dollars entrusted to us. We are currently Hales Corners, Wisconsin. efforts have started as a direct result of working on our new five year plan. Much of contributions to this effort. The Diocese our planning occurs with the lay and priest recently completed certification as a Catho- deaneries. While we can’t get to everything, And the beat goes on... lic adoption placement agency, and has we are trying to address important issues placed a baby, and already several birth- with these dollars. I think our well docu- By Vanessa Tong mothers intend to use these services to mented successes can be attributed to the KNOTTSVILLE,Ky. - Un- provide their babies with a loving Catholic great generosity of people,” said Bishop daunted bv seemingly insur- family. In addition, a new faith-based coun- McRaith. mountable financial woes, the selling program is being established for par- The Diocese ranks at or near the top in combined forces of St. William ishes that choose to participate, that will many giving statistics, and also leads na- and St, Lawrence Parishes in financially subsidize homes in need of coun- tional statistics in weekly mass attendance Daviess County are determined selling services. The services will range from and in the number of seminarians per capita. to fly. marriage counselling to crisis and addiction “We are blessed in this Diocese because Many fundraising efforts are counselling. people take being Catholic very seriously,” under way, and Parish excitement In addition, over $70,000 was distributed he said. is running high. On Saturday, this year from the fund to Catholic parishes, The Disciples Response Fund has also October 13, at the St. Lawrence schools and agencies across the diocese been the beneficiary of gifts from wills and picnic grounds, a music festival that are ministering to abused children, pro- estates as well. like no other will be held. viding health care, educating and evangeliz- Bishop McRaith concluded,“Most of the Beginning at 2:00 p.m. the fun ing. problems we face are centered on the issues begins. Music featuring gospel, On July 15, families enjoyed excellent bluegrass Ten percent of the money collected is of conversion and stewardship. But we need country, bluegrass, and more, will tunes at St. Lawrence picnic grounds, a great place distributed as seed money to parish endow- more people coordinating efforts of minis- keep families entertained for for spending an afternoon listening to music and ments, and other dollars provide for retired try, education and outreach if we hope to hours. Chili, hotdogs, burgers, visiting family and friends. The musicians in the priests and even help educate seminarians. continue to reach hearts and touch lives. cold drinks, and popcorn will be background here are all from Eastern Daviess “This has been a very ambitious program This is one way we grow as the Catholic available. Entry fee will be $5.00 County. Staff Photo from the beginning,”said Bishop John Church of Western Kentucky. It’s obvious for adults, $3.00 for children 12 says, “‘These Parishes will fly!” Bring your family and McRaith. “I was here 13 years before I by the response of people that we do indeed and under. your guitar, banjo or fiddle. Join us for an evening of thought this type of effort was needed, and want to see the Church grow and thrive.” As Pastor Fr. Tony Stevenson great entertainment, and help us fly. 2 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Diocese We can have profound influence on life decisions by being informed, committed to life, sharing our commitment with others My Dear Friends, couraging the destruction of human em- Recent news has been filled with debate obtain the cells. bryos in the future. Some doctrinal sources to explain the prob- over embryo research. There is a struggle Key points in the critique of this policy by between those who would use life for re- lem of funding this research. the Catholics bishops’ conference: Donum Vitae (Instruction on Respect for search and in the process end that life and Research on cell lines already established those who condemn this process (the Catho- Human Life In its Origin and on the Dignity by destroying human embryos does not avoid of Procreation: Replies to Certain Questions lic Church being among those opposed). moral complicity in such destruction. This concern seems to touch on so many of the Day, Sacred Congregation for the These human embryos did not die of natu- Doctrine of the Faith, 1987): other life issues, such as cloning and other ral causes or for reasons unrelated to re- misuse of life, that it becomes a very impor- “To use human embryos or fetuses as the searches’ goals. They were destroyed for object or instrument of experimentation con- tant issue for all of us. All of this seems so the sake of this research in ways tailored to new to many of us, but we can be sure that stitutes a crime against their dignity as hu- provide the most usable cells for the re- man beings having a right to the same re- the question is not settled by any means. search. Federal funds will be awarded di- Just as the struggle to bring an end to abor- spect that is due to the child already born and rectly to those researchers who destroyed to every human person...The corpses of hu- tion continues to rage, so will issues such as the embryos for this purpose, or to those embryo research. man embryos and fetuses, whether they have who pay those researchers for the right to been deliberately aborted or not, must be That is the reason I want to share with you use the cell lines. the following statement by the President of respected just as the remains of other human The fact that the embryos were destroyed beings...Futhermore, the moral requirements the United States Catholic Conference of with private funds does not solve the moral Bishops, as well as a fact sheet that will assist must be safeguarded, that there be no com- problem. plicity in deliberate abortion and that the risk you to stand up for life in all its forms. The The embryos were destroyed in anticipa- statement was issued following President Most Reverend John J. McRaith, D.D. of scandal be avoided” (I.4) Bishop of Owensboro, Ky. tion of receiving federal grants for the result- “It is a duty to condemn the particular George Bush’s decision to allow govern- ing research. The researchers created the ment money to support research that relies gravity of the voluntary destruction of hu- ing that these limits will interfere with efforts cell lines following the NTH’s standards for man embryos obtained ‘in vitro’ for the sole on the destruction of defenseless human life to turn embryonic stem cell research into obtaining consent from the embryos’ par- for the possible benefit to others. The fact purpose of research...” (I.5) possible medical treatments. The President’s ents, etc., so they would qualify for federal Declaration on the Production and the sheet was compiled by the Bishops’ Secre- policy may therefore prove to be as unwork- grants. tariat for Pro-Life Activities. It is my hope Scientific and Therapeutic Use of Human able as it is morally wrong, ultimately serving The new policy abandons important ethi- Embryonic Stem Cells (Pontifical Academy that both of these will assist all of you to not only those whose goal is unlimited embryo cal limits found in current law on fetal tissue only appreciate the seriousness of the issue, for Life, 2000): research. research. “Is it morally licit to use ES (embryonic but also give you answers and facts that “We hope and pray that President Bush Fetal tissue research is ineligible for federal support the position of the Church, which stem) cells, and the differentiated cells ob- will return to a principled stand against treat- funding if an abortion was performed specifi- tained from them, which are supplied by you can use in your own discussions with ing some human lives as nothing more than cally to obtain the tissue; the researcher family and friends. other researchers or are commercially ob- objects to be manipulated and destroyed for influenced the timing, manner of method of tainable? The answer is negative, since: research purposes. As we face a new cen- the abortion; or the tissue was harvested Catholic Bishops Criticize Bush Prescinding from the participation-formal or tury of powerful and sometimes even fright- before fetal death (42 USC pp.. 289g-1g-2). otherwise-in the morally illicit intention of Policy on Embryo Research ening advances in biotechnology, we must These limits are violated when federal funds WASHINGTON—Following are the remarks the principal agent, the case in question help ensure that our technical advances will support research that depends for its exist- entails a proximate material cooperation in of Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, President of serve rather than demean our very human- ence on destructive cell harvesting from live the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the production and manipulation of human ity.” embryos. embryos on the part of those producing or regarding President George W. Bush’s Au- President Bush’s Stem Cell Decision Past Catholic statements on individuals’ gust 9, 2001, statement on stem cell research. supplying them (Liberia Editrice Vaticana, p. The Catholic bishops of the United States use of vaccines developed from fetal tissue 17). “President Bush has reaffirmed his sup- have strongly opposed the National Insti- are not relevant to this issue. port for a ban on human cloning and other A policy limitation to “already existing tutes of Health guidelines for embryonic Catholic moralists have concluded that cell lines” is an arbitrary line which may do policies that deserve support in their own stem cell research issued on August 25, 2000. individuals, when they have no practical right. However, the trade-off he has an- not hold in practice. The guidelines provided no federal funds for alternative, may use vaccines to protect their W hen this proposal was first discussed, nounced is morally unacceptable: The fed- the act of destroying human embryos, or for health and the health of their loved ones eral government, for the first time in history, there were said to be only 12 existing cell research using embryos especially created without serious sin, even if the vaccines lines; now there are said to be 60, many of will support research that relies on the de- for research; federal funds could support were cultured in fetal cells that ultimately struction of some defenseless human beings them perhaps created in recent weeks in research on stem cells obtained by the pri- came from an elective abortion. However, anticipation of such a policy. Scientists will for the possible benefit to others. However vately funded destruction of “excess” em- Catholic teaching rejects all complicity in such a decision is hedged about with quali- undoubtedly continue to kill additional em- bryos from fertility clinics. On August 9, abortion, and the Church has opposed any bryos with private funding, and if the first set fications, it allows our nation’s research en- 2001, after suspending the guidelines for collaboration with abortionists (including terprise to cultivate a disrespect for human of 60 proves inadequate they will recom- several months’ review, President Bush an- government collaboration) to obtain tissue mend these new cell liens for use in federally life. nounced that he will implement them, with for vaccines or other research. The embry- “Researchers who want to pursue destruc- funded research. On what principled basis one change: funding will extend only to cell onic stem cell issue poses an even more will such funding be refused, since these tive embryo research and their allies in Con- serious problem because live human em- lines already in existence as of August 9, in Continued on page 3 gress have already rejected such limits, say- an effort to prevent such funding from en- bryos were directly destroyed precisely to The Western Kentucky Catholic,September, 2001 3 Podemos tener una influencia profunda sobre las decisiones de la vida por información, compartiendo nuestro compromiso con otros . Mis Amigos Queridos, puede usar en sus propias discusiones con investigación del embrión de forma ilimitada. de célula de tallo embrionaria publicada el 25 Noticias recientes han estado llenas sobre el la familia y amigos. “ Esperamos y rezamos que el Presidente de agosto de 2000. Las directrices no debate de la investigación del embrión. Hay Los Obispos Católicos Critican la Política de Bush volverá al de principio contra el trato de proporcionaron ningunos fondos federales una lucha entre los que usarían la vida para Bush contra la Investigación del Embrión. algunas vidas humanas como nada más que para el acto de destruir embriones humanos, la investigación y el proceso de finalizar esa WASHINGTON - Siguiendo los comentarios objetos para ser manipulados y destruidos o para la investigación de esos embriones vida y aquellos que condenan este proceso del Obispo Joseph A. Fiorenza, Presidente para objetivos de investigación. Como sobre todo creados para la investigación; (la iglesia católica esta entre aquellos que se de la Conferencia Estadounidense de afrontamos un siglo nuevo de poderosos y fondos federales podrían apoyar la opusieron). Esta preocupación parece ser Obispos Católicos, en cuanto a la declaración a veces hasta espantoso avances en la investigación sobre células de tallo obtenidas mencionada entre tantas otras cuestiones de del Presidente George W. Bush el 9 de agosto biotecnología, debemos ayudar para que para la destrucción de embriones fcon la vida, como la reproducción y el uso de de 2001, sobre la investigación de la célula de nuestros avances técnicos sirvan más bien financiamiento privado por “el exceso” de vida, se ha convertido en un tema importante tallo. “ El Presidente Bush ha reafirmado su para el bien nuestra misma humanidad. “ clínicas de fertilidad. El 9 de agosto de 2001, para todos nosotros. Todo esto es nuevo apoyo para una prohibición de la La decisión del Presidente Bush sobre la después de la suspensión de las directrices para muchos de nosotros pero podemos reproducción de seres humanos y otra Célula para la revisión por varios meses, el Presidente estar seguros que la pregunta no a sido política que merece el apoyo en su propio Los Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos Bush anunció que él los pondrá en práctica, se han opuesto a los Institutos Nacionales solucionado por ningún medio. Tal para traer derecho. Sin embargo, la compensación ha Continued on page 4 al final del aborto sigue subiendo, asi como anunciado que es moralmente inaceptable: de directrices de Salud para la investigación las investigaciones del embrión. Esto es la El gobierno federal, primera vez en la historia, razón por la cual quiero compartir con ustedes apoyará la investigación que confía en la Bishop McRaith’s September Schedule la declaración siguiente del Presidente de la destrucción de algunos seres humanos 5 Southern Bishops Gathering-Atlanta, Georgia Conferencia Católica de Obispos de los indefensos para la ventaja de otros. Sin em- 6 Brescia Opening Mass-10:45 a.m. Estados Unidos, así como un folleto que le bargo tal decisión es cercada , permite a 9 Mount Saint Joseph Picnic asistirá a defender la vida en todas sus formas. nuestra empresa de investigación nacional 10 USCCB Women’s’ Committee Meeting-Washington, D.C.-noon La declaración fue publicada después de la cultivar una falta al respeto para la vida 11-13 USCCB Administration Committee Meeting-Washington, D.C. la decisión del Presidente George W. Bush, humana. “ Los investigadores quienes 15 Brescia University’s 5th Annual Night of the Round Table-Owensboro-6:00 p.m. de permitir el uso del dinero del gobierno para quieren perseguir la investigación destructiva 16 25th Anniversary-Holy Cross, Providence-8:30 a.m.; St. Michael, Sebree-10:30 a.m. apoyar la investigación que confía en la del embrión y sus aliados en el Congreso ya 17 Priest Personnel Committee-CPC-9:30 a.m.; Priests’ Council Meeting-CPC-1:30 p.m destrucción de vidas humanas indefensas han rechazado tales límites, diciendo que 18-19 Presbyteral Day-Executive Inn, Owensboro para posibles beneficios de otros. El folleto estos límites interferirán con esfuerzos para 20 Staff Meeting-CPC-9:00 a.m. fue compilado por la Secretaría de los Obispos convertir la investigación de célula de tallo 22 Serra Club’s Religious Gathering-Precious Blood Church, Owensboro, Noon contra de las actividades del aborto. Espero embrionaria en posibles tratamientos 23 Sophia Awards-St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro-1:30 p.m. que con estos le ayuden no sólo apreciar la médicos. La política Presidencial por lo tanto 24 Owensboro Mercy Health System Board of Directors Meeting-5:30 p.m. seriedad de la cuestión, pero también a puede demostrar ser tan impracticable como 25 Daniel Pitino Shelter Board Meeting-10:00 a.m. encontrar respuestas y los hechos que tan mal moralmente en última instancia sirver 27 Paducah Office; RCIA-Paducah, Fancy Farm, The Lakes Deaneries-St. Thomas More, apoyan la posición de la Iglesia, la que usted sólo a aquellos cuyo objetivo es la Paducah-7:00 p.m. 28 Catholic Foundation of Western Kentucky Board Meeting-3:00 p.m.-St. Raphael We Can Influence Life Decisions 29 St. Raphael Homecoming Picnic Continued from page 2 30 Mass-Marian Conference-RiverPark Center, Owensboro-10:00 a.m. embryos as well will not be “dead already”? which our Holy Father calls us, and rid our- 30 Mass-Golden Jubilee-Sr. Margaret Mary Mattingly, C.P.-Passionist Monastery- The problem of scandal is also relevant, as selves of the culture of death that seems to Whitesville-1:30 p.m. even limited government funding encour- be so much a part of our world today. While ages for-profit companies to engage in this we realize that these decisions will be made destructive research. by government and others in our society, we The value of stock in for-profit stem cell can all have a profound influence on those The Western Kentucky Catholic companies increased the day of the decisions simply by being informed, commit- Official Newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro, KY President’s speech. Federal funding tends ted to life, and willing to share our commit- Story Deadline: 15th of month prior to publication to encourage more privately funded destruc- ment with others. The Western Kentucky Catholic is published monthly except June and July from the tive embryo research, by (a) removing some Thank you for taking the time to read this Catholic Pastoral Center in Owensboro, KY. of its ethical stigma and (b) providing the material and I ask that you use the informa- Publisher: Most Rev. John J. McRaith, D. D. “seed money” for the early, non-profitable tion to help others come to a realization of the Editor: Mel Howard ([email protected]) stages of the research. If this research leads dangerous road that we are traveling when it Business Address: Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust St., Owensboro, KY 42301 to possible treatments, private investment in comes to the protection of life from concep- Phone: 683-1545. Fax: 683-6883 such efforts will increase greatly and the tion to natural death. Internet Address: www.owensborodio.org demand for many thousands of cell lines with May God be with you always. Subscription Cost: $10.00 per year different genetic profiles will be difficult to Sincerely in Christ, The Western Kentucky Catholic comes to your home resist. as a direct use of your parish assessment dollars. ______“Those who exercise authority in the Church will take care to ensure that there is responsible I ask that you keep this issue in your exchange of freely held and expressed opinion among the People of God.” prayers and fasting that as a nation, we might +Most Reverend John J. McRaith -Pastoral Instruction Of The Means Of Social Communications, #116, Jan. 29, 1971 indeed lead the way to a “culture of life,” to Bishop of Owensboro 4 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Podemos tener una influencia profunda sobre las decisiones de la vida por información, compartiendo nuestro compromiso con otros

Continued from page 3 electivo. . Sin embargo, la educación religiosa tal política. Los científicos indudablemente como una nación, nosotros de verdad seguirán matando embriones adicionales con con un cambio: el financiar se extenderá sólo rechaza toda complicidad en el aborto, y la podríamos enseñar el camino “ a una cultura el financiamiento privado, y si el primer juego con líneas de célula ya en existencia. En un Iglesia se ha opuesto a cualquier colaboración de vida, “ al que nuestro Santo Padre nos de 60 demuestra inadecuado ellos esfuerzo para impedir tal financiamiento con abortistas (la inclusión de la colaboración llama, y librado nosotros mismos de la cultura recomendarán a estos derechos de retención animar la destrucción de embriones humanos del gobierno) para obtener el tejido para de la muerte que parece estar tan alejada de de células nuevas para el empleo en la en el futuro. vacunas u otra investigación. La cuestión de nosotros en nuestro mundo de hoy. Mientras investigación. ¿Sobre que principios se basan Puntos claves en la crítica de esta política por la célula de tallo embrionaria plantea un comprendemos que estas decisiones serán usos fondos par aser negados ya que estos la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos: la problema hasta más serio porque embriones hechas por el gobierno y otros en nuestra embriones no estan muertos todavía. El investigación sobre líneas de célula ya vivos humanos directamente fueron sociedad, todos podemos tener una problema del escándalo es también relevante, establecidas por destrucción de los destruidos con precisión para obtener las influencia profunda sobre aquellas como el financiamiento de empresas y tasas embriones humanos no evita la complicidad células. Algunas fuentes doctrinales explican decisiones simplemente con información, fueron elevandose al momento de que el moral en tal destrucción. Estos embriones el problema de financiar esta investigación. comprometiendonos a la vida, y dispuestos Presidente habló. El financiamiento federal humanos no murieron de causas naturales o Donum Vitai (Instrucción sobre Respeto para a compartir nuestros compromisos con otros. tiende a animar más el sector privado para la por motivos sin relaciones a los objetivos de Vida Humana En su Origen y Sbre la Dignidad Gracias por tomar el tiempo para leer este investigación de embrión ,(a) por que quita las investigaciones. Ellos fueron destruidos de Procreación: Contesta a ciertas preguntas material y pido que usted use la información un poco de su estigma ético y ( b) que por esta investigación de modos adaptados del día, la Congregación Sagrada para la para ayudar a otros a entender el peligroso proporciona “ el dinero de semilla “ para las para suministrar las células más utilizables Doctrina de la Fe, 1987): “ Para usar embriones camino que en viajamos cuando esto se etapas tempranas, no-provechosas de la para la investigación. Concederán fondos humanos o fetos como el objeto o el refiere a la protección de la investigación. Si esta investigación conduce federales directamente a aquellos instrumento de experimentación constituyen vida desde la concepción a tratamientos positivos, la inversión privada investigadores quienes destruyeron los un crimen contra su dignidad como seres hasta a la muerte natural. en tales esfuerzos aumentará enormemente y embriones por esta razón, o a los que pagan humanos que tienen un derecho al mismo Puede Dios estar con usted la demanda de muchos miles de líneas de a aquellos investigadores para el derecho de respeto que está previsto al niño ya nacido siempre. célula con perfiles genéticos diferentes será usar las líneas de célula. El hecho que los y a cada persona humana... Los cadáveres de Sinceramente en Cristo, difícil de oponerse. Pido que mantengan este embriones fueron destruidos con fondos embriones humanos y fetos, si ellos Obispo de John J. McRaith proble,ma en sus oraciones y ayunemos que privados no soluciona el problema moral. deliberadamente han sido abortados o no, Reverendo de Owensboro Los embriones fueron destruidos en deben ser respetados tal como los restos de previsión del encubrimiento de otros seres humanos... las exigencias mo- subvenciones federales para los resultados rales deben ser salvaguardadas, que no habra de las investigación . Los investigadores ninguna complicidad en el aborto deliberado Celebrating The Eternal Life of Rev. crearon las líneas de célula después de las y que el riesgo de escándalo debe ser evitado normas del NTHS para obtener el “ (I. 4) Esto es un deber el de condenar la Henry Pius O’Bryan consentimiento de los padres de los gravedad particular de la destrucción embriones, etc., para obtener derechos de voluntaria de embriones humanos obtenidos Rev. Henry O’Bryan died at his home in subvenciones federales. La política nueva ‘ en vitro ‘ para el objetivo exclusivo de Utica, Ky on Monday, August 13, 2001. He abandona límites èticos importantes investigación ... (I. 5) la Declaración sobre la was born on December 24, 1914, at West encontrados en la ley corriente sobre la Producción y el Empleo Científico y Louisville, KY investigación del tejido fetal. La investigación Terapéutico de Células de Tallo Humanas Fr. O’Bryan began his life in education at de tejido fetal es inelegible para el Embrionarias (Academia Pontical, 2000): St. Alphonsus School in St. Joseph. He financiamiento federal si un aborto fuera ¿Moralmente es lícito usar (el tallo obtained his High School and College edu- realizado expresamente para obtener el tejido; embrionario) las células, y las diferenciadas cation at St. Mary College, St. Mary Ken- el investigador influyó en el cronometraje, la obtenidas de ellos, el cual son suministrados tucky. Philosophy and Theology at St. manera de método del aborto; o el tejido fue por otros investigadores o son Meinrad Seminary in St. Menirad, IN. Post- cosechado antes de la muerte fetal (42 USC comercialmente fáciles de conseguir? La graduate work at Catholic University, West- pp .. 289g-1g-2). Estos límites son violados respuesta es negativa, desde entonces: ern Kentucky University, University of Ken- cuando fondos federales apoyan la participación formal de en la intención tucky and University of Louisville. investigación que depende de la existencia moralmente ilícita del agente principal, el Fr. O’Bryan was ordained by Most Rev. Francis R. Cotton on June 7, 1941 at St. Stephens sobre la cosecha de célula destructiva de caso en cuestión implica una cooperación Cathedral. He was associate Pastor at St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville June, 1941 - embriones vivos. Declaraciones católicas próxima del material en la producción y la January, 1943 and St. Paul, Owensboro, October 1943 to May 1945. He was a Chaplain in pasadas sobre el empleo de los individuos de manipulación de embriones humanos de the United States Navy from May, 1943 to June,1947; Teacher and Principal of St. Frances vacunas desarrolladas del tejido fetal no son parte de aquellos que producen o suministran. Academy and Owensboro Catholic High School from 1947 to 1970; Assistant Superinten- relevantes a esta cuestión. Moralistas (Liberia Editrice Vaticana, p. 17). Una limitación dent and Superintendent from 1970 to 1985. católicos han concluido que los individuos, de política “ a líneas de célula ya existentes Fr. O’Bryan is survived by two brothers, Msgr. Joseph Aloysius O’Bryan of McDaniels, cuando ellos no tienen ninguna alternativa “ es una línea arbitraria la que muchos no Ky, Louis B. O’Bryan of Paducah, KY and three sisters; Martine Ward, Oklahoma City, práctica, pueden usar vacunas para proteger sostienen en la práctica. Cuando esta oferta Oklahoma, K. Delores Smith of Mansfield, Ohio, and Rose Therese Cecil of Owensboro, Ky. su salud y la salud de sus seres amados sin primero fue hablada, allí como se decía, era Deceased members: Sister Ursula Marie O’Bryan, William Hugh O’Bryan, Joseph W. cometer el pecado serio, aunque las vacunas sólo 12 líneas de célula existentes; ahora allí, O’Bryan and Bernard J. O’Bryan. Funeral Liturgy at St. Anthony Church, Browns Valley estaban cultivadas en células fetales que en como se dice, es 60, muchos de ellos quizás August 16, Celebrant, Most Rev. John J. McRaith; Homilist, Rev. Gerald Calhoun. última instancia vinieron de un aborto creado en semanas recientes en previsión de Burial was at St. Anthony Cemetery, Browns Valley, KY The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 5 Diocese Sr. Mary Andrea Celebrates 50th Anniversary Janet Smith, Ph. D. By Lois Rutigliano on “Contraception: A Couple’s Friend or Foe?” OWENSBORO,Ky. - Sr. Mary Andrea of the Holy Cross th Physicians and Pharmacists are invited to hear Janet Smith, Ph. D., an associ- celebrated her 50 Anniversary of the Religious Profes- ate professor in the Dept. of Philosophy at the UNiversity of Dallas. She has sion in Carmel of the Divine Heart of Jesus on July 15,2001, spoken and written on the issues of abortion, contraception, bioethics, natural with a Mass celebrated by Fr. John Speaks, at Blessed law and other topics internationally and nationally. She has addressed the U.S. Mother Parish. It was a very meaningful and heart rending Bishops three times on medical/moral issues. celebration, with some of the deep rooted old traditions of the church combined with the new traditions, thus Owensboro Country Club bringing the new and old together in perfect harmony. Fr. Saturday, September 29, 2001, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. John Speaks was surrounded in a shaft of light from the Sponsored by The Diocesan Marian Committee sky light, as he blessed the altar with incense. The incense caught in the light of God seemed to enhance our prayers and carry them straight to heaven. Following the Mass a Then, One Hour Later..... reception was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Kathy Shaver, the Activity Director, at the Carmel Home, along on “The Family Under Seige: Winning the Battle with her business associates, Bernice Christian and Donna Richard, who operate a Touch of Elegance, prepared the for the Culture of Life” magnificent reception for the special occasion. All who attended the celebration received the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Catholic Pastoral Center Basement, Carmel. The value and meaning of the scapular is a reminder to us to be open to God and Saturday, September 29, 2001,11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. His will, to listen to the word of God in the bible, and in life, to pray, and to be involved with people and attentive to their needs. The Carmelite Scapular is not a magic charm, but For Directors of Religious Education, Youth Ministers, Family Life Committees, and Catholic Educators. For information contact Betty Medley at the Catholic Pastoral a symbol of an old church tradition to give us an awareness of who we are as individuals Center in Owensboro or call 1-270-683-1545. and as a group. Symbols are visual images that helps us understand what is happening This second speech is sponsored by the Family Life Office and the Owensboro Marian at present and what happened before. Conference

Owensboro Marian Conference: Mary - “Mother of the Author of Life” September 28-30

RiverPark Center, The Speakers and the Musicians Owensboro, Kentucky Phone 1-270-687-2787 for tickets and Janet E. Smith, PhD. is an Associate Registration Professor in the Department of Phi- Sponsored by the Marian Shrine losophy at the University of Dallas. Committee of the Diocese of Her publications are: Why Humanae Owensboro Vitae Was Right and Humanae Vi- Dr. & Mrs Bill Bellet were married in 1987 Mass Schedule tae: A Generation Later. She has and are the parents of 8 children. Bill, a Friday - 6:00 p.m. spoken and written extensively about “psychologist with sense,” has a passion Saturday - 9:00 a.m. abortion, contraception, bioethical is- for helping others to build lasting and Sunday - 10:00 a.m. sues, natural law and much more satisfying person professional relation- Celebrated by Bishop McRaith nationally and internationally. Her ships. Marie offers a different vision of Sacrament of Reconciliation tape “Contraception: Why Not?” has means to be a “fulfilled” woman. Her song been widely distributed nationally. writing is a way to encourage those who Priests will be available for confessions Dr. Smith has addressed the US want to rebel against the self-centered throughout the conference. bishops three times on medical is- misery of our time and to know that making Eucharistic Adoration sues. sacrifices for marriage and children is the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel will be open noblest thing we do. throughout the conference. Fr John Corapi is what has commonly been Tatiana is a native of For More Information Call called a late vocation. In other words, he Cathy Graham - 1-270-683-4665 Croatia vvhere at the came to the priesthood at 44 years old. From age of 19 she quickly a small town boy to the Vietnam era US Army, Lisa Bivins - 1-270-683-6769 became the most Karen Jarboe - 1-270-683-5108 from millionaire businessman in Las Vegas popular and influen- Fr.Benjamin Luther and Hollywood to drug addicted and home- tial performing artist less, to religious life and ordination to the has been a pastor, in her country. In seminary professor priesthood by John Paul II, as a preacher of 1992 she moved to and a writer of a the Gospel he has reached millions with the the States hoping to simple message God’s Name Is Mercy! question and an- raise awareness for the war in Yugoslavia. swer column for the Raised without a belief in God, her singing National Catholic Tim Staples used to try to prove “Romanism” wrong, but soon voice was “the gift” her father could only allude Press. He is found himself embracing the beauty and riches of the Catholic faith. His strength is to in her atheist Croatia. She has appeared on founder and direc- in apologetics where his goal is to show why we believe not just what we believe. Tim Life on the Rock and tours the country with her tor of the Marian Shrine in Bowling Green, is a contributing author to Envoy magazine and has written the best-selling book Nuts husband and baby raising funds for Cameron Kentucky. & Bolts. Productions’ upcoming film project. 6 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Diocese

SEPTEMBER 2001 Diocesan Calendar for September-October, 2001 OCTOBER 2001 7 PACESS, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center 9 Owensboro Deanery Council Meeting 1 Lakes Deanery Council Meeting 8 Prison Ministry Workshop, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish, Leitchfield, open to 2 Paducah Deanery Council Meeting anyone interested in ministering to people in jails/prisons. Lunch provided. Questions, call 2 “Becoming a Leader With Soul” conference, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Rita Brothers - 270-683-1545 Center, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 13 Meditation Retreat, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 3 RCIA, Owensboro/Daviess Co./McLean Co. Deanery, 7:00 p.m. (Place, TBA) 15 Prison Ministry Workshop, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., St. Leo Parish, Murray, open to anyone 4 Hopkinsville Deanery Council Meeting interested in ministering to people in jails/prisons. Lunch provided. Questions, call Rita 6 TEC 140--St. Ann’s, Morganfield; 25th Anniversary of Western Kentucky TEC in the Brothers - 270-683-1545 Diocese of Owensboro 15 Walk for Life, 9:00 a.m., Moreland Park, Owensboro. Sponsored by the Right to Life of 6 The Annual Diocesan Social Concerns Committee Meeting is open to anyone interested Owensboro. Questions, call Bob Hood - 270-685-4922. in our Church’s mission on justice. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust 17 Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting Street, Owensboro. Using the Leader’s Guide to Sharing Catholic Social Teaching 18-19 (Clergy) Fall Presbyteral Gathering: “End of Life Pastoral Issues”; Presenter: Rev. published by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops, the committee plans to Dennis Brodeur; Site: Executive Inn, Owensboro examine the ART (Act, Reflect & Transform) method to empower parishioners to answer our 19 Prison Ministry Workshop, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., St. Ann Parish, Morganfield, open to anyone call to justice. Questions, call Rita Brothers - 270-683-1545 interested in ministering to people in jails/prisons. Dinner provided. Questions, call Rita 9 Diocesan Committee for Total Catholic Education Meeting; 6:00 p.m.; Christ the King Parish Brothers - 270-683-1545 Hall, Madisonville 20 Diocesan Vocations Committee Meeting; 1:00 p.m.; Catholic Pastoral Center, Owensboro 11 Meditation Retreat, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 21-23 Catholic Engaged Encounter, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center 12 Council of Religious Meeting - CPC - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 22 Prison Ministry Workshop 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Holy Spirit Parish, Bowling Green, open 17 RCIA, Eastern Deanery, 7:00 p.m. (Place, TBA) to anyone interested in ministering to people in jails/prisons. Lunch provided. Questions, 18 Diocesan Vocations Committee Meeting; 1:00 p.m.; Catholic Pastoral Center, Owensboro call Rita Brothers - 270-683-1545 22-25 Diocesan Priests Retreat, Mount Saint Joseph Conference & Retreat Center. Pre- 25 Bowling Green Deanery Council Meeting senter: Rev. Msgr. James McNamara 26 Fancy Farm Deanery Council Meeting 26 (Clergy) Topic: “The Revised General Instruction of the Roman Missal”; Presenter: Rev. 27 Central Deanery Council Meeting Ed Foley; Site: Catholic Pastoral Center 27 RCIA, Paducah, Fancy Farm, Lakes Deaneries, 7:00 p.m. (Place, TBA) 26-28 Catholic Engaged Encounter, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center 28 Council of Lay Ecclesial Ministry Retreat - Field House - 10-3:30 (Fee: $15.00 members, 26 Right to Life Banquet, the Executive Inn, Owensboro, Social Gathering 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., $20.00 non-members - includes lunch) Keynote Speaker: John P Foppe. Questions, call Bob Hood - 685-4922. 28-30 Men’s Retreat, Mount Saint Joseph Conference & Retreat Center, Registration 5:00 27 Diocesan Liturgical Ministry Day; Site: Brescia p.m. Friday 27-28 Kentucky League for Educational Alternatives (KLEA) collection weekend 29 Eastern Deanery Council Meeting 28 WORLD YOUTH DAY observed internationally 29 PMC/Youth Ministry Coordinator’s Gathering; 9:30 - 12:00; Catholic Pastoral Center, “Food for the Journey: Owensboro 30 RCIA, Bowling Green Deanery, 7:00 p.m. (Place, TBA) A Day of Reflection for Lay Ministers” 30 PMC/Youth Ministry Coordinator’s Gathering; 9:30 -12:00 St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Sponsored by the Council of Lay Ecclesial Ministry Mayfield Come join lay ministers from across the diocese as we call upon the Spirit to renew our sense of mission and ministry. Please join us as we gather to support one another: to listen, share, and relax. Diocese and Brescia Offer Teachers This one day retreat will be conducted by Marti Jewell, MTS, Director of the Office of Ministry and Spirituality for the Archdiocese of Louisville. She is responsible for New Schoarships providing formation and ongoing education programs for lay and ordained ministers. Mrs. Jewell has provided training, workshops, and retreats both locally and nationally. OWENSBORO,Ky. - On August 3, 2001, it was announced to Diocesan Catholic She is immediate past Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Association for Lay Educators at their In-Service day that the Diocese of Owensboro and Brescia University Ministry and holds a Masters in Theological Studies from St. Francis Seminary in have a financial aid package for teachers and administrators in our Catholic schools. For Milwaukee. those teachers and administrators in our Catholic schools, Brescia University and the Date:Friday, September 28, 2001 Time:10 am – 3:30 pm Diocese of Owensboro have matching grants of $250.00 each. That will be a total of Registration begins at 9:30 am at The Field House 5872 Hwy 1389 $500.00 per person taking classes in the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction From Owensboro, take Hwy 144 east to Hwy 1389, turn left, then turn right at the program offered at Brescia University. If Diocesan Catholic Educators are interested, 4th driveway Cost: $15 Members; $20 Non-members. they should contact Dr. Kathleen McKee at Brescia University (270-686-4250). The Lunch Included. RSVP by September 19, 2001 funds are limited; the first ones to apply will be served. >>>>>>>>>>>> Please Clip and Return <<<<<<<<<<<< Food for the Journey: A Day of Reflection for Lay Ministers Name: ______Phone Number:______TEACHER NEEDED Address:______St. Romuald Interparochial School in Hardinsburg, KY is seeking to fill a part-time Payment requested with this reservation: Member $15 ______Non-member $20______Middle School English position for the current school year. Return To: Sr. Pat Froning or Gayle Strehl, Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust St. If interested, please send resume to Pam Hart, 295 North Main Street, Hardinsburg, KY Owensboro, KY 42301 40143 or call (270)756-5504. Minutes of the Diocesan Pastoral Council, August 12, 2001 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 7 MADISONVILLE,Ky. - Steve Shoulta, Chair- contained the minutes from the August 2000 ing. A special committee may be formed to person, called the meeting to order at 8:45 DPC meeting, a summary of all the informa- Concerns to keep in mind as goals are address the issues and concerns of our be- a.m. Cathy Hagan led the opening prayer. tion that has been gathered throughout the being reviewed: coming a sister diocese to Mandeville. Some Present:Steve Shoulta, Jim Scott, Paul Bachi, diocese, and a sheet listing the priorities as • How well do the goals address the needs DPC members may be asked to serve on the Marilyn Chandler, Bill Clark, Perry Elder, Sue determined by the people of the diocese. (It that have been named? committee. Gray, Br. Ken Grondin, Charlotte Hedges, was requested that these same packets be • Keep the mission statement in mind — do Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us Larry Higdon, Dorothy Lee, Sr. Audrey sent again with the materials for the Novem- the goals follow the mission statement? The DPC decided to study this document Recktenwald, Janet Thomason, Bishop John ber DPC meeting.) Diocesan staff with their It may be necessary when working on the as a group. They will spend the first 15 McRaith, Cathy Hagan - Executive respective committees have been asked to goals at the November meeting to divide into minutes of each meeting discussing the docu- Secretary.Notified Absence: Sharon Ebelhar write goals & objectives and to have these in small clusters. There is concern that the ment. They are asked read pages 49-53 for (Sharon was in attendance for the retreat on to Cathy Hagan by November 1, 2001. These room at Christ the King is not big enough to their November meeting. Jim Scott will facili- Saturday but was unable to return on Sun- in turn will be mailed to DPC members (at least allow this. Cathy Hagan will check to see if tate the discussion. Reflection Questions: day.), Joe Hancock, Tom Hayden, Charles ten days prior to the meeting) to be dis- the gym would be available. If not, the What struck/impressed you? How are we Rucks, Jim Shanahan, Fr. John Vaughan. cussed at their November 19th meeting. The meeting may be moved to the Catholic Pas- called to respond to this? Staff: Sr. Joseph Angela Boone, Sr. Pat entire November meeting will be dedicated to toral Center. (The gym and conference room Secretarial Position on DPC Froning. the proposed goals and objectives. Dioc- are available at Christ the King Parish — the Due to Charlotte Hedges working for the Bishop McRaith had no remarks to make at esan Staff members are asked to attend this meeting will be held there in Madisonville.) Diocese of Owensboro, she is resigning her this time. November 19th meeting, so that they will be Bishop Paul Boyle, C.P. Visit position on the DPC. She has been elected The May 21, 2001 Minutes were approved on hand to answer any questions, concerns, Bishop Paul Boyle from the Diocese of secretary at the May meeting and so a re- as mailed. etc. After the DPC has reviewed the goals Mandeville, Jamaica, will be in the diocese on placement is needed. Sue Gray was chosen Update on 5-Year Plan they will then be taken to deanery councils August 25th through the 27th. He will be to fill that position. Bishop McRaith thanked DPC members had received in an earlier for their input. They will be discussed further speaking at the Catholic Pastoral Center on Charlotte for her service to the DPC and said mailing the packets that had been distributed at the January DPC meeting and will hope- Saturday, August 25th, from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 that he was grateful to have her at the Catho- to diocesan staff directors. These packets fully be promulgated at the March 2002 meet- p.m. He will be at the Priests’ Council meeting lic Pastoral Center. on Monday, August 27th to speak with There will be no September DPC meeting. priests and will be in Paducah Monday night The next meeting is November 19th. at Saint Thomas More Parish at 6:30 p.m. Five Year Plan Note: Novena to Our Lady of the Rosary Mandeville is the second poorest area of the It was suggested that when we are into the Western Hemisphere. Bishop Boyle will fourth year of the plan (that is currently in To be celebrated at the Diocesan Shrine of Mary, Mother speaking about the conditions there. It is process of being formed) to ask committees of the Church and Model of All Christians at St. Joseph’s hoped that the Diocese of Owensboro will and their staff to list and publish their accom- Church in Bowling Green, KY, in observance of the Memo- become a sister diocese to the Diocese of plishments and goals in the Western Ken- rial of Our Lady of the Rosary, September 29th through Mandeville. Bishop McRaith encouraged all tucky Catholic. This will let the people of the October 7th. Prayers for your intentions will be offered DPC members to attend one of the sessions. diocese know what is happening and that it is time to look at the next five years. daily in the Shrine and a Mass willbe offered. Please enter Letters will be sent to deanery council mem- bers, youth ministers, DRE’s, etc. inviting The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. your intentions: them to these sessions. Mel Howard will be Bishop McRaith then celebrated Mass with asked to contact newspapers in Owensboro, DPC members in the Mount Saint Joseph Bowling Green, Paducah, Hopkinsville, Retreat Center Chapel. Conversions____Healing____Employment_____Faithful Departed____ Henderson, etc. Submitted by Cathy Hagan Healing of Alcoholism___Healing of Drug Victims____Sick____ Experiencing A Problem Pregnancy? End Abortion___Vocations to the Priesthood____Family Problems_____ OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE has a toll-free number that anyone experiencing a probblem pregnancy throughout the state can use - 1-800-222-5824 Vocations to Relgious Life_____Marriage_____Spiritual Favors_____

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Miracle_____Catholic Education_____Fallen Away Catholics______Favorable Weather______Terminally Ill______Fallen Away Catholics_____ The Candy’s Dandy Your name______Father Tony Jones, pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Mayfield, is shown here with a Address______sacristy drawer full of candy ready to offer with the parish’s thanks for the good deeds performed by all good boys Phone______Fax______E-mail______and girls. Submitted by Mary Ruth Elder Donation to support Marion Devotion$______

