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St. Leo Catholic Church St. Leo Catholic Church 401 N 12TH STREET ~ MURRAY, KY 42071 www.stleoky.org Phone 270.753.3876 Fax 270.759.2074 Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00AM-4:00PM Fri from 8:00AM-12:30PM PARISH STAFF (CHECK WEBSITE FOR CONTACT INFO) Fr. Josh McCarty Pastor Megan Bell Pastoral Associate Belinda Woods Office Manager Deacon Victor Fromm Permanent Deacon Deacon Joe Ohnemus Permanent Deacon Sr. Esperanza Rivera-Gomez Hispanic Ministry Debbra D’Angelo PSR Coordinator MASS SCHEDULE (CHECK BULLETIN/WEBSITE FOR CHANGES) Weekend Saturday: 4:00 PM & 5:30 PM (Spanish Mass) Sunday: 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Weekday Monday: 12:05 PM Tuesday: 12:05 PM Wednesday: 6:00 PM Thursday: 12:05 PM Friday: NO MASS RECONCILIATION : Wednesdays from 5:00-5:45 PM, Saturday from 3:00-3:45 PM or by calling the parish office to schedule an appointment. Sacrament of Baptism—The sacrament of baptism for infants is ministered on the 3rd weekend of the month. Parents should contact the parish office to set up an appointment for a baptism preparation class at least 1 month prior to the baptism. Parents must be registered parishioners or have a letter from their home parish with permission for the baptism to take place at a different church. Godparents must be practicing Catholics at least 16 years of age who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and have a letter of good standing from the pastor of their home parish if they are not registered parishioners of St. Leo. A baptized Christian who is not Catholic may serve as a Christian witness to the baptism but not as a godparent. Sacrament of Marriage—A couple wishing to marry must contact the priest at least six months before setting the wedding date. The couple will be required to attend a marriage preparation course which will include at least one formal program such as an Engaged Encounter weekend or the Sponsor Couple Program. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick—The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is celebrated upon request. Please notify the pastor or call the parish office if you know of anyone who might need this sacrament. Please inform the pastor or someone in the parish office if you or any of your family is in the hospital. Sacrament of Reconciliation—The sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Wednesday from 5:00PM-5:45PM, Saturday 3:15PM-3:45PM or by calling the Parish Office for an appointment Sacrament of Eucharist to the Homebound—Please notify the Parish Office if you or a family member is homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist. AUG 1ST, 2021 Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Mary Haney—Chairman EWS VENTS Shawn Touney—Co-Chair N & E Marty Jacobs—Recorder Andy Balzer Kathleen Elkins Eucharistic Adoration Chris Clark Sandy Miles Liz Guerrero Nancy Guzman We would like to begin Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesdays from 8:00am-5:45pm. If you are interested in signing up for a one hour time COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES slot between the hours of 8:00am and 5:45pm, a sign up sheet is Admin & Finance Sean Caldwell available in the gathering space. Ideally, two adorers or more are Building Comm John Krieb Community Life Linda Ohnemus preferred per hour to spend in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Faith Formation Megan Bell Adoration will begin as soon as enough adorers have signed up. Liturgy Fr. Josh McCarty Social Justice Brian Bourke “The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic adoration. May Stewardship Chad Lampe our adoration never cease.” St. Pope John Paul II, Dominicae Cenae PRAYER REQUEST (On the Mystery and Worship of the Eucharist) Patti Conklin Nancy Lewandowski Naomi Cunningham Susan Nyberg Hannah Gravitt Carl Woods Ron Ratliff Rita Lepper James Strong Michelle Allen Teresa Lockett Bonnie Plummer Carrie Field Roger Kissel John Resig Margaret Elkins Harold Jones Kara Pecoraro Marie Dolchan Kyle Thomas Mike Lockett Kara Goodman Mary Jane Murphy Clif Roemmich Debrah Tharpe Tom Karvounis + Amando Ventura Julie Samples + Jim Stroud Eddie Shouse THE COMPENDIUM OF THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH THE TEN COMMANDMENTS THE 8th COMMANDMENT: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor **************************************************** 521. What is one’s duty toward the truth? Every person is called to sincerity and Are You Called to be Catholic? truthfulness in acting and speaking. Everyone has the duty to seek the truth, to adhere to it and to order one’s whole life in accordance The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the with its demands. In Jesus Christ the whole process of prayer, study, and discussion of the of God’s truth has