St. Leo

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 ) 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 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 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 Time PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Mary Haney—Chairman EWS VENTS Shawn Touney—Co-Chair N & E Marty Jacobs—Recorder

Andy Balzer Kathleen Elkins 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. 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. 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. 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 — I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger our parish and community:  Celebrate through our Sacraments (John 6:24-35).  Be recognized as a foundational The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the 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 Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 receptions must be reserved 3 weeks 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 Martes: Nm 12:1-13; Sal 51 (50):3-7, 12-13; Mt 14:22-36 o Mt 15:1-2, To report abuse to the diocese, current or past, by 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 Domingo: 1 Re 19:4-8; Sal 34 (33):2-9; Ef 4:30 -5:2; Jn 6:41-51 Quintanilla Coordinador de Asistencia Pastoral 270-880-8360

401 N. 12TH ST . • MURRAY, KENTUCKY 3 St. Leo —Weekly Information

Monday Aug 2nd Monday: Aug 2nd 12:00 pm Angelus 12:05 pm Charles Heuser+ 12:05 pm Mass 12:30 pm Rosary Tuesday: Aug 3rd 6:00 pm Ponder in Your Heart Virtual Book Study

NO MASS Tuesday Aug 3rd

Wednesday: Aug 4th 11:00 am Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy 6:00 pm Sabrina Toliver 12:00 pm Angelus 12:05 pm Mass Cancelled Thursday Aug 5th 6:00 pm Zumba in the Parish Hall 6:30 pm Bingo at Knights of Columbus 12:05 pm Knights of Columbus Wednesday Aug 4th Friday Aug 6th 5:00 pm Confession 6:00 pm Mass NO MASS

Saturday Aug 7th Thursday Aug 5th 4:00 pm Edward Francis Watson+ 12:00 pm Angelus 5:30 pm All Parishioners 12:05 pm Mass 12:30 pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy Sunday Aug 8th 8:00 am Lisa Johnston Friday Aug 6th 11:00 am Florence Simmons+ NO MASS

Saturday Aug 7th 3:00 pm Confessions Mass intentions are a great way to remember deceased 4:00 pm Mass Mass Intentions loved ones, anniversaries & birthdays. Place your list of Weekly Calendar 5:00 pm PSR Registration 5:30 pm Mass—Spanish names in the regular intention envelope, which are

located in the Gathering Space or the north side Sunday Aug 8th entrance with your donation. 8:00 am Mass 9:00 am PSR Registration 11:00 am Mass

Sunday July 25th, 2021

YTD Budgeted $ 7, 432.42

YTD Collection $ 27,531.84

Total Below Budget $ 2,197.85

Weekly Budgeted Collection $ 7, 432.42

Regular Collections (7/25) $ 4,696.67

Social Needs (At The Door) Collection $ 120.00

Candle Collection $ 28.00

Capital Improvements $ 335.00

Jesus said to them, Amen, amen, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave the bread from heaven; my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” […] Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TIME,

Stewardship ofStewardship Treasure TALENT & TREASURE WITH OUR PARISH. will never thirst.” (John 6:32-35). PSR Registration Annual Yard Sale The St. Leo PSR Registration will begin Great news! The St. Leo Yard sale will be August 12-13, this weekend from 8am until 5pm and Saturday, August 14 from 8am until 12pm. August 7th and 8th after all of the mass times. Parishioners can drop off donated items from 9am until 7pm Monday –Wednesday, August 9-11.

Please contact This is a great time to clean out your closets and Debbie D’Angelo by email: [email protected] cabinets. Volunteers are needed to help with sorting all of the treasures, and to help during the days of the sale. if you would like to volunteer. Please contact Cheryl Chadwick if you are able to help at (270) 978 1365.

The yard sale is a great fundraiser for our parish and Newman House. Thank you for your support!

Natural Family Planning Awareness Liturgical Stewardship Helping married couples to deepen conjugal love and Saturday Aug 7th at 4:00pm achieve responsible parenthood is part of the Church's total Server: Anna Grace Pearson, Nick & Evan Bell pastoral ministry to Catholic spouses. Fulfillment of this Lector: Andrea White ministry includes both education and pastoral care. This Hospitality: Knights of Columbus means "instilling conviction and offering practical help to Sunday Aug 8th 8am those who wish to live out their parenthood in a truly Server: Matthew Touney, Ashleigh Caldwell S responsible way" (, 35). EMHC Sean Caldwell, John Heuser Lector: Shawn Touney If you are interested in learning more about Natural Hospitality: Knights of Columbus Family Planning please contact Megan Bell in the parish

office (270) 753-3876 or by email Sunday Aug 8th 11:00am [email protected] Server: Selvam Antony EMHC Joyce Hughes, Greg Fassler The Catholic Church supports the methods of Lector: Sr. Bella Natural Family Planning (NFP) because they Hospitality: Knights of Columbus respect God's design for married love. In fact, NFP represents

the only authentic approach to family planning available to We need your help! St. Leo is looking for Servers, Lectors, and husbands and wives because these methods can be used to Hospitality Ushers. Please contact Megan at [email protected] or at the Parish Office at 270.753.3876. Thank you for sharing your both attempt or avoid pregnancy. time & talent!

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