Mail to Jean Fulkerson, MarianShrine Committee, 526 East 13th Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101. Information: Fr. Ben Luther 270.754.1164 8 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Diocese Carol York Given 2001 Catchetical Award By Patty Blair Carol York, Pastoral Associate/DRE, from Saint Henry Par- ish in Aurora, Kentucky is the 2001 recipient of the Bishop John McRaith Catechetical Award. Carol was nominated by former pastor, Msgr. George Hancock. Some of the criteria for the award were that “the Catechetical leader must be a role model as an outstanding human being; be committed to Diocesan, Parish and Community service; show a deep sense of spiritu- ality; be knowledgeable in their field, and committed to con- tinuing their intellectual, spiritual and collaborative growth.” Msgr. Hancock writes of Carol, “Carol is totally dedicated to ministry at St. Henry’s parish and now to the religious educa- tion of the youth at St. Stephen, Cadiz. She is presently working to get all of her religion teachers certified..... Carol is Left to right: Carol York, nominee Two cultural specialists who are also nurses from the Northwest Area Health a religious person. She wants to grow in her faith and in her for Catechetical Award, receives Education Center, Haydee Canovas, standing at right, and JoAnn Negron, met award from Bishop John McRaith with local Spanish interpreters July 30 at The Catholic Pastoral Center. They own spiritual life ... Carol’s success in the Brescia Ministry (center) and from Diocesan Direc- Program is the best indicator of what Carol is about, top grades, are meeting with interpreters as well as students of medicine, denistry, tor, Patty Blair on June 4, 2001. social work, and nursing in these series of meetings to talk about conducting integrity, goodness, creativity and humility.” a Master’s degree. Interdisciplainry Community Screenings for mostly Spanish-speaking people. Carol and her family moved to the Aurora area in 1978. The Carol realizes how important it is for Interpreters in this photo are clockwise from the speaker, Ernie Romero, nearest church was 20 miles away. She saw the need for a Connie Caceres, Sr. Fran Wilhelm, OSU, Danae Orleans, Fr. Fidelis Levri, church in the Aurora area and called the Bishop. Apparently parents to play a vital role in the reli- gious education of their children. She Charlotte Paez from the Kentucky Cancer Program, Sr. Rosemary Keough, such an idea was developing. The parish of St. Henry was OSU, Sr. Luisa Bickett, OSU, and Alan Shreve. The particular topic for this uses the Loaves and Fishes program established in 1983. Carol approached the pastor, Msgr. session at CPC dealt with vocabulary, using the correct Spanish word for Hancock, and told him they needed a “CCD” program and that (multi-generational program developed what was being said in English. forStaff Photo by a team from the Diocese of she had taught classes at Cadiz and would be willing to help. Owensboro) on a regular basis and has Msgr. Hancock delegated Carol to start the program. She started from scratch” and developed a curriculum. As she found that many adults as well as chil- dren look forward to the sessions. She grew in her ministry she started examining other texts and also writes a regular column in the par- workbooks. Five years later, the first Vacation Bible School was offered. Carol and her teachers developed their own VBS ish bulletin with resources and instruc- tion on such topics as: liturgical sea- program. sons, saints, prayer and liturgy. In In 1990, when Carol’s children were grown, she told Msgr. PICNICS Hancock that she needed a break from the ministry. One year addition, she includes bulletin inserts with activities for various age groups of later, called her back and said she was needed. Msgr. Hancock children. Please join me in applauding in September was about to become semi-retired and wanted Carol to become the Pastoral Associate/DRE to help with duties in the parish. Carol for her hard work and dedication to Catechetical Ministry in the Diocese Bishop McRaith encouraged her to take Ministry Formation of Owensboro. classes at Brescia. She enrolled in the program in 1993 and Sept. 2 11:00 AM St. Anthony, Axtel continues to take classes today. She hopes to someday earn (Rough River) Sept. 8 4:00 PM St. Agnes, Uniontown Sept. 8 12 Noon St. John the Evangelist, Paducah Sept. 9 11:30 AM Mount St. Joseph, You Can Help Stamp Out Breast Cancer Maple Mount Sept. 15 4:00P.M. Christ the King, Madisonville By Rita Brothers, Diocesan Office of Social Concerns Sept. 16** 12 Noon Mary Carrico School, Knottsville The US Postal Service recently released its new “Fund the Cure” stamp to help fund breast cancer Sept. 30 11:00 AM St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville research. The stamp was designed by Ethel Kessler of Bethesda, Maryland. Instead of the normal $.34 for a stamp, this one costs $.40. The additional $.06 will go to breast cancer research. A “normal” book costs $6.60. This one is only $8.00. It takes a few minutes in line at the Post Office and means so much. If all stamps are sold, it will raise an additional $16,000,000 for this vital research. I urge you to do ** New Location: St. William and St. Lawrence parishes two things TODAY: host the barbecue picnic for Mary Carrico Elementary 1. Go out and purchase some of these stamps. 2. E-mail your friends to do the same. School in Knottsville on September 16. This year the It is important that we take a stand against this disease that kills and maims so many of our mothers, picnic will be at the St. Lawrence picnic grounds behind sisters, friends. Many of us know women and their families whose lives are turned upside-down by the church on St. Lawrence Church Road just off High- breast cancer. It takes so little to do so much in this drive. By the way, these stamps can be purchased from the Mount St. Joseph Post Office at Maple Mount, way 144 east of Knottsville. They’re raffling off a new Ky. four-wheel drive ATV at this picnic. The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 9 Diocese Thank you Western Ky. Jubilee Justice Constituents ($4,000 x .10 =$ 400). In 2005, that goes up to faith-based initiative might suffer if the ad- $600! Most importantly, the child credit does ministration is seen offering strong words on CHILD TAX CREDIT VICTORY! not count towards calculating means-tested confronting poverty but then allows the They said it could never be done! Chancery meetings, or working behind your benefits. When this phases in, it should lift only provision of the tax bill which directly “Refundability is a non-starter.” desk — thank you, you should be proud of close to a half-million children out of pov- helps poor families to be removed,’ the Rev. “This is a tax bill, not a welfare bill.” your contribution to this monumental effort. erty. Joseph A. Fiorenza, president of the Na- In addition, Congress did include marriage tional Conference of Catholic Bishops, wrote By Rita Brothers WHAT’S IN THE BILL penalty relief for EITC families. The plateau Bush Thursday.” Boston Globe, 5' 26’01, Diocesan Office of Social Concerns The tax bill that is being sent to the Presi- at which families get the maximum benefit page 10. The Tax Reconciliation bill ready for the dent includes a partially refundable child tax (now approximately $10,000 to $13,000) is “Outside groups also tried to influence the President’s signature contains a refundable credit. The bill doubles the current $500 per extended by $3,000 for couples. process—some publicly. Bishop Joseph child tax credit! The inclusion of this provi- child tax credit over ten years starting with an Fiorenza, president of the National Confer- sion in the tax bill is, in no small way, due to increase of $600 this year. The credit then NOTABLE QUOTES ence of Catholic Bishops, sent Bush a letter all your efforts over the last year or so. This expands incrementally to $1,000 in 2010 ($700 “Mrs. Snowe ... got help from a lobbying yesterday warning that the administration was not the easy victory indicated by the per child in 2005, and $800 in 2009). The credit campaign led by the Catholic bishops, who shouldn’t be seen as ‘offering strong words final tally. Those who received frantic calls is calculated as 10 percent of taxpayer’s are allies of Mr. Bush in the fight over faith- on confronting poverty’ while it ‘allows the days and hours before the conference report income over $10,000 in 2001 phased to 15 based initiatives.” The Wall Street Journal, only provision of the tax bill which directly was finished know too well how close we percent of income over $10,000 (indexed to 5’29’01. Page A10 helps poor families to be removed’” Wash- came to losing the refundable provisions. To cost of living) in 2005. Practically, this means “The credibility of the supporters of the ington Post, 5’25’01, page A6. all of you who responded from wherever we that a mom with one child earning $14,000 tracked you down — vacations, field offices, would get $400 back from the IRS this year Attention Four begin novitiate at Saint Meinrad Death Penalty On August 5, 2001, in a brief ceremony at the monastery entrance, Richard Weldon and Nicholas Foster, both of Indianapolis, Opponents! IN; Jason Kindrat of Owensboro, KY; and Ronald Hodges of Des Moines, IA; were clothed in the Benedictine habit at Saint The KY Legislature will hold a Interim Judiciary Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN. They Committee hearing on October 16, 2001 (time not now begin a year of monastic formation, yet set). Its only agenda item is the death pen- including study of the Rule of St. Benedict alty. We need constituents present, so please and monastic history. mark your calendars. Questions? Please call Rita Nov. Richard, 58, was born in Detroit, MI, Brothers @ 270-683-1545. on December 26, 1942. He attended Henry Ford Community College and Central Michi- gan University, obtaining a BS degree in From left to right are Novice Richard Weldon, Novice Nicholas Foster, education. He had a two-year tour of duty Novice Jason Kindrat, and Novice Ronald Hedges. St. Meinrad Adoption with the Army as a communications special- ist stationed in Germany. For 26 years, Nov. is an option! Richard was employed with Prudential In- ing from the National Healthcare for the Homeless Association in crisis intervention, counseling and management, he was employed at the Barrington Health Center of India- surance Co. Having retired from insurance, • Free pregnancy counseling he entered into a partnership in the nursing napolis. home business. He obtained an Indiana Nov. Jason, 26, was born March 31, 1975, in Nashville, TN. His elementary and high school • Your choice of adoptive parents health care administrator’s license in 1996. education took place in the Nashville area. In 1997, Nov. Jason graduated from Brescia • Assistance with prenatal care Most recently, he was owner and administra- University, Owensboro, KY, with a degree in biology. He was employed most recently with • Open adoption tor of Pinehurst, Inc., which operates nurs- the Owensboro-Mercy Health System, working in the emergency room. He is a certified ing homes in the Richmond, IN, area. emergency medical technician. Nov. Nicholas, 23, was born July 6, 1978, Nov. Ronald, 36, was born in Des Moines, IA, August 24, 1964. He attended grade and Confidentiality in Indianapolis, IN. He received his early high schools in the Indianola School System of Iowa. He earned a BS degree in hotel and assured! education in public schools in Indianapolis. restaurant management from Iowa State University at Ames, in 1988. After a brief time at DePauw University, Since graduation, Nov. Ronald has held positions in food service management and food Catholic Charities Greencastle, IN, he became a health worker production through Marriott Management Services. Before applying for the novitiate, he Diocese of Owensboro on a Street Outreach team, a program for was a priesthood student in Saint Meinrad School of Theology. street-based outreach and education for run- As novices, the men take a year off from formal studies and/or trades. The novitiate is Call (270) 683-1545 or a time of prayer and learning intended to help a novice discern his vocation as a monk. At away and homeless youth. Later, he was the toll free 1-877-803-5064 evening supervisor of Holy Family Shelter in the end of this year, a novice may be permitted to profess temporary vows of obedience, Indianapolis. Having had specialized train- fidelity to the monastic way of life and stability in the community of Saint Meinrad. www.owensborodio.org/cc.html 10 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Diocese Hospitality Minister Martha Zoglmann was weeding a flower bed at St. Pius Tenth Church, Owensboro, on August 2. She’s part of a team who maintain the flower bed shaped as a cross in front of the church. Such service to Catholic parishes frequently goes unheralded. People who keep a church’s environment attractive render the Catholic commu- nity a great service by helping the parish present You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello to the public the face of a St. Stephen Cathedral Parish hosted a reception for Sr. Ann McGrew, OSU, July 1, welcoming community. To 2001. Sr. Ann was leaving St. Stephen as Director of Religious Education to all the Catholic parish supervise the Women’s House of Discerment at Brescia University. Rose Ann groundskeepers in Western Payne, who replaced Sr. Ann in this position, is shown at right helping register youth Kentucky, we salute you! from the parish in religious education classes. Lois Rutigliano photos. Staff Photo Divine Mercy Pilgrimage: A Walk in Life By Martha Kauffeld and faithful to church teachings; disguised I have always loved going on pilgrimages. voices were coming from every direction. It is a time for growing in the knowledge of the Then came our involvement in the Pro-Life nothing would come of it, I began to pray. On because of our steadfast loyalty to church faith, a time for fun, a time for caring and a time Movement, for me beginning in the late sev- about the thirteenth of that month, Our Lady teachings ... especially in the area of Catholic for sharing ... we are family! Mercy Sunday enties. Never did we dream that the trials, lifted The Veil. The Word was made Flesh Sexual Morality during our childbearing Pilgrimage 2000 had been a first for my hus- errors, and events in our marriage could one and Dwelt within... Awestricken was this years. In our obedience and loyalty to follow band, Jim. day for the church become a teaching tool. speechless child! The Almighty had done the Church’s Teachings, the Lord God had Convinced it was God’s Will for us, we Today, many homes are in shipwreck; the great things for me ... for us; And Holy is His chosen us to become instruments of His committed ourselves to take another pilgrim denial of holy motherhood is at an all time Name! Only then did I begin to reflect and Mercy .. extending hope during these group back to the National Shrine of Divine high, disrespect for human life runs rampant recall my own childbearing years. My life troubled times in church history. Mercy in Stockbridge this year. On Mercy at all levels. Why have we witnessed such began to unfold ... right before my very eyes. Our childbearing years had been the most Sunday last year during our visit in the little darkness? Why have so many married Catho- Only then did I understand that Our Lady of difficult years of our marriage. A medical church on Eden Hill, I was sure I had heard lic Couples disobeyed God’s Divine Law, Guadalupe was overshadowing me. But why problem had arisen after the birth of our in my heart a soft whisper: “Bring souls to dishonoring their sacred marital covenant now? As a reminder of those babies who second child and had created difficult deci- know My Mercy.” I took it to mean the by using artificial means of birth control? have been lost and are daily lost by abortion sions in our young lives. When the doctor National Shrine; that’s what prompted our Why have so many Catholic marriages ended ... an abomination of holy motherhood in our informed my husband that another child return in 2001. The Divine Mercy Devotion in divorce? There are no easy answers; midst. Her apparitions in 1531 to a simple could put my life in jeopardy, he displayed had become for us ... a way of life ... repen- however the cultural influence of artificial Aztec Indian by the name of Juan Diego, she for me a heroic love beyond words. When tance and reconciliation. It is Eucharistic, the contraception has become for many a silent came to the world carrying within her womb Jim informed me I was not to worry, that our Living Christ! deadly marriage partner. Why? With little ... her Baby Infant Jesus. childbearing years would have to be lived- It seemed Our Lady of Guadalupe had knowledge of the Faith, the Holy Christian Why had God the Father chosen Her for out as brother and sister, overwhelmed was handpicked last year’s pilgrims; this year Catholic Marriage of Sacrifice had become a these times? It would be a reminder of the not the word for how I felt! Such a thought was no exception. Why she had chosen Sacrament of self-seeking love for easy grati- miracle of her apparitions in the sixteenth had not ever entered my mind. Still, artificial such a simple ordinary couple to fulfill her fication and few consequences. Jim and I century. Her image on the Tilma of the simple contraception was never an option! Never mission on this year’s trip was beyond our have witnessed these thirty-plus years...a Aztec had converted nine million Aztec Indi- did I dream that my husband’s words would comprehension. Unworthy though we are, I loss of the Faith. Our faith sharing here can ans to Roman Catholicism in ten years, dur- one day prove to be profound. What was believe that in God’s Divine Plan, Jim and I be God’s awesome gift to you; mindful ing a dark time in Mexico’s history. Human most amazing is that we had been married are to share an intimate part of our marriage always, as servants of God, it will never be sacrifice was taking place on their altars, as only two years and had witnessed the birth most sacred and most serious ... extending to easy. Never! an offering to their pagan gods. Later she of a second child. married couples ... and you, His Divine mercy! In the fall of 1994, a family member asked would become the Patroness of the Ameri- As my life continues to unfold, I have The sixties were turbulent years for the that I join with her to pray a 33-day Novena cas ... America history seemed to be repeat- asked myself, “Why now is the Lord Jesus church; confusion was common place. Like entitled “In The End My Immaculate Heart ing itself. showing Jim and I so much mercy?” Though many other God-loving couples in those Will Triumph” for the needs of a grandchild. Why had God chosen her for Jim and me complicated to answer, Jim and I believe that days, we had tried always to remain steadfast Committed, though weak in faith, convinced and spared our marriage? We believe it was Continued on page 15 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 11 Diocese Sunday’s For The Family Contributed by Betty Medley, Diocesan Family Life Office.

Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 2, 2001 Luke 14:1, 7-14 Theme: Hospitality To The Deprived & the Estranged Family Life: Just as prejudice is first learned in the context of families that are biased, so too sensitivity and openness to the neglected and the scorned are taught within the environment of families that reach out with Christ-like love to “the least” of this world. The attitudes of children are shaped by how parents talk about people of other races and of diverse socioeconomic groups. A spirit of understanding and generosity toward the poor is “caught” from parents who feed the hungry and provide shelter for the homeless. Tolerance of people of diverse life-styles is inspired by the way parents relate to the divorced, to gays and lesbians, and to those with AIDS. When is the last time we invited “an outcast” to dinner? Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 9, 2001 Luke 14:25-33 Theme: Growing through Life’s Burdens Family Life: There are at least three kinds of crosses that need to be borne if family intimacy is to become a reality. There are the crosses involved in putting oneself out in order to The 5th Annual Day Star Camp ease the burden of a family member: doing an added chore, sharing a treat, spending extra By Betty Medley, Family Life Office the day. The goal was to help the campers time to be with the other. Then there are crosses we assume when we dare take the risk Children from ages 7 to 16 who are learning talk about and deal with the many feelings of confronting unjust or disruptive behavior, and of changing the situations in our lives to cope with issues like grief and loss at- they experienced after the death of a loved that can and should be altered. Finally, we take up our cross each time we accept and make tended a Day Star Camp on Saturday, July 21, one. the best of the limitations of our circumstances - be they of a physical, spiritual, or 2001. This was sponsored by the Family Life The children ended the day by writing economic nature - over which we simply have no control, and about which nothing can office of the Diocese and Hospice Associa- messages to their loved ones and tying them be done. In taking up all these kinds of crosses the family finds new life in its more intimate tion. All of the children who attended had a to their balloons. Campers were encouraged following of Christ. loved one who had died. to let go of the balloons outside the church, Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 16, 2001 The camp was a way to help the children but to hand on to the memories of their loved Luke 15:1-32 cope with their loss but have fun too. Arts ones who had died. Theme: Forgiveness and crafts, combined with special group ac- A special thanks to the young students Family Life: Two things are necessary for a family to grow in reconciliation: forgiveness tivities and a memorial service, comprised from OCHS that helped with the day. and a contrite heart. Forgiveness is signaled by the willingness not to hold things against the other and get even, the ability to extend the common courtesies, the effort to pray for the offender and to remember the wrongdoing with healed memory. But forgiveness alone Bereavement Day Camp is not enough to bring about reconciliation. The offender must admit the wrong, be By Betty Medley, Family Life Office genuinely sorry, repair any harm, and strive not to repeat the offense. It was not enough The Family Life Office of the Diocese and St. Frances de Sales Parish in Paducah, Ky for the shepherd to go and find the lost sheep. The lost sheep had to be willing to return. sponsored a Camp for children ages 7-14 years old who had a loved one to die. This was It did not suffice for the father to forgive his prodigal offspring. The errant son had to a day to come together with other children with similar losses. “Sharing Together and admit his sin and restructure his life. Remembering” was the name of the camp which was held at the Community Center in Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time , September 23, 2001 Paducah, Ky. Luke 16:1-13 There were planned activities for the children in which many of them were able to talk about Theme: God or Money the loss and ways in which the loss had affected them. There was pizza at lunch and fun Family Life: Obviously, money is a requisite for survival and for growth. The question activities afterwards. At the closing of the day we had a Memorial Service in which the families posed by today’s scripture has to do with priorities. What is the ultimate force that drives of the children came back to attend. When the Memorial Service was completed the children us: accumulating wealth or building here on earth God’s kingdom of truth and love, justice along with their family members were given a paper angel to write a message to their loved and peace? one and then tied the angel to a balloon. Afterwards we all went outside and released his/ Are we willing to refuse the promotion that will be detrimental to family bonding? Do her balloon as the wind carried them high into the clouds. The children watched until they we sacrifice certain superfluities in order to spend more time with each other? Do we give couldn’t see their balloon anymore. of some of our abundance in order to make the world a better place for others? This was a wonderful day for these children to come together with others and discuss the Twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time , September 30, 2001 type of loss that he/she was going through as well as the feelings that we all go through Luke16:19-31 during grief. Theme: Woe To The Complacent! Each child who attended the day camp was given a gift bag with many treats as well as Family Life: Even in our families, we can divide ourselves into the “haves” and “have- a t-shirt with “Sharing Together & Remembering” and a beautiful picture of an angel with nots” symbolized by Lazarus and the rich man in today’s Gospel..the beautiful and the two children. plain, the intelligent and the simple, the gifted and the ordinary, the favorite and the others, I would like to thank all those people who helped make this day possible. Adam Rewa; the right and the wrong. Family is the community in which we need to be able to accept Shelia Newman; Cindy Davidson; Cathy Ray; Pat Dond. Without the help of these people ourselves and each other simply as we are - as gift from God with a unique contribution the day would not have been possible. to make to our family and to the world. Comparisons reap conflict, and worse yet is the We will be planning another Bereavement Day Camp in Paducah for this year sometimes attitude that says we deserve or can earn our blessings. in the summer because there is such a great need for these children to share with others their losses and feelings. 12 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Diocese Blessed Sacrament Parish Back To School Hip Hop Dance By Lois Rutigliano OWENSBORO,Ky. - The new Community Center at Blessed Sacrament Chapel on 604 Locust St., was rocking and rolling Friday August 8, 2001, as teens from different parishes and schools gathered for an evening of fun with good friends. Nikki Smith, a Blessed Sacrament At first, the teens were Parishioner, was the emcee for a little shy about dancing. the Hip Hop Dance August 11. Lois However, when the lights Rutigliano photo were turned down low and they were inspired by the lively music, the dancing Winners of the Sea Walk at the Blessed Sacrament Hip Hop Dance: from left, Katrina Shelton, Tate Swanagan, Marcus Allen, and Edward began. Suddenly, the Marcus Allen, left, and Matt Gentry set Green. Lois Rutigliano photo. teens formed a up the sound system fopr the Hip Hop ChaCha line, then Dance. Lois Rutigliano photo gifts for tonight,” said Collins. switched to some- Earlier in the afternoon, before the dance started at 8:00 PM that evening, thing called the Sea Marcus Allen. Mrs. Collins Allen volunteered to raise Marcus Allen, Collins’ son, was at the Community Center with his friend, Walk. For those not Matt Gentry from Precious Blood Parish. They attend different schools but in the know, this is a funds for door prizes and for prizes to give to the winners of the Sea Walk Contest. “It live in the same neighborhood and became good friends. They were helping dance in which every Collins’ Mother to get ready for the dance that evening. They posted flyers, part of the body was difficult to get contributions because a lot of people think funds are misused by ran errands, and helped test sound equipment among other things. A moves in different di- gentleman from one of the Baptist churches hooked up the sound equip- rections, all at the the churches and are reluctant to give. I like what I do, and lots of times, I go door to ment for the dance. same time! The Hip Hop Dance was a good example of good friends from various A Sea Walk con- door trying to get donations. It’s hard, but I keep on doing it. I finally got $ 25.00 to buy faiths and cultures working together with Blessed Sacrament parishioners test was held and the to insure the success of this very fun event. top four winners Edward Green doing the Sea Walk at were Katrina Shelton, the Hip Hop Dance. Lois Rutigliano Tate Swanagan, Ed- photo ward Green, and Back To Reverence In Church At right, Patricia IJames of Owensboro wears a mantilla in church because she feels that Our Lady inspires us to portray reverence, and she feels that wearing a mantilla does this. “We have to get back to more revenrence in the Church,” she said August 11, 2001, as she left St. Stephen Cathedral after midday Mass. Lois Rutigliano photo

Western Kentucky Has World Class Barbecue Cooks

Freddie Miller, left, and Bob Johnson found a shady spot beside Blessed Sacrament Church in Owensboro while their relief took over cooking for the parish Picnic in August. Without such volunteers who prepare the food for parish picnics, many good things would be missing from the Parish Mission Catholic culture in Western Kentucky. Cooking barbecue is “A Spirituality for an Evange- long, hot work, but many hands make light duty in Catholic lizing Parish” With Fr. Joe parishes. Catholic men have traditionally done the job of Scott, a PaulistPriest, and Joan barbecue cook for parishes and have made barbecue pork, Rose, a Catholic Lay Woman chicken, and mutton world famous fare for western Ken- OCTOBER 7-11 tucky Catholic parish picnics. Making burgoo requires more STS. JOSEPH & PAUL help; everybody pitches in to make burgoo. Lois Rutigliano OWENSBORO, KY photo. The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 13 Diocese Diocesan Seminarian Jacob Petri Conducts Class on “The Presence of Mystery” By Lois Rutigliano OWENSBORO,Ky. - Jacob Petri, a seminary student from Mundelein Seminary in Chicago, recently ended a ten- week summer assignment at St. Stephen Cathedral. Dur- ing his stay here, Jacob conducted a class,” In the Presence of Mystery,” a summer study in the faith. The class was held every Wednesday night for six weeks in the Cathedral undercroft. The schedule for the faith study included the following topics for discussion. Creation ex Nihilo (from nothing), The fall and the Cycle of Sin, Breaking the Cycle of Sin: The Incarnation and the Redemption, God is Love, The Trinity as a Community of Truth and Love, and Divine Provi- dence and Suffering. From thirteen to twenty or so St. Stephen parishioners and visitors from other Owensboro parishes attended the summer faith study. Jacob contrib- uted to the parish very generously with his time and talents. “ I thank God every day for calling me to be a priest,” said Jacob. Left, Jacob Petri seated with his class: front, Pam Payne, Helen Miles, and Mary Horn; second row: Lena Horn, WIlliam Settles, Paddy Settles, Mary Ann O’Bryan; third row: Jeanie Elder, Ruth Ann Carrico, Maggie Ward. In right Diocesan AIDS photo, Kathi Latta with Jacob Petri, deep in thought. Lois Rutigliano photos. Quilters Give Gift of Mantis Visits Cathedral To Pray Warmth To Sufferers By Lois Rutigliano OWENSBORO,Ky. - A Praying Mantis, according to the dictionary, is a carnivorous insect with large eyes and a swiveling head. It stands with its forelegs folded as if in prayer. Sr. Mary Thomas, A.D., discovered the long-bodied, beautiful green insect on a brick wall just outside the door of St. Stephen Cathedral, with its forelegs together in prayer. It was very quiet and did not move as we approached it. When Sr. Mary Thomas softly spoke to the Mantis, it turned its head and looked at her as if it knew what she was saying. So I started talking to the Mantis and asked him to turn my way so I could get a good picture of him. “ Oh look, it’s looking at you now. I think it knows what you are saying. This reminds me of Saint Francis and his sermon to the birds,” said Sister Mary Thomas. Indeed the Mantis did seem very attentive and did not try to fly away. So before we left we said a prayer with the Mantis and invited him to come and visit us again on his next flight to Kentucky. After all, the Mantis is one of God’s cre- ations.

In picture at left, Lois Rutigliano is a freelance photographer/writer in Owensboro who volunteers her work for The Western Kentucky Experiencing Catholic, covering the Owensboro This Minnesotan, a twenty-year sufferer Deanery. In the photo at left, she from AIDS, is modeling a quilt she re- posed with one of her picture dis- A Problem ceived from Rita Brothers who was in plays of WKC news events and other Chicago in July representing the parish activities which she makes Ownensboro Diocese at a Regional AIDS Pregnancy? Conference. The quilt is a gift from the for priests and Catholic church vestiblues in Owensboro. OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE has a toll- Owensboro Diocesan AIDS Quilters. The free number that anyone experiencing lady chose this quilt from other sampoles a problem pregnancy throughout the because she liked the feminine colors. state can use - 1-800-222-5824 Rita Brothers photo 14 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Diocese Meaning and Implementation of the new General Instruction of the Roman Missal Discussed From The Diocesan Office of Worship On Holy Thursday, 2000, Pope John Paul II approved the revised Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani, popularly known as the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM). As we begin to look toward the implementation of this important document, the Office for the Continuing Education of the Clergy and the Office of Worship com- bined efforts to bring in an expert to address a gathering of priests and pastoral ministers from around the area. On August 6, 2001 Fr. John Huels came to our diocese to speak on the topic of the Revised General Instruction of the Roman Missal. Fr. Huels came to us very well credentialed. He is a canon lawyer from Ottawa, Canada — holding a Doctorate in Canon Law from the Catholic University of America in Washington, and a Master of Fr. John Huels spoke to priests and pastoral ministers of the diocese on August 6 at the Catholic Pastoral Center about the proposed changes in the Sacramentary. Arts in Theology and Master of Divinity Fr. John Huels from Catholic Theological Union in Chi- Staff Photo cago. He is an expert in liturgical law and the author of numerous publications. two examples give a hint of the differences in the way that the liturgy is celebrated due to As with all important documents, many questions have been raised concerning the ministers that are available. For this reason the bishops of the United States will ask for some meaning and implementation of the new GIRM. Fr. Huels led a discussion of the revised indults so that we can carry out the wisdom of the law in our own circumstances. GIRM, highlighting any changes and answering questions. Included in this article are a few Also among the changes introduced by the revised GIRM are the statements that the Book of the points that he made concerning the implementation of the revised GIRM and its impact of Gospels may be carried in procession, but not the Lectionary and that the processional on current liturgical practice. cross should have a figure of the Christ crucified on it. The revised GIRM also states that Most importantly, Fr. Huels informed us that even though the revised GIRM has been Sacred vessels are to be made from a noble metal, whereas the current edition of the GIRM approved by Rome, it does not officially go into effect until the Roman Missal (better known state that they are to be made from a noble material. (There is a possibility that the bishops as the Sacramentary) is published in Latin (which has not yet occurred at the time of this may make adaptations so that other noble material may be used.) writing). The Local bishop can then choose whether to begin implementing any of the These are some of the issues that Fr. John Huels addressed. It is probably most important changes in the diocese at that time or whether the diocese will wait until there is an approved to remember that most changes introduced by the revised GIRM are relatively minor and that English translation. (Our bishop has made the decision to wait to begin implementation until none of them will come into effect in our diocese until there is an approved English translation the Missal is available in English.) The Roman Missal is expected to be published in Latin of the Roman Missal and its General Instruction (a date which would be impossible to predict). soon, but as of yet there is no firm publication date. Until the Roman Missal becomes If you have any questions concerning the Instruction or this article please feel free to call effective, we continue to remain under the jurisdiction of the current 1975 edition of the Fr. Larry McBride, Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese at St. Francis de Sales Missal and no changes will occur in our celebration of the Eucharistic liturgy. Church, Paducah at (270) 442-1923. Fr. Huels stated that the changes that are found in the new GIRM are minor and are provided in response to issues and questions that have been raised since the last reworking of the Instruction. The Instruction seeks to add clarification to the way we worship and THE DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO emphasis to certain aspects of liturgy. For example, the new Instruction places emphasis on the importance of music during the liturgy and especially the mass parts, “. . . every care OFFICE OF should be taken that singing by the ministers and the people is not absent in celebrations that occur on Sundays and holy days of obligation.” The new Instruction also emphasizes HISPANIC MINISTRY the use of the profound bow during the celebration of the liturgy, such as during the Creed presents at the words by the power of the Holy Spirit . . . he became man, as well as for showing a “PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, reverence to the altar when the ministers enter. The importance of silence is also highlighted PATRONESS OF THE AMERICAS”, in the revised Instruction, listing those times during the liturgy when it should occur and JANUARY 2-6, 2002. why. The Bishops of the United States will be requesting indults or exemptions from certain Spiritual directors: Fr. Ken Mikulcik and Fr. Richard Meredith. aspects of the new Instruction. Fr. Huels reminded everyone that the Roman Missal is The cost for lodging, air fare, and 2 meals per day is only $997.00. primarily written with the Church of Rome and Mass at St. Peter’s in mind. In Rome, especially The Flamingos Plaza Hotel of Mexico City provides first class at St. Peter’s the norm is that there are a large number of priests and deacons to celebrate accommodations. This Pilgrimage will include Morning and Evening each mass and therefore fewer lay liturgical ministers are present. In comparison to Rome Prayer, Daily Mass, and Reconciliation. We will also visit the for most Catholic communities in the United States the norm is only one priest and a large Mother House of our Sisters from Mexico that are currently living number of lay ministers. With this in mind it is easy to see why the Instruction calls for the in Paducah. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience faith and priest and or deacon to perform several functions that here in the United States the priest culture. would perform along with various lay ministers. For example, the Instruction calls for the The deadline is September 6, 2001 and limit of 40 people. priest with the help of the deacon to receive the gifts at the preparation of gifts and place Contact Gwen Taylor at 270.926.7694 for reservations/information. them on the altar, and that the priest will consume any left over consecrated wine. These The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 15 By Ginny Knight Simon WISDOM Carrico’s Ramblings Mary Lou Sapp Freeloaders Looked Down On, But We Sts. Joseph and Paul Parish - Owensboro Will Enjoy Being Freeloaders in Heaven I worked for Thriftway Lumber -as it was By G.E. (Jerry) Carrico ‘called then- for 28 years. I was a “jack of all trades” In our daily prayers and endeavors, we often direct our thoughts I guess, as far as the office was concerned, but my toward Heaven, just as Jesus did during His Transfiguration as He title was Office Manager when I retired. listened to His Father’s commendation (...This is my Beloved Son After my husband, David Sapp, passed away I in Whom I am well-pleased...”) for His good works establishing His was employed by an elderly man as a sitter until he Church on earth, giving us a new way of life. We think of Heaven passed away. I was at an awkward age again in my in a special way when we recite the Our Father. We direct our life -between 55 and 65. I was too young to draw thoughts toward Heaven at other times as we think of it as our future Social Security and unable to find a job. I had heard about the Senior Employment Service home. This hope gives us a positive direction in our lives. through the AARP, so I went in to check it out. My age became a benefit and I was able Speaking of Heaven, it is unfortunate, at least from a human to be placed in their employment service program. I think this is a great program as it helps viewpoint, that Scripture does not give us a more imaginative keep senior citizens in the work force longer. The program will provide training while the description of Heaven, nor did even Jesus Himself. He did refer to G. E. (Jerry) Carrico person is on the job. I am able to work a schedule that will allow me to help take care of Heaven as “My Father’s House.” With our feeble human minds, we find it difficult to my mother, Verna Shain, as well as learn new skills while I am earning a pay check. The imagine the immensity of such a mansion. Any human description would be guesswork employment service works with the nonprofit agencies in a community. I have worked at best. But imagine, if you can, what the loving quarters of the Creator of our universe at the Kentucky Cancer center and now here, at the Catholic Pastoral Center. looks like. We find that it’s too big for our imagination. Even a creative artist would come More places are beginning to hire retired people and I believe that is because older up short. employees are at a time in life where they can be more dedicated to their job. Hopefully, a little speculation on our part about life in heaven will not offend God. He I think it is very good to stay active and keep people skills alive. Meeting different created us as human beings, not intending for us to act divinely. Not only have I wondered people is fun and interesting as well as educational. about the likeness of God’s living quarters, but I have also wondered about a lot of other Because a person is older doesn’t mean they are no longer productive! things: angels with halos and wings, decked out in angelic garb, maybe a gown, gold (Don’t forget the Sophia Award Mass , Sunday slippers, or maybe even a crown? Will we look human or angelic when we get to heaven? September 23, 2001, 1:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Cathedral) Will our friends and relatives recognize us? Will we be able to hob-nob with our favorite saints, maybe even with the Apostles? Will there be just common people, high or low society, with maybe saints who have achieved special merits here on earth, like St. Anthony, the Saint of finders, or St. Jude with super powers, working the impossible? St. Vincent de Paul in Paducah As you can plainly see, my imagination about Heaven runs pretty wild, especially when I try to visualize the “ins and outs” of heavenly living and practices. Enough speculation ...maybe too much! Rather than try to unravel heavenly mysteries, “Beats the Heat” possibly I should have asked some astute theologians who have made studies of Divine By Jackie Harris ways, someone more learned than many of us. Even so, I’m still wondering if they deal in such mysteries and unknowns. Actually, I’m wondering just how much they know St. Vincent de Paul, Paducah participated about heavenly affairs. Just maybe, God has never intended for us to know about in the Union Planters and Channel 6 TV heavenly affairs, intending instead for us to be surprised when we visit Heaven (Ed. Note: station in the “Beat the Heat Program.” St. as in TEC and Cursillo Saturday night!) after St. Peter allows us to enter the Pearly Gates. Vincent purchased one hundred fans at the Now I recall the tantalizing gestures of Jesus Himself: “...eye has not seen and ear has not cost of $1,500.00. These fans were distrib- heard...” Does this tell it all? uted to Lourdes Home-Care, Baptist Let’s face it - nobody here on earth has ever been given a private tour of Heaven, as HomeCare, Purchase District Home Care far as I know, and then come back to earth after being in Heaven. That means there are and Hope Unlimited Pregnancy Care Cen- no earthly answers to my silly questions, though they are better than watching TV! Not ter. even Pope John Paul II can talk about what’s in Heaven from experience, can he? I’m Paducah Piecemakers made a donation thinking that we’ll just have to sit and wait and see for ourselves when St. Peter opens with which five more fans were purchased the Pearly Gates for us. and delivered to Paducah Cooperative Min- Lastly, one thing for sure: when we do arrive in Heaven, we will all be freeloaders with istry. Thanks to volunteers Tommy no rent, no mortgage payments, no car payments, no grocery bills, no utility bills, no Tammy Harris (left) and Tommy medical bills, and no worries whatsoever. Weitlauf and Tammy Harris for the work in Weitlauf of the St. Vincent de delivering the fans. Paul Budget Store in Paducah Wait a minute! What about the job of praising God for all eternity? Oh, but that’s not delivered fans in the “Beat the a job; it is an honor! Jackie Harris is the Treasurer of St. Vincent Heat Program.” de Paul in Paducah. 270.442.9351 because of the fall of our First Parents. As riage, in the Living Waters of our Baptism A Walk In Life stand the seriousness of their sacred vows. members of the Mystical Body of Christ, our has become God’s gift as the Holy Spirit When two become one flesh, that is union crosses, trials and errors calls us to repen- revealed to us our Father’s Covenant of love. Continued from page 10 with God. What God has joined together, no tance and reconciliation to become ... ONE That is why the Marriage Vows can never be we are to offer hope for those in troubled one can put asunder ... that is the Father’s BODY in Jesus Christ. His Life, Death and broken; that is why marriage is so sacred and marriages. The Holy Sacrament of Matri- Love. Why have we crosses in our lives? Resurrection had brought for us redemption, so holy! mony, too few had understood; few under- Why suffering? Sin had entered the world His gift, Eternal Life. Conjugal love in mar- Continued on page 16 16 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Diocese Photo at left, from left, team members Gerri They were quick to enter into the spirit of the Merkel, Sharrie Cinnamond, Dennis Kurtz with three days and even suggested that we have Planting the Seed Gaddar, a young man from Lithuania who will be more time for quiet reflective prayer. Several By Sharrie Cinnamond coming to Milwaukee as an exchange student of the young ladies decorated the Chapel this August. and conference room for us, using wild flow- Lithuania is called the land of crosses and ers, ferns and greenery they brought in from not without reason. For one thing, it lies at Below, Participants in “ Renewing the Vision” of the surrounding forest. With so little of the the crossroads of Europe where East meeets TEC Training Workshop in Lithuania during June material things that we take for granted, they 27-29, 2001. West, and the South meets the North. For have learned to use what nature has given centuries it has seen soldiers and generals of them. They were very gifted with various armies fighting for its strategic posi- music. Eva, one of the young tion. Now and again Lithuania would appear students, brought her guitar and on the political map of the world and then they sang with no practice and no vanish from it again, an alteration marking defiance of the ban on religion. One music - all from memory. While I not only the deeds of individual politicians hill just outside Siauliai is covered couldn’t understand the words, I but also the tragedy of whole generations of with thousand s of wooden crosses. heard the beauty of their blended people. The people of this small country The people would make these corsses voices and could sense the mean- have a fiercely independent nature and it was and put them up at night. The Soviets ing. All the liturgical services most evident in the spirit of those who rose would take them down and burn them, were in Lithuanian, but it was so in arms against the Bolsheviks in 1918, those but several days later more crosses beautiful as we all joined hands who resisted the Nazis in 1941-1944 and the would appear. In 1993 when Pope and sang (each in our own lan- Soviets who occupied it in 1944. John Paul II visited the country he guage) the Lord’s Prayer. We Men would abandon their homes and head made a point of visiting The Hill of were truly united in the Lord and for the forest, where they formed resistance Crosses, today a national shrine. many tears were shared as we groups. The main thrust of this force was Learning the history of the exchanged the Sign of Peace. directed against the Stalinist invaders. As Lituanian people was a lesson in faith Now this was really Church! soon as they set foot on the soil and occu- and perseverance. I was going to this Now that I am home and have pied the country, the Soviets began to plun- small country in Eastern Europe to had some time to reflect on all that der it; first modern technology and equip- help them learn about TEC and Planting the meal times. This meant longer breaks were happened, I feel truly blessed to have been ment, then works of art, archive materials Seed to get started, but I learned so much needed and more adjustments to the sched- given this opportunity to share in the faith of were taken to the East. Then came the about what it really means to live the Paschal ule. these remarkable people. They are so hun- people’s turn: peasants, teachers, politicians Mystery. These simple people have clung to Another challenge for us was a “cultural gry for this program and eager to get started. and artists were deported to the Siberian their faith through many year of trials. Today difference.” The participants are used to life They know they have a lot of work ahead, concentration camps. During the week of Lithuania is a land struggling to rebuild its at a much slower pace and found it difficult first getting all the written materials trans- June 14-22, 1941 when the war between Nazi economy and its dignity. The poverty is to go quickly from one activity to the next. lated, and gathering together to study and Germany and the USSR started, 7,349 fami- evident; but determination and hard work is The main meal was served at 1:00 p.m., a full learn all they will need to know. It will be a real lies (12,562 people) were deported from also a reality. meal with soup, salad, meat, potatoes and challenge for them to get the TEC program Lithuania. In the years from 1940 - 1949 Our team of three, Dennis Kurtz, Gerri vegetables and always lots of bread. The established, but they are determined and Lithuania lost about half a million people. Merkel and myself, found ourselves sur- evening meal was a lighter meal of cheeses, ready to meet the challenge. With their deep The Lithuanians were broken down both rounded by a welcoming and loving commu- cold cuts and sweet breads. faith and desire to reach out to the youth of physically and morally. The succeeding nity. We were housed and fed by the Jesuits Even with all the challenges and changes Lithuania, I’m sure they will soon be planting generations could resort only to moral resis- in Vilnius and Kaunas as we prepared for the to our schedule, we were able to have a great seeds of their own. tance and adjustment to the new conditions Renewing the Vision of TEC Training Work- workshop. I was especially struck by the Orginally printed in theTEC Conference under the control of the communist party. shop. The workshop itself took place at the strong faith already present in the people. newsletter, The Communicator. Religion was hidden as priests and nuns Jesuit retreat center in Kulkaulova, a small went into hiding or were deported. Schools village near Kaunas. We had sixteen partici- and churches were closed and used by the A Walk In Life now I am a witness! pants from Vilnius, Kaunas and several smaller Seeking self-gratification rather than sac- Soviets for their own purposes. The Cathe- villages. Seven were young adults attending Continued from page 15 dral of St. Casimir, built by the Jesuits in 1630- rificial giving to each other in marriage is a Universities nearby and the others were How does one become holy? By totally road that can only lead to destruction. In 35, in Vilnius was used to store grain. Every- teachers and adults wanting to help the dedicating your life to the Heart of Our Im- thing in the church was destroyed, including many Christian marriages today, we have young people of Lithuania. maculate Mother. She was the source in our witnessed or been a part in the annihilation the organ and bells. When we realized that half of the partici- lives that led us to the summit. Through her Valuables were taken to Moscow and in 1963 of God’s procreation in the human family pants did not speak or understand English, Son, Jesus Christ, God’s saving power had with the end results, abortion. Too few had the church was turned into a museum of we made arrangements to have interpreters been reached in the Sacrament of Reconcili- atheism. Most of the churches suffered viewed children as blessings! A search help with all the presentations. This meant ation. God had so graced us with the Pre- within from our bondage of sin becomes a similar indignities as they were turned into some quick adjustments in the time schedule cious Body and Blood of Jesus in the Eucha- stables, barracks for the soldiers, and even grace money can’t buy; the truth will sit us and shortening our meditations, since the rist and He had become our Life, Strength, all free. May our prayer in our faith sharing dance halls. Today the people are slowly interpreter repeated everything. We had no Sweetness, and our Hope. Only with tears rebuilding and restoring the beautiful become a beacon of light to God’s people, “wheat team” , a group of prayer partners, so can we now show gratitude. It seems be- serving those in most need. churches and monasteries. we arranged a schedule with all the table cause of our failure to acknowledge the Sov- The countryside still has many signs of the Those years of sacrificial giving to each groups (actually we had no tables, just formed ereignty of God these past thirty-plus years, other with a gratification that was never Soviet occupation, but one of the most mov- small circles with our chairs) taking turns we have not understood our precious gift, ing is the many wooden crosses put up in with setting up, serving and cleaning up at The Faith. Oh, a doubting soul was I; but Continued on page 17 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 17 Diocese Holy Name School BoarBoarhool d MemberMemberd s TTs Takakake aa TTe Testestest Every July new and returning board members go on retreat to pray, plan and prepare for the new school year. Part of the retreat is reviewing current policies and handbooks. The pictures show members working in pairs try- ing to “answer” all the ques- tions of their test. We are proud to say that all members got 100% correct! Holy Name photo.