been made manifest. He is “the truth”. Those who follow him live in the Catholic Christian faith for those seeking to Spirit of truth and guard against duplicity, become Catholic or to be received into full dissimulation, and hypocrisy. communion with the Catholic Church. Saints and Special Observances Sun 1st 18th Sun of Ordinary Time Mon 2nd St. Eusebius of Vercelli RCIA inquiry sessions at St. Leo will begin in Tues 3rd St. Anthony the Roman August. If you or Wed 4th St. John Vianney Thur 5th Dedication of the Basilica of someone you know are interested in attending, please contact Megan at St. Mary Major the parish office by phone (270) 753-3876 or Fri 6th Transfiguration of the Lord email [email protected] Sat 7th St. Sixtus II and Companions 2 W ELCOME TO ST . LEO CATHOLIC CHURCH READINGS FOR THE WEEK OUR MISSION St. Leo Parish, a culturally diverse Catholic community, empowered by the Holy Spirit, is committed to worshiping God and providing for the spiritual TODAY’S READING development of the parish and the larger community through liturgy, service, and First Reading — The people of Israel receive bread from heaven in response to evangelization. their grumbling (Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15). OUR VISION Psalm — The Lord gave them bread from heaven (Psalm 78). St. Leo Parish, fully alive in the Body of Second Reading — Put on the new self that has been created in God’s way Christ and empowered by the Holy (Ephesians 4:17, 20-24). Spirit, will Minister to all phases of life of our parish and community: Gospel — I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger Celebrate through our Sacraments (John 6:24-35). Be recognized as a foundational The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. part of the community Be stewards of our gifts from God Actively welcome all READINGS FOR THE WEEK Parish Hall or Classroom Use Monday: Nm 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-17; Mt 14:13-21 Use of the Parish Hall or classrooms for Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13; Ps 51:3-7, 12-13; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 all meetings must be cleared through the Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25 - 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23; Parish Office. Mt 15:21-28 All non-parish events such as showers, Thursday: Nm 20:1-13; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Mt 16:13-23 rehearsal dinners, wedding/anniversary receptions must be reserved 3 weeks Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 before the event. Saturday: Dt 6:4-13; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Mt 17:14-20 The Diocese requires the purchase of an Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Ps 34:2-9; Eph 4:30 - 5:2; Jn 6:41-51 insurance policy covering the non-parish events. ********************************************************************** Safe Environment The Office of Safe Environment at the ECTURAS E OY Diocese of Owensboro works for the L D H protection of children, young people and other vulnerable individuals who have Primera lectura — Voy a hacer que llueva pan del cielo (Exodo 16:2-4, 12-15). been entrusted to the care of our Salmo — El Señor les dio pan del cielo (Salmo 78 [77]). parishes, schools, religious education Segunda lectura — Revístanse del nuevo yo, creado a imagen de Dios classes and other diocesan programs. To (Efesios 4:17, 20-24). report suspected abuse call: Evangelio — El que viene a mí no tendrá hambre, y el que cree en mí nunca Kentucky Child Protection Hot Line: tendrá sed (Juan 6:24-35). 1-877-597-2331 (Toll Free) or contact Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. Commonwealth Attorney: The Hon. Dennis Foust 304 North Fifth Street, P.O. Box 1488 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Murray, KY 42071 Phone: (270) 527-3624 Fax: (270) 527-3344 Lunes: Nm 11:4b-15; Sal 81 (80):12-17; Mt 14:13-21 To report abuse to the diocese, current or past, by Martes: Nm 12:1-13; Sal 51 (50):3-7, 12-13; Mt 14:22-36 o Mt 15:1-2, anyone acting in the name of the Church, call 10-14 Louanne Payne Miércoles: Nm 13:1-2, 25 -14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Sal 106 (105):6-7ab, 13-14, Pastoral Assistance Coordinator 21-23; Mt 15:21-28 270-852-8380 Para reportar abusos a la diócesis, ya sean actuales Jueves: Nm 20:1-13; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Mt 16:13-23 o anteriores, por parte de cualquier persona que Viernes: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pe 1:16-19; Mc 9:2-10 actúa en nombre de la Iglesia, favor de llamar: Sábado: Dt 6:4-13; Sal 18 (17):2-4, 47, 51; Mt 17:14-20 Susan Montalvo-Gesser/Miguel Quintanilla Domingo: 1 Re 19:4-8; Sal 34 (33):2-9; Ef 4:30 -5:2; Jn 6:41-51 Coordinador de Asistencia Pastoral 270-880-8360 401 N.
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