Holy Name Continues CaCaues pital ImprImprpital ooovvvements totoements School Building Monday, June 4 was the last day for students at Holy Name School and Tuesday morning, June 5, The members of TEC # 138 are from Left to Right: First Row: Allen Young, contruction began. While the stu- Mary Stiff, Jaime Dowdy, Kristin Ebelhar, Carlon Woodall, Carrissa Hayden. dents were on vacation, the 1950’s Second Row: Bob Cinnamond, Mary Wathen, John Raleigh, Tim Fogle, Katie section of the school received all McBride, Barry Wolfe, Emily Hutchinson, Amber Dempsey, Beth Payne, Mike new windows and a stronger struc- Greenwell. Row 3: Kayla Elliott, Leory Willet, Josh Thompson, Robbie tural support system. While the Hagan, Maghan Goggin, Whitney Pendel, Allison King, Amy Edelen, Brooke windows were being replaced, the Roberts. Row 4: Matt Monsour, Kathy Willet, Candice Buck, Jeffrey Schnell, gym was receiving a new heating Lisa Thompson, Danny Thomas, Kyle Burgess, Leslie Bickett, Theresa system that will include air condtioning. All the construction was completed in time Kennemore, Matthew Pendel. Row 5: Ashley Elliott, Gail Hagan, Everett for the open house for the new school year! Holy Name photo. Wilson, Melissa Bates, David Trogden, Sharrie Cinnamond, Fr. Henry Wieder, Angie Burgess, David Aud. Row 6: Rick Curtsinger, Joan Perry, Derek Payne, Michael Wathen, Amy Fogle, Jeff Peake, Joseph Crabtree, Knights of Columbus Present Scholarships Nathan Aud, Douglas P. Arnold Submitted by Darryl Rezac Plans Being Made To Pray Rosaries Across America MURRAY--The Knights of Colum- bus recently presented $1000 MEMPHIS--Rosaries Across America, a from other nations, etc. can also participate scholarships to four high school prayer event for parishes to pray the Ro- on October 13. graduates that are members of sary for an end to abortion, is scheduled to Rosaries for Life was the sponsor of the St. Leo Catholic Church. take place on Saturday, October 13, 2001. May 12, 2001 ONE MILLION ROSARIES Pictured from left to right: Darryl “There are over 19,000 parishes in the TO END ABORTION prayer event. Rezac, representative for the United States,” said Patrick Benedict, di- “I do not know whether or not if one Knights of Columbus; Angela rector of Rosaries for Life, sponsor of the million Rosaries were prayed, but I do know Johnson, daughter of Mike and prayer event. “I hope each parish will Rosaries for Life was overwhelmed with Kathy Johsnon; Craig Jacobs, participate.” mail,” stated Patrick Benedict. “No matter son of Martin and Kathy Jacobs, Aparish that plans on participating in the and Jacob Abbott, son of Bill and how many people participated in the ONE Jackie Abbott. Missing from photo is Bethany Pate, daughter of Don and Linda Pate. ROSARIES ACROSS AMERICA prayer MILLION ROSARIES TO END ABORTION Photo by Daryl Rezac event needs to do the following: prayer event, I am hoping more will partici- 1) select a starting time; 2) select an appro- pate in the October 13th ROSARIES priate location; 3) intend to have the Ro- ACROSS AMERICA prayer event.” A Walk In Life sary prayed for an end to the surgical and Aperson can request information by writ- Continued from page 16 Us Part! Our cross to follow in the footsteps non-surgical killing of unborn babies; 4) ing to: Rosaries for Life; PO Box 41831; of Jesus in these matters of Catholic Moral plan on promoting the prayer event. Memphis, TN, 38174 meant to be self-seeking has allowed this Teachings is our way of giving back the Colleges, monasteries, schools, parishes imperfect couple even in our years of trial and things that rightfully belong to God ... His error to surrender our lives totally to prayer, Divine Mercy! The New Catechism of the giving our lives back to God. His Infinite Catholic Church is a source that will answer Mercy had spared us and blessed our mar- your questions. Prayer Holds the Key. Won’t protection to the people. I am your merciful down with grief. Do not fear any illness or riage these thirty-nine years with a the gift of you investigate and join us? Mother, the Mother of all those who love me, vexation, anxiety or pain. Am I not here who Eternal Life, a gift of mercy that neither gold I leave you with Our Lady’s message to of those who cry to me, of those who have am your Mother? Are you not under my nor silver nor money can buy. Juan Diego; I believe that it is also her mes- confidence in me. Here I will hear their shadow and protection? Am I not your It has taken me a lifetime to understand sage to you: “Know for certain that I am the weeping and their sorrows and will remedy fountain of life? Are you not in the folds of that the heroic love my husband had shown perfect and perpetual Virgin Mary, Mother and alleviate their suffering, necessities and my mantle? In the crossing of my arms? Is me during our childbearing became the glue of the True God.. Here I will show and offer misfortunes ... Listen and let it penetrate into there anything else that you need? that is sustaining our marriage, ‘til Death Do all my love, my compassion, my help and my your heart ... Do not be troubled or weighed 18 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Diocese Brescia University sponsors Diocesan Prison Ministry Workshop Dates If you plan to attend, please contact hosting parish. Bishop’s Scholastic Challenge Questions, call Rita Brothers @ 270-683-1545 OWENSBORO--The multi-faceted support of Brescia University by the Diocese of SEPTEMBER 2001 Owensboro began over three decades ago when the parishes were asked to collect funds for Brescia, the only Catholic university in the diocese. The diocese is currently an avid 8 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.,Prison Ministry Workshop, St. Joseph Parish, Leitchfield, open supporter of several universtiy programs, including the Bishop’s Scholastic Challenge. to anyone interested in ministering to people in jails/prisons. Lunch provided. The Bishop’s Scholastic Challenge is a weeklong program designed specifically for high school juniors and seniors. Its purpose is to expose high school students to college life 15 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Prison Ministry Workshop, St. Leo Parish, Murray, open to while honoring the bishop. Participants attend college-level classes taught by Brescia anyone interested in ministering to people in jails/prisons. Lunch provided. faculty, partake in daily mroning prayers and noon liturgies, and spend an evening with Bishop John McRaith. 19 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., Prison Ministry Workshop, St. Ann Parish, Morganfield, open to “We have really great, friendly and bright kids from all over the diocese,” McRaith siad. anyone interested in ministering to people in jails/prisons. Dinner provided. “They are great ambassadors to send back to their home towns.” Seventeen high school juniors and seniors from parishes in the diocese particpated in the 22 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Prison Ministry Workshop, Holy Spirit Parish, Bowling Green, 2001 program, which took place July 8-13. They enjoyed meals provided daily by Brescia open to anyone interested in ministering to people in jails/prisons. Lunch provided. Universtiy faculty and staff members. In addition to educational activities, the students also enjoyed recreational and sociable time.

Emily Durbin of The Diocesan Social Concerns Brownsville, KY., is cutting her birthday cake to share with Committee Meeting her friends at the will be open to anyone interested bishop’s Scholastic will be open to anyone interested Challenge spon- in our ChurChurin ch’ch’ch’s mission on justice. sored by Brescia University. Saturdaydayday, October 6, 2001 Emily celebrated her 16th birthday on from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. July 11 with a cake sent by her parents. Catholic Pastoral Center Photo by Jennifer Using thetheUsing Carlett, Director of Using thetheUsing Public Relations for LeaderLeaderLeader’’’s Guide to Sharing Catholic Social Teachingeachingeaching Bresica Univ. published by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops, Leadership Program Set for October 2 the committee plans to use the ART method Ziba Graham, Jr., John T. Jurkiewicz, and Sister Amelia (Act, Reflect & Transforransforransform)m)m) Stenger will be the presenters for “Becoming a Leader With to empower parishioners to answer our call to Soul,” a workshop on October 2 at Mount Saint Joseph charitycharitycharity, justice and peace. Conference and Retreat Center. Graham Graham, a leadership consultant and mental health counselor, is a member of St. Simon Parish in Washington, Ind., and is active in many activities in the Diocese of Evansville. Jurkiewicz, president/CEO of HR Dimension, Inc., is a member of Immaculate Parish, Owensboro. Sister Jurkiewicz Amelia is Director of Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center and a member of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph. The workshop will take place 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Octo- ber 2. Registration is $115. Business groups are welcome. For further information, call the Center at (270) 229-0200. Stenger The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 19 Disciples Response Fund

& Helen McCarty, Holly & John McCormack, The importance of Ruth McIntosh, Ann McIntyre, John & Mary Medley Jr, Adeline Mehlbauer, Parvin & Mildred Mischel, Robert E & Dena Montgom- ery, Joyce Moodey, Donald & Rita Moorman, Michael & Maryanne Mountain, Darryl & recognizing good works! Carol Murphy, Elizabeth O’Bryan, Joe & Maggie O’Bryan, Timothy & Rosemary O’Connor, Mike & Maria Overton, David & he Western Kentucky Catholic has of evangelization as well. everyone with many gifts and abilities, a Laura Payne, Edith Payne, James & Monica always printed the names of people To inspire others to follow her actions, lack of time and perhaps physical health Payne, Jim Payne, Michael & Stacey Payne, who share their gifts with the Jesus pointed out very specifically how holy sometimes prevent participation. For some, T Randall Payne, Shelia Payne, Stephen & Church. Every month you read about gen- the widow’s gift of money was to the Church. a financial contribution is the only visible Beverly Payne, John Pearl, Mary Paulette erous people who make a difference with Sacrificial in nature and made out of thanks- gift they have to offer in support of Christ’s Petkus, Monica Phipps, Monica Phipps, their contributions—they sing in the choir, giving for the many ways God mission. Donald & Diana Powers, Tony & Donna Pow- lecture, teach, and volunteer for Church had blessed her, Christ hoped The Church must These are ers, Dorothy Quinn, Charles & Geraldine activities. that her gift would make an do more to recognize the Ralph, David & Carol Ralph, Dee Reed, Fr This edition of the WKC acknowledges impression on others. good works of the people SIGNIFICANT Leonard Reisz, Joan Reisz, Kevin & Pamela the generosity of several thousand people Thanking people for their right here in our very own Renshaw, Betty Reynolds, Vincent & Lynda who understand the importance of their contribution does not heap guilt gifts, regardless diocese. Reynolds, Juanita & Bernard Rhodes, Robert monetary gift to the diocesan Church on those people with lower in- In this diocese, we of the amount, & Pat Risch Jr, Helen Rose, Anthony Roushdi, through the Disicples Response Fund. comes. That’s a myth, since work to educate people on Laura Sandifer, Sue Sapp, Mary Sisk, Mary In addition to our time and talents, money statistics prove that the MOST and every dollar the need to give, because Helen Snell, Catherine Stacy, Harold & Rhonda is also a good and holy blessing from God. generous people have lower in- worthy ministries are in contributed Staples, Lorena Stephen, Joseph & Lahoma The mission of the Church is limited when comes. Their gift may not be need of funding. From ba- Stinnett, Terry & Jan Storm, Daniel & Sandra we don’t realize that God has blessed us large in amount, but in propor- impacts the sic support of retired priests Thomas, Al & Molly Thompson, Betty Jo abundantly with abilities and gifts that tion to their income, it’s much to the education of semi- Church’s ability Thompson, Drs David & Vicki Thompson, could bless the world when shared. larger than most “big” gifts. narians, the Western Ken- Everett & Jane Thompson, Mike & Karen THAT’S WHY! Those who suffer economic to reach out to tucky Catholic to the TV Thompson, Paul & Gail Thompson, James & That’s why we publish the names of hardship are among the Mass, from Religious Edu- people and Alma Topper, Lloyd & Anita Travis, Edward people who make financial gifts to the Church’s MOST GENEROUS cation of our youth to out- Vega, Louis & Anne Vorrasi, Martha Vowels, diocesan Church through the Disciples financial contributors, and they minister. reach toward the un- Steve & Diana Wall, David & Debbie Ward, Response Fund. These are SIGNIFICANT deserved to be thanked. churched, contributions to the Disciples Francis & Letha Watrous, William & Susan gifts, regardless of the amount, and every FROM 50 CENTS TO 50 THOUSAND Response Fund fuel many ministries across Wedding, Anna Weidner, Micky & Barbara dollar contributed impacts the Church’s All of the generous givers to the Disciples this diocese and forward the mission of the Wells, Richard & Lori Whitehouse, Elizabeth ability to reach out to people and minister. Response Fund are listed on the following Church. Wolfe, Beatrice Wooldridge, Bill & Karen In the same way we publish the names of pages. The 50 cent and $1 givers (and there We should also do a good job of thank- Young people who generously share their lives were many of them) are listed right beside ing people for their generosity. Without Christ the King - Madisonville with the Church, we can also publish the the $5,000 to $50,000 givers. financial generosity, the Church is very Salvador & Ana Rosa Aguirre, Eddie & Rae names of people who shared a portion of The Church is in desperate need of active limited on what it is able to accomplish. Ballard, James Beard, Janet & Doug Berry, their money with the church. This is a form participation. And while God has entrusted THANK YOU! Michael & Donna Boarman, Florence Boling, Blessed Mother - Owensboro II, Ernie & Martha Davis Jr, Charles & Marga- Jr, William & Martha Hayden Jr, Mary Head, Bryan & Myrna Borders, Anita Boykin, Mary S Abell, Tom & Patricia Anderson, ret Delacey, Jack & Debbie Dickens, Bernie Naomi Henry, Billy Higdon, Dennis & Mary Francine Burden, Fr Jerry Calhoun, John & Virginia Arnold, Dorothy Aud, Bill & Joy Dotsey, Douglas & Jean Dunn, Marjorie Early, Higdon, Ed & Ellen Higdon, JC & Millie Janice Calhoun, Sherrell & Jeannie Calhoun, Bach, Herman & Ernestine Barr, Dennis & Paul C & Joan Edge, Vince & Teresa Edwards, Higdon, Joseph & Pam Higdon, Jim & Rose Joseph & Jennifer Carrel, Toni Carter, Joseph Cindy Bartley, Bobby Bastin, Harry & Thomas W & Suzanne Elder, Gilbert Ely, Hodgkins, Paul & Carol Hodskins, Dr Jeffrey & Martha Clark, Pat Clark, William & Crystal Charlene Baumgarten, Kim Beaudette, Louis John & Linda Farley, Angela Farmer, Ben & S & Lynn Hofer, Stephen & Diane Hoffman, Clark, Donnie & Romona Clary, Tom & Bar- & Beverly Beldotti, Ray & Nelda Best, Holly Doris Ferguson, Audrey Fischer, Bill & Eliza- Phyllis Holinde, Doug & Dorothy Hood, Rob- bara Clinton, Rodney & Wendy Coleman, Bickett, Anna Fay Bilderback, Hugh & Lisa beth Francis, Steve & Trisha Frey, Dennis & ert & Connie Hood, Alice Howard, Thomas & Charles Corbett, Cathy Craft, Regina Cullen, Bittel, Mildred Bittel, Ruth Ann Bittel, Ken- Diane Fulkerson, Eric & Lisa Fulkerson, Lisa Nancy Howard, John & Barbara Howard Jr, Robert & Floy Daugherty, Diann Dewus, Jim neth M & Virginia Blandford, David & Ann Gardner, Walter & Ouida Gilles, Muriel & Mark & Jan Hubbs, Carolyn Hume, David M & Linda Doane, Daniel & Kathy Dollahan, Dr Blanford, Donnie & Mary Ann Blanford, Joan Damon Gillim, Chris & Jenny Glaser, Daniel & Karen Jarboe, Betty Jo Johnson, Frances James & Judy Donley, Luetta Dotson, Alice Boggess, Robert & Vickie Bowlds, Joseph & L & Carol Goedde, Carol Goetz, Johnnie Johnson, Thomas & Sherry Johnson, Wilbur Eirk, Jim & Colleen Fleck, Billy & Patty Folk, Delores Bristow, Charles S & Sandra M Brown, Gordon, David & Cathy Graham, Christopher Jones, Judy Kapelsohn, Dennis & Betty Keller, Charles & Sophie French, Edward & Darlena Kenny & Trish Buckman, Marty & Janice & Angela Graviss, Charles & Susan Green, Margaret Kelley, Gova & Ozetta Kessinger, Gallegos, Garth Gamblin, JoAnn Garrigan, Bumm Jr, Sherry & Joseph Calvert, Marti Richard Greenwell, Cecilia Hamilton, Jack Rhonda Klee, Charles LaHugh, Doug & Sandy Mark & Jeannine Gleason, Dorothy Graham, Castlen, Donald & Charlotte Cecil, James Hamilton, Kenneth & Patricia Hamilton, Langdon, Renetta Lanham, Randy & Angie Jerry & Jennifer Hardesty, Randall & Kim- Cecil, Joseph & Barbara Cecil, Bernard J & Freddie Hancock, Gerald & Dorothy Hardesty, Lee, Tom & LaNell Lilly, Helen & Roy Locher, berly Hardesty, Lynn Herrmann, Edward & Dorothy Clark, Dennis & Thelma Clark, Harold Margaret Hardesty, Ava Hargis, Omer & Lucy Mabel Long, Chris & Jane Lovekamp, Will- Mary Hughes, Elaine Hunter, Leslie Joyner, & Anne Clark, Noel & Brenda Clayton, Tho- Harpe Jr, Robert & Michelle Harris III, John iam & Martha Marsh, Leland & Sally Marshall, John & Debbie Keelin, Mark & Tracy mas & Shirley Coomes, Addie Corley, Russell Hartz, Chris & Mary Havelda, Russell & Vincent & Flo Mattingly, Henrietta May, Littlehale, Alan & Cheryl Lutz, Sissy Lutz, & Virginia Corley Jr, Martin & Sally Cravens Marjorie Hayden, Russell A & Vicki Hayden Kenny McCarthy, Mildred McCarthy, Gerald Ann Lynn, Jenifer Miller, James & Ann Miner, 20 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Disciples Response Fund Cheryl Ann Morse, Harvey & Eleanor Oglesby, Brad & Anne Boyd, James G & Isabelle Ranni Dillard, Peter & Lilia Doll, Daniel & McClellan, Mark & Lynn McDaniel, Krista Jeff & Kathy Panarelli, David & Joyce Braddock, Chris & Leah Bradley, Fr J Ed Gloria Donnelly, Anthony & Bonnie Drury, McDonald, Thomas & Denice McFarland, Pennaman, John & Debbie Purdy, Drs Rennan Bradley, David & Kathleen Brauer, Margaret Cindy Duncan, Jessica & Chris Duncan, David Stoney & Tracey McGowan, Mary Anne & Angeli Quijano, Kenneth & Sharon Ralph, Breeding, Emily Bridges, Fred C & Cleo & Jo Ettensohn, Todd & Taunya Eyre, Mike & McMurray, Francis & Mary Emma Mellen, Gerald & Lucille Ray, Bernard & Holly Farina, Bruce & Patricia Donald P & Ursula Metzger, Paul & Ann Rita Rich, Kenwyn Riddle, Jo- Farley, Malcolm & Betty Farley, Metzger, Forrest & Mary Meuth, Patricia seph & Daisy Rocha, Paula Ruby, Mary Floyd, Anna W Frields, Miller, Sue Miller, Genevieve Mindrup, Rob- Dr Ronald & Joan Ruszkowski, Martha W Frields, Robert S & Alice ert & Sharon Moore, Wm Sam & Patsy Moore, John & Rainey Sadler, Mary Frields, Mary Jane Fulkerson, Gail John & Sharon Morgando, Steve & Cathy Sanchez, Diane Schreiber, R Funk, Carol & Larry Gabbert, Morris, Eileen Mosley, Gregory J & Kim Cranston Schreiner, Eileen Sh- John A & Carlene Gabe, Thomas M Mullican, Pam Mullins, Gary Ray & Debra annon, Bernice Sisk, Leni & Jeanne Gadient, Peggy W Gager, Murphy, Frank Nagle, Mark & Donna Nally, Soriano, James & Rachel Storie, Mike & Ann Galbraith, Bruce & Malcom & Barbara Neel, Malcom & Tammy Emilio & Virginia Suarez, Debbie Cynthia Galloway, Fr Andy Gar- Neel, Zelda Neel, David & Celeste Newman, Whitfield, Carolyn Whitledge, ner, Billy R & Betty Gatten, Bill & Ruth Nugent, Nadine Nunn, Dr William W & Mildred Whittington, Rob & Sa- Carol Gibson, James I & Wanda Roberta O’Nan, Edna O’Nan, Patrick & Cindy rah Whittington, Ted & Elaine Gibson, Rudy & Agnes Gibson, O’Nan, Joe & Susan Odle, Roger & Gloria Will, John & Cindy Williams, Mary Etta Golday, Ronald & Lita Onan, Brenda Gayle & Robert Paff, Bernard R Suzanne Wilson, Phyllis Ann Goldsberry, Larry & Claudia & Sarah Payne, William L & Charlotte Payne, Winstead, Randall & Joyce Green, Dixie Greene, Fred & Neal & Catherine Peck, Judy S & Larry Pep- Workman Michaelene Guillerman, Thomas A pers, James E & Sharon Phillips, Jerry & Christ the King - Scottsville & Bertha Sue Hagan, William & Roberta Phillips, Stephen & Constance Jack & Diane Beeckler, Dennis Georgia Hagan, Jeffrey & Janice Phillips, Thomas M & Vickie Phillips, An- & Sheila Felchner, William & Haile, Jennifer & Tracey Haley, thony & Marlene Pietrantone, Ben & Lois Catherine Grapes, John & Dell Pam Hall, John & Martha Pike, John & Llew Ellian Pike, Joseph R & Hall, Pat & Ruth Mysinger, Rob- Halterman, Daniel Hancock, Emma Pike, Ernesto & Daisy Posadas, Linda ert Rothermal, Carol Spiegl, Delorse Hanville, Harold Hanville, Powell, Norman & Phyllis Powell, Robert M Clarine Taylor, Peter & Sophia Dirk & Carol Hatfield, Gary & & Betty Pritchett, Sam & Mildred Proctor, Van Gelderen, Jimmy & Carol Francine Hatfield, Frances W John & Kathleen Prough, Amelia Pruitt, Mary Wheat Hayden, Steve & Debby Hayden, Louise Raleigh, Stephen & Pamela Raleigh, Holy Guardian Angels - Wayne & Dianna Kay Henshaw, Joyce Rhodes, Laura Rice, Nancy Rice, Phyll Irvington Edward C Herceg, Michael & Jo Ann Rice, Jack & Janie Richards, Margaret Building the Kingdom. The people of the Catholic Church of Holliday, Richard & Sherrell Hosty, Theodore & Barbara Brown, Ri- Western Kentucky support efforts of outreach, education and evan- Richmond, James & Denise Ringlein, Daniel Dr Vernon & Melanie Humbert, chard & Shirley Fackler, Eileen gelization through their prayers and financial contributions for the & Cathy Roberts, Joseph B Roberts, Paul W Glin, James & Betty Hardesty, Disciples Response Fund. James R & Karen Hunter, Larry & Roberts, Jim & Denise Roethemeier, Glenn & Alvin & Loretta Heck, John Jr & Anita Ivie, Anthony & Vicky Jack- Mildred Royster, Judson & Beth Royster, Myrl Wanda Metcalf, William & Rosemari Mitchell, Brown, Janice Brown, John E & Phyllis Brown, son, Charles D & Janie Jacobs, Jack & Jo Ann Sandefur, Linda Sauer, Marian Sauer, Ronald Dorothy Payne, Sammie Quiggins, John & Rebecca & Bill Brown, Ann Buckman, Bryan Jacobs, Mike & Janice Jameson, Laddie F & & Brenda Sauer, Timothy & Jacqueline Sauer, Nancy Robinson, Janet Calisi Smith & Samantha Buckman, Lauren Buckman, Carol Jankura, Horace & Mary Ina Jenkins, Barry & Maureen Schneider, Henrietta Holy Name - Henderson Martha Buckman, Paul & Margaret Buckman, John & Kathy Jenkins, Leslie & Sarah Jennings Schneider, Norman Schneider, Martha Scott, Charles & Leslie Abbott, Ron Adams, John M David & Sherry Bugg, Ron L & Donna Jo Jr, James & Karen Johnson, Don & Kathy David & Patricia Septer, Charles & Mary Rose & Sue Allen, Herman Alles, Mary Frances Bugg Jr, Ronald L & Judy Bugg Sr, Danny & Johnston, Jennifer L Jones, Dean & Mary Ann Shade, Mike & Tamara Shappell, Patrick & Alles, Janice Alley, Donald & Shirley Debbie Bullock, Patrick & Judith Burch, Gary Jorgensen, Ralph & Wilma Jung, Clarence & Beth Shea, Randy & Wendy Sheffer, Joseph & Altmeyer, Brian & Andrea Alvey, James L & & Dale Burton, Jerry L & Kathleen Burton, Margaret Kaminski, Kevin & Ann Kauffeld, Mary Shelman, James & Sherri Shelton, Ed- Dorothy Alvey, Kim Angermeier, Dean & Benson & Patsy Campbell, Dr Noel D & Rodney & Jan Kellen, Joseph & ward & Betty Shoemaker, Patrick Janice Arnold, Dennis & Judi Austin, George Alicia Canlas, Ronnie & Marcia Carnal, David Carolyn Kelley, Clara King, Tho- & Renee Shoemaker, Ray & L & Mary V Austin, Steve & Pam Austin, Carrier Jr, Virgil & Lynn Carter, Terry L & mas & Susan King, Jim & Ellen DRF Evelyn Shoemaker, Martha Thomas & Patricia Bailey, Alphonso & Linda Jean Carver, Patrick & Carolyn Cason, Jan Kirkpatrick, Ronald Kissel, Sigler, Mary V Simpson, Daniel Baity, Roberta Ball, Francile Banken, Henry Z Chambliss, Robert J & Betty Christian, Larry Charles & Virginia Knight, Bruce M & Patricia Smith, Michael C & Barbara Bantly, Kenny & Janet Barkley, & Jeanne Cleveland, Richard & Lisa Cocco, & Dorothy Kobb, Dorothy Koelbl, Praying for the & Kay Smith, Patsy Smith, Carl Emma Barnes, Larry & Teresa Baronowsky, Gary & Katherine Cola, Gary & Kathy Coney, Charles & Teresa Krampe, Charles success of ’the & Dorothy Snider, G Leo & David A & Mary Sue Barron, John & Diana Brenda Corbett, Terry & Mary Ann Correll, J & Heather Krampe, Mike & DRF. Deborah Speaks, Georgia Barron, Thomas & Dorothy Barron, Tim & Ben H & Theresa Crafton, Robert G & Beth Heather Krampe, Roy & Barbara Speaks, John Phillip Speaks, Donna Barron, Mary & Gene Basinger, Rob- Crafton, Shannon Crook, Darrel & Darlene Kurtz, Betty Lassila, Louise Leasor, Gary C & Thomas & Julia Speaks, James M & Carla ert & Mary Beth Bealmear, Deborah Beasley, Cummings, Alan & Dottie Cunningham, Chris Rita Lee, Thomas L & Peg Lewis, Bobby & Stearns, Annette H Stokes, Tony & Margaret Dick & Sheila Beaven, Richard & Diana & Laveta Daniel, Robert & Virginia Davidson, Sue Liles, Darrell & Tonia Liles, Fred & Strawn, John & Linda Stroud, Mary Lou Sugg, Beaven, Thomas L & Valerie Beckert, Pascal Casey & Norma Davis, James & Elizabeth Nancy Litke, John & Agnes Marchand, Bar- Dana Sullivan, Donald Summers, Dorothy & Elaine Benson, Terry & Judy Berrong, Davis, Patty & George Day, Daniel & Lynn bara Marlin, Bobby D & Della May Marlin, Summers, Frances D Summers, James E & Frank & Dora Betz, Phyllis Biggers, John & De Kemper, Richard & Lori Deckard, Beverly Dennis & Nora Massoth, Leo & Carole Bettye Summers, Rita Summers, Kevin & Tonya Blanchette, Charles Blanford, Douglas Decker, Robert A & Dana Delano, Alice Mattingly, Mark & Jamie Mattingly, C A & Ann Swaidner, Margaret Swanberg, Martha & Melissa Bobo, Mark & Melissa Book, Ron Denton, Larry & Jane Denton, David & Sonya Mauzey, Kevin F & Deborah McArdle, Tanaka, Richard & Barbara Tappan, Bernard & Judy Bosse, Mary Manci & Henry Boswell, Deborah Dewey, Norma L Dickens, Jim H & Steve & Veronica McAtee, Dr John & Judy & Patsy Thomas, Carl A & Brenda Thomas, The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 21 Disciples Response Fund Glenn & Jeana Thomas, Herman M & Mary Siegrid Ann Gorman, Kathleen M Grace, Ronald & Susan Prieskorn, Walter & Sara Bell, Margaret Bice, Anthony & Ann Bittel, Ruth Thomas, Joseph E & Mary Ann Thomas, Charles R & Tanya Gries, Raymond & Helen Pudlo, Christa Qualls, Margaret Quarcelino, Tony & Suzanne Bittel, Virginia S Bittel, William & Virginia Thomas, Zack & Janet Grudzielanek, Laura Hagan, Larry & Crystal John & Mary Anne Reiss, Scott & Carri Rich- Matthew C & Jackie Bivens, James Blackburn, Louise Thomason, Jerry W & Meredith Th- Halida, Daniel & Kathy Hall, Charles W & ter, Fr Jerry Riney, Rachel Roemer, Michael & Daniel A & Janis Blandford, Hilda Blandford, ompson, John Thompson, Sandra & Randal Shelley L Hamlet III, Tim & Claire Hammond, Linda Roos, Ann Marie & Willis Rosing, Matt Thomas E & Vickie Buford, William L & Thompson, Michael & Susan Thurman, Frank K & Deanna Hanson, Larry & Barbara & Lisa Ryan, Robert & Sharon Salata, An- Sally Buford, Martin L & Mary Ruth Bumm JoeAnn Tillerson, Eve & Jaime Tiu, Robert & Hanson, Jack & Jackie Harbaugh, Richard & thony & Mary Jo Scenna, John & Sue Schnell, Sr, Rondal W & Mary Calhoun, William E & Joann Toerne, Andre & Louise Trawick, Steve Sheila Hardcastle, Lorie Beth & D Brent Har- LeAnn Schweitzer, Bernard & Lois Juanita Calhoun, Rose Carrico, Joseph W & Pattye Tweddell, Keith & Diane Utley, ris, Hanley & Sharon Hartz, James & Janet Schwitzebel, Jim & Patricia Shanahan, Donald Castlen, Elizabeth Jane & William Cavin, Bob Charles & Kaye Villines, Paul & Hallie Hasford, Delbert & Ellen Hayden, Roy & Lily E Siebert, Bill & Carolyn Siebold, Ann Sims, & Bobbie Cecil, Ophelia B Cecil, Joseph & Vorbeck, Rosalie Vowels, Robert M & Holly Hedges, Richard & Lois Heile, Derek & William P & Darlene Sims, James E & Susan Mary Cilia, Stella Cirul, David & Shannon Warren, Chester & Julie Watson, Kevin M Christie Helm, William S & Elizabeth Helm, Slaughter, Carl & Sylann Smith, Jeffrey & Clark, Joseph Al & Rose Clark, Louise Clark, Wedding, Rob & Sally Wedding, Mark & Christopher & Michelle Henry, Mike & Glenda Karen Smith, Mark A Smith, Steven & Mary Michael T Clark, Phillip M & Linda Clark, Kristi West, Ernestine Whelan, Kevin & Hepp, Mary Hickey, James & Anna Highland, Lee Snodgrass, Richard & Mary Ann Sommer, William L & Rosina Clark, William T & Priscilla White, Gayle Whitley, Donald & Robert & Janell Hill, Thad & Anne Anne Spugnardi, Steve & Sandy Stahl, Robert Mildred Clark, Melvin & Lois Connor, Mar- Carolyn Whitmore, Dr Paul & Mary Wilder, Himmelbrand, Barry P & Joy Howard, Lucy & L & Kim Stanford, Bill & Nathalie Stauss, Jill garet Coomes, Stewart & Barbara Coomes, Rod & Ashley Wilkerson, Ronald & Judy Gary Howard, Kathleen Howell, Lee & Cheryl & Buddy Steen, Flora Stuart, Alfred & Carlene James & Linda Cooper, Anthony J & Margaret Wilkerson, Eric & Laura Williams, Jerold F & Huber, Irene Hunt, Bobby & Diane Hunton, Suhling, William & Ruth Theirl, Steve & Terri Cox, Frank & Barbara Crump, Thomas & Jewel Williams, Jimmy & Janice Williams, John & Lynne Hutcheson, Warren & Nancy Thornton, David & Marianne Troscinski, Rose Curtsinger Sr, James E Damin, Douglas Lloyd & Jennifer Willis, Michael & Patricia Irons, Richard & Jeanne Jackel, Sara Jackson, Timothy & Martha Vogel, Kenneth & Tamara & Becky Dant Jr, Joe Dockemeyer, Patrick Wilson, Robert & Martha Wilson, Gerald & Dale & Marion Jakel, Richard & Shirley Jakel, Vogler, William & Paula Wagner, David & Doyle, Marie Duffy, Larry & Colleen Cathy Wischer, Catherine M Woodard, Dana Wayne & Carole Johner, Carla Johnson, Julie Waldvogel, John & Danissa Wells, Harold Edmiston, Chris Evans, Estil & Clara Mae & Mike Woods, Frank & Maurita Wright, Patricia & Daren Johnson, Rachel & Kenneth & Stephanie West, Matt & Holly Williams, Evrard, Nelda Flahardy, Charles H & Reba L Joseph E & Anna Wurth, Bobby & Theresa Jones, Dean & Kimberly Jordan, John Kiraly Larry & Anita Willoughby, Emily Wilson, Flaim, Jean Gaffey, Roy A & Pauline Gardner, Yates, Chris & Kathy Young, Beulah Zehner, & Barbara Kacer, Betty Karl, Damien & Janet Earl & Martha Winn, Calvin & Carlene Gerald & Lucy Goetz, Mary E Goetz, Ron & David A & Cheryl Zehner, Carl Zimmerman Karpinski, Stephen & Linda Keene, John & Witucki, Hank & Sharon Mutter Wohltjen, Tonja Gregory, Richard W Grinker, Jim & Holy Spirit - Bowling Green Linda Kelly, Thomas & Rhonda Kelly, Chris Charles & Mary Ann Wolfram, Robert & Jean Jenny Hagan, Ricky & Carla Hagan, Mary Rita Ann & Rigoberto Abreu, George & & Matthew Keyser, Philip R & Deborah Kienle, Zeller Beverly Haire, Lawrence Hamilton, Judith Edwina Achorn, James & Kathleen Adams, Robert & Jenny Kieswetter, Stephen D & Holy Redeemer - Beaver Dam Hardesty, Murray L & Virginia Hardy, Perry Del Rae Allen, Jerry R & Carolyn Allred, Jeff Mary Kovar, Edward & Mary T Krutulsky, Kay Baker, Edna Berkley, George & Jean & Lorry Harney, Frank & Ann Harris, Darlene John & Julie Altfillisch, Robert & Lynn Aus- Dr. Walter & Patricia Kuebler, Arthur & Carol Bickett, Marvin & Dee Black, Mary Chinn, Harvey, Donald & Mary Theresa Hayden, tin, Hildegarde Baker, Terry & Richard Barnes, Kunkel, Joe & Betty Kunkel, Randall & Jeanne Jerry & Gail Critchelow, Alfons & Mona Mary Hayden, Paul J & Sarah Hayden, Gerald Sylvia & John Barrett, Carolyn Baseheart, R P Lamastus, Harry & Constance Largen, Robert Gahn, Herman & Nancy Gahn, Shirley & Judy Higdon, Perry & Loretta Higdon, Sue & Bertha Baumgarten, Douglas & Cathy Beard, & Carole Lastufka, Chuck & DeeDee Law- Harding, James B & Pam Hayes, Monie & Billie Hill, Henry & Jean Hodskins Sr, Richard M Beaven, John & Barbara Becker, less, Jan Lawless, Arthur & Jennifer Lawrence, Hoover, Gerri Jessup, Rhonda & Mike Jones, Emily Holloway, Steven A & Debi Hopkins, Renee Betz, Ray & Maire Blankenship, Charles Jake & Polly Leibfreid, Vernon & Steve & Mary Kinney, Fr Tony Waymon Horn, Drury & Marianne Bluhm, Steve & Ann Bolt, Hank & Sally Liles, Roger & Janet Longest, Mary & Fideles Levri, Michael & Jennie Howard, John C & Shirley Lorraine Bormann, Robert & Christine Bowlds, Nace Magner, Joseph & Colleen Magrath, Joe Tracy McKenney, Robert & DRF Howard, Jack & Wanda Hufnagel, Richard & Linda Braun, Barry & Cathy Bray, & Julie Maresca, Brent & Elaine Mason, Rich- Angela Neely, Gustavo & George R & Joan Ijames II, Gary Gary & Bonnie Broenneke, Gary & Jane ard G Mason, Michael & Shelley Mattingly, Charlotte Paez, Julie Pierce, & Carol Jackson, James E & Dor- Brooks, Martin & Heidi Brown, Jerry & Julie Michael & Elizabeth May, William & MC & Barbara Roberts, Tom We do feel the Dis- othy Jackson, Patricia Jackson, Buland, Peter & Kaye Buser, Paul & Kelly Catherine McGlothlin, Pat & Vicky McGrath, Roby, Doug Smith, Timothy Dorothy Johnson, Hal J Johnson, Canup, Marcia Cassady, David & Rhonda James & Ann Meador, Joe & Audrey Meany, & Mary Stenberg, Mary Th- ciples Response’ Fund John T & Susan M Jones, Paul & Chandler, Patti & Chuck Chandler, Danny & Anthony & Marie Meffert, Florence Micus, ompson, Deedee & Willie is a wonderful cause, Juanita Kaelin, Stephen F & Lucy Kathy Clemmons, Dorothy Conroy, Debbie & Harry & Barbara Miller, Kim & Vincent Miller, Tichenor, Gloria Tichenor, but we are tapped out. Kaelin, Carol Keller, Frank V & Henry Todd Conway, Robert & Elizabeth Steve F & Deborah Miller, Dr Paul & Susan Irene Tichenor, Marietta Brenda Keller, Tony & Sylvia Crowe, James & Catherine Cummings, Nancy Moore, J William & Della Moore, Michael & Unger, James & Kathryn Our prayers are still Keller, Thomas E & Olga A Dargo, Jim & Betty Dickens, Don & Judy Cheryl Moore, William T & Louise Moore, Wimsatt with you for the suc- Kelley, Billy & Anna King, James Dobernic, Bill & Sharon Dowdy, Elizabeth Donald Mott, Michael & Mickeye Murphy, Holy Trinity - Morgantown cess of your effort. R & Beverly Knott, Jeff & Connie Eade, Robert & Jeanne Edwards, Eugene & Troy P & Deanna Murphy, Virginia Murphy, Melvin & Mary Anne Lashbrook, Joseph Lauzon, Mary Gladys Faller, Martha Jean Farmer, Dr James Eileen Napier, Harold & Joan Neighbors, Bowles, Elwood R Davis, Ronald & Mary Pat Leek, Robert H & Juanita Leible, Margaret & Terri Farrage, Anthony & Rhona Feckter, Wilbert & Marelle Normand, Wayne Orscheln, Domeier, Anita Gossett, John & Gloria Jack- Mantz, Martha Susan Masters, Doug & Rachel David & Anna Jo Fenwick, David & Deborah Michael & Sandra Osboe, Richard & Marie son, Michael & Shawnette Jackson, Wally & McFadden, David M & Renee McNulty, Finch, Regina Finnegan, Carolyn “Jo” Fleenor, Owen, Dr Robert & Joan Panchyshyn, Ed- Susan Johnson, Wanda Kelly, Phillip & Valerie Cecilia Medley, Margaret Millay, Bobby & Thomas & Zo Ann Flynn, Michael & Chris- ward & Barbara Parker, Tom & Rita Parrott, McCoy, Ernestine Morris, Richard & Peggy Joy Miller, Dr Kendrick & Victoria Mills, tine Fouts, Allen & Judy Freeland, John H & Robert & Margaret Pemberton, Stanley & Seiler, Teddy & Margie Seiler, Marvin & William M & Martha Mills, Michael R & Virginia French, Thomas & Sue Frericks, Connie Peterie, Charles & Martha Peters, Patricia Stanley, Juliana Weber Karen Mischel, Carol Lynn & Phillip Morris, Thomas & Mary Gaietto, Walter & Bernarda Robert & Leslie Pfingston, Cacilda & Cecil Immaculate - Owensboro William & Janice Morton, Joseph B & Mary R Geier, Vivian P Genczi, Linda Gensler, Philip Phelps, Camille & Margaret Picciano, Kirk & Theresa Aileen Abel, Charles L & Ruth Adams, Mudd, Gloria Murphy, Karen Murphy, Patrick & Dana Gensler, Richard & Cynthia Gensler, Mary Pierce, Richard & Doris Pierce, Mark & Curtis & Barbara Alvey, John Ams, Bob & E & Louise Murphy, Darrell & Janet Nix, Lee Charles & Gloria Glaser, Dale & Debbie Goins, Janie Pitcock, Terry & Janet Porter, Stan & Betty Babbitt, Bert Barker, John R Barker, Ann & Richard Norris, John E & Rose O’Brien, Deron & Lynda Goodwin, Douglas John & Pam Pressgrove, Susan & Allan Pribble, Homer L & Eleanor Barton, June D & Samuel Gerald E & Mary Ann Oberst, Samuel J & 22 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Disciples Response Fund DRF Patricia Patterson, Charles A & Lois Payne, Edna Clark, Mary Gamblin, Ray Giardinella, Charles & Linda Kamuf, Richard Kamuf, Dant, Alice Charles Ivan & Joan Payne, Dennis & Kathy Gordon, Charles & Alice Hager, Janet Angela Kerrick, William & Marjorie Klee, Devine, I regret I am unable Stephanie Payne, Mary Edna Payne, George Hartline, Nancy Howell, Lucy Huddleston, James G & Angie Klump, Edward & Carol Jimmy Dee to increase’ the W Pennebaker, Jane Pfeifer, Catherine K Ann Little, Dorothy Malone, Celestina Mar- Krampe, Richard B Kulka, Thomas & Mary Devine, Shane Phillips, Ben & Bernice Ralph, Richard & tin, Fr Martin Mattingly, Lavena Miner, Charles Ann Kurz, John & Margaret Kutsor, William & April amount. My income Martha Ratterman, Charles A & Mitzi Reid, & Joan P Morse, Wilma Tapp, Rita Taylor & Sheila Kyle, Dale & Terri Lanham, Kevin & Dickens, goes down and my David W & Julie Renshaw, Eleanor Renshaw, Our Lady of Lourdes - Owensboro Mary Lasley, Greg & Karen Lewis, Jane Lewis, Charles L & expenses increase. James Bryon & Lucy Rhoades, Rollie Rhodes, John & Bernice Abel, Ron Abell, Rosa Lee & Joseph L & Frances Lewis, Thomas E & Jeanette Tony & Kay Rhodes, Connie & Joe Richards, Winfred Appleby, Dr William J & Karen Aud, Carolyn Lewis, Charles R & Nancy Martin, Ebelhar, William J & Rita Elder, James & Mona Riggs, Edward & Mary Riney, Joseph C Richard & Wilma Baird, Harry & Ruth Ann James A Matthis, Bernard & Evelyn Mattingly, Shirley Ellis, Lee Franey, John Gazella, Clara & Sue Riney, Frances Roberts, Wanda Gayle Ballard, Daniel L & Joanne Barnard, Greg & Marion Mattingly, Tony & Eileen Mattingly, Gilles, Tony & Donna Gilmore, Alma E Haire, & Bobby Robertson, Jane Rogers, Ronald & Kim Bell, Virgil Benner, Thurman & Marga- Wayne & Grace Mattingly, Al & Judy Earl & Rose Hayden, Keith & Linda Haynes, Rosemary Rumage, Melisa Saalwaechter, H ret Bennett, Herbert & Bernice Bertke Jr, Mattingly Jr, Leslie C & Patricia R Mauzy, Mary Head, Steve & Lori Henton, Fay Higdon, Gary & Patricia Satterwhite, Thomas & Joan David & Jennifer Bickett, Joyce Bickett, Craig Patrick & Donna May, Bobby & Gail McBride, Phillip Higdon, Theresa Higdon, John E & Scales, Lester & Helen Schaick, John A & Alan & Christy Blandford, Helen Boarman, Robert & Connie McCarthy, Jerry & Dana Bernadette Howard, Michael S & Vicki Dianne Schmitt, Rita Schrecker, Mary E Ronald & Frances Boarman, Paul Boehman, McCarty, Doris McCrary, Dorothy & John E Howard, Linda Jackson, Marty & Rita Kamuf Shacklett, Dr Dan & Pam Shepherd, William Colin Bogucki, Mary Bogucki, Rob & Lynn McElfresh, Lura McElhearn, Daniel & Kathy Jacobs, Brenda Johnson, Larry D & Linda C & Geraldine Simmons, Betty Sims, Steve & Boone, Frank & Jackie Bowlds, Doug & Renee Medley, Patrick J & Trayce Mehringer, Jo- Jollay, Robert E & Earleen Jones, Carla & Lisa Sims, Robert W & Marjorie W. Slack, Boyle, Brenda Bridgeman, John Broxon, Wil- seph & Frances Millay, William Don & Curtis King, Tracy Kyle, Alvin & Geraldine Charles W & Margaret Smith, Michael & liam A & Betty Byrne, Chris & Janice Cart, Marjorie Millay, Betty Miller, Bruce & Tammy Lewis, Larry & Rhonda Logsdon, Scott & Patsy Snyder, Dr William & Evelyn Speer Jr, Richard & Geralyn Ceballos, Lisa & Ronnie Miller, Mischelle Miller, Sharon Mingus, Jerry Christina Lowe, Bob & Norma McDaniel, Allan & Theresa Stallings, Barbara Stallings, Cecil, Arthur & Catherine Chandler, William & Charlotte Mischel, Frances L Molohon, Carolyn & William McDaniel, Anita McNulty, Dorothy P Stallings, Charles & Beverly Steele, & Nancy Chappell, Agnes & Scott Church, Anna M Moore, Jerry & Ann Moore, Janice & Mary Meadows, Charles T & Shirley Merimee, Mark & Kathy Sterling, James & Juanita Philip & Betty Cissell, Janet Clark, Jennifer Jerry Morris, Jean Moure, Terry R & Judy Dale & Kristie Meserve, Jerry & Virginia Stinogel, David & Mary Jane Strehl, Joseph A Clark, Larry T & Betty Clark, Margaret Clark, Murphy, Anna M Newby, Robert P O’Bryan, Morgan, Todd & Angie Morris, Betty Mullen, & Nina Strehl, Pat & Marnita Strehl, Bill & Dennis & Karen Clouse, Donna Conkwright, Wm Michael & Freda O’Bryan, Shirley Oliver, George & Anna Carol Murphy, Lawrence S & Marilyn Strong, Joe & Mary Lois Sutherland, Martin & Jane Cravens, James W & Joyce John & Barbara Olson, James & April Patton, Mary Murphy, Richard Scott & Leanne James Michael & Janice Sweeney, Fr Timothy Dant, Tim & Beth Dant, Andy J & Katherine Joseph J & Ruby Payne, Lucille Payne, Mary Murphy, Ronald & Catharine Nelson, Paul & Sweeney OSB, Mark & Robin Swift, Michael Daugherty, Ivan A & Susan Davis, Rita Day, B Payne, Rose Payne, Ruth A Payne, Darren Helen O’Bryan, David W & Vickie Osborne, & Merritt Thomas, Anna Thompson, Barbara Lois Decker, Evelyn Denton, Pat Dickens, & Bobbi Peach, Judith Peach, Becky Phillips, Martha J Payne, Mary R Payne, Joseph & Thompson, James & Kathleen Thompson, John Fred & Jeanette Dillingham, Siebrand & Thomas & Cindi Reisz, Thomas M & Mary Teena Pearl, Gil Phillips, Terry & Rachelle & Florence Thompson, Laura Thompson, Mary Wanda Dooper, Virgil & Barbara Duncan, Riney, Wm B Riney, Mary Jane Roberts, Polston, Margaret Roberts, Peggy Roberts, Gertrude Thompson, Francis & Dolores Donald J & Brenda Edge, Wayne & Laura William E Roberts, John C & Billie Rogers Jr, Joseph L & Virginia Rudy, Robert E & Mary Thomson, Ernest & Mary Tichenor, Frances Edge, James R & Lenna Elder, Joe & Stacey Betty & Jerry Rouse, James B & Rita Russell, Rumage, Michael & Ava Schartung, Helen Kay Tichenor, Richard Trodgen, Mark Elder, Mary C Elder, Larry & Janice Elliott, Herbert & Kay Schueler, Terry Lee & Kris Schwartz, Henry Schwartz, Bob & Lois Sims, Vollman, Robert & Mary Vollman, J T & Jean Eunice Enders, Mary Evans, Larry & Linda Shaw, Daniel & Joyce Shuler, Barbara Simon, Michael Sims, James F & Donna Walker, Terrence & Nancy Walker, James Ed Field, Jerry & Renee Fiorella, Liz Frey, Shirley James & Clara Simon, Herbert & Dawn Stuerzenberger, Sue Thomas, Chris & Karen Ward, John & Margie Wathen, Donald & Fulkerson, Michael & Shelia Fulton, Ray & Simpson, Lewis Smiser, William Fred & Judy Thompson, Mayre Thompson, Mike & Cloa Mary J Weaver, George & Louise Weldon Jr, Judy Garvin, Gerald & Monica Gilstrap, Jerry Smith, Paulette Snyder, Vickie Snyder, Rob- Thompson, Brent C & Lynda Trogden, Steven Earl & Betty Wells, Janet Westmoreland, & Amy Glahn, William Anthony & Deborah ert Earl & Rosina Staples, John & Virginia E & Peggy Victor, Terry C & Jean Wahl, Terry Eleanor Whitaker, Tom & Rose Whitsett, Syl- Glenn, Edward T & Debbie Goggans II, Jo- Stelmach, Perry C & Deborah Stiff, Andrew & Lisa Ward, Austin & Dorothy Wathen, Fr van & Joyce Willis, Dorothy Winstead, Joe & seph G & Patricia Greenwell, Todd & Donna Strehl, Mary Lucy Strehl, Helen Lucille Strong, Brad Whistle, Joyce S Wimsatt, David & Sharron Young, Fred & Gloria Zinobile, Jo- Greenwell, Michael & Karen Gross, Lewis Ann Stuart, Rita Szemethy, Steve Teasley, Stephanie Winklepleck, Lois & Richard Wolfe, seph Zogg Guthrie, Maurice F Hagan, Thomas E & Bar- George & Margaret Terry, Mary Terry, Will- Ernest & Regina Young Immaculate Conception - Hawesville bara Hagan, Raymond & Doris Haragan, Tho- iam G & Mary Ann Terry, Elnor Thielen, Resurrection - Dawson Springs John R & Betty Brown, George & Cheryl mas & Delphine Hardesty, Mary Hartley, Michael & Valerie Thomas, Linda & Mike Rosalee & Carl Coffey, Pevie Cotton, James E Gammon, Martha Gammon, Dan & Shirley Kathleen Hartz, Billy & Joanna Hatcher, Jeff Todd, Mary Ruth Warren, Odie & Martine & Barbara Cranor, D Fletcher Holeman, Debbie Hagman, Francis Paul & Diddy Hagman, Vic & Tracy Hayden, Keith Hayden, Phil W & Warren, Antoinette Watkins, James & Dixie Johnson, Donnie & Rhonda Mills, Steve & & Barbara Hagman, Kenneth & Jeannie Hanks, Cheri Hayden, Tom & Joni Hayden, Brian & Weafer, Natalie & John Weldon, James & Julie Scott, Paul & Ruth Stevens, Norman & Mary Ann & Mike Kruger, Fr Carl McCarthy, Natalie Haynes, William & Lillian Haynes, Sherrie West, John O & Norma Wilkerson, Millie Thomas, David & Ora Zaparanick Steve & Ronna Ogle, Kenneth & Joyce Payne, Helen Haywood, Helen Hazel, Brian & June Doris & Douglas Williams, Lucille Wilson, Rosary Chapel - Paducah Dallas & Margaret Powers, Lynn & John Pow- Head, Jody & Karen Head, Neal P & Diana William & Jennifer Wilson, Maurice & Shirley Phyllis Binkley, Thomas Brumlow, Andy & ers, Nellie Powers, Monty & Noel Quinn, Head, Dan & Sherri Heckel, Jean & Charlotte Wink, Kenneth & Mary Grace Woodward, Joan Buchar-Malmquist, Shirley Bunch, Glen & Carolyn Russelburg, Leonard & Linda Hein, John & Betty Helm, Theresa Hendrix, Joseph Mike & Joyce Yates, Lois & Heather Josephine Cooper, Lonnie & Yvonne Crowdus, Thomas, Regina Walz, Denis F & Martha Martin E & Frances Herman, Charles C & Young, Jeffrey & Debra Zimmerman Edwina Fouts, Bruce & Joan Galey, Billy & Wheatley Rebecca Higdon, Darrell & Denise Precious Blood - Owensboro Ruby Gibson, Clora Hixon, Joan Humbles, Immaculate Higginbotham, Kristin & W Brent Horsley, Charles Aull, Donald & Norma Axley, Jerry & William Payne, Edna Peeler, Robert & Mildred DRF Conception - Joseph A & Helen Howard, John & Edwina Ellen Blandford, Arnold & Ethonil Boarman, Rhoades, David & Kathy Roberts, Cliff & Pat Earlington Hyland, Phillip & Kim Hyland, Bonnie Izsak, Tom Calhoun, Steve & Judy Carrico, Joseph Robinson, Emmit & Mattie J Walker, Mary Joseph Janes, Lydia Mae Jenkins, Marie Maybe this will M C & Patsy Bar- & Mary Cecil, Joseph A Clayton, Walter & Woods ber, Cora Lee Johnson, Stephen & Patty Johnson, Leland & Edith Conkright Jr, Guy F & Linda Connor, Sacred Heart - Hickman help someone.’ Carroll, Gene & Brenda Jones, Susan Jones, Violet Jones, Mark A & Sharon Coomes, Patricia & Royce Lace & Sandy Busby, Donald & Glenda The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 23 Disciples Response Fund

Cochrum, Ardelle & Betty Fields, Christy Bobby D & Irene Jennings, Jerry Wayne & Edgie & Yvonne Burks Jr, William D & Janet St. Anthony - Utica Harris, Rosa Kaufman, Charles & Taryn Lattus, Jeanette Lee, Gary & Vicky Lehner, Annetta Butler, Glenn & Mary Byars, Thomas & Ivana Ray & Teresa Boarman, Michael Bogdan, David & Sandra Lattus, Frank Lattus, John B McBride, Danny & Edna Carmon, Douglas & Lisa Robert M & Barb Carper, Charlene & Robert & Mary Jo Lattus, Tony & Kathi Lattus, Lucy Messamore, Louise Mills, Chappell, Tim & Beth Carrico, Mike Coakley, Mitch & Linda Dotson, Lattus-Strong, Morrison & Paula McClure, Robert & Carolyn Mills, Jo- Cheatham, Matthew & Eddie & Peggy Grant, Marie H & Carlin Paul E & Sue Werner Sr, John & Grace Wright, seph Lee & Betty Nally, DRF grants Gail Ciecorka, Pauline Gregory, Richard & Bonnie Gulley, Mike & Anita Youree Charlotte O’Leary, Paul & Clegg, Billy Ray & Vir- Katie Hagan, Gregory & Nancy Hall, Charles Sacred Heart - Waverly Carolyn Pike, Richard & Grants further mission ginia Clements, Jane & Ann Hamilton, Imogene Hayden, Virgie & Marion & Sue Berry, Rosalee Berry, Donald Linnie Powell, Roger & Past recipients include: Clements, Louise Charles Hayden, Chalmus A & Mary Agnes & Ellen Buckman, William T & Cecilia L Linda Ruark, Irene Tapp, √ Brescia Clements, Richard & Henderson, James & Leslie Hines Jr, Steve Buckman, Brian & Susan Clements, Marlin & Helen Dean Thomas, Pat & √ Daniel Pitino Shelter Virginia Clements, John Hohman, Robert E & Peggy Jackson Jr, Larry Gladys Drury, Eddie & Judy Espy, Ruth Helen Peggy Thomas, Phillip & An- √ Glenmary missions F & Josephine Coffman & Julia Jennings, Donna M Kaelin, Mike & Espy, Barbara J Franks, Mary Ellen French, drea Thomas, Geraldine Th- √ Sr, William E & Kim- Donna Koger, Steven R & Linda Lamble, Michael & Cindy French, Anthony & Virginia ompson, Larry & Connie KLEA, TEC, NET berly Crowdus, Bobby David & Marilyn Lewis, Dan & Lisa McCarty, Livers, Gordon & Alma McBride, Roy & Turner, Steve & Sally Utley, √√√ 3 Free Medical Clinics & Karen Davis, Brian & Michael & Theresa Rose McCarty, Royce & Carolyn Rowley, Walter & Jean Stockton, Michael & Michelle √√√ Prison ministries Shawna Duckworth, Nancy Mann McCormick Jr, J D & Shannon Margaret Thomas, Thomas & Sue Mary Wed- Whitfield, Kerry & Leslie √√√ St. Joseph Peace Mission Harold & Mona Duff, Meyer, Tom & Ann Meyer, Robert & Karen ding, Joe & Kathy Welden, Eddie & Laura Willett, Lawrence & Nadine √√√ Gideon Prod. (TV Mass) Charles & Mary Lou Morris, Gilbert & Michelle Murphy, Mary Wheatley, Tim & Rene Willett, Greg & Jenni- Willett, Maurice & Helen √√√ Duncan, Earl G & Emma Cecilia Payne, Maurice & Duppy Payne, Mark fer Wurth Willett, Mary Ruth Williams, 35 parishes across diocese Jean Duncan, William & Mary Raley, Martin & Theresa Rhodes, Sacred Heart - Russellville James & Pauline Yates √√√ Catholic Schools & Sue Eckmans, Robert Donny & Susan Risse, James P & Shelly Kerry & Sharlet Beauregard, Alvin & Sandra St. Alphonsus -St Joseph √√√ Marriage Encounter & Laura Ervin, Tim & Rode, James & Jane Sosh, Ty & Jennifer Bedel, Frank & Ruth Boarman, Marilyn Kenny & Kathy Blandford, Vicki Ervin, Lyle & Stauffer, Jeff & Lisa Talkington, David E & Dillingham, Herman & Barbara Duschl, Ken- Steve & Lee Ann Blandford, Marion & Maxine Janet Gill, Eleanor Girten, Alan & Lee Trudy Thomas, Wm J & Rosemary Thomp- neth & Julia Fyhr, Tim & Mary Anne Cecil, Francis & Thomasine Clouse, Joseph L Greenwell, Billy Wayne & Cyndie Greenwell, son, Ronald & Janice Tindall, Dale & Flossie Greenwell, Gladys Herman, William & Shelia Coomes, Teresa Crump, Imogene Dant, Carroll Bobby & Julia Greenwell, Denise R Greenwell, Walker, Tommy & Barbara Watson, Albert & Higgins, Everett & Linda Katz, Joe & Maria & Sue Dant Sr, Joyce Drury, Maurice L & Dot Drury & Mildred Greenwell, Ruth Griggs, Blanche Werne, Dorothy Wethington, Mary Keith, Lura Keith, Joe & Sandra Lennon, Drury, Mary Victorine Edwards, Gene & Dor- Franklin & Agnes Hancock, Gary & Kathy Alice Wethington, Curtis & Donna Whistle, Kevin Lennon, Margaret Lennon, Dr Joseph C othy Fleischmann, Eulice C & Margaret Gaddis Hancock, Thomas L Hardesty, Diane & Mark & Margaret Whitehouse, Billy & Sara & Donna Luckett, Robert & Elizabeth Mason, Jr, Terry & Carol Hall, Mark & Paula Hayden, Michael Haulk, Joe & Florence Henshaw, Wilson, Michael & Teresa Wilson, Edward & Joan Myers, Alan & Sharon Neill, James & Michele Lewis, Anne L Lindsey, William & Larry & Becky Hogan, Kenny & Rosie Holt, Pauline Wink, Steve & Vickie Wink, William Paula Pendergraff, Mary Pillow, Charles & Elizabeth Mattingly Jr, Frank & Faye McCarty, Michael H & Jane Holt, Randall & Mary Kay L & Alicia Wright, Mary Lou & Bertha Young Debbie Plummer, Raymond & Rita Polak, Mary McCarty, Richard & Brenda McIntire, Hutchison, Joan Johnson, John & Linda Jose, St. Anthony Padua - Grand Rivers Denise & Lee Robey, Lucette Rohrer, Phillip John M & Mary Mulligan, Murray & Jean Ira Kane, Julia Kinder, Emogene Kurtz, Marie Malcom & Dottie Bugher, Helen T Hagan, & Cindy Rohrer, Joanne Sadler, Ellis & Gail Murphy, Phil & Tammy Murphy, Ricky & Greg Little, Regina Loxley, William H Msgr George H Hancock, Maurice & Alice Settle, Samra Smith, Dr Thomas & Lisle O’Bryan, Tom & Sylvia O’Reilly, Gladys Luckett, Helen Mackin, Mildred Manning, Hustedde, John & Rose Jacob, Helen & Steve Threlkeld, Lucille Thurmond, Norman & Peters, F G & Winnie Riney, Michael R & Alyne Mattingly, Ronald & Ellen Mattingly, Krivan, Todd & Shannon Lucas, Pauline Bernadette Wheeler, Stewart & Nova Wheeler, Faye Riney, Steve & Alice Simmons, John Michael & Rebecca Meighen, Leona Mills, Lytwynczyk, James & Carol McEvoy, Shara Robert & Sandra Williams Paul & Beverly Smith, George & Martha Tay- Anthony Wayne & Judy Moore, Jane Moore- Parish, Floyd & Rose Poe, Paul & Diane St. Agnes - Uniontown lor, John & Heather Teets Jr, Phillip & Barbara Dyer, Richard C & Becky Nalley, Richard A Quayle, Bill & Chris Rodgers, Robert & Lois David & Anissa Asher, James D & Gladys Thomas, Charles D & Martha Thompson, Kelly & Jennifer Nally, James F & Debbie Peak, Tashjian, James & Dorothy Thompson, Donald Austin, James & Linda Baird, Eddie & Dallas & Philip Thompson, Randall & Judy Thomp- Jessie L & Phyllis Pike, Venetta & Joann Wardynski Buckman, Jeanette Buckman, Patsy Buckman, son, Rick Thompson, David & Rose Warren, Powell, Janice Pravecek, David St. Anthony - Peonia Mike & Pat Clark, Anna Clements, David & Janisse Warren, Joe Paul & Joyce Warren, & Paula Presser, Russell & DRF Lynn Carroll, Tommy & Judy Beverly Clements, Eddie & Karen Clevidence, David & Benita Whittaker Bridget Roberts, Bill & Janet Clemons, George & Janet Wanda Creekmore, Tom & Julie Davis, Damon St. Ambrose - Henshaw Robertson, Robert Roush, Gil- Cleveland, Jimmy & Denise & Cathy Dayberry, James & Carolyn Duncan, Charlotte Byrd, Dennis B & Stephanie Dossett, bert & Pat Rudd, Debra Rupsch, I am glad that I can Hoben, Estella Jarboe, Tom John & Nyra Duncan, Damien & Mary Mary Gibson, Patrick & Karen Henshaw, Paul John Russelburg, Helena help in your ’won- Kennedy, Dennis Kersey, Catherine Elder, Billy & Barbara Ervin, Kevin & Diane Henshaw II, Henry D Huckeby, Sheffer, J R & Geraldine Sheffer, derful mission! Billy & Betty Meredith, Ervin & Lisa Ferguson, Jerry & Elizabeth Fields, Carroll & Gertrude Martin, Ronnie & Debbie Robin & Scott Sherman, Mary & Coreen Moore, George Hamel & Rosie Floyd, Jerri & Carrie Floyd, Odom, Scott & Peggy Omer, Donald Simpson, Tommy & Judy Simpson, James W Redman, Ken & June Schlesinger, Norbert & Brown Foster, Benny & Rita French, Bernard Russelburg, Ronald & Dora Russelburg, Rob- & Margie Smith, Eddie & Mary Jo Steward, Charlotta Soenneker, Rita Stone, Martha & Geraldine French, Clarence & Charlene ert D & Kate Winders William C & Debby Tapp, Cecilia Thomas, Witten French, Darrell & LaDonna French, Kevin & St. Ann - Morganfield Martin Y & Mary Rose Thomas, Jerry & St. Anthony - Axtel Renee French, Harold & Jeanie Girten, Tho- David & Elizabeth Acker, Joseph A & Wilma Kathleen Thompson, Lisa & Mathew Tripp, Kenneth & Mary Baurle, Terry & Carol Blain, mas J & Martha Girten, Scott & Rose Anne Adamson, Damien & Diane Alvey, Rose Mary David & Donna Tucker, Martha A Utley, Joseph & Valerie Buckman, Jackie Burns, Glazebrook, Kenneth & Linda Gough, Char- Austin, Thomas Austin, Jane Bell, Betty Berry, Nancy Voyles, James L & Margaret Wathen, Michael & Virginia Camp, Bernie & Marquita lotte Greenwell, Gerald & Marilyn Greenwell, Dickie & Cheryl Berry, Herman Bickett, James Pat & Jill Wempe, Emma Kay Whitfield, Campbell, William Clark, Harold & Janice Neal Greenwell, Randall & Jennifer Greenwell, & Jane Bickett, Larry & Vickie Bickett, Royce Eddie & Sharon Willett, Todd & Ada Willett, Clements, James & Ruby Coater, H Leroy & Virginia Greenwell, Dwight & Alice Grundy, & Ann Bickett, Wayne & Arletta Bickett, Bob & Sarah Wilson, Joseph A & Mary F Thelma Cox, Catherine Critchelow, Carl & Mike & Marie Guillerman, Eva Hallinan, Jo- Michael & Betty Blake, Joe & Tammy Blue, Wolfe, Benny & Doris Woodring, Rick & Joyce Eskridge, Pamela Marie Fentress, Fr seph Hammonds, Leonard & Faye Hicks, Jane H Brown, James E & Dorothy Buckman, Kathy Wyatt Bruce Fogle, Celest & Bonnie Hinton, Tommy 24 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Disciples Response Fund & Lisa Hinton, Eleanor Hoffnagle, Paul & Denise Long, Harmon & Martha Long, Mary Alexander, David & Glenda Arant, Joseph A Herbert & Mary E Theobald, David & Linda Monica Jarboe, Lawrence & Beverly Johnston, Masterson, Thomas & Lisa Mattingly, David & Leslie Bassi, Joyce Bearden, Erna M Thompson, Michael Thompson, Joyce Thurby, Bill & Merline Long, Eddie & Janice & Shelley Poole, Frank & Dot Pooser, Harry Blanton, Phillip & Edna Block, Charles & Mary Tobin, Ella June Townsend, Margaret O’Donoghue, Larry & Doris Raidt, Agnes D & Pat Roberts, Larry & Joann Roby, Ed- Denise Bohle, Bill Bond, Mark Breese, Jancie Turner, Mathew & Shirley Valerius, Joseph Rhodes, Fr Phil Riney, Noel & Regina ward & Barbara Roehm, Patricia Wardrip E Breidert, Shirley Brewer, James & Patricia Viterisi, Stanley & Rita Walter, Jan Waniel, Rudolph, Bill & Mary Skees, David & Alicia St. Denis - Fancy Farm Brockenborough, Robert & Tracy Bryant, Nick & Suzanne Warren, Thomas & Rose Whitfill, Patti & Perry Wright Glynn & Judy Carter, Melvin & Wanda Carter, Ralph Bucher, James J & Velda Carbonel, Marie Weitlauf, Germaine Wilkins, Lesa Wil- St. Augustine - Grayson Springs Paul & Nora Carter, Mike & Bobbi Courtney, Cathy Carrico, Dorothy Carter, Ruth R Caspar, liams, Lewis Wilson, Robert Wilson, Mary Daris Clemons, Charles & Anna Kelty, Kevin Charles Ellegood, Richard & Patty Green, John Cissell, Mary Ann Cissell, Paul A & Ann Wooten, W J & Norma Word, William Mudd, John & Sue Mudd, Elmo & Betty Jerry & Barbara Hayden, Rodney & Amy Linda Cissell, Becky Clark, David Coleman, Michael Word, Robert Wurth, Juanita Yopp Pierce, Norma Robinette, Charles H & Lillian Hutchins, Agnes Kunkle, Joe & Liz Kunkle, George W & Joan Cooper, Jim & Clorenda St. Henry - Aurora White Lawrence Richard, Dorothy Russell, William Covert, Butch & Melinda Creson, Margie Barbara Akers, Joan Biegert, Erwin & Iva W St. Augustine - Reed R Shanks, Joe & Betty Thompson, John & Davis, Marguerite DiPentino, Rowena Court, Thomas & Lois Fogarty, Mel Garbark, Richard & Mable Blesdoe, Johnnie & Dee Frances Vessells, Don & Rose Willett Anna Booker, Stephen I & Shelia Byrne, Louis St. Edward - Fulton The Disciples Response Fund has to date granted & Ann Canary, Anna Dee DeMar, Garry & Conrad & Neva Antosiak, Chuck & Karen Eblen, Anna Mitchell, Robert E & April Terri Bailey, Hal & Judy Bailey, Gene over $400,000 to Catholic projects & ministries Mitchell, Ronnie & Gwyn Morris, Silas & Cochran, Dorothy Douglas, Glenn Catherine Simon, James D & Margaret Vow- Dunn, Pat & Susie Fenwick, Jack & Therese Dietrich, Vernon D & Wilma Rae Donahue, Bobbie & Peggy Heiple, Gladys Hinsperger, els, Virginia Williams Haddad, Jerry & Mary Ann Hobbs, Mary Jo Lori Doss, Walter Elfen, Victoria Elliott, Wayne & Deanna Hudecek, Freda Jett, Paul & St. Benedict - Wax Lewis, Douglas & Connie Lorton, Steve & Donald Ellis, Clete & Teresa Ettensohn, Wil- Edna Jones, Charlene & Frank Kovanda, Anne Marie Alvey, Steve & Lyndie Bradley, Helga Lovas, Charles Pawlukiewicz, John & liam & Norma Freeman, Tom & Betsy Fusco, Stephen & Martha Kuehns, Curtis & Donna Fred & Ruth Burdette, Carmel & Odaline Estelle Simrell, Rick & Maria Smith, Eddie & Jean Garrison, Henry & Shirley Gollon, Kurtz, Richard & Mildred Losee, John & Clemons, Nellie Eversman, Mary Charles Jan Taylor, Fr Mike Williams, David & Denise Marilyn Grant, Chester & Susan Hack, James Virgie Lott, Gary & Fran McCain, Mark R & Johnston, Noel & Carolyn Johnston, Rosaline Woolf Harbison, Sharon & Debra Harned, Katie Hart, Sara Morgan, Leo & Carol Repovich, Edward Johnston, Jean McFerren, Louise Patterson, St. Elizabeth - Curdsville Phillip & Brenda Hatton, James A & Lilal & Mary Rezek, Bill & Jean Roth, John H & Mildred Rogalinski, Betty Sturgeon, Linda Ben Lattus, Fred & Betty Lattus, Lockie Hayden, James T Hayden, Odell Hayden, Dodee Sergeant, Linda Shepard, Donald & Webb Mattingly, Robert E & Peggy McCarthy, Louis William Thomas Hayden, Ted Hendrickson, Barbara Shipley, John & Kathleen Simpson, St. Charles - Livermore & Jean McCarty, Helen Murphy, Thomas & Marty Hill, Jeanne N Hinchey, Stephen Hobbs, Anna Suchar, Clement Szymanski, Margo & Michael Atherton, Geneva Bishop, Jackie Sue O’Bryan, Fr Al Powers, Frank & Doris Ben & Shelia Howard, William & Rosemarie Gene Tullos, Herschel & Polly Underwood, Evans-Lee, Patricia & Larry Hardison, Barb Schadler Jr, Tony & Kim Thomas, Wayne & Humm, Danilo V Ignao, Robert Jarboe, Linda John & Loretta Vargocko, Robert & Patricia Hatfield, Tony & Sherry Logsdon, Adele Tricia Thomas, Thomas & Martha Zoglmann Jones, Leslie Joseph, Louis Kaufman, David Volf, Arthur & Delores Warnecke, Joe E Yerga, Meyer, Derek & Candace Miller, Katherine St. Elizabeth - Clarkson & Edie Keeney, Michael D & Kathy Kepner, John E & Carol York Roberts, Kathy & T Schultz Roberts, Tony & Roberta Adams, Glen & Patricia Campbell, Louis & Madge Klein, John & Linda Kuebrich, St. Jerome - Fancy Farm Cindy Searcy, Joseph Shultz, Teresa Shultz, Angela & Eddie Felker, David & Jean Grant, Barbaranelle Lambert, Gladys C Lambert, Michael & Kateria Atkins, William R & Loyola Glenda Tanner, Guy & Ruth Troutman Glen & Kim Higdon, Hurley & Juanita Higdon, Laura Jane Lambert, Frederick Leatherman, Bagsby, Adeline & Clarence Bishop, Monty St. Charles - Bardwell Mary C Hoover, Wade & Robin Lashley, Adrienne Lewis, James & Julie Logsdon, Louis & Mary Ann Burch, Hobert J & Angela Bur- Burlin & Jennifer Brower, Donnie Carrico, Roger & Stella McClure, Phyllis Ann & Danny C & Carolyn Long, Gertrude Loyd, Jean gess, James & Judith Burgess, Charles Rudy Mike & Ruth Elder, Daniel & Wanda Hayden, Payne, Delmar C Pierce, Elizabeth Portman, Marshall, Bill & Pam Matlock, John Mayfield, Carrico, Eddie Carrico, Harold & Wilmuth Gerald & Susan Hayden, Joe & Rosie Hayden, Bob & Julie Renfro, Louis & Martha Fr Larry McBride, Carl McConnell, Frances Carrico, Mark & Beth Carrico, Barbara Carter, Danny & Bonnie Henderson, Smallwood, Kerry & Victoria Pauline McDougal, Michelle Merges, Kenneth & Karen Carter, Leon & Mae Carter, Annette Hunt, Ricky & Edrie White Germaine Metzger, Stephen & Cynthia Miles, Bryan & Kelli Cash, Charles & Betty Cash, Hunt, James & Elaine Oliver, St. Francis Borgia - Sturgis Martha C Moller, Jane Mueller, Glenn & Kenneth & Kim Cash, David & Carol Clapp, Anna Mae & Robert Pace, DRF Andrew & Cathy Arnold, Phyllis Munro, Tony & Wendy Murt, Betty Johnny & Margaret Cole, Carol Curtsinger, Wilmer & Anna Rose Rogers, Clayton & Barbara Brantley, Myrick, Irvin S Nance, Jeff & Jeanne Nash, Donald & Sandy Curtsinger, Hazel Curtsinger, Billy & Cindy Russelburg, Ray I would like to do Agnes Cole, Bill Z & Sherry Richard J O’Nan, Jack & Martha O’Neill, Ross & Elizabeth Curtsinger, Johnny & Mar- James O’Rourke, Dorothy Parks, Gena & Debbie Russelburg, Ava & more but I have’ ex- Collins, Paul E & Bernadette garet Dossett, Kimberly Dossett, Levena Kelly Scott, Elizabeth Farr, Bobby J & Faye Greenwell, Paschall, Doris Paul, Paul & Christy Petitt, Dossett, Cecilia Elder, Donald E & Mary Steinbeck, Bennie & Brenda tra family financial Edith Greer, Mark & Theresa Billy J & JoAnn Petterson, Charles & Marie Elder, Ed & Carol Elder, Edward & Lyndia Stigall, Dennis & Peggy Tharp, commitments. Greer, Henry B & Bonnie Hina, Riggs, Thomas E Riley, Charles Ringstaff, Elder, Bill & Patricia Ellegood, Andrew & Bobby Gene & Rose Thomas, Larry & Stacey Holt, Thomas & Mel & Linda Robb, Georgetta Roberts, Larry Helen Elliott, Anna Elliott, Elmer J Elliott, Dean Thomas, Mary Hilda Thompson, Susan Mary Holt, Darrel & Lisa Jones, Dorothy A Roberts, William Roberts, M Angela Gerald & Janet Elliott, Norm & Ginny Elliott, Thompson, Teresine Thompson, Tommy Th- Lindle, Paul & Cindy Loxley, Bill & Mary Robinson, William J & Peggy Rodeghero, Robert G & Sara Elliott, Mary C Englert, ompson, Bobby & Maurica Toon, John & Monarch, Tony & Lolita Pfingston, Roger & Patti Sanders, James Schade, Dixie Shaw, Allard & Aunita Hayden, Charles B & Judy Willett, Cinda & Chad Wilson Irene Price, Virginia Quinn, Carol Ratley, Steve & Laura Shaw, Randall Shelby, Lynn B Catherine Hayden, Margaret M Hayden, Mary St. Columba - Lewisport Cletus & Peggy Russelburg, Martha & Marcelle M Sherrill, Michael J & Esther Catherine Hayden, Richard & Elaine Hayden, George & Betty Allard, John & Imogene Allard, Russelburg, Patricia Seely, Wesley & Sherry Shoulta, Joseph & Veronica Skees, Ray & Arthur & Ann Higdon, Gene & Susan Higdon, Stephen M & Pam Allard, Ronnie Burk Sr, Springer, Jerry & Brenda Stevens, Willis & Barbara Skinner, George & Angela Smith, Greg & Carol Higdon, Joseph W & Ruth Dwayne & Joyce Duncan, William S & Phyllis Mary Thornsberry, Mary Y Travis, Ray & Jaimie Smith, Daniel & Brenda Spees, Patrick Higdon, Larry Higdon, Frances Higgins, Allen Emmick, Ben & Lou Fleck, Linda Greathouse, Barbara Wells, Leroy & Kathy Willett Spoden, Edward Spresser, Mary Ruth Stamper, Hobbs, Charles E Hobbs, Lyndal & Nadine Tim & Dian Heavrin Sr, Stewart & Joyce St. Francis de Sales - Paducah Donald & Bonnie Stewart, James & Mary Hobbs, Philip & Teresa Hobbs, Brent & Pam Howard, Kevin & Debbie Kurz, Denny & Michael Alexander, Robert L & Jeanne Streit, Nathalie Tapley, F Michael Taylor, Hurst, Fay & Jim Johnson, Jeff & Darla The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 25 Disciples Response Fund

Johnson, David & Jennifer Kaler Jr, Gerald & Leo & Kate Wedding, Laura & John R Wells, Beatrice Altmire, John & Connie Arnett, Carolee Andrews, Al Arbogast, John P & Dot Kilcoyne, W B & Linda Kilcoyne, Gary & Gordon & Mary Rose Whitehouse, Mollie Shirley Bennett, Jimmy & Mary Beyke, Jimmy Constance Barbalas, Russel & Elizabeth Be- Marilyn King, Jeffery & Anastasia Lamb, Willett, Lawrence & Ellen Wimsatt, Marvin & & Barbara Brannon, Ruth & Herman Brauer, low, Tom & Leigh Blair, Lucille Bowman, Jason & Jennifer Mills, Jim & Ann Munsell, Auda Wink Jesse & Brenda Busick, Tom & Sondra Cissell, Mary E Brown, Anna Marie Bryce, Yolanda Donnie & Elizabeth Nelson, David & Susan St. John Baptist - Fordsville Rick & Gail Davenport, Mike & Lisa Day, Camacho Padilla, Jackie & Christina Case, Newhouse, James L & Barbara O’Guinn, Victoria Bennett, Roy Berkley, J C & Maggie Barbara Doll, James & Agnes Drea, Reggie Michael & Lynda Caudill, Benny & Cissy Steven P & Connie O’Guinn, Brad & Sandra Edge, Phillip & Linda Leach, Louis & Evelyn Farlaino, Kevin & Penny Foley, Mike & Cathy Clark, Fr Ray Clark, Larry & Mary Beth Page, Marty & Tina Painter, Andrew & Payne, Junior & Mary Roby, Ruby & Marion Gilles, Betty Girten, Robert & Mary Belle Conrad, Kevin & Lorele Crutcher, James & Michelle Pendel, Betty Jean Redden, Rodney Roby Gossett, Nancy Gross, Robert & Nancy Lois Cummings, John C & Christine & Cindy Redden, Wilbur & Ruby Rowe, Bill St. John Evangelist - Paducah Grossman, John & Mia Haskins, John & Desmarais, Joan Dewhurst, Steve & Marianne Skinner, Diane & Joe Smithson, Conrad & Richard Ballard, Dennis & Margie Belcher, Jeremiah Hinson, Ron & Linda Hollman, Dieball, A L & Dolores Dodd, Joseph Downs, Rozella Spalding, James W & Sue Stahr, Ralph James Leo & Julia Brumlow, Patrick & Karen Johnny & Rose Hopper, Gary & Melody Jones, Roger & Gwen Downs, Julian & Betty Durbin, & Jeanie Stamper, Teddy & Carolyn Sullivan, Cafferty, Donald & Mary Campbell, Paul & Roy & Elizabeth Keeling, Jonathan & Stewart & Susan Ennis, Jean Fulkerson, Jerry Randy & Ellen Thomas, Richard & Kim Tho- Ellen Carrico, Johnna Carter, David Champy, Dwaynetta King, Beach & Mary Anne & Jodie Fulkerson, Selma Garretson, Richard mas, Danny & Theresa Thompson, Joseph & Martha E & Maurice Childress, Bill & Lisa Kirkpatrick, Tommy & Karen Kirkpatrick, Fr & Kathryn Garrison, Wallace & Bonnie Betty Thompson, Robert L & Marilyn Th- Clark, Larry & Lou Courtney, John T & Cynthia Ben Luther, Andy & Pat Martinez, J D & Gibson, Jerry L & Rebecca J Goff, Marian S ompson, Thomas & Beatriz Thompson, Ber- Crivello, Bryan & Barbara Deneve, John A Elenita McConnell, Philip & Jill Meister, An- Grubbs, Allan & Janet Hall, Catherine Heltsley, nard & Dolores Toon, David P Toon, Joseph Drury, John & Rudina Durbin, Lawrence R & thony & Betty Monaghan, Donald & Joan Brian J & Sherri L Herman, Michael & Robyn M & Janet Toon, Joseph P & Carrie Toon, Geraldine Durbin, Lawrence T & Dorothy Monaghan, Ann Mulligan, Noel Murphy, Mike Hughes, Cheryl & Anthony Jackson, Gerald Leon & Mary Toon, Mark & Lori Vaughn, Durbin, Paul & Jerri Durbin, Richard A Durbin, & Lori Nicely, Dale & Lila Noffsinger, Ed- & Norma Jenkins, Jerrett & Daria Johnson, Sr Gayle Vermillion, Kay & Kenneth Waid, John & Donna Ellis, Greg & Paula Englert, ward F “Lefty” O’Bryan, Marshall Ed & Martha Keller, Kenneth & Kimberly Kern, Frances Weitlauf, Julie & Andy Whitlock, Dorothy Estes, Cecil & Magaret Futrell, George Melinda Prunty, Elizabeth & Wanda Rickard, Helen Kirzder, Joseph Kirzeder, Dennis & Ann Willett, Donald & Patty Willett, John & & Doreen Gates, Margaret Sue Gibson, Dewain Richard R & Queenie Schmidt, Valentino & Consolacion Magers, Anna Maroney, Donald Karen Willett, Maybelle Willett, Charles W & & Sara Gipson, Dave Goewert, Joe & Chris Tony Simpao, David & Jean Simpson, Jim & Betty McCormick, Joe & Patty Millea, Ann Wilson, Glenn & Barbara Wilson, Mark Green, Leonard & Hilda Grief, Charlotte Haas, Simpson, Thomas Simpson, Anne & Keldon David & Angela Mobley, Ronnie & Sarah & Lori Wilson, Pat & Louis Wilson Louis & Kaye Haas, Margaret Haas, Marietta Smelley, William & Laura Smith, Charles Moore, Darlene & Joe Motley, Douglas & Sts. Joe & Paul - Owensboro Haas, Tim Haas, Faye Marie Hayden, Dora Sommers, Janet Strader, Jamie & Michele Roxanne Nordike, Connie O’Brien, Joseph & Don Aull, Fr Tony Bickett, Mary Frances Humphrey, Eloise Kaler, Earl & Ruth Ann Vincent, Donna Zofcin Debbie O’Daniel, Dennis & Lynn O’Keefe, Bickett, Joseph & Monica Blandford, Mary Kaufman, George W & Thelma Kaufman, St. Joseph - Leitchfield Benjamin & Carmen Orozco, Betty Papciak, Board, Carl Joseph & Linda Boarman, Ray & Johnny & Louise Kaufman, Steve & Cindy Danny J & Barbara Allen, Warren & Deedee Ron & Karen Parker, John & Melanie Kathy Bolen, Theresa Brown, Lambert & Rose Kneer, Rosemary Lane, James & Tammie Beeler, Roger & Robin Bohannon, Mike & Pat Paszkiewicz, Don & Imogene Poston, Bill & Cecil, Martin & Patricia Cecil, Mary Anne Langston, Rod H & Jane N Martin, Arvil & Boone, Catherine Bowman, Joey Powell, James & Janice Cecil, Mary Kathleen Clark, Karen Cole, Ruth McKendree, Linus & Wanda Moeller, Timothy Bradley, Harold & Renusch, Brian & Leslie Martha Crabtree, Lucy Crowe, Paul & Carolyn Grace Neifhoff, Gerald Neihoff, Leon & Janet Delphine Brown, Mark & DRF Reynolds, Mike & Mary Dale Dornburg, Joan M Dupont, James & Wanda Neihoff, James & Annette Cannon, Jonell & Reynolds, Patty Reynolds, Edge, Clara Ford, Rose Foster, Walter T & Shirley Poat, Robert & Vicki Poat, Joseph & Edward Chambers, Tim Dora Rosales, Frances Routt, Helen Franey, William & Helen Gesser, Rob- Joyce Ripley, Louis & Judy Roof, Paul & Clark, Billy & Deborah Jo We are glad to be a small Frank & Patricia Royal, Jo- ert Goetz, John M & Nancy Grimes, Joseph Alice Roof, David & Betty Roper, Joseph & Clemons, Elsie Clemons, part of the support’ of the seph P Schneller, Libby Hamilton, Doris Hardesty, Joseph Edward Celeste Russell, Robert Scheer, Kathy Seitz, John L & Marsha Clemons, work of the Diocese. The Simon, Madge Simon, Terry Haynes, Paul & Anna Haynes, Mary Hinton, Kenny & Carol Shoulta, Kerry & Darlene Jeff & Victoria Collins, Simon, Doug & Martha Richard & Mary Holland, Brice & Marilyn Simmons, Benita Smith, Bob & Barbaranell Harold & Susie Darnell, John Pentecost Jubilee was Simpson, Drs Scott & Rosalie Howard, Charles & Florence Howard, Marga- Tackett, Bruce & Collen Tincher, Pearl Toon, & Shirley Egan, Larry T & wonderful! The Chrism Sims, Harvey & Danuda ret Huston, Francis & Margaret Johnson, Pete Daniel & Doris Trussell, Daryl & Teresa Wheat, Gabriele Embrey, John & Mass this year was the Smith, Willard & Charlotte C & Patty Johnson, Margaret Jones, Polly Harold & Sally Willett, Edith Wurth, Edwin Kathleen Forrister, Richard Smith, Sylvia Stagg, Betty Keelin, Gina King, Jack & Rose King, Tony Wurth, Florian Wurth, Gary & Sandra Wurth, & Carol Gatto, Ishmael & best ever! Thank you for Sweeney, Mary Teahan, Pat Kraus, Patrick & Cherie Leibfreid, Jim & Harold & Wanda Wurth, Martin & Eurah Nell Catherine Grant, Dennis & these celebrations! Keep Trotter, Margaret Vathy, Rita Adina Lindow, Barbara Martin, Jessie & Ruth Wurth, Michael & Reginia Wurth, Paul Louis Della Joyce Hall, Gary W & up the good work. & Bill Vaughan, Juan M & Mattingly, Mary F McCarthy, Paul & Jean & Martha Wurth, Raymond A & Hazel Wurth, Debbie Higdon, Norma Kathryn Villarreal, Mary A McCarty Jr, Herbert & Martine Millay, Donna Richard & Betty Wurth, Thomas & Margaret Hodges, Fr Dave Johnson, James & Sue Kip- Watson, Wanda Webb, Tom & Patty Wimsatt, & Michael Mitchell, David & Anna Faith Wurth, William T & Rose Marie Wurth, Larry per, Terri Lea Lasley, Sarah Lee, Roger & Jeff & Angela Wink, Greg & Rachel Wurth, Montgomery, Joseph Bud & Pat O’Bryan, Zacheretti Christie Lindsey, Ann Marshall, James & Ann Stan & Cody Young Robert & Frances O’Bryan Sr, Charles & St. John Evangelist - Sunfish Marshall, Mike & Jackie Marshall, Theresa St. Joseph - Mayfield Marilyn Osborne, David Patton, Bobby E Danny & Almeta Booker, Audrey Burke, Paul Milliner, Rita Morgan, Thomas & Francine Jane Adams, Jerry & Cathey Alexander, John Pedley, Roy Gene & Shirley Poole, William & Shirley Bush, Howard & Hilary Deferrari, Moudry, Timothy & Rhonda Nelson, James P & Mary Ann Andrews, Amber Arnett, Rob- Potts, Susan Reisz, John W & Rose Roberts, Anna Durbin, Basil & Shirley Durbin, Joe & Oller, Roger & Mary Pierce, Joyce Porter, ert John & Aleta Baker, Earline Ballard, Daisy James Rubsam, Dwayne & Sharon Russell, Margean Durbin, Martha Durbin, Raymond J Larry & Marilyn Rapes, David & Monica K Barker, Elizabeth A Barnett, Patricia & Betty Sapp, Robert & Linda Shoemaker, Ed & & Deborah Durbin, Richard Dyche, Marie Riley, Sharon & Hayward Roberts, John & James Barton, Edward & Hilda Bazzell, Tho- Ginny Simon, Richard & Rita Stiff, James & Hayes, Warren & Irene Hayes, Teresa C Lo- Freda Shull, Mike & Helen Shull, John & mas C & Saundra K Behrens, Lois Bell, Bill & Carole Storm, Roy L & Mary E Tignor, Charles gan, Jerome & Yvonne Logsdon, Paul & Karen Taylor, Vinson Thomas, James & Agnes Benjamin, Richard & Patricia Tong, Steve & Nancy Velotta, Kevin M & Juanita Logsdon, J T & Delores Monroe, Garnetta VanMeter, Gerald & Jane White, Blackman, Charles & Elaine Bobbett, Peggy Dorothy Ward, Ralph & Emilee Ward, Jody L Tommy & Melinda Ritter, Maggie Simon Audrey Wortham, Ken & Catherine Yeiser Boggess, Daniel & Roberta Bonk, Jay & Judy & Sally Wassmer, Josephine Wathen, Henry St. Joseph - Central City St. Joseph - Bowling Green Buckley, Tommy & Kelly Campbell, Jimmy 26 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Disciples Response Fund

& Carol Canter, Howel & Ann Carr, Craig Peggy Russelburg, William & Jackie Sanzone, Ann Fazi, David & Janet Fitch, Guy & Peggy Michelle Wilford, James & Judy Woehler Carrico, John & Joyce Carrico, Lucille Carrico, Teresa Schaeffer, Cathy & Lee Shell, Ernest & Folkman, William & Nancy France, Robert St. Martin - Rome Philip & Vickie Carrico, Randy Carrico, Rob- Addie Staab, Stephan Stefanow, Lillian Stokes, Franks, Alexander & Sallie Gay, Sherry Gay, Fr Leonard Arcilesi, Jack & Delores Beyke, ert & Jean Carrico, Thomas Carrico, Edward Larry & Garnet Strong, Pat & Burton Strong, Mike & Barbara Gibbs, Fr Ray Goetz, Eldridge Stephen & Bonnie Bittel, Betty Blandford, Cash, Mike Cash, Samuel Bernard & Ann Sandford & Ernestine Sumner, Tanya & Keith & Carolyn Haas, Billie Hall, Donna & Mack Doug Blandford, Nicholas & Janine Bumm, Cash, Sue Cash, Tony & Marilyn Cash, Will- Thomas-Sanders, Allen & Kathy Thompson, Harris, Don Hellkamp, Joan & Robert Herndon, Nicholas & Patricia Bumm, James & Donna iam Cash, Rosalind Casiero, Ronnie & Susan Phil & Chris Thompson, Ronald & Mildred Burns, John & Eloise Chandler, David Joseph Chapman, Joseph & Mary Jane Clark, Rose- Louis & Mary Toon, Richard Huff, Robert & & Jane Clark, George & Pam Collignon, Jo- mary & Kenneth Clem, Danny L & Rose Ann & Sandra Toon, Ella Mae DRF dollars Joyce Hughes, seph & Suzanne Coomes, Richard & Mary Cook, Robert & Rose Coplen, Laura Coughlin, Turner, Janet Vasseur, Jim & Martin & Kathy Coomes, Steve & Kelly Dean, Donald & Vivian Helen Crawford, Randall & Vickie Cruse, Allyson Vogt, Jason & Tracy Distribution of Funds: Jacobs, Eugene & Fischer, Sylvester & Barbara Fischer, Leander Lucian & Bette Curtsinger, Mark & Julie Diel, Watt, Douglas & Hilda 30% Seminarian Education Donna Jones, & Janet Goff, James & Norma Hagan, Jimmy Dr Francis & Ruth Dillard, Richard & Mary Webb, Helen Wertz, Alfred Milton & Mable & Kim Hayden, John & Josie Hayden, Norman Dillon, Daisy Dowdy, Flossie Dowdy, James & Grace Westbrook, Charles 25% Religious Education Keifer, Gerald & & Judy Hayden Sr, Mary Lucy Hines, James G Larry & Velvet Dowdy, LeRoy Dowdy, James & Gay Willett, Benjamin 15% Outreach Pam Kelly Jr, Joan & Joan Johnson, Rick & Becky Kamuf, Mary Dublin, Mary Anne Duke, William & Mary Wilson, David & Karen Wil- 10% Poor and Indigent King, Stephen & Keller, Larry & Becky Krampe, Gerald Kuegel, Durbin, Christine Edwards, Clarence & son, Joseph & Nancy Wil- Ann Klejka, Alfred Gene Lambert, Margaret Lambert, Joseph & Jeanette Elliott, Dr Patricia Elliott, Francis & son, William A & Ann Wil- 10% Retired Priests & Pat Koehler, Paul Evelyn May, Mark & Karen McCarty, Norbert Ursula Elliott, Gail Elliott, Gary & Nancy son, Andrea & Walter 10% Parish Endowment & Pallie Kurz, & Alberta McCarty, Rosa Lee & Anthony Elliott, Robert E & Pat Elliott, Steve & Kitty Winstead, Arthur & Blanche Disciples Response Fund dollars Douglas & Vicky McCarty, Gene & Sharon Montgomery, Elliott, Joseph T & Linda Englert, Jerry & Wolfe, Joseph & Mary Lambert, Fred & George & Patti Osborne, Daniel & Rose Ann Norma Erwin, Anna Faulkner, Dr Don & Wooldridge, Julia contributed have immediate im- Mary Little, Rob- Payne, James & Janet Phillips, Eugene & Marian Fickey, Juanita Finkel, Ann Gardiner, Wooldridge, Pamela Ann pact in the Diocese of Owensboro, ert P & Mary Beth Barbara Schell, Paul & Mary Schrecker, Wil- Robin & Mike Gardner, Barbara & Fred Wright, Dr Mark & Mary Jean except for those monies directed Lyons, Mildred liam & Mary Schrecker, Charles & Helen Gillum, Rudy & Sue Girard, Vivian Goatley, Young, James & Susan McCabe, Dr Paul Steitler, Geary & Rhonda Thompson, Mary Hayward & Anita Granier, Larry & Pam Green, Young, Dot Youngblood to the Retired Priests Fund and the & Sue McNeary, James Todd, John & Sallie Vessels, Louis & Steve & Yvonne Greer, Ronald & Gloria Gre- St. Jude - Clinton Parish Endowments. Parish En- Scott & Judee Alice Weise, Leo Jsph & Claudia Zoglmann Jr gory, Teresa & Jerry Griffith, Robert & Sandra Jeff Berryhill, Roy & Lisa dowments will help support the Metzinger, John & St. Mary - LaCenter Halter, Nancy & Denny Hargrove, James & Bunch, Kenny & Sheila future of our Catholic Church. Marilyn Mikulcik, Bernard & Helen Anselm, Charlotte Arington, Jean Harpole, Bill & Mavis Harris, Nori Hawn, Hales, Philomena Hall, Henry & Tony Sam & Lorie Brooking, Nancy Ebeling, George H & Emma Hayden, James E & Alicia Tommy & Rosemary Jones, Charles & Pam Montgomery, Josephine Morris, Judy Rebecca & John Evans, Lance & Jolie Fleming, Hayden, Otto & Mary Jo Hayden, Robert E & O’Neill, Tommy & Nancy O’Neill, Pat Owen, Muehleman, Gayne Nerney, George & Vicki Jim & Marie Funk, Kevin & Lisa Gericke, Judith Hayden, Ronnie & Anita Hayden, Mary Bud A & LaVerne Schwartz, Joseph & Martine Oliver, J Rex Paschall, Donald & Linda Pate, David & Gloria Henderson, Paul & Joan Holt, Ellen Henzel, Raymond Carl & Lisa Hester, Stahr, Ava Tingle Frances Pitek, Kenneth & Carolyn Ramsey, Pat & Joan Hutchins, Rick & Cindy Liner, Eileen & William Hicks, Clarence Hobbs, St. Lawrence - Philpot John & Claire Resig, Darryl & Joyce Rezac, Karen & David Mayer, Michael & Evelyn James B & Judith Hobbs, Mary Ann & Pat David Glenn & Martha Brown, Thomas & Robert & Frances Ross, Robert Rowan, Dr McGowan, Tony & Sue Meggs, Bill & Lena Hunter, W B & Juanita Hutchins, Lisa Isbell, Mildred Carrico, Richard & Rebecca Coomes, Tom & Sara Jo Royal, Ronald & Joyce Sallin, Quarles, Floyd & Fran Roderfeld, Charles James & Christie Ivie, Brenda James, Steve & Greg & Karen Gilmore, Wayne & Mary Floyd Sorquist, Lawrence & Margaret Squire, Rucks, Jim & Marian Shaughnessy, Bud & Linda Jenkins, Fr Tony Jones, Mary Elizabeth Haycraft, Chris & Patsy Johnson, Martha Rose Rob & Kathy Stanfa, Lisa S Starks, Michael & Gayle Waltmon, Earl & Frances Watson, John Jones, Kenneth & Celesta Kilcoyne, Daniel E Johnson, Victor & Magdalen Knott, Wm Stella Stepto, Charles & Velma Thill, Richard & Elaine Wood & Jan Kincer, Roy Koch, David & Barbara Claude & Tina Knott, John V & Wanda & Catherine Tress, Bill & Sue Trimble, Ronald St. Mary & James - Guthrie Koonce, Mary Lynn & Kevin Krill, Cecilia Lanham, Pat & Gail Lanham, Tony & Sandy & Dorothy Urbon, Ted & Mary Jane Wasylak, James & Sue Angle, Larry & Donna Blevins, Lancaster, Fred & Nancy Lancaster, Robert & Lanham, Randall Mills, Kevin & Elizabeth Bill & Cheryl Whitaker, Samuel & Patricia Bernie & Leona Bockweg, Tamera Cox, Daniel Patricia Langston, R C Lattus, Marvin & Ollie O’Bryan, Vincent & Mildred O’Bryan, Bruce Willett, Richard & Beulah Wisz, Bruno & & Ester Douglass, Don & Cathy Hall, Jim & Lee, Katherine Lenihan, Ricky & Teresa Lester, Edward Payne, George & Catherine Payne, Helen Zubko Regina Hosey, Esmenia & James Huff, Camille Norma Loudon, Anthony & Lindsay Luciano, James R & Rose Mary Payne, Tony & Mary St. Mark - Eddyville Miller, Betty Park, George E Pesely, Mary Carolyn Martyniuk, Francis & Kathy Mato, Helen Rhodes, Kenneth S & Kathy Roberts, Paul R Bachi, Marjorie R Beaupre, Mary Carr, Reding, Hazel Sanders, Ed & Dorothy Slack Ruth Merritt, John & Ardella Meyer, Matthew James & Vanessa Tong, David & Mary Charles & Pat DiLorenzo, Mark & Grace St. Mary Magdalene - Sorgho & Christine Meyer, Gerald & Janet Midyett, Wimsatt Ebelhar, Robert & Patricia Gonnella, Roseedith Larry & Sheila Abel, Richard & Mary Jane Betty & David Morrill, Joanne Motheral, St. Leo - Murray Hawkins, Leonard & Janet Hill, Tom & Bar- Alexander, Don Bittel, Keith & Kathy Marilyn Motheral, Charles & Belinda Nanny, Bill & Jackie Abbott, George & Kathryn Baird, bara Hughes, Irene Jakubiak, Ralph & Shirley Blandford, David & Sandi Boswell, Jane & Frank & Wyvonne Olsofka, Jeff & Heather Mary Ann Bell, Nancy Bell, Jane Blair, Keeney, Kevin & Colette Laurent, Robert & Gary Bratcher, JL & Joan Byrne, Mildred Overby, Ralph & Barbara Pickard, Barbara Bertrand & Beatrice Bleemel, Donald & Renee Lorraine Luken, William & Agnes Markham, Calhoun, Frank & Rita Cecil, Joe & Virginia Hughes Pickett, Cathie Powell, Shannon & Brittain, Stephen & Mary Broker, Edwin C & Herb & Del Murfin, Eve Murphy, Gary & Clayton, Wilfred & Elizabeth Clouse, Danny Beth Prather, Matthew & Shanda Purcell, Jerry Sue Callahan, Bettye Calvert, James E & Ethel Mary Parker, Lillian Peck, Joey & Jenny & Sharon Ebelhar, John & Mary Ann Ebelhar, & Frances Ray, Jean Reed, Robert & Trudy F Cantrell, Byron & Mary Cates, Cheryl Rivera, David & Ialene Schmitt, Dr John J & Kenneth & Stansell Ebelhar, Maurice & June Richards, Candice & Mike Riehl, Nancy Chadwick, Dr Raymond & Diane Charette, Carolyn Sims, Bernadette & Oscar Strickland, Ebelhar, Naomi Ebelhar, Phil & Cathy Ebelhar, Riemen-Schneider, James & Alice Riley, John Jeff Curtsinger, Robert & Pat Curtsinger, Verlin William & Marilyn Terry, Fr Maurice Tiell, Vincent & Mary Pheobe Ebelhar, Bob & & Helen Riley, John C & Susan Riley, Joseph & Barbara Doehr, Joseph & Marie Dolchan, John & Margaret Tinsley, Sammy Toon, Timo- Margie Elder, Larry & Dottie Elder, Tom & & Rhonda Riley, J Steele & Mildred Robbins, Thomas & Mary Ann Dowdy, Carol Doyle, thy & Patricia Travis, Joseph & Bonnie Mary Frances Fogle, Mike & Sherleye Goff, Brad & Lee Ann Rodgers, Lorraine Ronan, David Dreves, Gerald Duquette, James David Vonckx, Randall & Anne Webber, Robert & Rock & Karen Greenwell, Reid & Nancy Charles & Vicki Ross, Bridget Rule, Bill & Earnest, Ken & Teresa Elliott, Frank & Patricia BJ White, Eddie & Margaret Wilford, Frank & Haire, Ira & Ruth Ann Hardy, James & Amy The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 27 Disciples Response Fund

Hartz, John & Patsy Hartz Jr, Lynda Henderson, Higdon, Jeffrey & Paula Higdon, Robert & Clark, Jean & Bill Davis, Nancy & Jerome DePoyster, Alan & Anita Drake, William L & Pat Ijames, Edward & Mag Kaelin, Martin & Diane Higdon, Sylvester & Geri Higdon, Betty Doyle, David & Glenda Duncan, Antonio & Edna Drake, Fr Charles Fischer, James R & Patricia Kaelin, Jim & Martha Kamuf, Robert Hinton, Robert & Barbara Hodskins, Celestine Candelaria Estella, Rosemary Estep, Frank & Helen Gawarecki, Guy Harris, Greg & Missy & Jane Kamuf, Robert Dan & Charlotte Kamuf, & Louise Howard, Dan & Sue Howard, David Marie Farmer, Danny & Linda Grogan, Charles Hart, Keith & Connie Higdon, Patrick J & Jim & Martha Kauffeld, Billy & Mary Ann L & Mary Ann Howard, Earl & Carolyn & Grace Groves, Daryll & Gail Hall, Frank & Anna Johnson, John N & Deanna Kipper, Knott, Bobby & Terri Knott, Jerry & Amy Howard, Elizabeth Howard, Fr Randy Howard, Margaret Hotz, Jean & Gerald Johnson, David & Patsy Lampton, Samuel E & Martha Knott, Kenny & Susan Knott, Paul & Dorothy Fred & Alice Howard, Ita Belle Howard, J Michael & Patty Kinder, Mae King, Rita Long, Langley, Dorris McGrew, Bruce & Cathy Knott, Michael & Pauline Langdon, Chad & Randall & Patricia Howard, Jackie Howard, Steve & Sharon Maloney, Margie Mullins, Meredith, Rosemary Meredith, Carmon & Jennifer Latham, Charles & Ruth Ann Joseph Donald & Shirley Howard, Mary Dan Murphy, Cal & Lois Oshefsky, Mary Jackie Milliner, Dale & Sue Milliner, Homer McCarty, Fred & Gloria Howard, Mel & Bev Howard, Petty, Jean Rafferty, Bonnie Renfro, Sarah & Renee Milliner, Irvin R & Agnes Milliner, McCarty, Robert & Faye Mildred Howard, Randall W Richie, James E & Anna Marie Roberts, Gary Loyd & Candas Milliner, Mark & Barbara Millay, Terry & Jeannie Millay, DRF & Pamela Howard, Richard W & Linda Sharar, Mary & Tim Suddarth, Wm J Milliner, Martin & Faye Milliner, Michael E Christine Mulligan, Mike & & Mary Rose Howard, Robert & Gilda Talbot, Basil & Karen Trouten, & Catherine Milliner, Timothy Darrell Milli- Tonya Murphy, James & Sarah Carl & Doris Howard, B B & Michael Zeman ner, Charles & Anna Lee Portman, Eunice M O’Bryan, Jim & Barbara Please remember that Shirley Howard Jr, John & St. Mary of Woods - McQuady Portman, James J Portman, Tom & Wanda Pinkston, Elizabeth Reisz, Fr not a day goes ’by that Stella Howe, Marilyn Howe, Raymond & Pat Bland, Robert K & Marjorie Portman, Norman & Virginia Powell, Tim & Pat Reynolds, Bobby & Linda Kevin & Robin Isbill, Michael Bland, Dale & Robbie Brown, Mary Ruth Teresa Shellhart, Doug & Mary Smith, Steve Rickard, Larry & Benita Riney, the church is not in & Deanna Isbill, David Jack- Bye, Faye & Harold Dowell, Rita & Coleman & Judy Summers, Myles & Ruth Ann Thomas, Bryan & Bevonna Scott, Rich- my prayers. I only son, David & Martha Jennings, Dowell, Eugene J & Mary Agnes Hinton, Charles & Barbara Tilford, Mike Tully, James ard & Holly Smith, Joseph & wish I could help fi- Brian & Anita Johnson, James Louis & Elaine Hinton, Virginia Hinton, Mary Michael & Joyce Whitfill, Shelby & Norma Donna Stephen, Randahl & & Martha Johnson, Sherry F Martin, Greg & Cathy Moore, Shelby New- Jean Witten Mollie Stephen, Phil & Gayle nancially but I live on Johnson, Judy Jones, Rita ton, Billy Payne, Frances Payne, Henry V & St. Peter - Waverly Strehl, Gerald & Agnes Stuart, Social Security alone. Jones, Aloysius & Doris Knott, Mary C Payne, James A Payne, Stanley Payne, Larry & Kelley Berry, Etta Bishop, Bob & J B & Imogene Thompson, Hope you understand. Wayne & Wilma Knott, Daniel Ballard Rhodes, Barbara J Riley, Steve R & Bettye Bolds, Daniel & Annette Bolds, Tony Perry & Sue Ellen Warren, & Geri Kramer, Jimmy & Karen Sue Schafer, Daniel P & Karen L & Catherine Brooks, Dale & Sharon Buckman, Brian & Teresa Wethington, Robert Peter Kateri Lambert, Bill & Kay Larrance, Ellen Sherron, Philip & Cynthia Sutton, Donald L & Archie & Judy Coburn, Eugene & Ann Collins, Willett, Bill & Rita Wood Marlowe, Charles & Ina Mattingly, Gerald & Karen D Vessels Jr Walter & Shelia Collins, Bob & Mary Jewell St. Mary of Woods - Whitesville Cindy Mattingly, Joseph & Janice Mattingly, St. Michael - Sebree Coney, Joe & Rose Curry, Leo & Juanita Richard & Lisa Armes, Dorothy Barnard, Emett Mike & Sherry Mattingly, Joseph Ronnie & Virginia Allen, Larry K & Brenda Allinder, Curry, Barbara DeVault, James & Janet & Mary Barnett, Joey & Robin Beatty, John & Patsy Mayfield, Evan & Florence McDaniel, Gracia E Alvey, Opal Blanford, Robert & Duncan, Charles D & Jane Fowler, Brenda & Donna Beatty, Ralph & Rose Ann Bemboom, Richard & Clara McDaniel, Alva & Joyce Susie Blanford, Gwen Boggess, Charles Paul Fredrick, Edward & Rose French, Fred & Maria Beyke, Steve & Sonya Beyke, Allen & Merritt, Curtis & Sandra Merritt, Jerome & Buchanan, Joe Chapman, Rosie & Daniel Debbie French, Rob & Retha Fulcher, Leslie Debbie Bickett, Ann Bickett, James Patrick & Patti Merritt, J Leon & Sandy Mills, Louise Edwards, Br Ken Grondin, Andy & Christina & Martha Gibson, Wiley & Pam Gipson, Billy Paula Bickett, John O & Mildred Boarman, Mills, Sue Ellen & Lee Mills, Thomas Herman Hudson, Pat Jones, James & Liz Loehr, Delores Don & Joyce Greenwell, Jason & Sherrie Keith & Shannon Boarman, William C & & Pauline Mills, William & Majella Mills, O’Nan, Carter & Marlene Powell, Fr Paul Greenwell, Jerry & Janie Greenwell, Kathy & Anna Boarman, Wanda & Robert Boehmann, Timothy James & Della Mitchell, Barry & Powell, Ken & Nancy Purdy, Barry & Mary Ralph Greenwell, Paul D & Dru Greenwell, Betty Booker, William H & Lucille Brant, Yvonne Morris, David & Peggy Morris, Jane Richmond, Neil & Laurie Scott, Br Tim Imogene Hagan, Randy & Brenda Hagan, Joseph & Rita Brothers, Mark & Karla Brown, Frederick & Ramona Morris, Harold & Bar- Smyth, Gregory & Leanne Sugg Raymond & Shermie Hagan, Irvin Hancock, Lou Ellen Burdette, Donald & Sharon Carmon, bara Morris, Joseph L Morris, Keith & Tina St. Paul - Princeton Malcolm & Rose Hite, Alice Houston, Robert Joseph & Nancy Castlen, James A & Rose Morris, William Morris, William & Mary Herman & Elizabeth Berton, Jill Giordano & Portia Johnson, Bill & Lisa Jones, George & Ann Cecil, William & Katie Christian, James Moseley, L Wilson & Linda Nash, Stella Nash, Boitnott, Fr Richard Danhauer, Mike & Mary Annette Klee, Tommy & Anita Lindsey, R & Peggy Clark, Thomas & Lisa Clark, Frank & Edwina Neel, Steve & Cathy Newby, Dearing, John & Therese Falder, Dan Farmer, Debbie Lukco, Allen R & Carolyn Mackey, Joseph Conder, Rebecca Conder, Terry Charles D & Linda Payne, Daniel C & Pam Thomas A Harris Lt Col (Ret), Saundra Hatton, Wanda Mattingly, Joan Mattox, Billie Ann & Conder, Thomas & Lucille Conder, David & Payne, Herman & Edith Payne, John & Imelda Robert Hayes, James R Kevil, Joseph & Rose- Harold Mills, Eddie & Cheryl Mills, Gertrude Judy Connor, Bernard L & Betty Coomes, Payne, Joseph Wayne & Joan Payne, William mary Kramer, Anna Louise Loftus, Lisamarie Mills, Mary G Moore, Wayne & Beverly Mor- Glenn & Helen Coomes, Mary Elizabeth S Payne, James & Lisa Phelps, Rollie & Amy Maki, Nancy McKinney, Virgil & Virginia ris, David & Janie Nixon, Rosemary Payne, Coomes, Agnes Edge, Bernice Edge, J B & Pike, Lane Rhodes, Leon Rhodes, Terry Nauman, Paul & Geneva Norman, Margaret Stephen F Payne, Clarence & Darlene Powell Betty Edge, James H & Mary Edge, Jeff Evans, Rhodes, Gary & Bonnie Roberts, Mary D O’Hara, Larry & Margaret Osting, Ed & Elinor Jr, W J Rhea, John & Ruth Royster, Judy Jordan & Joan Evans, James E & Roxanne Roberts, Beulah Robinson, Dr Joseph C & Pekarek, George & Carmen Richardville, Suggs, Timothy & Louise Tennyson, George Evans Jr, Earl & Stacy Fulkerson, Anna Mary Eileen Roby, Dwayne & Catherine Roby, Mike James & Shannon Riley, Roberta Schafer, & Regina Vogel, Ruth Walz, Donald & Cathy Gardner, Caroline Goetz, Larry & Charlene & Judith Roby, Robert & Ora Roby, Sandy Deborah Smiley, Chris & Tammy Stewart, Watson, Catherine Westerman, Fr Bob Willett, Goetz, David & Regina Gray, Bill Pat & Ann Roby, Joseph & Wanda Russelburg, Mark CA & Mary Ann Woodall, Lewis & Debbie Margaret Willett, David & Nancy Wolfe, Earl Greer, Audry & Martha Hagan, Gary & Debora Sims, Donny & Pam Smith, Zelma Stauffer, Wurtman, Teresa Wurts & Gail Wolfe, Gary & Phyllis Wolfe, Paul & Hagan, Joseph R & Wendy Hagan, Mark & Rick & Karen Stiff, Steve & Jennifer Szemethy, St. Paul - Leitchfield Dorothy Wolfe, Paul & Jennifer Woodard, Pamela Hagan, Richard & Shawna Hagan, Donald & Paula Ward, James A & Deanna Dolores Asher, Vernon & Alois Burkhead, Robert Yates Rita Ann Hagan, William & Lillie Mae Hagan, Wathen Jr, Charles & Teresa Wedding, Joseph Anthony & Elaine Clark, Joseph Dale St. Peter - Stanley Bonnie & Randall Hamilton, Bryan & Itora Raymond & Emma Whistle, Ron & Dottie & Anna Jean Clark, Justin & Virginia Clark, Hugh & Betty Cecil, Gilbert W & Barbara Hamilton, Charles G & Catherine Hamilton, Wilcheck, Mike Winchell, Lawrence & Mary Donald & Sharon Cooper, Jerry & Kathleen Connor, Robert O & Shirley Dunn, Vince & George C & Anne Hamilton, James A & Krista Jo Wright Crawford, Neil & Lynda Crawford, Al & Reenee Fogle, Helen Goatee, Mike & Robin Hamilton, Tony & Karen Hamilton, Virgil J & St. Mary of Woods - Franklin Janice Darst, Becky Darst, Bill Darst, Dale & Hardesty, James Huddleston, Ruthie Lanham, Jackie Head, Byron & Delilah Higdon, Henry Paul & Kathy Abell, Glenn Begle, Ed & Helen Donna Darst, Raymond L Darst, Richard & Joe Bill & Barbara McKay, Robert L & Joann & Mary Joe Higdon, James & Mary Ann Berry, Timothy & Esther Chubb, Irma & Roy Lori Darst, Fr Charles DeNardi, Dale & Yvonne Millay, Clement L & Anita Mitchell, Marty & 28 The Western Kentucky Catholic, March, 1999 Disciples Response Fund DRF Becky Mitchell, James P & Vonda Morris, Moehlman, Annette & Andrew Mongeon, garet Fleischmann, Linda & Robert Ford, Keith Martha Zoglmann Charles & Mildred Mullican Jr, Bruce Donald & Mary Ann Moore, Madaline Moore, & Cathy Franey, Gertie Frey, Tim & Barbara St. Pius Tenth - Wish we could Michael & Kerrie Moore, GH & Jane Gaddis, Hilary & Aline Garrett, Dennis & Calvert City Schrecker, James L & Patty Settles, Joseph A give more. God’ is & Dolores Wathen, John & Bea Westerfield, Mouilleseaux, Anthony & Sandra Mueller, Charlotte Gatton, Lori Gatton, Sue Gillians, James & Elizabeth Michael & Cindy Young Beth Mueller, Dr Michael & Linda Murray, Michael & Carolyn Grossi, Virginia Hagan, Brumlow, Robert & so good to us. Sts. Peter & Paul - Hopkinsville Dana Nethery, Bill & Theresa Nichol, Wade & Fred P & Martha Hall, Don & Sylvia Hamilton, Martina Darst, Tom Louise Alexander, Melnora Altshuler, Fred & Bib Northington, Mike & Lawana Nosbusch, Alison & Dan Hardaway, Dennis & Mildred & Donna Davis, Charlie & Barbara Doughty, Wendy Anderson, Robert & Barbara Ander- Sharon & Charles O’Quinn, Michael & Bar- Hayden, Henry & Bernadette Hayden, Jack & Fr Robert Drury, Jim & Rose Drury, Wendy & son, Kevin & Kalee Arbanas, John & Ruth bara Oates, Adele Oatts, Jonathan & Angela Nikki Hayden, Margaret J Hayden, Mary Rose Dale Elrod, Paul & Jessie Frey, Steven & Banasiewicz, Dr Bob & Lana Bastin, John & Pace, Martha Pacheco, Rafael A Perez, Marie Hayden, Joe & Joan Hayden Sr, Gerald & Nancy Glover, Jim Hill, Clement & Brenda Robin Bell, Tena Bilotta, Roy & Rita Black, Perkins, Kelly Peterman, Arlene Petty, Jerry Betty Haynes, Jeff & Charlotte Hedges, Larry Hinkebein, Mary Ann Huebschmann, George Edward & Jonny Blondin, Arnold & Julia & Malinda Powell, Karl & Shirley Prunitsch, & Patricia Hicks, Hugh & Therese Higdon, & Paula Humphreys, John & Linda Jordan, Borders, Norma Boyd, George & Joan Charles & Gail Puckett, Margaret Puckett, Dan & Monica Holley, Roger & Elizabeth Carl Krebs, Larry & Judy Krouse, Tommy & Brockman, Robert & Helen Brown, William Sara J Puckett, Delbert & Kimberly Roeder, Horn, Alan & Linda Howard, Edward Howard, Scottie Langston, Tony & Donna Lazzaro, & Judith Brumett, Thelma Budias, Tom Edwin & Kathleen Roeder, Glenn & Michelle Keith & Marcy Howard, Martin & Gwen Ray & Alice Lucas, James & Shirley Mangan, Buehrle, Michael & Lisa Burman, Nancy Bush, Roeder, Francis & Eleanor Rogers, James & Howard, Nicholas & Carolyn Howard, Sarah Sandra McGrath, James & Nancy McLindon, Joe & Jane Byrd, Steve & Pam Carlton, Charles Elizabeth Rogers, John & Bruna Rogers, Dr James, Gary & Karen Jarboe, Al & Jane Jeff & Heidi Outland, Jerry & Anita Pidcock, & Marie Carter, Gina Cayce, W Joe & Jennifer James & Jeanette Rozelle, Robert & Donna Johnson, Herbert & Audeline Johnson, Roger Christine Sansom, Jerry & Gayle Seay, Frank Chaudoin, William & Brenda Chaudoin Jr, Sanchez, William & Jan Scheid, Delares Scott, & Marian Jones, Paul & Marianne Knott Jr, & Nancy Stearns, Louis J & Marilyn Sam & Patricia Chesnut, Scott & Beth Childers, Franklin & Mary Jo Selph, Thomas & Karen Steve & Sharon Kulka, Richard & Elizabeth Stockbridge, Frank Tomsic Sr, Elizabeth Dr John & Lillian Cotthoff, John & Vickie Shehan, Doyle & Kelly Shelton, Todd & La Sota, Larena & Steve Lawson, Margaret Walter, Sara Williams, Merle & Marilyn Cotthoff, Bette & Joe Covington, Patrick & Nanette Shouse, Eugene & Marcella Simmons, Liles, Monique Lodzik, Don & Linda Logsdon, Wysock Lisa Covington, June Cox, J R & Amy Creek, Clifford & Carol Simpson, Sharon Smollar, Gary & Karen Long, Paul & Annette Lynn, St. Romuald - Hardinsburg James & Maria Creighton, Paul & Anne John & Catherine Soldo, Jeanne Soyars, Rob- Michael & Janice Martin, Brian & Erin Don & Runell Alexander, Tony & Lyvenia Cummings, Dan & Joyce Davis, Louis & ert & Joann Spader, Chuck Spurr, Victoria Mattingly, Joseph & Mary Mattingly, Marga- Anthony, Ron & Kathy Apperson, David & Mary Jo De Angelis, Arthur & Pat Degenhardt, Spurr, Debra Steinfeld, Theresa Stites, Michael ret Mattingly, Joe & Beverly Maxwell, Tommy Mary Alice Basham, Willard & Lola Basham, Emily Degenhardt, Troy & Rochelle & Marilyn Stocker, Josephine Sturtevant, Etta & Angela Maxwell, Charles & Ruth Ann Donald & Alice Bland, JW & Lorena Bland, Dickerson, Eugene & Sandra Doyon, Gene & Sutphin, Edward H & Georgiann Svestka, Mayfield, Dennis & Montez Mayfield, James Josephine Board, Anna Frances Brown, John Franki Durbin, Robert & Theresa Durbin, Ri- Chris & Melodie Thomas, Edward & Billie & Jeannetta Mayfield, Donna McBride, John & Becky Brown, Frances Bruington, Carolyn chard & Cheryle Dymek, Antonio & Patricia Todd, Jeffrey & Beth Unfried, Hannelore & Carolyn McCarty, Fr Richard Meredith, Brumfield, Harold & Dorothy Burnette, Ralph Esposito, William & Ann Farrell, Gertrude Vanderklok, Robert & Sherry Viall, Bob & Clarence & Helen Merritt, James Mills, Philip & Linda Carwile, Dr Stefan & Michele Cesarz, Flood, Anthony & Jamie Folz, Bill & Norma Laura Waldron, John & Helen Watson, Philip Montgomery, Ray & Peggy Montgomery, Steve & Jenny Critchelow, Fr Terry Devine, Folz, Joseph Folz, Thomas & Patricia Folz, & Carolyn Weimer, Roger & Christe Westfall, Larry & Debbie Murphy, Mary O’Connor, Bob & Glenda Dowell, Johnny & Debbie Tom Folz, Anthony & Diana France, Elbert & David & Margaret Whitt, Steve & Rosemary Gerald & Brenda Payne, Jerry & Becky Payne, Dubree, Bernard & Marie Flood, Harold & Jeanne France, David & Alice Galindo, Charles Wiggins, Anna-Belle Williams, Charles Joseph & Rose Payne, Russell & Judy Payne, Mary Flood, Joe Paul & Phyllis Flood, Pat & & Anne Garnett, Phil & Marsha Garnett, Tho- Wright, Brian & Nancy Yount William & Mary Helen Payne, Wm & Ann Sue Flood, Kelly & Laura Frank, Kenny & mas & Becky Gibson, Patricia Godwin, Lyndon St. Pius Tenth - Oboro Payne, Mike & Theresa Phelps, Ed & Grace Faye Glasscock, Hubert & Catherine Green- & Sheila Goode, Imelda Gorman, Charles & Carolyn Abel, Robert Pickett, Samuel & Bonnie Potts, Eric Ratliff, wood, Charles & Judy Hardesty, Charles & Michael & Mary Kay Green, & Theresa Absher, Kenny & Beth Tom & Betty Rhodes, Gregory & Denise Mary Henning, Larry & Mary Edward Sonja & John Griffith, Kim Hall, DRF Ackerman, Kathy & James Albin, Richardson, Harry & Willa Roberts, Mary Henning, Victor & Lillian Henning, Gary & William & Karen Hall, Edith Kenneth & Theresa Ambs, Jeffery Catherine Roberts, Shawn & Michelle Rob- Sherry Hicks, Greg & Sandra Hinton, Marga- Hamby, Billy & Harriette & Theresa Ashworth, Charles & erts, Sherman & Dolores Roberts, Wm & ret Hinton, Randy & Lori Howard, Alfred & Hancock, Michael & Bonnie I’m sorry I just Beverly Aud, Linda Avery, Shirley Roby, Chris & Tracey Rusher, Doug Marie Jarboe, Alonzo & Dorothy Jarboe, Haney, Margaret Hanratty, Gary don’t have’ the Bobby & Theresa Barnett, Will- & Margie Sloan, Bobby & Peggy Southard, Jimmy & Becky Keenan, Toby Keenan, Zelma & Debbie Harden, Danny & money but I can iam & Lorena Boarman, David & Randy & Dawn Spencer, Mark & Susan Keenan, Kelly & Louise Kennedy, Norman Teresa Hayes, Paul & Laura Brenda Boehman, John & Aggie Stallings, Robert & Mary Lou Storm, Gene Kennedy, Steven & Rhonda Laslie, Merl Allen Herrell, Anne & Sean Higgins, pray. Boehman, Dennis & Gilda Strehl, Ronald & Mary Helen Strehl, Joseph & Bridget Lucas, Steven & Missy Masterson, James & Nyla Higgins Jr, Hildred Boehmann, Gene & Margaret Striker, Randy & Chantay Swaim, Melvin & Francis & Margaret Matthews, Martha Ann & Shirley Holland, Andrea Hollis, Becky Boehmann, Mary Boling, Tim & Betty Bowen, Brenda Thomas, Paul & Cindi Thomas, Matthews, Kenny & Barbara Mattingly, Mack Holloway, Frank & Diana Hudson, Randy & David Brown, Paul & Judy Brown, LK & Raymond & Sara Thomas, Roger L & Maria & Dolores Mattingly, Marvin & Linda Eva Hultberg, Carol Johnson, Jacquelynn Gloria Burcham, Dennis & Jill Campbell, Anna Thompson, Mike & Sandy Tucker, Delores Mattingly, Billy & Rita McGary, Judy Miller, Johnson, Mary Johnson, Michael & Leigh Castlen, Earl & Peggy Castlen, Curtis & Sherry Turnage, Steven & Linda Valentine, Elsie Michael & Marcella Miller, Bill & Brenda Johnson, Patricia Johnson, Gregory & Anita Cecil, Lisa & Richard Cecil, Bernadette Clark, Velotta, Tommy & Truby Velotta, Bettie Monin, Danny & Ann Morton, Jack & Mary Jones, Charles & Mary Ann Keel, Shawn & Dorothy Clem, James & Barbara Coomes, Wagner, Rick & Laurel Walls, Carroll G Ward, Rita Neff, P J & Martha O’Donoghue, Earl & Shannon Kelly, Robert & Cathleen Kelsey, Robert & Brenda Cooper, Wm Doug & Agnes John & Lois Warren, Dennis Wathen, Melvin Rita O’Reilly, Joe & Irene O’Reilly, B J & Kelly King, Sarah Kranz, Regina Kreger, Henry Crowe, Norbert & Nancy Crowe Sr, James & & Mary Wathen, Greg & Hope Wells, Jerry & Cindy Payne, Harold & Betty Payne, Jim & & Hannelore Kumpfmuller, Keith & Linda Pat Daugherty, Bob & Marian Davis, Lonny & Alicia Wells, Carl & Mary Jo Westerfield, Gail Pollock, Everette & Carolyn Pool, Shirley Lancaster, Dianne Lorbeske, Amy & Andy Susan Davis, Steven & Laura Durcholz, Kim- Tim & Donna Wilkerson, Aaron & Cathy L & Betty Priest, Betty Lou Rhodes, Bob & Mabry, George & Mary Macias, Marvin & berly Egeler, Bobbie Emberton, Donna Fa- Williams, Terry & Ann Wink, Clifton & Wanda Linda Rhodes, Mary Ann Rhodes, Helen June Mahoney, Tracy & Scott Marks, YC & vors, Brian & Donna Feldpausch, Jeff & Donna Young, Dudley & Martha Young, Eugene & Sansota, Larry & Martha Severs, Dr Jim & Jean Mazon, George & Cindy McCouch, Frank Ferguson, Tommy Fischer, William & Marga- Shirley Zoglmann, John M & Christel Sheila Sills, Bonnie Simpson, Laura Skillman, McInnis, Christine Mills, James & Mary ret Fischer, David & Pam Fleischmann, Mar- Zoglmann, Shirley Zoglmann, William & Beavin & Ginna Thornsberry, Rufus & Betty The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 29 Disciples Response Fund

Tivitt, Kenny & Mary Sue Trent, George & Michael & Suzanna Carney, James & Karen Lyddane, Larry & Gene Lyon, Michelle & Ward, Margie Ward, Rita Ward, Chris & Vickie Nancy Walz, Raymond & Margie Wethington, Carothers, Mark & Mary Alice Carrico, Ruth John Lyon, Mark & Cindy Mahoney, Robert J Warren, Lois Warren, Edward C & Beverly Dwight & Brenda Wheatley, Pat & Ruby Ann Carrico, Virginia Carrico, Raymond L & Vurble Mahoney, Bob Mattingly, Delbert Wathen, Kathy & Douglas Watkins, Michael Wheatley, Becky Whitfill, Marcus & Mila Cassidy, Joseph & Kaye Castlen, Edward & & Margaret Mattingly, Joseph & Angela & Sharon Weafer, Tom & Jennifer Welch, Whitler, Jimmie & Lou Ann Whitworth, Jimmy Gloria Cecil, Joseph & Susan Cecil, D J Clark, Mayfield, Patricia & James Mays, Sharon Edward & Joan Wells, Bill & Patricia Whelan, & Mary Rita Whitworth, Michael J Wiedemer, Don & Veatrice Clark, Sy & Brenda Clark Jr, McCain, Gregory & Leah Beth McCarty, Eddy Leon & Patsy Whistle, Lola Whitesides, Eliza- Charles & Isabell Winchell Randy & Heather Clemens, James R & Mary & Lorraine McFarland, Mary Hilda McFarland, beth L Whittinghill, Carrie Wieder, Kathleen St. Rose - Cloverport Ann Clouse, Jason & Julie Cox, James & Dr Kathleen McKee, Hazel McMahan, Helen Wilborn, Aloysius Williams, Bernice Will- Jamie & Shannon Barr, James & Vivian Martha Crisp, Darrell & Teresa Crowe, Dr Medley, Skip & Betty Medley, William & iams, Helen Williams, Mark & Christine Willis, Bickett, Richard & Dorothy Carter, Tom & Michael & Julie Crowe, Jack & Glenda Crump, Carol Medley, Mary Merrimee, Helen Miles, Melville & Margaret Windle, Charles R Shirley Davis, Charles & Margie Pearl H Cummings, Daniel & David & Rebecca Millay, Cleopha Miller, Winstead, Glenn & Ruth Helen Wright, Wil- Early, James & Barbara Eischen, Mary Dawson, David Dibble, Gary L & Mary Diane Miller, Bernard & Janie liam & Shannon Wright, Mary Jane Yates Pete & Shirley Emery, Lorena DRF Charlotte Dickens, Dr Samuel C Corrine Mills, Marilyn H Mills, Rosemary St. Stephen - Cadiz Fischer, Thomas & Leigh Flood, & Kathleen DunLany, Teresa & Morton, Thomas E Mudd, John & Cindy Sophia Biddle, Katherine J Birchall, Evelyn Tommy & Kathy Gedling, Rick Durbin, Jeffrey & Margie Mulligan, Edna & Jeff Murphey, John Murphy, Essex Carney, Jack & Dorothy Cartwright, Johnnie Gray, Clara C Hall, Fr I would like to do Ebelhar, Thomas Hugh & Janet Mary G & Lloyd Nash, Thomas E & Lucy H Jane Marie Cronin, Dawn & Paul Cunningham, Walter Hancock, Wally & Rose- more but I have’ ex- Ebelhar Jr, J C & Lupe Ellis, Tom Neal, Rua Newton, Marie Nunnally, Anne Mike & Tanya Dickens, Thomas Fitzgibbons, mary Harris, Thomas & Patricia D & Marita Englert, Francine O’Bryan, Bill & Becky O’Bryan, Eddie & Sam Gibson, Pat & Rick Gill, Leona Goode, Hayes, Barbara Hertel, Mike & tra family financial Epison, Savellia Epison, Jerome Mary Ann O’Bryan, James & Kathy O’Bryan, Dan & Sue Gray, Harold & Kay Grimme, John Beverly Himmelhaver, Mary commitments. A & Wilma Fenwick, Lucille Margaret O’Bryan, Mike & Janet O’Bryan, Hall, Joann Harvey, Stephen & Barbara Hiland, Elizabeth Kidder, Rick & An- Fischer, Patrick & Carol Ann Ruben & Allison OCampo, Andy & Shannon Perry & Lolita Hopkins, Earl & Eileen Keeler, gela Lasley, Teresa Mattingly, Merl & Bar- Flaherty, Richard & Donna Flaherty, Patricia Offerman, Joseph & Mary Offerman, John & Shirley Jane King, Patrick Kranz, Leroy & bara Mingus, Charles & Jean O’Reilly, Ed- S Fogle, Joyce & Robert Fortune, Joe & Winnie Barbara Olynick, Alan J Osborne, Mary Betty Martin, Don & Ruth Metschuleit, Will- ward Potts, David R & Nellie Reed, Bob & Foster III, Madge Freels, Patricia Ruth Frey, Osborne, Patrick & Suzanne Padgett, JJ & iam & Verna Nurczyk, Belinda Obliski, Dr Cathy Roach, Sue Robertson, Tom & Mary Chris & Susan Fulkerson, Jean Fulkerson, Jim Alison Parson, Mildred Payne, Paul A & Carol Eduardo & Lorna Pavon, Mary Lou Ruther- Rose Rogers, Wilma & Robbie Stewart, James Tony Fulkerson, Helen Galloway, Ellen Gilles, Ann Payne, Rodney & Denise Payne, Virginia ford, Elizabeth & Bill Saum, Charles & Jane & Beth Weatherholt, Tom & Joyce Wheatley Janice Gilles, Tom & May Gipe, Eileen S Payne, William M & Rosemary Payne, Bill Scherrer, Jim A & Anna Scott, Kenneth Tyler, St. Sebastian - Calhoun Gochenouer, Anna Goetz, Tom & Carmen & Helen Pence, Diane & Bill Pennington, Bob & Helen Vidmar, Jane Walker, Cliff & Jerry & Earlene Abney, David & Betty Abrams, Goetz, Elmer & Reba Goldsmith, W A & Mary Garry & Ann Pierce, Joseph L & Felicity Jane Washer, Keith Washer, Steve Washer, John & Brenda Badertscher, Alvin & Betty Gordon, Jerry & Sue Gough, Stephanie Grady, Polio, Don & Carol Ralph, Linda Ranburger, Wes & Myra Welch, Robert & Connie Wigger, Bickett, Steve & Holly Bickett, Todd & Cathy Mary Graf, Francoise Grant, Glenn & Linda Mary Lou Riney Ray, Martha Rayman, Betty Clarence A Woodall III Burden, Delilah Clark, Jimmy & Gail Clayton, Grayson, Stacey Grayson, Carl & Molly Reeder, Chris & Janet Reid, Norman & Joyce St. Susan - Elkton Edwin & Thelma Collings, Janet M Coomes, Greenwell, Marjorie Greenwell, Mary Ann Reisz, Joseph & Betty Rhodes, Randal Bryan W Blount, Jeffrey & Charlotte Case, Michael & Margaret Dant, Linda Dempsey, Greenwell, Tommy & Susanne Greenwell, Dr Richeson, Gale & Frances Rickard, Margaret Hugh & Hazel Harris, Hector Langhi, Edmund Jerry & Sherri Hayden, Matthew & Patricia Richard & Joyce Gruenewald, Laura & Jared Weikel Roberts, Pat & Penney Roos, Charles K Leahy, Ben & Sue Perry, Brenda Pike, Hayden, Greg & Cabrini Henson, Anita K Hamilton, Mary R Hamilton, Teria Hamilton, & Mary Russelburg, James R & Nancy Linda Pike, Judy Prince, Fr Frank Ruff, Keith Knight, John & Brenda Pinkston, John & Joe A & Marie Hancock, Daniel & Betty Sammon, Maurice & Roberta & Lisa Settle, Jennie Verdun, Myrle Pryor, Dustin Sallee, Judy Sallee, Gates Harding, Doreen & King Harney, Virginia Schaefer Sr, Leo B & Melba Donald W & Mary Frances Tichenor, Ralph & Judy Ward Hawkins, Cooper Hayden, Douglas L & Cheryl Schemmel, Dr Michael J & Ward, Bobby & Cleda Wil- St. Stephen Cathedral - Owensboro Hayden, John W & Mary Louise Hayden, Janice Scherm, Alberta DRF son, Br Kenneth Woods Mary Kay Adams, Lee Alvey, Joan C Ander- Mary Michael Hayden, Roger K Haynes, Jeanie Schrecker, Kim & Chris Searcy, St. Thomas More - Paducah son, Jennifer Atwell, Mary Lois Aud, Drew & Heath, Sylvia Heflin, Mark S & Rita Heinz, Janice Seaton, Yvonne Seaton, I am glad I am able to James & Ann Adams, Mary Susan Augenstein, Audrey Aull, Bettye Aull, David & Sara Hemingway, Annah H Steve & Sandra Shacklett, Eliza- Jane Albert, Frank & Marietta help in this Disciples’ Alvey, Martin & Valerie Joseph & Lena Aull, Charles D & Alice Bagot, Hennessee, Beverly Heppler, John M & Riley beth Shively, Esther Shively, Michael & JoElla Baker, Joseph & Rita Ballard, Hess, Laurie Hicks, Joe C & Mary Ellen Charles L & Mary Ruth Shoe- Response Fund. Amundson, Paul & Ellen Robert D & Joyce A Ballard, Helen Barrow, Higdon, Lisa Hill, Margie T Hill, Arthur A & maker, Mary Rose Shoemaker, Anderson, Vernon & Cheryl Margaret Beard, Catherine Beaven, Tony & Nancy Hodde, Dorothy Hodgin, Edward & Dorothy Sikes, Marie Simmons, Dorothy Sims, Arboleda, Theresa Austin, Kurt & Staci Averill, Jane Belcher, Albert Bellew, John H & Patsy Karen Hodskins, Judith F Hoffman, Marilyn Elaine Sims, Mark & Martha Sims, Antonio & Joseph & Mildred Baier, David & Lynn Baker, Berry, Robert E & Roberta Berry, Mike & Jean Holder, Jolene & Jim Hudson, James Hundley, Azalea Sison, Fred H & Rose Smith, Gayle Kristy Biggerstaff, Michael & Diane Blair, Bertram, Dr Garry N & Gretchen Binegar, Phillip B & Mary Beth Hurley, Joseph E & Smith, Margaret Smith, Jennifer E Spreng, Frank & Peggy Block, Mike & Yvonne Bosch, Betty Bittel, Pat Black, Patty & Dean Blair, Sandra Isbill, John R & Lillian W Jarboe, Jeffry T & Diana Stallings, Mark & Wilma George & Jo Bray, Tim & Debbie Bray, Hilda Joseph B & Claudine Blandford, Robert L Jacqueline Jaskolski, Louise Johnson, Todd & Stallings, David M & Cindy Steele, Robert & Brewer, Dan & Lynn Brown, Harold & Millie Blandford, Margaret Bonner, William H & Kathleen Johnson, Russell & Louise Jones, Mary Lou Steele, Glendon & Sheila Stewart, Brown, Mary Brucker, Sharon Brumlow, Betty Booth, Sue & Doug Borders, Gene & Wanda Marie Jones, Beverly Kelly, Mary John & Marla Storm, Michael & Lisa Sullivan, Lawrence & Judy Bufford, Frank & Nancy Carolyn Bowlds, Roselie Brady, Nicholas & Kennedy, Betty Kerrick, Jerry & Sarah Jane Ron & Cissy Sullivan, Gina & Bobby Taylor, Burch, Mary C Burch, Phillip & Patricia Burks, Candance Brake, Donnie & Jennifer Brey, Kuntz, John & Chrissy Kurtz, Eric & Lisa Margaret B Taylor, Patricia W Taylor, Doug Roger & Rita Byrd, David & April Campbell, William & Opal Brown, Michael G & Sarah Kyle, Byron & Josanna La Mastus, Doug & Thies, Ken & Rita Thomas, Louise Thomp- Michael & Christine Canella, Burnett & Maria Brumley, Mark A Buckner, Louis & Mary Kathleen Lanz, Kathi Latta, Joseph A & Patricia son, Rick & Lizann Thompson, Elmo & Dora Carroll, Stephen & Brenda Caserta, Jean & Byrne, John & Frieda Calhoun, Mary Ann Layson, Carl P & Kimberly Lewis, Regina Thompson Jr, Steve Thornberry, Lucille Tong, Maria Charlot, Mary Child, George Cmarik, Calhoun, Myrtle Callery, Ronald L & Phyllis Lewis, Robert Y & Martha Lilly Sr, Agatha Teresa Townsley, Clarice Trodglen, Helen Russ & Jackie Cochran, Jean Cole, Dr John & Calvert, Gary Campbell, Katie Canarecci, Dor- Lindemann, Ruby Ling, Hallie Lott, Henry T Trogden, Fr John Vaughan, Margaret C Janet Colgan, Harold & Elizabeth Connor, othy R Capelle, Stephen & Sandra Carden, & Agnes M Luckett, Joseph W & Anna Velotta, Angi & Greg Wahl, Charles & Sharon John & Eleanor Corey, Marvin & Zelta Counts, 30 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Disciples Response Fund

Beverly Craine, David & Susan Curtsinger, Shoulta, Dr James L & Camilla Shumaker, Patricia Payne, Hugh Michael & Marie Payne, Welter Bill & Carlene Dannenmueller, Steve & Steve & Susan Skipworth, CJ Smith, Claudia Phillip & Susan Payne, Vincent & Eileen Holy Cross - Providence Suzanne Dannenmueller, Elsie Dickerson, Smith, Cecil J Smith Jr, Joseph B Snyder, Payne, Jessie & Marilyn Rhodes, Darin & Lisa Goodloe & Wanda Cecil, Valerie & Jason Ronald & Gail Dierolf, Don W & Peggy Predrag V Sredl, Jeffrey & Geri Staley, Gre- Adrian, Louise Bertke, Joseph Bittel, Donald Franklin, Eugene & Helen Hook, Claude Dotson, Gilbert M & Patricia Dotson, Diane gory & Debbie Stewart, Millard & Kimberly & Mary Blandford, Warren & Vicki Calhoun, Melton, Gerald & Monica Papineau, Lorie Driver, Donnie Ellis, Mary Summarell, Carol Sutherland, Lemuel & Ann Caraway, Mildred Clark, Youngs Margaret Ellis, Fred & Jayne Joseph & Donna Tarantino, Charles D Connor, Alice Jane Coomes, Martha Miscellaneous Erdmann, Thomas & Cynthia Louis & Elvira Theobald, Jane Davenport, Dr Norman & Rosemary Deeb, Joseph & Jacqueline Abell, Fr Leonard Alvey, Erickson, Joseph & Betty DRF Samuel & Mary Lynn Thomp- Larry Dominick, Keith & Dorothy Dunker, Rev JT Blandford, Al Bremer, Robert & Nancy Falconite, John & Helen son, Kathy & Randy Thurston, Robert & Kathy Edge, James & Ruth Brock, Sr Clarita Browning, Sr EmmaC Busam, Farrell, Michael P & Cecelia James & Dorothy Tidwell, Barry Feldpausch, Rosalee Folz, Jason Fulkerson, Sr Mary Irene Cecil, Fr Mike Clark, Fr Jim Farrell, Lorean Fisher, Martha I wish it could be & Cindy Tilden, Anthony & David Goff, Elaine Grant, Joseph & Christie Clavey, Fr Richard Clements, Sr Angelita Floyd, Anita Jean Galvin, Mary more. I increased’ [the] Cecelia Toren, Walter & Grant, Veradean Hamilton, Steven & Sandra Coomes, Sr Caroline Field, Sr Lorena Galvin, Patricia Galvin, Tho- amount from last Marilyn Tyler, James & Nadie Hayden, Steve Hein, Otis & Judy Hicks, An- Fleischmann, Charles & Alberta Fox, Thomas mas & Mary Frances Galvin, year. That’s all (right Vance, Mark & Judy Vance, drew & Kimberly Marie Jacobs, Jerry Keller, Galea, Dr Michael & Nancy Gavin, Sr Collette William & Susan Gilland, Ann Vaughan, David & Tanna Joanne Kelley, Margaret Kessinger, Tom Gerry, Fr Carl Glahn, James & Patricia Goode, Constance Glover, James & now) that I can do. Vaughan, Brad Vollmer, Will- Luckett, Michael Marshall, Janice McKenzie, Gordon & Carole Guess, Martha Ann Harper, Sharon Godec, Joe Goff, Matt God bless this fund. iam & Marie Wade, Stephen & Tim & Stacie Meyer, Jimmy & Virginia Mills, Fr Lucian Hayden, Sr Marie Michael Hayden, & Carleen Golemboski, Pam Melody Walker, Charles & Ann Mary Natcher, Patrick O’Connell, Frank & Theresa Hayden, Milton & Joyce Hicks, Chris Grabowska, William & Mary Ann Graves, Ward, David Warren, Floyd C & Bernadine Joyce Paxton, George Anthony Payne, Glenn Howard, George Howard, Fr Larry Hostetter, Norman & Mary Rose Greenberg, Brenda Watkins, Fred & Mary Watson, Lillie Watson, & Deanna Payne, Robert Keith & Therese Scott Hulbert, Sr Karla Marie Kaelin, Sr Greenwell, Ricky & Karen Greenwell, Chris Ann Webb, Carolyn W & Alvin Webb, Harry Payne, Leslie & Peter Phelan, Randy & Irmgard Beatrice Koerper, Sr Teresa Kunkel, Mildred & Beth Haas, Mary Jean Hagan, Reva Hagan, & Irene Weglicki, Fr Henry Wieder, Ted Pierce, Patricia Gail Ray, Stephanie Rogers, Levan, Rose LaVoice, Sr Davida Loosbrock, Stephen & Susan Hagan, William & Sheree Wiercioch, Alan & Bobbi Wilson, Mary Sue William & Martha Roof, Merle Sanders, John TL & Yvonne Maddux, James & Carolyn Halicks, Pat & Tammi Halvorson, John & Withrow, Martha Woodcock, Edwin & Agnes & Linnie Schaibley, David & Vicki Spencer, Mathieu, Elizabeth McKinney, Pat & Elaine Kathy Hamilton, Becky Harris, Tim & Bar- Wurth St Mary Mission Club, Richard & Lydia McRaith,Walter & Margaret Miller, Martha bara Harris, Kevin & Betty Headricks, Missy St. William - Marion Stowers Jr, Tommy & Robin Stratton, Sally Jean Mills, Fr Joe Mills, Sr Marie Moore, Hendley, Rosalie Hennessy, Robert & Cleo Joseph & Jacqueline Abell, Robert & Nancy Tingle, Paul & Kelly Trogden, Kenneth & Daniel & Agnes Murphy, Sr Theresa Murphy, Higdon, Kay Hosbach, Jack & Vonnie Howard, Brock, Charles & Alberta Fox, Thomas Galea, Edwina Watkins, Delphine Wilkerson Murray Ledger & Times, Claire Neal, Sr Cecilia Norman & Mary Lou Howard, Hilary & Ginny Dr Michael & Nancy Gavin, Gordon & Carole St. Michael - Oak Grove Olinger, Fr Louis Piskula, Msgr Bernard Pow- Hunt, Robert & Phyllis Hurley, David & Guess, Martha Ann Harper, Mildred Levan, Robert & Peg Bendorf, Rick & Aprile Cacal, ers, Grace & David Riley, Alfred Rutecki, Catherine Jenks, Jule C Jennings, Dr Carl & TL & Yvonne Maddux, James & Carolyn Bernard & Molly Canby, Lorenzo Cruz, George Saint Angela Convent, Sr Mary Thomas Simon, Connie Johnson, Marie Kejzlar, Stephen Mathieu, Walter & Margaret Miller, Martha Davis, Angela Doyle, Perry & Betty Elder, Lamb of God Sisters, Lamb of God Sisters, Kettler, Jerry & Vicki Kight, Monica Kim, Jean Mills, Grace & David Riley, Lonnie & Patricia Gonzalez, Nay Thi Hutcheson, Ralph Lonnie & Christine Sisco, Sr Mary Diane Walter & Irene Kinley, Richard C Kinzeler, Christine Sisco, Charles Edward & Anna & Pat Jurisin, Fr David Kennedy, George & Taylor, Fr John Thomas, Mike & Renee August & Leola Kirn, Elizabeth Kortz, Young Marie Lake, Nathan Marks, Charles & Lillian Toomey, Ursuline Sisters, Michael & Julia Raymond & Patricia Kramer, Jon & Susan Newman Center - BG Pelesky, Charles & Barbara Peltier, Florencio Ward, Sr Marie Bosco Wathen, Fr Dave Willett, Kreutzer, David & Kathleen Krueger, Elvin & Mrs LM Beck, Rob & Katie Colley, Don San Nicholas, Albert & Nancy Scheller, Audrey Rev Albert Wilson, Frank & Joan Wojcik, Donna Kuehn, Robert & Lisa Kupper, Hazel Hosek, David & Judy Keiner, Sarah Lilly, Fr Shaut, Patrick & Marie Shaut, Frances Tho- Charles Edward & Anna Young Lagers, Dennis & Ruth Landschoot, Kirt & Darrell Venters mas, Tom & Chong Torson, Fred & Marie Cheryl Langston, Terrence & Barb Larbes, St. William - Knottsville Samuel M & Connie Leone, Terry & Kay Marty Allen, Jane Askin, J Noel & Theresa Maddux, Michael & Pamela Malast, Albert & Ballard, Bishop Soenneker Home, Marvin & Mary McKeown, Audrey McKeown, Patrick Josephine Boling, William & Jonell Booker, & Donna McNulty, Patricia & Joseph Darrell & Ann Cecil, Sherman & Brenda Clark McWaters, Michael & Lori Meredith, Fr Ken Sr, Gary & Deborah Fulkerson, Frankie & Mikulcik, Robert & Judy Milford, Richard & Laura Fulkerson, Sam & Mary Frances JoAnne Miller, Norine Morgan, Ann & Brian Fulkerson, Steve & Darlene Fulkerson, Ivan & Morrow, Phillip & Donna Morse, Cappie Kathleen Hagan, Charles & Susie Hamilton, Murray, Muriel Naas, Delphine Operle, Loretta Jerome & Betty Hamilton, William & Mary Overmeer, Don & Janie Page, Dr Benjamin & Lou Hamilton, James Haynes, Augustine & Dona Parker, Fred & Peggy Paxton, James & Margaret Higdon, Hilary & Catherine Higdon, Mindy Paxton, Richard & Cheri Paxton, Larry Kenny & Renea Higdon, Bill Howe, Glenn & Tena Payne, Jack & Elizabeth Piers, John & Alan & Doris Irvin, Martin R & Clara Johnson, Wanda Purcell, Mike & Shelia Rea, Ginny Thomas & Vicki Jones, Charles & Patricia Reed, Shirley Renaud, Dave & Debbie Rigdon, Lanham, Jeff Lanham, John W & Edna Barbara Robinson, James & Thomasina Lanham, Martin Lanham, William Lanham, Growing in the faith. Events such as the Chrism Mass and the Diocesan Multi-Cultural Rodgers, JW & Marcella Romaneck, Charles Mike & Patricia Mattingly, Joseph A & Regina Encuentro offer Catholics from throughout the Diocese of Owensboro an opportunity to & Kim Ross, James & Kathryn Sanders, Ronnie Mayfield, Paul & Rhodie Melton, Joseph & gather and worship as one body. The public witness of our faith is a form of evangelization & Sharon Scheer, Laura Schmitt, Edward & Janice Millay, John & Barbara Miller, Barry & to the unchurched within our community. Ministries and programs of education and Helena Schultz, Kevin & Angie Shannon, Drs Cynthia Mills, Ruth Montgomery, Roger & evangelization find support through the DRF. The Disciples Response Fund provides an Timothy & Rosemary Shiben, Steve & Pam Paula Morris, Fr Joe O’Donnell, David Joe & opportunity to invest in the mission of Christ and the promotion of our Catholic faith. The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 31 Happy Aniversary A Good Sense Jimmy & Barbara Brannon 25 years Blessed Mother, Owensboro St. Joseph, Mayfield of Humor, Robert & Kathryin Wilkerson, 40 years George & Barbar Ashley, 25 years Ben & Thelma Crump, 52 years Doug & Lois Jensen, 40 years Love and Care Vincent & Jeanette Dick, 47 years W.B. & Juanita Hutchings, 55 years Charles & Helen Gilles, 60 years St. Leo, Murray Holy Name, Henderson Mr & Mrs John Resig, 53 years Ingredients for Charles & Gladys Buckman, 40 years Mr & Mrs Byron Cates, 50 years Thomas & Barbara Bartley, 56 years St. Martin, Rome 50 Years of Robert & Mary Bowlds, 63 years Mr & Mrs Otho Durbin, 56 years Milburn & Dorothea Floyd, 59 years Mr & Mrs Bill Bumm, 53 years Happy Bernard & Sarah Payne, 52 years Mr & Mrs Richard Coomes 51 years Anthony & Louise Sellars, 51 years Mr & Mrs William Lambert, 50 years Carl & Dorothy Snider, 54 years Billy & Sharon Clary, 25 years Marriage 50th Anniversary Celebrants were Frs. Jerry Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Riney, Brian Johnson of Holy Spirit and Fr. Jerry St Mary Magdalene, Sorgho By Pat S. Smith Robert & Jeanne Edward, 54 years Mr & Mrs Don Bottles, 25 years Calhoun of Christ the King with Gladys and Gene Faller. Pat Smith photo. Edward & Zita Hayden, 57 years St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Walter & Sara Pudlo, 60 years Ricky & Karen Stiff, 25 years When Gladys and Gene Faller of Bowling Green married on July 28, 1951, the advice that Holy Redeemer, Beaver Dam Hubert & Margaret Beyke, 50 years Edna & Jesse Berkley, 61 years “each of you give 75% of love and care for one another” and have a “good sense of humor” St. Paul, Princeton was given for a happy marriage. Now fifty years later, that advice has fed and sustained them. Bernie & Pam Hayes, 25 years Richard & Crista Strong, 25 years Gerri & Herb Jessup, 52 years Gladys and Gene were married during the Korean War when Gene was in the Army and had St. Peter, Waverly just completed 16 weeks of basic training at Ft. Monmouth, NJ. Gene had requested a week Immaculate Conception, Hawesville Mr & Mrs Robert Bowlds, 40 years Gary & Mary Mingus, 25 years leave and their hopes to marry on Saturday, July 28 were fulfilled when they were married Sacred Heart, Waverly by Rev. Joseph L. Jensen at St. James Catholic Church in Buffalo, NY. Gladys was working Sheldon & Betty Lasher, 40 years Mr & Mrs John Hancock, 50 years Paul & Maxine Beavin, 55 years for a group of architects in Buffalo, Duane Lyman & Associates. When Gene completed 6 Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville months of officer training at Ft. Riley, KS, Gladys went to Fort Belvoir, VA with him for 3 Bernard & Lula Payne 55 years Mr & Mrs Standley Unfried, 40 years Immaculate, Owensboro months and then he was shipped overseas. Mr & Mrs Robert Anderson, 52 years Fifty years, six children and seven grandchildren later, the Fallers renewed their vows at Anthony & Mary Ann Bittel, 63 years Mr & Mrs Chalres Garnett, 50 years John & Jonell Clark, 54 years Holy Spirit on July 28, 2001. “Our Mass was one of the most blessed experiences of our lives,” St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro Gladys said. “And we shall always treasure the memories of it,” she added. Paul & Martha Clark, 53 years Mr & Mrs L.K. Burcham, 51 years William & Bettye Mullican, 51 years Continuing to follow the advice given them 50 years ago, the Fallers have tried to always Mr & Mrs David Gish, 25 years respect one another’s feelings and continue to do so. “And a good sense of humor helps Joe & Sue Riney, 57 years Mr & Mrs Daniel Roby, 40 years Frederick & Martha Schmidt, 52 years a great deal,” Gene shared. “We can always find some fun in everything,” Gladys added. Mr & Mrs Clifton Young, 40 years “Our love for God has developed over the years and it has given us strength when in time Charles & Beverly Steele, 51 years Mr & Mrs Clarence Merritt, 50 years St. Agnes, Uniontown of trouble or cares.” St. Romuald, Hardinsburg Now retired, neither of the Fallers has time to be bored. Gladys is in the Legion of Mary, Tom & Rita Duncan, 53 years Pat & Ruby Wheatley, 50 years St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph works at the desk at Holy Spirit answering the telephone, filing and helping on the computer, Frances & Margaret Matthews, 54 years serves as Manager at St. Vincent de Paul store on Fridays and is involved in the Ministry Crawford & Wanda Deahl, 25 year St. Rose of Lima, Cloverport St. Ann, Morganfield of Care program and is a Eucharist Minister. Tommy & Leah Ora Flood, 54 years Gene counts money each Monday for Sunday collections with another group of men, picks Mr & Mrs James Wathen, 53 years St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Mr & Mrs. J.D. Ruark, 60 years up and delivers bread to the needy for St. Vincent de Paul and is a Minister of Care and Jack & Patsy Berry, 52 years Eucharist Minister. He is also in the regular Knights of Columbus and recently became a 4th Mr & Mrs Joseph Greenwell, 57 years Geroge & Alice Boone, 51 years Mr & Mrs William Risinger, 65 years degree Knight. Gladys shares in his membership as a Sir Knights Lady. Russel & Betty Ebelhar, 55 years The Fallers six children are: Tom Faller of Newnan, GA, David Faller of Madison, WI, St. Anthony, Browns Valley Billy & Cindy Johnson, 25 years Mr & Mrs Albert Werne 50 years Barbara Moore, Baxley, GA, Andrew Faller, Smiths Grove, KY and Ann Gann and Daniel Charles & Margaret Payne, 58 years Faller of Bowling Green. St. Columba, Lewisport Ray & Geraldine Tretter, 60 years Ben & Lou Fleck, 51 years All six children, as well as their spouses and all seven grandchildren, were present for the St. Thomas More, Paducah 50th anniversary celebration. St. Frances de Sales, Paducah Gary & Suzanne Roberts, 25 years Barry & Sara Crowe, 25 years More advice from the Fallers for a long lasting and happy marriage? “When you become John & Eleanor Corey, 57 years angry or tired with one another, stop before you say something that will hurt the other. And Hughe & Doreen Smith, 40 years St. William, Knottsville Joseph & Shirley Weitlauf, 50 years try to talk with one another to see how each of you feels. Help one another through the Lawrence & Dortha Johnson, 50 years difficult situations and ALWAYS respect and stand up for each other.” George & Joanne Hayden, 54 years St. Lawrence, Knottsville, Thomas & Rose Weitlauf, 53 years Fifty years of marriage, a life-long commitment to God, the Church and family have been George & Catherine Payne, 40 years proven by this Western Kentucky Catholic couple that marriage CAN last a lifetime. Lewis & Clara Wilson, 54 years Holy Trinity, Morgantown St. Joseph, Central City Bob & Shirley Hamilton, 50 years Beach & Mary Ann Kirkpatrick, 54 years Richard & Peggy Sielers, 40 years Experiencing A Problem Pregnancy? OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE has a toll-free number that anyone experiencing a problem pregnancy throughout the state can use - 1-800-222-5824 32 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Diocese she married in February of 1999, Joanne Holy Spirit Parishioner Publishes Book to Help Widows remembers her prayers and is grateful for the sacraments and the Church. When asked By Pat S. Smith which sacrament she favored, she smilingly BOWLING GREEN,Ky. - When replied, “Why, marriage, of course.” Joanne Shortley-Lalonde was 38 As she signed her new book for many at years old, she became a widow. But Barnes and Noble, one could almost feel the her husband, Stephen Shortley, did joy she experiences at being able, through not die of cancer or heart problems. her own personal tragedy, to reach out and In fact, on the morning of September give hope to widows. Joanne will be signing 8, 1994, things were pretty much the books again in Pittsburgh, PA on the 7th same “as usual” around the Shortley anniversary of the crash of USAir Flight 427. household. Stephen, 37, was leaving But although she will feel sadness and per- their home in Pittsburgh, PA on a haps some pain, life is now good for Joanne, business trip for his company, Ernst Joanne with Western Ky Catholic Bowl- one Western Kentucky Catholic who sur- ing Green correspondent, Pat S. Smith, & Young, where he was employed as who is checking out a sentence from vived widowhood. As she ends her book, a data and communications manager. she formed her own personal quote from the Above, Joanne Shortley-Lalonde with Debbie “Widowed without Warning.” Galen Smith The trip would be pretty much rou- Photo Bible: “For everything there is a season and tine as travel was very much a part of Larkin, Holy Spirit Parishioner who came for the a time for every purpose under Heaven...” book signing. Pat Smith Photo. Stephen’s job. Unfortunately, this meets and marries a widower, J.P. Lalonde. Ecclesiastes 3:19) AND “A time to grieve…. day would end without any Joanne shared that she knew through the And a time to go on….” (Joanne Shortley- “routineness” and Joanne would not have a until 10 days later and with no body to bury, grace of God and her hope and faith in Him Lalonde, July 2001) routine day for many years. USAir flight 427 Joanne recounts how she came up with a that she would go on. She prayed to St. Jude Joanne invites you to view her website, crashed later that evening and although a different idea to offer closure to herself, their to send to her a widower with children, like www.widowedwithoutwarning.com which “no survivors” announcement would not two children, Lisa and Daniel, who were herself, because she said, “…a divorced man has been visited by over 1,200 widows and come for a long and grueling eight hours, eighteen and seventeen years old at the time would not understand.” widowers, many of whom she has corre- Joanne was soon to learn that she was now, and other members of their family and friends. Attending Holy Spirit now with J.P., whom sponded with personally. without any preparation, a widow. From this In one chapter, Joanne deals with how she experience, now almost seven years later, handled the media. “I had no clue this has come her new book, “Widowed without accident was going to be as huge as it was,” Wisdom of Black Catholic Women Warning.” Joanne says, heading up chapter II. And Joanne, a cradle Catholic, moved to Bowl- since the accident was so huge, there was Rooted in Faith and Community ing Green about three years ago where she much media involvement from the newspa- and her husband of two and a half years, J.P. pers, radio and TV stations. In the midst of The strength of black Catholic women is grounded in their spirituality, said Diana Hayes, Lalonde, now attend Holy Spirit with their her confusion, she had to deal with this, also. a theologian on the faculty of Georgetown University and the first African-American woman children, daughters Melinda, Valerie and Other chapters deal with her own personal to receive a doctorate in sacred theology from the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium. Karen. Joanne said that she decided to write stages of grief and inform the reader that Hayes addressed the National Gathering for Black Catholic Women, held at the end of July the book because she had trouble finding each individual deals with grief in their own in Charlotte, N.C. any resource materials to help her through time and their own way. For Joanne, “…grief The spirituality of black women is also the basis of their survival--”not just as women of her widowhood. Although she received consumes almost every moment of every faith but as a people of faith,” Hayes said. This spirituality: much support from the parishioners at St. day….turns into an octopus as it wraps itself 1) Arises “from a deep and abiding faith in a God of love, a wonder-working God who walked Cyril Catholic Church where she and Stephen around our mind, our body, and our heart and and talked with them” over the course of U.S. history, “giving them the strength to had been members, she felt she needed some- strangles our every breath.” (Widowed with- persevere.” Hayes said, “Nothing was too hard for God, and as a result nothing was too hard thing more, something she could study and out Warning, p. 26). In the chapter entitled for (people of African descent) to attempt to accomplish in their everyday struggle to keep learn to come back to normalcy in privacy. simply “Validation” she talks about how it hope and love alive.” When she could not find a book like this, she (validation) was what she wanted more than 2) Is “rooted in the community.” Hayes commented that for African-American women’s decided to help others by writing one herself. anything else. It is so hard to know what to spirituality, “life outside of the community was inconceivable; life over against the commu- “I was looking for something to help me deal say to someone who has just lost a husband nity was suicide.” She said: “The community...was the lifeblood of each and every individual with the grief and loneliness from the per- or wife, but Joanne knew what she wanted to within it,...and each one owed a responsibility to the others within that community to enable spective of the widow,” she explained at her hear, needed to hear… that Stephen’s death both community and individuals to survive and thrive.”... book signing at Barnes & Noble in Bowling was not fair, that she had been dealt a terrible This spirituality today is at risk because blacks “have begun to forget who we are and Green on July 21. blow. (How inappropriate does it feel when whose we are,” said Hayes. The Georgetown professor said it is the task of black Catholic Joanne’s book will certainly become a someone says “It was God’s will… or “He’s women of faith “to gather the scattered threads of our history...,joining with our sisters spiritual aid for Catholic and non-Catholics, better off”? Two “comforting” sayings that everywhere, and make it whole again, returning our past to ourselves and, thereby, regaining widows or widowers alike. Her book begins actually make this writer cringe!) And as she the way to our futures for ourselves and our posterity.” It is time, Hayes added, “for black by chronicling the events of the accident on began to heal and grow, she shares her Catholic women to reclaim their voices...That voice has been silenced because women lacked September 8 and talks of her experience with experiences in following chapters of support the power, as the ‘disinherited,’ to recognize and claim their own power. We are making a the survivors of the other 132 men and women groups and journalizing as ways to cope with claim that we have the right and the responsibility in today’s world to name our own who died on the flight and the group of other grief and how she found strength to deal with experience and the experiences of our people whatever they may be.”... widows to whom she grew close and leaned holidays and anniversaries. The final two The wisdom of African-American women “emerges from an experience of triple (or more) on for support. She also explains how the chapters deal with coming to terms with oppression,” said Hayes. “Denied the dignity of womanhood, condemned for their skin grief usually does not begin until after the herself as a new person without Stephen and color, whether too dark or too light, and often imprisoned by miseducation, demeaning and funeral. Stephen’s funeral would not be held finding love and happiness again when she continued on page 33 Jubilees of Monastic Profession Celebrated at Saint The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 33 Meinrad Archabbey Light One Candle The monks of Saint Meinrad Letting It Go Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, cel- Msgr. Jim Lisante, Director, The Christophers ebrated the jubilees of profession Sifting through a box of old, forgotten school records, I recently found of three confreres on July 29. Fa- a report card from my childhood. It had my marks in math and the verbal thers Alcuin Leibold, OSB, and skills from the first through the sixth grade. Most of my grades were pretty Cyprian Davis, OSB celebrated 50 decent, but during the sixth grade, my math scores start to take a dip. years of monastic profession while Attached to the card is a notification that some math tutoring might help. Msgr.Jim Lisante Br. Kenan Kapina, OSB, celebrated I never did get that tutoring. In fact, I just struggled on, trying to make 25 years. sense out of the wonderful world of the so-called “new math.” Fr. Alcuin was born in 1929 in Finding that report card and recommendation from my teachers, addressed to my parents, Dayton, OH, and professed vows made me wonder: Why hadn’t they gotten me the suggested math tutoring? I mean, truth August 1, 1951. He was ordained be told, math remained a constant difficulty for me straight through school. Sometimes with on May 3, 1956, and undertook comic results. graduate studies at Catholic Uni- In one case, I was mistakenly placed in an honors class of advanced trigonometry. Protesting versity of America and Mexico the placement, I was told by my high school guidance counselor that I’d have to remain listed City College, Mexico. He taught in the class for the whole term whether I attended or not. At the end of the year, I received Spanish at Saint Meinrad College a ten in the course. Seems the final had a gift question that you couldn’t get wrong, so even and served as registrar for ten someone who didn’t take the test could still get a 10%. Moving on to college after that years. Later he served as chaplain debacle, I found I’d been placed in advanced mathematics once again. When I protested for the Benedictine Sisters of Villa that I had no particular ability for the subject, counselors begged to differ. Seems that in Madonna Academy, Covington, computer speak, my 10% grade had been translated as 100%. And certainly anyone with a KY, for three years. Since his 100% in advanced trigonometry must be gifted. It took a while, but I finally escaped return to the monastery, he has worked in the library, was the Guest House manager and mathematics. secretary to the archabbot. Since 1985, he has been an assistant to the archivist. Throughout Recently, with the newfound report card and recommendations in hand, I decided to confront these years, he regularly provided temporary parochial assistance. my Mom. “Why,” I argued, “did you and Dad ignore the teacher’s recommendation?” I Fr. Cyprian was born in Washington, DC, in 1930. He made his first profession on August concluded by saying, “You know, Mom, I might have had a very different life and career with 1, 1951, and was ordained on May 3, 1956. He did graduate work at the Catholic University, an ability to do math.” She listened to my protests with a stoic face. Then, she laughed. “What Fordham University and Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium), where he received a are you laughing at?” “At you, dear, of course.” doctorate in historical sciences in 1977. Fr. Cyprian is professor of church history at Saint And then, gently, she let me have it. “You know, Jim, so many of the boomers in your Meinrad School of Theology and serves as archivist for both the monastery and the Swiss- generation do so much complaining. ‘What I could’ve been ... what I should’ve been ... what American Congregation of the Benedictine Federation. On May 27, 2001, he was awarded might have happened if …’ And the truth is that as parents we surely do make some mistakes. an honorary doctor of laws degree from the University of Notre Dame, in recognition of his I mean, we only learned how to do the job by doing the job. Somewhere along the line, you contributions to the history of Black Catholicism in this country. guys have to let go of all the blame, all the perceived missed opportunities, all the worrying Br. Kenan was born in 1952, and made his temporary vows on August 15, 1976. He received about how it could have been different, and just live your lives.” a BA degree in English from Saint Meinrad College and did further studies at Purdue She reminded me of the obvious: “You know, even without great math ability, you’ve really University and Saint Meinrad School of Theology. For almost 20 years, he worked in the enjoyed a wonderful life. Can’t you see all you do have – and stop complaining about what Saint Meinrad business office. Since 1997, he has been manager of the Guest House, you don’t?” assistant oblate director and monastery vocation director. Mom is right. Too often, we look at all the perceived mistakes our folks made and spend a lot of time in the “second-guessing” game. Of course, parents deserve criticism in more Wisdom of Black Catholic Women Rooted in Faith and egregious cases. But for most of us, I suspect, our parents did a whole lot more right than wrong. Community Continued from page 32 It’s important to acknowledge mistakes in our lives, those made by others that affected us meaningless work, and a denial of their very persists in our church.”... and those that we made ourselves. Yet at some point, we’ve got to let go – drop the humanity, African-American women have “Black Catholic women must bring to the resentment, extend forgiveness, and move ahead. Letting the past swallow up the future is yet managed to forge a spirituality of hope forefront of dialogue images of black women an awful waste of a lifetime. and survival that has sustained them for who contradict the dominant perspective, For a free copy of the Christopher News Note, GROWING UP – WHAT IT TAKES TO BE th centuries.”... women such as Hagar, who was abused and MATURE AT ANY AGE, write to The Christophers, 12 East 48 Street, New York, NY 10017 Like all black women, black Catholic women misused by both her master and her mistress, “are still stereotyped in many ways, both in yet was taught by God how to survive in the wilderness as African-American women had our church and in the dominant society,” Too often we are required to accept state- to do for centuries in this land,” said Hayes. colleges and universities, and in a myriad of Hayes said. She said that “their issues and ments and solutions created for ethnic Catho- Hagar, she added, models “the passionate other roles.”... concerns are often overlooked or lumped lics with, if fortunate, only a nod to the love of our foremothers of those entrusted to Women “remain the heartbeat’’ of our together as social justice issues which do different but equally legitimate concerns of their care. They did what they had to do not African-American Catholic communities, a not affect the church as a whole.” But, Hayes persons of color and women.” She said also simply to survive but to ensure that their status for which we are both exalted and said, “by our presence and our action...we that it is time to demand “the greater inclu- communities would also survive and be pre- maligned,” said Hayes. “We must,” she told are changing not only the image of black sion of black women in leadership roles within pared for whatever future might come.”... her audience, “use the strength of that status women in the church but also the image of our church at every level, as chancellors, One reason that both racism and sexism to be, once again, the bearers of culture and blacks as a whole, revealing the strength of members of marriage tribunals, heads of di- persist, Hayes told the black Catholic the birthers of the future.” our endurance and the intellectual stamina ocesan offices in addition to those of black women’s gathering, “is that too often those Source: Catholic Trends, Vol. 32.No.1, which has enabled us to preserve.” She ministry, as pastoral administrators in par- most intimately affected are not themselves Aug. 4, 2001 issue. 3211 Fourth St. N.E. added, however, that for many people “this ishes, as theologians and scholars in our is a threat rather than a blessing. For racism consulted as a means of creating a solution. Washington, DC 20017 34 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Diocese

109 million dollars. He appealed this decision Shelter of Love Holds Spring Fund Raiser and finally won a reversal of the lower court By H. J. Rumage, Jr. Charles Wysong, President and decision. Mr. Wysong remarked that pro-life The Shelter of Love located at 107 West Founder of American Rights Coa- forces were slowly but surely winning the Main Street in Morganfield, Ky., held their lition. Charles and Brenda Wysong battle against legalized abortion. He spoke fund raising banquet at St. Ann’s Parish Hall have been married for twenty-seven of the filth found in many of these “so called on Saturday April 28, 2001. The theme of this years and are the parents of fifteen sanitary clinics”. In many area of the country years event was: “Let Their Be Life”. About children, with no adoptions and no he stated that the same seedy characters 250 persons attended and heard testimony twins. Mrs. Wysong and several doing the abortions were the same type of from several individuals as to how the Shel- of their children accompanied Mr. persons who were doing them before abor- ter of Love had played an important part in Wysong to the banquet. Charles tion gained the protection of law. their lives. Founded by the present Execu- Wysong was instrumental in driv- Congratulations to Mr. Wysong for his tive Director Debbie Higgs, the shelter pro- ing the abortionist out of Chatta- heroic struggle against the culture of death. vides material as well as emotional support nooga, Tennessee his home town, He deserves our respect and support for his for women who may be facing a unplanned and closing the city’s three abor- valiant endeavor. or difficult pregnancy. tion clinics. Chattanooga now The welcome address was given by Jeff Kathy Hancock, at left, Client Service Director at claims the title as; the most pro-Life Wesley, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Shelter of Love, with Mr. Wysong, and Joyce Higgs, City in America. He has been per- Mark Cunningham served as master of cer- Volunteers Director. Submitted photo sonally involved in actions which led to the closing of eighteen other emonies. The invocation was given by Rev. major milestone had been achieved by imple- Bob Dunlop, United Methodist Church. abortion clinics across the country. Re- menting the outreach program of going into cently he, along with fourteen other indi- Executive Director Debbie Higgs addressed the schools and being able to teach the the gathering and made some meaningful viduals were sued by Plan Parenthood in the “Abstinence Only” program. Mrs. Higgs State of Oregon for 1.4 billion dollars. There presentation gifts to the board members for emphasized that the “Abstinence Only” pro- their services to the organization. Kathy was an offer to drop the suit if Mr. Wysong gram was critical to preventing unwanted would apologize for remarking that these Hancock, Director of Client Services, intro- pregnancies, abortions, and sexually trans- duced three of the Shelter’s Clients who told abortion clinics were murdering babies. With mitted diseases in Union County. courage and conviction befitting a Christian, the audience to just what extent the Shelter Congratulations, to Debbie and her staff for Speaker, Charles Wysong pictured with had influenced their lives in a positive, Chris- Mr. Wysong held fast to his position and client, Chasity Shirely (left) and client, this great service. was eventually saddled with a judgment for tian manner. Mrs. Higgs remarked that a The keynote speaker of the evening was Marie Morgan (right). Photos by H. J. Rumage, Jr. U rsuline Sisters Record Cantata Based on Words of Angela Merici thought about “Act, Move, Believe: Cantata in Community” is the title of a compact disc just released by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph. The recording brings together a making an new musical setting of the words of Saint Angela Merici with a collection of traditional hymns, all sung by the Ursuline Sisters. The music is available on CD or cassette. adoption plan “Act, Move, Believe” emerged from a community effort of Ursuline Sisters working with composer Michael Bogdan, director of the Office of Music for the Diocese for your baby? of Owensboro. Beginning with favorite texts from the writings of their foundress, the group produced a work that reflects Angela’s creativity and the enduring qualities of her spirituality. As a companion piece to the cantata, the Sisters include a selection of traditional • Free pregnancy counseling hymns of the community. Born in northern Italy in the late 15th century, Angela Merici dedicated herself to • Your choice of adoptive parents God in a lifelong ministry to the poor, the sick, the bereaved, and many others in need— • Assistance with prenatal care particularly women, who were generally uneducated and often neglected. • Open adoption In 1535, she founded the Company of Saint Ursula, a community of women who were to live a celibate, devout life in their family homes, to come together regularly for prayer and mutual support, and to dedicate themselves to charitable works. Angela’s writings reflect Confidentiality a spirituality based on a deep personal relationship with God, belief in the worth and uniqueness of each person, mutual love and respect, assured! moderation in all things, and an openness to change when circumstances demand it. th The Company of Saint Ursula was the seed of the Ursuline Order, which by the 19 century had spread all over the world. The Ursuline Catholic Charities Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, founded near Owensboro, Kentucky, in 1874, rejoice to be part of this great Ursuline tree. Diocese of Owensboro Angela’s writings inspired her first followers and continue to support Ursuline Sisters and their associates throughout the world today, as this recording demonstrates. Call (270) 683-1545 or Cost of the CD is $13 plus $3 shipping and handling; the cassette is $9 plus $2 shipping and handling. To order or for more information, toll free 1-877-803-5064 contact the Office of Mission Advancement, 270-229-4103, ext. 424. Both CDs and cassettes are also available at Mount Saint Joseph Book www.owensborodio.org/cc.html and Gift Shop. The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 35 Diocese By Ginny Knight Simon Scouts List Names of Award Winners WISDOM The eighth annual Scouting Religious Em- Lucas Hendren. Mary Jo Meadows - blems Ceremony and Mass in the Diocese of Pack 76, St. Angela Merici School, Owensboro took place Sunday afternoon, Owensboro - Aaron Alvey, Michael Bastin, Precious Blood Parish, Owensboro March 18, 2001, at St. Stephen Cathedral. Alex Dotsey, Ben Franey, Wilson Johnson, The Most Rev. John J. McRaith, Bishop of Jacob Linn, Joshua Linn, Darrin Piper, Luke My husband, Hubert, passed away three Owensboro and Rev. Ken Mikulcik, Dioc- Robertson, Luke Roushdi, Steven-Alex years ago and we would have been married 50 years esan Scouting Chaplain, concelebrated. A Smith, Sam Thompson, Alex Vaughan and this‘ past June. He had retired from Green River Steel. total of 113 medals were presented to youth Mitchel Weafer. I think compromise and just trying to do the best and adults alike. The recipients and the Pack 120, St. Pius X, Owensboro - Jesse you can are ways to help make a good marriage. We medals awarded were as follows: French. had nine children and 18 grandchildren. We sent all FAMILY OF GOD Pack 220, Immaculate/Our Lady of of our children to Catholic Schools through the (Brownies and Girl Scouts) Lourdes Men’s Club, Owensboro - Zachary elementary years. We thought it important to make Troop 1455, St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho Hendrix. sure they had the main faith foundation. Some of the _ Amanda Beyke, Elizabeth Ebelhar, Miranda PARVULI DEI children are kinda scattered now, but I do manage to have a house full at the Holidays. Evans, Nicole Flatgard, Ginger Gilbert, Alex (Cub Scouts and Webelos) I have just had knee surgery so I’m not able to do things I like to do - but I hope to soon. Glenn, Carly Kaelin, Paige Knott, Kaylee Pack 4, Niagara - Andrew Thompson. I usually like to help at the parish picnic and I like to ride my bicycle. I also like to go on Murphy, Chelsea Riney, Jenna Riney, Am- Pack 7, St. Thomas More/St. Francis bus trips and travel some. ber Thomas, Hillary Thomas and Kelsi DeSales, Paducah - Derrick Anderson, An- I have been blessed many ways, but my greatest blessing from God are my children. Woodall. drew Azar, Matthew Grohovsky, Ryan Troop 1947, St. Thomas More/St. Francis Krimple, Michael Meredith, Joshua Rieg, (Make plans to attend the Sophia Awards Mass on Sunday September 23, 2001, 1:30 DeSales, Paducah - Megan Ciampa, Whitney William Smith, Kyle Tincher and Paul p.m. at St. Stephen Cathedral 614 Locust Street Owensboro, KY) Denkins, Gayle Nicole Dunlap, Katherine Thomasson. Halicks, Jamie Jones, Randa Jones, Lesley Pack 50, Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Nash, Colleen Paxton, Catricia Reig and Olivia - Aaron Barkley, Taylor Chapman, Brandon Warren. Kirchgessner, Alec Stroud, Jordan Swaidner Holy Spirit Teen Wins Eagle Wings I LIVE MY FAITH (Girl Scouts) and Warren Whitaker. Troop 663, St. Stephen Cathedral, Pack 51, Spottsville Citizens, Spottsville By Pat S. Smith Owensboro - Rachel Aull, Katie Honadle, - James Michael Eblen. BOWLING GREEN,Ky. - Chris Siegrist, son of Alex Roushdi and Nidia Thies. Pack 76, St. Angela Merici School, Mr. Dennis and Dr. Beverly Siegrist has recently Troop 1427, Blessed Mother/St. Angela Owensboro - Chase Carrico, Eric Goetz, Alex achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Merici School, Owensboro - Theresa Castlen, Johnson, Jacob Kotarek, Alex Lashbrook, Scouts of America. Eagle Scout is the highest Natalie Clark, Rachel Franey, Megan Gra- Joshua Linn, Peter Lovekamp, Kent rank which can be attained and much work and ham, Taylor Hamilton, Katie Hayden, Kelley McCarthy, Matthew Terry and Michael many activities and projects go into the effort. Hires, Heather Howard, Melissa Hurley, Jena Thies. The ceremony was held at Christ United Meth- McCarty, Olivia Osborne, Lauren Sharp, Pack 120, St. Pius X, Owensboro - Bran- odist Church on Sunday, August 19. Chris, who Megan Smith, Caitlin Snyder, Chelsea don Etienne, Ethan French, Ben Hedges, Ben is in Troop #79, attended St. Joseph Tipmore and Jessica Walker. Knott, Jonathan Lundy, Jordan Murphy and Interparochial School in Bowling Green for six Troop 1549, Fancy Farm Elementary Carl Sims. years and is now a Freshman at Bowling Green School, Fancy Farm - Meagan Hobbs. Pack 247, Whitesville Lions Club, High. Troop 2026, Hawesville - Emily McCarty. Whitesville - Michael Thompson. Chris was required to plan, find resources, Troop 2039, St. Pius X/Bishop Cotton AD ALTARE DEI (Boy Scouts) carry and lead an important project to finish. For School, Owensboro - Christina Clary and Lee Troop 36, Hawesville United Methodist his project, Chris choose to do “ …his best, to Ann Wells. Church, Hawesville - Christopher do his duty to God and his country ….” by LIGHT OF CHRIST McCarty.POPE PIUS XII (Boy Scouts and selecting a project which would improve and (Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts) Venturers) refine the playground at Holy Spirit. He re- Pack 23, George Rogers Clark Elementary Submitted for publication on August 14, cruited 20 volunteers and together they doubled School PTO, Paducah - Johnathon Vaughn. 2001. the size of the enclosed playground, removing Pack 57, Murray Kiwanis Club, Murray - the rubber chips and replacing them with a cleaner, more appropriate ground cover of wood chips. Chris clocked 179 hours of volunteer “Food for the Journey: time, start to finish. He recently returned from a 2 ½ week trip to Ft. A.P. Hill, Virginia, where he A Day of Reflection for Lay Ministers” attended National Jamboree with over 40,000 other Scouts from the USA and seven other Sponsored by the Council of Lay Ecclesial Ministry countries. This one-day retreat will be conducted by Marti Jewell, MTS, Director of the Office Chris, who also received Confirmation this June, attends Holy Spirit with his parents and of Ministry and Spirituality for the Archdiocese of Louisville. Friday, September 28, younger sister, Vickie. At 14, he is an energetic young Catholic who believes in attending 2001 Time:10 am – 3:30 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 am at The Field House, Mass regularly and working hard in school and at home. In his “free” time, Chris’ likes to 5872 Hwy 1389 Cost: $15 Members; $20 Non-members. Lunch Included. engage in his favorite hobby, photography. He plans to attend Western Ky University and RSVP by September 19, 2001--Sr. Pat Froning or Gayle Strehl, major in business. Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust St. , Owensboro, KY 42301 Congratulations Chris! 36 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Diocese Life Issues Forum Reverse the Question By Fr. Frank Pavone National Director/Priests for Life Even when we understand the dimensions of the abortion tragedy, ...invites you which kills our youngest brothers and sisters in numbers larger than any disease, disaster, or war, we are often afraid to act. to attened an We can gain courage, however, from the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) On the road from Jerusalem to Jericho, a Fr. Frank Pavone man fell in with robbers. A priest and a Levite came by, but did not stop to help. Despite their knowledge of the Law and Prophets, they walked right by. Why? Information Night One of the reasons may be that they were afraid. The road from Jerusalem to Jericho is a steep and dangerous road. At the time of Jesus, it had come to be known as the “Bloody Pass.” Because of its numerous curves, it lends itself to attacks by robbers who can easily hide not too far from their victims. Perhaps the priests and Levites who passed by that man asked Weekend College Associate & Bachelor Degree Program themselves, “If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me? Maybe the robbers who Master of Science in Management Degree attacked him are still here. Maybe they’re hiding just around the bend. This is a dangerous road. I better keep going.” Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction Degree Sometimes we ask the same question. If I speak up too loudly about the victims of abortion, Minstry Formation-Campus and Off-Campus Instruction what will happen to me? Will I face persecution, will I encounter opposition, will I lose popularity if I get involved in a cause like this? Priests sometimes ask the same question. If I preach about abortion, what will happen to me? What will happen to my parish, my effectiveness, my image? What legal troubles might Learn more about our I provoke? *Time-shortened weekend format for working adults Politicians sometimes ask the same question. If I say I am pro-life, what will happen to my *Certification for Diocesan catechists and pastoral ministers votes, to my standing in the polls, to my chances in the election? *Innovative graduate programs for management and education professionals. And then the Good Samaritan came along, and he reversed the question. He didn’t ask, “If I help this man, what will happen to me?” The Good Samaritan asked, “If I do not help this man, what will happen to him?” And that’s the question for us. If I do not address this evil, T uesday, October 2, 2001, 5:30 PM what will happen to the unborn? If I do not get involved, what will happen to those who are vulnerable, to those who are marginalized our society, those who are oppressed, those who have no one to speak for Brescia University Lechner Center, The Laurels (3rd floor) them? 717 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brought out this same lesson from this same parable on the night (7th and Frederica St., North of Firstar Bank) before he was assassinated. He called the people to a “dangerous unselfishness” as he rallied them to stand with the oppressed sanitation workers in Memphis. And in regard to himself, Please RSVP at 270.686-4241, toll free 1-877-273-7242 or he declared that it didn’t matter what happened to him; he just wanted to do God’s will. e-mail: admissions @ brescia.edu These words of holocaust survivor Elie Weisel sum it up well: “I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always If you cannot be with us that evening but would like information, take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the please contact the Office of Admissions as shown above. tormentor, never the tormented.” Contact Priests for Life at PO Box 141172, Staten Island, NY 10314; Tel: 888-PFL-3448, 718-980-4400; Fax: 718-980-6515; email: [email protected]; web: www.priestsforlife.org Helping More than 50 U.S. Bishops Sign Up for Out Vocations Congress WASHINGTON--Fifty-two bishops from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have While visiting signed up for the Continental Congress on Vocations to Ordained Ministry and Consecrated family in Life in North America. Rockport, In., Joan Martin,at The Bishops’ delegation is the first group to sign up as participants in the Congress which right above, a expects 12,000 delegates from the United States and Canada. teacher from The delegates who have registered include Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of Galveston- Tucson, AZ, Houston, TX, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops; Cardinal Theodore met Sr. Fran McCarrick of Washington, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver, Archbishop Elden F. Wilhelm, Direc- Curtiss of Omaha, Archbishop Daniel M. Bucchlein of Indianapolis, Archbishop Harry Flynn tor of Centro Latino in Owensboro. Ms. Martin helped prepare these children who of St. Paul-Minneapolis, Archbishop Roger Schwictz of Anchorage, AK, Archbishop speak Spanish and English for their First Communion. From left are Sarita Madrid, Stephen Soroka of Philadelphia for Ukrainians, and Archbishop John G. Vlazny of Portland, Katie Martin, Jose Luis Laubero, Anna Maria Florez; in front are brothers Johnathan Continued on page 40 and Brian Rivas. Photo by Lois Rutigliano The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 37 Diocese practicums. She herself has traveled throughout the Sister Emma Cecilia Retires as Archivist at Mount Saint Joseph United States as an archives consultant to many reli- gious communities. the community museum. She immediately began seeking grants to obtain financial support. In honor of Sister’s excellent work, Ursuline Superior She was successful in obtaining grants to restore the Mount’s historical buildings, to Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan proclaimed July 21 “Sister provide suitable housing and preservation for community documents, and to engage Emma Cecilia Busam Day” at Mount Saint Joseph. The consultants. evening reception included tributes by many Sisters In April 1984, the Archives moved to its present location in St. Michael Hall. With the who had worked with Sister during her time as Archivist. help of the State Archivist and several other experts, Sister Emma Cecilia designed what Sister Mary Matthias Ward, former Ursuline Supe- is now an Archives and Records Center that preserves the documents of the Ursuline rior, noted that Sister Emma Cecilia “began to put the Community as well as historical materials concerning Daviess and surrounding counties MSJ Ursulines on the map by bringing other religious, in Kentucky. both women and men, to the Mount for workshops and During her 18 years as Archivist, Sister Emma Cecilia has welcomed thousands of visitors to ‘show off’ our Archives.” Sister Mary Matthias said to the Archives and that in every phase of her work, Sister Emma Cecilia’s served thousands more goal “was to work so that the past is realized and through correspon- respected and the present properly documented and Sister Emma Cecilia responds to dence and telephone re- preserved, to be utilized and integrated in the future.” tributes during a reception in her quests. Visitors come Comparing Sister Emma Cecilia with Saint Angela Merici, honor at Mount Saint Joseph on seeking information Sister Mary Matthias praised her as faithful, consistent, July 21. about genealogy, a woman of prayer. Ursuline Sisters and their Sister Rose Marita described Sister Emma Cecilia as After 18 years of outstanding ser- families, parishes where “a very professional woman” with “a passion for making vice, Sister Emma Cecilia Busam has Sisters have served, the archives a place of excellence.” She expressed announced her retirement from the Mount Saint Joseph gratitude for Sister’s “national prominence and … abil- position of Archivist for the Ursuline Academy, and a wide ity and willingness to be a mentor for other archivists on Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph. In rec- variety of data about congregational and diocesan levels.” In conclusion, ognition of her ministry to the Ursulines Mount Saint Joseph and Sister Rose Marita said: “You have given this commu- and to the larger community, Sister the surrounding area. nity an archives in which we can take pride. But most of Emma Cecilia was honored at a recep- Sister Emma Cecilia with Ursulines who have served as Sister has also pro- all, you have given yourself wholeheartedly to this Superiors and/or Council members during her 18 years tion on the evening of July 21, during vided professional ar- endeavor. For that I, personally, will be forever grate- as Archivist. From left: Sister Joan Walz, Sister Suzanne chives experience for stu- the Ursuline Sisters’ General Assem- Sims, Sister Annalita Lancaster, Sister Marietta ful.” bly at Mount Saint Joseph. dents from Brescia, Ken- Sister Emma Cecilia will continue in her position as Wethington, Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan, Sister Emma tucky Wesleyan, and Sister Emma Cecilia became Archi- Cecilia Busam, Sister Mary Matthias Ward, Sister Michele Archivist for the Diocese of Owensboro, which she other colleges who have vist for the community in June 1983. At Morek, Sister Mary Irene Cecil, Sister Mary Agnes began in 1991. that time she also had responsibility for VonderHaar. come to the Mount for Immaculate Yankees Take Catholic PeeWee League Championship Two Years In A Row The Immaculate Yankees went 12-2 in 2000, and were undefeated in 2001 with a record of 13-0.In photo at left are in front row, Kyle Irvin, Caleb Lindsey, Ben Wathen, Micah Hayden, Daniel Jones, Dillon Millay, Ethan Ashby, Daniel Newcomb; standing are Gregory Mills, Michael Englert, Ben Franey, Josh Hayden, Matt St. Clair, Reid Thomas, Blain St. Clair, Keegan Bakos; missing were Chelsey Hagan, Joseph and Katherine Powers. Roster for the 2001 team are front row, Alex Hyland, Joseph Mills, Ben Englert, Keegan Bakos, Gre- gory Mills, John BIvens, Daniel Newcomb; standing are Jake Hayden, Kyle Irvin, Ben Wathen, Eliza- beth Hyland, Michael Englert, Jacob Mills, Brian St. Clair, and Micah Hayden. Submitted by Kevin Hayden. WISDOM 38 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 The Pain of Setting the Table By Fr. John S. Rausch of our income to feed our families. The Ameri- tain increases in line speed, social and eco- from STANTON,Ky. - After one year lifting can food industry delivers substantial prof- nomic factors explain the rest. Companies heavy stock and tearing open large cartons its to stockholders and cheap food to con- can keep a docile workforce by locating of cereal and paper products at the supermar- sumers. In the middle the workers get processing plants in small towns away from ket, Betty wears a brace squeezed. union strongholds, hiring immigrant work- on her right arm to lessen Mother Jones magazine recently labeled ers and re-engineering the division of labor the constantly throbbing meatpacking the most dangerous occupa- to eliminate the need for skilled butchers. pain of tendinitis. Faced tion in America. Citing the Bureau of Labor What promises as profit for the company with few choices for em- Statistics the magazine claims that in 1999 translates as danger for the worker. ployment in her small town, more than one-quarter of America’s 150,000 Catholic social teaching squarely stands the fifty-something worker meatpacking workers suffered a job-related with the right of workers for a safe workplace. painfully holds onto her illness or injury. Additionally, the industry Company decision makers must put people full-time job that pays surpassed all others in serious injuries by before profits, safety before stockholders. health benefits. Her man- Fr.John registering five times the national average in Unfortunately, competition from the global ager compassionately Rausch, Director lost workdays. economy can push even well-intentioned gives her lighter duty, but of the National Catho- The profitability of meat processing corre- executives into corner-cutting with workers. with reduced pay. lic Rural Life Confer- lates with the speed of the production line. Getting a level playing field for workers begs Two young Mexican ence The more carcasses processed per hour, the two considerations. OSHA, the federal women I interviewed in a cheaper the unit cost. Faster equals cheaper, agency charged with worker safety together restaurant away from their plant, described which means more profitable. But, faster also with its state counterparts, needs strength- the frenetic pace of chicken processing as 90 means more dangerous. The typical line speed ening. Paring away inspectors for budgetary carcasses a minute whiz past their station. of slaughterhouses 25 years ago moved 175 reasons charged with ensuring workplace With one bathroom break per shift and a cattle per hour, while today some line speeds safety represents phony economics. Soci- short lunch, they must keep up without com- approach 400 cattle per hour. In a related ety will ultimately inherit the disabled work- plaining or get fired. Short term they face industry, the line speed for processing chick- ers from corporate negligence. careless knife accidents. Long term it’s re- ens in 1979 was 70 birds per minute, whereas Secondly, industry must mature socially petitive-motion disabilities. The slightly more today the line brings 91 per minute. Workers and include worker associations and their than $6-an-hour wage forces them to take a under pressure standing side by side most safety committees as stake-holders. Like a second job to maintain their families. Yet, the frequently face the danger of an accidental form of social insurance, unions and other cumulative weariness of extra work makes laceration from a sharp knife. Other workers worker associations will more readily deliver them more vulnerable for an accident at the must negotiate wet slippery floors and watch a safe environment as a team player. chicken plant. for production’s unforgiving moving parts. Bottom line: workers who produce, pro- We American consumers spend only 11% While advances in technology explain cer- cess and retail our food should not suffer pain to set the table for their own families.

For registration form contact: Echoes of Faith Classes offered in the Diocese of Owensboro To register for classes at St. Pius X, contact Patty Blair @ 270-683-1545. Right to Life of Ohio Co. To register for classes at St. Stephen, contact Rose Ann Payne @ 270-683-6525. P.O. Box 106 To register for classes at Lourdes, contact Elaine Robertson @ 270-684-5369. PLACE DATE TIME CLASS Beaver Dam, KY 42320 St. Pius X, Owensboro Sept. 10 & 17 6:30 - 9:00 pm Liturgy & Sacraments 270.274.3414 St. Pius X, Owensboro Oct. 15 & 22 6:30 - 9:00 pm Catholic Morality Registration Fee Required. St. Pius X, Owensboro Nov. 12 & 19 6:30 - 9:00 pm Prayer & Spirituality St. Pius X, Owensboro Jan. 21 & 28 6:30 - 9:00 pm The Scriptures St. Pius X, Owensboro Feb. 18 & 25 6:30 - 9:00 pm The Faithful Revolution St. Pius X, Owensboro Mar. 18 &25 6:30 - 9:00 pm Catechetical Methods Five Day St. Pius X, Owensboro April 22 &29 6:30 - 9:00 pm Mystery of God St. Stephen, Owensboro Sept. 11 & 18 6:30 - 8:30 pm I Believe/We Believe Pilgrimage St. Stephen, Owensboro Oct. 9 & 30 6:30 - 8:30 pm Getting Started as a Catechist St. Stephen, Owensboro Nov. 13 & 27 6:30 - 8:30 pm Roles of the Catechist St. Stephen, Owensboro Jan. 8 & 22 6:30 - 8:30 pm Person of the Catechist to Guadalupe St. Stephen, Owensboro Feb. 12 & 19 6:30 - 8:30 pm Introduction to the Learner October 29-November 2, 2001 St. Stephen, Owensboro March 12 6:30 - 9:00 pm Methods for Specific Catechetical Level $1,138 from Louisville St. Stephen, Owensboro April 9 6:30 - 9:00 pm Toward a Living Faith Spiritual Directors are Fr. Tony Our Lady of Lourdes, Sept. 10 & 17 6:30 - 8:30 pm I Believe/We Believe Stevenson, Fr. Eric Riley, and Fr. Ben Our Lady of Lourdes, Oct. 8 & 29 6:30 - 8:30 pm Getting Started as a Catechist Luther Our Lady of Lourdes, Nov. 12 & 26 6:30 - 8:30 pm Roles of the Catechist Tour visits Mexico City, St. Michaels in Our Lady of Lourdes, Jan 7 & 21 6:30 - 8:30 pm Person of the Catechist Ocotlan, Tlaxcala, Guadalupe. Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb. 11 & 18 6:30 - 8:30 pm Introduction to the Learner For information, contact Fr. Tony at Our Lady of Lourdes, March 11 6:30 - 9:00 pm Methods for Specific Catechetical Level 270-281-4802; Fr. Eric at 270-683- Our Lady of Lourdes, April 8 6:30 - 9:00 pm Towards a Living Faith 8444; or Fr. Ben at 270-754-1164. The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 39 Celebrating the Eternal Life Of An Earthly Life Lived In The Shadow Of The Cross By Mel Howard WHITESVILLE,Ky - Sr. Mary Cecelia Taylor, C.P., 89, one of the five Passionist nuns who traveled from Scranton, Pa. to Owensboro in 1946 to found St. Joseph Monastery in Owensboro, died at the Passionist Monastery on Crisp Road here July 22, 2001. Her funeral was the first one held in the Passionists’ 6-year-old chapel. Sr. Mary Cecelia Taylor was born May 28, 1912, and made her profession of vows May 6, 1933. The community hosted a wake service on July 24 at which priests, Sisters and a few lay people who knew Sr. Mary Cecelia shared some of their memories of her. Fr. Len Arcilesi, Fr. Louis Piskula, and Fr. Ed Bradley, homilist for the funeral mass at which Bishop John McRaith presided, and Darlene Mills of Whitesville all spoke of how Sr. Mary Cecelia enjoyed learning about new things and sharing her delightful sense of humor with people. She taught herself how to type and read Italian, could play the piano, organ, violin and mandolin. She taught herself how to use a computer at age 82. Sr. Mary Cecelia relished riddles even during the last couple months of her illness. Sr. Mary Cecelia loved the Morning Offering and would frequently find a way to be awake at midnight so she could start the day with this prayer: “O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and suferings of this day, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart: the salvation of souls, reparation for sin and the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our Bishops and of all Apostles of Prayer, and for the intentions of Our Holy Father, especially remembering those he has recom- mended this month.” Several people who spoke of her said that, true to the Passionist Nun’s calling, Sr. Cecelia lived her adult life in the shadow of the Cross. What does that mean? From a layperson’s view, one observes the Passionist Nun always in prayer, even when she is with people from outside her cloister. There is a certain calm, an easy smile, a true concern for what a visitor is saying. Yet a noninvolvement in the Passionist Nun’s interactions with others seems Sunlight streams through a stained glass window of to stem from her awareness that each soul is its own reflection of God and the Passionist Nuns chapel, putting the large crucifix deserves its free expression of God among others. Thus, there’s a certain in shadow, and invites an observer to stand in the reserve, a kind of waiting on the Spirit that visitors feel while among Passionist shadow of the Cross. Staff photo Sr. Mary Cecelia Taylor, C.P. in a Nuns. It likely takes days filled with prayer and work to reach this level of a life 1992 picture taken at the Benita Av- fully engaged with the Lord while living in a community of other people. enue Passionist monastery site. “Charity Begins at Home...” Sharing time with the Passionist Nuns is like visiting a favorite cousin who Passionist Nuns photo always likes knowing and enjoying what you’ve been up to lately. Such The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth want to open their authentic interest in another’s experiences comes from a lifestyle of self-denial. entitled “Cyrano de Bergerac”: Cyrano, in home to you, for a Hospitality Weekend ... Think about it: how many times have you started to share something that has his life’s last hours noticed the leaves failing For single Catholic women who are yearning to un- happened with someone and that other person could not wait for you to tell your and said: derstand God’s plan for their life and to meet others who story, even interrupting your tale prematurely, to talk about what they did? “Yes, they know how to die. A little way are on the same journey. Won’t happen when you talk with a Passionist Nun. From the branch to the earth, a little fear September 7-9, 2001 I’m sure the Nuns will explain it more spiritually, but to me, that is one of the Of mingling with the common dust - and yet clues that a person lives in the shadow of the Cross - if she is able to deny her They go down gracefully - a fall that seems Nazareth, Kentucky very self in the present moment to wait on what the Lord is trying to do in an - like flying.” The gathering begins at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, interaction with another person. Self-denial and a total giving to God - got to Then Father commented that Sr. Mary and ends Sunday, Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m. be a hard life for most humans; the only way it can work is if God gives a person Cecilia knew how to die, because to know Does your spirit long... the grace to be in the shadow of the Cross. how to die is to know how to live. for a deeper relationship with God? The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains how a life which arises from She had learned that, of course, by stand- for the support of those hwo share your values? experiences of Christ in the eucharist is lived: “To receive in truth the Body and ing with Mary for 70 years of Passionist life for a way to put your ideals into action? Blood of Christ given up for us, we must recognize Christ in the poorest, his in the shadow of the Cross, and contemplat- for an opportunity to learn about the brethren” (no.1397). ing the Son of God knowing how to die. Sisters of Charity through prayer, discussions, and The people who really knew her said that Sr. Mary Cecelia led this way of life She will be greatly missed, but as Bishop relaxation? as she promised her daily Morning Offering, giving God her daily prayers, works, John McRaith said at her funeral Mass, we If this invitation speaks to you, joys and sufferings, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and for the now have another saint in heaven with we hope you will come and join us. Church’s intentions. This probably is a major reason that the Passionist whom we can share our prayers and who still To Register, contact Sister Luke, 208 community members who spoke about her focused more on their gratitude for shows us a model of how to live. Mound Street, Tiltonsville, OH 43963, or call Sr. Sr. Mary Cecelia’s gifts and legacies than on their own grief. Luke at 1-270-859-2921. Her e-mail address is In his homily at the Funeral Mass, Fr. 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Calendar of Events, September-December, 2001

SEPTEMBER 2001 9 Mount Saint Joseph Picnic 11-14 Runaway Quilters 14-15 Leadership McLean County 17 BOOK SHARING: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Journey, Part II 18-20Ursuline Society 21-13 Catholic Engaged Encounter invite you to our 26-27 Ascension School, Louisville, Programs sponsored by the Center are in Environmental Program capital letters. For information about 28-29 Creative Memories scheduling a program or event for your 28-30 MEN’S RETREAT WITH organization, contact Kathy McCarty, Director of Facilities, (270) 229-0200, ext. 413. Thirty-first Annual Picnic FATHER JOE PAYNE OCTOBER 2001 NOVEMBER 2001 Sunday, September 9, 2001 1 BOOK SHARING: We Were the 2- 3 Teen Leadership Conference __ Mulvaneys Part I 6 BOOK SHARING: Everything Belongs, 2 BECOMING A LEADER WITH SOUL Part I 2- 3 Beacon Cental/Natural Healers 8 MEDITATION RETREAT DAY 5- 6 Greater Ebenezer Temple, 9- 10Third Baptist Church, Owensboro for the benefit of the retired Ursuline Sisters Owensboro 15 Tradewater/Green River Watershed 6- 7 Al-Anon Watch GRAND PRIZE: $1000 7 Retirement Dinner for 15-16 WISDOM DAYS Msgr. Bernard Powers 16-18 Marriage Encounter Additional prizes include a handmade quilt, 11 MEDITATION RETREAT DAY 19 BOOK SHARING: Everything Belongs, 11-14 Men’s Cursillo a mahogany chair and other fine furniture, Part II 12-14 Grace Fellowship Ministry 30- 2 MARIAN RETREAT WITH Retreat a barbecued ham, and much more! MSGR. BERNARD POWERS 15 BOOK SHARING: We Were the Capital prizes awarded noon to 4 p.m. Mulvaneys__Parts II, III, IV DECEMBER 2001 3 BOOK SHARING: The Lion, the Raffle tickets are $1 each. 18-21 Women’s Cursillo 19-20 Kentucky Agriculture and Witch,and the Wardrobe, Part I Environment in Classroom 6 Door of Hope Christmas Party Workshop 7 KAPPS Christmas Party NEW SERVING TIME: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 22-26 Priests Retreat, Diocese of 13 MEDITATION RETREAT DAY Owensboro 17 BOOK SHARING: The Lion, the Barbecued chicken, mutton, and pork 26-28 Catholic Engaged Encounter Witch,and the Wardrobe, Part II prepared by International Bar-B-Q Festival Winners! Crafts, cakes, candy, fruit baskets, plants, bingo, yard sale Don’t forget the Men’s Retreat with Father Joseph Payne, and more games for children. September 28-30. License #0290

America for (1) promoting vocations to ordained ministry and consecrated life; (2) unifying More than 50 U.S. Bishops Sign Up for and guiding the Church in North America in its commitment to identify, discern, and nurture vocations; and (3) welcoming future “workers to the harvest.” Vocations Congress Continued from page 36 The Canadian and U.S. Bishops’ Conferences have the principal responsibility for the Oregon. event. To plan the gathering, they are working in close collaboration with the Pontifical work Bishop John J. McRaith of Owensboro, KY, and Bishop J. Kendrick Williams, of Lexington, for Ecclesistical Vocations in Rome, leaders of religious institutes and diocesan and religious KY, will represent the Kentucky Bishops. vocation directors’ associations in the United States and Canada. The 2002 Congress on Vocations in North America was called by Pope John Paul II. It is More than 1,000 delegates are expected to attend the April 18-21, 2002 Congress in the third such regional gathering and follows a Latin American Congress held in Sao Paulo, Montreal, scheduled to coincide with the 39th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, which Brazil, in 1994, and a European Congress held in Rome in 1997. occurs April 21. More Information on the Congress can be found at www.vocations2002.org. The objective of the North American Congress is to build a positive environment in North Or you may call 202.541.3222. The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 41 Sister Joan Walz, left, rep- resents the Mount Saint Joseph community in the ticipants heard a panel of persons speaking blessing of the water at for peoples and areas that suffer from the the liturgy on August 5. injustices of our time: the people of Appala- Sister Joan had earlier chia, the American Indian community, the poured water from the Ohio African American community, and the people River into a common foun- of Mexico. tain with waters from the On the second night of the convocation, other Ursuline communi- the participants experienced the presenta- ties at the convocation. tion of “Missionaries,” a 90-minute choral Each community returned drama about the lives and work of four church home with a portion of the mixed water that was blended with water from Lake Garda in Italy, near women who were murdered in El Salvador in the childhood home of the Ursuline foundress, Saint Angela Merici. 1980. Among these women was Ursuline MSJ Photo. These Sisters and postulants from Mount Saint Joseph Sister Dorothy Kazel of Cleveland. The pow- were among over 325 participants in the North American erful 90-minute performance features the Ursulines of Mount Saint Joseph Participate Ursuline Convocation. From left: Sisters Mary Diane Tay- words of the women and of Archbishop lor, Nancy Murphy, and Grace Simpson; Postulants Monica Oscar Romero, woven together with music in North American Ursuline Convocation Seaton and Sara Murphy; Sisters Barbara Jean Head and from the Mass and Latino culture. Twenty-seven Ursuline Sisters of Mount Jacinta Powers. MSJ Photo Throughout convocation, the Ursuline Saint Joseph participated in the Fourth North the United States, Mexico, and Canada. ing exclusion of those who live in absolute Sisters and Associates discerned ways in American Ursuline Convocation in St. Louis, Keynote speaker Jennifer Henry, a mem- poverty. Ms. Henry’s forceful presentations which they could corporately make a differ- Mo., August 2-5. The convocation included ber of the Ecumenical Coalition for Economic echoed the theme of the convocation, which ence in bringing justice and peace to the opportunities for listening and reflecting, Justice of Canada, spoke forcefully about saw foundress Angela Merici as a danger- world. In their final discernment session on prayer and worship, song and play, and the needs and signs of our times and the ous woman in her time and challenged her Sunday morning, the group chose these much sharing among over 325 Ursuline responsibility of committed Christians to Ursuline daughters to be dangerous women focus areas for concentrated, corporate ac- Sisters and Associates present. More than take risks in responding to ecological degra- today in their dedication to justice and peace. tion: women’s issues, ecological justice, and 20 Ursuline groups were represented from dation, polarization of wealth, and the result- On Friday morning the convocation par- socially responsible investment.

St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sorgho, Sister Corda Trouy transfers to Ferdinand Plant Commorativativative RRe osebushesosebushesosebushes By Sister Paulette Seng, Communications Associate, Sisters of St. Benedict of By Christine Mulligan Ferdinand, Indiana, [email protected]

On June 21, 2001, Fr. Pat Reynolds at- Sister Corda Trouy, a Benedictine sister tended by the congregation, blessed two from St. Joseph Monastery in St. Marys, special rosebushes which members of St. Penn., finalized her transfer to the Sisters of Mary Magdalene Prayer Group at Sorgho St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Ind. on July 24 at had recently purchased to enhance the Monastery Immaculate Conception. In a outside decor in front of the church. ceremony during Evening Prayer, Sister One of the rosebushes is a commemora- Corda transferred her vow of stability to the tive plant named for Our Lady of Ferdinand monastery and renewed her Gudadalupe, the Patron Saint of the Ameri- vows of obedience and fidelity to the mo- cas, who appeared to blessed Juan Diego nastic way of life before Sister Joella Kidwell, on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico and who made prioress, and the religious community. roses spring from a craggy spot on the hill. A native of New Albany, Ind., Sister The original rosebush was given the Corda made her first vows at St. Joseph blessing of Cardinal Roger Mahony, Arch- Monastery in Pennsylvania in 1957 and her bishop of Los Angeles, at its international final vows in 1960. With the blessing and debut. It has been endorsed by the United support of her Benedictine community in Farm Workers and part of the proceeds On, June 21, 2001. St. Mary Margadalene Parish planed “Our Lady of Guadalupe & Pennsylvania and Sister Raphael Baker, from its sales helps give national scholar- Sr. Corda Trouy Princess Diana Rosebushes .” Featured prioress of the monastery there, Sister Corda ships to Hispanic High School graduates in photo are Fr. Pat Reynolds, a few joined the Ferdinand community in 1997 to Ferdinand, Schnellville, and Siberia, Ind., through the Washington-based Hispanic children of the parish along with: Jean begin the process of transfer. and assisting the activities director at the College Fund, according to brochures de- Thompson, Agnes Stewart, Benita Riney, While a member of St. Joseph Monas- monastery. scribing the rose. Dorothy Knott, Martha Kauffeld, & Naomi tery, Sister Corda taught elementary school The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand The other rose bush, remembering Diana Ebelhar Terri Knott and Christine and was involved in religious education. are 225 religious women who minister in Princess of Wales, helps to support cause Mulligan. From 1993 to 1997, she taught at St. Joseph education, pastoral care, parish ministry, dear to the late Princess’ heart. School in Mayfield, Ky., and worked with health care, counseling, social services, Members of the prayer group instrumental in obtaining the roses include: Mary Jane the RCIA and religious education program spirituality and retreat programs, and mis- Alexander, Mary Ann Ebelhar, Stansell Ebelhar, Helen Goatee, Ruth Ann Hardy, Ed and Mag there. During her past four years at the sion work. They serve in three states and Kaelin, Bill and Mary Ann Knott, Terri Knott, Edie McKay, Libby Medley, Joan MIllay, Ferdinand monastery, she has been teach- three foreign countries. Christine Mulligan, Betty Reisz and Benita Riney. ing religious education classes in 42 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Diocese The bible was composed in a Journey of Faith culture very different from our own. Scripture was authored by people Love Demands with an “Eastern” mentality. We have a “Western” mentality. People The Truth - from the Middle East think differ- How To Interpret ently than people from the West. If a person from the Middle The Bible East wanted to convey the notion that every- By Fr. John Buckel, St. Meinrad School of one should be concerned with the well being Theology, St. Meinrad, Indiana of others, that person would be more apt to [email protected] tell a story (parable of the Good Samaritan) The bible was not written in 1999. It was than to simply say, “show concern for your not written in America and it was not written neighbor.” in English. This seems blatantly obvious yet In a similar fashion, if an individual from we all have a natural tendency to read the the West wanted to convey the notion that bible as if Americans living in the twentieth God created human beings good but of their century had composed it. own free accord, they sinned, that individual The bible was composed some two thou- would simply state this in so many words. “Be bound, one to another, in the bonds of charity . . . .” sand years ago. As every parent of a teen- An individual from the Middle East would Saint Angela Merici, Last Counsel ager knows (and vice versa), a difference of convey the same message but in a different even one generation often makes communi- way. That individual would be more likely to cation difficult. tell a story (Adam and Eve in the Garden of Ursuline WWUrsuline ay of Life WWay eekendeekendeekend People of one generation do not always Eden). understand what is taken for granted by When people with an eastern mentality October 26-28, 2001 those of another generation. Consider the hear or read a story, their initial response is following. usually: “What does it mean?” When people The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph invite you to discoverdiscoverto The “big apple” is a nickname for New with a Western mentality hear or read a story, who Saint Angela Merici wwela as as a pilgpilgas rim wwrim oman and to exploreee York City. The elephant is a symbol of the their initial response is usually: “Did it really Republican Party while the donkey is the happen that way? your own life journey in a context of faith. Hear the many names of symbol of the Democratic Party. One who approaches sacred Scripture God used by Saint Angela in her rrela elationship with God, and learn A newspaper headline that reads, “Reds comes into contact with the Word of God. your own ways of naming God, and what these might say about your eliminate Cardinals” refers to the result of a Whenever human beings come face to face relationship with God. baseball game in which the team from Cincin- with divine realities, there will be uncer- nati defeated the team from St. Louis. It does tainty, challenges and mistakes. This weekend is for any woman who is considering a vocation as not refer to the fact that members of the History bears witness to the countless a sistersistera , or who ww, ould like to know more about rre eligious life as an communist party executed certain church people who have suffered injustice, pain and Ursuline Sister... leaders. hardship because others have incorrectly These terms and expressions are not meant interpreted the bible. When? Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, October 26-28 to be taken literally. To do so would be to Fortunately, we are not left to our own Where? Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse miss the point completely. devices. The teachings of the church are The biblical authors and the people for invaluable for providing us with divine guid- Who? Single Catholic women, age 18-30 whom they were writing also made use of the ance as we attempt to interpret Scripture Cost? You will be our guest idioms of their day. Likewise, such expres- accurately. sions were never intended to be taken liter- The purpose of acquiring more knowledge Contact Sister Pam Mueller, OSU, (270)-229-4103, ally. What people in antiquity took for granted, about the bible is to make us better lovers. ext. 448, or e-mail . people of our age must make an effort to Hopefully, reading, reflecting upon, study- learn. ing and praying the Scriptures increase our Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph love of God and neighbor. 8001 Cummings Road Maple Mount, Kentucky 42356 Got Double Knit? The Diocesan AIDS Quilters needs large pieces of double 10 Day Pilgrimage with Fr. Bruce Fogle October 22nd-October 31, 2001 knit material to continue their ministry of making quilts for Going to: Fatima, Santiago DeCompostela (Burial place of St. James), people with HIV/AIDS. Loyola (birthplace of St. Ignatius), Lourdes, and Paris. Cost from Chicago $1,659.00 Please contact Rita Brothers at the Catholic Pastoral (add on cost from Louisville and Nashville). Center, 1-270-683-1545. For more information call Fr. Fogle (270-257-2132) The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 43 Diocese

support of the “Church’s proclamation of Knights of Columbus Urged to Defend Life the Gospel of life.” “It is my hope that, as the evil fruits of the TORONTO, Canada, AUG. 8, 2001- Pope culture of death become more and more ap- John Paul II expressed his gratitude to the parent, the Order will continue to makes its Knights of Columbus and challenged them voice heard,” the Pope wrote. to defend life, in a message to their annual Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson an- convention. nounced two of the Knight´s initiatives: The world’s largest Catholic family frater- participation in World Youth Day 2002 in nal service organization held its 119th an- Toronto next July and the hosting of an nual international meeting here the first week International Eucharistic Congress at the of August. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Im- The Knights, the Pope wrote in his mes- maculate Conception in Washington, D.C., sage, “made a significant contribution” to next June. Both events, Anderson said, the Church’s celebration of the Jubilee. “I present the Knights with “remarkable oppor- cannot fail to express my gratitude for your tunities that will not soon be repeated.” Order’s generosity in underwriting the res- Anderson also said the Knights would toration of the porch of the Patriarchal Ba- intensify efforts for priestly and religious silica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, which vocations this year by focusing not only on welcomed the millions of pilgrims who passed Catholic families but Knights of Columbus through the Holy Door.” The Knights of Columbus of Murray, Kentucky, Council 6897 received a 2nd place families in particular. Before the Jubilee Year, the Knights paid The Knights gave a $100,000 grant to for the refurbishment of the Maderno Atrium, on “Best of Show” on the “Right to Life Float” in the Freedom Fest Parade this year. Photo and caption submitted by Darryl Rezac organizers of the third Continental Congress the porch of St. Peter’s Basilica. on Vocations to be held in Montreal, April order to a “renewed commitment to the vi- The Jubilee, the Pope said, was a time of group for “its public witness to the Church’s 18-22. The meeting was requested by the sion of your founder, the Servant of God, “immense grace and spiritual renewal for the teaching, especially with regard to the dig- Pope. Michael McGivney.” Father McGivney’s Church.” Now that it has ended, he contin- nity and sanctity of human life.” He noted More information about the activities of cause for sainthood is under way. ued, each of the Knights is “challenged in a especially what he called “your tireless ef- the KCs can be read at the Knights´ Web site, The Holy Father also thanked the Knights personal way to ´put out into the deep´” and forts to defend the life of he unborn” and www.kofc.org. with “renewed missionary zeal to draw the men and women of our time to Christ the Savior of the world.” The Knights of Columbus, he said, can play a significant role in “shaping a future of hope and promise for coming generations” Mount Saint Joseph Gift by standing united against the secular culture’s attempts to reject or ridicule “reli- and Book Shop offers a gious belief and fundamental norms of moral colorful variety of gifts, law.” religious articles, and HaHaHavvve YYYououou In carrying out its work, the Pope called the other items, including Been Asked?Asked?Asked? • ONCE MORE WITH Handmade quilts, quilt hangings, baby quilts, pillows • Decorative baskets, stoneware, frames, and other gifts Daughters of Isabella LOVE from Ten Thousand Villages Are Asking YYYou to Join Us. A Marriage Preparation Program for • Religious articles, including First Communion and WE need good couples preparing for marriage after Confirmation gifts one or both persons have • Books, greeting cards, framed pictures Catholic WWWomenomenomen experienced a divorce or death • Handmade grapevine wreaths Who care about others. of a former spouse. • Handcrafted angels from the Casa Ursulina in Chile CALL:CALL:CALL: Saturday-October 6, 2001 Sheila Thomson, The shop is located at the motherhouse of the Ursuline Sisters KY State Regent at 8:30 am - 5:00 pm of Mount Saint Joseph, 15 miles southwest of Owensboro. 270.683.2397 Catholic Pastoral Center From Owensboro, follow State Hwy 81 to State Hwy 56 through Ann Newby, Owensboro, KY 42301 Sorgho and West Louisville to Mount Saint Joseph. Owensboro Regent at For further information contact: 270.685-4001 STORE HOURS: Monday 12-3:30, Tuesday-Friday Reva Hagan Betty Medley (270) 683-1545 ext 8:30-3:30, Saturday 8-12. Come by and browse, or call Paducah Regent at 270.442.0101 105or e-mail [email protected] 229-0200, ext. 410. We look forward to serving you! 44 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 Diocese Confirmation 2001….It Takes a Community

By Pat S. Smith BOWLING GREEN,Ky. - A famous former First Lady once said that it takes a village to raise children. As far as raising our children and bringing them up today in the faith, it does not necessarily take a village, but it certainly takes a “community.” And community is what Holy Spirit Catholic Church is all about. Confirmation is not taken lightly here; after all is one of the seven sacraments our children receive, and thus as they come forward to meet Bishop McRaith at the end of their studies, they know and respect the importance of this step in their lives. Holy Spirit Parish has been blessed with many hard workers. Classes began in the fall and lasted through May. Carol Kunkel, Jr. High Youth Coordinator, worked hard to assemble materials for all concerned, including the candidates, their sponsors and parents. Much of the material was selected by Anita Willoughby, Pastoral Associate. Dr. Gary Verst, a doctor of internal medi- “My goals for these teenagers as they began their Thirty-four young teens , shown here with Pastor Fr. Jerry Riney, were cine and parishioner at Holy Spirit, posed confirmed at Holy Spirit Church on Saturday, June 3. Pat Smith Photo journey last fall was that they have an understanding of here with his candidate Tony Smith. This was Gary’s first time to be a sponsor. Pat faith, develop a relationship with God and come to see Willoughby, Carol Kunkel, the catechists, candidates, sponsors, parents and Smith Photo that they are a part of a large community,” Ms. godparents. Willoughby said. “I also want them to know that they The ceremony was quite beautiful with two of the candidates proceeding in with are now at a beginning (in their adult lives), not at an doves and streamers on long poles, followed by the priests and Bishop McRaith. After the ceremony, a reception was held ending, and to continue their efforts to learn and grow During his homily, the Bishop spoke openingly and encouragingly to the in the Parish Hall which was coordinated by in their understanding of God’s will in their lives,” she candidates. He defined “Paraclete” for them, stating that literally translated it Peg Muchmore and Diane Hunton. Thus added. means, “Jesus within you.” ended the ceremony, but began the next step With these lofty goals in mind, materials were distrib- Bishop McRaith, whose warmth and love of young people is always so openly on for the newly confirmed…high school uted and classes begun. The thirty-four candidates demonstrated, told the teens that although hard times and decisions may come, and Life Teen on Wednesday evenings. were on their way to Confirmation which was held at 6:00 think of the Paraclete, within and walking beside them. He said when tempted to Good luck and God’s blessings to our newly pm on Saturday, June 3, 2001. Although this was NOT do something wrong, to just visualize Jesus there to give them strength and guide Confirmed at Holy Spirit Parish. an ending, but a beginning, it was a culmination of the them. efforts of Frs. Jerry Riney and Brian Johnson, Anita

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Soon I decided I needed to come back to the world of the living so I went Living the Sacraments: The Catholic Woman’s Role inside and put on my walking shoes. Our neighborhood is a great place to walk, “Thanks, Lord, I Needed That!” sick, but most of all I was hopeless. Was I derful medication, I began to feel better, with many older folks out piddling in their By Pat S. Smith failing? What did my boss want from me? getting out of bed by the third day and able yards and friendly dogs on every corner. As The work week had been particularly What did I want from myself. What did God to do most stuff around the house by the I walked I listened to a favorite tape, “Healing bad…to say the least. On Saturday (my 6th in expect? What did HE have in store for my fourth or fifth. Praise,” which includes the song “You are a row to work!) my boss called long distance future NOW? My first two weeks as a housewife (I had my Hiding Place.” Rounding the corner on to fuss at me, again. It seemed that for the last When Monday morning came, having still worked 35 years outside the home) is a bit of my third mile I noticed a sign at the little 6 weeks I had not been able to do anything not eaten, I sat on the side of the bed trying a blur, as I continued to heal. I busied myself Lutheran Church in our neighborhood. It right! Or so she thought. I was sinking into to muster energy to stand up. My husband with creating a budget, watching Court TV was a Bible quote which read, “For I know a deep depression. Although I had fought came out of the shower. I tried hard not to cry. and listening to my Catholic and other reli- well the plans I have for you, says the Lord.” the “black sickness” many times since early “I don’t think I can make it,” I told him. He sat gious CD’s. When I would really get down (Jeremiah 29:11) Sweating and hot, I turned adulthood, usually I had been able to shake down beside me and in our 15+ years of like this, and prayers would not come, my off my Walkman and read it again. Then it hit it off eventually. But not today. I went home marriage I have never felt closer, more sup- music was my form of praying. me like a ton of bricks. (You just can’t “hide” feeling anxious, tired and worried. I had had ported, more loved. “You’re not going to By the third week, I knew I was getting from God for long!) this manager’s position at a large health care work today. In fact, you’re quitting. I’ll go better and better. I was humming away, I had been tossing and turning and fret- facility now for over a year … my first super- talk to your boss myself. You’re sick with the spending 45 minutes or more drinking my ting, asking “What does my boss want? visory position… and had wondered over stress of all this. We’ll scale back some way! coffee on the front porch and enjoying the What do I expect of myself? What am I going and over again WHY had I wanted to be a Nothing is worth this. I want my wife back!” smell of morning and God’s wonderful sea- to do now?” Intrigued, I finished my walk manager? He was right. I hadn’t really been “here” and, reaching home, I lay down on the couch in the living room since taking this job. I worked some eve- brought out my Bible to while my husband and son Tony went to do nings until 7:30, arriving home just long find what God was say- fun weekend stuff and grocery shopping for enough to cook a quick dinner and “put the ing in the rest of Jeremiah me. I slept fitfully all the rest of Saturday, family to bed.” Patting my arm, he added, 29:11. The verse in its waking only long enough to walk down the “You go back to bed. Everything will be entirety reads, “For I hall to bed. I couldn’t eat. Sunday was the fine.” know well the plans I same. All I could do was lie in bed all day, in With the stress lifting like a 10 pound load have in mind for you, and out of sleep. I was weak, I was tired, I was off my head and with the help of some won- says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for woe! Plans to give you a future full of hope.” Whoa! And Wow! FFFrrree ConcerConceree ttt Thanks, God, I needed that. Suddenly, my future The Sojourners, an Ecumenical Interdenominational did seem full of hope. I Spirituality Group for Men and the Owensboro Ministerial KENTUCKY MAN. This man is only 54 had been a slave to my years-old and was born and raised on the“other side of the job, giving 120% most Association will present a FREE CONCERT to promote river” in Butler County, Ky. He only has a third grade days and having noth- education but is very happy with his life. He has made the ing left over for my fam- Christian Unity. best of it by being a “handy man” throughout the years and ily, let alone for God or The Program will feature Gregorian Chant Selec- has been very devoted to his church. Photo submitted by myself, either! In a Galen Smith. Copyright, 2001. Upsouth Ventures. simple Bible verse, God tions by the Benedictine Monks of St. Meinrad, Indiana, as www.expage.com/upsouth was telling me, whoa, well as musical renditions by the Kentucky State University Continued on page 46 Choir. Also featured will be Sheila Adams, storyteller, songwriter, singer, musician, acttress who will present Would you like to make an income from humorous and inspiring stories and songs. yourcontribution to your parish? The Program will be held, Sunday, October 21, 2001 1.) Are you 65 or older? at 7:00 PM in Cannon Hall at the River Park Center in 2.) $5000 minimum in some cases. Owensboro. 3.) Guaranteed for LIFE!

FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Call 683-1545. Ask for Tom Lilly for further details. 46 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 St. John The Evangelist Family News Hello, all you faithful readers of the 11:30 a.m.am and contin- Western Kentucky Catholic monthly news ues till 7 p.m. Sandwiches paper. For the most part it is, what I call old and meat by the pound, are news, as it is reminiscent of what has gone available starting at 6 on in the parish, or in the Diocese the past a.m.and continue all day. month or so. However we like to inform you Hamburgers and hotdogs of the important things that are soon to are a feature on the happen. The WKC paper, which is sent to grounds as well. Candi- all members of the parishes in the Diocese date speaking will begin about 2 p.m. and live of Owensboro, Ky., gives us first hand music for your listening pleasure will follow information for your parish and all the par- the speaking. We are raffling a brand new Fr. Bruce McCarty, new pastor of St. John ishes in the Western Kentucky Diocese. Pontiac Grand AM as the final activity of the the Evangelist in Paducah, and Chuck The Publisher is our Most Rev. Bishop day, about 10 p.m.. You are all welcome to At Fr. Ben Luther’s going-away party Meier past, Grand Knight and now District John J. McRaith, D.D., The Editor is Mel spronsored by the St. John Knights. Deputy of Our Msgr. Anthony G. Higond come and enjoy the day and visit with friends Council #10962 , pose at the Rite of Initia- Howard and I think they together with all the you haven’t seen since last years picnic Y/ Geraldine Durbin was honored and rec- ognized for her diligent and extensive tion of Officers on August 5th. Fr. Bruce is writers, columnists and photographers, do ALL COME The Knights of Columbus Coun- a good job for us. We can do our part by research for information that went into now the Chaplain of our Council. cil #10962 held Initiation of officers for the our church, Jubilee 2000 Pictoral Direc- Photo by Richard Durbin reading the paper and call your writer in coming year and had a sit down meal follow- your parish if you have a news story. tory. Fr. Ben was all smiles, but was ing the Initiation. Officers from 3 other Coun- emotional at times as the different speak- I want to remind you of the soon to be and asked them questions pertaining to the cils took part in the activity. ers honored him with praise for his work readings. Happy Anniversaries to Debbie & here, (September 8th) St. John the Evange- Our new pastor Father Bruce McCarty is here the past 12 years. We wish Fr. Ben list Church Picnic and Barbecue to be held Del Durbin, Susan & Michael Marlier, Kendra now settled in his RENEWED home, and it is good health and happiness in Central City. & Keith Ballard, Diane & Denis Wurth, as in the past 41 years, on the school grounds, a beauty, it looks just like a brand new house. Photo by Richard Durbin next to the church. We brag that it is the Carolyn & Henry Beavin, and Susan & Rich- An open house held 8/5/01 was well at- Call 443-0295 if you would like to help with ard E. Durbin. Deadline for entries in the St. BIGGEST little picnic in the Diocese. We tended. Father Bruce seemed pleased as this Ministry. The first day of school at St. feature an all you want to eat Meal of Bbq John Sunday Bulletin is noon on Wednes- punch as he sat in the cafeteria where people John was August 6 and school opening day. He who controls others may be power- pork, mutton, fried chicken, all home grown gathered after viewing the rectory and he Mass was August 7. Father Bruce came vegetables, home made pies and cakes and ful, but he who controls himself is mightier welcomed every one with a smile. I hope down the isle and spoke directly to the kids still. the drink of your choice. Serving starts at Father likes St. John as well as we like him. He has a long way to go by way of learning names and he is really working in that direc- Living the Sacraments: The Catholic Woman’s Role PRAYER tion. He is now working to get a new Continued from page 45 but I have not been. I listen to my music, Parish Council and has asked for volunteers don’t worry and don’t plan. I know what pray, write good words, answer and write to help with ministries, like Eucharistic Min- plans I have for you! Somehow none of the letters, too. (I re-discovered the lost art of isters, Ushers, Lectors and Servers. Mark BEFORE things I had been depressed over seemed letter-writing!) I had relied on e-mail to your calendar for the upcoming Celebration worth a nickel compared to this simple communicate and although I still DO use e- of the Sacrament of Confirmation, to be ad- Bible verse. We can get too caught up in mail a lot, I find writing letters to be much ministered by our most Rev. Bishop John J. MEALS the times now of two income families. We more personal. And if I do find myself a little McRaith, at the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday From the Family Life Office, submit- can get too caught up in material things. bored, I just go out into the backyard, sit in October 6. All 7" and 8th grade students, and ted by Betty Medley Did I really need all the “things” I bought? the swing and behold the wonders of spend- adults who have not been Confirmed should Did I really need to spend $150.00 or more ing some time with God and all that HE has Nearly all Catholic know the stan- make plans for this great Sacrament. A Life at the grocery store each week? Did our given. dard before-meal prayer. “Bless Teen Mass will be offered every Sunday at son really need all those expensive video As a Catholic woman who is a first-time us, O Lord, and these your gifts, 6 p.m. beginning on August 5th at St. Francis games and me…did I need anything more housewife, I am glorying in God, in my which we are about to receive...” de Sales church (moved from Rosary than a pair of good walking shoes and a family and Church and friends, thanks to a But using a different prayer, or Chapel), you are invited. St. Thomas More cheap Walkman to find some peace in life? message that was right-on and sent to me Church is offering a Bible study, from 8:30 to even one of your own creation, might To feel successful? I t hought of more serendipitously from Someone bigger than 10:30, on Tuesdays August 21 through Oc- be a nice change. words of God, “Consider the lilies of the a boss, a career, and depression. Maybe I tober 30. The topic “Acts of the Apostles”. Here’s a suggestion from “Family field,” He said. have finally found my niche in life! But all We have DOLLS, 75 of them, to be Prayer for Family Times,” by Well, it’s been nearly five weeks now work is good and holy, so I am not putting dressed for the picnic. Prizes of $50.00, Kathleen O’Connel Chesto since I became “too sick” to work. I spend career women down at all. I just find that $25.00 and $15.00 will be given for the most (Twenty-Third Publications): my days with my religious music and doing being at home and a housewife can be attractive, best dressed doll. The dolls must something most housewives take for rewarding, too. As I struggle to live the “Bless us, Lord, and bless this be returned on the 1st or 2nd of Sept.. Judg- granted…housework. I love it. I actually sacraments, I will continue to pray and keep food. Bless especially our guests ing will be on creativity as well as workman- LIKE to iron. My laundry never piles up in mind… no matter what may come from my and their family. Thank you for.... ship. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults anymore (well, ALMOST never). And I “early retirement,” I know that God has a Please be with ...(or pray for a (RCIA) will resume classes in October. love planning and cooking nutritious meals, plan for me, and He alone knows what it is. particular need). Keep us always Contact the Rectory if you are interested. If fresh vegetables and wholesome foods. I It feels good to have hope again! And I’m you have a big heart and a love of your Faith mindful of those who have less. haven’t fed the family anything from looking forward to finding out God’s plan you may Volunteer your help for the Paducah Amen.” McDonald’s in a month. Some of my for me. Whatever it is, I know it will be best Faith Formation Program (CCD), as they are extended family feared I would be bored, for me. in need of teachers for 3rd and 4th grades. The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 47 Diocese the porches are vacant on the hot afternoons old days” weren’t really so good at all, they and early evenings of summer. We all prefer just seem that way. The modernistic world To Talk of Many Things to stay in where it is cooler. The pace of life that we live in is part of the trade-off that has no doubt quickened almost to a point of we’ve made as a society, giving up a part of warp speed. The sad part is that no one of us our traditions and culture for a life style of “The time has come, the walrus said, to talk of many things; of can slow it down. It is a high-tech world conveniences and progressive living that shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings.” traveling at runaway speed, and we have to we now prefer. I don’t advocate trying to keep up or be trampled by the maddening turn back the hands of time; it just seems that crowd. it would be nice if we could blend the two “Of Long Ago” had the pep and vital- A friend of mine once said that the “good together. ity to go out and play a Nearly everyone has from time to time softball game, a tennis feelings of nostalgia, when we let our minds match, or an hour or so H.J. Rumage, Jr. Comfort & Hope... a message about grief drift back to days that now seem to be so long of basketball. Or, we By Jeannie Boone ago and far away. At the time when these remember times when life was more laid-back Driving the 10 or so miles to the nursing home my mind is filled with events were taking place most things were and lived at a slower pace. In our villages and thoughts of my neighbor, Opal. She has been in the nursing home since pretty ordinary, maybe even boring. What towns, when the neighborhood ladies would late April and longs to come home to the little house she and her husband is it that makes these particular times seem so visit across the fence or stroll over and sit on bought so many years ago. He is now dead and their only son remains; valuable in the pages of our memory? We the porch, chat for awhile, or maybe for an thinking always of him she tries to keep a cheerful disposition and not have a term that many of us use called, “the afternoon. The old men of the town would complain. When I visit she cries. good old days.” gather at the general store and sit for hours I understand her need to be home in familiar surroundings. I under- We often yearn for those times perhaps on the “martin bench,” chewing tobacco, stand that she mourns the loss of freedom, mobility, and independence. because we remember those who were close sharpening knives, and whittling. The day Loving her, I try to bring comfort in simple gifts; passages of scripture to us and are no longer here. Maybe it was may have been hot, but hardly anyone had to read and ponder together, batteries for her small radio, an assortment Jeannie Boone a time when we seemingly had unending air conditioning so no one minded. But now of treats in zip top baggies. One holds fresh crappie fillets, breaded and energy, when after a full day of work we still most of the “martin benches” are gone, and fried and still warm, a second has homemade cookies and then one with the cherry tomatoes she loves. I cannot restore the losses nor alter her circumstances, but we talk, read, weep and share morsels of food. It is a holy ritual. She says I am a blessing from God — I am reminded anew of the power of love. Brescia University’s Returning home I’m confronted once again with all the clash and clamor of my own 5th Annual circumstances, but for two hours there had been peace and hope. That same peace and hope I find in the counsel of nature; the soothing caress of the wind I imagine to be the touch of my deceased daughter; the grass and trees are friends to commune with and they renew my spirit. Night of the Round Tables When grief breaks your heart it robs you of the ability to think clearly and numbness dulls the ability to feel comfort being offered. Then a day comes when reality breaks through the haze, you desperately need to be touched and held, but the comforters have all gone home. The strength to summon them back is hard to gather, but you must because… You will find your own way through the sorrow, but oh, the blessing of friends at this time. The safety and compassion in a circle of friends is a sacred balm. Henry Thoreau said, “Only that day dawns to which we are awake.” Those who love “Fiesta” and journey with us keep us awake when we’ d rather sleep. They cannot change the event that brought the pain, nor lift the suffering; but they lighten the burden by sharing the Hola all you Senoritas & Senors, sorrow. As my friend, Joyce, once said, “they keep ya from packin’ it in.” you are cordially invited to a fiesta night complete This I have found to be the essence of faith: to simply live each day as fully as we can, with Entertainment, Raffles, Silent & Live Auction, awake and aware to the Divine in every moment. God is with us in every minute detail of and not to mention a Gourmet Meal every day. We have only to look at each other to see wonder; wrapped as we are in layers that will make you say of divinity; our suffering, joy, illness, healing, heartbreak, love, betrayal, forgiveness, and “Ariba!!” so many more brilliant colors of living… like tissue paper around a gift. To see each other and life in this way is to find hope and peace; it is to love. There is no greater power… Saturday, September 15, 2001 God is love. Cocktails & Silent Auction beginning at 6:00 p.m. When I share myself I am blessed and renewed, my yoke not so heavy and my wounds with Dinner following at 7:00 p.m. and the Live Auction not so raw. It’s a win/win situation, eh? opening at 7:30 p.m. Look to this day and be blessed. Share your thoughts: [email protected]

Tickets are available $100/couple & $400/table Marian Retreat at Mount Saint Joseph Center Corporate tables are available Msgr. Bernard Powers will offer a Marian Retreat at Mount Saint For more information, call (270)686-4231. Joseph Center on the weekend of November30-December 2, 2001, at Checks and Credit Cards accepted. Mount Saint Joseph Center. Please watch the Western Kentucky Catholic for further details. To be placed on the mailing list for this retreat, call the Center at 270-229-4103. 48 The Western Kentucky Catholic, September, 2001 The Back Page How ArArHow e YYe ou Evangelizing By Being A Letters to the Editor WWWelcoming And Inviting Community? Catholic Singles Singles group in Owensboro for all the The Western Kentucky Catholic is always looking for ideas and things that have been Dear friends, churches in Daviess County. I would want used in parishes that do NOT involve high media expenses: When you’re a teenager, you have your it to be more of a ministry than a dating • On the topic of Evangelizing By Being A Welcoming And Inviting Community with youth group. When you’re in college, you service (if you know what I mean). your bulletin board spaces, hallways, and environments of parish meeting rooms, what have your Newman Center. Once you gradu- What I am asking of you is ideas: welcoming and faith information are people seeing when they use your facility for their ate college, there is no specific ministry in the - Where to meet? organization’s meeting? church for single Catholics. Some fall away - What to do? • How has your parish made your parish bulletin “more inviting” than a list of whom from church and come back when they want - What to name the group? to call for what? to get married in the church and use the - How to recruit or advertise? • How does The Western Kentucky Catholic respond to the “Good News of Your church to help them raise their children mor- - Who (give me names and numbers)in Parish” with feature articles and displaying your advertising of activities? ally. Owensboro do you know that would benefit • What do you advertise that you could count as Evangelization? I feel that our society sometimes casts an from this group? • How does your website or link to the diocesan website promote Evangelization and evil vibe about singles. Our church believes - Ideas for events? attract newcomers to your parish? that being single is a vocation in itself. I - Ideas for prayer services? (I can lead a Send us your photos of bulletin boards, rooms, billboards, highway signs, those personally am finding it hard to find a com- youth group but young adults would be thought-provoking marquee messages like Blessed Mother Parish loves to use, as well munity to share my vocation with. different) as a brief article about how your parish evangelizes by using some form of media (print, So, I am interested in starting a Catholic Resources- readily available for this type poster, billboard, Sunday bulletin, broadcast - newspaper, radio, TV, cable, web site, etc) of ministry? to welcome and to invite people to share with your parish. Mail to Mel Howard, The - How do you politely make it clear that Western Kentucky Catholic, 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, KY 42301 or send it in by e- OCHS Opens this is for Single Catholics and not divorced mail to [email protected]. --MDH grandparents? - And everything else you might know. New Elevator I’m fired up and ready to make this happen, I just need a little direction. Thanks for your help. - Love, Amy Jo Fogle, Owensboro, Ky. sent THANK YOU via e-mail An Open Letter to Anne Sims: A Found Letter Thank you Ann and Staff, for seven years of dedicated service to the Catholics Dear Lord, of western Kentucky. The Cornerstone store in Owensboro So far today, I am doing all right. has been a I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or wonderful source of books, music and gifts over these past self indulgent. five years. However, I am going to get out We commit ourselves to carrying on the precedent you have of bed in a few minutes, and I will need set for a lot more help after that. Amen. outstanding personal service to your customers. We hope to build on the foundation you set and expand to new areas. Thank you for paving the way. Spineless And may God continue to bless you and your family. Sincerely, Dear Editor: We live in a time of tolerance. We Kay Timbrook OCHS Principal Harold Staples showed two freshmen students, Derek Mintonl, tolerate terrible criminals. What is more Claudia Ramisch left, and Will Latta, how to use the new terrible than those who destroy thousands Marcy Allman five-level elevator on the Hermitage wing. of youth each year? Yet we are soft on The elevator project was the project for a drug dealers who do this. ~~LOOK FOR OUR NEW STORE ~~ group of OCHS parents: Keith and Cathy If there were a law by which adults who Franey of Owensbor, David Jarboe, Shelby sell drugs to youth were given life in prison, ~~COMING SOON TO OWENSBORO~~ Thompson, Marty Bumm, Tom Lilly, Ernie Tailaferro, and Chip Pride who met many things would be much different. ~~NAME AND LOCATION TBA~~ Saturday mornings with principal Harold Why are we so spineless in defending Staples to plan how to raise the money our children? and discuss contruction plans.Staff - Fr. 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